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by Gareth Roe
Sun Jan 25, 2004 12:04 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: 2004 World Slalom Skateboarding Championships
Replies: 2
Views: 3545

Jack-
Thanks for hosting this wonderful event once again! Can't wait to race down Main Street once again!
Gareth
by Gareth Roe
Wed Jan 21, 2004 7:19 am
Forum: RoeRacing
Topic: RoeRacing in 2004 - The Future Starts Now!
Replies: 13
Views: 17872

RoeRacing in 2004 - The Future Starts Now!

<b>The Future Starts Now!</b> <center><img src="http://www.slalomskateboarder.com/Boards/RoeRacing/rr_insect_logos.gif"></center> RoeRacing was started a little over two and a half years ago out of the desire to build a high performance slalom board. At the time, the most advanced boards available w...
by Gareth Roe
Thu Jan 15, 2004 9:07 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Personal Slalom Goals for 2004
Replies: 24
Views: 22280

Personal Goals for 2004

Not lose to Michael Stride anymore!!!!

Oh wait, if I stay in the Open Class and he stays in the Pro Class - everything will be fine!

G-
by Gareth Roe
Sat Jan 03, 2004 1:16 am
Forum: Abec 11
Topic: cut down No Skoolz
Replies: 6
Views: 10849

Shaved Down NoSchoolz

Guys- Unfortunately, right now we do not have any plans to shave down any more wheels than what we (RoeRacing team) may need. Sorry, but there is not enough interest in them to do this on a larger scale! The method we use to cut these wheels down does not allow a taper cut. Besides, these wheels do ...
by Gareth Roe
Wed Dec 31, 2003 6:37 pm
Forum: Seattle - Portland
Topic: Seattle area shops?
Replies: 5
Views: 10064

Seattle!

Ben- Call me (206/371-9710) and we can talk. Looks like we won't be riding for a while due to the white stuff all over the ground. Anyways, there is a pretty active group of slalom skaters in the Seattle area. We meet on a pretty regular basis and are always looking for new people to join us. There ...
by Gareth Roe
Thu Dec 18, 2003 9:54 pm
Forum: Canada
Topic: 2004 Canadian Races
Replies: 19
Views: 23043

2004 Canadian races?

What about Vancouver?? I know it is a stretch for you east coast guys to plan a race in BC. Are there any slalom guys/gals in the BC area? I am always looking for a reason to get to Vancouver.
by Gareth Roe
Thu Dec 18, 2003 9:44 pm
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: PVD R3's
Replies: 26
Views: 21910

PVD R3's

I heard that Peter has given up on skateboard equipment and is now designing bicycles. But... I have also heard that PVD's may be available again! Hmmm....
by Gareth Roe
Mon Dec 15, 2003 5:40 am
Forum: Abec 11
Topic: NoSchoolz = Great Park AND Slalom Wheel
Replies: 29
Views: 42721

Guys- This is what is left over after we shave our NoSchoolz for TS. Inhaling this stuff would definitely be detrimental to your health. http://roeslalom.com/images/NoSchoolzTS.jpg The grip with these wheels is unbelievable and the range of durometers is a nice plus. Can't wait for more tight slalom...
by Gareth Roe
Wed Dec 10, 2003 8:46 am
Forum: Seattle - Portland
Topic: Seattle Cyberslalom
Replies: 9
Views: 14760

Wheels for Cyber-slalom

Todd- I only ran on that surface once with Michael D. It was slippery to the point that you couldn't get a 100% pump without sliding around. The roll speed was really nice though - smmmmmoooooooothhhh!. We were both running Abec 11 Flashbacks, 92a in front and 88a in the rear if I remember correctly...
by Gareth Roe
Tue Dec 09, 2003 11:40 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: What's in your Quiver?
Replies: 22
Views: 32968

My Quiver!

What's in my quiver? I never really thought about it until now. These are just the completes. They all get ridden and none of them are "Wall Hangers." There are also a bunch of RoeRacing prototypes and other various other un-assembled decks that I have had autographed over the years that are not inc...
by Gareth Roe
Thu Nov 27, 2003 2:59 am
Forum: Radikal
Topic: Risers and Bushings
Replies: 10
Views: 10916

Bushings!

MM-
Does this mean mine are on the way!!!! Can't wait to make a great thing even better.
G-
by Gareth Roe
Thu Nov 27, 2003 2:53 am
Forum: RoeRacing
Topic: NEW for 2003
Replies: 9
Views: 12554

Medium flex for Hunter

Hunter-
You can contact us directly at info@roeslalom.com. We can then talk about what is the right flex for you and get your order going. Hope to hear from you soon.

Sincerely-
Gareth
RoeRacing Slalom Skateboards
by Gareth Roe
Wed Nov 26, 2003 6:35 am
Forum: RoeRacing
Topic: 2003 Cross-Fire (Tight Slalom)
Replies: 23
Views: 29004

Custom PS

Chuck- Sure! They cost slightly less than the foam core custom boards - see above ;-> The part that takes the most time (ie, most expensive) is making the templates that we use to shape the final board - but we can do it! Hey - I already have one of your custom templates at the shop!!!! Is that what...
by Gareth Roe
Wed Nov 26, 2003 3:17 am
Forum: RoeRacing
Topic: 2003 Cross-Fire (Tight Slalom)
Replies: 23
Views: 29004

MSRP of RoeRacing Slalom Skateboard models.

Hunter- The current manufacturers Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the 2003 RoeRacing Slalom boards are as follows: Performance Series CrossFire - US$95.00 Performance Series Unlimited- US$95.00 Performance Series Cut-A-Way - US$95.00 Performance Series Keith Hollien Models (TS,GS, & SS) - US$95.00...
by Gareth Roe
Tue Nov 25, 2003 7:17 am
Forum: RoeRacing
Topic: 2003 Cross-Fire (Tight Slalom)
Replies: 23
Views: 29004

Lighter Flex Boards

Hunter- We have the ability to press boards that are very stiff and boards that are very soft - and almost everything in between! We have five standard flex patterns that we can build our Performance Series boards in; soft (under 120), medium (120-160), med/stiff (160-190), stiff (190-220) and extra...
by Gareth Roe
Thu Nov 20, 2003 8:29 am
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: For Sale - RoeRacing Bottle Rocket
Replies: 1
Views: 2990

For Sale - RoeRacing Bottle Rocket

$175.00 - This is a nearly brand new Bottle Rocket in the "Big Boy" version (8-7/8th" wide by 28 13/16th" long) It is a half inch wider than the regular Bottle Rocket. This is an extra stiff version and has the higher camber. This board is identical to the one that Brian Parson's has been riding for...
by Gareth Roe
Sat Nov 08, 2003 8:54 am
Forum: RoeRacing
Topic: 2003 Cross-Fire (Tight Slalom)
Replies: 23
Views: 29004

Medium flex for Ric

Ric- All you have to do is ask! Send your request to sales@roeslalom.com and we will build you a board that will match your weight and desired flex. The colored RoeRacing boards were special addition boards that were expertly painted by Corey Moi here in Seattle. Corey does incredible work! It is no...
by Gareth Roe
Fri Nov 07, 2003 8:17 pm
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Deck Discussion
Topic: Mike Johnson's S-Camber
Replies: 19
Views: 21748

Mike's S-Camber

Mike-
Great job! Keep it up and let everyone know what you come up with. You may want to try a wedged Tracker RT-S or an Indy 101 on the rear to take some more of the stearing out of the rear end - just a thought.
Gareth
by Gareth Roe
Sat Nov 01, 2003 9:59 am
Forum: Japan
Topic: Japan
Replies: 12
Views: 18580

Slalom in Japan!

John and John-

Please post pictures and a race report as soon as you can! We are all eagerly awaiting to see the outcome of this event!
Hope you are both having a great time!

Sincerely-
Gareth
by Gareth Roe
Sat Nov 01, 2003 9:49 am
Forum: RoeRacing
Topic: The New line
Replies: 26
Views: 35128

RoeRacing Slalom Skateboards

Sam- incredible! - THANKS!!!!!!! I have been wanting to do that for the longest time! We will get our website updated as soon possible and then all of the boards and their specifications will be posted in one place. Until then, check back right here for the latest RoeRacing news. Later- Gareth RoeRa...
by Gareth Roe
Fri Oct 31, 2003 2:20 am
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Deck Discussion
Topic: Jani, please tell us about your S Camber boards!
Replies: 30
Views: 36997

s-camber

Things are going full-circle...

It is my understanding that Henry Hester and Bob Skoldeberg developed the s-camber together back in the 70's.

Henry-can you provide us with the details?

Thanks-
Gareth
by Gareth Roe
Wed Oct 29, 2003 10:36 pm
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Deck Discussion
Topic: Jani, please tell us about your S Camber boards!
Replies: 30
Views: 36997

S-Camber

The s-cambers are rolling off the presses slowly with the first real production batch shipping out just about an hour ago. Terence- Your boards are in the next batch and will be pressed soon. The one without carbon will be flexier for sure and may be nice for a looser "tight" slalom course. Steve is...
by Gareth Roe
Thu Oct 16, 2003 1:50 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: New to snowboarding, need info
Replies: 44
Views: 42082

Seattle

Rick- What brings you to Seattle??? Lets hook-up for sure and go snowboarding - I know all the local spots! From the easiest hills to the ones that scare the poop out of me still - and everything in between. Make sure you bring your slalom boards as well. Winter in Seattle is prime Cyber-slalom trai...
by Gareth Roe
Mon Sep 29, 2003 7:50 am
Forum: Abec 11
Topic: 2003 Worlds and Green Wheels on the Podium!
Replies: 1
Views: 5472

Micheal Dong (3rd) and John Gilmour (4th)both rode Flashbacks in Sundays Tight Slalom!

Chris, thanks for making some great slalom wheels!
by Gareth Roe
Mon Sep 29, 2003 7:35 am
Forum: RoeRacing
Topic: RoeRacing @ the 2003 Worlds!!!!!
Replies: 2
Views: 6078

<img src="http://www.asphaltplayground.com/images/decks/Roe_tiny.gif"> Special thanks to the entire <b>RoeRacing</b> Team who raced at the "Worlds;" Michael Dong Terence Kirby John Gilmour Gary Fluitt Judi Oyama Gary Holl John Hutson Keith Hollien <B>and, all the other racers who were riding our boa...
by Gareth Roe
Sun Sep 21, 2003 4:13 am
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2003] European Championships - Results & first impressi
Replies: 37
Views: 57528

[2003] European Championships - Results & first impressi

<b>This just in from the European Championships on the French Riviera – Antibes France.</b> <u>Special Slalom</u> 1. Maurus Strobel, Switzerland 2. Luca Giammarco, Italy 3. Francesco Ugolini, Italy 4. Michael Dong, USA/UK 5. Paul Price, UK 6. Jani Söderhäll, Sweden/France <u>Giant Slalom</u> 1. Maur...
by Gareth Roe
Fri Sep 19, 2003 9:14 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2003][Announcement] Antibes, Euro Championships, 20-21 Sept
Replies: 40
Views: 47081

I just heard from Michael D. (RoeRacing's world traveler/racer) via voice mail. He and some of the other racers from the UK have arrived in Antibes for the European Championship. It Friday night there already and the racers are assembling for what is surely to be a very, very exciting event. Michael...
by Gareth Roe
Wed Sep 17, 2003 5:59 pm
Forum: RoeRacing
Topic: The New line
Replies: 26
Views: 35128

Sam- That is a great idea. We built "Trading Cards" of each deck and it would be easy to do something similar to what you suggested with the artwork that we developed for the Cards. The Trading Cards can be seen on this site under each of the 2003 board names. It would be relatively easy to overlay ...
by Gareth Roe
Wed Sep 10, 2003 7:38 pm
Forum: Abec 11
Topic: The Wheel That Will Win The Worlds
Replies: 2
Views: 6534

VERY NICE WHEELS INDEED!!!!!!!!!
G-
by Gareth Roe
Wed Sep 10, 2003 7:37 pm
Forum: Biltin
Topic: Where's the Biltin Forum?
Replies: 15
Views: 20874

Chris- You should try the modified NoSkoolz that Michael and I have been using for tight! They are 65mm x ?? (I can't remember - just a hair skinnier than the Stradas you use), come in a wide range of durometers, center-set, have great roll speed, are super fast and grippy to boot! I think you would...
by Gareth Roe
Tue Sep 09, 2003 5:00 pm
Forum: Radikal
Topic: Wedge, De-Wedge, Risers for Radikals?
Replies: 3
Views: 5053

Glenn- The Radikal trucks are excellent, smooth, precise, quiet (if that matters) and excell in tight courses. Mark nailed it with these babies! Radikal will have risers available in the very near future that will match up with their baseplates. However, regular risers work great. I found that if I ...
by Gareth Roe
Tue Sep 09, 2003 4:43 pm
Forum: RoeRacing
Topic: 2003 Cross-Fire (Tight Slalom)
Replies: 23
Views: 29004

Claude- The CrossFire you have is a Medium/Stiff. If you are finding that it is too stiff, re-drill it with a longer wheelbase. There is plenty of room in the nose and tail to go out atleast a half inch on each end. The extensive research we have conducted here at the RoeRacing training grounds and ...
by Gareth Roe
Mon Sep 08, 2003 7:15 pm
Forum: Seattle - Portland
Topic: 2003 Cascade Slalom Series
Replies: 8
Views: 13487

Special Thanks to Pat Chewning and the rest of the Portland guys for putting on a great race this last weekend in Vancouver, WA. Despite the best efforts of the local security patrols and the City of Vancouver Police Department - we raced! (Note: the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Department was very he...
by Gareth Roe
Sat Aug 30, 2003 7:44 am
Forum: Gates & Course Setting
Topic: Let's make it tighter
Replies: 119
Views: 138567

For all of you tight slalom skaters, check out the new RoeRacing S-Camber decks!
Just what the doctor ordered!
Later-
G-
by Gareth Roe
Fri Aug 29, 2003 11:06 pm
Forum: RoeRacing
Topic: S-Camber PS
Replies: 35
Views: 52518

Terence- We will be running these boards this weekend with the new Metal Seismics (105's front and rear). For wheels, we will be using our secret green wheels (92a front and rear!) and maybe some of the hardest 3dm Cambrias we can find in our wheel bin. Also, it goes without saying that the TNR foot...
by Gareth Roe
Fri Aug 29, 2003 10:28 pm
Forum: RoeRacing
Topic: S-Camber PS
Replies: 35
Views: 52518

What was once old is new again! RoeRacing 2003 Performance Series Racing Boards http://www.slalomskateboarder.com/Boards/RoeRacing/s-camberps.jpg <b>The S-camber is here! And greatly improved, we might add.</b> Originally designed by Henry Hester in the 1970's, the s-camber quickly became the shape ...
by Gareth Roe
Thu Aug 28, 2003 7:31 am
Forum: RoeRacing
Topic: Unlimited PS
Replies: 35
Views: 45656

RoeRacing 2003 Performance Series Racing Boards
<img src="http://roeslalom.com/images/unlimitedPS.JPG">

<b><i>Unlimited PS</i></b>
Overall Length: 30"
Overall Width: 8 3/4"
Camber Height: 1/2"
Drilled Wheel Base: 19 1/2" - 20"

<b>Got Carbon?</b>
by Gareth Roe
Thu Aug 28, 2003 6:14 am
Forum: RoeRacing
Topic: S-Camber PS
Replies: 35
Views: 52518

S-Camber PS

RoeRacing 2003 Performance Series Racing Boards
Image
Coming Soon!

<b>Got Carbon?</b>
_________________
by Gareth Roe
Mon Jul 21, 2003 5:14 pm
Forum: RoeRacing
Topic: Foam or Wood?
Replies: 3
Views: 5380

Karl-
Sorry to hear about your accident. Get better soon!!!!!
Gareth
by Gareth Roe
Mon Jul 21, 2003 5:09 pm
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: RoeRacing @ Daddies Board Shop, Portland, OR
Replies: 0
Views: 1692

RoeRacing @ Daddies Board Shop, Portland, OR

<img src="http://roeslalom.com/images/DaddiesGoatmed-1.gif" alt="Daddies"> <a href="http://www.daddiesboardshop.com/" target="_blank">Daddies Board Shop</a> in Portland, Oregon carries the complete line of <a href="http://www.roeslalom.com/" target="_blank">RoeRacing Slalom Skateboards</a>. Call Dan...
by Gareth Roe
Sat Jul 19, 2003 8:20 am
Forum: Seattle - Portland
Topic: Outlaw Race 7/27/03
Replies: 5
Views: 10067

Pat- WSU sounds great! I will see if we can rally the Seattle troops and head on down. Sunday July 27th - right, not the 28th. Sounds like Dan H. will be skating the vertical walls at Orcas that weekend, so I won't have to worry about loosing to him! Michael D will be back in town and I know he is u...
by Gareth Roe
Wed Jul 16, 2003 4:01 am
Forum: Seattle - Portland
Topic: Outlaw Race 7/27/03
Replies: 5
Views: 10067

Thinking of throwing down a pretty informal "Outlaw Race" here in Seattle on Sunday the 27th. Is there any interest from the Seattle or Portland groups?

Time and location to be announced.

Let me know-
Gareth
by Gareth Roe
Fri Jul 11, 2003 8:57 pm
Forum: RoeRacing
Topic: Foam or Wood?
Replies: 3
Views: 5380

Karl- The wood core "Performance Series" boards are great with a nice responsive, snappy flex. They are also very torsionally stiff - no twisting like a typical wood laminate board. The foam core boards ride significantly better and are definitely a higher performance board. It comes down to a coupl...
by Gareth Roe
Fri Jun 13, 2003 3:59 am
Forum: RoeRacing
Topic: Daddies Board Shop
Replies: 2
Views: 5487

<img src="http://roeslalom.com/images/DaddiesGoatmed-1.gif" alt="Daddies"> <a href="http://www.daddiesboardshop.com/" target="_blank">Daddies Board Shop</a> in Portland, Oregon is the place to go if you are looking for RoeRacing Slalom Decks, longboards and slalom equipment. Stop in and say hello to...
by Gareth Roe
Wed Jun 11, 2003 8:20 am
Forum: RoeRacing
Topic: RoeRacing Performance Series Race Decks
Replies: 0
Views: 2986

Seen in Breckenridge this last weekend! <b>RoeRacing 2003 Performance Series Racing Boards</b> <B>RoeRacing is proud to announce the introduction of the <i>RoeRacing Performance Series</i> - a high performance, hand made, wood laminate slalom racing deck. </B> <img src="http://roeslalom.com/images/R...
by Gareth Roe
Tue May 27, 2003 4:13 pm
Forum: RoeRacing
Topic: 2003 Unlimited
Replies: 10
Views: 15213

<b>RoeRacing 2003!<b/>
<img src="http://roeslalom.com/images/unlimitedbluepvd.jpg">
Got Carbon (& Ti Axles!!!!)?
by Gareth Roe
Fri May 23, 2003 8:58 pm
Forum: France
Topic: An American Skateboarder in Paris - 2003
Replies: 7
Views: 9438

Click <a href="http://www.parispourvous.com/index.php?wpe=a38" target="_blank">here</a> for a direct link to the Trocadero Web Cam.
by Gareth Roe
Thu May 22, 2003 5:15 pm
Forum: Seattle - Portland
Topic: june 22-24...Seattle slalom anyone?
Replies: 4
Views: 9137

Patio-
We should be around! If I am not mistaken, that is the same weekend we are racing in Portland. Wanna race with the locals? Fun and Friendly!!! Anyways, when you get here, lets get together and skate.
Later-
Gareth
by Gareth Roe
Mon May 19, 2003 10:07 pm
Forum: RoeRacing
Topic: 2003 Roe Skateboard Slalom Racing Decks (check here first)
Replies: 0
Views: 5361

2003 Roe Skateboard Slalom Racing Decks (check here first)

<center><b>RoeRacing 2003!</b></center> <center><img src="http://www.slalomskateboarder.com/Boards/RoeRacing/tc_crossfire.gif"></center> <center> Got Carbon? </center> Even though Advanced Systems Plankk-R does not have or believe in carbon, we do believe in Tight Slalom. It is good to see a TS deck...
by Gareth Roe
Mon May 19, 2003 10:06 pm
Forum: RoeRacing
Topic: 2003 Bottle Rocket
Replies: 1
Views: 3522

<b>RoeRacing 2003!<b/>
<img src="http://roeslalom.com/images/tc_bottlerocket.gif">
Got Carbon?

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