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by Ricky Byrd
Tue Jan 06, 2004 4:31 pm
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Deck Discussion
Topic: 3DM decks - better price?
Replies: 12
Views: 13529

Barry,
A Banshee at the price Jack has them at now is a steal. Believe me, these decks are fine. The rolled top is odd at first but once you learn to use it to your advantage y'all love it. Sure, find someone who has one and ride it. This will only make you want one more.

Like Glenn said "get it".
by Ricky Byrd
Sat Dec 13, 2003 5:46 pm
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: Beginner Boards Wanted
Replies: 0
Views: 2033

Beginner Boards Wanted

I would like to purchase at least two complete beginner slalom set ups. Josh has two friends that are very interested in slalom racing and they (or their parents) are slow to purchase due to the nature of kids. These guys have been borrowing some of our boards and they are actually fast dudes. One i...
by Ricky Byrd
Thu Dec 04, 2003 3:01 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: The "Gathering" 2004
Replies: 166
Views: 165080

I understand Joe. And don't get me wrong either, we do what we gotta do and love every minute of it. We are looking way forward to the 2004 Gathering no matter what. 9AM is very good.

When in Cali it's a two hour time diff also. Whew!
by Ricky Byrd
Wed Dec 03, 2003 6:27 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: The "Gathering" 2004
Replies: 166
Views: 165080

I hear you Joe. Don't make the slalom parent-types get up to early. Those FCR 7:00am qualifying times for the kids are tough considering the all-day events. Let's don't do that at a non-race, fun event. Please? I'm in to help out with the juniors on matter what time though. and YES, We will be there...
by Ricky Byrd
Wed Dec 03, 2003 6:16 pm
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Deck Discussion
Topic: Herr Vaughnster
Replies: 7
Views: 9232

Could that be the board Olson ran Sunday at the Worlds? I heard he was running Bennetts. Look like Cal Slalom baseplates.
by Ricky Byrd
Mon Dec 01, 2003 5:23 pm
Forum: New to slalom skateboarding?
Topic: Setup For Kids???
Replies: 11
Views: 10434

Junior Set Up

I've got to say that the new Roe Keith Hollien TS "Mini" is a great deck for the younger kids. It's wider width and slightly shorter wheelbase is key for lower weight juniors looking to crank hard turns threw tighter and hybrid courses. As for trucks, Indy 101's with the afore mentioned "stoppers" a...
by Ricky Byrd
Thu Nov 27, 2003 5:36 pm
Forum: Tracker
Topic: New Stock Tracker Bushings?
Replies: 13
Views: 16427

Hahaha! You guys! I like the bite test for pre-determination of a bushings duro. By "pre-determination", I mean before the bushings are installed on the truck. Once the truck has been assembled the bite test becomes more difficult. Then, Yes, of course, TK is on the nose. Troy's method however, has ...
by Ricky Byrd
Wed Nov 26, 2003 9:12 pm
Forum: Radikal
Topic: Risers and Bushings
Replies: 10
Views: 10852

The bushings are here!
I got a set of nice Radikal bushings from Mark. These things are fine, plenty of material for modifications if into that. Just what the doctor ordered.

Thanks Mark!
by Ricky Byrd
Wed Nov 19, 2003 9:29 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: NYC Bank Slalom, Nov 2002
Replies: 10
Views: 10336

I spoke to our Red Bull rep Eddie Tanner about the slalom/skate communities interest in holding an Urban Wave event on the campus of Ole Miss or Miss State. He was stoked on the idea. He said he would look into it. I guess that's my answer.
by Ricky Byrd
Wed Nov 19, 2003 9:09 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: Dublin Calling to the (not so) far away towns
Replies: 4
Views: 4947

Keep us informed. We're due a road trip.

I'm hosting a SlalomCross this Sunday 11/23. Should be fun.
We head up to Oxford, MS (home of the Rebs) on 11/30 to do a slalom demo at a public skatepark fundraiser.
by Ricky Byrd
Mon Oct 27, 2003 5:28 pm
Forum: Seattle - Portland
Topic: Full Moon Slalom - Nov 7,8,or 9
Replies: 2
Views: 6814

Luna Slalom

Pat we had no trouble with racing at night at Luna Slalom Jam in Mississippi last April. We did, although, use three of the big construction lights to light the hill. We thought about the lighted cones but just never tried that out and the extra cost of around 100 glow sticks made us put that on the...
by Ricky Byrd
Wed Oct 22, 2003 8:24 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Rookie Of the Year - 2003
Replies: 12
Views: 10587

JROTY

I'm with Rick, Joe is Junior Rookie Of The Year at my house. Josh has enjoyed racing with Joe so much. Joe came out at Breck and showed everyone it's not just the Josh & Dylan show anymore. Thanks Joe, Mike and Kyle for getting involved!
by Ricky Byrd
Wed Oct 15, 2003 4:13 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: GRS integration into slalomskateboarder.com
Replies: 5
Views: 4994

Mississippi GRS

Adam, MS GRS would love a spot on your site to post weekend sessions times and locations, events, results, a list of participants with contact info, session notes, photos and so on. Right now we use www.skatems.com as our method of communication. I don't know how I would have got it rolling around h...
by Ricky Byrd
Fri Oct 03, 2003 4:11 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: Southern Racers At The Worlds
Replies: 3
Views: 4447

I wish we could have had more Southern racers at the Worlds. I did not perform as well I as I would have liked in the brackets. Qualed 9th in SX, 14th in Slalom and 8th in the tight and then typically didn't stick up to those numbers in the racing. I took a hard fall in the SX event and it really ef...
by Ricky Byrd
Fri Oct 03, 2003 4:04 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Parsons and Noah
Replies: 12
Views: 10086

I too have got to say I was very impressed with the performances of the DC Crew. Noah is always a very smart racer and hell of a guy to boot. Brain has always been a contender and is even more so now. Tway surprized me the most. Team Slacker? No way. Tway was rocking those tech courses all weekend. ...
by Ricky Byrd
Mon Sep 22, 2003 8:34 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: Nashville?
Replies: 13
Views: 12446

Hey Tim! Welcome, It's great to hear from Tennessee. I would be very happy to help in anyway I can. I'm in Jackson, MS and have been running cones for around 3 years now. We have start ramps and timers and would love to load it up and head your way. Form an active branch of Grass Roots Slalom, pick ...
by Ricky Byrd
Fri Sep 19, 2003 4:20 am
Forum: North America
Topic: MS GRS Summer Sizzle Slalom Series Wrap-up
Replies: 1
Views: 3839

Summer Sizzle Slalom Series #3 Jackson, Mississippi Sunday, September 14, 2003 Post Race Download The Summer Sizzle Slalom Series is a done deal. I think everyone had a good time racing a series. The racing was closer than we’ve ever seen, that is, at the finish line and also the fact that the two l...
by Ricky Byrd
Fri Sep 19, 2003 4:18 am
Forum: Down South
Topic: SSSS
Replies: 2
Views: 3862

Summer Sizzle Slalom Series #3 Jackson, Mississippi Sunday, September 14, 2003 Post Race Download The Summer Sizzle Slalom Series is a done deal. I think everyone had a good time racing a series. The racing was closer than we’ve ever seen, that is, at the finish line and also the fact that the two l...
by Ricky Byrd
Mon Sep 15, 2003 11:09 pm
Forum: Bahne
Topic: Banshee
Replies: 10
Views: 14538

Any word on the progress of gettin a word on the progress of the 30" Mini-Banshee?
by Ricky Byrd
Wed Sep 10, 2003 4:51 pm
Forum: Bahne
Topic: Banshee
Replies: 10
Views: 14538

Any updates on the progress of the 30" Mini-Banshee?
by Ricky Byrd
Mon Sep 01, 2003 9:20 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: 2003 Georgia Grass Roots Racing
Replies: 57
Views: 57276

The race was the best. Rick held it all together and treated us so well. Thanks Rick! The rooms were fine. That's what we need more of, taking some of the financial burden off the racers. We'll do the same at LSJ 2.0. Everybody watch for a huge Southern Series coming to a hill near you. All the race...
by Ricky Byrd
Mon Aug 25, 2003 10:25 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: 2003 Georgia Grass Roots Racing
Replies: 57
Views: 57276

Tejas Outlaw...We would be honored to help you set a course.

Tequila Corralejo !!!!
by Ricky Byrd
Fri Aug 15, 2003 4:44 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: The Varsity
Replies: 9
Views: 9651

My guess on the Mystery Guest is:

Wentzle Ruml IV
or
Ollie

Ahight, what's my prize?
by Ricky Byrd
Mon Aug 11, 2003 2:50 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Slalom Skateboard Brochure (200K art files enclosed)
Replies: 34
Views: 35352

Wesley! How long have I needed something like this! Thank You so much for diving in there! Could we come up with a concise, to the point, informative webpage which explains the sport further, uses pictures and viddy to do this, and links up to manufacturers, retailers, etc. When I say concise I mean...
by Ricky Byrd
Fri Jul 11, 2003 3:58 pm
Forum: Starting Line / Ramps
Topic: 3dm test ramp
Replies: 10
Views: 13928

Nice ramp Howard. Looks like it would be lighter than my design but there is something to be said for the extra weight. That was the reason for the two piece design along with making it fit in the back of an F-150. I would imagine yours sits better on a less than perfect surface. Mine tends to rock ...
by Ricky Byrd
Thu Jul 10, 2003 3:55 pm
Forum: 3dm
Topic: new 36" deck from 3dm
Replies: 10
Views: 16293

OMG! I love the look of that deck. It appears to have a nice taper down as it flows to the rear. Schweet! Is the top surface rolled slightly? Looks like it has no real flat spot in the surface, rolled thoughout, not just the edges. I want to ride Bahne in our upcoming local series. Can you tell how ...
by Ricky Byrd
Thu Jul 03, 2003 5:29 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: One Year Ago Today
Replies: 7
Views: 7782

Don't get dicourgaged P@io!

You may one day get what you ask for and then you'll be searching for a "secret hill".

Slalom in Plain Sight!
by Ricky Byrd
Thu Jul 03, 2003 5:23 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: SSSS
Replies: 2
Views: 3862

SSSS Summer Sizzle Slalom Series Presented By The Mississippi Chapter of Grass Roots Slalom This is a points series. Gather points from each race to determine the overall series winners. Dates and Location: Sunday, July 20th, Concourse Drive, Pearl, MS Sunday, August 17th, Road Kill Hill, Ridgeland,...
by Ricky Byrd
Thu Jul 03, 2003 5:18 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: EXIT 46 OFFICIAL NEW DATE: JULY 12th
Replies: 24
Views: 21452

Man! I gotta check my schedule and my cash flow. That hill looks FUN.

I'm checkin'
by Ricky Byrd
Mon Jun 30, 2003 8:05 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: It's everybody's favorite time of the year!
Replies: 13
Views: 13047

Thanks Wesley,
I'm perched in my third floor window of the IBM building and at this point it doesn't look to bad. The breeze is picking up though.
by Ricky Byrd
Fri May 30, 2003 8:57 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: The Luna Jam, April 12, 2003 Jackson, Mississippi.
Replies: 24
Views: 21931

Vlad,
The "check" is in the mail.

Thanks for hitting the LSJ and I look forward to a bigger better race next year. Red Bull is already onboard.
by Ricky Byrd
Wed May 28, 2003 6:17 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [FCR 2003] 2003 FCR Series
Replies: 12
Views: 13310

Sign ups for Morro Bay 2003 World Championships are up on "The Other Site".

http://www.ncdsa.com/contest_registrati ... testID=100
by Ricky Byrd
Thu May 22, 2003 5:55 pm
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: Concrete Wave Vol. 1, No. 4
Replies: 5
Views: 5471

Thanks everyone!
by Ricky Byrd
Wed May 21, 2003 7:50 pm
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: Concrete Wave Vol. 1, No. 4
Replies: 5
Views: 5471

Great!
I must have been neck deep in LSJ when this one hit. I really want to have that Worlds article on the shelf.

Thanks Rick!
by Ricky Byrd
Wed May 21, 2003 5:15 pm
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: Concrete Wave Vol. 1, No. 4
Replies: 5
Views: 5471

I'm begging here...
I am looking for a copy of Vol. 1, No. 4 (Gelfand cover) to purchase. Somehow I let this one slip past me.

Thanks!
by Ricky Byrd
Tue May 20, 2003 5:27 am
Forum: North America
Topic: The Luna Jam, April 12, 2003 Jackson, Mississippi.
Replies: 24
Views: 21931

Vlad!
I've got some more prize money for you.
Red Bull comes through again!

Let's talk...
by Ricky Byrd
Mon May 19, 2003 4:29 pm
Forum: Radikal
Topic: Release date for Radikal Trucks?
Replies: 27
Views: 33050

The Byrd's still want in.
by Ricky Byrd
Fri May 16, 2003 11:26 pm
Forum: Media Resources
Topic: Slalom! [stickers - banners - patches]
Replies: 14
Views: 15139

Yep...Me too.
by Ricky Byrd
Thu May 15, 2003 5:01 pm
Forum: Timing System
Topic: TrakMate 3.0 Food for Thought
Replies: 59
Views: 63107

Tway,
When the gate output gets closer to reality please post some more details as far as what type of plug and current output. Thanks!
by Ricky Byrd
Wed May 14, 2003 8:54 pm
Forum: Timing System
Topic: TrakMate 3.0 Food for Thought
Replies: 59
Views: 63107

On 2003-05-12 18:50, Vlad Popov wrote:
Please start the clock on the 37th beep.
37 Vlad not 36

Vlad's racing Pro...YES! Just what he needs to do. Where can I get a "Rad Vlad" T-shirt?
by Ricky Byrd
Wed May 14, 2003 8:46 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: Outlaw roadtrips
Replies: 3
Views: 4483

Will J,
Tway told us of a hill near Port Gibson which he called "the La Costa of the south".
He described it as long and fast with no traffic.
Tway...you out there?
by Ricky Byrd
Tue May 13, 2003 6:19 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Speed [off topic]
Replies: 36
Views: 37197

I'm in on this. I own a red '94 Z28 convertible. LT1 engine purrz. It's fast enough for me.

My favorite toy (after my skates) is my 2001 Yamaha FZ-1. It's fast enough too.
by Ricky Byrd
Wed May 07, 2003 4:05 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: Where is it not raining this weekend?
Replies: 13
Views: 12193

24th...Cool...We're set.

Will J did some research and came up with a Areial/Topo view of what we believe to be the hill.

Check it here:
http://www.skatems.com/board/viewtopic.php?t=927

Is he on it?

Jeff have you gotten in touch with Gary Fluitt about certifying your race as a ABC points event?
by Ricky Byrd
Sun May 04, 2003 5:40 pm
Forum: Timing System
Topic: TrakMate 3.0 Food for Thought
Replies: 59
Views: 63107

Duel mode would be nice. I would like to see the timer start on the 4th beep. Ahhh, Just like Ed, hit the buttom and watch it happen. Good starts win races. Chicken is the best example of this. John said, "Would you ever have a LCD that told you the difference in times between the two racers?" The m...
by Ricky Byrd
Thu May 01, 2003 3:02 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: Where is it not raining this weekend?
Replies: 13
Views: 12193

Jeff,
May 25th?

Are there any pictures of the hill available?

Jackson crew is up to 5, maybe 6.
by Ricky Byrd
Mon Apr 28, 2003 4:50 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Start Ramps for the Gathering 3
Replies: 14
Views: 11468

If anyone would like a PDF format CAD drawing of the MS GRS ramps, I've got it and your welcome to it.
by Ricky Byrd
Mon Apr 28, 2003 4:32 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: Where is it not raining this weekend?
Replies: 13
Views: 12193

Beautiful hill Rick! It wasn't raining here either. Clifton, Josh, Will, Joseph and myself got out Sunday and hit some very tight, near flat, perfect surface courses at a local softball complex parking lot. Had several spectators, some of which were at the LSJ. They'd heard we were skating and came ...
by Ricky Byrd
Fri Apr 25, 2003 9:23 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Rye NH road trip
Replies: 26
Views: 20464

I'd be there, though I am less interested in slalom racing and the riding a park thing, but the blow me part sounds interesting per-say...:smile:

Tway how can I get directions to that Port Gibson, MS monster hill? Your brother maybe? Got a nice downhill set up now and I'm ready to bong a big hill.
by Ricky Byrd
Thu Apr 24, 2003 4:10 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: Southern Culture On The Skids
Replies: 345
Views: 399355

Tom...Did you really have to document the race? Just Kidding, I love it. I see so much I can do better next time. It will be a great tool for me. I saw a few occasions where we had the wrong racers on the ramps, racers in wrong lanes, announcers with wrong names, what a mess. I'll do better, I promi...
by Ricky Byrd
Thu Apr 24, 2003 3:43 am
Forum: Down South
Topic: Southern Culture On The Skids
Replies: 345
Views: 399355

Tom, Thanks for the video. It IS good. Shows the race as it was, extended break and all. I had a tough time getting people to come out at first. I gave away 5 of those early slalom starter kits (none of which are in use now), a 7-ply Fluid Stinger complete, Fibreflex response complete, a Bahne Class...