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by Rick Floyd
Thu May 31, 2007 2:14 pm
Forum: Gates & Course Setting
Topic: Those little differences...
Replies: 8
Views: 11587

Well, yes and no. I see your point, but in skiiing you are much more angulated at the turn and of course we can't bash cones with our forearm, but you are still DQ if both your feet do not pass around the base of the gate. What I am suggesting is clean skate slalom runs or you are out - i.e. any con...
by Rick Floyd
Wed May 30, 2007 6:04 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: Northampton MA
Replies: 13
Views: 15757

Same prob here...even in the "Reply" window...strange.
by Rick Floyd
Wed May 30, 2007 4:04 pm
Forum: Gates & Course Setting
Topic: Those little differences...
Replies: 8
Views: 11587

Martin - I knew I recognized your name from somewhere, just couldn't place it. I've always wondered what if we made it one cone hit and you are out in skating too. Sacrilege I know, but it would up the ante on technique and make for more consistent course sets. Of course, the first time it happened ...
by Rick Floyd
Wed May 30, 2007 2:25 pm
Forum: 2007 World Championships - Statesville, NC
Topic: Sign Up For 2007 World Championship Already At 110
Replies: 42
Views: 46450

The link's not working because the "h" in "http" is missing. :-)
by Rick Floyd
Wed May 30, 2007 2:23 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Lansdowne sk8 jam
Replies: 12
Views: 14076

Hey, I'm in DC on business fairly often...where is this place? Love to check it out next time down!
by Rick Floyd
Wed May 30, 2007 2:16 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: Northampton MA
Replies: 13
Views: 15757

Hey Dan - I have a kayak race in Springfield June 9th. I'd love to check out that park on my way back to VT Saturday afternoon if you are around, maybe run some cones too?
by Rick Floyd
Wed May 30, 2007 2:11 pm
Forum: Gates & Course Setting
Topic: Those little differences...
Replies: 8
Views: 11587

I'm going to look at this from a ski/snowboard racer's perspective. In those sports of course, when you miss or straddle a gate (the equivalent of hitting a cone), you are out of the race. So that keeps us from setting incredibly tight courses that nobody, or nearly nobody, can make. I'm not saying ...
by Rick Floyd
Mon May 28, 2007 6:07 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Back to Black - A short story
Replies: 7
Views: 14366

As someone who is just getting back into skating at age 45 after 22 years, and who is single, it resonates...maybe I'll go skate by the marina this weekend...hmmmm. :-)
by Rick Floyd
Mon May 28, 2007 4:17 am
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: FS: vintage ultra rare turner summerski
Replies: 7
Views: 7450

Pant Pant...do you still have it available for sale???
by Rick Floyd
Mon May 28, 2007 3:02 am
Forum: New England
Topic: New Jersey Outlaw 2: Electric Boogaloo
Replies: 30
Views: 35686

Lisa - if it rains again at least we won't go hungry!

-RF
by Rick Floyd
Mon May 28, 2007 2:36 am
Forum: Pocket Pistol
Topic: Has Barrett Quit Racing?
Replies: 16
Views: 20205

I raced my CDH at Karl's race last weekend. One of the young kids borrowed it after we ran to go down and pick up the timers. when he returned it he had a big smile and said "dude, that is a SWEEET board"...see that - free market demographic info!!