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by Jack Quarantillo
Wed Jun 23, 2004 5:54 pm
Forum: Starting Line / Ramps
Topic: Radikal Racing Trucks Start Ramp Trailer
Replies: 20
Views: 29919

Just hook it to Madden's Bus.

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by Jack Quarantillo
Wed Jun 23, 2004 4:09 am
Forum: Starting Line / Ramps
Topic: Radikal Racing Trucks Start Ramp Trailer
Replies: 20
Views: 29919

that's pretty cool...

Questions:

1. How high are the ramps?
2. (dare I ask) Will there be gates?

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by Jack Quarantillo
Wed Jun 23, 2004 4:03 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: EMAIL BLITZ! OLNEY, MD PREFAB NIGHTMARE!!!
Replies: 12
Views: 10296

John,
In case you missed my email,
I'll be there.

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by Jack Quarantillo
Tue Jun 08, 2004 4:55 am
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Wheel discussion
Topic: What size spacers for Avalons?
Replies: 4
Views: 8302

Abec11 Stingers use the smaller spacers, too.

Kinda weird, you can't use Abec11 bearings (Biltins) in them!

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by Jack Quarantillo
Sat Jun 05, 2004 5:41 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Is Slalom PINK?
Replies: 45
Views: 55992

truly funny...

but why is Olson's arm red?

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by Jack Quarantillo
Sat Jun 05, 2004 2:45 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Summer Outlaw Series
Replies: 114
Views: 109440

hello Moscovite!!!

Nice job in Paris.

I'll be thinking of you next Saturday @3...

Moving to the country...

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by Jack Quarantillo
Fri Jun 04, 2004 8:08 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Summer Outlaw Series
Replies: 114
Views: 109440

Looks like the chances of rain drop a bit as the day goes on...

Weather.com

But not much sun to dry things up...

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by Jack Quarantillo
Thu Jun 03, 2004 7:27 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Summer Outlaw Series
Replies: 114
Views: 109440

Me and Bertleboy should be there (if he stops coughing...)

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by Jack Quarantillo
Thu May 27, 2004 1:37 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Sessions
Replies: 1540
Views: 1593641

I can't hear the crickets over the Cicadas...

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by Jack Quarantillo
Sat May 22, 2004 2:49 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Winter Races
Replies: 2
Views: 3765

Joseph,
Here in DC we try to race even in the winter. Just post here when you come this way, and we'll hook you up with info. (Dates will probably not be set until the fall.)

Plenty of cool places to skate.

How long will you be here?

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by Jack Quarantillo
Wed May 19, 2004 5:58 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Spring/Summer series?
Replies: 55
Views: 50334

DALV/VLAD,
Come home soon comrades.

But kick some ass wwhile you're gone.

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by Jack Quarantillo
Fri May 14, 2004 7:27 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: My turn to bag on Vlad
Replies: 49
Views: 51414

she hasn't aged a bit...

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by Jack Quarantillo
Fri May 14, 2004 6:00 am
Forum: Down South
Topic: Exit 46 Redux In August
Replies: 7
Views: 7302

we'll miss ya Wes

You were starting to be more of a regular than some folks that live within an hour of Gaithersburg.

Hope you make the next one.

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by Jack Quarantillo
Fri May 14, 2004 4:49 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: My turn to bag on Vlad
Replies: 49
Views: 51414

Vlad,
what's the setup there?

tons 'o wedge in the back...

Is that a bug or a Roe?

trux?

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by Jack Quarantillo
Fri May 14, 2004 4:46 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Spring/Summer series?
Replies: 55
Views: 50334

Anthony,
Left you a message...

If'n none of the VA boyz pick you up, me & Bertleboy would love to get ya.

You will need to get a ride back, tho, as I have to go work at the school, and will prolly only be able to do the GS/Longboard...

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by Jack Quarantillo
Tue May 11, 2004 9:29 pm
Forum: Clothing
Topic: Van shoes
Replies: 7
Views: 12747

Barry,
Click this link to find the Ross stores near you.

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by Jack Quarantillo
Tue May 11, 2004 5:48 am
Forum: Timing System
Topic: Start methods
Replies: 34
Views: 39017

Wes T,
You left out Submarine Races ;)
(are you close enough to the coast in SC to have Submarine Races?)

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by Jack Quarantillo
Tue May 11, 2004 2:21 am
Forum: North America
Topic: Long Island NY Slalom
Replies: 117
Views: 174193

Wonder how many people here have even heard of a weakfish.

Thanks for a "Jersey Shore" flashback.

Shitload is a universal measure that varies greatly.

A shitload of clams is MUCH smaller than a shitload of firewood. ;)

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by Jack Quarantillo
Tue May 11, 2004 2:18 am
Forum: Clothing
Topic: Van shoes
Replies: 7
Views: 12747

I can back up Will's statement.

(all expressed in US sizes)

I was in a Vans store yesterday. I took off my shoe (size 11 WEARAER), yet even the Vans 12 was a little snug.

I wear 11.5 Nikes.

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by Jack Quarantillo
Sat May 08, 2004 5:57 am
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Truck Discussion
Topic: Slalom Trucks Wish List
Replies: 19
Views: 19063

ok, so here's the list so far on the 105s: I'm talking stock, no trimming. No worky: 60mm NoSkoolz BDS Shogo Kubo 62mm (don't ask why...) Avilas? really? Worky: Stingers Cambrias Avalons Gumballs The above (except the Avilas) I know from personal trial/error. There's lots more out there... should we...
by Jack Quarantillo
Sat May 08, 2004 4:18 am
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Truck Discussion
Topic: Slalom Trucks Wish List
Replies: 19
Views: 19063

yeah, I measured my Seismics 105, and 155 (I have some 130s too, but they were in the van. the distance between the adjustment screws is 75mm, so 90mm would need a redesign. well, they're working on the 8mm axle thing... and the urethane 'springs'... and I doubt it would be too hard for them to make...
by Jack Quarantillo
Sat May 08, 2004 2:45 am
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Truck Discussion
Topic: Slalom Trucks Wish List
Replies: 19
Views: 19063

Mebbe Dan or someone more experienced will chime in, but if you look at the shape of the 105mm hangers, they have this fat, wonky end to them right before the axle. I presume it is there to keep the springs from popping out. The thing is so big that a 60mm NoSkoolZ (untrimmed) will not fit. The lip ...
by Jack Quarantillo
Sat May 08, 2004 1:53 am
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Truck Discussion
Topic: Slalom Trucks Wish List
Replies: 19
Views: 19063

a 90mm Aluminum Seismic
I don't think that is possible, with the current spring sizes.

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by Jack Quarantillo
Fri May 07, 2004 5:52 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: The "Gathering" 2004
Replies: 166
Views: 169610

You forgot PA! (Dan & Mr. & Mrs. KMG)

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by Jack Quarantillo
Fri May 07, 2004 2:00 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Spring/Summer series?
Replies: 55
Views: 50334

Lenny,
As far as I know, the above IS the schedule.

BP, wanna chime in here so the "far away" peeps can make plans?

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by Jack Quarantillo
Fri May 07, 2004 5:45 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: 2003 Skate Across America For Lowe Syndrome
Replies: 32
Views: 85586

Jack,
Me and the family said a prayer for you and yours tonight.

I don't know you, but I know you are a good soul, and worthy of it.

Keep the fire burning!

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by Jack Quarantillo
Fri May 07, 2004 4:54 am
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: Wanted 10mm Bearing Spacers
Replies: 6
Views: 5575

or get in touch with Bozi...

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by Jack Quarantillo
Thu May 06, 2004 11:46 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Spring/Summer series?
Replies: 55
Views: 50334

^bump^

May 15th is coming fast!

Me & Bertleboy will probably do a little park riding this Saturday, but plan to be at the P&R on the 15th!

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by Jack Quarantillo
Thu May 06, 2004 4:03 am
Forum: Timing System
Topic: Start methods
Replies: 34
Views: 39017

My humble vote... Left Racer Ready? (yes) Right Racer Ready? (yes) Random beep/shot whatever. Timer starts, racers go (if they choose to.) False start DQs. (or has proportional penalty) If you wanna chase rabbits, you gotta pay the price. No closing to the "window"... too complicated. When the windo...
by Jack Quarantillo
Thu May 06, 2004 2:00 am
Forum: North America
Topic: Luna Slalom Jam 2004
Replies: 148
Views: 164583

Joe,
Try this:

Vlad's Luna Pics

Methinks Vlad has done some re-organizing of hiz Fotki...

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by Jack Quarantillo
Tue May 04, 2004 8:46 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: The "Gathering" 2004
Replies: 166
Views: 169610

Team Q had a great time. Met lots of cool people. Didn't get to race as much as I wanted to, but family stuff had to take front seat. :( For TG5, I hope to blockade the weekend from Family Obligations so Bertleboy can get to the Junior stuff. Elissa and Katie, sorry to have Kooked out on the hotel l...
by Jack Quarantillo
Tue May 04, 2004 3:11 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Is NCDSA.com down?
Replies: 2
Views: 3783

It was up earlier today...

I cannot access it since about 4PM Eastern.

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by Jack Quarantillo
Fri Apr 30, 2004 10:19 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Pre/Post Gathering festivities
Replies: 47
Views: 40128

Jack, you can give the girls the cones as a contingency plan.
Cones and girls have been safely delivered to S. Suites.

Have fun tonight everyone, I'll see ya late tomorrow if I can't sneak out tonight.

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by Jack Quarantillo
Fri Apr 30, 2004 1:57 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Pre/Post Gathering festivities
Replies: 47
Views: 40128

HAHA!!

Will do!

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by Jack Quarantillo
Fri Apr 30, 2004 4:51 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: The "Gathering" 2004
Replies: 166
Views: 169610

Anthony,
check this link:

http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/ ... camap.html

Saturday: Pheasant Run Area
Sunday: Cardinal Area

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by Jack Quarantillo
Fri Apr 30, 2004 3:11 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Pre/Post Gathering festivities
Replies: 47
Views: 40128

Ohm,
I most likely will not make Friday's race...

BUT

I will be shuttling Alisa and Katti to the Summerfield Friday afternoon, and could leave 25 white cones with them.

Let me know if you need them.

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by Jack Quarantillo
Thu Apr 29, 2004 9:50 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Pre/Post Gathering festivities
Replies: 47
Views: 40128

I checked it on my way to work today. Pretty cool there guys.

Definitely a hybrid!!! (I won't reveal any secrets...)

I don't know if I'll be able to make the Friday night race, maybe I'll have to go on an errand and get lost... ;)

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by Jack Quarantillo
Thu Apr 29, 2004 4:32 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: The "Gathering" 2004
Replies: 166
Views: 169610

Also, Alisa and Katti may need a ride to their hotel from the Shady Grove metro stop around 2pm tomorrow. Is there anyone up that way that could give them a ride? BP, If no one is available to shuttle, I could probably "disappear" from work for a little bit and take them up to their hotel (Summerfi...
by Jack Quarantillo
Thu Apr 29, 2004 2:37 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Pre/Post Gathering festivities
Replies: 47
Views: 40128

time to go do some reconnaissance.... ;)

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by Jack Quarantillo
Wed Apr 28, 2004 2:36 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Dad
Replies: 12
Views: 11417

Chris,
I don't know you, but as a Father (of 8 year old twins, boy & girl), I know you are in for the ride of your life!!! Be sure to take the time to enjoy it. Time moves fast now, don't blink!!!

Congratulations!

Q

-ps Wear a helmet! (for your family, if not for yourself)
by Jack Quarantillo
Wed Apr 28, 2004 2:31 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: The "Gathering" 2004
Replies: 166
Views: 169610

Gary,
Check some of the other threads, you could probably share a room with someone.

I'd offer you space at chez Q, but we're all booked up with relatives for First Holy Communion. (Which also means we'll be missing a big chunk of Saturday...)

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by Jack Quarantillo
Tue Apr 27, 2004 5:28 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Longboard Slalom - Is it viable at DC Outlaw events?
Replies: 34
Views: 28649

where have I seen that design??
uhhhh..... I dunno.....

Image

hahaha... kinda used the surfboard for inspiration for 'da dresser...

btw... 'da dresser is 36" axle to axle...

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by Jack Quarantillo
Tue Apr 27, 2004 4:26 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Longboard Slalom - Is it viable at DC Outlaw events?
Replies: 34
Views: 28649

Anthony, Once the water warms up a bit, I'll put my wave radar on... I can pull a weekday here and there. (when the surf is up!!!) I haven't been able to get wet much since the twins came on the scene, but now that they're older, I'm feeling the need... http://www.his.com/~jaq/kz.jpg this is a threa...
by Jack Quarantillo
Tue Apr 27, 2004 2:03 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Longboard Slalom - Is it viable at DC Outlaw events?
Replies: 34
Views: 28649

Re: car wars

Anthony Smallwood wrote:Sorry guys, but the Honda Element is the true boardriders choice.
It's the first vehicle designed with us in mind.

I can't wait to hit the rode at midnight, drive to the eastern shore, sleep flat for a couple hours, then hit dawn patrol.
Got any room for Q?
Got racks for Q's 10'0"?

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by Jack Quarantillo
Sun Apr 25, 2004 5:41 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Pre/Post Gathering festivities
Replies: 47
Views: 40128

No guns... allowed.
Ohm,
You been hearing Bicknell stories?

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by Jack Quarantillo
Sun Apr 25, 2004 5:38 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Longboard Slalom - Is it viable at DC Outlaw events?
Replies: 34
Views: 28649

Tom, The DC longboard spec quoted to me (and mentioned above by Kevin) is 30 inches, axle to axle. KMG - I definitely agree on the point that the LB race is a good "warm up" for the harder stuff. I showed up late one week, missed the LB race, tried to run the HS, and turned into "Mr. Farmer" (conepl...
by Jack Quarantillo
Sat Apr 24, 2004 10:04 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Longboard Slalom - Is it viable at DC Outlaw events?
Replies: 34
Views: 28649

The dual LB course on 2/14 was great! I think we should continue in that format, then run TS/HS. Keep them separate IMO. summary 2 lane GS/LB (go loose on the definitions of LB) 2 man qualifiers draw up the brackets (A&B if enough peeps show), then Head to head then lunch/pee break then... the same ...
by Jack Quarantillo
Sat Apr 24, 2004 7:04 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Amature Race/Practice Series
Replies: 53
Views: 50406

vlad,
if all goes well, c u there...

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by Jack Quarantillo
Thu Apr 22, 2004 2:10 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Amature Race/Practice Series
Replies: 53
Views: 50406

Go Vlad Go!!!

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by Jack Quarantillo
Mon Apr 19, 2004 9:36 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Amature Race/Practice Series
Replies: 53
Views: 50406

We had a good time. Dan, thanks for setting the courses!

Here's "Da Dresser" fine Swedish technology (in a previous life it was the side of an IKEA dresser)

Image

I had some Indy 215s that were lonely in the closet.

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