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by Karl Floitgraf
Wed Aug 11, 2004 4:01 am
Forum: New England
Topic: Ma, NH, training days.
Replies: 490
Views: 840327

I'd love too, but I have no way to get up there.
by Karl Floitgraf
Sun Aug 08, 2004 12:54 am
Forum: Media Resources
Topic: The New Spot
Replies: 2
Views: 5146

The New Spot

Hey Guys I put in a little time I redid the design of the Slalom Spot, hope you all enjoy.

Image
http://www.slalomspot.com
by Karl Floitgraf
Sun Aug 01, 2004 7:20 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2004] Euro Championships 2004 - First impressions & res
Replies: 35
Views: 37491

First off, Hats off to Axel on an amazing job, great race.

I had a blast. It was great to meet everyone from so many different places. The competition was though and everyone was in good spirits.


I loved those ramps, I want to get the designs and build one in america.
by Karl Floitgraf
Fri Jul 30, 2004 3:30 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2004] European Slalom Championships, July 31-Aug 1
Replies: 34
Views: 37513

I'll be in Köln this evening, I'm up for an evening skate.

My mobile number is 01706969503.
by Karl Floitgraf
Tue Jul 20, 2004 5:59 am
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2004] European Slalom Championships, July 31-Aug 1
Replies: 34
Views: 37513

About the Jani S Cambers, I have only heard good things about them from JG and others and I was wondering if anyone going to Köln might have one I could buy off them? Thanks.
by Karl Floitgraf
Mon Jul 19, 2004 3:46 pm
Forum: Bahne
Topic: Jack Smith is living up to his promises
Replies: 7
Views: 12760

Jack,

I tried out the Bahne Blackhill you sent us for the July 4th race. I was very impressed. Excellent job at the best price I can find. I hope to pick another one up at the end of the summer.

Image
Very Groovy Decks
by Karl Floitgraf
Tue Jul 13, 2004 5:20 am
Forum: North America
Topic: [2005] US Races
Replies: 27
Views: 29004

July 4th is the date we usually hold the boston July 4th race. We were hoping to do a bigger show next year for adults with prize money. I don't know what kind of problems would be caused if we did them on the same date. If your really set on that date, I might just not do July 4th next year if the ...
by Karl Floitgraf
Tue Jul 06, 2004 2:11 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: July Fourth Race Day, 2004
Replies: 11
Views: 12022

The Pictures:
http://www.slalomspot.com/images/events/july4th/
by Karl Floitgraf
Mon Jul 05, 2004 11:57 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: July Fourth Race Day, 2004
Replies: 11
Views: 12022

Thanks everyone for a really fun good day of skating. Awesome job to all the Teen skaters, and glenn. ;) Thanks to Gravity,Solidskate.com, Chicken (Pocket Pistol) Jack Smith (Bahne), ABEC 11, Khiro and Bell Helmets. TS Finals 1. Bryan Werner 2. Ben Chapman 3. Glenn Chapman 4. Henry Julier 5. Karl Fl...
by Karl Floitgraf
Thu Jul 01, 2004 5:45 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2004] European Slalom Championships, July 31-Aug 1
Replies: 34
Views: 37513

Some offsets with speed shoots sound good.
by Karl Floitgraf
Tue Jun 29, 2004 7:05 am
Forum: New England
Topic: July Fourth Race Day, 2004
Replies: 11
Views: 12022

Online Registration Available There are 2 forms every racer must have on race day, the waiver and info sheet. There are two editions available. Junior Edition (under 18 ) http://www.slalomspot.com/events/july4th/registration/registration(junior).pdf Any racer under the age of 18 must have their pare...
by Karl Floitgraf
Mon Jun 28, 2004 3:28 am
Forum: New England
Topic: Millennium Park West Roxbury
Replies: 2
Views: 4483

Millennium Park West Roxbury

Bryan and I went and scouted out Millennium Park in West Roxbury. I looks like a really great slalom spot, ;) . This is always a great sign to find. http://www.slalomspot.com/images/millennium_park/steepgrade.jpg http://www.slalomspot.com/images/millennium_park/mp2.jpg http://www.slalomspot.com/imag...
by Karl Floitgraf
Fri Jun 25, 2004 4:50 am
Forum: North America
Topic: July 4th, 2004 - Boston
Replies: 0
Views: 2614

July 4th, 2004 - Boston

Another great day of racing is planned for this July 4th in Boston on Storrow Drive. Same place as last year. On the Kenmore overpass. Near the Hatch Shell. Accommodation available contact Bryan@slalomspot.com This year we are concentrating on Juniors as the race is being put together by Slalomspot....
by Karl Floitgraf
Fri Jun 25, 2004 4:45 am
Forum: ISSA Site administration
Topic: Cuss Words in a post
Replies: 8
Views: 10429

Adam,

I'll put my filter on http://slalomspot.com/yabbse/index.php and you send all those little kiddies my way.
by Karl Floitgraf
Wed Jun 23, 2004 4:10 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: July Fourth Race Day, 2004
Replies: 11
Views: 12022

Yeah we will just have the adults race put down qualifying times at the same time as the juniors.
by Karl Floitgraf
Tue Jun 22, 2004 7:18 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: July Fourth Race Day, 2004
Replies: 11
Views: 12022

July Fourth Race Day, 2004

Another great day of racing is planned for this July 4th in Boston on Storrow Drive. Same place as last year. On the Kenmore overpass. Near the Hatch Shell. This year we are concentrating on Juniors as the race is being put together by Slalomspot.com. We will have an adult division if enough adults ...
by Karl Floitgraf
Sat Jun 19, 2004 3:15 am
Forum: Wefunk
Topic: wefunk custommades
Replies: 26
Views: 38831

I like a good concave design personally.



Are you going to be at the Köln race with some demos? I'll bring my wallet. I hope to check them out.
by Karl Floitgraf
Tue Jun 15, 2004 1:22 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Cellular Phone Advice
Replies: 19
Views: 22288

If you want all the bells and wistles don't get a Nokia. But if you just want to talk they are awesome because they can really take a beating. My 3390 took some nasty hits, it was in my pocket when the car hit me and that was the phone used to call 911. And you can scratch it up because for $20 you ...
by Karl Floitgraf
Sun Jun 13, 2004 6:28 am
Forum: Movies
Topic: Maine Downhill Event Movies
Replies: 2
Views: 4260

Sorry I couldn't find anyone eatting it on a bike.
by Karl Floitgraf
Sat Jun 12, 2004 7:14 pm
Forum: Movies
Topic: Maine Downhill Event Movies
Replies: 2
Views: 4260

Maine Downhill Event Movies

JG gave me these to post.

http://www.slalomspot.com/video/maine_downhill/




-Karl
by Karl Floitgraf
Sat Jun 12, 2004 6:02 pm
Forum: Kebbek
Topic: Kebbek Racing's Prototype slalom boards 2003
Replies: 8
Views: 14139

Are these the custom decks you had at Boston last year? If so I loved them.

Website or pricing?
by Karl Floitgraf
Wed Jun 09, 2004 3:57 am
Forum: New England
Topic: Boston Races.
Replies: 24
Views: 27190

We think the cut off age will be 25 for offical racing. Anyone can come get a time. And if there are enough adults we will make a class for adults but we aren't planning the adult race.

As soon as we get the permit and insurance settled we will make some more plans/ announcements.
by Karl Floitgraf
Tue Jun 08, 2004 5:13 am
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Wheel discussion
Topic: What size spacers for Avalons?
Replies: 4
Views: 8424

I had some LaCostas that seemed to have the exact same inside as my stingers but I could run the biltins in the lacosta's and not the stingers.
by Karl Floitgraf
Mon Jun 07, 2004 3:17 am
Forum: Europe
Topic: European Juniors
Replies: 0
Views: 2492

European Juniors

I run the Slalom Spot here in the states but I am trying to get my new pet project "Euro Slalom Spot" off the ground. I need to find some people to help me write things in french and german. I also need to find a european team captain to put together a team like we have here. I hope you guys like th...
by Karl Floitgraf
Wed May 26, 2004 12:00 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: slalom youth coaching program
Replies: 4
Views: 5267

Youth skating is what slalomspot.com is all about, although we ourselves are in our infant stages we would love to support any training of junior riders. Email me Karl@slalomspot.com and maybe we can work together, I am considering starting a Euro Slalom Spot and I need some europeans interested in ...
by Karl Floitgraf
Tue May 25, 2004 11:27 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: Ma, NH, training days.
Replies: 490
Views: 840327

Well I am going away and I know bryan is also going away for the holiday weekend.



FYI- memorial day weekend is a big weekend for soccer, usually tournaments everywhere. Magnolia Woods is a really bad idea, you will be knee deep in Soccer mom's.
by Karl Floitgraf
Thu May 20, 2004 9:46 pm
Forum: Media Resources
Topic: Free Slalom Image and Video Hosting
Replies: 0
Views: 3334

Free Slalom Image and Video Hosting

Hey guys.

Slalomspot.com has alot of extra space (like 900 meg). And I wanted to offer this space up to the slalom community. If anyone has images or video they want hosted please send me an email Karl@slalomspot.com.
by Karl Floitgraf
Thu May 20, 2004 9:43 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Learning from the young'ns
Replies: 1
Views: 2750

Thanks alot for the praise. We do our best. We are looking for people to help write other articles. It would help alot. JG has many articles stuck on his newton (old apple PDA). He can fax from it but not email. We need someone who has a scanner of a fax machine that can do text indentification and ...
by Karl Floitgraf
Sun May 16, 2004 8:00 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: The New and Improved Slalom Spot
Replies: 4
Views: 5291

The New and Improved Slalom Spot

Hey guys I just finished redoing the Slalom Spot. www.slalomspot.com We are looking for more riders and some people to write articles. Tell me what you think.
by Karl Floitgraf
Sun May 16, 2004 7:18 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: Ma, NH, training days.
Replies: 490
Views: 840327

I just uploaded the videos. They are all here http://www.slalomspot.com/video.html

BTW I hope everyone likes the new Slalomspot design.
by Karl Floitgraf
Sun May 16, 2004 3:05 am
Forum: New England
Topic: Ma, NH, training days.
Replies: 490
Views: 840327

Great day today. Fun skating with everyone. I will load up the videos soon.






Henry- that's the last time I am ever waiting in a train station for you.


If anyone needs hosting space for any pictures just email me Karl@slalomspot.com. I have more than enough.
by Karl Floitgraf
Fri May 14, 2004 2:39 am
Forum: New England
Topic: Ma, NH, training days.
Replies: 490
Views: 840327

Henry,

Bryan and I will be at South Station at 10:40, we will meet you and head up north together.
by Karl Floitgraf
Tue May 11, 2004 9:29 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: Ma, NH, training days.
Replies: 490
Views: 840327

We got a ride from Glenn from Beverly Depot. We could take the train to the Glouster station which is only like 2 miles from Magnolia woods. I'm sure another racer could give us a lift or we could pump the rest of the way.
by Karl Floitgraf
Mon May 10, 2004 5:35 am
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2004] European Slalom Championships, July 31-Aug 1
Replies: 34
Views: 37513

I just got my plane ticket this week. I can't wait.


What is the cut off age for juniors? I'm 16.
by Karl Floitgraf
Sun May 09, 2004 6:37 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: Ma, NH, training days.
Replies: 490
Views: 840327

Lot's of fun. Nice meeting everyone. We should do it again sometime.







Too bad my fatboy was missing a wheel so I couldn't really bomb the hill.
by Karl Floitgraf
Tue May 04, 2004 4:39 am
Forum: New England
Topic: Ma, NH, training days.
Replies: 490
Views: 840327

Bryan and I are planning to go up and visit Ben and skate all saturday. I would assume we are going to Gloucester. You should join us. I'll get back to you on specific times.
by Karl Floitgraf
Tue Apr 13, 2004 5:43 am
Forum: Movies
Topic: Wide World of Sports, Alva vs. Hester
Replies: 19
Views: 25760

If you need extra space. I've got plenty that I'm not using. I really need to update the spot.
by Karl Floitgraf
Mon Feb 23, 2004 9:52 pm
Forum: Oust
Topic: Bike Chain Lube in Bearings?
Replies: 1
Views: 8235

Bike Chain Lube in Bearings?

I found in my garage a bottle of lube for bike chains and I was thinking that it might work in my bearings. I wanted to know if anyone knows whether this is a bad idea or advice?
by Karl Floitgraf
Wed Feb 18, 2004 10:53 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Gilmour...Duel Sport World Champion?
Replies: 54
Views: 56613

Wow this sucks. Hope you get better soon JG.


You can borrow my wheelchair. John one question: "The car was moving, whats your excuse?"
by Karl Floitgraf
Mon Feb 09, 2004 5:31 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Slalomspot.com overhaul
Replies: 7
Views: 6712

I finished the banner and the nav bar. http://www.slalomspot.com/TSS2/ Tell me what you think. Prototype stinger came in useful.

I will put the content in tomorrow and resize the pictures.
by Karl Floitgraf
Thu Feb 05, 2004 1:18 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Personal Slalom Goals for 2004
Replies: 24
Views: 22612

1.Avoid Cars

2.Pad up

3.Pray
by Karl Floitgraf
Thu Feb 05, 2004 1:03 am
Forum: ISSA Site administration
Topic: Site Sponsor Schedule 2003 - 2004
Replies: 16
Views: 16463

I can pay for May. But since I am not 18 yet online money transfers are more trouble than they are worth in the end. Can someone pm me an address I can send a money order or check to?
by Karl Floitgraf
Wed Feb 04, 2004 10:16 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Slalomspot.com overhaul
Replies: 7
Views: 6712

*Air-mails Cookie*
Unless of course, you want a medal?

I used Fireworks and Dreamweaver for this although I have photoshop.

I will probably do something sleaker like my other site http://krants.net
by Karl Floitgraf
Wed Feb 04, 2004 1:35 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Slalomspot.com overhaul
Replies: 7
Views: 6712

Slalomspot.com overhaul

Some time this month I am planning on overhauling the site to something better. If anyone has any suggestions, I'd love to hear them. http://www.slalomspot.com
by Karl Floitgraf
Sat Dec 13, 2003 10:50 pm
Forum: Turner Summer Ski
Topic: Turner Summerski Ltd - Important Announcement
Replies: 30
Views: 60091

If you don't mind me asking what was the difference between Turner downhill and Turner summer ski?
by Karl Floitgraf
Fri Dec 05, 2003 1:25 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: New England Forum Added
Replies: 1
Views: 3091

Thanks alot.

Adam could you please move the topic Ma, NH training days here from Random? Thanks.
by Karl Floitgraf
Sun Nov 30, 2003 8:18 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: How often do you TRAIN?
Replies: 6
Views: 6741

I don't get to run a course as often as I would like, but I ride my board to school and practice pumping on the way.
by Karl Floitgraf
Fri Nov 28, 2003 4:05 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Happy Holidays 2003
Replies: 6
Views: 6412

Happy Holidays!

Adam, do your kids skate?
by Karl Floitgraf
Thu Nov 27, 2003 4:24 am
Forum: New England
Topic: Ma, NH, training days.
Replies: 490
Views: 840327

This is the old stuff. Sorry guys this was my first time on my computer with the AV stuff all week. http://www.slalomspot.com/videos/11-16_1.mov http://www.slalomspot.com/videos/11-16_2.mov http://www.slalomspot.com/videos/11-16_3.mov http://www.slalomspot.com/videos/11-16_4.mov http://www.slalomspo...
by Karl Floitgraf
Tue Nov 25, 2003 9:54 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: Ma, NH, training days.
Replies: 490
Views: 840327

John I will ftp it to slalomspot, if you want.

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