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I am curious to see what others think might be a top speed in "mile per hour" obtained pumping a skateboard on a flat(no help from hill) surface, and not necessarily around cones. And what setup might best be used for top speeds? [ This Message was edited by: Glenn on 2003-01-20 19:40 ...

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As a relative newcomer to slalom I could tell right off when I started checking out the slalom forums back in April of 2002 that TS needs to be redefined, as well as the other disciplines. I think some slalomers want to confuse TS with a discipline that I think should be called "Super Tight Slalom",...

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Adam T.,
Could you please make Vlad his own folder called "Super Uptight Slalom" where he could post to himself after he's had too many beers. :lol:
Thanks,
Glenn

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Someone please post some pictures of the event please.
G.

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Maria is AWESOME! There is just something special about the Carrasco family!!! They all are so friendly and helpful to other skaters. Maria, Richy, Rene, Bobby At every race that I've been too Maria is non-stop with some sort of camera in her hand. The very first time I met Maria I was taking pictur...

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Wesley, I think the diagram is GREAT! I was looking for stuff like this when I first started slaloming not to long ago and that is why I posted it. As far as the quality of the course, I think it would be good for a race. The steeper the hill the more difficult it would get. It is also great you too...

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Hans, I agree bottom to top. The other image I posted here under "Gates" was done like this one and others suggested the same. But this was done by Wesley Tucker. He used a program called QUARKXPRESS. This is what he told me: "As far as how I did it, I kind of cheated:-) I did the whole thing in QUA...

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Hans, I think that is a great Idea especially for the definitions of disciplines. There is nothing more confusing than everyone not being on the same consensus concerning what the disciplines are. Maybe just start your own topic or have Adam start a separate folder for it. But maybe the way it shoul...

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<img src=http://members.aol.com/wtucker567/courselayout.gif>

Go here for full details on the event: http://members.aol.com/wtucker567/follyrace.html

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Hans, Great Post. I suggest that someone with good course knowledge start a new "Topic" and let East Coast, West Coast, Europe, and the rest of the slalom world define the disciplines here and now in 2003 so that “all” slalom skaters have something to go by. I say, don’t let just Andy and his group ...

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I like PVD trucks. My "R2"(revision 2) set has been working flawlessly for the past 6 months. If you've got the money buy some.

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Glenn S

Hey Mike, I hear that hill is steeper and faster than WLAC. Did I hear correctly that you've been practicing up there with Charlie Ransom? How would you compare that course to any of the hills that the FCR races were run on? As you get a list of RSVP's let us know here who is showing up. It is on my...

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David,
Did you ever find good info in Polishing your trucks up?

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http://www.slalomskateboarder.com/events/2002/World02/FoxTV_poster.jpg Fox Sports Net (FSN) is airing the first of two segments of the Vision/FCR World Championships of Skateboard Slalom Racing starting today. Check your guide for "EXTV" on Monday, Dec. 23, 2002 at 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Pacific ...

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I was able to ride Adam Trahan's Roe at WLAC for quite a few runs. Adam T’s Roe is set up with a complete original "110mm Silver Spring German Seismic" up front that Adam told me he got from Dan back around 1994, and was sold at the time as a high-end truck for around $100 each. This truck felt and ...

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I too think that marked courses are a good thing. I've been lucky as of late to be able to practice on a TS course that Steve Evans marked out. Steve said to me that he is against any permanent form of marking as to not piss anyone off. But since it hardly rains here in California, the chaulk marks ...

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Ok Andy, if you have MS Excel capability, why don't you put some of your course ideas into that program that Gareth Roe posted here so we can check them out

In other words; show us a few examples of your great courses.

Glenn S

SOLD OUT: have just a few pairs left of these "Brand New" (Never used) 100mm G*Trucks that I would like to sell: http://www.3dm-sport.com/images/gtruck-back.jpg http://www.3dm-sport.com/images/gtruck-front.jpg http://www.3dm-sport.com/images/gtruck-side.jpg The cost is $19.75 for a "pair"(2 trucks)...

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How much range of flex do "you" think a deck should have and why? If it has camber should it flex to just being flat under a riders weight, or should it flex beyond flat? And how much camber or even reverse-camber do "you" think a deck should have and why? I’d just like to hear others thoughts on th...

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Peter,
I had heard that the axles on the G.E.T's have a left-hand thread, is this so? Do you use loc-tite on them?
Glenn

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On 2002-11-29 08:20, Peter Verdone wrote: Some riders on my truck have even started to set the turn limit screw well before the necessary limit. They say that this allows them to load the deck with far more energy for even faster exits from the turns. This method brings deck flex and truck steering...

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Ok, I really had no idea where this would go when I posted it. And I was a little like "oh shoot, what did I start now". But as I can see the idea of helping fellow skaters is a great thing. And Richy is fast and friendly. I'll keep all records and post them here in this thread. If you'd rather your...

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Chris,
How bout inventing a slalom iceboard?
Glenn

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Glenn S

From my understanding it is the same TS course that was run the previous WLAC event, in Race #9 of the season. I remember Rene Carrasco mentioning to me that it was a "Steve Evans Tight Slalom". I was lucky enough to practice with Steve today. He set a straight course by pacing 6 foot lenghts and pu...

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<img src=http://www.slalomskateboarder.com/Racers/AdamWlac.jpg>

Sorry Adam it is a little out of focus, but I thought you might like it.
Glenn

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Glenn S

I nominate that we get Richy and Maria Carrasco over to this Swiss race.

viewtopic.php?topic=372&forum=97&1

How do we start a PayPal slalom fund for them? Or better yet, since we got 6mos to do this send a check and avoid PayPal getting any of the money.

Glenn S

Ok, and I'd like to see some US skaters over there too.

I say that we get a fund going on the site here to get Richy Carrasco(to race) and Maria Carrasco(to film) over to this race.

If they make a PayPal account up, they've got my donation.

Glenn S

Chris,
What you say about not getting mad about cones being knocked over by the bikers is right on.
Glenn

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Where I live South Orange County, CA, it is mostly hilly. It is also somewhat new development(last 20-30 years or so for the most part). And bike paths have been weaved along creek beds and in valleys and open spaces between houses. Some parts have good pitch too. Most of the paths are asphalt, some...

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Thanks John, I needed a good laugh :lol:

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Chris, If you don't mind I would like your ideas on a post about bearing spacers, wheel hubs, and bearings measurements that I posted in the Turner Wheel forum here: http://www.slalomskateboarder.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?topic=360&forum=52&0 , since it would also be applicable to Abec 11 slalom wheel...

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What is the precise dimension for a bearing spacer in the Avalon’s and Cambria hub? Are all bearings milled the same? Meaning would all bearings sit in the hub seat the same and require the same spacer for an exact fit? At the 3DM-SPORT.COM website it says to use 10mm, but I’ve been told by your sal...

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Chris, Thanks for replying. Please let me put that in feet: Your saying 200m or 650ft in length, plus additional 20m or 66ft runout. With a width of 30m or 98ft. Plus an additional area for the permanent starting ramp area. That seems like an "Ultimate" dimension. I'm just curious, what has been the...

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Ok let’s say you have an area where you could asphalt/pave a good slalom course. What would be the best dimensions for this paved area, both single track and double including starting area and run-out. What would be the best way to go about getting the best surface? And what would the cost be to lay...

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Brian, I think that things like that is a very good idea. I think that if an organization like USSSF gets its act together that they should be able to help provide a “slalom resume” if you will. In my area I’ve been thinking about where we “could” have slalom practice courses without getting shut do...

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Rene, That picture of you with the worn out shoes is a blast! :lol: I'll repost it here because it is about shoes: <img src=http://www.slalomskateboarder.com/Racers/USA/ReneCarrasco/ReneCarrascowithBrandX.jpg> Thanks for posting that and making me smile. And also for the suggestion about the Vans sh...

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Jani, I'd love to get a slalom lesson from you, except that were about 8,000 mile apart. Do you by chance have any good video of yourself that shows your technique that you'd like to post. Thanks, Glenn PS. Oh yeah Vlad, in your member picture there, it sure looks like to me like your givin' it your...

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Henry, I'm not an expert on WLAC, only been there once. But I recommend getting there before they set the cones. That way you could hang and learn how they set the course, you'll get a course setting lesson :wink:. I think Attila is the one who usually does that or Richy. But I think these guys are ...

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Here is a link for some good pictures of the race: http://www.pscontest.ch/tunnel/

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Hans, That program is fine but not everyone has Excel which is part of an expensive MS Office program, and many people don't use Windows either for that matter. I still think that having a diagram like the one I posted is the best for a quick "Visual" reference for course ideas. Anyone else think so...

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I really like the idea of documenting slalom courses. Anyway, I would prefer to see printouts of courses going from the bottom of the page and up. That gives you a better feel running it thru in your head on the screen. Hans, I think that is a good idea to start from the bottom and go up. I could h...

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I thought I put this up here and see what ideas come from it. As a relative newbie to skating around cones, I like the idea of having a few Course Diagrams for someone that is just getting into the sport to see "Visually" what can be done with a course. And to show that slalom courses are Not just a...

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No Problem, all is good. If you want cones follow this link: <a href=http://animation.filmtv.ucla.edu/students/awinfrey/coneadopt/adoption.htm target=_new> Click Here</a> You not only get a cone, but you get a certificate of authenticity, and instruction on how to take care of your cone! And a life ...

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Now I'm mad and this is serious!

http://animation.filmtv.ucla.edu/studen ... /paper.htm

Actually I'm not mad and this is not serious, I just hope that we can laugh about it, and be friends. :lol:

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Etienne, Sorry I did not mean to upset you. But my opinion about taking cones off the streets seems to have upset you. I regret that it stired your opinion of our two cultures, and brought that into the equation. I quess that I just did not want some younger person from my culture reading your post ...

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Hans, Thanks so much for posting the story of Jani's vitory riding a new Turner setup. It speaks volumes for his ability to take a new board to victory, or maybe it was the Turner :wink: It is great reading about slalom races as they happen on the other side of the planet. Keep them comming. Very we...

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Etienne, I must say that I do not endorse taking something that does not belong to you ever. And no better way to get people that don’t skate pissed off at slalomers if they find out that you are taking them. I understand the temptation, because cones “seem” so high priced. But once you have a set f...

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