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- Thu Aug 23, 2007 5:21 pm
- Forum: New to slalom skateboarding?
- Topic: old school vs new school slalom ?
- Replies: 35
- Views: 50756
quickly, my 2 cents from my personal experience: I've started slalom on a Turner GS Hybrid. Perhaps some won't like that but for me, it was a modern board but based on old principles I still love this board but one day I decided I had to changed if I wanna skate faster and safer. flex is good to lea...
- Thu Aug 16, 2007 1:51 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2007] European Slalom Skateboard Championships: 8 & 9 s
- Replies: 145
- Views: 156876
I think a skatepark will be installed on the site (600 m2) For those who'd like to skate around there's an open concrete bowl in Grenoble <IMG SRC="http://www.sk8-world.com/spots/grenoble1.jpg"> and the Alpexo skatepark: <IMG SRC="http://www.sk8-world.com/spots/grenoble4.jpg"> and the inddor skatepa...
- Mon Aug 13, 2007 1:12 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2007] LITHUANIA SLALOM CUP, August 11-12
- Replies: 6
- Views: 8306
- Mon Aug 13, 2007 1:52 am
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2007] Slalom World Cup Policka Czech Republic, Aug 4-5 2007
- Replies: 42
- Views: 57073
I don't know if Tomas ever post a few of my pics but here's a gallery of the contest http://static.riderz.net/vinzzz/photos/trips/policka2007 You'll find pics of the Special on the city square, Giant and the parallel tight. and if you never been to Prague, a few pictures taken during the few days we...
- Sat Aug 11, 2007 6:39 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2007] Slalom World Cup Policka Czech Republic, Aug 4-5 2007
- Replies: 42
- Views: 57073
- Thu Aug 02, 2007 4:53 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2007] Slalom World Cup Policka Czech Republic, Aug 4-5 2007
- Replies: 42
- Views: 57073
- Thu Aug 02, 2007 3:14 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2007] Slalom World Cup Policka Czech Republic, Aug 4-5 2007
- Replies: 42
- Views: 57073
special slalom – 50 cones, approx. 150 meters 2 rounds, the better run counts, transport from airport : wants only 3 persons: Ramon, Patrik and Vincent. Can we leave already in 11.00 from parking forward of the airport Prag booking accommodation be enough ensure on the place Great I suppose 11:00 i...
- Thu Jul 26, 2007 6:01 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2007] Slalom World Cup Policka Czech Republic, Aug 4-5 2007
- Replies: 42
- Views: 57073
Re: Short Clip from the special slalom track
Here is the clip, as I know, the giant and tight are on other areas http://www.sk8slalom.cz/video/pol_spec.wmv ... A question: Will the special slalom turn around the plaza like on the video?? and could we have more information about the pavement? I hope our booking wil be OK (strange things with t...
- Wed Jul 25, 2007 10:06 am
- Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Truck Discussion
- Topic: GS Truck Setup
- Replies: 5
- Views: 9660
There are a lot of widths for Tracker Dart. Are you talkin about 129, 139 or 149? I rode Tracker RT-X 129 with Split fire on wide configuration, so near of what you're talkin' about and it works... I even beat Luca's time on Slalom Giant on the Garoupe spot (Antibes WC 2005) ;) Now I personally enjo...
- Wed Jul 25, 2007 9:51 am
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2007] Slalom World Cup Policka Czech Republic, Aug 4-5 2007
- Replies: 42
- Views: 57073
- Thu Jun 21, 2007 10:44 am
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2007] Paris Slalom World Cup 2007, May 26-28, 2007
- Replies: 276
- Views: 348075
Nice euro tour report Maria ;) Here's a Press review of Paris Festival Glisse and Paris Slalom World Cup http://www.cdrs75.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=124&Itemid=2 (a few things are still missing, like i-tele news TV boardcast and Hawaii Surf catalog /mag that is widelydiffused) If...
- Wed Jun 20, 2007 8:00 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2007] Barcelona Spain's festival race, June 21, 2007
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4818
- Mon Jun 11, 2007 11:34 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2007] Slalom Skateboarding Contest in Amsterdam June 9-10
- Replies: 74
- Views: 204293
BRAVO
Even if I couldn't make it this time , I hope to have another occasion
so BRAVO to Flavio and Johnny (and all people who helped them) for your great enthusiasm!
so BRAVO to Flavio and Johnny (and all people who helped them) for your great enthusiasm!
- Fri Jun 08, 2007 5:46 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2007] The MuscaRIDE Fest, june 30th 2007, in Nantes, FRANCE
- Replies: 8
- Views: 10427
- Fri Jun 08, 2007 5:44 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2007] French Old School Skate Jam #2 - July 7-8 2007
- Replies: 4
- Views: 9900
THE LOCATION HAS CHANGED the people managing the nice Hypnoz Park were kicked out by politics and big business. So the event will be held in one of the best french indoor skatepark LE HANGAR 9, allées de Vinaigriers Prairie de Mauves 44 300 Nantes www.lehangar-skatepark.com but we can also find a fe...
- Fri Jun 08, 2007 5:14 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: The Future is now - Slalom World Cup 2008
- Replies: 15
- Views: 16657
Joining our efforts could be really interesting! For example we'd like to have bigger infrastructures (to begin a stage like Detlef in Hanover). This year this point was weak compared to what is possible, getting together could really improve that. A team is forming right now for Paris 2008 organiza...
- Fri Jun 08, 2007 4:16 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2007] Grenoble - Candidate for European Championship '07
- Replies: 140
- Views: 176630
Re: Really?
I'd like to know too!Martin Drayton wrote:Where did the 1.90m rumour come from?
Are your balls made of crystal Peter?
... humm... better stop looking at them like that, they are not! :P
- Thu Jun 07, 2007 11:08 am
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2007] Slalom Skateboarding Contest in Amsterdam June 9-10
- Replies: 74
- Views: 204293
Having contest each weekend is not so cool... I still hope to come but that's not so easy. Finally nobody got little space to sleep for two skaters and discover the city with indigenous? if not, we envisage to sleep at Hans Brinker ... is it a good idea? http://www.hans-brinker.com/ About board, I'l...
- Tue Jun 05, 2007 2:22 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2007] European Slalom Skateboard Championships: 8 & 9 s
- Replies: 145
- Views: 156876
I totally agree with you Martin, a few guys talk and lobby for what they like but organizers should be careful and not follow everything coming from a few in the forums. Concerning Paris, our course committee noticed that 1m80 straight slalom = a lot of cones down. Perhaps we could do it again at 1m...
- Wed May 30, 2007 6:53 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2007] Hannover Slalom World Cup, June 1-3
- Replies: 182
- Views: 254949
- Wed May 30, 2007 4:42 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2007] Grenoble - Candidate for European Championship '07
- Replies: 140
- Views: 176630
- Wed May 30, 2007 4:26 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2007] Hannover Slalom World Cup, June 1-3
- Replies: 182
- Views: 254949
We are a few french leaving tomorrow evening to fly to Hanover, arrival at HLX airport: 22:50. I was to share the room with David who finally didn't book as we said as he doesn't know if he will come... I hope it's still possible to share a room booked for one person, or to book at the same price! B...
- Sun May 27, 2007 11:34 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2007] Paris Slalom World Cup 2007, May 26-28, 2007
- Replies: 276
- Views: 348075
Paris is magic.... but wet somteimes
After the storm on Friday, we had a good saturday with clouds but also a lot of sun. Today, we had a lot of hopes and everybody was excited to race the special courses setted up in the night. But constant light rain kill the whole afternoon and the bowl session. So tomorrow, let's hope to have enoug...
- Thu May 24, 2007 9:38 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2007] Paris Slalom World Cup 2007, May 26-28, 2007
- Replies: 276
- Views: 348075
- Wed May 23, 2007 11:38 am
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2007] Paris Slalom World Cup 2007, May 26-28, 2007
- Replies: 276
- Views: 348075
Flavio, yes don't forget your cash to pay saturday morning. First arrived, first served !!! what are you waiting for ? Claude is already training !!! I should start to train too :( :( couldn't not even come yeasterday because of little interview yeasterday night but hey, no training = new challenge ...
- Mon May 21, 2007 9:51 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2007] Paris Slalom World Cup 2007, May 26-28, 2007
- Replies: 276
- Views: 348075
- Mon May 21, 2007 8:08 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2007] Paris Slalom World Cup 2007, May 26-28, 2007
- Replies: 276
- Views: 348075
Re: Yes!
Way to go. Yes it is a good idea. Although placement would be critical. Perhaps too for a variety of level racers. Are you able to leave enough room for those that do not take a full pull and also those that rock the start? Yes it's a bit touchy to try that here... we will walk on it, roll on it be...
- Wed May 16, 2007 5:13 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2007] Paris Slalom World Cup 2007, May 26-28, 2007
- Replies: 276
- Views: 348075
I have a question. Will there be a place where we can park our cars? Or will we have to park on the streets around Trocadero? I guess that costs money as well, right? That's an issue in Paris. It's forbidden to park on the race site (even where you have seen a kind of car park last years, at the en...
- Tue May 15, 2007 7:49 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2007] Paris Slalom World Cup 2007 [sponsoring]
- Replies: 9
- Views: 9408
And we are happy to announce that a young Parisian longskate brand joined the sponsors list. They will have a tent with all their stuff and they are contributing to the prize money and investment into downhill sports! Thanks a lot to Blackkross longboard http://www.blackkrosslongboard.com http://eve...
- Sat May 12, 2007 4:38 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2007] Paris Slalom World Cup 2007, May 26-28, 2007
- Replies: 276
- Views: 348075
Hum.... it was not THAT clear !!! Straight slalom for ams has been painted a few days ago at 2.10m ( green spot fors those who will come earlier... ) Fred. now you can train ! Yes AM Straight Slalom is finally 2m10 because we had many people worrying it would be too hard. People who want more chall...
- Fri May 11, 2007 11:24 am
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2007] Paris Slalom World Cup 2007, May 26-28, 2007
- Replies: 276
- Views: 348075
I've missed a few questions from Marcus so about prize money: this year we'll reward skaters only with combined overall results, probably the 8th first racers (or 10?). Minimum total amount is 3000€. We also have a lot of good stuff for AMs! I'm still waiting for a real meeting about results and cal...
- Fri May 04, 2007 3:08 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2007] Paris Slalom World Cup 2007, May 26-28, 2007
- Replies: 276
- Views: 348075
hey i registered and paid using paypal...the one i was told to and recieved and emial confirming ive paid and on this site is says ive registered but not paid...whats going on do i have to pay again or something? Hi Katii, you can ask for this kind of things directly by email: pswc [AT] riderz [DOT...
- Fri May 04, 2007 11:36 am
- Forum: Switzerland
- Topic: [2007] ON BOUGE! - Sk8 in Boudry (near Neuchatel) 05/05
- Replies: 0
- Views: 4844
[2007] ON BOUGE! - Sk8 in Boudry (near Neuchatel) 05/05
ON BOUGE! is an event against obesity to show kids that they can have fun doing sport. Let's skate and show them that slalom is a nice activity. From 9h to 13h in Boudry - Collège de Vauvilliers Jean Sebastien from Mulhouse should be there with me. Bring your board (and more if you can) and let's sk...
- Fri May 04, 2007 11:31 am
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2007] Slalom World Cup Policka Czech Republic, Aug 4-5 2007
- Replies: 42
- Views: 57073
- Fri Apr 27, 2007 11:14 am
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2007] Paris Slalom World Cup 2007, May 26-28, 2007
- Replies: 276
- Views: 348075
Re: entry fee
I couldn't find any information about the entry fee. How much is it? Choose your "class" on the application form and you'll see the price at the end of the page. For your information: PRO Pack = 100€ including - registration for the 3 days of race Straight, Special, Giant - longskate contest (slide...
- Thu Apr 26, 2007 11:03 am
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2007] Paris Slalom World Cup 2007, May 26-28, 2007
- Replies: 276
- Views: 348075
http://event.riderz.net/pswc/_medias/logos/pswc2007_logo_200.gif PSWC 2007 REGISTRATIONS OPEN Please follow the instructions on the website direct link: http://event.riderz.net/pswc/index.php?page=inscriptions&lang=us The maximum number of racers is set to 100 including 50 amateurs (increased to 60...
- Tue Apr 24, 2007 10:33 am
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2007] G.O.G. IN GERMANY at the 22nd of APRIL
- Replies: 175
- Views: 210846
viewtopic.php?t=4975Marcus Seyffarth wrote:results?
- Mon Apr 23, 2007 11:14 am
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2007] G.O.G. IN GERMANY at the 22nd of APRIL
- Replies: 175
- Views: 210846
- Wed Apr 18, 2007 2:21 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2007] Slalom Skateboarding Contest in Amsterdam June 9-10
- Replies: 74
- Views: 204293
- Tue Apr 17, 2007 8:09 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2007] Paris Slalom World Cup 2007, May 26-28, 2007
- Replies: 276
- Views: 348075
I hope to see you in Paris Keith ;) Here are the answers to your questions: Will the tight be 1.8m for the pros?(I have read it will, but is it for sure. I hope so) YES Will the GS be on another hill? (I have read it will and it will not. I like dual Hybrid.) Probably not - we lost a lot of time on ...
- Tue Apr 17, 2007 12:17 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2007] Paris Slalom World Cup 2007, May 26-28, 2007
- Replies: 276
- Views: 348075
Karl we should change name everywhere but it's true that we often use names that were set for the first PSWC: Tight Slalom = should be called STRAIGHT PRO:1m80 and AMs: 2m (cry NOW if you really think that many amateurs can't do it) Special Slalom= We want it to be quite tight at least on a part of ...
- Tue Apr 17, 2007 12:07 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2007] Paris Slalom World Cup 2007, May 26-28, 2007
- Replies: 276
- Views: 348075
The official PSWC website is online since a few days Online registrations are not yet open, but everything should be OK really really soon. I just want you to know that PAYPAL SERVICES ARE BAD BAD BAD they block our account (thanks to Adel and his famous true/false payements!) and they are not able...
- Tue Apr 10, 2007 11:48 am
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2007] Paris Slalom World Cup 2007, May 26-28, 2007
- Replies: 276
- Views: 348075
Was it decided? Is Pro Straight going to be 1.8M or 2.0M? Finally really few racers gave their inputs. Just a few are pushing for 1.80 but many hadn't problem with 2m (the quiet majority?). But even if we couldn't have real meeting with Jani, I think we'll go for a more challenging straight race at...
- Thu Apr 05, 2007 2:45 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2007] Wasteland 07:1 - March 25, 2007
- Replies: 10
- Views: 13138
- Wed Apr 04, 2007 10:38 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2007] French Old School Skate Jam #2 - July 7-8 2007
- Replies: 4
- Views: 9900
yeah Heiko, the place is nice, lodging is cheap, the beer is good you can also do a lot of things: wakeboard, ski (plastic slopes), http://www.capdecouverte.com/ http://www.hypnozpark.com/ It's a bit far but you can go there and make a trip in France at the same time... it's also on the road to Spain!
- Tue Apr 03, 2007 7:25 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2007] Paris Slalom World Cup 2007, May 26-28, 2007
- Replies: 276
- Views: 348075
Re: 2.0 Meter Pro Tight?
Maybe it is simply because many people, me included, have given their opinion here stating that they would prefer a tighter course, and that you seem to be ignoring them... cheers As I said I have no time to check this forum and nobody talk to me about that - so we just need to discuss about it wit...
- Tue Apr 03, 2007 11:30 am
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2007] Paris Slalom World Cup 2007, May 26-28, 2007
- Replies: 276
- Views: 348075
Re: 2.0 Meter Pro Tight?
What is going on? Once you've made a compliment about that you finally want set the course at reasonable measures you contradict yourself again? rmn I don't understand whom and what you say Ramon, but perhaps it has something to do with the facts that some parisians write things here but they never...
- Tue Apr 03, 2007 10:20 am
- Forum: Random Slalom Topics
- Topic: JUNIOR AGE
- Replies: 12
- Views: 13638
Hello Vincent please tell your friend, he should come to the funrace "Slalombrunch" witch take place at the 1. of mai in Thalwil. (it is only 1.5h from Neuchatel) I am sure it will be a lot of fun and he also can test a lot of diverent decks. Please take a look at: http://www.slalomskateboarder.com...
- Tue Apr 03, 2007 2:15 am
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2007] Paris Slalom World Cup 2007, May 26-28, 2007
- Replies: 276
- Views: 348075
- Tue Apr 03, 2007 2:05 am
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2007] Pirate Slalom Series 2007, 01/04/2007, Paris
- Replies: 8
- Views: 9641
Great to see some german gangsta this week end! and some from Belgium too. I was still ill like a damned but finally, I don't know how, okay to skate in the sun ...at least till the semi-final where I disqualified me all alone as I was leading against Chris B. In the 2nd run I didn't understand what...