I am considering hosting the 2008 US Nationals on the central coast of California, and would like to ask for racer input on when to hold the event.
Thanks,
Jack
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- Thu Dec 06, 2007 12:14 am
- Forum: North America
- Topic: [2008] US Nationals
- Replies: 56
- Views: 62417
- Wed Nov 28, 2007 7:40 am
- Forum: Pavel
- Topic: Happy Birthday, Donald!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 16131
- Mon Nov 19, 2007 6:06 am
- Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
- Topic: A Little Guidance From the FIS
- Replies: 52
- Views: 41530
Event organizers can do what they want but for the World Ranking the individual placements philosophy is counted. Otherwise too many people will have same points which equals to boring result lists. Imagine if only top 16 goes to head to head of 50 racers. Then we will have 34 persons on 17:th place...
- Mon Nov 19, 2007 12:15 am
- Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
- Topic: A Little Guidance From the FIS
- Replies: 52
- Views: 41530
- Sun Nov 18, 2007 11:53 pm
- Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
- Topic: A Little Guidance From the FIS
- Replies: 52
- Views: 41530
Jack's view is a bit too pure for me. I don't see in any way how it helps motivate the skater. The motivation is to win your heat and advance. If you're not racing your hardest in an effort to defeat your opponent you shouldn't be racing. We're used to timing. Obtaining a time in every run is import...
- Sun Nov 18, 2007 8:21 am
- Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
- Topic: A Little Guidance From the FIS
- Replies: 52
- Views: 41530
It's irritating because it is irrelevant to use a time put down at 9:30 in the morning to determine final placing at 4:00 in the afternoon. I totally agree with you here. What's more is determining everyone is tied for 5th is great until it's time to divvy up the rewards. Not everyone, just four rac...
- Sun Nov 18, 2007 12:23 am
- Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
- Topic: A Little Guidance From the FIS
- Replies: 52
- Views: 41530
Simple. Four skaters are eliminated in the round of 8. The fastest time produced by those four is 5th place on down to 8th. 8 skaters are eliminated in the round of 16. The fastest time produces by those 8 is 9th place. Close, but no cigar. You cannot compare times in different heats of head to hea...
- Sat Nov 17, 2007 4:04 pm
- Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
- Topic: A Little Guidance From the FIS
- Replies: 52
- Views: 41530
Jonathan, I hope I am reading your question to me correctly. Racer A - no time first run Racer B - no time second run Racer A second run time - 15 sec. Racer B - first run time - 16 sec. Racer A advances. Have also seen both racers DQ on their first run - racer with fastest second run advances. And ...
- Fri Nov 16, 2007 9:54 pm
- Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
- Topic: A Little Guidance From the FIS
- Replies: 52
- Views: 41530
- Fri Nov 16, 2007 5:04 pm
- Forum: For Sale - Wanted
- Topic: Speed Vents 85mm x 79A - Never ridden
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3351
Can you say $50.00...
Can you say $50.00...
Speed Vents 85mm x 79A - Never ridden. Set of four.
$50.00 includes shipping within the US.
Paypal only.
Thanks,
Jack Smith
jack@theskateboardersjournal.com
Speed Vents 85mm x 79A - Never ridden. Set of four.
$50.00 includes shipping within the US.
Paypal only.
Thanks,
Jack Smith
jack@theskateboardersjournal.com
- Mon Nov 12, 2007 10:17 pm
- Forum: For Sale - Wanted
- Topic: Speed Vents 85mm x 79A - Never ridden
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3351
Speed Vents 85mm x 79A - Never ridden
Reduced Price From Original Posting
Speed Vents 85mm x 79A - Never ridden. Set of four.
$55.00 includes shipping within the US.
Paypal only.
Thanks,
Jack Smith
jack@theskateboardersjournal.com
www.theskateboardersjournal.com
Speed Vents 85mm x 79A - Never ridden. Set of four.
$55.00 includes shipping within the US.
Paypal only.
Thanks,
Jack Smith
jack@theskateboardersjournal.com
www.theskateboardersjournal.com
- Tue Oct 30, 2007 3:32 pm
- Forum: ISSA World Ranking
- Topic: Status handling for limited entry races
- Replies: 21
- Views: 27278
My plan would be to use the slalomranking.com top 32. If a racer were unable to attend, or chooses not to attend, I would move down the list to the next racer. I would also hold a few places for racers who might have been injured, or who for other reasons might not be ranked in the top 32. So, let's...
- Tue Oct 30, 2007 6:58 am
- Forum: ISSA World Ranking
- Topic: Status handling for limited entry races
- Replies: 21
- Views: 27278
The ISSA should have no control over who a race promoter allows to participate. I am thinking of organizing a large purse invitational event, as a race organizer I should have complete control over who is invited. My proposed race will include only the top 32 racers in the world, how would the ISSA ...
- Sun Oct 14, 2007 4:03 am
- Forum: Random Slalom Topics
- Topic: OFFICIAL Guinness Slalom Skateboard World Record - New event
- Replies: 85
- Views: 85855
Those rules should stand for Guinnes themselves also. They should not be able to do their own officla slalom World records without sanction of ISSA. Then they will just be Guinnes world records and that is just a circus. Some may be true offical world records. Others may not. When there are governi...
- Fri Oct 05, 2007 4:54 pm
- Forum: Random Slalom Topics
- Topic: OFFICIAL Guinness Slalom Skateboard World Record - New event
- Replies: 85
- Views: 85855
- Fri Oct 05, 2007 4:17 pm
- Forum: Random Slalom Topics
- Topic: OFFICIAL Guinness Slalom Skateboard World Record - New event
- Replies: 85
- Views: 85855
- Fri Oct 05, 2007 5:45 am
- Forum: Random Slalom Topics
- Topic: OFFICIAL Guinness Slalom Skateboard World Record - New event
- Replies: 85
- Views: 85855
Just take it for what it is...some fun for Martin and a ton of exposure for slalom. The record that Marcus set will not be tarnished due to the GWR deal, who knows maybe a couple of million Chinese kids will go online and discover Marcus' record. Martin has been, and still is a great ambassador for ...
- Thu Sep 13, 2007 11:40 pm
- Forum: Random Slalom Topics
- Topic: Jack Smith - New email address
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3449
Jack Smith - New email address
After years of using jack@justpushplay.com, I am changing my email address to:
jack@theskateboardersjournal.com. Please make a note.
Due to a snafu with Yahoo and the company that now owns justpushplay.com I have lost four years worth of emails and addresses.
Thanks,
Jack
jack@theskateboardersjournal.com. Please make a note.
Due to a snafu with Yahoo and the company that now owns justpushplay.com I have lost four years worth of emails and addresses.
Thanks,
Jack
- Thu Aug 23, 2007 3:34 pm
- Forum: Random Slalom Topics
- Topic: The End is Near
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4481
The End is Near
I saw slalom for the first time in 1964 at a Hobie Skateboard demo in Sweetwater, Texas. Raced for the first time at the 1975 Bahne-Cadillac Del Mar Nationals. I am looking forward to racing at the Nationals and the Worlds. The Nationals will be especially meaningful to me, as my son Dylan will also...
- Sun Aug 12, 2007 5:59 am
- Forum: Off Topic
- Topic: *** please welcome Clémence !!! ***
- Replies: 18
- Views: 22193
- Mon Aug 06, 2007 10:27 pm
- Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
- Topic: SPSR- 1. SLALOM COURSE
- Replies: 45
- Views: 49426
I ran into this problem also. My fix was to rig a chain that went from the front lower brace on the starting platform to a brace near the bottom of the down ramp. I also incorporated a come-along so that I could really tighten the chain. It seemed to work really well, about the only guy who could st...
- Tue Jun 26, 2007 11:29 pm
- Forum: For Sale - Wanted
- Topic: Zig Zags, Paris 150mm trucks, Tracker Racetrack RT-S trucks
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2826
- Tue Jun 26, 2007 3:53 pm
- Forum: Random Slalom Topics
- Topic: Skateboarding is in the 2012 Olympics!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 13690
- Tue Jun 26, 2007 1:23 am
- Forum: For Sale - Wanted
- Topic: Zig Zags, Paris 150mm trucks, Tracker Racetrack RT-S trucks
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2826
Zig Zags, Paris 150mm trucks, Tracker Racetrack RT-S trucks
Going racing...need some dough. Retro Zig Zags 70mm x 83A lemon-lime. $35.00 (set of four - new, never ridden) Paris 150mm trucks - Silver baseplate with black hanger. $35.00 (set of two - new, never ridden) Tracker Racetrack RT-S trucks - $30.00 (set of two - new, never ridden) Kryptonics 65mm x 78...
- Thu Jun 14, 2007 11:52 pm
- Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
- Topic: SHOULD 6-WHEELERS BE ALLOWED AT A GS RACE???
- Replies: 41
- Views: 51424
- Thu Jun 14, 2007 8:29 pm
- Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
- Topic: SHOULD 6-WHEELERS BE ALLOWED AT A GS RACE???
- Replies: 41
- Views: 51424
Well, there goes my racing season. I was planning on debuting my SSIB (slalom step in binding) system at Hood River. There is a huge energy loss between the foot and the deck. Concave, super traction grip tape and toe blocks help to a certain extent. The SSIB creates a more positive foot/board inter...
- Thu Jun 14, 2007 6:46 am
- Forum: Random Slalom Topics
- Topic: ISSA Home Page, June 2007 update
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3685
ISSA Home Page, June 2007 update
Excellent photo and words. That kid is having fun...you can just sense it.
- Sun Jun 10, 2007 5:39 pm
- Forum: Pavel
- Topic: STEVE OLSON
- Replies: 7
- Views: 12566
- Mon May 07, 2007 8:20 am
- Forum: Random Slalom Topics
- Topic: Jack Marshall Smith - Lowe Syndrome
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3907
Jack Marshall Smith - Lowe Syndrome
Four years ago on May 6th, 2003 my son, Jack Marshall Smith, passed away from complications due to Lowe Syndrome. The readers of ISSA, Silverfish and NCDSA helped me get through the most difficult time of my life. Thank you. Adam, the owner of NCDSA also provided a forum for the "Skateboarding Acros...
- Fri Apr 13, 2007 7:14 pm
- Forum: California
- Topic: [2007] Pump Station Outlaw GS - April 15
- Replies: 14
- Views: 18192
- Fri Apr 06, 2007 11:25 pm
- Forum: Random Slalom Topics
- Topic: Possible date for Super G and Downhill Combined Event
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4543
- Fri Apr 06, 2007 8:41 pm
- Forum: Random Slalom Topics
- Topic: Possible date for Super G and Downhill Combined Event
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4543
Possible date for Super G and Downhill Combined Event
I'm thinking of staging a Super G and Downhill Combined Event on September 22, 2007. The race would be held on Turri Road, site of the 2004 and 2005 World's Super G event. Combined placings from each event would determine the winner. I would like to solicit racer feedback regarding the proposed date...
- Mon Mar 26, 2007 10:06 pm
- Forum: ISSA - Old topics
- Topic: ISSA at Intl Sport Event Congress 2007
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4530
- Fri Feb 23, 2007 6:29 am
- Forum: ISSA World Ranking
- Topic: [2007] Region West Atlantic: USA East
- Replies: 19
- Views: 26872
Fill out the application Bara, or I'll yank your shoulder out. My son was just asking me if we were going to this race again. It was a great road trip for us last summer, drove from California, picked him up in Colorado and drove to Columbus. Then back to CA for a couple of weeks and then drove to H...
- Fri Jan 12, 2007 5:16 pm
- Forum: Bahne
- Topic: Anybody else get their Bahne prizes?
- Replies: 46
- Views: 140030
Bahne
I would like to personally apologize to everyone who did not receive their decks. I also apologize for lying about when and if the boards were shipped. The truth is I had run out of decks and did not have the money to purchase new decks. I am no longer involved with Bahne Skateboards at all. Stan is...
- Mon Dec 11, 2006 11:32 pm
- Forum: Media Resources
- Topic: The Skateboarder's Journal
- Replies: 1
- Views: 6090
- Sat Dec 02, 2006 10:04 pm
- Forum: 2007 World Championships - Statesville, NC
- Topic: 2007 World Championships
- Replies: 38
- Views: 50223
- Thu Nov 09, 2006 9:10 pm
- Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
- Topic: GR- 19. STARTING NUMBERS
- Replies: 25
- Views: 24689
- Thu Nov 09, 2006 9:09 pm
- Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
- Topic: SPSR- 4. DISQUALIFICATION
- Replies: 28
- Views: 30997
- Thu Oct 26, 2006 5:44 pm
- Forum: For Sale - Wanted
- Topic: Dixie Cup Travel Fund - Fire Sale
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1608
Dixie Cup Travel Fund - Fire Sale
RollsRolls complete used on the 2003 ride across America - $300 4 –1970’s Roller Sports Wheels –Amber, mint, molded for precision bearings - $75 60’s Hawaiian Surf complete = $100 2001 Fluid Slalom deck signed by all competitors at the 2001 Worlds - $100 1 – Randall 180 - $20 1970’s Avon skateboard ...
- Wed Oct 04, 2006 5:11 pm
- Forum: For Sale - Wanted
- Topic: Cleaning out the garage...again
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3313
- Tue Oct 03, 2006 5:36 pm
- Forum: For Sale - Wanted
- Topic: Cleaning out the garage...again
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3313
Cleaning out the garage...again
Prices Reduced 2001 Worlds Scoreboard - one side has qualifying times, the other has top 16 bracket. Approx size 3'x 5'. First $50 takes it. Pocket Pistols – 30” Nature Boy Deck – Still in shrink wrap - $50.00 Powell Peralta 26.5” Kevin Harris Freestyle Reissue - Still in shrink wrap - $50 Original ...
- Wed Sep 27, 2006 2:52 am
- Forum: Bahne
- Topic: Anybody else get their Bahne prizes?
- Replies: 46
- Views: 140030
- Tue Sep 26, 2006 1:20 am
- Forum: Radikal
- Topic: Talons in Stock
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5177
Talons in Stock
All you DH boys,
I now have Radikal Talons in stock. All three baseplates available.
I now have Radikal Talons in stock. All three baseplates available.
- Wed Sep 20, 2006 6:49 am
- Forum: Radikal
- Topic: Kingpin Insert?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 8136
- Mon Sep 18, 2006 7:23 am
- Forum: New to slalom skateboarding?
- Topic: Should I enter...?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 10991
- Sun Sep 17, 2006 5:21 pm
- Forum: Radikal
- Topic: Kingpin Insert?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 8136
- Tue Sep 12, 2006 5:47 am
- Forum: For Sale - Wanted
- Topic: Misc. stuff from Jackie Lee's garage
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2148
Misc. stuff from Jackie Lee's garage
2001 Worlds Scoreboard - one side has qualifying times, the other has top 16 bracket. Approx size 3'x 5'. First $100 takes it. Pocket Pistols – 30” Nature Boy Deck – Still in shrink wrap - $75.00 Powell Peralta 26.5” Kevin Harris Freestyle Reissue - Still in shrink wrap - $75 Original Sin 4807 Swall...
- Mon Aug 28, 2006 9:58 pm
- Forum: Bahne
- Topic: Anybody else get their Bahne prizes?
- Replies: 46
- Views: 140030
- Sun Aug 27, 2006 2:02 am
- Forum: Radikal
- Topic: Radikal Availability
- Replies: 27
- Views: 35482