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by Paul Graf
Wed Aug 16, 2006 3:33 pm
Forum: Split-Fire
Topic: modified splitfires
Replies: 50
Views: 77186

Re: Price

Johan Thiel wrote:I get the bearing for 20 usd and then some work so around 40 - 50 usd plus shipping cost
I might take you up on your offer, but I'm gonna wait until winter. I don't want to be with without my board while the weather is still nice

Paul
by Paul Graf
Tue Aug 15, 2006 9:05 pm
Forum: Split-Fire
Topic: modified splitfires
Replies: 50
Views: 77186

Does anyone offer the spherical bearing as a custom modification? if so, whats the price?

PG
by Paul Graf
Mon Aug 14, 2006 6:57 pm
Forum: Split-Fire
Topic: modified splitfires
Replies: 50
Views: 77186

Re: Bearing-loaded splitfires

I've just modified 2 90mm and 1 107mm front and one 90mm rear. So far I can only say that they behave beautifully. Quicker turn, yes, but also more precise. I’ve also lowered my wedging to 16 dgr, in front and flat rear. So if anyone have any thought … just try it. Other then the wedging what mod's...
by Paul Graf
Tue Aug 08, 2006 11:14 pm
Forum: CHIxILL
Topic: Dr. Strangelove
Replies: 2
Views: 4298

As far as I know there is nothing left at the 31st NIKE missile site. The military is going around to all these former sites to make sure there are not any hazardous materials left in the ground. I have a picture of a few NIKE missiles line up along the lake, kind of cool looking. I have heard about...
by Paul Graf
Tue Aug 08, 2006 3:25 pm
Forum: CHIxILL
Topic: Dr. Strangelove
Replies: 2
Views: 4298

Dr. Strangelove

Cfav, CFavero, Sidlo Here is a interesting tid-bit.... One of the many projects I am working on is a environmental clean up study of old cold-war era missile sites around the country. The latest is located right next to the 31st Skatepark. While no infrastructure is left from this site (dismantled a...
by Paul Graf
Fri Aug 04, 2006 10:22 pm
Forum: Split-Fire
Topic: modified splitfires
Replies: 50
Views: 77186

Re: spherical bearings

Interesting discussion here. It's true there are a few bearing-loaded splitfires out there *in testing*. I will not divulge who is using these, but they are on the podium regularly this season. We are still testing however, and have not decided to go into production with these. Gary, I wasn't as co...
by Paul Graf
Wed Aug 02, 2006 2:14 pm
Forum: Racer Profiles
Topic: Goad, Jeff - STL - USA
Replies: 4
Views: 9539

btw.. What's going on OCTOBER 14 & 15, 2006??????
by Paul Graf
Tue Aug 01, 2006 10:02 pm
Forum: Racer Profiles
Topic: Goad, Jeff - STL - USA
Replies: 4
Views: 9539

What are you saying???? Long Live Goad!!!
by Paul Graf
Wed Jul 26, 2006 9:37 pm
Forum: G.O.G. Trucks
Topic: A and B PROTOTYPES
Replies: 62
Views: 83684

availabilty/price

When do you guys expect these trucks to be available to the public? and a number of people are asking about the price? Are these trucks trucks still in the testing phase and you a reluctant to set a price yet? if so.. that's cool.

Paul
by Paul Graf
Mon Jul 24, 2006 8:40 pm
Forum: Split-Fire
Topic: modified splitfires
Replies: 50
Views: 77186

Yes, I am talking about the spherical bearing mounted in the hanger. Can anybody that saw the modified splitfire in Ohio give me a idea on how the spherical bearing was attached to the hanger? was it pressed in somehow? was there a mechanical fasterner?

PG
by Paul Graf
Fri Jul 21, 2006 3:10 am
Forum: Split-Fire
Topic: modified splitfires
Replies: 50
Views: 77186

what else did the squirrel say?

Marty, was there any talk if the added pivot bushing was a worthwhile improvement?

paul
by Paul Graf
Wed Jul 19, 2006 5:39 pm
Forum: G.O.G. Trucks
Topic: REAR TRUCK PICTURES
Replies: 59
Views: 81421

I agree.. who care what they look like. I'm just excited about a new truck is coming on the market that a skater with a limited budget (like myself) might be able to afford. You're not suppose look at a gift horse in the mouth anyway. I am anxious to hear the reports about these trucks after the Bri...
by Paul Graf
Tue Jul 18, 2006 3:47 am
Forum: Midwest
Topic: CHIxILL Chicago shootout 3.0 july 22 2006
Replies: 31
Views: 36249

Good news (weatherwise) it looks like the heat wave going to break this thursday. Just in time for the Chicago Deathrace 2006. Next weekend temps are predicted in the low 80's.
after a week of 100 degree temps it gonna feel great.


PG
by Paul Graf
Tue Jul 18, 2006 3:34 am
Forum: Split-Fire
Topic: modified splitfires
Replies: 50
Views: 77186

I've thought about buying one, sure. But I need someone to make it before I can buy it. Chris, Are you talking aboot wanting to buy a splitfire with a pivot bushing already installed? or wanting to find a pivot bushing to use for a modification? you can find something that might work here: http://w...
by Paul Graf
Tue Jul 18, 2006 3:09 am
Forum: Split-Fire
Topic: Splitfire
Replies: 0
Views: 4398

Splitfire

Has anyone ever tried add a pivot bushing to the splitfire hanger like a radikal has? Would this be possible to do and was it ever a design consideration for the splitfire?

PG
by Paul Graf
Mon Jul 17, 2006 9:33 pm
Forum: Split-Fire
Topic: modified splitfires
Replies: 50
Views: 77186

modified splitfires

Has anyone thought of modifing a splitfire by adding a pivot bushing to the hanger (like a radikal has)? Would this be worth doing? Would it add any sort of improvement to the splitfires design? and Was this ever a design consideration for Splitfires? http://www.mcmaster.com/param/inline/rodends/Dec...
by Paul Graf
Mon Jul 17, 2006 9:06 pm
Forum: Split-Fire
Topic: Downhillbillies On Splitfires
Replies: 13
Views: 19100

Re: Split bushings

A 3" kingpin with a shaved stim underneath and two bushing on the top of the truck (thus the 3" kingpin). on top I run a clear radical and a conical white khiro with no insert. This combo works well for me. Very turny and supple. Some guys have these so loose that they can bang the hanger into the ...
by Paul Graf
Fri Jul 14, 2006 5:38 pm
Forum: Midwest
Topic: CHIxILL Chicago shootout 3.0 july 22 2006
Replies: 31
Views: 36249

Chicago

So whozall goin' to Chicago???? Ben B. & Myself will be there representing the Daggers. Not sure about Goad? How many from KillCity? Any Canucks? how 'bout MissaHippie?
Chicago is always a blast!!!!

PG
by Paul Graf
Wed Jul 12, 2006 9:55 pm
Forum: Midwest
Topic: CHIxILL Chicago shootout 3.0 july 22 2006
Replies: 31
Views: 36249

Cfav, Any news on the crash space situation??? Ben Buckles anf myself will prolly be coming up. I haven't heard from any of the other Daggers. Should we bring a sleeping bag or find a hotel? If it's the Hotel should it be in Chicago or in Lisle near the GS site?

PG
by Paul Graf
Fri Jul 07, 2006 11:00 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Slalom Race in DC
Replies: 20
Views: 21844

GWB was in St. Louis last week too (for a fund raiser). His Limo went right by my work just as I was leaving. The highway was shut down for least a 1/2 hour after he left & traffic was a mess. It sure was exciting!!... one thought kept running thru my head. Is there anything this man doesn't screw u...
by Paul Graf
Fri Jul 07, 2006 10:29 pm
Forum: Midwest
Topic: CHIxILL Chicago shootout 3.0 july 22 2006
Replies: 31
Views: 36249

Ben,

Have you talked with any of the "other" Daggers? JBH is going back to the Motherland, so if you wanna ride with me let me know.

Paul
by Paul Graf
Thu Jul 06, 2006 2:34 pm
Forum: Midwest
Topic: CHIxILL Chicago shootout 3.0 july 22 2006
Replies: 31
Views: 36249

Chris, Sign me up!!! Do you guys have pics of the GS hill in Lisle? I always like to get a idea of what kind of hill I'm going to be racing on. If it's anything Trade street I am going need some practice and little more courage.

How do you handle entry fees? pay ahead or pay on race day?

Paul G.
by Paul Graf
Thu Jun 29, 2006 3:00 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Flooding
Replies: 1
Views: 3582

Flooding

I hope everyone is safe from the recent flooding in the DC area? My thoughts & prayers are with you.

Paul G.
by Paul Graf
Thu Jun 29, 2006 3:33 am
Forum: Midwest
Topic: CHIxILL Chicago shootout 3.0 july 22 2006
Replies: 31
Views: 36249

cf,

is there going to be a sign-up sheet for Chicago 3.0?

PG
by Paul Graf
Tue Jun 27, 2006 10:55 pm
Forum: Midwest
Topic: CHIxILL Chicago shootout 3.0 july 22 2006
Replies: 31
Views: 36249

Chicago 2006

That's great news Chris. After missing the Buckeye Open I'm jones'n to race again. Does Grant Park have a hill suitable for a GS course? Racing in Grant park is a experience within itself. Great city vibe with awesome skyline next to the lake.

Paul G.
by Paul Graf
Sat May 20, 2006 3:01 pm
Forum: Midwest
Topic: chicago slalom sessions
Replies: 22
Views: 24652

Stephen,

You oughta come down to St. Louis Memorial Weekend for the 4th Annual Slalom St. Louis Race

PG
by Paul Graf
Tue May 16, 2006 7:18 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2006] St. Louis 2006 - May 27-28, 2006
Replies: 11
Views: 13599

I just noticed NCDSA has a sign-up sheet for the STL contest.

PG
by Paul Graf
Fri Mar 31, 2006 3:41 am
Forum: Midwest
Topic: Lonely Slalom Guy
Replies: 7
Views: 8819

dave larson? did you use to live in st. louis?
by Paul Graf
Fri Feb 24, 2006 10:33 pm
Forum: Pocket Pistol
Topic: Foam Cores what exactly is the advantage?
Replies: 4
Views: 8515

My understanding is that a lighter weight board takes less energy to change direction while in motion. Since slalom skating requires moving a board from one direction to another, a lightweight board is easier to maneuver. Think of a pendulum that has a heavy weight at its end, as the pendulum swings...
by Paul Graf
Mon Feb 06, 2006 7:19 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: Southeast Winter Outlaw Series #2, Athens, GA. Feb 18, 2006
Replies: 25
Views: 26311

Re: Daggers in town.

Wesley Tucker wrote:Anyone else notice a CREW from St. Louis signed up for this wing ding?
I think someones having alittle fun here. I haven't signed up for this race & I doubt the others guys from St. Louis have either. Rick is probably right
Paul G. aka Pual Graph
by Paul Graf
Mon Dec 19, 2005 6:27 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Are you an old school skater?
Replies: 103
Views: 248832

Re: SL skate scene

Hey Paul, Your right. I almost forgot about that skatepark. My parents moved us to the cute, little Heber valley about the time my brother and I got into skating. We didn't get much skate time because they didn't want to haul us such a distance! (1 hour) I remember the snake runs! Ok,Ok, I kinda wa...
by Paul Graf
Sun Dec 18, 2005 1:17 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Are you an old school skater?
Replies: 103
Views: 248832

Utah.. beyond Donny & Marie

Salt Lake definantly was not a hotbed for skating. Land of Moutains, mormons and moab! Whatya mean???... you guys/gals had Rocky Mountain Surf Skatepark!!! , which skated BTW. It had cool bunch of snakeruns and a wooden halfpipe to boot. Plus Wild World of Skateboarding (WWS) ran a big article on s...
by Paul Graf
Fri Oct 14, 2005 7:03 pm
Forum: Ick
Topic: 1973 Ick
Replies: 1
Views: 6057

'73 Ick

K E W L !!!!
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that's all I got....
by Paul Graf
Sun May 29, 2005 2:52 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2005] Slalom St. Louis 2005
Replies: 100
Views: 113241

WesE wish you were here....

yesterdays outlaw race results:

1. Hollien
2. Harms
3. Oles?

21 racers, great weather & lots of fun
lets hope the rian holds off today

paulg
by Paul Graf
Wed May 25, 2005 1:48 am
Forum: North America
Topic: [2005] Slalom St. Louis 2005
Replies: 100
Views: 113241

doh.. i wish i would read posts before I try to reply.. i thought you were asking how to get to tower grove?

You could alway just hang out at the park. or go see the Arch (10-15 minutes away), the Zoo & science center is 10 mins away, both free.

paul
by Paul Graf
Wed May 25, 2005 1:20 am
Forum: North America
Topic: [2005] Slalom St. Louis 2005
Replies: 100
Views: 113241

Tower Grove Park addy

so how about some one give me an idea of what to do when we get there. I think we are leaving friday afternoon and trying to hit jonesboro. So might be really early sat morning. Frank, Here is the address for Tower Grove Park Tower Grove Park | 4256 Magnolia Avenue | St. Louis, MO 63110 | 314-771-2...
by Paul Graf
Fri May 13, 2005 3:12 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2005] Slalom St. Louis 2005
Replies: 100
Views: 113241

Hey Paul I would be in your debt if you could take me in, I may have one or two others with me. Paul the Texas Outlaws would be in your debt. I myself will not be able to make it due to my left knee is in the healing process. Promise to be there next year. The Daggers are some of the coolest dudes ...
by Paul Graf
Fri May 13, 2005 2:58 am
Forum: North America
Topic: [2005] Slalom St. Louis 2005
Replies: 100
Views: 113241

If anyone needs a place to crash for the St. Louis race I have a brand new couch and a large carpeted living room.

paul graf
by Paul Graf
Tue Apr 26, 2005 10:21 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: athens weather
Replies: 3
Views: 5275

Rick Stanziale wrote:there's a chance of thunderstorms every day in Georgia

it's on....rain or shine
Oh yea.. it's most definitely ON!!!.. I know when I've been SERVED.

PG
by Paul Graf
Tue Apr 26, 2005 7:16 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: athens weather
Replies: 3
Views: 5275

athens weather

I hope I dont "jinx it" by mentioning the weather channel calls for T-storms this weekend (sat & sunday) in Athens. Right now it looks like the GS race on friday night will be safe, but the Sat. race & the Sun. Old man skate jam might be in jeopardy. "but maybe if we think real hard we can stop this...
by Paul Graf
Tue Apr 26, 2005 2:49 am
Forum: Midwest
Topic: What's the deal Oles???
Replies: 26
Views: 24352

Paul, You-n-me, we just be Drifters.....loners on the range of life. We've left the "born to run" adagein the chaff of our youth and now we, "just run" alas to be born again.... Well Ole Neil put it best when he sang... "Know when you see him, Nothing can free him. Step aside, open wide, It's the l...
by Paul Graf
Mon Apr 25, 2005 7:30 pm
Forum: Midwest
Topic: What's the deal Oles???
Replies: 26
Views: 24352

Chris Favero wrote:tell paul graf he aint no dagger,he's one of the boys from illiNOISE.cf
Does that make me a Freak Brother???? I alway consider myself the one and only "Eastside Dagger"

pg
by Paul Graf
Thu Apr 07, 2005 7:10 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: Red Clay Cup 2005
Replies: 170
Views: 200125

Registered Racers?

Rick,

Just curious.. the list you just posted doesn't match the list on NCDSA. what up wit dat?

paul
by Paul Graf
Wed Feb 16, 2005 3:28 am
Forum: North America
Topic: [2005] Slalom St. Louis 2005
Replies: 100
Views: 113241

st. louis race

To anyone coming to the 2005 St. Louis race and needs a place to stay you are welcome to stay at my house. I just got a new couch and have a lots of floor space. I am just under a 1 hour drive to Tower Grove Park

Paul G.
by Paul Graf
Tue Sep 21, 2004 6:44 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: North Baltimore skateparks
Replies: 2
Views: 3497

North Baltimore skateparks

I am in North Baltimore (Edgewood to be exact) for a few weeks. While I am here I would like to vist some local skateparks and maybe meet up with the DC riders for some slalom sessions. Can any recommend any nice skateparks in the North Balimore area that I can get to in the evening (I work in the d...

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