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by Matthew Wilson
Thu Mar 06, 2003 3:40 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Possible race support vehicle donation to support East Coast
Replies: 13
Views: 11086

Well, I am hapless? is that word you used, John? or was it helpless? Either way, I'm jobless in 20 days!! And I need some more Cambrias and a set of Avalons. Well, say goodbye to that first unemployment check!! hehe. Oh..by the way. I am hitting the MIT corridors tomorrow evening with my brother, so...
by Matthew Wilson
Mon Mar 03, 2003 2:42 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Discussions
Replies: 59
Views: 51154

Vlad---GREAT IDEA!! I know that I am not a D.C. guy (despite my one-time fling with the crew), but hey...the East is a small place. I can get to NYC $40 Round trip on a bus. Therefore, there would be few excuses for anyone in the Boston/ RI area to come down and join you all. I think your suggestion...
by Matthew Wilson
Wed Feb 26, 2003 7:36 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: Coordinating transport to the Gathering 3
Replies: 21
Views: 18089

Leo--
our transportation plans have not been finalized yet, but we will keep you posted.
by Matthew Wilson
Wed Feb 26, 2003 3:07 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: One of those days when people will ask, "do you remember whe
Replies: 2
Views: 3268

This is a good thing.
by Matthew Wilson
Tue Feb 25, 2003 7:22 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: what faces slalom in light of world affairs
Replies: 4
Views: 4722

Leo-
Sorry for being so USA-centric in my initial post. I should have addressed the question to the global audience, as current affairs are affecting everyone, not just the USA. My apologies.
by Matthew Wilson
Tue Feb 25, 2003 5:25 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: Coordinating transport to the Gathering 3
Replies: 21
Views: 18089

Thanks, Andy. I will check out the Red Roof.

(off topic: Hey, who wants to join my "Coalition of Unemployed Slalomers" ????
We can carry signs that say, "will skate for food", or "give me a buck for every cone I don't hit.")
by Matthew Wilson
Tue Feb 25, 2003 3:24 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: what faces slalom in light of world affairs
Replies: 4
Views: 4722

Just curious if current world affairs has played a role in shaping peoples' plans for competing this season. I am personally going to be on the East this year, so my tavels will be quite limited. But that is mainly because my budget is limited. However, for many of you who do travel cross-country to...
by Matthew Wilson
Tue Feb 25, 2003 3:11 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: Coordinating transport to the Gathering 3
Replies: 21
Views: 18089

I am also looking for a place to stay. A campground would be fine with me. Any ideas? Reccomendations?

My budget is VERY limited (like you haven't heard this one form every other person lately!), since I will be jobless in approximately 1 month.
by Matthew Wilson
Mon Feb 24, 2003 3:00 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: Coordinating transport to the Gathering 3
Replies: 21
Views: 18089

Hey, folks. There has been lots of posts here and there about people needing rides, etc. to the Gathering 3. And as we all know, those posts are everywhere, which might make it difficult for everyone to find transportaion. So, this is an attempt to get people to post their needs in a singular place....
by Matthew Wilson
Fri Feb 21, 2003 4:31 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Spec Class Racing?
Replies: 20
Views: 17332

White-trash original Tracker bushings were good enough to score Jani a double victory at the last Swiss race. But his weight could have been a factor (it was, but you know…). Bushing performance might be (is) weight-dependant, and therefore, bushing durrometers shouldn’t (can’t) be made standard fo...
by Matthew Wilson
Thu Feb 20, 2003 8:51 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: Henry J's Slalom Clinic
Replies: 56
Views: 52837

Good call, Joe!!

Good change, Henry! Day after my birthday!!
by Matthew Wilson
Thu Feb 20, 2003 3:34 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Spec Class Racing?
Replies: 20
Views: 17332

On 2003-01-30 13:09, Noah Heinle wrote: Did anyone feel any big differences in boards due to different bushings? I've got a new Black Hill and am psyched on this format. I unloaded all my 77/78a wheels in the fall though. Anyone have extras? I have only been able to attend 1 of the spec races with ...
by Matthew Wilson
Thu Feb 20, 2003 3:13 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Camber
Replies: 21
Views: 17142

On 2003-02-19 16:38, Brian Morris wrote:
I really like that board... Do they have a site in English?

Brian
Brian, just click the British flag in the lower left, under the nav bar, and the english version loads.
by Matthew Wilson
Thu Feb 20, 2003 3:10 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: Henry J's Slalom Clinic
Replies: 56
Views: 52837

Henry- Another aspect of the clinic to bring up is safety. Are you going to require safety equipment? Do you plan on trying to collect equipment for people to use? Are you making sure that if anyone gets hurt that YOU and the potential "instructors" are not liable (through release forms, etc.)? And ...
by Matthew Wilson
Wed Feb 19, 2003 10:15 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: Henry J's Slalom Clinic
Replies: 56
Views: 52837

Brian?? I'm Matt. And no orange, or anything. 5 sets of 20. When you think of it that way, it is not that difficult to do. I am at 50 for today so far. My arms are killing me from the shovelling yesterday, otherwise I'd be done already. In a month or so, I am going to shoot for 175-200 a day. But we...
by Matthew Wilson
Wed Feb 19, 2003 7:56 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: Henry J's Slalom Clinic
Replies: 56
Views: 52837

WT-- Good call. I agree that some female representation is NEEDED. If the sport is to grow, it should certainly attempt to eliminate gender gaps. I am sure that Vlad has Ilva's number. Afterall, he has been building her some decks. Oh...and one mroe thing. Rotund?? Heck, dude...I did 100 pushups yes...
by Matthew Wilson
Wed Feb 19, 2003 3:12 pm
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Deck Discussion
Topic: Need review for Skull Skates Cutter
Replies: 7
Views: 8571

Looking for reviews on the Skull Skates Cutter slalom board. I am mainly concerned with flex. Is it stiff, soft, etc??
I am 175 lbs. Can anyone comment on how this board would feel under a dude my weight?
Any other comments.

Thanks.
by Matthew Wilson
Tue Feb 18, 2003 12:53 am
Forum: North America
Topic: Henry J's Slalom Clinic
Replies: 56
Views: 52837

Henry, this is a great idea. I will be there to help you out. I don't imagine that I will be much help in the instruction area, but getting decks set up, running for cones, taking photos, putting them on the web for you, and anything else that might be needed...then I am game.

Awesome idea, dude!
by Matthew Wilson
Fri Feb 14, 2003 6:18 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: The ultimate race worthy set up for low cost for new racers.
Replies: 24
Views: 19992

Arab-- I don't think that the idea expressed is intended to necessarily generate interest as it is to provide an easily attainable roadway for entering the sport. While practicing in Boston, I have had many people ask where they could get a slalom deck. "How much does it cost?" they ask. When $120-$...
by Matthew Wilson
Fri Feb 07, 2003 7:53 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Sessions
Replies: 1540
Views: 1524045

I am amazed at Vlad's overwhelming collection of smilies.
by Matthew Wilson
Mon Feb 03, 2003 9:15 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: "the dark side of the cone"
Replies: 789
Views: 1027846

lala
by Matthew Wilson
Thu Jan 30, 2003 5:55 pm
Forum: New to slalom skateboarding?
Topic: go from Newbie to near pro in 10 weeks in cyber slalom and T
Replies: 32
Views: 34707

John, what do you mean by "initiate wobbles?"

I have dealt with speed wobbles before and have been able to handle them fine. But maybe the wobbles I have dealt with are not the same kind of wobbles that you are talking about.

Could you elaborate more on this?
Thanks
by Matthew Wilson
Wed Jan 15, 2003 3:42 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Winter series race #2
Replies: 21
Views: 19561

Anyone want to go half on some Turner cones?
I want to take advantage of the deal, but am really short on the green these days..plus I lose my job in less than 2 months.

If interested, just email me.

matt@vasocreta.com
by Matthew Wilson
Wed Jan 15, 2003 3:16 pm
Forum: Gates & Course Setting
Topic: Please define Tight Slalom
Replies: 34
Views: 51160

A BEGINNERS PERSPECTIVE:

Tight Slalom--
When cones are arranged in such proximity that it is EXTREMLY challenging to get through them at top speed without knocking them over or blowing out of the course.

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by Matthew Wilson
Tue Jan 14, 2003 2:45 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Underachieving on purpose: why is it important?
Replies: 15
Views: 12282

W. Tucker- Though I can't apply what you are questioning directly to my own slalom experience--since I suck, and what the rider does next to me makes no difference at this point--I can say that one should be BOTH concerned and unconcerned about what the rider next to you is doing in order to win, be...
by Matthew Wilson
Mon Jan 13, 2003 9:14 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Who is open, who is pro?
Replies: 59
Views: 53426

Not that anyone should listen to a nobody like me, but maybe this year's Gathering would be a place to try out new methods for bracketing riders. It seems that such an event is geared toward exploration. It isn't my event, and I hope that the above suggestion does not get interpreted as intrusive. T...
by Matthew Wilson
Mon Jan 13, 2003 3:50 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: DC Outlaw Jan. 11th
Replies: 1
Views: 2895

Dan--EVERYONE is a threat! :smile: Thanks to ALL the advice, great conversation, and funny-as-all-hell comments coming from that group (cough, cough, Cabbage.) Cabbage, hope your not hiding anything up your butt today!! I have said it in the past many times, but I cannot say it enough...it is the co...
by Matthew Wilson
Mon Jan 13, 2003 3:23 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Winter series race #2
Replies: 21
Views: 19561

Hey, my name is Matt W. as in Matt Wilson. Not Matt V.
Thanks. :smile:

_________________
<a href="http://www.vasocreta.com/boston_slalom/" target="_blank">www.vasocreta.com/boston_slalom/</a>

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by Matthew Wilson
Mon Jan 13, 2003 5:59 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Winter series race #2
Replies: 21
Views: 19561

Thanks, guys for the GREAT race this Saturday. Thanks, Mich, for the ride from D.C. Hanging with all you guys was just pure fun, and I do hope I can make it down again. Let the record state that my unofficial best time of the day on the open slalom course was 16.86 (or something close to that). I ca...
by Matthew Wilson
Fri Jan 10, 2003 8:12 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Winter Outlaw Series
Replies: 81
Views: 81095

Tuck-

That was funny.

hey, good luck with that 100 cone thing.

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by Matthew Wilson
Fri Jan 10, 2003 6:23 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Winter Outlaw Series
Replies: 81
Views: 81095

Longboards?? How long??
My Comet is a whole 29" long and 7.5" wide.

Whatever, I don't go fast enough for it to make a difference anyway. I am there to simply mooch of all your mad skillz! :wink:

I am very excited to be hanging with most of the D.C. crowd this Saturday. You guys are my heroes!
by Matthew Wilson
Fri Jan 10, 2003 3:26 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Fountain Head Sat?
Replies: 15
Views: 13525

Great, Michel!!

I will be the guy with the skateboard (Comet) and looking quite foolish :smile:

See you then.
by Matthew Wilson
Thu Jan 09, 2003 4:30 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Fountain Head Sat?
Replies: 15
Views: 13525

Michel- THANK YOU so much for the offer for a lift. Let me know which location is easier for you. I will be staying right on top of the Friendship Heights metro staion, so I can get to Shady Grove or Twinbrook in no time. Tell me which is easier for you, and I will be there! Thanks again. I really a...
by Matthew Wilson
Thu Jan 09, 2003 2:19 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Fountain Head Sat?
Replies: 15
Views: 13525

ok, the forcast looks good. And I am looking forward to "racing" with you guys in D.C. I used quotes there, because you can't exactly call what I do racing yet. You might as well name me "BYE", b/c that is what I am for anyone in the other lane. Anyhoo, I will be there to annoy you all with my "look...
by Matthew Wilson
Wed Jan 08, 2003 4:50 pm
Forum: Hardware & Bushings
Topic: Bushing Help
Replies: 3
Views: 8243

Sorry if some of you saw this on NCDSA, but not everyone here comments there. QUESTION ABOUT BUSHINGS: I have been playing with bushings on my trucks lately. I am trying to find a comfortable level of "turniness" for myself. Well, my most comfortable setup so far is this (keep in mind I said comfort...
by Matthew Wilson
Sun Jan 05, 2003 10:58 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Winter Outlaw Series
Replies: 81
Views: 81095

Fortunate indeed!
by Matthew Wilson
Fri Jan 03, 2003 8:20 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Winter Outlaw Series
Replies: 81
Views: 81095

oooo...oooo!! I'll vonuteer, as long as I get some pointers on slalom before I am taken!!
by Matthew Wilson
Thu Jan 02, 2003 10:15 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: I will be in D.C.
Replies: 23
Views: 17398

Er Comet pumped Ok in NJ. What did you do to it since then? Took your hunny for a ride? Heh-heh. Vlad- I must humble myself and say that my Comet is still the same as it was in NJ. In fact, it is better now. But I am just a bit slow at picking up anything that requires athleticism. It has troubled ...
by Matthew Wilson
Thu Jan 02, 2003 6:39 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: I will be in D.C.
Replies: 23
Views: 17398

On 2003-01-02 11:33, Vlad Popov wrote: Abort! Abort! You’ve got the wrong board! It is at least a FreeCarve model you should be after. Your wife will love the Incline…eventually.<br> Embassy Suites? Hmm.... Let’s skate at the Vaso-sys ceremony! Anyone has a good slogan? Vlad-- I have the right boar...
by Matthew Wilson
Thu Jan 02, 2003 2:39 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: I will be in D.C.
Replies: 23
Views: 17398

Embassy Suites right in D.C. I can post the exact street location later.

But the number where I will be reachable is 617-448-5498
by Matthew Wilson
Thu Jan 02, 2003 4:37 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: I will be in D.C.
Replies: 23
Views: 17398

Ok-- Now I wish I could live in D.C.!! Anyway, here is my weekend schedule..so far. Arrive in DC on the evening of Friday, Jan. 10 Have pretty much a free day on Sat. Jan 11. Sunday, Jan 12 is taken up with family obligations (neice is getting baptized), and our trip back to Boston. So, I guess that...
by Matthew Wilson
Mon Dec 30, 2002 7:52 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: I will be in D.C.
Replies: 23
Views: 17398

Hey, Slappy. I will be in D.C. visiting my sister-in-law. I was hoping to get out and skate on Saturday at some point. I have zero transportation, so I am restricted to public transit or bumming a ride. What are the chances of there being snow on the ground? How cold are we talking here? Anything un...
by Matthew Wilson
Mon Dec 30, 2002 3:30 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: I will be in D.C.
Replies: 23
Views: 17398

yes, I know about ECES. I really wanted to go too at some point during the week. My contract at work was cut from 6 months to 3 months, so my days off are limited to almost nothing, and are already used up for something in March. This season seemed so promising (both snowboard and slalom). Now I am ...
by Matthew Wilson
Mon Dec 30, 2002 3:22 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Personal slalom goals for 2003
Replies: 33
Views: 28360

1. learn to pump effectively
2. get the timing on my arm swing consistent
3. not get seriously injured
4. beat Jim S.
5. bet Henry J.
6. Not have to wear a dress at da Farm
by Matthew Wilson
Fri Dec 27, 2002 3:55 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: I will be in D.C.
Replies: 23
Views: 17398

Hey, I will be in D.C. on January 10-12

Part of that weekend is reserved for family obligations, but my Slalom decks will be with me if there will be some folks around. I will not have a car, but I am sure I can work something out.

Vlad? Anyone?

617.448.5498
matt@vasocreta.com

matt (vasocreta)
by Matthew Wilson
Fri Dec 27, 2002 3:39 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: "the dark side of the cone"
Replies: 789
Views: 1027846

Does that require you to have $5K first?
by Matthew Wilson
Sun Dec 15, 2002 5:15 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: "the dark side of the cone"
Replies: 789
Views: 1027846

On 2002-12-14 00:36, Henry Julier wrote: Hahahahaha Vaso wears dresses. Just to make sure I'm on the right page with everyone, all this smack is purely nonsense- none of it is serious because I don't have a mean bone in my body. And if you've met me, you know that I'm mostly bone. And some muscle. ...
by Matthew Wilson
Sat Dec 14, 2002 4:51 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: "the dark side of the cone"
Replies: 789
Views: 1027846

On 2002-12-13 16:15, Joe Iacovelli wrote: Tway - yeah real funny unless you're Joe Iacovelli. Since TK has the bad wrists and Sandy "the human crayon" Kirby has a bun in the oven, I'll step to the left and let Terry get his needlenose polished, his cones stacked, his bearings oiled. I'll wait for t...
by Matthew Wilson
Fri Dec 13, 2002 5:00 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: "the dark side of the cone"
Replies: 789
Views: 1027846

On 2002-12-13 10:17, Henry Julier wrote: I don't have 5 turner cones. And I respect you all, and you'll be respecting me more after I kick start into the course faster than you can ride it! That twang in your stomach is the first sign of the sorrow you'll feel as you hand me all 5 of your cones. I'...
by Matthew Wilson
Fri Dec 13, 2002 3:11 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: "the dark side of the cone"
Replies: 789
Views: 1027846

On 2002-12-12 20:17, Henry Julier wrote: HEY BYATCHES I BET I can beat both Joe "Flailing Death" Iacovelli AND Matt "Vasocrappa" Wilson at the next race we're at together. With my youthful spirit, excess energy and West Coast slalom refinement I'm destined to dominate over these pitiful members of ...