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Brady Mitchell

Nice dig TK. Slightly Eric Groffesque though. I`m not into cliques, be they from the west coast or nor-east. I did try the PVDs when PV was down here and the Radikals that were available at the time. I wasn`t comfortable with either of them. Maybe with time I might of adjusted to them (either or) bu...

Brady Mitchell

The issues with the R2`s and R3`s have been fixed....

Just get some Radikals.

No seriously though, I have some swiss g-truck clones that click on a hard turn. It doesn`t effect the performance but irks the hell outa me.

So much so, I`m buying the R trucks (the one`s that don`t click)

Brady Mitchell

Great pics Jani and Joachim !! I like the simplicity of design. Is that plywood that makes up the curvature of the transition? What is the top surface made of? I`m thinking of borrowing this design and using pressure treated wood, and maybe Skatelite for the top. Then all I need is a trailer to hold...

Brady Mitchell

Any way of getting better pics of that ramp? I like the way it looks like it curves to flat and hopefully recurves to transition out (not shown in pic). How long is it? How wide is it? How high is it?

Brady Mitchell

Wesley, I too, had the same thing happen as when it loaded up, no pics, but they did show up on the print job. I commend your efforts along with ur13`s and slappy`s on this great informational leaflet. The only criticizms I have though is on the term, start. Not all races allow a push to the first c...

Brady Mitchell

Can we say FULL FACE HELMET? I hope Vlad`s doing OK, but here`s another example of the need for better protection. I know first hand. I took a spill last fall, with a Protec, and ended up with road rash from in between the eyebrows over to my left ear, It healed pretty good but I still have an eye t...

Brady Mitchell

My opinions were only my personal veiwpoint. It was my perception only. I never stated that it WAS a politcal decision that Pierre had made to exclude any non-euros from the race he is hosting. Maybe it was because of my expressed concerns that things have been clarified and the event is now clearly...

Brady Mitchell

Jani, It is only just my veiwpoint. I can`t think of any logical reason to exclude anyone. Michael has clearly stated the obvious on reasons why it doesn`t make sense. Now had there already been a series where national comps were held, and then maybe a euro title, but still that wouldn`t justify exc...

Brady Mitchell

Jani, Here is a quote from Sam G over on ncdsa... "In cycling, National Championships for most (if not all) countries are open championships. That means to say say that a race can be won by an alien, but the first over the line of the holding nation becomes its national champion. By organising an ev...

Brady Mitchell

Vlad, It depends.... How many hours use do you get from a set of 16 batteries? If you got 2 full days use out of it, it would take approximately 75 days use on $300 worth of store bought disposable batteries to match the cost of rechargeable batteries and charger. If you happen to use the timer more...

Brady Mitchell

Vlad, Having read your comments, I want to pass on some info for batteries... I bought some batteries over 2 years ago and I`m still using them. Besides longevity, they also last longer than any store bought battery on a single charge. Additionally, they are also hotter (for my nikon flash) and recy...

Brady Mitchell

Wesley wrote... "Author Sloppy drunks who slalom ..maybe we need to start taking beer bong hits at the races" and "What are the odds excessive alcohol consumption will be deemed de' riguer by the assembled competitors?" --------------------------------------------------------------------------------...

Brady Mitchell

I`m also with Jack. It`s one thing to talk about partying at events and discuss one`s favorite brew, but this discussion seems more about RUI and is a smack in the face for the sport.

Maybe you guys ought to go back and edit your posts?

Brady Mitchell

Eric Groff`s gonna eat this stuff up, but... It looks like Kona may not be in the cards for me. I`ll try to keep this short, but it starts with my biz and the weather we`ve had this past 2 weeks. I do pest control and specialize in exterior perimeter treatments (staying away from chemicals inside ye...

Brady Mitchell

Can I be 66 for the day? (my 66th post) I`m 66.21 on the other board and 66 is just a wee short of the real deal...just a wanna be...heh heh!! OK, so who in the top ten is just a keyboard racer? I can hear the excuses now. Actually, I`d prefer not to.... [ This Message was edited by: B...

Brady Mitchell

Shoot...it`s those stump knockin` peach eatin` feral wild jawja boars we`s down south (the REAL deep south) be a skeer`d of. Times to go gets some eats. I`ll be sticking some crawfish an throwing dems up on the baw-B-Q an dipping dem in sum drawn butta. Oowee zat good. And then wash it down wit sum ...

Brady Mitchell

I`m in, or was I supposed to email ya?

Brady Mitchell

Ah,,,the Henry cone??

If I can`t make it and can`t afford the penalty, can I OLLie it? Does it then become the "OLLie" cone? Just lemme see how you judge which side I entered, or lept the side of the cone from...heh heh!!

Brady Mitchell

Gareth, My Bonita is drilled somewhere around 27" on the inner holes. I was thinking of redrilling it with an inch step in on both ends. My questions are these... Will added holes affect the decks integrity? Who should I have do the redrill? Currently it is set up with RTX front and RTS offset rear....

Brady Mitchell

I agree with the same start in duals. If not, might as well be a single lane course. Which leads me to ask again, is there any systems being currently used that records a false start? Maybe all those fast starts are actually a jump on the gun? (no one in particularly mentioned mind you) But it seems...

Brady Mitchell

I have both the RTX and RTS offsets from Tracker. From looking at the pics on the PP site, the work on those offsests seem better the the Trackers. First off is the extension on the cnc`d swing arm tab looks like a great idea. Also, the inside of the offsets looks better configured that the welding ...

Brady Mitchell

One of the best beers comes from California. It has even won medals in Amsterdam.

San Fran`s own Anchor Steam beer!!
(thier Porter racks too..)

Brady Mitchell

"Now the Motel 6 Classic is being criticized by the South Florida God Of All Slalom from his Easy Chair on High because it didn't cater enough to newbies. After all, Andy Bittner said the courses at the Gathering would be for racers of all levels. And since the Motel 6 Classic was Friday BEFORE the ...

Brady Mitchell

My god Wesley, you`re turning into another A-rab! I was so off when I commented on the friday night course of which I didn`t attend....WRONG!!! I didn`t say a god damned word about that course. Yet you so poignantly took my words out of context just so you can slam me...ever so Ara-besque. And who i...

Brady Mitchell

Far be it from me to make judgements on courses at an event I didn`t attend. I did talk with Alan and he expressed a feeling that the courses were slow. Mind you he is new and not of knowledge that tight can be fast. But I also read in many posts about the tight courses at G3. I didn`t get the impre...

Brady Mitchell

After rereading my post again and the others above, I see that I didn`t express... WHAT THE HECK IS THIS REACTION TIME? The fourth beep or green light starts the clock, not crossing the tape switch, or even a light beam. The first tape switch or light beam should record a FALSE START only. Like WesT...

Brady Mitchell

As I`ve expressed before, I am waiting for a false start recording timer before I invest in one. That would eliminate the need, but not exclude, a starting gate. Four beeps sounds good but a visual would be better. Maybe the old fashioned christmas tree and green/red for individual lanes maybe mid c...

Brady Mitchell

Adam, After reading your post, I am perplexed on 2 issues... Why are you even thinking of relenquishing editorial control? You have clearly created a great online resource that without the known editorial control, it may not have the spark it now has. And the issue of the ISSA. Is this really an ext...

Brady Mitchell

Noah, I didn`t say it clearly as I was just trying to make a point, or two points. And since there was no alternative to the weather at that particular event, you can`t be expected to comply with the other. To state it briefly... (point #1) there needs to be alternatives for bad weather. (point #2) ...

Brady Mitchell

Racing in the rain is not recommended but alternatives need to be in place... {1)Race in the rain (with slower/non slipping rubber wheels) (2)Race at alternative site like bus terminal or parking garage (3)Race alternative date (like following sunday) Mother Nature can just plain be finicky. We were...

Brady Mitchell

Whatcha mean south of Vero ain`t south?

Dems fighten words (oops, wrong slalom website)..

S`bout time the south rise agin... Way t`go Wesley!!

Oh, and keep an eye out for them `Canes!!! heh heh !!!

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Brady Mitchell

Adam, A few months back my brother took a trip to Costa Rica flying out of MIA. He lives up in West Palm and I`m just minutes from Miami. The day before he was to leave, one of his employee`s work truck broke down so my bro had no choise but to take his BMW Z3 Roadster (not the coupe`) and he left i...

Brady Mitchell

I can`t remember where I saw it but it was a pic posted of a cafe` in Amsterdam with a chalkboard advertising the winner of the World Beer Cup on sale there.... Anchor Steam beer from San Fran, CA., USA. In 1976 I was drinking it directly from the copper vats as my cousin was the brew meister. Still...

Brady Mitchell

I don`t actually adhere to banning any product from any country as I don`t believe it does what it is supposed to...effect that country of the product into changing it`s policies. It only effects those that work for the company, directly or indirectly. But in my defense, wasn`t it Hieneken that had ...

Brady Mitchell

Great post John! Leaves me to wonder a few things.. First of all, I`ve got almost a year under my belt with my new biz and it`s just starting to take off. My goal is to offer quality customer service with environmentally sound product/services. And the bigger picture is success with this goal and ge...

Brady Mitchell

There`s two way differant aspects to this question that should be addressed seperately. Skateboarding as the masses know it and slalom. The popular shortboarding style is currently ebbing, Ask any retailer and they`ll tell you sales are down since a year or two ago. Part of it may be the economy but...

Brady Mitchell

Not to say I agree or disagree with any statements before this... My personal opinion is that Saddam should have not been let get this far. It is our (US) fault for backing him during the Iran/Iraq conflict. It is senior Bush`s fault for not finishing it in the earlt 90`s. It`s W. Bush`s fault for n...

Brady Mitchell

There was some posts on AdamN`s site related to the new gulf war and they were removed. I have no greiviance with Adam on that as some of the posts were in my opinion, very thoughtless and lacked tact. I am opening up this new thread not because I want to drag that controversu over here but rather t...

Brady Mitchell

Gary, First off, it`s a gargantuan task you and Jack have taken on. I am greatful youse guys did. But lets take an example of what-ifs... An east coast up and coming skater, who may be perhaps of top quality as lets say one of the top 5 from 2002 FCR series. He races only back east as travel expense...

Brady Mitchell

Gary,
Please see my post in this forum...
viewtopic.php?topic=621&forum=43&2

Brady Mitchell

Gary and Jack, I post with trepidation as for saying what goes against the grain but I see a disadvantage in the awarding of points to those not living closely to california. First off, to qualify for an "A" race, it is mandatory that racers from the 2002 FCR series be in attendance. While I applaud...

Brady Mitchell

First off, I want to clarify that my post "over there" was only an idea. I may have prematurely stepped on Gary`s and Jack`s toes for what they may have coming out. I apologise immensley if thats the case. Arab, what part of that post did you not understand? I thought it was right in line with your ...

Brady Mitchell

Arab,
I`ll just ignore your ever ending digs on me but if y`all just take a gander over on ncdsa as to my suggestions, maybe it can be done easily, without ties as the points only earn you a chance to qualify at the worlds.

Brady Mitchell

Two valid points were brought up here... The confusing name, and Adam`s statement about not infringing on what`s already been done (ncdsa cyber challenge) Possible name change.... "Street Standard Slalom" The "Street" is already used for new skool skating on the flats, why not use that name and draw...

Brady Mitchell

For those that are trying to make comparisons to other sports that go around an oval and sometimes have a cross-over point, keep in mind they are basically going through a straight course. Uh, I meam, no offset gates to manuever through. Even if you measure each course to the same measurement, they ...

Brady Mitchell

I like the idea of the single lane course on the curve. It`s a venue we need to explore. And it will also negate the bickering. And there`s also the dual course that runs on on the following day. Sounds like a win-win to me. [ This Message was edited by: Brady Mitchell on 2003-02-21 23...

Brady Mitchell

Here`s a pic of the camber....

http://www.geocities.com/zarahedd.geo/e ... pmkn04.jpg

[ This Message was edited by: Brady Mitchell on 2003-02-20 22:38 ]

Brady Mitchell

Brian, I have a custom Pumpkin. It has 1 1/4 camber along with 3/4 concave. Definately not a boinger. Chuck rode it and likes it and he weighs...um, over 200 lbs. For me at 160, it`s a stiff flex. Not so much snap as vibration absorber of which I like. It`s 32" long by 8 3/4" wide. Wheel cut outs fr...

Brady Mitchell

I also like the idea of a prepublished slalom course. As far as I know, Wesley may be the first to do this. As for the FB course at the bus depot, I would correct you John as there were complaints on it`s design. It was too tight for a longboard race. When I say longboard, I don`t mean a 36" deck wi...

Brady Mitchell

Perfect!!! I knew you`d bring that post up and it perfectly illustrates your warped thinking. Where did I say I invented the "OLLie"? Most tricks were variations from another. The one I worked on for many hours was a 360 air move on the street. The "OLLie" is a no hands frontside air ON VERT. Latter...

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