DC Winter Outlaw Series

Slappy Maxwell · Post by **Slappy Maxwell** » Thu Feb 12, 2004 1:24 am

The topography of Park & Ride makes it really impossible to predict which way the wind will be blowing at the spot. It's funky.
You've got the bridges at the bottom pushing the wind one way.
You've got the gazillion lane highway at the top pushing it another way.
The hills with the car dealership alter it another way,etc...

More often than not it blows uphill. I can think of maybe one or two times that we've had a tailwind there.

Anybody found anymore spots?

Jack Quarantillo · Post by **Jack Quarantillo** » Thu Feb 12, 2004 3:10 am

I hear ya Slappy, the P&R is a bit of a funnel.

I told GBJ about a potential spot in Germantown, east of the intersection of 118 and 355, going north from 118. It is a wide, straight, closed road (we're talking Jersey wall across the bottom), but it is lighted?!?! The problem is, there's no good runout, it would be footbrake city, and I'm too much of a newb to know if the pitch is right. Also, I haven't checked to see what the quality of the asphalt is.

...but I'm looking...

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Brian Parsons · Post by **Brian Parsons** » Thu Feb 12, 2004 11:46 pm

OK, Its time to make a decision on this weeks outlaw race. Weather is looking good and everything should be dry.

The race on Saturday will be at the P&R in Gaithersburg. Expect a dual course that is beginner friendly.

Longboard practice will start at 10am and dual racing will start around noon. If anyone needs directions just drop me an email or give me a call 703-901-5167.

I will have a couple of brooms, but if everyone could bring one we can take care of any surface problems in quick order.

See everyone on Saturday.

Danny Crawford · Post by **Danny Crawford** » Fri Feb 13, 2004 12:00 am

How far would you say the P&R from NOVA? I need to see if my dad will drive me.

Vlad Popov · Post by **Vlad Popov** » Fri Feb 13, 2004 12:07 am

30 minutes.
I haffta vork.

Anthony Flis · Post by **Anthony Flis** » Fri Feb 13, 2004 12:10 am

danny ill talk to my mom and see if she can drive us and ill talk to jimmy about it tonight or tomorrow and see if he can go, should i call jay? gareth? get back to me on im or something

Jack Quarantillo · Post by **Jack Quarantillo** » Fri Feb 13, 2004 12:17 am

The broom is already in my "Woody" van.

And Michael has NO Basketball game this week!!!

I just wish I could have actually skated more than 10 minutes in the last month

See ya there!!!

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Anthony Smallwood · Post by **Anthony Smallwood** » Fri Feb 13, 2004 2:57 am

Hey Danny, if you guys metro in to DC, I can give you a ride from that point.

Danny Crawford · Post by **Danny Crawford** » Fri Feb 13, 2004 3:28 am

That sounds like a good idea. But I think my dad would be fine driving.

Jack Quarantillo · Post by **Jack Quarantillo** » Fri Feb 13, 2004 3:36 am

Does Dad skate? If not, make sure he brings a camera!!!

(Or I'll put him to work with mine...)

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Wesley Tucker · Post by **Wesley Tucker** » Fri Feb 13, 2004 4:01 am

Sunny
Breezy
Temps in the high '40s, low '50s
Relatively dry roads

I can think of NO GOOD REASON for certain members of the NRA to be absent?
Well, other than the fact that certain members are drunk off their ass at Mardi Gras. Other than that, no good reason.

See y'all Saturday.

Gary Saenz - old · Post by **Gary Saenz - old** » Fri Feb 13, 2004 4:33 am

I'll be there from Lynchburg. I'm trying to talk a friend into coming along. And I know how to use a broom.

Anthony Flis · Post by **Anthony Flis** » Fri Feb 13, 2004 4:56 am

Danny we should get your dad to skate because i know hes cool enough and i think thatd be awsome if he started riding with us and drove us places and all to ride...plus itd be fun racing against him...well ill see everyone there saturday i cant wait because ive been counting down this week for the race and im ready...oh and ill bring a broom too. I had an idea for an invention simalair to a plow for longboards but itd be a broom to sweep away sand and salt and dust off the road and you could adjust the height of it so you can control the amount of resistance or take it up all the way so you can ride but itd be a lot of work to make.

Jack Quarantillo · Post by **Jack Quarantillo** » Fri Feb 13, 2004 7:08 am

Gary!!!!

I'm psyched you're coming (thought you might be in TX by now...)

You'll prolly kick my @$$ in head to head Bulldog slalom, but we gotta do a photo op (preferrably somewhere near the start

and put it up on the BDS site...)

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NOVA boyz.... Dadz kant sk8 without padz... & helmets...

bring xtras if you want dad 2 sk8. (I'll bring some too...)

Gary Saenz - old · Post by **Gary Saenz - old** » Fri Feb 13, 2004 3:32 pm

Jack -- Texas is either delayed a while or off all together so we'll have some chances at a photo for the BDS website. Looking forward to seeing your handywork!

Rene Hayden · Post by **Rene Hayden** » Fri Feb 13, 2004 11:39 pm

I'm gonna try and make it out Sat., but...

.... Valentine's Day for slalom?

I'll try and tell my wife "what about *my* needs?"

Don't know if it's going to fly, though.

Rene.

Noah Heinle · Post by **Noah Heinle** » Sat Feb 14, 2004 12:51 am

I thought the same thing until I realized: MOST of these guys will spend Valentine’s Day with Rosey Palm. The others have no problem with a 4-5 hour absence in mid-day. For me, these races are 6am-9pm with my travel time.

My wife is cool enough not to buy into the Valentines BS. But when she coordinates a swanky birthday dinner with several friends on the 7th and then postpones it one week because Noah has a race on that day, she just laughs and says “tough sht” when the weather pushes the race back to the 14th. Go figure.

Have fun guys. My money’s on WesE.

David Morris · Post by **David Morris** » Sat Feb 14, 2004 4:44 am

hey guys,

Aaron and I will be getting up before the sun comes up and we will be heading your way. Looks like it will be a fun day racing tomorrow.

See you guys there.

David "davmo" Morris

(grinning because i can eat one of those huge fat boy chipoltle burritos!)

David Morris · Post by **David Morris** » Sat Feb 14, 2004 4:50 am

hey , I was just reaidng and all I can say is Forget about valentines day! Its way over rated plus you cant take your girl out to eat or anything on valentines becuase every other knucklehead is doing the same thing.

Go skateboarding instead!

Danny Crawford · Post by **Danny Crawford** » Sat Feb 14, 2004 5:24 am

I'll be there. Along with Tony and our friend Jimmy. Maybe some other people...

Gonna be a blast and it's gonna be kind of warm!

Rene Hayden · Post by **Rene Hayden** » Sat Feb 14, 2004 6:44 am

Oh, yeah, it's bogus...

but trying to weasel your way out of spending the one day that you're "supposed" to spend with your gal or guy to go do the shimmy for 5 hours with a bunch of ne'er do wells...

doesn't look too good.

And my wife is one of the ones that doesn't go for V-day much, either.

oh, well, maybe I'll see y'all out there. If not, next time.

Rene.

Brian Parsons · Post by **Brian Parsons** » Sat Feb 14, 2004 11:50 am

Wow, Sorry I did not really realize that the race would be on Valentines day. And even if I had I am not sure it would have changes anything.

This is our 4th Dc winter race. Last year we ony got in one. So if it in the 50s and dry. Im skating.

Its all about setting expectations. Noah is too new at this to have it down. Ohm , Davemo, LBK and myself have it wired.

Seth Levy · Post by **Seth Levy** » Sat Feb 14, 2004 9:34 pm

had a great time today! its sucks that i had to leave. whoever let me borrow those spacers, sorry i forgot to return them!

Jack Quarantillo · Post by **Jack Quarantillo** » Sun Feb 15, 2004 2:47 am

had a ball...

nuff said....

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Seth Levy · Post by **Seth Levy** » Sun Feb 15, 2004 4:45 am

gawd, i was soooo tired at work today! had so much fun and got so worn out! and i didnt even work that hard! who won the ts?

Brittany Concepcion · Post by **Brittany Concepcion** » Sun Feb 15, 2004 5:10 am

How was the P&R??? Couldnt make it I had no ride cause my mom was sick. Oh well hopefully I'll see yall next time. Countin down the days till the next race.[/img][/quote]

Seth Levy · Post by **Seth Levy** » Sun Feb 15, 2004 6:38 am

next race is next sunday! you should come! bring that arbor, its a downhill race.

Rene Hayden · Post by **Rene Hayden** » Sun Feb 15, 2004 3:33 pm

oh, Bri...

if you put it together, any race at any time is a good race at a good time, especially in non-freezing, non-wet winter conditions.

but just not for me, but that just sucks for me.

you all will have to give me the secret to "setting expectations."

hope you all set a nice heart-shaped dual slalom track.

smoochies,

XOXOXO

Rene.

Mike Ohm · Post by **Mike Ohm** » Sun Feb 15, 2004 3:51 pm

Rene, learn to "Hit it Hard" prior to a race and your sweetheart will grant you freedom.

Noah Heinle · Post by **Noah Heinle** » Fri Feb 27, 2004 2:53 pm

normal start time tomorrow?

Jack Quarantillo · Post by **Jack Quarantillo** » Fri Feb 27, 2004 3:26 pm

Noah (and others)

BP posted this in the results thread for the 2/14 race.

The next Outlaw slalom race will be on March 6th. This is a week later than previously planned due to the weather delay. We will make a decision on location once we see what the weather is going to do.

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Brian Parsons · Post by **Brian Parsons** » Fri Feb 27, 2004 3:34 pm

Yes, the next race will be on March 6th. This is due to the weather delay. I decided to do this since there are so many out of town racers. This allowed them another weekend to take care of the "honey do" list or whatever before another trip back to DC.

However the weather is going to be absolutely great in DC this weekend. It would be a shame not to get out and skate somewhere. Anyone know the condition of Landsdown. Or we can hit the P&R for some slalom practice.

I am good for anything. As long as its outside and does not involve snow.

Jack Quarantillo · Post by **Jack Quarantillo** » Fri Feb 27, 2004 3:40 pm

As of last week, Lansdowne was 90% Skateable.

The only unrideable part is the section that connects the upper run to the lower "freestyle" area. (Still full of sand/mud, although the locals are slowly clearing it out.)

I plan to skate there Sunday. Lots of old schoolers heading there both days this weekend.

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Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Feb 27, 2004 4:30 pm

well that blows...the first weekend in a while that I a) have my ducks in a row to have my saturday free, b) motivated to go race (it's been about 45 days since I have been on a skateboard) c) the weather is going to rock d) don't mind getting up early in the AM to drive to DC...

and no race, uggh. I was actually really looking forward to it!

Oh well, such is life...

I can't do next weekend, it is the opening weekend for the F1 season...so I'll be glued to the TV and the web watching results come in from Australia.

Mike Ohm · Post by **Mike Ohm** » Fri Feb 27, 2004 4:36 pm

Talked with Brian this morning. No race of course but the weather will be killer. Who wants to still get together for some racing/training?

Sunday looks like the best day too.

Oakwood Road-GS is my vote.

Noah, will you make the trek? Sat or Sun?
Vlad, 13, Joe I.

post your thoughts....

Noah Heinle · Post by **Noah Heinle** » Fri Feb 27, 2004 4:51 pm

my thoughts suck.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Feb 27, 2004 5:07 pm

I'd be in for some competitive training in DC if Noah is......but ya his thoughs suck! trust me he spams me multiple times daily because he won't download AIM....

Andy Bittner · Post by **Andy Bittner** » Fri Feb 27, 2004 5:11 pm

I'm going to be riding somewhere on Sunday. It may be with you guys, it may be up here in the Park and Ride or I may decide to go out to one of my private spots to train alone. (I never actually seem to do any training when I'm with a group) However, one way or another, I'm gonna be out there somewhere.

Brian Parsons · Post by **Brian Parsons** » Fri Feb 27, 2004 5:18 pm

Sorry Guys,

I thought it would work out best for everyone.

If Sunday is a better day and you guys are realy wanting to race. We can do a informal session at the P&R or hit Oakwood for some scary GS.

Brian Parsons · Post by **Brian Parsons** » Fri Feb 27, 2004 5:25 pm

Or......if you guys want to do something up your way. I might be able to get a pass for a road trip north. I need to check with the boss.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Feb 27, 2004 5:32 pm

if you want scary GS brian, Noah and I can set one at one of Noah's spots, trust me it will be more scary than anything in DC...hahaha :-P

Vlad Popov · Post by **Vlad Popov** » Fri Feb 27, 2004 5:33 pm

OK! Lezzdoit! Something..somewhere...

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Feb 27, 2004 5:37 pm

Vlad Popov wrote:OK! Lezzdoit! Something..somewhere...

Vlad you still skate hahaha....don't bring your gay rollerblades up here man...we only ride indys and ousts like real men! Well except for tway...he still rides halftracks...

(seriously it would be great to skate with you guys)

:-P

Noah Heinle · Post by **Noah Heinle** » Fri Feb 27, 2004 5:42 pm

I would love it if any or all of you guys would take a trip up here! And if it's not too short notice, let's do it tomorrow or sunday or both! Crash at my place- no problem. Dinner is on Ohm.

As of now, 13 and I are skating tomorrow morn at a big hill. I've got night spots as well. BP, Ohm, Vlad....anyone and everyone! ask the bosses and let me know.

Vlad Popov · Post by **Vlad Popov** » Fri Feb 27, 2004 7:43 pm

I can't do all-day sessions. Somethnig's been planned for PM both days. :sad-sad smilie:

The blades are for Paris, Moscow, SS.com and BoL.com avitars.

I have 2 new super tight outfits and 5 new helmets. There's no way around skating in some of it this weekend.

Anthony Smallwood · Post by **Anthony Smallwood** » Fri Feb 27, 2004 8:25 pm

Sometime thru the course of the weekend we'll be hitting Oakwood and Landsdown. I'll have some of the gnarly kids from Van's in tow. Not sure yet how we'll lay it out but I'll check the boards to see what the rest of you monkeys are doing....Ohm, have you outgrown the P&R? Sounds like you got the Van Dorn virus. Your cravings for speed won't diminish anytime soon. Keep me posted.

Mike Ohm · Post by **Mike Ohm** » Fri Feb 27, 2004 8:46 pm

Can't travel this weekend either. Just checked. Noah we owe you a trip up soon. We need to plan it.

Vlad and Brian, what flavour of slalom would you all prefer? GS, TS, Hybrid. Oakwood, Tysons, Fountainhead, Walker?

Anthony, I must have been writing my post when you were. Yeah, Oakwood was a rush and I need more!!!!!!!!

Vlad Popov · Post by **Vlad Popov** » Fri Feb 27, 2004 10:42 pm

Oh, I don't know. Fountnhead with GS and/or easy (no huge offsets) fast Hybrid?

Mike Ohm · Post by **Mike Ohm** » Fri Feb 27, 2004 10:59 pm

Vlad stop being limp. Where is the fire in your belly? Fountainhead is a last resort spot. How about Tysons or Oakwood Rd. Lets go fast!

Vlad Popov · Post by **Vlad Popov** » Fri Feb 27, 2004 11:05 pm

I was actually thinking flatland at the racetrack. Euro cyber for a change. Maybe pumping around for miles? Maybe hill climb pump? One foot pump?
Backward pump? Pimping pump?

Ok. Oakwood. When and where?

Join the ISSA 25 cone series. One cyber race every second month!

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