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Meet up around 9:30 and set up for practice starting around 10. We'll get the timer set up and give everyone some qualifying runs- we'll do some fun bracketting afterwards.
Glenn can your timer to differentials?
Directions
From I-93 N, take exit 33 to Fellsway West (Rte 28). Go N 1.8 miles to reservation entrance. Follow the road inside to the parking lot. Pack light, you might have to park on the outside.
Glenn can your timer to differentials?
Directions
From I-93 N, take exit 33 to Fellsway West (Rte 28). Go N 1.8 miles to reservation entrance. Follow the road inside to the parking lot. Pack light, you might have to park on the outside.
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I am planing on being there on Sunday. As it is wired now, the timer can not do differentials. There is a built in 1 sec delay before the second switch can stop the timer. It is in there to prevent the front and back wheels from starting and stoping the timer. I could make it less that 1 second but there would still need to be some delay.
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Karl, could you have him or one of your crew get in touch with me? I need the timer for a pracitce session that I want to set up with some of my snowboarding crew. If they can't get up here to me, they can find a box and a ups store and mail it to:
Comdel Inc.
Atten: Glenn Chapman
11 Kondelin Rd.
Gloucester, MA 01930
phone 978-282-0620
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Atten: Glenn Chapman
11 Kondelin Rd.
Gloucester, MA 01930
phone 978-282-0620
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June 23rd Session
*SOUTH HADLEY HYBRID/GS*
Any one up for a session on saturday the 23rd at my place?
Save the date if interested, I'll post more later.
Any one up for a session on saturday the 23rd at my place?
Save the date if interested, I'll post more later.
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*** RACE THIS SATURDAY ***
Hybrid/GS on Saturday the 23rd
Here's what's planned:
A fast flowing GS course on a dead end residential street.
Road condition: 9/10 Antrim units.
Timed jam format - take as many runs as your legs allow.
Best time at end of the session wins.
Will tailor the course for who shows up. May need to set up a "warm-up" race down the street if we have a lot of novices show. Did I mention the GS will be fast?
An "outlaw" event, but these are my neighbors- so behave.
If things go well I'll drag out the barbeque for a closer. Bring it, Ill grill it.
(Management reserves the right to substitute this course for one of equal or greater value.)
from the top
around the bend
near the end looking back up
See U there.
Where?
Here: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q ... &z=13&om=1
dP
Here's what's planned:
A fast flowing GS course on a dead end residential street.
Road condition: 9/10 Antrim units.
Timed jam format - take as many runs as your legs allow.
Best time at end of the session wins.
Will tailor the course for who shows up. May need to set up a "warm-up" race down the street if we have a lot of novices show. Did I mention the GS will be fast?
An "outlaw" event, but these are my neighbors- so behave.
If things go well I'll drag out the barbeque for a closer. Bring it, Ill grill it.
(Management reserves the right to substitute this course for one of equal or greater value.)
from the top
around the bend
near the end looking back up
See U there.
Where?
Here: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q ... &z=13&om=1
dP
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If all goes well with the twins tonite, we should be able to saunter on down by 10:30 or so. They're resting peacefully,,, so far...
We'll bring Burger/Hotdog stuff, too.
Dan, that road looks really nice! Can't wait to get on down it!
We'll bring Burger/Hotdog stuff, too.
Dan, that road looks really nice! Can't wait to get on down it!
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Dan's Hill!!
Wow!! That's some of the best tar I've carved on!! Great little (but steep) hill, absolutely perfect spot to session.
Dan, Thank You for the hospitality, grill, munchies and a place to play that I could bring the family to without worries!! I'm stoked on the playground, front And backyard..
To the N.E. crew, great to have ya'll there, the vibe was great, and the dual racing was fun to watch. Glen, Dan and Rick are steppin' it up, looking plenty fast, at least until Nick dropped in on the DH board (nice work on that!). The Karl/Adam show was pretty entertaining, too, on and off the hill. For someone who's jetlagged from traipsing about Europe, Karl was pretty spry. John showed too, and I want to thank his daughter for helping look after my kids; Much appreciated. Oh, and thanks to Nick for letting my wife take Justin for his 1st downhill skateboard ride. 6-3/4 months old, and he was hangin' 5...
We had a great time!
Dan, Thank You for the hospitality, grill, munchies and a place to play that I could bring the family to without worries!! I'm stoked on the playground, front And backyard..
To the N.E. crew, great to have ya'll there, the vibe was great, and the dual racing was fun to watch. Glen, Dan and Rick are steppin' it up, looking plenty fast, at least until Nick dropped in on the DH board (nice work on that!). The Karl/Adam show was pretty entertaining, too, on and off the hill. For someone who's jetlagged from traipsing about Europe, Karl was pretty spry. John showed too, and I want to thank his daughter for helping look after my kids; Much appreciated. Oh, and thanks to Nick for letting my wife take Justin for his 1st downhill skateboard ride. 6-3/4 months old, and he was hangin' 5...
We had a great time!
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What a ridiculous hill man. Perfect pavement and a pitch that throws you at those cones.
Racing is fun but grass roots is what it's all about. Dr. Dan threw down on some excellent burgers and tight slalom against Glenn, your cookin with that Ick. John friends broke out some fast runs in sandals, extra traction by curling your toes over. Rick Floyds been workin on his ski influenced style, good flow. PSR was parenting in between runs, mostly his twins but Adam and I got our share too.
It was a lot of fun racin Adam up and down that TS course. We kept changing the starting rules about pushing each run, I kept forgetting what we were doing.
Thanks everybody for an excellent session, and almost more importantly the free food.
Dan could we have a legit race on this hill?
Look out for a slalom session in the next two weekends at the Soapbox hill, in the morning beginner slalom/clinic and in the afternoon head to head TS.
Racing is fun but grass roots is what it's all about. Dr. Dan threw down on some excellent burgers and tight slalom against Glenn, your cookin with that Ick. John friends broke out some fast runs in sandals, extra traction by curling your toes over. Rick Floyds been workin on his ski influenced style, good flow. PSR was parenting in between runs, mostly his twins but Adam and I got our share too.
It was a lot of fun racin Adam up and down that TS course. We kept changing the starting rules about pushing each run, I kept forgetting what we were doing.
Thanks everybody for an excellent session, and almost more importantly the free food.
Dan could we have a legit race on this hill?
Look out for a slalom session in the next two weekends at the Soapbox hill, in the morning beginner slalom/clinic and in the afternoon head to head TS.
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Today
Thanks everyone for coming. I had a great time and am glad you enjoyed it.
I've been scoping out the neighborhood and may have a few other locations we could try. Haven't found one that has pavement like that (or is quite as convienient ;o) yet.
Yes, we'll do it again, as soon as I fix the timing troubles. Again, sorry 'bout that.
--Nick, got it. If we're not in, it will be on the porch.
Peace.
I've been scoping out the neighborhood and may have a few other locations we could try. Haven't found one that has pavement like that (or is quite as convienient ;o) yet.
Yes, we'll do it again, as soon as I fix the timing troubles. Again, sorry 'bout that.
--Nick, got it. If we're not in, it will be on the porch.
Peace.
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Herr Doc-tor!
Great time yesterday! Good to get the new Fullbag dialed. Good to see Fleck and Burgess getting into it...who better than PSR to coach 'em! I can't believe we ran three completely different course including a dual...seeeet!
Karl - do the soapbox hill on the 7th if you can...I'll be in Ottawa this coming weekend.
Great time yesterday! Good to get the new Fullbag dialed. Good to see Fleck and Burgess getting into it...who better than PSR to coach 'em! I can't believe we ran three completely different course including a dual...seeeet!
Karl - do the soapbox hill on the 7th if you can...I'll be in Ottawa this coming weekend.
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Lost tools
For anybody who was at Dan's Saturday - I am missing a socket extension and 5/16 deep socket...please PM me if you have it.
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We're gonna pull an outlaw session at our SoapBox hill, Sunday July 8th. Morning is going to be a Giant Slalom which will be set up as a beginner clinic. Please if you have extra slalom stuff, wrench it together so we have as many set ups for beginners as possible.
After that we're pulling out all the stops, head to head TS. Eat yer weaties.
Contact: Karl@slalomspot.com . Poster says the rest. Lemme know if there are any other questions.
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Soapbox Hill
Hey Karl, I'll attempt to be there. It's always a tug-of-war along the lines of Family agendas on Sundays, as church is important, as are the chores (ah, yes, the Twin's clothes, fixing the waterpump, all the stuff that family life brings). I can't promise anything this far in advance (like, I'll know, um, Saturday?), except that if I come, i'll bring boards, some pads, and a coach...
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Today was an awesome session. It took a little bit to get things started but we skated the hill until around 4pm when it started to rain. I got some good pictures and a video of your 10.50 second run Karl.
Also Glenn I have your timer so I can get it to you when you get back from your trip.
And Rick or Karl, either call me at 978-239-6211 or send me an email at nsc1120@gmail.com about the deal with driving to Ohio because my mom said I can go, and I have the money so I'm all set to go.
Also Glenn I have your timer so I can get it to you when you get back from your trip.
And Rick or Karl, either call me at 978-239-6211 or send me an email at nsc1120@gmail.com about the deal with driving to Ohio because my mom said I can go, and I have the money so I'm all set to go.
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KILLER SESSION EVERYONE THANKS FOR COMING!!!!
CHECK YOUTUBE!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWAcJbjaSEs
CHECK YOUTUBE!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWAcJbjaSEs
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. FARM AID '07
Damn, this thread has been quiet. The Farm is coming and I know that if I'm gonna bring home that large, cook a casserole for my whole family sized Crock, I'm gomma need a little "tune up".
Soooo.....
FARM AID '07
8/05/07 12:00 - ?
Mt. Tom Access Road.
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&g ... &z=14&om=1
No facilities there, outlaw style, low bust probability.
(Back up local: Scott Tower Rd. next exit south on 91)
I'll be out of touch till friday.... I'll check in then.
Oh, I will have a *working* timer there this time. ;o)
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Soooo.....
FARM AID '07
8/05/07 12:00 - ?
Mt. Tom Access Road.
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&g ... &z=14&om=1
No facilities there, outlaw style, low bust probability.
(Back up local: Scott Tower Rd. next exit south on 91)
I'll be out of touch till friday.... I'll check in then.
Oh, I will have a *working* timer there this time. ;o)
dp
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Nope!
Just checked and it's a little to far for a one day'r eh!
Have a good one see at the Farm.
Have a good one see at the Farm.
Many Happy Pumps!
Middlesex Fells
Dan,
Can't make it out west next weekend. Anyone interested in Middlesex Fells next weekend?
Terry
Can't make it out west next weekend. Anyone interested in Middlesex Fells next weekend?
Terry
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Dan,
Thanks for keeping the spirit alive. I am badly in need of a slalom tune up or Farm Aid as you put it. Historically the week or 2 before the farm is the only time I practice consistently so its time to get on it. I am definately in for this Sat. and will book the day. Maybe when we're worn out we can head up to the flow pool, I have not ridden it yet. Feel free to give me a call Dan, and let me know what I can do to help. JF
Thanks for keeping the spirit alive. I am badly in need of a slalom tune up or Farm Aid as you put it. Historically the week or 2 before the farm is the only time I practice consistently so its time to get on it. I am definately in for this Sat. and will book the day. Maybe when we're worn out we can head up to the flow pool, I have not ridden it yet. Feel free to give me a call Dan, and let me know what I can do to help. JF
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Glenn,
Sorry for the slow reply! Unfortunatley, I won't be able to make it up on Saturday now to the Fells for some much needed practice (I can't believe I haven't ridden there yet).
Karl,
I was speaking with one of my wife's friends about slalom down at the beach the other day - and what does she pull out - a Karl Floitgraf Ocean Frog/NECF Card - she was dropping off her kids at birthday party in Needham and talked to you and Weasel ( I presume).
Small world,
See you all at the Farm.
Sorry for the slow reply! Unfortunatley, I won't be able to make it up on Saturday now to the Fells for some much needed practice (I can't believe I haven't ridden there yet).
Karl,
I was speaking with one of my wife's friends about slalom down at the beach the other day - and what does she pull out - a Karl Floitgraf Ocean Frog/NECF Card - she was dropping off her kids at birthday party in Needham and talked to you and Weasel ( I presume).
Small world,
See you all at the Farm.
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FARM AIDS??
OK, so no big turnout for FARM AID '07 huh?
Well, you'll all be sorry when I'm looking down on y'all from the top of that podium. You'll all be thinking, "That could have been me if I'd just attended Farm Aid."
I and John"runner-up" Friends will be there and likely hitting the Northampton Park afterwards.
We'll make it ~9am instead, to escape the heat.
Well, you'll all be sorry when I'm looking down on y'all from the top of that podium. You'll all be thinking, "That could have been me if I'd just attended Farm Aid."
I and John"runner-up" Friends will be there and likely hitting the Northampton Park afterwards.
We'll make it ~9am instead, to escape the heat.
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Troy - enter "42.453766,-71.106219" (without the quotes) into Google Maps and choose the satellite view...you'll see the soap box track next to the clearing in the park if you zoom in. It's called Middlesex Fells Reservation.Troy Smart wrote:Where is "Fells"??
I need to get the hell off this freekin wanker infested island and ride dammit!
Where is it and is it on??
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