[2005] European Championships, Stockholm, July 15-17, 2005

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Post by Jani Soderhall » Tue Jun 14, 2005 7:11 pm

HUYNH BACH SAC Frédéric wrote:I've booked my plane..... YEAH !!!!!!!!!!!!!
I did too!

I was in Stockholm this weekend and I checked out the race site (without the skate!). The giant slalom will be awesome in a cool setting. It won't be easy for the audience to watch, and there may not be that many, but it's a really cool place to skate.

Starts with a relatively large (read normal road) that turns slightly right, then narrows, flattens out, turns towards the left, then is flat for a few meters over a bridge (over the train), then a very sharp left turn on a slightly angled street. After this cool curve it's almost straight and not so steep down to the bottom.

Part of the challenge is not seeing the whole course, not even one third from the top and then getting across the bridge and into the left hand turn. Don't go too fast or you'll end up falling over the edge...

See you there, or rather in Riga one week prior!!

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Post by Ramón Königshausen » Tue Jun 14, 2005 7:57 pm

I booked half a year ago! But I haven't written my holiday request for school yet. I ought to make that asap. They must let me go - it's THE EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS and I'm 17 and racing pro. *proud*

How's the public traffic from the AP to Stockholm City like?

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Post by Peter Klang » Wed Jun 15, 2005 10:36 am

It looks like there will be a bus (free) from Hotel Malmen (Center of all) to the race venue.
meybe the amateurs are this weekends big winner, alot of skateboard companys are backing the comp. We are proud to say there will be lots of great prizes.

//Zola

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Post by Peter Klang » Wed Jun 15, 2005 4:07 pm

Well guy's, it's now only two weeks remaining to sign up and spend your
green. We have a pretty full schedule this weekend so we can not have
registration on site. The good thing is, you can skate insted of waiting
in line to register. You will also know whom you will qualify with before
you even get to Sweden.

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Post by Marcus Seyffarth » Wed Jun 15, 2005 4:52 pm

Arlanda -> City Three choices. Bus, train, taxi. The buses leave every 10 minutes or so, just outside the terminal, cost about 15-20€ round trip, gets you to town in 30-35 minutes. Train is a little more than twice as expensive and gets you into town in 20-25 minutes. Taxi is about 50-55 euros one way.

I always go for the bus since it's not a big difference in time from the train, and you get to choose from a variety of stops (one being right at the slalom spot). The train gets you to the city terminal only. Also good to know about the bus is that it's not like in Paris where traffic can make it 2 hours instead of 40 minutes...

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Post by Peter Klang » Wed Jun 15, 2005 5:23 pm

This is too cool,

I just got a mail from Ellena Senina. She said following Russians are coming.

Alexey Abramov
Ekaterina Khabelashvili
Ellena Senina
Olga Kiseleva
Anton Ustinov
and the gal who will kick most guys ass,
Elena Sinodalova

Spasiba

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Post by Jani Soderhall » Wed Jun 15, 2005 6:00 pm

And I got an email from Anatoly Matsukevich, former ISSA World Ranking #1, expressing interest in participating.

Looking good!

/Jani

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Post by Henry Julier » Thu Jun 16, 2005 4:43 pm

Peter-

I will be in Copenhagen in July and August (for design school) and would like to come up to your event. I may be travelling with my design program during the time of your race but if not I will be able to come to Stockholm. Since I won't know for sure whether I can come, signing up to race doesn't sound like a good idea unless I can get my money back.

Where in Stockholm will the races be and where is a cheap place to stay (for a traveling student?)

Thanks,

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Post by Hans Koraeus » Thu Jun 16, 2005 11:14 pm

Henry,

Have a look at the event homepage. There you will find everything you need. If you pay and can't come you will of course be refunded. But the fun will be lost forever. ;-)

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Post by Henry Julier » Wed Jun 22, 2005 3:51 pm

Hans,

Thanks for the info. I just found out I'll be staying in Stockholm the weekend of the race with all my design classmates as part of a larger tour of Scandinavia, at the Zinkensdamm Hostel... at Zinkens Väg 20, S 118 25 Stockholm. I don't know if thats close to the race site. It's fair to say I'll have some scheduled activities so racing seems out of the question but I will pop over if I can and support team USA.

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Post by Peter Klang » Thu Jun 23, 2005 10:28 am

Hello crime stoppers,
Wanna see the hill you be riding????
well, now you can.

http://www.ettsexett.com/filmer/GS.mpg

Henry, you are fairly close to evening stuff and the race site. Use the underground.


the stations you need to find is
Medborgarplatsen at night
Odenplan during the day.

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Post by Chris Eggers » Thu Jun 23, 2005 10:52 am

Thanks Peter.....how is th pavement?

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Post by Peter Klang » Thu Jun 23, 2005 12:04 pm

The pavement is the Problems. It works ok with 55 duro and BIG 97 flywheels but otherwise it´s like a railroadtrak :-)





It ok, like Gruningen, Köln or Morro.

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Post by Chris Eggers » Thu Jun 23, 2005 12:09 pm

Peter Klang wrote:The pavement is the Problems. It works ok with 55 duro and BIG 97 flywheels but otherwise it´s like a railroadtrak :-).

ah you want me to get sucked into the grain...........




Peter Klang wrote:It ok, like Gruningen, Köln or Morro.
Nice info, Grüningen is good, Köln is semigood on one side, shit on the other, Morro is ok.....very helpful info. What the hell 82/86 A Avalons work everywhere............

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Post by Marcus Seyffarth » Thu Jun 23, 2005 12:40 pm

I'd say it's not really as good as Grüningen, but not as bad as Köln, and Morro wise it's like main street (not the street going towards the ocean where the surface sucks)...

Since the GS is pretty long there are some cracks and places where the asphalt is not excellent, but I normally use 92/88a Grippins at the spot, or if its colder 88/84a. Anyways just like you said 86/82a avalons will work fine!

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Post by Michael Dong » Sat Jun 25, 2005 11:34 pm

Hi Peter & Marcus,

Any idea what the surface will be like for the cyberslalom? Will it be in the same general location as the hill shown?

thanks,

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Post by Jack Smith » Sun Jun 26, 2005 2:58 am

Marcus,

If things go as I hope they will, there will be no racing at all in Morro Bay this year. We're trying to move all the racing to San Luis Obispo which is 12 miles rom Morro Bay.

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Post by Marcus Seyffarth » Sun Jun 26, 2005 8:17 pm

Jack,

I wish I could be there! Morro was great fun, Main street got great surface and the view at the hybrid was excellent, Antibes like...

Plan is that my Josephine and I will become parents at the start of september so European Championships will probably be the last competition for me this season... But next year!

Michael,

The Cyber will not be at the same location as the other slalom events, but close to the riders hotel, the skate pool and other events. Though I'm not 100% sure which one of 2 alternatives it will be at. Reason: one is freshpaved and might be fast, but is still untested, the other has ok asphalt but has been used before. Both are just meters away from the water so don't lose your board...

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Post by Peter Klang » Mon Jun 27, 2005 10:46 am

Hello everybody,
Hope you all are in the shape of your life. Only 18 days till SWC2005. This Friday is the last day for registration and payment. On Saturday we will sit down and set the schedule for the weekend, there is way too much happening this weekend to allow late entrees. Those who have not yet registred or paid there fee, and really want to race, I advice you to put your plans into action.

Cheers
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Post by Chris Eggers » Mon Jun 27, 2005 11:50 am

Peter,

I have a few questions:

1. We will fly into Skavsta
which is the best way to get into Stockholm?

2.Our flight arrives 11.30 h on friday, there was no way to leave on Thursday. Is it possible to start late on Friday? I assume many people have to work or anything. I think I told you before, but I just wanted to mention it here as I think some others will have the same "problem"

3. I read there will be an international and a European counting in the results. How will this be done?

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Post by Peter Klang » Mon Jun 27, 2005 3:12 pm

Chriss has been heard, but for all others,
The Euro title will be determend by your Q
results, there will be at least 4 Q´s, not including GS
there will we have a cut after two runs and then two more.

//Dragan

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Post by Jadranko Radovanovic » Mon Jun 27, 2005 3:50 pm

Hey Dragen,

i want to reserve one European Title in the Am class.

As i know you are a good guy and good guy's give good prices !! not only good prices but also the best prices we ever had in slalom.

i think it must be the whole collection of WESC ! My size is medium and i love the WE/adidas shoos !

Aren't they for sale ? on the website they write "not 4 sale" the nicest shoos i ever seen !!

Looking forward to go shooping in the Klangstertown !!


... and even racing...

J-Rad

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Post by Peter Klang » Mon Jun 27, 2005 3:58 pm

Well, you will like the prizes, but for WE/Adidas shoes, well there was only 2.000 pairs made world wide, only 185 pairs was for the Swedish market, I think they are long gone.

I don´t think you will have time for shoping during the weekend nut if you arrive early.
At night you can get your Cabanoz played.

//Slobodan

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Post by Ramón Königshausen » Mon Jun 27, 2005 4:09 pm

Hm...Q counts...mkay...

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Post by Jadranko Radovanovic » Mon Jun 27, 2005 4:39 pm

Slobodan,

i come on Thusday and leave on Monday. 6 day's is enough to play with my cabanoz in the night and shopping during the day !

i had a hangover yesterday after a party session from 7pm until i didn't know anything. I think it was arround 3.30 i left the club before they closed. That's not normal for me. I think i have to practice a bit more before Stockholm...

Perhaps i didn't have to drink, because the girls are nicer there than here in Schweiz...


/Burim

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Post by Peter Klang » Wed Jun 29, 2005 6:04 pm

All those who plan to book Hotel Malmen, do so now, it´s almost fully booked.
The bus (free) will go right outside the hotel to the Venue. You never find it yourself, mhohohahahahah...

//FatBasterd

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Post by Hans Koraeus » Wed Jun 29, 2005 6:34 pm

The registration and payment for the European Championships ends July 1:st.

There are still a couple of questionmarks in the registration list. If you have problem paying on internet via PayPal let us know so we can find other solutions for you.

This weekend we will put together the start list and finalize the time schedule. It will be a busy weekend.


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Post by Vincent Berruchon » Mon Jul 04, 2005 12:57 am

Hey guys,
Some guys here are searching for cheap beds:
Perhaps do you know if this hostel far from the competition sites:
http://www.citybackpackers.se ??

Humm... and are there some rooms that we can book in the Malmen hotel?

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Late Registration

Post by Claude Regnier » Mon Jul 04, 2005 8:21 pm

Peter! Are you still accepting registration.

It is cheaper for me to go to Stockholm, via manchester then to go to Portland but I need to book it today or tomorow.

Can I book my flight and be guarantedd an entry spot or is it over.

Thanks,

C
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Post by Maria Carrasco » Mon Jul 04, 2005 8:43 pm

I have a new board/helmet cam I'm bringing to Sweden which is awesome for POV shots and I'm looking for someone to shoot with me using that cam. I'm thinking a non-racer who can skate the hills of course. Anyone out there available and interested? Please contact me via e-mail and we can talk about a plan. Thanks!!

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Post by Hans Koraeus » Tue Jul 05, 2005 12:15 am

Claude,

We have had discussions of you coming since the very beginning so if you just throw in your entry fee right away it's no problem. The startinglists and day schedules are about to get finalized and will be published as soon as possible.


Vincent, (and others)

There is only one room left at Malmen what I understood from Mr Klang.

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Post by Peter Klang » Tue Jul 05, 2005 9:35 am

Hey Claude,
You are IN. Book Hotel Malmen and stay with everybody and catch the free bus.
Call the hotel NOW and book, great deal, you will not regret it.

//Foppa

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Post by Peter Klang » Tue Jul 05, 2005 10:26 am

Well this is the BLING BLING you'll be racing for, along with alot of other stuff.

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Post by Claude Regnier » Tue Jul 05, 2005 4:30 pm

Okay my flight to Manchester is booked I arrive on the 12th Am. I will work on the to from (Stockholm) after the morning Coaching part of camp is done.

I'll also register for the comp as soon as I make room on the credit card for the entry fee. Hopefully this afternoon, I'll have time.

Okay I can't register (it's officially closed) but I guess is doesn't matter because you have me listed in the bracketing.

My problem will be getting back to Manchester on time to catch my flight on the 18th.

C-Ya'll soon, EH!
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Post by Chris Eggers » Wed Jul 06, 2005 2:43 pm

Just checking, how much is a beer in Sweden?

How much is bite to eat?

The alcoholics and overweight slalomers are thinking about how much cash to bring.....

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Post by Hans Koraeus » Wed Jul 06, 2005 5:45 pm

There is a very cheap bar just across the street, just in front of the Event Office (completly accidental I promise). There you can spend your beer money.

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Post by Donald Campbell » Wed Jul 06, 2005 6:55 pm

corky tell us the price for a bottle of beer please...

and we all know that that aforementioned place is run by your relatives.
ha ha ha

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Post by Joachim Leonhardt » Wed Jul 06, 2005 10:30 pm

back in 1985/6 it was the best to carry them from germany - they were like gold and opened nearly every door ... (8,- DM je Dose oder so...)

maybe time has changed - i don't know ....

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Post by Peter Klang » Thu Jul 07, 2005 9:39 am

OK lets settle this once and for all.
Swedens tax on alcohol has been reduced since the 80's.

Beer in a Bar 19-45 SEK
In a Club 39-60 SEK
O-Baren (card holders) 35 SEK
In the store 9-16 SEK

€=9,30 SEK

SOOOOOOOO it's much like the rest of Europe.

At the Race there will be beer for 25 sek I believe.


// Reveran Black Percy

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Post by Kenny Mollica » Fri Jul 08, 2005 3:56 pm

Couple quick questions:

1) Is this pool really accross the street from our hotel, and is it a park pool? Is it sweet? ]
Please describe or post pic.

2) Can we rent a motorcycle or scooter for the week? Please check into it?

3) Do we need to buy electric adaptor for our IPOD and digital camera?

4) How tight is the tight? Tighter than Paris? If not, I am just bringing the PP 36".

5) Is there an overall weekend winner, and if so, does the cybergay count towards it?

Robin and I are very excited and are REALLY looking forward the whole week.
There are going to be some crushed egos. This ain't San Diego. Luca, Marus, Hart, Raymondo, Mitchell, Barker, Chicken, Dong, Richie, Hackett. We will all be lucky to make the top 8, let along top 4 or podium.

I like the sound of the 30 second GS.

Thanks for putting this thing together Klang. Looking forward to the trip like you wouldnt believe.

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Post by alavoine jean paul » Fri Jul 08, 2005 8:24 pm

Another quick question: Is it far from the center of Stockholm to the competition site ?
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Pre-Race festivities.

Post by Claude Regnier » Fri Jul 08, 2005 8:36 pm

I arrive on Tuesday night at around 11pm is anyone else there to run some cones or something?

Any practice sessions being organized?
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Post by Hans Koraeus » Fri Jul 08, 2005 11:55 pm

Some important info has been posted on the Euro2005 homepage.

- Start lists for all the event disciplines
- Race info document with a lot of the latest specs


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Some answers:
1. In the evenings the day before competitions people will work to get start ramps courses and the likes ready. So people will be at the race site in the evenings. Best start is to get yourself to the event office, take a drink, register for the race and hang out at the pool.

2. It's not easy to get to the race site if you don't know how. But take a look at the maps at the event home page and you will find out. Go to the underground station "Odenplan" and from there you will have to go by foot/skate.

3. The event office is only 3 stations south of the central station. Take the green line (Going towards Hagsätra, Farsta Strand or Skarpnäck) and get off at "Medborgarplatsen". Here is the Stockholm underground map

4. The pool is just around the corner in the park beside the Hotel Malmen. So is the event office. Have a look at the new race info topic at the euro2005 home page. Link above.

5. You could probably rent scooters somewhere but since you are right in the center of Stockholm and only one or two stations away from Old Town you will be better off without them.

6. Yes, American and English people have very funny electric contacts so you need to get an adapter to our "normal peoples" electric contacts. ;-)

7. Pro-tight is tighter than a mans... well how should I know? According to Marcus and Klang who seems to be very well informed on this subject it's tighter than Paris.
Am-tight is not extreamly tight but have some large offsets so that it feels quite tight.

8. Overall result who will decide the prize money will only count the Main slalom events GS, Straight and Tight Special. And yes, I forgot. For the cyber we have a dress code. Light colored evening dress. Preferably pink.

9. The cyber is only open to the pros. If you are not man enough for it or have cyber times over 11 seconds you might want to jump it over. Let us know as quickly as possible so we can update the start list. We will be short on time the whole weekend.

10. Paris had probably the toughest level of pro slalom skateboarders there have ever been. It does look like Stockholm will be tougher. See here. We have 37! pros registered. If you make top 16 you should go home smiling. Experience from Paris says a cone hit could be as much as 5-6 placements in the end. So the solution is: full speed, no cones.

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Post by Kenny Mollica » Sun Jul 10, 2005 2:52 am

Is the Pool a Pool or park pool?

Any Laundry places around?

Do we have a pool at the hotel?

Start Ramps for GS or Push start?

How many cones in the GS?

Can we buy an electric adaptor there, or should we look here?

Kenny

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Post by Hans Koraeus » Sun Jul 10, 2005 3:42 am

Kenny Mollica wrote:Is the Pool a Pool or park pool?

Any Laundry places around?

Do we have a pool at the hotel?

Start Ramps for GS or Push start?

How many cones in the GS?

Can we buy an electric adaptor there, or should we look here?

Kenny
All these questions Kenny...

The pool(s)

Laundry places: We don't really have those laundry places like you see so very often in USA. Here everybody manages their laundry at home. Your home will be the hotel so they can probably help you out with that.

Hotel pool?: See their home page

Start ramp for GS (Single lane). About 50 cones.

Buy electric adaptor at the airport.

Prize money: I would say for you Kenny, 400-500 euro. :-)

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Post by David Rudnianski » Sun Jul 10, 2005 1:13 pm

Hi guys, I'm arriving tuesday at the malmet hotel.... I hope that some riders will be there. ;)
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Post by Kenny Mollica » Sun Jul 10, 2005 1:17 pm

I was talking about the SKATEBOARD POOL were the Saturday night party/jam is. Is it as a park or backyard pool. Everyone says to take a pool board - for what ? Throw me a bone.

thanks for the adaptor info.

Now lets see of pic of the pool or park. Or description.

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Post by Ramón Königshausen » Sun Jul 10, 2005 2:52 pm

Kenny, are you too lazy to search the homepage for pictures and information?


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Post by Kenny Mollica » Sun Jul 10, 2005 5:32 pm

Not lazy, just stupid. Your going down Dude. Its on. Are you staying at our same hotel?
Congrats on your win. That's it for this season!!!!

Seriously, this weekend is looking like a blast. Robin and I are looking forward to seeing Stockholm and everyone.

Travel safe.

P.S. I did look on the home page right after I typed my questions.

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