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NJ
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On 7/30/2002 SXE Phil
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I'll come out if ya do it on a Saturday.
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NJ?
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On 7/29/2002
Noah
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I'm thinking about trying to have a low-key grass roots race/farm practice here in NJ the weekend of Aug 10, 11. I'm really not sure if I can do it yet, but I'd like to get an idea of who'd be interested if it can happen. With typical traffic, Middletown, NJ is -4 hrs from Gaithersburg, 1 hour south of NYC and 5 hrs from Boston. I kinda prefer Sunday, but again, I'm just trying to guage interest here and see what you guys think. IF it happens, anyone is welcome to come. Please drop me a line and let me know if you prefer Sat or Sun and we'll go from there. Thanks.
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Slalom at the DCDC
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On 7/29/2002 GBJ
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Mitch's point is well made, about starting lower on the hill, although even the lower section is pretty steep and would build up speed fast. I'd have to go look at it again, to see how much speed scrubbing opportunities would have to be built into a regular slalom course, in order to keep the speed manageable. One good thing is that starting on the pitched part of the hill provides a significant start velocity without the need for ramps. You could lunge-start out of a box and still come up to full speed pretty quickly.
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Slalom at the DCDC
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On 7/29/2002
GBJ
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Anthony, I think moving back to the 15th St. hill is a great move. Even though it's a bit smaller than the zoo course, it is far more accessible to spectators (and doesn't have the pointy-rocked deathwall from hell on one side). As for slaloming on that hill... well... we could probably set up a heck of a GS course, but it's pretty steep for the straighter, tighter, dual course stuff that we've been doing. In fact, the more I think of it, that hill would be excellent for a GS course. It makes for a short but moderately pitched downhilling hill, but it's a world-class GS hill (particularly if they repaved it as well as 16th St. on the other side of the park). The only real question would be where to put the finish line, and just how negotiable the right hand turn onto New Hampshire Avenue will be, at speed on a slalom board. I don't think it'd be too much for most experienced slalom riders.
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DC Downhill
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On 7/28/2002
Mitch T
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Anthony, that hill would be great. It can't be any steeper than La Costa and it's plenty wide, lots of runoff space at the bottom. If it's too steep we wouldn't have to start from the very top. The little back road that I think your thinking of, wouldn't be bad either. Why not right in the middle of the festival on 18th street. Whereever you have it, I'd like it to happen, would be great fun and a great race.
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DC Downhill Classic
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On 7/28/2002
Brian Parsons
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Anthony, I think it would be great if we could do a slalom event in conjunction with the DC Downhill Classic. I will try to give you a call tomorrow. I have been to that location but I dont recall if the pitch is to extreem for a slalom event.
Noah, I have your helment. You brain is still in it.
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Down South Smackdown ?
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On 7/28/2002 scabs
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Whats this all ya nordnas talkin about? Shoot, it`s almost a given a FL team will be the fb champs...Universaty of Miami, Universaty of Florida, or Florida State. Then there`s the UM baseball team.
Outer Banks best fishing? Shoot, Fl Keys any day. And, oh
my gawd, have ya heard of South Beach? And dare I say that some of the best skaters in THE WORLD come from FL. Sure the Dogtown Boyz may have been at the roots but FL Boyz took it to where it is today...McGill, Mullen, Ollie, etc...
Anyhoos...sounds like this past DC Outlaw race was a blast. I can only hope to be at another DC Finale. Or maybe even the jaw ja race but can`t commit just yet. I don`t even plan on skating the next week or two as my body is revoulting. Last time on skate (last night) full on neck spasms. Might have sumtin to do with that airbag faceplant last week?
I am commited to the Moutain Stale Slalom Skate in WV. Just gonna take it easy for the next month and play it by ear...
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DC Downhill Classic
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On 7/28/2002
Anthony
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I need to talk with someone who might be heading up the slalom end of things during the DC race. My # is 202-588-5542 and I am around every day after 1: 00 pm. For those who know the difference, the race will not be held on the Zoo course but back on 15th St. next to Malcolm X Park. I'm not sure of the grade, though it has a nice little pitch straight down. Whether it's a bit much for slalom contest, I don't know. It was pretty fast in 2000 and has since been paved. Chaput rode it quite successfully in 2000 and is a world class slalom racer, so he should know it's potential. Chris? Another option is to run the slalom event the next day on a hill closer to the festival where 100,000 people will be enjoying themselves. The crowds could be huge as the course is 1 block from the party. Contact ASAP Thanks, Anthony
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DC battlefield
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On 7/28/2002
WesE
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Vlad, check your email.
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DC
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On 7/28/2002
Vlad
wrote in from
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Slappy, Wes, directions, directions, please.
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DC battlefield
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On 7/28/2002
WesE
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Sounds like a good plan, Slappy. I'll be there. I'd also like Brian to see Bull Run though.
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Manassas Battlefield
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On 7/28/2002 slappy
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Battlefield at 4:30?
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DC Helmet
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On 7/28/2002
Noah
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I'd loose my head if it wasn't attached... Did any of you DC guys happen to pick up my helmet last night? Blue with yellow strap? Thanks.
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centeral park today
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On 7/27/2002
joe
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Me an Haggy are going to skate centeral park today at around three pm. We meet at tavern on the green and do a 6.6 mile loop of the park then grab a beverage hit the streets till late. There is something about ridding up ave of the americas and seeing the empire state buliding towering over head. Or something really exciting about riping threw times square. Any one interest meet us there. we will hang out for a bit to see if anyone shows up. I am leaving in aobut an hour so hit up my email orpost here.
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DC Today
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On 7/27/2002
BoBo
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I'll be arriving after the longboarding slalom is over. My bro Rick and his wife made a surprise visit from RI yesterday. I'll try to drag em along.
See yall about 5:00
B
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DC Outlaw
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On 7/27/2002 Allan G.
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I'm on my way to race in DC.
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Eric M's Trip to the DC Outlaw Race
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On 7/26/2002 lbk
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No worries. We will find you a spot to crash for the night.
See you there.
Remember, longboard slalom practice starts at 3pm or earlier.
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Coronado Skatepark
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On 7/26/2002
Chris S
wrote in from
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Hi,
I was thinking of hitting the Coronado Skatepark tomorrow, Saturday, first thing in the morning when they open at 9:00.
Anybody up for it, let me know. I'm probably going by myself anyway.
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DC Outlaw
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On 7/26/2002
Eric M.
wrote in from
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To all DC area racers-
I'm looking for some floor space for two guys to crash on following Saturday's race. Can anybody help out?
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Vans VA tonight
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On 7/26/2002 cabbage
wrote in from
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Tonight session B_More heads roll'n the bdubs sk8 van down for the evening session. Friday evening session va vans, hope to see some of you all out there. anyone with kids check out my friend bobby's traveling sk8 camp in the Maryland area, www.bdubs.net and also last sun was my missing son Skye's b-day, so when you geta chance check out my ultra ghetto but learning how website, www.haveyouseenskye.com and pass it on to some friends.Anyone that can help please let me know, it's been 1 year on aug 8th since I've seen him... spread the word, haveyouseenskye.com thanks,
sk8 till you die,
cabbage
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ATLANTA friday night oldschool jam
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On 7/26/2002
Patio
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if'n it's raining, we'll hit the bowl at Rampage instead of Picnicville...
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DC Sat and the ILB article
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On 7/25/2002
BoBo
wrote in from
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I have been thinking about the pix and have decided to leave all the photography to GBJ. I am a competent lensman but feel his talents would better suit what I have planned. The article is done and I had my brother Scott edit it. The guy has an MA in Enlish from UMBC so I think he qualifies.
The article came out very well in my Mums [A published writer] and Scotts opinions. Mums was the tough egg. She knows nearly nothing about skating save what they look like and that I love them so. She read it and said it flowed and she was able to glean much about what I do when I go off to Gaithersburg for a Sat evening.
This was certainly encouraging. I think you guys will agree that it's well written and captures what we are about. I will have a couple of copies to pass out Sat. You can all give your opinions as to how it works. While not high literature, it comes off a little better than most skate rag fare. That said I hope everyone likes it. And if you don't? Feel free to let me know. All constuctive criticism will be noted and may influence a few changes before it goes to press.
See yall at the P&R
BoBo [DC Crew]
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ABQ Ditchfest
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On 7/25/2002
hugh r
wrote in from
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I am planning on attending this event and am interested in putting together a So Cal Caravan. I'll be doing the camping thing once we get there.
I am thinking about leaving early thursday morning (9/19) inorder to have friday to rest up and maybe hit that snake run park that's been mentioned.
Any of you other So Cal guys planning on going? HR
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ROTFL
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On 7/25/2002 66.
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if ya can't laugh at yourself....LOL
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Jaw-Ja Slaw-lum low down hoe down
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On 7/25/2002
Lester Maddux
wrote in from
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And don't forget when you get to Georgia to check out the deluxe high-rise accomodations.
Call ahead for reservations. The number is 1-800-BR-549.
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