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West LA college session
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On 3/22/2000
RJ
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I heard the west LA college session went pretty well. Wish i could have made it but a real bad cold prevented it. So are there goin to be anymore sessions soon???
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West LA ride PIX are posted now...
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On 3/20/2000
Hugh R
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I had a great time this weekend riding at West LA college. My son snaped a few pictures that are now posted on my site. So all you guys who showed up, or those of you who did not, but would like to see them... check my site out, www.hugh308.homestead.com (whatever you do, don't try to send me any money, not even a nickle; Chris S. will hunt me down...ha, ha) See ya, HR
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Profissional
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On 3/20/2000
Marcos Andrei
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Hi,
everybody, Let's make a profissional event for all world here in Brazil.
Wait for some contact
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east coast events
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On 3/19/2000 Glen
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Kona is an East coast event. I think it would be nice to see more West coast events. But all opinions are always biased.
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kona
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On 3/19/2000 Glen
wrote in from
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Actually if you look, Jeff placed higher than Yancy in 4 out of 5 events. Don't know how either placed in the banked slalom because they only listed the top 5. Cool to see Hackett listed in there.
I think it's great to see a skatepark hosting a longboard contest and bringing back some of the events from the golden age. The Kona contest reminds me of the early Hester Series. It would be nice to more multiple event contests happen at more of the parks, the current street and vert ( meaning halfpipe only ) contests format is getting a bit tired, and the fact that skaters can skate one event and not another, means you don't end up with a true overall winner. Most of these parks have nice bowls or pools and it would be nice to see these being made use of. I think the overall level of skateboarding would be raised if competitors would have to skate in 5-8 events to win the big overall money. This would break down some of the "I'm a (insert discipline) skater only" metality that seems so heavy today and it would raise the skaters ability to really ride. I think it's very telling that Olson won the banked slalom, twenty years past his prime. He is an incredible all-around skater because he skates it "all", Street/halfpipes/pools/parking structures/downhill/slalom/fullpipes etc. and that's what it took in '79 to become the top dawg in a contest series.
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ANY EAST COAST EVENTS¿?
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On 3/19/2000
FLOWER
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DOES any one kno of any events on the EAST COAST INSTEAD OF ALL THESE EVENTS IN CALIFORNIA......
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Kona
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On 3/19/2000
DT
wrote in from
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Big Props to Yancy Meyer of TVS, who blew everyones doors off! Including Budro. In fact, Jeff congradulated Yancy on his win, before Jeff found out he won. Everyone who was there knew who really won. TVS also upset, the bigger skate companies such as envy, sector 9, bareback, and gravity by placing more guys in the top spots. Congrats TVS. Also congrats to Jeff Budro for his overall ripping.
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Kona longboard contest
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On 3/18/2000 Glen
wrote in from
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Here is a link to an article with results on the 2nd Kona Longboard contest. They had a banked slalom event that
Steve "Bulky" Olsen won. It's nice to see that the guy who was the master of this event in '79 can still rip it up.
They also had a high jump contest. For the kids out there, you skate up to a bar, like a track and field high jump bar, jump off your board, over the bar and land back on your board. The top dawg cleared 58".
Congrats to Jeff Budro and Brad Edwards of Gravity who placed in most every event. These guys rip.
http://www.bluetorch.com/skate/articles_html/3_2000/0314_kona_intro.htm
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West LA ride
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On 3/18/2000
hugh r
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Hello out there...
I am really excited about the West LA college ride. It has been many years since I have been able to get together with other riders like this. Hopefully it will be a good turn out.
I would like to take some pictures of this ride and post them on my page. So if your riding, don't fall... or it may be shown to the whole world (not that the whole world visits my site, but you get the idea) I am hoping not to fall myself... not because of the picture my son will undoubtably snap, but because I don't heal so fast anymore!
I am looking forward to meeting you people that I have been communicating with. See you sunday... HR
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Misunderstanding
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On 3/16/2000
Chris
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Beau,
Sorry for the misunderstanding. I just posted the message that was sent to me from Scott. I didn't mean to mislead anyone and I'm sure that Scott didn't mean to either. Once again, I apologize for the confusion.
Chris
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GRA event?!?!?
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On 3/16/2000
Beau Brown
wrote in from
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To all concerned,
I think that I may need to clarify something. The possible get together this weekend at WLAC is NOT, REPEAT NOT, an official GRA event. The Gravity Racer's Assn, was founded by and is organized by the following persons:
Perry Fisser
Beau Brown
Roger Hickey.
We have contracted for use of the WLAC site through the Westwood Ski Club via Scott Peer & Willie DeLore. Although Perry & I are both paid members in the Westwood Ski Club, and some members of the Ski club have raced GRA races, there is no other association between the two. No parties other than the three names listed above are entitled to run any event in the name of GRA. I have expressly not given my permission to use the GRA name for any event this weekend.
When we started the GRA, it was with very specific ideas on how we wanted events to be run. I think we've done a pretty good job! Without our presence, or guidance at an event, we cannot & will not lend the GRA name to it. I wish no one any ill will, and hope that if an event is run this weekend, that is is both fun AND safe. Realize that it is NOT a GRA event. I and the other two founders of the GRA have both liabilities & reputations at stake, and cannot allow this to go on unclarified.
The GRA does plan on having more races this season, even bigger & better than the ones last season(this time I'll bring my board!), and will keep everyone posted. Thanks for your support & understanding in this matter.
Sincerely,
Beau Brown
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Kona longboard contest
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On 3/14/2000 Glen
wrote in from
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anyone have the full results on the Kona Longboard contest from this last weekend?
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First Annual Non-NSLA Resurrection Race
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On 3/14/2000
Bama
wrote in from
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The Madison Race is on. The date looks like May 21st, Madison Indiana on
the same Hanging Rock race hill as last year's
event. This is a last minute salvage operation of this part of the
counry's nicest race event. I am now working hand in hand
with the appropriate city officials and will be putting this event on
myself. There will be an improved flow to the event this year
with pit, racing and practice deadlines firmly FIRMLY enforced. There
will be a cash ....I SAID A CASH .... purse for the
top three finishers in the pro divison. Trophies for Amatuers and
Juniors. The amount of the purse is directly related to the
money taken from entry fees. This is YOUR money. Nobody is gonna peel
any out for themselves. All money taken at the
table will be divided for winning slots.
Entry will be at the pits the morning of the event. If you plan on
attending this race, I would appreciate an E-mail confirmation
for logistical reasons. This event is non-organizational and all
entrants will recieve the same treatment as far as entry fees are
concerned. READ THAT AS: NO SURPLUS FEE FOR NOT BELONGING TO ANY
ORGANIZATION. Not a
member? No problem. Pay your entry fee and get ready to race. The same
luxurious chase ensemble will be used for getting
back to the top between runs, courtesy of Rueff Sign Company.
I will be posting motel/travel information, entry fee information, a
race itinerary, directions, maps and a personal invitation to a
Hinkle Burger marathon meal, and all the other specs within a couple
days, so stay tuned. If you're interested in attending,
e-mail me directly. My mail is swamped right now, but I WILL RESPOND.
This one's for us, guys.... You asked me to bring
back Safari... well here it is.
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RED BULL THING
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On 3/14/2000
FUZZSTER
wrote in from
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Is he any relation to Frankie Oberholzer, Manu?
He was (maybe still is) sponsored by RIP CURL, in THE SEARCH (INDIAN OCEAN THINGY), and was recently on the RED BULL surf safari with Gavin & Shane Beschen and other boys (came over here to pommie-land).
Maybe this is just a coincidence...
SKY SPORTS show is probably going ahead in JULY - in WALES and there abouts...anyone interested contact ENTROPY or ME!...sponsorship possibilities have been mentioned...
LATER
FUZZ
xxx
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RED BULL
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On 3/14/2000
MANU
wrote in from
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Red bull south africa was great, there was many pros like George
Orton, Dave Rogers, Eric lee,the great swiss rider Roli Hafner, and the
south african pro-rider Dallas Oberholzer.Many other big riders were there.
The race was quite fast with two big technical hairpins and lots of
turns,it was a big but fair fight and we had fun.
The track was in the middle of a wood where you could see the ocean through
the trees,a very beautiful landscape for a very good and fair event.
Congratulations to all the riders and organizers.
MANU
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EVENTS IN EUROPE
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On 3/14/2000
Manu
wrote in from
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Hi guys,
for those who would like to come in Europe for a freeride trip
or for racing, you can check out the events schedule on :
longskate.net or edi-e.org
Lots of official races in slalom giant, parallel,downhill,
boarder cross and big free ride events ....
Feel free to contact me !
MANU
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GRA Practice
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On 3/13/2000
Chris
wrote in from
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This is a message I got from Scott Peer about a practice session at West LA College this weekend. If you have any questions, contact Scott at the address below. Later,
Chris
Let's kick off the Gravity Racers Association 2000 season with a practice at Sophomore Drive behind West LA College on Sunday, March 19 at 11:00 (weather permitting). I'll bring some cones, and we can set slalom, super G, and whatever anyone would like. We'll keep a lane open for bombing on gravity bikes, buttboards, and anything besides luges (sorry, we still have the same insurance that won't allow luges).
Please bring your ideas about dates, locations, and race formats you'd like to see for this season. It would be good to start firming up the calendar, since permits can take a long time to secure, and I've had inquiries from Europeans interested in making a trip to join us. I've listed some possible dates and locations below. All suggestions are welcome!
See you next Sunday!
Scott Peer (scottpeer@aol.com)
Willie Delorie (wdelorie@aol.com)
Perry Fisser (PerryFizz@aol.com)
http://members.aol.com/wwskiclub/inline.htm
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Possible Permit Race Locations:
West LA College, A Street: Sl, GS, SG
Mammoth Lakes, Canyon Rd.: Sl, GS, SG
Barrett Junction: all events
Huntington Beach ???
Northern California: ???
Possible non-permit practice locations:
West LA College, Sophomore Drive (Sunday only): Sl, GS, SG
Westlake Village, Kirsten Lee Drive: Sl, GS
Griffith Park, Mt. Hollywood Drive: Sl, DH
Mammoth Lakes, Canyon Rd.: Sl, GS, SG
Malibu: DH
San Juan Capistrano, La Pata Ave. (dump road, Sunday only): SL, GS?
Redlands dump road (Sunday only): DH
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Gravity Racers Association/WWSC 2000 Calendar - draft - 3/8/00
(non-GRA events in parentheses)
(mostly Sundays)
Feb 13 WLAC free practice - rained out
Mar 19 WLAC free practice?
Apr 2 (Rokka ski race at Mtn. High, snow permitting)
Apr 16 WLAC free road practice or permit race?
Apr 19-23 (Masters ski racing)
Apr 29-30 (EDI Gravity Games Qualifier, San Diego County, CA)
May 5-6 (IGSA X Games Qualifier, St. George, UT)
May 7 (Rossi camp?)
May 14 WLAC free road practice or permit race?
May 21 San Juan Capistrano practice?
May 27-28 (EDI Gravity Games Qualifier, Santa Rosa, CA) (Mem. Day)
Jun 4 (end of Hot Heels)
Jun 11
Jun 18 DH practice?
Jun 23-25 (Inline Downhill, Lech, CH)
Jun 24-25 (EDI Gravity Games Qualifier, Mammoth, CA)
Jun 30-7/2 (Inline Downhill World Champs, Zell am See, AUT)
Jul 9
Jul 17
Jul 15-23 (Gravity Games, Providence, RI)
Aug 6
Aug 13
Aug 17-22+ (X Games, San Francisco, CA)
Sep 3 (Labor Day weekend)
Sep 10
Sep 17
Sep 24 WLAC - Giant Slalom Race?
Oct 1
Oct 8
Oct 15 WLAC - Skates and Gates Slalom practice?
Oct 22
Oct 29 WLAC - Skates and Gates Slalom Championships?
Nov 5
Nov 12
Nov 20 WLAC - Season finale, tight slalom and SuperG?
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Red Bull
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On 3/13/2000 DT
wrote in from
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I believe Manu won it.
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RED BULL SOUTH AFRICA
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On 3/11/2000
Denis P
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I heard about a big event in South Africa and i'm looking for infos !
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Circuit Sector 9 Brasilian
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On 3/8/2000
Marcos Andrei
wrote in from
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In april, 08 will happening The 1o.fase Downhill Sector 9 and april ,29 will happening in Rio de Janeiro.
Information contact me
Will be a SHOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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bay to breakers
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On 3/8/2000
Pee-Wee
wrote in from
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Eggman (and anyone else who cares)- I e-mailed the bay to breakers people and they said the only wheels allowed are baby strollers. Bummer man! I guess I'll have to do it naked.
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UK SKY SPORTS
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On 3/8/2000
AMPED FUZZ
wrote in from
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Entropy reckons this SKY SPORTS thing is on...the geeza at SKY wants to sort out some dates...Who's definitely into it? (UK ONLY). Plus, if there is any good locations near you give me or Entropy a shout...
SKY SPORTS want all kinds of skate styles...come on LONGCARVER, let's have some OLDSKOOL. I know JOE is into it...anymore? Don't be camera shy...with any luck they'll drive us around the UK for a couple of days, carving real primo hills, drinking local brews and being on telly! bonus!
Come on people, get off your arses...hopefully do this thing around Easter.
Give me or Entropy a shout:
superfuzzbox_1@yahoo.com
Entrop5948@ aol.com
TA
FUZZ
xxx
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British longboarding any racing
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On 3/8/2000 Entropy
wrote in from
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Are there any events going on this year
where and when
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New bowl in Annecy, Haute-Savoie, France
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On 3/8/2000
KeepTrue!
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The bowl will be available on the 23th june 2K.
There will have many contests: skateboard, roller, longboard demos by KeepTrue! and S9...
We're waiting for you!
contact us:
www.KeepTrue.com
KeepTrue@iname.com
+33-6-858-858-90
KeepOnRiding...KeepTrue!
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Bay to Breakers...
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On 3/7/2000 eggman
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Next year DT, you need to come up to the Bay to Breakers. They let everything and anything in that race. I have seen people pushing a stage with a rock band, a full bar, with three bartenders working, a dumpster and a ton of other stuff. Have not seen a longboard there, so maybe you can be the first. Just watch out for the naked runners.
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