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Banked Slalom Practice
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On 11/6/2002
lugedemon3
wrote in from
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hey Brian i'd like to practice, is it $5 to get in??? U need to teach me banked, ive never done it
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DC Vans
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On 11/6/2002
Brian P
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Anyone interested in some banked slalom practice at the Vans park Thursday night 9-11. Got to get geared up for the Banked slalom race on the 16th.
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ride bay area
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On 11/5/2002
scrub
wrote in from
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Hey Ice, I haven't made it to vans with them either but I rode in the afternoon with them in san carlos near mario's house. We were doing 30 UPHILL with a tow rope and even faster downhill. I'm in fremont and I ride often so hit me up. Oh I'm a freeborder if you didn't know. Well, I have a longboard too but I mostly ride Fb downhill.
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Red Bull race in NYC
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On 11/5/2002
Cabbage
wrote in from
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anyone have footage of the race sat they could sell me, a vhs copy please. My tape is in a my old video cammara that I left in NYC....good move huh? bummed, and I want to watch the footage.... Help someone..please..??????
a videoless punk,
Cabbage
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Bay Area Boarding
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On 11/5/2002
ICE
wrote in from
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Last two sunday sessions at Vans has just been too early for me. But if any one wants to get together for a mid afternoon session I'm down. Satuday or Sunday Berkley? Daily City? SF? Vans? Hit me up. I'm on the Members list of HC's Site.
Justin Ice
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MS GRS Slalom Showdown
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On 11/5/2002
Ricky
wrote in from
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We are pushing forward in spite of the forcast for rain again. Deja Vu...I searching for a dry place, like I was two weeks ago when I postponed due to rain.
Ramps are ready. Painted and stickered up.
Thanks to all our prize sponsors, Fibreflex, Turner, Tracker, Longskate.com, Bahne, Pleasure Tools, Studio Sk8 & Park X, you guys make it happen. Thanks for your support.
We're going to pull this off, one way or another. Racing in the rain or in a parking garage somewhere doesn't promote the sport as it needs to be promoted, but...
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Wet Racing Argument
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On 11/5/2002
John Morley
wrote in from
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"You have not converted a man because you have silenced him."
-John Morley
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Front Royal Race
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On 11/4/2002 oBsSeSiVe RaCeR
wrote in from
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Hey people the earlier the better to register for the downhill evnt at Front Royal, 45 min from beltway DC area!! common DC Outlaws!! Streetluge, Standup, Gravity Bikes, Buttboard, SLALOM. I don't think you have to be a GSI member for slalom, just the downhill catagories. Registration form go to Gravitysportsinternational.com
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Humor
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On 11/4/2002 Dave G
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Ahhh. Chuck, I took no offense! I'm just tired of belaboring a point that has become reality that some don't want to accept! I would and always will prefer to race in nice weather.It's easier on the bearings, and much faster! The point I've been making all along is that, if this sport is to see it's potential, than the old mind set, needs to open it's mind! I've been slaloming since '77 and saw it's demise.. Now WE have a chance to turn things around to see that doesn't happen again!!
As an organizer,I take things as I see them, and I as well as an overwhelming majority(90 percent) felt to race in the rain(only a mist) was the proper action to be taken!
It's like when a youngster goes to the first big rollercoaster ride sceaming "I don't wanna!" They do it and at the end of the ride they say "Can we do it again?!"
Or the 83 year old man who recently stated (after his first sky dive) "What was I afraid of all this time? That was GREAT" I have always stated ,I'd call it off in a heartbeat if it got outta' hand" But it didn't! The course was set appropriately, and the racers had a blast!!!
Don't be afraid to take that first big step, If you are, than you're missing out!
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A wet dump.......road
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On 11/4/2002
Chuck
wrote in from
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Dave...it was a joke...hence the winkie eye at the end...I'm trying to maintain a sense of humor about the whole thing...
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Dumb Road
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On 11/4/2002
psYch0Lloyd
wrote in from
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Spoke to a friend who made it out to Sturgis this year for the annual Harley convention out there. He spoke of extremely hot conditions and that the racing suffered because the short track was just too dry. Most of the time the hill climb was out of the question too. They tried to wet down the surface in order to give the wheels something to bite but it just evaporated away. He said that everything improved as soon as a cold front moved in and the water was able to stay in the ground… so sometimes you just got to add a little water.
I was a pretty lucky kid back in the late 70’s early 80’s and earned a pretty penny doing skateboard shows for Pepsico all over this country. There were some strange conditions encountered from time to time, Mt. St. Helens was memorable that was when we were out in Coeur d’ Alene, ID. But never in our lives had we encountered a stranger surface to ride than that of many a Florida asphalt parking lot or roadway. It seems like they mixed some crushed sea shells in along w/sand for a filler and the shells had the effect of minute hooks grabbing the wheel w/every turn decelerating you instead of letting you gain momentum. Pumping on the flats seemed like working your way uphill. Add to that a heat wave and the melty course would be just impossible. Hope you guys don’t have to deal w/this type of thing out where you are…
Alan Sidlo
khrt
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Red Bull race in NYC
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On 11/4/2002
Cabbage
wrote in from
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hey anyone let me know if you picked up a hi-8 sharp video cammara, in a small black cammara bag. i walked off and left it somewhere at the event. I know it's gone, but thought i would post it up. Anyone that looks at the video tape will know it's mine, if they know me. sucks to be a burn-out......
cabbage
trade a complete for a safe return.it's only hi-8, or send me the tape, and I'll send you the charger, and owners manual.
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RE: Vans AND: other Parks
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On 11/4/2002
Clayton
wrote in from
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10am is just a little too early for a sunday morning (at least in my world) ;) .
Anyone want to skate Alameda or Novato or Tunnel this week?
Let me know.
have a nice day,
Clayton
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Brady's
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On 11/4/2002
Dave G
wrote in from
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Hey Scabs, apparently your buddy Chuck don't know when to quit! Oh well, must be the maturity thing he spoke of!
Re: timing systems, When we're too lazy to be formal, I've found that you put an xtra cone at he end of the course.This cone represents the finish line and is to be purposely hit! The starter is in charge of start/stop. That way there's no "lack of communication" i.e walkie talkie problems etc... The starter uses the normal countdown and starts the watch on "GO" he then stops the watch when he see's the "finish cone" hit!! Works tremendously for a single lane course!! Just the Knucklehead inventor coming out in me! I hope you have your regular dry weather, don't we all want that???
Dave G
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vans-milpitas
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On 11/4/2002
Sasha
wrote in from
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I tried to get there Sunday, but have been sick for a week, and it was a no-go. Same thing happened for the Strawberry bowl. My illness-timing is not great. Are there any upcoming Vans-related plans? I'll be watching. Thanks, Sasha
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Dump Road
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On 11/4/2002
Chuck
wrote in from
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Brady - I'll bring the firehose. After all, you want it to be a SAFE outlaw event, right? ;-)
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Dump Rd Nov 17
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On 11/3/2002
Brady
wrote in from
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I`m hoping we can do a little outlaw session at Dump Rd on sunday the 17th. We have the party at OLLiewood on the 16 and then the THBBHJ on the evening of the 17th. Got lots of folks coming in from around the state for this weekend fest. Heck, I`ll extend an invite to y`all. This would be a good chance to expose TH to the thrills of slalom.
I do need some ideas on a cheap timimg system. Unless someone can bring a real one. I`m thinking stop watches and walkie talkies? Who calls the start? The guy at the top of the hill or the guy at the bottom of the finish line?
Any input?
Oh, it`s an outlaw event...just filler in between the party ond THBBHJ.
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Red Bull NYC
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On 11/2/2002 Boomer
wrote in from
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Wow, words can't describe how good a time I had today. After arriving and thinking I couldn't skate the course with my 47", Cabbage hooked me up with the 40" Gravity Pro he had with him and it was cream cheese from there. Props to Red Bull and all the riders who showed up for a day that won't soon be forgotten. As I heard one person say, "there is no reason to ever have a normal slalom race again without banks" that sums it up for me. Can't wait for the party tonight. Peace out.
Sk8 for life
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Vans milpitas
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On 11/1/2002 gary holl
wrote in from
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HC your right!
I am calling everyone out to join us...COMET Bomb Squad come on down....MM,JR,JR,CS,BB,JK,JP,ET,HC you better show up...Sunday 10AM -noon.
-g-
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vans milpitas
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On 11/1/2002
hc
wrote in from
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gary holl is calling a
vans milpitas session 10-12 this sunday.
show up and ride, all newbies welcome.
hc
www.geocities.com/sk8sanjose
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Running the bull in NYC
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On 11/1/2002 lbk
wrote in from
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Slappy,
Check your e-mail & give me a call. You seat w/ us in a later ride to NYC. John Dillon will be in our car.
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JPL Canyon Race
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On 11/1/2002
Mike Gorman
wrote in from
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Register for the Jet Propulsion Labs Canyon Challenge on Contest Calendar page. Fast single lane hybrid slalom against the clock. Saturday Nov. 9. Step up SoCal!
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Mountain State Skate Pix
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On 11/1/2002
Photoboy
wrote in from
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Here is a quick and dirty site I put together for pix from the race: www.angelfire.com/va3/msss
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NYC
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On 10/31/2002 C-Money
wrote in from
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Go get 'em folks. That race will rock-NYC, concrete, cones, banks, and skateboards. 5 great tastes that go great together.
Oh, yeah, and Red Bull. 6 great tastes that go great together.
Always remember the sponsors!
carl
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Red Bull race in NYC
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On 10/31/2002 Cabbage
wrote in from
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then call me dale jr this weekend, I'm comming with a posse of dirtballs from the mid atlantic....I got my daddy's notes for these restrictor plate races....and ready to run with the big dogs....My last post until monday, have a Happy Helloween and safe travels over the weekend. Go get 'em Sharron, make us Knuckleheads poop in our dirty little drawers....
sk8 till u Die,
Cabbage
ps thanks to everyone helping spread the word about Skye, it all counts. Special props to Adam for the NCDSA love.
Positive vibrations...................
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