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DC Downhill
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On 8/20/2000
GBJ
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Wow! How exciting to find that there's an event happening in D.C.! Being in Gaithersburg, you can be sure I'll be there, although I may lack the necessary safety equipment to participate. Where on 15th St. will the race be held? In which block(s)? Any chance there could be some slalom activity on the side. I'll call the DC Downhill Club contact to explore this.
I'd like to offer one (extremely minor) correction to Bob Swartz' announcement of this event, and that is that there is NOT a pool at Lansdowne Skatepark, nor is Lansdowne Skatepark "on the way" from the airport to D.C. In fact, it's in the opposite direction, but still near enough to be accessible and fun enough to be worth a trip. It is a vintage-1977 concrete park with several large ditch-like runs, large banked turns, a banked freestyle area with a mogul and a large wide bowl. This park is very "surfable" and alot of fun on a longboard. If you want to skate a pool, the new VANS Park, in Woodbridge, VA has a very nice right-hand kidney, which you too can skate (along with the rest of the park) for $14 for a two-hour session.
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laguna seca downhill .....
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On 8/17/2000
fred
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Please if ANYONE has a copy of the 1979 Laguna Seca Downhill Program, I really would like to get a copy if possible.
Thanks, Fred
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powerhouse rally
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On 8/17/2000
hugh r
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Jakob,
This one was actually last weekend... I got an e-mail from Mike Franco (Powerhouse Roadboards man) and he is going to put together some more events real soon. I am sure that the details will be more complete next time... HR
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PLEAUX FREE RIDE FESTIVAL
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On 8/17/2000
Manu
wrote in from
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JUst to inform the planet that the first giant free ride
event took place last week end in PLEAUX (center of france),
there will be a report soon on longskate.net with many pics.
I remember you the concept, the sponsors are paying for everything,
almost everybody can get good quality tee shirts, sweat shirts and
other stuffs, there's no entry fees, the camping is totaly free,
and the different brands of skateboards, like sector 9, supaflex,
chronic crew etc... came with some of their best riders to take care
about the beginners and help the riders, even people from the public
came to try either streetluging or skateboarding. The best riders in
luging & stand up made some demos in 4 men dual for the show.
By night, some had an exciting ride under the full moon light.
But it was the feast in the town as well and everybody had a great time b
y drinking (sometimes too much) and having fun at differents parties.
A great event you'll hear about soon, we just hope to see you there next
year, maybe for 4 days of full ride, but we'll keep you informed ....
Manu (longskate.net)
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Bath downhill classic
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On 8/16/2000
Manu
wrote in from
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I would like to congratulate my friend John Warburton for organizing
events in England, it definitely helps the euro scene to be stronger,
as usual i encourage you to go there, it'll be an amazing event.
thanks to johnxxx
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Powerhouse Rally
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On 8/16/2000 Jakob
wrote in from
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Does anyone know when and where this rally is? I have missed the last two and am dying to skate again...someone give me the 411 please. Thanx
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BATH DOWNHILL CLASSIC
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On 8/16/2000
JON WARBURTON
wrote in from
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SATURDAY 23 SEPTEMBER, ROYAL VICTORIA PARK, BATH, ENGLAND.
MELLOW D/HILL WITH PRIZES ETC. ENTRY RESTRICTED TO FIRST 32 APPLICANTS. SORRY NO UNDER 17S FOR INSURANCE PURPOSES. HELMET AND LEATHER GLOVES COMPULSORY, BIKE LEATHERS AND HELMETS ADVISED. PRE REGISTER BY PHONE FAX OR EMAIL AT THE USUAL B.A.D.A.S.S. NUMBERS OR MY ADDRESS. I LOVE ROCK AND ROLL PUT ANOTHER COIN IN THE JUKEBOX BABY. JONNYX
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Washington DC Downhill Speedboard Race
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On 8/15/2000
Bob Swartz
wrote in from
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This is a preliminary announcment for the the DC Downhill Club downhill race for this years Adams Morgan Day Festival.
Details so far:
Race date: September 16
Place: 15th Street NW Washington DC
Entry Fee: No more than $50.
Approximatly $1000. in Prize Money
Must have professional race equipment to include full leathers and helmet. Probably run with the well known EDI Rules.
Free Lodging in a fine DC Hotel for the 15th and 16th for racers only from out of town
Format:elimination by best 2 out of 3 races
Airports: National Washington Reagan (DCA), Baltimore International (BWI)..usually the cheapest airport to fly to, and Dulles (IAD) Rides from BWI available if you dont arrive to late.
Other Activities: Stop a the famed Landsdown Skate area (pool) in Baltimore on the way from the ariport. Adams Morgan day festival on the 17th.
go to www.adamsmorganday.org to see what it is about.
Want to sponsor this race? your banners will also be seen by 100's of thousands of people at the festival the day after the race.
For more info Contact The DC Downhill Club (DC/DC) Tony Smallwood at (202)588-5542 or email dcdownhill@hotmail.com (checked every couple of days)
this is a party weekend folks.
Bob Swartz
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Dump ride pix 8-6-00
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On 8/15/2000
hugh r
wrote in from
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I have posted 30+ additional pix from the ride... hit my site of the NCDSA links page... HR
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Powerhouse Rally?
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On 8/13/2000
Jakob
wrote in from
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Whwere and when is this rally bro???
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dump road?
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On 8/12/2000
marc
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Is anyone going to dump road this weekend? I think I'm going to hit it on the way home from trestles sunday. I've never been there, sounds fun.
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Powerhouse Roadboard rally
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On 8/10/2000
Mike Franco "Looney"
wrote in from
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the rally is going to start at 11:00 all downhill racers come and ride
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Dump Road
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On 8/8/2000
Danny Connor
wrote in from
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Hey guys!
Well, it sounds like you had a ton of fun even without me! Too bad I couldn't come, there was no way for me to get down there. But believe me, I got on my knees and kissed plenty of butt trying! Oh well, next time. Please let me know about ANY other rides like this. In my town I am the downhill scene, so there is nobody else for me to ride with. I need to try and take any opportunity to ride anytime. Well, I'll catch you guys later! Keep it real!
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The Dump Road
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On 8/8/2000
Chris Chaput
wrote in from
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Well boys, we pulled it off! I want to thank everybody for being so friendly and cool. We were able to borrow boards, share rides and stories, and no one to my knowledge got hurt badly. Gary "Lucky" Hardwick went down on a speedrun after hitting the only bump in the road during a draft and pass, but his shoulder will be as good as new soon. My only regret was that I didn't get a chance to meet everyone and try more equipment and get more video and pictures. That and we didn't do slalom. This means we get to do it again! Hugh R and his Flowlab were getting alot of attention. I missed my chance on the Freebord. Rob and the Sector 9 boyz were stylin'. Roger Jennings put up a nice little "camp" and helped my wife and daughter to have it made in the shade. Thank you. Mike, Mark, Rick, Jimmy, Gary, DT and I got in some good speedboard/drafting practice. Chris S. came up after a head bongo that left him not knowing what he was doing when he suffered the injury. Ouch. DT was teaching the slides (Hugh, you'll get it) I couldn't resist showing off a little of what's left of my glory days, thanks for putting up with me. I haven't skated in front of more than 4 interested people in about 19 years, it feels good. I'll post a few of the pictures I took (and maybe a video clip or two) on Longboarders.com (long overdue for an overhaul) in "all my spare time". I hope Paul Drucker snapped a few good'ens too. Anyway, I'm ramblin' now. I'm stoked about the turnout. So many times everyone says "I'll try and make it", this time everyone came through. I'm stoked. Let's do it again soon!
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Temecula
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On 8/7/2000
Hamm
wrote in from
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We're making the trip up to Temecula from San Diego on Wed. for the 7-9:30 night session. Skating under the lights. Would love for some other longboarders to come.
Cya
Dave
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Dump Rd
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On 8/7/2000
Hamm
wrote in from
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Not to sound like a broken record, but that was fun! The vibe was real cool with everybody letting everybody else check&try out all the different setups. Chaput smoking the the cigarette while doing a headstand had to been seen to believe. Personally I got a kick out of the FlowLab, thanks to HughR for bringing it. I did not find the hill that scary for bombing. Glen/Solidskate.com clocked me doing 40mph on 65mm wheels. I'm all stoked to put together a bombing board now and try to crack 50mph.
Thanks to everyone who let me try thier boards
Cya
Dave
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dump pix
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On 8/7/2000
hugh r
wrote in from
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I have a couple of pages of pix up... I hope to have a bunch more in a few days (I am going to receive a disk in the mail from Paul Drucker... the guy shooting stills with the tripod)
Chris's freestyling antics were amazing!
I think that the competitive venue for the future should include a "freestyle downhill" competition. Set up to score like ice skating. A short program with required skills and moves and a longer interpetive one set to music. All scored by a panel of judges (celebrity and otherwise).
Chris C, I will forward the disk on to you after I get some of the pix up on my site (I have this thing about being first!)
Chris S, How is the noodle? Ever figure out why you felt dazed?
All in all it was a great ride. I was very slow (barely broke 35)... couldn't learn to slide worth a poop... my 11 year old son was knocking them out one after another on his first day ever! Oh to be young and cooridinated again... alas... HR
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dump road
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On 8/7/2000 todcar
wrote in from
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Great turnout of riders from kids to pro downhillers and everything in between. Chaput blew everyone away with his old school freestyles moves adapted to longboard - very longboard (surfboard) style. Still would like to see an area set up for some giant slalom - maybe 20-30 cones at the top, with a bomb ending - but those speedboarders might not like having to dodge our cones at 50mph. All in all another really good day.
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Dump Road
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On 8/7/2000 Rob
wrote in from
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DT is right on-- the dump road event was fun!! Got to see a
lot of cool boards.
But I do think SOME people should have taken their fair
share of ferrying people back up the hill.
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Dump Road
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On 8/6/2000
DT
wrote in from
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hey a big thanks to all the riders who came out, we had over 30 riders and we all had a blast!
There were a lot of different set ups from homemade skateboards, old vintage boards, speedboards, buttboards, streetluges, a freeboard, and a flowlab. Chris Chaput put on an amazing freestyle show for everyone, consisting of a wide varity of headstands, slides, footwork, and wheelies. Team TVS was there with Gary Hardwick, Rick Kludy, Mark Golter, Jimmy Flintd, and myself. Richard Landingham came and busted out the street skis. Mike Franco of Powerhouse roadboards came down from Pasadena, along with his big mouth. this guy can always make you laugh. Hugh and his family came down from lancaster and brought all his toys. Chris S from Nosewheelie came but had to leave a little early due to a small kine accident. the s9 guys came out and this dude named Victor came, this guy is old school. he is probally in his mid 60s and charges, he's all tatted up, has this big ol white beard and charges like a grom does on christmas morning. A big thanks to Paul from MSA who brought a harness system so he could hang out of a mini van and take photos.
i'm sure there will be a lot of pics and storys so if i left anything out....
keep your eyes on this page in the future for further dates.
Mahalo.
D.T.
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Gravity Games
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On 8/5/2000
Hamm
wrote in from
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Ratings!! NBC has the rights to the Gravity Games and does not have a need to show them in the Summer. The are stocked in the Summer months with Golf & Tennis but are desperate for programming in the Fall since they lost NFL Football to CBS.
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gravity games
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On 8/5/2000
david
wrote in from
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does anyone know why the gravity games are'nt going to be on tv until october?
that pisses me off!!
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Dump Road
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On 8/4/2000
Chris Chaput
wrote in from
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Hamm,
Ask DT about carvers and speedboarders on the road at the same time. Mark Golter and I were "sure" that DT would hear us descending upon him and would stay wide right. He didn't. He lay down a beautiful backside carve right in front of us, Mark went right and I went left, lefter, leftest and barely missed him before hooking back up with Mark and drafting him to the bottom. It's always a good idea to bring an extra pair of shorts ;)
A pace vehicle tapping its horn may help the bombers from becoming bummers.
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Dump
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On 8/4/2000
Hamm
wrote in from
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Yes, Sunday should be most interesting. I hope you speed-demons will wait for us carvers at the bottom before going back up.
Hugh, bring you Black tip too. I'm still on the fence between the Black Tip and the Comet Downhill 44" stiff.
I'd like to try yours.
Dave
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dump ride
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On 8/4/2000
hugh r
wrote in from
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Hey Chris S.
My skill level has not improved since last time we rode, so you don't have to worry about being the only slow guy out there!
I will be bringing the flowlab board and if the UPS driver still loves me I should have a Landyahtz DH board to run too (my fingers have been crossed for a few days)
I too will begin packing soon, maybe even today... this time I will bring a cooler with water and snacks (I get hungry)
It is nice to hear that Chris C. is older than I am too... don't know why... but it is... see you guys there... HR
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