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On 10/17/2001
TN
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Saw the new Foster Trinity Freestyle deck. Anyone out there try one yet. My last deck was a Rocco. This trinity definitely has a progressive design that seems to make a whole lot of sense. PS. I have an old Stinger freestyle deck for sale from 1978.
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On 10/17/2001 michael
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congrats to Lillis, of Sweden!
the first freestyle pro to have his own board out for 2001!
The Reverse freestyle decks are advertised in the latest issue of International Longboarder. Call 720-851-8251 to get one! They look very cool!
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On 10/16/2001 Jeremy Cooper
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I just started freestyling and I was wondering if any of you could take the time to type a list of freestyle tricks and how to do them, I was thinking more along the lines of older tricks.
Thanks
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On 10/16/2001
psYch0Lloyd
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I haven't stepped on a freestyle board in 15 years. A couple of days ago I decided to assemble all the equipment I had laying around and one of them was a Denny Riordon model from around '85. So when one of the younger guys that comes around to my shop pulls it out of the stack and asks me what kind of tricks I did with "this thing" so I proceeded show him an oldschool 360° kickflip. Well, I landed upright but not quite on top of the deck -though it did its rotation and fell as it should right there beside me. Needless to say he was stoked...
...and I was just a little more than surprised.
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On 10/16/2001
Chris S
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April, great story.
Since we're telling feeling old stories here. Here's mine. It happened just a couple of days ago. I do most of my freestyling in front of what used to be Hamel's, Mission Beach, San Diego. That's the nice thing about freestyle. You don't need a hill. You don't need a skatepark. All you need is a flat smooth piece of asphalt to roll around on. I go to Hamel's for a couple of reasons. First, there's always lots of half naked girls running around (hey, I'm old, I ain't dead). Second, there's always someone skating there, kids and teens doing street-skating board flippity tricks, some regulars in their mid- to late twenties doing old school stuff, ranging from bonelesses and hand plants to g turns. Occasionally, Primo and/or Diane Desiderio will show up and show everybody what freestyle's really about. There are even a handful of freestyle bicyclists who ride there on a semiregular basis. Then, there's me, doing really old school stuff, nose wheelies, 360s, space walk, surf style board walking, etc. on my 57" Ed Economy board.
So anyway, last Sunday, this girl, maybe 17 or 18, comes up to me. "Sir," she starts (I should have known I was in trouble right then). I don't remember her exact words, but it went something like this. "I just wanted to say that it's great to see you out here like this. I mean you're really good. And you being out here will all these young kids, and like you've got seniority on everybody. It's really great."
I come back with something along the lines of "Wow, I don't really know how to take that. On the one hand, it's flattering that you think I'm good and all. But on the other hand, it's sort of like you're saying I'm really good for an old fart."
"No, no," she stammers. "I didn't mean it that way." We end up trading a few more comments back and forth, her explaining that she didn't really mean to call me a geezer, and me assuring her that I knew she meant geezer in the nicest possible way. So she wanders off, feeling awkward and stupid, as well she should. And I go back to skating, feeling somewhat flattered and about three years older than the grains of sand on the beach behind me.
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On 10/15/2001 Jeremy Cooper
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I made a post on the 11th about wanting to get an original freestyle shape board, I got some good suggestions (thanks Chris S). I went to oldschool.net and they had some freestyle boards, I was considering getting one of those but then I found trinityskateboards.com, they offer a modern twist on the conventional freestyle shape, and at $119.50, its not going to leave you broke. I suggest checking them out, It'll be worth your time...
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On 10/15/2001 Glen
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April,
rad story. Keep educating.
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On 10/15/2001
April Hoffman
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So I went with some friends to local skatepark and while they were skating in the park, I skated around in the parking lot (Freestyle of course!) After about 10 minutes I had about 20 kids around me looking intrigued yet bewildered. Many of them started trying the tricks I was pulling like rolling finger-flips, walk-the-dog, po-go's, 50/50, rail-to-rail, pressure flips, etc... When I stopped to take a break, they started asking me how to do the tricks, and what were the names of the tricks, etc... Soon,I realized I was involuntarily performing a freestyle clinic in the parking lot! It was great to see kids so interested in freestyle and was great for my ego too! HA
And then as I skated back to my car, I heard one of the kids say, "Man, I wish my mom could skate like that!" And I suddenly felt very very OLD!
Thought I'd share my humorous experience...
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On 10/15/2001
April Hoffman
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So I went with some friends to local skatepark and while they were skating in the park, I skated around in the parking lot (Freestyle of course!) After about 10 minutes I had about 20 kids around me looking intrigued yet bewildered. Many of them started trying the tricks I was pulling like rolling finger-flips, walk-the-dog, po-go's, 50/50, rail-to-rail, pressure flips, etc... When I stopped to take a break, they started asking me how to do the tricks, and what were the names of the tricks, etc... Soon,I realized I was involuntarily performing a freestyle clinic in the parking lot! It was great to see kids so interested in freestyle and was great for my ego too! HA
And then as I skated back to my car, I heard one of the kids say, "Man, I wish my mom could skate like that!" And I suddenly felt very very OLD!
Thought I'd share my experience....
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On 10/14/2001
Bob Staton
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World Flatland Freestyle Skateboard Championship
2001, West End Skatepark, Philly, Dec. 1st
Greetings!
WFSA would like to make this Pro Am event as international as possible. We know that a lot of slalom racers are also freestylers so we are looking for freestylers from countries like Brazil, Japan, and
Australia that might want to compete.
Please let me know about any leads or contacts you may have in there counteries.
Thank you,
Bob Staton, President, WFSA
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On 10/12/2001
Chris S
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Jeremy,
If you want vintage freestyle decks, try ebay. They come up every now and then. If you want a new deck that's similar, try
http://www.oldschoolskateboards.net/freestyle.htm
I'm pretty sure that these are new school blanks cut down to an eighties freestyle shape, but it might get you started without a lot of hassle and expense.
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On 10/11/2001 Jeremy Cooper
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I just started Freestyleing and was wondering if anyone knew were to get any of the old freestyle boards from the 80's, I really want one, just make a post, I check back here regularly...
Thanks
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On 10/9/2001
Lynn Cooper
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EG - I sent you an Email about Rodney Mullen footage that I videotaped through the years.
Claude - Thanks for the cool comments! I was at the Expo86 contest as well. I remember that just prior to the contest I got 2nd place at the Oceanside NSA Championships and they wouldn't let me skate at the Expo contest, because they had already picked out skaters from every region of the US. I was really bummed that I was allowed to compete. However, I still had an awesome time watching and skating with everyone else.
I'll never forget the standing ovation Rodney received after his winning routine. The arena was packed with spectators and they wouldn't stop applauding. Rodney came back out and they kept yelling and applauding for minutes. I never saw anything like it. Rodney went into emotional overload at that point. It was one of the biggest contest highlights in Freestyle history!
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On 10/7/2001
Claude
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Hi Lynn glad your on the site. Pierre-andre is great slalom rider i would love to see him at La Costa. I met him at Expo 86' where hi placed 3rd in the pro Slalom and Freestyle events, a super guy and competitor.
Your right about kevin. he is simply one the most graceful skaters ever.
Chris - the video from radical moves of rodneys freestyle rootine where he scored a perfect 100 would be nice to use if approved. That certainly was one of the hilghts before the demise.
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On 10/6/2001
Lynn Cooper
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EG,
I know what you mean. It's difficult to keep in touch with Pierre' these days. He's so busy with his business. Call him at Sole Technologies and personally invite him to the La Costa event. If you can't get Pierre' ask for Don Brown and he may be able to pass your message along. They often go to skate events. Next time I talk to him, I'll pass on your request as well.
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On 10/6/2001
Lynn Cooper
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Chris,
I have some Freestyle footage for you. I put together a video featuring highlights of Pro contests from the 80's. I have included several Pro Freestyle routines from a couple of the major contests (includes Rodney, Pierre, Per, Kevin, Primo...). The video is called "Wheelin' in the Years - Part 1". Part 2 is in the works with even more Freestyle footage. Email me, or go to my www.skatelegends.com website, if you are interested.
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On 10/5/2001
Chris
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Hi, I was wondering if anyone has any links to video clips of freestyle contests or just video clips of freestyle skating. Also if there are any websites which have videos of tricks and how to do them.
I've been trying some oldschoold tricks on my Alva 36" and I wanna see what else I can do. Thanks for the help ya old geezers : ) j/k
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On 10/5/2001
Lynn Cooper
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I don't spend a lot of time on this site, but I'd like to respond to some of your comments. Please keep in mind that I have been Freestyling since 1981 and have been skating for over 26 years. I competed in almost every CASL and NSA Freestyle contest in the 80's and earned 2nd place in the NSA Championships twice. I have to agree with some of Chris Chaput's comments regarding rolling, flowing routines outside of the box. When I competed heavily, most of the skaters were clearly focused on the "technical" side of Freestyle. I can land many technical tricks, but that had nothing to do with my strategy or satisfaction in Freestyle competitions. One of my biggest influences and long-time friend is Kevin Harris. The first time I saw Kevin skate was at the Paramount Freestyle contest, in the early 80's. Kevin had an awesome flowing style, unlike most of the other skaters. His spins and long flowing routines really influenced me to expand my skating into the Freestyle arena. When I skate(then and now)nothing is more fun than performing long one-wheel manuals, two-board daffy variations, practicing footwork and choreographing it all to music. I get such a rush everytime I skate. Yes I can land railflips, triple-flips, 540 shove-its consistently, but who cares? When someone comes up to me after I skate and says "you skate so smooth, or you make it look so easy", that makes my day! I've been skating a slightly smaller street board with a double-kicktail for almost ten years now. I can pickup anyone's board and do a routine. To me, Freestyle encompasses basic core components such as movement, speed, flowing, consistency... Technical tricks are a bonus. They add to any routine, but they shouldn't BE the routine. Freestyle has also helped me with all other forms of skateboarding: Pool/Ramp riding, slalom...
Okay, other subject: I used to skate a lot of slalom with Russ Howell and Pierre' Andre. They were both extremely fast in the 80's and I'd be willing to bet that if they got back into it, they would still rip today! Pierre' used to be one of the top European Slalom Pros before he moved to California in 1986.
Take Care!
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On 10/5/2001
Claude
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If I can't stand after the GS i'll. have to do it on my hands. How many points for multiple boards Chris?
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On 10/5/2001
Chris S
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Alright, I've been avoiding ncdsa like the plague for the last few months. I haven't had any time to skate, and the only thing worse I can think of would be to spend my free time reading posts from all of my friends about how much fun they had skating. So what I've been doing is stoping by once every week or two and reading a handful of posts on whatever forums strike my fancy at the moment.
Anyway, I saw that Henry's Contest included Slope Style. The way I see this is that slope style is basically freestyle on a hill. So who all is up for this slope style event? I know Chaput is, and looking at the list, I'd guess Brad Edwards, Cliff Coleman, Dan Gesmer, Todcar, and Carrasco are as well. So what's up with this thing?
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On 10/4/2001
Chris Chaput
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Cliff Coleman and Pierre Andre were huge oversights, especially considering that we skated the SSS and/or WLAC last month. My post with regard to "Freestylers who Slalom" is merely mentioning that fact that there are guys (including myself) who were never known as slalom racers back in the day who are doing slalom now.
I don't see many guys who are known for their slalom, park or pool riding who have jumped on the freestyle bandwagon. A few downhillers are trying slalom now (Smouse, Sherlock, Dansie, Mallard) but the trend is for guys who were known for other disciplines now do slalom.
I think that freestylers love to compete and to be around other skaters but they also enjoy being in a form of competition where there is no subjective judging. It's kind of nice to finish a "performance" and to see what the clock says instead of what the judges say.
Back in the day, everyone tended to enter all events at a competition. Freestyle, slalom, high jump, barrel jump, 360 comp, etc. In our spare time we hit the pools and parks. As time went on, we got more specialized. Today, the freestylers seem to be holding their own in racing.
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On 10/3/2001
Claude
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Gary your right, skating is skating. I have freestyled and slaomed since day 1. I did my 1rst petition in Cornwall, Ontatio, Canada in 1976. I now only an hour away in Ottawa and we have several not so great parks (minimum $$$ spent) I hardly ever skate them but felt it necessary to keep kids off the street. So my dedication has been for the growth of the sport.
I still struggle for Slalom spots but freestyle spots are all over.
Skating os Skating, for the love of the Game (a bit of Hockey)
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On 10/3/2001 Gary Holl
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Chris C.
I have freestyled for so long.....skateboarding since 1975-76.....I just started slalom 3 months ago....
I think of myself as a Skateboarder, I love skating I don't care if it's in a pool, on a ramp, in the street, freestyle, slalom....
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On 10/2/2001 Glen
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I entered a freestyle contest in '75 or '76 at some place up in Topanga Canyon. That was the only contest I ever entered. My big tricks were, 360's, 540's, a nose wheelie that went for nearly 3' and I could bunnyhop over a skateboard (grab each end of the board and hop).
It was pathetic.
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On 10/1/2001 Adam
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Bob,
I used to think that, until I mated a stiff Comet slalom deck with Seismics and N-Gens. My board floooowwwwwwss!
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