Bank and Ditch Skateboarding

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Banks & Ditches (2951 Posts) Topic Message Gumballs and Memorial Day On 4/15/2005 K-LEE wrote in from United States  (198.133.nnn.nnn) Gumballs, Bear '04, yes, that seems familiar. I stand corrected. Thanks George. OK, so it's either Flywheels, Gumballs, Avilas, or the new Strikers. My bet is on Strikers to win, and ABEC 11 for a podium sweep. Oh, Manx might be there too if anyone's riding Manx that are over 70mm. RBBS on Memorial Day?!? Wow, what an excellent idea! Who's in? I'll set up the course either way. We should do an early start, around 10am, just in case people want to race but have to leave later that day. I need to get some stopwatches and walkie-talkies of my own..... $5 entry fee sound fair? So, what's the deal with the outlaw races next month? Is the Bear still full-face-only? I may have to stand on the sidelines at that race and be a full time "helper". I don't have a full face, won't be able to afford one in the next month, and I'm not too keen on using the sweaty loaner-lid. Can I wear my multi-impact, high-density-foam, kevlar-reinforced kayak helmet at the IS race, or is that full-face-only as well? If someone cracks their skull at the Bear wearing a cheapo generic full face, then what? I saw a Bell full face that Paul had gotten for only $38. My kayak helmet cost closer to $140. Which do you think would protect my head better? Not that the Bell is crappy, but I don't see how it's "better" than my Greatful Headz helmet. Anyway, for low key bust free "outlaw" banked slalom, come to Rio Bravo ditch on Memorial Day around 10am. Only a skateboard, $5, and a good attitude is required.     Rate post 203710 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Montgomery Park On 4/14/2005 andy wrote in from United States  (67.0.nnn.nnn) K-lee, I was skating at Montgomery Park the day before my stuff got stolen and there was about 20 people sitting in the park in a circle smoking pot. So maybe they saw me and the next day when they saw me, they decided to hassle me. The whole time they hassled me they were talking about "smoking buds" so it sort of makes sense.     Rate post 203668 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) A Real Timing System On 4/14/2005 GI Joe wrote in from United States  (65.19.nnn.nnn) Yeaaaaaaaah!! Brower Wireless kicks A$$! George, Assets Bar and Grille is no longer open on Sundays, please help me to find the 'right' place for our awards etc. Paying for beer by the pitcher is NOT an option for our rowdy bunch!! Hamm, don't bother tweaking your equipment, just bring a HUGE quiver.....you'll need it.     Rate post 203640 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Indian School Course On 4/14/2005 The Marshall wrote in from United States  (143.183.nnn.nnn) Hamm; The Indian School race this year will be longer (unless we have another "antifreeze incident") than last years. The course will probably be a bit more technical but just as fast. We will have a real timing system. We will start from the same spot. Expect a few curve-balls like jump ramps and hippy jumps. Just Kidding. More info to come.     Rate post 203634 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Wheels On 4/14/2005 GBMII wrote in from United States  (143.183.nnn.nnn) 81a Gumballs were 1 and 2 on the podium at the Bear last year....     Rate post 203632 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Rio Bravo On 4/14/2005 Paul wrote in from United States  (132.175.nnn.nnn) Hey K-Lee, Maybe we ought to run the next RB ditch race on the day after the Bear race? There'll probably still be folks in town from the weekend of madness, and Monday is a holiday. Can't have too many ditch races, it's not possible. RBBS is about a 1/2 mile and works on any board depending on your insanity, most run it on a GS setup, 70mm wheels Manx or Grippins, if the wind is up speeds are incredible.     Rate post 203623 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Mem Day Weekend On 4/13/2005 Hamm wrote in from United States  (68.27.nnn.nnn) Hey George, Joe and/or Palmer, Its getting closer, drop some knowledge on us. How will the IS course compare to last year? We need to start tweaking our gear. Will the course be as long?Spacing be similar? Party @ Palmers? Wax bringing the PBR? I'm really hoping to make it. Last year was one of best skate weekends ever. INDIAN SCHOOL PHUCKING RULES and I think about her all the time.     Rate post 203574 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Rio Bravo and Montgomery Park plus Ditch Wheels On 4/13/2005 K-LEE wrote in from United States  (198.133.nnn.nnn) RBBS - Since we were rained/snowed/hailed out last Sunday, and since most racers will be out of town the next two Sundays (to Colorado, am I correct?), it looks like we won't be having an official RBBS race this month, unless someone had their heart on banked slalom this month, then let me know and we'll try to hold a race, weather permitting. If we do decide to hold a race, which day would be best? The 17th or the 24th? Montgomery Park - Am I the only one from ABQ that listens to 770 KKOB in the mornings? They've been having a recurring topic regarding all the POT SMOKING going on in Montgomery Park (not to mention other parks around town)and how it's linked to juvenile crime. Maybe the potheads stole Andy's board to buy more dope! The most convincing evidence is the caller that stated on air that "It's because of metal music, that's why our youth are corrupt!" I guess he's never heard of Snoop Dogg. Anyway, regardless of those a-holes' drug of choice, anyone that steals skate equipment deserves a beat-down. Park Patrol is in order, let's bust up the Reefer Madness and stop the dope-driven criminal activity! Ditch wheels - Statistically speaking, Abec 11 Flywheels have won every single non-Rio Bravo ditch race held in ABQ since I started racing with only ONE exception: Hackett won on Avilas at Harper '03. But, statistics aside, I predict either Strikers or Flywheels to win this year. Duro is anybody's guess, but I'd go with 84a or 88a. But I never win, I just keep track of what those who do were riding on at the time, so my opinion is more of a statistical extrapolation and less of an experiential interpretation. Any other guesses as to which WHEEL will win next month?     Rate post 203549 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Ditchin' On 4/12/2005 Tony wrote in from United States  (67.0.nnn.nnn) Yo! Paul I just read your story about your boy getting roughed up. That really sucks. Im gonna skate Montgomery Park just to see if those punks show up. I've got some ill checkerboard Vans that im sure they will love. I'm ready to kick some teenage ass.     Rate post 203489 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Indian School/Bear Wheels On 4/12/2005 The Marshall wrote in from United States  (192.55.nnn.nnn) Andrew - Gumballs work well at both spots. I think Hack was on 3DMs last year. Go with at least 65mm. Call out K-Lee, he's the tech wizard.     Rate post 203425 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Indian school/ bear wheels On 4/12/2005 Andrew Mercado wrote in from United States  (66.229.nnn.nnn) What are good wheels for indian school/bear ditch. I dont ride ditches much so i have no idea what to ride at the race. Andrew     Rate post 203386 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) the love bowl On 4/11/2005 tony wrote in from United States  (24.92.nnn.nnn) got to finally ride this place, freakin amazing. some fine hills and ditches around there too. you guy's got it made.     Rate post 203381 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) RBBS On 4/10/2005 Paul wrote in from United States  (67.0.nnn.nnn) It's snowing up here, and the wind is up around 25 mph, add in a crunched knee and I might not make it today. What's the weather in ABQ?     Rate post 203283 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) RBBS 4-10-05 On 4/9/2005 K-LEE wrote in from United States  (198.133.nnn.nnn) OK, this Sunday will be as good as any other this month. Let's start a race there around 1pm. Is that time good? Which course do you guys want to run? One of these days I'm going to start skating at other ditches again.....     Rate post 203235 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) super fun On 4/8/2005 chief kickin-wing wrote in from United States  (65.103.nnn.nnn) An all day sat skate sounds great to us Jim ................. me and Keanu Reeves will be there     Rate post 203179 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Lowrie On 4/7/2005 Paul wrote in from United States  (132.175.nnn.nnn) Check back here, I'll put up the plans if they ever get made. Have fun in Trannydad, watch out for snow.     Rate post 203023 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Paul On 4/7/2005 Lowrie wrote in from United States  (68.35.nnn.nnn) Wow haven't hit San Pedro creek in a while, that hill is fun! I might be into it, depending on how early you guys get out thar. The church road and snake run sound good to haven't been longboarding in a while. shoot me an email, or give me a call, going to Trannydad Fri. so Sat. is up in the air. We'll see if I walk away from sk8in there with Abe.     Rate post 203017 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) This weekend On 4/7/2005 Chris Miller, Pro Skater wrote in from United States  (216.243.nnn.nnn) I'm always out there. Jim, let's do it on Sat. A Sunday RRBS race would be way cool. I'd like to mix in a little "real" GS sesh somewhere in there too. Maybe airport hill (if the wind is blowing that way)? Whatever. You pick it, I'm there.     Rate post 203012 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Lord Have Mercy On 4/7/2005 Paul wrote in from United States  (132.175.nnn.nnn) Jim, James, Chris, PALMER, et al., what about starting out way EAST, like the East Mtns and running those hills off N14 in San Pedro Creek Estates? From there was can hit IS, da Bear, Calvary, and any other venue of pain, like RB & Airport?? Give me a call 281-7124, or email.     Rate post 203010 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Saturday Sesh On 4/7/2005 Jim West wrote in from United States  (65.240.nnn.nnn) Chris and Paul and all others. Sunday sounds great. Saturday will be another all day. Same thing, Rio, Indian School, Bear, Calvery (Where we skate for the Lord). Hope you guys can catch up with us on Saturday to ride.     Rate post 203008 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) RBBS On 4/7/2005 Paul wrote in from United States  (132.175.nnn.nnn) K-Lee, What about this Sunday? Let's rock'n roll. We may ride San Pedro Creek on Saturday. West? Miller? You out there?     Rate post 202995 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) my old board On 4/5/2005 andy wrote in from United States  (67.0.nnn.nnn) It was a Duke City Shop Deck with Green and White Thunder Trucks. The trucks had green rims and were pretty loose. I had 56 mm conspricy wheels with the graphic (or what little graphic was on the wheels) turned inside     Rate post 202779 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Ditchfinder - Google Maps now has satellite images On 4/5/2005 Ethan wrote in from United States  (192.12.nnn.nnn) Heyo Ditchkillers, Google Maps now has a satellite view that lets you zoom in real close. Its better than other satellite image sites. http://maps.google.com/ then click "satllite view" on the right column     Rate post 202742 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) What kind of board was it?? On 4/5/2005 GBMII wrote in from United States  (143.183.nnn.nnn) Andy - What kind of board/set up did you lose? Just in case we see the idiots. After the stabbing at Los Altos it sounds like we may have to stand up.     Rate post 202729 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) by the way On 4/1/2005 Andy wrote in from United States  (67.0.nnn.nnn) They stole my shoes to be @$$h0le$     Rate post 202442 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0)

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