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Indian School Outlaw Course
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On 4/8/2008 The Marshall
wrote in from
United States
(71.222.nnn.nnn)
Gents;;
The course is marked in purple triangles. Be prepared to turn.
There are 5 sets of cones in the course that are called "wallrides". They are below the footbridge. They are two cones set anywhere from 75 feet to 10 feet apart on the same wall. The racer must make it over both cones. They are marked with an arrow after the first cone.
If you make it out before practice starts on Friday morning at 07:00 :), make sure you take those cones into account. They are not obvious until you look for them. They start on the left wall (south) after the second culvert past the foot bridge. They end on the left wall right before the bridge at Chelwood Park bridge.
Yes - I know that is 3 set on the south wall and 2 sets on the north; I don't know if this helps or hurts goofies or regulars. It is the course, deal with it.
The last cone before the Tramway bridge is deeper than usual. Welcome to kink land.
The first cone after the foot bridge is closer than usual to the bridge. Welcome to Mohawk land if you come up too soon.
See you on raceday if not sooner. It is on Boyz.
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more video
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On 4/7/2008
brandon
wrote in from
United States
(4.240.nnn.nnn)
Here's a couple more.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPfodE3rl4w
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMVHwkdV0ag
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rio bravo video
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On 4/6/2008
brandon
wrote in from
United States
(4.240.nnn.nnn)
We made a little video today at Rio Bravo. I think it's pretty unique because you get to see the skater (me) from the front. Most all of the ditch videos I've seen have been from the back.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OH7Bh_Cyd6c
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Death Race
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On 4/2/2008
cad
wrote in from
United States
(206.135.nnn.nnn)
Simi Valley Death Race SkateLab!
This Saturday the 5th April 2007!
Who's going?
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freedom
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On 4/1/2008 skata1
wrote in from
United States
(165.83.nnn.nnn)
anyone skate freedom in dc? i hear the police are out in numbers. betta run! anyone know what happens if they git ya?
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ditches in california
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On 3/23/2008
Manuel Puschmann
wrote in from
Germany
(84.179.nnn.nnn)
hi there.
I´m a skateboarder from Germany and from may I´ll be for 2 months in California.
my biggest dream is to skate in such ditches you all know from videos like Girl or Lakai.
Can anybody of you please send me some details descriptions or links about ditches on the west coast especially in the area of SF and LA.
It would be so great.
Maybe we see each other in 2 months.
my email is manuelpuschmann@web.de
thanks a lot.
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Film "Ditched" premiers on KUNM website
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On 3/12/2008
Ian Daitz
wrote in from
United States
(68.35.nnn.nnn)
I filmed albuquerque skaters rearing up the I.S.D and 4 hills in this poetic, musical testament to ABQs
arroyos, please check it out and tell me what you think. If you leave a comment for the radio station
they will leave it up longer. Thanks to Cody Raver and David Angelus!
copy this:
http://kunm.org/programs/fresh/Ditched_640x480.mov
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Indian School detup?
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On 3/9/2008
MarkKovachi
wrote in from
United States
(74.244.nnn.nnn)
What is the typical/recommended setup (WB, trucks, wedge/degrees...) for Indian school? I'm guessing I do not want to run my GS Axe III w/ Radikal-F/Splits-R.
How bout my Landy Drop Wedge?
If not this year the Indian School Jam is on my bucket list :)
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san diego ditches
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On 2/27/2008 donnelly
wrote in from
United States
(72.197.nnn.nnn)
i posted footage of the tamarack and other ditches in dago on you tube- sk8ncre8 videos.
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Indian School DVD
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On 2/21/2008
Mollica
wrote in from
United States
(69.223.nnn.nnn)
If anyone wants to get stoked up for the Indian School race or ditchslap, I have pumped out a few more DVDs from the 2006 race. POV shots of the whole ditch. Mitchell, Hackett, Fadell and others. Some footage of Palmer's Pool and Rio Bravo but mostly Indian School.
Email me if you want one. $15. No packaging. Just the DVD.
Kenny Mollica
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Ditch Slap Video to get you Hyped!
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On 2/16/2008
GI Joe
wrote in from
United States
(65.19.nnn.nnn)
Here's the latest from the TSR crew. Thanks Jay for the great editing job!
Sign up on the contest calendar if you're looking to get slapped.
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Schedule for Ditch Slap '08
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On 2/9/2008
TimeShip Headquarters
wrote in from
United States
(65.19.nnn.nnn)
Now you’ll know what were up to! All of this info is also posted on the sign up page
Entry fee of $100 includes:
Any 3 races and a Ditch Slap Shuttle Pass for the week
Single or Additional Races are $25
Ditch Slap Shuttle Pass is $30 (See schedule)
Crosstown Race is free to all registered riders
Racers will receive a ‘Ditch Directory’ to assist in finding the venues.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Weds. April30th: Sandia Crest 14 miles of Downhill 9am. Afternoon ride Calvary, the Bear and Harper (no shuttle this day) All 3 of these are within a few minutes skate from the hotels and offer a wide variety of riding. Calvary Chapel Skate Park is a perfect one push park, no cussing or Satanic graphics, you must wear a shirt and helmet. The Bear Banked Slalom Course will be pre-marked all week for anyone that wants to qualify (make the course from the start line. Sounds easy, right?). Harper Ditch runs right next to the hotel, Fridays Banked Slalom Course will be pre-marked at the top @ Wyoming Blvd.
Thurs. May 1st Katenips Banked Slalom, Riders meeting at 9am Race at 9:30am.
This brand new pink ditch has a great take off area and perfect transitions with a few second level roll out cones on large aprons providing us with a very long and challenging course. Ditch Shuttles all afternoon on Harper, Layton, 3-Mile, Indian School, Carmel etc. Explore some of our lesser known multi mile wonders with guides, maps and GPS points! Noodle legs will be your reward!
Fri. May 2nd Harper Banked Slalom and Skate Jeopardy. Riders meeting at 9am. Race at 9:30am. This course takes you under the bridge and around the ollie gaps at mach speed. Unlimited push start in true Abq style. Play Skate Jeopardy for Time! Right answer takes off time, wrong answer adds time. This may be your only chance (ever!) to beat Mitchell or Brunson. 3:00pm @ Layton Banked Slalom with Super fast take off on this never before raced course. 5:00pm Parking Block Slalom at bottom of Layton, this is going to be SICK! The blocks are rebarred into place a few feet apart on the ditch walls. You may need a kicktail for this one.
Sat. May 3rd World’s Largest Banked Slalom at the Bear. Riders meeting at 9am Race at 9:30am. Full face helmets are required, we’ll run the OG course. Ditch Shuttles all afternoon on Harper, Layton, 3-Mile, Indian School, Carmel etc. Explore some of our lesser known multi mile wonders with guides, maps and GPS points! Noodle legs will be your reward!
Saturday Night Awards Party at Kelly’s at 6:00 pm 3222 Central Ave.
Sunday May 4th Chinese Ditch Race in 3-mile Ditch. Riders meeting at 9am. Race at 9:30am. 3 miles of untamed ditch with EVERY kind of transition, flat bottoms, aprons, riding under bridges, over holes, grates, gaps and more. Starts with about 2 blocks of street / bike path to spread the pack before jumping into the ditch. 8.3 mile Cross Town Race @ 10:30am. 3:00pm is the official end of Ditch Slap, then try to leave Paradise if you can.
Weather Alternate: Rio Bravo Downhill with Shuttles and a sweet Ditch. Any day with sustained winds from the west we’ll head to the West Mesa. The DH is a 1.5 mile dead straight drafters special ending right at the ditch. 50 mph with no wind, 60 plus with a 20 mph tail wind. Bring your GPS units! Ditch Style Jam judging the Best, Worst, Most and Least.
Ditch Slap Shuttles are provided for registered riders only! Guided excursions will explore Abq’s diverse ditches and hills. Drivers will offer expert advice, local tips to keep you out of trouble and frequent safety checks. Drivers reserve the right to insist that you take one more run!
Helmets are required at all times, slide gloves are recommended. Full face helmets are required at the Bear, you know why!
Schwheelers (6 wheeled skateboards) will be allowed and openly ridiculed until someone lands one on the podium.
Any day that presents 30 mph sustained winds will mandate a change of venue to the West Side where we’ll enjoy tail winds in the Rio Bravo Ditch and attempt to tie Gary Hardwicks world speed record in a draft train. Bring your GPS units. Anyone registering 64mph will be disqualified.
TimeShip will honor the Canadian Exchange Rate for skaters from Canadia.
The following skaters will be granted TSR Exemptions on all Race Entry Fees and Shuttles:
Danny Connor
JM Duran
Jeff Goad
Gary Fluitt
Chris Barker
Nate Lang
Derek Brown
Jesse Tynan
All Kebbek Team Riders (except Caften)
All Coast Female Team Riders
IMPORTANT!! Take time now to research and reserve a room, they will be filling up!
All of these hotels are on the North end town at I-25 and San Antonio and are right on or next to several of the ditches and venues.
CROSSLANDS IS OUR HOME BASE (505) 343-1100 (extended stay) is offering a rate of $45 per night if you stay a week. They have kitchenettes and are OK with people rolling out sleeping bags on the floor, this could make it very affordable for your crew to stay or split the week with other racers coming in for only a few days. Ask for your room on the SOUTH side of the building. Ditch is out front.
Studio 6 (505) 344-7744 (extended stay) $44 per night if you stay for a week. Ditch is out back.
La Quinta North (505) 821-9000 $68 per night.
Hampton Inn (505) 344-1555 $77 per night.
Country Inn Suites (505) 823-1300 $69 per night.
Howard Johnson Express North (505) 828-1600 $65 per night
Quality Suites (505) 797-0850 $72 per night.
Ditch Slap Shuttles will depart each morning to visit different breakfast places that specialize in New Mexican Cuisine (read CHILE!). You can also get regular old hot cakes etc. for the timid, then we're off to the days riding all fueled up and ready to roll.
Words of wisdom from the Marshall.
REMEMBER THAT THIS IS A DITCH RACE!!! This is not a Sunday afternoon at a local slalom hill. This is closer to barging a pool than it is to racing. The ditch will be dirty and it may be wet. We will run the race in the condition that the ditch presents itself. We will try to make it as clean as possible. There are nasty hazards in the ditch that will strike you down hard. Skate defensively. Skating in Albuquerque ditches is illegal and you could be arrested for doing it. There are no givens, we are at the mercy of the neighbors, cops and open space rangers. Pay attention to everything that the locals tell you. Large soft wheels and grade 8 kingpins are highly recommended. See you on race day, The Indian School Marshall.
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Indian School Outlaw - 18-20 April
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On 2/7/2008 The Marshall
wrote in from
United States
(12.159.nnn.nnn)
The 5th annual Indian School Outlaw is in effect; 18-20 April. 3 races - loads of fun.
Those who know, step on up. Those who don't and want to be a part of this ongoing grudge match c'mon out for The Qualifier and throw your hat in the ring. I'll get a sign up sheet put together for the The Qualifier shortly. Ask anyone who attended last year (except Lynn) and they'll tell you this race is a blast.
Here's what were gonna do;
1. An elite level invite-only high-speed downhill banked slalom race on Friday morning for big money and the title. This race is on Friday. This race features 20 racers and 5 alternates. The top ten racers will be awarded a spot in next years invitational. (Cash down to tenth place and schwag for all racers)
2. The Qualifier. A 40 entry race on Saturday. Anyone who can pay the entry fee and wear a helmet can enter this race and run with the big dogs that are competing for the final 10 slots for next years invite only race.
3. A Death Race at Alamosa Skatepark. This skatepark is one of the finest on the planet. Three perfectly sculpted bowls from 8 to 13 feet are meshed together with a flawless half to ¾ pipe. Over-vert pockets and granite coping complete the scene and set the table for one of the most extreme park races ever.
Racers who have earned an invite;
Will Brunson
Ken Mollica
Jason Mitchell
Palmer
Jim Z
Billy Greene
Andrew Mercado
Greg Faddell
Chris Miller
James West
John Huey
David Angelus
Joe McLaren
Ryan Smith
Kelly Lynn
Cody Raver
Ryan Ricker
Cabbage
Dennis Manougian
Todd Oles
If you think you can take any of these racers down in a rowdy downhill big-wall banked slalom course then come on out and do it! Everyone is welcome in The Qualifier and the Death Race.
Alternates and sponsors exemptions are being sent via e-mail.
More details to follow....
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Ditch Slap Dates
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On 1/5/2008
Joe Lehm
wrote in from
United States
(65.19.nnn.nnn)
Ditch Slap will be held from May 1st to May 4th 2008. The Indian School Invitational and Ditch Slap '08 will NOT be held in conjunction with each other for many reasons. The few "Elite" Indian School invitees and their race organizers need to FOCUS with minimal distraction to be able to pull off their race successfully, in one shot.
Ditch Slap on the other hand will last at least 4 days, be very diverse with venues all over Albuquqerque, including 3 Banked Slalom races, the Chinese Ditch race, a Crosstown race, suprise races and jams and endless shuttles provided for all participants. Basically one GIANT distraction for the masses!!
Details will be posted soon on the Contest Calendar
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turkey jam
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On 1/3/2008 dylan
wrote in from
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any pictures or news on the turkey jam? i havent seen hardly anything
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sk8 gangs!
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On 12/30/2007
donnelly
wrote in from
United States
(72.197.nnn.nnn)
i like the idea of scary bitches rollin' up at the spot, getting in our face, tellin' me and my bro's to split. id probably throw a bean n cheese burrito at you though, which youd probably pick up and eat after we were gone.
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sd ditch
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On 12/30/2007
donnelly
wrote in from
United States
(72.197.nnn.nnn)
i have a couple sweet runs of a flowrider type ditch, you tube sk8ncre8 videos
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Front Rocks
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On 12/24/2007 Hitman
wrote in from
United States
(64.12.nnn.nnn)
Why are frontside rocks one of the most funnest tricks?
Hitman: Frontside Rock
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Skateboard Gangs
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On 12/24/2007 Hitman
wrote in from
United States
(64.12.nnn.nnn)
Hitman
Female Daggers
After all of the self proclaimed, hard, bad ass edge skateboard gangs out there like the Daggers, why can’t a female one of similarity pop out of the woodwork? Similar, hard core Hessian/punk gear, s#@!ty set ups, matching patches, matching pink Dagger tattoos, a bro down attitude, and violent behaviors would all be too sweet for this agro women skate gang. You come to their turf and snake them, you’re going to have a dirty style fight on your hands. People will want to watch out if the Female Daggers are around. These girls can be running wild all of the time. The only music playing in their car from backyard ramp to backyard ramp is straight punk. As loud as their systems can play it. No regard for the law whatsoever. These bitches could be dirt poor and f#@! any radical skater or punk rocker that walks the planet. Just drunk as hell and ready to skate or f#@! at any given moment. Vomiting during a blowjob would be no freak incident for a Female Dagger. This gang could be complete nomads roaming from session to session and party to party. Crashing all of them of course. Rutland, Ohio’s Skatopia could be their main base. When they’re not their partying you could find them drunk and dirty as hell, pussies smelling like rotten cod, barely getting their back truck on the coping of every bowl in their path for that essential front side slash grind. How f#@!ing sweet would that be? A blood in, blood out pact. If you want to get out of the gang you better watch your f#@!ing back. Any style other than a gross one would be unacceptable. Skate gross or die. It’s going to have to be that if you want to roll with the Female Daggers. And since everyone knows to be cool you have to deny your coolness. The perfect name for them can be NSCG. The Not So Cool Gals.
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COME ONE, COME ALL TO JONNY
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On 12/12/2007
Cat
wrote in from
United States
(67.117.nnn.nnn)
How would you like to buy a complete Gravity Mini Carve with Indy Trucks, Piaso Wheels and Khiro Hardwear for only $1.00? It's easy.. see details below.
For those attending Jonny Miller's race on Dec 16th, we will be holding a raffle for Kyndra Cox and her family. Raffle tickets will go on sale at 10:00 am in San Luis Obispo at the Arbors. Tickets will be $1.00 each, and you can purchase as many as you like. ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TO THE COX FAMILY FOR HOSPITAL BILLS.
Others have stepped up to donate swag for the raffle. Chris Chaput donated wheels and Biltin Bearings. Isabelle Caudle, Norski, Jack & others have also stepped up with some great treasures to raffle off.
This event will be epic, so please don't miss it.
There will be lots of surprises lurking around every corner!
Even if you don't race, come on out and support a good cause.
Be there or be square.
Many thanks to the skateboard community for stepping up in times of need!
Below are details for the race from Jack's Skateboarder's Journal:
Jonny "The Thriller" Miller's End of Year Skateboard Contest
CCMF RACING & OUTLAW RANCH PRODUCTIONS SKATE JAM 2007
If you haven't been to one of Jonny and Jay's event, well here's your chance.
This Saturday December 15 th @ 10 am in San Luis Obispo, at the Arbour's Race bike path, a slalom skateboard race will kick-off the day's activities. Entry fee is ten dollars for the big kids and adults race, kids under 16 free.
The following division will be contested: Kid's-16 years and under, Men's 17 - 29, Men's 30 years old - 39, Men's 40 - 49 and Women's over 18. There will also be a Masters Division for the over 50 crowd.
After the slalom race it's off to the Ranch for the awards and barbeque. Beginning at 5pm will be the park contest. Included divisions: best trick, best air, best grind and best run. $25 will be awarded to the skater who performs the best trick in each catagory. Additional prizes will be awarded for 1st,2nd,and 3rd in each division. Entry fee is 10 bucks.
Up next is the Death Race banked slalom, best time scores 100 dollars. The death race is for experienced riders only, riders must check in with Jonny Miller of CCMF. The final event of this all day marathon of fun will be the Outlaw skate board hockey contest: 2 on 2 teams,winner takes the $$$$$$$.
All riders are required to wear a helmet and sign a waiver for the day. Rider's under the age of 18 must have a parent's signature.
Free camping on the ranch with RSVP to all racers and spectators. Saturday night Party with live local bands. Head lining is central coasts hottest garage band "Fog Machine"plus, local "punk" and "rock and roll" bands play all night long.
For more info contact: Jonny Miller@
805-234-4310
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The wall
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On 12/7/2007 CCMF Jonny
wrote in from
United States
(70.212.nnn.nnn)
Tim,photos are on the slalom section of ndsa,no video yet ,the wall was built last month,so we are just starting to really rip it up,look for video soon,later, miller(come sk8 the wall on the 15th:contest for $$$$$$$$
ccmfjonnymiller@yahoo
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The Wall
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On 12/6/2007 Tim
wrote in from
United States
(75.15.nnn.nnn)
Jonny, Do you have any video out from The Wall at Toyland? Here is a Lopez Flytrap ditch video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6aD7FbgrDLY 3 minutes.
Oates
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Dec 15 th SK8 JAM
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On 12/5/2007 CCMF HIMSELF
wrote in from
United States
(75.211.nnn.nnn)
COME sk8 the Wall at the ranch ,the coolest BANK around,Dec 15th we are hosting a contest @ TOYLAND SK8 PARK ,CCMF's private skate park on the ranch,
5 pm it starts @ the ranch,
more info:ccmfjonnymiller@yahoo
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