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Racing???!!!!!!
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On 6/25/2004
Miko
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Wow David... You sure smoke a lot. Maybe you should try to cut back. Truly though... I love riding wit ya, and look forward to many rematches. I'm pretty sure we'll both be going fasta and fasta each and every time. Next WEDNESDAY!
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racing
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On 6/24/2004
david
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i was crackin up watching you guys changing wheels constantly to try to get extra speed, only to have me smoke you every time..haha, how about next time we switch off helmets.
seroiusly though, practice your tuck in a mirror, and hold it for as long as you can. flat back, be like a "L"
so i've been thinkin recently, i get more scared running tighter slalom than i do downhilling, is that good or bad?
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Racing???
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On 6/24/2004
Miko
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Yeah we had FUN last night!!!
I was on your tail David, and don't forget... I'll have more aero tricks next time we race! Gotta work on my flat back. I have to say I schooled EVERYONE in the parking garage. Rematch in a couple weeks... next week is SLALOM night!
Mike... next wednesday night, come down with David. We're going to slalom in two primo locations, as well as possibly get some downhilling in. Get down here buddy! We'll talk early next week.
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GGP
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On 6/24/2004
david
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GGP sounds good to me. i have some secret slalom weapons that need testing
hey mike, you down for a night session sometime soon? i had a killer time racing, and beating miko,mark johnson and hc yesterday in san jose on a variety of hills.
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East Bay Session and SF GGP session
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On 6/23/2004
Rich Sayers
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Next Martinez slalom session is Tues. Evening June 29 (at the request of Nick from Connecticut who is visiting his Uncle Bob in Martinez). Will start about 5:30 pm and last at least until 7:30pm. See Yahoo map and directions link two posts below...
How about a San Francisco Golden Gate Park session on Sunday 4th of July starting around 11am or noon?
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See you there next time? Free T-shirts!
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On 6/19/2004
Rich Sayers
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While only two skaters showed up for Saturday's slalom, it was great. Acutally I was the only one skating because Animal Chin (real name Leonard F.) turned 90 years old in April and he does not get on boards any more. But A.C. is a great cone marshall and motivator. The asphalt at the spot is good; the hill steep enough to prepare for giant slalom at La Costa.
For the next slalom gathering, will offer free T-shirts to the first three people who email me then show up. First person to show gets first choice, etc. All are new, first quality T's:
- Size large Bahne-Cadillac Del Mar contest reproduction for the Lords of DT movie
- Size large Independent Trucks
- Size medium Powell skateboarding skeleton
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Yahoo Map to East Bay Slalom Spot
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Saturday June 19 East Bay Session
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On 6/16/2004
Rich Sayers
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The time: 10 am to noon Saturday June 19th
The place: Martinez - Pleasant Hill border.
Center Ave. & Hidden Lakes Dr.
It's a 6-foot wide asphalt path with a nice, medium steep lazy-S-curve to skate down and a long smooth uphill run-out. Beginners can skate the opposite direction for lower speeds.
Plenty of parking on streets right next to the skate spot.
Anyone from Newbies to Pros welcome! I'll bring 30 Turner cones and four or five slalom boards from my quiver if anyone wants to try out different set-ups.
After, we could session the Martinez Marina Skatepark or Concord Park (Nice 8-foot deep half-pipe) if anyone wants!
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Board 4 Sale
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On 6/14/2004
mike maysey
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I have a slalom deck that suits me great made by Mr. Ick. I just need cash for some stuff that I don't need/use anymore since my job pays jack diddly poop.
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selling boards for...
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On 6/14/2004 clayton
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... one of those sexy IRO frames?
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On 6/14/2004 sully
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oh s#@!!, now dude is selling his skateboard
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Board For Sale
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On 6/11/2004
mike maysey
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Red Fullnose, medium flex shaped and glassed by Vince Turner. This board was last ridden by me to a 4th place finish in the 2002 World Slalom Championships. I don't have any pictures, but rest assured, the board is perfect (I take care of my shtuff). Only a few stress cracks in the gloss coat. Taking offers via email.
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jason lee
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On 6/9/2004 hc
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I just saw a strange commercial where Jason Lee (former Blind skater turned actor) is singing the praises about Lance Armstrong. This was an OLN commericial promoting the Tour le France.
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Great Slalom Session
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On 6/6/2004
Rich Sayers
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The slalom session was great! Bruce "Norski" Bjortvedt really rocked and I learned a couple of things about running offset cones. First time slalom skaters Nicole and Paul did well -- Paul even looked good on the loose part of course with a big Carver longboard! Couple more folks that couldn't make it are itching to join the next session. Watch here for future sessions or click my link and I'll try to email everyone interested.
Golden Gate Park always has entertaining observers. Highlights included flirting with hot Russian babes and getting a chorus of "Oohs" and "Ahhs" from a Scandinavian group. Those Scandinavians love hand stands!
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11 am GGP Slalom session this Sunday!
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On 6/5/2004
Rich Sayers
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The time: 11 am to 1 pm Sunday JUNE 6th.
The place: Conservatory Drive in Golden Gate Park
(next to the big white Conservatory green house building).
See you all there!
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Slalom session this Sunday!
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On 6/3/2004
Rich Sayers
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Who's up for a Golden Gate Park or East Bay slalom session this Sunday JUNE 6th? We could do a skate park too after slalom, if anyone wants to do that too.
First people to respond get to pick the spot and time.
I'll bring 30 Turner cones and four or five slalom boards from my quiver if anyone wants to try out different set-ups.
Anyone from Newbies to Pros welcome!
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Cross training
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On 6/1/2004 Shane
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i ride my bikes as much as i can,but it seems that slalom practice gets in the way come the dry season.so the winter time is spent riding the trainer.it helps keep me in a shape for skating.
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Singles going steady
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On 6/1/2004
Geezer-X
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I have a old Team TI Raleigh track bike with 70s Campy NR stuff on it. I think I have it geared 46 / 17. Fun, but no brakes. The 26" BMX bike is cool, but needs a bigger freewheel. On a slightly related note, I drove the pace car for the CSC Cup criterium in Virginia on Sunday. 1k course w/ 6 turns, Saab turbo 5 speed convertible. I was taking VIPs from CSC out for laps, and on the "get ahead of the field to allow to to unload and load passengers" laps, I was drifting it around the apexes and really , uhhhh.... "exciting" the VIPs.
I only got to watch the pros through the rear view mirror, but I did see the cat 1-2 race for a few laps while I was stopped, and they were FLYING. Just being able to hang with the racer ride on Saturdays is enough for this old, fat man.
And to keep it on topic. Anyone cross train for slalom with a bike?
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Fixy Commuting
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On 5/28/2004
mike maysey
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I just got myself a Bianchi Pista....holy strong legs! Riding from SF to Sausalito on a 48-16 rocks....Hey Farid, I'm interested in the track in SJ.
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The bike
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On 5/26/2004
Geezer-X
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Yeah, lately, not getting spat off the back of the Saturday morning racer ride means more to me than doing my usual miserable job at our local races.
Who'd have ever thought I'd have more fun riding up hills at 190 bpm than wiggling down them.
One of the most awesome areas to ride mountain bikes in MD is right out the back door of my new office. I'm going to try my 26" bmx bike there with a bigger freewheel, but I suspect a new MTB isn't far off...
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Where the hell am I?
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On 5/23/2004
mike maysey
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I'm working Sundays still. I haven't been skating slalom much lately. I've mainly been riding my bike to and from work with some rides thrown in on my days off. My legs are getting very strong as are my lungs. I've been skating some parks on my days off too. The bike crash has been shaken off. Thinking of maybe racing this season. Probably only La Costa and the Worlds with my schedule being the way it is right now.
I miss you guys...
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Slalom session???
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On 5/22/2004
Rich Sayers
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Seems like people are not available this Sunday, or are still too sore from last Sunday and can't find the strength to get on a board again?
If next Saturday the 29th works better for an East Bay session or Sunday the 30th for Golden Gate Park, post a note here or click my name and email me!
Maybe it's true that the slalom resurgence is starting to die off.
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offset trucks
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On 5/21/2004 cfavero
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so i am still getting used to my chicken offset truck.what is the forums opinion on risers.wedge vs. flat and best placemeny of the wedge-in or out?cf
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East Bay spots
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On 5/21/2004
Rich Sayers
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One spot is a 6-foot wide asphalt path next to the canal on the Martinez - Pleasant Hill border. Has a nice, medium steep lazy-S-curve to skate down and a long smooth uphill run-out. Plenty of parking on streets right next to the skate spot.
Another spot that's more mellow with butter-smooth alphalt, is around the Duck pond at Diablo Valley College. Starting below steps of Music building, then curving around toward student union. However, if you are apt to bail and shoot your board out, it could go swimming in the pond!
3rd spot is an office building parking lot with long slopes of varying pitches and great asphalt, but requires a u-turn or foot breaking at end of course. Great for long board carving too.
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23rd sesh
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On 5/21/2004 e bay wiggler
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tell us alittle bit about your e bay spot for wigging
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