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Gestaltism-The Sum is greater than simply the sum of all the parts
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On 12/17/2004 Pauliwog
wrote in from
United States
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I finally got to skate today and after much lackluster response from the aforementioned 8mm RT-X/S's cut to 80mm, I put them on my PP Med Flex wood/fibreglass Smokestack either 19" or 20" wb as a last resort since I tried them on a number of other boards (Fibreflex G/S Lite, PP Mollica, 8 Ply woodie-homemade, Roe Crossfire, maybe something else), and to my surprize they worked pretty dang nice (same steep home made pos wedge in front, same Khiro steep neg wedge in back as always with my 100mm and 105mm RT-X/S 8mm's. Strange but true. Thanks for your input-Paul
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Questions about narrow trucks for T/S, and wood vs foam for rough paveme
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On 12/17/2004
mike maysey
wrote in from
United States
(64.208.nnn.nnn)
No worries Pauliwog...
As for your truck issues, my question to you is this....what width is your deck?
Me, I've been using some narrow trucks, not sure of the exact width off the top of my head, on my TS board and they work wonderfully. The width of the truck matches the width of the truck/wheel combo with the wheels slightly sticking out from the edge of the deck. And another thing, on Sunday night at the Worlds, I was hanging with Kenny and I had a chance to check out his setups. He rides boards that are quite a bit wider than his trucks and wheels. He seems to get plenty of leverage on his set ups.
As for rough pavement...I prefer foam core all the way. I've ridden foam since back when I rode Turners...then I had a stint when I was riding some random creations by Paul Dunn which were made of wood, foam and other stuff. Now that I'm back on foam cores, I ride them and have a great time in all conditions. I think the foam cored boards soak up the road shock better than wood. I also use some sort of soft riser pad between the truck and the bottom of all my boards. Whether it's the Tracker rubber pads or the rubber wedges....I find that a softer wedge/riser will help isolate me (the rider) from road shock. Now that I'm thinking of this...on Saturday at the Worlds, I was riding the set up for hybrid that I always ride. A medium/stiff 21" inner hole to inner hole board with an RT-S offset rear and Tracker Mid front. I couldn't find any speed or traction in warm ups or in quals. Between quals and racing I changed everything...totally not what I normally if ever do at races. I leave that to Hackett. Anyway, I shortened my wheelbase to 20" and put on a Mid offset...all of a sudden I found speed and traction that I hadn't found yet in the course. My point is this...I would consider many other aspects of your set ups and don't rule anything out until you try it all.
As for the Radikals...I can't wait to get some Radikal front trucks...
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Questions about narrow trucks for T/S, and wood vs foam for rough pavement
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On 12/16/2004 Pauliwog
wrote in from
United States
(64.5.nnn.nnn)
Maysey: Thanks for the Radikal T/S, Hybrid info, and inviting my question.
Everyone Else: Please see my questions on the slalom forum from 12-15-04. It goes something like this:
Trucks: MMW cut some RT-X/S's to 80mm at my request, they're flawlessly done, however when matched agains a 100mm or 105mm set of RT-X/S's with the exact same bushings,exact same pos/front-neg/back wedging, same WB, same deck and wheels, the 80mm's are harder to turn and slower reacting. My theory is they're too narrow and aren't getting enough leverage to initiate the pivoting action of the hanger(maybe 90mm/95mm would have been better?) Anyone got any ideas?
Rough Pavement Racing Decks: After getting a soft for my weight PP Mollica Foam core(for T/S and tight Hybrid) and a soft for my weight Roe Wood core stretched 32" Bullet 21" wb, they both seem pretty good for rough pavement slalom, both seem better than my stiffer foam Roe Unlimited or stiffer PP Chickenwing or stiff 8 ply woodie on the rough stuff. Anybody got any input/observations/experience on Wood Vs Foam cores for rough pavement racing. Thanks -Paul Howard
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Slalom practice in San Jose
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On 12/16/2004
Mark Johnson
wrote in from
United States
(68.124.nnn.nnn)
Anyone up for some Slalom Practice this Saturday Dec 18 at 8 AM Bernal rd.
If you can make it send me an email, we need cones, I have only around 30
I have a few Downhillers from Pacifica coming down to try out some Slalom, after practice we are going to hit some hills up, JM and Rizzo you should get your*&^^% down here and check these guys out, you might have a little competition.
Just a note:GR its on Sunday at 7pm for you in the know
MJ
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pERU
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On 12/16/2004
mike maysey
wrote in from
United States
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Nope, never been to Peru but I hear there's great waves there.
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GARAGE RACING
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On 12/15/2004 BigbroFunky (Bernardo)
wrote in from
Peru
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Hey cool thing about that garage racing.
I should trythat since there arent good downhill slaloms here in PERU!!!!!
Hey mike Have you ever been to peru?????
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Radikal
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On 12/15/2004
mike maysey
wrote in from
United States
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Mark, I look forward to talkin' atcha.
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Radikal Trucks
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On 12/15/2004
mike maysey
wrote in from
United States
(64.208.nnn.nnn)
Dave, I simply didn't have access to them until Evans offered one up to me last weekend. (I'd ridden them on Richy's board, but he has his board set up for him not me.) I slapped it on my ride with the same wedge set-up I was riding with my Tracker Mid and it was amazing. I thought, "what the heck, might as well see what all the hype is about." Well guess what, it ain't hype. Radikals are the real deal for slalom. They are precise...and that's really all I can say. For turning, they are precise...and that's all we do in slalom is friggin' turn.
I was amazed too at the ability to blaze out of turns because I tightened the truck a little more than what I normally ride. I was pushing off the bushings and getting additional drive outta my turns. Drawing a way straighter line through the course. I'm a believer.
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huh?
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On 12/15/2004 Dave G
wrote in from
United States
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Mike, what took so long? (not the "tutu") but the Radikals??? I'm gettin' ready to order up a or a few narrows!!!
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RADIKAL
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On 12/15/2004
MARK MCCREE
wrote in from
United States
(65.40.nnn.nnn)
Mike, I got your e-mail. Another convert eh? I'll get with you.
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whats up?
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On 12/14/2004 david
wrote in from
United States
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skating whats skating?
is that where you put on spandex and go through cones while shaken your butt?
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Wassup?
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On 12/14/2004
mike maysey
wrote in from
United States
(64.208.nnn.nnn)
Wassup out there?
I have some news, I rode a Radikal last Saturday and it friggin kicked butt. I was amazed at the precision and ease with which I could negotitate a hybrid slalom course. I've also been riding Manx wheels...damn, what a killer wheel. I rode them to second place at JPL a couple/three weeks ago. Without any time on them, I went out and started throwing down times I didn't think possible. They have all the speed and grip you could want.
Anyone else out there skating?
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Speaking of Garage Madness
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On 12/6/2004
Mark Johnson
wrote in from
United States
(68.122.nnn.nnn)
Road rage Out Law racing info and rules first Race DEC 14.8pm meet at studio
Warm up Dec7 8pm meet at my studio Race will count for points in the Garage racing series!
Road rage racing will be held on a mellow downhill road in east San Jose. Top speed will be no faster than 40 mph. This is a drafting race there are a few turns on this hill and they are all sweepers. There is enough room on this hill to pass 2 times maybe more but twice is the norm. The road is around 1mile long with an excellent run out. There are two or three
other roads in the area that are also a blast. One is faster than the road we will be racing on and the other is like Hiller on steroids (I prefer to Slide this hill) 60 + with sweeping turn that at 50 or 60 MPH that you will probably be sliding threw, Never done it so I don’t know. The best part is there is a great run out at the bottom and no stop signs on all the runs.
Rules:
Same as downhill racing unlike the parking garage! (no rules)
Bring both, a fast board and a slider board
We will meet at the workhouse recording studio
go to Click here for link for more info
Parking Garage race for Dec will be held on Sunday Dec 19 at 7pm
MJ
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Garage Madness
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On 12/3/2004
mike maysey
wrote in from
United States
(64.208.nnn.nnn)
Nice pic...I can't wait to try that racing format.
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Garage
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On 12/3/2004
Farid
wrote in from
United States
(165.247.nnn.nnn)
I was using my fully manual camera for the first time in a LONG time (other 2 in shop for repairs)and was finally figuring out the angles etc. Here is one of only 3-4 good photos that night. Then again I only shot 15 because we got busted........... We have to buy the security guard off w/ a hooker.
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Crash pads...
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On 11/26/2004
Miko
wrote in from
United States
(69.85.nnn.nnn)
Mike... If you need some S.C. time for a surf, the same goes for my spare room at my place, bed and all. It would be cool to catch some waves or skate a bit.
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Scotts Valley Skate Park
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On 11/26/2004 Judi O
wrote in from
United States
(69.108.nnn.nnn)
Anyone up for an early morning 8:00 am session. Bring your slalom board for some banked slalom fun.
See you.
Hut and I had fun last weekend.
Hi Mike. Let's do the South San Jose session or Encinal when you are in the north lands.
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Thanks
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On 11/24/2004
mike maysey
wrote in from
United States
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Thanks Sull...
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jan
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On 11/24/2004
sully/lauren
wrote in from
United States
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our place is your place too mike.
i want to hear about you turkeys playing chicken' in the first corner when i get back o.k. go-rage. you know who you are.
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bAY aREA IN jAN
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On 11/24/2004
mike maysey
wrote in from
United States
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Thanks for the offer Cliff...I'll take you up on that for sure. Hopefully the weather will cooporate!
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A place for Mike.
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On 11/23/2004
Cliff Coleman
wrote in from
United States
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Mike,
Regarding your visit to the Bay Area in January, if I am in town at the time, you can stay at my place. I live about a half mile from Sully. e-mail me at the link above when needed.
Cliff
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Oops...
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On 11/19/2004 Miko
wrote in from
United States
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Make that race #4... HC's now points leader dimmit! Eli, Cliff, Sully, Clayton... It was awesome having you there... Come down wednesday night!
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Da Garage!!!
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On 11/19/2004
Miko
wrote in from
United States
(66.81.nnn.nnn)
I KNEW the raves would hit soon. Ditto on the stoke. SICK session! It was HARD to 18+ people organized for a mass start at the top, but such a blast. I had one turn where there were at least 5-6 other riders right agains each other, I was inside Cliff and he started to pull his line towards me. He doesn't think we actually hit, but I swear My outside edge was pushing against his board and he kept leaning into me trying to steal my speed... I was able to squirrel to the inside and roll past, but there was so much precision sliding and close riding going on. SICK!
Wish I could get down for JPL (Pump Station too), but I'm in retail with work one day and visitation with my son the other... so it's tough. I kick myself for missing out on all the big GS stuff cause that's the schniztt for me.
Have fun! Skate fast! Garage race #3 wednesday night!!!! IT's ON!
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