Slalom Skateboarding Pro Mike Maysey

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Q&A: Slalom Pro Mike Maysey (2489 Posts) Topic Info Stockholm On 6/9/2005 mike maysey wrote in from United States  (63.165.nnn.nnn) 'Keep on practicing'... 3x a week my friend ...with bowl riding and surfing thrown in for good measure.     Rate post 208640 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Stockholm On 6/9/2005 Raymondo wrote in from Switzerland  (83.77.nnn.nnn) Hey Mike, I'm looking forward too meeting another strong American racer! Keep on practicing! best regards, rmn     Rate post 208629 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Radikal Front On 6/9/2005 mike maysey wrote in from United States  (63.165.nnn.nnn) I wedge the front fairly steep and wedge the back slightly. All my turn comes from the front while the back just trails. I will do my best to take home some Euros (the money that is)     Rate post 208589 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Radikal front... On 6/8/2005 Miko wrote in from United States  (66.81.nnn.nnn) Hey Mike... are you wedging your front Rad or going flat? How about the Prof? As for that matter how about the rear offset? Flat or wedge? Hope you just plain destroy the field in Stockholm bro!     Rate post 208561 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) winning board On 6/7/2005 mike maysey wrote in from United States  (63.165.nnn.nnn) What were you riding? I was riding my CK GS at 22.5 inner hole to inner hole, Radikal front, Splitfire rear, wheels varied from Manx to 3dm in 80a-84a. I think my fastest times we logged while riding Manx 82a in front with 3Dm Avalon 80a in the rear. It's seems to be a good combo...so good that even the Professor switched to it and pulled down a 4th place! Beating some of the best contemporary GS racers. Way to kick ass Evo. Watch out Stockholm, Evo is on the plane!!!     Rate post 208377 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) bearings On 6/6/2005 mike maysey wrote in from United States  (63.165.nnn.nnn) I've also been using some ultra-top-secret bearing lube No lycra for this kid...not again...I tried it once and am over it.     Rate post 208257 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) reasons for recent results On 6/6/2005 mike maysey wrote in from United States  (63.165.nnn.nnn) 1)time on the board 2)riding many different courses 3)riding with The Professor 4)video analysis 5)open mindedness to new gear 6)having fun     Rate post 208256 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Skaterbuilt On 6/6/2005 mike maysey wrote in from United States  (63.165.nnn.nnn) I can't remember for sure, but I think it's the GS board I've been riding. I've got different wheels on it now, different stickers and different rear truck...but other than that, it's the same. : )     Rate post 208246 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Skaterbuilt On 6/6/2005 Joe I wrote in from United States  (63.87.nnn.nnn) Is that the hybrid or the gs?     Rate post 208245 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) wheels On 6/6/2005 mike maysey wrote in from United States  (63.165.nnn.nnn) Funny thing about wheels. I used a variety of wheels yesterday. I started on 3Dm Avalons around in the 80a duro. I was noticing everyone riding Manx and since I've had good luck on that hill with Manx, I switched out my wheels. I rode Manx 84a around on one of my runs and blew out of the course. They rolled really fast but didn't grip up like I wanted. I switched back to 3Dm on the rear in 80a and left the 82a Manx in front. I think my fastest runs were on this wheel combo. As the day went on, I (along with everyone else) was trying to squeeze every little bit outta that course they could. I ended up riding 3Dm 80as all around by the end of the race. My conclusion...Manx seems to roll faster, but don't grip quite as well as 3Dm, in that course anyway. Manx feel faster but if a wheel is sliding, you're scrubbing valuable speed and in that course...speed was very tough to find. I think each wheel has a good application and it's still a work in progress for me. I've had good races on both kinds of wheels. I'm just now starting to understand instances when Manx work better as well as instances when 3Dm work better. 3Dm seem to roll a little slower, but if slower translates to no loss of traction and ability to pump harder...I think the choice is obvious. Manx roll faster but don't seem to grip as well (on that course) so speed was compromised... understand though, that this is very unscientific. Maysey is only a pawn in the game of life.     Rate post 208244 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) duhhhh... On 6/6/2005 .... wrote in from United States  (4.18.nnn.nnn)     Rate post 208243 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) MM and his winning deck... On 6/6/2005 Dave - Skaterbuilt wrote in from United States  (4.18.nnn.nnn)     Rate post 208242 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) MM RULES! On 6/6/2005 Dave - Skaterbuilt wrote in from United States  (4.18.nnn.nnn) MM rules! I'd say that Maysey has been winning because of the Skaterbuilt ConeKiller GS he's been riding...BUT, Mike can pretty much SMOKE everyone riding a 2 x 4 and flinstone wheels...I know he is really liking the stiffness of his Skaterbuilt GS deck...hey Mike, tell us how the 3DM's compared to Manx wheels...is there any real difference between them? Can you tell? Better get that ring-finger sized up-so you can collect your SkullRing when you win the PumpStation Series! Yeah Mike!     Rate post 208241 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Amazing MM On 6/6/2005 Joe I wrote in from United States  (63.87.nnn.nnn) Mike, Way to go. What were you riding? Anything in particular you would attribute your recent success to? Just seems like you're kicking more ass than you did last year. Did you clean your bearings? Lycra? Joe     Rate post 208224 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) PlumpHouse On 6/6/2005 mike maysey wrote in from United States  (63.165.nnn.nnn) Can't beleive it...what a day. Thanks for the race Hack, BLR, and everyone who came out to race. Man that ring is gonna look nice on my hand in Stockholm.     Rate post 208221 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Congrats On 6/5/2005 John Corning wrote in from United States  (68.8.nnn.nnn) you kicked ass today at the pumpstation today, the ring is as good as gold, ahhh, i mean silver. Look forward to the nect race, too bad it's the last, we need more contest in southern cali, need to get the word out more about slalom for sure, the chick i brought today was blown away with what was going down!     Rate post 208194 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) dads day On 6/5/2005 maddog wrote in from United States  (66.215.nnn.nnn) wondering if you posess passport tick tick tick lets do dads day     Rate post 208182 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Albuquerque On 6/3/2005 mike maysey wrote in from United States  (63.165.nnn.nnn) What a TRIP! Two all nighters in 4 days, 3 days of solid skating, eating, drinking, etc. I think I've finally recovered. Getting ready to race day after tomorrow at the PlumpStation. Can't wait...I love that hill. Anyway, props to Lange, that man deserved the $2000...holy crap. Hopefully he doesn't need it to fix the damage he inflicted to himself!! Carmel Ditch was way less inviting that Indian School, but you do what you have to do when the Open Space Police respond to a 'call.' The coolest part was the rake marks on the ditch surface that made high-speed turns sound very cool. Carmel Ditch might be less inviting that Indian School, but that's only because Indian School is such a perfect ditch. Carmel is still better than any ditch I've ever skated in Cali. The Bear...I'm not saying anything else. Well, other than this...I was friggin' freaked when I saw that thing. My gosh... fun, fun, fun...Can't wait to do it again next year. I'll be jumping on Southwest Airlines next year though. I'm gonna leave the 12+ hour drive to the young folks. Skate on     Rate post 208050 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) MJ's Bachelors Party in Vegas On 6/2/2005 Sparky J wrote in from United States  (68.121.nnn.nnn) Mark Johnson is having his Bachelors Party in Las Vegas on June 10-13 You are wecomed to come and join the fun! We will leave San Jose Ca real early Friday June 10 and arrive sometime that day In Vegas if all goes well, we will return Monday June 13.I have a house rented in Vegas that can hold a bunch of people so there is a place to stay for free, The only thing I ask is you bring a bottle of tequila for are tequila tasting party Sat 5pm. We will be sk8ing ! Parks and O ya Ditches and Parking Garages early Sat morning and Sunday, other activities will include go cart racing, gambling drinking and ya you guessed it! Please let me know if you can make it, I would be stoked if you could join the fun. My last few day's of being single for 41 years will not be boring! I will have more info once I get a idea of how many people are going Later MJ     Rate post 207962 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) mary's hill On 5/27/2005 david wrote in from United States  (67.100.nnn.nnn) hey mike, if you can make it to san fran, you can catch a ride with me, dunno who i'm driving with yet, but if we i get 3-4 people gas will be cheap. later bro     Rate post 207500 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Maryhill.... On 5/26/2005 mike maysey wrote in from United States  (63.165.nnn.nnn) I don't know about Maryhill...I'll have to play it by ear. PD-I will Miss Kitty-thank you kindly Palmer-Don't go trying to scare me off now, the trip's too close to bail out now! Either I will or Andrew will ring you when we get to town. I will probably need a nap after the drive out, since I think we're going to pull an all nighter.     Rate post 207383 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) INDIAN SCHOOL On 5/25/2005 PALMER wrote in from United States  (207.200.nnn.nnn) MASEY YOUR IN FOR THE RIDE OF YOUR LIFE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! JUST STAY ON THE COURSE AT INDIAN SCHOOL OR YOU MIGHT FALL IN ONE OF THE MANY HOLES OR PILES OF BROKEN GLASS. THIS RACE IS NO JOKE AND IM SURE YOU WILL KILL IT. PABST BLUE RIBBON JUST SIGNED ON AS A SPONSOR WITH A s#@!LOAD OF CASES OF BEER. ITS ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CALL ME WHEN YOU GET HERE 505-440-2253 PALMER BLR SECTOR9     Rate post 207311 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) NM On 5/25/2005 Miss Kitty wrote in from United States  (69.68.nnn.nnn) Miss Kitty says Good Luck Mr. Maysey!!     Rate post 207309 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Maysey in the ditch... On 5/25/2005 Miko wrote in from United States  (66.81.nnn.nnn) Yeah Mike... Kick ass out there in abq!!! Sounds like you're ready. Are you still planning on hitting Maryhill?     Rate post 207306 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) ALB!!! On 5/25/2005 PD wrote in from United States  (24.176.nnn.nnn) Mike, Good luck and have fun in God's Land O Ditches. Take my advice: do everything the locals are doing -- factor in whatever Hackett is riding -- then rage! Wear your pads! Later, --PD     Rate post 207305 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0)

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