Slalom Skateboarding Pro Mike Maysey

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Q&A: Slalom Pro Mike Maysey (2489 Posts) Topic Info wheelbase On 4/20/2003 mike maysey wrote in from (67.192.nnn.nnn) Hey Glen, I pretty much only ride that board for tight courses. Tight courses by most peoples standards are quite a bit tighter than most of the FCR races which would sledom if ever be considered tight slalom. I prefer to ride something in the 20" to 22" length. Something I can fit through tight cones if I loosen my trucks or ride on an open course with tighter trucks. I don't know hardly any of the pros who ride anything close to that short at races...except maybe Evans. I prefer to ride the longest wheelbase I can so I can be stable at speed as well as carry speed through a course.     Rate post 119107 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) pumping On 4/20/2003 mike maysey wrote in from (67.192.nnn.nnn) cj, you'll probably want a board that has a large standing surface where you can locate the most comfortable spot for your feet. You'll probably want something with a fairly low camber board because high camber will be more difficult to find the sweetspot on. It might also make it a little tougher with regard to your balance and leverage. I haven't ridden that many boards with concave, never owned one, but from trying various boards with concave I can say I like the feel of having my feel locked into position...I definately think its a personal preference thing. Good luck     Rate post 119104 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) wheelbase On 4/20/2003 glenn s wrote in from (68.109.nnn.nnn) Mike, you ride shorter wheelbases than that now don't you? And I know quite a few Pros that use 18" + or - a tad for TS setups. But when Evans measured your red Fullnose at the Path it was 17 3/4" wheelbase. Are you still using that wheelbase?     Rate post 119067 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) pumping On 4/19/2003 cj wrote in from (205.188.nnn.nnn) thanks for your help, mike. one more question, if that's ok... i am going to get a shorter board and try those tracker trucks. as for the board, what shape/style works best? is something with camber better, like an indiana, or is flat the way to go? and does concave make any difference, or is that a preference thing? can you make any board recomendations to go with the trackers? thanks a lot.     Rate post 118982 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) pumping On 4/18/2003 mike maysey wrote in from (65.234.nnn.nnn) cj, Your setup will definately effect your learning. For me, early on, I rode a fairly short board. It was about 30" long by about 8 3/4" wide with shortish wheelbase 19-21" between the inner truck bolts. This length board will help you get the hang of pumping quicker. I never began to really get the feel for pumping until I got on a shorter board. Before I got into slalom, I had a Sector 9 downhill board which obviously was quite long, like yours. I started to get the hang of pumping on it but it wasn't until I got on a shorter board that I really began to find the 'efficiency of pump.' You will also probably want to try some different trucks...some Tracker RT-X and RT-S or some Indy 101's and get some wheels that are more slalom specific like Avalons. Before you know it you'll be pumping uphill.     Rate post 118928 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) pumping On 4/18/2003 cj wrote in from (64.12.nnn.nnn) sorry if this has been asked before... i'm trying to figure out pumping. i've read a lot of the tips. does it matter what your setup is? i have a S9 supercruiser (46") with RIIs. would it be easier to get the hang of it on something else or am i just lame?     Rate post 118912 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) High Peaks Drifter On 4/18/2003 mike maysey wrote in from (67.192.nnn.nnn) Paul, don't worry about a thing. Gary Fluitt has it all under control and it WILL go off. Just sit tight and you'll see, the contest sign up will show up on the contest registration page soon...if you get really antsy, do a search on Gary Fluitt in the search function on this site. He's good about leaving his email address so when you find it drop him an email. Gary's a totally cool guy who'll give you the skinny. I hope to be able to attend the HPD myself.     Rate post 118798 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Slalom Beginner On 4/18/2003 mike maysey wrote in from (67.192.nnn.nnn) Mark, Seismics are great trucks, but are somewhat complex to get set up optimally. Trackers and Indy's aren't that much different on the outside, but on the inside...Trackers carve turns while Indy's flop. In my opinion, Trackers are probably the best choice for you. Consider getting a Tracker RT-X and and RT-S. Use the X on the front and use the S on the back.     Rate post 118797 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) slalomboardsetup On 4/18/2003 mat wrote in from (62.40.nnn.nnn) mike, thanks for your advice.     Rate post 118776 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) High Plains Drifter FCR, Breckenridge CO On 4/18/2003 Paul Howard wrote in from (208.135.nnn.nnn) I tried to register for HPD Breckenrige but the FCR site would'nt put me into a sign-up page (it would with earlier races but not with HPD or later races for that matter), does this mean the race is: not happening, in limbo, or just not open for registration yet? I bailed out of G3 for various reasons (nothing to do with the G3 crew however) so I'd like to go to HPD in a really BIG way. Any info ASAP would be greatly appreciated. Thanks-PTH.     Rate post 118768 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) slalom beginner On 4/18/2003 Mark Coady wrote in from (152.163.nnn.nnn) A friend has sent me a gift certificate from skate america.I wish to purchase Seismic 110mm but they do not stock them.Tracker RT-S as a 2nd choice or i here the indy name slung about on occasion.I am novice w/big aspirations so what are the pro and cons of the aforementioned Tracker or indy (which indy model)? thanks in advance,mark.     Rate post 118761 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) slalomboardsetup On 4/17/2003 mike maysey wrote in from (65.234.nnn.nnn) Mat, The wheels are easy...depending on the surface, you'll want to change them accordingly. Rough surface = soft wheels, big offsets where traction is needed = soft wheels. Smooth surface = hard wheels, straight ahead (not much offset course) = hard wheels. You'll find where you like the soft ones and the hard ones. You might want to start out with the harder ones because you can always go softer. If you have the money, the Seismics would probably make a good choice for what you are describing you would like to do with the board. The RT-X/S are quite a bit cheaper and offer a more well rounded use. I would recommend you try the set ups yourself and decide. If you don't want to buy all that gear, find someone who has the set up you think you want and try it.     Rate post 118634 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) slalomboard setup On 4/17/2003 mat wrote in from (62.218.nnn.nnn) want to equip my new slalomboard (29.5"x8") with turner avalons but don't know if i should go for the 80a all the way or 80a rear, 85a front. is there a big difference between the two possibilities anyway? moreover i'm not quite sure which truck i should put on - rtx/s 106 or the new alu seismics (which i don't know by now)? i'd like to have my slalomboard make 'narrow', smooth turns. also pumping should work with ease. any suggestions? thanks, mat     Rate post 118551 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Indy Offset - no doubt On 4/16/2003 Joe Leonhardt wrote in from (149.225.nnn.nnn) Thank you very much for your fast answer. I try both - first flat, than wedge forward... Thanks, Joe     Rate post 118415 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Indy Offset....to wedge or not to wedge On 4/16/2003 mike maysey wrote in from (65.234.nnn.nnn) Hey Joe, I have used the Indy offset both ways. I also see many guys run the Indy offset flat and only a few wedged. If I were you, I'd try it both ways. Currently, I run a TTC on an RT-X baseplate on my FatBoy...due to the angle of the kingpin in the RTX, I wedge it forward...taking steering out. If I were to run the RT-S baseplate, which has geometry similar to an Indy baseplate (I think), I'd probably run it flat.     Rate post 118412 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Indy Offset wedge or not ? On 4/16/2003 Joe Leonhardt wrote in from (149.225.nnn.nnn) Mike, should I wedge a Indy offset on a Turner Hybrid GS ? 1:3, 2:3 wedge or just 2:2 (= two flat pads); 1 means a 1/8'' high Thanks, Joe     Rate post 118409 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Cone Size On 4/16/2003 mike maysey wrote in from (65.234.nnn.nnn) 5 1/4" base X 9 1/4" high     Rate post 118400 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Setup for SF On 4/16/2003 mike maysey wrote in from (65.234.nnn.nnn) John, I'll be riding my FatBoy...probably the same setup I used in Paso.     Rate post 118399 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) SF FEST On 4/16/2003 Gary H. wrote in from (17.255.nnn.nnn) Expect a few cones to be more like a hybrid at the top and then some curb to curb to keep the speed in check and then a handfull of near straight cones at the bottom. Bring a board that you would use for a G/s course, Hybrid X/l.     Rate post 118397 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) cones specs On 4/16/2003 mat wrote in from (62.218.nnn.nnn) what are the specs (diameter of base; height) of cones used in slalom races? thanks, mat     Rate post 118361 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) SF Fest Course... On 4/15/2003 Miko wrote in from (66.81.nnn.nnn) No matter what kind of course we run, it would be good if it *looks* waaaay fast, so the downhillers and their audience will be digging it.     Rate post 118325 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) what setup for SF race? On 4/15/2003 john airey wrote in from (63.113.nnn.nnn) mike, gary said 'elements of hybrid'. Is he gonna put some tight cones on that hill? What setup are you going to use (assuming it's not a big secret)? Is this a XL/fatboy kind of course?     Rate post 118307 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Race setups value On 4/15/2003 leo wrote in from (146.18.nnn.nnn) or u can change only the trucks and the wheels. or better yet: try this setups turner deck with fluid trucks and avilas turner deck with current trucks and fluid wheels fluid deck with turner trucks and fluid wheels fluid deck with current trucks and avilas now that its experimenting yes i was bored leo     Rate post 118288 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Mikes Question On 4/15/2003 TK wrote in from (24.34.nnn.nnn) Mike, Take your current Turner race set up and time it against your Fluid Stinger set up you mentioned. Let us know your results. TK     Rate post 118283 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) $700? On 4/15/2003 mike maysey wrote in from (65.234.nnn.nnn) Do expensive boards go faster?     Rate post 118277 ! 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