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Q&A: Slalom Pro Mike Maysey (2489 Posts)
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Those 75a Avalons
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On 4/24/2003
Clayton Scott
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I was riding 75a Avalons at Tunnel last Saturday. They are very similar to the 80a. The obvious difference is that they grip more. The turns where the 80a slide a little bit (that rough patch) the 75a don't. Surprisingly though they are just as easy to slide and control. I also believe that they are a little slower than the 80a, but everyone kept telling me that it was me and not the wheels...
Red wheels - awesome. (Red is the fastest color).
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wheels and SF
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On 4/22/2003
mike maysey
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David, heck yeah...let's skate.
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75a Avalons
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On 4/22/2003
mike maysey
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Henry, the 75 Av's roll slightly slower I think however they have a great deal of traction. Clayton was using them at Tunnel Road last weekend and I was using 80's. I was able to roll by Clayton on the lower part of the hill fairly easily.
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wheels and SF
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On 4/21/2003
david
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those 80a avalons are a great all around wheel. they shoulud make the avilas in red to!, looks badass!
hey mike, lets sk8 this weekend, i'm going to be in town, you guys still skate GGP and the presidio on sunday?
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75a Avalons...
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On 4/21/2003
Miko
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Mike... Someone with us was using 75a Avalons at our Tunnel Road session sunday. Was it Jonathan or Sully? Anyway, I'm wondering if the people that have been asking for them are dodwnhillers, or slalom riders? I've found the 80a duro to be total fun for free riding and general downhilling. Smooth sliders too.
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75a avalons
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On 4/21/2003
Henry
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Mike-
How do the 75a's compare to 80a's in terms of grip and speed? I think I know the answer, but wanted an opinion from you.
look forward to picking your brain further at Breckenridge!
henry
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John and Arab...
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On 4/21/2003
Miko
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Yeah Arab... things are getting a bit aggro here. Most of what I've seen seemed fairly toungue-in-cheek. I'll hope for the best, but right now I'm gonna back on outtahere!
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arab's guns
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On 4/21/2003
john airey
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I forgive arab for the threats, thank him for his fun thread on truck design, and apologize for saying whatever I said that got him so mad.
This May 4th gravity festival thing will be an interesting race!
Unless arab forgives me, not only do I have to race down a hill on a skateboard, I have to run if I see arab! My 160lbs is no match for his 210lbs, besides, I'm not a fighter, I'm just a skater with a keyboard.
Arab would you consider putting your guns back in their sockets and racing me instead?
Entry Fee + Loser can't post for a month?
You are going to have to spot me some time here tho.
Mike, if you have any advice here, I'm listening!
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SF gravity fest
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On 4/21/2003
david
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hey mike, it looks like I might come down to SF for the SF slalom challenge, assuming i can convince the gf to driv down that weekend..you have any extra avilas i can use for the course if i come down? hopefully no fights will break out, cus when it comes down to it, its all about skating right? and skating is about having fun right?
hope everybody had a good 4/20
miko, are you racing in the DH event?
-david
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WWF Smackdown with Arab!
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On 4/20/2003
Miko
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Hey John...
Arab is really a pussycat in person. Just don't get involved setting the course, cause we all know how Arab deals with courses he doesn't like! (And he don't like many... )
Cool that you're coming up Arab! See ya there...
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oh good!
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On 4/20/2003
john airey
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I've been wanting to meet arab!
I don't know what I did yet, I haven't checked all the forums (although I have an idea), but don't blame mike for me causing trouble, he's just some pro that is nice and helpful, even to people like me!
arab, go easy on me, my kids might be there too.
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wheelbase
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On 4/20/2003
mike maysey
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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.
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pumping
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On 4/20/2003
mike maysey
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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
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wheelbase
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On 4/20/2003
glenn s
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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?
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pumping
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On 4/19/2003 cj
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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.
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pumping
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On 4/18/2003
mike maysey
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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.
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pumping
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On 4/18/2003 cj
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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?
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High Peaks Drifter
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On 4/18/2003
mike maysey
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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.
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Slalom Beginner
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On 4/18/2003
mike maysey
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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.
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slalomboardsetup
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On 4/18/2003 mat
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mike, thanks for your advice.
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High Plains Drifter FCR, Breckenridge CO
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On 4/18/2003
Paul Howard
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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.
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slalom beginner
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On 4/18/2003
Mark Coady
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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.
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slalomboardsetup
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On 4/17/2003
mike maysey
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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.
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slalomboard setup
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On 4/17/2003 mat
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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
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Indy Offset - no doubt
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On 4/16/2003
Joe Leonhardt
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Thank you very much for your fast answer. I try both - first flat, than wedge forward... Thanks, Joe
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