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| Q&A: Slalom Pro Mike Maysey (2489 Posts)
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Cones
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On 5/30/2003
mike maysey
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FYI-Turner Summer Ski is out of the Cone deal...sorry about that. I think Howard Gordon would be the best person to contact for cones.
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Frontside v. Backside Pump
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On 5/30/2003
mike maysey
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David...I think my heelside pump is stronger than my toeside pump. Mainly because I can croutch down lower and drive through the turn more than toeside. I've been working on making both sides equal, but it's definatley harder for me to get as much drive toeside as heelside.
See you when you get back down here............
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tall
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On 5/30/2003 ur13
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I have been running 3/4" of riser lately. It's the bomb for TS, Euro TS and parallel pumpers (1.7m, cyberslalom). There is the anti wheelbite issue of it all but more importantly there is the added leverage. I find pumping from a dead stop with the taller risers easier. The other key point is the ability to work around tough offsets, especially toeside ones. Since you are so high up off the ground (and with the correct stance) it makes reaching for said cone easier and cutting it ultra close (late entry) easier given you sneak around the cone better.
I've even been running GS (more EURO GS, hybrid here) with 3/4" at moderate speeds and it feels fine. I think if you properly setup your trucks the added height isn't an issue.
For Cali GS and courses where pumping is less of need...where stability is more important I think I would resort back to .325" and under in riser.
All these numbers are with PVDs too, which are a LOW profile truck. The numbers may be less for trackers, indys, seismics, etc.
Like alot of things there is a definate sweet-spot. Too much and you will know.
I'm liking the extra height right now, but who knows in a few weeks/months. I have been riding it for over a month now and like the results...but then again I'm working on alot of things right now.
Try it, you might like it.
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Cones
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On 5/30/2003 Hamm
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Turner SummerSki is out of cones right now, but will be getting more and offering the same great price.
If you can't wait I believe you can still get them from 3DM.
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Taller Tight Setups
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On 5/30/2003
Ricky
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Ooo, ooo, ooo... (horshack imitation)
Any insight out there on the craze to add as much as an inch or more of riser to a tight course set up much like the euro's have been doing for years. I guess it works, but I've always been one to try to maintain a low CG.
I assume in a GS situation the low CG is still the way to go.
Where is the cut off on tall set ups? Is it cone spacing or speed?
How many out there are using this taller set up approach?
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Cones
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On 5/30/2003 john kim
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Mark,
Contact Turner Summer Ski. Last I heard they had a sale on cones.
John
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best price/place for cones?
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On 5/30/2003
Mark
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Slalom newbie looking for best place to find/buy cones. Haven't done the cone-wiggle thing in like 25 years, so I'm in need of cones.
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grammer
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On 5/29/2003 david
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become not so active....
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frontside/backside pump
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On 5/29/2003
david
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hey mike, i gots a question since this forum seems to have because not so active.
what would you say is your stronger pump, toeside or heelside?
for me i feel that my toe side pump is stronger, i'm trying to get a stronger pump going, any advice?
oh yea, i'll be back in SF in 2 weeks for the summer, can't wait to race more!
whats up with the North Bay vs. South bay outlaw race? its a great idea, we should do it! maybel a hill in the presidio?
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! might just be the fastest
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On 5/28/2003 Dagoo
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Hi I am a long time skater and would like to try slolom again.My history goes way back when clay wheels were around and lose ball bearings.Cadillac came out with the urethane wheel, I used Bennett and Road Riders,I had a set of 4's and 6's. I think I have the most knowledge on this site as far as history goes. You can ask me any question and I can answer it. Dont get me wrong but I but if I do come back ,I hate to say it but I just might be the fastest out there. I go back along time ways, do you remember Waldo Aultry,Henry hester,listen those were the days. Dagoo
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Training
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On 5/28/2003
Miko
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Not sure if anyone is doing it yet, but remember gang, there is such a thing as over-training. Think about how much you ride and find a way to moderate it and recover. (If you're lucky enough to ride that much!)
Break days, ice and elevation when muscles and joints hurt, stretching, a decent diet and avoiding over-indulging in all fun foods and beverages could make you faster too!
(From an old guy who want so see you all skating when you're as old as I am!)
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Camp Holl...
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On 5/28/2003
Miko
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Had a nice session last night at Gary's slalom boot camp.
Attendees were the seargeant, John Kim and his wife (sorry, I've got to get her name down!), John Ravitch, Matt Schreiber and Bill Evans. Pretty small crew, but people were probably too hot. We had a nice tail-wind at Shoreline and temps were lower than anywhere else. Perfect!
Ran an interesting take on Fluitt's posted Breck tight. (How many cones? I'd guess maybe 55-70?) Anyway it was a challenging aerobic and technical workout. Pumping through the big multi-cone hip was interesting. The slow shift around the bend allowed you a bit more time to experience the subtle weight shifts involved in powering through them. I'm bummed that I'm going to miss Breck, but really rootin' for the Midtown session crew.
As usual Gary was smoking on his new Roe!
Ravitch is very quietly testing wheels, working on his setup, and trying to act old and worn out but we all know how focused he is at the races. Watch out!
Rider alert! John Kim has been sneaking up the speed-o-meter and may just be a spoiler for many of you open class riders at Breck!
A huge thanks to Gary for his ongoing commitment to providing a regular and frequent session for us! Take advantage of a good site, great coaching, and an awesome crew and get out there and ride!
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Speak Up Out There...
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On 5/28/2003
mike maysey
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Hey now...I know I didn't answer every question everyone has out there. I know there's folks who visit this board and read the stuff but don't post. Well...I want to see some new stuff up here by this afternoon from some of you who lurk and don't speak up! Don't be shy.
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100 Cone Burn!!!
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On 5/27/2003
mike maysey
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Well in that case...thanks to John and Julius for deciding to do the race.
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video
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On 5/27/2003 hc
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mike, glad to hear you are doing a how-to video,
and yes, pumping and cruizing go hand in hand.
i just saw that pic of simon levene stacking in tights,
somehow, i feel better now ;-)
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100 Cone Wiggle
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On 5/27/2003 Gary H.
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The 100 cone event was John K and Julius' event...I just helped...they decided to hold the event.....man, 100 cones is a lot of cones...if you know what I mean?
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Video
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On 5/27/2003
mike maysey
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Yeah we got some good looking footage. I'm in the process of getting some footage together with my '8-wheeled' friend. Lewis has been filming skaters, snowboarders etc. for something like 10 years. We're hoping to do a couple things with the eventual video...a promo video for me, so I can afford to quit my job and be a slalom racer full time (yeah right) and also I'd like to put a 'How to' video together for slalom skating that will show how the style of slalom skating can be adapted to things like sidewalk surfing.
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100 cone burn
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On 5/26/2003 julius
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Mike,
thank's for drivin down for the workout.
nice ELVIS glasses!!!
Tough course with that wierd right hand pull at about
cone 65. At least I laid a starght course.
Any video from your 8 wheel friend?
Julius.
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Decisions????
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On 5/26/2003 Mr. Shouldnotpost
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I'll handle this.
Geez Wesley!
What do you do???
Man...you are the consumate bachelor aren'nt you?
And Mackerel!!!!???? MACKEREL???!!!
Wow.
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100 Cone Burn!!!
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On 5/26/2003
mike maysey
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Hey Gary, thanks for inviting me. I had a great time. That was the first time I ever skated 100 cones. My new job requires me to 'cold call' in my territory daily. I'm planning to make the rounds on Wed and Thurs. I'd like to make some of your secret sessions on either of those days...or just let me know when and where and maybe I can make the trek down there. Congrats on running a fine race and racing a fine race. See you soon.
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one decision
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On 5/26/2003 Brady
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You ride the waves of contractions with the love of your life and catch the greatest catch of your life when your new child is born.
There will always be another perfect line-up and phenominal days of fishing yet to come.
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100 Cone Wiggle
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On 5/26/2003 Gary H.
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Mike, thanks for making the drive down for the wiggle fest....Also please thank Sirie for helping witht the cones....remember to call me for some of those secret sessions we have on the weekends.
-g-
p.s. I posted the times in the "slalom" forum.
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Decisions, Decisions
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On 5/25/2003 Wesley Tucker
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Ok, I'll buy that. BUT, Sandy goes into labor and at the same time there's a Nor'easter off the coast and 7-8 foot swells are pounding the beach.
Plus, there's mackerel running like no one's seen since Grampa was a tyke.
What do you do?
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Good girls
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On 5/25/2003 TK
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Wes, its all good. You just have to marry a surfers daughter like I did. Anyone hear results from France yet?
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Life in New Hampshire
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On 5/25/2003 Wesley Tucker
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Ok. let me see if I got this straight. I'm not married and have no kids (that I know of,) so this is all new to me.
Sandy is pregnant, due any day and TK is planning on everyone coming to his house and going fishing if the surf's not up? Is that right?
Geez, no wonder I never got married. I don't fish or surf.
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