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Red Nik Surf Co, Calgary, Alberta
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On 3/30/2004
Billy
wrote in from
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Red Nik Surf Co, is looking for riders to Sponsor, preferably from Calgary with both Slalom and Longboard backgrounds. We have just put together 20 longboards for Demo this year and are rocking. We need a few sponsored riders to do some promo work and TV shots for some of the local stations. You can Email your resume to surfrednik@shaw.ca or call the store at 403 685-4600 or come in at #9, 10 Richard Way SW Calgary.
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NANAIMO (the new guy in town)
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On 3/29/2004
sHaYnE Gordon
wrote in from
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Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada (for those who may not know).
Looking for local riders, more hills, lanes, paths, ect, ect, round here, just moved here a few days ago, and right by the place of which i live is the most insane little bimber of a hill, with a nice curvy lil corner onto a tight lil bridge, leading to a (i think) 6k sea walk..that's straight aheah, to the right, a nice path with some dips and curves leading all the way across the city of Nanaimo (one end to the other). It's great, i love it here, very calming, relaxing, good attitudes, beautiful girls (thousands of em), the best java in the world, the freshest air around, and all the best highways, roads and hills on the island....you gotta come check it out if you've never been here before. you'd love it, and i need riders, i wanna ride with people, there's only so much that can be done alone...haha...live it, love, ride it, take the pain, and do it all again...i been riding just a few years, transfered over from those damn "short" boards, like, don't get me wrong, nothing like a good shin racking, but i'll never turn back, as soon as i stepped on that piece of beautiful cherry, i was in heaven, still am, i don't care what happens, or where it takes me, but as long as i got that and my music, and my coffee, i could never ask for anything more...i'm just wasting time, typing, a few thousand characters later, at the end of the highway, there it is, across the ocean, and right into the palm of your hands....that's the s#@!, that's the love. till next time..
sHaYnE (hYe) Gordon
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freeboard
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On 3/29/2004
Paul Charlebois
wrote in from
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anyone use a freeboard in the past. I am looking for some local opinions that I can count on. It seems like a board that will allow you to negotiate tight turns on steep and narrow hills (as an intermdediate rider I find it hard to slow down) but how hard is it to slide this thing across on heel edge?
thanks
Paul
Powerboarding in Ottawa
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slalom!
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On 3/28/2004 MBL/CER
wrote in from
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hey! slalom alert!!! sat mar 28 4 p.m. - there are teenagers running cones in the parking lot in front of The Ottawa Sk8park - these kids have been riding ramps all winter....
LOOK OUT!
see you all Easter Week-end .. we are stoked
go sk8!
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New Indoor Park for Richmond Hill and did you check out SBC???
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On 3/26/2004
michael brooke
wrote in from
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There is a new indoor skatepark that actually has some flow...
check out CHEAP STUNTS
10,000 square feet
36 Shelley Road Unit 4
905-883-0030
grand opening is Saturday...
you can skate for free
it's north of major mac, between Yonge and Bayview - off Newkirk
I will bring mags and stickers to give out..
yes, this park is aimed at toe flippers, but damn fun with any type of skate...
anyone see the most recent issue of SBC???
the letters section?
check out the issue...and then get back to me...we are preparing a response and it's pretty funny!
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Spring Season Opening Week-end
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On 3/23/2004 mbl
wrote in from
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So here's what's happening in Ottawa for the opening week-end ...
We've applied to permit Mooney's Bay for Sat. April 10 (sun. as the second choice or raindate)
We've planned a big barbecue/3 band party @ the sk8park (where our guests can crash)Everyone welcome, incl. kids! wives! husbands! beer!
We are staffed and ready to sk8 at the Big O in Mtl. on Monday
Rob, let us know which week-end you pick so we can re-schedule the Breakfast Television live demo in their parking lot
hey, i can't even sk8 and i'm sooooo stoked!
c - ya'll in a coupla weeks
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some thoughts from coastlongboarding.com for BRIAN AND HIS FRIENDS AND FAMILY
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On 3/22/2004
bricin lyons
wrote in from
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I just took a few comments off our site and posted them here. were thinking of you guys and we have our helmets.
Subject: RE: LONGBOARDERS PAY YOUR RESPECTS 2 BRIAN ROGERS Date: 20-03-2004
Author: shredi Reply
I am relatively new to the sport of downhill sk8ing but this sad news, I have goose bumps all over me while Im writing this. To know that I have been hit (seriously) at least 15 times by different cars on all kinds of different occassions( also suffered a 2 and a half month coma) I will not go out again on my board without a helmet. I believe that the main idea of longboarding is the longevity of the sport, there are people of all ages out ridin and rippin. There is one constant theme though, they all wanna do it for a long time. They love the sport, the rush, the zen-like experience of doing 100kph(60-65mph) Its all a part of it, SO IS CRASHING So figure it out and wear a helmet, the life you save may just be your own.
I feel a tremendous loss because this sounds to be the insperational type of people that everyone could stand to learn from. There is never a good loss when a brother sk8er goes, Ijust wish his family well and hope to meet again other legends in this sport (like Kludy, chaput, dekyser, smouse, the list is endless.
I prey everyday not to hear this kind of news, about anybody. At least he was in the process of doing what he loved, and I hope that others take this as their example, AND START WEARING HELMETS ALL THE TIME NO MATTER WHAT KIND OF RIDING YOU ARE DOING.
All of my respect and best wishes to all who ride, I hope to get the oppportunity to ride with you all. Shredi
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Sub ject: RE: LONGBOARDERS PAY YOUR RESPECTS 2 BRIAN ROGERS Date: 20-03-2004
Author: BAGS Reply
very sad to here but good to hear he went doin something he loved my prayers go out to his family I also hope to see some lids flyin around soon BAGS
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Subjec t: RE: LONGBOARDERS PAY YOUR RESPECTS 2 BRIAN ROGERS Date: 20-03-2004
Author: Dan J Reply
Today, I'm going downtown to buy a helmet. Tonight, we race in honour of Brian Rogers. Peace
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Subject: RE: LONGBOARDERS PAY YOUR RESPECTS 2 BRIAN ROGERS Date: 20-03-2004
Author: ...mike Reply
i'm giving one of my best friends a helmet for his birtday....
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Subject: RE: LONGBOARDERS PAY YOUR RESPECTS 2 BRIAN ROGERS Date: 21-03-2004
Author: Rogan Reply
im always gonna wear a helmet. My condolences out the thefamily and friends
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VANCOUVER IS GOING OFF!!!!
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On 3/21/2004
michael brooke
wrote in from
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Damn, it is 100% mental out here!!!
Over 100 people showed up last night for the UBC garage event
It was INSANE
We are doing a story from here...but believe me, words and photos won't do it justice
The scene is just so full of passion and intensity...it's incredible.
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Bainbridge, OH - King of the Hill
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On 3/20/2004
Paul Armstrong
wrote in from
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New venue. Same dates. I am leaving at the same time. The drive time is the same, Bainbridge is southwest of Columbus instead of Southeast.
Anyone interested please contact me.
Hopefully, I will be taking a couple of my new luges based on the Gumball Machine by Chris Chaput.
Cheers,
Paul Armstrong
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Van. race correction
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On 3/20/2004 Dan J
wrote in from
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The race is SATURDAY night (Mar 20)- not friday
Sorry for the mis-information.
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Snow?
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On 3/19/2004 Jerry
wrote in from
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Does anybody know if Shell Park in Oakville, or if the little Burlington park are free of snow yet? I don't want to drive from Toronto to find them unrideable. Thanks.
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Timing System
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On 3/19/2004
Cknuck
wrote in from
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We don't have one. Can you and Jimi build one or two?
I'm going to need it to compete (ASCC) with the new gear and to run the Easter races ( do you want to run Olympic stadium Outlaw on Monday as we are planning on running our race/Clinic on Saturday?) and the proposed Canada Day event here in Ottawa.
I am now going to make arrangements to add the other 2 races (Oregon and Da Farm) to my 2004 race schedule.
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MTL Race
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On 3/19/2004 Ian
wrote in from
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There has not been a good response from the city about getting the roads officially shut down in MTL so we are going to have to do it Outlaw. The thing is we have a few locations at the Big-O that will work great and nobody should shut us down for a long time. We can run a great Giant Slalom and a tight slalom of course.
Timing gear will be able to travel Claude?
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Easter Race Weekend
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On 3/18/2004
CKnuck
wrote in from
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Okay lets take it from the top. We talked about it at our rained out G1.
4 days, 4 cities. We tried to arrange it so we could fly ourselves (the organisers) for each city along with rentals. Each and every group had to do was get the location set-up (not easy).
All of your (Rob, Ian, Pierre) previously stated posts are valid. We agree. Although we were ready to mkae it even if we had to drive.
So nothing is hapening anywhere but in Ottawa, that weekend! MB will follow with the details.
Pierre both models look great. nice touch.
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Easter Weekend Race
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On 3/18/2004 Pierre
wrote in from
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I agree too but with Toronto and Ottawa the same weekend it means almost as much travelling for us in Montreal, why not group Hamilton - Toronto and later Ottawa - Montreal. Or better each city has it's own weekend and we cumulate point after the 4 eastern race to call it a series.
Anyway i can't wait to race !!
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Easter Weekend Race
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On 3/18/2004
Rob
wrote in from
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Ian:
I have to agree with you, especially with these being the first formal races we have had in Eastern Canada.
My suggestion is maybe to have two races (Toronto and Ottawa) over that weekend and concentrate our efforts on producing high quality events that challenge the racers and provide a great demonstration for the masses.
Four races in four cities will potentially result in more time travelling than that of racing.
Just my 2 cents.
All the best,
Rob
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Easter Race Weekend
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On 3/18/2004 Ian
wrote in from
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The thought of running four races in four days in four cities with a combined total of 16 hrs driving time does seem a bit ambitious doesn't it... What about the two cities on lake ontario organize themselves for two or three weeks later?
Focus your energies on getting behind a Ottawa Montreal trip over Easter and be ready for an invasion when you can host us.
Sound better?
Ian
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King of the Hill
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On 3/17/2004
Paul Armstrong
wrote in from
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Hey! Canadian StreetLugers! Wake up! It's spring!
OK, almost - so we had 15cm of snow yesterday. Things are looking up. I had my new downhill board out for a rip and it was only -2 C. That's almost warm! Ohio is sure to be better. Let's go down in force!
Let Duff Gibson worry about being the fastest on ice - we will be the fastest on the street.
Scott?
Team Element?
Anybody up for racing on a closed street?
Cheers,
Paul
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Vancouver Slalom Race
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On 3/17/2004 Dan J
wrote in from
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This Friday night 11pm at the Chan center, UBC.
Vancouver's first big slalom race in years.
Michael Brooke from Concrete Wave will be there.
See you there!
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King of the Hill - Athens, OH
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On 3/12/2004
Paul Armstrong
wrote in from
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I am leaving from Toronto at around 4:00 PM on the Friday night. Any Canucks that what to pool or convoy down are more than welcome to join me.
Follow the link for the entry form.
http://www.dpthreads.com/KingoftheHill.html
Classes:
UNLIMITED STREET LUGE
CLASSIC STYLE
GRAVITY BIKE
DOWNHILL INLINE
Schedule:
Saturday 9am: Set up for organizers and volunteers.
6am –11am: Tech inspection open
8am- 8:30am Riders Meeting in the pit area
9am- 11am: Practice
11am-1pm: Qualifying
1pm-2pm: Intermission
2pm-6pm: Finals
6pm: Awards
6pm-…: Clean up for race volunteers
9pm: After party (location to be announced ASAP)
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Coastlongboards "ATTACK OF DANGER BAY lll"
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On 3/10/2004
COASTLONGBOARDING
wrote in from
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MAY 21-24 lets hit some hills!
Longboarders getting crazy once again!
CHRIS CHAPPUT took home $1000 bucks last year....who will it be this year! camping, tour the many hills on the sunshine coast. we have a float in the parade. lots of beer weed and rippin. 3rd year running its all about a wicked weekend.
talk to ya later
bricin lyons
www.coastlongboarding.com
longboard hockey anyone?
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chickens!
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On 3/8/2004 MBL/CER
wrote in from
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hey guys/chickens
too bak bak bak to call a lame girlsk8er and an old guy to session w/you ????
lotsa fun eh?
next time...
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First outdoor Sesh in MTL
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On 3/8/2004 Ian
wrote in from
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Pierre, Duane, Jim, Daniel, JF, a new guy (whose name I forgot) and I ran cones up at university de Montreal yesterday under blue sky and closed off road. Everyone was charging considiering the winter legs are still largely unused!
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music & slalom
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On 3/7/2004 mbl
wrote in from
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hey civ - seriously
if you come & work camps 4 us can u do a music group for the homeschooler kids or whoever else wants to learn (like Claude)???
lotsa fun all the time around here
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Civ's upgrades
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On 3/7/2004
Cknuck
wrote in from
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Skill, just a skill upgrade needed.
OUCH!!!!
Equipment seems fine till!!!!!!!!!!
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