Masters 45-plus Skateboarding

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Masters 45+ (602 Posts) Topic Info Miko's Post> Sublime Night Runs On 9/21/2004 North Carolina Longboarder wrote in from United States  (63.167.nnn.nnn) Miko: I enjoyed reading your last post. There is something special about making night runs all alone after the family has crashed for the night. I live in a relatively small town north of Charlotte and the streets are basically deserted after 10 pm except for the occasional bar/restaurant goer/worker making their way home or shift worker heading for another night shift at of the local factories. The police have yet to say anything to me about bombing the hills downtown. They just look at me like I'm crazy. It is a great way for me to wind down and decompress from the intensity of the day. I throw on the gear, grab the board of choice for that night, and roll down the street to one of my local spots. The downhill/carving skating crew is growing here locally and now on any given night one of the other riders are doing the same thing. We don't talk much...we just ride. It's killer. Thanks for the post. Roll on Brother and Sisters! Roll on Roll on. SCHOOL'S OUT     Rate post 182726 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Ageless Masters... On 9/19/2004 Miko wrote in from United States  (69.85.nnn.nnn) My friends... It's a rare day that I don't either think about the feeling of flying through corners and the wild rush of speed. Somewhere along the line I usually tinker with a board as well. Tonight after putting my son to bed, I drove to a long dark hill above Capitola Village and speed carved through the dark, weaving across both lanes until the lights of a car momentarily kept me in my own lane... arriving in the Village, I slide a long right leaving some of my slide glove on the road and glided up for a tea and carrot cake at a coffee house I frequent. Afterwards, I took a couple more runs and headed home to catch up on homework and see what's up here. You'll find, one more ageless one with their time-on-earth verified below... He's truly one of the ageless among the others here. We are the models of just how long one can remain stoked, vital, fast, inspired... Three weeks until we fly again! ------------------ Masters Division Not quite 45 years old... Rick Stanziale - 39 Richy Carrasco - 41 David Carrasco - 42 David Hackett - 43 Duane Peters - 43 Steve Olson - 43 Eric Groff - 43 45 and up... Keith Hollien - 45 Claude Reginier - 46 Scott Johnston - 47 Pat Chewning - 47 Steve Evans - 47 Jack Smith - 47 Bruce Bjortvelt - 49 John Hutson - 49 Mark McCree - 49 Miko Biffle - 51 Rene Carrasco - 52 Henry Hester - 53 Randy Smith - 53 Jamie Hart - 54 Don Bostick - 54 Cliff Coleman - 54 Still ageless... Bobby Mandarino Gary Fluitt Chris Barker Kenny Mollica Brent Kosick Steve Sherman Charlie Ransom     Rate post 182505 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) age in and of itself On 9/19/2004 david e wrote in from United States  (24.9.nnn.nnn) "age, in and of itself,.." theres no such thing actually,..age always brings change, like it or not.     Rate post 182442 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Ageless On 9/18/2004 -JC- wrote in from United States  (63.184.nnn.nnn) Amen. I stepped on a longboard for the first time three years ago (almost to the day) and instantly remembered why I had skated as a teen. (Thank you, GI Joe.) In a couple of weeks, the calendar says I'm older, but I could care less about that linear thought. I skate, I put on skate races, I teach kids to skate. I'm at the prime of my skating life. Can I race? Not well. But again, that doesn't stop me. I'm plenty stoked watching three or four generations of skaters blow by me. Spread the stoke. That, for me, is the job of the "Master's". Jack; you are forever young. And a Bahne was my first. ;-)     Rate post 182419 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) what does it matter? On 9/17/2004 richard marnhout wrote in from United States  (198.81.nnn.nnn) age, in and of itself,and how it applies to a skater, is a meaningless thing. what you DO on a skateboard is what matters. richard     Rate post 182309 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Ageless On 9/15/2004 Jack Smith wrote in from United States  (66.82.nnn.nnn) I am forever young...     Rate post 182082 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (1)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Too Late On 9/15/2004 -JC- wrote in from United States  (63.184.nnn.nnn) Before I saw the list, I thought I might try to get a few licks in... Guess I'll stick to organizing. And practicing. Happy 'early' B-Day, Cannonball. You got me by 6 days. And 7 years. What are your plans? Morro? I'd like that, too, but I guess I'll settle for Burque ditches.     Rate post 182080 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Keith is on the Bubble! On 9/15/2004 Miko wrote in from United States  (66.81.nnn.nnn) Allright Keith! You're the first 45 year old on the list which makes you the official 'Bubble Boy' Could you clue me on Bobby's age (and anyone else for that matter.) ---------------- Masters Division Creeping up on 45 years old... Rick Stanziale - 39 Richy Carrasco - 41 David Carrasco - 42 David Hackett - 43 Duane Peters - 43 Steve Olson - 43 Eric Groff - 43 45 and up... Keith Hollien - 45 Claude Reginier - 46 Scott Johnston - 47 Pat Chewning - 47 Steve Evans - 47 Bruce Bjortvelt - 49 John Hutson - 49 Mark McCree - 49 Miko Biffle - 51 Rene Carrasco - 52 Henry Hester - 53 Randy Smith - 53 Jamie Hart - 54 Don Bostick - 54s Cliff Coleman - 54 Ageless so far... Bobby Mandarino Gary Fluitt Chris Barker Kenny Mollica Brent Kosick Jack Smith Steve Sherman Charlie Ransom     Rate post 182069 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Master On 9/15/2004 Keith Hollien wrote in from United States  (68.101.nnn.nnn) I am 45 years old. Later Keith, Team Radikal.     Rate post 182065 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Eli and Evans! On 9/13/2004 Miko wrote in from United States  (69.19.nnn.nnn) Well Eli *should* get his bad self down to Morro... I'll get on the phone to the Skunk and harrass him a bit. He's always good at a party too. Evans was the real deal sunday at La Costa... Talk about precision zagging... like a guided missle. It was so cool to see him that stoked as well! It's been a long time coming. And... he's the consumate MASTER. The bar is going to be very high for the rest of us.     Rate post 181754 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Don Bostic On 9/13/2004 Cliff Coleman wrote in from United States  (66.124.nnn.nnn) Miko, I don't often get the chance to talk to Bostic. He has a home in Auburn, CA. His company, World Cup Skateboarding keeps him very busy. Check the company name for a web-site. You can read about what he is up to regarding skate competitions etc. Ransome, Hart, Myself, Cross and Bostic ran cones about four total times near Bostics house two years ago when I made it to the full season of events. Don and Jamie Hart got me out and excersizing and it helped me lose a lot of weight. Whether Don comes out for a Masters race or not, he has always been a class act! Regarding the Super GS or what ever it will be, I hope it is a fast one. Eli Smouse would probably do well in such a race. I really enjoyed the La Costa GS! I had a good qualifying time. If I had run clean against Evans, I would have been happier. He is an awesome racer and I loved seeing him win the tight the second day. Cliff Coleman     Rate post 181715 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Oldy Schmoldy... On 9/13/2004 Miko wrote in from United States  (69.19.nnn.nnn) Thanks for the kind words Cliff! I'm still thinking of your showing at the 04 La Costa race and thinking... Will he be that fast at the Worlds Super GS? 8-) I'm hoping to see you there! I don't feel that old, most of the time. 35 year old trapped inside a 51 year old body. The daily details of survival are what keeps me off my board most of the time. Good thing Cabrillo College has a hilly campus and a small police force. I'll add Don to the list in hopes he'll see it and come out to play the slalom game again. After all... he won the B-Pro class at La Costa '01. Do you ever hear from him?     Rate post 181576 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Miko, we all have a chronologic and a biologic age. On 9/13/2004 Cliff Coleman wrote in from United States  (66.124.nnn.nnn) We are the generation that didn't go quietly to the rocking chairs. Imagine how many skiers are over the age of 50. If a skater finds a way to skate consistently and without injury, then there is no reason to "retire" from involvement or competition solely because of age. Some of my best results have come after the age of 50. I'm fudging on one of those results because it actually took place the day before I turned 50. When I watch Miko race, I don't see an old racer. I see a fast racer who will be very tough to beat. This is the same with so many other racers with large numbers for their age. You might as well list Don Bostic at 54 for your list of racers ages. He knows what these so-called Masters classes are all about, he raced and won in the Masters or what was then known as the Geriatrics division, 28 years ago. Cliff Coleman     Rate post 181561 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) We're ALL Old! On 9/11/2004 Miko wrote in from United States  (69.85.nnn.nnn) Thanks for the updates Rene! The list is getting longer, but I really need the racers below to fess up before I make up ages for you. Masters Division Creeping up on 45 years old... Richy Carrasco - 41 David Carrasco - 42 David Hackett - 43 Duane Peters - 43 Steve Olson - 43 Eric Groff - 43 45 and up... Claude Reginier - 46 Scott Johnston - 47 Pat Chewning - 47 Steve Evans - 47 Bruce Bjortvelt - 49 John Hutson - 49 Mark McCree - 49 Miko Biffle - 51 Rene Carrasco - 52 Henry Hester - 53 Randy Smith - 53 Jamie Hart - 54 Cliff Coleman - 54 Ageless so far... Keith Hollien Bobby Mandarino Gary Fluitt Chris Barker Kenny Mollica Rick Stanziale Brent Kosick Jack Smith Steve Sherman Charlie Ransom     Rate post 181322 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) age On 9/10/2004 Fatboy wrote in from United States  (67.94.nnn.nnn) 42 and still disappointing my Mom....... "Aren't you a little OLD for............     Rate post 181263 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) AGELESS BROS. .......! On 9/10/2004 renecarrasco.com wrote in from United States  (66.81.nnn.nnn) Miko- Actually, Richy "The Brown Bomber" Carrasco is 41 - ..........and Dave "Cowboy" Carrasco is 42. Thanks for compiling this list! Take care, ..........-Rene' "Cannonball" Carrasco ! -52 .......53 Oct. 3rd.     Rate post 181198 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Russ Howell??!#%@%$^ On 9/9/2004 Miko wrote in from United States  (66.81.nnn.nnn) I'd love for Russ to come out and race with us... until then I'll assume he has no reason to be on a Slalom Racing Masters list. If you know him, give him a holler!     Rate post 181186 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) when I was 6 my favorite number was 4 On 9/9/2004 stevie wrote in from United States  (68.4.nnn.nnn) I'm only 44 so I can't post here until next year when I become an old fart     Rate post 181182 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Who is more aged than us On 9/9/2004 old dude wrote in from Australia  (203.94.nnn.nnn) Hey you forgot about Russ Howell     Rate post 181178 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Who is more aged than us? On 9/9/2004 Miko wrote in from United States  (66.81.nnn.nnn) Mi Mark... Glad you're alive and kicking after the big blow! You're right... Hutson will be 49 until december I think. So I'll post you both as youngins @ 49. I need Keith and Mandy's ages. I'm hoping to compile a database of racers ages. Maybe I should just get EVERYONE'S. Here's the latest of my ever growing list. Masters Division... < 45 years old... Richy Carrasco - 42 David Hackett - 43 Duane Peters - 43 Steve Olson - 44 45 and up... Claude Reginier - 46 Scott Johnston - 47 Pat Chewning - 47 Steve Evans - 47 Bruce Bjortvelt - 49 John Hutson - 49 Mark McCree - 49 Miko Biffle - 51 Rene Carrasco - 52 Henry Hester - 53 Randy Smith - 53 Jamie Hart - 54 Cliff Coleman - 54 Ageless so far... Keith Hollien Bobby Mandarino Gary Fluitt Chris Barker Kenny Mollica Rick Stanziale Brent Kosick Jack Smith Steve Sherman Charlie Ransom     Rate post 181174 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) got teeth?? On 9/9/2004 MARK MCCREE wrote in from United States  (69.34.nnn.nnn) Well, Adam went and did it. I told him we need a forum for us old guys and -well here it is THANKS ADAM. Hutson is a few months younger than I, I am 49---- will be 50 in January. I THINK he is younger. I raced him in Moro last worlds on sunday and he told me then. All I remember was -hell I'm older than he is!!     Rate post 181067 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) 45... On 9/9/2004 Geezer-X wrote in from United States  (208.28.nnn.nnn) And still alive. And I know for a fact Curt Kimbel is a year older than me. And I still have my first set of Trackers...     Rate post 181053 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Masters On 9/9/2004 Judi wrote in from United States  (68.127.nnn.nnn) Adam, I think you should leave it like it is so we don't split up this catagory to much. I think 40 somethings will be reading it not just 45+ readers. Seems most of the skaters I run into are about that age. It's amazing the respect the young have for us. I went into a skate shop yesterday with my slalom board to get something and the employees and kids were stoked.     Rate post 181024 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) 45 and up On 9/8/2004 Kludy wrote in from United States  (205.188.nnn.nnn) I am happy you started it at 45.I love racing young bucks still!!!!!!!!!!!!!     Rate post 180925 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Skatagories On 9/8/2004 North Carolina Longboarder wrote in from United States  (63.167.nnn.nnn) Cannonball: From what I have read and seen via the net, the mag, and this forum you could smoke no matter what bracket you were in! Roll On Brothers And Sisters. SCHOOL'S OUT     Rate post 180907 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0)

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