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Q&A: Cliff Coleman on Sliding and Safety (1159 Posts)
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Sliders on the cheap
On 8/19/2015 PSR wrote in from United States  (65.96.nnn.nnn)

My apologies, from my roots of carving hard, to Mr. Coleman, and to anyone who likes slides over carves.

I'm a racer; A Snowboarder; Worse than that, a Snowboarder who Races. : oh, and a skater who raced in a few venues that didn't require sliding. My skating isn't limited to DH/Race/Sl, but also includes Ramp, Pool, Freestyle, and a small bit of Streetstyle [which I suck at, but, whatever, ankles only flex so far after 30 yrs. on]

I note this because, an old friend (who slides) told me to Shut-up, as there are wheels out there, better than I describe, usually available, IF you describe your search correctly. Much luck there....

But I still like Ozzie's Krypto Slammers, ..just too good to pass up that classic

 
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wheels?
On 8/5/2015 PSR wrote in from United States  (65.96.nnn.nnn)

Disclaimer; I ain't Cliff, I don't slide like Cliff, though I used to be 'almost' as fast in Super-g... So, keep in mind, I've rode a long-ish time on longboards, but have no 'slide style', as slides usually 'happen' to me mid-carve, instead of my planning for them. Hence, while I do slide a bit, it's not what I ride for....

So, I noticed that there are two vendors out there with 'cheap' wheels, one of which, while 'smallish' for most longboards, do slide when provoked, while the other is an unknown, but look very much like Globe wheels.

Nord Skates has the 'blank' wheels that seemed like the shape/size of Globe's longboard wheel, and they're $20/4 pack. I can't give any opinion on those, sorry.
Over at Ozzie's Oldschoolskates website, he's got 88A Krypto Slammers from the 90's, no core, but a rounded profile, at discount prices, depending on Qty. ordered. Good wheels for urban warfare, imho. The 'large order' prices are noteworthy there.

I've noticed that Landyatchz Biggiehawgs seem to drift out nicely. I've only rode two sets, one worn-in, and another fairly fresh. The worn-in ones broke loose smoothly and with reasonably decent ease. The newer ones gripped, maybe even more than ABEC 11 Freerides, and I got tossed once, but they seem decent enough in being predictable.

 
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Slide Wheels
On 8/3/2015 Grant wrote in from United States  (70.166.nnn.nnn)

Hi,

I am sure this is up here but what are some good slide wheels? Wheels cost so much now I don't want to buy 2 or 3 sets to find good ones.

 
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ext 15
On 5/23/2011 chris sullivan wrote in from (173.241.nnn.nnn)

[cricket sounds}

 
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How in hell do I find the Contest Calendar?
On 6/3/2010 cat wrote in from (24.5.nnn.nnn)

I just saw your post AdamThanks. I understand.

 
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How in hell do I find the Contest Calendar?
On 2/23/2010 admin wrote in from (198.144.nnn.nnn)

[quote="Cat":245hjbwr]Can we put everything back on the old server. Adam, you put a lot of work into the new version, but it's dead. You killed it.[/quote:245hjbwr]Cat, The old system is not coming back. While I appreciate your loyalty to the original site, it was taking far too much of my time to keep running and it suffered from numerous other technical and security deficiencies.

 
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How in hell do I find the Contest Calendar?
On 2/23/2010 cat wrote in from (67.117.nnn.nnn)

Can we put everything back on the old server. Adam, you put a lot of work into the new version, but it's dead. You killed it.

 
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How in hell do I find the Contest Calendar?
On 2/23/2010 admin wrote in from (208.64.nnn.nnn)

Sorry for the subterfuge, Cliff.PhpBB didn't have anything remotely like Ncdsa's old Contest Calendar so that link goes back to the old server and isn't well supported in the phpBB menu system, hence the oddball link at top of page.

 
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How in hell do I find the Contest Calendar?
On 2/23/2010 paul k wrote in from (195.110.nnn.nnn)

Cliff,its at the top of the page, just below where it says "in our 14th year"Paul

 
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How in hell do I find the Contest Calendar?
On 2/23/2010 cliff coleman wrote in from (99.62.nnn.nnn)

Adam or anyone else, where is the contest calendar?Thanks, Cliff Coleman

 
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New Video Cliff Coleman WITH FERNANDO AND SERGIO
On 2/19/2010 skate wrote in from (187.65.nnn.nnn)

HEY THIS VIDEO MAKE SPECIAL GOOD TIMES WITH CLIFF THANKS EVERTHING CLIFF AND FAMILY!REAL DREAM COME TRUE THANKS FERNANDO ENJOY GOLDEN GATE [youtube:3mmts1k0]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gx-B2eRmzBM[/youtube:3mmts1k0]

 
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DAY 88
On 2/13/2010 cat wrote in from (98.210.nnn.nnn)

Lance & Cliff...... I love you both.I'm proud of you Danger! :D

 
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DAY 88
On 2/10/2010 cliff coleman wrote in from (99.62.nnn.nnn)

Lance,Everything sounds great! Lesli and I would like to get together with you and yours for a chance to hang out here next to the Bay. Please e-mail me with your phone number. I can't find it?CliffP.S. 88 days, absolutely proud of you!

 
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DAY 88
On 2/4/2010 sk8santa wrote in from (76.102.nnn.nnn)

Hey Cliff!Hope all is well with you and your beautiful Lady. Have not talked to you since your B-Day. Quit drinking 88 days ago, feel great and am getting healthy again. You inspired me to put down the bottle and pick up my life! Hitting the weights and generally making better decisions. Lets get together, have some dinner. Balance and skate confidence is coming back full force, going to be a fun year, especially being able to remember it. Thanks for all your inspiration, your friend Lance :D

 
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Happy 60th Birthday Cliffy !!!!
On 2/2/2010 nashboy84 wrote in from (99.62.nnn.nnn)

Cliff,You're truly an inspiration. Thanks for everything you've done! Incidentally, I just noticed that we share a birthday:)-- John

 
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FERNANDO YUPPIE PRESENT CLIFF BIRTHDAY
On 12/4/2009 fernando wrote in from (72.192.nnn.nnn)

HEY FERNANDO YUPPIE MAKE VIDEO FOR CLIFF COLEMAN LEGEND OF DOWNHILL SLIDE PAI!!THANKS CLIFF FOR EVETHING GOOD TIMES!!!!! A.K.A FERNANDO YUPPIE FAMILY!!!ENJOY[youtube:18d3sbpg]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_64Eh2X2WE[/youtube:18d3sbpg]

 
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Happy 60th Birthday Cliffy !!!!
On 11/25/2009 cat wrote in from (67.117.nnn.nnn)

Thanks to Noel for the hospitality!It was fun seeing everyone!Here is the link for the La Costa reunion on 12/5/09.http://www.lacostaboysracing.com/party/Hope you can be there!(I still want that slide lesson!)

 
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Happy 60th Birthday Cliffy !!!!
On 11/25/2009 cliff coleman wrote in from (99.27.nnn.nnn)

Thanks for posting the video Cat! Thanks also for comming to the party. You still have slide lessons, come on down and get with it. Cliff Coleman

 
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Happy 60th Birthday Cliffy !!!!
On 11/25/2009 cat wrote in from (67.117.nnn.nnn)

Here's a short video of Cliff from Friday night.You're the best, Cliff![youtube:3a9j9g3l]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wfmBxpD5KM&feature=youtube_gdata[/youtube:3a9j9g3l]

 
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Happy 60th Birthday Cliffy !!!!
On 11/25/2009 cliff coleman wrote in from (99.27.nnn.nnn)

Thanks for the birthday wishes! Thanks everyone for the gifts. Thanks especially for the company here in Berkeley, CA where it all started so long ago. We skated Berkeley and Oakland and had a great time. Sergio and Fernando are here for another week. We will be skating tomorrow.Thanks Noel McComas, the party at your home was off the hook. There were a lot of old school sliders present. It was great to see photos of the old with the new with Chris Pettyjohn, Chris Davis, Noel McComas, Chris Gilmartin, Sergio, Fernando and Adam Auger.On the day of my birthday, I ran a mile, then went to the gym and bench pressed 275 pounds to equal my personal best and did it on my 60th birthday. Who cares about age? I'm now going for 300 pounds.Skate for life,Cliff Coleman

 
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Happy 60th Birthday Cliffy !!!!
On 11/24/2009 heffe wrote in from (79.138.nnn.nnn)

Happy birthday from sweden!Hope all is well!/Heffe of ULA

 
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Happy 60th Birthday Cliffy !!!!
On 11/24/2009 lobo wrote in from (85.226.nnn.nnn)

Happy birthday, Cliffster! (Sorry we're late though)We wish we could have joined you!We hope you had a great day!!!Regards, Toby and Frida

 
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All the Curvas in Brazil congratulate you!!!
On 11/24/2009 ga+¦cho wrote in from (189.4.nnn.nnn)

Hey Cliff!!Happy birthday for you my friend!!I hope that you have more two times 60 years old skating and showing to the world that downhill slide doesn't have age to make it!!Congratulation my friend for this date and hope to see you soon here in Floripa!!Um grande abra+ºo.- Ot+ívio Munhoz (Ga+¦cho) and all brazilians!!

 
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Happy 60th Birthday Cliffy !!!!
On 11/21/2009 biffoz wrote in from (67.155.nnn.nnn)

Cliff! Just wanted to wish you the best for your 60th year on the planet! I'm very sorry I can't make it up to skate and party with you and the crew, but I am there in spirit. I met you sorta late in the game in '02, but you've been an ongoing inspiration to me and a rabbit to chase many, many times overGÇösome of the best memories of my life my friend. All the best!-Miko

 
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Happy 60th Birthday Cliffy !!!!
On 11/20/2009 samoa wrote in from (98.176.nnn.nnn)

[quote="Cliff Coleman":39f7vo5h]Thanks for the birthday wishes! It doesn't take place until Sunday, the 22nd. Cliff Coleman[/quote:39f7vo5h]what part of the planet are you hanging on???all the best to ya bro! and happy belated birthday to be after the 22nd !!!! :geek: cYa

 
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