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| Q&A: Going Downhill with David Rogers (858 Posts)
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It's snowing in SoCal
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On 1/12/2007
David Rogers
wrote in from
United States
(66.14.nnn.nnn)
Snow is falling and sticking in the Redlands/San Bernardino area this morning!
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We tried Dave
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On 1/8/2007
Mac & Max
wrote in from
United States
(207.200.nnn.nnn)
Old man winter did us in. Made a 8 1/2 day trip turn into a 4 day trip and since My wonderful mother paid for the 3 tix so she could see her grand kids I did not feel right taking a day away from her. My mom is a wonderful lady so I cherish the time I get with her, which is not much these days. Next trip out to So Cal we will hit that hill
Family first is how we roll :)
Thanks for tho offer to hit it
Team M&M
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Sam
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On 1/8/2007
David Rogers
wrote in from
United States
(66.14.nnn.nnn)
Glad you like the board Sam! Skate smart and safe and you can be riding that board when you are my age!!!
No, John and I never bombed Gate hill. We spent most of our time on West Point hills and running from the MP's in their jeeps.
We took a ride down a hill in the Bear Mtn. state park once. I think a State Trooper chased us out during our first run. He chased, we ditched him and promtly left the area. The hill we bombed had a few turns and led down to a little traffic circle. It's probably not a good place to ride today...we bombed it 26 or so years ago!!
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GMR lovers
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On 1/8/2007
David Rogers
wrote in from
United States
(66.14.nnn.nnn)
The last 12 months have been great at GMR. The "GMR boys" like Roland, the Meehan Bros, DT, Ed and John have been busy showing the hill off to a bunch of riders from out of town and riding it nearly every week. DT's outlaw race put the finishing touch on one of the best years GMR has seen in a long time.
Ian Comishin was out for a visit and a few runs down GMR. The Vancouver/BC crew that came down for a Bonelli race got some good time up at GMR. Plenty of young new faces from the SoCal area got their first taste of GMR this past year. Eric Tokle got some good runs and the guided tour(thanks to Roland and the boys for making it happen).
Mac and Max...the hill is waiting for you.
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The New Year is here!
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On 1/8/2007
David Rogers
wrote in from
United States
(66.14.nnn.nnn)
I was just in the speedboarding forum and noticed that the "winter withdrawls" are starting to affect a few of the riders. Looks like Andreas has placed all the blame on the "old farts" from "North America" for all things wrong with speedboarding. I'm not sure what we have screwed up this time, but the time is right for the bitching to begin.
Meanwhile in sunny SoCal, it looks like I've been missing out on some actual speedboarding fun. The GMR outlaw and Barret outlaw went off over the past few weeks. I wish I could have made them both...Oh well.
Congrats to John on the GMR win and Andrew Sawyer for the Barret win. So it's the Badlands next?
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Love that GMR!
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On 1/3/2007
Eric Tokle
wrote in from
United States
(216.210.nnn.nnn)
What an epic hill! Thanks Roland for the call and everyone else for the company on Dec 28th. GMR kicks a@@!! Hope the road stays closed. Keep us posted on that please.
It was a treat to meet the brother Dave at the Pump Station on the 30th. Looking forward to downhilling with you 2 some day.
Happy new year everyone! Cheers! Eric
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No GMR for us this time
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On 1/2/2007
Mac & Max
wrote in from
United States
(65.221.nnn.nnn)
Due to mother nature screwing us over I did not get to skate nearly as much as I wanted. Next time for sure.
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Deck Design
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On 12/28/2006 Dan
wrote in from
United States
(63.226.nnn.nnn)
So, what design is best for which kind of hill? Drop deck, drop through, or top mount? I just rode my first drop deck, Landy EVO, and really liked it. But it would seam, that you would lose a bit of leverage when compared to the other two designs. I also just ran across a photo of Chaput on a top mount, and in the caption he mentioned why he chose that design for that course. But can't remember as to why, or where I saw it. GRRRR! As I'm buying a speedboard for myself for Xmas, any design wisdom and experience that you care to share would be much appriciated.
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THANKYOU DAVID!
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On 12/27/2006
Sam Hornberger
wrote in from
United States
(68.193.nnn.nnn)
Hey david have you ever rode Gate hill in harriman, NY. oh... thanks a bunch for the longboard! the most beautiful inanimate object i have ever set eyes on!
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Lets do it!
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On 12/26/2006 Eric Tokle
wrote in from
United States
(207.200.nnn.nnn)
I drive east from AZ tues. My friends place is in Carlsbad but I don't mind making the trek to GMR from there. I plan to drive north sat for the CCMF pool sesh contest at Los Osos skate park sat pm and a slalom race at the famous Cambria hill on the year's eve. So give me a ring and lets make something of a plan between those days.
It would be great to have one or both the Bros out there too! I am so fricking excited to possibly finaly run that hill!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rain may come through tues, could that screw with us? Run-off streams across the road are my main concern. We'll see, probably not. I'm stoked!!!!
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GMR
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On 12/25/2006
Mac
wrote in from
United States
(207.200.nnn.nnn)
Merry Christmas
Well tonight Team M&M will get to Cali, and we are ready to ride, If you are headed up for a mid week GMR run let hook up. I have yopur # now so let roll. I will get a hold of the Rogers and see if they are free to make the run also.
Mac & Max
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GMR pointers and ridding buddies?
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On 12/24/2006
Eric Tokle
wrote in from
United States
(207.200.nnn.nnn)
I am on a skate road trip from Nor Cal. I have a few days the middle of the week (about the 27th-29th) for so cal skating and GMR is very high on my list. I have seen the hill and I am ready for it.
Whats a good way to get to the top? I know its a looooong hike, is there other reasonable options, especially that I am alone. Am I nuts to try ridding it alone? I would prefer not to, so it would be great to hook up with an experienced local.
I cant easily acess my email while traveling so please phone me if you would like to help and/or skate. I also ride parks and slalom too but GMR is my focus for help here.
I would be super stoked for any guidence!
Thanks gang, Eric (707) 292-5962 please be patient as there is a good chance I may miss a call but I should get the message quickly.
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In Monday
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On 12/23/2006 Mac
wrote in from
United States
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In late monday not tues....
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Still in Denver, NOT in Cali
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On 12/23/2006
Mac & MAx
wrote in from
United States
(207.200.nnn.nnn)
Fridays flight CANCELLED due to the white stuff........... Get in LATE Tues still bringing boards and want to skate! leave late Sat.
M&M
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barrett outlaw
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On 12/21/2006 wendtland
wrote in from
United States
(71.103.nnn.nnn)
there is a barrett outlaw that same weekend.
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GMR OUTLAW
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On 12/21/2006
Da Kine Outlaw
wrote in from
United States
(68.96.nnn.nnn)
Sunday December 31, 2006. 8:00 AM $30 entry fee.
This includes at least one drive to the top. More rides available depending on number of riders and circumstances. Keep in mind it is an outlaw race. Road is still closed and is likely to reopen soon, possibly on the 2nd. This may be our last chance for a closed outlaw, geev'um!
Entry fee is split 2 ways. The driver will receive $5-10 of each entry fee, with the remaining $20-25 going to the top 4 finishers.
Send an email to: dakine_outlaw@hotmail.com to rsvp. Let me know what format you would like to run. This will give me an idea of how many riders we have.
We will likely break the hill into several segments, in which the top finishers of the heats advance. There will be several heats. Initial segments will be announced on Dec. 29th based off rsvps. Adjustments will be made if necessary come race day. 4-6 man heats, again based on votes so rsvp. shoots.
Slide Gloves & Helmet required. SNELL ONLY, NO DOT or AERO !!!
just kidding, any helmet will do open or closed,
its da kine gentlemen's outlaw stylee. clean racing is expected, any mooche bumping, whining, bitching, sniveling, or cheating will receive beat downs and dirty lickings.
yoowwwww!!!!
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Guides and Hospitality
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On 12/16/2006 IanC
wrote in from
Canada
(24.203.nnn.nnn)
I can't thank you gentlemen enough for my GMR pilgrimage at the beginning of the month. I pulled a no-brainer and sat at the airport confused as to how I confused 20:30 for 16:30, maybe I should have done a stint in the army to have that 24hr clock instinct.
Malyka is stoked to see Sarah Maude soon, so come back to Montreal when you can.
Thanks for the runs John, Dave, Judith and the entire GMR crew. 16 of us dropped in that day... epic.
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GMR
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On 12/15/2006
Jamie M
wrote in from
Canada
(65.93.nnn.nnn)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkiidYPHOIQ
Check it out Mac!
Have a good time in socal, wish I could join you.
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Perhaps
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On 12/15/2006 Mac
wrote in from
United States
(65.221.nnn.nnn)
Well.... on a sunday, christmas eve, and going east in the am and west in the pm.... It could happen.
I am from there so I understand your scepticism. I am an optimist :)
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Without traffic
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On 12/15/2006 fwy-stuck
wrote in from
United States
(66.14.nnn.nnn)
"the 91 & 241. Without traffic it should be about 1/2 tops?" hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahah ahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahah ahahahahahaha
LMAO, that was a good one!
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The dump
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On 12/15/2006
Mac & Max
wrote in from
United States
(65.221.nnn.nnn)
Dude, Moreno valley is not far from where we will be! we are in Anehiem hills, the 91 & 241. Without traffic it should be about 1/2 tops? It would be great to borrow a set up we can only bring so much on the plane. What/where is GMR? I will see if Jason Mitchell would like to join us, I am sure you have met him but if not he and his wife are SUPER great people. Funny how many ex-california folk are in the Denver area. I tried to find on google earth but not sure which direction to look from the center of town???? that sunday the 24th would be awesome!
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M&M
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On 12/15/2006
David Rogers
wrote in from
United States
(66.14.nnn.nnn)
Mac, the dump will be closed on the 24th and 25th for your riding pleasure. It's quite a drive from the beach towns, but one of the best "fast" hills in SoCal. The dump hill is near Moreno Valley if you want to check a map. I live pretty close to the dump hill and would be stoked to meet you guys there and give you some pointers. I've got some spare DH boards and leathers if you need to pack light. If GMR is still closed to traffic, you guys might consider riding there instead...or skate both if you can! Who has the news on GMR? Did they open it yet? Yep, we like beer!
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The Dump rd, and Down hill school
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On 12/14/2006
Mac
wrote in from
United States
(65.221.nnn.nnn)
I assume that hill is somwhere in so cal. Team M&M will be in So Cal the friday before Christmas through the 30th and are looking for some skating, We could bring our DH set ups. We would be in the novice class but would love to hit at least part of that hill and if any of you cats want to cosch a us a bit I will buy the beer for the "post sesh sip".
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Wheels
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On 12/14/2006
David Rogers
wrote in from
United States
(66.14.nnn.nnn)
I forgot about the wheel question. I ran everthing from the new 85 Vents to 70mm ZigZags that day. I was running Pink Gummies for the video run. Wheels don't seem to make much difference at the dump road. Over 50mph it's all about aerodynamics!
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DUMP VIDEO
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On 12/14/2006
David Rogers
wrote in from
United States
(66.14.nnn.nnn)
Thanks for putting that up John. That was a fun day for sure!
Yea Jamie, that's a pretty fast run. It's 50 to 60mph for a good portion of the hill. The video shows that the draft really starts to work well above 50mph!
Yes, we have talked about a DH school. It could happen one day. Your best bet is to come to SoCal on your next vacation and just come ride with us. Leave a Sunday open if you want some drafting lessons at the dump road!
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