[Dec 17, 2002] By Vlad Popov
The recently added
Washington, DC forum is now the number one regional forum on SlalomSkateboarder.com based on the number of posts. These guys have skate and snowboard related events every week! It must be easy to find friends with common interests in the overpopulated and culturally diverse area such as Big Washington.
The
100-cone thread is still going strong, getting the most total hits on the site. But things have slowed down there due to the inclement weather on the East Coast and "seasonal" lack of competition around the US.
The thread
The Dark Side of the Cone , started by Terrence Kirby, is picking up strength, proving ones again that dirt and filth of human psyche spark the most interest and attract the most attention.
Generally,
Random Slalom Topics get more hits then any other thread on the forum. More and more people join the forum, and even more people lurk. The 1000th post was celebrated not long ago and the 2000th post is not too far away! Things are looking good for "slalomskateboarders" around the world! Happy Holidays!
[Nov 25, 2002] Stories by Howard Gordon, Jack Smith and Vlad Popov
When Vlad Popov posted the idea of making an attempt at breaking the current World Record for a 100 cones straight course, the thread just flamed and there were 20 posts in one single day. A hot topic apparently!
Follow the attempts of slalomers in both California and Washington DC to beat the world record set by Luca Giammarco, Italy, in 1995.
Goto forum thread...
[Nov 22, 2002] By: Tim Keasbey and Vlad Popov
“… a get together for Surfriders, Vintage Skateboard Collectors, Longboarders and Slalomers”. Races in flatland slalom and modified banked slalom.
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[Nov 21, 2002]
Don't miss this post in the forum! The FCR series slalom champion Lauren Gordon featured in Girls Life Magazine (circulation: 800.000). This is exactly the kind of publicity the sport needs. Thank you and congratulations Lauren!
Lauren Gordon...
[Nov 20, 2002] Adam Trahan and Jani Söderhäll
A milestone was reached today as the forum reached its first 1000 posts in less than three months of activity. Our sincere thank's to all the members for your support!
[Nov 17, 2002] By: Jani Söderhäll
An article, and more importantly quite a few photos, have been posted from this hot summer event in Eastbourne on the UK south coast.
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[Oct 27, 2002] By: Adam Trahan
More than 100 slalomers met in Avila Beach and Morro Bay to fight for the titles of this years World Championships crowning the FCR series 2002.
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[Nov 6, 2002] By: Jani Söderhäll
The party is over, but the memories live on! Check out the pictures and the results of this memorable event.
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[Nov 6, 2002] By: Jani Söderhäll
To complement the forum a new home page of SlalomSkateboarder.com is published. The intention is to publish results and articles from our but also to highlight information which is being posted in the forum and deserves to be better known. Look for Forum Highlights in on this page.
[Oct 27, 2002] By: Adam Trahan
An interview with the 2002 World Slalom Champion. Owner of Pocket Pistols skateboards and a solid allround skaters since the 70's, Barret "Chicken" Deck, only got seriously into slalom at the World Championships 2001 and was cheered all the way to his first victory on Main Street, Morro Bay on October 12:th 2002. Read his interview...
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[Oct 1, 2002] By: Adam Trahan
That incredible sound of urethane wheels gripping the surface along with the occasional "stay early, use both arms, keep your head up!" and other words of encouragement are audible in the distance. A group of slalom riders gather at the top of the courses and discuss ´ equipment and technique.
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[Aug 1, 2002] By: Jani Söderhäll
Adam Trahan brings his ideas to fruition and starts a forum and online magazine dedicated to the international slalom scene. The threaded forum helps keeping the discussions together and as the forum builds up it will be like a giant database of knowledge shared by the top slalomers, to those who visit the forum and searches information about our sport.
