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by Paul Price
Wed Jun 15, 2016 6:56 pm
Forum: Sweden
Topic: [2016] Swedish Championships, Stockholm
Replies: 3
Views: 7111

Re: [2016] Swedish Championships, Stockholm

Is there any information on a racers' hotel? Race location etc. there are a few skaters travelling from the USA and would appreciate guidance on the Stockholm races 11-15 August 2016.
by Paul Price
Sat Dec 21, 2013 12:13 am
Forum: 2014 Contest Calendar
Topic: Thread to discuss Dates, Status voting etc. for 2014
Replies: 27
Views: 35163

Re: Thread to discuss Dates, Status voting etc. for 2014

Hi - I was looking at booking flights as some of the airlines are having a sale. Thanks to Sam mentioning he was moving a race to fit in with a Swedish race - but I can't see any references to Mika's race? Is the Worlds at Policka date in 2014 confirmed? Was there going to be a Race the weekend befo...
by Paul Price
Mon Jun 03, 2013 9:05 pm
Forum: ISSA
Topic: Slalom manifesto!
Replies: 3
Views: 8022

Re: Slalom manifesto!

Random notes after doing more races: ----------------------------------------------- 1. Very important to have good cone marshals and a chief cone judge who can take charge. Pay the cone marshals - money well spent. A race needs good start ramps, good timers, good cone marshals and good weather. Eve...
by Paul Price
Thu Sep 20, 2012 1:37 am
Forum: Pavel
Topic: PAUL PRICE ROADSTER
Replies: 77
Views: 148489

Re: PAUL PRICE ROADSTER

Get ready for some Rad new developments with the Roadster slalom deck!
by Paul Price
Thu Sep 20, 2012 1:35 am
Forum: Pavel
Topic: i got 1st 2012 Roadster w' "Stealth" edges (pics)
Replies: 1
Views: 4115

Re: i got 1st 2012 Roadster w' "Stealth" edges (pics)

Sweet board - glad you like it!
by Paul Price
Thu Sep 20, 2012 1:29 am
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2012] Mallorca Slalom Grand Prix 13-14 October [Main]
Replies: 95
Views: 224965

Re: Mallorca Slalom Grand Prix 13-14 October [Main]

I paid via paypal - thanks!
by Paul Price
Tue Aug 21, 2012 10:47 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2012] Désaxé Grenoble, August 24-25-26 [Main]
Replies: 26
Views: 27404

Re: Grenoble 2012, August 24-25-26 [Main]

Have a great weekend racing - I am with you in spirit.
by Paul Price
Sat Aug 18, 2012 6:21 pm
Forum: Daily Banter
Topic: POST ONLY REPLIES, don't use New Topic
Replies: 451
Views: 1708053

Re: POST ONLY REPLIES, don't use New Topic

Slalom manifesto! We just had the Olympics in London. Zen and the Art of Slalom Competition. For major events - here is my wish list. Local small events are different. Make posters, announce time of finals - put them up everywhere. Employ PR and publicity person to contact newspapers, radio, TV etc....
by Paul Price
Sat Aug 18, 2012 6:15 pm
Forum: ISSA
Topic: Slalom manifesto!
Replies: 3
Views: 8022

Slalom manifesto!

Slalom manifesto! We just had the Olympics in London. Zen and the Art of Slalom Competition. For major events - here is my wish list. Local small events are different. Make posters, announce time of finals - put them up everywhere. Employ PR and publicity person to contact newspapers, radio, TV etc....
by Paul Price
Tue Jul 24, 2012 1:48 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2012] Kill Hill Vol.2, Liberec 4–5 August [Main]
Replies: 13
Views: 16590

Re: [2012] Kill Hill Vol.2, Liberec 4–5 August [Main]

Hello, What is the best way to get to the race site? Is there a bus? Is anyone driving from Prague? I will help to pay for Petrol etc? I arrive : BA0854 British Airways Heathrow (London) Prague Friday 3 August 2012 10:55 am Perhaps I could get a lift back to Prague on Sunday afternoon too. I fly bac...
by Paul Price
Sun Jul 22, 2012 10:34 pm
Forum: 2012 World Championships - Stuttgart, Germany
Topic: Worlds 2012 in Stuttgart, July 27-29
Replies: 196
Views: 409858

Re: Worlds 2012 in Stuttgart, July 27-29

Robert - thanks for all the work you have done - we are looking forward to a smashing race weekend. One request - can we get a racers pack in advance - something that has all the locations, times, maps, etc, info on airport, race timetable and anything else that maybe useful to know. Then we can dow...
by Paul Price
Fri Jul 06, 2012 2:19 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2012] Désaxé Grenoble, August 24-25-26 [Main]
Replies: 26
Views: 27404

Re: Grenoble 2012, August 24-25-26 [Main]

Year: 2011 Nationality: All Nations Place Name Points No Avg 1 Joe McLaren, USA 4520 8 565 2 Janis Kuzmins, LAT 4292 8 536 3 Viking Hadestrand, SWE 4003 8 500 4 Mikael Hadestrand, SWE 3725 8 466 5 Dominik Kowalski, GER 3656 6 542 6 Richy Carrasco, USA 3634 8 454 7 Robert Thiele, GER 3571 8 446 8 Gus...
by Paul Price
Wed Jun 13, 2012 6:33 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2012] EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS - 14 & 15 July [Main]
Replies: 16
Views: 22368

Re: EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS 2012 - 14 & 15 July

Thanks Gustavs - I have a flight booked and have emailed the Hotel you suggest - see you in Riga!
by Paul Price
Mon Jun 11, 2012 11:59 am
Forum: 2012 World Championships - Stuttgart, Germany
Topic: Worlds 2012 in Stuttgart, July 27-29
Replies: 196
Views: 409858

Re: Worlds 2012 in Stuttgart, July 27-29

Hi Robert, Thanks for hosting the Worlds in 2012 - just paid including paypal fee: 'Paul, you have sent €106.00 EUR to Robert'
Looking forward to seeing skaters from all over the World at the race. Cheers,Paul
by Paul Price
Tue May 22, 2012 11:23 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2012] Paris Slalom World Cup - Trocadéro 26,27 May [Prime]
Replies: 73
Views: 100371

Re: Paris Slalom 2012 - Trocadero, 26,27 May 2012 [Prime]

No worries, I did not mean to be critical I did book the travel as soon as it was announced as it only gets more expensive the closer to the race. I did not realise that it would be hard to transfer money until I tried it - just letting you know why I did not pay as you expressed surprise only a few...
by Paul Price
Tue May 22, 2012 2:34 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2012] Paris Slalom World Cup - Trocadéro 26,27 May [Prime]
Replies: 73
Views: 100371

Re: Paris Slalom 2012 - Trocadero, 26,27 May 2012 [Prime]

Hi - I would like to pay online - but it is fantastically difficult to pay using a bank to an international destination - plus the bank requires more information about the account and has many fees to charge. As well as the cost of calling them. It would have been easier to use paypal or visa. Also ...
by Paul Price
Mon Apr 23, 2012 7:06 am
Forum: Pavel
Topic: PAUL PRICE ROADSTER
Replies: 77
Views: 148489

Re: PAUL PRICE ROADSTER

After another winter Utah snowboarding I am on my way back to London...
by Paul Price
Thu Jul 28, 2011 8:59 am
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2011] Freeride & British Open Slalom Championships: 6-7 Aug
Replies: 16
Views: 21421

Re: Freeride & British Open Slalom Championships UK: 6-7 Aug

Also for your quiver. Try one of these!

The new Pavel Roadster wide-tail and now the new Roadster GS wide-tail.

Race proven technology designed in England.

Image
IMG_4285 by Paul P, on Flickr
by Paul Price
Tue Jun 14, 2011 8:11 pm
Forum: England
Topic: Hog Hill Open Season 11th - 12th June 2011
Replies: 2
Views: 5325

Re: Hog Hill Open Season 11th - 12th June 2011

How did it go? Any results?
by Paul Price
Tue Jun 14, 2011 8:09 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Does anyone care about ranking?
Replies: 31
Views: 34225

Re: Does anyone care about ranking?

I am very glad we have a ranking system. It is a great place to refer to when talking to sponsors, local government, asking for funding or just showing that are sport has many racers around the world. The website is free from posts which may be seen as negative. It is great you can see past race res...
by Paul Price
Wed Jun 01, 2011 1:05 am
Forum: North America
Topic: [2011] SLALOM ST. LOUIS #9
Replies: 16
Views: 21308

Thanks for the kind words. The St Louis single lane on Saturday had a varied tempo with some wide cones. We went to the skatepark after the days racing. The Sunday race course was a winding 90 cones and times were around 25 seconds, and the racing was fast and furious, with lots of close finishes. T...
by Paul Price
Thu May 05, 2011 8:53 pm
Forum: Rocky Mountains
Topic: Happy Birthday Martin
Replies: 2
Views: 5076

Happy Birthday Martin - looking forward to getting back on the skateboards!
by Paul Price
Thu Feb 10, 2011 6:38 am
Forum: Latvia
Topic: Gints Gailitis 1964 - 2011 R.I.P ;(
Replies: 32
Views: 46540

Gints drove me to the races in Riga, Latvia on July the 4th 2010 - we also went to pick up his 2 daughters who skated in the races. He really did a lot for the sport of skateboarding in Latvia and made the effort to turn up at a lot of foreign races. We will miss him.
by Paul Price
Thu Jan 20, 2011 8:34 am
Forum: Pavel
Topic: PAUL PRICE ROADSTER
Replies: 77
Views: 148489

Thanks, I am pleased with it. I am snowboarding lots this winter but will be ready to use it at competitions in 2011. If you decide to use the strong Aussie dollar to come snowboarding check us out. http://www.utahpowdertours.com http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs322.ash1/28247_395202472...
by Paul Price
Thu Jan 20, 2011 8:24 am
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: Pavel Roadster sold
Replies: 1
Views: 3258

yeah! I have been taking photos of owners with their roadsters as I have travelled to lots of races - will get them posted soon.
by Paul Price
Thu Jan 20, 2011 8:02 am
Forum: Daily Banter
Topic: POST ONLY REPLIES, don't use New Topic
Replies: 451
Views: 1708053

Some of you may know I have a chalet and guiding operation in Park City, Utah A good alternative to slalom skateboarding in the winter months! Early February will be a great time to visit - do get in touch cheers, Paul www.utahpowdertours.com http://www.utahpowdertours.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08...
by Paul Price
Fri Nov 26, 2010 6:57 am
Forum: Daily Banter
Topic: POST ONLY REPLIES, don't use New Topic
Replies: 451
Views: 1708053

Well I am still going downhill fast. Covering more distance and doing more turns in a day than a whole summer of racing slalom. Probably. Here in Park City we have some of the best early season snow conditions for years. http://www.skiutah.com/winter/index.html Hope you slalomers can come ride with ...
by Paul Price
Tue Nov 16, 2010 5:05 am
Forum: Pavel
Topic: PAUL PRICE ROADSTER
Replies: 77
Views: 148489

Here is the new Pavel GS Roadster, 35 inches of speed, for when you feel like you need a few extra inches to really satisfy that wide open course. http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1371/5180279931_df19cbe95a.jpg http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4113/5180279991_10848ee1aa.jpg http://farm5.static.flickr.co...
by Paul Price
Tue Nov 16, 2010 4:45 am
Forum: Europe
Topic: European Championships 1982
Replies: 3
Views: 6423

But has anyone got photos of us riding the skatepark? The halfpipe was cool. My and some of the chaps got talking to a french girl who invited us to a beach party. We piled into her car and when we got to the beach she let us out. "Where's the party?" We asked. In her broken French accent she replie...
by Paul Price
Thu Oct 21, 2010 12:25 pm
Forum: England
Topic: Hyde Park
Replies: 17
Views: 24170

I'll be down at Hyde Park and then the Queens arms today - always a blast
by Paul Price
Fri Sep 24, 2010 3:23 am
Forum: Europe
Topic: Spiked X in the City, London [POSTPONED...]
Replies: 28
Views: 32571

I have just arrived back in Utah, getting ready for the winter snowboard season, and I am one of the skaters who got 'burned'. I am flying back to London just for the weekend - just for this event. 4867 miles each way. Am I disappointed the event is not happening? Well yes. Will I cancel my trip? He...
by Paul Price
Mon Sep 20, 2010 5:21 pm
Forum: Daily Banter
Topic: POST ONLY REPLIES, don't use New Topic
Replies: 451
Views: 1708053

Hi, as some of you may know I don't spend the whole year going to slalom races (this year I was at Texas, St Louis, France, Germany, Latvia, Czech Republic, Holland and the UK). I also spend about 5 months snowboarding in Park City and the surrounding mountains. Am I lucky or what! I hope some of yo...
by Paul Price
Wed Sep 01, 2010 5:26 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2010] Freshpark World Championships Skateboard-X Oct 9-10
Replies: 16
Views: 18568

Hi Jack, I'll be there - looks like an exciting concept.
Will the course be more pool board or slalom board?
by Paul Price
Wed Sep 01, 2010 5:23 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2010] Amsterdam Slalom Series, September 3-4,5 (MAIN)
Replies: 42
Views: 54861

All the Brits arrive Thursday night - staying in a hotel near Central Station - so where is a good place for a drink?
by Paul Price
Sat Aug 28, 2010 8:03 pm
Forum: Daily Banter
Topic: POST ONLY REPLIES, don't use New Topic
Replies: 451
Views: 1708053

It was raining in London so I was looking at the internet. Last time I saw this was in 1978 This was from 'The World About Us' a prime time documentary series taking a different subject each episode. There were only 3 TV channels then in the UK. It was a huge influence and all us UK skaters! some of...
by Paul Price
Mon Aug 23, 2010 2:33 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2010] GANG OF GERMANY - GERMAN OPEN, AUGUST 21/22
Replies: 54
Views: 66442

Always a pleasure, there was some exciting racing over the weekend, and the weather stayed good for us. Thanks to Donald at Pavel for a fun event. More racing soon!
by Paul Price
Fri Aug 20, 2010 4:57 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2010] GANG OF GERMANY - GERMAN OPEN, AUGUST 21/22
Replies: 54
Views: 66442

Saturday's race is on the west side of oberkasseler brucke Düsseldorf. Registration 10am for 11am start Put this GPS location into google maps '51.229315,6.764016' http://maps.google.de/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=de&geocode=&q=51.229315,6.764016&sll=51.226453,6.766763&sspn=0.012699,0.026629&gl=de&ie=UTF...
by Paul Price
Wed Aug 18, 2010 9:20 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: British Open Slalom Championships, Hog Hill Aug 6-8 2010
Replies: 3
Views: 10544

A big thanks to all for getting this event off the ground - what a great venue!
by Paul Price
Wed Aug 18, 2010 9:14 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2010] GANG OF GERMANY - GERMAN OPEN, AUGUST 21/22
Replies: 54
Views: 66442

Sam, Rob, Louis and me are flying from London - looking forward to the event. Cheers!
by Paul Price
Tue Aug 03, 2010 2:42 pm
Forum: England
Topic: British Open Slalom Championships, August 6-8, 2010
Replies: 10
Views: 16907

I am looking forward to seeing everyone there on Friday for qualifying! From the sign up website: Freeride: The track will be open for freeride on the back hills from 12:30pm on Friday and all day Saturday. The Giant Slalom will be run on the main downhill run on Sunday, so freeride will not be poss...
by Paul Price
Wed Jul 28, 2010 12:11 pm
Forum: 2010 World Championships - Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
Topic: Shuttle
Replies: 20
Views: 20691

Yes - "Shuttle from from Hradec Kralove to Vysoke Chvojno
Please specify who wants shuttle from Hradec Kralove ( name of hotel ) at 10 o clock at Friday to Vysoke Chvojno. It is free." We are at the Stadium Hotel.
by Paul Price
Wed Jul 28, 2010 11:35 am
Forum: 2010 World Championships - Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
Topic: TIGHT slalom
Replies: 26
Views: 26170

Hi, you wrote 'We want set up easier Tight slalom for qualification and for Final 24 set up more difficult.' I don't agree, I have a board for tight slalom, I don't want to have to qualify for the tight slalom on a long-board through wide cones. That's a different course and a different race. Thanks...
by Paul Price
Wed Jul 28, 2010 11:26 am
Forum: 2010 World Championships - Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
Topic: Shuttle
Replies: 20
Views: 20691

The Uk team - Sam, Ella, Louis, Mick and myself -
are staying at the Stadium Hotel and could use the shuttle, Thanks
by Paul Price
Fri Jul 02, 2010 8:11 am
Forum: Latvia
Topic: BALTIC Championship, July 3-4, 2010
Replies: 26
Views: 30893

Sorry to hear that, I was supposed to be sharing a room with him in Jurmala.
Ryanair sucks big time - it is the airline from hell! Just driving to Frankfurt now before flying to Riga. With Lufthansa.
by Paul Price
Wed Jun 30, 2010 9:41 pm
Forum: Latvia
Topic: BALTIC Championship, July 3-4, 2010
Replies: 26
Views: 30893

I have now cancelled the above hotel and emailed a request to the Elina Hotel. Lienes street 43, LV-2015, Jurmala, Latvia, phone/fax +37167761665, +37129235230, +37129286695 e-mail: elina@elinahotel.lv I hope to meet Aivars Karklins at the airport on Friday and then go skateboarding in Jurmala. chee...
by Paul Price
Wed Jun 30, 2010 11:59 am
Forum: Latvia
Topic: BALTIC Championship, July 3-4, 2010
Replies: 26
Views: 30893

Thanks for the advice - booking a hotel in a new city is always tricky, and the best prices tend to not be on the net. I have booked for the weekend: Europa City Riga Hotel Brivibas Str. 199c, Riga, 1039 Latvia 866-539-0036 although it seems the hotel is not near Riga City! I can cancel the booking ...
by Paul Price
Tue Jun 29, 2010 7:45 am
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2010] DéSaXé World Ride, June 25-27
Replies: 29
Views: 30813

The downhill was indeed a steep and fast course with a footbreak stop required.
Racing in the stadium was hot hot hot - 38c I think. Well done to Janis!
by Paul Price
Tue Jun 29, 2010 7:42 am
Forum: Latvia
Topic: BALTIC Championship, July 3-4, 2010
Replies: 26
Views: 30893

Hi - Can anyone local recommend a reasonable hotel to stay in Riga?

Also if I can get a ride to the race sites that would be cool.

I arrive at Riga airport on Friday 2 July at 14:05
by Paul Price
Wed Jun 16, 2010 7:24 am
Forum: Daily Banter
Topic: POST ONLY REPLIES, don't use New Topic
Replies: 451
Views: 1708053

Have fun in Colorado! I had already booked my airmiles flight (hard to get/change) to Europe before the dates were confirmed and fly 17th June so will miss out. And my flight back is just after Antrim so will miss that too.
But st Louis was a fun race.
Any US racers coming over to Europe?
by Paul Price
Wed Jun 09, 2010 3:32 am
Forum: Rocky Mountains
Topic: Utah Skate sessions 2010.
Replies: 8
Views: 10375

I'll be there, martin too.