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- Wed Jun 15, 2016 6:56 pm
- Forum: Sweden
- Topic: [2016] Swedish Championships, Stockholm
- Replies: 3
- Views: 7701
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.
- Sat Dec 21, 2013 12:13 am
- Forum: 2014 Contest Calendar
- Topic: Thread to discuss Dates, Status voting etc. for 2014
- Replies: 27
- Views: 44361
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...
- Mon Jun 03, 2013 9:05 pm
- Forum: ISSA
- Topic: Slalom manifesto!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 8881
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...
- Thu Sep 20, 2012 1:37 am
- Forum: Pavel
- Topic: PAUL PRICE ROADSTER
- Replies: 77
- Views: 176503
Re: PAUL PRICE ROADSTER
Get ready for some Rad new developments with the Roadster slalom deck!
- Thu Sep 20, 2012 1:35 am
- Forum: Pavel
- Topic: i got 1st 2012 Roadster w' "Stealth" edges (pics)
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4560
Re: i got 1st 2012 Roadster w' "Stealth" edges (pics)
Sweet board - glad you like it!
- Thu Sep 20, 2012 1:29 am
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2012] Mallorca Slalom Grand Prix 13-14 October [Main]
- Replies: 95
- Views: 289796
Re: Mallorca Slalom Grand Prix 13-14 October [Main]
I paid via paypal - thanks!
- Tue Aug 21, 2012 10:47 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2012] Désaxé Grenoble, August 24-25-26 [Main]
- Replies: 26
- Views: 29471
Re: Grenoble 2012, August 24-25-26 [Main]
Have a great weekend racing - I am with you in spirit.
- Sat Aug 18, 2012 6:21 pm
- Forum: Daily Banter
- Topic: POST ONLY REPLIES, don't use New Topic
- Replies: 451
- Views: 2974496
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....
- Sat Aug 18, 2012 6:15 pm
- Forum: ISSA
- Topic: Slalom manifesto!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 8881
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....
- Tue Jul 24, 2012 1:48 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2012] Kill Hill Vol.2, Liberec 4–5 August [Main]
- Replies: 13
- Views: 18363
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...
- Sun Jul 22, 2012 10:34 pm
- Forum: 2012 World Championships - Stuttgart, Germany
- Topic: Worlds 2012 in Stuttgart, July 27-29
- Replies: 196
- Views: 723446
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...
- Fri Jul 06, 2012 2:19 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2012] Désaxé Grenoble, August 24-25-26 [Main]
- Replies: 26
- Views: 29471
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...
- Wed Jun 13, 2012 6:33 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2012] EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS - 14 & 15 July [Main]
- Replies: 16
- Views: 26587
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!
- Mon Jun 11, 2012 11:59 am
- Forum: 2012 World Championships - Stuttgart, Germany
- Topic: Worlds 2012 in Stuttgart, July 27-29
- Replies: 196
- Views: 723446
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
Looking forward to seeing skaters from all over the World at the race. Cheers,Paul
- Tue May 22, 2012 11:23 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2012] Paris Slalom World Cup - Trocadéro 26,27 May [Prime]
- Replies: 73
- Views: 151617
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...
- Tue May 22, 2012 2:34 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2012] Paris Slalom World Cup - Trocadéro 26,27 May [Prime]
- Replies: 73
- Views: 151617
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 ...
- Mon Apr 23, 2012 7:06 am
- Forum: Pavel
- Topic: PAUL PRICE ROADSTER
- Replies: 77
- Views: 176503
Re: PAUL PRICE ROADSTER
After another winter Utah snowboarding I am on my way back to London...
- Thu Jul 28, 2011 8:59 am
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2011] Freeride & British Open Slalom Championships: 6-7 Aug
- Replies: 16
- Views: 22428
- Tue Jun 14, 2011 8:11 pm
- Forum: England
- Topic: Hog Hill Open Season 11th - 12th June 2011
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5764
Re: Hog Hill Open Season 11th - 12th June 2011
How did it go? Any results?
- Tue Jun 14, 2011 8:09 pm
- Forum: Random Slalom Topics
- Topic: Does anyone care about ranking?
- Replies: 31
- Views: 40535
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...
- Wed Jun 01, 2011 1:05 am
- Forum: North America
- Topic: [2011] SLALOM ST. LOUIS #9
- Replies: 16
- Views: 23539
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...
- Thu May 05, 2011 8:53 pm
- Forum: Rocky Mountains
- Topic: Happy Birthday Martin
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5597
- Thu Feb 10, 2011 6:38 am
- Forum: Latvia
- Topic: Gints Gailitis 1964 - 2011 R.I.P ;(
- Replies: 32
- Views: 53143
- Thu Jan 20, 2011 8:34 am
- Forum: Pavel
- Topic: PAUL PRICE ROADSTER
- Replies: 77
- Views: 176503
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...
- Thu Jan 20, 2011 8:24 am
- Forum: For Sale - Wanted
- Topic: Pavel Roadster sold
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3569
- Thu Jan 20, 2011 8:02 am
- Forum: Daily Banter
- Topic: POST ONLY REPLIES, don't use New Topic
- Replies: 451
- Views: 2974496
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...
- Fri Nov 26, 2010 6:57 am
- Forum: Daily Banter
- Topic: POST ONLY REPLIES, don't use New Topic
- Replies: 451
- Views: 2974496
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 ...
- Tue Nov 16, 2010 5:05 am
- Forum: Pavel
- Topic: PAUL PRICE ROADSTER
- Replies: 77
- Views: 176503
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...
- Tue Nov 16, 2010 4:45 am
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: European Championships 1982
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6802
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...
- Fri Sep 24, 2010 3:23 am
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: Spiked X in the City, London [POSTPONED...]
- Replies: 28
- Views: 39716
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...
- Mon Sep 20, 2010 5:21 pm
- Forum: Daily Banter
- Topic: POST ONLY REPLIES, don't use New Topic
- Replies: 451
- Views: 2974496
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...
- Wed Sep 01, 2010 5:26 pm
- Forum: North America
- Topic: [2010] Freshpark World Championships Skateboard-X Oct 9-10
- Replies: 16
- Views: 19634
- Wed Sep 01, 2010 5:23 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2010] Amsterdam Slalom Series, September 3-4,5 (MAIN)
- Replies: 42
- Views: 57639
- Sat Aug 28, 2010 8:03 pm
- Forum: Daily Banter
- Topic: POST ONLY REPLIES, don't use New Topic
- Replies: 451
- Views: 2974496
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...
- Mon Aug 23, 2010 2:33 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2010] GANG OF GERMANY - GERMAN OPEN, AUGUST 21/22
- Replies: 54
- Views: 77532
- Fri Aug 20, 2010 4:57 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2010] GANG OF GERMANY - GERMAN OPEN, AUGUST 21/22
- Replies: 54
- Views: 77532
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...
- Wed Aug 18, 2010 9:20 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: British Open Slalom Championships, Hog Hill Aug 6-8 2010
- Replies: 3
- Views: 10937
- Wed Aug 18, 2010 9:14 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2010] GANG OF GERMANY - GERMAN OPEN, AUGUST 21/22
- Replies: 54
- Views: 77532
- Tue Aug 03, 2010 2:42 pm
- Forum: England
- Topic: British Open Slalom Championships, August 6-8, 2010
- Replies: 10
- Views: 17561
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...
- Wed Jul 28, 2010 12:11 pm
- Forum: 2010 World Championships - Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
- Topic: Shuttle
- Replies: 20
- Views: 22977
- Wed Jul 28, 2010 11:35 am
- Forum: 2010 World Championships - Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
- Topic: TIGHT slalom
- Replies: 26
- Views: 29080
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...
- Wed Jul 28, 2010 11:26 am
- Forum: 2010 World Championships - Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
- Topic: Shuttle
- Replies: 20
- Views: 22977
- Fri Jul 02, 2010 8:11 am
- Forum: Latvia
- Topic: BALTIC Championship, July 3-4, 2010
- Replies: 26
- Views: 33391
- Wed Jun 30, 2010 9:41 pm
- Forum: Latvia
- Topic: BALTIC Championship, July 3-4, 2010
- Replies: 26
- Views: 33391
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...
- Wed Jun 30, 2010 11:59 am
- Forum: Latvia
- Topic: BALTIC Championship, July 3-4, 2010
- Replies: 26
- Views: 33391
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 ...
- Tue Jun 29, 2010 7:45 am
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2010] DéSaXé World Ride, June 25-27
- Replies: 29
- Views: 35628
- Tue Jun 29, 2010 7:42 am
- Forum: Latvia
- Topic: BALTIC Championship, July 3-4, 2010
- Replies: 26
- Views: 33391
- Wed Jun 16, 2010 7:24 am
- Forum: Daily Banter
- Topic: POST ONLY REPLIES, don't use New Topic
- Replies: 451
- Views: 2974496
- Wed Jun 09, 2010 3:32 am
- Forum: Rocky Mountains
- Topic: Utah Skate sessions 2010.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 11067