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by Joe Iacovelli
Tue Jan 24, 2006 12:38 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: US Nationals 2006: is it open to "gaijin"?
Replies: 11
Views: 10851

Stefano, Two weeks before the US Champ is the Farm. It's 40 minutes North of New York City. You will probably have to connect thru NY anyway. It will be our 6th year and maybe it's the best race, but everyone who has been can tell you it is surely the most fun race. Let me know if you need help. I c...
by Joe Iacovelli
Fri Jan 20, 2006 7:39 pm
Forum: Fatboy
Topic: Texas Outlaw Sizzler
Replies: 10
Views: 14596

Two items to note that may or may not be related

#1 I am in the process of mounting my rear truck backwards
#2 My eyes are bright red

Joe Iacovelli
Minister of the Inferior
Team Fatboy
by Joe Iacovelli
Thu Jan 19, 2006 4:08 am
Forum: Rocky Mountains
Topic: Racin' in Texas
Replies: 12
Views: 16442

Trish,

Dagger - Saturday
Tobago Roe - Sunday

You are all set!

I'll be in town Friday. We can get an early start on Saturday morning. I'm sure my friends martin & bordy have got you well prepared. We are going to have a great time.

Joe
by Joe Iacovelli
Wed Jan 18, 2006 5:18 am
Forum: Rocky Mountains
Topic: Racin' in Texas
Replies: 12
Views: 16442

Trish, 1. I will be in in TX. You can count on me for help with gear and strategy. 2. Expect a medium GS Saturday and the Sunday race should be 6 feet and above. What's in your quiver? Sounds like two boards, and 12 avalons. Pads, your fastest bearings, and maybe a handful of bushings. It should be ...
by Joe Iacovelli
Mon Jan 16, 2006 3:24 am
Forum: Fatboy
Topic: Let's see those Fatboys!
Replies: 159
Views: 212355

Right on Marty!

Fatboy and I are very interested in your expert opinion of the board.

Joe
by Joe Iacovelli
Tue Jan 10, 2006 11:47 pm
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: Rear Truck wanted.
Replies: 3
Views: 4213

I can swap your x for my s if you want.

Joe
by Joe Iacovelli
Tue Jan 10, 2006 6:30 pm
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: Use qualifying times or times in Head-to-Head for placement
Replies: 40
Views: 47350

I voted B because it discourages sandbagging. You should also not have to go all out during your rounds. I witnessed Luca at Paris in 2004. He put forth just enough effort on each run to beat his opponent by a comfortable margin, but not by a "mile", thus consering energy for hharder rounds. D & E w...
by Joe Iacovelli
Tue Jan 10, 2006 5:55 am
Forum: Down South
Topic: 2006 Southeastern Winter Slalom Series proposal
Replies: 36
Views: 39924

WT or TT,

Can we get more info on the timing system?

Thanks,

Joe
by Joe Iacovelli
Fri Dec 23, 2005 10:21 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Are you an old school skater?
Replies: 103
Views: 249544

OLD SCHOOL?

All right boys and girls, Being old school means showing up at the premier Old School event of the year. First weekend in August, 30 minutes north of New York City, the Vintage Class Race. Wheels, trucks, and boards need to be 1978 or earlier and yes there is an equip check. It's part of the Farm Ra...
by Joe Iacovelli
Thu Dec 22, 2005 9:32 pm
Forum: Fatboy
Topic: Let's see those Fatboys!
Replies: 159
Views: 212355

If I get to the podium this year... I'll send pies to every fatboy rider anywhere! Jersey needs some Slalom races!!! Pies everywhere? You're going to sorry you put that in print. Either you save your Christmas money or I suggest you cozy up to an Amish chick. They bake great pies. Slalom race are c...
by Joe Iacovelli
Mon Dec 19, 2005 6:55 pm
Forum: Split-Fire
Topic: 107 Splits on a Fatboy for TS - Questions
Replies: 3
Views: 7762

http://www.asphaltplayground.com/wedging.pdf Copy the first picture. Double wedge up front. 86 the shock pad. You want the rear dead. The only thing I do is cut the smallest rubber pad (1/16 or 1/8) in half and put the half under the tail end of the rear truck. Something like a 3degree dewedge. You ...
by Joe Iacovelli
Sat Dec 17, 2005 5:17 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Are you an old school skater?
Replies: 103
Views: 249544

Is it Hoffman?
by Joe Iacovelli
Sat Dec 17, 2005 3:42 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Are you an old school skater?
Replies: 103
Views: 249544

Marty,

I accept your challenge, now play fair and post a bigger pic.

Joe
by Joe Iacovelli
Fri Dec 16, 2005 10:22 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: Any more tways videos?
Replies: 24
Views: 23905

Those sound like good ideas. I'll chip in on it if you want.

Joe
by Joe Iacovelli
Fri Dec 16, 2005 9:20 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Are you an old school skater?
Replies: 103
Views: 249544

Wesley,

I forget.

Did Gryffindor beat Hufflepuff that year?

Joe Weasley
by Joe Iacovelli
Fri Dec 16, 2005 8:23 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: Any more tways videos?
Replies: 24
Views: 23905

Did you buy it?
by Joe Iacovelli
Fri Dec 16, 2005 4:23 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Are you an old school skater?
Replies: 103
Views: 249544

Tway,

Does your Mom like pie?
by Joe Iacovelli
Fri Dec 16, 2005 3:39 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Are you an old school skater?
Replies: 103
Views: 249544

THIS JUST IN:

In an unexpected twist of events, Bill Tway get's knocked off his throne....




BY HIS MOM!

(Bad move putting that clip up there. You know Wesley is going to be calling her now)

Joe
by Joe Iacovelli
Fri Dec 16, 2005 3:34 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Are you an old school skater?
Replies: 103
Views: 249544

I know Marty now. I saw his picture in Skateboarder Magazine then. I love his stories about LaCosta and Team G&S. I'd like to think he and I are friends.

But Andy, C'mon. Malt Liquor shorts, hockey helmet, with giant tube socks?

Advantage: Tway!
by Joe Iacovelli
Thu Dec 15, 2005 6:34 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Are you an old school skater?
Replies: 103
Views: 249544

Chris Favero wrote:i also remember joe in his underwear walking around the hotel.cf
That my friend was a simple wardrobe malfunction.
by Joe Iacovelli
Thu Dec 15, 2005 4:34 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Are you an old school skater?
Replies: 103
Views: 249544

Shlitz Colt 45 shorts?

Tway wins!
by Joe Iacovelli
Tue Dec 13, 2005 2:55 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: People Love the Slalom eh?
Replies: 13
Views: 14038

Joe Iacovelli Posted: 12 Dec 2005 20:12 Post subject: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Don't know if it would work, but I'm thinking about it. Joe WOW Joe Iacovelli was THINKING!!!! :> Marcos, What were you thinking when Eddy beat you this weekend? :-)
by Joe Iacovelli
Tue Dec 13, 2005 2:39 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: People Love the Slalom eh?
Replies: 13
Views: 14038

Andy,

Rollerskating rink is the size of the room. The bottom of the U would be set in an entirely makeable loose spacing, just looking to link the two sides with something.

Slide fest? Perhaps. There in is the challenge.

I'm going to see what it will cost.

Joe
by Joe Iacovelli
Tue Dec 13, 2005 5:12 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: People Love the Slalom eh?
Replies: 13
Views: 14038

cyber is 6 foot centers. 7 feet is too long. you lose your pump. I've been toying with the idea of an indoor race. Here is my idea; Course in the shape of a U with a ramp at each end with tape strips at the base. You would run it in both directions and add your best time from each way.The ramp would...
by Joe Iacovelli
Mon Dec 12, 2005 11:07 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: "the dark side of the cone"
Replies: 789
Views: 1383311

Etienne,

Did your in laws get "roughed up" or otherwise accosted and aprehended at an airport?

Joe
by Joe Iacovelli
Thu Dec 08, 2005 8:22 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: The Farm (Vista, New York)
Replies: 2
Views: 4685

CB,

If the public demands it, we will address it somehow. Last year we did not have a full D class.

Joe
by Joe Iacovelli
Wed Dec 07, 2005 8:15 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: Any more tways videos?
Replies: 24
Views: 23905

I'd like to throw an additional bouquet at Tway's feet. As much as we all love to see ourselves and have a documentation of our races, Tway's videos surved an additional, crucial purpose this year. Recruitment. Tway's videos are fun. They show the span of talent from brand newbies to champions. They...
by Joe Iacovelli
Thu Dec 01, 2005 4:15 am
Forum: Media Resources
Topic: Current Concrete Wave Mag wanted!!!
Replies: 11
Views: 15301

Martin,

I have 1 mag (I bought 10, why? Look across from your add. There is Nick!)

I have one promised bushing,

And one book published in the UK circa 1978 on skateboarding.

If I could only get my lazy butt to the post office....

Joe
by Joe Iacovelli
Wed Nov 30, 2005 9:26 pm
Forum: Fatboy
Topic: Let's see those Fatboys!
Replies: 159
Views: 212355

WT, OK, I set myself up for that. It was pretty un-funny though (except the RG/gerbil one) I expect more from you. Marshall and Molly, or Mike Duquette might have been more appropriate. Henry and I have not had much chance to hang out in 2005, I hope that will change in 2006. Hopefully you'll find a...
by Joe Iacovelli
Wed Nov 30, 2005 7:38 pm
Forum: Fatboy
Topic: Let's see those Fatboys!
Replies: 159
Views: 212355

Scott Snow wrote:Big Enis to Little Enis Burdett
Nicely played. The puppet masters from The Smokey and the Bandit franchise.

You guys should start wearing those suits to races.

Joe
by Joe Iacovelli
Wed Nov 30, 2005 6:38 pm
Forum: Fatboy
Topic: Let's see those Fatboys!
Replies: 159
Views: 212355

Marion, Fatboy is currently out of the country. I am not sure if he is going to have ready e-mail access. All mail/packages are being picked up and piled high for his return. If the contents of your package is important please let me know so that I can steal it and hold it ransom. He has been known...
by Joe Iacovelli
Tue Nov 29, 2005 3:00 am
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: [2006] Region West Atlantic: USA East
Replies: 157
Views: 264290

Marcos,

As of right now, the US gets one Major only. It's been suggested it go to the COSS crew, but I don't think they have asked for it ... yet.

Joe
by Joe Iacovelli
Tue Nov 29, 2005 2:23 am
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: [2006] Region West Atlantic: USA East
Replies: 157
Views: 264290

Nice plan Tway. I'm a voting member around here and I support it. I hope everyone else will speak up and voice their opinion. I'll be honest, the reason that I ever cared about points is that I hoped riders from Europe would come, skate, and enjoy our hospitality. It backfired and the Canadians came...
by Joe Iacovelli
Mon Nov 28, 2005 7:21 pm
Forum: Fatboy
Topic: Let's see those Fatboys!
Replies: 159
Views: 212355

Frederic, The Fatboy website is about to roll out a bunch of new pages. But in the meantime, allow me to answer; All decks are custom made. We are going to offer 5-6 standard shapes for adults, 2-3 for kids. That way we've got boards you can pick from or adjust by saying "add 2 inches to the STV, or...
by Joe Iacovelli
Fri Nov 25, 2005 5:30 am
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: Looking for a 80's to early 90's board.
Replies: 6
Views: 5790

You know I've got all kinds of stuff.

Cab? Per? Hawk?

Call me and I'll give you an inventory.

Joe
by Joe Iacovelli
Wed Nov 23, 2005 11:38 pm
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: [2006] Region West Atlantic: USA East
Replies: 157
Views: 264290

Corky,

Please accept my bid for the Joe Iacovelli Masters of the Universe Slalom Challenge for a Main Status, Dec 4, 5, & 6 in 2006.

:-)

Joe "Skeletor" Iacovelli
by Joe Iacovelli
Wed Nov 23, 2005 6:41 pm
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: [2006] Region West Atlantic: USA East
Replies: 157
Views: 264290

Brent, Best first post ever (try to add your last name to your ID, helps cut down the trolls). While I wholeheartedly aggree with your sentiments, the NC race should also get what it deserves, and like it or not, points generates interest for some folks. So in your goal to get people to come out and...
by Joe Iacovelli
Tue Nov 22, 2005 10:23 pm
Forum: Fatboy
Topic: Let's see those Fatboys!
Replies: 159
Views: 212355

Dude, That's not you! Where did you get the stunt skater? Wow Adam. Nice rhythm, good pump, even a cridle on that last offset. Nice job. Hard to believe you are the same guy that showed up in VT this summer. From what little you can see of the office park, it looks more suited to a clinic than a rac...
by Joe Iacovelli
Thu Nov 17, 2005 5:54 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: What are your goals for 2006?
Replies: 67
Views: 71996

I want to sing a song with Sapco in 2006.
by Joe Iacovelli
Wed Nov 16, 2005 10:36 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: What are your goals for 2006?
Replies: 67
Views: 71996

Marion Karr wrote:My Personal Goals for 2006:

3. Beat Joe I. in hybrid/dual lane.
MAN!

How did I get to be Moby Dick?

Marion - Please see the transvestite pictures above. No fair signing up for the shaved head bet, you already lost that one.

Joe "Call Me Ishmael" Iacovelli
by Joe Iacovelli
Fri Nov 11, 2005 4:12 pm
Forum: Fatboy
Topic: Let's see those Fatboys!
Replies: 159
Views: 212355

No idea what you are talking about ;-)

Apparently I'm too easily influenced by the suggestions of others.

Just a little advice to the younger guys. If you are trying to impress someone, put the pickle in the front of your pants, not the back.

Joe
by Joe Iacovelli
Fri Nov 11, 2005 4:07 pm
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: [2006] Region West Atlantic
Replies: 9
Views: 12999

Guys,

Don't forget that we were racing in front of a crowd. One of the best things about the NC race is that I get to expose myself to 12,000 people.

Joe
by Joe Iacovelli
Fri Nov 11, 2005 3:32 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: The 1st Annual Downhillbillies Dixie Cup November 5,6, 2005
Replies: 223
Views: 255888

Wow,

Claude was on fire all weekend. Great to see.

Congrats buddy.

Joe
by Joe Iacovelli
Thu Nov 10, 2005 8:43 pm
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: longboard and slalom stuff
Replies: 7
Views: 5735

Adam Daniels wrote:
how was the Dixie Cup?
viewtopic.php?t=3187&highlight=

It's not to be missed!
by Joe Iacovelli
Thu Nov 10, 2005 8:18 pm
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: longboard and slalom stuff
Replies: 7
Views: 5735

You could only run them as fronts.

86a is too hard for the rear.

HAHA I said "too hard for the rear."
by Joe Iacovelli
Thu Nov 10, 2005 7:09 pm
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: [2006] Region West Atlantic: USA East
Replies: 157
Views: 264290

Marty,

Start here and follow the links.

viewtopic.php?t=1646&highlight=

Joe
by Joe Iacovelli
Thu Nov 10, 2005 7:07 pm
Forum: Movies
Topic: The First High School Slalom Team in the US
Replies: 4
Views: 6123

Karl, You and your team are to be praised for this effort. I know first hand how fast you guys have gotten. You are breaking new ground and bring a breath of fresh air to a sport filled with old guys. BUT You cannot rest on your laurels. One team? Who do you compete against? How can you help grow te...
by Joe Iacovelli
Thu Nov 10, 2005 5:43 pm
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: [2006] Region West Atlantic: USA East
Replies: 157
Views: 264290

Korky, Also - How do we petition to change the rules for transfering status? Anyone that attended the race in NC last weekend will attest that it was due a Prime status at the very least. We need to reward hardwork like Marions, but more so develop some rule to insure cancelled races don't mean alot...
by Joe Iacovelli
Thu Nov 10, 2005 5:15 pm
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: [2006] Region West Atlantic: USA East
Replies: 157
Views: 264290

Korky,

Why doesn't the East get a major? Can we apply for it?

Thank you for your info,

Joe
by Joe Iacovelli
Thu Nov 10, 2005 2:50 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: The 1st Annual Downhillbillies Dixie Cup November 5,6, 2005
Replies: 223
Views: 255888

Start a new thread.
Apply For Prime Status.
Brew up some sweet tea. And tell the folks at the Waffle House I'm sorry, jeez.

Joe

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