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Pat Chewning

5.1 START OF RUN 5.4 DISQUALIFICATIONS I don't think there should be a fixed rule to say that more than 10 cones is DQ. If you have a DQ time of 1 second on a 0,1 sec conepenalty course then it would be true. But if you have a 10% of total time DQ or whatever then it may be different. And by all me...

Pat Chewning

6.3 PROVISIONS FOR TIES Take also into account the number of cones to break a tie. The cones are already accounted for. They went into calculating the Resultant Time (final time) for each of the racers. The racers were tied due to the times being equal (after counting cones). The tie-breaker times ...

Pat Chewning

The 2008 rules proposal has a single description of the "Standard" way to penalize a DQ: 999 second Resulting Time (final time). I am specifically NOT endorsing other methods of "softening" the DQ penalty because: A) A DQ penalty of a smaller amount (e.g 1 second) could encourage a racer to delibera...

Pat Chewning

The 2008 rules proposal has a single start penalty as the "Standard" way to do start penalties. It is the 2X the early-start interval. I am specifically proposing to NOT ENDORSE the "DQ" method of start penalty because: A) It slows down the race process. B) It is too extreme a penalty for jumping th...

Pat Chewning

My point, though, was to illustrate how a course setter can just set a course that's perfect for the hill and not worry about how tight or loose or offset it might be. He just knows it's a great course for that particular location. Then afterward he can go back and measure the course, count the num...

Pat Chewning

Tiger has the course set for the race this weekend. The DHBs have the course set for the Dixie Cup They had the course set for the Worlds back in August. Organizers can be just as capable of setting their courses BEFORE applying for a race sanction. Or, races can continue to be delayed until 11:00 ...

Pat Chewning

I've said this before and I'll say it again. The best way to discern the difference between Tight, Hybrid and Giant is the by the number of cones over a given distance. Dictating cone spacings is just too limiting. Here's the deal. ****************** So many cones (15-20) per 100 feet equals tight ...

Pat Chewning

I do not believe we will ever have a perfect method for describing the disciplines for slalom. May I suggest that we don't get too hung up looking at the number of cones/meter (or cones per 100 feet for Wesley), or meters per cone. Rather, let's look at the "Intent" written into the discipline descr...

Pat Chewning

Then we just give the race sanction after the event is over as well. We can also award points dependant upon attendance too! Oh wait that's the other guys plan. What does it really matter as you don't do a damn thing when they set course outside of the box anyways. Claude: If you want to propose a ...

Pat Chewning

I did not understand this: "At least one lean-to-steer mechanism attaching the wheels to the deck" Does it mean it's ok with one truck? My thinking went this way: One truck (steering mechanism) is needed to turn the skateboard. The other truck (wheel mounting mechanism) need not steer the skateboar...

Pat Chewning

There are 5 slalom disciplines: Super Tight Slalom Tight Slalom Hybrid Slalom Giant Slalom Super Giant Slalom They can be run straight (cones in a straight line) or special (cones not in a straight line). They can be run single lane or dual lane . ... In constructing the "discipline" descriptions, ...

Pat Chewning

I would like to see a more detailed spec of what we demand of an event depending on status. For example I think Major/Main events should be forced to have cone judges and a head cone judge. We also have a very good documentation of how conejudging should work with panels they show with a number of ...

Pat Chewning

Why not use the "almost ISSA World Record rules" See the cone penalty section. For you who have been on this forum for a while might remember the good old cone discussion we once had many years ago. I think these cone measurements took into account several different cone types that we knew of at th...

Pat Chewning

"4.3. Start The start consists of a starting platform (ramp) elevated above the surface of the course. The racer stands on the start platform with his feet on the skateboard and upon signal from the race official, propels down the platform and onto the race course. A signaling device determines whe...

Pat Chewning

11. Contest Director Instructions 11.1. Course Officials · Required Course Officials · Head Race Judge – Makes on-the-hill decisions and is head of the Protest Jury · Suggested Course Officials · Head Timer – Runs timing equipment and records the final cone-counts. · Head Cone Judge – Coordinates c...

Pat Chewning

3. Equipment 3.1. Required Equipment · Helmet · Shoes · Skateboard · Deck (rigid or semi-rigid flat platform for the feet) · 4 Wheels · At least one lean-to-steer mechanism attaching the wheels to the deck 3.2. Prohibited Equipment · Propulsion devices or mechanisms · Brakes, clutches or other devi...

Pat Chewning

Thanks for the info Wesley. How long do you have time to write the false start time down? The trackmate stores the results in a stack/buffer that can be accessed until you turn off the timer. I am not sure of the size/depth of the buffer, but it is at least 20 racers. In practice, the person runnin...

Pat Chewning

Cone Spacing Limits of 3.0m are to much. There is a Hybrid Slalom for that. There should be a limit of 2.0m not more. I agree with the intent of Jadranko's statement. But on a very steep course (example: 2007 Worlds), 2 meters might be too tight. (I doubt that many of the pro racers, even the TS sp...

Pat Chewning

The timing system is NOT specified in the rules. There are at least 3 timing systems that I am aware of that meet the specifications (Tones, common-start, display reaction time). There are likely to be more in the future. ============================== The Trackmate is one good example, and JRAD ask...

Pat Chewning

I am a bit confused by the cone specifications. 4.4. Cones and Course · Base diameter: 140 mm · Cone height: 250 mm If i measure a Seismic cone I get; · Base diameter: 135 mm · Cone height: 228 mm My suggestion is to change the wording as: BASE DIAMETER: 140mm +/- 20mm Cone height: 230mm +/- 30mm (...

Pat Chewning

In 4.3: Its said that we use a start ramp, there are races that a start ramp (several feet off the ground) are not used. Will the rules reflect starting on the ground?[/i][/b] The rules should not reflect starting on the ground. If a race organizer wished to start a race on the ground, then this de...

Pat Chewning

Put comments on section 11 here. You may view the draft rules here in 3 forms: As a WORD document: http://www.slalomskateboarder.com/ISSA/Racing_Rules/ISSA-RULES-2008-DRAFT.doc As a PDF document: http://www.slalomskateboarder.com/ISSA/Racing_Rules/ISSA-RULES-2008-DRAFT-0_2.pdf As a Webpage: http://w...

Pat Chewning

Put Comments on Section 10 here. You may view the draft rules here in 3 forms: As a WORD document: http://www.slalomskateboarder.com/ISSA/Racing_Rules/ISSA-RULES-2008-DRAFT.doc As a PDF document: http://www.slalomskateboarder.com/ISSA/Racing_Rules/ISSA-RULES-2008-DRAFT-0_2.pdf As a Webpage: http://w...

Pat Chewning

Put comments on Section 9 here. You may view the draft rules here in 3 forms: As a WORD document: http://www.slalomskateboarder.com/ISSA/Racing_Rules/ISSA-RULES-2008-DRAFT.doc As a PDF document: http://www.slalomskateboarder.com/ISSA/Racing_Rules/ISSA-RULES-2008-DRAFT-0_2.pdf As a Webpage: http://ww...

Pat Chewning

Put comments on Section 8 here. You may view the draft rules here in 3 forms: As a WORD document: http://www.slalomskateboarder.com/ISSA/Racing_Rules/ISSA-RULES-2008-DRAFT.doc As a PDF document: http://www.slalomskateboarder.com/ISSA/Racing_Rules/ISSA-RULES-2008-DRAFT-0_2.pdf As a Webpage: http://ww...

Pat Chewning

Put comments on section 7 here. You may view the draft rules here in 3 forms: As a WORD document: http://www.slalomskateboarder.com/ISSA/Racing_Rules/ISSA-RULES-2008-DRAFT.doc As a PDF document: http://www.slalomskateboarder.com/ISSA/Racing_Rules/ISSA-RULES-2008-DRAFT-0_2.pdf As a Webpage: http://ww...

Pat Chewning

Put comments on section 6 here. You may view the draft rules here in 3 forms: As a WORD document: http://www.slalomskateboarder.com/ISSA/Racing_Rules/ISSA-RULES-2008-DRAFT.doc As a PDF document: http://www.slalomskateboarder.com/ISSA/Racing_Rules/ISSA-RULES-2008-DRAFT-0_2.pdf As a Webpage: http://ww...

Pat Chewning

Put comments on Section 5 here. You may view the draft rules here in 3 forms: As a WORD document: http://www.slalomskateboarder.com/ISSA/Racing_Rules/ISSA-RULES-2008-DRAFT.doc As a PDF document: http://www.slalomskateboarder.com/ISSA/Racing_Rules/ISSA-RULES-2008-DRAFT-0_2.pdf As a Webpage: http://ww...

Pat Chewning

Put Comments on Section 4 here. You may view the draft rules here in 3 forms: As a WORD document: http://www.slalomskateboarder.com/ISSA/Racing_Rules/ISSA-RULES-2008-DRAFT.doc As a PDF document: http://www.slalomskateboarder.com/ISSA/Racing_Rules/ISSA-RULES-2008-DRAFT-0_2.pdf As a Webpage: http://ww...

Pat Chewning

Put Comments for Section 3 here. You may view the draft rules here in 3 forms: As a WORD document: http://www.slalomskateboarder.com/ISSA/Racing_Rules/ISSA-RULES-2008-DRAFT.doc As a PDF document: http://www.slalomskateboarder.com/ISSA/Racing_Rules/ISSA-RULES-2008-DRAFT-0_2.pdf As a Webpage: http://w...

Pat Chewning

Put comments for Section 2 here. You may view the draft rules here in 3 forms: As a WORD document: http://www.slalomskateboarder.com/ISSA/Racing_Rules/ISSA-RULES-2008-DRAFT.doc As a PDF document: http://www.slalomskateboarder.com/ISSA/Racing_Rules/ISSA-RULES-2008-DRAFT-0_2.pdf As a Webpage: http://w...

Pat Chewning

Put any comments on Section 1 (Revision History) here. You may view the draft rules here in 3 forms: As a WORD document: http://www.slalomskateboarder.com/ISSA/Racing_Rules/ISSA-RULES-2008-DRAFT.doc As a PDF document: http://www.slalomskateboarder.com/ISSA/Racing_Rules/ISSA-RULES-2008-DRAFT-0_2.pdf ...

Pat Chewning

The Draft of the 2008 ISSA rules has been completed and is available for public input. You may view the draft rules here in 3 forms: As a WORD document: http://www.slalomskateboarder.com/ISSA/Racing_Rules/ISSA-RULES-2008-DRAFT.doc As a PDF document: http://www.slalomskateboarder.com/ISSA/Racing_Rule...

Pat Chewning

Corky: I believe that we should poll our board-of-directors (once elected) and see what interest level there is in either leading or participating as ranking marshalls. I would be willing to let someone else lead the West Atlantic region efforts, and let them choose the other 2 members, if it works ...

Pat Chewning

Status can only be assigned once there is an application received.

I have received no applications for 2008 yet.....

So it is not just ISSA, but the race organizers who need to act now.

Pat Chewning

If I'm not mistaken, the goals of this course were: A) To re-introduce slalom in Brazil B) To be skated by all entrants (some who are beginners) C) To be held in a nice location with spectator exposure I saw people having fun skating the course. People running slalom who appear not to have run befor...

Pat Chewning

May I suggest that this "Worlds Results" forum is not the best place to talk about timing systems? The OFFICIAL forum for bitching and moaning about the FREE Chronocone timing system is: http://www.slalomskateboarder.com/phpBB/viewforum.php?f=58 Slalom is SO fun ... I love putting in hours of work a...

Pat Chewning

I always thought that Helsinki was the capital of Switzerland.... Oh, I was never any good at geometry.

Pat Chewning

I'll be voting in the 3-vote forum, when I get around to it.

Pat Chewning

Yes, October.

Thank you! /Jani

Pat Chewning

It is a pretty rare thing to have a World Record! And good publicity too!

I hope you will generate a write-up with more details about how this came about, what it feels like to hold a record, etc....

-- Pat

Pat Chewning

I like this kind of course. It has big turns, small turns, everything. It looks possible to generate good speed. It is not a "wiggle fest" with cones spraying all over the place.

When will the next race be?

Pat Chewning

Steve and I are formulating the draft of the rules update right now. Draft of the 2008 ISSA rules update will be posted here on or around 15 October. There will be an opportunity for the members to identify controversial items, suggest changes. There will be a mechanism to poll the users for particu...

Pat Chewning

Sanction 2007-045 COSS FALL OPEN Sanction: MAIN Sanction Application: http://www.slalomskateboarder.com/ISSA/2007-Contest-Sanctions/USA-Colorado-OCT27.pdf Format: Dual Tight-Hybrid / Single GS Date: 27-28 October 2007 Location: Lafayette, Colorado Contact: Gary Fluitt Added to calendar --P. Chewning

Pat Chewning

Tight Slalom results.

Open division

1st Martin Reaves 15.56
2nd Zak Mayturn 15.94
3rd Brad Jackman 16.51

Pro Division

1st Janis Kuzmins 15.34
2nd Henrik Wadsten DQ in final race with Janis...
3rd George Pappas 15.699

Ladies

1st Lynn Kramer
2nd Judi Oyama
3rd Cat Young

Pat Chewning

Assuming you have a rigid ramp, here is one way to keep it from tipping:

This can be adapted to existing ramps by extending the cross-brace leg and adding a base leg.

Pat Chewning

The NCDSA calendar has most of the races listed in the USA. (notable exception: World Championships)

The ISSA calendar has most of the races in the world.

The Silverfishlongboarding calendar has some slalom races.

For the USA racer, checking each of these calendars is necessary....

Pat Chewning

I contacted the organizers of the Antrim race very early in the season, encouraging them to apply for an ISSA sanction. They didn't follow thru.

My hat goes off to ANYONE that puts on a race, whether ISSA sanctioned or not. Without races, there would be no slalom skateboarding.

Pat Chewning

Pat Chewning wrote:Sanction 2007-043

Blacktown Beast
Sanction: BASIC
Sanction Application: http://www.slalomskateboarder.com/ISSA/ ... -OCT07.pdf
Format: Hybrid/GS
Date: 07 October 2007
Location: Sydney Australia
Contact: Haggy Strom

Pat Chewning

Is the "Tech Grip" a replacement (substitute) for grip tape?

Is the intent to place your feet directly onto this wavy surface and that is sufficient to hold your feet onto the board?

On which boards is the TECH GRIP available?

Rider reports on the TECH GRIP?

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