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by Terry Kirby
Fri Aug 29, 2003 10:47 pm
Forum: RoeRacing
Topic: S-Camber PS
Replies: 35
Views: 53862

Gareth, whats the preferred set up? TK
by Terry Kirby
Fri Aug 29, 2003 5:23 am
Forum: RoeRacing
Topic: Unlimited PS
Replies: 35
Views: 46942

This deck paired up with the new seismic 105's and some avalons or flashbacks aND YOU HAVE A RACE READY slalom deck for around 199.00 bucks. TK
by Terry Kirby
Thu Aug 28, 2003 5:31 pm
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Truck Discussion
Topic: R3 Clicking Fix
Replies: 1
Views: 4517

The Mystery is solved. Thanks MIke. TK
by Terry Kirby
Thu Aug 28, 2003 4:48 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: High End Car Audio
Replies: 3
Views: 4267

not THAT FINN you fool! MY DOG FINN!
by Terry Kirby
Thu Aug 28, 2003 4:47 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: High End Car Audio
Replies: 3
Views: 4267

Hey, Gareth has S cambers pressed. Did you get your shape to him yet or are you waiting till the week before the race. I practiced alone today, just me and Ike and Finn . Finn kept running through my timer and screwing up my times. Get up here. T <font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: Terence K...
by Terry Kirby
Thu Aug 28, 2003 4:42 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: "the dark side of the cone"
Replies: 789
Views: 1396653

Wes, calling them GERT's is so last season. We all call them "verdones" or PV's. Besides, theres a waiting list and you have to know someone to get a set. T
by Terry Kirby
Thu Aug 28, 2003 4:00 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: "the dark side of the cone"
Replies: 789
Views: 1396653

Whats wrong with easy chairs? My wife got me one for Fathers day. Its a nice one too, oak and leather. I'm an oak man myself. How bout you, you like oak?

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by Terry Kirby
Thu Aug 28, 2003 12:24 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: 2003 Slalom Skateboarder of the Year
Replies: 23
Views: 19228

One Word...DONG
by Terry Kirby
Wed Aug 27, 2003 5:19 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: "the dark side of the cone"
Replies: 789
Views: 1396653

I have never in my life heard that"old saying". Whoever said it should change it. Its too long. TK
by Terry Kirby
Wed Aug 27, 2003 5:04 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: High End Car Audio
Replies: 3
Views: 4267

Gilmour, be at my place tomorrow at 11:00 am for a sick practice session. TK
by Terry Kirby
Tue Aug 26, 2003 3:59 am
Forum: Abec 11
Topic: Gumballs
Replies: 16
Views: 27455

mike, how many pads do you need under the pvds to avoid wheel bite with the balls.T
by Terry Kirby
Sun Aug 24, 2003 5:50 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: More Tight racing in 2003
Replies: 128
Views: 129461

JIm ,great post. Do you all have some video running those type of courses. I would love to see it. Cheers, Terence Kirby
by Terry Kirby
Sat Aug 23, 2003 6:23 am
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Truck Discussion
Topic: R2 Upgrades and R3 Shims
Replies: 39
Views: 39139

Mr Stride, nice of you to visit The Ground Effect Zone. Home of the really expensive trucks that continue to astound, confound,amaze, and piss off people from all over the globe.About the you clicking faster than me thing. Thats really very funny, you see, unless you are one of those tribesmen from ...
by Terry Kirby
Sat Aug 23, 2003 6:02 am
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Truck Discussion
Topic: Forming a new Clique, Members needed.
Replies: 2
Views: 4025

I am forming a new Clique. To be in my Clique you will have to A) Enter and race in 3 races a year. B) Take a plane to at least one race a year. C) Think that Pet Sounds and Exile on Main Street are masterpieces. D)Have at least one story about John Gilmour. E)Be kind to animals. F)Spread the gospel...
by Terry Kirby
Fri Aug 22, 2003 11:03 pm
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Truck Discussion
Topic: R2 Upgrades and R3 Shims
Replies: 39
Views: 39139

Chris, you are too involved. In fact I bet you can't keep your beady little eyes from checking this thread. In fact I bet you're reading this right now and thinking "that damned TK, he owes me a hundred bucks".
by Terry Kirby
Fri Aug 22, 2003 10:56 pm
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Truck Discussion
Topic: R2 Upgrades and R3 Shims
Replies: 39
Views: 39139

I just did some checking. Seems like in the last batch of clicky PVDs Glenn was THE ONLY ONE who paid for a set! Man do I feel gipped. I thought I was PVD's special little helper. Seems he's got a whole stable of studs he supplies. Hey Pete, hows the new digs in Ca? TK <font size=-1>[ This Message w...
by Terry Kirby
Fri Aug 22, 2003 10:48 pm
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Truck Discussion
Topic: R2 Upgrades and R3 Shims
Replies: 39
Views: 39139

Glenn, I get all of my PVD's free. Radikals Too. I also get my Roes for free and all my Turner Wheels Free. I went to fill my tank today and the guy wouldnt take my money "free" was all he said. Had a pizza tonight and , you guessed it...FREE!!! The only person who makes me pay is Chaput but I'm wor...
by Terry Kirby
Fri Aug 22, 2003 9:00 pm
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Truck Discussion
Topic: R2 Upgrades and R3 Shims
Replies: 39
Views: 39139

East coast clique??? Dude I'm from New Hamshire, who should I clique with the cows? The only clicking here is from my PVD's as I zoom through the cones.
by Terry Kirby
Fri Aug 22, 2003 5:43 am
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Truck Discussion
Topic: R2 Upgrades and R3 Shims
Replies: 39
Views: 39139

Brady, they only click if you RIDE them.
by Terry Kirby
Fri Aug 22, 2003 4:09 am
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Truck Discussion
Topic: R2 Upgrades and R3 Shims
Replies: 39
Views: 39139

You guys arent going to believe this but I actually like the clicking sound. I try to make it go faster and faster as I zoom through the cones. I think pete is a genius for integrating the clickometer into the R3's . Why do you think ballerinas use metronomes? Anyway , if you can tell me how to get ...
by Terry Kirby
Fri Aug 22, 2003 2:07 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: "the dark side of the cone"
Replies: 789
Views: 1396653

Wes, This may come as a suprise to many of the readers out there but JG does indeed have a job. He is currently working the graveyard shift at the popular health and bath spa Chez Vogue located in Back Bay Boston. JG is somewhat of a jack of all trades there providing not only fresh towells for the ...
by Terry Kirby
Mon Aug 18, 2003 3:08 am
Forum: North America
Topic: The Joe Iacovelli Invitational??
Replies: 2
Views: 4011

When Where.I owe Joe some entry fee. TK
by Terry Kirby
Thu Aug 14, 2003 4:40 am
Forum: RoeRacing
Topic: 34" Gary Holl Model
Replies: 7
Views: 9232

Gary, how bout a pic of the 34. T
by Terry Kirby
Thu Aug 14, 2003 3:52 am
Forum: RoeRacing
Topic: Roe Deck Styles for Women - Performance Series
Replies: 7
Views: 8598

Also Karen, Please do not go cutting up the Roe decks. They are shaped and designed by professional racers and craftsmen and need not be altered. Feel free to email me for any specific questions regarding set ups. Terence Kirby Mydogsmind@comcast.net
by Terry Kirby
Wed Aug 13, 2003 8:44 pm
Forum: RoeRacing
Topic: Roe Deck Styles for Women - Performance Series
Replies: 7
Views: 8598

K, get the Performance series Unlimited shape in a soft flex with the new seismic 105's 45* front, 30* rear. You will love it. Terence
by Terry Kirby
Tue Aug 12, 2003 1:54 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Sessions
Replies: 1540
Views: 1674628

Do you know you guys have SEVEN pages worth of chat. DC is the Slalom Mecca. T
by Terry Kirby
Sat Aug 09, 2003 3:28 am
Forum: North America
Topic: Da' Farm 3.0
Replies: 116
Views: 110925

All I can say is wait till next year. Bigger faster and tighter. From the top of the hill to the run out. The back hill will be an easier course complete with a timer for anyone who wants race it. Henry J will run that side, Tway and I will run the big hill. Vlad will be there too. Its gonna be off ...
by Terry Kirby
Thu Aug 07, 2003 9:05 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: Da' Farm 3.0
Replies: 116
Views: 110925

Without sounding too much like a groupie I must say Gilmour was amazing at Da Farm. Sure he flaked on the vintage race but if he didnt he wouldnt be gilmour no? His TS run on a brand new deck was sick. 1 second faster than the field on a 10 sec course. I hope JG goes to the worlds this year ,I would...
by Terry Kirby
Thu Aug 07, 2003 7:31 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: Da' Farm 3.0
Replies: 116
Views: 110925

#$%^&ing Nice.
by Terry Kirby
Thu Aug 07, 2003 5:10 am
Forum: North America
Topic: Da' Farm 3.0
Replies: 116
Views: 110925

Da FArm...Thanks for all the kind words. Tway and I were sweating it Sat morning when it was raining. Same as last year and the year before that. But like always the Gods smiled on us and we raced. We had the top timer in the east Yvonne Gamble and her appretice Kate Iacovelli who ran 3 races with n...
by Terry Kirby
Wed Aug 06, 2003 2:58 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Deltaman...
Replies: 1
Views: 2953

Mollica has one of those in his garage.
by Terry Kirby
Wed Aug 06, 2003 2:55 am
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Truck Discussion
Topic: Race results for PVD's @ TG3
Replies: 7
Views: 7120

PVD again...Da Farm GS
1st place Gilmour PVD R1 rear, seismic front
2nd place Noah Heinle PVD R3's
3rd TK R3's

Da Farm TS 1st Gilmour same combo as above
2nd The Donganator R3's
4th place TK R3's
by Terry Kirby
Tue Aug 05, 2003 11:48 pm
Forum: 3dm
Topic: first production decks are here
Replies: 2
Views: 7258

Pro
1)JG 16.324
2)Noah 16.404
3)TK 16.461
4)Nature Boy 16.527
5)Michael Dong 16.544
6)Brian Parsons 16.788
7)Bobby Mandarino 17.011
Keith Hollien 17.150
9)66 17.166
10) McCree 17.482

Brian, your GS run was sick... Fast Company, look for yourselves.
by Terry Kirby
Mon Aug 04, 2003 1:23 am
Forum: RoeRacing
Topic: 34" Gary Holl Model
Replies: 7
Views: 9232

This is Gary's GS shape. I had it made in a Med Stiff Flex and rode it for the first time yesterday @ the Farm Race. Axel to axel WB is 25.25". Low Camber, no twist, instant response for a big deck. In the fast GS course it was perfect. It compliments the unlimited perfectly. Big and Fast? Bring it ...
by Terry Kirby
Fri Aug 01, 2003 4:16 am
Forum: North America
Topic: Da' Farm 3.0
Replies: 116
Views: 110925

we just booked a suite at the villaige inn in New Caanan ct. Who all is gonna be there? TK
by Terry Kirby
Thu Jul 31, 2003 10:03 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: Da' Farm 3.0
Replies: 116
Views: 110925

We may do 2 groups, a RICH BOY GROUP: Turners, SC graphites, Fibre Flex's etc
and PO Boys group: GT, NEwporter, Free Former, Nash , Ampule, etc... Opinions?
by Terry Kirby
Mon Jul 28, 2003 2:53 am
Forum: North America
Topic: Sponsors for Da Farm
Replies: 2
Views: 3562

Solid Skate (3 years in a row!)
by Terry Kirby
Mon Jul 28, 2003 12:49 am
Forum: North America
Topic: Sponsors for Da Farm
Replies: 2
Views: 3562

The Sponsor list this year is mind blowing. Pocket Pistol Roe 3DM Bozi Biltin Winterstick Tiernyrides Joe Iacovelli COMET Tway, Please chime in if I missed any. This will be a hell of a race with both Open and Pro class winners. A Severe Terrain Winterstick snowboard will be raffeled off with the pr...
by Terry Kirby
Sun Jul 27, 2003 11:15 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Vlad gets Asphalt Surgery?
Replies: 24
Views: 19793

That is total Gilmour style on the E room time. You are learning the ways of the Silver Fox well. Ask JG about the time back in the 80's when he got past the line at Studio 54 BEFORE Farah Fawcett, Andy Warhol and Truman Capote. Its all about the image.TK
by Terry Kirby
Sun Jul 27, 2003 10:36 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Vlad gets Asphalt Surgery?
Replies: 24
Views: 19793

BTW, Russians are among the toughest bastards on the planet. I enjoy ultimate fighting competitions and there is this Russian named Oleg Taktarov who's pain threshold is off the charts. Vlad is mabey is cousin or something. TK
by Terry Kirby
Sun Jul 27, 2003 10:25 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Vlad gets Asphalt Surgery?
Replies: 24
Views: 19793

Vlad, are you OK? Call me I am worried. I skated today and yesterday with young henry and Joe and MR Friend. I skated poorly. I will probably sit out the farm and just watch. I hurt my chin once too. It was at Breck last year. Kenny has pictures of my chin. We can talk about our chins. I felt so slo...
by Terry Kirby
Sat Jul 26, 2003 1:36 pm
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Truck Discussion
Topic: R2 Upgrades and R3 Shims
Replies: 39
Views: 39139

I dont think the slot is larger. I think I ground down the bushings too much the night I did them. I did them all by hand using a caliper but still by hand none the less. Mabey pete can trim a few new ones and leave them a hair oversized and see what happens. TK
by Terry Kirby
Fri Jul 25, 2003 2:06 am
Forum: Hardware & Bushings
Topic: TnR Designs foot stop
Replies: 23
Views: 37819

Thats because you stand funny Wes.
by Terry Kirby
Fri Jul 25, 2003 1:59 am
Forum: Hardware & Bushings
Topic: TnR Designs foot stop
Replies: 23
Views: 37819

I have one to and I have to agree with Howards comments. Well engineered and well made. How do you think the Donganator puts down those fast cyber times!
by Terry Kirby
Thu Jul 24, 2003 11:00 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Special Videographer skateboard.
Replies: 17
Views: 12540

The Fenders can be make from Carbon fibre and inside could contain a small computer chip which can record the number of cones it came in contact with. This could easily be pluged into a lap top to get a printout of the information. A speedometer could also be integrated into the unit by attaching a ...
by Terry Kirby
Thu Jul 24, 2003 12:03 am
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Truck Discussion
Topic: New PVD R3's
Replies: 5
Views: 6867

Glen, you find stuff faster than anyone I know. I talk to Pete 3 X a week and even I didnt know about that page. How do you do it?>
by Terry Kirby
Mon Jul 21, 2003 7:40 pm
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Truck Discussion
Topic: incremental preload adjustment [Revision 10/20/2002]
Replies: 2
Views: 3792

Noah, I found them the other day at home depot. Exact same ones. Pete prolly got them there too. T
by Terry Kirby
Sun Jul 20, 2003 4:07 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: The Double standard
Replies: 42
Views: 39903

does not apply.
by Terry Kirby
Sun Jul 20, 2003 3:24 am
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: PVD R3's
Replies: 26
Views: 22552

Peter will be doing another run of his r3 trucks as soon as he lands in Ca. HE is in Tahoe now mountain biking with his wife and dog. Have your 200.00 deposits ready. You wont be dissappointed. Ask Tway. He rode a set belonging to Noah and freaked out. They are that good. Pete is also making taller ...
by Terry Kirby
Sun Jul 20, 2003 3:14 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: The Double standard
Replies: 42
Views: 39903

Actually the Jam session format would be great for everyone except John. HE would end up getting in mabey 2 or 3 runs before he became distracted. Good for the rest of us though. Mabey we'll try it at the farm if we have time. TK