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by Terry Kirby
Tue Jun 24, 2003 9:02 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: Rye Airfield PArk Slalom Event /Boston Cup July 4th ,5th an
Replies: 89
Views: 86921

ewwwwww, thats gross Chris. Yes 20 seems good, It'll keep the cheep skates from whining and still give a little something for gas ,beer, and PVD parts. 20 it is. Since this IS the 4th of JUly. Everyone feel free to Chime in about how you want the race run. Its OUR race after all. The Farm Race howev...
by Terry Kirby
Tue Jun 24, 2003 8:49 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: Rye Airfield PArk Slalom Event /Boston Cup July 4th ,5th an
Replies: 89
Views: 86921

I'm down for a free race. Whats the winner gonna get though??? The Eskimos used to offer their wives to friends who traveled and stayed in the igloo. This seems like a cool tradition. Does anyone have a wife or girlfriend they can offer up to the Champion??? PS , Sandy just had a baby so she is excl...
by Terry Kirby
Tue Jun 24, 2003 8:42 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Time For Me To 'fess Up
Replies: 39
Views: 37017

JG, 150X in 10 years!!! That means you dislocated once a month for 10 years and sometimes twice a month. Are you insane??? You would think you would fix the thing after like the 3rd year. Wes, don't take any advice from JG when it comes to shoulders. HE is obviously into pain. I've read about guys l...
by Terry Kirby
Tue Jun 24, 2003 7:16 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: Rye Airfield PArk Slalom Event /Boston Cup July 4th ,5th an
Replies: 89
Views: 86921

JG, what is the fee going to be this year.
by Terry Kirby
Tue Jun 24, 2003 2:43 am
Forum: RoeRacing
Topic: 2003 Unlimited
Replies: 10
Views: 15655

OK, you are needing a stiff flex Unlimited then. For the trucks contact Peter Verdone at his website peter verdone designs.com. Anyone out there have a stiff flex new style Unlimited for sale???
by Terry Kirby
Mon Jun 23, 2003 12:55 am
Forum: RoeRacing
Topic: 2003 Unlimited
Replies: 10
Views: 15655

Hi Rick, What kind of riding do you want to do? TS, GS , Super G ? Gareth is on Holiday right now but I may be able to help you find a deck appropriate for your weight. Thanks , TK
by Terry Kirby
Sun Jun 22, 2003 11:17 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2003][Paris] Pictures & films
Replies: 20
Views: 43458

Awesome Video Hans. Really a pleasure to watch. Thanks, TK
by Terry Kirby
Sun Jun 22, 2003 3:37 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: DC Summer Outlaw #3
Replies: 61
Views: 52638

I hope all you DC tweakers are coming to Boston on the 4th and 5TH OF July . What could be cooler than racing down Memorial Drive in Boston right across from the Charles river? Race n Ride Ride Airfield on Saturday. TS contest in the parking lot too.T
by Terry Kirby
Sat Jun 21, 2003 3:19 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: Rye Airfield PArk Slalom Event /Boston Cup July 4th ,5th an
Replies: 89
Views: 86921

Boston 4th of July. John Gilmours Boston Cup on Memorial Drive followed by the worlds greatest Fireworks show right next to the race site! The 5th will be a great day of Park racing at the Rye Airfield in Rye NH 50 min from Boston. Show your park slalom skills and race against the clock in two park ...
by Terry Kirby
Thu Jun 19, 2003 5:50 pm
Forum: Gates & Course Setting
Topic: What makes a Hybrid course?
Replies: 37
Views: 51320

Matt, it would only belong on the dark side if you named names.
by Terry Kirby
Sun Jun 15, 2003 1:48 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: TS Practice
Replies: 0
Views: 2304

TS practice in NH Sunday, Fathers Day. 11:00am Meet at my place in Hampton. TK
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by Terry Kirby
Sun Jun 15, 2003 2:10 am
Forum: RoeRacing
Topic: 2003 Cross-Fire (Tight Slalom)
Replies: 23
Views: 29794

Just rode it in cones today. 5 foot on center....yes please.
by Terry Kirby
Tue Jun 10, 2003 5:40 am
Forum: RoeRacing
Topic: 2003 Cross-Fire (Tight Slalom)
Replies: 23
Views: 29794

I drilled mine yesterday along w/ Jim Seiners Bullet. My axel to axel is around 20.25 and I can't imagine a course being too tech or tight for this deck. I have 4" PVD's on it with hard cambrias and it grips like GI Joe with life like hair. I can't wait for that TS wussy John Gilmour to set one of h...
by Terry Kirby
Mon Jun 09, 2003 3:34 pm
Forum: New to slalom skateboarding?
Topic: Wedged truck adjustment ?
Replies: 16
Views: 15845

Shane, one of your trucks is on backwards. TK
by Terry Kirby
Fri Jun 06, 2003 2:50 am
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Deck Discussion
Topic: Italian slalom deck
Replies: 16
Views: 15515

On 2003-06-02 11:43, Vlad Popov wrote: Luca’s board is flat and quite heavy. I think he’s among a few fast skaters who’s using a solid wood deck. Gatti (?) and Matsukevich also preferred planks. A kicktail is there on purpose to hold the foot. Some fast slalomers like(d) it, some do(i)n’t. dear Vla...
by Terry Kirby
Thu Jun 05, 2003 5:32 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Need tips on gas powered blowers
Replies: 21
Views: 16773

Wes , you want AT LEAST 125mph wind speed to get the job done. Don't cheep out on your blower. Think of all the money you can make around the neighborhood come fall.
by Terry Kirby
Sun Jun 01, 2003 3:44 am
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Truck Discussion
Topic: why not titanium axles?
Replies: 4
Views: 6124

why would you want to? Aluminum is strong, light and pretty.
by Terry Kirby
Sun Jun 01, 2003 3:21 am
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: newbie looking for slalom setup
Replies: 14
Views: 21320

Casey, I don't have any of that . What I do have will work at least as well though. Supaflex Slalom deck Aluminum sandwich construction, Indy 101's wedged, Red Bones and C 62's ... Since youre a friend of glens. 175.00 shipped
by Terry Kirby
Wed May 28, 2003 3:20 am
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Deck Discussion
Topic: Vintage Racing Gear - What did YOU ride?
Replies: 49
Views: 61416

who be the pimp?
by Terry Kirby
Tue May 27, 2003 4:07 am
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Deck Discussion
Topic: Vintage Racing Gear - What did YOU ride?
Replies: 49
Views: 61416

Gary, did you buy that one from me? I had one just like that and sold it a while back.TK
I think it had acs 500's on it and panther wheels.
by Terry Kirby
Sun May 25, 2003 3:37 am
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Truck Discussion
Topic: why not titanium axles?
Replies: 4
Views: 6124

DeaR mR Kilner, Pete is in NY so I will aswer for you. HE made a few sets of Ti axels to see what the difference would be from Steel. I believe part of this came from him drinking beer with "mr Titanium" MArk Mcree. Anyway, Me and Mike Dong and I think Attila got a set and liked how they rode plus t...
by Terry Kirby
Thu May 22, 2003 3:56 pm
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: L/XL Giro Full Face Switchblade . New
Replies: 0
Views: 2473

I need a M/L . 100.00 shipped or trade for a new M/L
by Terry Kirby
Thu May 22, 2003 3:46 pm
Forum: Radikal
Topic: Release date for Radikal Trucks?
Replies: 27
Views: 33945

Tway, I'm suprised youre even up now. Must be a good cartoon on the tube. The Dark Side is a former shell of itself. Anyway Mark MCCree is a straight shooter and can take constructive criticism just fine. Were all friends right? MArk, if you are refering to our semifinal race in the pro TS course in...
by Terry Kirby
Thu May 22, 2003 3:22 pm
Forum: Radikal
Topic: Release date for Radikal Trucks?
Replies: 27
Views: 33945

25.00 for priority mail. I thought those things are supposed to be light!
by Terry Kirby
Wed May 21, 2003 3:06 am
Forum: Radikal
Topic: Release date for Radikal Trucks?
Replies: 27
Views: 33945

MArk, is the 25.00 shipping for express overnight? TK
by Terry Kirby
Mon May 19, 2003 12:44 am
Forum: Movies
Topic: Pierre and JF come to New Hampshire
Replies: 4
Views: 5799

Note, Pierre shot and edited the clip. He and JF are great guys and a blast to skate and also have beers with. We need to do a north east slalom jam at ball mT Dam in VT so all the northern boys can party it up.TK
by Terry Kirby
Sun May 18, 2003 3:34 pm
Forum: Movies
Topic: Pierre and JF come to New Hampshire
Replies: 4
Views: 5799

This is my practice hill and a typical hybrid
course. I put a Quicktime version at this address:
http://www.topchallenge.ca/videos/slalom_tk.mov
by Terry Kirby
Sun May 18, 2003 1:16 am
Forum: Radikal
Topic: Release date for Radikal Trucks?
Replies: 27
Views: 33945

Mark, will a 30* rear be available or custom fab orderable? TK
by Terry Kirby
Sat May 17, 2003 4:34 am
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Truck Discussion
Topic: Are Old School Trackers Really Just Baby Toys?
Replies: 13
Views: 12023

Tway ,its all good. I love you even if you are gay or bi or whatever. Who am I to judge right. Hell I used to run a seismic IN THE BACK! HAve fun with the halfies.
by Terry Kirby
Sat May 17, 2003 12:17 am
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Truck Discussion
Topic: Are Old School Trackers Really Just Baby Toys?
Replies: 13
Views: 12023

Bill, fast riders can go fast on anything . 1/2 tracks are roller skate width. Even the legendary Euros Gilmour speaks of used mids and not halfs. I think there is a point where narrow is too narrow. I think the price is high because the Dog Town pics often show Full Tracs on the old pool boards so ...
by Terry Kirby
Fri May 16, 2003 3:47 pm
Forum: Radikal
Topic: Release date for Radikal Trucks?
Replies: 27
Views: 33945

Mark, hook me.TK
by Terry Kirby
Thu May 15, 2003 11:58 pm
Forum: Timing System
Topic: TrakMate 3.0 Food for Thought
Replies: 59
Views: 70500

"I want to hear a good arguement telling me that the finish order of very closely seeded racers will not be randomized a lot more than with independent starts."

JG, the closely seeded racer with the best reaction time and start will finish at the top of the order.
by Terry Kirby
Thu May 15, 2003 4:33 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2003][Paris] US team in Paris 2003
Replies: 2
Views: 4552

[2003][Paris] US team in Paris 2003

Looks like we have quite a diverse mix of racers going over to Paris.
Kenny Mollica has the Power.
Vladi has the tech.
Gilmour out romances the great romancers.
Brewington has tradition and surf style hands.
by Terry Kirby
Thu May 15, 2003 4:13 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: "vlad" cones
Replies: 25
Views: 21350

Vlad cones are nothing more than O'shea Offsets at the other end of the course.
by Terry Kirby
Thu May 15, 2003 5:16 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Sloppy drunks who slalom
Replies: 25
Views: 24639

Alan Sidlos Home brew was some of the best I've ever tasted. I almost stopped racing and started drinking!
by Terry Kirby
Wed May 14, 2003 10:50 pm
Forum: Timing System
Topic: TrakMate 3.0 Food for Thought
Replies: 59
Views: 70500

Where the hell is bill tway. This IS his forum.
by Terry Kirby
Tue May 13, 2003 3:37 am
Forum: Timing System
Topic: TrakMate 3.0 Food for Thought
Replies: 59
Views: 70500

The only chance I have of beating gilmour is to smoke his lazy ass on the start. Working on your start allows a hard practicing good racer to beat a lazy great racer. Wouldnt it be boring if the same 2 or 3 racers win everthing. The start keeps us all honest.
by Terry Kirby
Tue May 13, 2003 3:15 am
Forum: Timing System
Topic: TrakMate 3.0 Food for Thought
Replies: 59
Views: 70500

Will J, Well Put. Might as well just run single lane ...Yawn. You could show up late, see who you have to race, go out for lunch, miss your actual head to head race but wait! No worries mate, just do a run now and we'll time it!Hey, anybody want to do a run next to Captian America so it looks like a...
by Terry Kirby
Tue May 13, 2003 1:52 am
Forum: Timing System
Topic: TrakMate 3.0 Food for Thought
Replies: 59
Views: 70500

Wes,I don't normally openly agree with what you say but this is completely true. Starts do matter. Mr Gilmour taught me everything I know about the strange sport of slalom skateboarding and I own him for that. However. Herr Gilmour seems to want to slalom in a vacume. Everything must be tidy and com...
by Terry Kirby
Sun May 11, 2003 1:18 am
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Deck Discussion
Topic: PP 36" or a Bonita?
Replies: 2
Views: 4003

Mike, I have ridden both. The pistol feels like a really good hybrid/gs style board while the Bonita to me was more long boardish. A very racy longboard but longboard none the less. I think Super G would also suit the Bonita very well.
by Terry Kirby
Sun May 11, 2003 1:14 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: this post might be deleted
Replies: 8
Views: 7098

you guys should race and see who's faster.
by Terry Kirby
Fri May 09, 2003 4:05 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Time For Me To 'fess Up
Replies: 39
Views: 37017

Damn Wes. I hope you heal up asap and we get to race again this year. If there is anything I can do just ask. TK
by Terry Kirby
Wed May 07, 2003 5:31 am
Forum: RoeRacing
Topic: Ridden a RoeRacing deck...post a review!
Replies: 80
Views: 122933

JG's right. The BR is an incredible deck. Can gareth fill out the nose just a bit and keep the short length and tail the same? I want one of them and one mini bullet.
by Terry Kirby
Wed May 07, 2003 4:57 am
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Truck Discussion
Topic: Race results for PVD's @ TG3
Replies: 7
Views: 7120

PVD riders stick together Tway. Mess with one of us and we go Slingblade on yo ass. Plus its easier to afford the tolls on the way to a race when we pool our change.
by Terry Kirby
Wed May 07, 2003 4:35 am
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Truck Discussion
Topic: Race results for PVD's @ TG3
Replies: 7
Views: 7120

Right, well you can Gather your ass right to the middle of the pack you 1/2 track riding, cherry pickin, bottom feedin, cheep beer drinkin, cigarette bumming FREAK. I'll take my hefty cash winnings from the Friday nite outlaw gathering buy a sixpack of Sierra Nevada and still have enough left over t...
by Terry Kirby
Wed May 07, 2003 4:18 am
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Truck Discussion
Topic: Race results for PVD's @ TG3
Replies: 7
Views: 7120

This weekend was a 3 day slalom fest with a total of 6 races. PvD's made the podium in every event and dominated the Cyber Cup race w/ a 1st, 2nd and 3rd sweep. Peter your trucks are proving themselves one race at a time.
by Terry Kirby
Wed May 07, 2003 2:45 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: G3 slalom rules.
Replies: 16
Views: 12441

Vladi, what would the soft be for and what would the stiff be for? I want a mini bullet 28.5" x 8.25 at the widest point tapering back to around 7" on the tail.

Mabet this can be moved to the Roe forum?
by Terry Kirby
Tue May 06, 2003 8:29 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Had a blast
Replies: 9
Views: 9193

Dan, the guys who can ride vert go fast, the guys who can ride slalom go fast. It takes some practice to go fast on anything. See?
by Terry Kirby
Tue May 06, 2003 5:37 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Had a blast
Replies: 9
Views: 9193

I rode a vert ramp for the first time a few weeks ago. It was very slow and boring for me. TK
by Terry Kirby
Tue May 06, 2003 5:20 am
Forum: Pleasure Tool
Topic: The Gathering and PT's
Replies: 0
Views: 4972

I wanted to thank Ed for supplying me with a new set of PT ceramics for the Gathering. The new ceramics made the podium in every single event and Won the Cyber Slalom under Mike Dong. Thanks Ed for the fastest bearings on earth. TK