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by Adam Trahan
Thu Jan 08, 2004 1:05 am
Forum: North America
Topic: [2004] US Championships 2004
Replies: 2
Views: 4543

Thank you Gary!
by Adam Trahan
Wed Jan 07, 2004 5:31 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Quote of the day...
Replies: 88
Views: 96962

George Gould wrote:You think the other site is so friendly? I don't think so. Because I am friends with Arab, I am not too welcome and have not been invited to skate in Phoenix in a long time.
Quote of the day.
by Adam Trahan
Tue Jan 06, 2004 2:28 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: "the dark side of the cone"
Replies: 789
Views: 1022411

Tony, fight how you want, your words are fading here...

Bozi, nice to see a good guy get a little dirty, no worries.

Remember where you are at, it stays here.
by Adam Trahan
Tue Jan 06, 2004 3:57 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: "the dark side of the cone"
Replies: 789
Views: 1022411

That other thing your getting into?

It's going to werk you.

:D

That will keep you humble.
by Adam Trahan
Tue Jan 06, 2004 3:06 am
Forum: Seismic
Topic: new trucks
Replies: 5
Views: 10539

Seismics work well and are durable.

Same could be said for Trackers.

Matters not your choice, it isn't the equipment, it's the rider...

Pick out a racer of your choice at this web site and Private Message them on what they use and you will get opinions galore.
by Adam Trahan
Tue Jan 06, 2004 2:48 am
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Deck Discussion
Topic: 3DM decks - better price?
Replies: 12
Views: 13527

...call Howard Gordon, goto the 3dm website, find the number and talk to him.
by Adam Trahan
Tue Jan 06, 2004 1:30 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: "the dark side of the cone"
Replies: 789
Views: 1022411

...ahh, you guys ARE getting it. The TROLL thing is someone elses idea, not mine and I would ASK that you guys not bring that HERE . For some a reason, we've all gathered HERE , it's not that it's different HERE , that also would be a mistake. What you have HERE is "The Dark Side of the Cone" It was...
by Adam Trahan
Mon Jan 05, 2004 2:04 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: "the dark side of the cone"
Replies: 789
Views: 1022411

Remember: This is the "Dark Side of the Cone..." Don't forget the original intent of this thread and don't carry it past this thread. Chaput: Almost everyone has some form of herpes (I am not homosexual and I don't have herpes) and I find your current rant a little slanted. Chill out, I know what I ...
by Adam Trahan
Mon Jan 05, 2004 4:31 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Racing Skate Cars
Replies: 8
Views: 9588

I'm with Hugh, does it have to be face first?

Lot's of questions.

When you get the time...
by Adam Trahan
Mon Jan 05, 2004 3:26 am
Forum: Monkeywrench Machine Works
Topic: Machine Shop (Geezer-X)
Replies: 65
Views: 102740

I'll report what he finds. I've heard a lot of good things about Oust. FWIW, the free spin timing test is not very accurate for comparing bearings. What matters is how the bearings work when they have our body weight on them. I'll report on the methodology used to test them in the lab when I find t...
by Adam Trahan
Mon Jan 05, 2004 2:19 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: "the dark side of the cone"
Replies: 789
Views: 1022411

Very good, you are quite sharp.

Both.

Slappy, if anyone doesn't get it why I didn't edit your post, I'm sending them your way and you can explain it.

Thank you, I like your humour.

Best to you in the new year.

adam

p.s. To all concerned, Eric Groff's ban has been lifted.
by Adam Trahan
Mon Jan 05, 2004 1:12 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: "the dark side of the cone"
Replies: 789
Views: 1022411

Too late. It's not my birthday and I don't want to start that stupid stuff. Besides, coming from you, it means nothing... *grin* I hope we all are having a good first of the year, after the Holidays, it's sort of depressing sometimes. Here in Phoenix, it's all sunny and warm, perfect for ahh, slalom...
by Adam Trahan
Sun Jan 04, 2004 11:47 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: "the dark side of the cone"
Replies: 789
Views: 1022411

I can't argue your point(s), what you say is true. I would rather hash this out with you privately but if it is here you want, then I will go there. What do you propose? Keep him banned and laugh and snicker while you guys pound him dead with dickhead pictures? Albeit I did have my laugh, I don't li...
by Adam Trahan
Sun Jan 04, 2004 11:00 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Skate cars
Replies: 4
Views: 4644

Re: Now, this is a skate car...

Look for a "skate car" challenge in 2004. Jack, would you be willing to start another thread in the "Off Topic" forum on "skate car" so that I can follow the thread there? I am definately interested in more of this and I have some ideas for my own skatecar. There is one out here in Scottsdale that ...
by Adam Trahan
Sun Jan 04, 2004 10:43 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: "the dark side of the cone"
Replies: 789
Views: 1022411

Fair enough. Everything that I needed to say to you on the subject of your images has been said in my private message to you on December 15, 2003 Just in case you forgot what I said, I will send it to you again. I don't think you HATE but there is a fine line between what one does and what another d...
by Adam Trahan
Sun Jan 04, 2004 8:38 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Skate cars
Replies: 4
Views: 4644

http://www.stream-fisher.com/adam/images/DeathTaxi.JPG Death Taxi [...snipped]I remember Tommy driving the sled to Waikiki to see some band. He ran every red light, drove on the sidewalk, and illegally parked outside of the Pink Cadillac for a little pre-show action. We never made it to the concert...
by Adam Trahan
Sun Jan 04, 2004 6:06 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: "the dark side of the cone"
Replies: 789
Views: 1022411

Warning: Read Below 1. This is some of the funniest stuff I have seen on slalom skateboarding since Eric Groff's posts on cones at ncdsa.com 2. I am going to ask you guys NOT to do this anymore, yes, it is working. 3. Stop, help me keep this pointed in the right direction. 4. We all drink from the s...
by Adam Trahan
Sat Jan 03, 2004 6:08 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: 2003 SlalomSkateboarder.com Skateboarder Of The Year
Replies: 20
Views: 20197

I would like to see the voting run a bit longer too.

The voting of this poll only reflects the registered membership.

The "web site" however, the statistics are outstanding for this site and do not in anyway reflect the 300+ registered users.
by Adam Trahan
Sat Jan 03, 2004 5:55 pm
Forum: Ick
Topic: Ick is one of the best
Replies: 18
Views: 26319

...oh yeah, ICK IS ONE OF THE BEST.

I absolutely love mine.

So cool.
by Adam Trahan
Fri Jan 02, 2004 7:27 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Russian Tortoise
Replies: 11
Views: 11036

Russian Tortoise

JG, I gave my kids and myself a pair of female Russian Tortoise for the Holidays. They are so cool, awesome. I've set them up with a great habitat and when I get into a home, they will become outdoor/backyard dwellers. It's unreal how they have "personalities." I really like them as pets and I'll le...
by Adam Trahan
Fri Jan 02, 2004 5:53 pm
Forum: ISSA Site administration
Topic: Static site to be disassembled...
Replies: 3
Views: 4881

Jani, I would appreciate it if you would just "archive" the "static" portion of the site. To me, it would be like cutting up one of the old "Slalom" mags. Just file it away somewhere so that we can go back and look at it. That takes less time and represents a time that we grew from. The "portal" ide...
by Adam Trahan
Tue Dec 30, 2003 2:14 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Happy New Year 2004!
Replies: 9
Views: 7561

Thanks for checking in Chris, salutations and a hug for the new Eggers family addition to be.

Best to your family.

adam
by Adam Trahan
Mon Dec 29, 2003 7:05 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Quote of the day...
Replies: 88
Views: 96962

Rich Stephens wrote:There's always the possibility that some people have better things to do than sit around typing messages on the computer! I wish I was one of those people.

BTW, I don't see how participation here promotes the sport: we're simply preaching to the choir here.
Quote of the day.
by Adam Trahan
Mon Dec 29, 2003 2:15 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: 2003 SlalomSkateboarder.com Skateboarder Of The Year
Replies: 26
Views: 21637

Rich Stephens wrote:There's always the possibility that some people have better things to do than sit around typing messages on the computer! I wish I was one of those people.

BTW, I don't see how participation here promotes the sport: we're simply preaching to the choir here.
Quote of the day.
by Adam Trahan
Sun Dec 28, 2003 9:24 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: 2003 SlalomSkateboarder.com Skateboarder Of The Year
Replies: 26
Views: 21637

Re: 2003 SlalomSkateboarder.com Skateboarder Of The Year

Rick Stanziale wrote:You may vote HERE for the 2003 SlalomSkateboarder.com Skateboarder of 2003.
Learn from this poll and use this lesson for the next one.

I support Rick, just run it the way it is.
by Adam Trahan
Sat Dec 27, 2003 4:20 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: longboard/longboard slalom forum
Replies: 13
Views: 12611

...sticky subject indeed. I am not interested in re-inventing the wheel. I do think I/we could do a great job though. This format and the people that we have involved would surely make it a great place to visit.

We really need a mission statement.
by Adam Trahan
Sat Dec 27, 2003 4:04 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: 2003 SlalomSkateboarder.com Skateboarder Of The Year
Replies: 26
Views: 21637

Since you have started this poll, let's see it through as fairly as possible. You can have upto 20 poll options (I can add more) so please add nominations that are applicable. Kenny Mollica would be an appropriate nomination, he is world champion, I could care less if he "recognizes" this web site o...
by Adam Trahan
Wed Dec 24, 2003 1:40 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Thanks for another year @ SlalomSkateboarder.com !
Replies: 1
Views: 3127

Gees Rene, that's so cool.

I dig knowing that you are a actor and an excellent all around skateboarder and true pioneer.

Believe me, when I am watching "SCARFACE" everyone is going to know that my buddy is shooting the bad guy.

*grin*

You are the man.

Season's Greetings back at you.
by Adam Trahan
Thu Dec 18, 2003 7:03 pm
Forum: Monkeywrench Machine Works
Topic: Machine Shop (Geezer-X)
Replies: 65
Views: 102740

Please do consult with your friend. I would venture a guess that he has already done the test with OUST and has chosen not to compare NMB with OUST. I will be quite surprised to see a NMB engineer say that his product is inferior to another bearing. TK said it best, it's not the board, it's the ride...
by Adam Trahan
Thu Dec 18, 2003 2:37 pm
Forum: Monkeywrench Machine Works
Topic: Machine Shop (Geezer-X)
Replies: 65
Views: 102740

Cool. TK is the surgeon on this one, straight to the bone quickly. In all of my years as a skateboarder, I thought that it took my "conditioning" a race bearing to get them like I want them to spin. I've a set of Sims Racing Bearings that I have been taking care of since day one. They get the full s...
by Adam Trahan
Sun Dec 14, 2003 4:17 am
Forum: Turner Summer Ski
Topic: Turner Summerski Ltd - Important Announcement
Replies: 30
Views: 48058

If Wes and Josh make boards, and they want a forum here to promote boards, let me know and consider it done.
by Adam Trahan
Sat Dec 13, 2003 6:16 pm
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Truck Discussion
Topic: truck questions
Replies: 10
Views: 14682

Yes for both. Take a look at this web site and the specialized forum for each catagory involved in the sport of skateboard slalom. More than likely you will find a post that addresses your question or a person who you may want to query about a topic that they are a specialist in. As you develope a t...
by Adam Trahan
Sat Dec 13, 2003 4:52 pm
Forum: ISSA Site administration
Topic: Moved posts to Thrash can
Replies: 0
Views: 3058

Moved posts to Thrash can

I have moved several posts to the Thrash Can that were not positive to the promotion of skateboard slalom. If you have any questions about my decisions to move these posts to the Thrash Can, please direct your questions here so that I may answer them. I would also urge you to send a Private Message ...
by Adam Trahan
Sat Dec 13, 2003 4:40 pm
Forum: New to slalom skateboarding?
Topic: Karl Floitgraf is now moderator
Replies: 9
Views: 9269

Karl Floitgraf is now moderator

Karl Floitgraf is now moderator , disregard this post. <Post recently edited, previous content below > I have been asked by Chris to replace him as the moderator to "New to slalom skateboarding" forum. I would like to thank Chris for all of his great contributions here. He simply doesn't have the t...
by Adam Trahan
Sat Dec 13, 2003 7:42 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: ...another off topic post.
Replies: 0
Views: 2457

...another off topic post.

http://www.stream-fisher.com/adam/images/Trahan2.JPG ...my first flight at Makapuu, 1985. I was really scared this day but I had the desire to fly and I did. I was also surfing and skateboarding on the islands at the time. More about it here . Over on the West Shore of O'ahu I would surf too. I've ...
by Adam Trahan
Sat Dec 13, 2003 12:58 am
Forum: North America
Topic: [2004] 2004 FCR Series?
Replies: 5
Views: 7145

[2004] 2004 FCR Series?

Thank you Jack Smith for the 2002-2003 FCR Series. It is honorable what you have done and I personally appreciate reading about those series, attending two races and even racing in one. There was one time my whole family, my boys and I were watching one of the races during a big holiday last year, t...
by Adam Trahan
Fri Dec 12, 2003 1:33 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Quote of the day...
Replies: 88
Views: 96962

you decide.

Economasher: "Slalom is like a fine bottle of wine only the wealthy should have it... Slalom is like a fat Cuban cigar only the macho should puff it... Slalom is like a perfect wave only the soulful should ride it... Slalom is like riding you mountain bike thru the forest only the adventurous shoul...
by Adam Trahan
Mon Dec 08, 2003 11:47 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: anonymous browsing...
Replies: 0
Views: 4790

anonymous browsing...

Anonymous Browsing Link

For those of you who may need this service and or edge, try the above link. You should be able to find something that works given you aren't trying to post at a registered member site.

I use webwarper, that seems to work.
by Adam Trahan
Mon Dec 08, 2003 5:52 am
Forum: ISSA Site administration
Topic: FCR / IGSA / ISSA Logo at slalomskateboarder.com?
Replies: 2
Views: 4271

FCR / IGSA / ISSA Logo at slalomskateboarder.com?

This is going to be odd. I would like to know what kind of support that I would have if I axed Jani if we could get a ISSA, IGSA (WLAC) and a FCR logo at the bottom of the page? I think that this would be a good idea in order to represent the site and it's participants to those logos. It's a suggest...
by Adam Trahan
Sun Dec 07, 2003 7:00 pm
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Wheel discussion
Topic: What COLOR should slalom racing wheels be?
Replies: 24
Views: 33465

It's too bad that wheels can't have molded duro number on the face. I understand the way the mold and pour works, it's cost prohibitive.

3DM and their color scheme is good.

TK said it best.
by Adam Trahan
Sun Dec 07, 2003 4:18 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: What's in your Quiver?
Replies: 22
Views: 32554

Andy, be creative. I'de like to read about the books you own but you have to start somewhere...

*grin*

If you have the time, put down ALL your slalom boards. It's sort of a fishing question for good reading about who owns what. I want to read about all the boards JG has too.
by Adam Trahan
Sun Dec 07, 2003 3:02 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: What's in your Quiver?
Replies: 22
Views: 32554

What's in your Quiver?

What's in your skateboard slalom quiver? Give it up. Mine? #1. Pocket Pistol Super G 36" Seismic metal 130mm 45-30, Oust/Avalon #2. RoeRacing "Unlimited" Hollow axle Seismic 110mm front, TTC, Oust/Avalon In progress: #3. Kitchen Made 39" x 9.25" Marine 13ply Routed-Camber/Canted Kick, 130mm 45 Seism...
by Adam Trahan
Sat Dec 06, 2003 5:37 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: How Long Have You Ridden?
Replies: 14
Views: 12733

Cool Matt, never too late...

Thanks for posting your story Andy. I enjoyed reading it. I was a "half man" knee boarder for a while too until I had enough sack (inertia/momentum/bravery) on that clay wheeled beast. My Mom in her Capri pants, Tank top and Keds skateboarding and teaching me is one of my earliest memories of my lif...
by Adam Trahan
Fri Dec 05, 2003 5:13 am
Forum: New England
Topic: New England Forum Added
Replies: 1
Views: 3021

New England Forum Added

Welcome back Karl.

You're going to do a great job helping grow the sport.

Here is the forum you asked for, tear it up.

adam
by Adam Trahan
Fri Dec 05, 2003 4:33 am
Forum: RoeRacing
Topic: S-Camber PS
Replies: 35
Views: 52288

Unreal.

What a cool set up.

Christmas time!

Yahoo!
by Adam Trahan
Tue Dec 02, 2003 1:56 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Skateboarder Magazine/ dEvO
Replies: 2
Views: 3646

Goto: www.ncdsa.com and contact A R A B or try www.skatelab.com in Simi Valley. I think I saw somewhere that they had a bunch of skateboarder magazines for sale. You can also try a bookstore search on the internet for a loose copy. I can see why you would want to re-visit that memory. Really cool, I...
by Adam Trahan
Sun Nov 30, 2003 6:25 pm
Forum: New to slalom skateboarding?
Topic: Setup For Kids???
Replies: 11
Views: 10434

...ditto on the stopper (single hole laboratory vial stopper) for kids. I got mine for my little Elijah from Howard Gordon. He may have a source. You will have to cut them down as they are quite tall and we use the old 101 Indy truck wedged forward on a 4ply Attila Response. Jacob is BIG at 120lb an...
by Adam Trahan
Sun Nov 30, 2003 1:40 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: How often do you TRAIN?
Replies: 6
Views: 6526

How often do you TRAIN?

Whoa, I don't train often and my results at races show... I do however have aspirations of training a bit more than last year so that I can do a little better. When AZGRS gets together, we set up a hybrid course and run if for a couple of hours. Sometimes it is a GS and once we set up a 100 cone @ 7...
by Adam Trahan
Sat Nov 29, 2003 11:55 pm
Forum: Hardware & Bushings
Topic: Sources for GRiP TAPE?
Replies: 3
Views: 7683

Sources for GRiP TAPE?

I've seen some really really gnarly GRiP tape. The Pocket Pistol Grip is excellent but I want to know if there is other tape available and in larger size than just 4"

Can somebody give a source on that 50grit or other way gnarly pizza grip like grip?

Thanks in advance.
by Adam Trahan
Sat Nov 29, 2003 11:21 pm
Forum: Hardware & Bushings
Topic: Need Concave? Pocket Pistol C-Block Kits
Replies: 0
Views: 4755

Need Concave? Pocket Pistol C-Block Kits

Info taken from a post elsewhere on this site from Barret Deck. -------------------- Need Concave? Now Available: Pistol C Block Kits Large 4 3/4 wide goes from 1" thick to 0 kit contains 2-16" blocks and 1-8" block http://www.slalomskateboarder.com/Stuff/PP_cblockslgally.jpg Small 2 5/8 wide goes f...