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- Mon Sep 19, 2005 8:26 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2005] Antibes International slalom, Sept 10-11, 2005
- Replies: 118
- Views: 131662
Antibes Images
Here are some snaps from the Antibes weekend to remind you of the Summer we've left behind. These are definitely not art. Slap the programme into Slideshow, slam the viewing time bar down to 2 seconds and you're off. Rapid wallpaper for quiet times: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/samg/4447724...
- Mon Sep 19, 2005 3:38 pm
- Forum: North America
- Topic: [2005] Worlds - VINNZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ
- Replies: 48
- Views: 58641
Setup
Here's the deck in Antibes:
Nice going Vinzzzzz. Congratulations!
Nice going Vinzzzzz. Congratulations!
- Wed Aug 31, 2005 1:47 am
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2005] AdrenalinX UK Championship - Brands Hatch, Sept 3-4
- Replies: 27
- Views: 37858
AdrenalinX UK Championships
Here's the latest on Brands Hatch from the UKSSA: This is what I have so far, but still a little sketchy. We will have to pay entrance to Brands at £12 per day, maybe we get a discount or there will be a weekend fee. Hopefully this means we do not need insurance. Under 12s free. Other fees will be m...
- Mon Aug 29, 2005 12:12 am
- Forum: England
- Topic: Crystal Palace
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6913
Crystal Palace
Here are a few snaps to help the CP boys and girls check and impove body position. Best place? Under the tree. http://www.flickr.com/photos/samg/sets/838412/ http://photos31.flickr.com/37974871_b63d9dc26d.jpg http://photos25.flickr.com/37970118_8a412acc37_m.jpg http://photos25.flickr.com/38000789_0a...
- Sun Aug 07, 2005 10:39 am
- Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Deck Discussion
- Topic: Slalom Board Kicktail. Construction & Function.
- Replies: 29
- Views: 38286
Gareth's answering a request from nearly two years ago
On NCDSA, Fluitt posted: Fast Farmer http://www.asphaltplayground.com/images/pirnack.jpg taking the first annual Shady Lane Downhill, pump and tuck fest, Pirnack on his 31" S-camber. That fulfills the criteria of my previous request pretty closely. After all this waiting, let's hope that this deck i...
- Thu Aug 04, 2005 12:43 am
- Forum: Movies
- Topic: Stockholm 2005 video
- Replies: 31
- Views: 32437
Ellena: top videos!!!
Dead or Alive's singer, Pete Burns, was in a group called Nightmares In Wax before transmuting into DOA. Their infamous track 'Black Leather' http://www.doatribute.com/music/blackleather-andromedaaif.mp3 contains the oft-repeated line 'I like 'em big tall strong and twelve inches long ...in black le...
- Mon Aug 01, 2005 9:18 am
- Forum: ISSA World Ranking
- Topic: World rankings: Overall
- Replies: 346
- Views: 1067054
Am Ranking
Loathe though I am to say it, the more recent ranking seems to be a fairer assessment of my typical placing and position.
For now, bastardos!
For now, bastardos!
- Fri Jul 29, 2005 11:54 am
- Forum: ISSA Site administration
- Topic: site problems
- Replies: 11
- Views: 14600
Long long lines
Gosh yes Corky, it was my fault. You were absolutely right!
Thanks for setting me straight Wes. The world is good again:
Thanks for setting me straight Wes. The world is good again:
- Fri Jul 29, 2005 1:30 am
- Forum: ISSA Site administration
- Topic: Contact Administrator? (for Avatar assistance)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 11250
Hi Jani and Wesley! (...and Martin!) The 'AdrenalinX UK Championship - Brands Hatch' forum does not seem to have a page width limit to it, or rather that the one in place at the moment is double that of most other forums; making it difficult to read. Is it possible to have the width altered to the c...
- Fri Jul 29, 2005 1:29 am
- Forum: ISSA Site administration
- Topic: site problems
- Replies: 11
- Views: 14600
Help!!!
It's still a problem! Who do I approach for help?
- Thu Jul 28, 2005 5:55 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2005] AdrenalinX UK Championship - Brands Hatch, Sept 3-4
- Replies: 27
- Views: 37858
UK Racing update
Brands Hatch: Update from Chris Linford at the UKSSA The status at the moment is this: I am waiting on final confirmation but Adrenalin X, who have to arrange the track time for us, are occupied in other events. I have informed Brands of this and hope that the time will be allowed. At the moment we ...
- Mon Jul 25, 2005 11:34 pm
- Forum: ISSA Site administration
- Topic: site problems
- Replies: 11
- Views: 14600
forum page width
Hi Jani and Wesley! The 'AdrenalinX UK Championship - Brands Hatch' forum does not seem to have a page width limit to it, or rather that the one in place at the moment is double that of most other forums; making it difficult to read. Is it possible to have the width altered to the correct level? Tha...
- Mon Jul 25, 2005 10:12 am
- Forum: ISSA World Ranking
- Topic: World rankings: Overall
- Replies: 346
- Views: 1067054
Bunch of rankers
Thanks Corky, that seems to redress the balance. Donald can sleep again!
Whatever position on the ranking, I've still gotta beat the same ugly bunch.
www.yarr.org.uk
Whatever position on the ranking, I've still gotta beat the same ugly bunch.
www.yarr.org.uk
- Sat Jul 23, 2005 10:06 pm
- Forum: ISSA World Ranking
- Topic: ranking system
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5966
Ranking
Donald, the results have yet to include Stockholm. These should send you much further up the ranking ladder. I believe that my better points may have come from the garage slalom in Hanover as well as the Special in Greuningen. Some races are weighted with more import and therefore points than others...
- Sat Jul 23, 2005 3:20 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2005] AdrenalinX UK Championship - Brands Hatch, Sept 3-4
- Replies: 27
- Views: 37858
UK racing
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v87/jamessbg/SKATING/StrideandClingfilm.jpg Gatwick airport is as easy an airport to fly to as any. I could probably pick up one or two riders on Saturday morning (given car space); others might be able to collect on Friday. If it looks like more skaters are coming...
- Mon Jul 18, 2005 4:28 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2005] European Championships, Stockholm, July 15-17, 2005
- Replies: 274
- Views: 315225
Stockholm 2005
Thanks very much to Peter and Marcus for putting together the Euro Championships, despite the adverse effects of Acts of God and Ghosts in the Machine. It was great to see the Americans raising the game in Europe this weekend and forcing their East Atlantic colleagues to work twice as hard for any o...
- Fri Jul 08, 2005 12:41 am
- Forum: England
- Topic: London - 8:55 AM, July 7, 2005
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5534
LSD
On behalf of the London Massif, thanks gents. There's been no bad news reported so far on the skater front. As a cyclist, these incidents have reduced impact. Paul K is more likely to be involved as a public transport user, but he's fine. Stride is outside of town and currently travelling everywhere...
- Mon Jun 20, 2005 6:02 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2005] Grueningen 2005 - First impressions
- Replies: 13
- Views: 12630
Gruningen
Excellent work Jadranko, Jasna and team!
Here's a few pictures from the weekend:
Click this link:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/samg/sets/475612/
Here's a few pictures from the weekend:
Click this link:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/samg/sets/475612/
- Thu Jun 16, 2005 5:17 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2005] Slalom Skateboard World Cup Grüningen 2005
- Replies: 38
- Views: 44116
Hi J-Rad! Most of the UK racers (Paul Price, Edwin, Sam and Ian) will be arriving at Zurich on Saturday morning at 9:00am. Is it possible that we could be picked up around this time? Paul K will be arriving an hour later at 10:00am because the only flight he could get was on this: http://www.nasg.co...
- Mon Jun 06, 2005 2:18 am
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2005] Hannover Slalom World Cup, June 3-5, 2005
- Replies: 87
- Views: 88469
Hannover 2005
Here are a few snaps of the Hannover World Cup 2005:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/samg/sets/419337/
Thanks Detlef!
Sam
http://www.flickr.com/photos/samg/sets/419337/
Thanks Detlef!
Sam
- Wed Jun 01, 2005 9:34 am
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2005] Hannover Slalom World Cup, June 3-5, 2005
- Replies: 87
- Views: 88469
Lost
Damn crazy hombres. When I'm found doing a saucy towel dance under the determined gaze of lederhosen-clad whip-wielding vice dwarves in a Berlin bier keller then smiles will be dashed from your faces like Dorothy's outhouse in the wild whirlwind. http://www.answers.com/main/content/wp/en/thumb/d/d8/...
- Tue May 31, 2005 3:46 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2005] Hannover Slalom World Cup, June 3-5, 2005
- Replies: 87
- Views: 88469
Registration
Detlef, I'll be running a little late for registration on the Saturday, but will be there. Could you book me in a little later? Also, to speed up transport, do you have a www.multimap.com grid reference available for the race site at the messe? I'm quite accomplished at getting lost, you see. Thanks...
- Sat May 28, 2005 4:54 pm
- Forum: Wefunk
- Topic: FINAL ANNOUNCEMENT
- Replies: 15
- Views: 21942
Wefunk
Like Jeff said.
Alex, that's a real shame. The Wefunk boards are some of the best considered decks out there. But it's right to get all things back on track.
Speaking of which, are you still on for a beer in Hannover? (I've gotta knobble the opposition!)
All the best,
Sam
Alex, that's a real shame. The Wefunk boards are some of the best considered decks out there. But it's right to get all things back on track.
Speaking of which, are you still on for a beer in Hannover? (I've gotta knobble the opposition!)
All the best,
Sam
- Mon May 23, 2005 7:36 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2005] Hannover Slalom World Cup, June 3-5, 2005
- Replies: 87
- Views: 88469
No fewcha
Looks like I ain't wrong. Da future spoke. Hannover will be good, ja?
Bottoms (as they say) upwards!
Bottoms (as they say) upwards!
- Mon May 23, 2005 6:41 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2005] Hannover Slalom World Cup, June 3-5, 2005
- Replies: 87
- Views: 88469
- Mon May 23, 2005 6:23 pm
- Forum: Monkeywrench Machine Works
- Topic: X-ified Lazers
- Replies: 11
- Views: 20326
Crucified Lazers
Jim, I'm a little concerned that you might love them a little too much, but I'm always happy to pimp 'em out for a trial. Speaking of 'Ooh matron, hot porn sauce!' I was down at the new Slick Willies Store http://www.slickwillies.co.uk/ on Thursday showing the staff my Roe slalom board and directing...
- Mon May 23, 2005 5:54 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2005] Hannover Slalom World Cup, June 3-5, 2005
- Replies: 87
- Views: 88469
Hannover
Thanks for the information Detlef. I think that I've booked a flight and registered.
Now all I have to do is beat Luxat, Campbell and J-Rad.
It'll happen.
Now all I have to do is beat Luxat, Campbell and J-Rad.
It'll happen.
- Fri May 20, 2005 9:01 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2005] Hannover Slalom World Cup, June 3-5, 2005
- Replies: 87
- Views: 88469
Hannover
Leaving the planning to the 'too late' stage, the only possible flight from the UK to Hannover arrives on Saturday 4th at 10:00. Will this be too late to make it to the race site, and if not, then what is the fastest (and cheapest) route the the EXPO area? Is it near to the airport or will a train h...
- Wed May 18, 2005 2:16 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2005] Paris Slalom World Cup 2005 - Photos
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6506
- Tue Apr 26, 2005 2:57 pm
- Forum: Kaliber
- Topic: Kaliber strikes back!!!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 21033
Kaliber
...which meant that I could take these shots:
- Tue Apr 26, 2005 2:48 pm
- Forum: Kaliber
- Topic: Kaliber strikes back!!!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 21033
Reckon it's a style thang, Karl. Most boards spend 90% of their time inactive and jut plain looking good. Here's Heiko showing how: http://photos8.flickr.com/10921724_323b4efaa3.jpg Or maybe it's to ping cones out of the way before they get jammed under the wheels. That was the design rationale for ...
- Mon Apr 11, 2005 6:09 pm
- Forum: Pavel
- Topic: PAUL PRICE ROADSTER
- Replies: 77
- Views: 169207
Pavel PP Roadster
Hot dang, Donald; just caught the proto designs on:
http://www.3dcar-gallery.com/002_old_00 ... 0Pavel.htm
It looks like some crazy mixed-up mean mother-luvvin' jive-assed hot-roddin' carve m'chine;
but where'd ya put yer feet?
Lookin' forward to a test drive!
http://www.3dcar-gallery.com/002_old_00 ... 0Pavel.htm
It looks like some crazy mixed-up mean mother-luvvin' jive-assed hot-roddin' carve m'chine;
but where'd ya put yer feet?
Lookin' forward to a test drive!
- Thu Mar 24, 2005 2:51 pm
- Forum: Monkeywrench Machine Works
- Topic: X-ified Lazers
- Replies: 11
- Views: 20326
X-ified Lazers
The original Lazer Slalom trucks are pretty hard to find these days, whereas the narrower Freestyle model is more readily available. Having seen a pair of the latter converted to the former by See Jim (Harmon) at www.skaterham.com , I picked up a set from www.theskateshop.co.uk and sent them out to ...
- Fri Mar 18, 2005 7:12 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2005] European Championships, Stockholm, July 15-17, 2005
- Replies: 274
- Views: 315225
Toolkit
Likewise. However I tried the Euro site on a domestic computer and it hauls the proverbial. It seems that kit and operations at work are run on a Third World basis. The pay is pretty similar too. Which reminds me; must put in another rice order.
- Wed Mar 16, 2005 9:48 am
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2005] European Championships, Stockholm, July 15-17, 2005
- Replies: 274
- Views: 315225
The European site is well designed, but does take a while to check out on the computer available. Each window takes 4'00" to open. Each wrong turn means a minimum of 12'00" before fresh information is received. I thought that it might be best to do a direct posting request whilst simultaneously chec...
- Wed Mar 16, 2005 12:46 am
- Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Deck Discussion
- Topic: Indiana Skateboards
- Replies: 10
- Views: 17953
- Tue Mar 15, 2005 9:05 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2005] European Championships, Stockholm, July 15-17, 2005
- Replies: 274
- Views: 315225
Inglische
A couple of questions regarding the Euros: Is this the right airport (as it appears on Ryanair): Stockholm S. Skavsta (NYO), and what time does the GS start on Friday 15th? I'll be riding my bicycle over the Pyrenees earlier in the week (yeah fascinating) but am hoping to make it to Stockholm for a ...
- Fri Mar 11, 2005 4:56 pm
- Forum: Timing System
- Topic: Tape Switches
- Replies: 17
- Views: 21931
I've just spoken with Steve Carter, the Southern sales representative of Tapeswitch UK. He said that they are indeed the company that put together the UKSSA switches for Clingfilm, including 10m of cable for routing to the finish tapes and 100m extending to the start. On requesting prices for 4 swit...
- Thu Mar 10, 2005 7:08 pm
- Forum: Timing System
- Topic: Tape Switches
- Replies: 17
- Views: 21931
Tape switches
What length would be preferred for each tape switch? I was thinking in the region of about 5 feet, but would this be too short or too long? In addition, is there a recommended universal cable interface (plug and socket) to which the switch is attached that most people are using? Presumably it should...
- Thu Mar 10, 2005 10:23 am
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2005] Paris Slalom World Cup 2005
- Replies: 130
- Views: 156329
Thanks Soizic! Corky, even I don't have full confidence in me! Being of the English 'string and sellotape' brigade, I put these helpful postings down only in part out of altruism. Mainly they work as grouped information to remind myself. Easier to find, helps all. It's a librarian thang. Now, where ...
- Wed Mar 09, 2005 10:46 pm
- Forum: Timing System
- Topic: Tape Switches
- Replies: 17
- Views: 21931
Jani, on a preliminary search it would appear for tape switches that a web monopoly is held by a company called Tapeswitch: www.tapeswitch.com/indxribb.php They also have a manufacturing base in the UK: www.tapeswitch.co.uk/Ribbon_Switch/Ribbon_Switches.htm It might also be worth checking out these ...
- Wed Mar 02, 2005 10:52 am
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2005] Paris Slalom World Cup 2005
- Replies: 130
- Views: 156329
Paris 2005
Andy, last year I booked transport before the races were announced and found that my arrival time was due to be mid-way through the first race. Luckily the start time was delayed and so there was no difficulty in taking part. The organisers were very helpful in making sure that I was allowed to comp...
Pavel Rocka
The Rocka looks an intriguing prospect. During the low, frozen Winter months over here in the UK, thoughts turn to plotting world domination in the Summer. If the weather dictates that one can't skate, then ideas on improving the hardware have a placebo affect on the inactivity virus. How to beat Do...
- Tue Feb 22, 2005 1:15 pm
- Forum: Pavel
- Topic: History repeats itself...
- Replies: 22
- Views: 30476
Pavel developments
Donald, congratulations on the resurrection of the Pavel brand and on your new team signings. The introduction of a new and determined manufacturer will always make the European scene more lively and competitive. Please keep the forum informed as to the development of product with special regard to ...
- Tue Feb 22, 2005 12:26 pm
- Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
- Topic: Board size & brand.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 14718
Having checked out the Turri Road course on the day before the Super G, I felt a little undergunned in having a 32" board as the longest in my quiver. The UK bunch then headed to San Luis Obispo for a bit of lunch after our downhill stroll and hounded the local stores. One of the Surf/ skate shops h...
- Wed Feb 09, 2005 12:00 am
- Forum: Random Slalom Topics
- Topic: Team Points
- Replies: 21
- Views: 18943
B Team UK
London - Sheffield - Cornwall
All the gear. No Idea.
All the gear. No Idea.
- Tue Feb 08, 2005 9:12 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2005] Paris Slalom World Cup 2005
- Replies: 130
- Views: 156329
Paris registration
Well, I've just been given release permision from attending my sister's birthday on the 14th and so am now thinking of things French. Is there a site for race registration and pre-entry? It would be useful to have these details sorted before travel arrangements are made. On a different tack, I was i...
- Thu Dec 23, 2004 7:37 pm
- Forum: Random Slalom Topics
- Topic: "the dark side of the cone"
- Replies: 789
- Views: 1226842
- Sun Dec 12, 2004 6:37 pm
- Forum: ISSA - Old topics
- Topic: The New ISSA 2004 - Relaunch 2006
- Replies: 65
- Views: 88533
Oh dammit, he's off a-bloomin'-gain...
Yeah Corky, Donald, Jeff; like you mean it. The initial part of my posting was a paraphrasing of a piece that was written against Arab a while back when he was proliferating on NCDSA. It was galling in its arrogance/ patronising stupidity and I had the same reaction as Rich had to my repeat of it. W...
- Sun Dec 12, 2004 11:54 am
- Forum: ISSA - Old topics
- Topic: The New ISSA 2004 - Relaunch 2006
- Replies: 65
- Views: 88533