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by Stephen Lavin
Thu Feb 05, 2009 3:56 pm
Forum: Brasil
Topic: Once upon a time...
Replies: 23
Views: 28212

Flavio, your photos are great man. Much cool old school..., and the hair! I recall having some too!

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by Stephen Lavin
Fri Jan 30, 2009 8:57 pm
Forum: ISSA
Topic: ISSA Logo - time to update it?
Replies: 152
Views: 160414

The cleanup on the Pirnak outline is good. Thinking the front wheels could use some white space between them and the spelled out organization name should have a flat bottom that is also shade matching; no rounding for the letter bottoms. LOL, so many opinions but all good. To Rick's point, Pirnak (u...
by Stephen Lavin
Fri Jan 30, 2009 4:49 pm
Forum: ISSA
Topic: ISSA Logo - time to update it?
Replies: 152
Views: 160414

Jani Soderhall wrote: But is it clear to everyone that the cone is an i? That may not be so apparent.
I think it is (the "I" recognition) if the full organization name is spelled out below the logo. It does look good.

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by Stephen Lavin
Fri Jan 30, 2009 12:07 am
Forum: CHIxILL
Topic: Welcome Peter Metzger to CHIxILL
Replies: 28
Views: 25634

Welcome Peter Metzger to CHIxILL

Please join me in welcoming a noob (I say that with much love BTW) slalom skater and college student to the ranks of the ISSA and midwest skate scene. I will be taking Pete two decks and some cones this weekend so he can start getting ready for the '09 season and he could use a ride to Texas for the...
by Stephen Lavin
Fri Jan 30, 2009 12:00 am
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: Wanted: Masters 45 and over birthdates
Replies: 124
Views: 129088

Mig, welcome to the year of the Ox bro. This is our year (I'm an Ox too)! I'm Feb '62 and also 47... I don't speak French though...

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by Stephen Lavin
Wed Jan 28, 2009 11:50 pm
Forum: ISSA
Topic: ISSA Logo - time to update it?
Replies: 152
Views: 160414

LOL - now there is an identity problem (we don't know exactly who we are) to go with what we think we should look like. Sounds like a crisis. Good thing is we're all skaters with brains (well some brains anyway). Whether the "S" goes before the "S" or not (by letter) doesn't seem to matter unless th...
by Stephen Lavin
Wed Jan 28, 2009 12:37 am
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: World rankings: Overall
Replies: 346
Views: 692769

Hans and Timo very impressive work. You guys have done a super job on the presentation, slicing and dicing of data. Way to go!

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by Stephen Lavin
Mon Dec 29, 2008 10:23 pm
Forum: New to slalom skateboarding?
Topic: old school vs new school slalom ?
Replies: 35
Views: 49071

Hey Claude..., what are you doing slackin' and posting out here for! You're supposed to building the best skate park in North America. No holidays for the wicked; back to work! Happy Birthday you OLD pro. Hehe. We have a Chitown group ready to come party when MBL sends the invites. Tell her not to w...
by Stephen Lavin
Sat Dec 13, 2008 3:16 pm
Forum: CHIxILL
Topic: The current Chixill should not be broken!!!
Replies: 12
Views: 30596

That Midnight Special and the Sled Zep were the best CHIxILL boards made IMO. They live on...

Go Sammy and the Sur America contigent!!
by Stephen Lavin
Wed Dec 03, 2008 8:55 pm
Forum: New to slalom skateboarding?
Topic: old school vs new school slalom ?
Replies: 35
Views: 49071

Hang on just a sec... I may be able to help Chris out here from one Hobie vet to another. Chris, my Hobie brother; ditch the flex and keep the rocker in the closet. I love Joe and do not disagree with him BUT..., times have changed in a big way and if you still have some balance and have skated a bi...
by Stephen Lavin
Thu Nov 13, 2008 11:00 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: 2009 Race
Replies: 13
Views: 14710

Sweet. My old stomping grounds. Can we do a race from the top of Hunter Mountain all the way down Sunday? I used to ski there in the '70's. LSD optional for Woodstock right?

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by Stephen Lavin
Tue Nov 11, 2008 5:57 pm
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: 2009: Am turning pro
Replies: 29
Views: 28585

Re: And now for something completly different....

Personally I would like to see any race that is a Main or Major contain a Masters class. It makes the airfare a bit less painful when you get past the first round once and awhile. Civi, gotta throw some injuries in on the old man too you know. Practice ain't everything. Marty; I think the Masters C...
by Stephen Lavin
Wed Oct 01, 2008 1:22 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: Antrim's Race for the OLD GOLD JUG Sept. 19,20,21, 2008
Replies: 180
Views: 205987

Even schwippie wears a size 9; not sure I know any real men or women that wear an 8.5 ;)

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by Stephen Lavin
Tue Sep 23, 2008 4:12 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: Antrim's Race for the OLD GOLD JUG Sept. 19,20,21, 2008
Replies: 180
Views: 205987

Hell-Fadell took a snap of the timer and PC pretty sure. That man takes awesome pictures. Also, we have like 50 people that witnessed the event 3 times... well two perfect clean runs with a 10" single cone on the third and one kick-ass world record setting time. If there is any argument on the recor...
by Stephen Lavin
Tue Sep 23, 2008 4:39 am
Forum: New England
Topic: Antrim's Race for the OLD GOLD JUG Sept. 19,20,21, 2008
Replies: 180
Views: 205987

Ravitch just sent me this funny vid he took. John kicked-ass this weekend; way to go John.

http://myspacetv.com/index.cfm?fuseacti ... d=43360242
by Stephen Lavin
Mon Sep 22, 2008 10:54 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: Antrim's Race for the OLD GOLD JUG Sept. 19,20,21, 2008
Replies: 180
Views: 205987

For those that do not go to the "other" site... Lavin falls on grenade and saves thousands at the Antrim CanAm. Hardly, but there was the psycho chic that someone had to get rid of so I volunteered. It was a bit like jumping on a grenade but getting to drink beers first. Antrim rocked. Went to compe...
by Stephen Lavin
Wed Sep 17, 2008 4:43 am
Forum: New England
Topic: Antrim's Race for the OLD GOLD JUG Sept. 19,20,21, 2008
Replies: 180
Views: 205987

Joe PM me re: the Blizzard deck and the manx. If it's a cutaway I have interest; sounds like it is.

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by Stephen Lavin
Mon Aug 04, 2008 2:48 am
Forum: Down South
Topic: 2008 Downhillbillies Dixie Cup OFFICIAL THREAD
Replies: 74
Views: 82838

I am signed up for my first Dixie. Lizards and Geckos presiding. Comin' off a personal low and lookin' to kick some ass...

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by Stephen Lavin
Sun Jul 06, 2008 2:09 pm
Forum: Gecko
Topic: My Gecko
Replies: 55
Views: 74611

I had to cancel my Morro entry with Jack; one less Gecko - I'm very unhappy about it. I was able to use the airfare for Dixie though. Bummed I cant' make the Hood race after Morro either. Looks like next race for me is Antrim.

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by Stephen Lavin
Fri Jul 04, 2008 3:20 pm
Forum: Gecko
Topic: My Gecko
Replies: 55
Views: 74611

The "clean-up" discussion on this as well as the "how" and "why" actually enhances the good feelings on owning one. The broad weave carbon and the total wrap is unique compared to other non-homemade decks out there that I have seen. Again I'm no champion but I do have appreciation for well-built boy...
by Stephen Lavin
Thu Jul 03, 2008 6:59 pm
Forum: Gecko
Topic: My Gecko
Replies: 55
Views: 74611

That bites Rick. We can both be 005; who knows maybe this will add value to the decks!? Ofd course you and I will be like 80 by then... Can you share what issues you have with the forum? Disclosure will likely help us all if you experienced a failure critical defect or similar. Skate hard my friend....
by Stephen Lavin
Thu Jul 03, 2008 4:43 am
Forum: Gecko
Topic: My Gecko
Replies: 55
Views: 74611

Rick, mine came with an SN designation of "Standard #005". Below that labeled "GDMDTS08-005". It's Satan's Little Sister for sure :)

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by Stephen Lavin
Fri Jun 27, 2008 6:25 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Hybrid slalom tips please?
Replies: 4
Views: 5171

Spike, here is a link to one of Wes's threads: http://www.slalomskateboarder.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=1149 This may help you get a "visual" on some differences between the TS, GS, Hybrid course descriptions. I think Wes has a better place than the link above for all the collection images but I cann...
by Stephen Lavin
Tue Jun 24, 2008 11:29 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2008] Sun Prairie Wiggle War
Replies: 6
Views: 8899

That was an awesome day Saturday - good times! Could not stay for the GS but glad Larson showed up! Good seeing the juniors and the other new faces get stoked on the race. There is no doubt we'll see a few of these riders in the years to come. Jaamal (spelling?) cought me sleeping on the downhill an...
by Stephen Lavin
Sun Jun 22, 2008 6:44 pm
Forum: Gecko
Topic: My Gecko
Replies: 55
Views: 74611

Gecko America

Woohoo!! 005 and LAVIN took 3rd place in the Sun Prairie TS. JBH 1st, Tod Oles 2nd. Still lovin' the deck's performance.
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by Stephen Lavin
Mon Jun 16, 2008 9:54 pm
Forum: Midwest
Topic: Good spots in Chicago?
Replies: 12
Views: 16860

SkateParks: -Burnham @ about 31 St. and Lake Michigan -Wilson south of Evanston (700 Western). This is where we had the '07 park slalom death race (Hell Fadell won that I think). Grant Park by the museum has some fun lazy long boarding hills and curves. Watch out for the expansion cracks on the down...
by Stephen Lavin
Tue Jun 03, 2008 12:07 am
Forum: Gecko
Topic: My Gecko
Replies: 55
Views: 74611

Gecko 005 SLS Maiden Voyage

005 is now lovingly known as "Satan's Little Sister". Long for SLS. Her maiden voyage in St. Louis sparked much controversy and drew many stares upon her sleek lines and carefully sculpted curves. I'm going straight to hell as fast as I can... watch your back ladies - immortality adorned upon your b...
by Stephen Lavin
Thu May 29, 2008 11:48 pm
Forum: Turner Summer Ski
Topic: Old Turners
Replies: 49
Views: 64542

LOL - N I C E !

How about my wife and my prized Skitch Hitchcock? Never been drilled (the deck I mean). Acceptable terms!?

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by Stephen Lavin
Thu May 29, 2008 8:53 pm
Forum: Turner Summer Ski
Topic: Old Turners
Replies: 49
Views: 64542

Pelle wrote:The red SIMS...
I think that's right. My buddy in the early 80's had the red one with "SIMS" pasted on it. He's on the 80's slalom video on my myspace site about 2/3 the way thru the video in Central Park, NYC. I always wondered how he got that Turner (Tom was a bit shady).

myspace/_topsider_
by Stephen Lavin
Thu May 29, 2008 8:44 pm
Forum: Turner Summer Ski
Topic: Old Turners
Replies: 49
Views: 64542

Wes, PM me if you have any interest in parting with that big ass Turner on the piano keys.

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by Stephen Lavin
Mon May 26, 2008 4:12 am
Forum: Gecko
Topic: My Gecko
Replies: 55
Views: 74611

Got 005 out today in St. Louis; first time in competition. We had to stop after qualifying due to rain. I think I qualified 6th but we'll have to wait for JBH's post. 66 cones at 6'6", good speed great course. Observations: I'm totally stoked about the board. I used max wheelbase holes as drilled. I...
by Stephen Lavin
Mon May 26, 2008 3:45 am
Forum: Radikal
Topic: Radikal Trucks
Replies: 61
Views: 80895

Like Wes needs bushings. The man is sitting on like $2k worth!

:)
by Stephen Lavin
Tue May 20, 2008 3:50 am
Forum: Gecko
Topic: My Gecko
Replies: 55
Views: 74611

#005 arrived tonight (raining). Beautifully crafted. Of course I leave for a business trip at 4AM Tuesday and will be riding this for the first time next Sunday in St. Louis - cannot wait. Route 66...

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by Stephen Lavin
Fri May 09, 2008 4:18 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: History of slalom
Replies: 6
Views: 6527

Wes, great collection of articles. Did you actually transcribe all that to the post!?

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by Stephen Lavin
Thu Apr 24, 2008 6:25 pm
Forum: Midwest
Topic: Dagger Race This Year??
Replies: 0
Views: 3948

Dagger Race This Year??

Are we doing the Holiday event this year? C'mon collarbone..., let us know what's up. I have to go to vegas and will be missing the kick-ass UNC race - I'm bummed. I want to be un-bummed...

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by Stephen Lavin
Wed Apr 23, 2008 3:41 am
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: FS: Hellcat
Replies: 2
Views: 3030

You parting out stock to pay medical bills!?
:)
by Stephen Lavin
Sat Apr 05, 2008 2:25 pm
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: WTB: Tracker Blue Barrel Bushings.
Replies: 7
Views: 6869

Martin, I may have a few pre-90's. I am away from the crib but can check later. I also have some from the 70's including those that came with mids, half's, etc. with no writing on them.

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by Stephen Lavin
Mon Mar 31, 2008 9:50 pm
Forum: Gecko
Topic: Gecko Superlight Ordering information.
Replies: 35
Views: 34666

Guys I rode and competed on the Gecko deck you sent to Pete and the Texas Outlaws this last weekend for the Cold Fusion Sizzler 3. Pete showed me the demo deck you sent him. I rode it for 30 seconds then entered the TS on it. I finished 5th place overall in the open class. Not bad huh for feet on de...
by Stephen Lavin
Mon Mar 31, 2008 9:36 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2008] Texas Cold Fusion Sizzler Results
Replies: 5
Views: 7016

Funny you should mention that; I sent Jani a note 'cause I wanted to send Corky an explanation (not assuming Corky's still managing the names and points). So, is it "Stephen", "Steve", or "Topsider"? :)
by Stephen Lavin
Thu Mar 13, 2008 8:53 pm
Forum: Midwest
Topic: PRIME Time
Replies: 8
Views: 11739

Tom's right - fun and the price cannot be beat. The man is a saint and he has a wonderful family - everyone feels welcome in his home.

Also get this; I came in second place behind Oles in 2006, imagine that...

If I can come in second place then anyone can!

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by Stephen Lavin
Mon Mar 10, 2008 3:23 pm
Forum: Midwest
Topic: Midwest Brothers - Skate dates 2008 Season
Replies: 6
Views: 9434

JC:

I'll go ahead and get a double for Morro. If u change plans let me know. I am flying into and out of LA for that one.
by Stephen Lavin
Sun Mar 09, 2008 4:07 pm
Forum: Midwest
Topic: Midwest Brothers - Skate dates 2008 Season
Replies: 6
Views: 9434

will do see you this week. Get ur calendar out work is work play is play :)
by Stephen Lavin
Fri Mar 07, 2008 3:36 pm
Forum: Midwest
Topic: Midwest Brothers - Skate dates 2008 Season
Replies: 6
Views: 9434

Midwest Brothers - Skate dates 2008 Season

CHIxILL, Daggers, KCB's and Other BLR's, my race schedule is shaping up below (don't expect anyone to give a shit) and I am looking for a hotel room share for all except Sun Prairie. I have a double bed booked for Texas; open bed for share there but need to book the other dates. Anyone heading to th...
by Stephen Lavin
Tue Feb 19, 2008 9:39 pm
Forum: MANX
Topic: Availability?
Replies: 5
Views: 21062

No more 80a's, just 84 and off-color 88's on the 69mm.

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by Stephen Lavin
Tue Feb 12, 2008 8:56 pm
Forum: ISSA Site administration
Topic: [2008] Index page updates
Replies: 10
Views: 13885

Wes, I knew you had it in ya. Your Japanese is pretty good for a southerner. You and Donald now go into the "beautiful man" category... Home page really does look good and reads great! The pics are perfect too - awesome selection.

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by Stephen Lavin
Tue Feb 05, 2008 8:21 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: superbowl XLII
Replies: 5
Views: 8119

Tom you're a beautiful man - thanks for the power of suggestion! See ya' in Texas Cat! I got the Redroom reserved today and flight is booked..., looking forward to that cold beer!

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by Stephen Lavin
Thu Jan 24, 2008 12:13 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: superbowl XLII
Replies: 5
Views: 8119

Giants 4 sure, "no doubt" as my southern brothers would say.
by Stephen Lavin
Thu Jan 24, 2008 12:10 am
Forum: Down South
Topic: No Big View this year
Replies: 41
Views: 44762

Jonathan Harms wrote:
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Wow, that chick is, like, totally from the future...

Or maybe those are her measurements in reverse?
Her ass tastes like my computer screen. What gives?
by Stephen Lavin
Thu Jan 24, 2008 12:06 am
Forum: Down South
Topic: No Big View this year
Replies: 41
Views: 44762

In a way folks we had our fun on that hill and now it's over. Screw the punks - there will always be punks. We were lucky none of us old farts lost our teeth on it anyway. Lord knows I tried to lose mine :)

¡largo vive el Tejas proscribe!
by Stephen Lavin
Thu Jan 10, 2008 11:45 pm
Forum: Clothing
Topic: What shoe do you use?
Replies: 27
Views: 44762

There are only two shoes on the planet worth skating with IMO. First...

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Second...

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