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by Joe Iacovelli
Thu Jul 15, 2010 12:06 am
Forum: New England
Topic: Post your Farm story
Replies: 5
Views: 7516

The first time I sang with the band, Farm 5-6, I finished my song and was all jazzed up. As I left the stage I smacked the lead guitarist's girl friend on the ass. Fatboy waited until after that to explain that he teaches Brazilian Jujitsu and is a cage fighter, like that information might wouldn't ...
by Joe Iacovelli
Wed Jul 14, 2010 5:29 am
Forum: New England
Topic: Post your Farm story
Replies: 5
Views: 7516

Post your Farm story

And I'll read them at the party; I'll start...... Fatboy's first year, Farm 3 or 4, he's having trouble making the course, so he tighten's down his spacerless bearings. They unfortunately explode and the wheel flees like Gilmour from a responsibility. Amazingly, Fatty rides around the last cone and ...
by Joe Iacovelli
Thu Jul 08, 2010 10:15 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: Farm X
Replies: 57
Views: 77567

I have very special prizes, never seen before at a skateboard race.

Catamaran race is a team of 2? Or 3 with a pusher? Input?
by Joe Iacovelli
Wed Jul 07, 2010 4:38 pm
Forum: Pavel
Topic: CHECK OUT OUR NEW WEBSITE NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Replies: 3
Views: 5456

Nice work Donald. It's been a long time coming, but worth waiting for.

I did notice you are missing a longboard dancing team page. WTF?
by Joe Iacovelli
Tue Jul 06, 2010 6:55 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: [2009] Farm '09, August 8
Replies: 32
Views: 33615

The Town of Bethel postponed the meeting, next meeting is 7/15. We are not 100% green lighted until 7/15. Friday 8/6- Park Jam, best trick, park slalom - Scalzi Park Stamford Saturday 8/7 - Bethel, CT GS, Dual, Vintage, DH, catamaran, and kids race Saturday Night - traditional blowout in Tway's bac...
by Joe Iacovelli
Tue Jul 06, 2010 6:47 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: [2010] update on Bethel
Replies: 2
Views: 5409

The Town of Bethel postponned the meeting, next meeting is 7/15. We are not 100% green lighted until 7/15. Friday 8/6- Park Jam, best trick, slalom - Scalzi Park Stamford Saturday 8/7 - Bethel, CT GS, Dual, Vintage, DH, catamaran, and kids race Saturday Night - traditional blowout in Tway's backyar...
by Joe Iacovelli
Thu Jun 24, 2010 3:30 am
Forum: ISSA - Old topics
Topic: [2010] World Ranking, Dues, Membership And Race Sanctions
Replies: 24
Views: 21900

Neil, I truely welcome your feedback and ideas but lack the energy to put them into action. NOW if you were on the BOD, you could move the board to act on your suggestions. I earnestly offer you my seat on the board as I agree with your intent and would gladly make way for your experience and enthus...
by Joe Iacovelli
Fri Jun 18, 2010 6:34 am
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2010] BRIXLEGG BLITZ WORLD CUP AND WORLD INVITATIONAL
Replies: 29
Views: 29570

Sad- that Donalds plans for an elite race and big media coverage have been subverted. I was hanging a lot of hope on it that it might finally make for interesting TV.

Gratified - that anyone else cares or has bothered to type about it.

Donald - Good idea on the rule book test and cleaning up Dominic
by Joe Iacovelli
Wed Jun 16, 2010 4:13 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2010] BRIXLEGG BLITZ WORLD CUP AND WORLD INVITATIONAL
Replies: 29
Views: 29570

Sad, all the way around sad.
by Joe Iacovelli
Wed May 12, 2010 1:12 am
Forum: Daily Banter
Topic: POST ONLY REPLIES, don't use New Topic
Replies: 451
Views: 2312702

Gary,

I like where they say you "stunned" everyone by making it down the hill.

I'm gonna get you Fluitt.

Joe I
Team Off Your Sister
by Joe Iacovelli
Fri May 07, 2010 4:17 pm
Forum: Gecko
Topic: The 'Old' Lizard turns 50....
Replies: 8
Views: 11443

HAHAHA, that's awesome. Happy Birthday.
by Joe Iacovelli
Mon May 03, 2010 6:07 am
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Deck Discussion
Topic: TS/Hybrid deck for big guys
Replies: 14
Views: 15785

DIdn't read all the way to the bottom. If you're going to St Louis, ask around for who has what to sell, $35-50 for something with a 18" WB, an old Roe or PPS wood deck, set it up with a narrowed bennett and a rts rear, some 66mm wheels all properly wedged. Then its just practice, the other half of ...
by Joe Iacovelli
Sun May 02, 2010 10:14 pm
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Deck Discussion
Topic: TS/Hybrid deck for big guys
Replies: 14
Views: 15785

I voted that you get a ts board. Why? Clearly you are into it, wheelbase, wedging and the correct trucks turn TS, from frustrating to possible.

Get in touch this week if you want suggestions or tips. I'm sure one of my friends has good used deck for you too when you're ready to pounce.

Joe
by Joe Iacovelli
Mon Apr 26, 2010 3:17 pm
Forum: AXE - Sk8kings
Topic: Smokin Joe Mac!
Replies: 2
Views: 5103

Need prom pics
by Joe Iacovelli
Mon Apr 26, 2010 3:07 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2010] BRIXLEGG BLITZ WORLD CUP AND WORLD INVITATIONAL
Replies: 29
Views: 29570

BRIXLEGG MEDICAL SITUATION/FOOD AND DRINKS
good idea
by Joe Iacovelli
Sat Apr 24, 2010 3:40 am
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: Wanted Yellow/Green Tracker Stims
Replies: 2
Views: 3723

got yellow and green in the wrapper, but don't have a durometer to tell you what they are.

tell me what you want and i'll give you a price.
by Joe Iacovelli
Sat Apr 17, 2010 4:15 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Jeff Goad, $77, and a skateboard.
Replies: 36
Views: 39688

Re: Confession

Rick Stanziale wrote:
Me? I used to be the King of Self Storage.
Now you live in a self storage unit with nothing but an empty glass sword to protect yourself.
by Joe Iacovelli
Sat Apr 17, 2010 6:56 am
Forum: Europe
Topic: OFF TOPIC: Ash Cloud?
Replies: 8
Views: 8104

My wife and daughter are supposed to vacation in Paris this week. They just landed in Dublin for their connection to CDG, and the flight is cancelled. Their 1 hour layover just turned not two days (minimum). I'm with Jani. Lets see some wind and rain. Maybe they can get 5 out of 7 days in Paris. Jan...
by Joe Iacovelli
Mon Apr 12, 2010 2:05 am
Forum: New England
Topic: Antrim Fire!!
Replies: 8
Views: 10641

Thanks for setting the slalom course in front of the ruins, Dave.
by Joe Iacovelli
Fri Apr 09, 2010 5:24 am
Forum: New England
Topic: [2010] NH Slalom Clinics & Outlaw Series
Replies: 26
Views: 24881

Neil Orta wrote:
Rick Floyd wrote:.......... we'll find somebody to bless your sorry ass.......-R
Good luck I've been searching for years!
He's not kidding, we have Pastor Peggy
by Joe Iacovelli
Wed Apr 07, 2010 12:55 am
Forum: Europe
Topic: MEZE SLALOM - April 3, 4, 5 2010 - Mèze (34, FRANCE)
Replies: 49
Views: 57593

I see some young faces!

Bravo! Can't wait to see the rest of the pics.
by Joe Iacovelli
Tue Mar 30, 2010 7:53 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: Intro from Boston
Replies: 25
Views: 25910

Hey Dave, Why don't you start a new topic. We can have the Farm and Antrim as part of the series and track points for them along with all the outlaws. If there are points involved, you can count on Rick Floyd being there :-) Joe I know Joe won't believe this, 'cause you know I am the ONLY person in...
by Joe Iacovelli
Fri Mar 26, 2010 1:31 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2010] Texas Sizzler, March 27-28
Replies: 178
Views: 206730

BAR B QUE MASACRE POSTPOSTED
FATTY'S FLIGHT DELAYED
SEE YOU IN AUSTIN APPROX 5PM
PASS THE WORD
by Joe Iacovelli
Thu Mar 25, 2010 9:41 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Jeff Goad, $77, and a skateboard.
Replies: 36
Views: 39688

Is he hitchhiking to the Sizzler? What is this? I want to be in the know... haha It's one man's journey deep into the heart of the American Dream. Living legend and the last real "punk", Jeff goad is pushing the FL panhandle. 50 lb pack, Foiled Concepts deck, Kahuna big stick, and $77. It may be th...
by Joe Iacovelli
Thu Mar 25, 2010 8:04 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: Intro from Boston
Replies: 25
Views: 25910

Hey Dave,

Why don't you start a new topic. We can have the Farm and Antrim as part of the series and track points for them along with all the outlaws. If there are points involved, you can count on Rick Floyd being there :-)

Joe
by Joe Iacovelli
Thu Mar 25, 2010 3:26 am
Forum: North America
Topic: [2010] Texas Sizzler, March 27-28
Replies: 178
Views: 206730

Reminder #1 you've got a couple days left. Please join before the discount ISSA membership rate expires http://www.slalomskateboarder.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?p=67726 #2 Bring your Hester poster to..... Skateboard Idiot BBQ Masacre Salt Lick BBQ 24 miles south west of Austin, aprox 2:30pm Friday It's...
by Joe Iacovelli
Wed Mar 24, 2010 4:00 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: European Status Marshals 2010
Replies: 13
Views: 12175

Donald,

I fixed the name of your race in the post above. I don't think having that posted on line would assist you or our sport, so I made the change.

Joe
by Joe Iacovelli
Mon Mar 22, 2010 10:07 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2010] Texas Sizzler, March 27-28
Replies: 178
Views: 206730

Maria,

Everything is walkable if you have the time :-)

.9 miles per google maps

Love,
Joe
by Joe Iacovelli
Mon Mar 15, 2010 11:44 pm
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: 2010 Rules alteration: 9.2 Starting Ramp
Replies: 81
Views: 86083

To be fair Neil, you are asking in an ISSA rules forum, not on the Sizzler thread

flipside of the coin?

Lou could have answered your question (like I tried to do), instead of being a punk.

Joe
by Joe Iacovelli
Sun Mar 14, 2010 8:24 pm
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: 2010 Rules alteration: 9.2 Starting Ramp
Replies: 81
Views: 86083

Nice ramp

Image
by Joe Iacovelli
Sun Mar 14, 2010 5:36 pm
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: 2010 Rules alteration: 9.2 Starting Ramp
Replies: 81
Views: 86083

Neil,

I understand the BAR will be an option at the top of the GS hill.

Joe
by Joe Iacovelli
Sun Mar 14, 2010 1:53 am
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: Masters category, Merging Pro/Am, Race attendance...
Replies: 42
Views: 45458

Yep, exactly. Except in the real world, it's a lot closer than that. One year in Paris the top 16 racers were all within a second of each other. Don't forget timing is measured to 1000ths of a second. You can loose by .001 Now how about helping us put the beginner clinic together. It was your idea. ...
by Joe Iacovelli
Sat Mar 13, 2010 10:31 pm
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: Masters category, Merging Pro/Am, Race attendance...
Replies: 42
Views: 45458

I, like Joe -Stubbs I like you too Stubbs. More seriously, you're tapping into something I'd like to see the ISSA push. A clinic, or beginners/kid race at larger races. Most of us are fortunate enough to have an older board to lend. In Antrim we set a small straight course on the run out hill and a...
by Joe Iacovelli
Sat Mar 13, 2010 9:08 pm
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: Masters category, Merging Pro/Am, Race attendance...
Replies: 42
Views: 45458

BTW Tim, my first 4 years or so, only the top 16, 32, or 64 qualifiers even raced, so ask Marcos about driving to Jackson, MS and paying the entry fee to not even race. You either practice, find a few smaller races, and come back next year OR sell your sh1t and quit.
by Joe Iacovelli
Sat Mar 13, 2010 9:03 pm
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: Masters category, Merging Pro/Am, Race attendance...
Replies: 42
Views: 45458

Some one running this particular race needs to comment, but if you have 50 guys racing, and you qualify 1-50, 1 races 16, 2 races 15, etc for the a group, 17 races 32, 18 races 31, etc for the b group. C group, d group given enough signed up racers. Get it? Tim - my first race I just cone headed, se...
by Joe Iacovelli
Sat Mar 13, 2010 5:57 am
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: Masters category, Merging Pro/Am, Race attendance...
Replies: 42
Views: 45458

Tim, #1 I think you are mistaken. You will be racing experts if you qualify in the round of 16. Head to head racing is based upon a qualifying time, and then racers are grouped by 8's, 16's, or 32's. In single lane racing, you race the clock. #2 Can we get the names and email address of all those gu...
by Joe Iacovelli
Thu Mar 11, 2010 9:16 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2010] Texas Sizzler, March 27-28
Replies: 178
Views: 206730

Sometimes it's all in how you say things; If you are coming to the Sizzler, we'd like to offer you a $5 discount for signing up early. or Hey, we sure are glad you are coming to the Sizzler. Please take a minute and sign up for the ISSA now. You'll save both of us some hassle and get $5 to boot. or ...
by Joe Iacovelli
Tue Mar 09, 2010 8:47 pm
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: 2010 Rules alteration: 9.2 Starting Ramp
Replies: 81
Views: 86083

Speaking as a BOD member, I would like to see any race have the ability to step up the game with a bigger ramp! That being said I agree with Wesley if racers are offer a choice, then we need to understand if said racer selects an A or B group and A is big ramp, B is traditional, or is everyone in on...
by Joe Iacovelli
Fri Mar 05, 2010 6:38 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2010] Texas Sizzler, March 27-28
Replies: 178
Views: 206730

FYI - Skateboard Idiot BBQ Masacre Salt Lick BBQ 24 miles south west of Austin, aprox 2:30pm Friday It's byob, so bring beer. Sandwich is $9, all you can eat is $18. http://www.saltlickbbq.com/locations_driftwood.html Danilo, Julie, Louis need a ride. SLavin and Trish are coming. Dr. NO, Rick, Klark...
by Joe Iacovelli
Fri Mar 05, 2010 4:49 am
Forum: North America
Topic: [2010] Texas Sizzler, March 27-28
Replies: 178
Views: 206730

THE SIZZLER IS THE FIRST EVER WORLD CUP SLALOM RACE

What's that mean? It holds the highest status the ISSA can bestow.

details here http://www.slalomskateboarder.com/phpBB ... highlight=

and here
http://www.slalomskateboarder.com/phpBB ... highlight=
by Joe Iacovelli
Wed Mar 03, 2010 9:47 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2010] Texas Sizzler, March 27-28
Replies: 178
Views: 206730

Thank you Jourdan. What I think is important is you being up front and out there before the fact, instead of shorting someone after. I appreciate you candor.

It remains an excellent deal. I'll be there.
by Joe Iacovelli
Wed Mar 03, 2010 6:56 pm
Forum: Canada
Topic: Any slalom competitions this year in MTL?
Replies: 8
Views: 10380

yes, agree it is not half way, 105 miles for you guys, 250 miles for me
by Joe Iacovelli
Wed Mar 03, 2010 3:21 pm
Forum: Radikal
Topic: Radikal bushing combos
Replies: 5
Views: 6805

Use anything you want, just keep the geometry the same. Radikals are not made to be tightened like a regular truck. Use the search function, read thru the Radikal forum under "truck mfg", or contact Ketih Hollien.
by Joe Iacovelli
Wed Mar 03, 2010 3:58 am
Forum: Radikal
Topic: Radikal bushing combos
Replies: 5
Views: 6805

First, knowing what you weigh is important, but yes, green is probabloy too hard in the front. You can try anything, but Rads originally shipped with green stims, they work. I imagine venoms and abec11 would work too.
by Joe Iacovelli
Wed Mar 03, 2010 3:55 am
Forum: Timing System
Topic: IR or Tape Switches
Replies: 33
Views: 28204

Rick, I hear you, I really do, but what gave you the impression that WT was speaking for anyone but WT? I take exception with Wesley when I feel like his sarcasm or brute force are not warranted when he is speaking as the Secretary of the ISSA, but in this case, seems to me like it's just Wesley. I...
by Joe Iacovelli
Tue Mar 02, 2010 7:04 pm
Forum: Timing System
Topic: IR or Tape Switches
Replies: 33
Views: 28204

Rick, I hear you, I really do, but what gave you the impression that WT was speaking for anyone but WT? I take exception with Wesley when I feel like his sarcasm or brute force are not warranted when he is speaking as the Secretary of the ISSA, but in this case, seems to me like it's just Wesley. I ...
by Joe Iacovelli
Tue Mar 02, 2010 7:24 am
Forum: North America
Topic: [2010] Texas Sizzler, March 27-28
Replies: 178
Views: 206730

I'll miss you CR. I was planning on beating you at this race (mostly since you were not racing)
by Joe Iacovelli
Tue Mar 02, 2010 4:47 am
Forum: North America
Topic: [2010] Texas Sizzler, March 27-28
Replies: 178
Views: 206730

The ISSA is pleased to announce that Surf Rodz trucks will be sponsoring the Texas SIzzler with a very special prize. King of the Hill on Satruday will get a set of trucks worth in excess of $200. WHat's "King of the Hill"? Simple, you need to race both GS and DH. You don't need to win either, just ...
by Joe Iacovelli
Thu Feb 25, 2010 10:35 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: New Facebook Group for Slalom
Replies: 5
Views: 6056

Claude,

I'm all for it as long as its like the Biathalon and we get to shoot something or at least stab someone.

Now I'm not saying who I want to stab, but I have a list for the IOC.

Joe