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Christopher Bara

man....do you wake up this intense?? They're just thoughts And the very sound reasoning is this....Events should be spaced out a month apart. It's easier for family folk to put ont he calendar...i know you can relate....the sports reached a point where this may be something to consider Orrr, in the ...

Christopher Bara

just tossing names out there Wax.....i think this is something we should start this year to be honest.... Eddy called last night and we talked about it a bit a few things that are for sure....We all like going to races, but the majority of skaters will ride in the b and c classes.... The winners of ...

Christopher Bara

good point......East of the mississippi doesnt have the same organized scene as west....and that's only because nobody bothered to put it together yet...can it be done?......

Christopher Bara

nope....i wont play golf until they make it full contact

Ricky, 66, chef, TexEd, Goad,Gale.........watcha think?.....Fluitt??

Christopher Bara

you dont have a damn thing to do today, do ya?

Christopher Bara

the Pump Station seems to be a series of it's own already, just like the JPL series....and those are always at the same venue....that's a whole different thang....As for the west coast thing, the Golden Colorado event may be one to add to the bunch...it's a local event for sure.....Cali's events alw...

Christopher Bara

That looks good......would that be retroactive for this year?......the Sizzler is a toughie for people flying in because there's virtually nowhere near it that you can fly to for a decent fare.....but that's our problem, not Eddy's.....and Rick/Rick......have your events always been two weeks apart?...

Christopher Bara

dammit...so once again, i'll miss the last "small one".......we (the Detroiters) were going to come down this year, but that date didnt work out for one of us.......and with flight costs we could only do one, so Athens it was....i personally prefer smaller races since i have allot to learn...... but...

Christopher Bara

OK....I can appreciate that....(hey, i never even stepped on a slalom board before summer '03, this is still new to me, really)...... so i've always figured a grass root event was one based on, you know, "ground up"...simpler....smaller.......maybe in a place that's new to the race scene....somethin...

Christopher Bara

yeah....that i read.....but for that matter, Breck and LaCosta could fit in there as well....

I can write in grey too.......so what diferentiates a GRASS ROOTS event from a non-GRASS ROOTS event?

Christopher Bara

I didnt mean it as a slam So maybe i'm not understanding something. How is "GRASS ROOT EVENT" defined?....... 6, you're about to throw a damn big event..... I've always thought grass roots events were seperate from those getting wide (inter)national attention Events that would likely attract a large...

Christopher Bara

I understand the The Farm and Red Clay both started off as Grass Roots events, but both of these have gotten much more popular and carry considerable points for the Championship Series. I know Athens is a Prime now, (not sure about The Farm). In any case, they attract the best skaters in the country...

Christopher Bara

I would have to say that the MSSS race would still be the best venue for a final "decider" on a Grass Roots Championship. Two reasons. It's the longest running grass roots event. And it's the last event of the year. I dont think it would be right to have a "championship event" with more races to fol...

Christopher Bara

...actually, from the pics...i'd say it looks closer to kickturns on the coping.....

Christopher Bara

uhhhhhhhhhh.............well now....THAT clears things up!

hmmmmmmmm

Christopher Bara

Isnt there a way to get from the Atlanta airport and wrap around the southeast side of atlanta?.......i could have sworn there was another highway.....

Christopher Bara

That's a great thought Eddy..........I'd have to say that yes, it'd have to be an amatuer...and the WV would be a great venue for the last race...but make it a points system with scores coming from the other grass roots races throughout the year....but double the points at WV to give it more impact....

Christopher Bara

If anybody posts up for the whole lot and wants to part some out, i'm in for one as a rear truck

Christopher Bara

Collectors trucks?........what the heck is that?.......sounds like "trophy wife"...or "wall hanger"

putting boards (or trucks) on a shelf is damn near sinful

shame on you Joe........shame

heh heh heh

Christopher Bara

Hey folks....what's the best way from Atlanta Airport to Trade Street at 2:00 on a Friday afternoon, up I-85 thru the city, or I-285, around the horn and connect to I-85 past the city......?

Christopher Bara

Seeing as though a few people may have to go in on this set, i'll be willing to work out a 4 way split if anyone else is interested......

Christopher Bara

FOR SALE: Very old tracker fulltracks. Fully Threaded axles Good used condition, some scuffs, but not ground down. Straight axles One baseplate has the "guarantee", the other looks like it precedes the lettered baseplate. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v228/KCRChrisB/Old%20Boards/OldTrak1.jpg htt...

Christopher Bara

oh yeah, i dont mind the driving Wes.....I kinda like road trips...though the two times we went to Md. were pretty brutal since we got turned around a little (DC is one messed up loop)......thru mid-Mich when we go to Chicago, 90-100 is more the norm...it's a vast wasteland with nothing to see....on...

Christopher Bara

No idea why that previous post lists me as "guest"......it's me that's curious < Ed note. I guess the system bugs every now and then and looses the information on who actually posted. It probably appears when the post is being recorded. I've seen it a couple of times and at times thought I had allow...

Christopher Bara

OK...i'm a bit confused........i've been reading the thread,....checked out your Rocka, which i thought was pretty cool being a modern material foam core park board....but the website only shows wood street decks...........is Pavel streetboard company or are you going to offer something different? (...

Christopher Bara

heh heh......wise ass

seven hours it is....

Christopher Bara

Chicago's about 4 hours from Detroit...how far is St Lou from Chicago drive time?

Christopher Bara

Hey Mike...Rick posted up...somewhere around one of these forums...that you'd have to declare yourself elite (pro) when you sign up...put's you in with the top racers...and the payout is higher.....and as i recall, you'd have to bring something from a sponsor as a prize, but dont quote me on that part

Christopher Bara

Those are good posts from Etienne and J-Rad. It seems to me that it's a whole different mentality in Europe...perhaps without as much media saturation as here in the states, which is unfortuante (for us in America)....these are young skaters who were open minded enough to try a kind of riding other ...

Christopher Bara

Partying in St Lou for the weekend-----Good
Driving back to Detroit on Memorial Day----not good

I aint getting any younger

is there going to be a sign up sheet on the NCDSA calendar?

Christopher Bara

I wish i had a good enough touch to do it...it'd be good mental therapy....unfortunately, when i get my hands on a project like that, "Tool Time" comes to mind....

Christopher Bara

Hey Steve, that's allot to ask for most folks!........Check out www.Asphaltplayground.com for 8mm trackers and www.pocketpistolskates.com for 8mm Indy's. They're not too much more than stock trucks. The straight axles are far more important than the difference you get with the 8mm (what is it 0.04mm...

Christopher Bara

So you suggest more grass-roots Jack?...there's no doubt that younger skaters who may just be getting into the sport will be intimidated by large events...hell, i am and i'm 40....but still, being relatively new to the sport, it's still a bit intimidating I thought the Chicago guys did a great job l...

Christopher Bara

what's the poops on this race?.......looks like it's in a park....push start slalom?....outlaw or licensed?.......fee's?........i'll probably ride out for it, but i know the guys will have questions...can anybody let me know what it's about? Hey Wax...that's true...but it looks like these two events...

Christopher Bara

Expedia....Delta from Detroit arives at 1:39 pm......Sundays flight out is at 2:29 pm....we may make it one earlier or later depending on what the boys say...round trip from here is 203.40 with taxes.....you should be less from there.....

Christopher Bara

The snow is never going to melt...get over it and move on ok..on to the other stuff We're getting into Athens early Friday afternoon...around 2:00ish....i'll let you know the times when i book...there's flights in and out every hour and it's pretty cheap from here, should be cheap from O'Hare too......

Christopher Bara

Get your name on the sign-up for Athens!...watcha waiting for, the snow to melt??

Christopher Bara

I think when Jack was referring to "only the best" he was talking about the world/national/whatever championships...the championships should showcase the best racers available. There are many races throughout the year for anybody to enter and race, but to participate in a CHAMPIONSHIP race, you shou...

Christopher Bara

Athens sound very El'Fresco six.......

As long as the beer is cold..........the salsa's hot and there's a little eye candy floatin' around....

Pretty impressive sign up....nearly a quarter of the guys registered have won a national title of some sort at one time or another

who'd a thunk it, aye?

Christopher Bara

Flat....for a championship race?.......

Racing should be dangerous.......it gives it an edge.....

what makes a better spectator sport?.....track and field or NASCAR and Formula I?......

Christopher Bara

Dave's right....a world championship can be anywhere...but it should only be limited to people who are invited to race....even if there's an A and B bracket.....it should be people who've accomplished something over the course of the season

Christopher Bara

Here's a little insight into the Green Chaput Turner. The one pictured above was actually the 2nd version. You can see the shape lines on the ends in the picture. Here was the first version http://www.slalomskateboarder.com/Boards/Turner/ccturner.jpg Chris said the original versions sharp cut lines ...

Christopher Bara

Bobby Turners custom boards are collectors pieces that many consider to be functional art, and they're all beautiful boards. Now and then he made a board that would be considered rare, even by Turner standards. Here's a prototype you've probably never seen before. It's a deck he was making for Chris...

Christopher Bara

As far as skaters needs go, i'd have to guess Pats Chrono system would be the way to go for a staged, structured race. From what i have heard the original bugs were worked out. We ended up with a Trakmate because it's more of a system we can bounce around every week for practices and it's more durab...

Christopher Bara

check your pocketbook too! That hard rock hotel is mucho dinero Last time we were there we stayed at a "hotel with character".....actually, some old joint right on Michigan across from the park. Great price (i think about 125 a night, Chicago aint cheap), great location, and the place was kinda clea...

Christopher Bara

It's worth the trip Kev....last year was what i figured a grass roots event should be. No sandbagging, no gamefaces...just folks cheering each other on...and tippin' glasses afterwards....and in one of the greatest cities in the U S of A

Christopher Bara

write me in....possibly with the wifee too if Fadell and SOB are still layed up by then...

Christopher Bara

Hey Carl...your not nuts, but I'm curious. If your buying Manx's and Trackers your investing about 75 bucks already. Obviously, youre buying good gear so you want to take a decent crack at the slalom bit. So why not just go a bit extra and buy a slalom deck since youre 2/3 of the way there? Starter ...

Christopher Bara

Hi Eddy...what i found out is that Pat Chewnings is the least expensive one if you already have a laptop....he'll send you the software and instructions on how to make your own switches from video game controlers. The reason we didnt go that way is because i know how we are and we'd break a laptop w...

Christopher Bara

I'll lay ya 10 to 1 i can turn that rear hanger into a functional bowl.. Gary..the front arrived...again, top shelf workmanship....couldnt ride it much yet due to the never-ending-winter, but it turned great from what i did do I was at first concerned that it wouldnt pump as well as a conventional t...

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