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- Sun Nov 14, 2004 12:29 am
- Forum: ISSA Site administration
- Topic: A face for our sport
- Replies: 49
- Views: 64006
Kitten held up
Man, is That ever CRUEL!! Don't you know Cats just absolutely Hate Squirt-Guns!! Fiend!
- Thu Oct 28, 2004 12:25 am
- Forum: Tracker
- Topic: rtx problem
- Replies: 6
- Views: 11472
RTX pivots
Seth, you can always talk directly to Tracker. Also, the pivots from Indy (and similar pivots) should fit moderately well. In my post on NCDSA, I assumed that your cups simply 'fell out', which they can do. The tape-on-the-bushing trick was a simple way to fill in that 1/2mm gap that is normal on th...
- Thu Oct 28, 2004 12:15 am
- Forum: Hardware & Bushings
- Topic: General consensus on bushings these days
- Replies: 4
- Views: 10053
Bushings et al
From what I've been able to tell, using my personal 'Bounce and Bite' testing methods, the good stuff out there is the following. Hard Durometer; Tracker,old schoolin' stuff from the mid-late 80's. Look for white with a black Tracker star logo in Stiff,or Purple with a white logo for Medium. Stimula...
- Mon Oct 25, 2004 8:36 pm
- Forum: New to slalom skateboarding?
- Topic: Help me select a deck
- Replies: 8
- Views: 9822
Addenda on entry-level boards
Micheal, I gotta add this about my impressions on the Bahne + Pocket Pistol decks; I rode both boards, but I'd forgotten that the Bahne Blackhill had some serious miles on it, where the PP was fairly fresh. It is also possible that the Bahne I rode was a 6 ply instead of a 7 ply (which Bahne also of...
- Mon Oct 25, 2004 5:22 pm
- Forum: New to slalom skateboarding?
- Topic: Help me select a deck
- Replies: 8
- Views: 9822
Starter Slalomboard
Micheal,the Pocket Pistols are a better board in the long term, as they offer a bit more performance. Pocket Pistols also sells Foam Wedge Strips ($8-12 per kit) that're self-adhesive,designed to be laid down under griptape,so with those you can create the concave you want on any deck.
- Fri Oct 22, 2004 10:16 pm
- Forum: Random Slalom Topics
- Topic: 2004 Rookies of the Year Mens,Women,Teens and Kids
- Replies: 44
- Views: 39827
Rookie
My (albeit biased) nomination would be for Adam Schwippert. "The Worlds" were his 5th,6th,7th race[s] on a skateboard.. Of course, Racer X has to be noted, even if his name remains unknown.
- Fri Oct 22, 2004 1:28 am
- Forum: Seismic
- Topic: Seismics and angeled risers?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 11858
Wedges
Oh, my bad..! Up North here, I use wedges alot this times of year,helps get the greener blocks of wood down to burning size. The wood ones that survive, I'll drill them to work under my trucks...
- Thu Oct 21, 2004 9:16 pm
- Forum: Seismic
- Topic: Seismics and angeled risers?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 11858
Seismic at the rear..
Hey,Wes,you recall that little bit of black plastic I gave you (at The Gathering) for that Pony cone? That's a 5* Wedge, made by NHS/Cell Block. It's thin enough to just slip right in where it's needed to tune your ride. Use it, even though I recall you saying you didn't need wedges and such...
- Sun Oct 17, 2004 3:12 am
- Forum: Comet
- Topic: Lower the camber on the Competition Slalom Decks
- Replies: 4
- Views: 9965
Comet Slalom
I too sold my Comet Slalom due to a flex that didn't quite suit me.All it ever needed was a slight reshape/lessening of the camber,and/or a bit of Hickory along the stringers.Rugged beyond belief,and very stable at speed,even with my trucks set on "twitch" mode. Comet should indeed look VERY careful...
- Sat Oct 16, 2004 8:19 pm
- Forum: Seismic
- Topic: Seismics and angeled risers?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 11858
Raceable Seismics
At Morro Bay's Super-G, I got 2nd in the "men's Open" class,just a nibblet behind Cliff Coleman (this turns out to be 26th overall,so not all That Fast,but hey, I got a cool shiny medal out of it! ). I rode a Bozi GS 36" running Avalons,then Gumballs(headwind lap),and placed with Avalons again (tail...
- Fri Oct 15, 2004 12:41 am
- Forum: New England
- Topic: Ma, NH, training days.
- Replies: 490
- Views: 770088
Jim Korten
I almost didn't recognise J.K. at The Worlds. The years haven't been kind to him. However, I did walk right up to him and let him know that I was super-psyched to see him there, and even happier to know he was Racing again. The last time I saw him skate was in '92, I think.. He's just amazing, able ...
- Thu Oct 14, 2004 3:24 am
- Forum: New England
- Topic: Big Hill,New Tar, NO CARS
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6241
Rt 279
That hill is now a Highway, Officially as of today. I'm very bummed, but knew it was coming, and I got Plenty of use out of it. The good news is that the Truck Pulloff is still viable, but probably isn't something anyone can plan for, so it'll be a "hit + run" spot. However, in scouting for a feasib...
- Mon Oct 04, 2004 2:38 am
- Forum: New England
- Topic: Big Hill,New Tar, NO CARS
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6241
Rt 279 !
Hey all, I just wanted to say "Thanks!" to those who came out a skated today! I had a great time, and it was fun figuring out what 'the fast line' might be on the monster Super-G! [Hey, Karl, I found my key, you're entirely forgiven, just don't ask to drive my car anywhere... :-P ] Trying to run it ...
- Sun Oct 03, 2004 3:03 am
- Forum: New England
- Topic: Big Hill,New Tar, NO CARS
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6241
Rt 279 Outlaw Race, Sunday Oct. 3rd
I just got off of the phone with Shaggy. We'll be looking to have everything in place by 11:00 am on Sunday. I'm aware that the 10-10:30 arrival time was the target, and please plan on that. It does take a bit to hike/skate in, and again, pack accordingly, bring water/munchies. I'll be there earlier...
- Fri Oct 01, 2004 11:55 pm
- Forum: New England
- Topic: Ma, NH, training days.
- Replies: 490
- Views: 770088
Rt - 279
Derek,Glenn, thanks for the timetable. Shaggy will be bringing radios,Motorolas,and we'll use channel 8 (unless there's nearby heavy use on that band,but we'll start there),and I'll see about a starting flag that'll be see-able from a 1/3 mile away (good thing my Rec Park has a golf course,eh?!) as ...
- Thu Sep 30, 2004 11:38 pm
- Forum: New England
- Topic: Ma, NH, training days.
- Replies: 490
- Views: 770088
Rt - 279
One question from your likely conesetter... Have we come to a consensus on a starting time? I'd kinda like to have things mapped out in advance, But I see a possibility of rain coming in for overnight Saturday (with Sunday being bright + clear again!) , which means I probably won't chalk the Super-G...
- Thu Sep 30, 2004 10:07 pm
- Forum: New England
- Topic: Ma, NH, training days.
- Replies: 490
- Views: 770088
439 Austin Hill/Rt 279 playground
Glenn,my phone number is 802-375-9631, but it's Not a cellphone! By the time you're at Brattleboro I may be already underway towards Rt-279. You're welcome to try to call anyway. I tossed up Hannaford Plaza as a parking/meeting possibility,as it's right off of Rt-7's Exit 1 and Rt-67a, very visible,...
- Thu Sep 30, 2004 4:43 am
- Forum: New England
- Topic: Ma, NH, training days.
- Replies: 490
- Views: 770088
Foot-Stop?
Karl, I use the foam stick-on or gummy plastic toe-risers Burton sells to fit onto their softboot bindings. They're kinda 'nike-swoosh' shaped, and are about 1/2" - 3/4" thick. For added security ,I'll toss a T-nut or two thru them to keep them in place. I'll look and see if I've got any extras layi...
- Wed Sep 29, 2004 10:49 pm
- Forum: New England
- Topic: Ma, NH, training days.
- Replies: 490
- Views: 770088
RT 279
Hey All, thanks for the positive interest! My previous markings for the MB-like Super-G have been washed away, but I'll try to scoot up on Saturday and re-chalk it. I'd also likely be putting up a 'squeaker' TS and a Hybrid that'll be for 'Training', although it'd just be a matter of getting Timing ...
- Mon Sep 27, 2004 3:34 am
- Forum: Hardware & Bushings
- Topic: Bushing Help
- Replies: 3
- Views: 8315
Powell and Khiro conical bushings
Just a note on certain happenings that caught my eye; With Khiro's excellent aluminium-topped conical bushings,if yoo run these with certain washers or without a washer between the stop-nut and bushing,And you hear repeated 'clicking' during sharp turns,change up to an M-14 Stainless Steel flatwashe...
- Mon Sep 27, 2004 1:30 am
- Forum: New England
- Topic: Ma, NH, training days.
- Replies: 490
- Views: 770088
Ask Shaggy?
Terry + TK, would you just ask Mr. Schroeder if the hill I've got would do? We only used, um, a 3rd of it today, so there's plenty left! (btw, my feet are sore! Mr. Smith's Super-G is one long pup to do a step-by-step mearsuring of,as it's nearly a half-mile long) I'd post photos, but am computer il...
- Mon Sep 27, 2004 1:18 am
- Forum: New England
- Topic: Big Hill,New Tar, NO CARS
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6241
One more weekend...
I tried (twice!,rain took my pre-planned chalk marks and flushed them overnight) to set the Super-G that was listed for The Worlds. It was a fun course, though I suspect the tar I'm on is way more sticky than what'll be at Morro Bay.Double-Triple pumping at speed was the tactic for this. You simply ...
- Sat Sep 25, 2004 5:11 am
- Forum: New England
- Topic: Big Hill,New Tar, NO CARS
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6241
Big Hill,New Tar, NO CARS
Hi ya'll. I've posted up on NCDSA's Bulletin Board a few times to let folk know that my fave skatespot is becoming a Public Highway on OCT 18. This an extension of VT route 7 towards Hoosick from N. Bennington,and it straddles the state line. It'll officially be called Rt 279 ('cause up hooks up rt ...