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by Wesley Tucker
Sun Jun 20, 2010 9:20 pm
Forum: ISSA
Topic: Ideas for Improving Slalom
Replies: 27
Views: 32978

And another thing . . . . . . what keeps happening to LONGBOARD SLALOM? In the few events where it's been run it always draws a good crowd. It's fun and makes big hills fun for big boards. And then it just fades away again. I keep expecting it to really crank up on Silverfish but there's never any e...
by Wesley Tucker
Sat Jun 19, 2010 7:35 pm
Forum: ISSA
Topic: Ideas for Improving Slalom
Replies: 27
Views: 32978

The key to slalom skateboarding's future and universal worldwide appeal is six-wheelers.
by Wesley Tucker
Wed Jun 16, 2010 5:41 pm
Forum: ISSA - Old topics
Topic: [2010] World Ranking, Dues, Membership And Race Sanctions
Replies: 24
Views: 21598

As of right now the only expenditure from the ISSA account was for the race insurance program Gary Fluitt coordinated. Could open that little bit more, sounds interesting and promising. What races that insurance covers? and does it cover only paid members before race or all racers? SJ, It's strictl...
by Wesley Tucker
Tue Jun 15, 2010 7:02 pm
Forum: ISSA - Old topics
Topic: [2010] World Ranking, Dues, Membership And Race Sanctions
Replies: 24
Views: 21598

Where is the money going and will there be something posted that shows what it was used for? The money goes directly into a bank account in St. Louis, Missouri managed by the ISSA treasurer, Jonathan Harms. As of right now the only expenditure from the ISSA account was for the race insurance progra...
by Wesley Tucker
Tue Jun 15, 2010 4:40 pm
Forum: ISSA - Old topics
Topic: [2010] World Ranking, Dues, Membership And Race Sanctions
Replies: 24
Views: 21598

Is there a place where we can see who's signed up and paid their membership? I have no idea if I've paid or not......as Thomas Dolby says "my brain is like a sieve"..... Dave, You are a member of the ISSA until after the last sanctioned major race in 2010 if you do not pay your dues. BUT You are no...
by Wesley Tucker
Mon Jun 14, 2010 11:51 pm
Forum: ISSA - Old topics
Topic: [2010] World Ranking, Dues, Membership And Race Sanctions
Replies: 24
Views: 21598

Rick, How many racers showed up in Texas with their $30.00 and were unable to pay their dues because no one was collecting? What happens to them? And later on in the year as the rankings become public someone will ask, "where am I? I won "X" race!" The answer will be, "you need to pay your ISSA dues...
by Wesley Tucker
Mon Jun 14, 2010 7:31 pm
Forum: ISSA - Old topics
Topic: [2010] World Ranking, Dues, Membership And Race Sanctions
Replies: 24
Views: 21598

[2010] World Ranking, Dues, Membership And Race Sanctions

Two quick items to update concerning the 2010 ISSA World Ranking and the dues requirement for participating in ISSA-sanctioned events. The World Ranking is being tabulated and brought current as I write this. An updated world ranking with point totals through the European Championship (held June 4-6...
by Wesley Tucker
Mon Jun 14, 2010 7:15 pm
Forum: ISSA - Old topics
Topic: ISSA members 2010 - Complete listing
Replies: 46
Views: 50926

Six more members since late May and through mid June:

Christopher Dupont FRA
Michel Dupont FRA
David Baron CAN
Martin Reaves USA
Lisa Scott USA
Tomas Fiala CZE
by Wesley Tucker
Sun May 30, 2010 7:24 pm
Forum: Daily Banter
Topic: POST ONLY REPLIES, don't use New Topic
Replies: 451
Views: 1700298

One of these days me, CMC, Mollica, Richie and Maria and maybe a few others should get together and do lunch?
by Wesley Tucker
Thu May 27, 2010 2:29 am
Forum: Timing System
Topic: Equine Electronics timer
Replies: 15
Views: 24148

Whatever happened to these timers? I think they were bought out be another company, but I can't seem to find any info on them now? http://www.event-solutions.com/equine_electronics Equine Electronics Rusty Strauss 20705 SE Outer Rd. Peculiar, MO 64078 816-256-3877 e-mail: sales@equineelectronics.com
by Wesley Tucker
Fri May 21, 2010 6:07 pm
Forum: Daily Banter
Topic: POST ONLY REPLIES, don't use New Topic
Replies: 451
Views: 1700298

willy demis wrote:
Wesley Tucker wrote:
willy demis wrote:Got Pro-Designed elbow and wrist pads in the mail today! :)
You only need those if you fall.
I tend to do that a lot... haha- I suck! Still going to use cheapy (or no) knee pads though. I am top heavy- lol.
Have you looked for softer concrete?
by Wesley Tucker
Fri May 21, 2010 5:35 pm
Forum: Daily Banter
Topic: POST ONLY REPLIES, don't use New Topic
Replies: 451
Views: 1700298

willy demis wrote:Got Pro-Designed elbow and wrist pads in the mail today! :)
You only need those if you fall.
by Wesley Tucker
Mon May 10, 2010 4:29 pm
Forum: ISSA - Old topics
Topic: ISSA members 2010 - Complete listing
Replies: 46
Views: 50926

In anticipation of the 2010 ISSA World Championships in Hradec Kralove in the Czech Republic, several Czech slalom racers joined this week: Vitek Hromadko CZE Petr Klein CZE Jaroslav Knettig CZE Jakub Knettig CZE Martin Kulhavy CZE Zdenek Mach CZE Petr Matous CZE Stanislav Nozka CZE Ivo Skrabal CZE ...
by Wesley Tucker
Mon May 10, 2010 4:13 am
Forum: Tracker
Topic: Tracker Offsets This Summer of '10
Replies: 3
Views: 16669

Tracker Offsets This Summer of '10

Don't know if anyone's noticed this or not but the Tracker website has an announcement that more offsets will be available July 1:

http://trackertrucks.com/products/trucks/slalom/

Pretty cool.
by Wesley Tucker
Mon May 10, 2010 1:53 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Jeff Goad, $77, and a skateboard.
Replies: 36
Views: 38244

Did you drive to your vacation?
by Wesley Tucker
Tue May 04, 2010 10:44 pm
Forum: Starting Line / Ramps
Topic: New modular training ramps
Replies: 59
Views: 75778

Off topic- How do you create a shot like that? Is it just a camera setting? Not to change the subject but it's done like this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgAd5Gh7Tss&feature=PlayList&p=8AB88CB809245844&playnext_from=PL&playnext=1&index=36 You need: Camera with motor drive tripod for perfect foc...
by Wesley Tucker
Tue May 04, 2010 4:17 pm
Forum: Starting Line / Ramps
Topic: New modular training ramps
Replies: 59
Views: 75778

Ricardo Damborenea wrote:Here are the plans, courtesy of Javi

http://www.flickr.com/photos/23533001@N ... 3/sizes/l/

The mini-ramps were hard-tested yesterday by 21 riders in our Outlawslalom #5 and worked great!

Note: measures in Cm
Ricardo,

Were pull bars added?

And how are the components fastened together?
by Wesley Tucker
Mon May 03, 2010 4:59 pm
Forum: ISSA - Old topics
Topic: ISSA members 2010 - Complete listing
Replies: 46
Views: 50926

This week the ISSA reached 75 current paid members:

Josef Stefka CZR
John Stryker USA
Petr Novotny CZR
by Wesley Tucker
Sat May 01, 2010 4:56 pm
Forum: Starting Line / Ramps
Topic: New modular training ramps
Replies: 59
Views: 75778

Ricardo,

Everything is made clear in the video except one thing: how do you attach the four pieces together?
by Wesley Tucker
Fri Apr 30, 2010 1:30 am
Forum: Daily Banter
Topic: POST ONLY REPLIES, don't use New Topic
Replies: 451
Views: 1700298

Hopefully downhill.
by Wesley Tucker
Wed Apr 28, 2010 6:25 pm
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: What is the effectivity date for 2010 "Decisions"?
Replies: 6
Views: 8522

Jani Soderhall wrote:Any news on when we should expect a reclassification of event statuses for all events?

/Jani
As far as I know that's for Peter, Ramon and Dominik to determine. I have not heard a specific "when" it will be done only that it will be done.
by Wesley Tucker
Wed Apr 28, 2010 4:00 pm
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: What is the effectivity date for 2010 "Decisions"?
Replies: 6
Views: 8522

So is the Pro category water under the bridge? rmn Yes. The original release regarding the changes is still the lead story on the front page. I realize at no point did it say "effective immediately" but it also did NOT say, "on (such and such) date will this be implemented." Probably an omission th...
by Wesley Tucker
Wed Apr 28, 2010 2:39 am
Forum: Daily Banter
Topic: POST ONLY REPLIES, don't use New Topic
Replies: 451
Views: 1700298

Image
by Wesley Tucker
Wed Apr 28, 2010 2:20 am
Forum: Daily Banter
Topic: POST ONLY REPLIES, don't use New Topic
Replies: 451
Views: 1700298

Just use old batteries.
by Wesley Tucker
Tue Apr 27, 2010 10:41 pm
Forum: Clothing
Topic: Shoes. The single most important piece of slalom equipment?
Replies: 7
Views: 16713

Willy,

just got an answer from Marion. It's ProFoot SuperSport Arch Supports.

Walgreens, Rite Aid and a bunch of other drugstores have them for $6.99.
by Wesley Tucker
Tue Apr 27, 2010 8:50 pm
Forum: Daily Banter
Topic: POST ONLY REPLIES, don't use New Topic
Replies: 451
Views: 1700298

Takes a lot of balls to be a sponsor.
by Wesley Tucker
Tue Apr 27, 2010 5:51 pm
Forum: Clothing
Topic: Shoes. The single most important piece of slalom equipment?
Replies: 7
Views: 16713

I get Nike skate shoes from the Nike outlet here in town. I don't worry about arch support as much as what sole grips sandpaper tape the best. Some shoes (like Converse) uses a different kind of sole and I can feel my feet just sliding on the grip tape. (Or at least it used to be that way. Haven't h...
by Wesley Tucker
Mon Apr 26, 2010 4:55 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Where's The Next Race Going To Happen?
Replies: 20
Views: 17726

Willy, The only response to you that I can put forth is maybe try following the example of racers such as the Downhillbillies or Road Kill Racing in Mississippi? What you do is . . 1. Start with some outlaws. Even if it's just you and two friends, have a race at your SBD track. And remember: you don...
by Wesley Tucker
Sun Apr 25, 2010 2:16 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Where's The Next Race Going To Happen?
Replies: 20
Views: 17726

For those who missed it:

John Stryker announced there will be no Hood River this year. One of the most compelling factors in his decision: couldn't get any help.

This will be the last year for The Farm. Why? The same guys have done it for 10 years and don't want to anymore.
by Wesley Tucker
Sat Apr 24, 2010 8:45 pm
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: What is the effectivity date for 2010 "Decisions"?
Replies: 6
Views: 8522

1. The rules changes passed by the Board are in effect now. 2. The issues with the various sanctions listed on the contest calendar will be resolved soon. The new sanction statuses are in effect now. 3. The changes have not been incorporated into the 2010 Rules booklet because I have not done it yet...
by Wesley Tucker
Fri Apr 23, 2010 1:24 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Jeff Goad, $77, and a skateboard.
Replies: 36
Views: 38244

Rick Stanziale wrote:
Wesley Tucker wrote:I saw this movie.
the book was better
I heard getting booked is what cost most of the $77?
by Wesley Tucker
Thu Apr 22, 2010 7:36 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Jeff Goad, $77, and a skateboard.
Replies: 36
Views: 38244

I saw this movie.

It was showing at a Drive-Out.
by Wesley Tucker
Sat Apr 17, 2010 10:16 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: building a 6-wheeler
Replies: 15
Views: 17024

I love the way how it's become a "ban." As if someone steps on a six-wheeler the storm troopers will burst in with stun guns and handcuffs to haul away the perpetrators. Anyone at any time can ride whatever they damned well please. Always have, always will. The only thing the ISSA could and can do i...
by Wesley Tucker
Fri Apr 16, 2010 6:26 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: OFF TOPIC: Ash Cloud?
Replies: 8
Views: 8041

OFF TOPIC: Ash Cloud?

I'm just wondering if any of y'all are seeing any real affects from the volcano? We're hearing about planes getting grounded. Any colorful sunsets or the smell of sulfur in the air? The most recent report is trying to get a train out of Paris is booked up until 4/22 because no planes are flying. So,...
by Wesley Tucker
Wed Apr 14, 2010 10:19 pm
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: Masters, move age limit from 45 to 50
Replies: 3
Views: 5828

You don't wanna race Jamie again, right?








:-)
by Wesley Tucker
Wed Apr 14, 2010 3:39 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Jeff Goad, $77, and a skateboard.
Replies: 36
Views: 38244

Rick Stanziale wrote:GOAD, $77, & a skateboard
What's a real shame is he had ELEVEN DOLLARS too much.

THEN you'd have a movie title with some box office!!
by Wesley Tucker
Mon Apr 12, 2010 5:20 pm
Forum: ISSA - Old topics
Topic: ISSA members 2010 - Complete listing
Replies: 46
Views: 50926

Brazil Czechs in:

Thiago Gardenal - BRA
Peter Platanek - GER
by Wesley Tucker
Mon Apr 05, 2010 4:23 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Jeff Goad, $77, and a skateboard.
Replies: 36
Views: 38244

...is he posting bail or does he need help? Sounds like a two or three day stay w/o it. hey thanks but he's out no worse for the wear he did get a new tattoo in there....."TYRONE" (and it won't wash off) LOL - nice, tramp stamp no doubt... he's going to kick our ass for this one. Maybe a bar code f...
by Wesley Tucker
Mon Apr 05, 2010 2:18 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Jeff Goad, $77, and a skateboard.
Replies: 36
Views: 38244

How much of the $77 is left?
by Wesley Tucker
Fri Apr 02, 2010 8:07 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2010] Texas Sizzler, March 27-28
Replies: 178
Views: 182251

I don't know if anyone in Austin made mention of the fact but maybe the Sizzler set some kind of new record? By my calculation there were in attendance: Richie Carrasco Gary Fluitt Henry Hester Keith Hollien Lynn Kramer Joe McLaren Jason Mitchell George Pappas Paul Price Chris Yandall That's a lot ...
by Wesley Tucker
Fri Apr 02, 2010 4:23 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2010] Texas Sizzler, March 27-28
Replies: 178
Views: 182251

I don't know if anyone in Austin made mention of the fact but maybe the Sizzler set some kind of new record? By my calculation there were in attendance: Richie Carrasco Gary Fluitt Henry Hester Keith Hollien Lynn Kramer Joe McLaren Jason Mitchell George Pappas Paul Price Chris Yandall That's a lot o...
by Wesley Tucker
Mon Mar 29, 2010 3:04 pm
Forum: ISSA - Old topics
Topic: ISSA members 2010 - Complete listing
Replies: 46
Views: 50926

The ISSA goes well over 70 paid members for 2010: Dalibor Danhel CZE Trish Erickson USA Mark Gosser USA Karl Floitgraf USA Rick Floyd USA Henry Hester USA Scott Snow USA Jourdan Adler USA Petr Janousek CZR Zack Levitt USA When the rolls come in from those who paid at the race in Texas we may be gett...
by Wesley Tucker
Mon Mar 22, 2010 4:21 pm
Forum: Turner Summer Ski
Topic: Turner repair ????
Replies: 3
Views: 6093

Bruce, My experience is the board is done. Once the fiberglas (or carbon) in any way fails the foam underneath loses its integrity. You can patch and rewrap but it's going to be around foam that's been stressed and probably cracked. The other issue is any sort of repair means adding more glas, epoxy...
by Wesley Tucker
Mon Mar 22, 2010 12:10 pm
Forum: ISSA - Old topics
Topic: ISSA members 2010 - Complete listing
Replies: 46
Views: 50926

Nine more:

Peter Cardenas USA
Willy Demis USA
Chris Doan USA
Gary Glasser USA
Lenny Poage USA
Marty Schaub USA
Kevin Lane USA
Erika Schoirfer FRA
Cat Young USA
by Wesley Tucker
Mon Mar 22, 2010 12:10 am
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: Major/Main/Prime/Basic/etc means...?
Replies: 8
Views: 10645

Willy, Any time you read a thread started on this forum regarding new ideas, new directions and new processes, pay close attention to one thing: Who will do it? When someone does it, it gets done. When there's a lot of discussion about how someone needs to do it, it usually fades to black. As far as...
by Wesley Tucker
Sun Mar 21, 2010 11:34 pm
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: Major/Main/Prime/Basic/etc means...?
Replies: 8
Views: 10645

They no longer exist.

The sanctions now administered by the ISSA are:

World Championships
World Cup
Continental
National
Regional

I should think the sanction of each should be a little bit more self-explanatory?

The decision, reasoning and details are all on the front page of the website.
by Wesley Tucker
Sun Mar 21, 2010 9:17 pm
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: [Sold] FS turners, bigstick ???
Replies: 4
Views: 5681

How did you break a White Bird in half?
by Wesley Tucker
Tue Mar 16, 2010 8:08 pm
Forum: Starting Line / Ramps
Topic: My Ramp Starts Suck, So I Built a Start Ramp For Practice!
Replies: 11
Views: 17503

willy demis wrote:Wesley- any chance you could reattach your images? I'd love to see the ramp you built as it is about $100 cheaper than the one I built...
Done.
by Wesley Tucker
Mon Mar 15, 2010 3:55 pm
Forum: ISSA - Old topics
Topic: ISSA members 2010 - Complete listing
Replies: 46
Views: 50926

I don't know if the number is "magical" or not but the ISSA passed 50 paid members this week with a total of 51 on rolls:

Bruce Bjorkvedt USA
Ricky Byrd USA
Glenn Bukowsky USA

See, Glenn? Everything is alive and well.

(I only do these updates once a week.)
by Wesley Tucker
Thu Mar 11, 2010 8:55 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2010] Texas Sizzler, March 27-28
Replies: 178
Views: 182251

If you are racing slalom at the Sizzler you will be joining the ISSA. If you pay at the race the dues is $30.00. Paying in advance costs $25.00. Please pay by PayPal to: issa@slalomskateboarder.com Now, here's the important part: Your PayPal payment goes to Jani Soderhall in FRANCE. He then notifies...