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by Karl Floitgraf
Wed Nov 14, 2007 6:19 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2007] Hannover Slalom World Cup, June 1-3
Replies: 182
Views: 244944

Detlef,

I really hope you run another event man. Hannover was so much fun. Great ramps- good flowy courses and lots of local spectators. I know it's way late but thanks dude.
by Karl Floitgraf
Wed Nov 14, 2007 6:46 am
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: WTB Radikal talons and front
Replies: 16
Views: 12694

I'll be back for a month from the middle of December through Jan. Snowboard Season should be good. BTW I just got one of the new back trucks from keith and they amazing. Great upgrade for Tight Slalom from the splitfire, which is also still a really good performing truck. I'm not extremely religious...
by Karl Floitgraf
Wed Nov 14, 2007 12:58 am
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: WTB Radikal talons and front
Replies: 16
Views: 12694

Nick's got more bushings than god, here's where I got most of mine from. :P


Hey Nick you get some new trucks and I want you to put the heat on Mike and Mario. New England's gonna have another wave of fast young Ams soon.
by Karl Floitgraf
Wed Nov 14, 2007 12:04 am
Forum: New England
Topic: PPR Paul Pellerin Racing!
Replies: 3
Views: 6071

PPR Paul Pellerin Racing!

I just wanted to send out a big shout out and thanks to Paul Pellerin from Maine. He's super stoked and has been my biggest sponsor as I've struggled from a broken leg to the podium. A lot of people talk about how the young guys are becoming a bigger part of the sport but this guy really helps out a...
by Karl Floitgraf
Thu Nov 08, 2007 11:27 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: THE DECLINE OF RACES
Replies: 26
Views: 21308

Pro and Am seperation is great. You would never get any new talent or blood into the sport if they had to go up against pros in the first rounds of elimination.
by Karl Floitgraf
Thu Nov 08, 2007 3:40 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: THE DECLINE OF RACES
Replies: 26
Views: 21308

We're all trying to do our part. I think that having others to follow the example of for race organization- makes race organizing easier. The DHB and COSS have really done this. They have also formed organizations like the ASSA which makes race insurance a much more managable. All we can do is try, ...
by Karl Floitgraf
Thu Oct 11, 2007 11:23 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: Fells next week
Replies: 10
Views: 11110

How's 11 am sound? Maybe get there around 10:30 to set the course?


Directions
From I-93 N, take exit 33 to Fellsway West (Rte 28). Go N 1.8 miles to reservation entrance. Follow the road inside to the parking lot. Pack light, you might have to park on the outside.
by Karl Floitgraf
Wed Oct 10, 2007 6:15 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: Fells next week
Replies: 10
Views: 11110

Fells next week

I'm going to be back in Boston next week- anyone have any time I really want to go hit up the fells with the NHS longboard club. How does this sunday sound for anyone? Berlin sounded like a lot of fun, sorry I missed it!!!
by Karl Floitgraf
Mon Sep 24, 2007 8:05 am
Forum: North America
Topic: [2007] Antrim & Berlin races
Replies: 10
Views: 10416

the greatest thing about the Antrim NH race is that so far it's kinda been off the grid. $25 entry, prizes, amazing venue and a group of local racers who are wicked fast. It's really up to Brian Behl and Joe I but I think they could get a big status race if they wanted, I'm still on the fence on whe...
by Karl Floitgraf
Sat Sep 15, 2007 6:13 pm
Forum: 2007 World Championships - Statesville, NC
Topic: Place to crash?
Replies: 1
Views: 4750

My dorm is only an hour from Statesville if I run out of money for a hotel I might try to go back and forth somehow( I don't have my own car so everything's up in the air) but if I was doing that we've got some space and a good party at Guilford College.
by Karl Floitgraf
Mon Aug 13, 2007 8:35 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: *** please welcome Clémence !!! ***
Replies: 18
Views: 21474

Congrats Fred!!!!!!!! Great news, hope to see you around some cones again soon. Hope this doesn't take away from skating time, ;).
by Karl Floitgraf
Thu Aug 09, 2007 5:43 pm
Forum: New to slalom skateboarding?
Topic: board,trucks,wheels
Replies: 7
Views: 9352

Hey man I'm moving on tuesday to Greensboro NC to go to school this year. I can't wait to get involved in the DHB scene. If your ever up the way of Guilford College in Greensboro- I'll coach you.

Welcome to the sport man.
by Karl Floitgraf
Fri Aug 03, 2007 8:07 am
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: SPSR- 1. SLALOM COURSE
Replies: 45
Views: 48357

If a race advertises an event as a push start before hand then they should still be able to get sanctioning. Push starts can be fun. Ramps are normally more fun- but push starts can still be fun. I hope we don't ban push starts from all big status races.
by Karl Floitgraf
Wed Aug 01, 2007 1:49 am
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: World rankings: Overall
Replies: 346
Views: 910442

Just curious: was the Buckeye included in the last update?
by Karl Floitgraf
Tue Jul 31, 2007 6:40 pm
Forum: Brasil
Topic: The Sao Paulo Slalom Cup RESULTS!!!
Replies: 9
Views: 9054

This is what slalom should be anyway.
Image
Now to go find myself a spiderman speed suit before the farm... hmm.

Glad to see Slalom making it in Brazil!!! Good luck to you flavio!
by Karl Floitgraf
Tue Jul 31, 2007 5:49 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: Ma, NH, training days.
Replies: 490
Views: 713998

This sunday Middlesex Fells or Memorial Drive. This is my last weekend in Boston- next weekend is Da Farm and imediately after I start my semester in North Carolina!!


Who wants to go?
by Karl Floitgraf
Wed Jul 11, 2007 9:31 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2007] World Baltic Sea Cup - July 14-15, 2007
Replies: 54
Views: 76705

Have fun guys!! Bryan and I had an amazing time in Latvia last summer, the beaches, the weather, the girls, the ramps, the courses and the skaters make it the perfect race venue!! Hopefully we will make it back one day!
by Karl Floitgraf
Wed Jul 11, 2007 1:16 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: The increasing cost of racing
Replies: 87
Views: 82575

I want to apologize to Fatboy, Don,Cfav, Wes and especially Kenny because my post came off the wrong way. I'm stoked, maybe a little too stoked some times and I express my opinions in the wrong places at the wrong time. I'm just a college student working part time, and trying to figure out the sport...
by Karl Floitgraf
Tue Jul 10, 2007 10:09 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: The increasing cost of racing
Replies: 87
Views: 82575

I wicked sorry dudes, this got way out of hand and I wrote some things there that I shouldn't have said like that. I didn't want to complain about any of the races or what they are offering because they are really amazing events with people working incredibly hard so people like myself can skate and...
by Karl Floitgraf
Tue Jul 10, 2007 6:34 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: The increasing cost of racing
Replies: 87
Views: 82575

Maan Can't we even talk about things with out getting down each other's throats anymore? I don't think my post was a dig at any race or race organizer. I am honestly concerned that the big entry fees are going to keep young riders with potential and talent out of races. THAT DOESN'T MEAN I FAULT THE...
by Karl Floitgraf
Tue Jul 10, 2007 8:53 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: The increasing cost of racing
Replies: 87
Views: 82575

The increasing cost of racing

Races cost lots of money. Does anyone have ideas to get alternative funding for it so that eventually entry fees could maybe go down? Is anyone else curious why the entry fees for the American Races keep going up. This isn't a stab at any one race or organizer anything because it's obviously effecti...
by Karl Floitgraf
Mon Jul 09, 2007 5:54 am
Forum: New England
Topic: Ma, NH, training days.
Replies: 490
Views: 713998

KILLER SESSION EVERYONE THANKS FOR COMING!!!!

CHECK YOUTUBE!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWAcJbjaSEs
by Karl Floitgraf
Sat Jul 07, 2007 6:24 am
Forum: Gates & Course Setting
Topic: Cone colors
Replies: 15
Views: 23346

Alternating cone colors is really important in practice because I like to set super techy and charge into the course, when your flying it's alot easier to go "RED RIGHT WHITE LEFT RED RIGHT WHITE LEFT" than anything else. It helps me get more power on each pump, run cleaner and think less while I'm ...
by Karl Floitgraf
Sat Jun 30, 2007 5:36 am
Forum: New England
Topic: Ma, NH, training days.
Replies: 490
Views: 713998

http://www.slalomspot.com/images/july8th.jpg We're gonna pull an outlaw session at our SoapBox hill, Sunday July 8th. Morning is going to be a Giant Slalom which will be set up as a beginner clinic. Please if you have extra slalom stuff, wrench it together so we have as many set ups for beginners a...
by Karl Floitgraf
Sun Jun 24, 2007 6:27 am
Forum: New England
Topic: Ma, NH, training days.
Replies: 490
Views: 713998

What a ridiculous hill man. Perfect pavement and a pitch that throws you at those cones. Racing is fun but grass roots is what it's all about. Dr. Dan threw down on some excellent burgers and tight slalom against Glenn, your cookin with that Ick. John friends broke out some fast runs in sandals, ext...
by Karl Floitgraf
Wed Jun 20, 2007 2:54 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: GILMOURIAN CURVE
Replies: 9
Views: 9933

Ahhh skatin curves in the Arboretum.... good place to practice if you want a little minature Eiffel Tower, huh?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9OogABbrDg


Offer still stands John.
by Karl Floitgraf
Sat Jun 16, 2007 12:53 pm
Forum: Pocket Pistol
Topic: FADELL PRO MODEL
Replies: 37
Views: 45734

I am unaware of exactly when the Fadell Pro Model will be available to buy from the online shop: http://www.pocketpistolskates.com/shop/pps_racing_decks.html because it's so new. But I am sure if you email chicken directly at PocketPistolSk8s AT aol.com he'll be able to set you up pretty quickly. PS...
by Karl Floitgraf
Sat Jun 16, 2007 12:21 pm
Forum: ISSA Site administration
Topic: [2007] Slalomskateboarder.com registers 1000 slalomers
Replies: 7
Views: 11577

For being the 1000th customer, does he get a free shopping spree and a special coupon to ride a 6 wheeler at any race?? :D
by Karl Floitgraf
Fri Jun 15, 2007 8:53 pm
Forum: Germany
Topic: Visiting Köln (a few days during first 2 weeks July 07)
Replies: 14
Views: 18313

The berlin guys have the most killer practice spot right on the river next to the Autobahn, close to the bridge. http://farm1.static.flickr.com/212/535575834_aa80e1c2d2.jpg I had to switch up to much harder wheels cause the pavement is so smooth. Thanks guys for the good time- great session and some...
by Karl Floitgraf
Fri Jun 15, 2007 1:28 pm
Forum: Germany
Topic: Visiting Köln (a few days during first 2 weeks July 07)
Replies: 14
Views: 18313

You don't need to plan your skate sessions that far in advance, especially in the hot bed of slalom activity like Köln. I mean every couple of years I just show up at Heiko, Don or Dominiks door step and we always manage to have a good time. They are really good guys, if you can keep up- even those ...
by Karl Floitgraf
Fri Jun 15, 2007 1:36 am
Forum: Pocket Pistol
Topic: FADELL PRO MODEL
Replies: 37
Views: 45734

So do you still ride either the 32 or the 36? My problem is always on race day picking equipment, if I try to split my few practice runs between boards trying to figure what's faster I end up losing out because niether is dialed for the course by time for qualifying. Which is why I just travelled wi...
by Karl Floitgraf
Thu Jun 14, 2007 10:52 pm
Forum: Pocket Pistol
Topic: FADELL PRO MODEL
Replies: 37
Views: 45734

Yo Greg I just put an order in with Chicken- the traditional one with a medium flex. I wanted a 34 before because before I've been riding a 32 and a 36. On big courses the 32 would accellerate really well but hit top speed to early. The 36 would float at a great top speed but be hard to get there ri...
by Karl Floitgraf
Thu Jun 14, 2007 1:13 pm
Forum: Pocket Pistol
Topic: PPS GS Hybrid
Replies: 19
Views: 24758

Hi Carsten ! Your deck looks sick !!! Here is a clear pic of YOUR deck.... Cheers, Fred. Hey Carsten and Fred Here's pictures of your old board! I dunno how old this thing is or how many people owned it but for a 3rd generation deck it riiiips! http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1235/533710172_4178c221...
by Karl Floitgraf
Thu Jun 14, 2007 1:07 pm
Forum: Pocket Pistol
Topic: FADELL PRO MODEL
Replies: 37
Views: 45734

Specs please?


I can't wait to get some new Pistols under my feet!!!!
by Karl Floitgraf
Thu Jun 14, 2007 1:06 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: Ma, NH, training days.
Replies: 490
Views: 713998

I'll be back in Boston on the 21st- if I'm not too jetlaged and hungover from a month of european racing I'll try to make it.
by Karl Floitgraf
Wed Jun 13, 2007 10:55 am
Forum: Europe
Topic: The Future is now - Slalom World Cup 2008
Replies: 15
Views: 16165

Has anyone thought about the contests organizing the travel in between the contests that right after each other? Chartered flight or coach bus? I think we have enough people who would use it to make it cheaper for everyone.
by Karl Floitgraf
Thu Jun 07, 2007 12:37 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2007] Slalom Skateboarding Contest in Amsterdam June 9-10
Replies: 74
Views: 154602

Travelling with one board and a willingness to sleep anywhere is how I've gotten through Paris, Hannover, Berlin and gonna shoot for Amsterdam. hehehe
by Karl Floitgraf
Thu Jun 07, 2007 12:38 am
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2007] Hannover Slalom World Cup, June 1-3
Replies: 182
Views: 244944

http://www.flickr.com/photos/8702799@N07/sets/
by Karl Floitgraf
Wed Jun 06, 2007 10:41 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: Ma, NH, training days.
Replies: 490
Views: 713998

Glenn did you get your timer back from Bryan?




I've hit podiums at all the races I've been to so far, 2nd and 3rd in Paris and a 3rd in Hannover!

NEW ENGLAND GRASS ROOTS BABY!
by Karl Floitgraf
Wed Jun 06, 2007 11:13 am
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: criddle?
Replies: 50
Views: 63783

A criddle just means that you think that it's faster to hit the cone and take the .1 or .2 penalty than to go around it, racer choice. Don't make things too complicated.
by Karl Floitgraf
Wed Jun 06, 2007 11:04 am
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2007] Hannover Slalom World Cup, June 1-3
Replies: 182
Views: 244944

hehe I like sarsedt girls... Sarsedt was actually a really nice place to race. I myself have worked to bring slalom events to suburban venues and the people really do get into it. One of the people I met was Georg. He's 19 and a street skater who lives two streets over from the race hill. He came ou...
by Karl Floitgraf
Mon Jun 04, 2007 9:15 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2007] Slalom Skateboarding Contest in Amsterdam June 9-10
Replies: 74
Views: 154602

DUDE


I met the skaters from the Netherlands in Hannover, they are certainly STOKED! I can't wait to wrap up my Euro Skate Tour 07 in Amsterdam next weekend!!!!!



GONNNA BE GOOOOOD!
by Karl Floitgraf
Thu May 31, 2007 10:53 am
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2007] Hannover Slalom World Cup, June 1-3
Replies: 182
Views: 244944

Which S-Bahn line do you take to which stop? Shouldn't be hard info for the organizers to post but one hell of a pain to figure out on this end. That hotel website doesn't give very good instructions.
by Karl Floitgraf
Wed May 30, 2007 4:06 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: JUNIOR AGE
Replies: 12
Views: 13356

My opinion is also that Juniors should primarily race in local races and big international events are for Pro and top Am skaters. I think very few juniors will travel far to go to an international event and it's not so fun to have just 2-3 skaters in each category. /Jani I saw a lot of young guys i...
by Karl Floitgraf
Wed May 30, 2007 12:18 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2007] Hannover Slalom World Cup, June 1-3
Replies: 182
Views: 244944

Does anyone know how to get from the HBF in Hannover to the Mercure hotel? I leave tomorrow and will be there thursday evening.

Karl
by Karl Floitgraf
Wed May 30, 2007 12:04 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2007] Paris Slalom World Cup 2007, May 26-28, 2007
Replies: 276
Views: 336328

Are the PDFs anywhere? I wanted to look at the times.
by Karl Floitgraf
Wed May 30, 2007 12:20 am
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2007] Paris Slalom World Cup 2007, May 26-28, 2007
Replies: 276
Views: 336328

I'd like to say a huge thanks to Vinz, Jani and everyone involved in the RIDERZ association. In spite of weather you guys did throw a true world class event I had fun the whole time, thanks!!! Special thanks to Patrick Allan who found me three different random places to crash through out the weekend...
by Karl Floitgraf
Tue May 29, 2007 8:30 am
Forum: New England
Topic: New Jersey Outlaw 2: Electric Boogaloo
Replies: 30
Views: 35872

Hey East Coast Boys


Have fun this weekend in New Jersey! I spent this last weekend with Tyler Hagar from NJ on the Trocodaro. He'll be bringing the heat back with him. I'd be there but I'll be in hannover. Do it up right tho!

Any MA skaters gonna hit this one?
by Karl Floitgraf
Fri May 25, 2007 12:35 am
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2007] Paris Slalom World Cup 2007, May 26-28, 2007
Replies: 276
Views: 336328

Jani Soderhall wrote:I learned today that Luca is not coming. Everybody can now have a go at the top spot!

/Jani
Tell Gilmour, maybe THAT will get him to start racing again, jk. I can't wait to see the Paris world cup I've been hearing so much about this event over the years.

See you tomorrow afternoon.
by Karl Floitgraf
Thu May 24, 2007 12:52 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: I'm moving... New Moderator?
Replies: 3
Views: 6454

I'm moving... New Moderator?

Hey Guys Lord only knows why I've been the moderator of the New England Forum for this long, I've clearly been the one in need of moderation. In august I will be moving to North Carolina and enrolling in Guilford College in Greensboro NC. As far as my "real life" is concerned I am super stoked, this...

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