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by Sam Gordon
Wed Jun 04, 2008 7:07 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: British Open Slalom Championships, June 13-15 2008
Replies: 7
Views: 10997

Conditions

NASS Weather forecast. It's gonna be a good'n: <a href="http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/eve ... ventID=972" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.metcheck.com/DATA/CLIENTS/SI ... TS/972.gif" border="0"></a>
by Sam Gordon
Wed Jun 04, 2008 1:43 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: British Open Slalom Championships, June 13-15 2008
Replies: 7
Views: 10997

Racer Registration

Racer registration has to be handed in to the NASS organisers tomorrow, so today will be the last day to register:

http://www.ncdsa.com/contest_registrati ... testID=379

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by Sam Gordon
Tue Jun 03, 2008 12:56 am
Forum: Europe
Topic: British Open Slalom Championships, June 13-15 2008
Replies: 7
Views: 10997

Flaps down

Too right, Bish! This tent floats away in the rain. http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2255/1772129793_30c964124f_m.jpg <a href="http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/event_forecast.asp?eventID=972" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.metcheck.com/DATA/CLIENTS/SITEGRAPHICS/EVENTS/972.gif" border="0"></a>...
by Sam Gordon
Sat May 24, 2008 3:06 am
Forum: Europe
Topic: Latvia Slalom World Cup 2008, 4-6 July [MAIN]
Replies: 85
Views: 84872

Shuttle bus?

Here's the fastest transport in Sigulda:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9qUEWEk ... re=related

Should be wearing shorts and a pair of Vans really.
by Sam Gordon
Mon May 19, 2008 12:46 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: British Open Slalom Championships, June 13-15 2008
Replies: 7
Views: 10997

British Open Slalom Championships, June 13-15 2008

Sign up is right here:<br><br><a rel="nofollow" href='http://www.ncdsa.com/contest_registration.asp?ContestID=379' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>British Open Slalom Racing Championships 2008 Sign-Up</a><br><br><img src='http://www.ukslalomskateboarding.com/nass/postsmall.jpg'><br><br><a rel="nofoll...
by Sam Gordon
Fri Apr 25, 2008 2:26 am
Forum: Europe
Topic: PAVEL/GOG DO OR DIE RACE, DÜSSELDORF, APRIL 12/13
Replies: 126
Views: 130700

Can't have too many pictures

So here's some more: http://www.flickr.com/photos/samg/sets/72157604716876583/ http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2340/2439810426_027f2da06f_m.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2052/2438986605_0052378821_m.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2249/2438986865_a255593fbc_m.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.co...
by Sam Gordon
Thu Apr 17, 2008 11:52 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: Skate Slalom Cup Praha 2008 - 19.4.2008
Replies: 20
Views: 26796

Hi Tomas. The English contingent (Sam Gordon and Paul Price) will be staying at the Hostel Strahov, arriving Friday night. We can practically skate onto the course straight from the breakfast table first thing on Saturday morning. What a good location!

Any other skaters Strahov bound?

Sam
by Sam Gordon
Tue Apr 15, 2008 2:15 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: PAVEL/GOG DO OR DIE RACE, DÜSSELDORF, APRIL 12/13
Replies: 126
Views: 130700

Thanks again to Donald and the GOG crew for sorting out a great weekend of skating. Frank, Dom, Steve and the Gang did us proud. Having organised fun events before, I know how hard it is to get the racing on schedule, including registration, timing and spreadsheet work. Two races in one day? Impress...
by Sam Gordon
Sun Apr 06, 2008 8:43 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: PAVEL/GOG DO OR DIE RACE, DÜSSELDORF, APRIL 12/13
Replies: 126
Views: 130700

Race locations

Any pics and adresses of the race location gents?
Need to find out where the nearest toilets are.

This seems to be the location of Race 1: Click here

And this for Race 2: Click here

I'm certainly doing the driving thang, but might have to navigate also.

"No, the OTHER left, IDIOT!"
by Sam Gordon
Wed Apr 02, 2008 1:23 am
Forum: Pavel
Topic: Re: A new Pavel Deck.....
Replies: 23
Views: 26908

Wasteland08:1

Thanks Cat. Had to take a shower myself.

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"Blast; thought I had another marmalade sandwich in there."

Here's Bish's shots of the Wasteland race from 30 March 2008:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/southcoast ... 324870660/
by Sam Gordon
Wed Apr 02, 2008 12:58 am
Forum: England
Topic: Wasteland08:1
Replies: 3
Views: 8525

Wasteland Images

<img src='http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3210/2377829568_d5c6fecdbe.jpg'><br><br><a rel="nofollow" href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/southcoastimages/sets/72157604324870660/' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Bish Pics</a><br><br><img src='http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2090/2377661784_a8e0a49e75.jpg'...
by Sam Gordon
Tue Apr 01, 2008 11:41 pm
Forum: England
Topic: Wasteland08:1
Replies: 3
Views: 8525

Wasteland Results

<img src='http://lh6.google.co.uk/glennx/R_AXId_QbpI/AAAAAAAAAa4/iQoIVqg_N1Q/Paul%20and%20Martin.jpg?imgmax=640'><br>Final: Paul Price (Pavel Racing) vs Martin Drayton (GeckoDecks)<br><br>Results: Paul K <img src='http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v253/paultk1/results30032008-1.jpg'><br><br><br><img...
by Sam Gordon
Mon Mar 24, 2008 11:30 pm
Forum: England
Topic: Wasteland08:1
Replies: 3
Views: 8525

Wasteland location

Location details for Hillingdon: http://www.hillingdoncyclecircuit.org.uk/ http://www.ukslalomskateboarding.com/cycle.jpg http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=511214&y=180161&z=2&sv=511214,180161&st=4&ax=511214&ay=180161 Best approach is by car from the M4. Head North on Junction 3 towards Southa...
by Sam Gordon
Mon Mar 03, 2008 11:22 pm
Forum: England
Topic: Wasteland08:1
Replies: 3
Views: 8525

Wasteland08:1

First day of Summer. Bring skateboard, shades and ice-pick. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v317/mstride/WASTE6.jpg Sign up here: http://www.ncdsa.com/contest_registration.asp?ContestID=359 Where? Hillingdon Cycle Track, north of Heathrow airport. http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=511214&y=1...
by Sam Gordon
Thu Feb 28, 2008 6:19 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: WC indoor 2008, Gothenburg (!), Feb 24, 2008
Replies: 55
Views: 60118

Challenge

Damn; never knew it was so easy to improve my 100 cone challenge time.
All it takes is a little change of name.

Marcus
by Sam Gordon
Thu Feb 28, 2008 12:50 am
Forum: Europe
Topic: WC indoor 2008, Gothenburg (!), Feb 24, 2008
Replies: 55
Views: 60118

Ass

Nothing a hover-mower couldn't fix. And stop calling me Dom. http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3049/2291828071_805a59b59b.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3112/2291669603_738590afb0_m.jpg Camera didn't want to play ball inside despite many helpful hints to the contrary, so here's just a sampler of sn...
by Sam Gordon
Tue Feb 05, 2008 10:05 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: WC indoor 2008, Gothenburg (!), Feb 24, 2008
Replies: 55
Views: 60118

Gothenburg race

Please let us know the race location, so that we can book accommodation nearby.
If no location has been found as yet, then can you please indicate on Google Maps where are located the highest concentration of bars and rich women.
by Sam Gordon
Mon Jan 28, 2008 5:10 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: Cadwell Park, Lincolnshire, UK, February 3rd [PRIME]
Replies: 209
Views: 203651

GS

Encountered similar at Statesville, Martin. At least that's my excuse! Hannover 2006 was fast in setting up and then had an uphill breeze the following day. Long courses are always going to have some sort condition-affected result. However the good guys always seem to come out on top. But Morro was ...
by Sam Gordon
Mon Jan 28, 2008 1:39 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: Cadwell Park, Lincolnshire, UK, February 3rd [PRIME]
Replies: 209
Views: 203651

French retreat

Thanks for letting me know, Fred.

Any news from that flake, Vinzzz? Can he not handle steep, wet GS?

As for cost? I bought the van especially. Even had the steering wheel transferred to the left just to make you guys feel at home.
And set fire to it on the outskirts of the city.
by Sam Gordon
Mon Jan 21, 2008 12:39 am
Forum: Europe
Topic: Cadwell Park, Lincolnshire, UK, February 3rd [PRIME]
Replies: 209
Views: 203651

Transit

Hello Fred, That's really a question for race organiser Michael Stride. He'll be in touch with Cadwell to find out the opening and closing times for track usage. I believe that the last Eurostar trains might be 20:05 & 20:35 from London St Pancras which is right next door to Kings Cross (indeed the ...
by Sam Gordon
Sun Jan 20, 2008 9:19 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: Cadwell Park, Lincolnshire, UK, February 3rd [PRIME]
Replies: 209
Views: 203651

Bus boys

If you are heading to Cadwell from London and have requested a place on the bus, then here's the lowdown: Rental is via Europcar at Putney Bridge Tube Station. We have reserved a 15 seater LDV van. This should cover at least half as many skaters plus kit. Rendez-vous will be (mid-day 12:00 noon) on ...
by Sam Gordon
Sat Jan 19, 2008 1:59 am
Forum: Netherlands
Topic: hm
Replies: 3
Views: 6913

August

August is the UK time for holidays. If you are not taking time off yourself, then often as not one might be covering the workplace for someone who is and therefore you cannot get away. Given that at least one week in August will be family oriented, it is not unreasonable to think that holiday select...
by Sam Gordon
Fri Jan 18, 2008 12:12 am
Forum: Pavel
Topic: Re: A new Pavel Deck.....
Replies: 23
Views: 26908

Ends?

End of story starts where?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n35C0j3LLB0

But back to the important skate matter in hand.

RanXerox is told that he can't have this Pavel just yet: Image
by Sam Gordon
Thu Jan 10, 2008 7:56 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: Cadwell Park, Lincolnshire, UK, February 3rd [PRIME]
Replies: 209
Views: 203651

Ouch

It's a shame that you can't make it, Spike. Slalom is a good blast and Cadwell is a great hill for a quick GS burn.
Hope the ligaments heal soon. Maybe we'll catch you racing on the continent later in the year if not earlier!

sam
by Sam Gordon
Thu Jan 10, 2008 5:37 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: WC indoor 2008, Gothenburg (!), Feb 24, 2008
Replies: 55
Views: 60118

Think of prison?

I am.

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Pass the soap.
by Sam Gordon
Thu Jan 10, 2008 10:56 am
Forum: Europe
Topic: WC indoor 2008, Gothenburg (!), Feb 24, 2008
Replies: 55
Views: 60118

Tight

Scotsman's wallet?
by Sam Gordon
Wed Jan 09, 2008 11:47 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: Cadwell Park, Lincolnshire, UK, February 3rd [PRIME]
Replies: 209
Views: 203651

Cadwell transit

Hey Pelle, it's great to see that you guys are sorted for transport. Stansted airport is en route to Cadwell, so you've taken the sensible option. I have reserved a dodgy van in case of emergency pickup! I'll be staying at the Cadwell Saturday evening meet-up place/ supper venue which is the: http:/...
by Sam Gordon
Wed Jan 09, 2008 9:55 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: Cadwell Park, Lincolnshire, UK, February 3rd [PRIME]
Replies: 209
Views: 203651

Pelle

Don't hesitate to let us know what you decide, Pelle. On the accommodation front, there are plenty featured on the website http://www.octanesport.co.uk/cadwell.html , but one that might be worth considering that will be cheap and nearby is the youth hostel called Woody's Top. Maybe book as a group i...
by Sam Gordon
Tue Jan 08, 2008 11:43 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: Indoor Comp, Gothenburg, Sweden 23rd Feb - Travel etc
Replies: 19
Views: 17680

GOTHENBURG?

The Swedes have this http://www.dubliner.se/ in both towns, so us Britskis are just fine. Begorrah. http://www.dubliner.se/img/beer/darkale3.jpg Ale is an example of a light brown or reddish brown beer that has been rapidly fermented at high temperatures. This fermenting process gives ale a fruitier...
by Sam Gordon
Sun Jan 06, 2008 7:44 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: Cadwell Park, Lincolnshire, UK, February 3rd [PRIME]
Replies: 209
Views: 203651

Tech decks

Damn Pelle, you are planning this Pro-move well in advance. Looks like your finger-boards are already in production: http://www.21food.com/userImages/iamyoursummer/iamyoursummer$1226101821.jpg www.dljinliang.com On the transport matter, Stansted is half-way to Cadwell, so it might be best to either ...
by Sam Gordon
Fri Jan 04, 2008 7:10 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: Cadwell Park, Lincolnshire, UK, February 3rd [PRIME]
Replies: 209
Views: 203651

Transport to london

Hey Pelle, At what airport will you arrive and at what time on which day? Both Heathrow and Gatwick run regular express trains into central London, as does Stansted. https://www.gatwickexpress.com https://www.heathrowexpress.com https://www.stanstedexpress.com You can then head on via the Undergroun...
by Sam Gordon
Fri Jan 04, 2008 3:57 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: Cadwell Park, Lincolnshire, UK, February 3rd [PRIME]
Replies: 209
Views: 203651

Cadwell Transport

Sure Vince. We have your name down on the UKSSA forum on NCDSA as one of the guys needing a lift from London. No vehicle hired as yet because we have only two paid up entries; Mog and myself! Once we have a few more confirmed race entries, we can then commit to hiring bigger wagons. The sooner we ha...
by Sam Gordon
Sun Dec 23, 2007 3:20 pm
Forum: Pavel
Topic: Re: A new Pavel Deck.....
Replies: 23
Views: 26908

Pavel 2008

Thanks gents. Donald has produced some sterling work! From fantasy: http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2058/2104559876_90d3f0dcef.jpg To reality: http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2378/2130885982_b7593069b1.jpg In just under a month. http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2172/2130129711_3b3e581299_m.jpg http://fa...
by Sam Gordon
Sat Dec 22, 2007 8:32 pm
Forum: Pavel
Topic: Happy Birthday Steve
Replies: 5
Views: 8274

Happy Birthday Steve

...and from foggy London town! Image

Have a great evening!

Sam
by Sam Gordon
Fri Dec 21, 2007 2:06 pm
Forum: Pavel
Topic: Re: A new Pavel Deck.....
Replies: 23
Views: 26908

Pavel Custom

Hey Spike, I'm pleased that you like the deck. Donald has really pulled-out all the stops, producing a machine with hi-tech materials in a superfast time. If you shoot him a mail at peek-a-boo@arcor.de he can give you the low-down on costs, design and ETA. Donald will be over in the UK for the Cadwe...
by Sam Gordon
Thu Dec 20, 2007 10:49 pm
Forum: Pavel
Topic: Re: A new Pavel Deck.....
Replies: 23
Views: 26908

Damnfineskateboard

Yup. My skirt's lifting at the front as we speak.

Don't worry Donald; you'll get your outfit back soon.

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But I'm keeping the bootees.
by Sam Gordon
Mon Nov 12, 2007 2:25 pm
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Deck Discussion
Topic: Decks with kicktails-wedging
Replies: 25
Views: 40696

Kicktail discussion

Having a little bit of deja-vu with this thread. Rewind a few years to this:

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

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Goes back to the days before Sk8Kings, Pavel and PP foamkits.

Well, just!
by Sam Gordon
Mon Nov 05, 2007 8:26 pm
Forum: Pavel
Topic: NEW AXE FOAMCORES AND THE THE NEW C.I.V.
Replies: 26
Views: 31683

CIV decks

As if by magic:

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In stock with Octane Sport now.
http://www.octanesport.com/
by Sam Gordon
Wed Oct 24, 2007 10:36 pm
Forum: Pavel
Topic: NEW AXE FOAMCORES AND THE THE NEW C.I.V.
Replies: 26
Views: 31683

CIVs

Hey Spike, you can try out the Civ down at HP if you happen to be passing one Saturday. It's currently running with Geezerised Bennett up front and Airflow out back. Not quite as good as GOGs, but do the trick. Think its the only one of its kind in the UK at the moment. Grave error in my opinion. I'...
by Sam Gordon
Sun Sep 23, 2007 12:28 am
Forum: Pavel
Topic: NEW AXE FOAMCORES AND THE THE NEW C.I.V.
Replies: 26
Views: 31683

Mike Cividino model

Here's what the Civ board really looks like: http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1088/1422603058_e65310f21e.jpg http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1434/1422715306_b3ccdf66c2_m.jpg http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1053/1422626308_ce066a3a7a_m.jpg http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1399/1422608046_be2e821596_m.jpg h...
by Sam Gordon
Thu Sep 06, 2007 7:19 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2007] European Slalom Skateboard Championships: 8 & 9 s
Replies: 145
Views: 153072

Us Brits have enough difficulty adapting from this:

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To this:

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But we train regularly, and can sometimes end up doing a wiggly walk of curve frequency 1.7m.
by Sam Gordon
Mon Aug 13, 2007 10:52 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2007] Wasteland 07:2 - August 19, 2007
Replies: 2
Views: 4247

Wasteland07:2

Less than one week to go. Gentlemen, start your engines.

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by Sam Gordon
Sun Aug 12, 2007 12:00 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: girls from riga
Replies: 9
Views: 11484

Worth a win!!!

Too right Pelle, only a blithering idiot would let an attractive girl slip by without a warm embrace! Besides, I always thought those Tour de France winners were a little too retiring and conservative with the podium girls; one has to correct the balance. Speaking of which, here's one for him and on...
by Sam Gordon
Sun Jul 22, 2007 12:31 am
Forum: England
Topic: Gosport Outlaw GS
Replies: 8
Views: 12364

Bish Bash

<img src='http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1315/865661335_90537fe009.jpg'><br>Birthday Boy Bish bears the brunt of a Bonafide Bash<br><br><img src='http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1385/866571568_dd2d5d6bbc.jpg'><br>The competitive skate posse<br><br><img src='http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1266/8657091...
by Sam Gordon
Fri Jul 20, 2007 7:09 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2007] World Baltic Sea Cup - July 14-15, 2007
Replies: 54
Views: 77134

Thanks to Gints and the team for some excellent racing in Jurmala. With the beach and promenaders close to hand it's very difficult to concentrate on the racing. Still, we didn't want to disappoint the fans: http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1154/836791991_ca7ed06025.jpg http://farm2.static.flickr.com/...
by Sam Gordon
Thu Jul 19, 2007 2:49 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: LOVE IS IN THE AIR
Replies: 40
Views: 36996

Anthropomorphologicalmullarkey

See Cat People? As a young man I wore out parts of the VHS before the plot was apparent.

Here's another exotic film that involved ultra-rapid transport: Image

Watched this one without once reaching for the paws button.

Sam
by Sam Gordon
Wed Jul 18, 2007 11:50 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: LOVE IS IN THE AIR
Replies: 40
Views: 36996

Jurmala

Cat, great to see your spirit in Latvia at the weekend.

Image Image

Looks like the view of your tail broke 60's concentration. Cones asunder. Top tactic! Bring 'em down.

sam
by Sam Gordon
Fri Jun 29, 2007 10:03 pm
Forum: Pavel
Topic: NEW AXE FOAMCORES AND THE THE NEW C.I.V.
Replies: 26
Views: 31683

CIV model

Civ's deck in Paris looked astonishingly good with the revamped shape. Made some parts go a little tingly around the aged physique. Any chance of some cheesecake shots, therefore, gentlemen?
by Sam Gordon
Sun Jun 24, 2007 10:03 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: SWEDEN SLALOM WORLD CUP, June 15-17, 2007
Replies: 82
Views: 95196

Liseburg

Flume, Holger? No. I wanted to try it out, but under the instruction of Team Leader Price and Wing Commander Reiss we had to try out the four most extreme rides in twenty minutes before heading to the airport. Bragging rights, apparently. Not wanting to do any of the rides, I was duped into a weird ...