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by Joe Iacovelli
Wed Feb 24, 2010 4:01 am
Forum: North America
Topic: Contest Sanctions
Replies: 36
Views: 31861

Agreed, I think I must have been filling in the gaps from personal knowledge and didn't get what you were asking. Glad it's all working out.

Joe
by Joe Iacovelli
Wed Feb 24, 2010 1:57 am
Forum: North America
Topic: Contest Sanctions
Replies: 36
Views: 31861

As of right now The Texas Sizzler has Main Status. The BOD is drafting some changes which will be made public shortly, but regardless of nomenclature, the Sizzler's status will be "Main", at a minnimum. I think I undrstand the issue Neil. Are you worried that if the permits don't come thru for downt...
by Joe Iacovelli
Tue Feb 23, 2010 7:43 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: Intro from Boston
Replies: 25
Views: 24853

Welcome, Joe in CT here. When the snow stops flying, please come down and we'll tune your board and put you on the right path. There are some skaters in the Boston area, North Shore, and near weekly practices in Antrim NH, so you'll have plenty of opportunity.

Joe
by Joe Iacovelli
Tue Feb 23, 2010 7:01 am
Forum: North America
Topic: Contest Sanctions
Replies: 36
Views: 31861

Known Fact

Eddy will hug anyone if there is a camera around
by Joe Iacovelli
Tue Feb 23, 2010 5:45 am
Forum: North America
Topic: Contest Sanctions
Replies: 36
Views: 31861

Rick Floyd wrote:OK Eddy.
Haha - classsic

Rick & Dr. No,

I wasn't saying that you shouldn't ask questions or don't deserve answers. I'm just saying hang on.

Joe
by Joe Iacovelli
Mon Feb 22, 2010 2:41 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: Contest Sanctions
Replies: 36
Views: 31861

Nobody puts Eddy in a corner! Settle down guys. In a perfect world this would all be worked out now, but... The Outlaws are trying to put us downtown. They could announce the back up spot as our venue, but I'm willing to wait and see if they can get us a race in downtown, that what we all want, is i...
by Joe Iacovelli
Thu Feb 18, 2010 4:37 pm
Forum: ISSA - Old topics
Topic: [2010] Membership Dues Comments And Questions
Replies: 24
Views: 20512

okay, I'll be the dick - why is it more at the race? Good question. #1 Paypal comes at a price. Paypalling the race and the race paypalling us comes with two sets of fees. #2 The ISSA would prefer to be responsible for collecting the fees, instead of putting another "job" on a contest organizer. It...
by Joe Iacovelli
Thu Feb 18, 2010 7:37 am
Forum: ISSA - Old topics
Topic: [2010] Membership Dues Comments And Questions
Replies: 24
Views: 20512

Neil,

I wish I knew how to do that, it would be done already.

We are waiting on our web guy to come back from a business trip.

Joe
by Joe Iacovelli
Thu Feb 18, 2010 7:35 am
Forum: ISSA - Old topics
Topic: [2010] Membership Dues Comments And Questions
Replies: 24
Views: 20512

Count on it Karl. We've got some things to settle with the BOD and then count on information and communication.
by Joe Iacovelli
Thu Feb 18, 2010 1:00 am
Forum: North America
Topic: [2010] Texas Sizzler, March 27-28
Replies: 178
Views: 182989

Thanks Rick, thats a really good perspective for guys that don't participate in other sports, it costs more to play tennis, bowl, or ride MT bikes than what were asking for.

I think it is important to keep this an "open book" though and if anyone wants to get in touch, I welcome the imput.

Joe
by Joe Iacovelli
Wed Feb 17, 2010 9:00 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2010] Texas Sizzler, March 27-28
Replies: 178
Views: 182989

OK, Peter is on the BOD and he has opinion. I am also on the BOD and I have mine, they vary a little, but here you go; I'm not sure that this is about $25. I think any issues may be about the principal of the thing and urge any racer with questions to take it up with the ISSA BOD. I suggest you not ...
by Joe Iacovelli
Tue Feb 16, 2010 3:46 am
Forum: New to slalom skateboarding?
Topic: technique assistance - losing speed in the cones.
Replies: 11
Views: 11499

your foot should be over the front truck
by Joe Iacovelli
Sat Feb 13, 2010 11:37 pm
Forum: New to slalom skateboarding?
Topic: technique assistance - losing speed in the cones.
Replies: 11
Views: 11499

move the cones closer together?
by Joe Iacovelli
Sat Feb 13, 2010 3:41 am
Forum: North America
Topic: [2010] Texas Sizzler, March 27-28
Replies: 178
Views: 182989

SLavin,

Give in to Wesley's demands and the terrorists win. It's just that simple.

Image
by Joe Iacovelli
Fri Feb 12, 2010 11:15 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2010] Texas Sizzler, March 27-28
Replies: 178
Views: 182989

Thanks Jourdan, hope everything is OK.

Remember, there are a bunch of us willing to help.
by Joe Iacovelli
Fri Feb 12, 2010 7:43 pm
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: One of a kind G&S FibreFlex for sale
Replies: 10
Views: 9462

Marty, I bid on your board, but not your Alicia Keys T-shirt
by Joe Iacovelli
Fri Feb 12, 2010 4:59 am
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: One of a kind G&S FibreFlex for sale
Replies: 10
Views: 9462

What? You're auctioning off your past? So you can come to Austin with me and Fatty?
Excellent. You've got your first bid.
by Joe Iacovelli
Fri Feb 12, 2010 1:46 am
Forum: North America
Topic: [2010] Texas Sizzler, March 27-28
Replies: 178
Views: 182989

Re: Time in.....Time out!

Marty Schaub wrote:Joe,

I don't get in Friday until 2p. I will be back at the aeropuerto Monday at noon for my 1:30. Let me know if I'm closer than anyone else.
Thanks Marty, we rerouted Fatboy to San Antonio, where he'll hop in the Mystery Machine with me and Fred (my dad)
by Joe Iacovelli
Thu Feb 11, 2010 10:09 pm
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: Splitfire and Radikal Spring Cleaning Sale
Replies: 11
Views: 10009

+1 for the suggestion of Rad front, split rear. I'd suggest the silver one. It's one of the first "magic" batch. It belonged to a Sean Dawkins, RIP. The design has not changed, but the materials have, rising metal costs made substitution of steel for the titanium in the silver truck necessary. Good ...
by Joe Iacovelli
Thu Feb 11, 2010 10:03 pm
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Deck Discussion
Topic: What's the name of this board?
Replies: 3
Views: 6803

I think that's Martin's model with Roe. Don't think it's in production anymore since Martin rides for another company, but Roe will probably make you anything you want, if you are willing to waaaaaiiiitttt.
by Joe Iacovelli
Thu Feb 11, 2010 7:05 pm
Forum: New to slalom skateboarding?
Topic: differences between tracker trucks - sk8kings Q.
Replies: 7
Views: 9602

I was thinking the same thing JBH. The only one I can comment on is that fulltracks will feel more stable than mids, but mids will turn more. Almost all of us started with a RTX/s combo at 106mm, switch the stock bushings to something soft in the front, firmer in the rear, wedge the front, dewedge t...
by Joe Iacovelli
Tue Feb 09, 2010 2:22 pm
Forum: 2010 World Championships - Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
Topic: Is there going to be an ISSA Worlds 2010?
Replies: 10
Views: 10014

Rick,

No one has applied to hold the worlds (yet). Yes, we hope there is going to be one.

As far as I know the status marshalls met Sunday to discuss status. Perhaps they will post up here and let us know.

Joe
by Joe Iacovelli
Sat Feb 06, 2010 9:15 pm
Forum: New to slalom skateboarding?
Topic: 1st post + i need some advice
Replies: 1
Views: 4617

check your pm's

gotta ask you some questions

short answer tough is, no don't buy anything yet until you optomize what you have
by Joe Iacovelli
Sat Feb 06, 2010 5:07 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: JISSA
Replies: 130
Views: 101550

Re: JISSA

I would like to announce my coup d'etat of the ISSA. Once I have the sacred conch shell in my hands I will formerly dissolve the ISSA in favor of JISSA (Joe I's Slalom Skateboard ASSociation). Here is some of what will be included in my mission statement; A Yeah, we've got rules (see below) if you ...
by Joe Iacovelli
Sat Feb 06, 2010 4:50 am
Forum: New to slalom skateboarding?
Topic: Wheel nut tightness
Replies: 3
Views: 5820

For slalom, the wheels should be as snug as possible, leaving the wheel even a little loose can make you slide out

truck, speed ring, bearing, spacer, bearing, speed ring, nut - right?
by Joe Iacovelli
Fri Feb 05, 2010 2:24 pm
Forum: Canada
Topic: 7th Annual Dovercourt Open - July 1, 2010
Replies: 26
Views: 24761

Well I guess I've got to go too, then.
by Joe Iacovelli
Thu Feb 04, 2010 2:26 pm
Forum: ISSA - Old topics
Topic: 2010 ISSA Membership
Replies: 45
Views: 43405

I’m going to pay it. I think that Guillaume, Jean-Sébastien and Ricardo are going to pay for membership too. I'M GLAD TO HEAR IT. I’m president the Czech Association of Slalom Skateboarding and I represent the interests 30 Czech riders here. I'VE BEEN VERY IMPRESSED BY YOUR ABILITY TO ORGANIZE AND ...
by Joe Iacovelli
Wed Feb 03, 2010 11:18 pm
Forum: ISSA - Old topics
Topic: 2010 ISSA Membership
Replies: 45
Views: 43405

Jani and Jean Sebastien, No thanks needed for the Duvel, I drank plenty of it, my point is that we all need to take advantage of each other's vendor contacts. My dream is that someone makes a contact at Pepsi, Swatch, Timex and we all start going to these contests for free, have paid (and attractive...
by Joe Iacovelli
Wed Feb 03, 2010 11:12 pm
Forum: ISSA - Old topics
Topic: 2010 ISSA Membership
Replies: 45
Views: 43405

Petr & Guillaume, Peter Klang is the only representative on our BOD from the EU. Donald Campbell was also nominated, but removed himself from the ballot before voting ended. No one else from Europe ran for a seat. I would like to see this change, maybe some one else will volunteer at the end of this...
by Joe Iacovelli
Wed Feb 03, 2010 10:03 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2010] Texas Sizzler, March 27-28
Replies: 178
Views: 182989

Looking for a ride for one (1) from the Austin airport Friday at 10:30-11AM and returning Monday at 1-1:30PM

Anyone coming or going at those times?
by Joe Iacovelli
Wed Feb 03, 2010 10:03 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2010] Texas Sizzler, March 27-28
Replies: 178
Views: 182989

Rick,

Jourdan has stated you need a notarized registration document. If you cannot make the meeting, you better get on in VT. As to the classes, I'm interested too.

Joe
by Joe Iacovelli
Wed Feb 03, 2010 12:52 am
Forum: ISSA - Old topics
Topic: 2010 ISSA Membership
Replies: 45
Views: 43405

Prikel, Maybe we met in Dusseldorf two years ago? I met a bunch of guys from Berlin. I'm interested in how all our associations can help each other. I agree that in the future we might have regional and national associations all under the ISSA. In 2004 I used my USA beer sponsor to help get a beer s...
by Joe Iacovelli
Tue Feb 02, 2010 3:34 pm
Forum: ISSA - Old topics
Topic: 2010 ISSA Membership
Replies: 45
Views: 43405

Jean Sebastien, The BOD debated this topic for two months, both live via confernce call and in email. We decided there was no one perfect option, but that we needed to act and make some changes. It was important to us to try and make a step forward, even though we knew we could not please everyone. ...
by Joe Iacovelli
Fri Jan 29, 2010 7:40 pm
Forum: ISSA
Topic: Media and SlalomSkateboarder.com
Replies: 2
Views: 6323

Karl, I'm all for your idea. I think its a good one and encourage these types of submissions. A couple of thoughts here - as a contest organizer, me appointing someone to be official videographer? Not sure that is going to happen. Usually I'm trying to get the timer to work, make sure the cones are ...
by Joe Iacovelli
Thu Jan 28, 2010 8:30 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2010] Texas Sizzler, March 27-28
Replies: 178
Views: 182989

Mike, The ISSA BOD is voting on said changes this weekend. I contacted Jourdan on the possibility of the Sizzler being our first contest to participate. Jourdan is opperating under the assumption this motion will pass, as he needs to move ahead with his contest information and announcements. It all ...
by Joe Iacovelli
Thu Jan 28, 2010 4:42 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2010] Texas Sizzler, March 27-28
Replies: 178
Views: 182989

I want to thank Jourdan for stepping up to be the first race of the "new" ISSA. The truth of it is though, that we are not 100% ready to publish what the BOD has approved for the membership process. We are striving to make sure that any investment from the racer is met with a set of tangible and rea...
by Joe Iacovelli
Wed Jan 27, 2010 8:24 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2010] Texas Sizzler, March 27-28
Replies: 178
Views: 182989

Ryan, This was my idea. I've approached the BOD of the ISSA with a plan. We are discussing the term and conditions of what we might provide and what we might ask of you. You are right, in the past the ISSA has been all about rules, and we would like to change that. But that comes at a price. We want...
by Joe Iacovelli
Wed Jan 20, 2010 4:39 am
Forum: North America
Topic: [2010] Texas Sizzler, March 27-28
Replies: 178
Views: 182989

I talked to Jourdan tonight. He makes me hopeful for slalom. I wanna go to the race, but will need to do it on the cheap, so if you are going, and you've previously been picked up at the arport by me, or slept at my house, hook a brother up. I don't need free, but I do need cheap, airfare is $500+. ...
by Joe Iacovelli
Sun Jan 10, 2010 7:00 pm
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: World Ranking Management - suggestions for 2010
Replies: 5
Views: 8414

Corky,

As a represetative of the BOD, I see value in your ranking system and want to facilitate continuation of a national ranking. We are working to determine what is the best way to fund that effort.

Joe
by Joe Iacovelli
Wed Jan 06, 2010 2:36 am
Forum: Teams
Topic: Team Virage "Flow"
Replies: 66
Views: 65699

It's about freakin time!
by Joe Iacovelli
Wed Jan 06, 2010 2:34 am
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: 2009 Rankings have been posted
Replies: 7
Views: 9846

YES! Thanks to everyone involved. I have heard in the past that points and rankings were not such a big deal, but take them away and boy it sure did seem to matter. :-) Corky has been at it for a long time, now he is getting help and relief. I am very glad. I have always used the rankings as a recru...
by Joe Iacovelli
Sun Jan 03, 2010 9:03 pm
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: Pro class - getting more racers in
Replies: 46
Views: 46374

Anyone have any other sports that they participate in that can help guide us? MT Biking, Snowboarding, Surfing, even golf must have rules about how one moves from class to class.
by Joe Iacovelli
Sun Jan 03, 2010 4:11 am
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: Pro class - getting more racers in
Replies: 46
Views: 46374

Thank you Chris, I'm on the BOD too and I value your opinion as both a racer and an organizer. I'd like the ISSA to be of benefit to you at your race and at Donald's invitational. I would like us to be included, not so much to govern, but to assist. We are discussing how we might make that happen in...
by Joe Iacovelli
Mon Dec 28, 2009 1:09 am
Forum: North America
Topic: [2010] GS Racing - Central Cal April 10-11
Replies: 6
Views: 7291

Will you be needing insurance? Let someone on the BOD know please.
by Joe Iacovelli
Wed Dec 23, 2009 2:11 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL OF YOU SLALOMSKATERS OUT THERE!!!
Replies: 6
Views: 7918

Can you sing "Fat Christmas" to the tune of George Michael's holiday classic, "Last Christmas"?

Merry Christmas you bastards!
by Joe Iacovelli
Wed Dec 16, 2009 9:28 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Surf Music Extravaganza 4: Big Wave Season
Replies: 4
Views: 5388

Yeah BB, when is the East Coast tour? Man I wish we all lived closer together sometimes.
by Joe Iacovelli
Sun Dec 13, 2009 10:40 pm
Forum: 2009 Contest Calendar
Topic: 2009 International Slalom Contest Schedule
Replies: 34
Views: 70049

#8 Did happen. I'll get Metzger to answer.
by Joe Iacovelli
Thu Dec 10, 2009 7:27 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: Asheville North Carolina 2010 slalom contest?
Replies: 4
Views: 7640

Asheville is one of the coolest towns in the south, nice skatepark too. The ISSA BOD is working to set ourselves up to assist races new and old. We would like to help and be involved.
by Joe Iacovelli
Mon Dec 07, 2009 11:47 pm
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: World rankings: Overall
Replies: 346
Views: 693901

Mig,

Brian and I trust you with everything except our girlfriends, and car keys. Let the results fly. Thanks for your help. I'm interested to see if Pederson is rookie of the year.

Joe