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by Sam Gordon
Mon Sep 19, 2005 8:26 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2005] Antibes International slalom, Sept 10-11, 2005
Replies: 118
Views: 130718

Antibes Images

Here are some snaps from the Antibes weekend to remind you of the Summer we've left behind. These are definitely not art. Slap the programme into Slideshow, slam the viewing time bar down to 2 seconds and you're off. Rapid wallpaper for quiet times: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/samg/4447724...
by Sam Gordon
Mon Sep 19, 2005 3:38 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2005] Worlds - VINNZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ
Replies: 48
Views: 58427

Setup

Here's the deck in Antibes:

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Nice going Vinzzzzz. Congratulations!
by Sam Gordon
Wed Aug 31, 2005 1:47 am
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2005] AdrenalinX UK Championship - Brands Hatch, Sept 3-4
Replies: 27
Views: 37726

AdrenalinX UK Championships

Here's the latest on Brands Hatch from the UKSSA: This is what I have so far, but still a little sketchy. We will have to pay entrance to Brands at £12 per day, maybe we get a discount or there will be a weekend fee. Hopefully this means we do not need insurance. Under 12s free. Other fees will be m...
by Sam Gordon
Mon Aug 29, 2005 12:12 am
Forum: England
Topic: Crystal Palace
Replies: 3
Views: 6867

Crystal Palace

Here are a few snaps to help the CP boys and girls check and impove body position. Best place? Under the tree. http://www.flickr.com/photos/samg/sets/838412/ http://photos31.flickr.com/37974871_b63d9dc26d.jpg http://photos25.flickr.com/37970118_8a412acc37_m.jpg http://photos25.flickr.com/38000789_0a...
by Sam Gordon
Sun Aug 07, 2005 10:39 am
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Deck Discussion
Topic: Slalom Board Kicktail. Construction & Function.
Replies: 29
Views: 38001

Gareth's answering a request from nearly two years ago

On NCDSA, Fluitt posted: Fast Farmer http://www.asphaltplayground.com/images/pirnack.jpg taking the first annual Shady Lane Downhill, pump and tuck fest, Pirnack on his 31" S-camber. That fulfills the criteria of my previous request pretty closely. After all this waiting, let's hope that this deck i...
by Sam Gordon
Thu Aug 04, 2005 12:43 am
Forum: Movies
Topic: Stockholm 2005 video
Replies: 31
Views: 32208

Ellena: top videos!!!

Dead or Alive's singer, Pete Burns, was in a group called Nightmares In Wax before transmuting into DOA. Their infamous track 'Black Leather' http://www.doatribute.com/music/blackleather-andromedaaif.mp3 contains the oft-repeated line 'I like 'em big tall strong and twelve inches long ...in black le...
by Sam Gordon
Mon Aug 01, 2005 9:18 am
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: World rankings: Overall
Replies: 346
Views: 687980

Am Ranking

Loathe though I am to say it, the more recent ranking seems to be a fairer assessment of my typical placing and position.

For now, bastardos!
by Sam Gordon
Fri Jul 29, 2005 11:54 am
Forum: ISSA Site administration
Topic: site problems
Replies: 11
Views: 14541

Long long lines

Gosh yes Corky, it was my fault. You were absolutely right!

Thanks for setting me straight Wes. The world is good again:

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by Sam Gordon
Fri Jul 29, 2005 1:30 am
Forum: ISSA Site administration
Topic: Contact Administrator? (for Avatar assistance)
Replies: 7
Views: 11192

Hi Jani and Wesley! (...and Martin!) The 'AdrenalinX UK Championship - Brands Hatch' forum does not seem to have a page width limit to it, or rather that the one in place at the moment is double that of most other forums; making it difficult to read. Is it possible to have the width altered to the c...
by Sam Gordon
Fri Jul 29, 2005 1:29 am
Forum: ISSA Site administration
Topic: site problems
Replies: 11
Views: 14541

Help!!!

It's still a problem! Who do I approach for help?
by Sam Gordon
Thu Jul 28, 2005 5:55 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2005] AdrenalinX UK Championship - Brands Hatch, Sept 3-4
Replies: 27
Views: 37726

UK Racing update

Brands Hatch: Update from Chris Linford at the UKSSA The status at the moment is this: I am waiting on final confirmation but Adrenalin X, who have to arrange the track time for us, are occupied in other events. I have informed Brands of this and hope that the time will be allowed. At the moment we ...
by Sam Gordon
Mon Jul 25, 2005 11:34 pm
Forum: ISSA Site administration
Topic: site problems
Replies: 11
Views: 14541

forum page width

Hi Jani and Wesley! The 'AdrenalinX UK Championship - Brands Hatch' forum does not seem to have a page width limit to it, or rather that the one in place at the moment is double that of most other forums; making it difficult to read. Is it possible to have the width altered to the correct level? Tha...
by Sam Gordon
Mon Jul 25, 2005 10:12 am
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: World rankings: Overall
Replies: 346
Views: 687980

Bunch of rankers

Thanks Corky, that seems to redress the balance. Donald can sleep again!

Whatever position on the ranking, I've still gotta beat the same ugly bunch.

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www.yarr.org.uk
by Sam Gordon
Sat Jul 23, 2005 10:06 pm
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: ranking system
Replies: 3
Views: 5945

Ranking

Donald, the results have yet to include Stockholm. These should send you much further up the ranking ladder. I believe that my better points may have come from the garage slalom in Hanover as well as the Special in Greuningen. Some races are weighted with more import and therefore points than others...
by Sam Gordon
Sat Jul 23, 2005 3:20 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2005] AdrenalinX UK Championship - Brands Hatch, Sept 3-4
Replies: 27
Views: 37726

UK racing

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v87/jamessbg/SKATING/StrideandClingfilm.jpg Gatwick airport is as easy an airport to fly to as any. I could probably pick up one or two riders on Saturday morning (given car space); others might be able to collect on Friday. If it looks like more skaters are coming...
by Sam Gordon
Mon Jul 18, 2005 4:28 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2005] European Championships, Stockholm, July 15-17, 2005
Replies: 274
Views: 310918

Stockholm 2005

Thanks very much to Peter and Marcus for putting together the Euro Championships, despite the adverse effects of Acts of God and Ghosts in the Machine. It was great to see the Americans raising the game in Europe this weekend and forcing their East Atlantic colleagues to work twice as hard for any o...
by Sam Gordon
Fri Jul 08, 2005 12:41 am
Forum: England
Topic: London - 8:55 AM, July 7, 2005
Replies: 2
Views: 5504

LSD

On behalf of the London Massif, thanks gents. There's been no bad news reported so far on the skater front. As a cyclist, these incidents have reduced impact. Paul K is more likely to be involved as a public transport user, but he's fine. Stride is outside of town and currently travelling everywhere...
by Sam Gordon
Mon Jun 20, 2005 6:02 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2005] Grueningen 2005 - First impressions
Replies: 13
Views: 12476

Gruningen

Excellent work Jadranko, Jasna and team!

Here's a few pictures from the weekend:

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Click this link:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/samg/sets/475612/
by Sam Gordon
Thu Jun 16, 2005 5:17 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2005] Slalom Skateboard World Cup Grüningen 2005
Replies: 38
Views: 43791

Hi J-Rad! Most of the UK racers (Paul Price, Edwin, Sam and Ian) will be arriving at Zurich on Saturday morning at 9:00am. Is it possible that we could be picked up around this time? Paul K will be arriving an hour later at 10:00am because the only flight he could get was on this: http://www.nasg.co...
by Sam Gordon
Mon Jun 06, 2005 2:18 am
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2005] Hannover Slalom World Cup, June 3-5, 2005
Replies: 87
Views: 87692

Hannover 2005

Here are a few snaps of the Hannover World Cup 2005:

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http://www.flickr.com/photos/samg/sets/419337/

Thanks Detlef!


Sam
by Sam Gordon
Wed Jun 01, 2005 9:34 am
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2005] Hannover Slalom World Cup, June 3-5, 2005
Replies: 87
Views: 87692

Lost

Damn crazy hombres. When I'm found doing a saucy towel dance under the determined gaze of lederhosen-clad whip-wielding vice dwarves in a Berlin bier keller then smiles will be dashed from your faces like Dorothy's outhouse in the wild whirlwind. http://www.answers.com/main/content/wp/en/thumb/d/d8/...
by Sam Gordon
Tue May 31, 2005 3:46 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2005] Hannover Slalom World Cup, June 3-5, 2005
Replies: 87
Views: 87692

Registration

Detlef, I'll be running a little late for registration on the Saturday, but will be there. Could you book me in a little later? Also, to speed up transport, do you have a www.multimap.com grid reference available for the race site at the messe? I'm quite accomplished at getting lost, you see. Thanks...
by Sam Gordon
Sat May 28, 2005 4:54 pm
Forum: Wefunk
Topic: FINAL ANNOUNCEMENT
Replies: 15
Views: 21840

Wefunk

Like Jeff said.

Alex, that's a real shame. The Wefunk boards are some of the best considered decks out there. But it's right to get all things back on track.

Speaking of which, are you still on for a beer in Hannover? (I've gotta knobble the opposition!)

All the best,


Sam
by Sam Gordon
Mon May 23, 2005 7:36 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2005] Hannover Slalom World Cup, June 3-5, 2005
Replies: 87
Views: 87692

No fewcha

Looks like I ain't wrong. Da future spoke. Hannover will be good, ja?

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Bottoms (as they say) upwards!
by Sam Gordon
Mon May 23, 2005 6:41 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2005] Hannover Slalom World Cup, June 3-5, 2005
Replies: 87
Views: 87692

Donald,

The Future's Dark - The Future's Image
Carbon Composite Racing
by Sam Gordon
Mon May 23, 2005 6:23 pm
Forum: Monkeywrench Machine Works
Topic: X-ified Lazers
Replies: 11
Views: 20219

Crucified Lazers

Jim, I'm a little concerned that you might love them a little too much, but I'm always happy to pimp 'em out for a trial. Speaking of 'Ooh matron, hot porn sauce!' I was down at the new Slick Willies Store http://www.slickwillies.co.uk/ on Thursday showing the staff my Roe slalom board and directing...
by Sam Gordon
Mon May 23, 2005 5:54 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2005] Hannover Slalom World Cup, June 3-5, 2005
Replies: 87
Views: 87692

Hannover

Thanks for the information Detlef. I think that I've booked a flight and registered.
Now all I have to do is beat Luxat, Campbell and J-Rad.

It'll happen.
by Sam Gordon
Fri May 20, 2005 9:01 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2005] Hannover Slalom World Cup, June 3-5, 2005
Replies: 87
Views: 87692

Hannover

Leaving the planning to the 'too late' stage, the only possible flight from the UK to Hannover arrives on Saturday 4th at 10:00. Will this be too late to make it to the race site, and if not, then what is the fastest (and cheapest) route the the EXPO area? Is it near to the airport or will a train h...
by Sam Gordon
Tue Apr 26, 2005 2:57 pm
Forum: Kaliber
Topic: Kaliber strikes back!!!
Replies: 17
Views: 20905

Kaliber

...which meant that I could take these shots:

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by Sam Gordon
Tue Apr 26, 2005 2:48 pm
Forum: Kaliber
Topic: Kaliber strikes back!!!
Replies: 17
Views: 20905

Reckon it's a style thang, Karl. Most boards spend 90% of their time inactive and jut plain looking good. Here's Heiko showing how: http://photos8.flickr.com/10921724_323b4efaa3.jpg Or maybe it's to ping cones out of the way before they get jammed under the wheels. That was the design rationale for ...
by Sam Gordon
Mon Apr 11, 2005 6:09 pm
Forum: Pavel
Topic: PAUL PRICE ROADSTER
Replies: 77
Views: 148339

Pavel PP Roadster

Hot dang, Donald; just caught the proto designs on:

http://www.3dcar-gallery.com/002_old_00 ... 0Pavel.htm

It looks like some crazy mixed-up mean mother-luvvin' jive-assed hot-roddin' carve m'chine;
but where'd ya put yer feet?


Lookin' forward to a test drive!
by Sam Gordon
Thu Mar 24, 2005 2:51 pm
Forum: Monkeywrench Machine Works
Topic: X-ified Lazers
Replies: 11
Views: 20219

X-ified Lazers

The original Lazer Slalom trucks are pretty hard to find these days, whereas the narrower Freestyle model is more readily available. Having seen a pair of the latter converted to the former by See Jim (Harmon) at www.skaterham.com , I picked up a set from www.theskateshop.co.uk and sent them out to ...
by Sam Gordon
Fri Mar 18, 2005 7:12 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2005] European Championships, Stockholm, July 15-17, 2005
Replies: 274
Views: 310918

Toolkit

Likewise. However I tried the Euro site on a domestic computer and it hauls the proverbial. It seems that kit and operations at work are run on a Third World basis. The pay is pretty similar too. Which reminds me; must put in another rice order.
by Sam Gordon
Wed Mar 16, 2005 9:48 am
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2005] European Championships, Stockholm, July 15-17, 2005
Replies: 274
Views: 310918

The European site is well designed, but does take a while to check out on the computer available. Each window takes 4'00" to open. Each wrong turn means a minimum of 12'00" before fresh information is received. I thought that it might be best to do a direct posting request whilst simultaneously chec...
by Sam Gordon
Wed Mar 16, 2005 12:46 am
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Deck Discussion
Topic: Indiana Skateboards
Replies: 10
Views: 17849

Maurus Strobel Pro Model: Tomahawk

Wot, no banana? Some better images of the deck under discussion:

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Pictures from www.cruisin.de
by Sam Gordon
Tue Mar 15, 2005 9:05 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2005] European Championships, Stockholm, July 15-17, 2005
Replies: 274
Views: 310918

Inglische

A couple of questions regarding the Euros: Is this the right airport (as it appears on Ryanair): Stockholm S. Skavsta (NYO), and what time does the GS start on Friday 15th? I'll be riding my bicycle over the Pyrenees earlier in the week (yeah fascinating) but am hoping to make it to Stockholm for a ...
by Sam Gordon
Fri Mar 11, 2005 4:56 pm
Forum: Timing System
Topic: Tape Switches
Replies: 17
Views: 21804

I've just spoken with Steve Carter, the Southern sales representative of Tapeswitch UK. He said that they are indeed the company that put together the UKSSA switches for Clingfilm, including 10m of cable for routing to the finish tapes and 100m extending to the start. On requesting prices for 4 swit...
by Sam Gordon
Thu Mar 10, 2005 7:08 pm
Forum: Timing System
Topic: Tape Switches
Replies: 17
Views: 21804

Tape switches

What length would be preferred for each tape switch? I was thinking in the region of about 5 feet, but would this be too short or too long? In addition, is there a recommended universal cable interface (plug and socket) to which the switch is attached that most people are using? Presumably it should...
by Sam Gordon
Thu Mar 10, 2005 10:23 am
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2005] Paris Slalom World Cup 2005
Replies: 130
Views: 155415

Thanks Soizic! Corky, even I don't have full confidence in me! Being of the English 'string and sellotape' brigade, I put these helpful postings down only in part out of altruism. Mainly they work as grouped information to remind myself. Easier to find, helps all. It's a librarian thang. Now, where ...
by Sam Gordon
Wed Mar 09, 2005 10:46 pm
Forum: Timing System
Topic: Tape Switches
Replies: 17
Views: 21804

Jani, on a preliminary search it would appear for tape switches that a web monopoly is held by a company called Tapeswitch: www.tapeswitch.com/indxribb.php They also have a manufacturing base in the UK: www.tapeswitch.co.uk/Ribbon_Switch/Ribbon_Switches.htm It might also be worth checking out these ...
by Sam Gordon
Wed Mar 02, 2005 10:52 am
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2005] Paris Slalom World Cup 2005
Replies: 130
Views: 155415

Paris 2005

Andy, last year I booked transport before the races were announced and found that my arrival time was due to be mid-way through the first race. Luckily the start time was delayed and so there was no difficulty in taking part. The organisers were very helpful in making sure that I was allowed to comp...
by Sam Gordon
Tue Mar 01, 2005 12:47 am
Forum: Pavel
Topic: THE ROCKA
Replies: 12
Views: 15073

Pavel Rocka

The Rocka looks an intriguing prospect. During the low, frozen Winter months over here in the UK, thoughts turn to plotting world domination in the Summer. If the weather dictates that one can't skate, then ideas on improving the hardware have a placebo affect on the inactivity virus. How to beat Do...
by Sam Gordon
Tue Feb 22, 2005 1:15 pm
Forum: Pavel
Topic: History repeats itself...
Replies: 22
Views: 30309

Pavel developments

Donald, congratulations on the resurrection of the Pavel brand and on your new team signings. The introduction of a new and determined manufacturer will always make the European scene more lively and competitive. Please keep the forum informed as to the development of product with special regard to ...
by Sam Gordon
Tue Feb 22, 2005 12:26 pm
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: Board size & brand.
Replies: 12
Views: 14630

Having checked out the Turri Road course on the day before the Super G, I felt a little undergunned in having a 32" board as the longest in my quiver. The UK bunch then headed to San Luis Obispo for a bit of lunch after our downhill stroll and hounded the local stores. One of the Surf/ skate shops h...
by Sam Gordon
Wed Feb 09, 2005 12:00 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Team Points
Replies: 21
Views: 18790

B Team UK

London - Sheffield - Cornwall
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All the gear. No Idea.
by Sam Gordon
Tue Feb 08, 2005 9:12 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2005] Paris Slalom World Cup 2005
Replies: 130
Views: 155415

Paris registration

Well, I've just been given release permision from attending my sister's birthday on the 14th and so am now thinking of things French. Is there a site for race registration and pre-entry? It would be useful to have these details sorted before travel arrangements are made. On a different tack, I was i...
by Sam Gordon
Thu Dec 23, 2004 7:37 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: "the dark side of the cone"
Replies: 789
Views: 1023546

You forget a lot of things in Winter time. The above picture somehow reminded me that I need to get in touch with Wild Bill and pick up a new pair of wristguards:

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And maybe some padded pants.
by Sam Gordon
Sun Dec 12, 2004 6:37 pm
Forum: ISSA - Old topics
Topic: The New ISSA 2004 - Relaunch 2006
Replies: 65
Views: 88067

Oh dammit, he's off a-bloomin'-gain...

Yeah Corky, Donald, Jeff; like you mean it. The initial part of my posting was a paraphrasing of a piece that was written against Arab a while back when he was proliferating on NCDSA. It was galling in its arrogance/ patronising stupidity and I had the same reaction as Rich had to my repeat of it. W...
by Sam Gordon
Sun Dec 12, 2004 11:54 am
Forum: ISSA - Old topics
Topic: The New ISSA 2004 - Relaunch 2006
Replies: 65
Views: 88067

That's about the measure of it, Rich!
Just another pastiche post in a different vein to generate reaction.

All good stuff!


Sam