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by Jack Smith
Fri Aug 11, 2006 8:46 pm
Forum: Radikal
Topic: Radikal Availability
Replies: 27
Views: 34707

Steve,

Narrows are custom, let me know what you want and Mr. Bill will create.

Jonathan,

When they arrive I'll let you know.

JS
by Jack Smith
Fri Aug 11, 2006 12:31 am
Forum: Radikal
Topic: Radikal Availability
Replies: 27
Views: 34707

Radikal Availability

A good sized shipment of Radikal product including Talons, Dragon Claws, axles and kingpins is currently in transit from the factory to the customer service/shipping center in Morro Bay, California. Arrival mid-next week. Shipping to customers will commence upon arrival.
by Jack Smith
Tue Aug 08, 2006 8:28 pm
Forum: Seismic / 3dm
Topic: Seismic Speed Vents
Replies: 51
Views: 91840

Speed Vents

I bought a set of Speed Vents at the Paris race. I have ridden them at the Ohio and Hood River events, as well as many hours of practice time...as of today I have not experienced any problems with these wheels. Having known Dan for over twenty years, and knowing his devotion to the sport of skateboa...
by Jack Smith
Fri Jul 14, 2006 2:54 am
Forum: Radikal
Topic: New axle material
Replies: 5
Views: 9155

New axle material

This just in...

From this point forward Radikal axles will be manufactured using spring steel, heat treated chromoly. This is due to the quadrupling price of TI.

Axle and hanger production is running full tilt.
by Jack Smith
Thu Jul 13, 2006 5:31 am
Forum: Radikal
Topic: IS JACK MIA AGAIN?
Replies: 10
Views: 14530

Mark,

Did you get my email?
by Jack Smith
Mon Jul 03, 2006 12:56 am
Forum: Radikal
Topic: IS JACK MIA AGAIN?
Replies: 10
Views: 14530

Hello All,

I'm not sure if it's a problem with your email or mine, I have answered every email about Radikal I have received. I will re-email all of you tonight.

Jack
by Jack Smith
Fri Jun 16, 2006 10:35 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Back to Black - A short story
Replies: 7
Views: 14364

Joe,

Parts of the story are...some of it is fiction.
by Jack Smith
Mon Jun 12, 2006 7:01 am
Forum: Radikal
Topic: Radikal front wanted
Replies: 18
Views: 23429

Hello All, As most of you know I am the customer service person for Radikal. I take the heat for Radikal's inventory short comings. I feel each and everyone of your frustrations, times a hundred. I am working to correct the current situation. Radikal took on a major debt load last year, sending nume...
by Jack Smith
Fri Jun 09, 2006 8:34 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Back to Black - A short story
Replies: 7
Views: 14364

Back to Black - A short story

He had stood in this same spot thirty years earlier. From the summit, the road stretched out before him, a mile long, downhill stretch of smooth asphalt. It almost seemed steeper now than it had back then, was that possible he thought to himself. In 1975 he was the fastest skateboarder in the world,...
by Jack Smith
Fri Jun 02, 2006 10:53 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: The "Old Man" - A short story
Replies: 11
Views: 21603

Curt...what a blast from the past! You must come skate with Kevin and I at the Los Osos Skatepark next time your in town.

Those were great days.
by Jack Smith
Fri Jun 02, 2006 6:59 am
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2006] Paris Slalom World Cup 2006, May 25-28, 2006
Replies: 233
Views: 279152

First, a big thanks to everyone who made my trip to Paris possible. It was amazing, I will remember it the rest of my life. It was so cool to look down at the Eiffel Tower from the starting gates. To see things in person that I had been seeing in history books my whole life was overwhelming. The lev...
by Jack Smith
Sat May 13, 2006 6:55 am
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: Paris Garage Sale
Replies: 3
Views: 4796

Paris Garage Sale - Update - Thanks to those who have purchased. I've added a few things. I’m cleaning out my garage and selling off some goodies to help finance my trip to the Paris World Cup Slalom Race. I don’t want to bother with Ebay and would rather see this stuff go to someone I know, maybe t...
by Jack Smith
Fri May 12, 2006 4:59 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2006] Paris Slalom World Cup 2006, May 25-28, 2006
Replies: 233
Views: 279152

I am stoked that I will be attending the Paris World Cup. I arrive on May 24th. Thanks to all the individuals and sponsors who made this possible.

See you soon,
Jack
by Jack Smith
Tue May 09, 2006 11:30 pm
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: Paris Garage Sale
Replies: 3
Views: 4796

Paris Garage Sale

I’m cleaning out my garage and selling off some goodies to help finance my trip to the Paris World Cup Slalom Race. I don’t want to bother with Ebay and would rather see this stuff go to someone I know, maybe the buyer could grant me visitation rights. This is not a bid deal. Just email me that you ...
by Jack Smith
Tue May 09, 2006 8:25 am
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: Slalom History for sale
Replies: 1
Views: 2482

SOLD:
2005 World Slalom Championships Finals Bracket Scoreboard (Pro) - approx 3'x 4'. Minimum bid is $50.00.

2005 World Slalom Championships Finals Bracket Scoreboard (Am) - approx 3'x 4'. Minimum bid is $50.00.
by Jack Smith
Fri May 05, 2006 8:20 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Skatepark advice - Any organizations out there?
Replies: 2
Views: 4377

Hi Howard,

Just sent you a private message.
by Jack Smith
Fri May 05, 2006 6:37 am
Forum: Radikal
Topic: Radikal Aluminum Risers on sale
Replies: 0
Views: 4592

Radikal Aluminum Risers on sale

Blow out...

1/8" riser - Usually $12.00 now $6.00 each
1/4" riser - Usually $14.00 now $6.00 each
3/8" riser - Usually $16.00 now $8.00 each
1/2" riser - Usually $20.00 now $10.00 each
5 degree Riser - Usually $15.00 now $8.00 each

Click to order Radikal Risers
by Jack Smith
Thu May 04, 2006 6:05 am
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: Slalom History for sale
Replies: 1
Views: 2482

Slalom History for sale

Up for bid here, not on Ebay... Own some slalom history 2001 World Slalom Championships Finals Bracket Scoreboard - approx 3'x 5'. Minimum bid is $50.00. Highest bid emailed to me by midnight (PST) May 7th wins. 2005 World Slalom Championships Finals Bracket Scoreboard (Pro) - approx 3'x 4'. Minimum...
by Jack Smith
Thu May 04, 2006 6:01 am
Forum: Radikal
Topic: Radikal Customer Service and Sales
Replies: 15
Views: 19945

Wes,

I will not be able to attend Luna due to personal business. At the present time we only have .75 and 1.00 axles.
by Jack Smith
Thu May 04, 2006 5:58 am
Forum: Radikal
Topic: Can I PLEASE have my truck back!!
Replies: 3
Views: 7047

Tim,

I have replied to each of your emails. I have already sent you one truck, which the Australian Postal Service lost. A new truck for you is on it's way as I type this.

Jack
by Jack Smith
Wed Apr 26, 2006 5:45 pm
Forum: Radikal
Topic: Radikal service...???
Replies: 45
Views: 59834

Refund

Heiko,

Just sent you the refund via Paypal.

Jack
by Jack Smith
Tue Apr 25, 2006 7:18 pm
Forum: Radikal
Topic: Radikal service...???
Replies: 45
Views: 59834

Refund

Heiko,

Please email me, post it here or send me a private message, include the exact amount and I will PayPal you.

Jack
by Jack Smith
Tue Apr 18, 2006 12:40 am
Forum: Radikal
Topic: Radikal Wheel Deals - Trimmed Avalons and Avalons $6.00
Replies: 4
Views: 7895

Hello Adrian.,

I answered your most recent email just this morning.

Jack
by Jack Smith
Mon Apr 17, 2006 5:47 am
Forum: Radikal
Topic: Radikal Wheel Deals - Trimmed Avalons and Avalons $6.00
Replies: 4
Views: 7895

Radikal Wheel Deals - Trimmed Avalons and Avalons $6.00

The season is coming...stock up on trimmed Avalons and Avilas only $6.00 each. Trimmed Avalons $6.00 each 68mm x 48mm Available in the following durometers. 78A - Blue 80A - White 82A - Green 86A - Yellow 90A - Purple 94A - Black Trimmed Avilas $6.00 each 75mm x 57mm Available in 88A - Purple To ord...
by Jack Smith
Sun Apr 09, 2006 11:06 pm
Forum: Radikal
Topic: Radikal service...???
Replies: 45
Views: 59834

Jack is Back...hopefully

Hello all, To those of you who are awaiting returned emails, phone calls and/or shipments, I'm hoping to be back up to speed by Monday. I got nailed by the gnarliest flu bug I have ever experienced. Must have picked up from one of kids I coach in pole vaulting at Morro bay High School. Over 120 kids...
by Jack Smith
Thu Mar 30, 2006 8:38 am
Forum: Radikal
Topic: Radikal service...???
Replies: 45
Views: 59834

Radikal

Just for clarification... I handle the shipping of the orders, phone calls, email requests and sales. I also do some work on the web site. I do not have access to the financial side of things. I have contacted the owners of Radikal about this situation. I have also sent a private message to Heiko in...
by Jack Smith
Mon Mar 27, 2006 8:40 am
Forum: Radikal
Topic: Radikal service...???
Replies: 45
Views: 59834

Radikal axles

Sparky, the fellow who actually builds the Radikal Trucks just moved into a new factory, the machines are leveled and ready to run. Five thousand ponds of material were arriving last week. Slalom and downhill axles are being manufactured,as are Talon hangers.

Heiko, I have sent you a PM.

Jack
by Jack Smith
Tue Jan 24, 2006 3:52 am
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: [2006] Region West Atlantic: USA West
Replies: 35
Views: 51959

Morro Bay late September or early October.

Boardercross and slalom.
by Jack Smith
Fri Jan 13, 2006 7:32 pm
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: Absolute times vs. differential times
Replies: 12
Views: 13278

New Dual Racing Format

I have come up ith a new dual racing format that will allow us to give every racer a proper placing. Qualifying and seeding will be as usual. First round - The higher seed will get lane choice. The racers will take only one run. Winner advances. Loser goes to the losers bracket. Both the winner and ...
by Jack Smith
Wed Jan 11, 2006 3:14 am
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: Absolute times vs. differential times
Replies: 12
Views: 13278

Hi Wes, At the 2005 Worlds, the first racer across the finish line started the clock, the trailing racer stopped the clock. The differential was then flashed on an electronic scoreboard at both the top and bottom of the course. This was a "raw differential" as cone penalties hadn't been applied. I d...
by Jack Smith
Wed Jan 11, 2006 2:38 am
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: Absolute times vs. differential times
Replies: 12
Views: 13278

Jonathan, Marty I believe we did capture the elapsed “absolute” times. I'll have to check with Chris, the fellow I hired to do the timing. Fluitt might have them also. Jonathan, I am aware of all the reasons you listed regarding racers wanting to know all their times. Would of, could of, should of.....
by Jack Smith
Tue Jan 10, 2006 7:44 pm
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: Why use the Qualifying Time in the elimination rounds?
Replies: 61
Views: 69969

ahhh...the "Wrath of Jack". Yes Chris, it seems that I am in a very small minority on this subject. Poll away! For my events I won't be swayed by a poll. Other organizers, of course, can run their events in any manner they choose. Will my position reduce the numbers of entries in my events? Possibly.
by Jack Smith
Tue Jan 10, 2006 5:44 pm
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: Why use the Qualifying Time in the elimination rounds?
Replies: 61
Views: 69969

Pat, you are correct. "Unfair" is not the proper word. Maybe I'm too much of a purist, I think the "equal placing" method is the truest to the spirit of head to head racing. Here's my dilemma; As a race organizer, I choose to use the "equal placing" method for final placement. I announce this before...
by Jack Smith
Tue Jan 10, 2006 4:04 pm
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: Use qualifying times or times in Head-to-Head for placement
Replies: 40
Views: 46723

Jani, I find it hard to believe that you would have preferred 26th position to equal 17th. The "equal system" would have no effect on the overall rankings as racers do not finish the same at each race, this along with scaled points being awarded at different status races would eliminate the ties so ...
by Jack Smith
Tue Jan 10, 2006 3:51 pm
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: Why use the Qualifying Time in the elimination rounds?
Replies: 61
Views: 69969

The idea is to get rid of "equal placing" as much as possible. Why? It is the fairest of all the systems offered. In my opinion, and you know the old saying about opinions, any place earned by using qualifying times and/or loser heat times from the head to head to portion of the race, are false pla...
by Jack Smith
Tue Jan 10, 2006 7:00 am
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: Why use the Qualifying Time in the elimination rounds?
Replies: 61
Views: 69969

Method D uses the times received in the current round of head-to-head to sort the "equal losers" in that round. (Does not use qualifying times at all, does not use prior rounds where the racer advanced). What if two or more losing racers DQ on both their runs in a heat, within the same round? How w...
by Jack Smith
Mon Jan 09, 2006 6:24 pm
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: Use qualifying times or times in Head-to-Head for placement
Replies: 40
Views: 46723

Good point Claude. And if I would have opened it up to discussion we would probably still be debating it, wait a minute...we are. Just kidding. In head to head racing it doesn't matter if you are getting faster as the day progesses. The only thing that matters is whether you win or lose your heat. T...
by Jack Smith
Mon Jan 09, 2006 4:36 pm
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: Why use the Qualifying Time in the elimination rounds?
Replies: 61
Views: 69969

In true head to head racing, only the difference between the two racers crossing the finish line is timed. We did this at Morro this year, with very little grumbling from the racers. I plan to use this method from now on in any event I organize. So there would be no "head to head" times to use.
by Jack Smith
Mon Jan 09, 2006 4:35 pm
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: Use qualifying times or times in Head-to-Head for placement
Replies: 40
Views: 46723

Thanks for the poll, Pat. In true head to head racing, only the difference between the two racers crossing the finish line is timed. We did this at Morro this year, with very little grumbling from the racers. I plan to use this method from now on in any event I organize. So there would be no "head t...
by Jack Smith
Mon Jan 09, 2006 4:47 am
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: Why use the Qualifying Time in the elimination rounds?
Replies: 61
Views: 69969

Corky and Pat, Maybe I didn't explain it correctly. If Jack (#3 qualifier) is eliminated in the round of 16 and JG (#14 qualifier) is eliminated in the round of 8, using the qualifying time plcement system, both would be placed by their respective qualifying times amongst racers not placing in 1-4. ...
by Jack Smith
Sun Jan 08, 2006 5:06 pm
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: Why use the Qualifying Time in the elimination rounds?
Replies: 61
Views: 69969

So why not use the "equal placing" format? I know this has been posted before in this forum, please take a moment to read it again. 16 racer final JG qualifies 14th he beats JS, the 3rd fastest qualifier in round 1. JS is done for the day. JG is now in the round of eight. He races in the round of ei...
by Jack Smith
Fri Jan 06, 2006 5:00 am
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: Why use the Qualifying Time in the elimination rounds?
Replies: 61
Views: 69969

Yes, if you defeat someone in the head to head racing, who qualified higher than you did, you will receive a higher finish than they they did.

It's called an upset.
by Jack Smith
Thu Jan 05, 2006 9:08 pm
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: Why use the Qualifying Time in the elimination rounds?
Replies: 61
Views: 69969

I'm almost ready to give up...

This is directed to the forum in general. Qualifying seeds you in the finals...period. Racing places you. You cannot place ahead of someone you did not beat in the head to head round. What is so wrong about placing equal 5th, equal 9th, etc? Is it some sort of self-esteem issue? I just don't get it.
by Jack Smith
Sun Dec 25, 2005 8:53 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: The "Old Man" - A short story
Replies: 11
Views: 21603

The "Old Man" - A short story

As I was packing up my gear yesterday afternoon at the Los Osos skate park I happened to glance up at the viewing area, sitting there was the “Old Man”. Of course, I know his real name is Joe Potter, one of the smoothest and most stylish surfers to ever grace the waves of the central coast. I first ...
by Jack Smith
Sat Dec 24, 2005 8:30 pm
Forum: Media Resources
Topic: [2005] Skate Across America on TV Dec 24
Replies: 0
Views: 4875

[2005] Skate Across America on TV Dec 24

I received an email yesterday from the Outdoor Life Network (OLN), letting me know that "Skateboarding Across America 2003 - On Board For Lowe Syndrome" is a segment on a show called "COUNTDOWN: AWESOME RECORD BREAKERS". The show airs today at 2:30pm PST / 5:30pm Eastern. I would once again like to ...
by Jack Smith
Fri Dec 23, 2005 9:57 pm
Forum: Radikal
Topic: Radikal Customer Service and Sales
Replies: 15
Views: 19945

Heiko,

I have submiited your refund info to the main office. A credit should appear on your card shortly.

Kenny,

I'll be shipping you some trucks next Monday or Tuesday.

Jack
by Jack Smith
Thu Dec 15, 2005 4:50 am
Forum: Radikal
Topic: Radikal Customer Service and Sales
Replies: 15
Views: 19945

Hello Everyone,

The first two waves of Radikal product has arrived at our California office. Shipping to customers has begun.
by Jack Smith
Mon Dec 05, 2005 9:03 pm
Forum: Clothing
Topic: Nike Skateboard Shoe
Replies: 12
Views: 22022

Not this again...

A few guesses where "skateboarding shoe companies" get their shoes made.
by Jack Smith
Fri Dec 02, 2005 1:58 am
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: [2006] Region West Atlantic: USA West
Replies: 35
Views: 51959

I plan on staging an event in Morro Bay area during September 2006.

Tentative title is the U.S. Open.

There will be some traditional slalom events, as well as some new events still in the planning stages.

Think...Eddie Would Go

Jack
by Jack Smith
Mon Nov 28, 2005 3:42 am
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Bearing discussion
Topic: Revolver Bearings
Replies: 4
Views: 8720

Hey Vincent,

Sorry, should have made that more clear. I can ship 10 sets (maybe more) of bearings via Global Priority Mail to France for around $10-$12.

Jack