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by Steve Hinzen
Fri Jul 20, 2007 12:50 pm
Forum: MANX
Topic: Proof?
Replies: 10
Views: 14810

Marcus, concrats on your success so far. Well deserved!

btw. I tried hamster-power on my wheels as well but it didn't work. Actually the board went backward. How do you make them know the direction they have to run?
by Steve Hinzen
Fri Jul 20, 2007 12:35 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2007] CANCELLED : BRUSSELS CAR FREE DAY 22 /23 SEPTEMBER
Replies: 42
Views: 47762

Niiiice!

The bowl looks like a nice teaser, Damien. Thank you for your invitation to the saturday session, but it's not shure if we make it that day. If so, we might be scouting the city for good streets to ride on sunday... But most of us (GoG) neither have the time (family and other duties) nor the money (...
by Steve Hinzen
Tue Jul 17, 2007 8:57 am
Forum: ISSA - Old topics
Topic: Olympics London 2012 - Skateboarding to be included
Replies: 9
Views: 13507

no need for olympic skateboarding

...found this one in the blog of http://www.tomledin.com.
O.k. ga... guys, go for it!

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by Steve Hinzen
Mon Jul 09, 2007 10:28 pm
Forum: Brasil
Topic: Slalom Cone Burnes Sao Paulo Brasil July the 29th
Replies: 16
Views: 13913

It all comes natural!

I like the video. Pure stoke.

The slalomworld welcomes Brazzziiiil!
Or should Brasil welcome the salomworld?

Never been to Brasil. I wish I could go there. Not only for skateboarding....
by Steve Hinzen
Fri Jun 29, 2007 3:15 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2007] CANCELLED : BRUSSELS CAR FREE DAY 22 /23 SEPTEMBER
Replies: 42
Views: 47762

a city without cars!

Damien, big thankx for this useful information! Some members of the GoG are interested in racing the streets of your city on that sunday. We might bring equipment likes cones, timer and ...fun! Don't get me wrong. It's definitely fun to slalom in a park on saturday. But we don't want to miss the cha...
by Steve Hinzen
Wed Jun 20, 2007 7:54 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2007] Barcelona Spain's festival race, June 21, 2007
Replies: 2
Views: 4763

Sounds interesting but...

what does "classic - 70's slalom" mean, please?
by Steve Hinzen
Fri Jun 15, 2007 5:51 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: SWEDEN SLALOM WORLD CUP, June 15-17, 2007
Replies: 82
Views: 95048

Yeepy-Ya!

I love the way Dominik is trying to speak swedish. I absolutely share his deep expressions about skateboarding, especially his first one.... And the TV-girl seems to dig it, too. After the report she says something like: "....hili-ya, helliihi-ya....." (Oh come on, everybody knows what that means!)
by Steve Hinzen
Fri Jun 15, 2007 5:41 pm
Forum: Germany
Topic: Visiting Köln (a few days during first 2 weeks July 07)
Replies: 14
Views: 18367

Hans, it is exactly like Karl described it. Those who want to race with us, always find a way to do so. Karl does. Ramon does. Flavio does. Jon does. Bart does. And many others do.... We are NOT organized. We don't race on a regular basis. And we don't want to be ORGANIZED. We don't need to be. It j...
by Steve Hinzen
Fri Jun 15, 2007 9:08 am
Forum: Europe
Topic: SWEDEN SLALOM WORLD CUP, June 15-17, 2007
Replies: 82
Views: 95048

not this time...

very interesting article, Jani... I guess it says that this will be the biggest competition ever in skateboarding-history and that Gothenborg is awaiting all the best racers of this planet....no? Btw. I liked the word "parallellbanan". Someone tell me what THAT means, please? I am sorry I couldn't m...
by Steve Hinzen
Fri Jun 08, 2007 1:02 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: The Future is now - Slalom World Cup 2008
Replies: 15
Views: 16201

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wroum! wroum!
by Steve Hinzen
Fri Jun 08, 2007 12:45 pm
Forum: Pavel
Topic: STEVE OLSON
Replies: 7
Views: 12197

yep!

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by Steve Hinzen
Fri Jun 08, 2007 12:37 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2007] Hannover Slalom World Cup, June 1-3
Replies: 182
Views: 245720

more pics

by Steve Hinzen
Thu May 24, 2007 2:27 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2007] Hannover Slalom World Cup, June 1-3
Replies: 182
Views: 245720

gotcha

Thank you for the quick response, Dete.
by Steve Hinzen
Wed May 23, 2007 12:24 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2007] Hannover Slalom World Cup, June 1-3
Replies: 182
Views: 245720

the "real" giant

Dete, please tell us more about the giant. The sign on your photo indicates a 15% slope. How long is this section? How steep is the rest? What maximum speed can be expected? How is the runout? Will Amateurs and Pros race the same course? Further detailed information would be appriciated, thanks in a...
by Steve Hinzen
Fri May 18, 2007 8:54 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: What Boards Are These?
Replies: 5
Views: 6810

They might be foamies but they are human beings too, aren't they?
by Steve Hinzen
Fri May 04, 2007 9:35 am
Forum: G.O.G. Trucks
Topic: REAR TRUCK PICTURES
Replies: 59
Views: 79404

GoG/splifi

Martin, I know that Christoph Baumann had tried a splitfire as front truck.
After he got his first GoG his choice was clear....

enjoy the ride!
by Steve Hinzen
Fri Apr 27, 2007 9:46 am
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2007] Paris Slalom World Cup 2007, May 26-28, 2007
Replies: 276
Views: 337162

entry fee

I couldn't find any information about the entry fee. How much is it?
by Steve Hinzen
Wed Apr 25, 2007 4:47 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: G.O.G. RESULTS
Replies: 6
Views: 9132

talking Amateurs...

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My personal congrats go to Katrin Sehl for placing 12th.
While first time on board after recovering from a broken arm she left many guys behind her.
This is just the beginning. No holding back. YOU ROCK, BABY!
by Steve Hinzen
Tue Apr 24, 2007 6:34 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2007] G.O.G. IN GERMANY at the 22nd of APRIL
Replies: 175
Views: 204725

bling, bling

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/218/471369826_265933b0be.jpg http://farm1.static.flickr.com/183/471369846_58378a8cb4_m.jpg Thank you, Donald for building me a new board in the last minute before the race. Wearing shades is indispensable while riding this board on a sunny day because you get continou...
by Steve Hinzen
Tue Apr 24, 2007 3:40 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2007] G.O.G. IN GERMANY at the 22nd of APRIL
Replies: 175
Views: 204725

railgrab

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photo: Wolfgang "Wolli" Ennenbach
by Steve Hinzen
Tue Apr 24, 2007 9:00 am
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2007] Slalom Skateboarding Contest in Amsterdam June 9-10
Replies: 74
Views: 159311

Flavio:
Catch a few lefts at Uluwatu for me, will you?
The lefts at Uluwatu gonna catch YOU, Carsten !
by Steve Hinzen
Mon Apr 23, 2007 6:06 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2007] Slalom Skateboarding Contest in Amsterdam June 9-10
Replies: 74
Views: 159311

Amsterdam! Here I come!
by Steve Hinzen
Mon Apr 23, 2007 5:26 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2007] G.O.G. IN GERMANY at the 22nd of APRIL
Replies: 175
Views: 204725

biggest outlaw race ever!

Great racers! Great weather! Great race day! 45 racers from 8 nations! This might have been the biggest outlaw-race ever and You all where part of it. Thank you to every racer from everywhere for showing up, dropping down the ramp and racing with the GoG! Thank you to Donald for making it all happen...
by Steve Hinzen
Mon Apr 23, 2007 4:41 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: G.O.G. RESULTS
Replies: 6
Views: 9132

He is...

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the DOMinator (photo Wolfgang Ennenbach)

I am happy it's you, who took over the lead on this spot, Dom. Couldn't be better.
Watch out everybody!
by Steve Hinzen
Thu Apr 19, 2007 2:11 pm
Forum: Pavel
Topic: Happy Brithday, Dom!
Replies: 15
Views: 15578

EuroPorno2006 in Riga

Aber echt, Ramon. Dein Foto hat nix mit SkateboardSlalom zu tun.

Du hast es letztes Jahr auf dem PornoFilmFestival in Riga geschossen und es zeigt eine der Hauptattraktionen: Domina Diggler.
Was hattest Du da eigentlich zu suchen, Ramon?

huregail, 's fotoh!
by Steve Hinzen
Wed Apr 18, 2007 4:50 pm
Forum: Pavel
Topic: Happy Brithday, Dom!
Replies: 15
Views: 15578

Happy Brithday, Dom!

Our youngest Pavel-gun Dominik turned 25 today!

Happy Birthday, Dom!
by Steve Hinzen
Fri Apr 13, 2007 6:17 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2007] G.O.G. IN GERMANY at the 22nd of APRIL
Replies: 175
Views: 204725

steep and deep / the need for speed

Size DOES matter! All (serious) members of the GoG are very proud to present their new giant starting ramp. All participants of the race next weekend will start from the highest and steepest slalom ramp of the world so far! The ramp is 2,1m high (7 feet) and 80 cm wide and it is over 50 degrees stee...
by Steve Hinzen
Thu Apr 12, 2007 5:00 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: G.O.G. REGISTRATION HERE for the 22nd of april
Replies: 30
Views: 40266

jawoll!

greg, was geht?
wie sieht's mit unserem kleinen projekt aus, du weisst schon? shine on!
by Steve Hinzen
Tue Apr 03, 2007 12:33 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2007] G.O.G. IN GERMANY at the 22nd of APRIL
Replies: 175
Views: 204725

love it or ...

No worries, guys! You're all going to make it down the ramp, safe! After You made it You'll love it. It's like going down any other starting ramp, just longer and, o.k., maybe a bit steeper. Right now I got the feeling that I should build the ramp higher. I could easily ad another 10 cm. As Donald s...
by Steve Hinzen
Fri Mar 09, 2007 11:14 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2007] G.O.G. IN GERMANY at the 22nd of APRIL
Replies: 175
Views: 204725

Flavio:
I would like to compete if possible. Please let me know if it is OK?
Nice! You are welcome, Flavio (...as everybody else).
by Steve Hinzen
Fri Mar 09, 2007 11:08 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2007] Hannover Slalom World Cup, June 1-3
Replies: 182
Views: 245720

Thanks, Dete. No race on friday sounds good to me. I have to work that day.
by Steve Hinzen
Fri Mar 09, 2007 5:04 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: SWEDEN SLALOM WORLD CUP, June 15-17, 2007
Replies: 82
Views: 95048

it's about booking flights

Any rough schedule yet? What happens on Friday?
by Steve Hinzen
Fri Mar 09, 2007 2:51 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2007] Hannover Slalom World Cup, June 1-3
Replies: 182
Views: 245720

when is what and what is when?

Dete,
any rough schedule yet?
Is it true the Giant will happen on Friday?
by Steve Hinzen
Fri Mar 09, 2007 1:03 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: SWEDEN SLALOM WORLD CUP, June 15-17, 2007
Replies: 82
Views: 95048

I wonder if...

this playground's been built in Gothenburg lately?

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/50667343@N00/415467090/" title="Photo Sharing"><img src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/148/4154 ... 6c008b.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="SkateparkGöteborg"></a>
by Steve Hinzen
Thu Mar 01, 2007 5:38 pm
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: What to do about strong wind? during a contest?
Replies: 4
Views: 6040

Other than for safety, I would not stop the contest for wind. Some racers will get a head-wind, some will get a tail-wind. That's nature and luck -- uncontrollable and unmanageable. Most racers I know would rather run the race with the luck of the wind than sit it out... I agree on that. Keep all r...
by Steve Hinzen
Wed Feb 14, 2007 2:40 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: RANKING STATUSES OF THE EUROPEAN WORLD CUP RACES 2007
Replies: 23
Views: 22386

communication

Early communication between race organizers is the key to a more balanced season. We're all victims of the fact that it did not happen for this year's season (and maybe never so far). The ISSA could solve this problem for the future. Instead of discussing rules like "anti-sportive-behaviour" or "hig...
by Steve Hinzen
Wed Feb 14, 2007 12:19 pm
Forum: Pavel
Topic: POOL STUFF
Replies: 2
Views: 5283

Hm!

leckerrrrr!

nice shirt, Gerd.
by Steve Hinzen
Wed Feb 14, 2007 9:32 am
Forum: Europe
Topic: RANKING STATUSES OF THE EUROPEAN WORLD CUP RACES 2007
Replies: 23
Views: 22386

arguments

As one of the three members of the european sanctioning committee I feel free to make my opinion on this case transparent and clear for everybody. Here my personal arguments in this year's discussion. Arguments for Hannover getting a Major status: - Hannover is the only one asking for a Major beside...
by Steve Hinzen
Mon Feb 12, 2007 9:46 am
Forum: Europe
Topic: RANKING STATUSES OF THE EUROPEAN WORLD CUP RACES 2007
Replies: 23
Views: 22386

Peter, I think for Europe there is no more Main, but at least 7 Primes left

Corky wrote:
Europe has 1 Major status and 4 Main statuses and 8 Prime statuses
by Steve Hinzen
Fri Feb 09, 2007 9:39 am
Forum: Pavel
Topic: FRANK THE BANK BESTE
Replies: 3
Views: 5128

Frank for President!

Yes, Frank is one of the best lads you can ride with.
Without him we wouldn't be riding as good as we do today(GOG).

Should be a Pro.
But hey, the team needs a new Amateur-Winner.

Welcome, bastard!

Dein Kumpel Steve

(B-Sticks get P-Sticks!?)
by Steve Hinzen
Thu Feb 08, 2007 10:12 am
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2007] G.O.G. IN GERMANY at the 22nd of APRIL
Replies: 175
Views: 204725

Schön, daß Ihr alle kommt!

28 racers from 4 nations ...and rising.

We should add two races on flat ground (indoor!?) and candidate for a MAJOR, hehe!

Now delete!
by Steve Hinzen
Tue Feb 06, 2007 4:06 pm
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: World rankings: Overall
Replies: 346
Views: 952277

Don, I just compared the GWR2 with a similar event, it doesn't seem to make a difference for the outcome of points. In both events the winner of an Am-race got 260 points. So, I think Corky did it right. What about a Women's categorie, Corky? I would like to see how my teammate Kathrin Sehl climbed ...
by Steve Hinzen
Tue Feb 06, 2007 3:47 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2007] G.O.G. IN GERMANY at the 22nd of APRIL
Replies: 175
Views: 204725

na also, geht doch.

Füchsen:
Okay, I rebooked the flight:
great!
by Steve Hinzen
Tue Feb 06, 2007 11:13 am
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: World rankings: Overall
Replies: 346
Views: 952277

am I wrong or am I wright?

what a job, Corky! btw. I noted the Great Western Race 2 is marked as an Open-class-race. In both disciplines there were Pro-races and there were Am-races, each on different courses. So the results have to be divided into PRO- and AM-class, don't they? (I was told this makes a difference for the out...
by Steve Hinzen
Mon Feb 05, 2007 2:05 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2007] G.O.G. IN GERMANY at the 22nd of APRIL
Replies: 175
Views: 204725

fix a date

o.k. Don, let's do it one week earlier. So there is more time till the next contest (Paris). Sven, it's nice to hear the Pape Brats are coming. So we don't have to wait till Hannover. Hans Lucas, just wait for further information. I think we can arrange a bed for everybody coming from far away the w...
by Steve Hinzen
Mon Feb 05, 2007 1:35 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: SWEDEN SLALOM WORLD CUP, June 15-17, 2007
Replies: 82
Views: 95048

so what?

Peter, are there any further information yet?
Am/Pro? disciplines? prize money? accomodation?
flat? (hm, if it's sponsored by PAVEL it won't be flat.)
by Steve Hinzen
Thu Feb 01, 2007 3:38 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2007] G.O.G. IN GERMANY at the 22nd of APRIL
Replies: 175
Views: 204725

giant ramp

If I find time to built it and the budget allows it, I will built a huge starting-ramp. It will be at least 2 meters high. It will have the sharpest roll-in curve possible (without scratching the bottom of a longer board) leading into a steep 50 dregree slope and a smooth transition at the bottom. Y...
by Steve Hinzen
Thu Feb 01, 2007 3:24 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2007] G.O.G. IN GERMANY at the 22nd of APRIL
Replies: 175
Views: 204725

Welcome Dutch Racers!

Hans,
great You will be attending our race in a way or another.
Bring Bas de Man from Den Hague and all your slalom-buddies ...and sisters.
We are looking forward racing with you guys.
by Steve Hinzen
Thu Feb 01, 2007 2:14 pm
Forum: Movies
Topic: anti sportive behaviour? see it all here
Replies: 14
Views: 14789

move on

we might better discuss flat or slope under this topic: http://www.slalomskateboarder.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=4547 Flat courses are excluding slalomers with little developed pumping-skills (high ramps don't really help here). (Not to steep) slope courses give more chances to beginners as long as t...
by Steve Hinzen
Tue Jan 30, 2007 12:28 pm
Forum: Movies
Topic: anti sportive behaviour? see it all here
Replies: 14
Views: 14789

You got it!

Jani wrote:
If it doesn't suit your style or skills, just stay at home.
That's exactly what I am going to do, Jani.