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by Miguel Marco
Tue Jul 29, 2008 9:19 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: Antrim's Race for the OLD GOLD JUG Sept. 19,20,21, 2008
Replies: 180
Views: 209089

Joe Iacovelli wrote:If an Am qualifies with the pro's, wow what an honor! I'd bet you get a lot faster with the experience of racing against the finest in the world. I disagree with your opinion and think it most fair for racers to be grouped by qualifying time.
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by Miguel Marco
Sat Jul 26, 2008 7:09 am
Forum: Down South
Topic: 2008 Downhillbillies Dixie Cup OFFICIAL THREAD
Replies: 74
Views: 85887

Ron Olsen wrote:Great to hear Mig! I'm doing my best to keep my back healthy and hope to be in good form in October. It will be great to see you again.
Likewise Ron! Can't wait to hang and race with you again. :D
by Miguel Marco
Wed Jul 23, 2008 11:38 pm
Forum: 2008 World Championships - Gothenburg, Sweden
Topic: Don`t forget the registration on thursday between 3PM-8PM
Replies: 13
Views: 12771

Just get on a plane and come over! I think the competition will gain a lot if you guys came over........ Wish it could be that simple. Can't take any days off at work during August (talking about the day job, the one that pays for Fullbag debts... Ha! Ha! Ha!). I had to deal like a mad man to have ...
by Miguel Marco
Wed Jul 23, 2008 9:58 pm
Forum: 2008 World Championships - Gothenburg, Sweden
Topic: Don`t forget the registration on thursday between 3PM-8PM
Replies: 13
Views: 12771

Aaawww Man! How I wish I could be there with the whole team... :(

Have fun everyone and good luck! :D
by Miguel Marco
Wed Jul 23, 2008 9:54 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: 2008 Downhillbillies Dixie Cup OFFICIAL THREAD
Replies: 74
Views: 85887

Ron Barbagallo wrote:Miggy - it's worth it just for the food!
I know Fatty! Been there for 5 days during the World's... :D

And Wes, do you have yours??? You know... that piece of paper signed by the doctor to let you out of the mental ward for the weekend... ;) :D
by Miguel Marco
Wed Jul 23, 2008 9:09 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: 2008 Downhillbillies Dixie Cup OFFICIAL THREAD
Replies: 74
Views: 85887

I'm not missing it this year. It will finally be my first Dixie Cup. :D
by Miguel Marco
Wed Jul 23, 2008 2:47 pm
Forum: Movies
Topic: kult family slalom spécial & new Tight hybrid
Replies: 7
Views: 7745

Très, très cool le vid Pierre!!! J'ai particulièrement apprécié la partie au ralenti.

Bravo!
by Miguel Marco
Wed Jul 23, 2008 6:16 am
Forum: CHIxILL
Topic: gone mysto.....
Replies: 5
Views: 9412

Chris Favero wrote:next appearance will prolly be at the farm.c
Image Can't wait to hang with you again Chris!!! :D
by Miguel Marco
Fri Jul 18, 2008 3:07 am
Forum: New England
Topic: Ma, NH, training days.
Replies: 490
Views: 763075

I don't disagree with you I just don't like the feel of the Reflex Thane at speed. Black Ops thane Hotspots will probably be my next set of wheels I'm sorry for the misunderstanding Tony, my post wasn't meant to answer yours. Sorry if it felt like it. I was just expressing what I have experienced f...
by Miguel Marco
Thu Jul 17, 2008 2:38 am
Forum: New England
Topic: Ma, NH, training days.
Replies: 490
Views: 763075

Zigs are faster and grippier than Avalons (trimmed or not) and than the older formula Hot Spots. Don't know about the Black Ops stuff, haven't tried it yet...
by Miguel Marco
Tue Jul 08, 2008 5:07 am
Forum: Bennett
Topic: New Bennetts
Replies: 23
Views: 34550

Re: Wooh!

Claude Regnier wrote:One done by Richy and the other by Seb.
I don't think it's Seb, put Steph... (Stéphane Fournier). :D
by Miguel Marco
Mon Jul 07, 2008 9:12 pm
Forum: Canada
Topic: Dovercourt Races 2008
Replies: 30
Views: 33151

5th Annual Dovercourt Open Thanks to Claude, MB, and all the volunteers (Paul and Dan in particular) for putting on another great event that's as much fun to attend year after year. A vid of the racing day done by Julie: (Notice Claude and Louis pump UP the course to celebrate their final run in th...
by Miguel Marco
Fri May 30, 2008 6:26 am
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: KHRT DVD 2007
Replies: 0
Views: 2023

KHRT DVD 2007

I'm posting this for a friend: http://www.lebancdecaplans.ca/sk8ordie/pochette-khrt2007-flyer.jpg Krispy Hill Racing Team and Fullbag Skates presents the KHRT DVD 2007 Over four hours of videos Thirty-height movies from five directors Over thirtheen hundred photos with cool music You'll see : Krispy...
by Miguel Marco
Tue May 27, 2008 10:26 pm
Forum: Canada
Topic: [2008] The Rite of Spring at the Fortress
Replies: 5
Views: 9029

Re: The Rite of Spring at the Fortress

Miguel Marco wrote:Video of the event coming soon.
The Rite of Spring on Vimeo

Here it is. Another Boris Firquet cool creation.
I think there's footage of all the racers, but one...
by Miguel Marco
Mon Apr 28, 2008 10:20 pm
Forum: Canada
Topic: [2008] The Rite of Spring at the Fortress
Replies: 5
Views: 9029

[2008] The Rite of Spring at the Fortress

After all the shovelling, snow blowing, and sweeping last week we decided on monday to have a small outlaw on saturday to go with the "premiere" of the Krispy Hill Racing Team DVD release. Nice way to get the season going... :D http://www.lebancdecaplans.ca/skateordie_stuff/sacreduprintemps.jpg Here...
by Miguel Marco
Sat Apr 26, 2008 6:29 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Junior World Championships - Gothenburg 2008
Replies: 39
Views: 31033

I have absolutely no doubt about that... :D
by Miguel Marco
Fri Apr 25, 2008 10:09 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Junior World Championships - Gothenburg 2008
Replies: 39
Views: 31033

Ulf Haag wrote:Ps. Mig, It would be great to have you here at the Worlds in Gothenburg. Ds.
:D There's nothing I would like more! I'm trying my best to figure out a way to get there with a couple of team members. But it's very expensive... :(
by Miguel Marco
Wed Apr 23, 2008 11:40 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Junior World Championships - Gothenburg 2008
Replies: 39
Views: 31033

Man! I can't believe what I'm reading here. You are all waaayy too nice with that Chris dude. If I was a serious organizer (only doing outlaws for now) I would at the VERY least "black list" him for life from any of my events just for that suing threat. I hope that guy doesn't call himself a skatebo...
by Miguel Marco
Sat Apr 19, 2008 6:47 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: We may not have any pools to drain...
Replies: 15
Views: 12336

Wesley Tucker wrote:Mig,

Is that right now in mid April?
That was thursday evening, april 16th 2008.

No skating outdoors here from late october/early november til mid april/early may. I haven't stepped on my slalom boards since mid-november...
by Miguel Marco
Sat Apr 19, 2008 6:21 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: We may not have any pools to drain...
Replies: 15
Views: 12336

We may not have any pools to drain...

...but we do work hard to start our slalom season earlier. No pumps, buckets, or towels but plenty of shovels and a snow blower. Is anybody else this hardcore about their slalom?!? :D http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3201/2420531272_214cafe930_o.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2171/2419718021_e3baa...
by Miguel Marco
Thu Apr 17, 2008 6:56 am
Forum: Gecko
Topic: Gecko Superlight Ordering information.
Replies: 35
Views: 34965

Re: April 26th

Claude Regnier wrote:I will be in COSSLAND!
Well... I'd rather be there too! :D
by Miguel Marco
Thu Apr 17, 2008 6:26 am
Forum: Gecko
Topic: Gecko Superlight Ordering information.
Replies: 35
Views: 34965

Re: Hmm!

Martin Drayton wrote:Hopefully you'll see one in the flesh before too long, Rick Floyd has one coming , plus our new US Team rider should be showing up at some East Coast races this summer...
If Rick has one, then I'll be seeing it often this summer... :D
by Miguel Marco
Thu Apr 17, 2008 6:24 am
Forum: Gecko
Topic: Gecko Superlight Ordering information.
Replies: 35
Views: 34965

Re: Paris!

Claude Regnier wrote:C-U when I get back from Europe Mig!
Cool!!! We may be having an outlaw at the Fortress on April 26th, followed by the premiere of the Krispy Hill Racing Team 2007 season DVD.
by Miguel Marco
Thu Apr 17, 2008 6:13 am
Forum: Gecko
Topic: Gecko Superlight Ordering information.
Replies: 35
Views: 34965

Re: Hmm!

Martin Drayton wrote:Lets just say he is no stranger to the podium...He's an Am, and most of those above him in the rankings last year are now Pro...
Well, it's either The Duque or Karl. They're the only americans in the top 10 who haven't turned Pro, I think... :D
by Miguel Marco
Wed Apr 16, 2008 10:30 pm
Forum: Split-Fire
Topic: New Randal 28º baseplate.
Replies: 2
Views: 18982

I haven't tried it but I would like to. I already dewedge the 35° DH one to anywhere between 25° and 30°.
by Miguel Marco
Tue Apr 15, 2008 10:33 pm
Forum: Gecko
Topic: Gecko Superlight Ordering information.
Replies: 35
Views: 34965

Re: Hmm!

Claude Regnier wrote:Probably still not enough tail raise for me but it sure does look sweet, EH!
Dude, you're a freak... ;) :D

Boards look absolutly amazing Martin! :)
by Miguel Marco
Fri Apr 11, 2008 12:18 am
Forum: New England
Topic: Antrim's Race for the OLD GOLD JUG Sept. 19,20,21, 2008
Replies: 180
Views: 209089

Rick Floyd wrote:Nick - Schwippert is in school at UVM starting this fall...come on up! Do I hear a "Green Mountain Racing" team meeting being called??
Cool! You guys could make it up here to "train" with us on some weekends and for the outlaw races. :D
by Miguel Marco
Tue Apr 08, 2008 11:02 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: Burton US Open- Do it up, Scwippert!
Replies: 10
Views: 10906

Re: Open/Closed

Rick Floyd wrote:and that pipe-rat punk is moving to my town to go to school...'bout time little Schwip!! ;-)
I foresee a growth of the slalom scene in Burlington... :D
by Miguel Marco
Tue Apr 01, 2008 6:44 am
Forum: G.O.G. Trucks
Topic: New GOG Trucks
Replies: 19
Views: 25843

Jim Weatherwax wrote:Texas pro class TS 1, 2 and 3 not a bad showing for a proto
Who ran which proto would be interesting to know... :)
by Miguel Marco
Fri Mar 28, 2008 6:43 am
Forum: FullBag Skates
Topic: Yeeeaaaaah!
Replies: 19
Views: 24520

Greg! You're gonna have a great time buddy! Have fun and say hi to the Outlaws for me.
by Miguel Marco
Tue Mar 25, 2008 10:06 pm
Forum: Canada
Topic: Happy Birthday MB!
Replies: 9
Views: 11700

:D Bonne Fête MB!!! :D

Big kisses are sent your way!
by Miguel Marco
Thu Mar 20, 2008 5:35 am
Forum: North America
Topic: [2008] US Nationals
Replies: 56
Views: 61086

Thanks for your answer!
by Miguel Marco
Thu Mar 20, 2008 4:47 am
Forum: North America
Topic: [2008] US Nationals
Replies: 56
Views: 61086

Jack, will the location and courses of the hybrid and tight races be different than the qualifying??? Your post makes it sound so...
by Miguel Marco
Wed Mar 19, 2008 6:17 am
Forum: FullBag Skates
Topic: Fullbag Skates Web Site Updates
Replies: 9
Views: 11875

Carl Crieder wrote:cha-ching!! nice additions Mig.

Death or Glory .... can't wait!
Thanks Carl!
Early may, if everything goes as planned...
by Miguel Marco
Mon Mar 17, 2008 9:29 pm
Forum: FullBag Skates
Topic: Fullbag Skates Web Site Updates
Replies: 9
Views: 11875

Fullbag Skates Web Site Updates

A small update has been made to the Fullbag Skates web site while we're working on the new one which should be online in mid-april. You can have a look at the new GS Death Or Glory, the revised shapes of the Poolslayer and Stinger park boards which should be available later this spring (if everythin...
by Miguel Marco
Sun Mar 16, 2008 10:18 pm
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: bennett vector kh (krispy hill)
Replies: 35
Views: 35872

Rick Floyd wrote:Stephane - is the axle 8mm?
It's the stock Bennett axles which are pretty good and straight. Mine measure at 7.97mm...
by Miguel Marco
Fri Mar 07, 2008 6:38 pm
Forum: New to slalom skateboarding?
Topic: which deck for a novice
Replies: 6
Views: 10269

Like Donald said, they are both great boards. But if your goal is to race at the BEAST of the EAST, then a bigger hybrid or GS board with a bigger wheelbase choice would be more appropriate and serve you better. I know I wouldn't try the Worlds GS course on Bluegill Road on a tight board. Those hill...
by Miguel Marco
Mon Mar 03, 2008 10:17 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: Antrim's Race for the OLD GOLD JUG Sept. 19,20,21, 2008
Replies: 180
Views: 209089

Brian and Joe,

I understand completely! I thought you guys wanted to have the Guiness thing INSTEAD of a dual TS race on friday. Now I see it's both events on friday!

Cool!!!
by Miguel Marco
Sun Mar 02, 2008 9:14 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: Antrim's Race for the OLD GOLD JUG Sept. 19,20,21, 2008
Replies: 180
Views: 209089

Friday nights bonus race is to break Martin's Guiness Book of World Records entry They came up with an idea: - 50 cones @ 1.6m (5ft 3ins) centre-to-centre on the FLAT with a CLEAN run! Timing starts behind the first cone and ends when the whole of the board passes the last cone. I assume we can get...
by Miguel Marco
Thu Feb 28, 2008 5:59 pm
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Deck Discussion
Topic: What's the name of my '70s Santa Cruz deck?
Replies: 6
Views: 11815

What's funny too is that Tracker logo right next to NHS's name and address... :)
by Miguel Marco
Fri Feb 08, 2008 7:45 pm
Forum: Canada
Topic: Dovercourt Races 2008
Replies: 30
Views: 33151

I think it's time for us to do something, with the Québec and Montréal crews we are now capable of pulling it off. If everybody helps out, most definitely!!! Mig, the guy you are talking about is in Portneuf? He asked me soething similar a few years ago but he never followed up. Maybe this time he ...
by Miguel Marco
Fri Feb 08, 2008 4:33 am
Forum: Canada
Topic: Dovercourt Races 2008
Replies: 30
Views: 33151

Nooo, noo, noo Joe!!! I didn't take it badly at all! I'm sorry if I sounded rude or offended! I truely wasn't. I probably didn't choose the right words or phrasing. I just wanted to say that we have enough experience for something bigger. Man, that's one more time I wish I was better at expressing m...
by Miguel Marco
Thu Feb 07, 2008 10:44 pm
Forum: Canada
Topic: Dovercourt Races 2008
Replies: 30
Views: 33151

Like Joe and Civ said, thank you very much Claude for all you've done for slalom and skating in general. My first race since the 70's was Dovercourt. It changed my life and I will never forget it. If you put on any size event, I'll be there and Fullbag will support it. The Frenchies haven't done any...
by Miguel Marco
Thu Feb 07, 2008 4:09 pm
Forum: Canada
Topic: Dovercourt Races 2008
Replies: 30
Views: 33151

Can't remember on which forum this discussion took place, but since July 1st is on a tuesday this year Claude asked if people wanted the race on the June 28-29th weekend or the July 5-6th weekend. And if my memory is right, most people who answered chose July 5-6th... Let's wait for Claude to shime ...
by Miguel Marco
Thu Jan 31, 2008 4:57 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: Antrim's Race for the OLD GOLD JUG Sept. 19,20,21, 2008
Replies: 180
Views: 209089

Yes, application needs to be changed! As I said, last year practically everybody got to race head to head from a round of 32. Spreadsheet is here: http://www.cloudtenweb.com/skate/antrim2007/Antrim2007_Hybrid_Results.xls Joe and Brian: if need be, we can have a dual straight TS (easy to setup quickl...
by Miguel Marco
Thu Jan 31, 2008 2:52 pm
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Wheel discussion
Topic: Racer X Cone Crusher By Pocket Pistols Racing
Replies: 15
Views: 24170

Ramón Königshausen wrote:well, that means concurrence for mig's wheels....
Haaa! Haa! Haaa! Yeah Ramon, with these and the futur pre-coned Retros I guess you and Dominik won't be needing my "wheel coning services" anymore... :D
by Miguel Marco
Thu Jan 31, 2008 6:46 am
Forum: New England
Topic: Antrim's Race for the OLD GOLD JUG Sept. 19,20,21, 2008
Replies: 180
Views: 209089

And here's the hybrid:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elZ3OaIg2-c

Like Joe said the info needs updating. Everybody raced h2h in the hybrid in 2007...
by Miguel Marco
Thu Jan 31, 2008 6:38 am
Forum: New England
Topic: Antrim's Race for the OLD GOLD JUG Sept. 19,20,21, 2008
Replies: 180
Views: 209089

Totally! Go for a more "official" or professionnal name like Joe proposed. I like East Coast Championships, North American Championships, and Can/Am Championships. Pat: The short GS course is a non-argument. The top 5 racers in the Antrim GS last year ran the course in the 25 - 26 secs range, includ...
by Miguel Marco
Wed Jan 30, 2008 11:47 pm
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Wheel discussion
Topic: Racer X Cone Crusher By Pocket Pistols Racing
Replies: 15
Views: 24170

Nice!!! Good for Jason and PPS! What duros will be available?
by Miguel Marco
Wed Jan 30, 2008 7:56 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: Antrim's Race for the OLD GOLD JUG Sept. 19,20,21, 2008
Replies: 180
Views: 209089

Ooooh Yeaaaaah! I'm soooooo there! :D

And Brian, my t-shirt size is a XXXXL... :)
The registration thingy on NCDSA stopped at XXL.

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