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by Curt Chapman
Wed Jun 02, 2010 6:43 pm
Forum: Starting Line / Ramps
Topic: New modular training ramps
Replies: 59
Views: 75853

check this photo http://www.flickr.com/photos/myprofe/4655780898/sizes/l/ Yes Ricardo, I've seen the solution you came up with... I was interested in seeing if Willy had come up with a "modular" solution... Like he mentioned: "I don't want a ramp that fits in my trunk, but hand pulls that have to g...
by Curt Chapman
Wed Jun 02, 2010 7:07 am
Forum: Starting Line / Ramps
Topic: New modular training ramps
Replies: 59
Views: 75853

I do plan on putting hand pulls on it, I just haven't got that far yet. I'm also not entirely sure how I want to do it... Going to check out that photo album now to see how you guys did it. I just want to make sure that whatever solution I use can still be packed up into the small package. I don't ...
by Curt Chapman
Fri May 28, 2010 7:50 pm
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: [CLOSED - DECK ACQUIRED] WTB: Fullbag Death or Glory GS deck
Replies: 4
Views: 4600

Re: GS

Curt it is not the Death or Glory model but is the Fullbag GS. - There are some scratches and marks on it from moving around the last couple of years. Never ridden or mounted however. Thanks Claude, I'm looking for the Death or Glory. I like the slightly wider tail on the D.O.G. (And the graphics -...
by Curt Chapman
Fri May 28, 2010 6:49 pm
Forum: Timing System
Topic: XT Racing Mini Lap Timer?
Replies: 0
Views: 3868

XT Racing Mini Lap Timer?

Anyone on SS used the XT Racing Mini Lap Timer system for practice timing?

http://www.xtracing.com/en/minilap/index.php

Pretty much exactly like the MyChron lap timers I know people use, but a bit cheaper...

http://www.slalomskateboarder.com/phpBB ... .php?t=753
by Curt Chapman
Fri May 28, 2010 6:38 pm
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: [CLOSED - DECK ACQUIRED] WTB: Fullbag Death or Glory GS deck
Replies: 4
Views: 4600

[CLOSED - DECK ACQUIRED] WTB: Fullbag Death or Glory GS deck

Since they're not available retail at the moment, I'll keep poking around the want ads and see if anyone has one used...

If you've got a Fullbag Death or Glory GS deck you'd be interested in selling, please PM me.

If I have to wait for Mig to get new ones pressed, so be it... :)
by Curt Chapman
Thu May 27, 2010 7:45 am
Forum: Timing System
Topic: Equine Electronics timer
Replies: 15
Views: 24151

by Curt Chapman
Thu May 27, 2010 12:15 am
Forum: Timing System
Topic: Equine Electronics timer
Replies: 15
Views: 24151

Whatever happened to these timers?

I think they were bought out be another company, but I can't seem to find any info on them now?
by Curt Chapman
Tue May 25, 2010 6:14 am
Forum: Rocky Mountains
Topic: Utah Skate sessions 2010.
Replies: 8
Views: 10376

Re: sunday fun

Kevin Hornibrook wrote: We made in home safely with the starting ramp, got quite a few odd looks from other motorists on the way home.
START ramp anyone? :)
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Good to know the "fairing" made it to it's new home safely!
by Curt Chapman
Fri May 21, 2010 6:58 pm
Forum: Daily Banter
Topic: POST ONLY REPLIES, don't use New Topic
Replies: 451
Views: 1709315

Wesley Tucker wrote:
willy demis wrote:
Wesley Tucker wrote:You only need those if you fall.
I tend to do that a lot... haha- I suck! Still going to use cheapy (or no) knee pads though. I am top heavy- lol.
Have you looked for softer concrete?
Softer concrete would also be grippier, correct?
by Curt Chapman
Fri May 21, 2010 6:56 pm
Forum: Rocky Mountains
Topic: Utah Skate sessions 2010.
Replies: 8
Views: 10376

Utah Skate sessions 2010.

Let's do a few this year eh?

First session Sunday May 23rd in Herriman at around noon. (Weather permitting.)

PM me for directions.

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by Curt Chapman
Mon Apr 19, 2010 6:58 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: building a 6-wheeler
Replies: 15
Views: 17029

WoooHooo!

WoooHooo!

Bring on the Schwheeler Races!

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I dunno if I'll actually be able to make it to a race, but it's nice to hear some buzz aboot schwheelers again....
by Curt Chapman
Wed Mar 24, 2010 10:53 pm
Forum: Rocky Mountains
Topic: 2010.....
Replies: 3
Views: 5917

Martin Drayton wrote:I will once it stops snowing, then I'll get my boards out of storage! There are rumours that they may extend the season again from the 11th - 18th April...
I'm starting up my short lunchtime sessions in West Valley, and I'll be up for early morning and / or weekends the middle of April also......
by Curt Chapman
Mon Mar 22, 2010 10:39 pm
Forum: Rocky Mountains
Topic: 2010.....
Replies: 3
Views: 5917

2010.....

Anyone wanna knock down cones?

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by Curt Chapman
Fri Aug 28, 2009 11:44 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: CONCRETE WAVE Observation - Didn't See Slalom Equipment Ads
Replies: 31
Views: 23440

First you have to prove that the board you are getting, gets better mileage than your old one. -RF New gear is ALWAYS faster than old gear.... (Oh wait, you said someting about better mileage?) OK, here goes: a Pavel foamie, or a new Death or Glory GS will definitely be lighter than my current boar...
by Curt Chapman
Fri Aug 28, 2009 7:40 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: CONCRETE WAVE Observation - Didn't See Slalom Equipment Ads
Replies: 31
Views: 23440

Hey! Where's the Kash-for-klunkers slalom deck program?

I'd gladly trade in an old deck for a shiny new Fullbag or Pavel!

(Don and Mig, if you don't know what I'm talking about, just ingore me... A few folks in the US might understand my sarcasm...)
by Curt Chapman
Mon Aug 10, 2009 6:45 pm
Forum: Rocky Mountains
Topic: [2009] Action Sports Weekend - Park City?
Replies: 12
Views: 14446

But getting Main Street is a 4-6 month minimum process Curt. Ah. I thought Patrick said in one of his emails that Main Street was available. (I was obviosly not one of the ones helping last time - I have no idea what it actually takes to put on a race....) I did hear back from Dave / Hardbooter, an...
by Curt Chapman
Fri Aug 07, 2009 7:01 pm
Forum: Rocky Mountains
Topic: [2009] Action Sports Weekend - Park City?
Replies: 12
Views: 14446

Hi Bob, looks like there isn't enough lead time to do a race at the same time... :( As for a Hardbooter Race, it was something Dave said to me at the end of the winter and I haven't heard anything since. maybe Curt could chat to him? MD Hmmm... I still don't understand exacly what the whole "Action...
by Curt Chapman
Wed Aug 05, 2009 8:47 pm
Forum: New to slalom skateboarding?
Topic: modding bennets?
Replies: 20
Views: 22652

silverfish. someone was righting a review on the new CNC'd indy DH plates. they said it was a bit slopply, so they were going to add a spherical to stiffen it up, so i figured this was true in all trucks? correct me if im wrong When they said "stiffen it up" they were probably referring to removing...
by Curt Chapman
Wed Aug 05, 2009 4:27 pm
Forum: New to slalom skateboarding?
Topic: modding bennets?
Replies: 20
Views: 22652

alright, i finished the mod, and it turned out great. i did a bit more research on sphericals and decided it wasnt for me, im only 13 so my ankles arent as strong as some of yours, so the loss of manuverability would effect me more than most. Just curious, where did you find this research that said...
by Curt Chapman
Thu Jul 30, 2009 4:34 pm
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: radikal style reflex bushings for sale
Replies: 22
Views: 19743

Re: bushings from 70mm wheels

Curt, the overall shape of your bushings look very nice. I generally try and stay away from having any of the black wheel core on my bushings, because I think they could make the bushing "ride" stiffer than their rated duro, and one side of the bushing could ride softer/harder than the other depend...
by Curt Chapman
Wed Jul 29, 2009 6:40 pm
Forum: Rocky Mountains
Topic: Utah Skate sessions... Summer 2009
Replies: 34
Views: 30241

Martin,

Keep us updated on your early-morning sessions. (Either here or via the email list....)

I might be able to do an early morning up near browns canyon and sneak into work late once in a while....
by Curt Chapman
Wed Jul 29, 2009 6:39 pm
Forum: Rocky Mountains
Topic: [2009] Action Sports Weekend - Park City?
Replies: 12
Views: 14446

Re: New ashphalt....

Martin Drayton wrote:News just in, they are resurfacing Main Street on monday....Hmmmm. Maybe its not too late to add a slalom event...

MD
Are you serious Martin?

Let's do it!
by Curt Chapman
Wed Jul 29, 2009 6:30 pm
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: radikal style reflex bushings for sale
Replies: 22
Views: 19743

Re: 89a z bottoms

I was wondering what are your techniques for making a Z-bottom from a 70mm wheel without having some of the rock hard black wheel core on the bottom/top of the bushing? Thanks, Art Hey Art, Not sure what Gareth's technique is, but I've made a few bushings out of 70mm wheels, and they still work fin...
by Curt Chapman
Wed Jul 15, 2009 7:01 pm
Forum: Rocky Mountains
Topic: World/Hood river
Replies: 15
Views: 16467

Re: ride

trish erickson wrote:Curt,

Get a hold of Bob. He is driving up with Gib and they are camping at a local area with showers. They migh have some room for ya.
I've already been hooked up. Unbelievable, that's what us slalom geeks are, unbelievable.

See you guys (and gal) there!
by Curt Chapman
Wed Jul 15, 2009 7:15 am
Forum: Rocky Mountains
Topic: World/Hood river
Replies: 15
Views: 16467

Hey UPC folks. Looks like I'm gonna bite the bullet and drive up for the Worlds... If anyone knows of any last minute accomodation options let me know. I'll throw a sleeping bag on a floor if I need to. My first race - should be interesting. Looking forward to getting my yonker kicked. Martin, if yo...
by Curt Chapman
Tue Jul 14, 2009 12:09 am
Forum: Independent
Topic: Indy Low?
Replies: 2
Views: 6056

Guess I'm the only one....

It works OK as a rear truck for a lightweight if you dewedge it enough...

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by Curt Chapman
Tue Jun 30, 2009 9:34 pm
Forum: Rocky Mountains
Topic: Utah Skate sessions... Summer 2009
Replies: 34
Views: 30241

I ran away to Jared's favorite hill for a couple of hours over the weekend. It's still in great shape. Needs a little sweeping, but there's no new construction in the area yet. If anyone wants to spend an evening, some time on a Saturday or Sunday in beatifful Herriman, let me know..... http://i35.t...
by Curt Chapman
Wed Jun 24, 2009 12:39 am
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: [SOLD] PAIR of Lemon / 83a BigZigs for sale
Replies: 0
Views: 2025

[SOLD] PAIR of Lemon / 83a BigZigs for sale

[ SOLD! ] PAIR of Lemon / 83a BigZigs for sale Lightly used, a few small marks from use, but lips are in perfect shape, and no coning or chunking. The usual flaking of the graphics seen on all zig shaped wheels. $16 US shipped to the USA. Paypal payments preferred, contact me via PM if interested. h...
by Curt Chapman
Wed Jun 24, 2009 12:28 am
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: [SOLD] Spherical Bennett For Sale
Replies: 0
Views: 2513

[SOLD] Spherical Bennett For Sale

[SOLD] As the title says, Bennett truck for sale, modified with spherical bearings in both the Hanger and the Baseplate. $65 US shipped to the USA as seen in the photos. (With the rock-hard bushings) or $70 shipped to the US if you would like some soft Khiros modified to work better with the spheri...
by Curt Chapman
Fri Jun 19, 2009 3:58 pm
Forum: Rocky Mountains
Topic: Utah Skate sessions... Summer 2009
Replies: 34
Views: 30241

Saturday Morning

Anyone up for an EARLY session Saturday?

Early enough to beat the rain?

Early enough so people who have to work Saturday can make it to work?
by Curt Chapman
Thu Jun 11, 2009 4:45 pm
Forum: Independent
Topic: Indy Low?
Replies: 2
Views: 6056

Indy Low?

Anyone ever use an Indy "Low" for any slalom stuff?

Had one lying around, so I chopped it down to 'bout 111 mm:

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by Curt Chapman
Wed Jun 10, 2009 11:58 pm
Forum: Rocky Mountains
Topic: Utah Skate sessions... Summer 2009
Replies: 34
Views: 30241

Nice, I'll try to come on a rare day off... - What time do you usually start/finish? - Are you there this friday? - ever do it after work? MD The lunchtime rides are usuall ride between probably 11 - 11y:30 am, and 12:30 - 1:00 pm. Today was a rain-out, maybe Thursday this week? If we get together ...
by Curt Chapman
Wed Jun 10, 2009 6:37 am
Forum: Rocky Mountains
Topic: Bob the Z-Boi
Replies: 1
Views: 4680

Bob the Z-Boi

by Curt Chapman
Wed Jun 10, 2009 3:32 am
Forum: Rocky Mountains
Topic: Utah Skate sessions... Summer 2009
Replies: 34
Views: 30241

Lunchtime Wiggling.

Jared and I have been trying to do some wiggling for lunch now and then... If anyone is in the vicinity of the E-center around luchtime (and it's not raining), hit one of us up and feel free to join us... http://i40.tinypic.com/11kz0qe.jpg http://i42.tinypic.com/k4eaur.jpg We need to try another wee...
by Curt Chapman
Fri May 29, 2009 11:03 pm
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: Steel Spacers for Slalom Trucks
Replies: 1
Views: 2655

I got some fairly large orders for these, so I now have a lot of the 7mm versions in "stock".

Also a few of the 5mm version.

PM me if interested.
by Curt Chapman
Fri May 29, 2009 5:58 pm
Forum: New to slalom skateboarding?
Topic: modding bennets?
Replies: 20
Views: 22652

yeah its possible to put a spherical, actually need to put in 2, in a bennett but I'm not sure that it would be an improvement It's actually a big improvement. Can you say poor-man's GOG Homer? http://i43.tinypic.com/angdpd.jpg http://i41.tinypic.com/2hobthu.jpg http://i43.tinypic.com/1441i6r.jpg h...
by Curt Chapman
Wed May 27, 2009 6:28 am
Forum: Rocky Mountains
Topic: Utah Skate sessions... Summer 2009
Replies: 34
Views: 30241

Martin Drayton wrote:It will probably be Thursday evenings for me this Summer, does that work for anyone?
MD
Thursdays should work for me in two more weeks (2 more sofball games, that I know of, then we're done... For a while anyway.)
by Curt Chapman
Tue May 26, 2009 9:21 pm
Forum: Rocky Mountains
Topic: Utah Skate sessions... Summer 2009
Replies: 34
Views: 30241

So, did anyone make the trek, or was it totally rained out?

Rained most all day at my place.....

When's the next attempted session?
by Curt Chapman
Wed May 20, 2009 8:04 am
Forum: Rocky Mountains
Topic: Utah Skate sessions... Summer 2009
Replies: 34
Views: 30241

Howz 'bout an afternoon / evening session? Mornings don't work for me right now, well, maybe in a couple of weeks a Saturday morning would work, after soccer and softball gets out for the summer.... You Summit co. folks can drive down to the southwestern part of the Salt Lake valley too. Martin, thi...
by Curt Chapman
Tue May 19, 2009 6:27 am
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: Steel Spacers for Slalom Trucks
Replies: 1
Views: 2655

Steel Spacers for Slalom Trucks

Precision Steel spacers availalble: I have a couple different widths, as seen below in the photo: 7mm width (the inside spacers in the photo,) and 5mm width (outside.) I prefer the 7mm version, as they're beefier than the 5mm, but I do use some of the 5mm version also. I've replaced all the aluminum...
by Curt Chapman
Thu Mar 26, 2009 2:53 am
Forum: Rocky Mountains
Topic: Utah Skate sessions... Summer 2009
Replies: 34
Views: 30241

Jared Quilter wrote:Skully - I'll be setting up some cones in the northeast parking lot by the E-Center during lunch on days when the weather is decent.
Yummy...

I love cones for lunch. Just let me know when.

Got a couple more weeks of snow season, but I can load all the skate gear in the car....
by Curt Chapman
Wed Mar 25, 2009 11:46 pm
Forum: Rocky Mountains
Topic: Utah Skate sessions... Summer 2009
Replies: 34
Views: 30241

Re: Utah Skate sessions... Summer 2009

So guys, where should we set up our sessions? Anyone got any preference over evenings? I have some GS/HS board testing to do and would love to find some new hills... Martin. Most of these are still available with no new construction: (The economy in the crapper is good for some things.....) http://...
by Curt Chapman
Mon Jan 12, 2009 8:37 pm
Forum: Rocky Mountains
Topic: Sunday session 11/16/08
Replies: 2
Views: 5240

Cat Young wrote:What's going on in Utah??
Let's hear some news!!
Snow.
by Curt Chapman
Thu Oct 02, 2008 10:23 pm
Forum: Gecko
Topic: Thank you and Goodbye UK...
Replies: 3
Views: 6747

Re: Dixie will have to wait...

Martin Drayton wrote:ps. My skating is done for the year now, the next board I get on will be a snowboard...everyday for 5 1/2 months!
Martin, don't put the wheeled boards away yet. We need to have at least one session to welcome you back to UT.
by Curt Chapman
Tue Aug 05, 2008 8:48 am
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Truck Discussion
Topic: Skandal?
Replies: 2
Views: 6551

While I don't own a Skandal, I did modify a Randal 125 to be pretty much the same as a Skandal. My long-winded rantings about 125's and my version of the Skandal are here: http://www.silverfishlongboarding.com/forum/longboard-skateboarding-trucks/70184-randal-125s-what-they-good-2.html#post1297145151
by Curt Chapman
Mon Aug 04, 2008 5:32 am
Forum: Rocky Mountains
Topic: Fresh Pavement Pilgrimage 2008 - Near SLC, UT
Replies: 25
Views: 28998

Re: Gas prices!

trish erickson wrote:I havn't ridden since I cracked my skull.
???

Do tell...



trish erickson wrote:Martin, We need you here!
(After you get back from Sweden)
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by Curt Chapman
Mon Jul 28, 2008 10:22 pm
Forum: Rocky Mountains
Topic: Fresh Pavement Pilgrimage 2008 - Near SLC, UT
Replies: 25
Views: 28998

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Anyone???
by Curt Chapman
Tue Jun 03, 2008 5:04 pm
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: Abec 11 75a Bushings
Replies: 0
Views: 1832

Abec 11 75a Bushings

Abec 11 75a bushings for sale. All Barrell shaped. These were made from 70mm wheels, and still have small remnants of the wheel core in the bushings, as you can see in the second photo, but it won't affect the ride quality. The Khiro is included in the photo for reference. Not for sale, unless someo...
by Curt Chapman
Fri May 23, 2008 4:07 pm
Forum: Colorado
Topic: Bad Weather
Replies: 1
Views: 5177

Bad Weather

Did all you COSS folks make it through the tornado OK?

(Don't get tornados up in the mountains often, so it's pretty freaky....)
by Curt Chapman
Tue Apr 22, 2008 8:19 pm
Forum: Rocky Mountains
Topic: Fresh Pavement Pilgrimage 2008 - Near SLC, UT
Replies: 25
Views: 28998

Re: Ouch!!!!!

Tiff did get one picture of a little riding before she and Jared went to the hospital, and the wind blew all of the cones off of the road. http://i31.tinypic.com/a1oa9t.jpg The 40mph gusts blowing us down the hill where kinda interesting..... Let's do it again soon, somewhere, anywhere, doesn't matt...