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by Curt Chapman
Mon May 16, 2011 6:31 pm
Forum: Rocky Mountains
Topic: 2011 Utah
Replies: 36
Views: 44209

Success!

(After the pavement dried out from the rain and the 'friggin sprinklers'. )
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And the photo of the day!
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by Curt Chapman
Sat May 14, 2011 2:58 pm
Forum: Rocky Mountains
Topic: 2011 Utah
Replies: 36
Views: 44209

See you all around 4:30 today. If anyone else needs directions, message me. I'll have Chris's gear to pass out, so if you need pads or a helmet or or parts , etc. make sure to let me know.

Anyone who doesn't have directions make sure to let me know also...
by Curt Chapman
Sat May 14, 2011 2:55 pm
Forum: Timing System
Topic: Cheap Timer
Replies: 48
Views: 66071

WAYNE HUMPHRYS wrote:Did you guys all buy from this ebay seller, Member id dragonwelltea2010
That's who I got mine from.
by Curt Chapman
Sat May 14, 2011 5:35 am
Forum: Timing System
Topic: Cheap Timer
Replies: 48
Views: 66071

Thanks Mig. We're on the same page...

Wes, have you actually used your timer on the hill yet?
by Curt Chapman
Sat May 14, 2011 2:04 am
Forum: Timing System
Topic: Cheap Timer
Replies: 48
Views: 66071

Wesley Tucker wrote:I pick up my board, put my glove over the timer and walk behind the transmitter.


And that stops the timer from recording the time for "lap 2" ? ? ? ?
by Curt Chapman
Fri May 13, 2011 11:17 pm
Forum: Timing System
Topic: Cheap Timer
Replies: 48
Views: 66071

So I've finally had a chance to play with my timer for more than 2 minutes. Question for those who have used them: Do you store multiple times during your sessions, or reset the timer after each lap through the course? Or in other words, when I start my run, the beacon at the top of the course "star...
by Curt Chapman
Fri May 13, 2011 7:42 am
Forum: Rocky Mountains
Topic: 2011 Utah
Replies: 36
Views: 44209

Slalom Session 5/14 - South Jordan. Around 4:30 - 5:00 PM.

If you'd like to go and don't have directions, PM me...
by Curt Chapman
Thu May 12, 2011 5:42 am
Forum: Rocky Mountains
Topic: 2011 Utah
Replies: 36
Views: 44209

Looks like Sunday, somewhere in the Draper / South Jordan / West Jordan / Herriman area. Time and exact location to be determined. Anyone who would like some additional info, let me know.
by Curt Chapman
Tue May 10, 2011 5:09 pm
Forum: Rocky Mountains
Topic: 2011 Utah
Replies: 36
Views: 44209

Re: weekend warriors come out and playeeeeay

Hey UPC i'd love to come down next weekend for a sess. I'd love to see everyone. I do work till noon on week end and it takes about 2 hours to get there from Logan. So it would have to bee set up for the afternoon to early evening. Lets pool our heads and see what we can do Later GP Wiggly Hey Bob....
by Curt Chapman
Sat May 07, 2011 6:10 am
Forum: Airflow
Topic: spherical in airflows
Replies: 4
Views: 7152

I personally have not had the "you-know-what's" to start hacking on an Airflow to add a spherical to it. I'm ok with screwing up a $20 truck, not so OK with screwing up an Airflow.. One thing you can do is make a "fixed spherical" as some call it, or a "surf-key" as some others call it, or a small "...
by Curt Chapman
Fri Apr 29, 2011 10:12 pm
Forum: Rocky Mountains
Topic: 2011 Utah
Replies: 36
Views: 44209

I'm available Saturday, at some point... (After all the kiddies soccer games are over.

Sunday after aboot 5:00 PM.
by Curt Chapman
Thu Apr 28, 2011 6:07 am
Forum: Rocky Mountains
Topic: 2011 Utah
Replies: 36
Views: 44209

Anyone up for this weekend?
by Curt Chapman
Wed Apr 27, 2011 1:10 am
Forum: Rocky Mountains
Topic: 2011 Utah
Replies: 36
Views: 44209

Re: Slalom Park?

Looks good, is that Herriman? Sitting here watching another 4" of snow fall.... dammit. Paul Price just called me, snowed in at Snowbird! On the good news front, I should have a new toy soon winging its way from the UK...a clue? Might have a lizard in the name... ;-) That's in South Jordan (near He...
by Curt Chapman
Fri Apr 22, 2011 11:16 pm
Forum: Rocky Mountains
Topic: 2011 Utah
Replies: 36
Views: 44209

Anyone interested in trying a slalom session on the Squaw Peak road in Provo Canyon?

Some of the UT DH crew are planning on hitting the road tomorrow (Some of whom are also interested in slalom.) Sounds like the gate is still closed, so we could hike up a ways from the gate and set cones...
by Curt Chapman
Fri Apr 15, 2011 11:55 pm
Forum: Rocky Mountains
Topic: 2011 Utah
Replies: 36
Views: 44209

Slalom Park?

New slalom training ground? Whaddya think?
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There's been a lot of new interest over on that "other" skateboarding site.

Attempting to have a session in Herriman 4/16 in the evening (weather permitting.) If anyone is interested, PM me for directions.
by Curt Chapman
Wed Apr 13, 2011 7:08 am
Forum: FullBag Skates
Topic: Full Bag Quiver (how do you like your Full Bag?)
Replies: 7
Views: 12244

I don't like Fullbag(s) at all...
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Back usually at -14 degrees. Front usually at 3-10 degrees, sometimes more, depending on the truk and the turniness desired.
by Curt Chapman
Wed Apr 06, 2011 3:36 am
Forum: Virage
Topic: New Virage 'Vite' front quick turning truck
Replies: 73
Views: 109076

Any news on a new run of the "Vite"s?

Available in the USA when?

Any changes to the design?
by Curt Chapman
Sat Mar 26, 2011 10:46 pm
Forum: Rocky Mountains
Topic: 2011 Utah
Replies: 36
Views: 44209

My first session was a HUGE success!
Not really, but it was fun...
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Anyone up for an evening next week, or next Sunday?
by Curt Chapman
Thu Mar 24, 2011 10:26 pm
Forum: Rocky Mountains
Topic: 2011 Utah
Replies: 36
Views: 44209

Thinking about a session this Saturday (Weather permitting...)

Anyone found any new cone-dodging spots?
by Curt Chapman
Thu Mar 17, 2011 2:08 am
Forum: Timing System
Topic: Cheap Timer
Replies: 48
Views: 66071

Nice find!!!

Looks like I might actually be able to afford a timer finally....
by Curt Chapman
Mon Mar 14, 2011 4:19 am
Forum: Starting Line / Ramps
Topic: New modular training ramps
Replies: 59
Views: 75971

Ricardo and the other folks from Spain came up with the design, I just copied... :)
by Curt Chapman
Thu Mar 10, 2011 6:28 pm
Forum: ISSA Site administration
Topic: 2011 Site Sponsor Schedule
Replies: 57
Views: 64635

I noticed....
by Curt Chapman
Tue Mar 08, 2011 4:35 am
Forum: Rocky Mountains
Topic: sphyrical Bearings
Replies: 3
Views: 5930

Re: THANX CURT

Bob Harper wrote:AS FAR AS VIBRATION NOISE
I LIKE MY TRUCKS LIKE I LIKE MY WOMEN
TALL,LOOSE,AND SQWEEKIE.
Heh...

Ya like it when they RATTLE?
by Curt Chapman
Sat Mar 05, 2011 4:29 am
Forum: Rocky Mountains
Topic: sphyrical Bearings
Replies: 3
Views: 5930

Re: sphyrical Bearings

Hey Curt I looked for some sphyricals at my local bearing supply. apperantly farm machienery dosn't need bearing that small. could you give me the product name and specks on what you used in your randal hangers. even the name of the company you got them from. Thanx Bob Bob, You want "COM6" bearings...
by Curt Chapman
Thu Mar 03, 2011 5:33 pm
Forum: Rocky Mountains
Topic: 2011 Utah
Replies: 36
Views: 44209

Things will pick up a little more next month after the snow season dies down. That being said I'd be up for an evening session, or possibly a weekend session. I usually ride in the far south-western area of the Salt Lake valley, but many of my spots have been ruined due to new construction, so I'm o...
by Curt Chapman
Wed Oct 13, 2010 6:51 pm
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: [SOLD] Factory 13 GS Deck
Replies: 1
Views: 3369

Bump.

Another small price drop.

Still available.
by Curt Chapman
Fri Oct 08, 2010 8:39 pm
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: Old School Pool / Park deck: Zorlac Big Boys Reissue
Replies: 1
Views: 3075

Bump - small price drop.
by Curt Chapman
Thu Sep 30, 2010 12:18 am
Forum: Bennett
Topic: Bennett mods
Replies: 6
Views: 9605

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by Curt Chapman
Sat Sep 18, 2010 6:53 pm
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: Old School Pool / Park deck: Zorlac Big Boys Reissue
Replies: 1
Views: 3075

Old School Pool / Park deck: Zorlac Big Boys Reissue

Yeah, it's not a slalom deck, but there's a few old guys on the forum here that might be interested? Zorlac Big Boys Reissue Deck. Purchased without graphics. Grip job was done with Jessup grip if I remember correctly. There are a few scratches / wheelbite (ouch) marks, etc, very slight scraping to ...
by Curt Chapman
Sat Sep 18, 2010 6:38 pm
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: [SOLD] GOG Front - non-adjustable
Replies: 1
Views: 3166

Bump for a price drop.

GOG still available.
by Curt Chapman
Sat Sep 18, 2010 5:48 am
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: [SOLD] Modified Bennet 5.0
Replies: 0
Views: 2409

[SOLD] Modified Bennet 5.0

[SOLD] Modified Bennett 5.0 for sale. Intended for LDP, but would work for Slalom. Modifications include: Kingpin replaced with Grade 8, epoxied in. The Epoxy did not bond to the paint, so it's easily removable. :D Hanger faced down to 112mm, spaceable out to the original 5.0 length. Polished pivot...
by Curt Chapman
Mon Aug 30, 2010 8:41 am
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: [SOLD] Factory 13 GS Deck
Replies: 1
Views: 3369

[SOLD] Factory 13 GS Deck

[SOLD] Custom built Factory 13 GS deck for sale (Built for another SS.com member) Formica bottom with the usual scratches from use. Great concave with kicktail. Gripped with Edger. Measurements are: 34" length, 9.5" width. Wheelbase options go from 18" up to 25.5". The board can be setup as a 6-whe...
by Curt Chapman
Mon Aug 30, 2010 7:53 am
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: [SOLD] GOG Front - non-adjustable
Replies: 1
Views: 3166

[SOLD] GOG Front - non-adjustable

[SOLD] GOG front for sale. I kind of bought this on on a whim, and don't really need it, so it's back up for sale. The usual wear and tear from use. $135 shipped in the USA, if you want it without bushings I can knock $5 off... Paypal payment preferred. I'd like to try out a Virage Vite, if anyone ...
by Curt Chapman
Fri Jul 23, 2010 11:37 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2010] US Nationals Colorado
Replies: 22
Views: 23230

Thanks for all the great pics & video. Now I can study & see how really shitty my ramp starts really are! :) I'll post my pics this weekend. I have to go now....... I have some practicing to do! The start is where I lose every race.... OK, maybe not every race, but most every race. That's why I bui...
by Curt Chapman
Wed Jul 21, 2010 9:06 am
Forum: North America
Topic: [2010] Seismic World Cup July 16-18 in Colorado
Replies: 11
Views: 17421

Many thanks to Gary, CBark, and all the COSS boys for a very fun event!

Also thanks to Seismic Dan, and any other sponsors who helped out!
by Curt Chapman
Fri Jul 09, 2010 8:37 pm
Forum: California
Topic: [2008] So Cal Outlaw Series Finale - Sat Oct 25
Replies: 7
Views: 9346

Cool!

Eight Wheelers OK?
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(YES, THIS IS A JOKE...)
by Curt Chapman
Wed Jul 07, 2010 1:41 am
Forum: Rocky Mountains
Topic: Utah Skate sessions 2010.
Replies: 8
Views: 10380

World Cup Training Facilities

World Cup Training Facilities

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Oh wait, it's just the road in front of my house, and it's only .09% grade, instead of 9% like overlook... :(
by Curt Chapman
Wed Jun 30, 2010 9:53 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2010] Seismic World Cup July 16-18 in Colorado
Replies: 11
Views: 17421

Allrighty, I'm in...

Who's racing me for last place in the B (ginner) class?

So, what is there for kids to do in and around Loisville / Lafayette when they're not cone-heading?
by Curt Chapman
Thu Jun 24, 2010 8:03 am
Forum: Starting Line / Ramps
Topic: New modular training ramps
Replies: 59
Views: 75971

Here's my finished version. All "modular". From this: http://i47.tinypic.com/mb70gy.jpg To this: http://i48.tinypic.com/ngomcj.jpg In less than 10 minutes. Only "tools" necessary are the "C" clamps mentioned earlier in the thread, the eye-bolts that attach the pull bar assembly to the ramp, a couple...
by Curt Chapman
Wed Jun 23, 2010 6:51 am
Forum: Daily Banter
Topic: POST ONLY REPLIES, don't use New Topic
Replies: 451
Views: 1723012

Re: SEISMIC WORLD CUP

This is GREAT news for a noobie racer like myself. So if I decide to pony up the registration $$$, at least I'll get more than two runs per discipline just to finish DFL. (That is if I don't DQ every run ;) ) Seismic World Cup Update: Because we believe we will have lots of time in the schedule, we ...
by Curt Chapman
Tue Jun 08, 2010 10:30 pm
Forum: Rocky Mountains
Topic: Utah Skate sessions 2010.
Replies: 8
Views: 10380

Session Wednesday 6/9 in the evening after work (5pm - dusk?) in Park City, near Browns Canyon Road.

PM me if interested and I can provide more specific directions.

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by Curt Chapman
Mon Jun 07, 2010 2:11 am
Forum: Starting Line / Ramps
Topic: New modular training ramps
Replies: 59
Views: 75971

A beautiful worship service this sabbath day on the hill with the ramp...
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by Curt Chapman
Sun Jun 06, 2010 7:10 am
Forum: Starting Line / Ramps
Topic: New modular training ramps
Replies: 59
Views: 75971

Done... http://i48.tinypic.com/15x2yqu.jpg Yes the pull-bars are currently one piece, so I need the roof rack... I have a plan to make them "modular" with the ability to break down to three foot sections and re-assemble. Maybe I'll get to it when I recover from the build of the ramp. Testing it out ...
by Curt Chapman
Fri Jun 04, 2010 8:57 pm
Forum: Rocky Mountains
Topic: Utah Skate sessions 2010.
Replies: 8
Views: 10380

Rumors are flying of an evening session next Wednesday (6/9). Possibly near Park City.

Details to follow if it happens.


I will be Slalom-ing either Saturday (6/5) or Sunday (6/6) or both. Probably near Herriman. If anyone would like to join me, they're more than welcome.
by Curt Chapman
Fri Jun 04, 2010 5:07 pm
Forum: Starting Line / Ramps
Topic: New modular training ramps
Replies: 59
Views: 75971

Progress.....

So, I've decided to us "C" clamps to attach the ramp pieces together, and it works great. I could use more than the two clamps shown, but it would be overkill: http://i46.tinypic.com/5jwh1x.jpg And the top transition piece: http://i48.tinypic.com/1493wuc.jpg With just 3 clamps holding these three pa...
by Curt Chapman
Thu Jun 03, 2010 10:33 pm
Forum: Starting Line / Ramps
Topic: New modular training ramps
Replies: 59
Views: 75971

Looks like you were able to make it the full 1000mm length, huh? Yeah, it's currently at the 1000mm (or close to it) length... My wife took off with my small car and the kids for a lil' vacation without me :( so I'm not positive it's gonna fit without laying the seats down. I'm just happy to have s...
by Curt Chapman
Thu Jun 03, 2010 6:14 pm
Forum: Starting Line / Ramps
Topic: New modular training ramps
Replies: 59
Views: 75971

Ricardo- do you think you would be able to post a close-up picture of the pull handles? That seems to be the part that most people are getting tripped up on. If you could share how you did it, that would be really helpful! Thanks! +1 for me too... My adventure has begun... http://i49.tinypic.com/33...
by Curt Chapman
Thu Jun 03, 2010 2:48 am
Forum: Starting Line / Ramps
Topic: New modular training ramps
Replies: 59
Views: 75971

Yeah, and you could use wingnuts... May work. You could also drill a hole in the main box and install a large t-nut on the backside. Then you could weld a wing nut to the top of a bolt, and drill a hole through the steel. This would give you a "wing bolt" that could be easily inserted by hand into ...
by Curt Chapman
Wed Jun 02, 2010 11:25 pm
Forum: Starting Line / Ramps
Topic: New modular training ramps
Replies: 59
Views: 75971

I really like this design. But for me, the whole point was to pack it up in the trunk, take somewhere, easily assemble it, tear down, and drive home. With u clamps, I would need to carry wrench and it isn't quick. I've solved the problem of L-brackets to hold all of the ramp sections together (with...
by Curt Chapman
Wed Jun 02, 2010 9:40 pm
Forum: Starting Line / Ramps
Topic: New modular training ramps
Replies: 59
Views: 75971

My real problem is figuring out how to attach them to the base with some sort of "quick connect." That's the part I'm having a tough time with. U-bolts? (Works on full-sized ramps...) http://www.statetrailer.com/images/itempix/14050502_z.jpg C-clamps? I think I'm going to start building one of thes...