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by Paul Howard
Thu Apr 21, 2005 7:26 am
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Deck Discussion
Topic: Subsonic Slalom Decks
Replies: 22
Views: 31080

Subsonic Slalom Decks

Now I'll toot my own horn. Scott Moore of www.subsonicskateboards.com is making a Pauliwog(but at the moment spelled "Polywog" on the sticker) signature model which is fun since I think I'm the only B Class slalom'er with a signature model. If you're looking for an affordable wide spectrum use deck,...
by Paul Howard
Sun Apr 17, 2005 12:53 am
Forum: North America
Topic: [2005] World Championships - Slalom Week - Schedule
Replies: 39
Views: 47380

2005 Overall Men's World Champion

I want to get this done good and early so here goes: I hereby nominate myself to be the 2005 Overall Mens World Champion. OK, if not I'll settle for being the new Pope or something.
by Paul Howard
Sun Apr 17, 2005 12:47 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: 30 years skateboarding anniversary
Replies: 48
Views: 53745

30+years

Hey, Glad to know I'm in such good company! I can SOOOOOO relate to all those stories. I gotta find someone with a photodigitizer and post some old photos. Adios-Pauliwog
by Paul Howard
Wed Apr 13, 2005 4:58 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: United States Grass Roots DownHill Slalom Championship
Replies: 51
Views: 47269

GRS series races and points and stuff

Hey, The People's Slalom was a BLAST(THANKS EVERYONE FOR SHOWING UP, ALL OF YOU MAKE IT SOOOO WORTH MY TIME AND $$ TO DO IT), and since everyone's times were recorded on the Chewning Chronocrome timing system, I would definately say "Put my race in the GRS points system" if that's applicable. Hopefu...
by Paul Howard
Sat Apr 09, 2005 10:18 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: United States Grass Roots DownHill Slalom Championship
Replies: 51
Views: 47269

Salem instead of Hood River in July

Hey Eddy! Actually Gareth and Steven King are the two most in charge since it's technically their race that they're considering about changing the location. I'm just going to try to help them scope some things out since I'm closer to Salem. As far as July goes, I think that's what Gareth had in mind...
by Paul Howard
Sat Apr 09, 2005 5:07 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: United States Grass Roots DownHill Slalom Championship
Replies: 51
Views: 47269

Oregon in the GrassRoots Series

Not only do we have "regular" races as Pat Chewning described which are a blast, we will probably try for a 2 day national level race in Salem (possibly instead of Hood River, it's a LOT better surface and hill, and closer to some of Oregon's best skateparks, so far this is undecided) which could ea...
by Paul Howard
Fri Mar 25, 2005 6:41 am
Forum: Seattle - Portland
Topic: 2005 Slalom Season
Replies: 7
Views: 13331

The People's Slalom

Just a reminder that Cascade Slalom Collective, I mean Assoc will be having the season opening event BBQ Slalom, and Jam Format not-too-serious race April 10th in Salem at Bush Park's Soap Box Derby Hill. Take I-5 to Hwy 22 West which becomes Mission Street for 2.7 miles west of the I-5 then look to...
by Paul Howard
Sat Mar 19, 2005 5:03 am
Forum: Split-Fire
Topic: Split-Fire DS107 - Not just a front truck anymore
Replies: 2
Views: 7074

Dragonslayer as a back truck

Interesting, very interesting indeed.
by Paul Howard
Sat Mar 12, 2005 11:30 pm
Forum: RoeRacing
Topic: Ridden a RoeRacing deck...post a review!
Replies: 80
Views: 118976

32" Stretched Roe Bullet PS Woodcore

I got this a while ago before it made it onto the RoeSlalom site from Steve Hopper, Master Craftsman of the Roe Wood-core Division. I weigh 167 and got the Med/Stiff in the low 3/8" camber and I've been running it from 20" to 23" wb. It feels to me best at 22" and 23" on bigger courses. It's a smidg...
by Paul Howard
Sat Feb 05, 2005 11:20 pm
Forum: Media Resources
Topic: Please make a Slalom! zine #25
Replies: 1
Views: 4645

Please make a "Slalom" -zine #25

Hey, the last one was soooo cool I bought 25 from Gesmer and he accidently sent me another 25 which I gave away 49 of them and kept one for myself. They were well recieved and everyone was stoked. If production cost is an issue, seriously contact me and I'll see what I can contribute (from my not ve...
by Paul Howard
Sat Oct 30, 2004 4:04 am
Forum: Split-Fire
Topic: Asphalt Playground Split-Fire 107mm
Replies: 44
Views: 69051

SplitFire Trucks

Yes, email Gary at sales@asphaltplayground.com and yes it is a TTC/Airflow(more like an Airflow) and yes, I am buying a 2nd one because I reelly, really like mine a lot. Adios-Paul
by Paul Howard
Fri Oct 29, 2004 4:47 am
Forum: Fibreflex
Topic: Fibreflex 2004
Replies: 12
Views: 23561

Free Rider Flex #1 /GS Lite

This is LONG overdue but better because of it. I've been riding my Freerider and GS light for roughly 1 year and they're riding great. I don't race on them as they have a smidge too much camber for my liking to race on and my foam cores are too spendy and dialed in to want to practice on day in/day ...
by Paul Howard
Sat Oct 23, 2004 10:53 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2004] ACSS#2 - Gorge Games - Hood River, Oregon
Replies: 7
Views: 9599

Hood River

Hey Pat, thanks for the picture. Finally I got on the Podium B division at a national level race. Thanks to Daddies Board Shop, Gareth for my Unlimited Foam, Larry Balma for the RT-X, Eric Walgren for the 100mm/8mm alteration of the aforementioned RT-X, Howard Gordon/Mike Dong/Gareth for the TTC and...
by Paul Howard
Sat Oct 23, 2004 10:37 pm
Forum: Seismic
Topic: MMW'd 8mm Seismics
Replies: 3
Views: 7750

MMW'd 8mm Seismics

I just got a set (one 30 and one 45 degree) of the 130mm width MMW'd 8mm axle Seismics from Gesmer whilst at Morro Bay 2004. So far I put only the 30 degree truck onto the back of my PP Chickenwing with an Asphalt Playground RT-X 127/8mm conversion (yes, someone finally did it!) and ran Grippins 88 ...
by Paul Howard
Sat Oct 23, 2004 10:17 pm
Forum: Split-Fire
Topic: Asphalt Playground Split-Fire 107mm
Replies: 44
Views: 69051

Asphalt Playground Split-Fire 107mm

I got one of Gary Fluitts Asphalt Playground SplitFire 107mm's and it's great if you like TTC kinda trucks.It comes with nicely aligned 8mm axles, raised bearing seats 90 degrees to the axle, an improved interface of the hanger and bushings and improved fit of the pivot into the baseplate (when used...
by Paul Howard
Fri Oct 22, 2004 4:13 am
Forum: Pocket Pistol
Topic: Where is Chicken???
Replies: 3
Views: 7124

Getting ahold of Chicken

Hey, thanks, I'll try that email instead. - Paul
by Paul Howard
Thu Oct 21, 2004 7:12 am
Forum: RoeRacing
Topic: RoeRacing - On the Podium at the 2004 Worlds!
Replies: 2
Views: 6664

More Garethmobile stuff

Hey, don't forget my first ever podium placement at a national level race this summer at Hood River B divsion T/S on a Roe Unlimited. Thanks- Paul
by Paul Howard
Thu Oct 21, 2004 7:07 am
Forum: RoeRacing
Topic: RoeRacing - On the Podium at the 2004 Worlds!
Replies: 2
Views: 6664

Garethmobiles

Gareth, I need to get ahold of you to get some info/ details straight on PS specs. Thanks - Paul bird041167@yahoo.com (541)754-7826
by Paul Howard
Thu Oct 21, 2004 6:57 am
Forum: Pocket Pistol
Topic: Bad ass wood - New Pocket Pistol models
Replies: 28
Views: 41809

Smokestake wood/fibreglass Concave

I got the med flex(I weigh 165, used the 20.25" wb) from Chicken at Morro Bay, I finally tried it at home and it feels SOOOO good on hybrid and tight, it easily compares to a foam core. Chicken, Please keep making these, the low-budget intro and midlevel slalomers need this kind of board badly, and ...
by Paul Howard
Thu Oct 21, 2004 6:20 am
Forum: Pocket Pistol
Topic: Where is Chicken???
Replies: 3
Views: 7124

Pocket Pistol e-mails

HEIKO: I've tried to get ahold of Chicken from his website emails and I tried from my yahoo site and everything I send gets bounced back here in Oregon, USA so it's not just you or your internet. Later- Paul
by Paul Howard
Mon Oct 18, 2004 5:23 am
Forum: Comet
Topic: Lower the camber on the Competition Slalom Decks
Replies: 4
Views: 9832

2002 Gary Cross

Yes, I agree, those guys at Comet are idiots about slalom. WTF!!!!! I'm keeping my 2002 Gary Cross because it's durable, snappy, and if the course is right, it's right. The 2002 had a lower BETTER camber and if they lowered it even more it would be the bomb! I just don't get those guys, it's a lamin...
by Paul Howard
Sat Sep 18, 2004 7:53 pm
Forum: Radikal
Topic: Radikal rear truck axle alignment
Replies: 12
Views: 16877

Radical info

Hey Mark, thanks for the info, the more I find out, the more your trucks are like the sniper's rifle of slalom trucks. Hope to see you at Morro, Later-Paul
by Paul Howard
Sat Aug 14, 2004 10:01 pm
Forum: Tracker
Topic: negatively wedged RT-X vs. a non wedged RT-S
Replies: 3
Views: 7319

RT-X and RT-S as a back truck

Hey, I ride an 8mm axle converted RT-S with a fairly steep detuned wedge in the back which I REALLY like for really tight slalom(4.5 to 5.5 ft center to center) on an 18"wb 8-ply flat stiff deck. I've thought about taking an RT-X 8mm conversion and trying it on the back just to see what it does with...
by Paul Howard
Thu Aug 12, 2004 4:08 am
Forum: Radikal
Topic: Radikal rear truck axle alignment
Replies: 12
Views: 16877

Radikal Kingpins

Hey McCree, One thing I thought of immediatly the first time I saw the current era Radikal is the the old Gullwing split axle HPIV (?) and wondered about the kingpin issue since it became an issue with the Gullwings they added the reinforcement bracket that mounted under the truck and over/around th...
by Paul Howard
Mon Aug 09, 2004 7:24 am
Forum: Radikal
Topic: Radikal rear truck axle alignment
Replies: 12
Views: 16877

Radikal rear truck axle stuff

Thanks everyone for the good info, and anyone else's input is still welcome and appreciated. Thanks - Paul
by Paul Howard
Sun Aug 08, 2004 1:35 am
Forum: Radikal
Topic: Radikal rear truck axle alignment
Replies: 12
Views: 16877

Radikal rear truck axle alignment

Hey, how well aligned are the separate threaded-in axles on the rear truck ? Offsets and TTC/3TC's sent into machinists to be fixed for alignment has become a pain in the ass (I've only got one TTC stock which is PERFECT and I love it, one has been MMW'd and is better than it was in it's stock misal...
by Paul Howard
Sat Apr 17, 2004 6:15 am
Forum: Fibreflex
Topic: Fibreflex 2004
Replies: 12
Views: 23561

FREERIDER STUFF

Hey! Just so noone thinks I'm dissing on the new 2004 lamination on the Freerider I've got, I really like it but with it's "flexier, sorta spongy" feel compared to my 2003 GS Lite, I find it to be a good "defensive" board on the steeper fast hybrid courses. It's not neccessarily better or worse, jus...
by Paul Howard
Sat Apr 17, 2004 6:05 am
Forum: Comet
Topic: Lower the camber on the Competition Slalom Decks
Replies: 4
Views: 9832

Hey Rick!

Hey, it was fun racing with you and everybody last year. I'm hoping to go to Breckenridge this year but may have to forgo it for family stuff (at least it'll be fun family stuff and not lame crap family stuff) and make up for it next year. Are you going to Hood River or Morro Bay? Ravitch is now rid...
by Paul Howard
Thu Apr 15, 2004 6:49 am
Forum: Comet
Topic: Lower the camber on the Competition Slalom Decks
Replies: 4
Views: 9832

Lower the camber on the Competition Slalom Decks

ANYONE AT COMET : I heard a rumor that Comet is going to stop making the Gary Cross and O'Shei slalom decks. First off, you guys have one of the best if not the best wood-core constructions out there for slalom. Second since you never responded to my phone messages, e-mails, or written letters I don...
by Paul Howard
Thu Apr 15, 2004 6:32 am
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: F/S Comet Gray Cross
Replies: 5
Views: 5135

Barry, Thanks for your e-mail, I accidently deleted it before I could respond directly, I sent another message which hopefully you got. The short version is it sounds like the board I already have but not the model I'm looking for but thanks for your response and photo. I'm going to post something s...
by Paul Howard
Sat Apr 10, 2004 8:37 pm
Forum: Fibreflex
Topic: Fibreflex 2004
Replies: 12
Views: 23561

FibreFlex comparison

Hey Paul P. , I also got a Freerider in the Flex #1 stiffness and have done some redrilling to fine-tune it. I've also got a G/S Lite Flex #1 from last year and it seems more responsive (maybe because it's shorter) for tight than the current Freerider does for hybrid (sorta flexier and not as much i...
by Paul Howard
Sat Apr 10, 2004 8:23 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2004] Announcing the American Cup
Replies: 19
Views: 22499

Thanks Gary

Hey Gary, I know I'm late on the draw but thanks for stepping up to the plate and organizing the America's Cup Slalom Series. Schlater - Paul H.
by Paul Howard
Sat Apr 10, 2004 8:16 pm
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: F/S Comet Gray Cross
Replies: 5
Views: 5135

Barry with the Gary Cross Comet

Hey, Do you know if your Gary Cross is a 2001/2002 (low camber 3/8") or 2003 (high camber 3/4") and what is the stiffness (Med or Stiff are the only 2 flexes they come in). My number is (541)754-7826 or bird041167@yahoo.com or respond here. Thanks - Paul Howard
by Paul Howard
Sat Jan 17, 2004 6:19 am
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Deck Discussion
Topic: Broken Foam Core Slalom Decks
Replies: 1
Views: 3479

Broken Decks

P.S. - Also, How much do you weigh? Thanks- Paul H.
by Paul Howard
Sat Jan 17, 2004 6:17 am
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Deck Discussion
Topic: Broken Foam Core Slalom Decks
Replies: 1
Views: 3479

Broken Foam Core Slalom Decks

Hey! Here's my question for materials research purposes, What Foam core slalom decks have all of you had that broke, split, delaminated, lost its rebound and return, etc and what materials were used in the construction? Please respond here or e-mail me at bird041167@yahoo.com -Thanks, Paul Howard
by Paul Howard
Thu Jan 08, 2004 3:24 am
Forum: Machine Shop
Topic: Tracker RTX Kingpin upgrade
Replies: 16
Views: 31362

RT Grade 5/8/foreign/domestic kingpin issue

Hey! Thanks Dave and Glenn for the feedback. As far as the question of cutting with a hacksaw using cutting oil, no I have not used it for metal cutting, does it improve the cut or help prolong the life of the blade? Anyhow, I feel better about the broken king pin issue so now I can go slalom in a s...
by Paul Howard
Wed Jan 07, 2004 1:57 am
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: Wedged riser...
Replies: 19
Views: 15187

Wedge Smedge

Hey! I got tired of looking for steep enough risers to suit me so I started making my own out of wood. All you need is a hand held coping saw, a block plane or sureform plane, a pencil, an nail for a punch, a drill and some steady hands. A vice or clamps are VERY handy but not entirely neccesary (al...
by Paul Howard
Wed Jan 07, 2004 1:39 am
Forum: Monkeywrench Machine Works
Topic: TTC's are back (though they're 3TC's now)
Replies: 9
Views: 15589

TTC/3TC Add-On

I should have mentioned in my prior entry, the one "misaligned axle" 101 TTC I've got was barely out of alignment and still gave me good rear traction , and overall I like the TTC/3TC feel a LOT!! Thanks - Paul Howard.
by Paul Howard
Wed Jan 07, 2004 1:26 am
Forum: Machine Shop
Topic: Tracker RTX Kingpin upgrade
Replies: 16
Views: 31362

Foreign metal Flim Flam

Thanks Pat, Glenn, and whoever else gave me feed back. I did put in Grade 5's and have now replaced them with Grade 8's. When I cut the Grade 8's(from 2 1/2" to 2 1/4") they didn't seem any more difficult to cut with a USED hacksaw than my memory of the Grade 5's. They had the same markings and bras...
by Paul Howard
Wed Jan 07, 2004 12:57 am
Forum: Monkeywrench Machine Works
Topic: Machine Shop (Geezer-X)
Replies: 65
Views: 102747

Phony Grade 8 Kingpins?????

Hey! Speaking of foreign made flim-flam, I recently bought some 3/8" bolts grade 8 to replace king-pins(you know, for the 2 1/4" length), I had to buy 2 1/2" long bolts and cut them, when I did with a USED hacksaw, they did'nt seem any harder than my memory of cutting grade 5 bolts of the same size....
by Paul Howard
Sat Jan 03, 2004 7:33 pm
Forum: Machine Shop
Topic: Tracker RTX Kingpin upgrade
Replies: 16
Views: 31362

Hey! I've recently replaced some kingpins in Tracker RT's and after talking to the person at the hardware store, they told me Grade 5's have more shear strength and being less hard and thus less brittle, they're more likely to bend before snapping than a Grade 8, though the grade 8 has much more ten...
by Paul Howard
Fri Jan 02, 2004 1:11 am
Forum: Monkeywrench Machine Works
Topic: TTC's are back (though they're 3TC's now)
Replies: 9
Views: 15589

3TC's

Howard, Hey! I'm stoked your making them again. I like them a LOT, better than other offsets I've used, however one thing I'm curious about is the axle alignment issue. Two of my TTC's (a 101, and a 127) seemed to have nicely aligned axles (the 101 I bought from Mike Dong - modified/realigned - unkn...
by Paul Howard
Fri Jan 02, 2004 12:40 am
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Wheel discussion
Topic: Wheels for slalom on wet surfaces.
Replies: 2
Views: 6468

Rain in Oregon

Hey Pat! I think we need to find a parking garage or abandoned warehouse and have a get-together ride ( the conditions may be too "outlaw" for timers and an actual race), I've got Cone Fever BAD!!! Stacy'll kill me if I keep up the 2 cone course in the kitchen and run into her kitchen table again. I...
by Paul Howard
Fri Jan 02, 2004 12:28 am
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Wheel discussion
Topic: Stingers vs. Cambrias
Replies: 2
Views: 6267

Stingers Vs Cambrias

Hey! If I run a course tight enough to not want 3DM Avalons, I ride Abec 11 Stingers for the speed over the Cambrias, I might change my mind this year as I attempt 5 feet and under cone spacing, but so far Stingers have worked well for me on tight courses (once you get more slalom under your belt, y...
by Paul Howard
Thu Jan 01, 2004 11:53 pm
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Wheel discussion
Topic: Lathing wheels
Replies: 5
Views: 9533

Hey! The great pragmatist Dan Hughes showed me this neat little trick for lathing wheels. Figure out where you want your width boundaries, either eye-ball it, or mark with an ink pen or marker, next get a rough wood rasp or as I prefer- a Stanley brand 2 inch "Sure-Form" brand wood plane, it's not a...
by Paul Howard
Thu Jan 01, 2004 11:07 pm
Forum: Monkeywrench Machine Works
Topic: Machine Shop (Geezer-X)
Replies: 65
Views: 102747

Modified Trucks

Hey Geez, I got my trucks back, I've only ridden one set, but I'm impressed, nice work, really nice. I'll probably send you some more. Thanks Lots - Paul Howard
by Paul Howard
Thu Jan 01, 2004 10:41 pm
Forum: Bahne
Topic: Spec Class Racing
Replies: 6
Views: 11264

Spec Racing

Hey! Good idea. I've talked with other people here in the northwest about a similar goal of simplicity to draw more racers, especially younger racers who don't have much $. My plan was to limit equipment to wood (or homemade) decks, conventional trucks (no offsets, PVDs', TTC's,Radikal, etc), no spe...