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by Michael Stride
Tue Oct 27, 2009 8:56 pm
Forum: G.O.G. Trucks
Topic: steal and fake a product
Replies: 31
Views: 34812

Calm down.

its OK.


We can pay with these:















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by Michael Stride
Tue Oct 27, 2009 3:13 pm
Forum: G.O.G. Trucks
Topic: steal and fake a product
Replies: 31
Views: 34812

From my point of view, I don't belive that this Trucks will attack US Market. Oh, thats all right then. I'll just bury my head in the sand. Its just plain wrong. This makes me sad and angry. No creativity. No respect. Dont get me wrong. I like Czech stuff. I just bought a 16 valve Skoda. Its got 4 ...
by Michael Stride
Wed Oct 21, 2009 3:54 pm
Forum: Virage
Topic: New Virage 'Vite' front quick turning truck
Replies: 73
Views: 108799

Update...now in the machine, top two pics are pretty much the final stage of hangers (minus the spherical) and a sneak at one of the prototype composite baseplate I'm testing.Very lightweight. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v317/mstride/vite2.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v317/mstride/Vit...
by Michael Stride
Tue Oct 13, 2009 8:33 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: Any Swedish indoor races 2009?
Replies: 3
Views: 5498

Any Swedish indoor races 2009?

Will there be any this winter?

If there are any can the dates be posted as early as possible.

My idea is to do a few.....fly on RyanAir....even leave a board in Sweden to save packing...

Hope so!!!!!
by Michael Stride
Sat Sep 19, 2009 10:04 pm
Forum: Teams
Topic: Team Virage "Flow"
Replies: 66
Views: 65654

New Team Manager

Now with time on his hands and a supermodel on each arm we have just found a new manager Flavio Briatore. he's well known for having the highest standards of sportsmanship, and all the rumors of using illegal electronics at Bennoton, poaching Schumacher from Jordan, and organising crashes to help hi...
by Michael Stride
Thu Sep 17, 2009 9:21 am
Forum: Virage
Topic: Virage Team
Replies: 27
Views: 29587

Team is an anagram of meat.

And tame.

and AT 'EM
by Michael Stride
Sun Sep 13, 2009 5:50 pm
Forum: Virage
Topic: Virage Trucks video tutorials
Replies: 1
Views: 4606

Virage Trucks video tutorials

Ive just uploaded some tutorials about the Virage trucks, including how easy the front hanger fits on.. Hope they are useful! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=md7JSKS0VUw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=caEh8uCCONE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJ2GhcX70h8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VoXtN3fLmNk
by Michael Stride
Fri Sep 04, 2009 12:21 am
Forum: North America
Topic: SEND DOMINIC TO DURANGO!!!!!!!!!!! [Event postponed]
Replies: 11
Views: 11066

Does he realise the benifits of holding a race? I have been involved with the IGSA race at Eastbourne, England, Mischa and Scoot were there, along with 220 other racers. It was organised BY the local council. The local council even paved the road, without the catseyes reflectors specifially for raci...
by Michael Stride
Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:07 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: SEND DOMINIC TO DURANGO!!!!!!!!!!! [Event postponed]
Replies: 11
Views: 11066

Thats a shame George. I have fond memories of Durango, I learned to snowboard at 'Purgatory' and got my board from Tim Windell.... If only people would realise that events like yours attract money to towns. Nowadays thats doubly important. A town with a snowboard, ski, and mountain bike heritage can...
by Michael Stride
Mon Aug 31, 2009 10:43 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: CONCRETE WAVE Observation - Didn't See Slalom Equipment Ads
Replies: 31
Views: 23440

We advertise occassionally, but fact is I know pretty much the circulation figures for the UK, and to advertise only to them means paying for ads that get seen by every US racer too...not our customer base...however for the Virages we did run an ad, and appear in the buyers guide. The old advertisin...
by Michael Stride
Wed Aug 26, 2009 10:34 pm
Forum: Virage
Topic: New Virage 'Vite' front quick turning truck
Replies: 73
Views: 108799

New Virage 'Vite' front quick turning truck

Virage 'Vite'...(pronounced 'veet') The button has been pressed...Quick turning Bennett hanger compatible baseplate, sold singly, also mating to two new hanger width with the unique Virage axle system. Baseplate incorporates angle and height meaning that risers will be minimised, just like the Virag...
by Michael Stride
Mon Aug 24, 2009 3:38 pm
Forum: ISSA Site administration
Topic: Spam!!!
Replies: 5
Views: 7938

HEY! You two leave my Debora alone! She emailed me first.
thats all right.....so long as I can watch.
by Michael Stride
Mon Aug 24, 2009 1:13 pm
Forum: ISSA Site administration
Topic: Spam!!!
Replies: 5
Views: 7938

I can understand why she wants me...but YOU???

Now I'm disappointed and feel rejected.

If she has emailed Pelle we will know it's not genuine for certain.
by Michael Stride
Mon Aug 24, 2009 10:40 am
Forum: ISSA Site administration
Topic: Spam!!!
Replies: 5
Views: 7938

Spam!!!

Whilst I'm flatterred I am not niave enough to think random women will fall at my feet (any more than usual). If anyone else gets these kinds of things, just delete them....do they think we are idiots? (probably....) HELLO, My name is Debora Zanda, i saw your profile today on http://www.slalomskateb...
by Michael Stride
Wed Aug 19, 2009 8:32 am
Forum: Virage
Topic: Virages available at Sk8kings
Replies: 4
Views: 6919

thanks Wesley. I do get a lot of pleasure in developing the Slalom Virages and the LDP version. We also have a new front truck with a Bennett compatible baseplate that combines height and angle into the baseplate, with a new front Bennett/Lazer angled hanger in the prototype stage. And a secret new ...
by Michael Stride
Tue Aug 18, 2009 8:29 pm
Forum: Virage
Topic: Virages available at Sk8kings
Replies: 4
Views: 6919

Virages available at Sk8kings

I'm happy to announce that US sales of the slalom Virages are now handled by our good friends at Sk8kings. what does this mean.... It means easy an quick shipping and prices that include the import taxes. We will try to make sure Sk8kings have stock at all times. and over time we will make sure they...
by Michael Stride
Tue Jul 28, 2009 4:56 pm
Forum: Virage
Topic: The next run...
Replies: 2
Views: 5390

Wow, that last lot sold ver ver quickly!

All LDPs are SOLD, new run on order.

slalom ones, very very very few left.
by Michael Stride
Mon Jul 13, 2009 4:15 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2009] Amsterdam Sept 4-5-6, 2009 (discussion)
Replies: 41
Views: 43553

Calm down Flavio I will take you to European court for defaming my name. You can be sure of it. 100 % sure. So sure as I am I have NEVER stole from anybody and I want to see you prove it. Firstly, the European Court is the FINAL place for cases, not the first place. They wont be interested, dont was...
by Michael Stride
Sun Jul 05, 2009 8:29 pm
Forum: Teams
Topic: Team Virage "Flow"
Replies: 66
Views: 65654

Congrats to Birthday Boy Sam Gordon on his victory on Virages at the Hove Turn and Burn!!!

We may just have to do blue ones in his honour!
by Michael Stride
Sun Jul 05, 2009 8:26 pm
Forum: Virage
Topic: The next run...
Replies: 2
Views: 5390

The next run...

ALL LDP Virage from the latest run were sold before they were finished by the CNC'ers so we are pressing the button for MORE. Very few Slalom sets left so we are doing MORE of those too.
by Michael Stride
Mon Jun 29, 2009 8:38 pm
Forum: Virage
Topic: Virage Ordering information
Replies: 23
Views: 24927

The latest run of Virages and LDP Virages are being assembled for delivery this week to those that ordered.

Its nice to know we are the UK biggest truck manufacturer!

(Ok, There arnt any other unless you include Holeys)
by Michael Stride
Wed Jun 24, 2009 11:42 am
Forum: G.O.G. Trucks
Topic: Cheap.O.G.
Replies: 18
Views: 24619

We have them in stock. http://www.octanesport.co.uk/shop/catal ... ult/?q=gog

Not many!

And bear in mind we have a race this weekend in the UK, so will likely sell out there. Mind you its first come first served.

And I want one too.
by Michael Stride
Wed Jun 24, 2009 9:21 am
Forum: Europe
Topic: Are the Worlds in Hood River too far and expensive?
Replies: 3
Views: 4921

You had me at 'Hello'.
by Michael Stride
Mon Jun 01, 2009 9:18 pm
Forum: Virage
Topic: Virage Ordering information
Replies: 23
Views: 24927

The latest run of Virages is being macined right now,, we have a couple of slots left, so if you want Virages without a long wait, let me know.
We also have LDP versions coming too.
by Michael Stride
Sun May 31, 2009 2:27 pm
Forum: Sweden
Topic: How to get to Hog Hill 27th 28th June
Replies: 0
Views: 12952

How to get to Hog Hill 27th 28th June

If your thinking of coming to Hog Hill race , (do come, its an EXCELLENT hill) Here are some transport details. Closest airport is London City, or Stansted. From there its a train ride to the site which is in outer east London, (the Swedish side) or hire cars are not to expensive at the moment. Tran...
by Michael Stride
Sat May 30, 2009 10:39 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: Made in England: Blighty Championships - June 27th/ 28th
Replies: 26
Views: 32207

You can order the T shirts for the race here: http://www.octanesport.co.uk/shop/clothing/hog-hill-blighty-bash-t-shirt.html You can order and pay fro them in advance to guarantee you get one in your size. We will deliver them at the race (thanks Donald!) or send them to you afterwards if you fancy o...
by Michael Stride
Wed May 20, 2009 9:15 am
Forum: Europe
Topic: Made in England: Blighty Championships - June 27th/ 28th
Replies: 26
Views: 32207

Whooo hoooooooo. Proper hills and the best slalom location in Europe!


Should be a good one, and ideal for any Euros who fancy seeing London while the pound is down the pan. Good call on the camping Sam. This race will be 'In tents'!
by Michael Stride
Fri May 15, 2009 3:56 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2009] Désaxé World Cup, GRENOBLE, June 27-28 [MAIN]
Replies: 105
Views: 116574

ah, good point Sam. I did look into going to Lyons/Grenoble as I have an invite to Paul Bocuse's gaff. (Thats Gaff, not caff) And having done the trek from Lyons to Grenoble then to Les Deux Alpes more than a few times I thought I was in a good position to answer. As for directions to Hog Hill...sim...
by Michael Stride
Thu May 14, 2009 11:14 pm
Forum: Virage
Topic: Virage Ordering information
Replies: 23
Views: 24927

We are just gearing up to do the next run of Virage Slaloms and the Virage LDPs. (Long Distance Pumping). So far we have Virages all over Europe and the US and OZ. The LDPs are flying off the site, which is great news. We have brought in a new ordering system so you can guarantee your place in the r...
by Michael Stride
Thu May 14, 2009 2:04 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2009] Désaxé World Cup, GRENOBLE, June 27-28 [MAIN]
Replies: 105
Views: 116574

Try here: http://www.lyonairport.com/index.php?module=cms&desc=default&action=get&id=237 Click of rthe PDF of the 'Horraires' The buses are on page 15, but it says they are every hour...not once a day. Buses: > Lyon-Saint Exupéry > Grenoble Du lundi au dimanche de 6h30* à 23h30 - Monday to Sunday 6....
by Michael Stride
Thu May 14, 2009 12:18 pm
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Truck Discussion
Topic: GUS truck in front - what rear truck?
Replies: 3
Views: 6484

I used, and loved the Gus truck on a setup I used for tight a few years ago. I won a race on it. In fact it was a world am tight!

I used a Turner TTC Truck, the nearest these days would be an Airflow rear.

That would make an excellent choice.
by Michael Stride
Thu May 14, 2009 12:15 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2009] Désaxé World Cup, GRENOBLE, June 27-28 [MAIN]
Replies: 105
Views: 116574

You can get the train. Lyons Airport has a station, if you are into architechture its brilliant and used in films/ads a lot.

The bus service is actually a fraction quicker as the train line twists and turns. Satobus I think its called.
by Michael Stride
Sat May 02, 2009 10:44 am
Forum: Virage
Topic: Virage Ordering information
Replies: 23
Views: 24927

ALL trucks, Slalom and L.D.Ps are SOLD. We will announce on Monday 3rd May the new dates for production, and also a revised pricing structure to allow for deposits. The trucks are proving to be very popular, Id love to have boxes of them ready to ship, but these are by their very nature costly to pr...
by Michael Stride
Thu Apr 30, 2009 11:15 am
Forum: Virage
Topic: Virage Long Distance Pumping Trucks
Replies: 2
Views: 6623

The first batch of Virage LDPs are out and feedback coming in....Mark sent these pictures of a beautiful fast, slick, well built machine....(with a Porsche in the background). From Mark in California... I even had a chance to give it a few test runs. I'm impressed with how low the overall height of ...
by Michael Stride
Mon Apr 27, 2009 1:06 pm
Forum: Teams
Topic: Team Virage "Flow"
Replies: 66
Views: 65654

By turning up the contrast I have found what the picture actually looks like.Image
by Michael Stride
Thu Apr 23, 2009 9:37 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: How Long Before COMPLETES With One Manufacturer's Name?
Replies: 31
Views: 22061

Nope, you've lost me.

My 'children' are designed to work independently of each other. They are not conjoined!
by Michael Stride
Wed Apr 22, 2009 11:29 pm
Forum: Teams
Topic: Team Virage "Flow"
Replies: 66
Views: 65654

Good luck to Sam and Pelle at the Swiss tunnel race!

here is the team photo:

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by Michael Stride
Wed Apr 22, 2009 11:04 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: How Long Before COMPLETES With One Manufacturer's Name?
Replies: 31
Views: 22061

Not Virage!

The 'brand' Virage is only for trucks.

The decks will be 'Octane'

the wheels will be .......

we make risers though!
by Michael Stride
Mon Apr 20, 2009 3:03 pm
Forum: Virage
Topic: Virage Ordering information
Replies: 23
Views: 24927

We currently have 2 sets of LDP trucks unspoken for, and pushed forward our new run of slalom trucks due to demand, and have 2 sets of those ready to ship on Monday 27th. We will have trucks at the Zurich race for testing and purchasing. You can buy either fronts or rears. Or both! We now aim to kee...
by Michael Stride
Sun Apr 19, 2009 9:12 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2009] 2nd Tunnel Skateboard Slalom World Cup, ZH, April 25
Replies: 113
Views: 120150

ramone...what is the update....?

I got an email telling me to read the thread on SS, I read the thread on SS and and it tells me to look in my email for the update....and its not there....

Cant you just post the update?
by Michael Stride
Sat Apr 18, 2009 10:10 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2009] 2nd Tunnel Skateboard Slalom World Cup, ZH, April 25
Replies: 113
Views: 120150

Pelle, according to the song, its 'Pink Champagne on Ice'

...relax said the night man,
We are programmed to receive.
You can checkout any time you like,
But you can never leave!

but hey, you ar dfinately 'tiffany twisted'
by Michael Stride
Thu Apr 16, 2009 7:15 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2009] KING VOM RHEIN RACE GERMANY APRIL 11/12
Replies: 33
Views: 41827

can we have the GS times please. I want to know if I need to have climbing lessons and hypnotherapy to help me go of the mega ramp.

but it did make a fun slide!
by Michael Stride
Tue Apr 14, 2009 9:16 pm
Forum: Virage
Topic: Virage Long Distance Pumping Trucks
Replies: 2
Views: 6623

Paved Wave (James Peters) have been testing the Virage Slalom in the prototype LDP configuration over the last month or so, over 250 miles of hard riding. The L.D.P. version is due for release this week. Exciting times! The review is here: http://pavedwave.myfastforum.org/The_Virage_LDP_under_test_a...
by Michael Stride
Fri Apr 10, 2009 9:26 am
Forum: Virage
Topic: Virage Ordering information
Replies: 23
Views: 24927

We now have in stock 1 rear Virage and 1 'prototype' rear, along with the set of Grey anodised front and rear trucks. We are taking these to a race over the Easter Weekend to 'show and tell' but if they are unsold after Sunday we will sell them to the first person that enquires by email beforehand. ...
by Michael Stride
Thu Apr 09, 2009 9:05 am
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2009] KING VOM RHEIN RACE GERMANY APRIL 11/12
Replies: 33
Views: 41827

Looking forward to it....
by Michael Stride
Mon Apr 06, 2009 11:53 am
Forum: Virage
Topic: Virages in Action
Replies: 11
Views: 12819

Absollutterrrremont.....Paul

If only they had a word for 'Virage'!*


* The George Bush memorial joke.
by Michael Stride
Fri Apr 03, 2009 11:24 pm
Forum: Virage
Topic: Virages in Action
Replies: 11
Views: 12819

It's the same things
Well spotted! They are Virages 'In Action'.

What would you expect?
by Michael Stride
Fri Apr 03, 2009 7:33 pm
Forum: Virage
Topic: Virages in Action
Replies: 11
Views: 12819

From JB Roublin in deepest France....now...what IS the french for Virage?

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by Michael Stride
Wed Apr 01, 2009 11:14 pm
Forum: Virage
Topic: Virages in Action
Replies: 11
Views: 12819

Gary at the Texas Sizzler (photo by stubbs), using the rear virage....looking at that hill I think I'd need crampons!Image
by Michael Stride
Wed Apr 01, 2009 11:09 pm
Forum: Virage
Topic: Virages in Action
Replies: 11
Views: 12819

From Richard on his lovely self built GS deck. Image