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- Wed Apr 04, 2012 5:05 am
- Forum: 2012 Contest Calendar
- Topic: Thread to discuss Dates, Status voting etc. for 2012
- Replies: 114
- Views: 207779
Re: Thread to discuss Dates, Status voting etc. for 2012
Name: Slalom St. Louis X Date: May 26-27, 2012 Format: Single lane slalom, dual lane tight slalom Location: Tower Grove Park, St. Louis, MO Organizer: Jonathan Harms, St. Louis Daggers, stldaggers@gmail.com Sanction: Main Name: DC Slalom Date: May 19-20, 2012 Format: Dual lane TS, Dual lane HS, Sing...
- Thu Mar 01, 2012 6:50 am
- Forum: 2012 Contest Calendar
- Topic: Thread to discuss Dates, Status voting etc. for 2012
- Replies: 114
- Views: 207779
2012 International Slalom Contest Schedule
Name: 2012 Oceanside Open Format: Dual lane hybrid, single lane tight, single lane GS, slalomcross (just for fun) Date: July 14, 15, 2012 Location: Oceanside, North San Diego County, CA Sanction: Candidate for MAIN Contact: Lynn Kramer or Sk8Kings Nice to have Info: Loretta Street hill. Same locatio...
- Wed Feb 29, 2012 6:30 pm
- Forum: 2012 Contest Calendar
- Topic: Thread to discuss Dates, Status voting etc. for 2012
- Replies: 114
- Views: 207779
Re: Thread to discuss Dates, Status voting etc. for 2012
Name: Pinhook Slalom Open
Format: Dual lane, double-elimination hybrid; dual lane, double-elimination
tight (Pro/Am); Single lane hybrid/tight (beginner)
Date:June 23, 2012
Location: South Bend IN
Sanction: candidate for PRIME
Contact: Peter Metzger, peter@envisionskate.com
Format: Dual lane, double-elimination hybrid; dual lane, double-elimination
tight (Pro/Am); Single lane hybrid/tight (beginner)
Date:June 23, 2012
Location: South Bend IN
Sanction: candidate for PRIME
Contact: Peter Metzger, peter@envisionskate.com
- Tue Nov 29, 2011 4:37 am
- Forum: ISSA Site administration
- Topic: FTP access to SlalomSkateboarder.com environment
- Replies: 6
- Views: 10067
Re: FTP access to SlalomSkateboarder.com environment
I notice that my name is on a list for FTP access. I am able to post on certain "hidden" threads, such as the North American Status Marshal's thread. Would it be possible to list the people with access to the following: To make a new thread called "2012 North American Status Application" (In a clear...
- Tue Nov 29, 2011 4:21 am
- Forum: ISSA - Old topics
- Topic: BOD 2012 election
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4316
Re: BOD 2012 election - soon to start
Is there a nomination or a call for volunteers?
- Sun Nov 20, 2011 9:57 pm
- Forum: Daily Banter
- Topic: POST ONLY REPLIES, don't use New Topic
- Replies: 451
- Views: 2860404
Re: POST ONLY REPLIES, don't use New Topic
How does a person know if they are a member? Is it in their user profile?
- Sat Nov 19, 2011 4:48 pm
- Forum: Daily Banter
- Topic: POST ONLY REPLIES, don't use New Topic
- Replies: 451
- Views: 2860404
Re: POST ONLY REPLIES, don't use New Topic
Yes, racers know that.
- Sat Nov 19, 2011 3:49 am
- Forum: 2012 Contest Calendar
- Topic: Thread to discuss Dates, Status voting etc. for 2012
- Replies: 114
- Views: 207779
Re: 2012 International Slalom Contest Schedule
PC: You may be ok with the Oregon State Games where they are. It's sort of a different audience, different coasts, different countries, Prime vs. Main. If anything, maybe put it a week earlier. I think August might bring bigger races. The Grind and Sk8kings are presenting the 2012 Oceanside Open Jul...
- Sat Nov 19, 2011 3:33 am
- Forum: Daily Banter
- Topic: POST ONLY REPLIES, don't use New Topic
- Replies: 451
- Views: 2860404
Re: POST ONLY REPLIES, don't use New Topic
Regarding the DHB, we, the North American status marshalls tried repeatedly to get ahold of them. They did not respond, maybe they did when they finally said they would have a race. We are not sticklers on the actual application unless it is a main. Some people just fill out the top, just the dates,...
- Sat Nov 19, 2011 3:30 am
- Forum: Daily Banter
- Topic: POST ONLY REPLIES, don't use New Topic
- Replies: 451
- Views: 2860404
Re: POST ONLY REPLIES, don't use New Topic
From the perspective of daily interaction with the companies that many look to for sponsorship of events, I can tell you that one of the reasons "sponsorship" for slalom comes solely from the true patriots is that it is the norm for event promoters/orgs to forget about the Race Report. The Race Rep...
- Sat Nov 19, 2011 1:35 am
- Forum: North America
- Topic: [2012] Call for US Championships
- Replies: 28
- Views: 49200
Re: 2012 US Championships
Going back to the "paid" cone Marshall's, the North American status Marshall's have been substituting "dedicated" for paid. The cone Marshall's are usually volunteers, but not racers wives. They can be boy scouts, Derby Dolls, a church group, a girls academy, etc, where they are rewarded by communit...
- Tue Nov 15, 2011 5:40 pm
- Forum: 2012 Contest Calendar
- Topic: Thread to discuss Dates, Status voting etc. for 2012
- Replies: 114
- Views: 207779
Re: 2012 International Slalom Contest Schedule
Tentative 2012 North American Schedule: All sanctions so far are tentative. All organizers have expressed interest. January 14, San Diego, CA. HS (Jrs only), GS. Basic February March 30-Apr 1, Sizzler, Houston TX, Main May 19,20, Virginia, Basic or Prime May 26, 27, Slalom St Louis. Main? June 23-24...
- Sun Oct 23, 2011 3:37 am
- Forum: ISSA World Records
- Topic: 100-Cone records
- Replies: 43
- Views: 90944
Re: 100-Cone records
Joe McLaren 100 cone clean! Go Joe!
- Tue Jul 12, 2011 2:58 am
- Forum: Daily Banter
- Topic: POST ONLY REPLIES, don't use New Topic
- Replies: 451
- Views: 2860404
Re: POST ONLY REPLIES, don't use New Topic
Have you seen all the swag we are giving away at the Oceanside Open, including a custom set of Surf-Rodz trucks, free T-shirt by Screaming Squeegies, free lunch two days in a row served by Bull Taco? Not to mention an epic hill with an ocean view. Registration and Paypal are on ncdsa.
- Thu Jun 23, 2011 1:39 am
- Forum: Daily Banter
- Topic: POST ONLY REPLIES, don't use New Topic
- Replies: 451
- Views: 2860404
Re: POST ONLY REPLIES, don't use New Topic
Oceanside Open is Go. Loretta Street both days. Saturday: Dual Lane hybrid, then single lane tight, two courses. Sunday: Single lane GS and speed trap. You must enter the GS to ride the speed trap. Get there early before the headwind picks up. Fastest times will go first. $60. Sign up on n c d s a H...
- Wed Jun 08, 2011 4:25 am
- Forum: Random Slalom Topics
- Topic: Does anyone care about ranking?
- Replies: 31
- Views: 39242
Re: Does anyone care about ranking?
Well.I'm just another opinion, but there certainly have been some great points made here (no pun intended). I think that the idea of the "pro" and am is a good idea, but maybe not the right terminology. What now makes up the A and B class in the states,all ride one course. What is now the C class ar...
- Sat Apr 09, 2011 5:47 am
- Forum: Random Slalom Topics
- Topic: Travelling timer kit needed
- Replies: 20
- Views: 26942
Erik (my Erik, not Basil) has fixed our two dual lane beeper timers. We are going to test them tomorrow. They use CAT 5 network cable with standard ends. If anybody needs a timer, just give me free entry fee and I'll bring the kit, minus the cable. You need to buy that, unless I can drive. The probl...
- Sun Feb 27, 2011 1:10 am
- Forum: Timing System
- Topic: Trackmate 6.8 - bad sensor message
- Replies: 7
- Views: 10063
- Sun Jan 16, 2011 5:02 am
- Forum: Random Slalom Topics
- Topic: Travelling timer kit needed
- Replies: 20
- Views: 26942
Marcus Rietema has a timing system. It is wireless. I don't know if it is 2 lanes or not, but it is legit. I've never seen it have a problem once it was set up. It costs about $3000. 100 racers at $20 is $2000, still not enough. It's not going to come from dues. It's going to come from somebody who ...
- Mon Sep 27, 2010 10:18 pm
- Forum: ISSA World Records
- Topic: 100-Cone records
- Replies: 43
- Views: 90944
small error
Hi, I was reviewing the records and there is a typo on my record time. No really. It says 20.43+0 is 22.43. Since you won't believe I pulled a 20.43, let's say 22.43+0 is 22.43. Thanks
And congratulatons again to Janis. On flat. Unbelievable.
< Ed note: Corrected. Thanks! Jani>
And congratulatons again to Janis. On flat. Unbelievable.
< Ed note: Corrected. Thanks! Jani>
- Mon Sep 20, 2010 1:17 am
- Forum: ISSA World Records
- Topic: 100-Cone records
- Replies: 43
- Views: 90944
- Mon Sep 20, 2010 1:13 am
- Forum: North America
- Topic: [2010] Antrim Can/Am Slalom Championships Sept. 17-19
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5047
Adam Schwippert is #1!
Way to go ADAM! Overall Can-Am champ. Way to represent the Axe Army!
- Wed Aug 04, 2010 12:18 am
- Forum: 2010 World Championships - Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
- Topic: TIGHT slalom
- Replies: 26
- Views: 28453
Good Europeans
I must admit at first I was disappointed that the tight would be on flat. Of course, because I have one of the best hills in the world to skate. But what it did was level the playing field. No pun intended. Not all of the competitors have the same privaleges, and some prefer different types of racin...
- Sun Jul 04, 2010 5:38 am
- Forum: Colorado
- Topic: Joe and Kyle McLaren take over the World!
- Replies: 0
- Views: 30281
Joe and Kyle McLaren take over the World!
Hey COSS brothers. Every other year, a deserving skater gets sent to Europe by his comrades to race. This year, who has won more races than Joe McLaren? Help Sk8kings send Joe, Kyle, and Casey to the Czech Republic. Sk8kings has set up the McFund. Any amount helps. Already a handful of the Axe Army ...
- Sun Jul 04, 2010 5:32 am
- Forum: Daily Banter
- Topic: POST ONLY REPLIES, don't use New Topic
- Replies: 451
- Views: 2860404
- Sat Jul 03, 2010 7:37 pm
- Forum: New England
- Topic: [2009] Farm '09, August 8
- Replies: 32
- Views: 34494
Hi guys on the east coast, here's my 2 cents. I also booked a flight to come, and the whole thing made the air puzzle verry $$. If you are afraid of not getting a permit, take this and all the other posts to the city council, or even better the chamber of commerce. They want people coming to their t...
- Sun Jun 27, 2010 9:03 pm
- Forum: 2010 World Championships - Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
- Topic: ISSA Announces Site For 2010 Slalom World Championships
- Replies: 36
- Views: 35514
After Worlds
Hi, Is anybody driving from Hradec Kralove to Prague (close to airport) on Monday Morning August 2? We need to be at the airport at 10am. It's just me and my husband, Erik. We can take the bus to the bus to the train to the bus, but I'll be totally stressed out doing that before 10am, and getting a ...
- Thu Jun 17, 2010 6:09 am
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2010] BRIXLEGG BLITZ WORLD CUP AND WORLD INVITATIONAL
- Replies: 29
- Views: 30761
I'm with Ramon. No more races on flat ground . Also, a bit of prize money helps . I was talking to one guy who wins alot, and he wanted to go to Oregon. I explained there was no prize money, and he kinda just shrugged his shoulders. Not going. Donald was not the first person with the idea of only th...
- Mon Apr 26, 2010 5:33 am
- Forum: 2010 World Championships - Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
- Topic: ISSA Announces Site For 2010 Slalom World Championships
- Replies: 36
- Views: 35514
Worlds
"Remember, women will have price money too. "
Thanks CZ!
Come on Sandrine! I want to skate with you again.
LYnn
Thanks CZ!
Come on Sandrine! I want to skate with you again.
LYnn
- Tue Mar 17, 2009 9:22 pm
- Forum: ISSA - Old topics
- Topic: Woman Pro
- Replies: 10
- Views: 11717
Womens Pro and Am
At a World Championship, you should be skating at a level that can at least hang with the top racers, if even a couple seconds behind. This is a World Championship. At a grass roots race, it is wonderful, almost mandatory, to have a womens amateur race. It is a great way to get more women into racin...
- Thu Feb 19, 2009 6:57 pm
- Forum: North America
- Topic: [2008] Prizes At The Gorge Games, Feedback, Complaints,
- Replies: 91
- Views: 89605
Hood 08
I got paid. It just took a minute. If you are living off paychecks from Slalom racing, you are in the wrong line of work.
True, they should have had medals for the AMs.
I did get a couple really cool shirts. These are like $50 at REI.
LYnn
True, they should have had medals for the AMs.
I did get a couple really cool shirts. These are like $50 at REI.
LYnn
- Thu Sep 25, 2008 6:58 pm
- Forum: ISSA World Records
- Topic: 2008 ISSA World Record Weekend -- discussion
- Replies: 111
- Views: 150416
World Records
Marcus, I agree with you that the World Record Weekend and the Antrim race are two different events. Whether Richy broke the World Record on World Record Weekend or he broke it in Antrim, he still broke it, and it should still be submitted to Guinness as a record that was broken during an event. Mar...
- Thu Sep 25, 2008 6:05 am
- Forum: ISSA World Records
- Topic: 2008 ISSA World Record Weekend -- discussion
- Replies: 111
- Views: 150416
100 cone challenge
Antrim was a Main race. "6.1. WORLD RECORDS – AT SANCTIONED EVENTS World record attempts may be made at any contest with PRIME or greater sanctioning, or at contests of BASIC sanctioning if the sanction application specifically states that world records will be attempted." You shoulda been there. Th...
- Wed May 07, 2008 5:15 am
- Forum: 2008 World Championships - Gothenburg, Sweden
- Topic: WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP OF SLALOM SKATEBOARDING, GOTHENBURG, 1-3
- Replies: 148
- Views: 156265
Nastasja
Hey Ramon,
Isn't Nastasja your teammate? Throw her in the boot! Ryan Air Frankfurt to Gothenburg is like 25 Euros.
Isn't Nastasja your teammate? Throw her in the boot! Ryan Air Frankfurt to Gothenburg is like 25 Euros.
- Tue Mar 04, 2008 2:08 am
- Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
- Topic: 2008 US Nationals Proposed Racing Format
- Replies: 65
- Views: 74126
fore runner
In ski racing they account for different courses by sending fore-runners. They use 4 of them in some leagues, and they are consistent racers, not always at the top, but always consistent. That way they know how fast a course is, and can apply handicaps. A possible solution to differing courses can b...
- Fri Aug 03, 2007 4:28 am
- Forum: Timing System
- Topic: The BTS 200 Pro Timer
- Replies: 19
- Views: 25256
We used the timer at the Pumpstation, with 1000 feet of telephone cord attached to both the start and the finish. We never had a problem. The thing that is most impressive about this timer is the price. We have made a few timers that are more functional (beeps, DQ, Dual Lane) but the box and LCD dis...
- Mon Jul 17, 2006 4:59 pm
- Forum: 2006 World Championships - Brixlegg, Austria
- Topic: TIME FRAMES FOR THE EVENT/SCHEDULE PLEASE READ
- Replies: 38
- Views: 47183
Confusion
The above schedule lists "girls" at 8 am and "pros" at noon, but what about the Women who are racing for Money? Does that make them "pro?" I hope I don't show up at noon to see no women there. I'll have to race by myself again?
See you in Brixlegg ready to rock.
See you in Brixlegg ready to rock.
- Fri Jul 07, 2006 7:40 pm
- Forum: 2006 World Championships - Brixlegg, Austria
- Topic: Changes/improvements for brixlegg - your opinion is wanted
- Replies: 43
- Views: 57118
rules
In ski racing, if you ride the course, you will make GIANT ruts in the course. With skateboarding, we don't have this problem. Definitely should limit warmups to 2 runs, one each lane, between heats, but at the beginning of the day, let people run for an hour or 1 1/2 hours. The more experienced rac...
- Sat Apr 01, 2006 4:37 am
- Forum: ISSA World Ranking
- Topic: [2006] Region West Atlantic: USA East
- Replies: 157
- Views: 259080
Main races
Thanks Corky, for updating the best and most complete ranking system we have to date.
Lynn
Lynn
- Fri Mar 31, 2006 6:25 pm
- Forum: ISSA World Ranking
- Topic: [2006] Region West Atlantic: USA East
- Replies: 157
- Views: 259080
slalomranking.com
Corky, can you post the cone-weights of races on slalomranking.com to match what is on this site? I'm planning my travel calendar and I see that Ottawa is a Main on slalomranking, but not listed here. Is there an official list somewhere?
Thanks
Lynn
Thanks
Lynn
- Tue Feb 07, 2006 5:55 am
- Forum: ISSA World Ranking
- Topic: [2006] Region West Atlantic: USA West
- Replies: 35
- Views: 52177
Corky's da man
I was gonna say that, but it's not like me to volunteer people to do something they may not want to do unless it benefits me directly.
- Sat Feb 04, 2006 6:36 am
- Forum: ISSA World Ranking
- Topic: [2006] Region West Atlantic: USA West
- Replies: 35
- Views: 52177
west coast
Who really cares what you call it?
Someone needs to say "I'm in charge, and these are the three cone races"
Then people will come. Any Coast.
Someone needs to say "I'm in charge, and these are the three cone races"
Then people will come. Any Coast.
- Thu Feb 02, 2006 5:39 am
- Forum: ISSA World Ranking
- Topic: [2006] Region West Atlantic: USA West
- Replies: 35
- Views: 52177
Boulder
I agree with Marion and Pat that Boulder would be a good race to call Major. It is in the Center of the US. It is the hub for United Airlines. Boulder has over 300 sunny days per year (unlike Breck) and it's already slated as the US Nationals. It's also in the summer when kids have off school. The o...
- Thu Feb 02, 2006 1:07 am
- Forum: ISSA World Ranking
- Topic: [2006] Region West Atlantic: USA West
- Replies: 35
- Views: 52177
La Costa Open
La Costa Boys Racing recommend that the La Costa Open is a Main (3 cone) race. This will be the 4th La Costa Open. There were over 80 competitors at the 2004 race. San Diego is a resort destination, which in itself attracts many racers and their families. Jack Smith has stated that his race will be ...