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by Flavio Badenes
Wed Apr 13, 2011 9:16 am
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2011] Amsterdam Slalom Series #5 May 6-7-8 [MAIN]
Replies: 67
Views: 63702

Friday 06.05.2011 08:00 – 10:30 – registration  10:45 – riders meeting and opening  GIANT SPECIAL: Course:  Cone distance 1,40 to 2,10 mts. A mix of GS and SPECIAL course, meant to burn your legs. A really fun course.  70 cones  Pitch: 10% to 1%  11:00: training GS (Giant Special) 2 runs per rider....
by Flavio Badenes
Sun Mar 27, 2011 4:12 am
Forum: Spain
Topic: [2011] Madrid Outlawslalom Series
Replies: 16
Views: 19617

Congratulations to her! T-shirts in March!! No wonder You guys are always smiling! :-)
by Flavio Badenes
Mon Mar 21, 2011 1:58 pm
Forum: Spain
Topic: [2011] Madrid Outlawslalom Series
Replies: 16
Views: 19617

Hey do I see another Damborena in the rankings? :-)
It sounds like you had a lot of fun, food and slalom, whatelse can you ask?
by Flavio Badenes
Mon Mar 07, 2011 9:42 am
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2011] Amsterdam Slalom Series #5 May 6-7-8 [MAIN]
Replies: 67
Views: 63702

by Flavio Badenes
Wed Feb 23, 2011 1:28 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2011] Amsterdam Slalom Series #5 May 6-7-8 [MAIN]
Replies: 67
Views: 63702

Re: Pictures

Sam Gordon wrote:Fine by me!
Thanks Sam!
by Flavio Badenes
Tue Feb 22, 2011 1:53 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2011] Amsterdam Slalom Series #5 May 6-7-8 [MAIN]
Replies: 67
Views: 63702

40 Euro p/n and up to three people can share a room. Skating distance from the contest site!!!!


http://maps.google.nl/maps/place?hl=nl& ... 8395305462


this is the best deal you can get
by Flavio Badenes
Mon Feb 14, 2011 7:29 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2011] Amsterdam Slalom Series #5 May 6-7-8 [MAIN]
Replies: 67
Views: 63702

Rob Ashby wrote:If you wish to use any of my photos too Flavio please help yourself.
I guess we already did ? :-)

Thank you Rob!!!
by Flavio Badenes
Mon Feb 14, 2011 7:28 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2011] Amsterdam Slalom Series #5 May 6-7-8 [MAIN]
Replies: 67
Views: 63702

Cyril Schardijn wrote:Ofcourse you can use my pictures.
Dank je wel C!!!
by Flavio Badenes
Sat Feb 12, 2011 12:27 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2011] Amsterdam Slalom Series #5 May 6-7-8 [MAIN]
Replies: 67
Views: 63702

I would like to ask Cyril Schardijn and Sam Gordon:


May we use your pictures on the poster?


Then to everybody else:

If you see your face on the poster and you don't want to be in it please let me know, thank you :-)
by Flavio Badenes
Sat Feb 12, 2011 12:20 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2011] Amsterdam Slalom Series #5 May 6-7-8 [MAIN]
Replies: 67
Views: 63702

http://media9.dropshots.com/photos/275338/20110212/115554.jpg Our fifth edition. Three days of fun, high performance skateboarding and good vibes in the city that has it all. Free drinks by Red Bull. Lots of prizes and yes some money too. Useful information regarding the Amsterdam 2011 contest. Loc...
by Flavio Badenes
Thu Feb 10, 2011 4:31 pm
Forum: Latvia
Topic: Gints Gailitis 1964 - 2011 R.I.P ;(
Replies: 32
Views: 46633

This is so sad. I really can't find words to explain how sad I am. Skateboarding has lost a warrior. My condolences to the family. What a loss.
by Flavio Badenes
Wed Feb 09, 2011 1:04 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2011] Amsterdam Slalom Series #5 May 6-7-8 [MAIN]
Replies: 67
Views: 63702

Dominik I will make sure everybody gets plenty of time to explore Amsterdam :-)

BTW:

This weekend I will post full information regarding the event.
by Flavio Badenes
Tue Jan 04, 2011 2:40 pm
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: SlalomRanking.com 2010
Replies: 84
Views: 95020

Re: Dutch girls

Cyril Schardijn wrote:I miss
Gwyn Schardijn and Iris Blom in the list of Girls -17.
They are only listed in women but since they are 14 and 15 they should be listed in girls also?
I agree Cyril
by Flavio Badenes
Mon Jan 03, 2011 6:23 pm
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: SlalomRanking.com 2010
Replies: 84
Views: 95020

You are right Hans HE didn't compete :-) Thanks! Ok, now the Brazilians: AM Ranking: - Renato Serra e Renato Sms are the same person, please use Renato Serra - Bruno Alves e Bruninho Bruninho are the same person, please use Bruno Alves - Fernando Camargo e Fefe Fefe are the same person, please use F...
by Flavio Badenes
Fri Dec 31, 2010 10:14 am
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: SlalomRanking.com 2010
Replies: 84
Views: 95020

Corky, thank you so much for the ranking. I can definitely say that it is indeed getting the ISSA credibility back in countries like Brazil for example, where the open class was badly criticized by all the skaters. I learned it the hard way, I am still discussing these facts with Brazilian skaters. ...
by Flavio Badenes
Thu Dec 30, 2010 8:37 am
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: SlalomRanking.com 2010
Replies: 84
Views: 95020

robert gaisek wrote:I think so....didn´t want to stare.
and even if you wanted to you still couldn't she is too fast!!!




@Corky: THANK YOU!!!
by Flavio Badenes
Fri Dec 17, 2010 6:35 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2011] Amsterdam Slalom Series #5 May 6-7-8 [MAIN]
Replies: 67
Views: 63702

[2011] Amsterdam Slalom Series #5 May 6-7-8 [MAIN]

Image


Our fifth edition.
The Dutch Nationals.

From now on the Amsterdam Slalom Series will happen every year on the first weekenk of May. We do not have to stop for the bicycles anymore!!
by Flavio Badenes
Mon Dec 13, 2010 11:11 am
Forum: Netherlands
Topic: The Netherlands and ISSA
Replies: 2
Views: 5381

Sj Kalliokoski wrote:I think you meant to write:

It is up to us skaters to make it happen.

OR

It is up to US SKATERS to make it happen.

:)
Thanks Sj. :-)
by Flavio Badenes
Mon Dec 13, 2010 10:16 am
Forum: Netherlands
Topic: The Netherlands and ISSA
Replies: 2
Views: 5381

The Netherlands and ISSA

Dutch Slalom skaters, As you already know I was one of the chosen skaters to take part in the BOD of the ISSA for the 2011 and 2012. In this coming period we are planing on bringing a few important changes to the ISSA as a organization. I will informe you on a frequent basis about these changes. YOU...
by Flavio Badenes
Mon Dec 13, 2010 9:58 am
Forum: Brasil
Topic: O Brasil e a ISSA
Replies: 1
Views: 4486

O Brasil e a ISSA

Skatistas do Brasil, como ja informei foi confirmada a aminha presenca no quadro de diretores da ISSA. O que isso significa para voces? Pelo menos nesta fase inicial eu serei o unico responsavel pelo Brasil dentro da ISSA. Eu tenho algumas metas as quais gostaria de discutir com voces. 1) Campeonato...
by Flavio Badenes
Mon Dec 06, 2010 10:31 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: European Status Marshals 2011
Replies: 29
Views: 24670

I would kindly request more information as to why giant has become mandatory by the MAIN and MAJOR events, is this conforming the ISSA rules? The same goes for paid cone judges, this is a major problem in countries were the minimum wages are regulated by law. If I have to do this here in Holland my ...
by Flavio Badenes
Sat Dec 04, 2010 1:15 pm
Forum: ISSA Site administration
Topic: 2011 Site Sponsor Schedule
Replies: 57
Views: 64656

Payment has been made.

Payment received. Thank you! JBH
by Flavio Badenes
Sat Dec 04, 2010 1:08 pm
Forum: ISSA Site administration
Topic: 2011 Site Sponsor Schedule
Replies: 57
Views: 64656

Please put me down for April 2011
please add Amsterdam Slalom Skateboarding School to my name.

Thanks, payment will be made NOW, coming up.
by Flavio Badenes
Fri Oct 15, 2010 3:05 pm
Forum: 2010 World Championships - Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
Topic: The video!!
Replies: 1
Views: 3916

Gracias por el video Pablo! muy bueno!
Saludos a todos!!
by Flavio Badenes
Sun Sep 26, 2010 3:50 pm
Forum: Movies
Topic: Mrock - Freedom - Music video by Emrik - with slalom in it
Replies: 10
Views: 13888

Cool!!! It is on my FB as well!
by Flavio Badenes
Wed Sep 22, 2010 12:43 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2010] Amsterdam Slalom Series, September 3-4,5 (MAIN)
Replies: 42
Views: 54892

I was just informed that our event's vidcast was downloaded more that 5500 times!!
to that you can add the the AT5 slalom program was aired 4 times a day, for a period of 5 days.

Thanks John!! www.iskateboard.nl and
Toen from AT5!!!!
by Flavio Badenes
Tue Sep 14, 2010 10:28 am
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2010] Amsterdam Slalom Series, September 3-4,5 (MAIN)
Replies: 42
Views: 54892

Watch here the VidCast John Deurholt (www.iboardcast.com)

http://www.iskateboard.nl/

vidcast 109
by Flavio Badenes
Mon Sep 06, 2010 9:34 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2010] Amsterdam Slalom Series, September 3-4,5 (MAIN)
Replies: 42
Views: 54892

Amsterdam Slalom Series 2010 on TV:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4hdxIs05HM
by Flavio Badenes
Mon Sep 06, 2010 8:58 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2010] Amsterdam Slalom Series, September 3-4,5 (MAIN)
Replies: 42
Views: 54892

Sj Kalliokoski wrote:Very nice film of race, saw it via web stream: http://www.at5.nl/live
Hope they repeat it again today later at 20.46 and 21.46
I recorded it on the digital receiver, now I am exporting it to movie format and then I will upload it to Youtube. It should be on line soon.
by Flavio Badenes
Mon Sep 06, 2010 3:49 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2010] Amsterdam Slalom Series, September 3-4,5 (MAIN)
Replies: 42
Views: 54892

Now, once more, we have done it again. It is not easy, but we love doing it. Thank you to all the racers that came by, for their amazing display of technique and for their support and patience. Congratulations to all the winners!! Thank you to the City of Amsterdam for making this possible. Thank yo...
by Flavio Badenes
Sat Sep 04, 2010 3:43 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2010] Amsterdam Slalom Series, September 3-4,5 (MAIN)
Replies: 42
Views: 54892

Just a quick update:
Results

Giant Special:

1- Dominik
2- Mika
3- Fabian

Tight:

1-Dominik
2-Fabian
3-Mika

Women:

Giant Special and Tight:

1- Katrin
2- Ella
3- Iris

Great weather and even better atmosphere.
by Flavio Badenes
Thu Sep 02, 2010 9:40 am
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2010] Amsterdam Slalom Series, September 3-4,5 (MAIN)
Replies: 42
Views: 54892

by Flavio Badenes
Wed Sep 01, 2010 7:36 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2010] Amsterdam Slalom Series, September 3-4,5 (MAIN)
Replies: 42
Views: 54892

All the Brits arrive Thursday night - staying in a hotel near Central Station - so where is a good place for a drink? There are many. Maybe the best option is to head to The Dam and to the pub right next door to the De Bijenkorf (the big department store)....I forgot how it is called, but I will as...
by Flavio Badenes
Tue Aug 31, 2010 4:57 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2010] Amsterdam Slalom Series, September 3-4,5 (MAIN)
Replies: 42
Views: 54892

You can check the local weather here:

http://www.nu.nl/weer/index.html

just keep in mind that VR= Friday and Neerslagkans = chance of rain (%)

the rest will work itself out....try it..... :-)
by Flavio Badenes
Tue Aug 31, 2010 4:17 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2010] Amsterdam Slalom Series, September 3-4,5 (MAIN)
Replies: 42
Views: 54892

Perfect skateboarding weather is expected this weekend in Amsterdam.



SUNNY Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Temperature around 20 degrees and no wind!!
by Flavio Badenes
Tue Aug 31, 2010 12:52 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2010] Amsterdam Slalom Series, September 3-4,5 (MAIN)
Replies: 42
Views: 54892

Friday afternoon Het Parool, one off the biggest newspapers in Holland, will interview the riders. We also have a Vidcast on the evening of each day of the competition IN ENGLISH of course. You can watch what happened on that day. TV stations will also come by to film de event and show it in the new...
by Flavio Badenes
Mon Aug 30, 2010 8:01 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2010] Amsterdam Slalom Series, September 3-4,5 (MAIN)
Replies: 42
Views: 54892

@Jani: Thank you and thanks a lot for the goodies. Nice going, Muito obrigado!!! Jani :-)



@Everybody else: ALL course will be set up by three rides: A Dutch rider and then 2 foreign riders we are going to choose on the day of competition.

TOT VRIJDAG!!!
by Flavio Badenes
Mon Aug 30, 2010 5:41 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2010] Amsterdam Slalom Series, September 3-4,5 (MAIN)
Replies: 42
Views: 54892

@Antonio: It is not a Giant slalom it is a Giant SPECIAL. You will like it the course will go from a sort of Giant into a tight course, with the cone distance getting tighter and tighter. Very demanding and fun.

@Rob: Great news looking forward to seeing you all here!!



Tot ziens!
by Flavio Badenes
Sat Aug 28, 2010 12:21 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2010] Amsterdam Slalom Series, September 3-4,5 (MAIN)
Replies: 42
Views: 54892

The final schedule was not that final after all!!!! So for the sake of making the event more attractive to the public and more challenging to the riders, I present you a few changes: Friday 03.09.2010 08:00 – 09:30 – registration 9:45 – riders meeting and opening GIANT SPECIAL: Course: Cone distance...
by Flavio Badenes
Fri Aug 27, 2010 10:39 am
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2010] Amsterdam Slalom Series, September 3-4,5 (MAIN)
Replies: 42
Views: 54892

So far I have a minimum of 1000,00 Euros to share among the first 8 OVERALL winners. That amount will increase depending on the total number of competitors.
by Flavio Badenes
Sat Aug 14, 2010 2:15 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2010] Amsterdam Slalom Series, September 3-4,5 (MAIN)
Replies: 42
Views: 54892

The final schedule for Amsterdam is the following: Friday 03.09.2010 08:00 – 09:30 – registration 9:45 – riders meeting DUAL HYBRID SLALOM Course : Cone distance 2 to 3 mts. 50 cones Pitch: 8% 10:00 – training 10:30 – qualifications (open men and women) 11:30 – head to head (top 16 men and top women...
by Flavio Badenes
Sat Aug 14, 2010 8:35 am
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2010] Amsterdam Slalom Series, September 3-4,5 (MAIN)
Replies: 42
Views: 54892

is there a sign up? whats the time schedule apart from that it starts at 10 every day? would be fun to go, but I need more info to decide. Thanks. Hi Marcus, No there isn't a sign up. Sign up will be done on the Friday morning. I will post a definitive schedule this afternoon. I am off to skate now...
by Flavio Badenes
Sun Aug 08, 2010 7:06 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2010] Amsterdam Slalom Series, September 3-4,5 (MAIN)
Replies: 42
Views: 54892

Thanks a lot Jack!!
by Flavio Badenes
Sun Aug 08, 2010 3:09 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2010] Amsterdam Slalom Series, September 3-4,5 (MAIN)
Replies: 42
Views: 54892

Signing up for the Amsterdam Series will be done on site on the Friday prior to the contest.

I hope to see you all here.
by Flavio Badenes
Wed Jul 28, 2010 7:31 pm
Forum: 2010 World Championships - Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
Topic: Shuttle
Replies: 20
Views: 20718

We need the shuttle bus as well. Me and three others. By the way the car rental company you guys indicated just send me an email (NOW) saying that they don't have a car for me. Mind you I reserved a car 4 weeks ago, they confirmed everything and now they cancelled it!!! we are trying to rent another...
by Flavio Badenes
Sun Jul 18, 2010 2:33 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2010] Amsterdam Slalom Series, September 3-4,5 (MAIN)
Replies: 42
Views: 54892

Good to hear that Donald!!!!

I also forgot to mention that we decided to go *** Dutch*** and the

Dutch Open Slalom Championship

is born.

So the Amsterdam Series will be the the Dutch Open.
by Flavio Badenes
Fri Jul 16, 2010 7:37 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2010] Amsterdam Slalom Series, September 3-4,5 (MAIN)
Replies: 42
Views: 54892

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by Flavio Badenes
Fri Jul 16, 2010 7:31 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2010] Amsterdam Slalom Series, September 3-4,5 (MAIN)
Replies: 42
Views: 54892

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by Flavio Badenes
Fri Jul 16, 2010 7:28 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2010] Amsterdam Slalom Series, September 3-4,5 (MAIN)
Replies: 42
Views: 54892

Friday September 3rd starting at 10 AM: Straight parallel: QUALIFYING and FINALS OPEN WOMEN JUNIORS Saturday September 4th starting at 10 AM: Tight Slalom: QUALIFYING and FINALS OPEN WOMEN JUNIORS Sunday September 5th starting at 10 AM: Hybrid Slalom: QUALIFYING and FINALS OPEN WOMEN JUNIORS Registr...
by Flavio Badenes
Fri Jun 18, 2010 6:17 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: [2010] DéSaXé World Ride, June 25-27
Replies: 29
Views: 30931

Is this picture from today? Sunny weather then???