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by Glenn Chapman
Wed Apr 29, 2009 8:41 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: NJ OUTLAW SKATE JAM 09: Recession Session
Replies: 73
Views: 68011

I hope to make it down to this event. I will also be looking for a Catamaran partner for the World Championships of Catamaran Skateboarding. My qualifications for this race run fairly deep. In 1975 my friend and I had a 5 race unbeaten streak. The streak ended in a tragic accident that involved a lo...
by Glenn Chapman
Mon Sep 22, 2008 6:41 pm
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: FS: Wheels - Kryp C-62, Retro Vertz, Vangos, Alva Hardcore
Replies: 6
Views: 6347

I liked that kid, he was very polite , he kept calling me "sir". I saw him walking down the hill at the end of the day holding the deck. I gave him a tracker x with a 8mm mod.
by Glenn Chapman
Mon Aug 04, 2008 4:33 pm
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: WTB: Toe stop
Replies: 7
Views: 7309

No skating for me, I just finished off a batch this weekend. This may be the last run of this part. Aluminum and machine time is getting expensive. They are $20 and $5 for shipping in the US. If you order multiple toe stops I will try and cut you a deal on the shipping. If you are outside US, let me...
by Glenn Chapman
Sun Jul 06, 2008 11:20 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: Ma, NH, training days.
Replies: 490
Views: 663338

Since there is no activity about the Fells session then I am assuming it is off. I just got back from NH and the traffic was insane. I don't think I am up for another hour of driving. I hope you all had a great 4th see you soon.
by Glenn Chapman
Thu Jul 03, 2008 5:39 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: Ma, NH, training days.
Replies: 490
Views: 663338

Later the better for me. I may not be able to get there until 5. If you decide to go earlier I will try to make it but don't count on me.
by Glenn Chapman
Mon Jun 30, 2008 8:33 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: Ma, NH, training days.
Replies: 490
Views: 663338

I was at Loudon watching NASCAR. I love anything that races. Anybody up for a skate session on sunday afternoon, July 6th (5-until dark)? I will skate at Fells, Gloucester or ???
by Glenn Chapman
Mon Jun 16, 2008 5:14 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: The Boston Cone Dodge June 14th 2008- Moved to Needham!
Replies: 47
Views: 47940

Thanks, Needham High Longboard/Slalom Club for puting on the race. I had a great time talking and riding with all you guys. The HS course set by Karl was fun and flowing. The ramp start was exciting with the quick bottom transition; it made things interesting. The ramp scared me the first two times ...
by Glenn Chapman
Sat May 03, 2008 1:56 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: Fells next week
Replies: 10
Views: 11061

Rick, I will try and post here when I plan to ride the problem usually is I don't always know very far in advance when I will have free time. Let me Know the next time you are going up to ride with Mig and the Fullbag crew, I would love to go up there and skate with those guys. Have you found any go...
by Glenn Chapman
Sat Apr 26, 2008 6:52 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: Fells next week
Replies: 10
Views: 11061

4/26 I am heading over to the dog park hill to skate for a couple of hours. If anyone is around and wants to meet over there I should be there from 1:30-3:00. Sorry for the short notice.
by Glenn Chapman
Fri Nov 09, 2007 3:12 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: Magnolia Woods practice sessions
Replies: 10
Views: 11338

Due to no response I will be calling it off for this weekend. If there is more interest for next weekend let me know.
by Glenn Chapman
Thu Nov 08, 2007 10:04 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: Magnolia Woods practice sessions
Replies: 10
Views: 11338

Anyone up for an outlaw race this Sunday 11/11 at Magnolia woods? I was thinking about 11am start. (11/11 at 11am should be easy to remember). Soccer is over so the park should be quiet. GS, TS and Downhill bomb runs.
by Glenn Chapman
Mon Oct 15, 2007 2:58 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: Fells next week
Replies: 10
Views: 11061

I had a good time racing and skating with the Karl and Needham crew. They are getting better every time I see them. Kevin from NH was running the hybrid clean from the top and getting some 6 footers figured out, not bad for the few times he has been in cones. Frank and Ray, both longboarders showed ...
by Glenn Chapman
Fri Oct 12, 2007 5:21 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: Fells next week
Replies: 10
Views: 11061

I am in, see you there.
by Glenn Chapman
Thu Oct 11, 2007 3:17 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: Fells next week
Replies: 10
Views: 11061

I was planing on skating at the Fells on Sunday. Earlier works better for me but let me know what time and I will try and meet you there. I will bring the timer.
by Glenn Chapman
Tue Oct 09, 2007 3:24 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: Berlin NH 10/7
Replies: 10
Views: 11227

Thank you to GSI, Tim Cayer, and the City of Berlin. I had a great time coming up and racing last weekend. The weather was great and the fall foliage was spectacular. The hospitality shown by the city was wonderful. If you put on another race I will do what I can to get there. Thanks to Pierre Grave...
by Glenn Chapman
Fri Sep 28, 2007 7:29 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2007] Antrim & Berlin races
Replies: 10
Views: 10383

Jani,
If you are in Boston and want to go to the Berlin NH race let me know. You can get a ride with me and stay at my house. I live about 30 mins north of Boston. PM me if you are interested.
by Glenn Chapman
Fri Sep 28, 2007 4:44 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: Berlin NH 10/7
Replies: 10
Views: 11227

Berlin NH 10/7

Come on guys, the town of Berlin and GSI are stepping up and putting on a slalom race for us. It would be good to see as many of the New England riders come out. I will be heading out early Sunday morning. If you need a ride from the north of Boston area let me know, I have some seats available in m...
by Glenn Chapman
Mon Aug 06, 2007 1:48 pm
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: Foot Stops
Replies: 7
Views: 7681

Eric, thanks for the review of the foot stop. The parts are made out of 1/8" 5052 Aluminum. I would recomend that after you get the position worked out, that you use some thread lock on the two 6-32 screws that hold the pieces together. You need to crank down on the truck bolt to stop rotation or do...
by Glenn Chapman
Fri Aug 03, 2007 10:57 pm
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: Foot Stops
Replies: 7
Views: 7681

Foot Stops

I will have some foot stops available for purchase at The Farm. They are made out of aluminum and can be set up either regular or goofy. The curved piece can be mounted in 1 of 10 possible location to fine tune the fit and stance. I have made a few other designs but these fit nicely to your shoe and...
by Glenn Chapman
Fri Aug 03, 2007 2:17 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: Ma, NH, training days.
Replies: 490
Views: 663338

I will be skating the Fells Saturday morning 9:00-12:00. I hope to see some of you there.
Terry sorry you can't make it but I'll see you at the Farm.
by Glenn Chapman
Thu Aug 02, 2007 2:20 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: Ma, NH, training days.
Replies: 490
Views: 663338

I am planing on skating at the Fells on Saturday morning 8/4 from 9:00-12:00. I hope to see a few of you there, if not see you at the Farm.
by Glenn Chapman
Wed Aug 01, 2007 7:42 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: Magnolia Woods practice sessions
Replies: 10
Views: 11338

8/1/07 5:30-7:00 I will be practicing at Magnolia Woods, all are welcome. I will set courses based on skill level or riders that show up, see you there.
Glenn
by Glenn Chapman
Mon Jul 30, 2007 2:48 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: Magnolia Woods practice sessions
Replies: 10
Views: 11338

Anyone (Nick C where are you) interested in practicing this week let me know. I can meet you either at luch or after work. I skated for about an hour on Sunday and the place was deserted; 4 cars came into the park while I was there.
by Glenn Chapman
Mon Jul 30, 2007 2:41 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: Ma, NH, training days.
Replies: 490
Views: 663338

Dan,
I will try and come to the Mt. Tom Outlaw. I will be dropping my daughter at running camp in VT. If there is time I will come down 91 and meet you there.
Terry,
I may be able to meet you there on Saturday. Let me know if you are interested.
Glenn
by Glenn Chapman
Thu Jun 14, 2007 4:28 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: Magnolia Woods practice sessions
Replies: 10
Views: 11338

Magnolia Woods practice sessions

I will be setting a course 6/14 at 5:30pm. If it is a busy soccer night I will be setting on one of the paths. If there are not many cars we will be going down the access road. Directions from the south: Rt. 128 north to exit 15 (School St.), go right at end of ramp. Go 1/2 mile and take a left onto...
by Glenn Chapman
Wed Jun 13, 2007 12:53 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: Ma, NH, training days.
Replies: 490
Views: 663338

Dan, I will try and keep the date open, I have a work trip that I am leaving on Sunday. So if I can get every thing done early, I will be there.
by Glenn Chapman
Fri Jun 08, 2007 2:57 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: Ma, NH, training days.
Replies: 490
Views: 663338

Karl, could you have him or one of your crew get in touch with me? I need the timer for a pracitce session that I want to set up with some of my snowboarding crew. If they can't get up here to me, they can find a box and a ups store and mail it to: Comdel Inc. Atten: Glenn Chapman 11 Kondelin Rd. Gl...
by Glenn Chapman
Wed Jun 06, 2007 7:39 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: Ma, NH, training days.
Replies: 490
Views: 663338

Practice 6/6 at 6-7:30pm. I will be setting a course at Magnolia Woods in Gloucester for anyone in the area interested.
by Glenn Chapman
Wed Jun 06, 2007 2:11 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: New Jersey Outlaw 2: Electric Boogaloo
Replies: 30
Views: 35682

I have been waiting for a few days to hear the stories of pies and debauchery. So did the event go off? Did Troy get a pie? If so was it a face or crotch shot. I had my in-laws visiting for the weekend so there was no chance for me getting down there. If you have another race I will try and make it ...
by Glenn Chapman
Sun May 20, 2007 1:39 am
Forum: New England
Topic: The Needham Open 2.0 POSTPONED TO SUNDAY 5/20!!!!!!!!!!
Replies: 28
Views: 35215

Karl, good luck with your race. I am heading to Berlin NH, I had told Tim a while ago that I would help out on race day if he needed it. Pray for dry pavement.
by Glenn Chapman
Sun May 20, 2007 1:34 am
Forum: New England
Topic: River Fire Slalom Slam Jam, October 7th Berlin NH
Replies: 14
Views: 16755

The ramps look great. I am going to make the run up to NH. I like the idea of being able to race duals. My wife and I will be heading out around 6am so we shoud get there around 9:00. See you all then.
by Glenn Chapman
Tue May 15, 2007 2:58 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: River Fire Slalom Slam Jam, October 7th Berlin NH
Replies: 14
Views: 16755

I have also been in contact with Tim and our last conversation was about timers. He soundded like he had everything all lined up. It should be a fun event racing down the main street in a nice small town. I hope that everyone that has a free day on Sunday, will go up and support Tim and his first ra...
by Glenn Chapman
Wed May 02, 2007 10:30 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: Ma, NH, training days.
Replies: 490
Views: 663338

I am planing on being there on Sunday. As it is wired now, the timer can not do differentials. There is a built in 1 sec delay before the second switch can stop the timer. It is in there to prevent the front and back wheels from starting and stoping the timer. I could make it less that 1 second but ...
by Glenn Chapman
Thu Apr 19, 2007 4:15 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: Ma, NH, training days.
Replies: 490
Views: 663338

If people are in to it, I think we could set two courses a B-C course Hybrid and a A-B level TS 7ft and under. See you all at 9:30 and we can talk about it. We may need a few brooms to sweep off the leftovers of last weeks storm, I will bring one if any one else has room please bring an extra.
by Glenn Chapman
Wed Apr 18, 2007 6:56 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: Ma, NH, training days.
Replies: 490
Views: 663338

I am in, I may also be bringing two new riders. So if possible I would like to set an easy gs (easier than last time) for the newbies. I would be willing to set up my timer for the A-B racers. Karl pick the time and I will see you there.
by Glenn Chapman
Fri Mar 30, 2007 8:49 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: Ma, NH, training days.
Replies: 490
Views: 663338

I will try and make it around 10:30am. I will talk to Ben and see if him and his friends want to go. Millie is in CA for a snowboard contest so she is out. I will call Derek and see if he is in. I will put some new batteries in the timer. See you all tomorrow.
by Glenn Chapman
Thu Mar 22, 2007 6:04 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: Ma, NH, training days.
Replies: 490
Views: 663338

I can be there Friday at 5:15pm.
by Glenn Chapman
Wed Mar 14, 2007 7:04 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: Ma, NH, training days.
Replies: 490
Views: 663338

Nick,
I skated at Magnolia today during lunch. I could see your chalk marks. I am snowboarding this weekend but if you want to skate after 5:00 on a week night let me know and I will meet you there.
Glenn
by Glenn Chapman
Thu Jan 25, 2007 5:24 pm
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: Status handling for limited entry races
Replies: 21
Views: 26572

Pat, I agree with most everything that has been previously stated; however as races get bigger an event organizer may want to use other events as a pre-qualifier for the main event. I have seen this done in many other venues i.e. snowboarding, marathon running, etc. The event will could be fully pre...
by Glenn Chapman
Mon Nov 13, 2006 1:52 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: FARMAGEDDON 11/11/06
Replies: 52
Views: 63074

I just wanted to say thanks to Derek for everything he did to make this event happen. The post race burgers and dogs were great. I missed the morning time trails through the hybrid section. Derek used these times to set up the heats for the head to head BX race in the afternoon. I loved the BX style...
by Glenn Chapman
Fri Nov 10, 2006 3:30 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: FARMAGEDDON 11/11/06
Replies: 52
Views: 63074

I should get there around 12:00. I will miss the morning festivities, hopefully you guys will have some skating left in you by the time I get there.
by Glenn Chapman
Thu Oct 05, 2006 2:07 am
Forum: New England
Topic: October.......we need another "finale" race
Replies: 47
Views: 51851

Paul, thanks for the info, I will try and make it for Saturday. I hope to see you all then.
by Glenn Chapman
Wed Oct 04, 2006 4:34 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: October.......we need another "finale" race
Replies: 47
Views: 51851

I will try and make it up there but can only possibly come for Saturday. There seems to be some conflicting info. Are you racing both Saturday and Sunday? What events do you plan on running on Saturday, TS, Hybrid or GS (just trying to get a board set incase I get there late)? If I come up you can u...
by Glenn Chapman
Wed Jul 19, 2006 9:12 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: Ma, NH, training days.
Replies: 490
Views: 663338

I am going to skate at Magnolia Woods tonight 6:30-8:00.
by Glenn Chapman
Tue Jun 27, 2006 7:57 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: Ma, NH, training days.
Replies: 490
Views: 663338

Just finished skating with Nick at Magnolia. It was a great session about 80 deg with a 15mph tail wind. I am going to try and skate again tonight in Beverly, I am trying to get ready for Hood River. I have been skating at St Johns School parking lot (111 New Balch St, Beverly, MA). I can get a 30 c...
by Glenn Chapman
Tue Jun 27, 2006 2:25 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: Ma, NH, training days.
Replies: 490
Views: 663338

I will be skating at Magnolia Woods today during lunch 12:00-1:30. If anyone is around and wants to skate see you there.
by Glenn Chapman
Mon Jun 26, 2006 12:20 am
Forum: New England
Topic: Ma, NH, training days.
Replies: 490
Views: 663338

It started raining as i was heading over there. See you all soon,
Glenn
by Glenn Chapman
Sun Jun 25, 2006 8:13 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: Ma, NH, training days.
Replies: 490
Views: 663338

I am going to try and skate today 6/25 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at Magnolia Woods in Gloucester (if the the roads dry). If anyone is around and would like to skate, meet me there.
Glenn
by Glenn Chapman
Thu May 25, 2006 3:23 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: The Farm Outlaw Series
Replies: 451
Views: 540626

Tell Nick to rest easy I will not be there. I will say one thing, he is one tough kid. That was a pretty hard hit. Nick your the man.
See you all soon.
Glenn
by Glenn Chapman
Wed May 24, 2006 8:57 pm
Forum: New England
Topic: The Farm Outlaw Series
Replies: 451
Views: 540626

Sounds like a good time but my family and I will be in Oregon that weekend. We will be planing a Gloucester MA outlaw race soon. I will post here when we set the date. See you all soon.
Glenn Chapman