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Erik Basil

Display ads can cause some mayhem, but not on Silverfish. That's because the display ads there are hosted on the 'fish server, limited in size and construct and can only slow your graphics card. The crashage you've been seeing at the Fish is a function of extremely large, interconnected databases of...

Erik Basil

Jeremy Coffman wrote:...you just need to keep a programmer locked away in a hole in your basement for just in case.
"It types the code into the program, or else it gets the hose again."

I like the way you think, but I ain't doin' that "tuck". Ha ha!!

Erik Basil

Yeah, well...personally, I hate computers. People that program computers are low on my list, too.

Erik Basil

Mid-July sounds like a great time for the Nats, and you can count on Silverfish Longboarding to support the venue and event. Go for it, Jack!

Erik Basil

In my experience dealing with "outside" sponsors, they're more impressed by events that have cash awards at them than product handouts. I totally dig the product handouts, and haven't suggested we do away with them (particularly at events with junior or entry-level classes). However, I continue to m...

Erik Basil

Our database totally fragged and then matters got much worse. When the site comes back online it will be 100% roller and inline.

Erik Basil

Pat, your belief that there is no issue to address is certainly one way to deal with the issue that some eligible voters are now aware that they missed a chance to vote. I hoped I made that clear. If you read my entire post again, you might find that.

Erik Basil

I will say this: ISSA made the voting prominent on this site, and also with more than one thread in the Silverfish slalom forums and an annoying broadcast email(s) from this website's registration engine. If people like Zack missed their opportunity to vote, I am bummed (regardless of how he may or ...

Erik Basil

Heh heh heh! You guys oughta figure what the cover photo on a rules book is selling. There are some really nice photos in here...

Erik Basil

If you want one of Jason coming around a cone like that, we've got a few in our Pump Station galleries. Pick one and it's yours to use.

Erik Basil

Okay, hijacking aside, I'll offer this one. I can convert it to a line-drawing, too.

Erik Basil

I second your encouragement that we all vote on all the measures, rather than just the sixer-ban issue.

Erik Basil

Just to provide my translation of the semantics: this vote is PRECISELY over whether ISSA will or will not ban skateboards with more than four wheels from sanctioned competition. Of course, our ban would have no effect on skaters that ignore ISSA, but this doesn't alter the fact that we're voting ov...

Erik Basil

I think that cash awards are very important to the public perception of slalom racing (as with all skateboard racing). Cash speaks volumes more than product, is more attractive to spectators and obviates issues with sponsored skaters winning gear they "can't use". Cash from the entry fees isn't enou...

Erik Basil

All I can think of is a nice shot of Ron Barbagallo racing in a kilt.

Erik Basil

Maybe you should combine this thread with the Very Similar but slightly different thread about "Swag at Races".

Erik Basil

Tom, promote it heavily in advance. On the ground, find cheap ways to place flyers, table-tents or etc... in restaurants, stores and even skate shops. On the internet, find places to advertise the event that will be seen by more than just the skaters at the event, and ensure the links (if any) to th...

Erik Basil

I agree with your premise, 100% Jim Fixx died from coronary failure caused by a congenital heart defect, however, and I must therefore argue the tangent since this is the internet. More gravy on those biscuits. I have a skate session.

Erik Basil

This event ran front page for a day on Silverfish. HERE

Here's hoping for great weather and a killer race!!!

Erik Basil

I think that regularly, or predictably, scheduled races are good for growth of a sport. When racers and spectators can look forward to the occurrence of a race with a familiar name and/or place, attendance and perceptions of legitimacy go up. This isn't to say that particular events can't or won't "...

Erik Basil

I think this is generally correct: that cash prizes are better for racers and public perception than is schwag-only. Schwag is great for crowds, for junior classes and for photos along with cash. The thing to remember is that most "sponsors" are small companies that have an easier time giving (for e...

Erik Basil

James rips it amazing. Check out all the details on the event and the support:

http://www.silverfishlongboarding.com/f ... hp?t=42460

Erik Basil

"...at some later time"? That's the only alternative you can imagine to immediately cutting the course and quitting mid-run? How exactly does that serve the interests described by this fellow: If the racer waits until finishing and then some time after that , demands a re-run --- it is too late to r...

Erik Basil

Anyone ever ridden one of these horses, er, I mean courses by committee? That sure sounds like a great way to absolutely guarantee there are disputes. I propose the following specific vote: Should there be A) a drawing of three (or a different number of) nations (in the case of America and Canada, e...

Erik Basil

Ha! At least someone's got a sense of humor.

Erik Basil

My suggestion are: --Cone specs should provide a range, so that different brands might be used and that the potential unavailability of our beloved Turner cones doesn't require a new standard in the future. --Cone specs should mandate the absence of flanged bases. If slalomer are prone to argue over...

Erik Basil

Ron your solution on toe stops is simple and effective. It makes clear that a mounted barrel bushing, extended bolt or nub of wood is okay, and also that an inverted conical bushing wouldn't be. Good job. Since there are some toe stops out there that use a barrel/pivot to elevate a contoured piece, ...

Erik Basil

Joe I. Polls have been taken and it seems that as a majority, most approve of the 6 wheelers. I for one think they should be allowed. I believe that poll was taken on Silverfish. I believe the audience was uneducated and not necessarily of our membership. For our purposes polls are pointless. Lets ...

Erik Basil

Chaput, you and your pesky facts. Banning isn't about fact, it's about emotions. Your wheels give an emotional advantage over the people that beat the skaters on momos. They must be banned because innovation (whether it turns out or not) is scary! I blame Frank Nasworthy, the old cheat. Oh, and you.

Erik Basil

--"Road Grade" measurements are an average over the entire course usually, and don't describe steps or steep sections. For example, the "grade" of Bluegill Rd. used at the 2007 Worlds is deceiving, since it must accommodate the differing grades over distance. My suggestion is to abandon criteria reg...

Erik Basil

I noted the requirement for abandoment of the course, and also for immediacy, both of which suggest that it's supposed to occur mid-run. Is this correct? ... 8.1.1. Situations leading to a Re-Run A Re-Run may be granted in the following cases: · The timing equipment malfunctions. · The start ramp is...

Erik Basil

I think Marcus Rietema did an excellent job with a simplified revision, and I know he's had a lot of experience with use and interpretation of rules in skateboarding competition. His draft is simple, short and straightforward. I have only a few comments and suggestions, which I'll insert using the c...

Erik Basil

For reference on the matter. http://www.slalomskateboarder.com/phpBB ... php?t=5136

Erik Basil

Jani, there have recently been some really good photo links posted in the Downhillbillies' event thread on the 'fish. Farid's link now works and another photog has just released a load of great shots.

Erik Basil

Martin, it's been said and bears repeating: congratulations and Cheers on a job well done to get slalom skateboarding on television and, presumably, in a tone far better than "mainstream skate" magazines and business interests would ever do. Now all you have to do is hope that the big broad world ou...

Erik Basil

erik,did you decompress the file and generously make it available for the non sf people to have a look a it? Yes, as posted above, the compressed files and the decompressed files are available for anyone to view, download, print, etc... The links here, including the one you used will all work. Bitt...

Erik Basil

Have you decompressed the file? The Excel spreadsheets are compressed with WinRar, a free utility that's similar to WinZip, and that you can download by Googling and clicking the link. JBHarms ran into the same trouble, so a kind soul also posted the decompressed, separate file links in a the one of...

Erik Basil

Goooood lookin' boards!

Erik Basil

Thanks, Marion. We were stoked to be able to promote the Worlds and to have had Michael Brooke and other members of the 'Fish community posting results from the races --sometimes nearly in "real time" for some of the heats over the weekend. Some people, and we all know who they are, can never be ple...

Erik Basil

Marion is finalizing the Overall Finals spreadsheets as I post this. In the meantime, FULL RESULTS OF THE SLALOM WORLDS are published on Silverfish Longboarding.com.

Erik Basil

Yeahh..results!!!!???? I though 'silverfish' was the media partner or some such nonsense.... At least one person could put up either a photo of the results like Paul Price does....or put the PDFs out like Dan does. I am proud to say we posted up Wasteland results within the hour , from the pub with...

Erik Basil

Here's a Quick Link to the latest info from the DHB and some mapping for the Worlds. T minus Two and counting...

Erik Basil

Whoa, hey! Some nice things said here...I gotta read this more often. Maybe the same thread, over and over and over and...

Anyway, to the actual topic at hand: we have some more updates and a photo of the "hybrid/special" hill available, HERE.

Erik Basil

Ha ha!! Well if you promise to ride a fully-functional Freebord, I will race and whoop any of you on a slalom course. Note: Freebord to be fully functional, all six wheels down. I get to ride my 4 wheeled Axe, or possibly a Grentec Coyote II.

Finally...I can taste the champagne, already! ha ha!

Erik Basil

Thanks, Kevin. That was a cool thing to find.

I know what you mean, Joe. That coin's got two sides.

-E

Erik Basil

Rob, crawl back under your kook rock and let the rest of us do what we can to spread the news and facilitate the biggest and best Slalom Worlds that have ever been put on. Your personal issues are irrelevant, distracting from the event and disrespectful of the event organizers. The DHB have it down,...

Erik Basil

Erik, My point had nothing to do with whether or not races should cost more, less or whatever. I know. My suggestion is that, were anything worth discussing, it might be the costs of racing and Karl's original query. Who cares whether somebody claims "_______ is dead" ? People can think what they w...

Erik Basil

Dave. Wes. Quit spatting over whether $25k is a lot of money. Who cares? The $25k number, whether it's right or wrong, is a sum of projected entry fees, and has nothing to do with whether races cost a lot to put on or are limited to "labors of love" by organizers. Wouldn't it be better if the $25k n...

Erik Basil

Wow, I have to admit that I didn't see the flamefest coming when I read the first post. It could be because I was giddy with the stoke of riding my Floitgraf-edition Skaterbuilt Sixer, or it could be because I just saw a legitimate question that I've heard a LOT of kids ask at races (and not just sl...

Erik Basil

This Saturday, La Costa Boys Racing is throwing a birthday party for Wes Carpenter. In true LCB fashion, there's no cake or ice cream, but plenty of cones.

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Re: 2008 ISSA Rules Update -- Section 8 (Special Situations)

World Championships of Slalom Skateboard Racing, 9/27-9/30th

Pump Station, DH/GS June 23, 2007