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by Jonathan Harms
Tue Jun 24, 2008 10:35 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2008] Sun Prairie Wiggle War
Replies: 6
Views: 8984

[2008] Sun Prairie Wiggle War

http://inlinethumb14.webshots.com/40077/2955671950025909683S425x425Q85.jpg Junior GS riders: 1. Collin Beavers (top) 2. Nicholas Wewitzer (right) 3. Kevin Bucher (left) 4. Bryce Benz (bottom) This was the third year for the Sun Prairie Wiggle War, and once again Tom "Mangels" Mangelsdorf put on a f...
by Jonathan Harms
Tue Jun 24, 2008 2:37 am
Forum: Australia
Topic: slalom in the rain
Replies: 6
Views: 11074

Geez, Daddow, I know you're a ripper, but put a helmet on already! :-)
by Jonathan Harms
Mon May 12, 2008 6:18 am
Forum: North America
Topic: [2008] SLALOM ST. LOUIS, May 24-25 [Basic]
Replies: 0
Views: 2987

[2008] SLALOM ST. LOUIS, May 24-25 [Basic]

SLALOM ST. LOUIS 2008 Basic status Midwest slalomers, sign up for Slalom St. Louis 6 (a.k.a. 2008). It's gonna be pretty low-key this year, but we will indeed be racing on Memorial Day weekend, May 24-25, 2008. It's a measly 20 bucks to enter, which gets you a whole bunch of skating. Friday afterno...
by Jonathan Harms
Mon May 12, 2008 6:15 am
Forum: 2009 Contest Calendar
Topic: 2007 - 2008 Race scheduling
Replies: 35
Views: 31814

SLALOM ST. LOUIS 2008 Basic status Midwest slalomers, sign up for Slalom St. Louis 6 (a.k.a. 2008). It's gonna be pretty low-key this year, but we will indeed be racing on Memorial Day weekend, May 24-25, 2008. It's a measly 20 bucks to enter, which gets you a whole bunch of skating. Friday afterno...
by Jonathan Harms
Wed May 07, 2008 6:05 pm
Forum: Timing System
Topic: Trackmate 6.6 / 6.7 / 6.8
Replies: 29
Views: 33191

Schoolyard sport, sure, but not head-to-head or multi-participant racing. They don't start the 100-meter dash, drag races or swim meets with a cadence.

Tomato, tomahto... :-|
by Jonathan Harms
Wed May 07, 2008 5:50 pm
Forum: Timing System
Topic: Trackmate 6.6 / 6.7 / 6.8
Replies: 29
Views: 33191

I think this is an improvement. Now reaction time will truly be reaction time, not "anticipation time."
by Jonathan Harms
Thu May 01, 2008 6:22 pm
Forum: Media Resources
Topic: 77 ' CATALINA CLASSIC TV FOOTAGE ?
Replies: 8
Views: 11776

Would love to see it myself sometime...
by Jonathan Harms
Thu Apr 24, 2008 4:11 am
Forum: Europe
Topic: Skate Slalom Cup Praha 2008 - 19.4.2008
Replies: 20
Views: 26992

And check out the 18th finisher in the TS and 20th in the Special. Let's see that one in the rankings! :-)
by Jonathan Harms
Thu Apr 24, 2008 4:08 am
Forum: Europe
Topic: Skate Slalom Cup Praha 2008 - 19.4.2008
Replies: 20
Views: 26992

Sure, Joe. Next you'll try to tell us THIS isn't you either...

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by Jonathan Harms
Sat Apr 12, 2008 5:58 am
Forum: Timing System
Topic: Another practice timer/speed gun question
Replies: 12
Views: 14183

Cool. Thanks, Gary. If you ever do remember how much it cost, post it up if you can.
by Jonathan Harms
Fri Apr 11, 2008 1:24 am
Forum: Rocky Mountains
Topic: Fresh Pavement Pilgrimage 2008 - Near SLC, UT
Replies: 25
Views: 29222

Besides making me drool, seeing these photos made me wonder: With the housing market in the crapper for the immediate future, it may be some time before construction begins at sites like these. Obviously it sucks for those in the building trades--some of my good friends have been laid off--but one u...
by Jonathan Harms
Fri Apr 11, 2008 1:17 am
Forum: Timing System
Topic: Another practice timer/speed gun question
Replies: 12
Views: 14183

Hey Gary, Hi everyone, I am looking for an inexpensive practice timing system. I do not want a starting strip or have to run wires or have a big display. I do not need any computer connections or software. To record the times I will use my notebood. By that I mean three ring or spiral bound. Right ...
by Jonathan Harms
Mon Apr 07, 2008 6:39 pm
Forum: G.O.G. Trucks
Topic: Gog-O-Naut
Replies: 60
Views: 66171

Naughty, naughty, Doug.

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by Jonathan Harms
Fri Apr 04, 2008 12:40 am
Forum: G.O.G. Trucks
Topic: Gog-O-Naut
Replies: 60
Views: 66171

Wesley Tucker wrote:So what kind of rubber biscuit do you expect for nothing?
WTF, Wesley? :-)
by Jonathan Harms
Tue Apr 01, 2008 6:18 am
Forum: FullBag Skates
Topic: Yeeeaaaaah!
Replies: 19
Views: 24512

Greg and his Fullbags did quite well for themselves at the Sizzler! Well done, monsieur! :-)
by Jonathan Harms
Sun Mar 23, 2008 6:42 pm
Forum: Pavel
Topic: S P E E D B O A T
Replies: 51
Views: 55251

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by Jonathan Harms
Wed Mar 05, 2008 6:58 pm
Forum: G.O.G. Trucks
Topic: Gog-O-Naut
Replies: 60
Views: 66171

Some obscure guys from Washington, D.C....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpEwhdun1dw
by Jonathan Harms
Sat Mar 01, 2008 5:00 am
Forum: Pavel
Topic: S P E E D B O A T
Replies: 51
Views: 55251

Looks super f$cking bad-ass. I would've expected nothing less. As with all foamie DH decks, though, you're gonna be crying if you lose control and launch that baby into a curb headfirst.
by Jonathan Harms
Wed Feb 06, 2008 8:37 pm
Forum: Starting Line / Ramps
Topic: Cadwell / UKSSA ramp
Replies: 16
Views: 22235

Must have been one hell of a wind that day. It blew Fadell's shirt clean off!
by Jonathan Harms
Mon Feb 04, 2008 5:16 pm
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Deck Discussion
Topic: Decks with kicktails-wedging
Replies: 25
Views: 40929

Looks nice, Martin, especially considering the contours the fabric has to conform to. 'Tain't easy to get a wrinkle-free finish.

By the way, what does the writing say on that little gray rectangle on the wedge?
by Jonathan Harms
Thu Jan 31, 2008 2:17 am
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Wheel discussion
Topic: Racer X Cone Crusher By Pocket Pistols Racing
Replies: 15
Views: 24166

Looks killer. Bravo.
by Jonathan Harms
Tue Jan 29, 2008 5:34 am
Forum: Europe
Topic: PIRATE SLALOM 2008 - Race #5 - 16/03/2008 - TROCADERO
Replies: 47
Views: 58539

Way to go, Patrick and Vinzzzz! When you have a chance, post some video!
by Jonathan Harms
Thu Jan 24, 2008 6:40 pm
Forum: Oust
Topic: exploding oust bearing?
Replies: 4
Views: 7945

Yeah, what he said.

Sorry, but them's the breaks.
by Jonathan Harms
Wed Jan 23, 2008 3:44 am
Forum: Down South
Topic: No Big View this year
Replies: 41
Views: 45380

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Wow, that chick is, like, totally from the future...

Or maybe those are her measurements in reverse?
by Jonathan Harms
Tue Jan 22, 2008 3:49 pm
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: Just Eliminate Calculating DQ's And Time Differentials.
Replies: 13
Views: 16637

Haven't given much time to sifting through your idea yet, Wesley, so I can't say much about the main points, but I do have one "side" question: What happens if BOTH racers DQ in a given race?
by Jonathan Harms
Tue Jan 08, 2008 2:58 pm
Forum: Airflow
Topic: Changed axle?
Replies: 12
Views: 15471

Now THAT'S good customer service--acknowledging the customer's concern, explaining the situation without making excuses, and resolving it quickly and completely. Good job, Chris.
by Jonathan Harms
Thu Jan 03, 2008 6:36 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: Southern Culture On The Skids
Replies: 345
Views: 406981

Wesley Tucker wrote:Speaking of the Big Tweleven, how 'bout that Big Least Champion 'neers?

Right now Bud Wilkinson is rolling in his grave.
And Dave Gale is probably dancing on it (barefoot, of course).

And regarding the tiger vs. tiger thing, I meant two GOOD teams. Well, one good team and LSU, actually. :-)
by Jonathan Harms
Thu Jan 03, 2008 4:43 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: Southern Culture On The Skids
Replies: 345
Views: 406981

I'm not that interested. I'd attempt to commiserate about your pizza thing, but...well, see above. :-) On the other hand, at least ONE "Big Eightwelve team" appeared to have its head on straight in the last couple of days. Yee haw. Granted, tiger vs. pig is by definition a bit of a mismatch. Now, t...
by Jonathan Harms
Wed Jan 02, 2008 5:32 am
Forum: North America
Topic: [2008] East Coast Race (Again): What's Going To Happen?
Replies: 10
Views: 10901

To follow Pat's post, we INTEND to have Slalom St. Louis 2008 on Memorial Day weekend, May 23-25, 2008. Not sure what the actual events will be just yet, but those are the planned dates.
by Jonathan Harms
Fri Dec 21, 2007 4:13 pm
Forum: G.O.G. Trucks
Topic: Gog-O-Naut
Replies: 60
Views: 66171

I almost didn't recognize Wesley without his glasses in that one! ;-)
by Jonathan Harms
Thu Dec 20, 2007 5:37 pm
Forum: Pavel
Topic: Re: A new Pavel Deck.....
Replies: 23
Views: 26972

Lovely. Excellent slalom pr0n.
by Jonathan Harms
Wed Dec 19, 2007 5:16 am
Forum: G.O.G. Trucks
Topic: Gog-O-Naut
Replies: 60
Views: 66171

Re: DET

Greg Fadell wrote:Hats off to anyone who can pick out a young Bill Danforth from the crowd...........
Duh. He's the one with the short hair... :-)
by Jonathan Harms
Sat Dec 15, 2007 6:15 am
Forum: Down South
Topic: No Big View this year
Replies: 41
Views: 45380

I did take the time to check out the ALC site and read Matt's post and the responses to it. I don't know those guys, obviously, but I do know Matt and Ryan, and if either of them says he's been riding there with NO incident for five years, then all of a sudden there's a problem, it does make you won...
by Jonathan Harms
Sat Dec 15, 2007 5:53 am
Forum: Pocket Pistol
Topic: FADELL PRO MODEL
Replies: 37
Views: 46066

Here's a little footage. Yeah, it ain't the greatest quality, but it does show the board at work. As always, Fadell makes it look GOOOOOD...

<a href="http://sports.webshots.com/video/306369 ... wZjW">Greg Fadell, 1st place in Chicago Shootout park race (Wilson skatepark)</a>
by Jonathan Harms
Mon Dec 10, 2007 3:44 pm
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: World rankings: Overall
Replies: 346
Views: 1085656

Re: Lack of follow-thru on sending results in.

It would seem to me that if a contest organizer went through the trouble of applying for a sanction to get an ISSA status for his race -- then he would at least follow through and send the results in so the racers get the appropriate points. According to my records, as of 11/18/2007 the following r...
by Jonathan Harms
Sun Dec 09, 2007 1:29 am
Forum: Gecko
Topic: Gecko Superlight MD Limited Edition SL model - photos...
Replies: 35
Views: 36688

Looks lurvely, Martin! And the board looks pretty good, too... :-)
by Jonathan Harms
Mon Dec 03, 2007 5:48 am
Forum: Down South
Topic: Southern Culture On The Skids
Replies: 345
Views: 406981

I'm just bitter. Missouri lost last night to Oklahoma and looked awful doing it. Unlike LSU, though, two-loss Mizzou only lost to ONE team, not two. Actually, I would be interested to know Mizzou's opponents' combined won-lost record to see how they stack up. Let me know when you get that added up.....
by Jonathan Harms
Mon Dec 03, 2007 5:09 am
Forum: Down South
Topic: Southern Culture On The Skids
Replies: 345
Views: 406981

LSU in the champeenship game? Ain't that about a b*tch! Ohio State deserves it--I guess--but two-loss LSU? Hell, they got progressively worse as the year went on, and they BARELY beat Tennessee last night. I fart in their general direction... :-(
by Jonathan Harms
Thu Nov 29, 2007 6:54 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Photo needed for cover of ISSA rulebook
Replies: 49
Views: 46083

I vote for the photo of Julie or the last one of Louis--both are simple, clear and dynamic and striking.
by Jonathan Harms
Sun Nov 25, 2007 6:25 pm
Forum: Brasil
Topic: resultado
Replies: 20
Views: 17317

Sorry to hear about your wrist, Juarez. Heal quickly! Wow, that course, and the whole event, look like a lot of fun. I enjoyed watching the video of that Burnquist fellow. Who knows, maybe with a little more practice, he could develop into quite a good skateboarder. :-) :-) :-) Got any video of the ...
by Jonathan Harms
Fri Nov 23, 2007 5:44 am
Forum: Fatboy
Topic: a big thanks
Replies: 10
Views: 13515

Re: yo

hey harms, where'd you find that pic? That was from the "Cold Man Jam" There was a thread about that event somewhere on CD. Amazingly, none of the photos had (yet) gotten the "Piss Bat" treatment... Oh yeah, when can i make my way out by your place and make some foamies up eh harms? As soon as I ca...
by Jonathan Harms
Thu Nov 22, 2007 8:27 am
Forum: Fatboy
Topic: a big thanks
Replies: 10
Views: 13515

OK, so he ain't riding a Fatboy, but it is a rad shot of our boy Justin (poached from Concrete Disciples). Grind it, baby!

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by Jonathan Harms
Thu Nov 22, 2007 5:02 am
Forum: Brasil
Topic: resultado
Replies: 20
Views: 17317

Congratulations, Jason and Chicken!

Looks like somebody scored a sweet CHIxILL Tod Oles model! :-)

I look forward to reading more about the event.
by Jonathan Harms
Mon Nov 19, 2007 4:21 am
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Fresh blood from Sweden
Replies: 6
Views: 6883

Except the Jani, Mullen (and Grabke?) photos appear to be flipped. ???
by Jonathan Harms
Mon Nov 19, 2007 4:18 am
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: A Little Guidance From the FIS
Replies: 52
Views: 41103

Jonathan, I hope I am reading your question to me correctly. Racer A - no time first run Racer B - no time second run Racer A second run time - 15 sec. Racer B - first run time - 16 sec. Racer A advances. Have also seen both racers DQ on their first run - racer with fastest second run advances. And...
by Jonathan Harms
Fri Nov 16, 2007 11:27 pm
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: A Little Guidance From the FIS
Replies: 52
Views: 41103

Not that it REALLY helps, but remember this is a specific scenario: One racer DQs ONLY the first run, and the other racer DQs ONLY the second run. Surely this has occurred in the last year or two? How WAS it handled? Who advanced, and why/how? Was it based on qualifying times? Or on something else? ...
by Jonathan Harms
Fri Nov 16, 2007 5:56 pm
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: Speed Vents 85mm x 79A - Never ridden
Replies: 2
Views: 3309

If you haven't already, try posting on Silverfish as well. I bet you'll get a taker.
by Jonathan Harms
Fri Nov 16, 2007 5:53 pm
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: A Little Guidance From the FIS
Replies: 52
Views: 41103

Re: HMM!

Maybe that's why th 10% percent rule would make more sense. You could look at it in the same manner as couerse setting. What's the use of setting a 5' TS on an 11 degree slope? I agree, which is why I voted for the 10% rule. I think it applies a reasonable standard, and one that applies regardless ...
by Jonathan Harms
Fri Nov 16, 2007 5:38 pm
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: A Little Guidance From the FIS
Replies: 52
Views: 41103

The vote in question 6.3 (whether to take a 2nd run after DQ) was for the case where the DQ penaly was HUGE (999 seconds). I find it interesting that even with a 999 second time, there is still a majority of people who want a 2nd run. This doesn't make sense to me. A 2nd-run chance only makes sense...
by Jonathan Harms
Wed Nov 14, 2007 6:38 pm
Forum: General Slalom Skateboard Deck Discussion
Topic: Decks with kicktails-wedging
Replies: 25
Views: 40929

But the sloped-screw-problem isn't cleared yet. (?) Ah, but it is. You can't tell from the photos, but the holes in the wedge are drilled just a bit larger than the bolt heads. So the heads of the bolts go through the wedge and rest against the birch block--just like on a flat deck. Now, I usually ...

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