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by Jonathan Harms
Sun Nov 27, 2011 9:02 pm
Forum: ISSA - Old topics
Topic: Join the ISSA NOW!
Replies: 25
Views: 31448

Re: Join the ISSA NOW!

Thank you to everyone who has paid so far: Jani Soderhall Jacob Dodman (paid by Nathan Vestal) Jeremy Fugate (paid by Nathan Vestal) Lynn Kramer - yes, that's 18-time World Champion Lynn Kramer :-) Lisa Scott Petr Janousek Jonathan Harms Hans "Corky" Koraeus (All of these except one were for both 20...
by Jonathan Harms
Thu Nov 10, 2011 2:52 am
Forum: Daily Banter
Topic: POST ONLY REPLIES, don't use New Topic
Replies: 451
Views: 1718709

Re: POST ONLY REPLIES, don't use New Topic

The Dixie Cup did not receive a sanction. I sent the sanction application, and Lynn, Steve and I would have been happy to grant a Prime, but unfortunately we never got the app back. Sometimes that's not the most important thing for all race organizers - nor is writing up a summary. I'm awaiting the ...
by Jonathan Harms
Thu Nov 03, 2011 8:51 pm
Forum: Timing System
Topic: Cheap Timer
Replies: 48
Views: 66020

Re: Cheap Timer

Wesley is correct about the packaged timer in Duca Suzu's post. To use it for slalom, you need to buy an extra beacon. For me, that was very easy to do. Before I bought my timer (from eBay seller "dragonwarrier2012"), I emailed to ask if I could also buy an extra beacon at the same time, and if they...
by Jonathan Harms
Thu Nov 03, 2011 2:44 am
Forum: Timing System
Topic: Cheap Timer
Replies: 48
Views: 66020

Re: Cheap Timer

I bet they actually did a bit of research - or at least paid attention to forums like this - to decide on including "Skateboard" on the label. The cord is more suitable for motorcycles, go-karts or other vehicles, where sometimes the sensor works best when positioned away from the display. (The sens...
by Jonathan Harms
Tue Oct 25, 2011 4:18 am
Forum: Sweden
Topic: [2011] Results Swedish championship
Replies: 1
Views: 4343

Re: Results Swedish championship 2011

Does anyone have any good photographs from these races that could be used in the ISSA slalom coverage in Concrete Wave magazine? If so, please send them to me or send me a link. Thanks!
by Jonathan Harms
Mon Sep 26, 2011 6:22 am
Forum: Daily Banter
Topic: POST ONLY REPLIES, don't use New Topic
Replies: 451
Views: 1718709

Re: POST ONLY REPLIES, don't use New Topic

Thanks, Maria. Glad to see video of the run.

And Joe, congrats on yet another accomplishment. Even with as much as you've won lately, you still find even more ways to be amazing. Bravo!
by Jonathan Harms
Wed Aug 31, 2011 9:21 pm
Forum: ISSA
Topic: Future World Championship Events
Replies: 8
Views: 11790

Re: Future World Championship Events

Before we go any further down the slippery slope upon which a legitimate discussion turns into a pointless argument, I'd like to suggest that we all focus on the two core ideas that Claude is suggesting: 1. Based on his experience, THERE OFTEN IS MONEY AVAILABLE from a variety of sources to fund or ...
by Jonathan Harms
Mon Aug 22, 2011 7:17 am
Forum: Daily Banter
Topic: POST ONLY REPLIES, don't use New Topic
Replies: 451
Views: 1718709

Re: POST ONLY REPLIES, don't use New Topic

Paging Dr. Dan to the home page (not forum page) of this site--stat! :-)
by Jonathan Harms
Tue Jul 26, 2011 11:03 pm
Forum: Daily Banter
Topic: POST ONLY REPLIES, don't use New Topic
Replies: 451
Views: 1718709

Re: POST ONLY REPLIES, don't use New Topic

Cat Young wrote:Nice job Marcus.
We all know Marcus is a stud, but what exactly did he do? (besides having his photo taken in his exotic-dancing outfit) ;-)
by Jonathan Harms
Mon Jul 25, 2011 4:26 pm
Forum: New to slalom skateboarding?
Topic: Hello from NYC!
Replies: 5
Views: 9409

Re: Hello from NYC!

Jeff, thanks for reading the fine print :-) and getting on here! Stoked to see that you are setting something up in NYC. It would be great to see some more active slalomers on the East Coast. I wish I could make it to the Adrenalina race, but after a broken ankle last fall and a major effort to orga...
by Jonathan Harms
Thu Jun 23, 2011 3:22 pm
Forum: Daily Banter
Topic: POST ONLY REPLIES, don't use New Topic
Replies: 451
Views: 1718709

Re: POST ONLY REPLIES, don't use New Topic

Way to go, Claude! You and your team seem to be working hard to get the word out there regularly. Nice job.
by Jonathan Harms
Sun Jun 19, 2011 6:46 pm
Forum: Midwest
Topic: 2011 Slalom St. Louis - May 28-29
Replies: 32
Views: 35467

Re: 2011 Slalom St. Louis - May 28-29

Moiz, there's always next year! :-)
by Jonathan Harms
Sat Jun 04, 2011 10:16 pm
Forum: ISSA Site administration
Topic: 2011 Site Sponsor Schedule
Replies: 57
Views: 64558

Re: 2011 Site Sponsor Schedule

I'd change it if I knew how, but I don't. I will send a PM to Robo Gaisek to "nudge" him to do it.
by Jonathan Harms
Sat Jun 04, 2011 10:07 pm
Forum: Midwest
Topic: Wiggle War, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, June 18-19 2011
Replies: 14
Views: 16549

Re: Wiggle War, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, June 18-19 2011

According to that "political" site's Contest Calendar sign-up page, 26 people are signed up so far, including Larson, Pederson, Lavin, Bobby T, the Yerke Bros., the Cosmic Avengers :-) and yours truly. I'ma try to get PG to make the trip up there with me, too.
by Jonathan Harms
Sat Jun 04, 2011 9:52 pm
Forum: Pavel
Topic: KATHRIN SEHL PRO MODEL
Replies: 12
Views: 13217

Re: KATHRIN SEHL PRO MODEL

Oh, behave, Sam! :-)
by Jonathan Harms
Thu May 26, 2011 3:35 pm
Forum: Midwest
Topic: 2011 Slalom St. Louis - May 28-29
Replies: 32
Views: 35467

Oh, I'm sure. All those people have paid. :-)

Come to think of it, though, I realize I did forget one person's name--some guy who claims to be an "OG" or something. Guess I'd better update that list so he doesn't "bus' a cap" in my a$$.
by Jonathan Harms
Thu May 26, 2011 3:58 am
Forum: Midwest
Topic: 2011 Slalom St. Louis - May 28-29
Replies: 32
Views: 35467

UPDATE The following people have paid: Paul Price Eddy Martinez Steve Lavin Lynn Kramer David Tolley Evan Tolley Keith Hollien Jeremy Coffman Brian Kamins (for himself, Tom Bilstien and Brendiz Cerny--hope I spelled those right) Marcos Soulsby-Monroy Terra Massia-Patton Nathan Vestal (for Jacob Dod...
by Jonathan Harms
Tue May 24, 2011 5:34 pm
Forum: Midwest
Topic: 2011 Slalom St. Louis - May 28-29
Replies: 32
Views: 35467

We all do, Tom--believe me! But even if it doesn't hold out, we have at least a couple of backup plans. Anything short of a tornado, we'll get some racing in.
by Jonathan Harms
Tue May 24, 2011 7:43 am
Forum: Midwest
Topic: 2011 Slalom St. Louis - May 28-29
Replies: 32
Views: 35467

Unfortunately, there wasn't enough money to send someone over to serve the beer. Maybe next year? ;-)

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by Jonathan Harms
Tue May 24, 2011 4:43 am
Forum: Midwest
Topic: 2011 Slalom St. Louis - May 28-29
Replies: 32
Views: 35467

OK, ladies and germs, preparations are in full boil mode. Courses have been set, swag is arriving daily, timing spreadsheets have been received and names entered, timing system checked, various transportational and organizational duties have been assigned, contingency plans for Inclement Weather Phe...
by Jonathan Harms
Mon Apr 18, 2011 5:31 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2011] SLALOM ST. LOUIS #9
Replies: 16
Views: 21327

We'll be stoked to have you back, Eddy. It's been far too long! As for the other Outlaws, bring 'em all!
by Jonathan Harms
Mon Apr 18, 2011 7:27 am
Forum: North America
Topic: [2011] SLALOM ST. LOUIS #9
Replies: 16
Views: 21327

[2011] SLALOM ST. LOUIS #9

SLALOM ST. LOUIS is a go! Sign up! Sign-up page is live at http://www.ncdsa.com/contest_registration.asp?ContestID=503 Memorial Day weekend + Tower Grove Park + asphalt + cones + tape switches = Slalom St. Louis! Ca$h money! Prizes! Unique trophies! Free food! gOAd's haircut! Chiggy-Chiggy Chainsaw!...
by Jonathan Harms
Fri Mar 18, 2011 5:56 am
Forum: Down South
Topic: [2011] Texas Sizzler, Houston, March 26-27 [MAIN]
Replies: 56
Views: 141418

Steve, that course diagram is hilarious. Must be something about the Sizzler that brings out people's creative side. Anyone else remember this one from 2007?

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by Jonathan Harms
Thu Mar 17, 2011 5:12 pm
Forum: Timing System
Topic: Cheap Timer
Replies: 48
Views: 66020

I did R most of TFM but somehow missed that. A pox upon me for a simpleton.
by Jonathan Harms
Thu Mar 17, 2011 3:46 pm
Forum: Timing System
Topic: Cheap Timer
Replies: 48
Views: 66020

(from the sumomoto website) The Lap Timer (Receiver): <UP>: The LCD shows one lap backward; <DOWN>: The LCD shows one lap forward; <SUM>: Summary; Slowest lap time, fastest lap time, Total time and average lap time; Mark, does the timer ONLY remember one "lap" backward and forward? Or does it rememb...
by Jonathan Harms
Thu Mar 10, 2011 6:56 pm
Forum: ISSA Site administration
Topic: 2011 Site Sponsor Schedule
Replies: 57
Views: 64558

As did I. Noticed and commented are not always the same. :-)

I agree, though, it looks pretty cool.
by Jonathan Harms
Tue Mar 01, 2011 5:07 pm
Forum: Daily Banter
Topic: POST ONLY REPLIES, don't use New Topic
Replies: 451
Views: 1718709

Full disclosure: Spy photos of Mr. OTCTBOTCA (off the couch then back on the couch again) swiped from Fluitt's Faceneck page. ;-)
by Jonathan Harms
Tue Mar 01, 2011 3:49 am
Forum: Daily Banter
Topic: POST ONLY REPLIES, don't use New Topic
Replies: 451
Views: 1718709

Rumor has it that the Colorado racers have been doing some slalom riding as well as downhill riding. There's also talk of several new guys coming out and running only about a second slower than Gary Fluitt on their first time riding slalom. And what about this guy? He claims he's on Team OTC (Off Th...
by Jonathan Harms
Fri Feb 11, 2011 12:40 am
Forum: ISSA Rules & Discussion
Topic: Overall calculation
Replies: 14
Views: 17267

Corky, can you refresh my (and perhaps others') memory about what you mean by "Just use what we already have in the world ranking"?
by Jonathan Harms
Thu Feb 10, 2011 3:28 pm
Forum: Latvia
Topic: Gints Gailitis 1964 - 2011 R.I.P ;(
Replies: 32
Views: 46604

What terribly sad news! I only met Gints once, but I knew of his many contributions to the slalom scene in Latvia. I got the same impression of him that Peter mentioned: a hard-working, humble man who gave a lot and asked for little or nothing in return. My thoughts and prayers are with his family a...
by Jonathan Harms
Tue Feb 08, 2011 5:39 am
Forum: Daily Banter
Topic: POST ONLY REPLIES, don't use New Topic
Replies: 451
Views: 1718709

Lou's steppin' up this year - whether he knows it yet or not. :-)

And I count seven pro-types so far: Pederson, Statman, Price, Kosick, Joe Mac, Richy and Ducati Globetrotter "Zak" Supercharger Venomboy. And it's still early in the game. Yee haw!
by Jonathan Harms
Mon Feb 07, 2011 5:23 am
Forum: Timing System
Topic: My New F1 style starter
Replies: 31
Views: 36029

Michael, have you been able to do anything more with this since your last post here? Just curious.
by Jonathan Harms
Wed Jan 26, 2011 6:53 am
Forum: Daily Banter
Topic: POST ONLY REPLIES, don't use New Topic
Replies: 451
Views: 1718709

Hell yeah, Frankie. Welcome! Keep skatin', check out the forums and ask questions, go to whatever races you can. Teh slalomz R fun! :-)
by Jonathan Harms
Sat Jan 22, 2011 5:14 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Adrenalina Marathon Comes to San Diego
Replies: 2
Views: 5575

Whoever's organizing these things is doing a great job. Whatever it is they're doing, I hope we can learn from it.
by Jonathan Harms
Thu Jan 06, 2011 5:22 pm
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: Wanted: Masters 45 and over birthdates
Replies: 124
Views: 129133

My brother from another mother! :-)
by Jonathan Harms
Sun Jan 02, 2011 9:50 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Slalom South Africa
Replies: 4
Views: 7845

Jon-Pat, I say go for it. Organizing a race just takes the desire to do it, along with cones and a timer. You can apply for an ISSA sanction if you like by filling out the application at http://www.slalomskateboarder.com/ISSA/ISSA-Contest-Sanction-Application.doc . But sanction or not, just do the r...
by Jonathan Harms
Tue Dec 14, 2010 12:10 am
Forum: ISSA Site administration
Topic: 2011 Site Sponsor Schedule
Replies: 57
Views: 64558

If anyone else wants a link to their website during their sponsorship month(s), please mention it here, or send a PM to Robert Gaisek.

(from an e-mail from Jani): Robo will do it when the time comes ... he just needs to know the links each sponsor wants.
by Jonathan Harms
Sun Dec 12, 2010 10:08 pm
Forum: ISSA Site administration
Topic: 2011 Site Sponsor Schedule
Replies: 57
Views: 64558

I received Marcos's payment first (for March), then SJ's (November), then Keith's. So he's correct that November was the only one left. I have updated the list to reflect all of these payments. Thank you all!
by Jonathan Harms
Sun Dec 12, 2010 5:41 am
Forum: ISSA Site administration
Topic: 2011 Site Sponsor Schedule
Replies: 57
Views: 64558

Keith, I did indeed receive your payment. Thank you!

I don't know how to create a link on the site sponsorship page, as it seems to work differently than on other pages. I imagine Jani knows how, though, so I will ask him if he can do it and/or show me how.
by Jonathan Harms
Wed Dec 08, 2010 12:53 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: HAPPY B-DAY, Rick Floyd!!!
Replies: 3
Views: 5988

Happy non-birthday, Rick. And happy REAL birthday to Jack Smith! :-)
by Jonathan Harms
Sun Dec 05, 2010 5:28 am
Forum: ISSA Site administration
Topic: 2011 Site Sponsor Schedule
Replies: 57
Views: 64558

Payment for August and September received from Neil Orta for DrNo Racing. Thanks!

Four months still available: February, March, November, December. As noted above, first to pay gets first choice. Thanks to everyone for their support.
by Jonathan Harms
Sat Dec 04, 2010 12:50 am
Forum: ISSA Site administration
Topic: 2011 Site Sponsor Schedule
Replies: 57
Views: 64558

Neil, September is yours, then, for the reason you stated: First come, first served. May I take December?
by Jonathan Harms
Fri Dec 03, 2010 5:29 pm
Forum: ISSA Site administration
Topic: 2011 Site Sponsor Schedule
Replies: 57
Views: 64558

UKSSA (via Rob Ashby) paid and noted for October. Please put the Texas Outlaws down for the month of March. Please send your $25.00 to issa (AT) slalomskateboarder dot com and it shall be done. ;-) Put DrNoRacing down for September and December. Neil, would you be willing to take just December and a...
by Jonathan Harms
Fri Dec 03, 2010 12:29 am
Forum: ISSA Site administration
Topic: 2011 Site Sponsor Schedule
Replies: 57
Views: 64558

Updated to include WT's and CSA's sponsorship. Thank you!
by Jonathan Harms
Mon Nov 29, 2010 7:47 am
Forum: North America
Topic: [2010] 6th Annual WOTT, Huntington, WV
Replies: 1
Views: 4713

Needz video! :-)

And/or write up a quick story for the front page!
by Jonathan Harms
Sun Nov 28, 2010 9:41 pm
Forum: Daily Banter
Topic: POST ONLY REPLIES, don't use New Topic
Replies: 451
Views: 1718709

Lemme guess: It has something to do with male chickens and large felines. ;-)
by Jonathan Harms
Fri Nov 26, 2010 7:16 pm
Forum: ISSA Site administration
Topic: 2011 Site Sponsor Schedule
Replies: 57
Views: 64558

Payment has been received from both Sam Gordon and Steve Lavin. Thanks to both of them for their support.
by Jonathan Harms
Fri Nov 26, 2010 6:45 pm
Forum: Daily Banter
Topic: POST ONLY REPLIES, don't use New Topic
Replies: 451
Views: 1718709

Hey, I resemble that remark!

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by Jonathan Harms
Sun Nov 14, 2010 7:42 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Slalom in China...
Replies: 11
Views: 12543

Mig raises a good poiint--more video could probably only help. There is some good stuff out there. I've seen some good vids from up in Mig's area. Steve Pederson has posted some pretty cool videos from races he's been to--almost every race he's been to, as a matter of fact--plus some practice sessio...
by Jonathan Harms
Tue Nov 09, 2010 7:56 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: European Championships 1982
Replies: 3
Views: 6429

Who cares about the discipline of the French team? I'm more interested in the hot chick in front of them! ;-)