Gilmour...Duel Sport World Champion?

Terry Kirby · Post by **Terry Kirby** » Sun Feb 15, 2004 11:15 pm

Our very own John Gilmour, top slalom competitor and all around nice guy is competing today in the World Teleboard Championship. The contest is held at Wachuset MTN here in the great north east. John is already the World Longboard Slalom Champion and if he wins today it will make him a duel sport World Champion.
Teleboarding is a fast growing offshoot sport combining Alpine snowboard racing and Tele skiing.
During a phone conversation John told me he enjoys the esoteric qualities of Teleboarding as well as explaining to curious onlookers what the hell he is riding.
Good luck today John and keep us posted.

Hans Koraeus · Post by **Hans Koraeus** » Mon Feb 16, 2004 1:15 am

Any pictures of Gilmour teleboarding? I have no idea what it is? A mix between snowboarding and skiing you say? Is that like skiing on one leg?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Feb 16, 2004 1:19 am

I saw my first teleboard on hill a few weeks ago, didn't know what the hell it was....my first thought was this sport is for Gilmour (seriously).

http://www.teleboardusa.com

picture a alpine snowboard ridden with teleski boots and bindings ( free heel) and poles....

Glenn S · Post by **Glenn S** » Mon Feb 16, 2004 1:49 am

Saw the site that Chris posted above. Is this a new sport?

Terry Kirby · Post by **Terry Kirby** » Mon Feb 16, 2004 3:38 am

I just spoke to JG. He got 4th in the race. He was freeriding afterwards and hit a tree going about 40mph. He is at Worcester Hospital with a broken right leg and dislocated shoulder. More later.

Aaron Morris · Post by **Aaron Morris** » Mon Feb 16, 2004 3:50 am

Are you serious?

Terry Kirby · Post by **Terry Kirby** » Mon Feb 16, 2004 3:54 am

Unfortunately and for once , Yes.

Wes Eastridge · Post by **Wes Eastridge** » Mon Feb 16, 2004 4:10 am

Damm, that sucks. The Silver Fox gets treed.

Get well, John.

Brian Parsons · Post by **Brian Parsons** » Mon Feb 16, 2004 4:24 am

This sounds bad. I just hope the hospital has hot nurses. Sex speeds recovery.

John, get well.

Glenn S · Post by **Glenn S** » Mon Feb 16, 2004 4:28 am

John,
Hate to hear this news. Get well soon.
/Glenn

RL · Post by RL » Mon Feb 16, 2004 5:13 am

Thats horrible news. I for one know how hard it is to recover from a serious injury and how getting hurt as an adult is a big concern financally.
TK do you know if it was a femur or tibia break?

John all my best to you and I hope for your speedy recovery.

Dave Gale · Post by **Dave Gale** » Mon Feb 16, 2004 5:33 am

Bum deal!! John, heal up..I know how dislocates can cramp your style!

Jonathan Harms · Post by **Jonathan Harms** » Mon Feb 16, 2004 5:48 am

Damn...
Sorry to hear about John's injury. Trees don't move, and when you hit one, it ain't funny like "George of the Jungle". I broke my right femur in 1991, going only about 5-10 miles per hour. Hearing that John was doing four times that speed, it's a wonder he wasn't hurt WORSE.

John, best wishes for a full and speedy recovery.

Pat Chewning · Post by **Pat Chewning** » Mon Feb 16, 2004 5:53 am

John, it was supposed to be DUAL sport champion, not DUEL sport!

Dueling with trees is almost always a losing proposition -- I know.

I hope they are making you feel comfortable in the hospital with the right meds and that you have a speedy recovery.

-- Pat

Curt DeBartolo · Post by **Curt DeBartolo** » Mon Feb 16, 2004 4:30 pm

Tele boarding is gay. I spoke to John the night before the race and was thinking that he shouldnt do it for one because an injury would kill the rest of the snowboard season for him and two..tele boarding is a gay sport, nut eatin crap. Heel up

Terry Kirby · Post by **Terry Kirby** » Mon Feb 16, 2004 4:58 pm

Curt, nice to see you've softened your image some, TK

Kevin M. Gamble · Post by **Kevin M. Gamble** » Mon Feb 16, 2004 5:20 pm

John,
Sorry to hear about your teleboarding misshap. May you have a speedy recovery.

Terry Kirby · Post by **Terry Kirby** » Mon Feb 16, 2004 5:31 pm

Just spoke with JG. MRI showed a Torn LCL, Torn MCL, Broken RT leg under the kneecap and Dislocated shoulder. JG is hoping they can go in and fix everthing in one shot. He is in good spirits. TK

Hans Koraeus · Post by **Hans Koraeus** » Mon Feb 16, 2004 5:47 pm

Hans Koraeus wrote:Any pictures of Gilmour teleboarding? I have no idea what it is? A mix between snowboarding and skiing you say? Is that like skiing on one leg?

I hope my quote didn't have anything to do with Gilmour trying the unknown territories of teleboarding. No pics on Gilmour for a while I guess. Get well quickly John.

Glenn S · Post by **Glenn S** » Mon Feb 16, 2004 6:03 pm

Hans,
There is some video of Teleboarding in that link above that Chris posted.

Curt DeBartolo · Post by **Curt DeBartolo** » Mon Feb 16, 2004 6:43 pm

TK,
Gilmour just called me and he needs you to call him with your credit card number to pay for the hospital bills as he has no health insurance. He also asked if you could have a Rack of Lamb dinner delivered to room 121 with some silk pillow cases and bed sheets and 2 bottles of Fiji water.

Terry Kirby · Post by **Terry Kirby** » Mon Feb 16, 2004 9:05 pm

Consider it done. I also took out a restraining order on you so you can't go down to his house and romance his woman while he is laid up. Cheers, TK

Dave Gale · Post by **Dave Gale** » Mon Feb 16, 2004 9:15 pm

Can you do that? I mean take a restraining order out, to keep someone away from some one else?? My wife, (I got her proxy) would like to like to place an order for a restraining order, in order to keep Gilmour from looking over her shoulder at the time keeping table (pretending to be looking over the times) At one point, I looked at Gilmours mirrored glasses and got a nice reflection of cleavage (not that there's anything wrong w/ that)

Jani Soderhall · Post by **Jani Soderhall** » Mon Feb 16, 2004 10:12 pm

TK wrote:Just spoke with JG. MRI showed a Torn LCL, Torn MCL, Broken RT leg under the kneecap and Dislocated shoulder. JG is hoping they can go in and fix everthing in one shot. He is in good spirits. TK

John,

Sad to hear this news, but it's reassuring to see that you are already making the best of the situation. You better heal fast! The slalom season is only a few months away and we're counting on you. What would the next Paris video by Mollica be like without you?

Get well soon!

/Jani

Vlad Popov · Post by **Vlad Popov** » Mon Feb 16, 2004 10:20 pm

...and that's why they moved Moscow 04 Slalom to a later date (TBA).

I'm with Curt. Telesucking boards.

Adam Trahan · Post by **Adam Trahan** » Tue Feb 17, 2004 1:31 am

...sorry John.

Unreal.

"Life is what happens when you are making other plans..." John Lennon

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Feb 17, 2004 7:15 pm

good god! I don't read the forums for 5 days and all hell breaks loose (no pun intended). John! Get well soon. At least recover soon. Injuries like those are major! Get well soon man!!!!!!!!!!!!

teleboards are evil...they do look insane. especially in the trees.....

Jack Smith · Post by **Jack Smith** » Tue Feb 17, 2004 8:26 pm

JG - The central coast crew wishes you a speedy recovery.

Brady Mitchell · Post by **Brady Mitchell** » Tue Feb 17, 2004 10:44 pm

JG. I will pray a warm tradewind blows your way and fills your sail of good health again.

The sport of slalom still needs your ambassedor skills.

Besides, what would a race be if we didn`t have Vlad running around looking for you `cause it`s your turn to race?

Troy Smart · Post by **Troy Smart** » Wed Feb 18, 2004 1:34 am

Damnn dude?!?!

Teleboarding??? What the f@*k is that?

Our thoughts and prayers and all the good Juju we can muster are with you.
As I'm sure you will, come back stronger, wiser (teleboarding??? what the f@*k is that) and with more sympathy hook-ups than you can count.

By the way, does a teleboard come with a free slap to the back of the head and a quick punch to the balls??
Just curious.
I think they should.

Tod Oles · Post by **Tod Oles** » Wed Feb 18, 2004 2:28 am

John,

Sure enjoy watching you skate on the computer screen.
We wish you the best in your recovery, so as to see you skate in person someday. Get that stylish left arm crankin over your head soon:)

Sincerly, Tod n Kara

Wesley Tucker · Post by **Wesley Tucker** » Wed Feb 18, 2004 3:14 am

Q: What do Sonny Bono, Michael Kennedy and John Gilmour have in common?
A: They all three have probably had Cher!

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I guess Gilmour adds new meaning to the question, "Got Wood?"

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I wonder if we'll see that damned Teleboard on eBay anytime soon?

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Ran into a tree and broke your leg? I guess that's what they mean by "a limb for a limb?"

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So, do you think that with his leg messed up Gilmour will still be able to wear those pants?

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Ok, everyone remember what we've learned: YOU CANNOT CRIDDLE A TREE! You can try, but you will fail.

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So, is it too soon to ask if there's still going to be a July 4th race in Boston?

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You know, John, this is what you get for . . . "branching out" into other sports.

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When the paramedics got to the scene, did they perform (wait for it)
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Tree-age?

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I was talking to Gilmour's doctor yesterday, Dr. Vinnie Goombaugh, and I says to the doc, "hey, doc, do you think he'll still be able to skateboard?"

"What, are you kiddin' me?" the doc says, "he'll be disappointing his sponsors in no time!"

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Hey, Gilmour! Be careful: a tree grows in Brooklyn!

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Gilmour got into an argument with a tree. Last we heard the tree ran . . . rings around him.

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And Finally . . .

Gilmour has given new meaning to the phrase "face plant."

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I keed. You know I keed. I keed because I love. Trust me, had this been an actual emergency and you were in serious danger, I would have told some really awful jokes!

Get Well Eventually.

Dave Gale · Post by **Dave Gale** » Wed Feb 18, 2004 3:33 am

Off topic? Yes.. Off humor? I don't get it!

Wes Eastridge · Post by **Wes Eastridge** » Wed Feb 18, 2004 5:20 am

I’m with Troy on this (teleboarding??? WTF is that.)

The people marketing that bu££ §h!† should be the ones in the hospital.

I’m sorry to say this, but John, What were you thinking?

Vlad Popov · Post by **Vlad Popov** » Wed Feb 18, 2004 3:19 pm

Thanks for the laughs, WT!

Gilmour, I just read about your crash in Russian! You're global, man! Please come back soon. Or else!

Vlad Popov · Post by **Vlad Popov** » Wed Feb 18, 2004 4:00 pm

...and in English too! Everyone wishes you a speedy recovery.

Terry Kirby · Post by **Terry Kirby** » Wed Feb 18, 2004 4:45 pm

Please people, hostility towards a piece of equipment is narrowminded and will not bring Gilmours knees back.

John would like to see harmony within all board riders and wishes no ill will on the teleboard. HE was raving about it the first day he tried it.

IF he had crahed on a Roe Unlimited would you hate that too?

Joe Iacovelli · Post by **Joe Iacovelli** » Wed Feb 18, 2004 5:04 pm

IF he had crahed on a Roe Unlimited would you hate that too?[/quote]

Yes, yes I would. I'd hate anything that is keeping our (porn) star down.

FYI, I read this thread to John yesterday while doing a google search for brilliant ortho surgeons that work pro bono. He enjoyed it. This was of course prior to Wesley's distasteful post. I don't have the heart to read that to John while he is having to make in a bed pan.

Joe

Dave Gale · Post by **Dave Gale** » Wed Feb 18, 2004 5:05 pm

TK,
I agree, "To each his own" What's the latest on John's surgery?? If in fact his LCL/MCL/Rotator/Plateau is a correct diagnosis. The man's in for a LONG time of recovery and therapy!
What's his new phone #?

Vlad Popov · Post by **Vlad Popov** » Wed Feb 18, 2004 5:07 pm

From www.BomberOnline.com

John is at Boston medical center- the phone number to his room is 617.414.3420

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The line's busy all the time. This # is posed all over the net. Maybe they disconected the phone.

Hans Koraeus · Post by **Hans Koraeus** » Wed Feb 18, 2004 5:07 pm

If a crashed on a Roe Unlimited, or crashed at all in fact, I would just think I was an idiot. Idiot because I didn't take the right precausions or didn't make the right choices that led me to the crash. But then again if I was in the hospital with a broken leg I wouldn't like to hear "You idiot why did you go so fast into that turn!". It's enough with myself thinking that. I would love, though, to here all the stories about that stupid hill, why someone had left that tree in a place where it obviously shouldn't be and that it was perfectly clear it was something wrong with the board you where running.

Ricky Byrd · Post by **Ricky Byrd** » Wed Feb 18, 2004 5:41 pm

All the best from the Byrd's John...We're thinking about you.

Curt DeBartolo · Post by **Curt DeBartolo** » Wed Feb 18, 2004 6:08 pm

He knows that teleboarding is gay, just like roller blading. His reason..quite simple.. rode the thing for a few days, then enter a world championship race and win. 4th place ? The guy who won has probably been doing it for years. Telegay sucks

Terry Kirby · Post by **Terry Kirby** » Wed Feb 18, 2004 9:12 pm

THATS IT CURT>>>YOU ARE BANNED!!!

Karl Floitgraf · Post by **Karl Floitgraf** » Wed Feb 18, 2004 10:53 pm

Wow this sucks. Hope you get better soon JG.

You can borrow my wheelchair. John one question: "The car was moving, whats your excuse?"

Vlad Popov · Post by **Vlad Popov** » Thu Feb 19, 2004 12:06 am

(Forgive my wording, I’m trying to stay as close to the actuals lines as possible).

John’s answer to Wes(E) is:

“Imagine being able to surf and getting on a windsurfer for the first time in your life and taking 4th place in the Windsurfing World Championships a couple of days later.”

Anthony Smallwood · Post by **Anthony Smallwood** » Thu Feb 19, 2004 12:21 am

It would be more impressive if the windsurfer got 4th in a surfing contest, but we know what you're saying.

Damn John, sorry to hear about your accident. Heal well and fast.
Maybe we'll pass a hat here in DC for some "special therapy"

Wesley Tucker · Post by **Wesley Tucker** » Thu Feb 19, 2004 12:29 am

I don't understand.

What's tasteless about dead Kennedy jokes?

Glenn S · Post by **Glenn S** » Thu Feb 19, 2004 12:44 am

Vlad Popov wrote:John’s answer to Wes(E) is:
“Imagine being able to surf and getting on a windsurfer for the first time in your life and taking 4th place in the Windsurfing World Championships a couple of days later.”

I don't know how difficult teleboarding is. But to compare being good at surfing and then win fourth in a windsurfing world championships 4 days later is a little extreme.

I was pretty good at surfing and could hold my own at some of Maui's best winter breaks, having lived there(the windsurf capitol of the world) 4yrs already when I started to windsurf in 1983. I can guarantee you that no matter how good an athlete that Nobody in this world could even Enter a world championship of windsurfing, even at an amateur level, in just 4 days. It would take a good surfer 4 days just to learn how to water-start somewhat well.

Vlad Popov · Post by **Vlad Popov** » Thu Feb 19, 2004 12:53 am

Gilmour's #'s posted above. Somebody tell him how wrong he is!

Here's something else to munch on while he's at the best hospital on the best of all possible coasts but without Inet.

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