ISSA - International Slalom Skateboarding Association

Leo,

You can ride and camp with the Iacovellis. You have to help keep the bears away though. Last time I woke up with one licking the Margarita salt off my face. Or was that Marshall?

Joe

so that means i have to leave my salty longjohns at home?

(Ok ok i'll bring my fruity ones).

Who the hell's in charge of keeping up with the series points?

What a slacker.

Ramps??

They are big, bulky, and have to be hauled about.

I say burn them.
They would make excellent firewood for the Vermont campers. You should bring them for that.

Don't get me wrong. I love those damn things and have more than a little blood, sweat and beers into them, but,...

Burn them nonetheless.

Unlimited push I say.

WHose with me?!?!?! "NO MORE RAMPS! NO MORE RAMPS! NO MORE RAMPS"



BUUUURRRRRRNNNN THEEEEEEEEEMMMMMM!!!!

i would be scared to see what people could do with ramps on a slope like that of Ball Mountain. whip out the flywheels or the avilas...that gives me an idea.

lets have a Downhill race at the event

Adam Daniels wrote:i would be scared to see what people could do with ramps on a slope like that of Ball Mountain. whip out the flywheels or the avilas...that gives me an idea.

lets have a Downhill race at the event

Let's not. Let's focus on have 2 GOOD courses, a TS, Hybrid and/or GS. I'll gladly set a TS if no one else wants too. I'll even offer to set it as a dual TS (there is enough room)...if the ramps do show then all the better. Though having an outlaw race with ramps is iffy and I assume we will still have to allow traffic by...which makes a dual TS a touch difficult.

Ball Mtn is large enough that those who want to do a on the side DH race could, I'm sure PSR would be stoked.... but assuming 55+ people will show getting TWO good races in will be tough.

Joe Iacovelli wrote:I'm pregnant with Mig's baby.

And when the hell did that happen? At least, I'm glad you are and I'm not!

Can't wait to skate with you all again!

i am in for 2 races on in each course and a DH race, from top of the hill to the cul de sac, or is it too dangerous?

Leonardo Ojeda wrote:DH race, from top of the hill to the cul de sac, or is it too dangerous?

that would be cool except that there is no way to safely make that turn without slowing down....if there was to be a Dh race the finish line should be atleast 100ft before the turn.

and BTW-thanks for filming me for my dad at the last Ball Mountain race

Well, the finish line should be placed where ppl can have enough time to airbrake, foot drag or slide.


how was the vid?

Leonardo Ojeda wrote:Well, the finish line should be placed where ppl can have enough time to airbrake, foot drag or slide.


how was the vid?

exactly. i put 100ft because looking at the hill i say that i would easily reach 30-35 mph if not higher and from that speed it takes a lil while to slow down.

the video was great, and after watching it i released how SLOW i really was that day. at this next race i expect to see a big improvement. any chance of doing that course again? prolly not but i am trying here

Adam Daniels wrote:any chance of doing that course again?

Please God no...not that course EVER again...

Marshall Deming wrote:Me and molly are in. i will also bring one dozen reckless amateurs. molly is still skating but has to be cautious of falling because she is pregnant with saltboys child.

[jaw dropping on the floor] What? Molly? Pregnant! damn saltboy

Points Update:

http://www.tway.org/images/outlawpoints.htm

I'll update the womens div. later tonight.

Our Finale is still not finalized. I want to get this race on the CC ASAP.

IF ANYONE HAS CONTACT W/ PSR....PLEASE ASK HIM TO CHECK WITH THE RANGERS TO SEE IF OCT. 1ST & 2ND IS OK. THANKS

Tway,
Don't I have any points?
Scooter

Just making sure my teammate is on his toes. I have updated the list.

It is interesting to note that there have been more than 50 racers competing in this series.

Slalom is alive and growing on the East side.

Thank you Tway. Fatboy would have been relentless all weekend telling everyone he had more points than me. There might have been a team mutiny.

Troy Smart wrote:Ramps??

They are big, bulky, and have to be hauled about.

I say burn them.
They would make excellent firewood for the Vermont campers. You should bring them for that.

Don't get me wrong. I love those damn things and have more than a little blood, sweat and beers into them, but,...

Burn them nonetheless.

Unlimited push I say.

WHose with me?!?!?! "NO MORE RAMPS! NO MORE RAMPS! NO MORE RAMPS"



BUUUURRRRRRNNNN THEEEEEEEEEMMMMMM!!!!

I've never really understood why we need ramps.

Ramps are hair extensions for those who don't have patience to grow long hair.

Learn to skate- you won't need a ramp.

Scott Snow wrote:Thank you Tway. Fatboy would have been relentless all weekend telling everyone he had more points than me. There might have been a team mutiny.

DAMN!!!

a missed opportunity for glory!!!!!!

Troy and Gilmour can go push around P Town for the day. The Ramp makes it REAL . It Makes it Racing. It makes it...... OFFICIAL. Those ramps are a thing of beauty.
Lets take a Vote Ramps or P Town

I'm with TK and voting for the ramps (even though I live close to P Town).

Tway,

Have you made sure your series is listed in the contest calendar? That's where Corky looks for events to be included in the slalom ranking. A listing and the complete results (I saw a link above) is all that's needed.

/Jani

Jani,

I just got the access code today and will post it up tomorrow. I have been in touch with Corky who has been ranking a few of our events. All I can say is a lot of the kids who are participating in this series are super stoked to see their names listed in the world rankings. Corky's work has gone a long way to better the sport of slalom and it has not gone unnoticed over here. Hope to see you at the farm next year.

/Tway

Tway and Jani, both of you didnt vote... Ramp or P Town

The only reason you know Jani and Tway didn't vote is because you have cast the only vote for ramps.

That is incorrect Mr I never answer my Cell Phone. Terry Whalen Voted and he Voted for Ramps not P town.

Ramps - Hell yeah.
Downhill - Top to bottom
Hair extensions - Sexy
Slalom - ???

oops I guess taht was the wrong Terry.

Anyhow- the if we had some sort of adjustable ramp that would be cool.

Some places really could use ramps....tall ramps- like Paris. Paris -Where a push start would make the courses too short. Hell- It would be great if there was a giant ramp at the end of Paris to absorb all the speed so the course could be the whole length of the trocadero.

But if a course doesn't require a ramp....why bother.

If youa re racing flatland....the taller the ramp....the better. Nice to get at least 20-25mph right off a ramp there.

Problem is- after a few turns and offsets...you've lost speed and you are back to running a race with finishing speeds around 15mph.

http://www.ncdsa.com/contest_registrati ... testID=205

Sign up today and make a difference

how tight of a tight slalom are we looking at?


just wondering because today i finally managed to get through 5.5ft spacing at a decent speed.....no timing system so i judged if the runs were faster but zooming onto the grass and seeing how far i could go

and BTW: these split ds 90's kick butt in the front!

Outlaw Farmers,

I spoke to PSR a few weeks ago and he said the Rangers were "stoked" we want to return to the dam. However the park hours have changed and I believe Eric told me it now closes at 3pm. This will only affect our Saturday race. We may have to change the time BUT he is trying to get an extension for us slalomboarders so there is a slight chance we will have the park to ourselves Saturday afternoon. The Sunday race will commence at 10am.

Sat. expect a hybrid similar to the last race at the dam. On Sunday...expect a bit tighter course with a lot of 6 footers.

More soon.

Id like to make it to this BMD, Jamaica race but i have no transportation, so if anyone can spare some room in a car, ill be in New haven ct, and ill be willing to pay cash money for a ride!

Ok Farmers the race is getting close so it's time to get your sh*t together and make your camping reservations. All the spots I listed on the Contest Calendar are gone but they were primarily for RV's. There are plenty of rustic sites available. Noah, Ohm and I just reserved Site S45. S35-S44 are still available so get on it and make your reservation ASAP. You must pay for 2 nights but the good news it's only $16 per day per site divided by 4 is a deal. It will be far more fun if we all hang together so we don't keep all the older folks awake all night with our campfire songs. You do have to register on the web site in order to make your res. but it only takes a minute.

Book It.

Tway

http://www.reserveamerica.com/jsp/commo ... index.html

Sites 44, 43, and 42 are booked by the cool kids from CT.

Is this a clothing optional campground?

Iacovelli Out

am i a cool guy? i guess if we are going to be "in contact" with mother nature we ALL are going to be cool. really cool.

Needham High Slalom Racing Team has number 34! We're pumped!

hi, everyone! this is saltboy in the house for the first time. obviously i don't think i gona bee able to make it to ball mountain dam. i f#@k myself up in a massive crash at top challenge. anyway i don't think i will be able to sk8 for a couple of month!
Enjoy and sk8 hard !
i will be back faster and cranker next year!

Saltboy,

You know how sad we all are that you will not be there. Please don't tell Rich, Mig, Danni, and Julie, but the only reason we invited them is because we thought you would come too. What are we gonna do now?

I don't know when we'll see you, but I hope it is soon. I read about your accident. Glad you are alive.

Joe (The Devil)
and your CT Posse

As long as Fuel and staffing doesn't get in the way we will arrive on Friday.

PSR check your private message, please.

We found a cottage that sleep around 10 if anyone wants to share. It may fit more we are not sure yet. We will inquire further. Lees then 5 miles from the race site.

Contact us he at OSP -

Joe - Gabriel is gunning for you!

Claude Regnier wrote:As long as Fuel and staffing doesn't get in the way we will arrive on Friday.

Joe - Gabriel is gunning for you!

Ah ha! Grudge match! I look forward to it.

Joe

No catamaranging isn't just for chicks.

Any takers on cat slalom?

seriously- is that place wide enough for catamerang slalom?

I think it would be a fun event. and it is all about fun isn't it.

What time does the race start on Saturday? Is it really 1pm? If we might have to leave by 3, we should get going earlier, yes? I'm pretty stoked for this weekend - should be a blast!

Joe Iacovelli wrote:Please don't tell Rich, Mig, Danni, and Julie, but the only reason we invited them is because we thought you would come too. What are we gonna do now?

I guess you will have to put up with us for nothing...

And by the way, you didn't invite us... we're barging this one! You better start learning more french, "Fromaaaaaage!" won't be enough from now on. Next weekend is the start of the New England's Kabecker Invasion!


Tway: Really nice setups!

I loved the last Dam race, only one thing bothered me, the crappy start box so close to the course with a 2 push limit. Why? Let's move that puppy up the hill and unlimited push! HIT THE COURSE WITH SPEED! We were barely moving on the top of the course in June.

Anyone looking to split/share a site?

Has the Saturday start time been set yet?

Hopefully Tway will post soon about our permission to stay on the hill past three, but as of right now we are off the hill by 3. I'd suggest we start the race at 11-12 with an hour of practice prior to that.

MY UNINFORMED OPINION only. Maybe PSR or Tway will have more infor soon. Just wanted to let our friends with long rides know they should plan to get started on their drive early.

Except for the Frenchies. They should feel free to take their time.

Joe

Joe Iacovelli wrote:Except for the Frenchies. They should feel free to take their time.

Joe's afraid of Juuulie! Joe's afraid of Juuulie!

Seriously, I can't wait to be there and skate with all of you. But if don't receive my passport before friday afternoon, I'm screwed...

Mig you shouldn't have to worry about a passport unless you don't have a other appropriate ID. Birth Certificate/ Drivers Liscence.

looking forward to the race....and i finally just got myself some elbow pads!

i am hurting still from sunday when i whiped out hard after hitting a "wal-mart" cone

anyone have any cones they wouldn't mind selling? that last crash pushed me over the edge.....