ISSA - International Slalom Skateboarding Association

JBH has this on the contest calendar as of January 6 so I am going to assume it's a go.

I laid off thinking about it UNTIL the Cardinals published their 2011 schedule.

Good news: the Cards are AT Colorado that weekend. So, that means the downtown hotels are dry as a bone and willing to negotiate.

Have every intention of making this one again.

Who else is in?

I'm in

You know I'm in.

I'm in. Somebody has to come in last place. Proud to do my part.

As well as I my friend. Your Amigo Eddy Texas Outlaws.

I'll be there. Didn't think that I would get the time off but got lucky!

Marcos Soulsby-Monroy wrote:I'll be there. Didn't think that I would get the time off but got lucky!

Don't gotta be always braggin' about gettin' lucky.

Marcos Soulsby-Monroy wrote:I'll be there. Didn't think that I would get the time off but got lucky!

Not if you're racing me you won't. Hehe..., My brotha's from Texas wooohoooo!!!!!

Stephen Lavin wrote:

Marcos Soulsby-Monroy wrote:I'll be there. Didn't think that I would get the time off but got lucky!

Not if you're racing me you won't. Hehe..., My brotha's from Texas wooohoooo!!!!!

I won't be organizing this time buddy . . . so we will see. either way it's going to be awesome though

Will be there. I have been thinking, dreaming of this race for quite some time now. It has been way too long. What was the name of that Greasy Diner we had burgers at. Time to go practice. Your Amigo Eddy Texas Outlaws.

Just wanted to let everyone know that Steve and I will be getting a room at the Watertower (1.5 miles from the race) and anyone who's not super sketchy is welcome to crash on the floor for a suggested room contribution of $10 per floor spot (rooms are like $75/night).

Just FYI though we probably won't be able to haul everyone to the race in the mornings cause we already have a full car (just not all staying at the same spot) but like I said it's super close to the race so you could easily just skate there.

I'm looking at you, Yerke bros.

The BBQ Rib Festival will be happening again downtown:

http://hometownonline.blogspot.com/2011 ... to-st.html

JBH AND CREW. WILL TEST RUN MY TIMING SYSTEM AND SHIP IT OUT TO YOU BRO. YOUR AMIGO EDDY TEXAS OUTLAWS.

So, I Priceline my room. Get the bid I want. Computer tells me, "Marriott Union Station." I figure great, I'm staying down by the train station.

Nope.

I'm staying IN the train station:



That is just so ******* cool!

Hey sure nobody cares too much but I'll be there for Sunday's races (drive in. drive out) - can't make Saturday and an overnight. I look forward to seeing my Dagger brothers and those special bros from Texas

Stephen Lavin wrote:Hey sure nobody cares too much but I'll be there for Sunday's races (drive in. drive out) - can't make Saturday and an overnight.

Slacker.

TOPSIDER TO YOU SIR. YOUR AMIGO EDDY TEXAS OUTLAWS.

Steve,
What about me?

Keith


ps I will have trucks for sale with me.

Keith Hollien wrote:Steve,
What about me?

Keith


ps I will have trucks for sale with me.

Special Bros from Florida know who they are, need no introductions, or notice... Call me sometime man I gave you my # - talk about a slacker

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 Phenomena have been made. All we need now is a few more days, a bunch of riders and volunteers to show up when they said they would, and we've got ourselves a bona fide skateboard race.

A request: Please pay your entry fee online (via PayPal) ahead of time, if at all possible. That'll make one less thing we organizers will have to keep track of on race day.

So far we have received payment from the following:

• Paul Price
  Eddy Martinez
  Steve Lavin
  Lynn Kramer
  David 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 Dodman and Jeremy Fugate)
  Zack Levitt

More info to come soon!

Pavel Racing is the official supplier of beer for the Slalom St. Louis 2011 race.

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

Really, really, really hoping the weather holds out for you guys.

Tom Mangelsdorf wrote:Really, really, really hoping the weather holds out for you guys.

Rains every year. gets dried every year. it's ritual... like Goad.

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.

Steve,
I do not have your new phone #.

Keith

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 Dodman and Jeremy Fugate)
Zack Levitt
Wesley Tucker
Steve Pederson
Eric Davis
Humberto Salcedo

Are you sure?

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$$.

Just a fantastic weekend!

For me everything about all five days from Thursday through Monday was spectacular.

The Daggers put on a great race in a great venue and attracted a great crowd.

And all I have to say is anyone who disparages the idea of "straight" slalom hasn't tried to run 90 cones "S"d all the way down the hill. My goodness what a ride.

JBH, Graf and Goad should all be commended for putting it all together and running it like clockwork.

For sure great time even though I had to zip in and zip out same day. Thanks to the Daggers for always putting out their best and making ALL skaters welcome even those who fall off ramps and break them from blast starts too! You guys are the best and wish I could have partied with the gang more. Thank you for a great Sunday!

Wish I could come but I couldn't :(

Moiz, there's always next year! :-)