Hi guys, just thought I'd write something, you must all be busy skating I guess. Our CHC has finished for another year.
Congratulations to the Series Winners
1st Hagbarth Strom, Nor/Aus
2nd Nathan Paff Aus
3rd Kurt Nischell Aus
Kurt Haggy and Nathan, Series winners
I ended up 18th for the year, I aimed for top 20 so I guess that's ok. I could have skated a lot better but training and practice are boring on your own.
The last comp of the year was at Pump Station, in NSW, a semi secret spot. The course was about 900m long with a good amount of vertical drop. The course took about 60seconds to complete, although the winner on the day Jackson Shapiera recorded a sub 56second time, full 4 seconds ahead of 2nd and 3rd places, filled by Haggy Strom and Dave 'Robbo' Robertson.
I have never been so fast on my "Roadster", and it certainly focused my mind, my best and only time was 65secs.
Overall I thoroughly enjoyed my year traveling around Australia (12000kms) and meeting all the guys and gals. The slalom fraternity, and skaters in general are a friendly bunch and everyone helps each other out. I will do less next year but pick my favorite venues and take the family along for the ride.
I have added some pics from the year.
Me on MY limit, at Pump Station.
CHC Canberra, Mark K and Judge K (me) battle it out.