WHAT MAKES ONE FAST ON A SLALOM BOARD

Dave Gale · Post by **Dave Gale** » Tue Jul 19, 2005 2:25 am

You boys talikin' "metric" or The "real measurements"?? Either way.. twisting the nuts hinders the lube..But the duro has a harder outcome!

Marty Schaub · Post by **Marty Schaub** » Mon Jul 18, 2005 11:50 pm

Goad,

If you need to lube before you put your hardware into the holes than you have not done a proper job in prepping the hole.......

Preparation and repetition always pay off when trying to score (a podium finish.....)

Vlad Popov · Post by **Vlad Popov** » Mon Jul 18, 2005 9:34 pm

Lubing the balls makes them spin faster.

Jeff Goad · Post by **Jeff Goad** » Mon Jul 18, 2005 6:01 am

yes lube is important, sometimes i lube my hardware befofe it goes in the holes

Vlad Popov · Post by **Vlad Popov** » Mon Jul 18, 2005 12:41 am

Helmets can also make one fast. Or slow. Depends on a helmet.

And don't forget the lube. The lube is important.

Jeff Goad · Post by **Jeff Goad** » Sun Jul 17, 2005 11:59 pm

vlad do you mean giving

Vlad Popov · Post by **Vlad Popov** » Sun Jul 17, 2005 10:21 pm

The head.

alavoine jean paul · Post by **alavoine jean paul** » Thu Jul 07, 2005 6:54 pm

Pink helmets, or is it blue this year...
Sole tech shoes???
A handmade board?

Frank Henn · Post by **Frank Henn** » Sun Jun 12, 2005 2:40 pm

The right training

Chris Favero · Post by **Chris Favero** » Sat Jun 11, 2005 3:11 pm

what makes you fast?two security guards chasin you down an 8 level parking garage,cops hassling you all over town, a gangero chasin you with a bat.thats the freak brothers training regimen.cf

Jeff Mccullar · Post by **Jeff Mccullar** » Sat Jun 11, 2005 5:55 am

i heard wax;s wife's special lube heard he never gives
him any that explains alot

John Gilmour · Post by **John Gilmour** » Sat Jun 04, 2005 6:40 am

Chris Stepanek wrote:
John Gilmour wrote:WHAT MAKES ONE FAST ON A SLALOM BOARD?
"ID LIKE TO KNOW"

1. 5 Hot chicks at the finish line in Bikinis with Champagne
2. Big prize money over 10G to the winner
3. Spectators- also hot chicks, also in bikinis, already drunk on champagne
4. Racing against someone you REFUSE to lose to.
5. A big fat steak dinner and lots of sleep before the race.
6. A real fast hill with a real high speed start and a real fast course. (or it's slow and a waste of frequent flyer miles)
7. A coach who knows what he is doing -spotting you (and your competition) thoughout the course.
8. Balls and a slightly suicidal/all or nothing- bend on life.
9. Being dialed on race day.
10. Actually getting out of bed to the race on race day instead of staying in bed with a woman you met on the plane.
11. Fast moving hips - strong pump/torso -never tiring (see #10)

NOTE: You need to be John Gilmour to follow these rules. They do not apply to "normal" people.

Luca likely has a similar training regimen

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Jun 02, 2005 5:46 pm

John Gilmour wrote:WHAT MAKES ONE FAST ON A SLALOM BOARD?
"ID LIKE TO KNOW"

1. 5 Hot chicks at the finish line in Bikinis with Champagne
2. Big prize money over 10G to the winner
3. Spectators- also hot chicks, also in bikinis, already drunk on champagne
4. Racing against someone you REFUSE to lose to.
5. A big fat steak dinner and lots of sleep before the race.
6. A real fast hill with a real high speed start and a real fast course. (or it's slow and a waste of frequent flyer miles)
7. A coach who knows what he is doing -spotting you (and your competition) thoughout the course.
8. Balls and a slightly suicidal/all or nothing- bend on life.
9. Being dialed on race day.
10. Actually getting out of bed to the race on race day instead of staying in bed with a woman you met on the plane.
11. Fast moving hips - strong pump/torso -never tiring (see #10)

NOTE: You need to be John Gilmour to follow these rules. They do not apply to "normal" people.

Carsten Pingel · Post by **Carsten Pingel** » Thu Jun 02, 2005 4:44 pm

you need a 7.5litre chevy big block built under your slalom deck !

Leonardo Ojeda · Post by **Leonardo Ojeda** » Thu Jun 02, 2005 12:47 pm

i'll say: Griptape.

Jeff Mccullar · Post by **Jeff Mccullar** » Wed Jun 01, 2005 4:59 am

I HEARD BLACK SOCKS! AND DRINKS AT
CAFE O AT THE CHASE PARK PLAZA

John Gilmour · Post by **John Gilmour** » Wed Jun 01, 2005 3:51 am

WHAT MAKES ONE FAST ON A SLALOM BOARD?
"ID LIKE TO KNOW"

1. 5 Hot chicks at the finish line in Bikinis with Champagne
2. Big prize money over 10G to the winner
3. Spectators- also hot chicks, also in bikinis, already drunk on champagne
4. Racing against someone you REFUSE to lose to.
5. A big fat steak dinner and lots of sleep before the race.
6. A real fast hill with a real high speed start and a real fast course. (or it's slow and a waste of frequent flyer miles)
7. A coach who knows what he is doing -spotting you (and your competition) thoughout the course.
8. Balls and a slightly suicidal/all or nothing- bend on life.
9. Being dialed on race day.
10. Actually getting out of bed to the race on race day instead of staying in bed with a woman you met on the plane.
11. Fast moving hips - strong pump/torso -never tiring (see #10)

Dave Gale · Post by **Dave Gale** » Mon May 30, 2005 1:21 pm

It depends on ..what, or who is chasin' ya!

Christopher Bara · Post by **Christopher Bara** » Fri May 27, 2005 11:04 pm

Troy Smart hit the nail on the head a while back. And Laura's right

Looking good makes you fast

It went something like this...

"When i know i look good, i feel confident, when i feel confident i feel like i can do anything better, when i feel like i can do anything better, i usually do, faster in slalom is better.
So when i look good, i'm better"

Troy held his own in both Athens and Paris

yep....cant argue with honest logic

Nick Krest · Post by **Nick Krest** » Fri May 27, 2005 5:28 pm

Getting from the start to the finish in the shortest period of time.

Laura Bissell · Post by **Laura Bissell** » Fri May 27, 2005 5:14 pm

OH- You weren't supposed to give away the GLITTER secret! Damn you! Gar!!!

Ron Barbagallo · Post by **Ron Barbagallo** » Fri May 27, 2005 4:34 pm

I agree with Laura on all points but one: sure, mascara is a factor - I prefer WeFunk Black #7 - but more than that I believe eye shadow is a higher contributing factor in both speed and agility. I have had outstanding results with 3DM taupe with the silver glitter option - unparalleled in aerodynamics and durability.

Laura Bissell · Post by **Laura Bissell** » Fri May 27, 2005 3:34 pm

I think it's the shoes. Vans, particularly flower-print vans. And blue mascara. They make me fast. And falling. A couple good busts and you shave .03 seconds off, easy.

Eddy Martinez · Post by **Eddy Martinez** » Fri May 27, 2005 2:33 pm

So let see if I have this right.

1. Talent.
2. Practice
3. Good upper body movement.
4. Good equipment.
5. Believing in oneself.
6. Staying in shape and good health.
7. And some coaching from someone who has some knowledge on the subject can not hurt.

I can do that. Oh yea, I can do that. Your Amigo Eddy Texas Outlaws.

Hans Koraeus · Post by **Hans Koraeus** » Fri May 27, 2005 12:58 am

Jeff, you are closing in on another very important factor that I totally forgot. If you believe Radikals will make you go faster then they will. Believing in yourself and your equipment is more important than you might think.

Jeff Mccullar · Post by **Jeff Mccullar** » Thu May 26, 2005 1:56 am

I thought radikals made you fast

Hans Koraeus · Post by **Hans Koraeus** » Thu May 26, 2005 1:14 am

1 spoon of talent
2 spoons of practice
Then into the owen for 2-3 years
Before serving, powder it heavily with ability to dial in your equipment

Chris Favero · Post by **Chris Favero** » Wed May 25, 2005 3:42 pm

good set up
good upper body movement.

Marty Schaub · Post by **Marty Schaub** » Wed May 25, 2005 12:28 pm

Well....

Luca beat the USA boys in France riding an old set of ACS trucks I believe. No advanced technology there, just a very talented rider.

I think the fastest component you can add to any slalom board is the racer himself.

Jadranko Radovanovic · Post by **Jadranko Radovanovic** » Wed May 25, 2005 12:22 pm

here the answer:

1. a lot of practice...

2. doping at the races...

/J-Rad

Chris Eggers · Post by **Chris Eggers** » Wed May 25, 2005 9:18 am

Good question, please tell me when you know..........

Jeff Mccullar · Post by **Jeff Mccullar** » Wed May 25, 2005 5:44 am

ID LIKE TO KNOW

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