How much slalom gear (Dogs) do you own? Slalom Cribs
Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2006 2:20 pm
Okay, I am not in this category as I only own two slalom decks. (Roe Bottle rocket and Roe unlimited both with seismics and PVD's or Turner truck) (I hate having extra stuff) BUT>>>>>>>>>
I am sure there are a lot of you that have way way way more than 2 slalom boards.
I'm sure there are many of you who WISH you had the newest latest greatest gear...but just look at the pile of old gear and say....dang it..I wish I could snap my fingers. and poof! NEW GEAR!
But did you ever wonder how your slalom decks feel? It's sad.
How would a once favorite dog feel if you no longer played with him or took him out for regular walks? The old loyal dog would be very very sad.
So what do you do if you HAVE too many dogs to properly care for them? Find the dog a new owner that will love him as top dog!
I visit various skaters...and I can not believe their closets and garages. Such sad neglected dogs. Ed Economy excluded (his is more like a museum of professional slalom history).
Skaters closets crammed with boards that are unridden. Getting dusty..older...sadder, neglected.
So here is the solution.
1. Assemble all your unridden stuff into rideable newbie set ups. Assembled Completes ONLY! No rusted bearings.
2. Put a very reasonable price on the bottom of the board in two places and cover that price in clear tape.
3. Put your paypal address next to the price. (neat handwriting please or type it) -cheap stuff sells fast. Who knew those Stingers were worth something after all?
4. Send the board to me using the absolutely cheapest shipping available- insure it if you like and I'll send you an email when I get it. (email me for a current shipping address). johngilmour@rocketmail.com
5. I will bring the board to my prepschool skate demos. If a kid likes it- he buys it on the spot at the course- all these schools have wireless internet networks.
6. The boy and board are instantly best friends. You get instant cash. Your board is once again a happy dog...for a while. You will bring great joy to some kid somewhere and you might even spot your old dog at a race! You'll get that fuzzy feeling.(Happened to me at the farms 2005 vintage race-reunited with my 20 year old Turner! Snagged the top qualifying time with that trusty "Old Dog")
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Why do this?
A. You'll use the paypal for a new set of wheels and bearings. or if you have a lot of stuff you could get a complete set up
B. Any used slalom deck is likely better than some random longboard a newbie assembles and buys. Plus your set up is pumpable.
C. I've been doing slalom clinics at boarding schools and the kids have no idea what to buy after clinic and this way...if they ride a board and like it....they can have it instantly.
D. I don't have enough gear for clinics anyway and the more I have the easier it is to turn kids onto slalom.
E. What is no longer cutting edge racing gear for you is a great newbie set up for others.
F. Having a variety of set ups is part of the fun of being introduced to skateboarding....remember when you FIRST got all that gear? Getting a new box of slalom gear in the mail is no different than a lady getting a box of cosmetics***.. its a "New Box of Hope". Which will hopefully make you look better instantly.
G. Lastly since the inventory of decks will be constantly changing...if a kid likes something...he knows he should buy it IMMEDIATELY (cuz it will be gone FAST! Kids will scramble to buy good set ups before their friends do) - and there is no reason NOT TO because he has been able to try many choices. Buyers uncertainly is removed.
Les see some quiver photos please and please place on the right side..... pile of stuff that could go to kids who need to be saved from assembling longboards that don't work for slalom. (Don't let a kid think he is buying a dog and mistakenly buys a giraffe at the pet store instead.)
Please price your gear right and it will go where it's needed most. If you want the gear back you can paypal me shipping. (That way you won't send me total junk) you can also reprice the board. All dogs need loving owners.
Keep your gear manageable- have a couple of young pups in your stable- send off the older ones to a kid who would love a dog.
*for those non metrosexuals of you who didn't know...Slalom gear IS cosmetics for Men (and if you don't look better with better gear...its jewellery for Men -Brady- how your gear sparkles!..). If you apply slalom gear improperly you will look worse. If you take great gear set ups from a average slalomer he might look worse.
I am sure there are a lot of you that have way way way more than 2 slalom boards.
I'm sure there are many of you who WISH you had the newest latest greatest gear...but just look at the pile of old gear and say....dang it..I wish I could snap my fingers. and poof! NEW GEAR!
But did you ever wonder how your slalom decks feel? It's sad.
How would a once favorite dog feel if you no longer played with him or took him out for regular walks? The old loyal dog would be very very sad.
So what do you do if you HAVE too many dogs to properly care for them? Find the dog a new owner that will love him as top dog!
I visit various skaters...and I can not believe their closets and garages. Such sad neglected dogs. Ed Economy excluded (his is more like a museum of professional slalom history).
Skaters closets crammed with boards that are unridden. Getting dusty..older...sadder, neglected.
So here is the solution.
1. Assemble all your unridden stuff into rideable newbie set ups. Assembled Completes ONLY! No rusted bearings.
2. Put a very reasonable price on the bottom of the board in two places and cover that price in clear tape.
3. Put your paypal address next to the price. (neat handwriting please or type it) -cheap stuff sells fast. Who knew those Stingers were worth something after all?
4. Send the board to me using the absolutely cheapest shipping available- insure it if you like and I'll send you an email when I get it. (email me for a current shipping address). johngilmour@rocketmail.com
5. I will bring the board to my prepschool skate demos. If a kid likes it- he buys it on the spot at the course- all these schools have wireless internet networks.
6. The boy and board are instantly best friends. You get instant cash. Your board is once again a happy dog...for a while. You will bring great joy to some kid somewhere and you might even spot your old dog at a race! You'll get that fuzzy feeling.(Happened to me at the farms 2005 vintage race-reunited with my 20 year old Turner! Snagged the top qualifying time with that trusty "Old Dog")
--------------------------------------------------------
Why do this?
A. You'll use the paypal for a new set of wheels and bearings. or if you have a lot of stuff you could get a complete set up
B. Any used slalom deck is likely better than some random longboard a newbie assembles and buys. Plus your set up is pumpable.
C. I've been doing slalom clinics at boarding schools and the kids have no idea what to buy after clinic and this way...if they ride a board and like it....they can have it instantly.
D. I don't have enough gear for clinics anyway and the more I have the easier it is to turn kids onto slalom.
E. What is no longer cutting edge racing gear for you is a great newbie set up for others.
F. Having a variety of set ups is part of the fun of being introduced to skateboarding....remember when you FIRST got all that gear? Getting a new box of slalom gear in the mail is no different than a lady getting a box of cosmetics***.. its a "New Box of Hope". Which will hopefully make you look better instantly.
G. Lastly since the inventory of decks will be constantly changing...if a kid likes something...he knows he should buy it IMMEDIATELY (cuz it will be gone FAST! Kids will scramble to buy good set ups before their friends do) - and there is no reason NOT TO because he has been able to try many choices. Buyers uncertainly is removed.
Les see some quiver photos please and please place on the right side..... pile of stuff that could go to kids who need to be saved from assembling longboards that don't work for slalom. (Don't let a kid think he is buying a dog and mistakenly buys a giraffe at the pet store instead.)
Please price your gear right and it will go where it's needed most. If you want the gear back you can paypal me shipping. (That way you won't send me total junk) you can also reprice the board. All dogs need loving owners.
Keep your gear manageable- have a couple of young pups in your stable- send off the older ones to a kid who would love a dog.
*for those non metrosexuals of you who didn't know...Slalom gear IS cosmetics for Men (and if you don't look better with better gear...its jewellery for Men -Brady- how your gear sparkles!..). If you apply slalom gear improperly you will look worse. If you take great gear set ups from a average slalomer he might look worse.