ISSA - International Slalom Skateboarding Association

John there is allways next year. But trully you missed out bro. The slalom STOKE was very heavy. It was a cool grove,from the moment I arrived at the airport and gave my friend 66 a handshake and a big hug till Sunday morning when I said good bye to my friend GA Tom. So many class acts participated at this one. Everyone sharing slalom knowledge and pulling for each other. And the Mexican food and the Red Hook beer was bery,bery gooood! See you there next year Bro. Eddy Texas Outlaw.

I'm still bummed I missed this one. One a race is over.......it's gone. Probably one of the best East coast races this year.

Wes - no, you signed a "one time event" waiver

Dan - I hope you don't mind, I grabbed some of your pics

MORE PICS NOW ONLINE!!!
<a href="http://www.chasestreet.com/rcr/georgia.htm"><img src="http://www.chasestreet.com/rcr/images/g ... o.jpg"></a>

Click on Maps To The Skaters Homes to see more pics!!!!

THANKS TO EVERYONE FOR COMING TO GEORGIA AND RACING - YOU MAKE GRASS ROOTS SLALOM WHAT IT IS!!!!!

Some pics from the race are posted at

http://photos.groups.yahoo.com/group/slalomdc/lst

I should get the rest up this week. Anyone else want to add to the album, feel free.

PS, I think you need to join the group to see the photos.

Rick,

This isn't important, just a follow up question to last Saturday's festivities.

Can we expect something in the mail from United States Roller Sports? (Or whatever that outfit is called.) I was just wondering if those mug shots are being transferred to some kind of ID card?

Again, it's not a priority, I was just curious as to what happens next? If I remember, didn't you pay $15 a piece out of our registration to cover the costs of membership?

Thanks in advance.

P.S. Sorry if this post sounds defensive. It's just a reflex response. On the "other" website, asking a question is lambasted as being "bitchy." So I try to inquire as inconscpicuously as possible!

Indeed a fun time down in GA...it was great fun seeing you all...and YES, that WesE can build a board overnight, grip it, and assemble it on the race site, then actually race it faster than me! Thanks also to the coffee-maker(BP- just right!, Johnny B for co-piloting activities, Patio and 66 for the accomodations, and all the fun fri eve celebrating w/the newlyweds w/ Eric Moore, Dave Gale, BP, WesE.....DaveG did an excellent job as conehead despite the ugly, swollen elbow....Mandarino almost knocked over the start ramp when he pushed off, Johnny B raced his own camo-gripped self-made slalom deck to a zero-cone penalty run as did Mr. Mendino. Props to Mrs. Mendino for making all dem dare dar Bulldogs all over town in Athens.

Wes-E THE lord Of The Rings stuff was sent by Marcos Soulsby Monroy from Galveston,Texas. The other Texas Outlaw. Wes-E it was great to see you to bro. I swear know one can tweak/assemble a slalom board on site and go faster in the next round than you. It is mind blowing. Eddy Texas Outlaw.

I had a blast in the land of peaches, and just got back home on Monday evening. Rick did a superb job on the Georgia State 2003 Slalom Championship. Actually, it was more than just “superb”. It was nothing less than OUTSTANDING. I give special thanks to both <a target=_blank href="http://www.redbull.com">Red Bull</a> and <b>The Mean Bean</b>. <a target=_blank href="http://www.redbull.com">Red Bull</a> is of course the energy drink of choice - Always drink a <a target=_blank href="http://www.redbull.com">Red Bull</a> in preparation for an intense session. The <b>Mean Bean</b>, of Athens Georgia, offers delicious Mexican food and is just the thing for after-skating replentishment, as well as anytime one wants give their taste buds and appetite a party. Thanks also to 3DM, Radikal, Comet, Webb, Indy, and Marcos Soulsby Monroy (Lord of the Ring DVDs). _{(Let me know if I made any mistakes here)}. Also, thanks to Low J’s Boardshop. If you want skateboarding equipment and don’t like having to navigate through racks and racks of BS, check out Low J’s - 1029 Baxter St, Athens Georgia 706-353-3883

The Byrd team was on fire - Good skateboarding, Josh and Ricky. Not surprisingly, in this early stage of slalom’s resurgence, the veteran team known as Radikal ruled the course - But Washington DC Slalomer Brian Parsons almost kicked asphalt in the face of one of them. Tom Thompson is a nice guy if he happens to be going slow enough to talk to (he’s too fast on the board). Patio, Keep those biker glasses shiney. Clifton, I need to clip my nails - got a hacksaw I can borrow? Jonathan Harms, Sean Dawkins, Eric Moore, Eddy, Katii, Lisa - Always good to see each of you. Jonny-D - As usual, great job on the mic - great job on the board. PaDan - bad luck hits one of us in the form of poor starts, but you are the ultimate winner, being a newlywed and all. I hope to see you all, and everyone else at the WV Championship. Don’t know if I’ll be at the CA Championship or not.

<font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: WesE to properly give credit to people that supplied prizes. Thanks, Eddy ]</font>

<font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: WesE on 2003-09-03 13:23 ]</font>

The race was the best. Rick held it all together and treated us so well. Thanks Rick! The rooms were fine. That's what we need more of, taking some of the financial burden off the racers. We'll do the same at LSJ 2.0. Everybody watch for a huge Southern Series coming to a hill near you.

All the racers were in great form. The tight was really fun as long as it lasted. I would have loved to see the finals in that event.

Hollien The Machine, Mr. Clean, and the Mandareen rock hard, especially the start ramps, and those Radikal trucks were the star of the show. In the tight there are none better and the Florida Boyz proved it. Keith really needs to put together a curriculum and take it on the road, Slalom 101! Thanks for all the tips.


Wes E is jamming those picket fence planks like a mad man. That guy can cut a custom tape job with a spoon. The DC Crew have got to be the nicest guys out there. Wesley made the scene and it was good to see that style again. Hang in there buddy. Eddy is coming on strong, keep the stoke over there in Texas.

My buddy Clifton made the round of 16 in the tight. He's been working hard on his tight techinque and it showed! Way to go Clif Doggy! Will J was hitting it hard too. Will was the only one that bombed Huntington from the top, and in the dark!

St. Louis, you stand alone, you know how much I love you guys, nuff said.

Jack, Bahne needs a couple of females on the team and their names are Lisa and Katii. I hope y'all made it home OK. Catching a shuttle at 5 am ain't easy after a day of hard racing and heat. Thanks for adopting Josh, and sorry about the maranera sauce all over. I heard the pillow fight got out of hand. Josh had a great time, Thanks!

The Bahne Banshee's performed very very well all weekend. Look at Mr. Parsons results in the Special Slalom. Both of us rode Banshee's this weekend and they are fine. Can't wait for the 30" in this construction. Whew!

Worlds or Bust!


<font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: Ricky Byrd on 2003-09-01 15:33 ]</font>

Rick Muchas Gracias for putting on a GREAT RACE. I had a blast. I enjoyed picking everyones brain thanks Keith,Brydog, Wes-E,Tom so much slalom imformation to take in. Mississippi crew the force is strong with in you. Wesley T I enjoyed meeting you,love that parallel stance,totally BP. And the next time I see Chaput I will ask him for my dollar. Lisa and Katti you gals rule. Goad and Johnathan and the rest of the ST Louis DAGGERS as Allways very sharp. Brian,Dan,Chuck,Thrasher,patio,Bob,Low J,Eric,Sean ,JBZ,and Dave you dudes are fast. Mark and Bobby you bros were a blur. Time to crash out,this 43 yr old body is tired. Adios DUDES Eddy Texas Outlaw.

<b><u>Georgia Friday Night Results</b></u>

Hollien 15.331
Parsons 15.885
Wes E 16.124
McCree 16.161
Low J 16.350
Thompson 16.495
Goad 16.569
Harms 16.779
R. Byrd 17.071
Dillon 17.342
PA Dan 17.956
Will J 18.782
J. Byrd 21.773
Katii 26.020
Lisa 29.812

66! (You bastard!),

Great weekend:

• I got to spend six hours skating with a lot of my friends
• The Braves won
• Carolina won
• Klempsun lost

What more could anyone ask? Well, the one drawback was the sorry Dawgs got a win, but considering the circumstances, there's no way I can complain!

Hey, it was great meeting so many new people. I was really thrilled to see Eddy Martinez make it out and run some cones with us. Totally cool guy. Eddy, just make a note of this: I owe you a dollar for the Gatorade, but Chris Chaput owes me a dollar for subway fare. So the next time you see Chaput, just hit him up for the dollar and leave me out of it! :razz:

Congrats to Dan and Tammy. Seems like they are having the time of their lives and getting off to a good start. (Should I say, "getting off" about newlyweds?) The St. Lou crew was out and seems to be as stoked about racing as anyone could hope. The DC'ers were their typical selves and finding a way to make a long event seem longer! :razz: Also, it was cool to see Five Dime again after over a year since our last encounter. He is definetely one of the more profound young men involved in our fledgeling enterprise of Slalom Skateboarding. And someone tell Eric Moore not to get used to seeing me that far behind. It won't be a common occurence!

Again, it was a sweet event and I'm glad Rick (and Patio and Low J?) were finally able to do the deed the way they've always envisioned it would go down. Y'all have a fun Labor Day.

P.S. I hope you took note of the fact that I didn't scream "You Bastard!" across the street in front of the wife and kids? I'm such a swell guy. Heh, heh, heh,

<b><u>Special Slalom</b></u>

1. Keith Hollien
2. Bobby Mandarino
3. Mark McCree
4. Brian Parsons
5. Tom Thompson
6. Ricky Byrd
7. Wes E
8. Jeff Goad
9. John Dillon
10. Dan Mitchell
11. Low J
12. Sean Dawkins
13. John Seegar
14. Jonathan Harms
15. Josh Byrd
16. Jason Thrasher
17. Will Jolly
18. Eric Moore
19. Clifton Jennings
20. Chuck Gill
21. John Babiarz
22. Patio Mendino
23. Lisa Woodward
24. Eddy Martinez
25. Katii Campbell
26. Chip Creamer
27. Wesley Tucker
28. Steve Docekal

<b><u>Straight Parallel</b></u>

1. Keith Hollien
2. Bobby Mandarino
3. Mark McCree
4. Tom Thompson
5. Brian Parsons
6. Ricky Byrd
7. Jonathan Harms
8. Wes E
9. Jeff Goad
10. PA Dan
11. Sean Dawkins
12. Patio Mendino
13. Clifton Jennings
14. Josh Byrd
15. Eric Moore
16. Eddy Martinez
17. Will J
18. JBZ
19. Chuck Gill
20. Low J
21. Wesley Tucker
22. Katii Campbell
23. Jason Thrasher
24. Lisa Woodward

<font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: Rick Stanziale on 2003-09-01 12:53 ]</font>

<font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: Rick Stanziale on 2003-09-01 12:50 ]</font>

I've been in the doghouse lately.
So much so that I did'nt even consider going to this race.
My wife said to me today, "Are'nt you supposed to be in Georgia for a race today??"

Damn....damn, damn, damnit.

One last time before we do this thing tomorrow:

Athens Ga. Weather forecast for Saturday, August 30, 2003: Partly to mostly cloudy with isolated thunderstorms developing during the afternoon. High 88F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%.

If Athens is like everywhere else here in the Southeast, that "thunderstorms developing during the afternoon" means after 4:00, maybe closer to 6:00. We've been getting a little pop up right around 5:30 or so just about every other night for a month. So I'll be surprised if there's anything earlier in the day.

See y'all in the morning on the hill.

BLR coming to Athens?
CLUE #1; I saw "RED" on their tombstone on ye olde other site.
CLUE #2; they tried to write "Y'all".
damn califoreigners.
paid off with M&M's. cool.

Pre-race press:

<a href="http://63.172.85.108/flagpole/FMPro?-db ... lagpole</a>



<font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: Rick Stanziale on 2003-08-27 13:37 ]</font>

hey Tom...
since the last session ever at Vans ends at 7 on saturday night, we're figuring on heading back to athens after skating...we'll be back by 8ish(45min drive), and ready to join the already drunken revelers.
I really think the slalom deally and the vans session will already be more skating than I can take in one day...adding P-ville would kill me.
oh and the Vans girl told me tonight, saturday is FREE admission.
and then I slammed on the vert ramp and now my mcribs hurt.
okay, now 2 days left to practice cones and stay off ramps and stuff...
woo hoo.
p

WesE - 706 353 3883 LowJ's

Patio - noticed you've got P-ville slated for Monday. How about a sat. night post-vans/hooties p-ville sesh for those of us that might not be able to hang till monday?? You know, while we're in the neighborhood.....

Oh yeah, and let's not forget the late night kegger and Peach Polish demo at Stanziale's saturday night....

Rick, do you know how I can contact Lo J's Boardshop? I can't find a yellow pages listing for it. Is it an actual storefront, or something else? Whatever it is, I'd appreciate some contact info for it.

The Long Range Forecast is looking better and better:

Saturday (24 hours): Mix of sun and clouds. Highs in the upper 80s and lows in the low 70s

Can't ask for anything better than that.

For Sunday or Monday;
I would like to run some cones at any time during those 2 days. Rick, I do not know if there is a place to do this or not. That hill for Fri. looks good. Is it skateable anytime during the day? Should I bring my own cones? Michelle and I will be in Athens fri. afternoon.
See everybody on fri. or sat. Keith

P.S. I hope I will have all 3 sizes of the new Roe Racing Keith Hollien Signature Series with me for sale.

Dudes I feel cool skate vibes in the air. I am still trying to dial in that tight slalom. We will see what the new Roe 28 inch Crossfire will do with a set of Cambrias tommorrow. Looking forward to the Oulaw Race and some good Mexican Food even though I am married to a Canadian and I really enjoy food from the great white North. Catch you hosers later A. Eddy Texas Outlaw

okay, as race weekend approaches, here's how it's lookin...(from my crosstown viewpoint)
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friday, meeting with JohnnyB and JohnnyRad and whatever other travelers want to grind at Junior's Ditch around 5/5:30.
from Junior's, there's the 7:00 Texas outlaw race at Huntington Hill for some, or for us transition kooks, Glowing Rock Skatepark.
The park closes at 10, at which point we'll(as in the sk8park kooks) head downtown to Little Italy for some slices, suds and scenery...
I don't know what post race festivities RedBullClayBud has planned...
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saturday, racing planned 9-2.
I think some post race showers/resting/festivities and then to Vans for the 5-7 for their last night FOREVER. I heard the place will be shut down at 7pm on saturday...
Hooters is about 10 minutes down the road from there...
again, not sure what the Redstuff people have planned...
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sunday, Asheville,NC skatepark. they open at 1pm. it takes about 3hrs to get there from Athens. I plan to head out around 10. Christian is driving his 10 passenger deal...
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monday, Picnicville in the morning, Hooters for lunch.
back to athens for some more ditch and fullpipe skating.
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tuesday morning, I head to work and send JohnnyB and JohnnyRad back to yankeeland...
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Team Advil in full effect y'all!
nnn-kay?
P@io



_________________
I am INVINCIBLE.

<font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: Patio Mendino on 2003-08-25 18:25 ]</font>

Don't we have enough Mexicans in Georgia?.....JUST KIDDING! The Irish/Italian gang is looking forward to seeing all you blokes this weekend. Not sure if I can get up there in time for the Tejas Outlaw Roadshow, but I'm going to do my damndest....

Hollien mentioned something about getting together for some post-race slalom. I'm down. Could be "educational" and fun....But I most definitely aim to get in on the last VANS ATL session on Saturday night. Also P-ville, then A-ville on Sunday. Isn't that the plan Patio?? I know your probably tired of repeating yourself but I'm too lazy to dig up your old posts.....

Tejas Outlaw...We would be honored to help you set a course.

Tequila Corralejo !!!!

alright...
so I went back by the hill and rolled down on my longboard with flashback 78a. sweeeeet.
so thanks for getting me out there to wheel-test, 66! you bastard.
now I'm more confuseder than ever.
any wheels will work.
harder/faster/rougher ride.
softer/slower/smoother.
aw mang, now whattamm I gonnadoooooo.
I guess I'll just ride the middle 80's as I had planned before all this confusion set in...
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I saw in the local paper that the county is gonna add "red clay color" to the river in honour of this race. cool.
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there's alot of nice shade all along the racecourse, so it oughtta be as comfortable as can be expected for summertime in Georgia.
p

Patio that is the fun of slaloming,we are allways tweaking our equipment. Trying different wheel duros. Different bushings. Trimming wheels. Trying to dial in that perfect set-up. I personally feel that I NEED some of those Radikal Trucks. Eddy Texas Outlaw.

turner needlenose with cambria 86/82. felt comfortable. rolled smooth...slight vibration.
Energyskates.com birch GS deck with stinger 88/84. a little more "wheel buzz", but with the big hub, you'd expect it.
park board with cut down NoSkoolz 94a/65mm. actually rolled okay. grip was very good. an attempted powerslide gripped and put me on my arse.
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this road is not super smooth, but not bumpy. it's an average decent road.
the 94a wheels didn't have the soles of my feet numb at the bottom of the hill.
so I think that any wheel durometer will work. a softer wheel will be more comfortable. I think mid 80's range would be good grip/comfort...then again, I just started thinking how smoothe and fast my 78a flashbacks roll...dang, I don't think I know what I'm doin...

<font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: rick stanziale on 2003-09-01 12:49 ]</font>

Hey buddy dont forget you are buying dinner.Well At least I am not wearing a dress. I am bow legged you know. Mississippi crew care to help me set up a couple of cones,Rick,Cliff,Will J,Josh,buddies,pals,Amigos. Eddy Texas Outlaw.

<font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: Rick Stanziale on 2003-08-26 15:01 ]</font>

dang, I gotta practice da'conez too. seems like everytime I go skate lately, there's transitions and coping in the way...
looks like peoples from 16 different states signed up for the race. VERY impressive mr.66!
P's outt

Okay boys I got that wheel base down to 18.5. Time to go run some 5ft 7 inch cones. That Mississippi crew coming pretty sharp I saw those times you boys posted . But never count out GO GO GOAD AND THE ST Louis Daggers. Eddy Texas Outlaw.

On 2003-08-20 18:37, Rick Stanziale wrote:
Eddy - an old rock and roll buddy who now does sports films for the university athletic association is going to document the whole event,

Cool. Now we know what happened to Ray Goff!

I hope you folks enjoy some good racing. Looking forward to see whoever makes it to Morro.

<font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: Rick Stanziale on 2003-08-26 15:00 ]</font>

Temperature is in the 90s to 100s here in the Lone Star State. Must get some rest I've got to get out there and practice tommorow. Hey Rick is Tom going to be filming the contest. That would be awesome. Eddy Texas Outlaw.

how come sometimes you can delete an entire post and make the next guy's response look like he's talking to himself, and then some posts you can only edit?


<font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: Patio Mendino on 2003-08-22 08:46 ]</font>

I, sadly, cannot make it to the race this year.

I'm bummed.

See you next year.

P.S. For some reason I was unable to remove my name from the sign up sheet at NCDSA so it is still there.

Hey, Eddy, C-Nova's got cat-like moves . . .

. . . he moves just like Garfield.

Cnova how is it going bro. Looking forward to the rematch. The force is strong with in this racer. I will be watching you coming off that take off ramp. Have'nt forgotten the header you took on the red lane ramp at ST louis trying to take me out. Lucky for me at the age of 43 I still have cat like movements and I was able to jump over you. Looking forward to seeing you and the rest of the Knuckleheads. Eddy TEXAS OUTLAW.

Eddie, I'm looking forward to a re-run with you!

Tway, are you going?

cnova

hey, why'd ya hafta' bring up the H-word?
oi!
well, if it happens, we gots someone to blame it on now.
heh heh heh
looking forward to meeting y'all.
p

The hurricane chasers will be rolling down to GA 2 weeks from now....BP,WesE, Tway in one car; Johnny D and Johnny B in another....swords and all, ready to also wear down some southern concrete roundwall and banked walls!

Will J here is hoping you get to hang around for the festivities bro. You definately one of the up and coming Mississippi riders. Wouldnt be the same with out you. Eddy Texas Outlaw.

On 2003-08-10 20:08, Will J wrote:
so whats the schedule lookin like(fri-sat), that weekend is gonna be one packed weekend for me.

^^^ that one..

i mainly need info on when the races are ie: gs start time(seperate gs & ts right??).. i've gotta work sat. night (i'm a disk jockey) so i need to know when i can tell people i'll be back in town.. (if it's done by 7pm i'm good to go). I'll be there friday for all the "activities"

Just wanted to get this question back out in front of those who may be able to
answer.