DC Sessions

Jack Quarantillo · Post by **Jack Quarantillo** » Thu Jan 01, 2004 2:50 am

Can someone post directions to Fountainhead?

Thanks...

Q

Jack Quarantillo · Post by **Jack Quarantillo** » Thu Jan 01, 2004 2:48 am

Looks to be a pretty nice day tomorrow... Me and Bertleboy will be hitting something somewhere...

We tend to go a bit "seat of the pants" on planning tho.

likely spots:
Lansdowne
Fredneck?
Germantown Ditch (with adjacent Parking Lot, nice for some cones)

Q

Anthony Smallwood · Post by **Anthony Smallwood** » Thu Jan 01, 2004 2:35 am

Hey Jeff, Doug and myself are planning on hitting the downhill section of Fountainhead around 2-3pm. He just got home from out west and he's ready to ride. He's dubious of my claims about the hidden beast @ Fountainhead. He doesn't know what he's getting into.

Jeff Boswell · Post by **Jeff Boswell** » Wed Dec 31, 2003 9:55 pm

Anybody up for a hangover session on New Years day?

Terry Kirby · Post by **Terry Kirby** » Wed Dec 31, 2003 6:19 pm

any news from parsons?

Heather and Polanka, are you the same Heather and Polanca who used to Nanny for the Anderson family here in Rye NH and skate the Airfield? Just curious. I am the older guy who skated afternoons and hurt his knee in the wooden bowl.

Slappy Maxwell · Post by **Slappy Maxwell** » Wed Dec 31, 2003 8:28 am

There's a ton of spots out that way for cyber slalom.
Any of the office parks that don't have security along Sunrise Valley are good. The path that runs along the Fairfax Co. Parkway is wide enough in that area. The office parks on both sides of Herndon Parkway between Monroe and Spring St. are good.
There's also an access road behind Sully Plantation Park that is closed to traffic.

Anthony Flis · Post by **Anthony Flis** » Wed Dec 31, 2003 6:36 am

does anyone know of a place in the fox mill/franklin farm area even out to fair lakes were i can set a real slalom course? all i want is at least enough room to set a cyber slalom

Wes Eastridge · Post by **Wes Eastridge** » Mon Dec 29, 2003 8:25 pm

Thanks, Heather. I’ll skate the Middleburg spots with you if they’re worthy of setting a slalom course, sure. I’m currently about 10-15 miles from this town and have no places locally to run cones.

Anthony, that back hill at F-head? In all respect - you crazy, Man.

Anthony Smallwood · Post by **Anthony Smallwood** » Mon Dec 29, 2003 3:40 pm

Hey BP,

Fountainhead was fun at first, then the guys told me about the downhill section and things quickly got scary. The downhill run to the water is one of the craziest sections I've ever seen. That place is a gem. How can we have a race there??

Brian Parsons · Post by **Brian Parsons** » Mon Dec 29, 2003 3:26 pm

Hey, good to know there was some skating going on this past weekend. Give me a update, How was Fountianhead?

No skating for me, and I am having major withdrawals.

I have resorted to practicing kickflips and 360s in my basement.

Remember the next Outlaw race is coming up soon. Hopefully we will get a weekend like this past weekend.

Heather Ekaf · Post by **Heather Ekaf** » Mon Dec 29, 2003 3:28 am

WesE wrote:Welcome, Heather & Polanka!
Are there any places to run cones in Middleburg? Examples would be: parking lots that are empty at regular intervals, private roads/long-driveways that you could get permission to ride on, municipal parks, dead-end roads, roads that get very light usage, etc. Don’t miss the next DC outlaw race - These events are very beginner-friendly and will get you right into this aspect of skateboarding.

Hi Wes.
Polanka and I have a few places to ride out here. We have fun but need to find more people to skate with. Do you live near here?
I voted for you in the other forum. You have the coolest picture.

Jack Quarantillo · Post by **Jack Quarantillo** » Mon Dec 29, 2003 3:17 am

Jeff "Bozi" and I had an impromptu double family session at the Germantown ditch today...

Fathers running cones in the parking lot, kids doing tricks in the ditch...

I skated today in shorts and Tshirt... Beautiful for late December in DC.

Yesterday, me and Bertleboy hit Lansdowne... full report on the bulldog board

http://www.websitetoolbox.com/tool/post ... es&forum=1

Q

Vlad Popov · Post by **Vlad Popov** » Mon Dec 29, 2003 1:33 am

bye-bye

Anthony Smallwood · Post by **Anthony Smallwood** » Sun Dec 28, 2003 4:33 pm

Hey Guys, I finally downloaded all the video I've taken in the last 6 months and I've started editing. I'm playing around with Apple's iMovie and I'm stoked on the results so far. Can't say much about my freshman editing skills, but I think you guys will be pleased with the filming. I got some really nice shots. I'll probably film the Outlaw on the 17th if I'm in town. After that, I'll finish the editing and then get them into your grubby hands.
I might film Fountainhead today if I can find it. If anyone who knows where it's at reads this before 11:00am, call me @ 202-607-1495.

Vlad Popov · Post by **Vlad Popov** » Sat Dec 27, 2003 11:24 pm

bye-bye

Slappy Maxwell · Post by **Slappy Maxwell** » Sat Dec 27, 2003 8:49 pm

groovy.

Jeff Boswell · Post by **Jeff Boswell** » Sat Dec 27, 2003 8:44 pm

That'll work.

Vlad Popov · Post by **Vlad Popov** » Sat Dec 27, 2003 8:36 pm

bye-bye

Jeff Boswell · Post by **Jeff Boswell** » Sat Dec 27, 2003 3:56 pm

Fountionhead Sunday?

Vlad Popov · Post by **Vlad Popov** » Fri Dec 26, 2003 7:49 pm

bye-bye

Jeff Boswell · Post by **Jeff Boswell** » Thu Dec 25, 2003 7:09 pm

A broom Would be nice. A streetsweeper priceless!

Jeff

Vlad Popov · Post by **Vlad Popov** » Thu Dec 25, 2003 12:06 am

bye-bye

Slappy Maxwell · Post by **Slappy Maxwell** » Wed Dec 24, 2003 7:54 pm

Hey Jeff, I didn't catch that you were thinking of riding Fountainhead. I went by there around 12:30 to check it out. The roads were nice and clean. Unfortunately the gates were open when I went by so I didn't stay. The mountain bikers are trained not to drive in the park but the random nice day drivers aren't.

I tried to ride Burke Lake Park but too many old people driving around there too. "It's a nice warm day...Let's go drive!? around the lake with our windows up."

Jeff Boswell · Post by **Jeff Boswell** » Wed Dec 24, 2003 7:23 pm

Walker is trashed sand-melting piles of snow. Fountainhead looks GREAT. See you all in the spring.

Vlad Popov · Post by **Vlad Popov** » Tue Dec 23, 2003 9:43 pm

bye-bye

Hunter Singleton · Post by **Hunter Singleton** » Tue Dec 23, 2003 9:26 pm

where in Vans is there a place that is flat and long enough to do cyber slalom?

Vlad Popov · Post by **Vlad Popov** » Tue Dec 23, 2003 9:17 pm

bye-bye

Jeff Boswell · Post by **Jeff Boswell** » Tue Dec 23, 2003 9:04 pm

Walker maybe nineish? The rain looks like it will hold off. Knock on wood-Plankk R!

Vlad Popov · Post by **Vlad Popov** » Tue Dec 23, 2003 6:50 pm

bye-bye

Jeff Boswell · Post by **Jeff Boswell** » Tue Dec 23, 2003 3:51 pm

Fountainhead sounds good also I know were it is But finding you might be a problem. I hear you park outside the gate and walk/skate in but where? The place is pretty big from what I remember.

Jeff

Slappy Maxwell · Post by **Slappy Maxwell** » Tue Dec 23, 2003 4:43 am

I'll be at the Caps game tomorrow night. Where there is a 50% we'll win.

I have no work tomorrow and with temps close to 60. I was planning on riding during the day. I was thinking of checking out Fountainhead around 12:30 if anyones interested.

Glenn S · Post by **Glenn S** » Tue Dec 23, 2003 1:09 am

"paved" bike paths that preferably don't have much traffic.

Wes Eastridge · Post by **Wes Eastridge** » Mon Dec 22, 2003 9:24 pm

Welcome, Heather & Polanka!
Are there any places to run cones in Middleburg? Examples would be: parking lots that are empty at regular intervals, private roads/long-driveways that you could get permission to ride on, municipal parks, dead-end roads, roads that get very light usage, etc. Don’t miss the next DC outlaw race - These events are very beginner-friendly and will get you right into this aspect of skateboarding.

Vlad Popov · Post by **Vlad Popov** » Mon Dec 22, 2003 8:24 pm

bye-bye

Jeff Boswell · Post by **Jeff Boswell** » Mon Dec 22, 2003 8:08 pm

Does anyone wanta hit Walker Tuesday night? Maybe they haven't laid down sand yet? It's supposed to be warmish and hopefully the rain will hold off till the morning! Just a thought. All my area spots have been trashed!!.

Jeff

Polanka Festashka · Post by **Polanka Festashka** » Mon Dec 22, 2003 6:34 pm

Yes I say to Heather about slalom becaus my brother slalom very much long ago and he very fast. He said stories about Jani and Slalom newspaper. But I was little. Now I study English in America and work oppare in family. I now 23. I and Heather are friends. I told Heather about this sport and she now very interesting. I learn skating in 1993 but no skate too much for very long. If possible I like to come slalom too.

Vlad Popov · Post by **Vlad Popov** » Mon Dec 22, 2003 6:23 pm

bye-bye

Jack Quarantillo · Post by **Jack Quarantillo** » Mon Dec 22, 2003 7:45 am

Heather,
Jan 17th is the next (weather permitting) DC Slalom race. Keep your eye out in the DC forum for time/place/details.

Lots of fun to be had, newbies welcome.

Q

(still a newbie)

Heather Ekaf · Post by **Heather Ekaf** » Mon Dec 22, 2003 4:27 am

Hi, I'm a skateboarder out in Middleburg, Va. I was really interested in learning to slalom. Does anyone ride this way? I was hoping someone could help me out.
My roommate is also looking to learn. She has skated a little more than me. I'm trying to get her to post.
Thanks!

Anthony Smallwood · Post by **Anthony Smallwood** » Sun Dec 21, 2003 4:50 pm

We won't be riding at Van Dorn today. We're going to hit Normanstone in DC instead. Probably around 1pm. Anyone interested call 202-607-1495

Anthony Smallwood · Post by **Anthony Smallwood** » Sat Dec 20, 2003 4:02 am

A few of us will be trying to hit Van Dorn this Sunday, if the weather is clear. It will probably be 3-4 of us riding stand-up. I don't think Bob will be there, so no streetluge this time. This is a spontaneous session, but if anyone wants to meet us, come on. Plenty of extra gear.

Vlad Popov · Post by **Vlad Popov** » Sat Dec 20, 2003 2:19 am

bye-bye

Jack Quarantillo · Post by **Jack Quarantillo** » Thu Dec 18, 2003 10:05 pm

Vlad,
That's a good price...

But this weekend, we're off to Philly...
Will be on a hill nearby (Philly) on Saturday.

Q

Vlad Popov · Post by **Vlad Popov** » Thu Dec 18, 2003 9:56 pm

bye-bye

Vlad Popov · Post by **Vlad Popov** » Thu Dec 18, 2003 7:11 pm

bye-bye

Anthony Flis · Post by **Anthony Flis** » Thu Dec 18, 2003 1:51 am

what about building a long concrete path big enough for a slalom course to be set on in the middle of no where or in the woods somewhere?

Andy Bittner · Post by **Andy Bittner** » Thu Dec 18, 2003 1:05 am

Jeff, most roller rinks (and dry ice skating rinks, for that matter) are actually quite small. I think most ice rinks (and roller rinks, for some odd reason) are the size of a regulation NHL hockey rink, which I believe to be 200' long x 85' wide w/ rounded corners. A full cyber slalom would leave a skater with very little run out space, although running across the rink diagonally would buy a little extra. A 20 cone course would be feasible though.

As for the storage bin... I kind of let my memories run away with me a little. Back then I was one of about ten slalom skaters that I knew of in the world, and I was always skating alone. Looking back on it though, I'd have to imagine that there was some kind of resident manager on the premises, and there's probably no way we could get away with multi-skater sessions or slalom parties. I will check the place out, next time I'm in the right neck of the woods and report back here.

Jeff Boswell · Post by **Jeff Boswell** » Wed Dec 17, 2003 6:32 pm

What about a area indoor roller rink? Have never been to one before. Are they big enough for cyber? Just a thought.

Jack Quarantillo · Post by **Jack Quarantillo** » Wed Dec 17, 2003 3:12 am

Reminds me of this place:

http://www.50-50.com/absorb/articles/20 ... bowl.shtml

Q

Seth Levy · Post by **Seth Levy** » Wed Dec 17, 2003 2:59 am

secret skatepark that is for only those that have a key. like this, only on a much smaller and less public scale autumnpark

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