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Bennetts
On 9/28/2008 Chris Iversen wrote in from Canada  (68.145.nnn.nnn)

As someone who rides both Bennetts and GOG's, I can attest for the quality of Speed-Dealer's modded Bennetts. I run the rear offset, with my GOG up front. They are not s#@!ty, as others have said. They are strong as f#@!. I've hit cracks and been pitched at high speeds, and the axles haven't been affected. Wish I could say the same about my skin... but that's another story....

As for winning World Championships as a benchmark for a quality truck. World Champions can win on whatever truck they ride, they're just that good. Blair's trucks are a very small part of the market. I'd be willing to bet there are less than 50 out there. I'd be willing to bet a champion would win in them if he or she was on them. Blair can't afford to sponsor anyone by giving them free trucks, and he's not making any money from them. They are just good trucks and are another option for racers out there.

 
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Sad............
On 9/27/2008 MP / Speedo wrote in from United States  (67.232.nnn.nnn)

to see a rather lively and motivated thread locked up due to adversarial opinions / over-competitiveness in the industry.

Time to go sk8.

 
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another wank fest non-topic
On 9/25/2008 peters wrote in from United States  (24.18.nnn.nnn)

The list cited here is nothing more than one guy's opinion, there was never a poll taken or compiled.

skullnbones

http://www.skullandbonesskateboards.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=94812&highlight=&sid=2870e5afd8fc4a080d962619ffc13043

Just stirring false s#$t up here again to give yourself yet another chance to character attack another individual and rip on Radikals and Bennetts?

You're the only mfg that consistently rips on competitors products, and you're so butt-hurt by one guy's opinion in something buried deep-down in an insignificant post -- why is that Donald?

 
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www.myspace.com/GOGTrucks
On 9/25/2008 GOG on line wrote in from United States  (67.167.nnn.nnn)

The GOG USA website is up and running...."Friend up" and receive blogs and updates for anything coming out of Frank and Dons mad laboratory....info on incoming shipments....prices, pics and more
Photobucket

 
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i thought so
On 9/25/2008 herbn wrote in from United States  (67.83.nnn.nnn)

i was gonna post something about radikal having the same "dangerous design flaw" but it went unmentioned in the "bitch project".

 
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keep on trukkin
On 9/25/2008 sc wrote in from United States  (72.211.nnn.nnn)

no, that list is all wrong, obviously

A#1 should be the mighty Jones truck

(thanks hc)

 
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3rd place
On 9/25/2008 yawn wrote in from United States  (75.91.nnn.nnn)

you must be so proud to have finished behind one truck that had snapping titanium kingpins and another with worthless baseplates

mccree must be spinning in his grave

 
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Hmm!
On 9/24/2008 Cknuck wrote in from Canada  (99.254.nnn.nnn)

Donald, Would that have been called the "Blair Bitch Project".

Smile :)

 
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Blair is a stupid fat a$$hole
On 9/24/2008 WAX wrote in from United States  (67.162.nnn.nnn)

How many World Champions have won on Bennets? (stock or his s#@!ty mods)
I know several have been won on GOG, Radikal, Splitfire and Airflow


 
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Blair "Which Truck?" Project
On 9/24/2008 robert dukes wrote in from United Kingdom  (86.152.nnn.nnn)

but seriously, I was disappointed not to see my personal favourite slalom truck, the ACS 430, on the list*




* you see my point about good satire being hard to write... I tried, and only managed sarcasm

 
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Trucking hell
On 9/24/2008 Michael wrote in from United Kingdom  (87.114.nnn.nnn)

ahhhh good to see the GullwingSL2002 on the list. Thats a turn up for the books.

A truck that didnt manage to improve on a 25 year old design, and is still for sale NEW five years after last being made.




 
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SH*T LIST
On 9/24/2008 robert dukes wrote in from United Kingdom  (86.152.nnn.nnn)

Great list. good satire is hard to find these days

 
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Fact or Fiction
On 9/24/2008 Eddy Texas Outlaws wrote in from United States  (69.150.nnn.nnn)

I know for a fact GOG's and Radikal trucks have both won World Championships and on the slalom tours on both continents. So? Do tell. Hey 66 como estas dude. Your Amigo Eddy Texas Outlaws/Pavel Skates.

 
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THANK YOU BLAIR WATSON
On 9/24/2008 donald20 wrote in from Germany  (88.77.nnn.nnn)

there has been a poll on snb forum
and blair watson helped us to get 2nd place
first place is a tie between rads and bennetts
surely worlds best trucks so far
gogs are followed by gullwings which are also supercool racing trucks for sure.
splitfires seem to suck a bit,only 4th place.

i don't see airflow rears in the poll,they must be really s#@!ty.

we feel very bad about the dangerous flaws in design and especially me,i want to say thank you my bro blair.

keep on the good and investigative work and research you are doing.
slalom needs people with such explicit knowledge posting the truth and just the naked truth on forums




Slalom
1) Radikal - tie - Bennett
2) GOG (dangerous flaws in design)
3) Gullwing SL2002
4) Splitfire
5) Ace
6) Gullwing Phoenix
7) Indy Stage I, II, III
8 ) Seismic
9) Lazer
10) Tracker

 
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Slalom in Brazil
On 9/19/2008 Thiago Gardenal RATOS wrote in from Brazil  (200.232.nnn.nnn)

Cat talked all, those who opt for better use the best. The problem of staff here in Brazil is not having money to pay a very expensive material, as if to see a material Slalom as Shape Pavel and trucks GOG leaves around U.S. $ 2.000,00 and here in Brazil we have shortcomings, we Sponsors provide this material.

I am sad to see this fight between nations.
I have my Shape ChillHill won, which was in 3 of the Autodromo Interlagos, I am very grateful to Chris Favero which can make this opening to the sport and PAVEL also giving a helping Kako Max my big brother.

I only hope that this will not interfere in future international competitions.

What matters is riding a Skate with friends and enjoy the montão.

Thank you for space.
Thiago Gardenal RATOS / ChillHill

 
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WOW Scarn!
On 9/17/2008 Cat wrote in from United States  (67.117.nnn.nnn)

That's some funny stuff!

 
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vnc
On 9/16/2008 scarn wrote in from United States  (71.255.nnn.nnn)

well i've already bribed their chinese and korean connections,i had the micro disk smuggled in across the border in one of my vietcong hookers,it's being downloaded right now and we're gonna blow up their explosion because my milling machines have the same software controls as the brasilians except our prototype machines are powered by underage viet children on pedal bikes,so we won't be nearly as effected by any spike in energy prices. The battle of the international corporate slalom supergiants is on.Oh yeah ,we're gonna avoid those annoying german import tarriffs by smuggling in the finnished trucks by airdropping them into the black forrest in bails of contraband sauerkraut

 
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Red Clay RULES!!!
On 9/15/2008 Cat wrote in from United States  (67.117.nnn.nnn)

Good hearing from ya 66!
Hope the family is well!

We still love ya!

 
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Trucks in Brazil
On 9/15/2008 JamieM. wrote in from Canada  (67.70.nnn.nnn)

Brazil has way less stringent copyright/patent protection laws. Ask the Tracker guys about it!!!! They are even using the Tracker logo! Not much they can do about it either, sucks donkey dicks!
I do think these guys are full of s#@!. The market is soo small it doesn't really make financial sense. I would be ripping off CNC DH Trucks if I were them. I'm actually surprised there aren't some already on the market.

 
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bob
On 9/15/2008 i'll give you six guesses wrote in from United States  (75.91.nnn.nnn)

big don in an international battle to sell 300 pairs of trucks?

oh the humanity

pavel sucks

 
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?
On 9/15/2008 joe i wrote in from United States  (63.87.nnn.nnn)

Donald,

I offer you my protection.

Joe

 
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news from brazil-read and enjoy
On 9/15/2008 donald20 wrote in from Germany  (88.77.nnn.nnn)

here's more of bruno leonardo,pulled this of from a brazilian forum.
he's clearly showing his way to go and his general intentions.

man i'm so scared now

I~M THE MOTHER f#@!ER THAT IS GONNA PUT A DENT ON YOUR s#@! ass#@!!! I GOT YOUR f#@!ING TRUCKS SENT TO SOME CHINESE AND KOREAN CONNECTIONS FOOL!YEAH KEEP INVENTING MORE DICKHEAD WE~LL COPY ALL YOUR s#@! IN CHEAP MATERIALS AND SELL IT FOR A FRACTION OF THE PRICE HAVE YOU EVER HEARD OF DUMPING IN THE MARKET THAT IS YOU!! ...WELCOME TO BRAZIL ass#@!!!!BETTER YET DON~T EVER COME DOWN!!!

 
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copying product
On 9/15/2008 herbn wrote in from United States  (67.83.nnn.nnn)

that is really low,really just unimaginative and stupid. i also don't think it's as easy as these brasilians may think. I could be wrong, if you have alot of money it might be easy, but then you wouldn't have to do it. If they're openly talking about it on a website it's probabely just bs,like a bar room conversation complete with blueprints on the napkins, and they're not really gonna do it. If they were really gonna do it ,you wouldn't hear about it ,it would just be done . i doubt randal heard about the copies.

 
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Made in China / Brazil?????
On 9/15/2008 MP / Speedo wrote in from United States  (67.232.nnn.nnn)

Interesting notes, Donald.
It figures that might happen.

The uber-Pirnack deck is working out nicely, by the way.
Peace.

 
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Bootlegging
On 9/14/2008 Cat wrote in from United States  (98.210.nnn.nnn)

The phrase "Imitation Is The Best Form Of Flattery" comes to mind.
I think Mr. Leonardo knows a good thing when he sees it!

Brazil shouldn't be deprived because the antics of a few people.
I know Kako, Iuri, JV, Josue, Thiago, Lucas & Marcio have Pavels, some have GOG's. They love to get together for slalom sessions & would be very sad if Pavel & GOG were not available to them anymore.
Bootleg Pavels & GOG's?? Most will want the real thing. Those who choose to buy fakes, well..... you get what you pay for.

Brazilians are good people. They have already proven that!

 
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