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On 10/17/1999 Herbn wrote in from (207.198.nnn.nnn)

Hey Cliff, my old mags are still kind of fresh in my head,since I looked through them a couple of weeks ago,there was one article about the Hobie guys going to Switzerland and meeting some ancient guy that skated a longboard with and anchor(a small one)and a brake between the trucks that scrapped the ground, the old guy would apply the brake with his cane ,by pushing it through a hole in the deck ,I think they said he was 72 but he looked not a day over 95.

 
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On 10/17/1999 Cliff Coleman wrote in from (209.162.nnn.nnn)

Hi, Adam:

I too think It's nice to see other downhillers close to my age. There have to be some that are older. Any other old guys out there rolling? By the way Adam, Dave will be fifty in April and I will be fifty November 22 this year. Skating has helped keep me in shape and feeling young no matter what the age. If I can make it I would love to go to the GRA slalom race 11-21 at West LA City College. Does anyone have an extra pair of elbow pads I can borrow if I make to the race?

Cliff Coleman

 
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On 10/17/1999 Adam wrote in from (63.192.nnn.nnn)

Right on, Dave! And I thought Cliff Coleman was the oldest living downhill skateboarder... ;)

 
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On 10/17/1999 DAVE LARSON wrote in from (205.188.nnn.nnn)

WOW GREAT SITE. I HAVE SKATED SINCE THE BEGINNING AND LOVE SLALOM AND LONG BOARDING. I USED TO RACE SLALOM IN THE OLD DAYS AND STILL GET OUT MY SANTA CRUZ GRAPHITE LOADED ONCE AND AWHILE. I USE A FORTY INCH MADRID FOR DOWN HILL I LIVE IN MINNEAPOLIS MINNESOTA. ANY LONG BOARDERS OR ANY ONE WHO WOULD LIKE TO RUN SOME CONES BEFORE THE SNOW FLIES PLEASE E MAIL ME. I WILL BE FIFTY IN APRIL SO HURRY

 
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On 10/17/1999 Spanky Malone wrote in from (152.163.nnn.nnn)

Core Sports Magazine, on newstands now, has a fairly good write up on longboarding, a female speedboarder, etc. It is an expensive, high quality "extreme" sports mag. They even mention this site as well as Nosewheelie as further information sources. Watch for it, it has a snow board girl in a silver bikini on the cover. They have a website:www.coresportsmagazine.com check it out...

 
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On 10/16/1999 SAMMY wrote in from (200.245.nnn.nnn)

The Brazilian fundadition , start the jo with Big Board Skate Club "CLUBE DO SKATE GRANDÃO
If you have 30 years old , riding a longboards skate in hills or pools , you welcome.

 
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On 10/15/1999 Lono wrote in from (170.1.nnn.nnn)

Bomb Hills not People.
Ask me how!

 
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On 10/15/1999 Matt wrote in from (207.252.nnn.nnn)

Bomb Hills not People.

 
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On 10/15/1999 taxman wrote in from (152.163.nnn.nnn)

SKATEGEEZER,Very clever.I like it.I know I would wear it with pride.

 
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On 10/15/1999 Chris wrote in from (167.208.nnn.nnn)

Lono,

Last time there was a $20 entry fee, and full pads/helmet required. I assume that it will be about the same this time.

Skategeezer,

Great idea. Maybe we could get a nonprofit domain name, something like www.downhillsk8.org and put that in small letters at the bottom of the stickers, so that when people see them they have somewhere to go. I would also include a small graphic of a skater, so that if anyone didn't know what "bomb hills" meant, they'd still get it.

Let me know,

Chris

 
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On 10/15/1999 jon wrote in from (209.232.nnn.nnn)

skategeezer, how about this idea for a logo?
it would make a good t-shirt

gravity
v

(the "v" is supposed to be a down arrow)

 
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On 10/15/1999 namon wrote in from (209.232.nnn.nnn)

skategeezer.
You have a great idea. We need something that we can put out like that. I think that you are on a good track. Keep it up, ill try to think of some too, and then Ill post them

naMon

 
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On 10/15/1999 Lono wrote in from (170.1.nnn.nnn)

RE: 2nd slalom race Nov. 21st
What is required to participate?

 
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On 10/15/1999 Skategeezer wrote in from (216.13.nnn.nnn)

So, I was riding down the street when it hit me...

We need a funny, appropriate and powerful call to action that would unite longboarders worldwide. So, here's what I've come up with. Imagine the possiblities if 100,000 longboarders went to their computers and ran this off...Imagine stickers plastered on walls and bumpers of cars worldwide. Sure, it's a nod to the Herbalife folks, but somehow I think it's appropriate. Hopefully, you won't think I've lost my marbles.

Here's my slogan:

BOMB HILLS NOW
ASK ME HOW!

If you like, run with it, if not, post another idea!

cheers

the skategeezer

 
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On 10/15/1999 "GRA" Perry Fisser wrote in from (205.188.nnn.nnn)

Just to let people Know, our 2nd slalom race is Nov. 21st.
Mark it down!
Longboards,Regular size skateboards, buttboards (laydown on 48" max skateboards) Gravity speed bikes, inline.
This event will be at the WEST LA college in Culver City, southern Calif. Details Later.

I heard someone is putting together Oldschool MISSION races.
This is when people meet some were,then charge a road or a parking lot structure. And if you get busted your on your own. If this is you, then you need to get on THE MISSION mailing list! Perryfizz@aol.com

 
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On 10/13/1999 namon wrote in from (209.232.nnn.nnn)

Dan,
50 is rather fast. But its all good. That is proboly how you got
messed up ey'


naMon

 
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On 10/13/1999 Dan k wrote in from (209.254.nnn.nnn)

I clocked my self at 50 mph today with a radar gun. Is that fast? Email me to tell me. I am not sure and I would really like to know.

 
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On 10/12/1999 Jerry Norbury wrote in from (216.101.nnn.nnn)

Is the International Longboarder Magazine available in Amsterdam?

 
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On 10/12/1999 Kurt wrote in from (192.128.nnn.nnn)

Does anyone know when the invert (?) games are and where they will be held??

 
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On 10/11/1999 Chris wrote in from (209.178.nnn.nnn)

I just posted a story on the slalom race at Western LA College on October 3.

The URL is

http://www.nosewheelie.com/99-10/news.html

Later,

Chris

 
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On 10/11/1999 Drew wrote in from (209.240.nnn.nnn)

Grade Measuring- 1' for every 100' feet travled is 1%.So a 25% grade would mean for the 100' you've travled you're going down 25'... I think.

Keep on bombin'

 
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On 10/9/1999 skategeezer wrote in from (209.20.nnn.nnn)

Hello All!

International Longboarder Magazine Vol 1 No. 2 is coming together. Very briefly for you all, here is a status report:
24 pages
semi glossy stock
30,000 free copies-just email me if you'd like to see a copy (also see first page of this site)
we are looking for scene reports of 200 to 400 words from all parts of the world. This next issue should be out mid-November. My thanks to all who are supporting the mag!
cheers,

michael brooke

 
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On 10/9/1999 herbn wrote in from (207.198.nnn.nnn)

I think grade measurement is about double the degree measurement 12 deg.=24 %grade,could be wrong. They sell these blue angle finders ,they have one at the bikeshop where I rent my skateshop space from, the tool is kind of short for measuring landscape but surveying equipment is a little extreme just put the angle finder on your deck and make sure none of your wheels is in a pothole.

 
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On 10/8/1999 mike wrote in from (209.91.nnn.nnn)

Is there any standard for measuring the grade of a hill. I know the state puts up grade % signs, but this is for highways.

They measure roofs by how many inches drop in a foot. I just measured a hill that was 12:2. It would be nice to find out what people are skating on.

(you take a 4' level and a tape measure then divide by four)

Any suggestions?

 
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On 10/8/1999 Cory Fischer wrote in from (38.155.nnn.nnn)

OK Luke,
We need to find a big group of longboarders for Denver. If anybody is interested e-mail me. This Saturday we are Bombing Redrocks. Yea, where U2 was filmed. The Hills are dangerously huge. Tighten those trucks and for god sakes where a helmet.WoooooHoooooo!!!!
Cfischer@frxsoft.com

 
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