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Busted in Utah
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On 10/23/2000 Pre-School Rider
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4 Cruisers!?! Must've been a real sh!tty day for doughnuts down at the Krispy Kreme! Check into your local laws,as entrapment isn't cool.
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laws
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On 10/23/2000 shnitzel
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Up here in canada we seem to abide by the bike laws...... the bike laws up here state a human powered vehicle with 2 or more wheels must obide by the bike laws. EASY.......... helmet, rear blinking light at night, front headlight (flashlight) at night and we're legal. i don't know about you states folks but it's worth looking into. i've been to court several times but no convicion yet......... it pays to know the rules...... my old girlfriend's mom is the courthouse librarian so she helps me out a lot!!!!! good luck being legal, each state is it's own!!!!!
shnitzel
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Laws
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On 10/23/2000
Colby
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I was riding down a canyon in utah and i was surronded and boxed in by 4 cop cars, i was told it was illegal to ride any non moterized vehicle on a federal highway. I inquired about bikes he gave me some crap about how there are excepetions to the laws and that i have no brakes or control. little does he know fat ass but what is a boy to do. all i know is he got my name and number and if he catches me again i am threatened with jail time. fat ass
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SPEEDBOARDING LAWS
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On 10/23/2000 KLUDY
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THE LAW IS! Have more than one hill and ride the pee out of it untill the law comes.When he comes you say we are done thanks for giving us time and go to the other hill. Do that and the LAW will let you ride for a while before they run you off.For the most part they can be cool.I get ran off all the hills I run but THE LAW knows me now , for the most part. THATS KLUDYS LAW.
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DOWNHILL RACING FOR FUN
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On 10/23/2000
KLUDY
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Danny , you are in, E- mail me @ Kludycrew@aol.com and give me your phone # and I will call you. We will go sunday early ,I would like to ride the fastest hill I have. You will do great!I have room for two more . This will be the 1th run with the van so, so, well maybe we will get there and back. BRING H2O. LATER- KLUDY
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On 10/23/2000
DT
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You have to keep in mind how the system works. First you have to check with Federal laws (these only apply to federal property - certain highways, parks,etc) Second you have your state laws, followed by county laws, city ordinances, and lastly if your on private property (such as a guarded gate etc). These laws go from the minimum (state) to more strict (city) You can go down the the city or county clerks office and request all the laws regarding skateboarding (sometimes they charge like $5 or so) and they'll print them up for you.
here is a link for California State Laws and a FAQ/guidelines for cops off the TVS website.
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Hugh's page
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On 10/23/2000 Ben
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What a great page, Hugh. If anyone hasn't seen it yet, go there.
http://www.hugh308.homestead.com/skate_launch_page.html
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police
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On 10/23/2000 cold_fish
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I am often hassled by police with threats to take away my stuff and give me fines and stuff. Does anyone know what the laws are for skating?
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On 10/23/2000 cold_fish
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Does anybody know what the laws are for speedboarding?
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Fluid Blue V
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On 10/23/2000
hugh r
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This cut-down worked out very well. I took it into the mid-thirties and it was very smooth and stable. DT took it quite a bit faster and it seemed to perform very well (although still to flexy for his liking)
For me though, this one is the keeper!
When I cut it down, I left the kick nose/tail in place. Looks pretty cool in my opinion... HR
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Blue V cutdown
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On 10/21/2000
hugh r
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I finished cutting down a fluid blue V. Drop through trucks, etc... Pics on my page. I hope to ride it tomorrow to see how well it works.
Drop through tip... Get a Roto-zip... this is the slickest tool I have used in years. Makes the cutouts real quick and easy! HR
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Kludy's S.D. Safari
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On 10/21/2000
Danny Connor
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Hey Kludy,
Remember me? I am the seventeen year old kid at Barrett, who was racing stand-up. Thse hills sound FAST!!! When are you planning to take this adventure? If it works out for me, would it be cool if I tagged along? Tell me what is up dude. Thanks a bunch!
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S.D. STAND-UP
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On 10/20/2000 KLUDY
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Well I just got a stand-up van ready to go.I have the ride,the hills , all I need now is some guys that can run 60 to 70mph racing and ''o'' we will need a driver and a film person .Who wants to go. All hills are in S.D. and range from 45 to 70mph. My van will hold 7 riders with all gear.The invite is for riders with safe gear and a good lid .
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speed secrets
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On 10/20/2000
hugh r
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Chris C,
Eloquent, truthfull, insightfull...
Surprizing coming from the man who with a straight face says things like "I love you honey... you complete me" ... HR
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speed
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On 10/20/2000 DT
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well said.
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Speed
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On 10/20/2000
Chris Chaput
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Herbn, The video was shot from a harness that suspends a videographer out the side of a minivan while going down the wrong side of the road.
What I have done to become competitive:
Research. I found out what people doing 154mph (on snow) were using and doing and figured it would be more than sufficient for people doing 60+/-. Time. I searched around until I got some straight answers about who makes this stuff, what it would cost, and why it works. Money. Whether sponsors cough it up, you work for it, you marry well or inherited it, money is usually what someone wants when they spend time and their own money in constructing boards, helmets and suits for a living. Strategy. If you don't have a plan and some goals, how will you know when you get there? Practice. It's what keeps you from embarrassing yourself when show up for races. Skill. You need some. Experience. Racing with others who are better and faster will make you better and faster. Nothing can replace race conditions for the experience you'll need. Rookie mistakes are still haunting me, but I'm learning valuable lessons. Confidence. If you go into a race thinking that you can win, you can. It doesn't mean that you will, but it's possible. Brains. If you don't use your head and think about putting together a complete package, you will have chinks in your armor and they will be exploited by other racers. Balls. You betcha. It's the only thing that can overide the little voice in the back of your head that says, this hill is too gnarly, I'm gonna go sit in the stands.
There is more, but my philosophy is simple. When everyone's technique and riding ability is about the same, have superior equipment and the confidence it brings, and become the man to beat.
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speed secrets
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On 10/19/2000 DT
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there's not much in the way of secrets in speedboarding, more technique. all it takes to be fast on an American based race is $$$$$$$ and lots of it. throw in a good push and bottomless pockets and your on your way to the podium, right Chris. In fact aero gear will make someone with an ok tuck go faster than someone with a polished tuck. Now if you got both, you'll be set.
Now a technical road is what seperates the men from the boys! If you can control your speed, still be aero, and have a strong push and come out alive than you'll be on your way to the podium regardless of aero gear. Of course it still helps.
oh one more thing, you'll need a set of balls
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Good video
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On 10/19/2000 Herbn
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How was it filmed? from a bike,or car?
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Chri Chaputs speed secret
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On 10/19/2000 Herbn
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I think i've figured it out,i watched the video on his website,and the way he tucks in his hands,i think mexican food the night before the race sums it up:)
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Wet weather
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On 10/17/2000 craig
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I was looking at some very wet pics of the hotheels comp.
I don't ride in the rain, i don't think it's good for the wood or bearings. And, my wheels don't like to hang on to the tar much on technical courses.
I think it's safe to say that Kaunertal is a fairly(!) technical course...so how do you get to the bottom alive, but still being fast enough to compete.
What wheels, i guess exkates would suck, so would krypto's. I do have set of XT wheels with tread, but haven't tried them in the rain? They are quite slow
Breaking is relatively ineffectual on a wet road....
Can someone please describe to me generally how equipment and style differ in the rain!
Craig
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Red Bull DHX 2001, Cape Town
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On 10/17/2000
craig
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3-5 March
Organise your leave now. Rob a bank and buy a ticket, you won't be dissapointed. Red Bull treat you well, and our currency is poopoo so things will be cheap.
Forms can be filled out already at www.hotheels.net/Index1.htm
You get to race obnoxious little dicks like myself, and a bunch of other local hotties, as well as "the worlds best". The course is a 1,6km bendy road, with some good technical hairpins, and some fast straights, with beach at the bottom. 2000 saw stand up riders like eric lee, manu, orton, d rodgers, roli, cem, oberholzer, blah blah. It'll be rad, but i'd really dig to pit my skills against a bigger contingent of pros. Bring your "teams" down: Dregs, TVS, roughcuts whatever. Come on Chaput, bring on your flying camper, family, and quiver of downhill machines. You know you'll love it! Us South Africans want a fair chance at kicking everyones butt ;)
Everyone must come........except maybe Cory.....just kidding, you can also come .
craig
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WINNING?
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On 10/17/2000
JON WARBURTON
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CORY, you say thatracing is about doing whatever it takes to win, i feel sorry for you . even if it means blocking someone out? are you deranged? we have NO BRAKES do you understand? the move that biker pulled was reckless to say the least. I will be racing at the Australian extreme games in 6 weeks. If you are too, then let me know so I can pull out. you scare me.
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Barrett Junction
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On 10/16/2000
Homemade SLR/SB/G-B
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I just whanted to say thanks to everyone that helped out at Barrett Junction Marcus Rietema, Scott Peer, Walt from GullWing Trucks ,The Mongoose Atb company, Vertshop.com all the cours workers ,Alex ,JakeKaplan, Sick Rick Kludy,Dr.no Ferrmin AKA (HotRod)and the La speed Deamons ,WALDO,Hay head DarrylFreeman ,Brad and there budddies from ocean side, JAWS and crue from Cannada Sherm And Dave Ault for the pics on the net Criss Chaput for the cool web site, camel pak for the tuck and my wife and son for putting up with me and not having me sent to the loony farm for following my dreams and dealing with being Part of a raceing family and the two Documented aliens that help put the staw bailes away on monday Hope to see all the riders come back and have as much fun at next Februarys IGSA race as we did.
also thanks to the riders that showed Good race'n.
I'm hoping to make West La next week end.
It's Dyllons Birth day so maybe West La for Soom Magic mountain runs ?Hmmmmm wonder if dyllon will go for that one?
I'll see you all on the hill soon I'm sure and thanks again
Frank(Homemade) Street luger, Speed Boarder, Gravity Biker)
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Dregs
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On 10/16/2000 cory
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The Dregs team kicked butt. What I didn't understand is 2 things, why Biker crossed the line on the start and disqualified himself and 2 why dreads was so pissed off at the end of the race. He had a vibe going on at the end. It seemed a little immature, but I don't what was going on. If you ask me that is what racing is all about, Winning and doing what ever it takes to win. Even if that means blocking someone out like Biker did. Biker was a good sport. I am glad the dregs won. Go U.S.
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gravity games +cavey v dread
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On 10/15/2000
jon warburton
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is it really true that you guys have only just had tha gravitygames aired in the us? could this mean that for once the uk has done something first? i gotta sit down. damn, im hyperventilating
re cavey and dread, i raced cavey on that hill in the 2 man last year and i can assure you that he would NEVER throw the race. Perish the thought.
that hill is all in the start, and passing opportunities are very limited.
maybe he felt that dread was pushing that little too hard and the best tactic was to avoid tangling and hope (if that is the right word) thyat dread would make a mistake?
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