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Where to ride in Sydney?
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On 11/21/2003
Adam
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Question for the Ozzies: Any good places to board in Sydney? Australia in General?
I've just arrived in Sydney from Los Angeles and will be here for a three month break from the pain-in-my-ass film industry. To make sure I had a good time and saw way more of the cities I bought and have brought a brand new board just for the trip; Bozi's new GS36" pumping machine. I use 129 Tracker RTS-RTX trucks and ABEC11 Flashbacks (using the Abecs over the Avila's so I can scrub speed more easily on the miles and miles of unfamiliar pavement I cover each day. (Wanted to bring Avila's, too, but traveling real light...one bag.) And if any of you have been wondering about getting a Bozi...they fookin' rock...its become an extension of my body in the four short months I've owned her.
Anyway, long story short...I'm living at Bondi Beach at the moment...Have been finding good routes all over here and downtown area...and am finally getting used to skating on the wrong side of the road. Anyone have any recomendations for nice long cruises or good grades/pavement I might try out? Or for that matter...anyone around wanna go for a skate? I'm in Sydney now...then going to Brisbane (Going to Woodsford festival for New Years), Melbourne, Tasmania, Adelaide, Perth, Freemantle, Margaret River and Many places in between.
Any info would be great...although I brought absolutley no protective gear so serious bombing runs are out. But any solid GS/Crusing runs with nice turns/grades/pavement/lack-o-traffic would be a big help. Beach boardwalks have been fun so far, but a bit on the short side. A nice long stretch of road that I can pump along for miles and never touch the ground is THE best work--me thinks
Also, I'm twenty eight, a proud and quality drunk and always enjoy 2-12 Guiness after a good days ride.
Thanks for any info.
Adam
(Rugby final is tonight....this town is gonna be off the hook...good luck Ozzies!!!)
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Australian Boards
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On 11/21/2003
nifotc
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Yeah, i'm up for buying australian made. hopefully we can organise a day in which riders and makers can gather and try each others stuff. I'm looking to buy a new board so i'm interested in looking at both kanufi's and dex's boards and any other maker's board out there.
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oz dex
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On 11/21/2003 kanufi
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Yeah i have seen these decks,there a work of art.Had a ride and there carving machines,very tech stuff.So next time your thinking of upgrading your deck have a look at some aussie stuff and support the local longboard companys,where not out to make $ where into promoting the sport with specialized products made for ozzie roads.
See you on the black stuff :Kanufi
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Dex's Designs
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On 11/18/2003
Dex
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G'day Guys, speaking of the board situation I'm setting up some board distribution of my own (maybe 2-3 weeks) They're pretty rad boards (as Kanufi who's boards are great too, and Haggy will agree) and ride really well! I've been riding them for about 10 years now, and have decided to let others share the joy. Ride hard!
Dex
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Yoko Ohyes
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On 11/12/2003 JG
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The weather was perfect- even got a little sunburn. Story to follow.
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Yokohama Race?
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On 11/6/2003
mike (Hamamatsu)
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Hey, how did that Yokohama race go? The weather was kinda questionable wasn't it?
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Yokohma
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On 10/31/2003 JG
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Nothing to report yet. Race still to come. Slated for Nov. 2. I think Nov. 3 is a Holiday in Japan.
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Yokahama updates?
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On 10/30/2003 gary h.
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any updates from the race in Yokahama? How did the Palo Alto Sport Shop team riders, John Kim, do? what are the results? what was the course like? details...give us some details....
thanks.
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Canberra City Race
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On 10/28/2003
Simon A
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Hey Haggy,
I haven't heard much more. The guys at the local shop who know the bloke (gee, how dodgy does it sound? haha) have said that he is thinking February, about 30km, and possibly $1000 as prize.
If it happens, I think there will be a race fee, but hey, that's no biggy.
I'll post more when I hear about it. Cheers for reminding me though, I completely forgot about it.
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canberra
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On 10/27/2003 haggy
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hey simon,
any news on the canberra cross country race? lets get it going, it would rock!
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country cruising
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On 10/27/2003
haggy
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yo, i'm definitely up for a little roadtrip, been stuck in sydney for a while and am itching to check out more of this wide land. keep me updated.
i might be up near the northern beaches on saturday. call me 0417499404 and we'll hook it up for a ride.
joseph, feel like skipping school next week for a little slalom action down in sutherland? gimme a call, i might not be on the internet for a while.
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Hong Kong
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On 10/24/2003
Matt Traver
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Stopping by HK in any chance on your way to Singapore? if so drop me an e-mail.
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ride away to the country
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On 10/23/2003
kanufi
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Who,s up for a trip to Bathurst .I have a vehicle but we need someone else with a car as well to lighten the load.Haggy are you up for some country town sight seeing.And also ride one of the worlds best racetracks.I havent organised a date yet until i know whos going.Accomodation will be at pub.
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Yokohama slalom details
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On 10/15/2003 JK
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Received these details about the slalom in Japan.
1) What kind of a course will it be? (tight slalom or giant slalom)
tight dual slalom
2) Is the race going to be on hill? If so, how steep is the hill?
flat course
3) Also, how tight will the cones be center to center on average.
160cm interval
4) Will the cones be offset or in a straight line?
Straight
5) Also, how is the road condition? Is it smooth or rough?
farly smooth
6) How long is the course? and is there a run out?
50mm long and for some run out after goal
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On-line orders...
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On 10/11/2003
Kiwi Rider
wrote in from
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Just want to echo what 70`s Skater (hi mate!) posted.
It`s pretty hard to get any decent skate gear here Down Under, so internet ordering is really the only way to go.
I`ve delt with East Coast Skates, Afroman and ABEC 11. These guys rip. Good products, fast helpful service and prompt delivery to the other side of the world.
Oh yeah, also subscribe to Concrete Wave Mag, and have got a couple of T- shirts off them.
These guys rip as well.
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Singapore
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On 10/10/2003 Gary H.
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Haggy, thanks for tips...maybe I'll take my street board instead of slalom board with me. Thanks for all the tips on spots to ride.
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Japan Slalom Race - Yokohama Nov 2nd
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On 10/10/2003
John Kim
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For anyone in Japan. There will be a slalom race in Yokohama, Japan on Nov. 2nd Sunday. The organizer said he'll send me the details which I'll try to post if I remember.
John
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Singapore Slalom
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On 10/9/2003 JK
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Hey Gary,
Don't get caught or they'll cane you in Singapore. Orchard Rd. has great food but didn't you hear "Slalom is dead." Just kidding. The Midtown crew will see you when you get back. BTW. I'm going to that race in Yokohama. Gonna see what the slalom scene is like in Japan.
JK
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singapore
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On 10/8/2003
Haggy
wrote in from
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i lived in singapore for six years 90-96, skated my ass off the whole time i was there and had a blast. also went to school with a certain michael fay, who received worldwide fame for being caned after spraypainting cars and other dubious acts...
anyhow, i haven't been back since 2000 and no nothing of a slalom scene there, i highly doubt there is anyone there who is into it, of course i may be wrong. there were lots of skaters in my time there and lots of killer street spots as well as some pretty gnarly ditches if you go looking.
here's a list of the main street spots where you can hook up with skaters:
1. the Main spot where we used to meet up with folks was the War Memorial (in a park called the Esplanade) not far from City Hall MRT Station and right across from the cricket fields. THe area has changed a bit since i was there, but check out the banks under the overpass right by the Merlion, big banks and fun fun fun. last time i was there the cops had signed the area "no skateboarding" but don't sweat it i never had any problems from cops, they just tell you to leave. around here there are walking paths where you could set up some flat slalom and get all the shortboarders interested.
2. From the War Memorieal skate on down and across the bridge to clark quay. go to Raffles \place MRT station, the other big hotspot for skaters, in the heart of the CBD, central business district, great ledges if you're into that.
3. Ang Mo Kio banks: pretty fun banks under the MRT train track by Ang Mo Kio station.
Etc... singapore is a super place for skating. We used to hit all the spots starting on Orchard Road, head down to war memorial, then into the CBD.
Slalom is trickier, off the top of my head i can't think of any great spots. But pavement is everywhere in singapore so you shouldn't have any worries finding room to set up some cones!
As far as skate shops, there is one in Far East Plaza, just off of Orchard Rd, run by a guy named ramli i think. tell him haggy sent you, maybe he'll remember me. Also used to be one called Spitfire in Peninsula plaza down by city hall, maybe its still there.
Good luck, have fun in the lion city!
Haggy
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slalom in Singapore?
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On 10/8/2003 Gary H.
wrote in from
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I'll be on a Business trip Oct 18th-25 in Singapore....anyone into slalom? Please post here with e-mail and what the scene is like.
-g-
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weekend
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On 10/5/2003
Pete
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good to see theres been no posts over the weekend, I guess that means we all got plenty of ride time in!!!
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Internet Experiences
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On 10/2/2003
That 70s Skater
wrote in from
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Being from NZ I thought I'd post on my recent experiences of ordering skate gear via the Internet. Tried a few companies and mostly they were all great:
Ultimately I ended up going through a small outlet called www.igoskate.com These guys were simply awesome! Same day or overnight e-mail replies (excellent considering time differences) and their e-mails were informative, not just blah blah. They sourced in a deck that wasn't on their site, and even went to the extent of sourcing wheels from another distributor for me at no extra charges. How's that for customer service??? Unbeatable. Delivery took a week which is great, their prices were the best I found, and the package arrived with a few extra goodies (stickers and a skate tool). 10/10 and highly recommended...plus their site is worth a look and read just because...www.igoskate.com!
Other dealings were:
www.eastcoastskates.com: quick e-mail responses, very helpful but didn't have what I was ultimately after. Still highly recommended!
www.skateboard.com: excellent to deal with. Generally overnight e-mail replies. Very helpful. Very highly recommended. If I hadn't gone through the compnay I did, I would have gone through them and will probably deal with them some time in the future.
www.skateamerica.com: slow, slow, s l o w...
Hope this helps someone and if you have any queries, feel free to contact me.
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SPEEDSLALOM top racers 'mpegs
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On 10/2/2003
GIANLUCA FERRERO
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we would like to invite you to visit and play mpegs about the greatest 1993 slalom racers figured in action during World Cup Italy FILASPORT
http://spazioinwind.iol.it/coniskate
have fun
gianluca
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simon
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On 10/1/2003 pete
wrote in from
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better email me your address again
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Simon
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On 10/1/2003 Pete
wrote in from
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Will send tomorrow cod aus post youll get a slip in the mail telling you to pick it up from belco probably about a whole 10 bucks
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