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On 7/25/2002
Slammer
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I partially aggree with Glen. The Brick had a good shape and it did need to be much deeper. I think Skatelab has a great bowl. Screamin speed CAN be had in the deep as well as the shallow as long as you can carve well. I do agree that the "waterfall" helps tremendously. The Combi, Fontana, and the new Clairemont are good examples of the "fall". I think the keys for a good pool are plenty of depth (deep and shallow), the "fall", workable corners and no roll-in (waste of tranny and space). Oh yea, hips. Can't forget those. My four cents.
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the perfect pool
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On 7/25/2002 66.
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back in the mid 80's we had a series of backyard ramp contests (coincidentally titled "grass" - georgia ramp amateur skateboard series)
i think the entire series consisted of a contest at the ramp ranch in atlanta and my ramp in athens
anyways, after the contest, and more specifically - after the post contest party died down sometime before sun up - a small group of us were sitting around when tommy kay (the original "tk") announces, "you wanna know how to build the perfect pool?"
our eyes got wide and we leaned in like we were gonna hear from e.f. hutton himself and tk sez, "first.......you dig a hole."
we busted out laughing so hard that i don't even remember if he went on from there
by the way, contrary to rumors indicating otherwise, tommy kay is alive and well - he was spectating at the folly beach contest and he remembered details of sessions i had long since forgotten
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On 7/24/2002 bjs
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also, the waterfall (money bump) between the shallow & DEEP ends is MANDATORY. No gradual angled flat or nothin. And make it Steep and abrubt, the better to Work the Deep end with my dear.
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On 7/24/2002
bjs
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This is great. It's the Best subject & You guys know what youre talking about. lbk you know youre s#@! lets build pools everywhere. I mean... anyway John buddy, youre gonna go thru with it and build a pool?! YES... I want to help.....skateit. John give me a call damnit. go to the soulbowl competition thats gonna be set up next to the Huntington Beach peir weekend after next.
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pool shape
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On 7/24/2002 Glen D.
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Perfect pool
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On 7/24/2002 Glen
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of the skatepark pools I liked the best, each one had it's flaws. Making the best one is impossible. I liked the Marina Dogbowl because the shape allowed for super fast carves between the shallow and deep end, lots of lines. It's downside was that the bottom had a continual slope to it that caused you to lose a bunch of speed coming back up to the shallow end. I find the Skatelab bowl the same way, it's hard for me to keep my speed from the deepend to the shallowend. I never liked the Marina keyhole pool or Winchester pool because they were round and didn't have shallow ends to work.
With that said my favorite shape was the Brickyard Bowl. It had a square with fairly tight corners for a shallow end and a capsule offset at a 45 degree angle deep end. I would love to have seen that bowl only bigger and deeper. I like an 8'-9' deep end, and a 5' - 6' shallow end. All with an 8' to vert transition. This bowl shape allowed for a thousand different lines and was a ton of fun. I'll do up a drawing and post it later.
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Re: Pool Shape
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On 7/24/2002 Spat
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I don't think there's really "1" perfect pool shape. They're kinda like waves, each has their own qualities. The trick if finding the one with the qualities you like best. There are a few things I know I like....big, deep, and fast. Something like a 6' shallow end that waterfalls into an 11' deep end with plenty of vert.
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Pool Shapes
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On 7/24/2002 lbk
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By the way, coping should not be taken lightly. Out here on the east coast, the local DC round wall skates have come up with the best coping you will ever grind. Anyone needing details, let me know and I'll hook you up with those that know much more about it than me.
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Perfect Pool Shapes
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On 7/24/2002
lbk
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Perfect shape for a pool is tough to come up with; however, I like a pool with a workable shallow end (5’ to 8’ feet) and a deep end (10’ to 12’). Also a must is a “waterfall transition” between the shallow and deep end. The waterfall gives the pool that much more speed. It is hard to describe the perfect shape for a pool but you know it when you see it.
The least expensive way to build a pool is to try to do as much of the work your self as possible. Digging the hole is major. Finding people that know how to tie rebar is also a big money saver. Overall it will take some serious investment of time and money to build a quality pool.
If you are committed to building a backyard pool, do extensive research and get the insight from those that have built their own.
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shapes
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On 7/24/2002
John O'Shei
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I'd like to get some ideas for the perfect shape for a pool, size and depth too, materials stc. Also, any ideas on how to build your own for as cheaply as possible. All advice is welcome.
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Crete
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On 7/21/2002 lbk
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For concrete work, it all depends on what you are thinking of building and the location. For bowls seek out poeple like the ECRW (East Coast Round Wall) guys from the Northern Virginia Area or the Oregon pool pool skaters. They are the type that know what all it takes and how much it will cost. If you are going to start a rogue skate park then research the FDR Park for ideas.
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make your own?
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On 7/21/2002 herbn
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anybody do some concretin, and wants to offer some tips/advice?
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pamela and deathbox
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On 7/21/2002 herbn
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those two things in the same phrase are kind of an interesting ,funny in a sort of twisted way.
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Tracker Trucks
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On 7/20/2002 Rick from OZ
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How did the Aggro Quicktrack differ from the Sixtrack. And the Dart 184 for that matter. Does anyone know what the main differences were and how each rode?
Cheers
Rick
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no skoolz take flight!
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On 7/18/2002
wacky
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hey skatecats...
check the vendor's forum
4 a taste of the new abec 11's
mount 'em up & let the shreddin' begin!!
peace ~ monson
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k-lee
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On 7/17/2002 Robert
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thanks for the info.i got my fingers crossed for the sixtracks.
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New 9" Trackers
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On 7/16/2002
K-LEE
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Robert,
I think this should be in the trucks forum, but I'll be quick. From what I've heard (and I know a few little birdies), you can not only expect a Sixtrack reissue, but perhaps also an Aggro Quicktrack reissue as well! Again, this is just rumor told to me by a feathered friend, but keep your eyes peeled this Fall!
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New Trackers?
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On 7/16/2002 Robert
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rumors abound of a new generation 9 inch Tracker Sixtrack..anybody know about this?
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joe smoe...
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On 7/15/2002 informative, entertaining, and...
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couldn't skate a bird bath
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Pools & Parks?
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On 7/15/2002 joe smoe
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Hackett & Deathbox self-promotion
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Reul the Pool
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On 7/15/2002 Jonny Bluetile
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Dave Reul Immortalized
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On 7/15/2002 Check It
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The Ruler
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Bowling Night (was Deathbox Has No Mercy)
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On 7/14/2002
Johnny B
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The beverage flowed, the music jammed, the vibe was good, the sesh ensued!
'Had a great time. Thanks 'gain Tway.
'Def need to do that again.
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Deathbox Has No Mercy
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On 7/14/2002 tway
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Thanks Steve Hays for a great time. Gaps was excellent!!
John & Bill: Look forward to seeing you guys again soon.
  Tway
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Clairmont YMCA - San Diego
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On 7/12/2002
Dan Hughes
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got this on the PNW skate list from Jeff of Concrete Disciples hope this helps:
From: "Jeff Greenwood"
Subject: Re: [pacnwskate] Skate LA
Clairmont YMCA - San Diego
Another Wally Holliday special.
Phelix f.s. air. The rest of the park, besides the bowl is probably one of
the most awesome street courses too, but I couldn't even take my eyes of
this bowl. It streched on for miles it seemed.
Now there is a reason to visit SoCal.
Jeff G
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