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Canada
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On 12/23/2004
Tom Meakin
wrote in from
United Kingdom
(81.77.nnn.nnn)
canada may be better than the US (in your opinion) but at least we've got the accent to kick all of you :P "one does not approve of your ungentlemanly conduct" hahahahhahahahahaha.
Why is there so much animosity anyway? US, canada, UK, switzerland, (france) etc, we are all longboarders and people, dont go around bragging about stuff. Like i could go and brag about my 8 mile skate today, with the wind at 90' on the way and head-on for the way back, but i don't (oops i just did lol)
On the subject of the GS board i was looking(probably) for, those boards all look good, mainly i liked the pocket pistol GS 36" board, as it has some really good looking materials, instead of wood which always goes manky from the damp and leaf litter kicked up by my wheels.
HellYEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! dang that was some good stuff y'all
was that ok Marion? hehe
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Cracker Jack
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On 12/23/2004 MissouriMatt
wrote in from
United States
(128.206.nnn.nnn)
Cracker Jack - something you said really peeked my interest...
better wood industry, hmmm, I gotta get some of that.
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Oh Canada
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On 12/23/2004
North Carolina Longboarder- DownHill Billies
wrote in from
United States
(166.82.nnn.nnn)
We can have a chapter of the DownHill Billies in Canada. Watch Trailer Park Boys on BBC and you know for sure that we are all alike!
Rock on Dudes...
Marion Karr
North Carolina Longboarder
Team Fun
DownHill Billies
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Canada
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On 12/22/2004 Lenny
wrote in from
United States
(68.252.nnn.nnn)
Is that an invite? I think I'm not alone in saying y'all are welcome down here for some down home hill shredding.
Team Fun
Downhill Billie
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believer of the striker theory{BC"S got better hills)
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On 12/22/2004
cracker jack the longboarder
wrote in from
Canada
(24.71.nnn.nnn)
better weed better beer. better wood industry, better everything, woman real woman with real tits
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!Eh! Canada is the best place to bomb some hillz
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On 12/22/2004
Patriot(seven_nation_longboardyz)british columbia.ca
wrote in from
Canada
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coastlongboarding is keeping this site alive because all the longboarders our coming out of BC. luger's, longboarder's, slolamer's, soul carver's, pool sufer's, skate park rider's, free style skater's too. we got them all And AMERICAN's know it's true
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Hill
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On 12/22/2004 Lenny
wrote in from
United States
(68.252.nnn.nnn)
That looks like a blast, bro!!
I still need to get y'all to come to my SSS before too long. I haven't been able to hit there for a couple months. It closes at dark; so weekdays during the winter are pretty much off. Normally I'm either by myself, or my wife is timing me yelling "pump with your legs more" (my own little Mickey- I keep trying to get her to yell "You're going to eat lightning and crap thunder").
Lenny
Team Fun
Downhill Billie
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NCL More Natural
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On 12/22/2004
North Carolina Longboarder- DownHill Billies
wrote in from
United States
(166.82.nnn.nnn)
This is where I am more at home..on a long board!
Marion Karr
North Carolina Longboarder
DownHill Billies
Team Fun
And Any Other Organization That Will Have Me
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DownHill Billies Dec Session
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On 12/22/2004
North Carolina Longboarder
wrote in from
United States
(166.82.nnn.nnn)
Since I am doofus that can't seen to post pics on here yet try this link to see the North Carolina Chapter (not everyone) of the DownHill Billies skate session from this last Saturday.
http://photobucket.com/albums/v329/DownHillBillies/
Lenny, Dave G, and Wesley T: This is where we are looking to skate the January Jam...check it out and let me know what you think. That middle run is steeper than the pics make out.
Marion Karr
North Carolina Longboarder
Team Fun
DownHill Billies
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Tom
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On 12/22/2004
Lenny
wrote in from
United States
(68.252.nnn.nnn)
You may want to look into a 36" or so GS set-up for campus cruising as well. Pocket Pistols, 3DM and Bahne make them and many others may. Drop a line if you need assistance.
Later,
Lenny
Team Fun
Downhill Billies
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Downhill Billies
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On 12/22/2004
MissouriMatt
wrote in from
United States
(128.206.nnn.nnn)
NCL,
A search of some old posts might turn up something I wrote about dirt-dog’n or Missouri Dog Boarding or something like that. Off road on a dirtboard with a dog in harness pulling hard. Mushing the flats, jogging up the hills and flying down, with the dog ready to give you a bit of boost when you need it. That’s some DownHill Billie.
I got me a big ol hunk of genetic hillbilly. My truest hillbilly living was what some would call island hippy. Living on St. Croix and working on boats, I went 3 months without putting on a pair of shoes. Finally, cut my foot pretty good on a broken Heineken bottle and bought some flip-flops. (I love the barefoot skate. This could be a big event for the downhill billies – I hope you’ll show up to slalom barefoot – too much focus on cones and time is not good for a hillbilly, ya know.)
I “squatted” on a 68 foot tri named Quick Sliver for a couple of months. We had to sneak on and off so the other boat owners wouldn’t wise up. No power. Left before light and returned after dark. I remember one night partying with some of the itchy fiberglass covered boat rats, drug running pirates and local musicians (there was some overlap in those categories)... I sat down in some fire ants - momentary bummer that was quickly taken care of when I grabbed an upside down 5 gal bucket and made myself at home. We could here the party that was going on close by on a yacht owned by the owner of the Cincinnati Bengals. I remember thinking that there was no way they were having more fun than we were. Trust me on that. I’ve had plenty of exposure to extreme wealth through close friends and work. I’ve partied on yachts and drank champaign in shinny shoes. It’s not bad, but I’d rather build a fire and pick my guitar smoking what I grew and drinking a brew. I think the essence of hillbilly comes down to a tolerance for what others might see as a bit rough, a need for a connection to nature, a fierce independent streak and an ability to derive satisfaction out of the little things in life. A lot of skaters, no doubt fit that description.
I've been riding my board about 10 or 15 minutes a couple of times a week. Almost like not riding at all. But count me in on the team. I'll get it going more again I'm sure. A year and a half of battling injuries has had me picking my guitar instead of riding… some old country… Bill Monroe, Hank Sr., Bob Wills, Willie Nelson, George Jones... add in some Dylan, Stones, Garcia/Grisman, Dead, Neil Young, and a whole lot of Delta Blues (Son House, Mississippi Fred McDowell, Bukka White, Elmore James, Big Bill Broonzy, etc.) Hellyeah.
Oh, and of course, Marion, I’d be honored to serve as the Missouri representitive to such a distinguished organization. I’ve got a mullet wig and 4 sets of billybob teeth. How could I say no.
Matt Gaunt
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G -Flash's Get Up!
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On 12/22/2004
North Carolina Longboarder- DownHill Billies
wrote in from
United States
(166.82.nnn.nnn)
G-Flash: Dude, I just saw that exact same outfit at my daughters high school....its called Goth meets Punk meets Billy Ray Cirus! That is hilarious!
The Florida Chapter of the DownHill Billies is up and running.
MK
NCL
DownHill Billies
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DownHill Billies
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On 12/22/2004
North Carolina Longboarder-DownHill Billies
wrote in from
United States
(166.82.nnn.nnn)
In light of the awesome jesture made by the great John Dillon to include anyone in Team Fun that has fun when they ride, Membership in the DownHill Billies is being opened to all riders everywhere who ride, have fun, and has said either of the words Y'all, HellYeahhhhhh (yes,that is one word), or dang, at least once in their life! (everyone has a little hill billy in them..they just have to find it!)
Ok, Tom Meakin, repeat after me ," Y'all come on over here to Englannnd (long a) and tare (tear) it up wit me...HellYEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!"
Also, drop Lenny or Dave G and e-mail and they will give you great advise on the slalom stuff. That's my new bag as well.
G-Flash:Dude, You can retain all titles, awards, and/or sponsorships by having co-membership in both Team Fun and the DownHill Billies! Dude, you are definitely a DownHill Billy.
Mo-Matt: Dude, I am counting on you being the Missouri Chapter rep for the DownHill Billies! Drop me an e-mail.
www.downhillbillies.org will be up and running hopefully by mid-February. I will let you all know when I need you to send me your pics.
Merry Christmas And Happy Holidays
Marion Karr
North Carolina Longboarder
DownHill Billies
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Cones
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On 12/22/2004
tommeakin
wrote in from
United Kingdom
(81.79.nnn.nnn)
does walmart do international mailorder? lol. I have been thinking quite a lot about what i could get, and a slalom board would be the most useful to have i think, especially as a campus-cruiser type board for when i go to uni next year, a dh board isnt very adept at getting round people lol. Those cones are pretty cheap though, i'm going to have a look on some sites for similar shops to walmart(hmm how about asda, they are owned by walmart), see if i can get some.
toodeloo
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Billies
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On 12/22/2004
G-Flash
wrote in from
United States
(152.163.nnn.nnn)
NCL Bro, Can I still keep my top ten world national amateur ranking and be on both TEAM FUN & THE DOWNHILL BILLIES ( FLORIDA CHAPTER of course) ? LOL Can I wear spandex bottoms a Fonzi leather jacket and a coon tail hanging from the back of my lid! YEEEEEEEE HAAAAAAAW!!! This will get us the cover of Rolling Stone and CW for sure!!!
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CONES
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On 12/22/2004
G-Flash
wrote in from
United States
(152.163.nnn.nnn)
They sell these great cones at Wall-Mart! They are perfect to start out with and if you hit one they plyable so you can keep on your run and keep your groove onthru till the end. They are located in the sporting goods dept. near the soccer stuff.I think they come 12 to a pack for about 4 bucks. I bought a whole bunch and set them out down my street about 6ft apart and Me,Cuz and they neighborhood kids take turns going down the run. For X-mas I have asked for a digital camera so I can start taking pictures and post on this awsome site for my Bro's and Sista's G-Flash(Bound and determined to make the CW cover soon!)
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Suggestion
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On 12/21/2004 Lenny
wrote in from
United States
(68.252.nnn.nnn)
It depends on what you want, bro. I've never regretted getting my first slalom board and cones (huge thanks to Dave G for stoking me and teaching me the ropes before my first race).
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yo NCL
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On 12/21/2004 tommeakin
wrote in from
United Kingdom
(81.76.nnn.nnn)
You better reword that statement so i can be included!!! we are your allies you know :)
Oh, and i am so chuffed, i learned to slide today on my longboard, both heel and toeside. Yey! Even my snowboard jacket didnt keep me warm it wasa that cold.. ah well... so, i'm in the market for a new board possibly, i was wondering wether to get a decent slalom board and some cones, or something different like a drop-through or a carve board... any suggestions?
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Dankdownhiller
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On 12/21/2004 North Carolina Longboarder
wrote in from
United States
(166.82.nnn.nnn)
Dank Dude,
Call me at the office or on the mobile when you get a chance. Got to catch up on some stuff.
MK
NCL
DownHill Billies
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The First Meeting of The DownHill Billies
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On 12/21/2004
North Carolina Longboarder
wrote in from
United States
(166.82.nnn.nnn)
Lenny: Thanks for the contacts. I copied your list on the email I responded back.
I will touch base with everyone as soon as I have that date confirmed. 15th or 22nd.
We are going to call it:
The First Meeting of The DownHill Billies! Tell everyone to bring their cameras because we will use the pictures on the new website we are going to put together
www.downhillbillies.org. My goal is to have it up and running by mid-February. I will post more info on the planned site later this week.
The DownHill Billies is going to be a loose organization of any longboarder, slalomboarder, carver, or skater in any dicipline, who hails from any state that
has hills, has riders, and wants to be a part of the org!
Marion Karr
North Carolina Longboarder
DownHill Billies
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Statesville Stoke
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On 12/21/2004 Lenny
wrote in from
United States
(68.252.nnn.nnn)
NCL, I emailed you some contact info. Ben and Marc seem interested as well.
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Date For Statesville Skate Session
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On 12/20/2004
North Carolina Longboarder
wrote in from
United States
(63.167.nnn.nnn)
Lenny and Any One Else:
The date for the January Longboard and Slalom session in Statesville maybe the 22nd. I will know before Christmas.
Any one interested email me your contact info.
Marion Karr
North Carolina Longboarder
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Rock on Lenny
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On 12/20/2004
North Carolina Longboarder
wrote in from
United States
(63.167.nnn.nnn)
Awesome. The date I think is going to be January 15/16. Does that work for you?
That will give us the next week as a backup for the weather.
I dropped an e-mail to Wesley Tucker and Dave G.
Marion Karr
North Carolina Longboarder
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January Jam
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On 12/20/2004 Lenny
wrote in from
United States
(68.252.nnn.nnn)
NCL, that sounds like a blast!!! I'm stoked!!
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