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Berkeley
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On 5/30/2005
Flavien
wrote in from
United States
(69.109.nnn.nnn)
Hi cliff
i don't know if you remember me, I'm the french guy you met at a garage race in San Jose a few months ago...
I'm just starting to get into slides so I was wondering if I could join you sometimes on one of your sessions on hiller or somewhere else...
Here is my first sliding video that has been shot in Dublin this week end...
Click here for link
(the 2nd part of the vid is my first steps on a freebord...)
Send me an email if you want to ride :) I'm always ready, any day anytime
Flavien
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dvd
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On 5/29/2005 Jake
wrote in from
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I would buy a dvd if you made one.
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Yo Cliff it's was awsome having you up here.
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On 5/24/2005
BIKEMIKE
wrote in from
Canada
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Like Smitty it was awsome to meet the Legendary Cliff Coleman. Onething I regret was not riding but that will be next year but to chat with Cliff was surreal to me coz I remember when I was a kid I always want'd to meet Cliff. Now I did next year if you come back Cliff I hope to be riding with you.
I also wish'd that I didn't work the day the slidin' went on pissed me off though the guyz from Pender Harbour really learn'd alot of you about slidin'.
ThanX for comin' up and hangin' with us we all enjoyed your havin you here.
peace out frome BIKEMIKE ps: I am tryin to come back down to Cali so when I am down there can you show me some hillz down there?
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Met the legend
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On 5/24/2005
Greg 'Smitty' Smithwick
wrote in from
Canada
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Hey, got to meet and chat with Mr. Coleman this weekend here in British Columbia. Sorry we missed you Monday morning, but my ride left EARLY.
Cliff, hopefully next time you're up, we can arrange a little slide school. i think that would be a great addition to next years race. It was a pleasure, and we made good use of the cone you gave me:-)
Thanks again, man...it was nice not being the oldest skater at the event!
Greg 'Smitty' Smithwick
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RE: Clinic DVD
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On 5/23/2005
civilian2b
wrote in from
United States
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I was also wondering if you'd consider putting one out. i know a few people besides myself that would happily fork over the cash for a copy...hint hint
-justin
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Sheffild
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On 5/23/2005
Robthe?
wrote in from
United Kingdom
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just booked shefeild and i'm so excited!! it be a great round of finshing my A levels (exams before uni).
but it looks like i'll end up sleeping in my car but i don't car i'm jsut stoked to sakte with cliff and sergio
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Clinic DVD
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On 5/21/2005
Dr. Dave
wrote in from
United States
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Hey Cliff,
You may have posted this somewhere, but have you ever considered having someone do a digital video/DVD of a few of your clinics to illustrate your techniques, teaching, etc. You could make it available through NCDSA and I think it would become a standard part of Sk8 Training.
By the way, great work. You name is in my pantheon, right up there with Ollie :)
Best regards, Dr. Dave
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UCSD
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On 5/19/2005
NBS_Graham
wrote in from
United States
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The Saturday event at UCSD looks like fun and at least two (probably more like four--assuming that our two UCSD students are in) of us plan to attend. Thank you, Chaput, for bringing it to my attention.
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jonny miller
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On 5/18/2005
Ninja_Graham
wrote in from
United States
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Bro--Do you have an email address? Or is it better to contact you by phone? I want to come back to SLO Town!
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UCSD on Saturday
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On 5/18/2005
Chris Chaput
wrote in from
United States
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How many of you sliders are going to be at UCSD on Saturday? I'll be there for the Longboarding Class. I talked to Cliff earlier about it. Too bad he has to be in Vancouver that weekend. Let's finish up those boards and ride!
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renagade slider
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On 5/17/2005 jonny miller
wrote in from
United States
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JUST WANT TO SAY THAT THANKS CLIFF.people that ride a board with 8 wheels ,2 trucks that atach to a board , well you should slide........I my self have been on a board my hole life, sk8ing in , on and around just about every thing.coleman in person is a experience it self , not to mention the sk8 boarding.you should all find some way to learn what CLIFF COLEMANhas to say. You may think you are a great sk8 boarder,so did i, well this sliding thing takes this to a nother level my fellow sk8ers......find a way to slide...... SAN DIEGO NINJA'S rock.... allfour of you. kia.thanksss....NORSKE,once again it was good to hang out bro.... now ,those hills in my town that i never thought of sk8ing on, well it is as safe going downas it is going up..J miller
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Nice Silverfish Article
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On 5/17/2005
Bruce "Norski"
wrote in from
United States
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Kai, great job on the silverfish article! It was a pleasure to meet you and your fellow Ninja Bombers' and Skate-Mate Fox. How cool is it to have a Babe thats into skate'n & slide'n! When I first saw you guys throw a few slides, I was wondering who was gonna teach who! Can't wait to see the CW article.
Cliff, many thanks my friend! I finally made it to one of your clinics after many urgings. Wish I would have listened to you earlier. You are a very patient and thorough teacher. If Cliff can teach this "old dog" a new trick, anybody can be taught.
Jonny, your stoke is incredible and very contagious! I really dig hang'n out with you Bro. Thanks for all the hospitality. I finally got to experience one of your Ranch Bashes, can't wait for the next one!! I'm take'n a nap next time, so I don't miss the shenanigans that go on past my bed time.
Bill, always a pleasure to skate and hang with you. You were kill'n it, I was very impressed with your progress during the clinic and the slalom runs the next day. What your doing with those Cambria kids is awesome, stokin the future for sure.
DHB'r Mark, great to meet you as well, way to represent! It would be cool to run some cones with you at an event soon. Hope you get a Vegas scene happen'n soon.
Be sure to catch one of Cliff's clinics if one comes to your area, you won't regret it!!
L8r SK8rs'_Norski
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SLO Slide Clinic
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On 5/17/2005
Cliff Coleman
wrote in from
United States
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Returned home last night after a great weekend with the slide students. I'd like tyo thank Johnny Miller for helping to make the weekend so much fun. His party with hundreds attending after the clinic was rocking! BBQ, Bands, ramp for skating etc, etc.
The students ALL left with new sliding skills. The Ninjas from San Diego were putting on a show for the newbies. I hope your crew can make a trip to slide in Berkeley with me in June. Marrietta from San Diego is like most Women I see sliding, very smooth technique.
Bruce Bjortvedt and Bill Boothby are now officialy sliders! So is Mark Jackson from Vegas. These people are great to hang with. It was quite satisfying to see them learn to slide.
Johnny Miller was ripping long smooth slides immediately. He is stoked to be a slider!
Keep tuned to see who and where the next Clinic will take place.
Cliff Coleman
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all sliding videos?
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On 5/16/2005 john
wrote in from
United States
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Can somebody post up the best sliding videos? (If they exist).
I have the first bones brigade video. that's pretty good, I'd just like to
see more. different boards. different hills. But limited largely to
hill riding with sliding.
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Thanks For Fueling A DHB's Stoke!
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On 5/16/2005
North Carolina Longboarder- DownHill Billies
wrote in from
United States
(166.82.nnn.nnn)
Cliff,
Thanks for fueling the stoke of the DHB's Las Vegas, NV rep, Mark Jackson (see previous post). Man, that must have been one heck of a great skating time had by all! Got to get to one of those for sure! Maybe Dave G can have you come out to WV during the slalom races in the fall and put on a clinic up there...or heck, maybe we can get you here to North Carolina for a slide clinic! Drop me an email and let me know what would be involved to put something like that together on the East Coast.
Mark J: Dude, thanks for spreading the word on the DHB's!
Marion Karr
North Carolina Longboarder
www.downhillbillies.org
"Fueling The Stoke One Hillbilly at a Time!"
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SLO weekend
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On 5/16/2005
Mark J
wrote in from
United States
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Wanted to say thanks again to Cliff for the great clinic. I'm back
home, sore as can be and sunburnt to a crisp. I'm sure I picked myself
up off the pavement 50 times. Cliff, you're the man and I can't thank
you enough - what a great weekend. I can't wait to heal and get out on
a hill to practice. Thanks!!
The 4 Ninja bombers - you guys kick ass. Watching Kai, Graham and Mark
slide was an added bonus that was just great. Nice to meet all of you.
Johnny Miller - what can I say. Thank you for the hospitality. I sure
wasn't expecting a party like that. That was the reason I moved to California
20 years ago. Thanks.
Bruce and Bill - It was a pleasure meeting and hanging with the both of
you this weekend. Hope to see you again.
Well - back to work in the desert.
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should have sent a poet
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On 5/15/2005
Malakai Kingston
wrote in from
United States
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Mad respect and props being thrown out, Had a great time at the clinic and hope that more and more people can be exposed to your teaching. Your a great guy even extending beyond your skills as a skater, slider and teacher. Look foreward to skating agin...
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Coleman Slide Clinic
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On 5/15/2005
NBS_Graham
wrote in from
United States
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Back in SD. There will be detailed reports, articles etc. that describe the event better than I have time for here and now, but let me be the first to post that the Coleman Slide Clinic was a huge success. There were sliders of all skill levels and Cliff had something to teach us all. I consider myself an advanced slider, but within fifteen minutes of our arrival at Johnny Miller's ranch Cliff was answering questions and had revealed the one secret I was most anxious to learn (how to slide backwards around a corner--the way he does in Flow).
The road trip was organized and executed by our Malakai Kingston --without whom our crew would not even exist and to whom I personally extend my highest honor and gratitude--and his girlfriend, Fox. Cliff, needless to say, was every bit the venerable sensei we were expecting. Furthermore, I am proud to count the great pioneer, master, and promoter of sliding as a valued friend. I am determined to see and skate with him again soon. Danny Miller made a huge and lasting impression with his charisma, skating skill and adventursome lifestyle. Every minute spent at the ranch was a great pleasure and I spent the entire trip home pondering how I might move from SD and come live in SLO immediately. Thank you, all involved, and expect more reports soon.
... must not forget to mention the top vert skaters we sessioned with: Evan aka Savage stood out considerably and I shouldn't be suprised to see him soon rise to among to top skaters of his chosen disipline. Stray Donkeys weren't bad, either.
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Slide Clinic
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On 5/13/2005
NBS_Graham
wrote in from
United States
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Four of us are departing SD shortly -- expect us at the camp ground some time tonight (we're stopping for a session in Hollywood). Keep the party stoked until we get there!
I'm sporting new ABEC 11 65mm 88duro NoSkools--I feel like a god.
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Lush Longboards
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On 5/13/2005
Cliff Coleman
wrote in from
United States
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Thanks for all of your help guys! Lush is helping make the skating scene happen in the UK. They do so much and deserve the thanks of us all! Imagine skating where Robin Hood lived in the 13th century. Then Bristol, followed by Faltown in Cornwall.
Can't wait!
Cliff Coleman
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slide clinic tickets
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On 5/13/2005
lush longboards
wrote in from
United Kingdom
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and on that note - tickets can be got at http://www.lushlongboards.com/shop/events-c-177.html?osCsid=f4efe5040fe92ee14c1a1a3da550515c
they are selling fast but there are a few left. we're all really looking forward to skating with you again cliff!
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RanDom
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On 5/12/2005
Cliff Coleman
wrote in from
United States
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Dom,
I wish you and Johnny the best, meeting with the Council.
It is very important that those who really want to skate with both Sergio and I, to get as many participants to sign up for the Festivals/Clinics as possible. The air fares have more than doubled since last year. It is the funds from the Festivals/Clinics that will get us there. The more skaters, the merrier! How many can contribute schwagg like last year. The Downhill Freestyle contests will be rocken! Everyone enjoyed them last year. With the skill level rising so quickly, it will be great to see.
Glad you liked the chapter in "Scarred for Life".
Cliff Coleman
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Cliff
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On 5/12/2005 RanDom
wrote in from
United Kingdom
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Hello Cliff, Jonny and I have got parish council meetings this evening to get official road closure for slide clinic! The road is perfect so hopefully it all goes thru!
Will get back to you on that one!
Dom
P.S Just read 'scarred for life' like your section in it, i thought it was a really nice book!
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paris slide contest
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On 5/12/2005
panda
wrote in from
France
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everybody in the area, there's the third edition of our slide contest on the trocadero (at the feet of the eiffel tower) this sunday in paris, be sure to come if you can.
tuesday night i met a childhood friend of sergio yuppie on the trocadero, he threw down some standup 360's on a shortboard for fun as he told me he didn't have time for skating anymore... brasil is really sliding nation i guess.
see you in paris.
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Ninjas
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On 5/11/2005
Cliff Coleman
wrote in from
United States
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Looking forward to meeting all of you Ninjas. Tell your friend not to miss out. It's going to be a great weekend of skating and partying.
See you and your crew soon,
Cliff Coleman
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