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Getting back upright onto board from slide
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On 7/12/2005
Jason Sniadecki
wrote in from
United States
(68.40.nnn.nnn)
Cliff and all others,
I have been practicing quite a bit with Coleman and toeside slides, and I am actually getting pretty good slides (can get the board to "pendulum", can stop from fairly fast speeds downhill, etc). I have Gravity Sliders 94a's to do the dirty work. The problem I am having is popping myself back upright and down the hill. I can layback the slide and really get parallel with the tarmac, but getting myself back into riding position is not going well. I am goofy foot, and when Coleman sliding, I am actually bringing my left, free arm across my body and onto the ground next to my right, uphill hand. I know that the preferred form is to have the free hand above the head pointing back up the hill a bit, but I am finding it difficult to slide at speed with just my uphill hand down. So, knowing this, is there any advice for gettng myself back into riding position? I can almost do it, but don't have quite the momentum. Thanks for any help. Also, thanks for the Slide, Cliff. I haven't skated seriously since the 80's, but sliding has brought me back onto the board. ----Jason
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Wheels
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On 7/12/2005
Cliff Coleman
wrote in from
United Kingdom
(82.32.nnn.nnn)
Mike P,
The wheels in the photo are Comet at 90a. I think that is right? They are the orange ones.
Having fun in HOT weather! We are here in the hottest time of the year. I had some great doubles through the hair pin with Sergio.
Cliff Coleman
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Bristol Slide Klinik
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On 7/12/2005
Jon
wrote in from
United Kingdom
(195.92.nnn.nnn)
Truly awesome weekend, again thanxs to all who made it possible:-
Darren / Shiner Ltd
Chris / Lush Skateboards
Dom / Random Rides Skateshop
Everyone at Faltown Skateboards
Cliff and Sergio
Gutted i couldn`t skate due to early injury but still it gave me the chance to get some photos and footage which wouldn`t have been done if i was skatin!
As said in a previous post:-"If you havn`t attended a slide clinic yet, get on it!" A great time to hook up with old and new friends, chat skateboarding and slide the days away!
Great to see you again Cliff and i hope the next weekend in Cornwall goes well and a safe journey home to both you and Sergio.
Darren thanxs for your superb hospitality, Laura i hope your shoulder is ok? Team invalid representing hard!
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Bristle slider in the park
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On 7/11/2005 Phil (n'Frank)
wrote in from
United Kingdom
(81.138.nnn.nnn)
One of my best days skating ever
Thanks to EVERYONE involved in organising this event
Cliff - wise words
Sergio - poetry in motion
Frank and I meant to make Sunday as well but not physically able... so sorry I didn't get the chance to say goodbye and thank you both in person
Darren - delivered the goods - venues, weather & BBQ. in fine style
Falton & Lush - props to you
Wayne for the lift to Ashton Ct
chap from Faltown for the lift to Shiner - soz forgot your name..
James for the avant garde moves
flatspot for turning up in the eve and taking the slide comp.
DLH Dylan for making i laugh
EVERYONE for smiles/sunshine/skateboarding
Cheers
Phil (n'Frank)
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coleman below
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On 7/10/2005 mike p
wrote in from
United States
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what wheels r those. they look like the new(ish) comets...
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Cliff in Brizzle
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On 7/10/2005 Dazzer
wrote in from
United Kingdom
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 Give Cliff Cider and see what happens!!!
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Sliding in England
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On 7/8/2005
Cliff Coleman
wrote in from
United Kingdom
(81.135.nnn.nnn)
Just finished the first week here in the UK. The people are great, the students have learned to slide and the Peak Districk is beautiful. Who wants to skate in the land of Robin Hood? Make the trip next year. You won't be dissapointed. Now we are off to Bristol for the next week and then on to Cornwall. A big thanks to Lush Longboards, Shiner, Jon Warburton and the crew at Faltown Skateboards!
Cliff Coleman
PS These guys are watching Sergio and still can't believe their eyes!
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Cliff / Sergio Uk slide -a -thon
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On 7/5/2005 Ian Wood
wrote in from
United States
(172.188.nnn.nnn)
Hey Cliff, Sergio, Lush team & UK sliders
Thanks all for an awesome day yesterday.It was great to see & learn from cliff again.Sergio sure lived up to expectations;the fact that one of his wheels was almost triangular with flatspot didn't faze him one bit. Great people, great skating/ sliding. Awesome.I cannot recommend these slide clinics enough.If you haven't attended one, try & get on one.It will be worth it.
Cliff please don't forget my www.cliffslider.com cap!If you & Sergio could sign it for me it would be awesome.
Cheers Ian. See you next time
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Cliff Coleman/Sergio Yuppie UK Slide Tour
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On 7/4/2005
Cliff Coleman
wrote in from
United Kingdom
(81.134.nnn.nnn)
Just finished the first two days at the Lush Longboard festival. 30+ riders all over the hills in the Peak districk in England. Great people, great times and today the first clinic here in Sheffield.
The weather was beautiful, the riders are having fun and no trips to the hospital. Sergio was blowing minds as usual! He really is incredible. Look for him at future festivals/clinics.
Loving the UK!
Cliff Coleman
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Chaput
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On 6/28/2005
Cliff Coleman
wrote in from
United States
(68.127.nnn.nnn)
Thanks Chris. As I said on Chris' forum, Chris Chaput can just about do it all! He races, he rides upside down. He slides, he rides luge and flys throught the air in the streets of San Francisco challenging for first in the "Big Air". He butt boards, manufactures great products and his and many other's results back those products up.
Congratulations on your two Golds at Maryhill.
Cliff Coleman
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From 1 CC 2 Another
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On 6/28/2005
Chris Chaput
wrote in from
United States
(66.116.nnn.nnn)
Here's an excerpt from a long post that I made earlier:
"I also want to make this point abundantly clear - THIS IS NOT A NEW IDEA OF MINE! This type of technology has been inspired by and borrowed from some of the pioneers of gravity racing solutions - namely Darren Lott, Dave and John Rogers, Manu Atuna, and Cliff Coleman. Their open minds and their commitment to "finding a better way" down the hill are unsurpassed in gravity sports. To them, it's not about attitude, it's all about what works. And more specifically, it's about what's SAFE at high speeds. I have complete respect for them as human beings as well as for their contributions to the sport. There is no way on God's Green Earth that I would be doing what I'm doing if they hadn't of paved the way. Many others deserve credit, especially the race promoters who allow us to come out and play..."
Thanks Cliff, and keep up the good work!
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video
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On 6/27/2005 slyder
wrote in from
United States
(67.122.nnn.nnn)
cliff, some video on your site would be good.
actually tons and tons and tons of video would be good.
all sliding. short boards. longboards. soft wheels, hard wheels.
loose trucks, tight trucks. tricky sliding. purely functional
speed control sliding...
can't have enough video. it's a fact. picking through other
videos for the sliding parts is tiresome.
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Brad
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On 6/27/2005
Cliff Coleman
wrote in from
United States
(68.127.nnn.nnn)
Brad,
It's not a problem announcing my clinics/festivals on this site. I just recently got my web-site up and running. Check it out at: "cliffslider.com"
My next events are scheduled for the first three weeks of July in the UK. I'm then free for a month or two before returning to British Columbia in Canada for an event on September 17/18, 05. If you think there is enough interest in your area, then contact me and we should be able to work something out.
Thanks for the interest,
Cliff Coleman
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Minimum speed for sliding?
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On 6/27/2005
brad
wrote in from
United States
(155.229.nnn.nnn)
Cliff,
Thanks for taking the time to respond to my question. I can see now why I have been having a problem. I have the technique pretty close to what it should be from reading a number of your older posts and articles I found and watching lots of videos, esp. the ones of you sliding. In one of the videos I was watching, you were right behind another skater on a steep hill and pulled up behind him with a slide just like you had brakes on your board. It was really beautiful, so controlled and so graceful.
I have been trying to get the slide on an "easier" hill before going on to sliding on a steeper hill, which would explain why my wheels are not releasing. I will put the harder wheels back on the board and give it another try.
Is it a lot of trouble to give details on your upcoming slide clinics on this forum?
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Minimum speed for sliding?
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On 6/27/2005
Cliff Coleman
wrote in from
United States
(68.127.nnn.nnn)
Brad,
I don't think about it in terms of what the minimum speed to slide might be. You will find that the best place to learn should be on a slope that won't let your speed get out of hand. You don't want to get going too fast! It is more difficult to slide on a flat or gentle slope. The irony is that even on the slight slopes or for that matter the flat areas, it is not as easy to slide as on a road with more incline to the slope. Many of my students have had some trouble learning until they got to a steeper area. Remember, I never take them to the steeper slopes until they have the slide techniques necessary to negotiate them.
Regarding the hardness of your wheels, you will obviously slide easier on harder wheels, 90a+. On your 83s, you can slide them also, but they will take a little more to get them to break free. Hard wheels for trick slides. Soft wheels for speed and that smooth roll if you want to cover many miles and want a smooth ride. Also, when sliding,soft wheels will slow a rider much more quickly than hard wheels. Which ever wheels you are riding, remember that you have to learn when to put the brakes on!
Ride safe and have fun,
Cliff Coleman
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minimum speed for sliding
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On 6/27/2005
brad
wrote in from
United States
(155.229.nnn.nnn)
I am wondering if there is a minimum speed required for a heel side slide and does the length/weight of board affect how it will slide - assuming 1) the wheels are 90a or higher 2) the wheels are around 83a?
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Hey Smitty
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On 6/26/2005
Art
wrote in from
United States
(64.164.nnn.nnn)
Where are you in BC? I'm thinking about a move there in a year or so from the SF bay area. I'm an old riding buddy of Cliff Coleman's I don't hill ride anymore due to injuries but if Whistler gets the 2010 winter Olympics I'm there. Just interested in where to live. I'm leaning toward Vancouver Island, south around Vic, for waves. Hit me back.
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Nice poster, Lushers!
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On 6/21/2005
Greg 'Smitty' Smithwick
wrote in from
Canada
(154.20.nnn.nnn)
Hey Lushers! I sent an info request e mail your way today. I'd love to know how you picked your hills for the seminars.
We have one in the works for Sunshine Coast of British Columbia (Canada) in September. Trouble is, I am not sure WHICH of our hills we should use. Also, looking forward to posts about your experiences with Cliff. He is a righteous dude, and we had a great time hanging out with him at Danger Bay 4 this year!
Next year we are hoping you will come slide with us in May! This year Bricin held the first ever slide comp in Canada.
Good luck, and I know you guys will have great success!
Greg 'Smitty' Smithwick
CLBC
Gibsons Hillbomber Recon Sqn
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trucks on a sliding board
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On 6/21/2005
bpizzle
wrote in from
United States
(67.163.nnn.nnn)
hey cliff,
how's it going? first off i'd like to thank you for all the time and effort you put into this website and the others you contribute to; for those like me just starting, advice from a seasoned guy like yourself is really valuable. thanks a lot.
i was wondering how important are the trucks on a sliding board. i have 2 friends who slide a lot and got me into it, they just have basic Independant longboard trucks fairly tight. i figure they aren't nearly as important as hard wheels or a comfortable deck, but i'm sure you know more than me. obviously a loosened pair of trucks will want to turn rather than slide... how important are a pair of trucks for sliding?
thanks again,
brian
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oops
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On 6/20/2005 Darren
wrote in from
United Kingdom
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