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Haggy
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On 12/13/2005
Cliff Coleman
wrote in from
United States
(69.109.nnn.nnn)
dHaggy,
The longest slide contest is problematic. The only way I see it working is to allow any type of slide. Otherwise you will get unhappy competitors and viewers when you try and call the slide because of the wheels pointing downhill.
About the Brazilians and the way they do it, they just do Lay Back slides and Coleman's where ethe deck is crossed up sideways for the entire slide. We only had a few who could do this at our event!
Nice to hear from you Haggy! Say hello to everyone. Next month, January 22nd, I'm off to Brazil for a month.
Cliff Coleman
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Julien
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On 12/13/2005
Cliff Coleman
wrote in from
United States
(69.109.nnn.nnn)
Jullien,
The new "cliffslider" deck is available from Pocket Pistols, but Chicken is working to up-date his web-site. Until it's done, you will have to e-mail him regarding the deck.
Cliff
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On 12/12/2005 haggy
wrote in from
Australia
(203.45.nnn.nnn)
Hey Cliff!
I enjoy reading about your continuous world travels and skate adventures - keep up the good work and spread the good word!
Some of the guys here in Sydney are talking about having a slide contest. I read with interest your post on how to measure the slides accurately, but am still somewhat confused. I can understand that pendulum slides may be unfair given the rider's ability to gain distance by riding backwards, but what do you mean when you say "In Brazil, they only have the riders cross it up and other slides don't count." I have seen the urethane tracks left behind after slides and have noticed that the tracks cross at a certain point. But where exactly should we measure from - the beginning of the slide till ?
Thanks for any input, that would help clear up any potential problems when we have the contest.
In the meantime, Peace Out!
Haggy
PS: To any naysayers, I will add that I was very impressed with Cliff's professionalism and emphasis on safety when we went riding. Not to mention his good humour and open friendliness!
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cliffslider decks
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On 12/12/2005
Julien
wrote in from
United States
(68.85.nnn.nnn)
I know you ride a custom deck most of the time but I heard rumors over on the other forum of a Pocket Pistols, Cliffslider collaboration. Any truth to the matter?
Seems to me there simply aren't enough 36ish " boards out there, its a nice size but severely underrated amongst many.
I'll be back in Berkeley (home) in a couple weeks too. I'd love to do some skating with you if you can fit me into your busy schedule.
I recently got my hands on the flow video, yours and Jim Cluggish's part is sick. I love those shots of the super high speed pendulums on Centennial, with cars coming up the other way no less, nucking futs man!
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Desre'
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On 12/12/2005
Cliff Coleman
wrote in from
United States
(69.109.nnn.nnn)
Desre'
I don't know a thing about "G" stops. Check the Stopping page and you will be entertained.
Cliff Coleman
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Eddie
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On 12/12/2005
Cliff Coleman
wrote in from
United States
(69.109.nnn.nnn)
Eddie,
Will's advise is correct regarding the width of trucks for the Faltown or any slide deck. You want the trucks with the wheels attached to be as wide as the deck itself. Not more and not less. Sorry I can't help you with your Faltown slide deck request. I have one and it was a gift that I will keep for my collection, little though it may be.
Cliff Coleman
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g stop
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On 12/12/2005 Desre'
wrote in from
United States
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Cliff,
can you shed some light on this topic. i just read something slightly silly about some German science and portable black holes. where can one find the Mystical G Stop?
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faltown deck trucks
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On 12/11/2005 Will
wrote in from
United Kingdom
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anything the same width or roughtly the same, (preferably not narrower) will be good for a faltown slide deck. i use randall 180s and love em!
Will
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to clear up, and a question
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On 12/11/2005 eddie
wrote in from
United States
(64.132.nnn.nnn)
that eddie who was involved in the crazy talk a few days ago isnt this eddie. whats better for sliding? the tracker trucks that comes on the complete faltown slider board, or some ranalls. i have some stock sector nine trucks, are those the same as the trackers? also, does anyone have a used faltown slider deck for sale?
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Mark Short!!!!
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On 12/10/2005 Darren
wrote in from
United States
(82.32.nnn.nnn)
 Falmouth BoyZ in the hizzle!! In Brizzle This Wizzle
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Must Be Jealousy
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On 12/9/2005
MG
wrote in from
United States
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In the five years or so I have known Cliff, I have never heard anyone have a bad word about him. And now this guy emerges talking trash? Cliff, you must have achieved that status of celebrity that engenders huge jealousy or something.
It sounds like sliding is starting to come of age. Congrats to Cliff and all those that pioneered it.
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agreed
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On 12/9/2005 Aengus
wrote in from
United Kingdom
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Thats a good way to start the day, nice one Cliff, like they said, best anti troll post. You may not want to be a role model but I dont think you could do much better.
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oaksterdam
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On 12/8/2005 cometdave
wrote in from
United States
(68.167.nnn.nnn)
best response to a stupid post ever
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Most Solid Man Ever....
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On 12/8/2005 Michael - Gravity Skateboards
wrote in from
United States
(64.156.nnn.nnn)
I feel privileged.... I just finished skating behind the shop with Bruce Logan and Dave Hackett about 20 minutes ago... Skateboarding has allowed me to meet many, many people, legends included.... I have seen many come, and many go.... Sometimes when I sit down and think about it, I can't even begin to digest it all... It's like a lifelong dream of mine (bigger than a dream, really)... It actually puts a lump in my throat. The feeling is amazing.
So when I sit down and think long and hard about all the people that I've been fortunate enough to meet, and actually befriend.... Cliff Coleman is at the top of the list of the most sincere, solid, caring persons that I have ever met in my life, period.
I really don't know why someone would want to be mean or say mean things... all I do know is that I surround myself with nice people. And all I can hope for, is that they feel the same.....
Peace,
Michael
Gravity Skateboards
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Cliff...
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On 12/8/2005
Miko
wrote in from
United States
(69.85.nnn.nnn)
Cliff... As always, you're calm reflection and enthusiasm is what always separates you from the confused masses. (So does this mean I have to grow another goatee? Hmmm.... )
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Icon?
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On 12/8/2005
Joe I
wrote in from
United States
(63.87.nnn.nnn)
Classy Cliff.
Best Troll reply ever.
Good for you man. Keep doing what you do.
Where there any kids at the slidefest. My 10yr old has got pendulums down. Maybe we'll make the next one.
Joe
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Bausch
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On 12/8/2005
Cliff Coleman
wrote in from
United States
(69.109.nnn.nnn)
Bausch,
I don't recall anytime hitting the bong on the side of the road with children present. I do have a medical prescription and medicate when necessary. Sorry you don't agree.
As for retirement, Yes I am old, 56. I'm not too old to win the "B" Group World Title for Super Giant Slalom though. I was weeks shy of my 55th birthday when I won that event. No one in history has matched my accomplishments racing after the age of 50. Yes my slides are old and outdated. I don't care. Every time I ride my skateboard I end up with a huge smile on my face. If it's not enough for you, remember it is enough to satisfy me. You should know how much respect I have for todays current group of great sliders! They are much better than me. My hat is off to them all! This includes sliders from around the globe. England, Brazil, Canada, Europe, the US, etc, etc.
You say I should ride longer boards and softer wheels, I rode the wheels that matched the situation. It was a hard wheel day, with trick slides being the norm. I even pulled off a few 360 slides myself. However, here in Berkeley I ride much softer wheels and travel for miles daily. My favorite wheel at the moment for these long rides is the Sector Nine 69mm 75a wheel. There are two styles of sliding. Soft wheel sliding and hard wheel sliding. Both are valid and neither is better. It only depends on the riders choice.
You say Gravity Sucks? Why did you come to an event that they promote if you feel that way? You also aren't aware that I don't ride for Gravity. They are a good group of people. I wish them the best and look forward to working with them again. I will in the future be a "Cliffslider" through and through for your information.
About my beard, I often change my look and find it fun. I'm sorry my looks offend you. At the moment, I have a goatee. I won't ask you if that is ok or not.
Bausch, most importantly, Keep posting what you think is important. I don't want anyone to lose, or not use their freedom of speech. I have absolutely no hard feelings. Next time lets just skate together.
About the Longest Slide Contest. The contest in Canada was won with what was then legal Pendulum slides. The problem is that between 180s, the wheels point downhill and give the rider an unfair advantage over those who just cross it up and drift. I myself after the contest, realized that in the future we will have to either allow all types of slides and then measure, or have it only squared up slides that count. Or have two longest slide contests with seperate rules. That will not happen because of time constraints. About Hackett's comments regarding the longest slide, he didn't understand fully why the slides were being called at the shorter markds. He is unaware of what is going on in the other contests around the globe with longest slide events. In Brazil, they only have the riders cross it up and other slides don't count. I only have respect for Hackett for his help at the contest and for his awesome skateboarding skill. I do hope you saw Hackett rip it up on his first try at sliding with slider gloves? He is a natural!
You may also like to know that I'm not interested in being a role model. I have donated time to these organizations however, The Special Olympics, The Make A Wish Foundation, Little League of America, The Sickle Cell Anemia Disease Research Foundation and the City of Berkeley, where I worked pro-bono to teach Skateboard Safety and to consult with them on the issue. The volunteer list continues if you wish to know more about my charity work. I don't do it because I want to be a role model. I do it because it makes me feel good.
Bausch, remember, no hard feelings and let's skate next time if you might be interested?
Sincerely,
Cliff Coleman
Cliff Coleman
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Gravity Skateboards SlideFest 2005 - Results
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On 12/8/2005 Michael - Gravity Skateboards
wrote in from
United States
(64.156.nnn.nnn)
Here are the final results for SlideFest 2005:
Pro Class:
1. Sergio Yuppie - Gravity Skateboards
2. Fabrice Gaetan - Gravity Skateboards
3. James West Jr. - Timeship Racing
4. Chris Dahl - Rayne Skateboards
5. JM Duran - CliffSlider Allstars
Open Class:
1. Andres Urreiztieta
2. Josh Rolf
3. Will Jolly
4. Russell Weber
5. Graham Allen
Longest Slide Pro:
Fabrice Gaetan - Gravity Yuppie Sliders - 146 feet
Longest Slide Open:
Will Jolly - Gravity Yuppie Sliders - 137 feet
Stylemaster Pro:
Sergio Yuppie
Stylemaster Open:
Andres Urreiztieta
Thanks again everyone for such a great event. See you next year!!!
To see the complete results, visit here: http://slidefest.com
or here:
Click here for link
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Cliff Coleman the MAN
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On 12/8/2005
Mark Johnson
wrote in from
United States
(68.122.nnn.nnn)
Anyone giving Cliff Coleman a hard time has there head so far up there ass it amazes me. How did you get it up there so far, it is probably why you have no clue as how the judging of the longest slide was judged, you are such a worthless piece of crap that i hope you never come to another contest again! We are skateboarders and we never change, we stay young and have fun, go back to your s#@!y life and grow old, and stay away from us we don’t want your crap! P.S Smoke a fatty for cliff amen!
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No Homophobia here
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On 12/7/2005 Darren
wrote in from
United Kingdom
(62.173.nnn.nnn)
Yeah when you get to the UK just ask for Darren and they will tell you where I am... The Kook I was refering to Was Bausch (as if anyone is called that!!) who said Cliff should Retire.. Gay Skateboarders? I haven't got a problem with that.. I mean why have an association?I heard you are only gay if you take it. Givin it is OK??? Satan Forbid that I may offend a minority group.. are you the only Gay in the Village by any chance??
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What Happened?
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On 12/7/2005 Darren
wrote in from
United Kingdom
(62.173.nnn.nnn)
Who let the Kooks out????
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On 12/7/2005 AenGooste
wrote in from
United Kingdom
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Oh yeah and anymore slidefest pixs or vids would be lovely, preferably as a downloadable to assist the watchin =)
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hohahum
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On 12/7/2005 Ghooste
wrote in from
United Kingdom
(193.113.nnn.nnn)
Bausch/Eddie I stood by when you did your hating at Cliff coz I knew it would slide right off him and 'taint my place to get invoved. However, when you start slaggin off the smoke you deserve to know you've earnt a kickin for yo ignorance. Enough with the haters, BIG UP THE SERGIO MASSIVE!! We all knew you'd do it, you know we're all chasing you!
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Miko
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On 12/6/2005 Bausch
wrote in from
United States
(68.8.nnn.nnn)
why say? "Cliff is a blast to skate with and he is a strong voice of reason with regard to safety, and public perception of what we do. "
its interesting to see cliff the patron saint, judge and menter of young men and woman, at the skate compition, smoking a waterpipe, on the side of the road in full public view, with teenagers, i find it discourging, to see a man of cliff's reputation conducting himself in such a manner.
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Re:Slide contest Coleman judging
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On 12/6/2005 Random dude
wrote in from
United States
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I read that as an attack on someone being old with your retarded beard comment.
Maybe you should have just said it the way you meant it first, you know, like he screwed up the longest slide judging?
Adios
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