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300 SOUTH PROVO UTAH
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On 7/10/1999
RUSSELL KRUEGER
wrote in from
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VERY FAST,VERY SCARY,VERY VERY FUN!
FAST AND STEEP IN THE BEGINNING, THEN GETS FLAT AT THE END
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Switzerland-Bern-Laengenberg
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On 7/8/1999
Da Cosmic Rider
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Hi Guys from Cheesy-Land we are on the "longhill" about once a week. Join us @ wabern, endsation tram no.9 around 23h30 (no more @ eigerplatz, since the bus schedule has changed)
Don't miss the moonshine rides it's a must...!!!
Ride with pride Sector9
info 079-339-1972.
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North Carolina
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On 7/8/1999 Johnny
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The July issue of Thrasher has a feature on skating in North
Carolina that's got some great pictures of new school types
doing their thing. What makes it interesting to me is that
there's also a pic of the model of the concrete park I
mentioned in my last post. It looks like the place will be
pretty kick ass for longboarders. There's one clover-shaped
bowl all by it self, then a "drop-in" with rails for the
shortboarders that leads to an area with a bank and some vert
surface. Going down there's a series of bowls and hips (that
I can already see myself on) leading to another bowl at the
bottom. This may not be as cool as Temecula, but I think
it'll still be friggin' awesome. If you wanna see what I'm
raving about, go sit in Barnes & Noble and look at the picture.
I'm just sad that the place is yet to be built. It's amazing
to me that none of the skateparks in a town with so many
longboarders (we're all over at the university and the beach)
caters to this large population.
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New England
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On 7/7/1999
Skullhead
wrote in from
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I go to school @ UConn nad long board there quite a bit...there are some nice mellow hills and some pretty crazy drops too...and a nice new parking garage also...I'll be back when school starts so drop me a line in case ya'll want to go riding some time...
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Seattle
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On 7/4/1999 Jon
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Anybody out there who can give any good tips on places to ride in in the Seattle area??
It's quite nice and hilly where I live, but the pavement can best be compared to a cheese grater.
I've just started with longboarding so it doesn't need to be (actually, probably shouldn't be) too steep.
Big thanx for any info!!
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Southern California
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On 7/4/1999
Kyle
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i live in Fountain Valley, its right by Hungington Beach. if anyone knows of a good longboarding place by there please email me
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boston
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On 7/3/1999
damon
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not sure how good it would be for a race, being in the city
with traffic and all, but if you ride a longboard, check
out mission hill.
a short, but smooth run, alleghany, is a dead end so you
don't have to worry much about traffic.
take the green line out to any stop between brigham circle
and heath, and the hill's on your left.
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Rock Canyon Park/Provo Utah
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On 7/3/1999
Devin A.
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Great for speed but not good for alot of carving
but can be a little bumpy
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San Antonio
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On 7/3/1999
gizzchicken
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I'm gonna be moving up to San Antonio after the summer, college and all, and was wondering where the hot spots were. And hey, if there's anyone up there who'd wanna ride with someone new to the sport, gimme an email.
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Race in Boston?
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On 7/2/1999 Matt
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Where would you have a race in Boston, where do you skate normally? There aren't many places.
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Boston Area Riders Unite
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On 7/1/1999
Cuck
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I want to get a huge race every weekend for Boston Area Riders. We could sit back and talk about boards and stratagies, If interested e-mail me Chuck6913@aol.com
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Meadow Creek to Signal Peak turn off
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On 7/1/1999
Arturo Uribe
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I live in Silver City, New Mexico, Gateway to the Gila. There are many runs on this mountain stretch of road but, I have only completed the signal peak run. averge speed is 25-35 mph its about a mile long with about 7 turns. This run is the only run that I have done without bailing. There are many more potential runs that are faster but therpretty gnarly. If I knew some people who like to go fast downhill i'm sure we could make some of the longer and faster runs this road has to offer. If anybody is in silver city, new mexico. look me up.
Arturo Uribe
1201 debby dr.
silver city, nm
88061
purochile12@hotmail.com
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north carolina bryson city
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On 7/1/1999 ryan delaney
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hey if your ever in the hills is some sick runs. one in partictular is the rode to nowhere. its about 6 miles long and no traffic all new pavment aswell. its well worth the trip from the coast of north carolina to the hills. bryson city it sucks but its a killer run.
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New Hampshire
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On 7/1/1999
jaks
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to matt
These spots are about two hours north of boston. that may seem
a little far but there is at least a days worth of hill bombing
up here. if you are interested give me an email and i'd be more than happy
to give directions to the hills.
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aloys fauquez, lausanne,switzerland
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On 6/30/1999
JULIEN
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Are we talking serious downhill here????? I know so, to all of ya come have a look at lausanne the best spot you can imagine. DOwnhills of 3-4 miles, wide and nice roads not too many people on the streets during the week, and all the bus are taking you back to the top. I am here for my studies and it is the best place I have ridden in my life. If you are planning a trip to this small country write to me it will be my pleasure to take you out to famous mountain road not too hard and it goes down for 15 miles non stop, and it is in the middle of the cows, good really good for sundays afternoon...
see ya
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Parking Garages
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On 6/30/1999 Adam
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Johnny,
If hills are scarce in your neck of the woods, seek out some parking structures. If you're lucky you'll find one with an elevator (and no security guards)...
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Wilmington, NC
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On 6/30/1999 Johnny
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Does anyone know of any really good spots in or around Wilmington, NC? None of the three parks are any good for longboards (hopefully the concrete park will be better if it's ever built). The university is nice because they never hassle you for skating, but there aren't any runs even a quarter of a mile long. I've tried downtown at night and while the cops have never bothered me after 12, you can't start any further up than Third because you'll get killed crossing it. The best place I've been is the Municipal Golf Course after dark or before even the golfers get out there. You can't see anything, so you need to know where the curves are and I wouldn't go out there alone, because who knows who could be out there in the dark; or if you managed to somehow fall and not hit the grass on either side and hit your head or something, nobody'd know until they came out to hit little balls in the morning. All in all, the golf courses are the best place I've found since I started longboarding a few months ago.
If you know of any better places in the area, please post them.
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water park??
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On 6/29/1999
Steve
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Water park? Like waterslides? Riding down those would be crazy!!! You must be insane! But it would be mighty fun... and you'd look damn cool. Bring a video camera!
steve
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On 6/29/1999
Candis
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russel k. sir, (or whatever)
You say you know of a good street in Provo??? I live in Provo, too! By the Provo Town Center, eh? Is that the new mall down in S. Provo?
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New Hampshire
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On 6/29/1999 Matt
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To jaks: Do you know of any spots in southern NH? If so where? I heard that there is an abandoned waterpark up there somewhere that could be perfect for skating. Any idea where this is.
How far of a drive is it from Boston? What is the name of the town, street etc.. Thanks for your help.
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SoCal
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On 6/29/1999
Evoracer
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Hey Guys, I know this is a primarily "down hill" skating site, but what about those who are skating alternative terrain? I've been into longboarding drainage ditch half pipes lately. Here are a few spots that I know of:
5fwy and the La Mirada Drive In Theater - La Mirada
Mangular and Skyline Dr - Corona
Any SoCal locals know of more????
Post the SoCal alternative skate sites!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Kauai
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On 6/28/1999
tc
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Aloha,
I am going to Kauai in early August and want o know if there are any good hills/areas that I should check out with my longboard (skateboard). Also any tips on surfing locations would be cool too. Thanks
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Lakes Region New Hampshire
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On 6/26/1999
jaks
wrote in from
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I'm a rider from the New Hamshire Lakes Region. I've only been
riding a couple of months but have found what seem to be some
killer runs. The back roads around here are really steep.
Me and my friends have found some runs that are almost 2 miles
long with almost no traffic.
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San Diego
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On 6/26/1999
Steve
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There is a lot of San Diego Postings. Look in the Archives.
steve
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On 6/26/1999
fenzo
wrote in from
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Is somebody out there who has already ripped up the Swiss Alps? If yes, some hints for great spots?
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