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On 10/2/2000
scott
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does anybody in the san luis obispo area, specifically cal poly, want to hit some hills and show me some good runs? i haven't had the motivation to go out and skate by myself, and i am pissed because of all the sweet hills around here!!
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illinois
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On 9/30/2000 shad
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hey, i live in illinois (naperville, which is in the west side suburbs). all the parks are wood and it is pretty flat here. anybody know any good spots in the chicago area? there is a fairly mellow hill by my house but it is just that-mellow. please help me.
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straight deal
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On 9/29/2000
hugh r
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Chris S is shooting it straight... no hook... I personally drive nearly 3 hours to skate with these guys, and its well worth it... HR
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the hook?
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On 9/28/2000 bologna
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where is the hook?
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San Diego
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On 9/27/2000
Chris S
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In addition to the people that Chris C mentioned, there's Solid State Glen (different Glen from the one listed below), Hamm, Blah, me, and others who aren't such big webheads. There are lots of spots. Some of the best sessions are at the OC Dump Road, lots of people from average carvers to top-ranked speedboarders. It's about an hour drive but always worth the trip. When you're a little closer to your move, either e-mail me or post again. You'll be set up with all the skating you can handle. Later,
Chris
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San Diego
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On 9/27/2000
Chris Chaput
wrote in from
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Downhill? Do names like Biker Sherlock, Dane van Bommel, Todd Lehr, John Dread, Caveman, Rick Kludy and others sound familiar? The Dregs team is San Diego based (Rick is TVS). If you surf, there are a ton of good spots from North County down into Mexico. I went to SDSU from '79 - '83 and miss living down there. You shouldn't have a problem finding hills and contacts. Even the bike path from Pacific Beach to South Mission Beach can be a fun trek. You WILL have fun.
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San Diego
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On 9/26/2000 Glen
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San Diego is the bomb for skateboarding. The best parks, the most parks, tons of hills, good surf, etc.
I wish I was moving there. Call Gravity Skateboards, they'll clue you in to the good spots.
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moving to san diego... any good spots?
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On 9/26/2000 tragus666@aol.com
wrote in from
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hey is there a big longboard faction in san diego? I currently live on the ecoast and am moving in about 6 months and wanted to know where the good spots are. I skate downhill and parks (love concrete-- carving is the best) and have seen that there are alot of good parks, but wonder if sd is good for downhilling. Mind you i don't have a map with topography, so. Anyway I would appreciate email for future contacts.
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lake county
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On 9/23/2000
driftwood®
wrote in from
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there's nothing more satisfying than carving by moonlight.
after drinking beer all night after work, and then talking to my ex-wife and sort of reliving old memories, the most appropriate thing to do was grab my dusty ol' longboard and carve the semi-gentle slopes of the road that leads to my house.
i could think of nothing more than riding waves, but unfortunately the surf along the northern california shores is small and inconsistent. since i'm living about an hour or so further inland, the only thing on my mind at this point was carving, carving, carving!
i grabbed the board and walked to the edge of my road, said a quick prayer for my own safely, and then glided along the narrow alley-like road back down to my house. the prayer was for that i wouldn't hit an extra large rock on my way down.
sure, speeds were only topping out at about 15 mph, but it was enough to get my stoked as i carved up side streets, then back to the main road and down to an area where i could do full roundhouse carves (only other longboarders can know the feeling).
after each ride, i'd walk back to the junction and start my journey back down the gentle slope toward my house, getting more of a feeling for the road, the bumps and the gradual increase in speed.
after probably half an hour's worth of gliding, carving, then walking back for more, i decided that it was probably time to head home and drink a few more beers.
now as i am sitting in front of this dusty ol' computer, i'm thinking of how nice it will be to ride the eastern edge of my street, where the road is a lot steeper. i've got the run all mapped out and my only fear is the sharp corner that lay at the base of the hill. a nice long and power carve will get me through that section, but if i can't hold on, a fence and pain will be my introduction to the world of super power carves.
am i scared? not in the least. more beers? definitely. next weekend? possibility.
only a longboarder knows the feeling....
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Mt. Tam + East bay sites
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On 9/23/2000
john
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Mr. burns...I encourage you to seek out the great tam. It is very rewarding...
I skated with the venerable Mr. Coleman two weekends ago (proudly dropping names). we did several Centennial Dr.s and a Buena Vista for old times sake...
anyone interested in east bay downhillin' feel free to email...
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Lake Mary
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On 9/20/2000
Adam
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Hey i was just wondering if anyone knew where there are places to ride around orlando, and rideable ditches, rails, or hills ????
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SGV
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On 9/19/2000
RJ
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All of the above bro...i skated chantry flats and arcadia area but i want some new hills
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LAX
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On 9/19/2000
Hamm
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Gotta spend 3 days by the LA Airport next week on business.
Anybody know of any garages/banks/whatever that are skatable in the area??
Thanks
Dave
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RampTech
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On 9/19/2000
Chris Chaput
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Gary, Ask "GBJ" about RampTech. He's ususally posting in the Slalom forum.
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RampTech
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On 9/19/2000
Gary
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Anyone have any thoughts on the RampTech 3' micro half-pipe.
I just sent away for some plans.
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Monterey CA
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On 9/18/2000 todcar
wrote in from
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I'm headed up there on business this week, anybody know of anywhere good to ride? Hills, parks, bombs, carves eh?
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St. Georges Street North Vancouver B.C.
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On 9/17/2000 Dick Streeker
wrote in from
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A bus ride to the top of North Van. and its carven for 20 miles ! , Steeep, medium and flat, whats your preference? a bus transfer is good for 2 hours so a 100 miles is possible, all for the low low price of $1.75 Cdn. You won't be disappointed :)
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Florida
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On 9/16/2000 Pre-School Rider
wrote in from
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Hills,in FLORIDA? Sorry,mate,that's not a hill,THIS is a hill!!
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THE DOME! St. Pete FL
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On 9/16/2000
Longboardhawk
wrote in from
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ok it is on the corner of 9th st and 4ave s
Its is so SWEEET it is one of the best hills in St. pete next to the Gandy bridge!
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San Gabriel Valley
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On 9/16/2000
Chuck
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There are a few good spots in the San Gabriel Valley that are good to skate. What kind of skating are you into.... cruising, speed, pools, etc?
Catch you later
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Kona, HI Costco
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On 9/14/2000
waxfoot
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Hey any riders in the islands, are you out there? I heard there were a couple of guys bombing the road that goes by Costco in Kona a couple of weeks ago. If that was you, drop me a line - let's hook up.
waxfoot
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Santa Barbara
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On 9/14/2000 sprouts
wrote in from
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Gibralter: 20 minute powercarve special, best at night with a car following
Painted caves road: narrowwer and steeper than gibralter, very fun to power slide. I took a set of kyptonics to the core in one afternoon.
Help me find more
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San Gabriel Valley
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On 9/14/2000 RJ
wrote in from
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Does anyone here know any good locations in the San Gabriel Valley???
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Denver or Springs
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On 9/14/2000
sk8r
wrote in from
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Does anyone know of any skateable ditches in Denver or Co Springs?
Thx
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wooralla dve mt eliza
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On 9/13/2000 vanders
wrote in from
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only five minutes drive from olivers hill, too
jeez us victorians have got it good
mountain avenue off the top of humphries road is one hell of a run
the speed traps make for an interesting ride
(as does the full-width roundabout at the bottom!!!)
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