Blog: Paul Dunn, 60-days to Hood River

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Blog: Paul Dunn, 60-days to Hood River (177 Posts) Topic Entry Hood River Courses On 6/24/2005 Mr. Course Setter wrote in from United States  (67.125.nnn.nnn) The rumors abound - which is good. Here are a few hints: GS - will be 1/2 mile long with 95+ cones, just like last year. A true GS with speeds close to 30MPH (from cone-to-cone) for the fastest racers. Buttery-smooth pavement. Spectacular scenery. Your legs will wobble after you cross the finish line. Dual Slalom - 2004 was set on 6 foot centers for the stingers, and was so tight for that hill that it looked like a tornado had blown all the cones down after each run. 2002 was set on 6.5 foot centers, and with the tailwind we had it was just right for it's time - very few cones down yet challenging. So... 2005 will be just the right combination of distances for the hill and the wind. We've been practicing 6'3" at Bernal with plenty of tricky offsets, hips and curves. (Pictures tomorrow) Bring your tight slalom setup for Sunday. Approximately 50 cones fit on the dual slalom hill. Believe me, the day after the GS it will be a welcome break.     Rate post 210064 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Hybrid @ Hood On 6/23/2005 Mac wrote in from United States  (67.102.nnn.nnn) Steve in AZ--The Hybrid is on Saturday-95 cones in 1/2 a mile?? Anxious to see a Super GS with that many cones.     Rate post 209985 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Blog 49.0 On 6/23/2005 PD wrote in from United States  (67.164.nnn.nnn) Crazy. As it happened, I had to head up to SF for my wife's annual meeting. And here I am in Fog-Town, skatin' my IT around. Cheers to BB -- More wiggling this weekend in Cambria -- plus our secret HUGE GS hill to get up for GS day at Hoody.     Rate post 209978 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Mt. Hood On 6/22/2005 Bruce Brewington wrote in from United States  (67.164.nnn.nnn) Thanks Paul for the great session!!! I appreciated the critical eye during the technique section, focusing on angulation, rotation, lateral movement, flex, knee drive etc. The "throwdown" course rocked and it was great skating with both Adrian and Bill. In addition, the pure quantitative precision achieved during the drilling of the board was a sight to behold, zen not-withstanding. I'll be in the neighboorhood of Hood River during that weekend, but I cannot show up for the races. I hope to see the group on Saturday night. I'm ski racing in the US Alpine Masters Summer Fun Nationals at Mt. Hood, July 9-10th. Bruce Wall Street Racing     Rate post 209941 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Hybrid @ Hood River? On 6/22/2005 5' - 6" on center! wrote in from United States  (216.210.nnn.nnn) Steve in AZ- Who said anything about a "hybrid" on Sunday at Hood River? I agree, B.B. is always a pleasure to skate with and it would be great to see him at Hood River. He just oozes style! Later- G     Rate post 209912 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) BB in HR? On 6/22/2005 Steve in AZ wrote in from United States  (192.175.nnn.nnn) Is Mr. Brew going to be at H.River this year? It'll be great to see the Ferarri shirt and the parallel stance cuttin' the T/Hybrid course on Sunday! -=S=-     Rate post 209911 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Blog 47.0 On 6/21/2005 PD wrote in from United States  (24.176.nnn.nnn) Classic windy day skating in Cambria. Bruce Brewington came down to rally with us as Pina, BB, Billy, and Kaleb & I sessioned for a couple of hours over three diff't courses. Pretty fun time, actually. Then it was over to Boothby's shop for a zen-fest as we marked and drilled a light blue virgin from the UK. The virgin in this case was a newish Turner from across the pond, and it def. needed some spiritual alignment to "make it right." I think BB is happy with the result, even though we were short on incense and candles.     Rate post 209877 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Blog 46.0 On 6/20/2005 PD wrote in from United States  (24.176.nnn.nnn) Took Billy B. up to Lake Nacimiento today after work. Fun little cruise... checking out this year's high lake water levels. Nice day off from the skate grind. Tomorrow will be another dress rehearsal for a real race. Still tweaking a few things... but the endurance is the thing. If the body can produce, then it's up to the equipment to perform.     Rate post 209780 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Blog 45.1 On 6/19/2005 PD wrote in from United States  (24.176.nnn.nnn) This one goes out to Atilla Azodi - he took this pic back before the old Morro Bay 2001 contest. That was ancient history in terms of the modern slalom rennaisance... Oh... I see that Mitchell, Barker, Pirnack, Carrasco, and Dong are gonna make the trip to Hoody. Boys: In my best Hackett-esque voice I scream: Bring it!!!     Rate post 209682 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Blog 45.0 On 6/19/2005 PD wrote in from United States  (24.176.nnn.nnn) Today was a skating day. Did a little Cambria stuff, then pumped around my neighborhood on my "Semi" board. I think I'm as about ready as I'm gonna be, so all I can do now is keep it together and get my action packed and wired for game day. As I've said before, it's all about "peaking" at the right time. Yet, after today's skate, I know I could have been faster, I just need to figure out the "why's and how's"...     Rate post 209680 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Blog 43.4 On 6/17/2005 PD wrote in from United States  (24.176.nnn.nnn) This is the OTHER way to do it -- my dream machine: a Chris White 42 (although, I would also settle for the 46...) Super fast, comfy, plenty of room for boards -- and you can play ping-pong in the saloon.     Rate post 209477 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Blog 43.3 On 6/17/2005 PD wrote in from United States  (24.176.nnn.nnn) This is Michelle and Windspell at SCI during a circumnavigation of the island back in 2001. Potato Harbor is the anchorage. We hung for an hour, then went west and anchored for the night at Forney's: a lonely place. Note the surfboard on the bow. After rounding the west end, we surfed the back side for two days. That's one way to do it.     Rate post 209476 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Blog 43.2 On 6/16/2005 PD wrote in from United States  (24.176.nnn.nnn) Now here's the result of some pedigree. Phil Edwards disigned this rig, and this exact boat passsed along my port rail a few years back when Michelle and I were skiddin' south (in my 27-footer) from Santa Cruz to Catalina island. This boat looks like a 12-footer, but it's actually 30 feet, and the dual Honda's are way quiet and very economical. Thanks, Phil! (he is also the designer of my Hobie Power Skiff.) Roots, Brah.     Rate post 209474 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Blog 43.1 On 6/16/2005 PD wrote in from United States  (24.176.nnn.nnn) Not much in the way of training yesterday or today... but I did mow the lawn this afternoon. Does that count? Then did a stint at the Scottish Society meeting, and talked to Bruce "BB" Brewington about his "SHHHHTYLE." Nice. Bruce reminded me that Hood River is 23 days way...     Rate post 209473 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Blog 43.0 On 6/16/2005 PD wrote in from United States  (24.176.nnn.nnn) Just for the record, this is the last ride I was workin' as a professional cappie doin' eco-tours and fishin' runs out for tuna. The boat was sweet, but the local market couldn't support a high-didge boat like "Freedom," the boat I was running. Fun times, but a lot of responsibility... and a lot of diesel to keep her goin'...     Rate post 209472 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) HOW TO GO FAST AND STAY COOL On 6/15/2005 HACKETT - BLACK LEATHER RACING wrote in from United States  (68.71.nnn.nnn) PD- How's this for the new Cotton Point Cruiser? Big Daddy McCree promised if I Podium at the World's that boat is mine for the weekend! At over 100 KPH we could probably surf Rincon, the Ranch, and Malibu all in the same hour! SURFSKATERELATE! HACKETT - BLACK LEATHER RACING     Rate post 209331 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Blog 41.0 On 6/14/2005 PD wrote in from United States  (24.176.nnn.nnn) Hot one today in San Miguel. Hit the bike for 40 and tried to catch up after the travel weekend. Could totally tell that 4 days off had taken its toll... Thought about the day that Michael Dong switched from his "open" days to his first ever pro race at Elsinore in 2003. We did the TS the first day on that hill, and it came down to me and Chicken for the final. MD and I had it out in the round before, I beat him, and he ended up taking 3rd. That night I saw him at the Mexican food place that everyone was hitting after the race. I walked up to him and said: "Welcome to the Pros, kid." I think he dug it.     Rate post 209218 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Blog 40.0 On 6/13/2005 PD wrote in from United States  (24.176.nnn.nnn) Healing thoughts go out to Gary Fluitt... In the meantime, back from CdA... Skated today and went over a few things. Damn, I am really impressed with Gary's trucks and the way these things turn. The whole dynamic has changed since I took my hiatus... I think mostly my boards are dialed. Need to tweek a few things. Other than that, trying to get a flight to Portland is the most challenging item. Exercise bike tomorrow -- been getting hot in the San Miguel days.     Rate post 209089 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Blog 35.0 On 6/8/2005 PD wrote in from United States  (24.176.nnn.nnn) Still buzzing over the nice ride yesterday afternoon. Headin' up to San Jose tomorrow to hitch a ride to Idaho... won't be able to blog unless I can find a cafe to post. Bringing the running shoes and my infatable skateboard in case I find some mean hills at Arrow Point. See ya there.     Rate post 208566 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Blog 34.1 On 6/7/2005 PD wrote in from United States  (24.176.nnn.nnn) Now this looks like fun. Throw in your 7'6" and your betty (thanks, MoFo) and you're off into the great blue ocean. That's the way to live. This is how they do it down under. Dual "Too-Hotties" on the transom, board storage along the gunwales, plus the "stabin'cabin" for anchoring out. Nice rig.     Rate post 208446 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Blog 34.0 On 6/7/2005 PD wrote in from United States  (24.176.nnn.nnn) Starting tomorrow, it will be "30 Days to Hood River." So with that in mind, I busted out and rode the little one with the bent tail this afternoon. Pretty trippy. Solid underfoot, especially with the foam wedgy Boothby made up for it. So at 19" hole-to-hole, no problemo going into 5.5's at speed. I still need to train myself to ride more Euro... Maybe I can loan this board to someone who's "going to the Stockholm."     Rate post 208445 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) right back at ya... On 6/7/2005 ur13 wrote in from United States  (24.45.nnn.nnn) ....hi PD.     Rate post 208441 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Fabric On 6/7/2005 Stan@Bahne wrote in from United States  (69.3.nnn.nnn) You were supposed to use the puppies print.     Rate post 208421 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Thanks for Using it All On 6/7/2005 Stan@BAHNE wrote in from United States  (69.3.nnn.nnn) Hey Paul, Glad to see that my fabric got used on your decks. Not!!!! You owe me. Still need that bio..     Rate post 208420 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Blog 33.0 On 6/6/2005 PD wrote in from United States  (24.176.nnn.nnn) Ahhh... Summer. Time to snag some secret southern hemi waves at an exclusive wilderness summer time break somewhere along the eastern margin of the great Pacific. Here's a shot from last summer of the boy droppin' in and goin' left. No skate today -- too crazy windy. Try to ride manana. Congrats to Maysey and hello to UR-13...     Rate post 208321 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0)

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