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Salem Slalom BBQ
On 4/14/2018 Vic Smead's little helper wrote in from (50.206.nnn.nnn)

As of a phone call 4-14-2018, the SBD hill is still unreserved and open for us to BBQ on, and skate if anyone stops blabbing and eating long enough to get on their boards and ride down the hill.
Thanks - Assistant to the management.

 
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Non-racing Slalom Fun!!!! Salem, Oregon
On 4/1/2018 Vic Smead wrote in from (50.206.nnn.nnn)

Hey, Do you slalom-heads like to have fun and eat burgers? I know I sure do! Keep tabs here and on the "Contest Calendar".The event date may change depending on activities at Bush Park's Soap Box Derby Hill, but hopefully will stay Sunday June 17th 2018.

 
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Thanksgiving
On 11/23/2017 loneskater wrote in from (174.238.nnn.nnn)

Hard to believe in 2001 La Costa was taking place, thanks to Mr. Hester and the numerous helpers and volunteers. Happy Thanksgiving to all.

I am thankful to be able to skate and know there are still many of the first and second generation of skaters from clay wheels still skating today and passing it on. It is my tradition to try and get on here every Thanksgiving and say hay to all of you thanks for the races. Miko, Gorman, Cliff, Noah, Byrd, Dave, Ick Sticks, Arab, Mr. Turner (RIP), Howard Gordon (RIP), BLR, FCR, O Shei's, and many others, I know many of you are still on the four wheel thing that brings a smile to us.

Put down some cones, turn!

 
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Slippy Slalom
On 10/24/2017 PSR wrote in from United States  (65.96.nnn.nnn)

I was 'snowboard Race training' at this one N. Mass location (nice, new tar, only ghosts, and acorns in the way) with a pair of Carver Students this Sunday. AWEsome Weather, stuff we would never see 'in the day' this time of year (sweat dripping off my brow, yeah, NOT late Autumn-like for these parts of the woods!). Well, I have at this spot, several grades to pick from, 6.5% down to 2%. We set-up on the 6% side first, which was to much, with pine needles/acorns reducing grip. But, my old Bozi G.S.was still finding grip, somehow (and in it's swb/4 wheel set-up), but couldn't get the 'chicane' 6'-spaced set at the bottom. But, using a Hybrid Turner, I could make the course and be comfy at the end. Funny how a few (actually, 2.125") inches of wheelbase will change your agility, foot position, and top-end speed! All variables, built on variables, made from how well YOU move. It isn't a science, as in,'I have The Formula', but there are parameters one has to, um, 'calculate' , upon best guesses, to find the limits and 'best fit'.

 
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Salem Slalom Cone-O-Rama followup
On 9/30/2017 Pskiwog, umm, I mean Vick wrote in from (50.206.nnn.nnn)

That was FUN!!! Thanks to everyone who showed up to skate, blab and eat BBQ.
Das Schlater - P, um no, I mean V.

 
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Salem Slalom Twigs-n-Acorns-O-Rama Sun Sept 24th
On 9/22/2017 Vic wrote in from (50.206.nnn.nnn)

BRING YOUR BROOMS, DUSTPANS AND LEAF BLOWERS!!!! The hill be likely be over-run with acorns, twigs and squirrels after the acorns, you know the deal.

Did I mention: BRING YOUR BROOMS, DUSTPANS AND LEAF BLOWERS? Oh, OK then.

Thanks - The Managament.

 
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Salem Slalom BBQ Cone-O-Rama!
On 9/20/2017 Vic Smead wrote in from (50.206.nnn.nnn)

OK, the weather forcast doesn't look optimal but it's not that bad either, some fog each morning Friday, Sat and Sunday with cool foggy nights, so the pavement may be damp at first but should dry out. I'm sticking with Sept 24th 2017 since otherwise my sketch 2nd job at the sketch hospital is too unpredictable to change otherwise. You know the deal.

Special "Maybe" bonus: If I have enough time to get everything together, I'm going to light the BBQ with a bow-drill stone-age style, so tell all your friends.

Thanks - The Management

 
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Skate Western Mass
On 9/10/2017 Dan wrote in from United States  (73.143.nnn.nnn)

Same thing this year… only BETTER!

September 17 2017: THE 10th ANNUAL
In, around, in front of, and behind my place.

Hybrid course starting around 10:00 (am), followed by barbecue lunch, and GS race -in order to be determined by the participants.

COME FOR THE GLORY!!! ( or just for some burgers and a beer)

Non - regulars attending, a heads up would be appreciated

 
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Something BBQ this way comes....
On 8/31/2017 Vic Smead wrote in from (50.206.nnn.nnn)

Dang, I wish I could add to the 6-8 wheeler thingy, but alas.

Anyhow, keeping tabs on the Salem Parks-n-Rec schedule, it looks like the Salem BBQ at this point will stay on for Sunday Sept 24th 2017/.

Thanks - The Management

 
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6 wheeler 8 wheeler
On 8/25/2017 loneskater wrote in from (174.238.nnn.nnn)

Hey, speaking of 6 wheelers, did ya see the new 8 wheelers coming out and the GG trackers for em? They are nice looking slalom trucks!

As to the 6 wheeler question, both Arab and Chaput must be in agreement on this. Where is Criddle when you need him?

 
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6-wheelers
On 8/21/2017 PSR wrote in from United States  (65.96.nnn.nnn)

Let's just say that the 'ice is thin' regarding That inquiry! My Bozi is ready to go, though (dual Rear Seismics!), and with 75A Tunnels sticks well enough to NOT SLIDE at Ascutney's 20% Grade section! Bring it!

 
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Can of worms
On 8/7/2017 CC rider wrote in from (174.111.nnn.nnn)

Anybody know if six wheelers are going to be allowed at the Nationals?

 
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Room'n with Pauliwog at West Coast Championships
On 7/5/2017 Paul Howard wrote in from (50.206.nnn.nnn)

If someone needs a room for Fri and/or Sat nights in Salem email me with the email-name-click-thingy. I've got a room with 2 beds at the Motel 6 where I've stayed in the past with no complaints.

One caveat - JBH sorta has first dibs.

But, I'm also normally a floor sleeper at home and if people want to pack into the room like the good 'ol days of racing's heyday not so many years ago, fine.

Adios - PTH

 
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Let me make this perfectly clear........
On 7/3/2017 Richard Milhouse Nixon wrote in from United States  (209.237.nnn.nnn)

The WEST COAST CHAMPIONSHIPS(July 15th/16th)the "real race", is not the same event as Vic Smead's Slalom Cone-O-Rama (Sept?)the not-racing funfest.

Rich

 
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West Coast Championship or Vic's BBQ sorta stuff....
On 7/1/2017 Behind the scenes legwork Man of Mystery wrote in from (50.206.nnn.nnn)

1) Please make sure you're signing up for the actual event(s) you're planning on, there seems to be some confusion between the events people think they're signing (or not signing) up for.

2) If you're attending the West Coast Championship (REAL race), you need to actually signup on the contest calender so Brad, Maria and Lynn know how to plan for things like T-shirts, food, etc. Just "Facebooking" "Dude, I'm in and it's ON" doesn't count as a signup.

Thanks - Your Mom.

 
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Banked Slalom KONA!
On 6/8/2017 loneskater wrote in from (174.238.nnn.nnn)

Looks like Kona Skatepark will have banked slalom with a $1500 cash prize. June 22-25. If you never been to Kona, the place just rocks and it is really fun.

Try the Kona website.

Good luck all!

 
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Christmas in July
On 5/29/2017 Slalom Santa 'sez wrote in from (50.206.nnn.nnn)

...Bad kids will be getting a stocking full of coal in the form of sheer spite, so be nice and behave yourselves.

 
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Slalom St. Louis 2017
On 5/9/2017 JBH wrote in from United States  (24.107.nnn.nnn)

FYI, Slalom St. Louis is a go! May 27-28, 2017, St. Louis, MO. This will be our 15th year in a row - so you'd think we'd know what we're doing by now. Sometimes we actually do. Check the Contest Calendar for details, look for Slalom St. Louis on Facebook or just check out slalomstlouis dot com. Hope to see y'all there!

 
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Salem Slalom Action News
On 3/30/2017 Slalom Management Associates wrote in from (50.206.nnn.nnn)

OK,so it's looking more likely that this whole SKATEBOARD SLALOM WEST COAST CHAMPIONSHIP thingy is going to happen in Salem Saturday July 15th and Sunday July 16th 2017.

As in, "official", with scheduled use of the Soap Box Derby hill with the City of Salem, event papers filled out,and whatever sorts of things that need doing in order to have a actual, you know "racing event". Thank You Lynnibob.

Stay Tuned - The Management.

 
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More info on Salem Slalom Event Planning.
On 3/18/2017 Slalom Management Associates wrote in from (50.206.nnn.nnn)

OK, so Brad is planning July 16th-ish 2017, same as what the BBQ was going to be, but since absolutely no information is coming from www.salemsbd.or and calling and emailing them has been fruitless, both the BBQ and West Coast Championship events are currently not on any "hard" dates since I guessing the Salem Parks-n-Rec will give the Salem Soap Box Derby Club priority on whatever dates they want to use the hill, since it was made for them and at least partly paid for by them.

Brad and I need to get ahold of each other and find out what we're doing.

The BBQ will likely be moved a bunch earlier or later.

Dang, another patient showed up, gotta go
More to come- The Management

 
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Salem Slalom News Action Center Update.....
On 3/18/2017 Pauliwog wrote in from (50.206.nnn.nnn)

West Coast Championship of Skateboard Slalom Racing to be held in Salem at the Soap Box Derby Hill.

Yes, you read that correctly, and remember you read it here first on the NCDSA.

Slalom Racer Emeritus, Bradley Lamont Jackmann (known in some circles as the "Jackhammer", oh, and I ad-libbed the middle name), is talking some serious talk (serious, as in: booking and paying the insurance, dealing with Salem Parks-n-rec, whatever else, etc.)

Possibly/likely this will happen instead of the BBQ, more to come.

 
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Salem slalom date indetermanancy(?) continues....
On 3/11/2017 PTH wrote in from (50.206.nnn.nnn)

Hey, I keep trying the www.salamsbd.org website, emailing them, leaving messages on their rep's listed phone# and still have no answers. So far they are NOT putting out any info for their events for 2017.

So, remember, the posted date on the Contest Calendar is subject to change.

Thanks - The Management.

 
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Santa
On 3/2/2017 John Gilmour wrote in from United States  (98.164.nnn.nnn)

https://youtu.be/zpXNkQtUWgo

Bearing cleaning made easy

 
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St Louis Slalom Question for JBH
On 2/18/2017 PTH wrote in from (50.206.nnn.nnn)

Hey, Harms - Are you doing a St Louis Slalom event this year. If so, please post ASAP, I'm thinking of making it a two-fer to go to your event and see some long lost relatives I have in the St Louis area. Oh yeah, also to give Goad a wet-willy, so that'll make it a Three-fer.

Adios - P

 
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Salem Oregon Slalom BBQ
On 2/18/2017 Paul Howard wrote in from (50.206.nnn.nnn)

Hey, I still don't have any good info for the dates posted for the Salem Slalom BBQ since www.salemsbd.org doesn't seem to have their 2017 race schedule/calender posted yet. I'm still waiting for return emails from them about that.

So, I'm still in limbo on the exact date and whether or not the date will stay as posted or get changed.

Thanks - The Management.

 
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