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West Coast Championships!
On 10/6/2018 Paul Howard wrote in from (50.206.nnn.nnn)

Wow, That was a great time despite the rain on Saturday. Great seeing everyone and Thanks LOADS to Brad, Maria and Lynn for putting the whole thing on!

 
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Salem WCC Equipment Loaners
On 9/15/2018 Pauliwog wrote in from (50.206.nnn.nnn)

Hey, if anyone is thinking of coming to the Salem, Oregon WCC Sept 22nd & 23rd but has lost their slalom setups due to wildfires or whatnot, I have extra Tight and 19"-21" wheelbase decks, and equipment to loan out and can set anyone up with a complete if needed (sorry, no extra "precision"trucks with spherical bearings but I have the next best options) I can help you dial-it in. Email me with the email-name-click-thingy or look me up on the facebook.

 
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Thanks for fun time!!!
On 6/20/2018 Pauliwog wrote in from (50.206.nnn.nnn)

OMG it was like sooo fun to like see everyone and like you know, ride slalom and ummm, like umm blab, and umm eat stuff and see everyone again from near and far away. Thank Vic!

Das Schlater-PTH

 
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Salem Subs (Not BBQ)
On 6/16/2018 Vic Smead wrote in from (50.206.nnn.nnn)

Subs for lunch, don't bring meat since there won't be a BBQ to cook them on.
-Vic

 
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Salem Slalom BBQ or Subs is a GO!
On 6/15/2018 Vic Smead's little helper wrote in from (50.206.nnn.nnn)

Per phone call today the hill is available so, barring mechanical vehicle problems, the Slalom-food-n-blab-fest appears to be a GO!

Remember: HELMETS, WATER, BROOMS, CONES

Thanks - The Management.

 
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Salem Oregon Slalom Update....
On 6/13/2018 Vic Smead's little helper wrote in from (50.206.nnn.nnn)

As per phone call today 6-13-2018, the Bush Park SBD hill is still open for our non-scheduled drop-in use of that specific municipal recreation facility. Stay tuned, one more call planned for 6-15-2018.

Depending on ambient temperature and available pre-event preparation time, the food may be BBQ or Subway subs. Stay tuned.

Thanks - The Management.

 
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Salem Slalom BBQ Water Blue-Green Algae Alert!
On 6/9/2018 Vic Smead wrote in from (50.206.nnn.nnn)

Hey folks, Salem has been having a bit of a blue-green algae (and it's toxins) problem lately, nothing serious unless you're young, old and or already sick with something. That said, I'll have my usual extra water but you might want to bring plenty of your own water also so you don't have to rely on the drinking fountain at the top of the hill. Don't be scared - be prepared!
Thanks - The Management.

 
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Downhillbillies
On 5/12/2018 A Good Reliable Source of Info wrote in from (50.206.nnn.nnn)

I think those guys all ate each other. Not like zombies per se, but like regular run-of-the-mill cannibals. More or less. Something like that happened anyway, as I recall. As the years have gone by, it's gotten sorta fuzzy.

Hope that helps.

 
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downhillbillies
On 5/11/2018 Tony Mcgillicuddy wrote in from (173.94.nnn.nnn)

Wow

This place is as dead as the DHB. What ever happened to those guys anyway?
Are they really in jail?

 
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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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