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Anyone interested in a Hamilton Island Skate Comp??

Just puting it out there at the moment.

 

A few of us guys up this way have been tossing the idea around for about a year now,

 

It has a nice hill with 2 possibly 3 runs on it, an airport that guys from sydney can catch direct flights to, at cheap prices.

 

It is still just a pipe dream at the moment with things like accommodation to sourced and picking a date, transport etc, etc.

 

If we get enough response we will make a move to getting it up and going.

 

So let us know what you think guys,gals,skaters,lugers,Gbikers,and inliners

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Premium MemberPermalink Reply by Benbro on March 8, 2011 at 20:13
dude hilclimb is a lot of tucking thru sweepers at 50-60klm/hr....think these are faster...this hill is different entirely...
Permalink Reply by Dermott Pascoe on March 8, 2011 at 20:16
no im saying for us rookies would there be any slightly slower runs
Permalink Reply by Duff on March 8, 2011 at 20:51

This would be off the hook! Awesome spot for racing and partying but as others have said the logistics could be a hurdle. BUT if that didnt work there are some wild suburban runs up above Airlie Beach which would be a shit load easier when it comes to transportation and the like.

 

I'll echo it again Shane, Build It And They Will Come!!

 

DO IT!

Permalink Reply by Dermott Pascoe on March 8, 2011 at 21:11
i can foot brake fine its just i need to work on my slides
Permalink Reply by Jeremy Rodgers on March 8, 2011 at 21:12
i when up there with my speed board and got chased out and told i would be escorted off the island if they caught me riding i was going to do a night run but the people i was up there with weren't to keen and have there boat there so i kept my board packed away but there is a few nice hills one tree hill both ways would be rateable for sure. Get it going and crew will travel.

Premium MemberPermalink Reply by Skittles on March 9, 2011 at 10:08
Put down footbreaks then.  Get some wheels, find a decent sized hill, pull slides.  Then, pad up, or leather up, and do them faster.

Dermott Pascoe said:
i can foot brake fine its just i need to work on my slides
Permalink Reply by Dermott Pascoe on March 9, 2011 at 16:06
no i need to perfect them
Permalink Reply by Shane Madeley on March 9, 2011 at 19:39

Hi Guys,

Well it looks as though there is good interest in  an event, like I said it will be a logistical nightmare.

But seeing tourism is not real hot at the moment up this way and that this would bring a potential amount of $$$ to the Island, if pitched the right way I feel it could be a chance.

The good thing about this site is that it could be possible to have a slalom track on one hill and a downhill run going at the same time??

This of course will be determined on getting the nod for it from Island Management, and the locals that live on the island.

I will start asking the right people to see what type of feedback I get and will post the responses when I get them.

So Stay Tuned People!!

 

Permalink Reply by leighgriffiths on March 9, 2011 at 20:19

good stuff Shane and good luck.

seriously, if done properly it could be the biggest aussie event we have not including Newtons. that track i mapped out would bring riders from around the world, not to mention the interest from the aussie scene.

Permalink Reply by Grits on March 9, 2011 at 22:30

Hey Shane,

Anything you guys need, mich and i offer our knowledge and skills.

 

And here's a run for you. A bit more technical than leighs, but you know thats how i like them.

http://goo.gl/IXR0r

Plus it finishes right in front of marina tavern. Imagine all the people on the veranda cheering whilst over looking the finish line, with that beautiful blue water in the background. That's things dream are made of.

But to be honest it doesn't matter where it is or how long it is, if you get it going it will be great for the community on the island and for the skaters.

 

Also...

http://www.hamiltonisland.com.au/triathlon/

If you manage to contact the organisers of the triathlon they could be a great deal of help.

 

Cheers

Permalink Reply by leighgriffiths on March 9, 2011 at 22:57
fuck yeah Ado! I completely forgot about that run. shits all over the one i posted.

Premium MemberPermalink Reply by Fitz on March 8, 2012 at 11:23

Try and go straight to the top if you can Shane.

Hamilton Island is owned by 1 family. The Oatleys. Think Wild Oats wine and the Sydney Hobart race winning yatch.

The Patriarch, Bob has retired now and his son Sandy runs everything these days.

They own the island and everything on it.

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