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Sutherland Slalom 2 Replies

Thinking of trying to get Sunday Slalom sessions going again in Sydney at the Sutherland bike track. Beekeepers area Maybe 21st or 28th Any interest or thoughts ..Cheers MGClick here for the full story

Started by Mark Gorman. Last reply by Mark Gorman Feb 20, 2016.

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Slalom World Championship 2015 6 Replies

Australia has been mentioned as a possible venue for the 2015 World Championship Slalom race.Such an event will need serious sponsors to help with travel costs and accommodation, and a good spot to…Click here for the full story

Started by bernie. Last reply by Daniel Monaghan Nov 27, 2015.

Allawah Slalom Fun Day. 3 Replies

Allawah Slalom Fun Day.Hey guys, we will have a social slalom day at Allawah 25th October at 10am. The plan is to do some wiggling and we will also have extra cones and mark out a longboard course.So…Click here for the full story

Started by retro racer. Last reply by Mark Gorman Sep 5, 2014.

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WTS airflow foxy, fitztech trucks, reflex bigzigs complete 3 Replies

Basically uni is starting and im out of cash so this badboy needs to find a new home.The deck is amazing condition with hardly a mark on the nose or tail (seriously it hasnt hit anything just put on…Click here for the full story

Started by Toby. Last reply by Toby Mar 24, 2014.

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Premium Member Comment by Adam on March 1, 2012 at 17:31: Hahahaha blame bear

Premium Member Comment by Dave M on March 1, 2012 at 17:18: Hey Adam

dont go direct to Fitz

Keep slalom going in the face of people.

Your questions help others and may help share the stoke.

No more earth tape on your photos either!

Premium Member Comment by Fitz on March 1, 2012 at 16:41: Its great to see our Slalom gathering pumping up speed again on this website.

Lets start making separate discussions on specifics topics like the ones above.

Premium Member Comment by Jack Glenn on March 1, 2012 at 14:34: hey fitz, let us know next time you go for a roll... im keen to do more slalom, plus im burrowing some cones of alex at the moment so we could set a longer course..

Premium Member Comment by Adam on March 1, 2012 at 11:53: but your all at the other end of the country;^(

im sorry for hijackin the thread.

i have so many questions maybe i shoufd just email fitz and marek direct.

My front truck is on a half inch and the back is on a 1/8 inch riser and then the 7deg dewedge. it feels a little like i am pumping up hill. i think i should rise the back up aswell.

I tried to get some interest in the thread above but alas,,, i am a loner as usual.

just for a giggle check out the way bear delivered the washers

Premium Member Comment by Fitz on March 1, 2012 at 10:29: Marek,
i just ordered the same timing system you have.
I'm keen to have a roll with mates first chance I can. I have been doing a couple of solo sessions over the last month. There's a different part of the bike track I use for hybrid instead of the long fast straight. I'm limited to my 30 cones but there's room to double that amount.

Premium Member Comment by Marek on March 1, 2012 at 10:14: Fitz is on the money as always, and he's got the feet for the job! I just use 2 purposeful paces to measure out a course, after 2 longish paces I then decide depending on the incline etc where to put the cone, on my toe or a bit in front or a bit behind. It makes setting a course almost as fast as walking. Bigger GS type hill need alot more thinking.

Although pumping around is the basic technique and good practice, the first time you try it between cones you will feel instantly stunted and off balance and it just takes a few runs to get your pace back. As you have no doubt read elsewhere, look ahead 3 or 4 cones, not at the one you going around.

With all these slalom newbies we must have a session again soon...as soon at it stops raining.

Premium Member Comment by Fitz on February 29, 2012 at 21:05: To help set a good course without making a big mess, build it in stages.

Intro, body and end of course.

Start the course relatively close with an intro of 5 cones at about 5ft.

My feet are just over exactly 1ft so its easy to heel-to-toe step and count. I never measure with tape.

For the body of the course, open them up to 6ft for another 5-6 cones. As a beginner keep them in a relatively straight line and mark a small dot with chalk.

Practice what you have laid out and you can make small adjustments without making a big confusing mess of chalk marks on the road and not have to rebuild a big course.

Lay down some more of the body for another 6 cones and open them out to 7 or 8ft if required. You might find you're really hauling ass esp if there's an incline. If its flat you can keep it about 6-7ft.

Once you've got your course built you can chalk in the cones you want to lock.

Only chalk a half circle on the side of the cone you go around.

Mark an arrow around one side of the first cone as a reminder which side to start the course.

Chalking one half helps you adjust to make offsets for a more challenging course.

I actually only use 3 dots instead of a half circle. Front back and one side of cone. It leaves less mess esp when I got to the netball courts. They get shitty if there's a mess after I ride there. It also makes adjusting easier to rub old marks out.

Premium Member Comment by Connor Ferguson on February 29, 2012 at 18:50: http://www.slalomskateboarder.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=1274

Premium Member Comment by Adam on February 29, 2012 at 17:31: So I'm weaving and body pumping like I'm on my surf board building up speed to Smack the lip. Accelerating on th flat till I hit a rad wind haha.
I tried to search but no luck. Cone spacing???? Ease don't say half hour or so;^)