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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 Ross Sulfaro on November 27, 2011 at 9:12: Colin , What time this evening

ASRA Admin Comment by Bugs on November 27, 2011 at 8:08: Sure Ross, come along. It's pretty much flat, and not long either, but it is 5 minutes from my house which makes it great.

Premium Member Comment by Ross Sulfaro on November 27, 2011 at 8:00: Bugs is there a wiggle happening down at Ruushcutters bay this evening ? if so what time might try tag along . cheers

ASRA Admin Comment by Bugs on November 26, 2011 at 19:17: You can't measure the angle with a conventional type truck (non-RKP) like a Bennett. A 65 deg Bennett is a non sequitur. The angle changes depending on the amount of lean. Only reverse kingpin trucks have a consistent angle that can be measured regardless of lean.

ASRA Admin Comment by Bugs on November 26, 2011 at 18:09: Craig, I've never gone past 60 deg on the front, but that's just my lack of curiosity really. For a slow-speed course it might make sense, but I don't really know.

My general guide (which I learnt from something Chris Chaput wrote) is to roughly keep a 2 to 1 ratio between the angles of the front and rear truck. So 60/30 for a tightish course, but 40/20 for a big GS like we've been doing at the Pump St recently. Same deck, same wheelbase, just different angles.

Premium Member Comment by Marek on November 23, 2011 at 14:10: Craig that set up looks great. Can't wait to have a go with those trucks at some point. That is the same setup as Pat H has (or is it his setup?) and he went great from pumpstation through to tighter stuff at Wadalba.

Premium Member Comment by Marek on November 23, 2011 at 11:16: Homer = http://dakinewavamon.blogspot.com/2007/11/christoph-baumann-pro-tig...

Premium Member Comment by Marek on November 23, 2011 at 9:03: Ok looks like some interest for Sun 27th Twilight Tight Slalom practice.

If your trying to tweak a board get along as I have learnt more from Bugs having a 20 second ride on my board and saying "more wedge" than hours of tweaking myself.

I post in the sessions section for those who don't get to the Slalom group as much.

Premium Member Comment by Dave M on November 23, 2011 at 5:35: If your after the feel of a Homer try modding a Bennet with spericals.

Ado sent me both the Foxy and Homer to try out.

I kept the Foxy as the Homer did not seem much differant to my modded Bennet.

I liked the feel of the Homer and recently tryed to track one down also.

I found it dips or dives into the turns more than the foxy and i like this feel. not sure if thats faster as i suck at slalom

Comment by Cents on November 22, 2011 at 19:54: Keen to practice some slalom with a more experienced crew and to actually try out my set up on a cone course before Pumpy. Craig keen to buy but will definitely run with my current setup before I jump over to the indeez.