wavechaser Posted June 26, 2009 Report Share Posted June 26, 2009 July 17-18-19 USA, Oregon, Hood River Presented by: SEISMIC, SK8KINGS, RADIKAL, Cascade Slalom, ISSA Welcome to the 2009 World Championships of slalom skateboarding. This year's event will be held in beautiful Hood River Oregon, the site of last year's North American Championships. This is a 3-day event consisting of: Giant Slalom, Hybrid Slalom and Tight Slalom, and featuring the top riders from around the world as they compete head-to-head for the title of World Champion. SIGNUP - INFO: http://www.slalomskateboarder.com/Contests/2009WorldChampionship/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.oldsnowboards.com Posted June 27, 2009 Report Share Posted June 27, 2009 Thanks for the reminder, I would like to make it down for at least one day of competition. Anyone else going? The last salom race I attended was the first race in HR in many years (4 or five years ago). it was a total blast, met many legends. Kind of like alpine racing, top racers are happy to meet and chat. The first person I met was Henry Hester, setting course early that morning. Couldn't believe it, what a great day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavechaser Posted June 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2009 For those unfamiliar with the event, the GS will be a 90-120 second 1/2 mile long course on the Old Columbia Highway (Mosier Entrance). Most GS we do is 20-30 seconds. Leg burner special! Brian is right. I f you ever wanted to learn some things about slalom racing and equipment setup, this is the place. MOST info is freely shared. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skully Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 Looks like I'm most likely gonna make it to the Worlds. My first race... I'm gonna get my a** handed to me on a platter... So watch out Rick and Bryan... (Just shot you an email BTW Bryan.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.oldsnowboards.com Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 Cool!! I have not recieved the email yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.oldsnowboards.com Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 BOL get together in Portland Area maybe? If some of the traveling BOLers can get into Portland, perhaps a "Meet and Greet" at a brew pub would be fun? Any interest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonyblaze87 Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 Yea ill deff be there, been out shreddding hood since may and I have a few budies who will be racing this weekend!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.oldsnowboards.com Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 Yea ill deff be there, been out shreddding hood since may and I have a few budies who will be racing this weekend!!! Cool, love to hear some updates on the Mt Hood Timberline ride board some time too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 I'll be pulling into Hood River around 4:30 p.m. on Saturday July 18. I'll be with 9 other sweaty bikers who have just finished <a href="http://www.bikesnbrew.com">Bikes 'n' Brew</a>; a 100-mile ride from Portland that stops at 4 breweries. Our first stop in Hood River will be Double Mountain Brewing for drinks and dinner, then we'll head over the the slalom course to see if the comps are still going. Any BOL'ers want to meet at Double Mountain around 4:30? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 Also, my guest bedroom is already claimed for the weekend, but if anyone needs to couch surf in Portland this weekend, let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.oldsnowboards.com Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 I'll be pulling into Hood River around 4:30 p.m. on Saturday July 18. I'll be with 9 other sweaty bikers who have just finished <a href="http://www.bikesnbrew.com">Bikes 'n' Brew</a>; a 100-mile ride from Portland that stops at 4 breweries. Our first stop in Hood River will be Double Mountain Brewing for drinks and dinner, then we'll head over the the slalom course to see if the comps are still going. Any BOL'ers want to meet at Double Mountain around 4:30? Sounds like you are going to have a great day Dan!!! You will sleep well that night. Do you guys shuttle home then? I am sure the town will be full of skaters waiting for the Sunday finals? Start times and other important details here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 Do you guys shuttle home then? I am sure the town will be full of skaters waiting for the Sunday finals? Yep, we manage to sweet-talk enough of our friends, wives, and girlfriends into driving out to meet us in Hood River that we all have rides home to Portland. Some year when we're feeling particularly masochistic, maybe we'll stay in Hood River and bike home to Portland the next day. Not many breweries on the way home though. :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P06781 Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 If you meet up in PDX this weekend count me in after work any day (work the weekend).... Just post up the plans ! Heading to East Burn tonight for a double B-Day party also if going tonight ! Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.oldsnowboards.com Posted July 17, 2009 Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 If you meet up in PDX this weekend count me in after work any day (work the weekend).... Just post up the plans !Heading to East Burn tonight for a double B-Day party also if going tonight ! Jim Will do Jim, I will give you a call if anything firms up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skully Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 I'll be pulling into Hood River around 4:30 p.m. on Saturday July 18. I'll be with 9 other sweaty bikers who have just finished <a href="http://www.bikesnbrew.com">Bikes 'n' Brew</a>; a 100-mile ride from Portland that stops at 4 breweries. Our first stop in Hood River will be Double Mountain Brewing for drinks and dinner, then we'll head over the the slalom course to see if the comps are still going. Any BOL'ers want to meet at Double Mountain around 4:30? The "Racer Party" is acutally scheduled for Double Mountain later in the evening Saturday at Double Mountain, so it's more than likely that a one or two BOL'ers who are here for the race will be there then. GS today was a blast. As predicted, I brought up the tail end of the amature's, but all of my skin is still intact. Wavechaser kicked butt and placed 7th... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.oldsnowboards.com Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 Skully, sounds like a good time for sure. Keep the skin on!! Dan, report?? You are probably pretty soar. Big day!! I may not make it due to technical issues that have come up. I am trying to rent a car currently, not working out so well. Time is running out. Bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavechaser Posted July 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 Skully - cool to meet you and SK8 with you in Hood. Bet you got a lot better and learned a TON just over the weekend!! The GS rocked! I'm still pretty wiped out from the whole trip through CO and OR...very sweet! -Rf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skully Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 Skully - cool to meet you and SK8 with you in Hood. Bet you got a lot better and learned a TON just over the weekend!!The GS rocked! I'm still pretty wiped out from the whole trip through CO and OR...very sweet! -Rf It was cool to meet you too Rick. Walking up the GS course, I was pretty scared. After one run, I couldn't get enough of it. That was the most fun I've had on a skateboard in recent memory. Getting the opportunity to open it up on that road and not worry about anyone getting in my way made the whole trip worth it, Hybrid and Tight were icing on the cake. I'm still wiped out, and my trip only lasted 4 days... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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