Slalom St. Louis 2007, Memorial Day Weekend

[SweetCatarina]

Come out for some fun in the sun!

I'll be there, so should you!

Sign up at: http://www.ncdsa.com/contest_registr...?ContestID=311

Contest Info:
THE COURSE: As in previous years, it's gonna be "slalom," anywhere from 40 to 100 cones. Push start only.

Friday, May 25, we plan an afternoon/evening outlaw session at "Spot 2," a slightly steeper hill at the other end of the park. Single lane, no timer, just for fun.

Saturday, May 26, we plan a single-lane jam, on a course to be determined. Take as many runs as you want; fastest time wins.

Sunday, May 27, we plan a dual-lane hybrid with various spacings and offsets. If there's enough interest, we may set up a straight 100-coner again. More details will follow soon.

RACE LOCATION: Tower Grove Park in south St. Louis, S-shaped road, which we call "Spot 1" (same place as the past three years, for those of you who've been there before). The road is barricaded at the top, so there's no worry about cars straying onto the course.

SURFACE: EXCELLENT asphalt, good runout at the bottom (the race hill intersects another street, so you just turn right or left. Again, little or no worry about cars, as it gets very little traffic, ever). It's not a steep hill, but we can set courses that get you going plenty fast.

Depending on where we start the course, the top can be either slightly uphill (green line on photo), flat (blue line) or slightly downhill (orange line). The street is very slightly crowned, with a bit of off-camber (fall-away) at "the hammer," where it begins to turn right. The rest of the way is a mellow downhill, but as I said above, you won't be hurtin' for speed. Course(s) will likely end at or near the red line.

[bean-a-reano]

Year 3 for me. Looking forward to the new faces and friends.

[bean-a-reano]

Up..........

[JBH]

Cat, thanks for posting!

For latest info, see this thread: http://www.silverfishlongboarding.co...d.php?p=645654

Midwestern skaters, come on out!

[SweetCatarina]

C'mon all you Silverfishers---- come to this contest.

It's gonna be a blast & Jonathan said we could all stay at his house!


Just kidding...........

Seriously, don't miss this one!
8)

[SweetCatarina]

Thanks to Chainsaw & Seth for providing accomodations for all of us!

I never knew what a men's locker room smelled like--- now I do!

Chainsaw chauffeured us around the whole time--- thanks Chainsaw.
I tried to keep the back seat driving to a minimum!

Goad & his family were the consummate hosts. If they ever want to send their little Sasha (Princess Salsa!) to California--- I'll take her! She is one cool chick!

Jonathan Harms took Gumby & I to the Arch on Monday. We also got to skate a beautiful park by his house & a killer parking garage after dark. I know there is video somewhere. A good time was had by all!

Thank you Jonathan for taking care of everyone & also to the Goads & Chainsaw for putting on a great race.

Good to meet everyone--

Tod Oles, I didn't get to talk to him much, but he is an amazing guy & probably has done more in his lifetime than all of us put together!!


Tom Mangelsdorf & Dave Larson--- what a couple of great guys!

Paul Graf made some killer trophies--- too bad I couldn't have brought one home!

Good to see the Byrds again. Lisa is the perfect mom! Sarah, remember----- there is NO crying in slalom. Just get pissed & use that to your advantage!

Bara's tough Detroit attitude doesn't fool anyone. He is a pussy cat! And.... if anyone needs entertainment at their next party, call Chris! He had us in stitches the whole time!

66 is just as smooth as silk.... what can I say?

I know why Eddy loves Gumby so much, he is an absolute joy to be around.

Gabe is a character! He makes some beautiful boards!
Frank is as nice as can be... I don't care what anyone says!
Clifford.... well.... that is one class act. He will give you the shirt off his back & if it doesn't fit, he'll get you another one! I love him! Thanks for getting everyone morning coffee!

Lavin is a riot! Thanks for giving us the peep show in the parking lot! I think Mary Goad got pictures!

Ben--- nice to finally meet you! You always had a big smile!

CFav & all the little Favs--- great family!

Keith tries to be all business, but we got him to crack a few smiles!

I took quite a few pics of everyone doing everything except racing! Sorry it took so long. Here is the link:

http://s189.photobucket.com/albums/z...0Louis%202007/

I'll be back to St Louis next year for sure! I love that town!

[sniffleless]

It was nice to meet you, Cat. I had fun racing with you. Wish we had been able to take that second qualifing run on sunday but you can't control the weather. Hope to see you again soon.