Hey St. Louis!

[Classicrocker42o]

So I'll be in St. Louis in the beginning of July for Mets VS Cardinals game.

I'll have some free time before or after game to do some longboarding. I haven't longboarded there or know any good places.

Anyone wanting to show me around?

[bean-a-reano]

How much $ you got?

[Classicrocker42o]

Depends on how much you can smoke.

[billybuckets]

How about skate shops in the StL area? I checked out Infinity, but they have 0 as far as longboarding stuff goes. They can order whatever, but sometimes I like to handle merchandise to decide what I wanna buy.

Any tips? I really miss the good skate shops we had back in Madison.

[Classicrocker42o]

Stop trying to thread jack me! lol

...Even though it's dead.

But seriously like around the end of June or so there should be a session going down.

[gOAd]

Event Date and Time: Saturday, May 24, 2008 10:00
Event Duration: Two days
Location: Tower Grove Park, St. Louis, MO
Entry: Open
Helmets: Mandatory
Divisions: A
B
Classes: Friday: Outlaw jam session (no timer)

Saturday: Single-lane loose hybrid

Sunday: 66-cone dual "TS" (6 feet 6 inches between cones)
Organizer: St. Louis Daggers
Map: Click here for online map
Entry Fee: $20.00
Contest Info: THE COURSES: As in previous years, they're gonna be "slalom." Not too tight, not too wide open, just slalom. Mellow S-turn hill, decent asphalt, push start only. Trackmate timer.

FRIDAY, MAY 23, we plan an afternoon/evening outlaw session at "Spot 2," a slightly steeper hill near the east end of the park. Single lane, no timer, just for fun. Show up around 5:00 and we'll ride until we get tired or (hopefully not) kicked out.

After Friday's jam session, anyone who's hungry can join us at O'Connell's Pub (excellent burgers and fish 'n' chips) or Tin Can Tavern (home cookin' and a variety of beers in--you got it--cans only). And if anyone's still interested, we can hook up a downtown parking garage session. Elevator up, ride down, in two or three bust-free garages.

SATURDAY, MAY 24, we plan a single-lane jam at "Spot 1," the same hill as previous years. Course will be a hybrid, with spacing anywhere from 6 feet to 20 feet, emphasizing speed and fun--makeable for newbies, challenging for experts to go fast on. Take as many runs as you want; fastest time wins. Show up around 10:00 a.m., and we'll start actual racing around 11:00 or so. We'll race for as long as people want to ride, after which...

BBQ!!! Free food, free soda, bring your own "other beverage of choice." We have reserved the Turkish Pavilion at the top of the course all day Saturday (and Sunday too this year). Chill out, relax and enjoy some food and drink until park closing time (around 10:00 p.m.)

SUNDAY, MAY 25, we plan a dual-lane race. Cones will be set straight (no offsets) but will follow the natural curves of the road, which bends right, then left. In honor of our sixth year doing this crazy race, cone spacing will be 6 feet 6 inches. Bring your small-to-medium board if you've got one. You WILL wiggle!!!

TROPHIES: Once again, Paul Graf has come up with some unique trophies for the top finishers. 100% hand made and 100% unique.

RACE LOCATION: Tower Grove Park in south St. Louis. See map link above for directions and locations.

SURFACE: Good asphalt, good runout at the bottom--little or no footbraking required. The streets are very slightly crowned and not particularly steep, but you won't be hurtin' for speed.

[Classicrocker42o]

Nice 3 day warning... lol

[Classicrocker42o]

Damn you St. Louis... you fail...at the whole longboarding thing.

I created a this thread awhile ago....

Someone longboard now!...eh Tomorrow. Thursday, July 3rd.

Or I'm going to have to do it alone...

[bean-a-reano]

Maybe we just don't like you, ever thought of that?

[[ben]]

Skating alone ain't all that bad...
I'll be comin' up there next Saturday.

[Classicrocker42o]

Well skating alone is kinda bad when you don't know the area. lol

Maybe I don't like you, and want to mug ya? Ever thought of that? heh.

Not really though..

I might not be on the comp cause I'm about to leave, but if anyone does decide to skate give me a tex or call at 417-849-3296.