NYT article on Slalom

[cruiser12]

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/18/sp...r=1&ref=sports

Thoughts? idk if anyone's posted this yet so oh well

[Tagsrover]

I wish they would have said that there are cheaper beginner alternatives to 500 dollar setups, to make it seem more accessible to people who don't know much about it

[sk8norcal]

http://www.mercurynews.com/centralcoast/ci_12856973

[Tagsrover]

Lafayette hosts national skateboard competition : Lafayette : Boulder Daily Camera

Slalom skateboarding national championship hits Lafayette : Lafayette : Boulder Daily Camera

[TwinTown Skater]

Great article. I agree with Tags, wish they would have highlighted that you can get in for far less than $ 500, but good press nonetheless.

[Parallel Man]

The new generation tends to come from enclaves in California, the Pacific Northwest and Colorado.

Well, you know, you only talk to west coast skaters and that's the impression you'll get.

I guess Mike Duquette, Justin Collins, Adam Schwippert and so many more don't yet have an "enclave."

[Tagsrover]

The new generation tends to come from enclaves in California, the Pacific Northwest and Colorado.

Well, you know, you only talk to west coast skaters and that's the impression you'll get.

I guess Mike Duquette, Justin Collins, Adam Schwippert and so many more don't yet have an "enclave."

midwest where ya at?

[Lisa BailDog]

midwest where ya at?

Right here.....
I'm 48, I don't plan on quitting slalom. I just recently started getting more serious about slalom, and I'm improving, not aging, or fading... As if some morning, I would wake up, and feel so much different than yesterday, that I would say, "yeah, no more slalom for me..."
I can't see just quitting.....
Now, as far as the "younger generation" I get the feeling that the future looks brighter now than it did not too long ago....More people than the usual friends and family need to see a contest going down, I guess- most people give a "Whoa" seeing a high speed GS run for the first time...
Any coverage is good coverage though, definitely....

[OldSkateGuy]

Wes, when I was contacted by the NY Times writer, I gave him a list of names without any geographical prejudice. Why and who he chose to, or was able to speak with was his decision.

Jack

The new generation tends to come from enclaves in California, the Pacific Northwest and Colorado.

Well, you know, you only talk to west coast skaters and that's the impression you'll get.

I guess Mike Duquette, Justin Collins, Adam Schwippert and so many more don't yet have an "enclave."

[apryde]

Thanks for writing the article Jack!

....Justin Collins lives in Orange County, California and is one of the coolest people you'll meet, and great job Justin at the World's and National's!!

[OldSkateGuy]

Hey Art,

I wish I could write that well! Matt Higgins, the action sports writer for the NY Times wrote it. Justin is a great guy and a heck of a racer, watched him win the World Hybrid Championship on Saturday.

JS

Thanks for writing the article Jack!

....Justin Collins lives in Orange County, California and is one of the coolest people you'll meet, and great job Justin at the World's and National's!!

[GPymp]

Jack, thanks for posting the results on the SJ for the Hybrid.

[OldSkateGuy]

You're welcome...here's the link to the hybrid results.

[GPymp]

Jack, I texted George this morning and complimented him on his win yesterday...ten minutes later he "Butt dialed" me.

Off to skate with Geo Myler...I will check back on the SJ

[TwinTown Skater]

Thanks for the link. Looks like a great tiime was had by all, and congratulations to all the racers.