beginner slalom

[King-ofSst]

wondering how to get myself into the loop. i want to be in any beginner event i can but im really far away from the action until the race comes back to town next year. should i just keep practicing or should i look for actual races to go to. and yes i am aware its getting close to winter but still.

peace

[Momona Boe]

Check with Brian Beihl, the guy who ran the Old Jug race - I think he said there was local slalom clinic sessions.

And yes, definitely keep practicing!

Even through the winter. The Canadians shovel all day to ride their favorite spots.

Or try to find an indoor spot like a warehouse or school or something

See ya' next year!
Fatboy

[Joe & Nick]

There is a New England forum here on silverfish, and tow other websites to help keep you up.

www.ncdsa.com
Slalom!

I believe that between NH, Boston, Springfield, Montreal, and Quebec you will have opportunities before the OGJ next year. Heck, check the "contest calendar" on ncdsa, there is a cross town push race in Montreal in two weeks.

Joe

[King-ofSst]

yeah i live in antrim so that clinic is were i practice im one of the few slalom guys in town. and i will check out those sites thanks guys

peace

[sAMOa]

beginner slalom welcomes beginner skateboarders. i can't think of a better way for people "riding" their boards to learn how to ride better by forcing programmed turns.

slalom could be an awesome way for entry level longboarders to learn how to turn. all you need is a gentle hill to begin with and some cones. start with 10 and place them 10 feet apart in a straight line. these can be adjusted shorter or longer depending on the difficulty running the course.

practice practice practice and eventually you'll be riding on top of your game and perhaps with glimmering chance, you may want to race with the big boys and girls.



cheers
cYa

[King-ofSst]

thanks for all the help and advice. i will put it to good use i would be stupid not to. all the people telling me what to do are pro. one of my favorite things about slalom is i was just hanging around cone heading and i did the beginner race and all the pros are so happy to give tips so thanks allot to all you guys for being so welcoming


peace


PS Chris it would be sick to have you in the parade next year at OGJ skogging it up

[King-ofSst]

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[ChuckMorris]

practice until the race comes to town AND go to races that are reasonably close.

that's what i do, and i'm having the time of my life