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LDPanda · Joined: 21 Nov 2008 Posts: 413 Location: Seattle, WA

Im still looking at my options, thats why i havent committed to anything yet. Im thinking ill probably do the ultra as *gasp* a pusher. Ive been putting in more time pushing lately and can actually push mongo reasonably well on my pushing setup, which greatly increases my range. I also go thru a lot less water over the same mileage, which makes me believe its probably more efficent for me. With giant 85mm wheels, i also feel safer on my pusher, less chance of getting tossed by a chunk of gravel i failed to see after 10 hours of laps around greenlake ^_^ Like i said, nothing is in stone yet but if its a dry day and my options come down to slalom or ultra, ill probably pick ultra.

SoloRider · Joined: 14 Aug 2009 Posts: 44 Location: Seattle, WA

Seriously, I'm going to bust out something like 5 or 6 laps rotating boards between push and pump, and then hit Greenlake B&G or Blue Water for some beer. Maybe another lap after, sleep at home, couple more laps the next day, another beer.

That's my plan.
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pavedwave · Joined: 22 Oct 2007 Posts: 1114 Location: seattle wa usa

Beer is good. Pushing is good too Dave. If it does rain, that definitely cancels the slalom, will you want to push through it if there was light rain?

Good to hear some stoked vibes here fellas -- the weather has dipped a few degrees already and its been WET a bit more!! I've personally been spending more time on surfboards and bikes than skateboard as a result, so I don't feel near as prepared in the athletic sense for October 30 than I did for our last Ultra.

The thing that compelled me to do Ultraskates in the beginning was largely the Livestrong/charity aspect. A few skates later it became more of a challenge to hit my personal best. That of course spawned the full-on athletes to set the bar even higher.

What compels me to do this one (and others in the future) is if someone ELSE has some fire under their ass to go the full 24 hours. Then I feel like doing it even though our paces might vary quite a lot and we probably won't skate in tandem most of the time. It's huge knowing someone else is out there the whole night and day. I always encourage people who are thinking of trying this, to join us at night far more than day. We need more presence at night for safety in numbers, and there's a lot less crowd on the trail!!

On both Ted's and Paul's biggest Ultras I actually sat out the night, playing a part of support crew. So whether I skate the full 24 will all boil down to how my achilles and legs are holding up -- this one will be a huge mystery physically because I'm just not as prepared. Why are we doing this again? Laughing

blake · Joined: 29 Sep 2008 Posts: 198 Location: Seattle

why are we doing this? thats an easy one we all have some screws loose duh! Laughing

haha i would be down for some pushing if it is a little wet.
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barefootboarder · Joined: 28 May 2008 Posts: 49 Location: England

WHOOOOOP! I'm in!
Me and my family will be hitting a local trail which is mostly gnar and skating all the day light hours that we can! My boy is keen to do his first ever 50 miles of pumping and wants to raise some money for the National Autistic Society along the way Very Happy

I shall be sending all good vibes to the skate gods and hoping they can make the rain stay away.

pavedwave · Joined: 22 Oct 2007 Posts: 1114 Location: seattle wa usa

Stoked to have you Jo -- Autism is a great cause, and strikes right close to home.

Have decided to make the Seattle Ultraskate a $10-$20 FOOD donation from the skaters that participate, to go toward NorthHelpLine Food Bank of North Seattle. I know the organization well and they spend their money very wisely. We typically don't charge any fee because there's really no organization or cost involved in our "non-events" so far (other than giving up a night of sleep!!) I'm kicking in $50 to start off the donations.

12707 30th Ave. NE, 98125
www.northhelpline.org
foodbank@northhelpline.org
206-367-3477

I would like to ask someone to volunteer their vehicle to be at our location the whole time -- this is a huge ask I know!! But we do need a 24-hour stake out car to hold our own water, food, and other stuff --

BLANKETS will be in order this time -- late October can be brutal!!

Rain or shine?? That is the question. I'm getting my pusher ready...

blake · Joined: 29 Sep 2008 Posts: 198 Location: Seattle

my car isnt huge but i would be happy to let you use it.
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LDPanda · Joined: 21 Nov 2008 Posts: 413 Location: Seattle, WA

I really excited to see we're bringing charity back into the ultraskate. Ive requested the 30th off, im locked in rain or shine. Probably pushing the majority of the time unless i get the MHS hybrid dialed in time. Defenitely bringing extra socks this time around Smile

I will be driving to greenlake and will have my car there all day, I feel a little uncomfortable leaving it unlocked and unsupervised though. Perhaps if i knew we had some support staff watching it? Im sure we can work something out before the 30th.

pavedwave · Joined: 22 Oct 2007 Posts: 1114 Location: seattle wa usa

That's awesome -- between you Panda and Blake, we've got a couple cars now, and for sure the tricky part is whether some bros will be feeling skatey throughout the night to keep watch on the camp -- especially if its wet -- we can already count on cold!

If the camp is ever just a single car, and only a couple of us out there skating, then we have the issue of keeping it locked up. So far we've always had some people able to hang out all night, it gets tougher on these fall/winter skates though. The fewest we had was Ultraskate II and the CSA slalom crew saved me there, but they'll be sleeping and prepping for the Mukilteo thing the next day this year. I'll definitely check with Gareth and secure his tent -- it was a lifesaver last time.

Yep, this is about the time I start getting the heebie jeebies ... but as in all ultras of the past, I've always been amazed at the skaters and friends that make a surprise appearance!!

blake · Joined: 29 Sep 2008 Posts: 198 Location: Seattle

I can bring a tarp to if you need it. and there is a large chance i may take a nap in my car. so i will be there

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