Post by: News_Bot on January 16, 2008, 07:55:34 AM
Location: Generations Hall, 310 Andrew Higgins Drive, New Orleans, LA 70310
Date: 30.05.2008 - 31.05.2008
The Flatland Voodoo Jam is held inside a premiere nightclub in New Orleans called "THE GENERATIONS HALL". By having the contest inside of a night club we capture the underground culture of Flatland BMX. With DJ´S spinning and riders throwing down there different styles, the atmosphere promises to be exciting and full of energy.
Schedule
May 30th - Beginner and Expert Contest
May 31st - Pro Contest - $5 spectator fee for finals.
June 1st - Party for riders and staff
Hotel Information
Hampton Inn & Suites New Orleans-Convention Center
1201 Convention Center Blvd.
New Orleans, Louisiana
United States 70130
Tel: +1-504-566-9990 Fax: +1-504-566-9997
Tel: 866-311-1200
Special Rates for Voodoo Jam:
Room Rates for May 29th, 30th and 31st
$89 Per night for a Standard Room
$139 Per night for a Suite
* Our code when you call to get this rate is "BMX". You will not get a cheaper rate anywhere else.
It is very important that you book your rooms as soon as possible! We only have a certain number of rooms blocked so get your room now. This is an excellent rate for this location. The hotel is walking distance to the contest!
Website: www.flatlandvoodoojam.com
Post by: TJ Perry on January 27, 2008, 07:39:03 PM
Post by: ijdevil on January 29, 2008, 06:33:03 AM
Post by: scflatlandrider on January 29, 2008, 07:21:59 PM
Post by: Scott O on January 29, 2008, 09:52:46 PM
me and my girl are going to. What hotel is everyone staying at?Hotel information will be coming soon. I have a hotel near the contest special deal $89 a night. The usual for that area is $170 a night, so it a good deal. Stay tuned for more info. We will update our web page by the end of Feb.
Thanks
Scott
Post by: Todd Loves Curry on January 29, 2008, 11:30:31 PM
Post by: Paulatrix on January 31, 2008, 06:27:24 AM
Sorry I'm terribly ignorant here. Is there usually an entry fee to ride, or is this plain jam styles??? A show up and ride sort of deal. I want to go to New Orleans.
Post by: Mr.Jowee on January 31, 2008, 06:49:36 AM
Only competing pro's are allowed in the contest area on Saturday.
Post by: apoirier on January 31, 2008, 11:01:43 PM
Post by: Budz on February 03, 2008, 10:55:55 PM
Post by: Scott O on February 07, 2008, 12:39:28 AM
Thanks a bunch and we hope to see you all at the 5th YES 5th annual Voodoo Jam. The biggest Flatland only contest in the USA Baby!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Scott
Post by: Ben on February 12, 2008, 02:51:19 AM
Post by: Scott O on February 14, 2008, 05:58:55 PM
Ah, yes! I love you ScottAnd I love you too! :wub:
Post by: TJ Perry on February 16, 2008, 07:46:20 AM
Ah, yes! I love you ScottAnd I love you too! :wub:
Just wanted to say tickets are booked. I WILL BE THERE.
I'm bringing my camera to cover the event completely. If anyone wants to contribute to getting some footage together but don't feel confident in their editing abilities, if you're shooting in MiniDV help me film so we can put together the biggest collaborative internet video to date for this contest! It NEEDS more coverage and we're the only ones that can do it proper!
Post by: apoirier on February 16, 2008, 10:00:55 PM
Post by: Stereolab on February 18, 2008, 01:29:13 AM
Post by: Erik Otto on February 18, 2008, 01:45:42 AM
I think I'm gonna head down for a week, sans bike but with girlfriend. Any locals want to recommend some stuff we should see/do when we're down there?Dude. Just tell your cab driver to take you to Jackson Square. Everything is right there. The riverboats, Cafe DuMonde, all the best food in the world, Bourbon Street a few blocks walk. Go on a Ghost Tour or a Vampire Tour. Visit a plantation and see the spanish moss. Visit the St. Louis Cemetary No. 1 at night. There is no vibe in the world like New Orleans. I fell in love with the place and I will go back every year now.
Post by: Stereolab on February 18, 2008, 01:53:58 AM
I think I'm gonna head down for a week, sans bike but with girlfriend. Any locals want to recommend some stuff we should see/do when we're down there?Dude. Just tell your cab driver to take you to Jackson Square. Everything is right there. The riverboats, Cafe DuMonde, all the best food in the world, Bourbon Street a few blocks walk. Go on a Ghost Tour or a Vampire Tour. Visit a plantation and see the spanish moss. Visit the St. Louis Cemetary No. 1 at night. There is no vibe in the world like New Orleans. I fell in love with the place and I will go back every year now.
Awesome, I seriously can't wait!
Post by: Erik Otto on February 25, 2008, 02:22:46 AM
Post by: jim shorts on February 27, 2008, 06:51:06 AM
Post by: apoirier on February 27, 2008, 06:55:53 AM
is there any word on any of the Canadian riders planning to come down?
Do not quote this, but I believe the list goes like this:
-Myself (Alex Poirier)
-Adam Jakomait
-Lachlan Cameron (his brother too maybe?)
-Prasheel Gopal
Post by: Paulatrix on March 03, 2008, 09:13:26 AM
is there any word on any of the Canadian riders planning to come down?
Do not quote this, but I believe the list goes like this:
-Myself (Alex Poirier)
-Adam Jakomait
-Lachlan Cameron (his brother too maybe?)
-Prasheel Gopal
Word. Quinn and I are in, too.
Post by: apoirier on March 03, 2008, 10:47:45 AM
is there any word on any of the Canadian riders planning to come down?
Do not quote this, but I believe the list goes like this:
-Myself (Alex Poirier)
-Adam Jakomait
-Lachlan Cameron (his brother too maybe?)
-Prasheel Gopal
Word. Quinn and I are in, too.
Ontario will be heavily represented at this event.
Post by: jim shorts on March 04, 2008, 01:31:45 AM
Post by: blind on March 10, 2008, 02:14:15 AM
Post by: joshd on March 10, 2008, 06:29:00 PM
i've decided to go to voodoo.
fixed.
:ph34r:
Post by: Max S on March 10, 2008, 10:17:43 PM
im now tring to decide between doing a huge mural in downtown memphis or voodoo.not sure yet.i hate decisionsDoing both is not an option?
Post by: apoirier on March 13, 2008, 11:44:34 PM
Post by: Scott O on March 14, 2008, 01:55:56 PM
I'm trying to book my tickets right now, for myself, Adam Jakomait, and Prasheel Gopal! Go Ontario! Too bad your complicated American Airlines are confusing and won't let me book it, but hopefully that'll be fixed by the end of the night!Actually Continental is good to fly to New Orleans. We like to use them. Fly through Houston or Newark New Jersey then here.
We would be stoke for you guys to come...
Post by: TOflat on March 14, 2008, 09:13:44 PM
Post by: apoirier on March 15, 2008, 12:14:54 AM
Post by: Mr.Jowee on March 15, 2008, 02:05:21 AM
I am intensly depressed I cannot make Voodoo this year. Next year if I can, I will definately be down there. I'll be 22 in anycase so...legal drinking age will not apply to me! Woo!FYI, you can get away with it down here, as long as you look at least 15.
Post by: blind on March 15, 2008, 02:23:24 AM
im now tring to decide between doing a huge mural in downtown memphis or voodoo.not sure yet.i hate decisionsDoing both is not an option?
i cant do both due both because they are on the same day but im starting to lean more towards voodoo just to see friends i havent seen in a while.dont know about riding in a contest. havent been riding much due to work and getting hurt left and right but who knows.
Post by: Max S on March 15, 2008, 03:14:26 AM
Even if you don't compete, just chillin at Voodoo will be better than taking a chance with your life in downtown Memphis. lol Been there too many times, they can keep that city.im now tring to decide between doing a huge mural in downtown memphis or voodoo.not sure yet.i hate decisionsDoing both is not an option?
i cant do both due both because they are on the same day but im starting to lean more towards voodoo just to see friends i havent seen in a while.dont know about riding in a contest. havent been riding much due to work and getting hurt left and right but who knows.
Post by: AdamJ on March 15, 2008, 10:03:41 PM
Post by: apoirier on March 16, 2008, 05:20:02 AM
Post by: apoirier on March 18, 2008, 10:04:09 PM
Post by: Scott O on March 18, 2008, 10:17:57 PM
Does it cost money to enter? I just pre-registered, but can't find anything to do with paying an entrance fee?You can pay the day of the comp. It's $35 cash the day of the contest.
Post by: Prasheel on March 19, 2008, 03:11:25 AM
Post by: Erik Otto on March 19, 2008, 06:29:36 AM
If you don't see your name there and you are coming 100% and want to compete, email or pm me or Scott O'Brien to let us know you are coming.
That goes for you PROs on here too!
http://www.flatlandvoodoojam.com (http://www.flatlandvoodoojam.com)
Post by: Jared_D on March 24, 2008, 04:06:53 PM
Post by: joedammit on March 24, 2008, 06:03:15 PM
Post by: The BYKE Project on March 24, 2008, 11:06:08 PM
NYC will be there too, probably drunk most of the time.
Hey, will Jeff McIntyre be with you guys? Jeff, you need to be there this year.
Post by: joedammit on March 25, 2008, 03:28:17 AM
Post by: The BYKE Project on March 25, 2008, 03:34:49 AM
jeffs a broke ass nigga and his frames a broke ass nigga too. someone give this poor black man a nice 18 inch frame that wont crack on him please!
What frame was jeff riding? what kind of frames would work for him?
Post by: jim shorts on March 25, 2008, 04:52:34 AM
Post by: joshd on March 26, 2008, 03:39:30 AM
jd.
Post by: bhaverchuck on March 27, 2008, 05:27:13 AM
Post by: Scott O on March 27, 2008, 12:34:55 PM
...so frenchy...got any recent riding vids? :wub:He was just on that Atlanta video bustin out.
jd.
Post by: gibby on March 28, 2008, 03:29:37 AM
Post by: Max S on March 28, 2008, 04:35:46 AM
Jesse P and Pete B are not yet on the list. Scott, do you know if they are going to make it? Really missed Pete not being there last year and Jesse is always fun to watch.
Post by: joelweevil on March 28, 2008, 03:24:51 PM
Post by: SurfonFlatland on March 28, 2008, 04:32:43 PM
jeffs a broke ass nigga and his frames a broke ass nigga too. someone give this poor black man a nice 18 inch frame that wont crack on him please!
What specs does he ride? I have G6 and Sinus.
Post by: The BYKE Project on March 28, 2008, 08:40:27 PM
jeffs a broke ass nigga and his frames a broke ass nigga too. someone give this poor black man a nice 18 inch frame that wont crack on him please!
What specs does he ride? I have G6 and Sinus.
Talked to jeff this week, and he is or was riding the Garuda. it cracked a few times on him. he's hardcore like that.
Post by: Scott O on March 29, 2008, 12:00:23 AM
I know that we are still 2 months away, but I was looking at the roster and noticed thatNot sure if they are coming. It would be a shame if they didn't. Everyone loves to watch those guys ride.
Jesse P and Pete B are not yet on the list. Scott, do you know if they are going to make it? Really missed Pete not being there last year and Jesse is always fun to watch.
Post by: moncho on March 29, 2008, 02:38:54 AM
I know that we are still 2 months away, but I was looking at the roster and noticed thatNot sure if they are coming. It would be a shame if they didn't. Everyone loves to watch those guys ride.
Jesse P and Pete B are not yet on the list. Scott, do you know if they are going to make it? Really missed Pete not being there last year and Jesse is always fun to watch.
I asked Jesse about it on myspace a few days ago, he said he's working on it right now...seems like he really wants to make it to this year's Voodoo.
count me in! can't wait to meet up with everyone from here. including you moncho. j
See you there Jerry!!! :beer:
Post by: Prasheel on April 03, 2008, 12:05:32 AM
Post by: Scott O on April 03, 2008, 03:03:37 AM
Scott, I'm trying to book a room at the hotel, but it's saying that there's no availability for that promotion code, and is offering me rooms at a much higher price. Do you know if all the reserved rooms are booked already? I sincerely hope not.
It should be all good. We just added some extras the other day. Hmm?
Try Southriders or BMX as a code again, see what happens.
Also my email is southrider73@yahoo.com Hit me up there if you have no luck and I will call the lady or email her in the morning.
But do it fast cause Im leaving for Japan Friday.
Let me know.
Thanks
Scott
Oh wait a sec when you say its saying you mean the computer. Well try to call the number then let me know. thanks .... s
Post by: apoirier on April 03, 2008, 07:19:28 AM
Scott, I'm trying to book a room at the hotel, but it's saying that there's no availability for that promotion code, and is offering me rooms at a much higher price. Do you know if all the reserved rooms are booked already? I sincerely hope not.
I thought Adam was booking a room? He passed it onto you? whatta bum.
Post by: ASC on April 04, 2008, 11:38:55 PM
the X in HEX!
Damn that venue is freaking awesome! Couldn't be a better mix of the FLATLAND culture/genre/worlds.
:beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: cheers to the 4 Anni...N
Post by: flatmonkey on April 05, 2008, 06:46:25 AM
Peace...See everyone there
Post by: Prasheel on April 05, 2008, 04:10:29 PM
New Orleans locals, can anyone point us in the direction of what some good touristy things to do are?
Once again, big ups to Scott (and everyone else) for all their hard work that's going in to this event. SO pumped.
Post by: Scott O on April 05, 2008, 11:58:18 PM
Hotel booked, I'll be heading down with Team Ontario (Adam Jakomait and Alex Poirer) on the Thursday, and staying until Monday.
New Orleans locals, can anyone point us in the direction of what some good touristy things to do are?
Once again, big ups to Scott (and everyone else) for all their hard work that's going in to this event. SO pumped.
At your hotel there will be so fliers for things like that..
But a nice walk through the french quater during the day is cool as well. Get a map or something. There is a lot of history there.
Post by: Oltorf on April 06, 2008, 07:55:54 AM
is the hotel different? I thought it was garden hilton inn last time. anyway I'm registered. Sick Child bikes is reppin fully.
thanks for all your effort Scott O. I think you're gonna see an amazing turn out. you deserve it after all the work you've put in.
can't wait.
Post by: effraim on April 06, 2008, 09:15:38 AM
Just booked my flight last week.
Post by: Scott O on April 07, 2008, 01:05:11 AM
See you all there!!!
Just booked my flight last week.
Stoked on that! I think Foakes is coming as well.
Guess who just registered. Piggy from Brazil. He is soooo good. I think he is living in Florida doing shows for Disney..
Can't wait to see that dude ride again, its been a while.
Post by: effraim on April 07, 2008, 01:15:06 AM
Post by: Mr.Jowee on April 07, 2008, 01:24:48 AM
^^^^ man once you get there just start walking around the french quarter until you get hungry and go to a restaurant. It's so amazing everywhere, just walk til ya hit the river, and get a beer to drink on the streets. nothing is more liberating.\
is the hotel different? I thought it was garden hilton inn last time. anyway I'm registered. Sick Child bikes is reppin fully.
thanks for all your effort Scott O. I think you're gonna see an amazing turn out. you deserve it after all the work you've put in.
can't wait.
Last year the hotel was the Garden Hilton Inn, this year it's the Hampton Inn and Suites, which is just a block away.
Post by: ASC on April 08, 2008, 02:08:52 AM
Great energy!
Cheers,
Neela
Post by: gibby on April 08, 2008, 05:24:38 AM
Post by: Mr.Jowee on April 09, 2008, 05:55:35 AM
STOKED!
Post by: Amahl Abdul-Khaliq on April 09, 2008, 06:52:38 AM
See you all there!!!
Just booked my flight last week.
Stoked on that! I think Foakes is coming as well.
Guess who just registered. Piggy from Brazil. He is soooo good. I think he is living in Florida doing shows for Disney..
Can't wait to see that dude ride again, its been a while.
Will Mike S be there again this year?
Post by: Mr.Jowee on April 14, 2008, 05:20:50 AM
Post by: Jared_D on April 14, 2008, 10:13:27 PM
Post by: Scott O on April 15, 2008, 04:54:46 PM
We arrive on the 29th, are there any riding areas near by the hotel?Plenty, its a warehouse district. So there are many businesses. I dont ride down there but I am sure you can find something.
Post by: Max S on April 15, 2008, 05:08:19 PM
I can never remember how stoked I was there year before, but right now, if someone where to ask me how much more stoked I could be about the VooDoo Jam, the answer would be none. None more stoked.Mr. Jowee, surely you can come up with some more stokedness. -_-
STOKED!
Post by: Erik Otto on April 19, 2008, 02:22:41 AM
http://www.flatlandvoodoojam.com/schedule.htm (http://www.flatlandvoodoojam.com/schedule.htm)
Peace,
Erik
Post by: Stereolab on April 19, 2008, 03:50:09 AM
Post by: Scott O on April 19, 2008, 01:20:46 PM
Huh, I thought the 'battle me' idea sounded cool.It really was actually. But a lot of riders just did not like it. They didn't like the whole picking people out and they didn't like that some riders would advance without even riding.
I have to stay true to the riders while still having a good show for the spectators. So this change was needed. While the Battle Me format is really good for spectators it was a bit unbalanced. This format is very balanced.
Hope to see you all there.
S
Post by: Matthias Dandois on April 21, 2008, 09:14:27 PM
I'm Practising practising Practising practising!! yeah yeah
See u there!!!!
Post by: louisflat on April 24, 2008, 03:15:36 PM
Post by: Max S on May 01, 2008, 03:25:05 PM
http://www.flatlandvoodoojam.com/Registration.htm
Post by: jim shorts on May 02, 2008, 05:34:59 PM
Post by: HUCK on May 03, 2008, 07:29:07 AM
Post by: Scott O on May 04, 2008, 06:16:33 AM
I think there was some typos on the registration. They have Bryan Huffman and Isaiah Jordan in Expert. Am I the only person who caught this? Erik and Scott where you at?They entered expert.
I am sure Brian was thinking it has been some time since he rode in a contest. I appreciate him coming back and if he wants to ride expert I think thats a good decision.
As far as Isaiah goes. I think he entered some small contest in Georgia as Pro but I believe he is still riding in Expert. Im OK with that as well.
Post by: apoirier on May 04, 2008, 09:04:50 AM
Post by: Max S on May 04, 2008, 04:52:50 PM
Come on KHE, put Adam K. on a plane to New Orleans.
Post by: jazzman on May 04, 2008, 05:55:05 PM
a cool cat for sure, that includes all the NC riders.
Post by: HUCK on May 04, 2008, 07:31:10 PM
Making the jump to pro these days is a huge consideration, there's such a gap between top ams and pro's...You gotta like go into hiding for a couple years riding five hours a day to catch up with those guys. Percy just won expert at FU Unlimited, Isaiah Jordan is super good, along with Bryan Huffman, this comp is worth just watching for the expert...Riding in the same class as these dudes is an honour.
You're completely right, there is a huge gap. And the differentiation between expert and pro is becoming more and more hazy. But the way I understood things were, once you go pro you can't go back. Look at Mervar, that dude was out of the loop for like over a decade. Came back and entered pro. Right where he left off. You think if Puente had re-entered competition after being mia for so long and entered expert he'd gotten away with it? Me, personally, if I ever get the audacity to even try and go pro, I'd never consider going backwards. Call it pride or call it shame. Your choice. For me it'd be a race for last place. I'm not rying to hurt feelings or step on toes, just calling it as I see it. Shoot for that matter Isaiah and Bryan ought to be flattered by my outlook on they're riding abilities. If someone even mentioned to me that I have pro link abilities I'd feel obligated to go pro. But hey whatever. Not my contest.
Post by: HUCK on May 04, 2008, 07:52:51 PM
I think there was some typos on the registration. They have Bryan Huffman and Isaiah Jordan in Expert. Am I the only person who caught this? Erik and Scott where you at?They entered expert.
I am sure Brian was thinking it has been some time since he rode in a contest. I appreciate him coming back and if he wants to ride expert I think thats a good decision.
As far as Isaiah goes. I think he entered some small contest in Georgia as Pro but I believe he is still riding in Expert. Im OK with that as well.
So, if I enter beginner because I don't get to ride but 3 or 4 times a month, you gonna think thats a good decision and be OK with it? Look I'm not out here trying to cause waves. I'm merely making a point. Everyone knows thats the last thing flatland needs is more controversy. Call me a prick !
Post by: Scott O on May 04, 2008, 08:34:41 PM
I dont think your being a prick at all and I understand your concerns. Its my call and I think its ok based on this.
Bryan Huffman has not competed in Pro in over 4 years at the least. I dont know the exact stat but Im sure its close. Also his last few contest he entered, he was not even close to the finals. So he took a long break and he has obviously decided to give it another go or to just come out and support..
The last time I seen him ride, the tricks he did could not compare to the am stuff now.
No nock on Bryan at all but being a full time worker I am sure he does not put the time in that Matthias, Terry and the others do. Given Bryan's experience I totally trust his judgment and I am sure he is coming to support the event, not sand bag.
As far as Isaiah competing at a small Georgia contest.
That contest with ALL due respect, does not have the same level of riding as voodoo. I am sure some guys at the contest encouraged him to ride up in pro to help out the numbers.
Hey same thing for Jesse C. He entered a contest up north as a Pro, if he would not have Steph Cerra would have been the only Pro there.
If there was a complete USA circuit together then I think there would be some rules that would help out your concerns.
But there is not and its not their fault because of it.
The contest in Georgia just does not compare and what Bryan is doing seems to make sense to me.
So while I do agree with your concerns, their decisions have valid points that I must agree with.
But I will tell you this, because of your concerns, I will address this issue to my panel of pro riders and let them make a decision on it.
Also you always have the option to not come to Voodoo and start your own contest.
Your comparisons of this situation to Jesse Puente and you entering beginner have nothing to do with this. If you feel you should enter beginner then go right ahead buddy. I think all the riders know what the right thing to do is and I trust in that. If they take advantage of that trust then they will look out of place and I dont think anyone wants to do that.
Thanks
Scott
Post by: HUCK on May 04, 2008, 09:46:04 PM
Post by: timk4130! on May 04, 2008, 10:24:15 PM
Post by: johnu773 on May 04, 2008, 10:40:08 PM
As for not being able to go back, i never liked that rule. I remember back in the day experts would ride some local comp or go overseas and be forced to enter pro due to a lack of experts(they cancelled to am class). When they'd enter the next "afa" contest they wouldn't be allowed to go back to am and i thought that was crap. They traveled overseas to compete but then must make a choice to not ride at all or turn pro for good just because the am class got cancelled?
Don't get me wrong, when I entered beginners class for my 1st comp 18 years ago, I wasn't happy that I was riding against guy who were CLEARLY expert or better, so I know peoples concerns. I think thats what kept me away from entering comps and more so just going to ride and be w/friends, but even the beginners are awesome today so People need not worry so much...You'll all do fine! good luck to everyone@ voodoo!
Post by: apoirier on May 05, 2008, 02:12:21 AM
Post by: Max S on May 05, 2008, 03:19:52 AM
The fact that this is an issue is ridiculous, who cares, go ride, have fun...So what you don't get first because maybe some guy that should've competed pro competed in am, big deal...No offence to Bryan or Isaiah but looking at the list of pro riders...They could not compete against that...Those are the worlds best, and maybe Isaiah isn't am anymore, but he isn't comparable to Terry Adams either, come on.
^^^^^I would really like to see Bryan H. be involved in this comp and given the insane level of competition that will be present, I think the expert class is a great place for both Bryan and Isaiah.
Post by: The BYKE Project on May 05, 2008, 09:02:29 AM
In a case like the one raised through these posts, I have to say that I respect Huffman for putting aside any pride that may come with a "pro" status and taking a step down to another class. He's obviously being true to himself and to the skill level that he knows he has right now. The same may go with Isaiah's case. Without knowing the facts, I can only assume that he also knows what class he needs to be in right now and for voodoo.
Without any standards, whose to say when a "pro" rider should step down into expert and vise versa? Huck's question here is very valid in the sense that at any time a "pro" rider could change classes and become a "sandbagger" in an expert class. But would the flatland community allow that? Probably not, which is where forums like Global are so important. This is where we can raise these questions and keep the sport in check, or at least I would hope so.
Contests are important to this sport and we need more of them. Every contest will be run differently and have its own flavor and style, but one thing that should always remain the same is the honesty of our riding. We know where we belong and what we're capable of. Being true to ourselves and honest with our riding skill and level, will in turn help keep contests honest and true to the sport.
Post by: bhuffman on May 05, 2008, 03:21:02 PM
1. I absolutely have no business riding against people like Justin Miller, etc. My tricks and ability are expert level and that's where I feel I belong. When I look at the riders signed up for expert, I feel those riders are on the same level as me.
2. Basically my choices were too compete in pro where I don't fit or not compete at all - I felt as if I wanted to support Scott and VooDoo any way I can so I made a decision to drop to where I felt I belonged.
3. I honestly don't want to cause problems, so if that's the case, I'll just come hang out and drink a few beers!
4. I doubt I could even place top three in the expert class so it's not like I'm trying to sandbag to get something. I'm a parking lot rider not a competition rider.
5. Yes I've competed in pro before. I was placing really well in the expert class at the BS contests and I had an opportunity to go to the x-games so I went for it. I got injured shortly afterward which kind of messed things up for me. I'm not trying to come up with excuses, but it's hard to progress when I had my knee blowing out every 6 months. I had 2 doctors tell me in 1999 that I would never ride a bike again so I'm just thankful to still get out in the lot.
6. I don't get paid to ride and I'm not pro skill level so why should I be in that class.
Huck - I completely understand your point and respect that.
Maybe we need a master class.
Post by: moncho on May 05, 2008, 04:11:50 PM
So, Cool. And I'll stick to last place in expert for now. Peace.
Wrong.
Last place in Expert has my name all over it!!! ^_^
Post by: bhuffman on May 05, 2008, 04:14:48 PM
Post by: timk4130! on May 05, 2008, 04:27:01 PM
Post by: wookie on May 05, 2008, 04:35:17 PM
Brian Rybak
Post by: HUCK on May 05, 2008, 09:19:39 PM
On a more personal note, I'd love to be able to go pro before I hang up the pegs but with guys like Justin and Matthias its probably not going to happen. I just don't have the time to commit.
Peace, Huck
Post by: flatliner on May 05, 2008, 09:41:29 PM
So no matter if your Lee Huck Edwards, Scott O'brien, Matthias Dandois or Bryan Huffman, you are all PRO's to someone. So dont worry about what class you are to be in, just support each other in this unique and fun sport. (just place yourself were you think you need to be)
Post by: bhuffman on May 05, 2008, 09:55:07 PM
Post by: monis on May 05, 2008, 11:20:22 PM
To me a PRO is someone who is looked up to, from young guys to old guys, and can ride really well. My riding buddy Andy Copper, is just that to me. He can't do a whopper or a crackpacker boomerang, but that doesn't matter to me. Andy is still someone i look up to as a role model for life and riding.
So no matter if your Lee Huck Edwards, Scott O'brien, Matthias Dandois or Bryan Huffman, you are all PRO's to someone. So dont worry about what class you are to be in, just support each other in this unique and fun sport. (just place yourself were you think you need to be)
AMEN BROTHER!!
Post by: The BYKE Project on May 06, 2008, 07:07:01 AM
Huck, don't worry about it. I wasn't offended and you were just speaking your opinion so it's cool. It's not really like one of us is right and one of us is wrong. I'll buy the first drink - I'll probably need it!!!
Yo Huffman, Lee only drinks milk, so that drink will be cheap. And cookies.
Post by: Scott O on May 06, 2008, 11:59:09 PM
Amen Again! Well said....To me a PRO is someone who is looked up to, from young guys to old guys, and can ride really well. My riding buddy Andy Copper, is just that to me. He can't do a whopper or a crackpacker boomerang, but that doesn't matter to me. Andy is still someone i look up to as a role model for life and riding.
So no matter if your Lee Huck Edwards, Scott O'brien, Matthias Dandois or Bryan Huffman, you are all PRO's to someone. So dont worry about what class you are to be in, just support each other in this unique and fun sport. (just place yourself were you think you need to be)
AMEN BROTHER!!
Monis you are always going to be my Pro! :wub:
Post by: smiley (Roy) on May 09, 2008, 07:56:52 AM
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-Roy
Post by: joshd on May 09, 2008, 08:16:45 AM
Just booked my flight... who is going drinking w/ me in the quarter after voodoo
:beer: :beer: :beer:
-Roy
"+1"
:beer:
jd.
Post by: joshd on May 10, 2008, 09:14:47 AM
and...i saw a "bulletin" that the rideners (flatmonkey etc) aren't going to make it to the voodoo this year :( i try not to waste too much time checking those things anymore, 40 pages of them a day and all...but maybe someone else can chime in if he has since updated.
more for otto but...
jd.
Post by: joelweevil on May 11, 2008, 04:05:16 AM
Post by: Erik Otto on May 11, 2008, 04:43:49 AM
i quit drinkin' a little over 2 years ago. is voodoo in new orleans really the place for me? i mean, i will rock the o'douls with the best of em, but i need a good swerve-on , too!
Hmm...to quote Lloyd Bridges from "Airplane", "Looks like I picked the wrong week to quit drinking."
That is a tough call. Bourbon Street is like another planet, it has to be seen to be believed.
Post by: Mr.Jowee on May 11, 2008, 05:18:31 AM
There's a casino in between Generations Hall and Bourbon Street. .i quit drinkin' a little over 2 years ago. is voodoo in new orleans really the place for me? i mean, i will rock the o'douls with the best of em, but i need a good swerve-on , too!
last time i was there it seemed like any vice could be overdone. there's swerve applenty!
Post by: TJ Perry on May 11, 2008, 05:24:48 AM
I know totally nuts rite
Post by: Erik Otto on May 12, 2008, 03:05:25 AM
Now if we could just pry Martti and Viki out of Europe... ;D
Post by: joelweevil on May 12, 2008, 03:13:45 AM
Post by: joelweevil on May 12, 2008, 03:14:47 AM
Post by: Max S on May 13, 2008, 04:10:58 AM
Terry Adams - LA/USA
York Uno - JP
Ed Nussbaum - CA/USA
Hiroya Morizaki - JP
Matthias Dandois - FR
Hidekazu Kuga - JP
Justin Miller - MI/USA
Shintaro Misawa - JP
Raphael Chiquet - FR
Matt Wilhelm- IL/USA
Aaron Frost - TX/USA
Art Thomason - TX/USA
Mickey Gaidos - LA/USA
Effraim Catlow - UK
David Weathersby - TX
Marcos Paolo DeJesus - FL
Adam DiClaudio - TX
Dominik Nekolny - CZ
Luis dos Santos - BR
Takao Fukuda - JP
Youhei Uchino - JP
Cory Fester - CN
Sam Foakes - UK
Travis Collier - CN
Pete Brandt - CA
Jesse Puente - CA
Post by: Paulatrix on May 15, 2008, 05:16:25 AM
How about this. We have the event THEN bitch about the outcomes?
I know totally nuts rite
I'm sort of enjoying the "bitch hype."
2 weeks to go, if you're not ready now you'll never be.
Post by: joelweevil on May 15, 2008, 05:24:31 AM
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Post by: Oltorf on May 19, 2008, 04:59:18 AM
Dude, act right! stupid sun.
I'm not looking too bad for Voodoo Jam, and the ATX crew has been riding hard. Should be rolling with 8-10 ninjas, blazin for 500 miles ready for crawfish and flatland.
13 more days til N.O.
Crazy ass weekend. Props Scott and Terry. :beer:
Post by: El Diego on May 19, 2008, 09:35:01 PM
Post by: Scott O on May 19, 2008, 10:04:46 PM
yeah props to Scott and Terry! if i had tits i would so flash you guys. lol :PTexas always got my back..
Hmmm if you had tits im not sure I would want to see them. lol
See you soon killa.
Post by: raddad67 (Mark) on May 20, 2008, 03:26:09 PM
Post by: ASC on May 22, 2008, 05:51:58 AM
Something I don't think has happen before I think would be very cool to happen this time is a BIG Group shot of everyone.
That's a great idea...to have a memory of all the local, ams, pro's: Entire family of Flatland Riders from various communities depicted in a shot as one...Neela
Post by: blind on May 22, 2008, 11:48:08 PM
Post by: Mr.Jowee on May 23, 2008, 12:30:48 AM
Something I don't think has happen before I think would be very cool to happen this time is a BIG Group shot of everyone.
I think that's a great idea! It would be kind of hard, though, considering there are 56 people registered (!), and who knows how many others are waiting till the day of the contest to register, or are just going to show up to ride.
Post by: Scott O on May 23, 2008, 02:07:52 AM
For Pro class we are taking 10 riders to the finals.
Info on the Friday Jam coming soon.
Crazy nuts right now!!!!!! Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh :P
Post by: el topo on May 25, 2008, 06:03:27 AM
Post by: raddad67 (Mark) on May 26, 2008, 03:59:46 AM
Keep on Riding!
Post by: Max S on May 26, 2008, 02:15:00 PM
Post by: Scott O on May 26, 2008, 03:46:05 PM
I just noticed that Pete B. and Jesse P. are no longer on the registration list.(?) :huh:Uh Yeah, I don't understand either?
Post by: El Diego on May 26, 2008, 08:05:44 PM
Post by: joelweevil on May 26, 2008, 09:16:46 PM
Post by: Scott O on May 27, 2008, 03:32:29 AM
scott o.- is there a list of vendors that will be set up? i would prefer to give my money to them at the jam over going to the shop, simply because it's voodoo jam.Here it is.
-Sequence
-Sick Child
-Ares Bykes America
-Byke Project
-Illusions Video By Tex Thayer
-Purple Monkey T-Shirt
That all I can think of at the moment. Very crazy right now. Effraim just arrived.
Post by: el topo on May 27, 2008, 01:17:08 PM
Post by: joelweevil on May 27, 2008, 08:50:40 PM
sweatpants- that would be cool to see him. b.i.t.d. he kicked ass. is the austin crew going to the jam friday nite?
big ups to jerry and damon, your contributions to the jam go beyond what the eye sees. can i have #43?
Post by: Scott O on May 27, 2008, 11:35:17 PM
hey scott, thanks! they say every dime counts!No Chris Day ..
sweatpants- that would be cool to see him. b.i.t.d. he kicked ass. is the austin crew going to the jam friday nite?
big ups to jerry and damon, your contributions to the jam go beyond what the eye sees. can i have #43?
Jam is not at night!!!!! There are no lights! Its til dark.
s
Post by: Prasheel on May 28, 2008, 12:31:58 AM
If anyone has an extra set of those washer style adapters that come with pegs and could bring them to New Orleans for me, it would be most appreciated. Thanks to anyone that can help.
Post by: ijdevil on May 28, 2008, 06:09:10 AM
Post by: bhaverchuck on May 28, 2008, 09:34:35 AM
everyone drive safe and see you friday. beyond hyped right now!
jerry m
Post by: Erik Otto on May 28, 2008, 04:44:53 PM
Post by: bhuffman on May 29, 2008, 12:09:58 AM
Post by: joelweevil on May 29, 2008, 04:35:20 AM
Post by: el topo on May 29, 2008, 11:41:01 PM
Post by: blind on May 30, 2008, 01:47:50 AM
Post by: Erik Otto on May 30, 2008, 05:05:54 AM
Post by: Oltorf on May 30, 2008, 07:57:26 AM
Live from 85 south.jody t,gabe k,and myself are headed to mobile now to meet stephen hearn.see you all tommorrow!
f*ckin Stephan Hearn. haha
I hear he's got new tricks.
Post by: Max S on May 30, 2008, 08:00:21 AM
Post by: raddad67 (Mark) on May 30, 2008, 01:18:00 PM
Drive Safe and we will see ya there!
Post by: joshd on June 01, 2008, 01:21:31 AM
jd.
Post by: Lokalazeros on June 01, 2008, 02:03:24 AM
Post by: blind on June 01, 2008, 04:42:13 AM
Post by: el topo on June 03, 2008, 01:40:46 AM
As much as I try to not hear what people talk about in rest rooms, this exchange was pretty cool. It was real neat seeing a 'first timer' totally freaking out and getting amped on flatland. I'd really like to thank everyone involved with Flatland Voodoo Jam for a job well done. It meant a lot to me to simply be there. Contests like this can accomplish things.
jm
Post by: Scott O on June 03, 2008, 04:39:33 AM
I've never been so impressed with a contest, or with comp riding as I was this weekend. At the venue while I was peeing in the trough there was a 'gentleman' in there, apparently local who found himself absolutely blown away by what was going down on the floor. He was talking in a loud excited voice on his cell phone trying to get a friend/family out there IMMEDIATELY. I remember hearing the words "THIS IS INCREDIBLE! THESE GUYS ARE DOING LIKE GYMNASTICS ON BIKES! IT'S F*&%#$ AWESOME!! YOU'VE GOT TO COME OUT HERE RIGHT AWAY AND SEE THIS!"Perfect just perfect. Thanks for posting this.
As much as I try to not hear what people talk about in rest rooms, this exchange was pretty cool. It was real neat seeing a 'first timer' totally freaking out and getting amped on flatland. I'd really like to thank everyone involved with Flatland Voodoo Jam for a job well done. It meant a lot to me to simply be there. Contests like this can accomplish things.
jm
Post by: joelweevil on June 03, 2008, 04:51:45 AM
thanx so much. joel
Post by: an53 on June 03, 2008, 01:35:10 PM
Post by: Prasheel on June 06, 2008, 05:57:06 AM
Never has so little, meant so much, to so few.
I'm not implying the job you did to get Voodoo up and running is small, but in the grand scheme of things, the act of simply riding our bikes and doing tricks is pretty small. Despite that, I don't think there was a single person that was there that wasn't blown away and impacted by the job you did in displaying it.
Thanks again to all those involved. This was my first Voodoo experience, and it by far exceeded any expectations I could have had by watching previous year's footage (even though I've always gotten goosebumps from the little bits of the atmosphere that carried through on video). It's a damn shame that every other North American contest is going to fail in comparison after experiencing Voodoo.
Post by: theking on June 07, 2008, 07:54:46 AM
Chris
Post by: I AM Blindingsun!! lolz on June 08, 2008, 12:58:40 AM
Post by: Scott O on June 09, 2008, 02:31:03 AM
Hey Scott, I noticed a saying on York Uno's shirt, and I was wondering if you might have insight on what it was refering to. In my mind, it totally fits in with Voodoo jam. The saying was;wow thanks very much. The riding and people like you that make the trip here is why the event is so special.
Never has so little, meant so much, to so few.
I'm not implying the job you did to get Voodoo up and running is small, but in the grand scheme of things, the act of simply riding our bikes and doing tricks is pretty small. Despite that, I don't think there was a single person that was there that wasn't blown away and impacted by the job you did in displaying it.
Thanks again to all those involved. This was my first Voodoo experience, and it by far exceeded any expectations I could have had by watching previous year's footage (even though I've always gotten goosebumps from the little bits of the atmosphere that carried through on video). It's a damn shame that every other North American contest is going to fail in comparison after experiencing Voodoo.
Glad you where inspired!
thnx
s
Post by: bhuffman on June 10, 2008, 08:02:01 PM