[SkateDC] Eddy Matzger DC Area Workshop May 14 - May 16
Nadia Chung
nadia at innovationgraphicsweb.com
Fri Mar 19 15:43:59 PDT 2010
Thanks everyone I really appreciate the advice/comments. Wow what a great skating community in the area! Until recently I didn't know it existed!
And Yes I really enjoy inline skating the experience was so exciting! I took my share of falls in my first days (well sometimes even now) but I'm hooked.
I'm relatively new, so I try to do some drills and exercises I see in youtube videos, but I know it's not the same than having training from experienced skaters.
I have become a fan of Eddy, he's just amazing! So I was so trilled to see his workshop coming up.
My concern/hesitation was - Not getting the most of it, (not a cheap workshop as one of you mentioned) waste money and time, not be able to keep up.
But I think the experience would be beneficial and a lot of fun.
My goal is speed skating actually so in a way I think this workshop would help and did I mention FUN? but Jane you raised some good points, taking local lessons and waiting for next year
would be a possibility. A few days ago I was looking for a inline skating group or lessons in my area and found skatersquest.com I'll definitely attend to some of their classes regardless if I attend Eddy's workshop or not ... although Eddy's clinic is just so tempting! oiiii.
I think if I take lessons, keep on training 4-5 days a week I might be ready for Eddy's. From now to May 14 I think I can be more prepared for this workshop...so I hope! This should be doable right? The parking garage offers me the opportunity of doing decent full laps and cross-overs but NOT major hills, so that's another thing I need to work on.
Anyway I tend to bla bla too much!
Thank you all for the input I really really appreciate it!
- Nadia
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> Date: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:05:55 -0400
> From: "Chuck O." <cropperman7 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [SkateDC] Eddy Clinic
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> i think the newer you are the better. I took Eddy two years in a row.
> There was a lot to learn and I was an advanced skater already. But i
> had bad habits to break, re-learn and get advanced at again. George
> is right, keep practicing the drills, incorporate them in your
> skating. do the dry land drills to build up leg strength. don't
> worry on your double push now. really learn the basic strokes first
> and let Eddy help you for the advanced stuff.
>
> the second year I took his Clinic was just to make sure i was doing
> things a year after his clinic, you know to make sure i learned it.
> have fun, get some rest and some advil. :)
>
> Chuck O.
>
>
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> Message: 2
> Date: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:21:35 -0400
> From: Chris Volz <chrisvolz at hotmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [SkateDC] Eddy Clinic
> To: <cropperman7 at gmail.com>, <skatedc at ligemail.lig.net>
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> It's good to go back every few years!
>
>
>
> If nothing else it's humbling like when Eddie skates backwards uphill on one skate faster than I can going forward on two.
>
>
>
> Hmmmm....I havent been back since that incident! It may have damaged me for life! LOL
>
>
>
> Chris
>
>
>
>
>
>> Date: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:05:55 -0400
>> From: cropperman7 at gmail.com
>> To: skatedc at ligemail.lig.net
>> Subject: Re: [SkateDC] Eddy Clinic
>>
>> i think the newer you are the better. I took Eddy two years in a row.
>> There was a lot to learn and I was an advanced skater already. But i
>> had bad habits to break, re-learn and get advanced at again. George
>> is right, keep practicing the drills, incorporate them in your
>> skating. do the dry land drills to build up leg strength. don't
>> worry on your double push now. really learn the basic strokes first
>> and let Eddy help you for the advanced stuff.
>>
>> the second year I took his Clinic was just to make sure i was doing
>> things a year after his clinic, you know to make sure i learned it.
>> have fun, get some rest and some advil. :)
>>
>> Chuck O.
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> Date: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:32:00 EDT
> From: Inlineclass at aol.com
> Subject: Re: [SkateDC] SkateDC Digest, Vol 76, Issue 23
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> Hi Nadia,
>
> Just wanted to add my 2 cents to the advice you've already received about
> Eddy Matzger's clinic. While I totally agree that it is a fantastic
> experience learning to skate with Eddy, I believe you may get more out of it when
> you are a little further along in your skating. It sounds like you are
> pretty serious about learning how to skate and have already spent quite a bit
> of time on wheels. But you are still relatively new to skating. Eddy is
> really great and he does work with everyone at whatever level they are at,
> but his expertise is really in Speed Skating technique.
>
> Quite honestly, Eddy's clinics are expensive (a lot more expensive then
> when I did it years ago!). I think at this point in your skating you might
> get more out of taking "regular" lessons with a qualified instructor like
> the ones at Skater's Quest. They are located in Va so if you're down there,
> it may be pretty convenient for you. Visit them online at
> _www.skatersquest.com_ (http://www.skatersquest.com) You can work on your technique and
> make sure you've got the basics covered.
>
> (Full disclosure: I don't work for Skatersquest, but I am a certified
> instructor)
>
> You might consider doing Eddy's clinic maybe next year if you continue to
> skate as much as it sounds like you might. Everyone should do it at least
> once if they love skating. Eddy is infectious and an amazing teacher.
>
> Whatever you decide to do, I hope you have a ton of fun skating.
>
>
> Happy Skating,
>
> Jane Beech
> Certified Inline Skating Instructor
> _www.SkateU.com_ (http://www.skateu.com/)
> 301-919-2017
>
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> 1. Re: Eddy Matzger DC Area Workshop May 14 - May 16 (Nadia Chung)
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> Date: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:15:06 -0400
> From: Nadia Chung <nadia at innovationgraphicsweb.com>
> Subject: Re: [SkateDC] Eddy Matzger DC Area Workshop May 14 - May 16
> To: George Marinkovich <skatewash at yahoo.com>
> Cc: skatedc at ligemail.lig.net
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> Thanks for your input and encouragement George and Chris!
>
> I'm extremely excited about attending, I really enjoy inline skating so I
> hope to soak everything in from this workshop.
> We skate in a empty parking lot garage in NoVA (since it's a new
> development) nobody has kicked me out yet :) I think I have a lot of training to do
> before the workshop.
>
> Your comments make a lot of sense I think this is the perfect opportunity
> to work on achieving the proper technique and get rid of bad habits plus
> it'll be a lot of fun!
> This week I been trying to do the double- push but haven't been able to
> get it yet. Hope the workshop will help with this.
>
> Thanks again!!
> -Nadia
>
>
> On Mar 19, 2010, at 12:52 PM, George Marinkovich wrote:
>
>> Hi Nadia,
>>
>> You should go, it is a lot of fun (and hard work), and it is very
> worthwhile in improving your skating ability (speed and efficiency). Eddy is one
> of the best instructors I've ever had in terms of knowledge, personality,
> and enthusiasm for teaching. He's a joy to be around.
>>
>> I attended his DC workshop a number of years ago. It was my only formal
> skating instruction. I know many people in the area who have attended
> Eddy's workshop and I suspect they have similar feelings toward the workshop.
> In fact, some have taken his workshop more than once. You don't need to
> be an advanced skater to participate in the workshop. Actually you stand to
> benefit more from the workshop if you are not already an advanced skater.
>>
>> Since you're a relatively new skater the instruction will benefit you
> greatly in terms of learning the best technique to strive for and eliminating
> any bad habits you may have picked up before they become too ingrained.
> It's important after the workshop to practice what you've learned during the
> workshop. I didn't really do that since I was never a very serious speed
> skater, but even in my case, my skating technique was better after the
> workshop than it was before. Even now I have a notion of what I should be
> doing, even though I may not be consistent in doing it.
>>
>> Cheers,
>> George
>>
>>
>> From: Nadia Chung <nadia at innovationgraphicsweb.com>
>> To: skatedc at ligemail.lig.net
>> Sent: Fri, March 19, 2010 11:19:44 AM
>> Subject: Re: [SkateDC] Eddy Matzger DC Area Workshop May 14 - May 16
>>
>> Hi everyone!
>>
>> I just got into inline skating and been training around 3 days a week
> for the last 2.5 months, but I'm still a newbie.
>> I learned by watching youtube videos and Eddy's video tutorials, so my
> technique might not be great or even right!
>>
>> I was wondering if anyone of you have been to Eddy's workshops before?
> Is it mostly for advanced skaters?
>> I would appreciate any input. I would love to go!
>>
>> Thanks! - Nadia
>>
>>
>>
>>
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>>> Date: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:17:31 +0000 (UTC)
>>> From: cpatch at comcast.net
>>> Subject: [SkateDC] Eddy Matzger DC Area Workshop May 14 - May 16
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>>> Just a reminder that Eddy Matzger will bring his Roadshow workshop to
> the DC area May 14 -16. The workshop will be held at the traditional
> location in Tyson's Corner (The Warren Building parking structure). Following is
> a link to Eddy's website:
>>>
>>> http://www.skatecentral.com/page84.html
>>>
>>> Anyone who has ever taken the workshop can tell you that there is
> usually more than you can take in but it always leaves you tired but
> enthusiastic about kicking your skating up to another level. The cost for the
> workshop is $300. More details can be found at:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> http://www.skatecentral.com/page32.html
>>>
>>>
>>> Carol Patch
>>>
>>>
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>>> Message: 2
>>> Date: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:03:56 -0400
>>> From: "Chuck O." <cropperman7 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [SkateDC] SkateDC Digest, Vol 76, Issue 19
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>>> so let me get this right, it comes with the monster hook, right? :p
>>>
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>>>> 1. Hydration Pack (without monster hook and adjustable front
>>>> straps to hold extra gear) (George Marinkovich)
>>>> 2. Re: Hydration Pack (without monster hook and adjustable front
>>>> straps to hold extra gear) (Bill English)
>>>> 3. Re: Hydration Pack (without monster hook and adjustable front
>>>> straps to hold extra gear) (EChO)
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>>>>
>>>> Message: 1
>>>> Date: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:41:50 -0700 (PDT)
>>>> From: George Marinkovich <skatewash at yahoo.com>
>>>> Subject: [SkateDC] Hydration Pack (without monster hook and adjustable
>>>> front straps to hold extra gear)
>>>> To: WAR Skate List <skatedc at skatedc.org>
>>>> Message-ID: <468732.41459.qm at web38203.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
>>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
>>>>
>>>> For those thinking about purchasing a hydration pack:
>>>>
>>>> I just purchased a hydration pack at Costco for $19.99.
>>>>
>>>> It is a High Sierra Scout 2-Liter model.
>>>>
>>>> Wanted to show you a picture of this bad boy, but I was unable to
> find the
>>>> "Scout" model at www.highsierrasport.com. However, for all intents
> and
>>>> purposes it appears to be exactly the same as their "Kahuna 70" model,
>>>> EXCEPT that the Scout DOES NOT have the "monster hook and adjustable
> front
>>>> straps to hold extra gear." In all other particulars it appear to be
>>>> identical. What may have happened is that the "Kahuna 70" was
> re-branded by
>>>> High Sierra as the Scout model (minus the "monster hook...") for sale
> by
>>>> Costco. It is not available from Costco online, only from one of
> their
>>>> stores. So sadly you need to be a Costco member to purchase this
> item.
>>>>
>>>> Here are the "Kahuna 70" model specifications and picture:
>>>>
>>>> http://www.luggage.com/High-Sierra-68401-01-UV1590.html
>>>>
>>>>> From Costco it is available in Black, Blue, Red, and possibly one
> other
>>>> color (maybe Tan?). Not sold online.
>>>>
>>>> I think the Scout will probably satisfy your hydration needs
>>>> (2-Liter/67.6-Ounce capacity) and your fetish for zippers, pockets,
> velcro,
>>>> hooks, and adjustable straps. The $19.99 price seems to be less than
> half
>>>> of the "sale price" I've seen advertised from other retailers. So
> unless
>>>> you really want that "monster hook and adjustable front straps to
> hold extra
>>>> gear," which to repeat -- the Scout model doesn't have, it seems like
> a
>>>> pretty good deal to me if you're in the market for a hydration pack.
>>>>
>>>> If you really want one of these things and aren't a Costco member
> give me
>>>> $22 and tell me the color you want (Black, Blue, Red, or Maybe Tan*)
> and
>>>> I'll get one for you. Your $22 covers the cost of the pack ($19.99),
> the 6%
>>>> Maryland state sales tax ($1.20), and my fee for the aggravation
> ($0.81).
>>>> It will cost you an extra $10 (call it an aggravation bonus) if you
> point
>>>> out to me that the hydration pack you get from me doesn't have a
> "monster
>>>> hook and adjustable front straps to hold extra gear" like the one in
> the
>>>> picture of the "Kahuna 70."
>>>>
>>>> I'll be leading this Sunday's Intermediate Skate (3/21/10). I tend
> to do
>>>> most of the Sunday Intermediate skates whether or not I'm leading.
> (I
>>>> haven't figured out how to lead a Sunday Intermediate Skate without
>>>> actually, you know, doing it. But I'm working on it and I'll let you
> know
>>>> what I come up with. Probably involves a cell phone, traffic
> cameras, and a
>>>> fearless guinea pig on skates...)
>>>>
>>>> Cheers,
>>>> George
>>>>
>>>> * "Maybe Tan" is a color that looks exactly like Tan if my memory is
>>>> correct. Or it could be some other color entirely, but for some
> reason I
>>>> remembered it as Tan. Caveat emptor.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> ------------------------------
>>>>
>>>> Message: 2
>>>> Date: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:45:02 -0700 (PDT)
>>>> From: Bill English <english60 at yahoo.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [SkateDC] Hydration Pack (without monster hook and
>>>> adjustable front straps to hold extra gear)
>>>> To: George Marinkovich <skatewash at yahoo.com>, WAR Skate List
>>>> <skatedc at skatedc.org>
>>>> Message-ID: <924209.18807.qm at web51703.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
>>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1
>>>>
>>>> George,
>>>>
>>>> What if you run into a monster while you are out skating and you need
> to
>>>> hook it? Then what?
>>>>
>>>> Bill
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> ----- Original Message ----
>>>> From: George Marinkovich <skatewash at yahoo.com>
>>>> To: WAR Skate List <skatedc at skatedc.org>
>>>> Sent: Wed, March 17, 2010 5:41:50 PM
>>>> Subject: [SkateDC] Hydration Pack (without monster hook and
> adjustable front
>>>> straps to hold extra gear)
>>>>
>>>> For those thinking about purchasing a hydration pack:
>>>>
>>>> I just purchased a hydration pack at Costco for $19.99.
>>>>
>>>> It is a High Sierra Scout 2-Liter model.
>>>>
>>>> Wanted to show you a picture of this bad boy, but I was unable to
> find the
>>>> "Scout" model at www.highsierrasport.com.? However, for all intents
> and
>>>> purposes it appears to be exactly the same as their "Kahuna 70" model,
>>>> EXCEPT that the Scout DOES NOT have the "monster hook and adjustable
> front
>>>> straps to hold extra gear."? In all other particulars it appear to be
>>>> identical.? What may have happened is that the "Kahuna 70" was
> re-branded by
>>>> High Sierra as the Scout model (minus the "monster hook...") for sale
> by
>>>> Costco.? It is not available from Costco online, only from one of
> their
>>>> stores.? So sadly you need to be a Costco member to purchase this
> item.
>>>>
>>>> Here are the "Kahuna 70" model specifications and picture:
>>>>
>>>> http://www.luggage.com/High-Sierra-68401-01-UV1590.html
>>>>
>>>>> From Costco it is available in Black, Blue, Red, and possibly one
> other
>>>> color (maybe Tan?).? Not sold online.
>>>>
>>>> I think the Scout will probably satisfy your hydration needs
>>>> (2-Liter/67.6-Ounce capacity) and your fetish for zippers, pockets,
> velcro,
>>>> hooks, and adjustable straps.? The $19.99 price seems to be less than
> half
>>>> of the "sale price" I've seen advertised from other retailers.? So
> unless
>>>> you really want that "monster hook and adjustable front straps to
> hold extra
>>>> gear," which to repeat -- the Scout model doesn't have, it seems like
> a
>>>> pretty good deal to me if you're in the market for a hydration pack.
>>>>
>>>> If you really want one of these things and aren't a Costco member
> give me
>>>> $22 and tell me the color you want (Black, Blue, Red, or Maybe Tan*)
> and
>>>> I'll get one for you.? Your $22 covers the cost of the pack ($19.99),
> the 6%
>>>> Maryland state sales tax ($1.20), and my fee for the aggravation
> ($0.81).?
>>>> It will cost you an extra $10 (call it an aggravation bonus) if you
> point
>>>> out to me that the hydration pack you get from me doesn't have a
> "monster
>>>> hook and adjustable front straps to hold extra gear" like the one in
> the
>>>> picture of the "Kahuna 70."?
>>>>
>>>> I'll be leading this Sunday's Intermediate Skate (3/21/10).? I tend
> to do
>>>> most of the Sunday Intermediate skates whether or not I'm leading.? (I
>>>> haven't figured out how to lead a Sunday Intermediate Skate without
>>>> actually, you know, doing it.? But I'm working on it and I'll let you
> know
>>>> what I come up with.? Probably involves a cell phone, traffic
> cameras, and a
>>>> fearless guinea pig on skates...)
>>>>
>>>> Cheers,
>>>> George
>>>>
>>>> * "Maybe Tan" is a color that looks exactly like Tan if my memory is
>>>> correct.? Or it could be some other color entirely, but for some
> reason I
>>>> remembered it as Tan.? Caveat emptor.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> ? ? ?
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>>>>
>>>>
>>>> ------------------------------
>>>>
>>>> Message: 3
>>>> Date: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:47:25 -0400
>>>> From: EChO <eleanor.ory at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [SkateDC] Hydration Pack (without monster hook and
>>>> adjustable front straps to hold extra gear)
>>>> To: Bill English <english60 at yahoo.com>
>>>> Cc: WAR Skate List <skatedc at skatedc.org>, George Marinkovich
>>>> <skatewash at yahoo.com>
>>>> Message-ID:
>>>> <52254fe71003171947q2fe2bb11w4441f2a74f362aae at mail.gmail.com>
>>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1
>>>>
>>>> Try tickling it instead!
>>>>
>>>> On Wed, Mar 17, 2010 at 10:45 PM, Bill English <english60 at yahoo.com>
> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> George,
>>>>>
>>>>> What if you run into a monster while you are out skating and you
> need to
>>>>> hook it? Then what?
>>>>>
>>>>> Bill
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> ----- Original Message ----
>>>>> From: George Marinkovich <skatewash at yahoo.com>
>>>>> To: WAR Skate List <skatedc at skatedc.org>
>>>>> Sent: Wed, March 17, 2010 5:41:50 PM
>>>>> Subject: [SkateDC] Hydration Pack (without monster hook and
> adjustable
>>>>> front straps to hold extra gear)
>>>>>
>>>>> For those thinking about purchasing a hydration pack:
>>>>>
>>>>> I just purchased a hydration pack at Costco for $19.99.
>>>>>
>>>>> It is a High Sierra Scout 2-Liter model.
>>>>>
>>>>> Wanted to show you a picture of this bad boy, but I was unable to
> find the
>>>>> "Scout" model at www.highsierrasport.com. However, for all intents
> and
>>>>> purposes it appears to be exactly the same as their "Kahuna 70"
> model,
>>>>> EXCEPT that the Scout DOES NOT have the "monster hook and adjustable
> front
>>>>> straps to hold extra gear." In all other particulars it appear to be
>>>>> identical. What may have happened is that the "Kahuna 70" was
> re-branded
>>>>> by
>>>>> High Sierra as the Scout model (minus the "monster hook...") for
> sale by
>>>>> Costco. It is not available from Costco online, only from one of
> their
>>>>> stores. So sadly you need to be a Costco member to purchase this
> item.
>>>>>
>>>>> Here are the "Kahuna 70" model specifications and picture:
>>>>>
>>>>> http://www.luggage.com/High-Sierra-68401-01-UV1590.html
>>>>>
>>>>>> From Costco it is available in Black, Blue, Red, and possibly one
> other
>>>>> color (maybe Tan?). Not sold online.
>>>>>
>>>>> I think the Scout will probably satisfy your hydration needs
>>>>> (2-Liter/67.6-Ounce capacity) and your fetish for zippers, pockets,
>>>>> velcro,
>>>>> hooks, and adjustable straps. The $19.99 price seems to be less
> than half
>>>>> of the "sale price" I've seen advertised from other retailers. So
> unless
>>>>> you really want that "monster hook and adjustable front straps to
> hold
>>>>> extra
>>>>> gear," which to repeat -- the Scout model doesn't have, it seems
> like a
>>>>> pretty good deal to me if you're in the market for a hydration pack.
>>>>>
>>>>> If you really want one of these things and aren't a Costco member
> give me
>>>>> $22 and tell me the color you want (Black, Blue, Red, or Maybe Tan*)
> and
>>>>> I'll get one for you. Your $22 covers the cost of the pack
> ($19.99), the
>>>>> 6%
>>>>> Maryland state sales tax ($1.20), and my fee for the aggravation
> ($0.81).
>>>>> It will cost you an extra $10 (call it an aggravation bonus) if you
> point
>>>>> out to me that the hydration pack you get from me doesn't have a
> "monster
>>>>> hook and adjustable front straps to hold extra gear" like the one in
> the
>>>>> picture of the "Kahuna 70."
>>>>>
>>>>> I'll be leading this Sunday's Intermediate Skate (3/21/10). I tend
> to do
>>>>> most of the Sunday Intermediate skates whether or not I'm leading.
> (I
>>>>> haven't figured out how to lead a Sunday Intermediate Skate without
>>>>> actually, you know, doing it. But I'm working on it and I'll let
> you know
>>>>> what I come up with. Probably involves a cell phone, traffic
> cameras, and
>>>>> a
>>>>> fearless guinea pig on skates...)
>>>>>
>>>>> Cheers,
>>>>> George
>>>>>
>>>>> * "Maybe Tan" is a color that looks exactly like Tan if my memory is
>>>>> correct. Or it could be some other color entirely, but for some
> reason I
>>>>> remembered it as Tan. Caveat emptor.
>>>>>
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>>> Message: 3
>>> Date: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:35:38 -0700 (PDT)
>>> From: George Marinkovich <skatewash at yahoo.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [SkateDC] SkateDC Digest, Vol 76, Issue 19
>>> To: skatedc at ligemail.lig.net
>>> Message-ID: <14466.41812.qm at web38206.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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>>>
>>> Actually it doesn't come with the monster hook, though I may not have
> mentioned that previously.
>>>
>>> I'm glad you've given me the opportunity to set the record straight,
> Chuck.
>>>
>>> The ones who are most upset that it doesn't come with a monster hook
> are the monsters who lurk in the shadows at the bottom of long steep hills
> waiting for an unwary skater to pass by. The monsters, some of who are
> quite big-boned, love to get free rides to the top of the hill by latching
> onto the back of the unsuspecting skater. And that is why it's always much
> more work to skate up hill... They'll try to do this even if you don't have
> the monster hook, but if you actually have a monster hook, well, it's like
> you're just asking for it.
>>>
>>> What with the hill monsters and the trolls who live under bridges it's
> a jungle out there for skaters.
>>>
>>> Cheers,
>>> George
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ________________________________
>>> From: Chuck O. <cropperman7 at gmail.com>
>>> To: skatedc at ligemail.lig.net
>>> Sent: Fri, March 19, 2010 10:03:56 AM
>>> Subject: Re: [SkateDC] SkateDC Digest, Vol 76, Issue 19
>>>
>>> so let me get this right, it comes with the monster hook, right? :p
>>>
>>> On 3/18/10, skatedc-request at ligemail.lig.net
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>>>> 1. Hydration Pack (without monster hook and adjustable front
>>>> straps to hold extra gear) (George Marinkovich)
>>>> 2. Re: Hydration Pack (without monster hook and adjustable front
>>>> straps to hold extra gear) (Bill English)
>>>> 3. Re: Hydration Pack (without monster hook and adjustable front
>>>> straps to hold extra gear) (EChO)
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>>>>
>>>> Message: 1
>>>> Date: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:41:50 -0700 (PDT)
>>>> From: George Marinkovich <skatewash at yahoo.com>
>>>> Subject: [SkateDC] Hydration Pack (without monster hook and adjustable
>>>> front straps to hold extra gear)
>>>> To: WAR Skate List <skatedc at skatedc.org>
>>>> Message-ID: <468732.41459.qm at web38203.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
>>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
>>>>
>>>> For those thinking about purchasing a hydration pack:
>>>>
>>>> I just purchased a hydration pack at Costco for $19.99.
>>>>
>>>> It is a High Sierra Scout 2-Liter model.
>>>>
>>>> Wanted to show you a picture of this bad boy, but I was unable to
> find the
>>>> "Scout" model at www.highsierrasport.com. However, for all intents
> and
>>>> purposes it appears to be exactly the same as their "Kahuna 70" model,
>>>> EXCEPT that the Scout DOES NOT have the "monster hook and adjustable
> front
>>>> straps to hold extra gear." In all other particulars it appear to be
>>>> identical. What may have happened is that the "Kahuna 70" was
> re-branded by
>>>> High Sierra as the Scout model (minus the "monster hook...") for sale
> by
>>>> Costco. It is not available from Costco online, only from one of
> their
>>>> stores. So sadly you need to be a Costco member to purchase this
> item.
>>>>
>>>> Here are the "Kahuna 70" model specifications and picture:
>>>>
>>>> http://www.luggage.com/High-Sierra-68401-01-UV1590.html
>>>>
>>>>> From Costco it is available in Black, Blue, Red, and possibly one
> other
>>>> color (maybe Tan?). Not sold online.
>>>>
>>>> I think the Scout will probably satisfy your hydration needs
>>>> (2-Liter/67.6-Ounce capacity) and your fetish for zippers, pockets,
> velcro,
>>>> hooks, and adjustable straps. The $19.99 price seems to be less than
> half
>>>> of the "sale price" I've seen advertised from other retailers. So
> unless
>>>> you really want that "monster hook and adjustable front straps to
> hold extra
>>>> gear," which to repeat -- the Scout model doesn't have, it seems like
> a
>>>> pretty good deal to me if you're in the market for a hydration pack.
>>>>
>>>> If you really want one of these things and aren't a Costco member
> give me
>>>> $22 and tell me the color you want (Black, Blue, Red, or Maybe Tan*)
> and
>>>> I'll get one for you. Your $22 covers the cost of the pack ($19.99),
> the 6%
>>>> Maryland state sales tax ($1.20), and my fee for the aggravation
> ($0.81).
>>>> It will cost you an extra $10 (call it an aggravation bonus) if you
> point
>>>> out to me that the hydration pack you get from me doesn't have a
> "monster
>>>> hook and adjustable front straps to hold extra gear" like the one in
> the
>>>> picture of the "Kahuna 70."
>>>>
>>>> I'll be leading this Sunday's Intermediate Skate (3/21/10). I tend
> to do
>>>> most of the Sunday Intermediate skates whether or not I'm leading.
> (I
>>>> haven't figured out how to lead a Sunday Intermediate Skate without
>>>> actually, you know, doing it. But I'm working on it and I'll let you
> know
>>>> what I come up with. Probably involves a cell phone, traffic
> cameras, and a
>>>> fearless guinea pig on skates...)
>>>>
>>>> Cheers,
>>>> George
>>>>
>>>> * "Maybe Tan" is a color that looks exactly like Tan if my memory is
>>>> correct. Or it could be some other color entirely, but for some
> reason I
>>>> remembered it as Tan. Caveat emptor.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> ------------------------------
>>>>
>>>> Message: 2
>>>> Date: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:45:02 -0700 (PDT)
>>>> From: Bill English <english60 at yahoo.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [SkateDC] Hydration Pack (without monster hook and
>>>> adjustable front straps to hold extra gear)
>>>> To: George Marinkovich <skatewash at yahoo.com>, WAR Skate List
>>>> <skatedc at skatedc.org>
>>>> Message-ID: <924209.18807.qm at web51703.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
>>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1
>>>>
>>>> George,
>>>>
>>>> What if you run into a monster while you are out skating and you need
> to
>>>> hook it? Then what?
>>>>
>>>> Bill
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> ----- Original Message ----
>>>> From: George Marinkovich <skatewash at yahoo.com>
>>>> To: WAR Skate List <skatedc at skatedc.org>
>>>> Sent: Wed, March 17, 2010 5:41:50 PM
>>>> Subject: [SkateDC] Hydration Pack (without monster hook and
> adjustable front
>>>> straps to hold extra gear)
>>>>
>>>> For those thinking about purchasing a hydration pack:
>>>>
>>>> I just purchased a hydration pack at Costco for $19.99.
>>>>
>>>> It is a High Sierra Scout 2-Liter model.
>>>>
>>>> Wanted to show you a picture of this bad boy, but I was unable to
> find the
>>>> "Scout" model at www.highsierrasport.com.? However, for all intents
> and
>>>> purposes it appears to be exactly the same as their "Kahuna 70" model,
>>>> EXCEPT that the Scout DOES NOT have the "monster hook and adjustable
> front
>>>> straps to hold extra gear."? In all other particulars it appear to be
>>>> identical.? What may have happened is that the "Kahuna 70" was
> re-branded by
>>>> High Sierra as the Scout model (minus the "monster hook...") for sale
> by
>>>> Costco.? It is not available from Costco online, only from one of
> their
>>>> stores.? So sadly you need to be a Costco member to purchase this
> item.
>>>>
>>>> Here are the "Kahuna 70" model specifications and picture:
>>>>
>>>> http://www.luggage.com/High-Sierra-68401-01-UV1590.html
>>>>
>>>>> From Costco it is available in Black, Blue, Red, and possibly one
> other
>>>> color (maybe Tan?).? Not sold online.
>>>>
>>>> I think the Scout will probably satisfy your hydration needs
>>>> (2-Liter/67.6-Ounce capacity) and your fetish for zippers, pockets,
> velcro,
>>>> hooks, and adjustable straps.? The $19.99 price seems to be less than
> half
>>>> of the "sale price" I've seen advertised from other retailers.? So
> unless
>>>> you really want that "monster hook and adjustable front straps to
> hold extra
>>>> gear," which to repeat -- the Scout model doesn't have, it seems like
> a
>>>> pretty good deal to me if you're in the market for a hydration pack.
>>>>
>>>> If you really want one of these things and aren't a Costco member
> give me
>>>> $22 and tell me the color you want (Black, Blue, Red, or Maybe Tan*)
> and
>>>> I'll get one for you.? Your $22 covers the cost of the pack ($19.99),
> the 6%
>>>> Maryland state sales tax ($1.20), and my fee for the aggravation
> ($0.81).?
>>>> It will cost you an extra $10 (call it an aggravation bonus) if you
> point
>>>> out to me that the hydration pack you get from me doesn't have a
> "monster
>>>> hook and adjustable front straps to hold extra gear" like the one in
> the
>>>> picture of the "Kahuna 70."?
>>>>
>>>> I'll be leading this Sunday's Intermediate Skate (3/21/10).? I tend
> to do
>>>> most of the Sunday Intermediate skates whether or not I'm leading.? (I
>>>> haven't figured out how to lead a Sunday Intermediate Skate without
>>>> actually, you know, doing it.? But I'm working on it and I'll let you
> know
>>>> what I come up with.? Probably involves a cell phone, traffic
> cameras, and a
>>>> fearless guinea pig on skates...)
>>>>
>>>> Cheers,
>>>> George
>>>>
>>>> * "Maybe Tan" is a color that looks exactly like Tan if my memory is
>>>> correct.? Or it could be some other color entirely, but for some
> reason I
>>>> remembered it as Tan.? Caveat emptor.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> ? ? ?
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>>>> ------------------------------
>>>>
>>>> Message: 3
>>>> Date: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:47:25 -0400
>>>> From: EChO <eleanor.ory at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [SkateDC] Hydration Pack (without monster hook and
>>>> adjustable front straps to hold extra gear)
>>>> To: Bill English <english60 at yahoo.com>
>>>> Cc: WAR Skate List <skatedc at skatedc.org>, George Marinkovich
>>>> <skatewash at yahoo.com>
>>>> Message-ID:
>>>> <52254fe71003171947q2fe2bb11w4441f2a74f362aae at mail.gmail.com>
>>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1
>>>>
>>>> Try tickling it instead!
>>>>
>>>> On Wed, Mar 17, 2010 at 10:45 PM, Bill English <english60 at yahoo.com>
> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> George,
>>>>>
>>>>> What if you run into a monster while you are out skating and you
> need to
>>>>> hook it? Then what?
>>>>>
>>>>> Bill
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> ----- Original Message ----
>>>>> From: George Marinkovich <skatewash at yahoo.com>
>>>>> To: WAR Skate List <skatedc at skatedc.org>
>>>>> Sent: Wed, March 17, 2010 5:41:50 PM
>>>>> Subject: [SkateDC] Hydration Pack (without monster hook and
> adjustable
>>>>> front straps to hold extra gear)
>>>>>
>>>>> For those thinking about purchasing a hydration pack:
>>>>>
>>>>> I just purchased a hydration pack at Costco for $19.99.
>>>>>
>>>>> It is a High Sierra Scout 2-Liter model.
>>>>>
>>>>> Wanted to show you a picture of this bad boy, but I was unable to
> find the
>>>>> "Scout" model at www.highsierrasport.com. However, for all intents
> and
>>>>> purposes it appears to be exactly the same as their "Kahuna 70"
> model,
>>>>> EXCEPT that the Scout DOES NOT have the "monster hook and adjustable
> front
>>>>> straps to hold extra gear." In all other particulars it appear to be
>>>>> identical. What may have happened is that the "Kahuna 70" was
> re-branded
>>>>> by
>>>>> High Sierra as the Scout model (minus the "monster hook...") for
> sale by
>>>>> Costco. It is not available from Costco online, only from one of
> their
>>>>> stores. So sadly you need to be a Costco member to purchase this
> item.
>>>>>
>>>>> Here are the "Kahuna 70" model specifications and picture:
>>>>>
>>>>> http://www.luggage.com/High-Sierra-68401-01-UV1590.html
>>>>>
>>>>>> From Costco it is available in Black, Blue, Red, and possibly one
> other
>>>>> color (maybe Tan?). Not sold online.
>>>>>
>>>>> I think the Scout will probably satisfy your hydration needs
>>>>> (2-Liter/67.6-Ounce capacity) and your fetish for zippers, pockets,
>>>>> velcro,
>>>>> hooks, and adjustable straps. The $19.99 price seems to be less
> than half
>>>>> of the "sale price" I've seen advertised from other retailers. So
> unless
>>>>> you really want that "monster hook and adjustable front straps to
> hold
>>>>> extra
>>>>> gear," which to repeat -- the Scout model doesn't have, it seems
> like a
>>>>> pretty good deal to me if you're in the market for a hydration pack.
>>>>>
>>>>> If you really want one of these things and aren't a Costco member
> give me
>>>>> $22 and tell me the color you want (Black, Blue, Red, or Maybe Tan*)
> and
>>>>> I'll get one for you. Your $22 covers the cost of the pack
> ($19.99), the
>>>>> 6%
>>>>> Maryland state sales tax ($1.20), and my fee for the aggravation
> ($0.81).
>>>>> It will cost you an extra $10 (call it an aggravation bonus) if you
> point
>>>>> out to me that the hydration pack you get from me doesn't have a
> "monster
>>>>> hook and adjustable front straps to hold extra gear" like the one in
> the
>>>>> picture of the "Kahuna 70."
>>>>>
>>>>> I'll be leading this Sunday's Intermediate Skate (3/21/10). I tend
> to do
>>>>> most of the Sunday Intermediate skates whether or not I'm leading.
> (I
>>>>> haven't figured out how to lead a Sunday Intermediate Skate without
>>>>> actually, you know, doing it. But I'm working on it and I'll let
> you know
>>>>> what I come up with. Probably involves a cell phone, traffic
> cameras, and
>>>>> a
>>>>> fearless guinea pig on skates...)
>>>>>
>>>>> Cheers,
>>>>> George
>>>>>
>>>>> * "Maybe Tan" is a color that looks exactly like Tan if my memory is
>>>>> correct. Or it could be some other color entirely, but for some
> reason I
>>>>> remembered it as Tan. Caveat emptor.
>>>>>
>>>>>
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