Eddie was nice enough to visit with use on the VintageBMX Message
board. I saved the thread because I knew this was a very special night
that many never thought in there life time that it would ever happen. I
was there so I know it did. Here is your chance to sort of get the
feeling of what went on that night.
board. I saved the thread because I knew this was a very special night
that many never thought in there life time that it would ever happen. I
was there so I know it did. Here is your chance to sort of get the
feeling of what went on that night.
The following messages appeared originally on www.vintagbmx.com
Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 08:11 PM:
Eddie is having some trouble logging on, but should be here soon.
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Posted by DjDEMO (Member # 2864) on June 08, 2004 08:21 PM:
Eddie,
Thanks for everything you gave to the sport and to us. You sure made for some great
memories.
Question 1. What was your favorite bike you've ridden? Model and year?
Thanks!
Jeff
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 08:23 PM:
Eddie's having some trouble logging on, lol. trying to help him out.
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 08:36 PM:
He's here guys, still having trouble logging on. i emailed the administrator buy no reply yet.
he's going to go and check his email again for a password.
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 08:47 PM:
ok guys, just gonna copy/paste whatever eddie wants to say...or DjDemo - my favorite bike -
GT pro performer that i used at the TOL contest - custom made lighter and longer
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Posted by d-saka (Member # 2925) on June 08, 2004 08:51 PM:
That's the one you still have, right?
Thanks for all the great memories
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 08:51 PM:
i think it was 1986 on the year for that bike
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 08:52 PM:
yes i still have that bike
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Posted by Matt S. (Member # 1175) on June 08, 2004 08:52 PM:
Eddie, big thanks for doing this! It means a lot to a lot of us.
Anyway, were you ever allowed to ride in public without your uniform on(i.e. did you ever ride
at the pipeline in a T-Shirt and jeans). I just got the impression back then that you guys always
were in uniform any time you rode.
How strict was GT with making you "look the part"?
Big thanks again man!
-Matt
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Posted by RL Paulie (Member # 2296) on June 08, 2004 08:54 PM:
Welcome Eddie! Great to have you here.
I just want to say that I saw you in the Summer of 87 when the GT tour came through
Rochester, NY. You guys put on a great show!
By random chance I actually met you and Martin at a club in Datona Beach FL during Spring
Break 1991. Me and the boys showed up at the Coliseum dance club and you and Martin
tossed VANS "Get a Grip!" t-shirts into the crowd. I ended up getting one but had to snatch it
away from somebody before he got a good grip on it... lol. I still have the shirt btw. I think I also
have yours and Martins autographs from that night as well. Thanks for the memories and keep
riding!
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 08:55 PM:
chris - let everyone know i went thru the replies to the interview - it was awesome to see how
many people are still into old school - my wife said my head won't fit thru the double garage
door - lol
seriously i feel like just a regular that got a chance to show some skills, ride, have fun and as
a bonus get paid and travel
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 08:57 PM:
T was pretty cool - they wanted the look for comps and appearances, but were pretty lenient
about practice attire. take it that all my stuff came from GT so it was almost guaranteed i'd
wear their logo.
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 08:59 PM:
for RL Paulie - was there a bikini contest that night? I remember hitting up hot spots on that
tour - i think i have some good bikini clad chicks in my photo album
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Posted by doppelganger (Member # 2545) on June 08, 2004 09:00 PM:
Eddie - what do you think of some of the sick new ramps tricks? Such as double flips - flip
whips - no handed 900's , flials, and 540 tailwhips?
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Posted by RL Paulie (Member # 2296) on June 08, 2004 09:02 PM:
yes there was a bikini contest that night! It was awesome, I remember a chick from NY won. My
buds and I were screaming "Skin to win!!! Skin to Win!!"... but to no avail. LOL... thanks for
reminding me about that!
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 09:02 PM:
I have a question...Whats it like going to the local park today and riding? Do the locals know
who you are?
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 09:03 PM:
i think they'd **** their pants if they knew! lol.
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Posted by rad_dad_67 (Member # 3425) on June 08, 2004 09:03 PM:
Hey Eddie
Its totaly awesome that you took time out of your schedual to post a few messages for us. Did
you have any idea that there were so many guys out there that think about you and give you
the credit for reasons that they still ride today?
Mark
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 09:04 PM:
doppleganger - i think the tricks are incredible - something to be said about practicing in a
foam pit. when i think of how we learned tricks back in the day - trying to pull off the new ones
old school style - lots of pain involved in the learning - though Jose Yanez (?) went into
mattresses for the backflip for "RAD"
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 09:05 PM:
oh and by the way when he over rotated - that was unintentional and they kept it in the movie
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 09:06 PM:
when i go to the new parks - most of the young riders don't know me, but their parents do ----
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 09:07 PM:
too funny!
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Posted by doppelganger (Member # 2545) on June 08, 2004 09:08 PM:
Eddie- you mentioned that you talk to Martin once in a while. Where on earth is he? Does he
still ride?
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 09:08 PM:
that was me that said that ^^^(oldfreestyler) lol
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 09:09 PM:
I really had no idea - I have had a few occasions like when in south africa on a movie set and
this guy was calling my name on the street - I thought it was for the movie - he actually
recognized me and came up to talk to me about freestyle - the other stunt guys were kind of
amazed at how international BMX was and that people outside of US knew me.
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Posted by RL Paulie (Member # 2296) on June 08, 2004 09:09 PM:
Eddie do you have any pictures of your Redline mountain bike that you modified with a gyro
and pegs? I'd love to see that! I read an article from a couple years ago and that's what you
were riding...
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Posted by puddleduck (Member # 1927) on June 08, 2004 09:13 PM:
Eddie,
My son who is 8 wanted me to ask how you jump out of the pool and step off of the fence. He
is begging me to put in a pool now. He also wants to know if you will sign his copy of RAD. (silly
kid)
For myself. Simply put I appreciate the time you are spending with us and thank you for all the
great memories. I still have some pics of you in the mags.
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 09:13 PM:
Last i heard he still rides - he has a kid and is married
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 09:14 PM:
I am hoping to get in touch with martin so that he can hook up with VBMX
as for the redline dually - I gave it to the production company from the movie "clockstoppers" I
have a dually now with no pegs or gyro - but give me time
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 09:17 PM:
hey not a problem - i might have to get a po box for stuff like this - it wouldn't be that bad for
the kids
old and young kids
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Posted by Maurice Meyer (Member # 632) on June 08, 2004 09:18 PM:
Hey Eddie, that "Mr. Cool Guy" head shot of you in Rad is still one of my favorite scenes in
there. Nice work on the acting! Good to see you here by the way.
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Posted by rad_dad_67 (Member # 3425) on June 08, 2004 09:20 PM:
Eddie, are you doing any new tricks these days?
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Posted by RL Paulie (Member # 2296) on June 08, 2004 09:20 PM:
I have to run! Thanks again for the memories and for stopping by to chat. I hope you become
a VBMX member and stop by once in a while. Drob is a regular here and other big names drop
by from time to time.
DjDemo and oldfreestyler, I need to buy you guys a beer some time!
Nite.
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Posted by puddleduck (Member # 1927) on June 08, 2004 09:20 PM:
What is your fondest memory of riding bitd? What location?
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 09:27 PM:
for Rad Dad 67 - i am doing a back flip on BMX and mtn bikes - started that in early 90's - but i
mainly stick to old school flashy style - the crowds love it
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Posted by Matt S. (Member # 1175) on June 08, 2004 09:29 PM:
Eddie, how involved were you with designing things for GT( did they just ask advice here and
there or did they take note of all your ideas/designs, etc)?
Also, did you have a hand in designing the *new* Pro Performer frame and fork in '87 and how
did you like it compared to the original Pro Performer in your opinion?
-Matt
[ June 08, 2004, 09:30 PM: Message edited by: Matt S. ]
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 09:29 PM:
for maurice - now you now why i went into stuntwork
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Posted by rad_dad_67 (Member # 3425) on June 08, 2004 09:32 PM:
The movie Rad change my life forever. THanks for being apart of it. I havent seen the movie in
awhile but I can still see you doing the fence foot plant. I just want to say thanks again for
spending some times with us. Making dreams come true!!!!
I am going to keep on reading the replies
Mark
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Posted by Blue_Max (Member # 3419) on June 08, 2004 09:32 PM:
eddie, im 17 years old and interested in learning old school freestyle tricks , i was wondering
how did you go about learning tricks? currently, i ride a black 1987 gt performer, could you
sign it for me someday? id just like to say that even though i wasnt around in the early 80s,
that your still my favorite freestyle rider, and that freestyle of the 80s was really cool.
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 09:33 PM:
puddleduck - i have many fond memories - pipeline holds the majority of them - i must have hit
the ground more times doing stuntwork than riding - some memories are lost and gone forever
- "i've fallen and i can't find my bike"
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 09:35 PM:
another question for eddie...in the beginning scene of "rad", it looked like u and martin were
talking while doing your tricks. were u??
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Posted by doppelganger (Member # 2545) on June 08, 2004 09:36 PM:
Eddie - kind of personal question so you can skip it if you want.
What did some of the "stars" of freestyling earn as a salary in the peak of freestlying
popularity? The mags seemed to make it out like you guys were all multi millionaires and I
believed it when I was 15!!
I thought if I continued to wire tricks and move to California I was going to hit it big time!
Any ball park figures you could share? Thanks!
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 09:36 PM:
matt - the reason for the original performer was to let the front brakes have space under the
frame - this was my design before the pots mod. I was not involved with the redesign in '87 -
and in comparison it was only slightly different when riding - the geometrics felt the same
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 09:39 PM:
for blue-max - keep your eye out for a how to called "freestylin' how to" it has the old 80's
tricks laid out. wizard publications
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 09:41 PM:
you might want to ask oldfreestyler - he has a signed copy of one being sent to him right
now!!!!
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 09:42 PM:
at the beginning of the movie - we were just having fun and they were filming - i'm sure we
were talkin'
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 09:43 PM:
(oldfreestyler)...yea, i saw that and thought it was funy to think u guys were trash talking each
other! lol.
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 09:44 PM:
I can only speak for myself on salary - just from GT it was around $3,000 per month not
including photo contingencies, contest takes, and other smaller sponsors - millionaires - no -
but getting paid to ride - i felt like a millionaire
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Posted by d-saka (Member # 2925) on June 08, 2004 09:45 PM:
I caught your reply in your interview about the old school bmx stuff(made me laugh btw), but it
made me wonder if you ever feel like getting an old performer to ride- or maybe just to bring
back memories?
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 09:46 PM:
(oldfreestyler)...yea, some of those contests back in the day gave some nice prizes too...cars,
trucks, moto-cross bikes...
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Posted by Blue_Max (Member # 3419) on June 08, 2004 09:47 PM:
ill have to look for that how to sometime. eddie, do you use any of the online instant
messengers?
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 09:48 PM:
or d-saka - i still have an old performer, but currently Redline supplies me with bikes for
shows, commercials, and movies when i need them.
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 09:50 PM:
or blue-max - i am not online all that much - unless its something like this
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Posted by Matt S. (Member # 1175) on June 08, 2004 09:51 PM:
Eddie,
Did you ride/practice with any other specific pros on a regular basis(guys that lived near you
or whatever).
Also, were you and Josh White good pals, being team mates and competition at the same
time?
-Matt
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Posted by puddleduck (Member # 1927) on June 08, 2004 09:52 PM:
Do you have any shows coming up in the future? If so where will they be?
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Posted by Bergman (Member # 2409) on June 08, 2004 09:53 PM:
Welcome aboard Eddie,
I use to see your sister Tammy at Orange all the time racing back in the mid 80's.
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 09:54 PM:
for matt s. - i practiced all the time with mike dominguez, brian blyther, josh white, scott
freeman, and flatland with martin
and Josh lived with my wife and I when we were riding for vans doing live shows cross country
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 09:56 PM:
I believe i have a show in Camarillo on June 20th with todd anderson. location TBD
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Posted by pgringo aka P.hilip K.elso (Member # 354) on June 08, 2004 09:56 PM:
eddie,
truth or myth: every once in a while you used to show up and race bmx at locals, and while you
were way out front, throw in a 360* to wowe the crowd.
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 09:58 PM:
for bergman - tammy went from racing bmx to velodrome - and still road rides 20 miles 3-4
times per week - and occasionally mountain bikes - once a rider always a rider
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Posted by xwarp (Member # 1443) on June 08, 2004 09:58 PM:
i have a question as well as a comfortable BAC...lol, i'm going to be straight forward also, have
you thought about collecting old school stuff after seeing the outrageous prices of this stuff?
rock on dude and have a cold one on me!
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Posted by sprout22 (Member # 2709) on June 08, 2004 09:59 PM:
welcome EDDIE!!!!!! All I can say is you are the greatest!!!!!!
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Posted by rick (Member # 4) on June 08, 2004 09:59 PM:
This is too cool man, damn.
Do you ever talk to Bob Morales?
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 10:00 PM:
for pgringo - truth - just not recommended - because if you crash while showboating then you
look like an idiot.
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Posted by race_inc (Member # 1207) on June 08, 2004 10:00 PM:
Aight, The King is in the house, welcome aboard! So lemme ask ya, what do you think of all
the new school frames out now and also the retro new school stuff from Kappa and
Supercross? Like it or leave it?
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Posted by pgringo aka P.hilip K.elso (Member # 354) on June 08, 2004 10:01 PM:
hahahah. i like to think i'm wise enough to only do that stuff when i'm at the very very back of
the pack. hehehe
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Posted by Blue_Max (Member # 3419) on June 08, 2004 10:02 PM:
eddie, i wanted to show you the bike i ride. what do you think of it?
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Posted by flatland (Member # 3577) on June 08, 2004 10:03 PM:
Did Mark Eaton interview you for the History of BMX dvd he is working on? Also,I heard Martin
is now a fruitbooter.
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Posted by xwarp (Member # 1443) on June 08, 2004 10:03 PM:
oh, here's a good one, if you had to ride any other freestyle frame other than a performer
back in the day, what would it have been?
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Posted by race_inc (Member # 1207) on June 08, 2004 10:04 PM:
All I see in that pic is a chain, some decals and a seatpost!
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Posted by doppelganger (Member # 2545) on June 08, 2004 10:04 PM:
Eddie - Still have the helmet with the mohawk stickers? That bad boy would fetch at least $800
or so on Ebay!!
Clear something up for me... WHO ACTUALLY invented the can-can air?
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 10:05 PM:
for xwarp - i can't see myself buying back stuff i gave away - but it is cool to see that the stuff
is of value to a lot of people
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 10:06 PM:
chris - girls ride too!!! - my wife did the "dixie chicks" music video "ready to run" 10 feet out
over 5 foot fence off a 4 ft high back flip ramp - she also used to race and when not pregnant
rides motocross.
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Posted by sprout22 (Member # 2709) on June 08, 2004 10:06 PM:
Hey Eddie, I live in NC, probably no chance for a freestyle show here. huh?
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Posted by henry (Member # 3814) on June 08, 2004 10:08 PM:
Hey Eddie. Upland or Del Mar, which one was better?
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 10:08 PM:
(oldfreestyler)...everyone, Eddie's wife is expecting their first child in 3 months!
CONGRATULATIONS!
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Posted by doppelganger (Member # 2545) on June 08, 2004 10:09 PM:
Who do you think is the best ramp rider of all time?
Best flatlander?
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 10:10 PM:
for rick - Bob Morales owns/operates a company called ASV in fountain valley/HB area -
supplies really cool components, tools and accessories for motocross
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Posted by pgringo aka P.hilip K.elso (Member # 354) on June 08, 2004 10:10 PM:
"Eddie's wife is expecting their first child in 3 months!"
cool beans!!
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Posted by doppelganger (Member # 2545) on June 08, 2004 10:10 PM:
Eddie, my wife is due with our first in 4 months!
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 10:11 PM:
for race-inc - i haven't seen it in person - so its hard to make a decision - for blue-max - no
front brakes? i feel naked without them. cool bike
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 10:12 PM:
or flatland - can I plead the 5th about fruitbooting?
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Posted by d-saka (Member # 2925) on June 08, 2004 10:12 PM:
quote:
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10 feet out over 5 foot fence off a 4 ft high back flip ramp - she also used to race and when
not pregnant rides motocross.
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Eddie, that's awesome- I'm still trying to get me wife to pull a wheelie without just momentarily
yanking up on the handlebars
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 10:13 PM:
also I did interview for the documentary - hopefully out this year
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 10:14 PM:
for xwarp - it would have been a torker
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Posted by puddleduck (Member # 1927) on June 08, 2004 10:15 PM:
Xwarp, that ones gotta hurt. I will treat the Torker you sent me with delicate care.
Thanks Eddie you made Xwarp squirm alittle I am sure.
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Posted by pgringo aka P.hilip K.elso (Member # 354) on June 08, 2004 10:15 PM:
what era torker? early 80's race frame or later torker freestyle or?
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 10:16 PM:
for doppleganger - unfortunately i don't have the helmet anymore - the one from RAD is still in
canada. the one on the the cover of freestylin - I still have the helmet minus the stickers
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Posted by Matt S. (Member # 1175) on June 08, 2004 10:16 PM:
Just a big thanks to all that put this together. It was indeed awesome.
Eddie, Thanks again for everything, both in the past and present.It's not often a person has
the opportunity to communicate with a childhood hero. Congrats to both of you on expecting.
Just a quick quote from notfreestylin.com that sums it up pretty well:
Though we are all riders just as he is, we are but mere princes, princess and knights in waiting
on steeds of 4130. For there will be no more Kings. Save the first. Eddie Fiola. So be it. So it
is written.
-Matt
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Posted by race_inc (Member # 1207) on June 08, 2004 10:16 PM:
Hey Eddie, can ya make a trip to Rockford on the 19th?
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 10:17 PM:
i think i was the first one to do topsided can-can, but it might have been mike or brian -
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Posted by puddleduck (Member # 1927) on June 08, 2004 10:18 PM:
I second that Race_inc. How about it Eddie??
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Posted by Blue_Max (Member # 3419) on June 08, 2004 10:18 PM:
eddie, it didnt come with a front break when i bought it but i plan on putting some on the
performer as soon as i find out what kind it needs for the front. im not sure if anyone asked
you this yet but , what was it like riding the pipeline when it was still around?
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 10:19 PM:
sprout22 - unfortunately i have no plans for east coast currently
for henry - i loved upland, but really like del mar's half pipe - it felt 100 ft long
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 10:21 PM:
doppleganger - old school ramp rider - not including myself - mike d
new school - dave mira
flatland - old school - martin
new school - day smith
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Posted by Terry (Member # 274) on June 08, 2004 10:23 PM:
Eddie, You said youre not online much. Is there any chance of you dropping in from time to
time and sharing some old tour stories with us?
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 10:25 PM:
the early 80's torker race frame would have been the choice - it was one of my first rides
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Posted by xwarp (Member # 1443) on June 08, 2004 10:25 PM:
damn......i was hoping for something along these lines: i'm a skyway freak myself...lol, but
torkers are cool too!
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 10:26 PM:
Thanks Matt -
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 10:29 PM:
for blue-max - it was great - i had a place to go - a place to ride - and a cool hangout with
friends - i'll miss it forever.
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Posted by doppelganger (Member # 2545) on June 08, 2004 10:30 PM:
Eddie - thanks for answering my questions and thank you for making my entire teenage life
truely exciting!! You were always a class act in the world of freestyle.
Good luck with your new adventure in becoming a dad and I hope you will wish me the same
luck...
I am sure your as excited as I am about becoming a father.
Take care.
-Jeff
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 10:31 PM:
i plan to be on occasionally to VBMX - i have it in my favorites - i had some trouble logging in
today - once i'm set - i'll check in when i can
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Posted by Blue_Max (Member # 3419) on June 08, 2004 10:33 PM:
eddie, i know this is kind of a personal question for you, but i read in a interview of you on a
different site that you were kind of a loner in highschool and didnt really have friends back
then, was this true? im kinda going through that in highschool myself right now, any advice on
how to get through it?
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 10:34 PM:
xwarp - nice skyway
Jeff- thanks for the well wishes and it was so cool going thru the memories - this is an
awesome site.
and congrats to you too!!!
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Posted by pgringo aka P.hilip K.elso (Member # 354) on June 08, 2004 10:34 PM:
fyi,
pipeline reopened with the fullpipe recreated.
http://home.earthlink.net/~laaccess/sunlandskatepark.html
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Posted by puddleduck (Member # 1927) on June 08, 2004 10:34 PM:
Eddie,
Thank you again for your time and if you should get that PO box let us know the address. I
have to run but I did want to let you know that my son is watching Rad and is excited as can be
that you replied to him. Thank you for that, this shows what we all have known for many years
you are and always have been a class act.
Congratulations to you and your wife on the new adventure of parenthood.
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 10:39 PM:
Thanks for all of the great questions - this was awesome - incredible site - and for all VBMXrs
keep up the old school style - because its so old it looks new!!!!! Thanks to all
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Posted by rad_dad_67 (Member # 3425) on June 08, 2004 10:52 PM:
Thanks Chris and Eddie for a Wonderful night!!!! I have enjoyed reading all the great
questions and answers!!
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Posted by twintoptuber (Member # 2282) on June 08, 2004 11:06 PM:
Awesome indeed!
Great seeing a legend swoop by for a little Q&A and we'll always have questions to ask.
Hopefully Eddie, Woody, Fred, etc... still check the site and maybe get inspired to comment
about one of our restorations, questions, add insight, etc....
Eddie, you're one of the fellas so just hang out, shoot the breeze and join the gang.
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Posted by DjDEMO (Member # 2864) on June 09, 2004 12:53 AM:
Wow....
How cool was that?
Guys, Chris and I have a couple more suprises in the works for you!
Thanks very much Eddie. You made every guys night tonight!
Jeff
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 09, 2004 01:50 AM:
Yea, When Eddie wasn't able to log in I was worried that this was all for nothing. But in the end
it all worked out nicely. He and i chatted for a few after he finished on here and he was so
happy we did this for him. He had a great time. I know he'll be back from time to time. Jeff and I
are going to be working on a project with Eddie in the near future. Don't want to say too much,
but be assured that there will be more of "The King" in the future...Thanks again to everyone
who was on tonight, and letting Eddie know that he's not forgotten.
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Posted by Thlayli (Member # 3229) on June 09, 2004 02:04 AM:
Sweet. I may not have gotten to ask anything, but I got to read the whole thread. Cool.
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Posted by doppelganger (Member # 2545) on June 09, 2004 09:23 AM:
Chris and Jeff - thanks for putting this together! It makes for some exciting moments in the
world of old school freestlye. Eddie was great! He even told me how much he made from GT!
Then he wished ME luck! I am honored!
1. Woody Itson - check.
2. Eddie Fiola - check.
3. ???????? - Who's it going to be?
Wilkerson? RL? Buff? Aparijo? Dominguez? DMC? Josh White? Jones? Eaton? Hoffman?
Freeman? Morales? Sigur? Blyther?
WHO?!? I can't wait!!!!
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Posted by rad_dad_67 (Member # 3425) on June 09, 2004 09:24 AM:
All I have to say is AWESOME!!!! I had the aboulty best time last night!!! Thanks again Chris
and Jeff for getting everything set up.
Mark
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Posted by deemski (Member # 3447) on June 09, 2004 11:32 AM:
Thanks again, that was dope.
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Posted by djbdb (Member # 2128) on June 09, 2004 04:50 PM:
i just have one question...what in the heck is fruitbooting???
[ June 09, 2004, 04:51 PM: Message edited by: djbdb ]
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Posted by flatland (Member # 3577) on June 09, 2004 05:03 PM:
Fruitbooting=Rollerblading.
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Posted by rad_dad_67 (Member # 3425) on June 09, 2004 05:36 PM:
I am glad we cleard that one up...because I was clueless?!?!! LOL
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Posted by teamtotal (Member # 2740) on June 09, 2004 06:21 PM:
Can you believe I missed that s**T!!! Aaaarrrgggghhh!!!
Rock on Eddie, your the man!
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Eddie is having some trouble logging on, but should be here soon.
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Posted by DjDEMO (Member # 2864) on June 08, 2004 08:21 PM:
Eddie,
Thanks for everything you gave to the sport and to us. You sure made for some great
memories.
Question 1. What was your favorite bike you've ridden? Model and year?
Thanks!
Jeff
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 08:23 PM:
Eddie's having some trouble logging on, lol. trying to help him out.
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 08:36 PM:
He's here guys, still having trouble logging on. i emailed the administrator buy no reply yet.
he's going to go and check his email again for a password.
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 08:47 PM:
ok guys, just gonna copy/paste whatever eddie wants to say...or DjDemo - my favorite bike -
GT pro performer that i used at the TOL contest - custom made lighter and longer
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Posted by d-saka (Member # 2925) on June 08, 2004 08:51 PM:
That's the one you still have, right?
Thanks for all the great memories
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 08:51 PM:
i think it was 1986 on the year for that bike
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 08:52 PM:
yes i still have that bike
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Posted by Matt S. (Member # 1175) on June 08, 2004 08:52 PM:
Eddie, big thanks for doing this! It means a lot to a lot of us.
Anyway, were you ever allowed to ride in public without your uniform on(i.e. did you ever ride
at the pipeline in a T-Shirt and jeans). I just got the impression back then that you guys always
were in uniform any time you rode.
How strict was GT with making you "look the part"?
Big thanks again man!
-Matt
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Posted by RL Paulie (Member # 2296) on June 08, 2004 08:54 PM:
Welcome Eddie! Great to have you here.
I just want to say that I saw you in the Summer of 87 when the GT tour came through
Rochester, NY. You guys put on a great show!
By random chance I actually met you and Martin at a club in Datona Beach FL during Spring
Break 1991. Me and the boys showed up at the Coliseum dance club and you and Martin
tossed VANS "Get a Grip!" t-shirts into the crowd. I ended up getting one but had to snatch it
away from somebody before he got a good grip on it... lol. I still have the shirt btw. I think I also
have yours and Martins autographs from that night as well. Thanks for the memories and keep
riding!
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 08:55 PM:
chris - let everyone know i went thru the replies to the interview - it was awesome to see how
many people are still into old school - my wife said my head won't fit thru the double garage
door - lol
seriously i feel like just a regular that got a chance to show some skills, ride, have fun and as
a bonus get paid and travel
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 08:57 PM:
T was pretty cool - they wanted the look for comps and appearances, but were pretty lenient
about practice attire. take it that all my stuff came from GT so it was almost guaranteed i'd
wear their logo.
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 08:59 PM:
for RL Paulie - was there a bikini contest that night? I remember hitting up hot spots on that
tour - i think i have some good bikini clad chicks in my photo album
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Posted by doppelganger (Member # 2545) on June 08, 2004 09:00 PM:
Eddie - what do you think of some of the sick new ramps tricks? Such as double flips - flip
whips - no handed 900's , flials, and 540 tailwhips?
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Posted by RL Paulie (Member # 2296) on June 08, 2004 09:02 PM:
yes there was a bikini contest that night! It was awesome, I remember a chick from NY won. My
buds and I were screaming "Skin to win!!! Skin to Win!!"... but to no avail. LOL... thanks for
reminding me about that!
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 09:02 PM:
I have a question...Whats it like going to the local park today and riding? Do the locals know
who you are?
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 09:03 PM:
i think they'd **** their pants if they knew! lol.
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Posted by rad_dad_67 (Member # 3425) on June 08, 2004 09:03 PM:
Hey Eddie
Its totaly awesome that you took time out of your schedual to post a few messages for us. Did
you have any idea that there were so many guys out there that think about you and give you
the credit for reasons that they still ride today?
Mark
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 09:04 PM:
doppleganger - i think the tricks are incredible - something to be said about practicing in a
foam pit. when i think of how we learned tricks back in the day - trying to pull off the new ones
old school style - lots of pain involved in the learning - though Jose Yanez (?) went into
mattresses for the backflip for "RAD"
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 09:05 PM:
oh and by the way when he over rotated - that was unintentional and they kept it in the movie
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 09:06 PM:
when i go to the new parks - most of the young riders don't know me, but their parents do ----
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 09:07 PM:
too funny!
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Posted by doppelganger (Member # 2545) on June 08, 2004 09:08 PM:
Eddie- you mentioned that you talk to Martin once in a while. Where on earth is he? Does he
still ride?
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 09:08 PM:
that was me that said that ^^^(oldfreestyler) lol
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 09:09 PM:
I really had no idea - I have had a few occasions like when in south africa on a movie set and
this guy was calling my name on the street - I thought it was for the movie - he actually
recognized me and came up to talk to me about freestyle - the other stunt guys were kind of
amazed at how international BMX was and that people outside of US knew me.
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Posted by RL Paulie (Member # 2296) on June 08, 2004 09:09 PM:
Eddie do you have any pictures of your Redline mountain bike that you modified with a gyro
and pegs? I'd love to see that! I read an article from a couple years ago and that's what you
were riding...
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Posted by puddleduck (Member # 1927) on June 08, 2004 09:13 PM:
Eddie,
My son who is 8 wanted me to ask how you jump out of the pool and step off of the fence. He
is begging me to put in a pool now. He also wants to know if you will sign his copy of RAD. (silly
kid)
For myself. Simply put I appreciate the time you are spending with us and thank you for all the
great memories. I still have some pics of you in the mags.
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 09:13 PM:
Last i heard he still rides - he has a kid and is married
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 09:14 PM:
I am hoping to get in touch with martin so that he can hook up with VBMX
as for the redline dually - I gave it to the production company from the movie "clockstoppers" I
have a dually now with no pegs or gyro - but give me time
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 09:17 PM:
hey not a problem - i might have to get a po box for stuff like this - it wouldn't be that bad for
the kids
old and young kids
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Posted by Maurice Meyer (Member # 632) on June 08, 2004 09:18 PM:
Hey Eddie, that "Mr. Cool Guy" head shot of you in Rad is still one of my favorite scenes in
there. Nice work on the acting! Good to see you here by the way.
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Posted by rad_dad_67 (Member # 3425) on June 08, 2004 09:20 PM:
Eddie, are you doing any new tricks these days?
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Posted by RL Paulie (Member # 2296) on June 08, 2004 09:20 PM:
I have to run! Thanks again for the memories and for stopping by to chat. I hope you become
a VBMX member and stop by once in a while. Drob is a regular here and other big names drop
by from time to time.
DjDemo and oldfreestyler, I need to buy you guys a beer some time!
Nite.
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Posted by puddleduck (Member # 1927) on June 08, 2004 09:20 PM:
What is your fondest memory of riding bitd? What location?
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 09:27 PM:
for Rad Dad 67 - i am doing a back flip on BMX and mtn bikes - started that in early 90's - but i
mainly stick to old school flashy style - the crowds love it
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Posted by Matt S. (Member # 1175) on June 08, 2004 09:29 PM:
Eddie, how involved were you with designing things for GT( did they just ask advice here and
there or did they take note of all your ideas/designs, etc)?
Also, did you have a hand in designing the *new* Pro Performer frame and fork in '87 and how
did you like it compared to the original Pro Performer in your opinion?
-Matt
[ June 08, 2004, 09:30 PM: Message edited by: Matt S. ]
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 09:29 PM:
for maurice - now you now why i went into stuntwork
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Posted by rad_dad_67 (Member # 3425) on June 08, 2004 09:32 PM:
The movie Rad change my life forever. THanks for being apart of it. I havent seen the movie in
awhile but I can still see you doing the fence foot plant. I just want to say thanks again for
spending some times with us. Making dreams come true!!!!
I am going to keep on reading the replies
Mark
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Posted by Blue_Max (Member # 3419) on June 08, 2004 09:32 PM:
eddie, im 17 years old and interested in learning old school freestyle tricks , i was wondering
how did you go about learning tricks? currently, i ride a black 1987 gt performer, could you
sign it for me someday? id just like to say that even though i wasnt around in the early 80s,
that your still my favorite freestyle rider, and that freestyle of the 80s was really cool.
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 09:33 PM:
puddleduck - i have many fond memories - pipeline holds the majority of them - i must have hit
the ground more times doing stuntwork than riding - some memories are lost and gone forever
- "i've fallen and i can't find my bike"
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 09:35 PM:
another question for eddie...in the beginning scene of "rad", it looked like u and martin were
talking while doing your tricks. were u??
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Posted by doppelganger (Member # 2545) on June 08, 2004 09:36 PM:
Eddie - kind of personal question so you can skip it if you want.
What did some of the "stars" of freestyling earn as a salary in the peak of freestlying
popularity? The mags seemed to make it out like you guys were all multi millionaires and I
believed it when I was 15!!
I thought if I continued to wire tricks and move to California I was going to hit it big time!
Any ball park figures you could share? Thanks!
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 09:36 PM:
matt - the reason for the original performer was to let the front brakes have space under the
frame - this was my design before the pots mod. I was not involved with the redesign in '87 -
and in comparison it was only slightly different when riding - the geometrics felt the same
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 09:39 PM:
for blue-max - keep your eye out for a how to called "freestylin' how to" it has the old 80's
tricks laid out. wizard publications
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 09:41 PM:
you might want to ask oldfreestyler - he has a signed copy of one being sent to him right
now!!!!
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 09:42 PM:
at the beginning of the movie - we were just having fun and they were filming - i'm sure we
were talkin'
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 09:43 PM:
(oldfreestyler)...yea, i saw that and thought it was funy to think u guys were trash talking each
other! lol.
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 09:44 PM:
I can only speak for myself on salary - just from GT it was around $3,000 per month not
including photo contingencies, contest takes, and other smaller sponsors - millionaires - no -
but getting paid to ride - i felt like a millionaire
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Posted by d-saka (Member # 2925) on June 08, 2004 09:45 PM:
I caught your reply in your interview about the old school bmx stuff(made me laugh btw), but it
made me wonder if you ever feel like getting an old performer to ride- or maybe just to bring
back memories?
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 09:46 PM:
(oldfreestyler)...yea, some of those contests back in the day gave some nice prizes too...cars,
trucks, moto-cross bikes...
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Posted by Blue_Max (Member # 3419) on June 08, 2004 09:47 PM:
ill have to look for that how to sometime. eddie, do you use any of the online instant
messengers?
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 09:48 PM:
or d-saka - i still have an old performer, but currently Redline supplies me with bikes for
shows, commercials, and movies when i need them.
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 09:50 PM:
or blue-max - i am not online all that much - unless its something like this
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Posted by Matt S. (Member # 1175) on June 08, 2004 09:51 PM:
Eddie,
Did you ride/practice with any other specific pros on a regular basis(guys that lived near you
or whatever).
Also, were you and Josh White good pals, being team mates and competition at the same
time?
-Matt
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Posted by puddleduck (Member # 1927) on June 08, 2004 09:52 PM:
Do you have any shows coming up in the future? If so where will they be?
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Posted by Bergman (Member # 2409) on June 08, 2004 09:53 PM:
Welcome aboard Eddie,
I use to see your sister Tammy at Orange all the time racing back in the mid 80's.
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 09:54 PM:
for matt s. - i practiced all the time with mike dominguez, brian blyther, josh white, scott
freeman, and flatland with martin
and Josh lived with my wife and I when we were riding for vans doing live shows cross country
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 09:56 PM:
I believe i have a show in Camarillo on June 20th with todd anderson. location TBD
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Posted by pgringo aka P.hilip K.elso (Member # 354) on June 08, 2004 09:56 PM:
eddie,
truth or myth: every once in a while you used to show up and race bmx at locals, and while you
were way out front, throw in a 360* to wowe the crowd.
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 09:58 PM:
for bergman - tammy went from racing bmx to velodrome - and still road rides 20 miles 3-4
times per week - and occasionally mountain bikes - once a rider always a rider
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Posted by xwarp (Member # 1443) on June 08, 2004 09:58 PM:
i have a question as well as a comfortable BAC...lol, i'm going to be straight forward also, have
you thought about collecting old school stuff after seeing the outrageous prices of this stuff?
rock on dude and have a cold one on me!
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Posted by sprout22 (Member # 2709) on June 08, 2004 09:59 PM:
welcome EDDIE!!!!!! All I can say is you are the greatest!!!!!!
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Posted by rick (Member # 4) on June 08, 2004 09:59 PM:
This is too cool man, damn.
Do you ever talk to Bob Morales?
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 10:00 PM:
for pgringo - truth - just not recommended - because if you crash while showboating then you
look like an idiot.
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Posted by race_inc (Member # 1207) on June 08, 2004 10:00 PM:
Aight, The King is in the house, welcome aboard! So lemme ask ya, what do you think of all
the new school frames out now and also the retro new school stuff from Kappa and
Supercross? Like it or leave it?
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Posted by pgringo aka P.hilip K.elso (Member # 354) on June 08, 2004 10:01 PM:
hahahah. i like to think i'm wise enough to only do that stuff when i'm at the very very back of
the pack. hehehe
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Posted by Blue_Max (Member # 3419) on June 08, 2004 10:02 PM:
eddie, i wanted to show you the bike i ride. what do you think of it?
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Posted by flatland (Member # 3577) on June 08, 2004 10:03 PM:
Did Mark Eaton interview you for the History of BMX dvd he is working on? Also,I heard Martin
is now a fruitbooter.
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Posted by xwarp (Member # 1443) on June 08, 2004 10:03 PM:
oh, here's a good one, if you had to ride any other freestyle frame other than a performer
back in the day, what would it have been?
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Posted by race_inc (Member # 1207) on June 08, 2004 10:04 PM:
All I see in that pic is a chain, some decals and a seatpost!
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Posted by doppelganger (Member # 2545) on June 08, 2004 10:04 PM:
Eddie - Still have the helmet with the mohawk stickers? That bad boy would fetch at least $800
or so on Ebay!!
Clear something up for me... WHO ACTUALLY invented the can-can air?
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 10:05 PM:
for xwarp - i can't see myself buying back stuff i gave away - but it is cool to see that the stuff
is of value to a lot of people
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 10:06 PM:
chris - girls ride too!!! - my wife did the "dixie chicks" music video "ready to run" 10 feet out
over 5 foot fence off a 4 ft high back flip ramp - she also used to race and when not pregnant
rides motocross.
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Posted by sprout22 (Member # 2709) on June 08, 2004 10:06 PM:
Hey Eddie, I live in NC, probably no chance for a freestyle show here. huh?
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Posted by henry (Member # 3814) on June 08, 2004 10:08 PM:
Hey Eddie. Upland or Del Mar, which one was better?
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 10:08 PM:
(oldfreestyler)...everyone, Eddie's wife is expecting their first child in 3 months!
CONGRATULATIONS!
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Posted by doppelganger (Member # 2545) on June 08, 2004 10:09 PM:
Who do you think is the best ramp rider of all time?
Best flatlander?
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 10:10 PM:
for rick - Bob Morales owns/operates a company called ASV in fountain valley/HB area -
supplies really cool components, tools and accessories for motocross
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Posted by pgringo aka P.hilip K.elso (Member # 354) on June 08, 2004 10:10 PM:
"Eddie's wife is expecting their first child in 3 months!"
cool beans!!
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Posted by doppelganger (Member # 2545) on June 08, 2004 10:10 PM:
Eddie, my wife is due with our first in 4 months!
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 10:11 PM:
for race-inc - i haven't seen it in person - so its hard to make a decision - for blue-max - no
front brakes? i feel naked without them. cool bike
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 10:12 PM:
or flatland - can I plead the 5th about fruitbooting?
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Posted by d-saka (Member # 2925) on June 08, 2004 10:12 PM:
quote:
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10 feet out over 5 foot fence off a 4 ft high back flip ramp - she also used to race and when
not pregnant rides motocross.
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Eddie, that's awesome- I'm still trying to get me wife to pull a wheelie without just momentarily
yanking up on the handlebars
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 10:13 PM:
also I did interview for the documentary - hopefully out this year
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 10:14 PM:
for xwarp - it would have been a torker
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Posted by puddleduck (Member # 1927) on June 08, 2004 10:15 PM:
Xwarp, that ones gotta hurt. I will treat the Torker you sent me with delicate care.
Thanks Eddie you made Xwarp squirm alittle I am sure.
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Posted by pgringo aka P.hilip K.elso (Member # 354) on June 08, 2004 10:15 PM:
what era torker? early 80's race frame or later torker freestyle or?
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 10:16 PM:
for doppleganger - unfortunately i don't have the helmet anymore - the one from RAD is still in
canada. the one on the the cover of freestylin - I still have the helmet minus the stickers
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Posted by Matt S. (Member # 1175) on June 08, 2004 10:16 PM:
Just a big thanks to all that put this together. It was indeed awesome.
Eddie, Thanks again for everything, both in the past and present.It's not often a person has
the opportunity to communicate with a childhood hero. Congrats to both of you on expecting.
Just a quick quote from notfreestylin.com that sums it up pretty well:
Though we are all riders just as he is, we are but mere princes, princess and knights in waiting
on steeds of 4130. For there will be no more Kings. Save the first. Eddie Fiola. So be it. So it
is written.
-Matt
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Posted by race_inc (Member # 1207) on June 08, 2004 10:16 PM:
Hey Eddie, can ya make a trip to Rockford on the 19th?
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 10:17 PM:
i think i was the first one to do topsided can-can, but it might have been mike or brian -
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Posted by puddleduck (Member # 1927) on June 08, 2004 10:18 PM:
I second that Race_inc. How about it Eddie??
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Posted by Blue_Max (Member # 3419) on June 08, 2004 10:18 PM:
eddie, it didnt come with a front break when i bought it but i plan on putting some on the
performer as soon as i find out what kind it needs for the front. im not sure if anyone asked
you this yet but , what was it like riding the pipeline when it was still around?
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 10:19 PM:
sprout22 - unfortunately i have no plans for east coast currently
for henry - i loved upland, but really like del mar's half pipe - it felt 100 ft long
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 10:21 PM:
doppleganger - old school ramp rider - not including myself - mike d
new school - dave mira
flatland - old school - martin
new school - day smith
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Posted by Terry (Member # 274) on June 08, 2004 10:23 PM:
Eddie, You said youre not online much. Is there any chance of you dropping in from time to
time and sharing some old tour stories with us?
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 10:25 PM:
the early 80's torker race frame would have been the choice - it was one of my first rides
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Posted by xwarp (Member # 1443) on June 08, 2004 10:25 PM:
damn......i was hoping for something along these lines: i'm a skyway freak myself...lol, but
torkers are cool too!
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 10:26 PM:
Thanks Matt -
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 10:29 PM:
for blue-max - it was great - i had a place to go - a place to ride - and a cool hangout with
friends - i'll miss it forever.
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Posted by doppelganger (Member # 2545) on June 08, 2004 10:30 PM:
Eddie - thanks for answering my questions and thank you for making my entire teenage life
truely exciting!! You were always a class act in the world of freestyle.
Good luck with your new adventure in becoming a dad and I hope you will wish me the same
luck...
I am sure your as excited as I am about becoming a father.
Take care.
-Jeff
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 10:31 PM:
i plan to be on occasionally to VBMX - i have it in my favorites - i had some trouble logging in
today - once i'm set - i'll check in when i can
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Posted by Blue_Max (Member # 3419) on June 08, 2004 10:33 PM:
eddie, i know this is kind of a personal question for you, but i read in a interview of you on a
different site that you were kind of a loner in highschool and didnt really have friends back
then, was this true? im kinda going through that in highschool myself right now, any advice on
how to get through it?
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 10:34 PM:
xwarp - nice skyway
Jeff- thanks for the well wishes and it was so cool going thru the memories - this is an
awesome site.
and congrats to you too!!!
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Posted by pgringo aka P.hilip K.elso (Member # 354) on June 08, 2004 10:34 PM:
fyi,
pipeline reopened with the fullpipe recreated.
http://home.earthlink.net/~laaccess/sunlandskatepark.html
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Posted by puddleduck (Member # 1927) on June 08, 2004 10:34 PM:
Eddie,
Thank you again for your time and if you should get that PO box let us know the address. I
have to run but I did want to let you know that my son is watching Rad and is excited as can be
that you replied to him. Thank you for that, this shows what we all have known for many years
you are and always have been a class act.
Congratulations to you and your wife on the new adventure of parenthood.
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 08, 2004 10:39 PM:
Thanks for all of the great questions - this was awesome - incredible site - and for all VBMXrs
keep up the old school style - because its so old it looks new!!!!! Thanks to all
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Posted by rad_dad_67 (Member # 3425) on June 08, 2004 10:52 PM:
Thanks Chris and Eddie for a Wonderful night!!!! I have enjoyed reading all the great
questions and answers!!
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Posted by twintoptuber (Member # 2282) on June 08, 2004 11:06 PM:
Awesome indeed!
Great seeing a legend swoop by for a little Q&A and we'll always have questions to ask.
Hopefully Eddie, Woody, Fred, etc... still check the site and maybe get inspired to comment
about one of our restorations, questions, add insight, etc....
Eddie, you're one of the fellas so just hang out, shoot the breeze and join the gang.
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Posted by DjDEMO (Member # 2864) on June 09, 2004 12:53 AM:
Wow....
How cool was that?
Guys, Chris and I have a couple more suprises in the works for you!
Thanks very much Eddie. You made every guys night tonight!
Jeff
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Posted by oldfreestyler (Member # 2400) on June 09, 2004 01:50 AM:
Yea, When Eddie wasn't able to log in I was worried that this was all for nothing. But in the end
it all worked out nicely. He and i chatted for a few after he finished on here and he was so
happy we did this for him. He had a great time. I know he'll be back from time to time. Jeff and I
are going to be working on a project with Eddie in the near future. Don't want to say too much,
but be assured that there will be more of "The King" in the future...Thanks again to everyone
who was on tonight, and letting Eddie know that he's not forgotten.
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Posted by Thlayli (Member # 3229) on June 09, 2004 02:04 AM:
Sweet. I may not have gotten to ask anything, but I got to read the whole thread. Cool.
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Posted by doppelganger (Member # 2545) on June 09, 2004 09:23 AM:
Chris and Jeff - thanks for putting this together! It makes for some exciting moments in the
world of old school freestlye. Eddie was great! He even told me how much he made from GT!
Then he wished ME luck! I am honored!
1. Woody Itson - check.
2. Eddie Fiola - check.
3. ???????? - Who's it going to be?
Wilkerson? RL? Buff? Aparijo? Dominguez? DMC? Josh White? Jones? Eaton? Hoffman?
Freeman? Morales? Sigur? Blyther?
WHO?!? I can't wait!!!!
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Posted by rad_dad_67 (Member # 3425) on June 09, 2004 09:24 AM:
All I have to say is AWESOME!!!! I had the aboulty best time last night!!! Thanks again Chris
and Jeff for getting everything set up.
Mark
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Posted by deemski (Member # 3447) on June 09, 2004 11:32 AM:
Thanks again, that was dope.
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Posted by djbdb (Member # 2128) on June 09, 2004 04:50 PM:
i just have one question...what in the heck is fruitbooting???
[ June 09, 2004, 04:51 PM: Message edited by: djbdb ]
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Posted by flatland (Member # 3577) on June 09, 2004 05:03 PM:
Fruitbooting=Rollerblading.
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Posted by rad_dad_67 (Member # 3425) on June 09, 2004 05:36 PM:
I am glad we cleard that one up...because I was clueless?!?!! LOL
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Posted by teamtotal (Member # 2740) on June 09, 2004 06:21 PM:
Can you believe I missed that s**T!!! Aaaarrrgggghhh!!!
Rock on Eddie, your the man!
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