Unofficial UK Slalom BBS

Start now folks, if in doubt do something ... Which club could consider chasing the re-birth of Stratford on Avon slalom ? Easy reach location for many people. First needs permissions search mind you.

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If you want some bargain slalom poles for collection at the Slalom Consultative Meeting then check out 'For Sale'.

For sale: white plastic 36mm poles 1.6m long, seconds quality. £0.80 each, proceeds go to Cheltenham Symonds Yat Slalom account. Plumb waste tube off-cuts - internal joining piece in the middle. Recommended for training gates (all white) but could be competition poles if you paint them. ORDERS REQUI...

Amazing stuff Jim and Catharine over many years. A venue, solid organisation, a simple, competitive format and everyone enjoying themselves. That is 100% sport and you with your support have made the difference. 2015 is a challenge and I'm sure it will make the standards you have set.

There was a typewriter/duplicator A5 size publication 'WhiteWater' magazine' 50's and 60's. I have a few copies.

Plastic poles? 32mm plumb waste pipe will suffice, outside diameter 36mm. These make excellent portable training gate poles to put in the back of the car. Yes plastic alone is too light in wind for competition and serious training. Avoid building in rigid-flexible weakness points on plastic poles (c...

1981 then!

What year was last Mixed C2 in the World Champs ?

Good info thanks. Any more tips? Other than plumb waste tube has somebody has a recommendation for thicker non-bendy plastic tube?

Cheltenham CC need to colour red/green stripes on plastic slalom poles for Symonds Yat slalom 2014. Can you share details of a supplier of sticky back red and green plastic suitable for the task? Or, have you a robust paintwork solution?