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60374 - Lane #1 / Hi i need some help here!!!!!

« Last post by gatx001 on April 24, 2025, 03:17:49 PM »

HI friends

I am a new guy.
I order a Lane1 crystall ball from website and no responese at all
I see someone say they are closed.
Can anyone tell me how to contact the owner for refund?
i know it is not a scam but i just need my item or money back

28827 - Miscellaneous / Re: Is this guy still around? magic carpet guy

« Last post by xrayjay on April 24, 2025, 02:36:22 PM »

Quote from: milorafferty on April 24, 2025, 01:54:58 PM

It was Ron Clifton who sold them. But he passed away just this January. Big loss for the bowling community. Good guy and a great coach as well.

Oh no way. RIP. I wonder if his site is still active and ppl still making purchases.

UPDATE: found info and last website update was 02/2025

31415 - Miscellaneous / Re: Is this guy still around? magic carpet guy

« Last post by milorafferty on April 24, 2025, 01:54:58 PM »

It was Ron Clifton who sold them. But he passed away just this January. Big loss for the bowling community. Good guy and a great coach as well.

31415 - Miscellaneous / Re: are bowling forums dead?

« Last post by milorafferty on April 24, 2025, 01:52:20 PM »

Quote from: xrayjay on April 24, 2025, 01:46:57 PM

Quote from: milorafferty on April 24, 2025, 11:30:09 AM
Quote from: xrayjay on April 24, 2025, 11:07:15 AM
Yeah it was a different time back then. The great thing about his forum back then....I got to meet several members and made long lasting friendships. I met Geetaan through here in 2005, and I got to see him as a 180 bowler to 225 ave. bowler. He had a girlfriend who later became his wife, and now have two kids together and the oldest is bowling. He also got to see my kid grow up to. Likewise, I met Tenpinspro and his crew from the bay area.... RICO lives 20 mins from me last I checked, but last time I saw him was in 2014 so I don't know where he lives, but runs bowltech(?). also, met others from the midwest during a tournament in Reno and nationals.

Today, these newbies or current posters got me scratching my hairless head asking question that would have been torched back in the day. Just like MR. 900 kid who shot that series in a make up game for league, if i remember. if he played golf, he'd be the guy who shot even par with an 17 index.

good times good vibes

Funny, I actually know Geetaan in real life. And I think you and I may have met once.

I have met up with Steven a few times, we even bowled a couple of state tournaments and nationals together. Have not heard from him since Covid though.

We did meet I believe. Pacific lanes long time ago, ABT?

Probably, but it was before Covid and I'm getting old so the memory is not as sharp.

28827 - Miscellaneous / Re: are bowling forums dead?

« Last post by xrayjay on April 24, 2025, 01:46:57 PM »

Quote from: milorafferty on April 24, 2025, 11:30:09 AM

Quote from: xrayjay on April 24, 2025, 11:07:15 AM
Yeah it was a different time back then. The great thing about his forum back then....I got to meet several members and made long lasting friendships. I met Geetaan through here in 2005, and I got to see him as a 180 bowler to 225 ave. bowler. He had a girlfriend who later became his wife, and now have two kids together and the oldest is bowling. He also got to see my kid grow up to. Likewise, I met Tenpinspro and his crew from the bay area.... RICO lives 20 mins from me last I checked, but last time I saw him was in 2014 so I don't know where he lives, but runs bowltech(?). also, met others from the midwest during a tournament in Reno and nationals.

Today, these newbies or current posters got me scratching my hairless head asking question that would have been torched back in the day. Just like MR. 900 kid who shot that series in a make up game for league, if i remember. if he played golf, he'd be the guy who shot even par with an 17 index.

good times good vibes

Funny, I actually know Geetaan in real life. And I think you and I may have met once.

I have met up with Steven a few times, we even bowled a couple of state tournaments and nationals together. Have not heard from him since Covid though.

We did meet I believe. Pacific lanes long time ago, ABT?

28827 - Miscellaneous / Is this guy still around? magic carpet guy

« Last post by xrayjay on April 24, 2025, 01:43:09 PM »

https://www.bowl4fun.com/magiccarpet/magiccarpet.htm#order

The late Sawbones introduced me to this carpet tape and I've used this product for over a decade until last year. I still do have 3 or 4 new pieces in my bag, but I was wondering if this guy is still around. I don't use it anymore, but I may give it a try again. has anyone order some recently.

60089 - Storm / Re: Storm Equinox and maybe too much polish

« Last post by Nixa on April 24, 2025, 12:09:02 PM »

Only because I said I would:
I drilled the Hammer Special Effect bowling ball as closely as I could with regards to the Equinox. Same bowling lanes same league.

The Hammer Special Effect is a better ball for league bowlers in my opinion. I didn’t have to adjust the cover stock though I’m sure you could. The Special Effect isn’t near as polished as the Equinox. On two different occasions I lightly sanded the Equinox, maybe not enough still. The carry with the Special Effect was drastically better than the Equinox.

All the hype about bowling balls being league balls is turning into sales pitch. I read some of these reviews and I think it’s Storm staff or wannabes because they don’t say anything.

Now not to totally bash, the Ion Pro Ion Max is a great combo. The Pro is a great ball for a 42 ft league pattern maybe with a touch of surface. Too much oil first game the Max takes care of that and when needed go to the Pro. I think the Equinox might be better for the two handed bowlers but again, my opinion.

31415 - Miscellaneous / Re: are bowling forums dead?

« Last post by milorafferty on April 24, 2025, 11:30:09 AM »

Quote from: xrayjay on April 24, 2025, 11:07:15 AM

Yeah it was a different time back then. The great thing about his forum back then....I got to meet several members and made long lasting friendships. I met Geetaan through here in 2005, and I got to see him as a 180 bowler to 225 ave. bowler. He had a girlfriend who later became his wife, and now have two kids together and the oldest is bowling. He also got to see my kid grow up to. Likewise, I met Tenpinspro and his crew from the bay area.... RICO lives 20 mins from me last I checked, but last time I saw him was in 2014 so I don't know where he lives, but runs bowltech(?). also, met others from the midwest during a tournament in Reno and nationals.

Today, these newbies or current posters got me scratching my hairless head asking question that would have been torched back in the day. Just like MR. 900 kid who shot that series in a make up game for league, if i remember. if he played golf, he'd be the guy who shot even par with an 17 index.

good times good vibes

Funny, I actually know Geetaan in real life. And I think you and I may have met once.

I have met up with Steven a few times, we even bowled a couple of state tournaments and nationals together. Have not heard from him since Covid though.

28827 - Miscellaneous / Re: are bowling forums dead?

« Last post by xrayjay on April 24, 2025, 11:07:15 AM »

Yeah it was a different time back then. The great thing about his forum back then....I got to meet several members and made long lasting friendships. I met Geetaan through here in 2005, and I got to see him as a 180 bowler to 225 ave. bowler. He had a girlfriend who later became his wife, and now have two kids together and the oldest is bowling. He also got to see my kid grow up to. Likewise, I met Tenpinspro and his crew from the bay area.... RICO lives 20 mins from me last I checked, but last time I saw him was in 2014 so I don't know where he lives, but runs bowltech(?). also, met others from the midwest during a tournament in Reno and nationals.

Today, these newbies or current posters got me scratching my hairless head asking question that would have been torched back in the day. Just like MR. 900 kid who shot that series in a make up game for league, if i remember. if he played golf, he'd be the guy who shot even par with an 17 index.

good times good vibes

57239 - Miscellaneous / Re: are bowling forums dead?

« Last post by MJS73 on April 24, 2025, 09:43:49 AM »

Quote from: milorafferty on April 16, 2025, 11:05:17 AM

Does anyone want to discuss the merits (or lack thereof) for a grippy glove?

I used the Ebonite one for a while back in the ‘80s. I remember seeing Pete Weber use it on TV.

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