Can't Bust My Bubble

Sepia toned fisheye view of an Ollie to fakie as photographed by Emily Hope.

Coonskin Is Open!

This is old news to those of you who have been to the skatepark since Saturday but Coonskin is open with some notable improvements to the parking lot (new gravel, treated lumber border, mulch) and the swampy ditch has been filled in with rocks. The swamp has claimed many boards so hopefully the rocks will cut down on the amount of water that collects in that area. Thanks to the Kanawha County Parks and Recreation Board for keeping the only FREE skatepark in the Valley up and running.
Backside Smith Grind and Ollie to fakie as photographed by my Wife Emily Hope.

Kentucky Cone Fest

It all went downhill yesterday in Ashland, KY. I only wish I could have been there. Photo from the Herald Dispatch. That's Marc's Board Shop Team Rider Ben Barkey!

Autumnal Equinox

Sunday, September 21, 2008. Shot DIY early this morning on a 10 second timer.

Fakie to Tail Slide (Switch Nose Slide)

1. Push Mongo switchstance toward the object you wish to slide.
2. Slam the nose of your board into said object.
3. Shift your weight (I've got weight!) and lean back.
4. Allow your wheels to slide along the front of the curb, hubba, whatever...
5. Ride away clean and find your way home early Sunday morning.

Marc's Board Shop Grand Opening

Marc sent me this pic of Pawnshop Team rider Shawn Potvin simply killing this ollie over six boards. Now if I only had some pics from the Area 51 skateboard contest today... For pics of the shop check out Marc's page.

What Happened Here?

Marc sent me this pic of Coonskin. I can only assume that this was taken yesterday. I'm not gonna bitch but...