skateboarding saved my life

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[An Oxymoron]

^that place looks rad...where is it?

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^that place looks rad...where is it?

It's the roof of the New Design High School in NYC.

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[wayoutwest]

part of the video put out by the local shop, The Void [Lexington, KY]. I can't seem to embed at the right time. Fast forward to 2:36, or watch the whole thing if you wish. The song is by a local muscian, Idiot Glee.

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[Statham_Race]

I just bought a skateboard:

I'm completely new to this.

I've had a faff around in the carpark below my condo and I've taken it out on a couple of flat roads. Any advice on the order in which I should be trying to learn things? So far I'm focussing on my turns and stops and trying to get smoother with the basics. Had a pop at a couple of slopes and ramps (i.e. going down them without falling off like a noob). Not tried any ollies or anything yet.

[santos]

^Skate with people that are better than you as much as possible.

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[Statham_Race]

Those are amazing.

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[2's & 3's]

I just bought a skateboard:

I'm completely new to this.

I've had a faff around in the carpark below my condo and I've taken it out on a couple of flat roads. Any advice on the order in which I should be trying to learn things? So far I'm focussing on my turns and stops and trying to get smoother with the basics. Had a pop at a couple of slopes and ramps (i.e. going down them without falling off like a noob). Not tried any ollies or anything yet.

Ya definitely chosen an iconic deck from the legendary toy machine. I'd advise some risers under your trucks, some people may disagree but hey, more height even, if it is minuscule, means that much more pop. and yes as stated previously, skate with people better than you. as it will create situations to take you out of your comfort areas/will only push you to do more and develop an attitude to take on different obstacles. and only make you better!

love your set up by the way

happy skating!

[An Oxymoron]

too bad there isn't a post your set-up thread. i love the art of skateboards just as much as i love skateboarding itself...

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[santos]

Picked up a pair of these K1 reissues off the bay for $20.

Check out the shoes this guy is selling.

http://shop.ebay.com/spankysheat/m.html?_trksid=p4340.l2562

I'm tempted to pick up the K2s and the Kareems even though they're not my size.

[Kasper]

K2 are in my size, it's so tempting...

[santos]

K2 are in my size, it's so tempting...

GET THEM!

This video looks great. Just picked up a copy here:

http://www.techniqueskate.com/product_detail.cfm?CatID=76&PID=4084

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[santos]

Really like this guys edits.

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Some new Aldrin footage. Probably my favorite AM after Felipe atm.

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[its always cloudy]

any skateboarders from the Toronto area willing to do a shoot? i'm a photographer/journalist impersonator and would love to write an article on skate culture from T.O. I used to skateboard way back in the day. Here are some examples of my photography. Hit me up!

[cheapmuthafukr]

had a good day skating tody.

[broneck]

jerry hsu remains one of the gnarliest, most stylish skaters ever, this part is just further testament to that

bails are so hard to watch

i saw him skate drunk at an osiris demo when i was like 16 and he was still the biggest talent in the park

[lerrr]

where can i cop some fresh, vegan-friendly skate shoes

[Statham_Race]

Hey, thanks for the kind words. I've never been a fan of most skateboard art so I was looking for something simple and iconic, or just a plain wood board. I like the Toy Machine stuff generally and I thought that deck with the plain-as-possible trucks etc would look good. Obviously turned the wheels inside as they are ugly.

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[78]

had a good day skating tody.

I'm so confused

[cheapmuthafukr]

board got stuck on a screw...

[Lozinski]

This is a little video my brother filmed and edited!

He's 16 and just won a filming competition, earning 1k!

Let me know what you guys think and I'll pass the word to him

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First 50 seconds are of BMXing.. Hope you guys don't mind!

[santos]

Tommy Fynn kills it. Can't wait to see new footage from him in MOBBN DEEP.

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[blasterofair]

love this dude

[santos]

Bike tow to fence ollie ender is so fucking sick.

[An Oxymoron]

where can i cop some fresh, vegan-friendly skate shoes

vegan vans old skools...

http://shop.vans.com/catalog/Vans/en_US/style/d3hveg.html?categoryId=65137