Category Archives: Trick Tips

Build Your Own Skate Rail

Posted on September 22, 2009 by

This guy is clearly pitching his product but the general design is solid. If you don’t want to use his stuff I have used Liquid Nails instead with the same great results.

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Friday Favorite Skater – Nata Kaupas

Posted on September 21, 2009 by

Wow this guy was blowing up the fledging street scene in the late 80′s. Natas was THE ollie master. Fire hydrants and garbage cans no problem for Natas. Check out his board in the first Sanata Cruz Video, it has … Continue reading →

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Friday Favorite Skater – Jeff Kendall

Posted on August 28, 2009 by

The Santa Cruz Wheels on Fire and Streets on Fire videos where some of the first “pure” skate videos. They did not have the “acting” that the bones brigade videos did, mostly just pure skating with a little bit of … Continue reading →

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Jack the little ripper

Posted on August 13, 2009 by

Here is my 1 and a half year old son Jack with his first no help skateboard ride. Well I pushed and let go for a little bit. He is so stoked to be on the board. Anyone recommend a … Continue reading →

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Chris Miller, My Favorite Skater

Posted on February 23, 2009 by

Chris Miller is the guy I wanted to skate like growing up and still want to skate like today. Sure Tony Hawk had the insane tricks, Steve Caballero had the style and Christian Hosoi had the height. For me though … Continue reading →

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5 Tips for Old Skaters

Posted on February 21, 2009 by

One thing that is really hard to do when you are starting to skate after a long break is taking it slow. Once you decide to start skating again you start remembering all the stuff you used to be able … Continue reading →

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