So I was skating today, just going through my "simple trick checklist."
The list consists in ascending order of the tricks I like to do without trying. Here's the list.
1. Ollie
2. FS 180
3. Fakie ollie
4. FS Half-cab
5. BS Pop Shuvit
6. Fakie BS Pop Shuvit
7. Nollie
8. Nollie FS Pop Shuvit
9. Nollie FS 360 Pop Shuvit
10. Kickflip
11. Fakie Kickflip
12. Nollie FS Bigspin
13. BS Pop Shuvit Rewind
14. Switch BS Pop Shuvit
15. Switch BS Pop Shuvit Rewind
16. Fakie 360 BS Pop Shuvit
17. Fakie BS Bigspin
18. BS Half-cab Flip
19. BS 180 Kickflip
20. Heelflip
Yeah, I know, mediocre list, but it is just a warmup. Today, I couldn't do half of those tricks. And I felt like a dike. Bad day.
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Here they are
Alright guys, here are the wheels. A nice set of Bones STF 51 mm Jake Duncombe pro models. I already started skating them, and they are doing wonders for my ride.
And just in case you were wondering, I bought them for $38.02 at my local Zumiez. Pricey sons of bitches...
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Just Got New Wheels
Hey there followers and fellow bloggers, I just got a new set of Bones STF 51mm Jake Duncombe wheels. My old wheels were the Bones STF 52mm Sierra Fellers wheels. I've used Ricta wheels and Spitfire wheels before, and I am guessing my next pair of wheels will be Autobahns. Personally, I like Rictas and Bones STFs a lot. I'll keep you posted. :D
A Review of My Good Old Toy Machine
Specs:
Brand- Toy Machine
Size- 8.375x32.25
Technology- None
Pro- Ed Templeton Pro Model
REVIEW: 9/10
To be honest, I got this board used, for free, from my friend Steve. Steve is the manager of my local Zumiez. He gets a new board every other week, so he barely used this one. There was obviously a little wear on the nose and tail of the board when I obtained it, but it was in pretty good shape.
First Thoughts: At first sight, I thought it was a great board. I was getting a pretty good deal, too. I went into my Zumiez that day to get new trucks. Steve saw my dilemma, so he sold me his Tensor Magnesium Response Mid trucks with Bones Hardcore Medium bushings for $10 dollars. He also saw how shitty my Superior board was, so he gave me the Toy Machine for free!
Concave: Medium concave, which made it seem a little less wide than the size made it. It was pretty steep on the nose and a little more mellow on the tail. 9/10
Durability: Lasted me 2 months (actually just 1 month of heavy duty use due to my school schedule) 7/10
Graphic: Pretty sick looking board graphic. It was the typical sect monster you come to expect from Toy Machine. The monster was below this sick, trippy-ass rainbow blotch. It looked awesome. Paint didn't chip too easily which is a good thing, but the paint became patchy in some areas. But this is a Toy Machine x Emerica Stay Gold collaboration board, so it is awesome. 9/10
GO GET A TOY MACHINE BOARD. :D
Brand- Toy Machine
Size- 8.375x32.25
Technology- None
Pro- Ed Templeton Pro Model
REVIEW: 9/10
To be honest, I got this board used, for free, from my friend Steve. Steve is the manager of my local Zumiez. He gets a new board every other week, so he barely used this one. There was obviously a little wear on the nose and tail of the board when I obtained it, but it was in pretty good shape.
First Thoughts: At first sight, I thought it was a great board. I was getting a pretty good deal, too. I went into my Zumiez that day to get new trucks. Steve saw my dilemma, so he sold me his Tensor Magnesium Response Mid trucks with Bones Hardcore Medium bushings for $10 dollars. He also saw how shitty my Superior board was, so he gave me the Toy Machine for free!
Concave: Medium concave, which made it seem a little less wide than the size made it. It was pretty steep on the nose and a little more mellow on the tail. 9/10
Durability: Lasted me 2 months (actually just 1 month of heavy duty use due to my school schedule) 7/10
Graphic: Pretty sick looking board graphic. It was the typical sect monster you come to expect from Toy Machine. The monster was below this sick, trippy-ass rainbow blotch. It looked awesome. Paint didn't chip too easily which is a good thing, but the paint became patchy in some areas. But this is a Toy Machine x Emerica Stay Gold collaboration board, so it is awesome. 9/10
GO GET A TOY MACHINE BOARD. :D
Friday, August 12, 2011
K. Fuck this.
Man, at the moment, I am at a laundromat. I'm stuck here. And I didn't bring my skateboard or headphones, so I have been reduced to fingerboarding. Wonderful.
If only I had been smart enough to bring a laptop. Good thing I have my trusty android phone.
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Shinner
Watch "Worst Shinner Ever!" on
YouTube
Man, my shin started hurting just from watching. I would be crying and freaking out.
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
I'm Sorry
I have left you, my "loyal follower(s)" [at the moment (2 Aug. 2011) I only have one follower... myself] without any idea of what has been going on for a few days! Well, I got a new skateboard. It is an enjoi Wieger Van Wageningen "Red Light District" pro model board. Oh how the Dutch amuse me. Expect to see a preview of this board soon. In this preview I will leave my thoughts about the board and pics of what has been occurring to it up to that moment. After the board breaks, and I hope it will last me a while, usually they last me 1 1/2 months (which is amazing) because I don't try to break the board, I will leave a review of the deck and see if I recommend it or not. I actually am already familiar with enjoi's distributor, Dwindle, because I have skated Almost, Speed Demon, and Superior decks, and use Tensor trucks, as well. I am in love with their shapes and the skaters that skate for the brands. enjoi is a terrific company and I hope you skate Dwindle products. Before this enjoi, I skated a nice Toy Machine board. The size was an 8.375. It was Ed Templeton's "Emerica: Stay Gold" pro model. I'll leave a review of that board soon. Anyway, enjoy skateboarding, keep checking in for more posts.
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