Ione Skatepark

"Creature-Mike" and I headed to Ione for an early morning session. Good weather, not windy like everywhere else in the valley. Ione Skatepark used to be the hot spot in the North until Granite Skatepark (in Sacramento)opened. I forgot how much FUN this place really is. ~sc.

Mike contemplating his doom and the big drop.

Rock and roll in the Amoeba bowl thing.

Shallow end with stairs.

Hot tub.

Deep end.

Trying to learn to tail tap on my Holt Model.
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My only trick.

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Bam!

Photos by: Gromcrusher.

Ripon Bro Session - 5/13/08

Chris - wallride of fear.

Derek - new moves daily.

Ripon Ryan

The local kids keep getting better and better.

Lake Cunningham Skatepark Pics

I took these pics when all the locals and sane people knew better than to be in the dry ugly mid day heat of San Jose's Lake Cunningham Skatepark. I wish more skaters were present in the bigger areas so you could get a feel for how huge the walls and trannys really are. I'll plan better next time. ~sc.

It's Hot.

Yesterday was HOT! No skateboarding. I took the kids to school, rescued an overweight 3 year old pug named Lisa that was running into traffic, then dabbled in some yard work that turned into a major weed pulling project. Took a nap with a headache. Woke up with a bigger headache. Daughter's school play. Burger King, work clothes wash and press. Arrived at work with a minute to spare. Hey, if late is late, then on time is on time! I'm guessing yesterday's temp was in the upper 90's to around 101.

Currently it's 0635 in the morning. It's uncomfortable and muggy. It's probally 78, feels like 98. ~sc.

Lake Cunningham Skatepark - San Jose, Ca.

Just got back from my first San Jose - Lake Cunningham Session. I'm burnt from the heat and exhausted from trying to go (kinda) big. I can't say enough good things about my experience. Not hard to find, good parking, park rangers, friendly staff, nearby food places, cool locals, great design, really good concrete, endless lines, something for everyone, and it's freaking BIG. I been to skateparks in Oregon, Arizona, and Northern and Southern Cal. This place is somewhere special. Definately worth a look.

Pics soon to follow.
~sc.

Brandon Yamashita

Local Ripper and all around cool guy.

Old Guys in action. Ripon Skatepark

It's not about the best trick or who is the best, it all about who's having the most fun. Enjoy! ~sc

Get Happy!

Going crazy posting videos because I just learned how to do it.

Old School - Backside Air

Quail Lakes Neighborhood Stockton, Ca.
Circa 1978

Old School set up:
Santa Cruz skateboard, ACS trucks, Kyrpto wheels.

I stopped riding ramps in 1982 then lost skateboarding altogether around 1984. Twenty years later the planets realigned and I found myself back on a board and loving every minute of it. Since then, I have met countless "Old Dudes" from all walks of life and from all over the U.S. who left skateboarding back in the day, only to recently return. I usually ask the "returnees" what brought them back: television, X-Games, Kids? The answers vary slightly, but the common threads in their answers are, "I always thought about it" and "because I still (suprisingly) can." I believe some folks were just born with a passion that is best expressed through the risk, danger, and glory that is skateboarding. We may have left for a bit, but in some way always stayed connected. Hats off and thumbs up to all the skaters that kept the fires burning long after we went away to become our parents. Now scoot the hell over brother because we're back! ~sc

Jamal Smith Revert-Mania

One of current favorites. Not only is it stupid funny, but I want to pull a simple revert more than anything. Enjoy! ~sc

Ripon Sessions from Aug 2007.

Yep more pics I always wanted to share. Click on the pics to enlarge. Enjoy!