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Learning Curve: When in Doubt, Slide Early

Posted on March 19, 2012

Canadian buddy, Louis Roy, stopped by Skate House for a few days before heading to Puetro Rico for the Guajataca Downhill. During his first run down a local favorite he had a tight tension situation with a metal wire. Good thing Matt Mclovinston was there to provide comedic relief.

No matter what, skateboarding or not, crashes/accidents/missteps will happen. The best you can do is learn from them. When skating a new run, it’s important to spread it out and skate at your own pace. If you think you’re going to fast, slow down. When in doubt slide early (be sure your slide doesn’t affect people behind you).

Posted in: Crash & Burn, Learning Curve
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Race Photos from Giant’s Head Freeride

Posted on August 22, 2011

Adam “Awger” Auger battles Aaron “from the block” Grulich for one-handed toeside supremacy.

While we certainly dig the laid-back, noncompetitive atmosphere at freerides, if you’re going to shut down a sick hill for three days you might as well have a race and see who’s fastest.

Summerland native “Prince” Dillon Stephens defended his title and took first.

Sector 9′s Big Lou was sporting an absolutely filthy moustache when he got second.

JimZ’s hands-down style was surprisingly fast. He and Madrid rider Justin Rouleau crashed later in the run, nuking Rouleau’s ankle.

Thirty more after the jump, including some dudes whose names we don’t know. See yourself?  Let us know so we can put your name up and give you the recognition your steez deserves.

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Posted in: Abec 11, Arbor, Event Coverage, Gullwing Trucks, Housemates, Madrid Skateboards, Photos, Rayne Longboards, Sector 9, Venom
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