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Friday, 27 March 2009 |
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Hi All,
Yep me again with a little Vert update.
Round 1 in Mounte Hawk Went down a Storm with the Young Sam Bosworth killing it like never before.
Then the young guys went out to Tampa Ams last week and got 3rd/4th and 5th taking out all US riders in the contest just leaving them and the Brazilians.
So well done to those guys again! (You can check the results on the link below).
http://www.skateparkoftampa.com/spot/results_byevent.aspx?EventID=458
That now leads to this weekend round 2 in Corby if you fancy it drop by be good to see you all.
See flyer attached for details.
Prepare to be dazzled!
See you there.
Wingy. 
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Last Updated ( Friday, 27 March 2009 )
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Tuesday, 03 March 2009 |
Sunday 1st March saw the start of the Oakley UK Independent Vert Series get underway at Mount Hawke in Cornwall.
The first in the series of the 4 vert comps for the season can sometimes be a little difficult, with winter taking its toll on knees and the amount skating that goes on through those dark months. But not this year, Spring had arrived, the weather was warm and the ramp was fresh as the daffodils in the car park. Complete with new roll-ins and a super fast surface the ramp rode like a dream. We were not to be disappointed with larger than usual competitors turnout in both A and B groups the stage was set for afternoon of pure Vert indulgence.
For most I think the fun came from the shear diversity of the B group with lots of improvement from many skaters but also some real crazy moments that kept things well alive on the entertaining side. For instance, how many times do you see someone roll towards the coping into a blunt and pull it in! Not many, definitely a first for me! B group skating always has been about the weird and wonderful things than can and usually do happen, long live the B group.
By the time we got to the big guys things were starting to get very gnarly indeed with most of the riders using the roll ins to send themselves into orbit way above the Mount Hawke floor. Some of the runs in the final jam blew me away airs reaching 10ft, Christ airs above head high, double flip Indy airs and double flip mute airs and yes I said double flips! We are now moving into an area where UK vert skating has never been before and things will only get better. The new ramp at Mount Hawke has only been up for 3 months so plenty of time for progression. The number of young riders is growing at a rapid rate and the drive in these guys is unlike anything I have seen in many years.
Thank you Mount Hawke skatepark and thank you Trawler. Massive thanks to all the sponsors for making it happen: Oakley, Rockstar, Vans, Flip, Protec and Bones.
By the time we reach the final round in June the level of skating is going to be off the scale! So watch out Europe we are coming to get you!!
See you for round 2 in Corby 29th March
Peace
Wingy.
A Group:
1: Sam Bosworth
2: Sam Beckett
3: Alex Halford
B Group:
1: Joe Atkins
2: Oakley Liddel
3: Nick Hanson
Sam Beckett drifts about Mt Hawkes new wood - Photo: Chris Johnson
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Tuesday, 03 March 2009 |
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We've just had the below job opportunity forwarded to us from Wheelscape.
Check it out and go get applying.
Wheelscape want skaters to expand their team of Skatepark builders.
We are looking for hard workers, who take pride in work with the desire to build the best skateparks.
Essential Knowledge; Skating, Concrete construction, concrete or plaster finishing, Concrete Skateparks
Preferred Knowledge; Construction health and safety, machinery operation licences, driving license.
Perks; Rewarding job, money, travel, a career, and skating new parks first.
Training provided, must be able to work away from home around the UK.
Please send cv's to:
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Monday, 02 March 2009 |
Inaugural event to be held in Boston, July 2009.
(2/27/09) — The International Skateboarding Federation (ISF) announces the World Championships Of Skateboarding, to be held in Boston, Massachusetts on July 23–25, 2009. Attracting top competitors from around the world, the ISF World Championships will be a skateboarding-only event, established as the world-title event for both street and vert.
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