Are there any aspects of it you still like? Forget tricks, if just bombing around ollieing drains is still fun do that
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Fuck that, I’ve been finding skating amazing, just need a good, supportive crew and be realistic of your ability. I had ankle reconstruction surgery like 6 years ago and only this year I’ve felt ‘back on it’ even though I can’t do any flip tricks. Just set your expectations low @neddy it sounds like you are trying to impress someone when the only person you are skating for should be yourself
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You’re into MMA, so why not start Ju Jitsu or Muay Thai? You’d get mega fit and loose your paunch quick smart.
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Chipped the fuck of my board skating that place, it’s fun though.
Years ago, Bobby Puleo of all people had a photo grinding that little ledge which sticks out over the channel at far end of your photo.
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This. Physical and mental health benefits and its way better than just sitting around the house/pub.
I had a bit of a break for a few reasons. Moved cities in the meantime and now I nearly always skate by myself and I’m enjoying it more than ever. It’s literally just for me and I couldn’t be happier.
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Ricky oyola skated it as a guest on the death big push (SENTENCE).
I want to say he did a backlip? But it’s abit too short for that
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Am I getting Puleo mixed up with Oyola here? Both grumpy East Coasters with dodgy opinions, easily done.
Whichever of them it is, I thought it was a 5-0.
Paul Silvester crooks it in ‘In Motion’ too.
You legend!
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It was definitely Oyola
Just had a look for the death big push 2006 video and it’s no longer on YouTube.
I’m focusing all my brain power and I’m seeing oyola in a white tee doing a back nosegrind (essentially a nose grind bonk).
I thought there was a photo of it too
Whichever one it was, i heard they were letting off some really smelly farts on that trip.
Yeah I think you’re right. Wearing blue jeans and penguin Vox shoes.
Did he (or somebody else) Smith grind it too? Hhmmm…
Absolutely.
I started skating on my own loads during the pandemic and usually go skating alone these days but every time I skate with my mates or people I don’t know it’s just great.
Went to this park yesterday, 3 kids were there, I gave one of them a few tips and every time I gave him a tip he landed his trick straight away, the look on his face made my week.
I was recovering from a mean cold, wearing new shoes and only did tricks I knew I couldn’t miss, it was a quick skate in the middle of a busy day but it was well good. Zero expectations, loads of satisfaction.
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Ive just seen some new PJ footage and no matter how much I want to I just dont care for new PJ.
I want to like it because PJ but I can’t get on board with skinny jean/turban/beard PJ. It just doesnt work for me.
Apologies in advance
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Why would anyone watch any new PJ footage when they could just watch WHL relaxing to Pulp. Its an unbeatable section. A masterpiece!
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I dislike this post
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I’m not suggesting other people can’t like it but when I think PJ i think baggy jeans, knackered Accels black hoodies and cold Boston streets so slim chinos turban PJ who doesnt look quite as comfortable on a board skating LA schoolyards in the sunshine just makes me miss WHL PJ.
I realise this is entirely my own problem too. Just wish I loved new PJ the same way as Old PJ
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Kinda feeling the same. WHL PJ is in my top 10 of all time yet I’m quite indifferent to current PJ.
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Current Jereme Rogers tho 
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