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piercy mystery
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On 9/21/2007 herbn
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United States
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i don't think there really was a mystery ,you don't know exactly what happen because there's no video but i thought he flipped while white water rafting and hit a rock.
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Eddie and The Cruisers
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On 9/21/2007
Jack Smith
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United States
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I've seen this film a few times and every tome I do, I always think of Bobby Piercy. Will we ever know what really happened?
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Mike Williams At Kona
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On 9/19/2007
utahcarver
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United States
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I was either 16 or 17 when I was skating Kona Skatepark on a weekday morning and I met up with a skater who was wearing yellow leather pants with MIKE stitched onto the back of his waistline. I thought he was an MX'er who'd gotten lost. Anyway, he was skating the big bowl and the monolith wall attached to it.
He introduced himself to me and seemed to be a very affable person. His skating skills were far superior to mine but what I remember is he took the time to say hello and to talk skateboarding for a few minutes. It was the beginning for me of realizing that I was a part of a community.
Many years have passed since that day but, I have always cherished the memory more when I began to realize that I got to spend a few minutes with Mike Williams.
At 48, it's a great simple memory to share.
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Mikey W.
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On 9/18/2007
Marty
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United States
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MW is alive and living in the Nor Cal area BTW.
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grilla grip
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On 9/18/2007
caddy
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United States
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anyone know hows skitch doing?
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The last time I saw Piercy
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On 9/17/2007
Cliff Coleman
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United States
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He and Mike Williams came to Berkeley to race in a Banked Slalom race. I still have pictures of Piercy or Williams, I'm not sure which one, board gone, laying on his back, half off of the end of the ramp. It was towards the end of the 70s and I didn't see either of them again.
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Lasty time I saw Piercy 2
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On 9/17/2007
Rene CANNONBALL Carrasco
wrote in from
United States
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I think the last time I saw Piercy might have been
at the 1979 Skateboarder Magazine Poll Banquet.
That was a cool gathering of skaters...
My brother Richy and I were nominated that year -
for 'Best Freestyle Skater/Amateur' ( Richy )
and 'Best Pro Freestyle Skater' ( Me )
( you got to remember - I'm 11 years older than Richy )
Great times ...
Pat Chewning -
Peter Camann asked my brothers and I to come to Colorado
and race in the "Another Roadside Attraction" races -
-but my bros. and I were doing way too many Pepsi Skate Demo's
to get away and race in that series.
-Please say Hi to Peter Camann and Randy Smith for me -
-if you see them !
Take care,
............-Rene Carrasco.
www.myspace.com/renecarrasco
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Last time I saw Piercy
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On 9/1/2007 Pat Chewning
wrote in from
United States
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Was at the ARA races in Colorado ... I think it was Breckenridge or Vail...
I was in awe of his technique...
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Bobby Piercy Video
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On 8/2/2007
Cat
wrote in from
United States
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Found this:
http://www.itnsource.com/en/Video-Clip-Store/Digitised/?epslanguage=EN%2cEN&emailid=15946&libRef=K01491&dreReference=%2fConcepts%2fK01491.htm&startResult=0&maxResults=6&addedRating=0
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Piercy
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On 8/1/2007
Marty
wrote in from
United States
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OK, here are two topics that should generate some fun reading for this thread.
A. The last time I saw Bobby Piercy......
B. The funniest thing I ever saw Piercy do in person was.....
Fill in the blanks and remember he always enjoyed life and a good laugh. Boogalooo dude!!!!!!
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Defranco Family
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On 7/13/2007
Cknuck
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Canada
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The chick was the older sister. Remembering seeing them somewhere when I was a young'un.
It's pretty funny when one of their few songs on the hard disc comes up in the shuffle to see some of the people (parents)looking around like whooah!
Some of the old stuff causes such a variety of fffffffffffunies they are worth keeping alive.
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Pepsi News Ad
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On 7/12/2007
Fatboy
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United States
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f#@! all that skyhook bulls#@! - dude, did you get to hang with the DeFranco Family??? If I remember correctly, didn't they have a really hot chick in the band?
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/// SkYhOOkS ///
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On 7/6/2007
Rene CANNONBALL Carrasco
wrote in from
United States
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Marc F -
PHOTO BELOW: 1978 -
THE FELLA 'FLYING' ON THE LEFT - WITH THE
RED WHITE AND BLUE PEPSI UNIFORM IS
WINK ROBERTS - HE IS USING 'SUSPENDERS'.
THE FELLA IN THE MIDDLE OF THE PHOTO -
WITH THE YELLOW SHIRT ON -
IS MY BROTHER DAVID CARRASCO -
HE IS USING 'SKYHOOKS'.
( -I think David was only 16 or 17 at the time )
THIS WAS A FULL PAGE AD IN SKATEBOARDER MAGAZINE.
John Leathers -
Thanks for the compliment -
Now, concerning Knotts, .....
Wink Roberts, Dave and Paul Hackett
were performing INSIDE the Knotts Theatre -
my guys were performing on a big stage
OUTSIDE - nearby, in the GROTTO AREA of Knotts.
Here's the newspaper ad for that show:
GREAT TIMES !
Take care,
.............-Rene Carrasco.
myspace.com/renecarrasco
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Pepsi Demo Knotts
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On 7/6/2007 John Leathers
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United States
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I totally remember seeing that demo at the theater at knotts. U guys entered the stage flying with skyhooks. Great pics Rene-want to see more.
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SkyHooks @ Knotts............
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On 7/6/2007
Rene CANNONBALL Carrasco
wrote in from
United States
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BELOW: L-R:
RAY FLORES, RENE CARRASCO WITH SKYHOOK BOARD
@ KNOTTS BERRY FARM/PEPSI COLA SKATEBOARD TEAM DEMO. 1978.
( -DOESN'T THE GUY WALKING BEHIND RAY,
LOOK LIKE THAT SINGER - TONY ORLANDO ? )
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Suspenders vs Sky Hooks
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On 7/5/2007
Marc F.
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United States
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I had a set of Suspenders. Here is the problem I had with the Suspenders. It's been a long time but If I can remember correctly you couldn't push with them because the velcro wrapped around your shoe so if you pushed with your foot it would ruin the velcro. Also when you tried to bail, the velcro wouldn't release very well. My friend had Sky Hooks and these worked much better. You could take your foot out to push and you could bail off anytime.
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suspenders
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On 6/27/2007 herbn
wrote in from
United States
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i think dh may still be using suspenders ; on that loop attempt? anybody check? he he
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Thanks Rene & Chris......
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On 6/26/2007 Cat
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United States
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For keeping this thread alive.
I always enjoy reading all ya'lls stuff about the good ol' bad ol' days! ;)
Keep on keepin' on!
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Cat - New "old" Stuff
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On 6/26/2007 Chris Yandall
wrote in from
United States
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In light of the skyhooks, I came out with Air Shooms when I ran my skateboard distributorship back in Michigan. I liked them more because a 360 degree lip allowed multiple angles to hook your feet and ... they could be used for handstand posts. YIKES. i remember going downhill on my hands in those crazed daze :)
While I pack up to move, I'll keep an eye out for more historical stuff. looking forward to beachin it again.
skogging tours thru the mission beach area sounds like a nice retirement job.
hugz to all!
cYask8
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Ray Allen Show
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On 6/26/2007
PG
wrote in from
United States
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Craig,
I can't help you with the Ray Allen show, but if you want to see some good footage from this era check out the Duane Peters documentary "Who Cares".
Lots of footage from the Gold cup series & Hester Series in the bonus features.
good luck
Paul
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SkyHOOkS ~ SuSpeNDerS ~..... !
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On 6/25/2007
Rene CANNONBALL Carrasco
wrote in from
United States
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Doug & Eric -
SKYHOOKS HAWAII( the trademark name ) were manufactured in Hawaii
under businessman Abe Lee.
They came in Red and Blue colors of plasic/hybrid composition.
My brothers - Richy 'The Brown Bomber',
David 'Cowboy' Carrasco and myself, helped 'pioneer' SKYHOOKS
in the Sport of Skateboarding...ALONG WITH ...
surfing great - Dale Dobson, ripper Lonnie Hiramoto,
those fella's in Hawaii, -dang it,...I can't remember their names ...
also, I think Howard Hood -another ripper
over at the Runway Skatepark, also Benny Rodriguez, and Mike Schwartz.
Besides doing thousands of Skateboard Demo's
promoting SKYHOOKS,
...My brothers and I were PAID Skyhook Team Riders....
from 1977 to 1981.
BELOW: 1978 - RENE CARRASCO FLYING HIGH WITH 'SKYHOOKS'
@ SAN BERNADINO SKATEPARK GRAND OPENING.
PHOTO: Steve Lundstrom 'Se Magazine' - Sweden.
BELOW: RICHY CARRASCO DURING HUNTINGTON BEACH PEPSI DEMO.
THIS ACTION PHOTO ACTUALLY WON A JOURNALISM AWARD
FOR GOLDEN WEST COLLEGE.
PHOTO: Courtesy of Golden West College.
BELOW: DAVID CARRASCO USING SKYHOOKS TO LAUNCH HIMSELF
OVER 9 SKATEBOARDS ( USING NO RAMP )
AT ANAHEIM CONVENTION CENTER
SURF/SKATE TRADE SHOW ( BEFORE THERE WAS ASR SHOWS ! )
................... -GREAT TIMES ! ......................
Now, regarding 'SUSPENDERS' - - -( The Velcro Bindings )
You should ask Dave Hackett about those -
I'm sure he has TONS of info & photo's about 'Suspenders'.
He, along with his brother Paul, and other rippers
( I can't remember all the guys...)
promoted those attachments for Skateboarding.
When I wrote my PEPSI PRO TEAM article for the
Skatebord History Book -
THE CONCRETE WAVE -THE HISTORY OF SKATEBOARDING.....
-I even mentioned Dave and his brother using Suspenders
at the Pepsi Team demonstrations.
Oh yes, how could I forget - Wink Roberts was also a
Pepsi Team member who 'ripped' using Suspenders...
and also Glenn Redmann.
I just talked to Wink Roberts the other day...
he's writing and selling Movie screenplays !
Way to go Wink !
Take care,
.....-Rene CANNONBALL Carrasco.
WWW.RENECARRASCO.COM
RENE - SKYHOOKS - CONCRETE WAVE SKATEPARK - 1978.
( Wearing my Pepsi Pro Team uniform )
PHOTO: Courtesy of Wild World of Skateboarding Magazine.
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Rene or Yandall
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On 6/25/2007 Cat
wrote in from
United States
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Time for some new stuff on here!
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Reply suspenders
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On 6/24/2007
Doug
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United States
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Eric the (suspenders) your thinking 0f of were sold under the name SKY HOOKS and were red in color, around 1977-79 and dissapeared in the early 80's. I rember the T-handle thing but not the name.
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suspenders and other odd attachements
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On 6/15/2007
Eric sanders
wrote in from
United States
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Anyone remeber those suspender things? It was like a tie down that would attach to your board, slide your feet under the strap and do "amazing no-handed airs". I want to say that Paul Hackett was featured on them in an old skateboard world? Also some company built a round metal tee that you'd place on the top of the board for handstands? I tried the slide an inntertube under the board deal which caused many hippers to bloom. Anyone have any more wacky gimmicks along these lines?
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howdy everyone
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On 6/8/2007
buddy rawls
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United States
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I come to NCDSA all the time, and just now saw this history forum. I will try to join in on the discussions as they come about.
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