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Yandall's feet
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On 4/12/2008 PSR
wrote in from
United States
(75.68.nnn.nnn)
"Hamburger Feet" is the correct term, Herbn.
I've seen Kenny Mollica run cones, Fast, on a vintage slalomboard, barefoot.
I can't imagine doing ANY of the activities I used to Barefoot. 'Tenderfoot' is now what I am...
'73-74 were my summers w/o shoes on my skateboard, but a broken beer bottle alongside the road changed that (well, Mom's reaction to my bloody foot..), and I was Forced to wear shoes. The tradeoff was being able to footbrake, and survive using 'ratrap' bicycle pedals.
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nice feet
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On 4/12/2008 herbn
wrote in from
United States
(67.83.nnn.nnn)
what the hell are those lumps and stuff,infections? bruises? they don't even look like you could wear shoes. how long did it take for them to look normal again after you decided you might try to wear shoes.
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SPELL "YANDALL" RIGHT!
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On 4/11/2008 Chris Yandall
wrote in from
United States
(66.91.nnn.nnn)
After all these years, a misspelling in a large publication causes all kinds of problems. Thanks to Photoshop, I was able to remove the "E" and replace with "A".
So when you open this publication where this page is to be found, don't forget this page posted above corrects the Error! dang i wish i had photoshop back in the 70's! but no PC's existed back then! times have changed!
Chris Yandall
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i'm tryin
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On 3/20/2008
jerel shirts
wrote in from
United States
(75.172.nnn.nnn)
i'm trying to find a way to skate ferther then any other skater has but i'm poor and am havein trouble comein up with a way to complete this task long boardin is my life i'm pretty much always skatein down some big ass hill and soon i'll have video. i'm just hopeing there is a way to do this. i'm open for suggestions at 8-19-87@live.com
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What skateboard is this?
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On 3/9/2008 Lars Ljungstrom
wrote in from
Sweden
(90.227.nnn.nnn)
Does anybody know what skateboard this is? I would appreciate all hints! It is 31X10 inches. It has a sticker that says "Custom skateboards Gordon and Smith" but that doesn't necessarily mean it is a G&S board, it may have been added. There is no other branding. It is said to be at least 10 years old.
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skitch
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On 2/13/2008
caddy
wrote in from
United States
(206.135.nnn.nnn)
any pics?
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Gale Webb...TheBaND ...& Carrasco Backyard Ramps...
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On 2/7/2008
Rene CANNONBALL Carrasco
wrote in from
United States
(71.129.nnn.nnn)
I was talkin the other day with The Brown Bomber
-how we ( My Bros. ) and I would skate @ Liberty Park
in Westminster, in the early 1970'S...
...and when we met Gale Webb there.
She was was riding a steel board
that looked kinda like a manhole cover material -
and Richy told her : "Don't ride that !"
This was WAY before the Powerflex Team days.
Gale is one THEE NICEST PEOPLE EVER - - -
IN SKATEBOARDING !
Gale is a 'TRail BLaZeR' for women skaters everywhere !
As far as those Carrasco Backyard ramp pics -
I'm lookin'....I'm lookin'....
Concerning THE BAND ~
I posted a RAD video live link on the SLALOM FORUM.
A lot of people reading this -
probably heard this song before !
Take care,
..............-Rene Carrasco.
~ HAPPY CHinEsE NEw YeaR ~ !!!
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THE Band
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On 2/7/2008 BANDFan
wrote in from
United States
(68.108.nnn.nnn)
Please old skaters, take some time out of your day to remember the BEST Band
to be called THE BAND:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbiUQNtU-uE
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carrasco's ramp park
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On 2/6/2008 hc
wrote in from
United States
(71.132.nnn.nnn)
rene, got pics of that?
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carrasco's ramp park
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On 2/6/2008
buddy rawls
wrote in from
United States
(128.158.nnn.nnn)
Likewise it opened up my world too. We went right out and built two opposing banks. they were rickety as heck, but it was a start. By late 77, we were building one-hit tranny ramps (qtr pipes- in today's language). Spring 78 we were building halfpipes.
that wave ramp was really jazzed me.
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Gale Webb
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On 2/4/2008
caddy
wrote in from
United States
(206.135.nnn.nnn)
remember Gale Webb!
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Carrasco's Backyard Skatepark
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On 2/4/2008
Paul Graf
wrote in from
United States
(24.216.nnn.nnn)
Rene,
I really can't tell you how influential your backyard skatepark was to me. First off that issue of WWS was the first skatemag I ever owned, a guy named Frank Thrasher (how ironic) in 1977 gave that issue in Science class in the 7th grade. Reading about backyard ramps led me to build a pingpong table ramp in my basement which led to 2 quater pipes in my driveway and eventually to one of the 1st halfpipe in St. Louis. Also reading about how practically your whole family skated was simpling amazing. It's great to see you guys are still at it. I've raced slalom with your brother Richey often and it would be cool if you would make it to a slalom race near the midwest too.
Paul
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OLd ~ SKaTePaRKS.....
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On 2/4/2008
Rene CANNONBALL Carrasco
wrote in from
United States
(71.134.nnn.nnn)
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Buddy Rawls -
Thanks for mentioning that you read that article
about the Carrasco Bros. Backyard Skatepark in
Wild World of Skateboarding Magazine.
At that time, my brother David and Bill Mooney
built ramps and we kept adding them to our backyard
until it turned out to become A BACKYARD SKATEPARK !
We lived a block away from THE FRUIT BOWL POOL -
in Garden Grove, Ca. , and alot of times skaters would
get kicked out of "Greenbrier" - - I mean "FRUITBOWL"
( Skateboarder Magazine showed up at the Greenbrier Inn -
& took photo's there - and re-named it "FRUIT BOWL" ) .....
...anyway....and so a bunch of people would pile over
to our house and ride the Carrasco Backyard SkatePark !
We would have a line of skaters jutting out of our
gate into the dirt road next to our house all waiting
in line to take a run at all the ramps !
I'm trying to remember.....
some of the cats who rode our ramps -
George Orton, Bobby Valdez, Steve Shipp, Darrel Miller,
let's see....I can't remember all of them...
- that was over 30 years ago !
Regarding Carlsbad Skatepark...
Here's the oldest photo of Carrasco Brothers @ Carlsbad Skatepark.
We're all riding on the same bank !
L-R: 1976 -
RICHY, RENE AND DAVID CARRASCO RIDING AT CARLSBAD SKATEPARK.
PHOTO: By Art Zipple - courtesy of Melodyland Hotline Center.
I think Richy THE BROWN BOMBER was 14 years old at that time !
Take care,
.............-Rene CANNONBALL Carrasco.
GBJ - how the heck are ya ?
...........-still settin' slalom courses?
The photo I posted on the 'Slalom Forum' here -
about the 2002 Worlds - I think you set that course
on the Main Street Race that year...@ Morro Bay.
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old parks
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On 2/4/2008
buddy rawls
wrote in from
United States
(128.158.nnn.nnn)
the parks I am looking for are going to be pre mar 76 (carlsbad opening).
Tomoka was early, but It came after SkatBoard City for sure. I loved seeing TOmoka photos in the old flip waverider/skaterider magazines.
Concrete Wave was later too. late 76 or early 77
the Frederick Bowl appears to be in 75. Escape Country was in 75.
Wasn't the original Ocean Bowl made in Asphalt, or was that another park in the dc/coast area.
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The C Wave
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On 2/3/2008 John L
wrote in from
United States
(68.59.nnn.nnn)
Oldest park? First one that comes to mind is the Concrete Wave in Anaheim. That park was a blast. Really enjoyed skating with Greg weaver everyday.
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Skatepark firsts
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On 2/1/2008 GBJ
wrote in from
United States
(63.167.nnn.nnn)
While I'm not certain which was the very first skatepark, I can tell you that the first public or municipally funded skatepark in the world was The Ocean Bowl, in Ocean City MD. Built in the summer of '76, The Ocean Bowl was built by the City of Ocean City, Maryland, and was the result of an organizing effort by skater-mom "Haystacks" Marlowe (mother of Josh Marlowe). Thirty-one years later, after going through many different designs and configurations, The Ocean Bowl is still in business.
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Early Skateparks
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On 1/31/2008
Paul Graf
wrote in from
United States
(24.216.nnn.nnn)
How about Tomoka Moon Forest in Florida?
I was just reading about the Tomoka Moon Forest skatepark in one of my old issues of Wild World of Skatebaording. There was also a article about the Carrasco's backyard skatepark in the same issue. Living in the midwest that article was the biggest inspiration for me.
Paul
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early skateparks
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On 1/31/2008
buddy rawls
wrote in from
United States
(128.158.nnn.nnn)
Rene, thanks for the info on the Escape Country.
I would really like to see some years matched up to these parks. Maybe I am the only one in the dark, but I have long since though Carlsbad to be the first park. I have known about Frederick, ever since I got my first skateboarding book in 76/77. However, it was not until recently that I started to put together more of history that I started finding all sorts of neat things.
the neatest thing, is that I actually think some of the Frederick park may be in tact. Satellit images definitely indicate something is there.
It is possible that the park was so mellow, that it was easily eclipsed even as early as 76 and basically forgotten. If someone in the SC area could verify, and if portions are still there, I would like to see some quick photos.
Carlsbad and Skatboard City (FL) are usually classified as the first parks in the USA, both completed and operated in early/mid 76. the only problem is, these other parks were opened earlier. Granted the level of terrain was far different, but the Frederick and Escape Country may have that being rethought.
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first skatepark
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On 1/30/2008 herbn
wrote in from
United States
(67.83.nnn.nnn)
i think i remember the first skatepark being in florida, that one where all the early bruce walker pics came from,sensation basin? melbourne fla?,maybe myrtle beach. japan had something real early too.
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early Skateparks
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On 1/28/2008
buddy rawls
wrote in from
United States
(128.158.nnn.nnn)
Hey guys, I have a question. I have always thought that Carlsbad was the first park. Where did the Frederick bowl fit in? was it after Carlsbad or before. Looking at boards being ridden at frederick (old photos), it appears that it may pre-date Carlsbad.
Any of you guys have a good info on this.
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Handstands
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On 1/9/2008
Geo
wrote in from
United States
(64.207.nnn.nnn)
Rene,
I saw your picture of a 2-board Handstand and it reminded me of something Kenny and I used to try: 3-board, 2 man Handstands!! It was difficult because I was Goofy and he was Regular so we would start on either side of the boards.
Did you ever try this one?
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Handstand/Dagoo
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On 1/9/2008
Rene CANNONBALL Carrasco
wrote in from
United States
(71.129.nnn.nnn)
I have a feeling handstandman and Dagoo are the same guy.
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handstand man
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On 1/8/2008
handstandman!!!
wrote in from
United States
(71.113.nnn.nnn)
thanks for the props. yeah, I really do not understand the haters. I give street skaters their due props, and they just hate and gossip in return. I have decided its because most of them are using drugs, and its not an understatement--that is most of the ones I have had the misfortune to come into contact with.
you are correct it did not end well. nearly needed to amputate my leg because of mrsa after 1st knee surgery. I will release the crash only after I can afford a documentary type discussion which shows the speed and the law of physics with a 200 pound man going 30 mph down a 15 degree to 20 degree and more slope. (that hill drops like a mutherf#@!err, like a wicked hangmans noose. most skaters will not even try it on their feet. take care!!!
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Torsten-Hallman.........
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On 1/3/2008
Rene CANNONBALL Carrasco
wrote in from
United States
(71.137.nnn.nnn)
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Buddy Rawls -
Here's some more Torsten-Hallman safety gear -Ha !
"Cannonball" doing a 'Skyhook' jump during Pepsi Demo -
.....maybe 1979.
PHOTO: By my BRO. - Glenn Miyoda.
Happy NEW YEAR !
.....-Rene Carrasco.
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