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Napa Skate Park
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On 9/17/1998
Rogue
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Pretty cool, but small. It has a snake run and a hill with
a bowl in it, but that's it.
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puget sound
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On 9/17/1998 Brian
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Hey Seth,
Have you tried around Bellingham? I don't have any spots in particular, but from what I remember of the place there's some nice quiet roads around the university. If that fails grab a snowboard and enjoy a day on Mt. Baker.
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Western Washington/Puget Sound
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On 9/16/1998
Seth
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Anyone know of any big spots in Puget Sound area???
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Md, Nova, Dc
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On 9/12/1998
Scheckey
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OGRE!! Im in Silver Spring. Email me , where are you? You on the longboard email list?
Were trying to get an East Coast thing going, and we need more to join.
Post here or email me or join the email list (thru Souled Out)or something. Just come skate with me!!
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Any places in Northern Virginia?
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On 9/12/1998 Ogre
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Does anybody know any good places in northern Virginia, D.C., or Maryland?
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EARN YOUR TURNS
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On 9/11/1998
Juha Sila
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do anybody know good riding places near Verbier - le Chable, Switzerland. January-February. Thanks
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Santa Clara SkatePark
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On 9/5/1998
fiveflavors
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Well, as eggman said, a skatepark is bein built in santa clra but we have been slated
for like a year and a half! It will be done in november and in the meantime, The Youth Activity Center on Pruneridge in Santa Clara
has a skatepark with everything. Go check out if you're in the area! So muchm, not enough to explain! But,
the Zone in Cupertino is gone, gotta wait till Halloween i guess! But the Bethel Skatepark is open!
So, email me further details on santa clara skatepark and any others.
P.S. I have also heard of a los gatos skatepark! I will check out! !
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City of Santa Clara Skatepark
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On 9/1/1998
eggman
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Hey Kiddies,
Well I visited the City of Santa Clara's webpage and found this reference to a new skatepark being built. Too bad they did not post the plans....
"Skate Park - Carolyn McDowell shared the City's progress on the Skate Park project. The architect finished the construction drawings, and the project will go out to bid in September. If everything goes smoothly, construction should begin in November."
Ok, I hear there might be a snake run, but who knows. I can hardly wait.
later late.
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Mission Hills Fremont CA
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On 8/31/1998
James Brenneis
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The hills of Fremont are sick! Anyone in the bay area who has the need for speed should check them out. The next time your drivin on 680 just get off on Mission and you will see what I mean. I don't have the sack yet to take on some of the hills but maybe you do. You can see a sick hill from the 680 freeway going north to Pleasanton if you look up on your right after Mission. If anybody in the Fremont or Bay Area wants to mob some hills e-mail me.
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skyline-snake road,oakland
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On 8/31/1998
Phil
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this is an excellent run for people just getting used to their board. It's not too steep, and there are very few cars. It's about 2 miles long with a flat stretch halfway in between for those wanting a break from speed. It's conveniently located at the intersection of Grizzly Peak Road and Skyline blvd. This intersection is actually the starting point of two runs -- I'll explain the other one next. Once at the intersection, head off down the hill. I'm talking about the hill going towards the direction of the forest service station about 50 yards down the road. you'll be cruizing for about a mile. There's a sharp turn about .75 miles through the first leg, so be ready for it. Also be aware of cement bumps created by caltrans cementing over pipes and such in the road. The bumps aren't dangerous, just annoying really. After the aforementioned sharp turn, you'll be dumped into a flat stretch. You'll most likely slow down to a stop here. Keep cruisin down the road (still skyline blvd) until you reach an intersection. this is where you reach the start of the second leg of the trip. This is also the intersection with Snak road. Beginners will want to be careful on this stretch because it's a little bit steeper and dumps into a 4 way stop sign intersection where you usually meet a few cars -- a great place to learn sliding techniques ;). So anyway, cruise down snake for an excellent run. I'm at the point now where I don't need to turn at all, just straight bomb it. It's a relaxing run, very few cars. Very smooth pavement. It's about 1 to 1.5 miles long, and can end when you reach the 4 way stop sign intersection I was just talking about. Continue on down snake road after the stop sign for a much steeper windier road. there are more cars, not too many more, but be careful.
Now, back at the Grizzly Peak rd. Skyline blvd. intersection. If you head off the opposite direction, you'll take a slightly steeper run that lasts about 1.5 miles. It was just repaved, so it's a very smooth run. Nice turns, few cars. Some slow down points. A good run for people who take the skyline-snake run easily.
have fun!
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DEATH LANE LOS GATOS, NORCAL
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On 8/22/1998 jerry luciano
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the los gatos hills are not even humane.these hills have taken out chet childress 32 mes. when he was an am.
this poser kid eddie bombed these hills and bailed towards the end when a car hit him and he borke his leg in 3 places, has 2oo stitches and will
never skate, let alone walk again. that is not funny. take heed when bombing norcal, we have the steepst slopes in the usa.
sf goin down lombard, i borke my arm and allmost my neck.crazy!
as for the skateparks, i now know what speed means. i have worn away 4 pairs of 63 mm kryptonics in 3 months just powersliding constantly.
i am not mellow. rails ad hills. I tried swicth bombin the los vatos hills(lvh) and i eat shit hard. i am normllly good at swicth.
email me skatepark lists and shit talkin, motown walkin, and dirty cash hawkin to me.
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Winchester Skatepark?
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On 8/22/1998
NorCal Lova
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Campbell Skatepark I know nothing of but I do know about the Winchester Skatpark.
Its in a church called Bethel Lutheran Church. If you were near the Winchetser Mystery House,
keep goin the oppiste direction towards the Toys R Us, and keep goin till you find this Bethel Lutherna Church. I forgot the
dates but its 5 $ to get in and has some massive ramps. Went there, alright i guess, worth 5 $? you decide.
If you have any info about the Cmabell church Park, Please let me know, it would mean
so much as we NorCal Rippers are sick of skating street and begg for some tranny!
P.S. There is some skatepark at the Youth Activity Center of Santa Clara on Prunereidge. It is supposed to be permanent.
I think that it is finished aound the time you read this so head on down there and check it out.
Also, if you were in the Cupertino area, you missed the Zone Skatpark held by Abundant Life Church.
It was great. Shittty ground but you didn't feel it unless you fell. It had launch ramps, so many quarterepipes/ boxes, rails, curb bank thing, 2 minin
ramps, spines galore, boxes, hips, ummm......anything else?
It ended Friday August 21st and was every other Friday in Summer. Of course, itr was free and no pads required.
But Jesus Preachin went on for about half an hour, but there are hardly any ramps in NBorCal so i didn't really mind.
P.P.S. If anybdy has any inof on any norcal parks besides Yuba, Petaluma, Derby, Greer, Napa, Davis, and Antioch, please(and santa rosa and arcata) please please please
post it or email me!!!PLEASEEEEEE!!!!!
p.p.p.s. Croker Amazon is getting redone in the Excelsior district in the Missio nof SF!!!!IT MAY BE THE RADDEST PPARK IN THE BAY!!!GOWLS AND EVERYTHING!!!Email me on more info
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diamond st. Arcata ca
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On 8/17/1998
BBLUNTZ
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this hill is truely a gem. Long and beautiful pavvement.
speed and powerful carves,slides, it has it all.
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clarewood ave off broadway terrace
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On 8/17/1998
phil
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this is a great run for beginners (me) just getting used to
steep hills and slides. it starts out with two basic turns,
and ends with at least half to a quarter mile straight away
thats wide with incredible carving potential. stop sign at
the bottom, but enough flat before it to slow down
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Dillon Beach (near bodega bay)
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On 8/16/1998
Cody and Caleb Fontes
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The whole dillon beach condo area is full of obese hills!
Especially the entry road to Oceana Marin beach houses.
So all you posing pansies get out there. (go there at 11 pm
on September 29, 1998 for a fat comp.)
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Cambell skatepark
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On 8/13/1998 eggman
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Oops!
I guess it is nothing more than a couple of ramps and a fun box or something. It is not like Greer or Derby.....bummer. Maybe someday.....
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Off Winchester in Cambell?
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On 8/12/1998 eggman
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Hey Kiddies
Any of you norcal riders hear of the new cement skate park in Cambell? I hear it is off of Winchester.... Anyone have any info? Post it! later late.
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HWY 1 (North of Golden Gate Bridge
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On 8/11/1998
Hep Kat
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Crazy angles (both degrees and turns)- A great series of mini-runs, but often too crowded with automobiles- another negative- the coastal speed limit is a mere 25MPH zone, which is very quickly exceeded. Best to ride during the week, when traffic towards the beaches is light. Also, wear a helmet- it could save your life.-enjoy
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Marbella Community
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On 8/10/1998 Notorious T.O.M
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the spot is located in a high class neighboorhood that is built around a country club and golf course in San Juan Capistrano. The best street is Marbella ridge which has a 1/4 mile shallow grade run and a 1/8 mile steep as hell run. most excellent spot in orange county and has good pavement quality. Beware of the anal rent-a-cop
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Long Beach Area
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On 8/10/1998 comso
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try manila st. in L.B. take pch to bellflower and manila parallels it. Steep and short with a couldesac at the bottom. Also try some of the allies near by. not crowded
Hill st in signal hill is steep and hell of long. try places all over signal hill
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highway 32
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On 7/19/1998
Derek Jensen
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wicked fast moving jumps and wicked turns man
watch out for cops
SKATE ON DUDE !!
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Columbia St.
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On 7/17/1998
Pat
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There are a bunch of wicked hills around columbia and plank even though the rest of the city is flat like a pcake. Watch out for cars and cops and don't kill yourself, it is steeep, man.
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Westmont Ave. (near the high schol)
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On 7/15/1998 Joe Pfeiffer (Jodas)
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Any San Jose Skateboarders out there? The hill leading to my High School (Westmont High sux) is a wicked hill with a downward curve. Too bad only a few real skaters use it.
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Amenecer Business Park/San Clemente
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On 7/13/1998 Kboy
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Any So. Orange County Riders out there? They have just repaved most of
Amenecer Business Park in the hills. Completely virgin blacktop on some
bitchin' hills! Very low traffic on weekends. Check it out if you're around.
Kboy
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Charlestown WVA
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On 7/9/1998
Scheckey
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Ok, Im going to be in Wva this weekend, any good hills? I know Wva is ALL hills but Im looking for some sorta mello/fast with little or no traffic (you know the type). Ill be just outside of Charlestown in Shannondale Club Ltd. (not a member) so email me tonight or tomorrow. Ill be there next weekend as well so maybe we can work out something for then too.
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