February 16, 2012

1 I have always been the kind of guy to not take things in stride or take things lightly. I guess you could say I am always all-in (I got pretty serious about poker once upon a time) from the get-go. This has proven to be both a service and disservice at times, but I can’t really help it, it’s me. My ever-patient wife recently advised me that I am always biting off more than I can chew. That may be true, but I’m hungry.

So what does this have to do with skateboarding? Nothing. But if you know me, you know that skateboarding has (past tense) always been a big part of me. I am happy with any board underneath my feet— skate, surf or snow.

Here’s where it gets real. Life happens. I’m old-man status on a skateboard and my joints give-up after about 20 minutes at the park, but guess what is way easier on the bones? Taking photos. Why have I never joined these two passions? I have no idea.

I am going to take this in stride, not go all-in, but I think I should take more photos of skateboarding/action sports. I feel like it just makes sense for me, and my experience on the board is going to give me some keen insight.

Special thanks to all the guys at the park for lining up and going for it, and thanks to Rey for almost breaking one of my flashes.

(If you are reading this and care— I still got pressure flips and 540 big spins, all day)

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