Skateboarding and more ….
Come on over to Extracto Roasters on Saturday afternoon, October 27th from 4-6 p.m., for the closing of the Fernhill Skatepark art benefit. There are still plenty of great photos for purchase and all proceeds go to building another “sick” skatepark here in our fine city. Word has it that the star of GVK will be in attendance along with other skate community folks. Check out the photos on display after the turn. EPM “skate, create, repeat” Out!
When the going gets tough, well, the tough get going. It’s time to build more skateparks folks and here’s your opportunity to contribute and/or get involved. On Thursday, Oct. 4th, from 6-8pm come check out over 60 images for sale in support of the Fernhill Skatepark at Extracto Coffee House. Don’t fret, if you can’t make the opening, the art will be up all month and available for purchase. A mere $35 per print with all proceeds going directly to making Fernhill skatepark a reality. What a deal. Check out the flyer and all the images available for sale after the turn. EPM “less prisons, more skateparks” Out!
The lip is where it’s at for Xavier as he judo tail kicks his way onto this week’s Monday Cover. Like Chuck Norris, a man of few words, X lets his skating do the talking. Check out few more pics of X shredding at Pier Park after the turn.
Congratulations Xavier!
Whether is it flowing through or floating into the corners at Pier Park, Xavier and David have it covered. Check out a few more pics of Xavier and David enjoying the round wall after the turn. EPM “acid drop” Out!
Don’t be shallow. Grab your board and head over to Pier Park to add a little depth to your skate repertoire. All the fun begins Saturday at 5pm, so don’t be late. Check out some of last week’s insanity in the gallery that includes Mike S., Mike M., Francis, David, Xavier, Anna, MC and more.
Gallery: Saturday Session @ Pier Park
Sometimes all you need to pull that elusive move is a bit more attitude. Case in point, this week’s Monday Cover skater, Xavier Pinard, styles a frontside feeble while sporting the standard issue Drehobl lip stick. Check out a few more pics of Xavier working the ledge after the turn.
Congratulations Xavier!
When the weather gets crappy, well, build a ramp inside and skate whenever you want. That’s what Patti, Kevin and Stu did. Check out some pics of their skate sanctuaries and some X video after the turn.
Photos: Dan Hughes and Carl Warren
Happy Labor Day everyone. Hope you’re getting some R&R like this week’s Monday Cover, Xavier Pinard. Check out this styling no-comply pole jam at the newly opened Beaverton concrete annex. See the full-frame version after the turn. Vintage street moves rule; hail Natas, The Gonz and Tommy.
Congratulations Xavier!
The new Grindline skatepark at Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation Center is open for all those would be novice skaters. So if you see yourself as a novice skater, this park is for you. For those that see themselves as more than novice, well, it’s still a fun park. The concrete work is top notch and there’s some sweet Tedder’s coping in the worm run along with a simulated pole jam in the street section. Some other bonuses include: restrooms, a water fountain and lights until 10 p.m.. Check out a few shots from yesterday’s evening session after the turn.
This week’s Monday Cover skater is Kim Richards soul surfing the deep at Pier Park. Note the bare feet and the 11.5 foot marker; that’s some serious commitment. In addition to skating, Kim is interested in taking skate photos. See a couple of her rad shots after the turn….
Congratulations Kim and keep the stoke!
