Summer’s gone and Autumn is here but to a skateboarder, especially in New England, the changing of seasons comes with some anxiety as well as excitement. We’re packing away the cut-off jean shorts or classic basketball shorts for a pair a Dickies or jeans and replacing the tank-top for a flannel or hoodie and we love it. It’s time for those nice sixty-three degree, crisp, and breezy days which it seems you can skate for hours on end (and without the need for a full gallon of water or “blue drank”). But alas, it may only feel as we have the energy to skate all day and night because, most of us can’t. The changing of seasons mean the changing of lifestyles for many young skaters, such as myself, who find themselves leaving the pool and headed to school. Bummer? No way! The Plank is going to give you your guide to shredding autumn.
Tip #1: Get it in while you can.
While the autumn weather can seem, at times, too chilly to motivate to get out and push try to remember: the impending, benevolent, skate-stopping force: the winter. Sure, staying up to date on the fall, cable television programming and raking the falling leaves are great autumn past times. But, in the depths of winter you may be kicking yourself when the only thing to skate is a salty parking garage.
Tip #2: Shameless self promotion.
Documenting skateboarding has become an art, hobby, and lifestyle in its own whether it be through cinematography, photography, or a humble blog. Why not take advantage of this beautiful season and get some “artsy” pans from leaves to the obstacle being filmed. Or better yet, crumble up some leaves and sprinkle them in from lenses while a trick is being performed in the background. Why not even skate a spot you know has great trees? The bottom line is: leaves, and a lot of them.
Tip #3: The “Ryan Galant”
Any avid skate fan from Boston has seen the video “P.J. Ladd’s Wonderful Horrible Life” featuring the now skate-star Ryan Gallant. Before his part he is seen ironing everything from his skateboard to a slice of pizza. This is a great fall time tip that translates right into winter When wearing layers isn’t enough, iron your clothes just before a session and be all toasty warm, in classic Coliseum style.
That’s all for now land lovers, now go hop off this plank and on your plank.
I've always envied skateboarders. For years and years, I would try, but I just couldnt do it. I dont know what it was or is about me that couldnt seem to figure it out, but I just dont have the coordination for that. Keep doing your thing man. Cool blog!
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