Bennett Build on Saturday August 15th, 2009

We're going to pour concrete on Saturday! If anyone could make it out to help that would be great!

THE TRUCK WILL BE THERE AT 9:30 AM SHARP! CONCRETE WAITS FOR NO ONE SO PLEASE, PLEASE COME OUT AND HELP, AND PLEASE BE ON TIME!

Grindline In Edwards!

Freedom Skate Park Addition

The Skate Park in Edwards is receiving an upgrade to its existing amenities.  70 feet in length and 50 feet wide, the addition includes a 16 ft. high "cradle".  Rick Cook, a local real estate agent who was instrumental in the first skate park, spent more than a year to secure funding for the addition.  Contributors include:  Berry Creek and Edwards Metropolitan Districts, WECMRD and Eagle County - $40,000 each; Arrowhead Metropolitan District and Edwards Rotary - $5,000 each and private party donations totalling $6,000.

Construction began in April and the project's completion is expected in early June.  Eagle County's Road & Bridge Department re-located a storm water utility line to make way for the improvements.  Pete Fralick, P.E., is Eagle County Engineering Department's project engineer overseeing construction activities by Grindline Skateparks, Inc.

Coming Soon!!

New pool opening soon! This was the OG design for Bennett, before the frames got smashed. It's cool we'll still get to skate it though. This one has a lot more tranny than the other made to skate pools in CO. Which is cool, because I think the egg is perfect for the kids in Bennett.

Anyway, this pool was built by James Hedrick, Tim Mott, Chris B, Troy, and Greasy, with funds the city of Fort Collins had specifically earmarked for DIY skatepark projects.

How cool is that?!

I skated Wheel today

I skated Wheel this morning and it wasn't that bad. I swept a little bit, but all in all, it was pretty clean. However, after skating Brighton you relize how rough the surface is.  I had a good session though and skatin' Wheel is definately a confidence builder.  I'm getting some tricks back, and liking my new wheels. Hope to see you guys Wednesday for the evening session at Brighton.

Bennett Pool Video

Lindsey put this time lapse together:

Colorado Springs...

JD, Billy and myself skated the Springs today. It was crowded. Sorry Bob V, no pics this time it was too nuckin' futz. Anyway, I'll hit it up again soon, and I'm sure it won't be that crowded. I mean come on, go figure...new park, short day, warm weather, right after xmas, it was just the right combination for a mass of humanity.  

However, even though there were hundreds of people there, you could still skate.  I just didn't have the chance to explore the park the way I wanted. I basically stayed in the pool, which I can now say, I can hit the tiles with impunity. I generate speed too. 

We skated until our legs were shot. I can't wait to go back.

Newberg, Oregon

I finally got around to editing some more pictures of my skate trip to Oregon.  These are pictures of my favorite park in Oregon. It has so many lines and it is so smooth. The cracks in the concrete are meticulously filled in to make the place like butter years after it was created. So without further rambling here's some pics.

The top spins it's difficult to skate but fun. 

Try dropping in off it while it's spinning.

FS

not up there...but trying

Fun

Doug and Joe

Sorry Doug...lame photo...Doug cruises 

Joe First Ever Axle Stall

Steep and Deep

FS Grind

Snake Run

Delicious Motel Food

Donald

I liked the Donald skate park. Of course, when you're the only one there it's not as fun. I found the similarities between Donald and Bennett somewhat eerie. Proximity to a major city, agricultural community, the railroad tracks that go through the town. I didn't skate here that long but I had fun and skating pools is a super big rush. Another thing that was memorable about Donald is the Donald Tavern had $2 PBR tall boys. It was such a hot day that I had to stop in for one. It was icy cold and I put the can on my forehead to cool off. After the cold one I hopped back in my car and headed to my favorite skatepark in Oregon....Newberg.