Is pool skating easy?

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Get your orders in early for XMAS 2012!

Hello pool skaters and fans alike, My last shipment BEFORE Christmas is will go out Monday December 10 @ 5pm (Pacific Standard Time-USA).  Get your orders in by then to get it by Xmas. Orders placed after 5pm December 10 will ship December 26, 2012. Thanks for your patience, understanding … Continue reading

Documentary Photography Project

Seeking Empty Pools! Documentary Photography Project (ongoing) This website is outreach for my ongoing photography project documenting the pools of the greater Los Angeles area.  If you have a pool constructed between roughly 1940 and 1975 in any condition, I would love to document it before it gets demolished or … Continue reading

Pool Skating Tips for 2012

Draining and cleaning pools is an essential part of the pool skating process and has to be done no matter what. Here are some tips to get you prepared to potentially unearth a previously uncharted skating spot or at least make a solid contribution to your local skateboarding scene. This … Continue reading

Slug Bowl: Vancouver BC, Canada

Vancouver BC’s Legendary Slug Bowl: One of the only pools I carved over the shallow stairs both ways (backside then frontside) in the same run, no hands (wish I had video of that!). Location of the ‘Under the Influence’ world premier back in 2005. Many thanks to the SLUG CREW … Continue reading

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Pool Skating History Trailer

Reprinted from http://blog.istia.tv/2012/04/who-invented-pool-skateboarding.html

Pool Skating Tip #13

Bring a broom. Having a good broom on any pool skating mission is a must.  If you don’t have one, you might not skate.  If it breaks before the work is done, hope you have a strong back.  The broom is your best friend.  Learn how to sweep, then do … Continue reading

The Devil’s Toy

Claude Jutra, Late 1960s, Vintage Skateboarding, Black & White Film, Iconic Images, Great Soundtrack! Synopsis This short documentary dedicated “to all victims of intolerance” depicts the dawn of skateboarding in Montreal. A new activity frowned upon by police and adults, skateboarding gave youngsters a thrilling sensation of speed and freedom. … Continue reading