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Pool skaters get used to the fact that most if not all empty pools will someday meet their demise. Mike’s pool in the Garden Grove/Santa Ana part of Orange County is no exception. A classic ‘Tear Drop’ shaped Blue Haven with one of the roundest deep end bowls of any … Continue reading →

May 6, 2013 – Copyright Matters Lecture Series

By TOBY BURGER | 2013, Black & White Photography, Color Photography, Copyright Laws Photography, History, United States

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May 6th 3 p.m. (ET) Coolidge Auditorium Library of Congress Jefferson Building For more information on this event click here.

Billy skating pools and a fullpipe.

By TOBY BURGER | 2012, 2013, Bowl Skating, California, Color, Concrete, Culture, documentary, Full Pipes, History, know pool skating, Learn to skate in pools, Learning to skate pools, Pool Skateboarding, pool skateboarding documentary, pool skating, pool skating health and safety, Pool Skating Video, Skateboarding, Skating, Southern California, Surf City, Surfing, United States

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Billy skating a couple backyard pools and the infamous metal pipes that happened a few years back here in Los Angeles, California. I surfed with Billy yesterday at his favorite spot and we caught some good ones…Until the next session!

Loveseat & Light Combo Carve

By TOBY BURGER | 2013, Best skateboard for pools & bowls, Bowl Skating, California, Color, Color Photography, Culture, digital photography, documentary, History, know pool skating, Learn to skate in pools, Learning to skate pools, Pool Skateboarding, pool skateboarding documentary, pool skating, pool skating health and safety, Pool Skating Video, Skateboarding, Skating, Southern California, United States, Video

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A beautiful little right hand kidney pool gets roll tested – Daniel, Billy, Adam and Steve make the deep end carve over the light and loveseat combo without missing a beat. Thanks D for documenting the antics.

Channel St Theme

By TOBY BURGER | 2013, Bowl Skating, California, Concrete, Culture, History, know pool skating, Learn to skate in pools, Learning to skate pools, Los Angeles, Pool Skateboarding, pool skating, Skateboarding, Skatepark Bowl, Skating, Southern California, United States

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Extra special thanks to the Channel St extended family for keeping it legit all these years and making sure local skaters and kids have a safe environment to properly learn and ride a skateboard. The ultimate form of giving back to the community. THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR KEEPING THE … Continue reading →

East Coast Boat Hull Blast Off

By TOBY BURGER | 2013, Bowl Skating, Color, Color Photography, Culture, digital photography, documentary, East Coast Pool Skateboarding, Florida USA, High Definition, History, Ken Forsyth Photography, know pool skating, Learn to skate in pools, Learning to skate pools, non pool skateboarding, non pool skating, not pool skateboarding, not pool skating, Photography, Pool Skateboarding, pool skateboarding documentary, pool skating, pool skating health and safety, Skateboarding, Skating, United States

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Pool skateboarding inspired spots are out there if you know where to look and are up for adventure. This boat hull spot from an undisclosed location in Florida is a great example of that. Not made for skating but highly skate-able, usually funner than most things that were made to … Continue reading →

East Coast Pool Underground

By TOBY BURGER | 2013, Bowl Skating, Color, Color Photography, Concrete, Culture, digital photography, documentary, East Coast Pool Skateboarding, History, Ken Forsyth Photography, know pool skating, Learn to skate in pools, Learning to skate pools, non pool skating, Photography, Pool Skateboarding, pool skateboarding documentary, pool skating, pool skating health and safety, Skateboarding, Skating, United States

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If you are lucky enough to find and skate a pool like this, count yourself among the few. Pool skating locations this exotic are extremely rare in the conventional sense and being invited to one or finding one is like a spiritual communion of sorts because of its special nature. … Continue reading →

East Coast Egg Looks Edible

By TOBY BURGER | 2013, Bowl Skating, Color, Color Photography, Culture, digital photography, documentary, East Coast Pool Skateboarding, History, Ken Forsyth Photography, know pool skating, Learn to skate in pools, Learning to skate pools, Photography, Pool Skateboarding, pool skateboarding documentary, pool skating, pool skating health and safety, Skateboarding, United States

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Continuing on with our current East Coast theme, here is another gem at an undisclosed location. Here lies a beautiful example of an Egg shaped pool somewhat common in today’s pool skating landscape. A somewhat standard ride usually offering a plethora of line options depending on your ability level and … Continue reading →

East Coast Pool Greetings

By TOBY BURGER | 2013, Bowl Skating, Color, Color Photography, Culture, digital photography, documentary, Florida, History, know pool skating, Learning to skate pools, non pool skateboarding, not pool skateboarding, Pool Skateboarding, pool skateboarding documentary, pool skating, Skateboarding, Skating, United States

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Apparently our East Coast brethren are doing quite well judging by the dispatch I recently received. Looks like the boys have their hands full and this one is no exception. Commitment, dedication, hard work and unwavering relentlessness are what put these guys over the top when it comes to finding, … Continue reading →