The Infamous Mike’s Pool

A Blue Haven Goddess...

One of the toughest pools to really ride in all of Orange County. It used to be a proving ground during the later 1990s pre-pool fanaticism until everyone pussed out in favor of skate park bowls. During its run as the only real backyard pool hosting regular sessions in Orange County when everyone was stuck riding made to skate bowls, this place hosted some of the most hardcore skateboarding sessions anywhere. Real punk shows next to the pool were the regular, most were too scared to show up. I seen some of the best and worst pool skateboarding go down and probably have it on video. I hate to say it, most skaters were too scared to ride. I’ve seen pro skateboarding legends refuse to take a run here. It goes to show how rad this place really is or was or will be when it decides to open up again and give this new generation a good shot of adrenalin.

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Banzai Bowl, North Shore-Hawaii

Get some!


On a pool skating surf research adventure…

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Pool Skating Tip #13

Bring a broom.

Always have at least 1 solid broom with a good handle.


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 a sweeper in the deep end!

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Tony Trujillo: Bowl skating on a window

Tony Trujillo skateboarding in a bowl, on a window.

I was sitting in my car in the drive thru of Carl’s Jr when I noticed this on the window of the old Tower Records building in Brea, California. 2006

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