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Re: Chicago.
« Reply #210 on: May 06, 2011, 12:05:06 AM »
that video makes it out to be a lot cooler than it is. it's mostly waiting on the weather. and cool shit happening in between. not that I don't have fun here, but that it's only possible to even wear clothes you can comfortably skate in for about 4 (maybe 5) months out of the year. hawhaw, joke's on us...

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Re: Chicago.
« Reply #211 on: May 06, 2011, 04:48:01 AM »
Finally done with finals, I can't wait to skate. I didn't have a board all week cuz I broke it last week. Probably for the best, might have failed otherwise.

Also, Spring and Fall are definitely the best seasons to skate here. Summer kind of sucks cuz I'm the sweatiest human being ever.

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Re: Chicago.
« Reply #212 on: May 06, 2011, 08:06:30 AM »
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I'm 99% sure but...that up ledge with angle iron by blockbuster is history right?  I haven't seen that blockbuster in awhile, i'm pretty sure it doesn't exist.
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Correct, there is now a Benz dealership in its place where you can find the spot from 0:50 to 1:20

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The Beerics Chicago Skateboarding Montage HD - Skate Video

I've been eyeing that baby since I moved here, probably gonna go give her a spin this weekend. 'bout time

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Re: Chicago.
« Reply #213 on: May 06, 2011, 11:39:55 PM »
I've been eyeing that baby since I moved here, probably gonna go give her a spin this weekend. 'bout time
I work at North & Elston so I skate there once in a while

It's really fun. and a lot more awkward than it looks on video (but aren't they always!)

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Re: Chicago.
« Reply #214 on: May 07, 2011, 12:03:11 AM »
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I've been eyeing that baby since I moved here, probably gonna go give her a spin this weekend. 'bout time
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I work at North & Elston so I skate there once in a while

It's really fun. and a lot more awkward than it looks on video (but aren't they always!)

Yup, and beware the deceptive crack at the bottom. 9/10 times you won't even feel it, but just when you think it's safe...

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Re: Chicago.
« Reply #215 on: May 07, 2011, 04:08:05 PM »
I don't know how that guy frontside ollied on it in that video. That's pretty sick! I wouldn't even really think to use it like a pyramid.

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Re: Chicago.
« Reply #216 on: May 21, 2011, 12:47:30 PM »
trying to hit up chicago more.
any people wanna meet up sometime?
film/photos/hang?
i'm down!
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Re: Chicago.
« Reply #217 on: May 23, 2011, 09:38:47 AM »
I'll be in Chicago a lot more now, just got a place to crash at on Michigan in the South Loop.  Has anyone skated those brown marble planters that go on forever on Michigan?  It's a few blocks away but I haven't had the chance to try them out yet.  They look PERFECT.  Their looks like there might be a ton of spots around that area.  Has anyone tried skating that flat dark grey flat ledge over a four stair by US Cellular on an away day?  That spot looks good too and it's a short train ride.

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Re: Chicago.
« Reply #218 on: May 23, 2011, 10:26:55 AM »
Unpublished spot in Rockford.  Kyle Rockwell back 1.  I'm posting this as a spot instead of a show your homies.

I'm posting from my blackberry wtf?!?!?

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Re: Chicago.
« Reply #219 on: May 23, 2011, 08:51:07 PM »
Unpublished spot in Rockford.  Kyle Rockwell back 1.  I'm posting this as a spot instead of a show your homies.



beastly looking!
could we get an address or intersection?
trying to make a film trip there soon.
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Re: Chicago.
« Reply #220 on: May 24, 2011, 06:30:57 AM »
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Unpublished spot in Rockford.?  Kyle Rockwell back 1.?  I'm posting this as a spot instead of a show your homies.


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beastly looking!
could we get an address or intersection?
trying to make a film trip there soon.

Would it really be worth it?  It's only about 45 minutes from me.  I really only know of that famous ledge over the 3? stair.

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Re: Chicago.
« Reply #221 on: May 24, 2011, 09:22:08 AM »
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Unpublished spot in Rockford.  Kyle Rockwell back 1.  I'm posting this as a spot instead of a show your homies.


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beastly looking!
could we get an address or intersection?
trying to make a film trip there soon.

Chaz Ortiz ender in the Zoo video, is two blocks from this.  Along with another spot right next to it.

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Re: Chicago.
« Reply #222 on: May 24, 2011, 12:49:37 PM »
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Unpublished spot in Rockford.?  Kyle Rockwell back 1.?  I'm posting this as a spot instead of a show your homies.


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beastly looking!
could we get an address or intersection?
trying to make a film trip there soon.
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Would it really be worth it?  It's only about 45 minutes from me.  I really only know of that famous ledge over the 3? stair.

if i remember correctly, steve perdue kickflipped that set in one of those middlewestern edits from a while back. or it could have just been in some geneva/stc edit. either way it was a while ago...
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« Reply #223 on: May 24, 2011, 12:57:53 PM »
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Unpublished spot in Rockford.?  Kyle Rockwell back 1.?  I'm posting this as a spot instead of a show your homies.


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beastly looking!
could we get an address or intersection?
trying to make a film trip there soon.
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Would it really be worth it?  It's only about 45 minutes from me.  I really only know of that famous ledge over the 3? stair.
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if i remember correctly, steve perdue kickflipped that set in one of those middlewestern edits from a while back. or it could have just been in some geneva/stc edit. either way it was a while ago...
That back 180 is sick, those stairs are long as fuck!

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Re: Chicago.
« Reply #224 on: May 27, 2011, 09:29:23 PM »
I'm here until Tuesday morning. Anybody want to skate if it doesn't rain?

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Re: Chicago.
« Reply #225 on: June 02, 2011, 06:45:20 PM »
which of you motherfuckers are going to the emerica demo?  i'm not passing up a chance to see heath skate...

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« Reply #226 on: June 02, 2011, 08:21:49 PM »
which of you motherfuckers are going to the emerica demo?  i'm not passing up a chance to see heath skate...

I'm planning on going but I gotta leave early, and they'll probably arrive late, so I expect to miss the whole thing.

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Re: Chicago.
« Reply #227 on: June 03, 2011, 12:42:19 AM »
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which of you motherfuckers are going to the emerica demo?  i'm not passing up a chance to see heath skate...
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I'm planning on going but I gotta leave early, and they'll probably arrive late, so I expect to miss the whole thing.

Yeah, I'm probably gonna go. Just gotta figure out how to get there from my campus in the HP. I'll let you know what I'll be wearing.

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Re: Chicago.
« Reply #228 on: June 10, 2011, 04:11:11 PM »
today was pretty awesome watching tony alva skate wilson

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Re: Chicago.
« Reply #229 on: June 17, 2011, 08:15:37 PM »
anyone wanna meet up on tuesday i cant skate i just wanna watch instead of being inside depressed

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Re: Chicago.
« Reply #230 on: June 22, 2011, 05:57:28 PM »
i shit you not, the girl dudes were filming at lane earlier.  mike mo, cory kennedy, vince alvarez, sean malto, ty evans and ben colen were all there skating the rail.  sean crooked the rail, alvarez crooked to fakie'd it and thats about it.  vince then proceeded to eat major shit on a switch front board and then they all rolled out.  ill post up some stalkerish pictures i took while we were chillin. 

oh and mike mo said theyll be in town till the 30th if you all wanna stalk them

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Re: Chicago.
« Reply #231 on: June 22, 2011, 09:11:52 PM »
Interesting.  Guessing they'll be out my way if they are going to be around for that long.
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Re: Chicago.
« Reply #232 on: June 22, 2011, 10:13:06 PM »
will be stalking

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Re: Chicago.
« Reply #233 on: June 23, 2011, 04:10:32 PM »

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Re: Chicago.
« Reply #234 on: June 23, 2011, 08:43:19 PM »
i shit you not, the girl dudes were filming at lane earlier.?  mike mo, cory kennedy, vince alvarez, sean malto, ty evans and ben colen were all there skating the rail.?  sean crooked the rail, alvarez crooked to fakie'd it and thats about it.?  vince then proceeded to eat major shit on a switch front board and then they all rolled out.?  ill post up some stalkerish pictures i took while we were chillin.  

oh and mike mo said theyll be in town till the 30th if you all wanna stalk them

yes please

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Re: Chicago.
« Reply #235 on: June 28, 2011, 06:15:03 PM »
could someone please give me an address for the disney big 4 and manny pad place?

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Re: Chicago.
« Reply #236 on: June 28, 2011, 06:52:46 PM »



sorry that i forgot to post the pictures earlier, i took these while they were leaving. 
the address for disney is 4140 marine drive (between irving and montrose), but i wouldnt suggest skating during the week, it's a big bust because they've got summerschool going on at the moment. 

also this set is near there if you're feeling gnarly.

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Re: Chicago.
« Reply #237 on: June 28, 2011, 06:56:45 PM »
thank you so much

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Re: Chicago.
« Reply #238 on: June 29, 2011, 11:05:14 PM »
did anyone else go the lakai demo in aurora?
here's a few photo's i got if anyone cares.



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Re: Chicago.
« Reply #239 on: June 30, 2011, 08:06:31 AM »
Woulda thought they would have gone to the new Aurora park if it was going to be in Aurora anyways... Anyone been there yet? Just wondering if its worth a 45 minute drive.