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Title: pittsburgh
Post by: StokedTaco on June 28, 2011, 07:09:39 AM
thinking about driving out there to skate this weekend. any cool spots, parks, DIY? anyone down to skate?
Title: Re: pittsburgh
Post by: InternetDaddy on July 05, 2011, 06:52:35 PM
I was actually just there, just got back today. I didn't really skate much since none of the friends I was visiting skate anymore, but there were plenty of sketchy as fuck hillbombs all over, and some really nice ledges and benches outside of Duquesne and Pitt.
Title: Re: pittsburgh
Post by: professional on July 05, 2011, 08:40:45 PM
been there once...it's a rugged city. you could maybe hit the local shop up, I think it's called "One Up." They were cool as fuck there.
Title: Re: pittsburgh
Post by: mcpeepants on July 05, 2011, 10:20:18 PM
Just saw this thread...

There are some fun spots, you just gotta ask around. But yeah, OneUp is on E. Carson Street and they know their shit.
Title: Re: pittsburgh
Post by: macgruber on July 11, 2011, 10:21:53 AM
you'll find shit if you push around oakland (where pitt is). some granite ledges, stairs, random stuff.

same with downtown. check out marble park. awful ground but the fountain gets drained and has a fun ledge.
it's right in front of the william penn hotel

there are ledges on the riverside of Heinz field in northside. also some boat ties or whatever you'd call them that you can do tricks over.

there was a pgh cityscape in skateboarder a while back. i'll try to find it
Title: Re: pittsburgh
Post by: StokedTaco on August 15, 2011, 07:23:39 PM
sick, thanks. i'm coming out this coming monday and staying for 10 days. might try and cruise to philly or jersey city for a day or 2. if anyone's down to skate hit me up.
Title: Re: pittsburgh
Post by: FilmJerz on August 27, 2012, 02:59:44 PM
Anyone on here from pittsburgh?  Coming there in like 2weeks. Was wondering where a couple certain spots are. I'll post pictures later on.  Thanks
Title: Re: pittsburgh
Post by: FilmJerz on August 29, 2012, 12:56:46 AM
anyone on here from pittsburgh, need some help with a couple spots.  And suggestions on close by places to camp.

Thanks feel free to message me any help appreciated.

can anyone help me with these spots?  Thanks

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8039/7885831058_a0685b0f65.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/77654624@N08/7885831058/)
pburg 14 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/77654624@N08/7885831058/#) by newjerz44 (http://www.flickr.com/people/77654624@N08/), on Flickr

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8462/7885826350_5e8722c0e9.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/77654624@N08/7885826350/)
pburg 17 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/77654624@N08/7885826350/#) by newjerz44 (http://www.flickr.com/people/77654624@N08/), on Flickr

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8319/7885826982_7bd8dd9b08.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/77654624@N08/7885826982/)
pburg 23 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/77654624@N08/7885826982/#) by newjerz44 (http://www.flickr.com/people/77654624@N08/), on Flickr

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8309/7885818642_e0fbc72418.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/77654624@N08/7885818642/)
pburg 10 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/77654624@N08/7885818642/#) by newjerz44 (http://www.flickr.com/people/77654624@N08/), on Flickr

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8296/7885832126_637c8e3196.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/77654624@N08/7885832126/)
pburg 9 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/77654624@N08/7885832126/#) by newjerz44 (http://www.flickr.com/people/77654624@N08/), on Flickr

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8305/7885832360_efa9f00bf5.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/77654624@N08/7885832360/)
pburg 11 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/77654624@N08/7885832360/#) by newjerz44 (http://www.flickr.com/people/77654624@N08/), on Flickr

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8177/7885829150_5f123369d0.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/77654624@N08/7885829150/)
pburg 24 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/77654624@N08/7885829150/#) by newjerz44 (http://www.flickr.com/people/77654624@N08/), on Flickr

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8437/7885831372_3165a43bb8.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/77654624@N08/7885831372/)
pburg 13 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/77654624@N08/7885831372/#) by newjerz44 (http://www.flickr.com/people/77654624@N08/), on Flickr

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8309/7885832674_26c3a55ed7.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/77654624@N08/7885832674/)
pburg 6 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/77654624@N08/7885832674/#) by newjerz44 (http://www.flickr.com/people/77654624@N08/), on Flickr

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8039/7885832516_8653d78e66.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/77654624@N08/7885832516/)
pburg 5 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/77654624@N08/7885832516/#) by newjerz44 (http://www.flickr.com/people/77654624@N08/), on Flickr

Title: Re: pittsburgh
Post by: zombiesoybot on August 29, 2012, 04:11:51 PM
i live here. here's some help.....

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8039/7885832516_8653d78e66.jpg)
the rail is at Bulter and 45th but note the rail is knobbed now


(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8437/7885831372_3165a43bb8.jpg)
known as the chemical banks, note as easy as they look.
Parkman ave and o'hara st. its at the University Of Pittsburgh, so note its better to go at night.


(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8319/7885826982_7bd8dd9b08.jpg)
somewhere around Mt Washington and South Side Slopes. I've passed it before but forgot where its at.

Go to One Up skate shop (oneuppgh.com) and ask about the other spots. i'm not sure were they are exactly. One Up has helped me before locate spots.
Title: Re: pittsburgh
Post by: FilmJerz on August 29, 2012, 05:29:54 PM
Thanks man appreciate it.  Any new DIY spots ?  Quarters or natural transition?  Any spots you suggest checking out.  I've been to the famous spots but I'm sure there's alot of spots I haven't been to feel free to message me thanks
Title: Re: pittsburgh
Post by: FilmJerz on August 29, 2012, 05:56:22 PM
I found that over rail into the hill on google maps.  Thanks.
Title: Re: pittsburgh
Post by: zombiesoybot on August 29, 2012, 07:01:09 PM
Thanks man appreciate it.  Any new DIY spots ?  Quarters or natural transition?  Any spots you suggest checking out.  I've been to the famous spots but I'm sure there's alot of spots I haven't been to feel free to message me thanks

i'll try and think and get back to you about quarters or natural transition and other spots.

DIY? everything we (outlaw collective) have build has been torn out by the city (other than things we put in at two skate parks: polish hill and sheraden). we have things in the works but they wont be done by the time you're here. These past two months have been busy with projects outside of skating.
Title: Re: pittsburgh
Post by: FilmJerz on September 01, 2012, 03:36:46 PM
Do you know anything about where that hubba is Austin kanfoush bs5-0.  It's prob at one of the colleges but ive been looking and can't find it
Title: Re: pittsburgh
Post by: zombiesoybot on September 01, 2012, 05:04:38 PM
i've never seen it. showed it around and everyone said it's most likely at a school, not a college campus.

DIY: i came up with nothing worth checking out.

quarters or natural transition: you've most likely been to them all.

other spots: downtown is always fun, hills are everywhere with little gems. Check out the small neighborhoods outside the usually ones.
Title: Re: pittsburgh
Post by: StokedTaco on September 03, 2012, 07:22:27 AM
i've been to the hubba before, i believe it's off Centre ave. right outside of downtown. It's a pretty big bust but it should be skatable at night time for it is partially lit up.
Title: Re: pittsburgh
Post by: FilmJerz on September 03, 2012, 10:45:57 PM
Stoked taco  Can you give me more information about that hubba. Looks really sick.  Do you know what it's at and what is closet cross streets?  Also so you know any of those other spots I posted?  Open to any suggestions on spots to. Thanks any help is much appreciated!
Title: Re: pittsburgh
Post by: StokedTaco on September 04, 2012, 11:00:01 AM
i will do some searching on google earth and get back to you. i know the relative area. i'm from michigan but i'm sure i could help you with most of the spots you posted, however it looks like most of them aren't available on flikr anymore. what else are you looking for?
Title: Re: pittsburgh
Post by: FilmJerz on September 04, 2012, 11:09:15 AM
Hey thanks yea the ones that aren't avaiblr anymore I already found them. But yea if you can help me with the ones that are still up that would be sick.  I've been to a handful of the famous spots but anything else you suggest checking out.  Any DIY spots or downhill spots any good rails hubbas ledge spots manual pads anything really haha. Feel free to message me thanks any help is MUCH appreciated. Thanks!
Title: Re: pittsburgh
Post by: StokedTaco on September 04, 2012, 11:11:54 AM
i found the hubba, it's on Centre and Heldman right outside of downtown. if your going away from the city you will be taking a left on heldman, and the hubba will be in the first parking lot on the right. but like i said, there's a security guard there even on sundays. so your best chance of skating it as at night time (it's partially lit up). and honestly, the dudes at one up are the coolest dudes i've ever met. if you go shoot the shit with them, rob or greg will have no problem linking you up with spots, or people.
Title: Re: pittsburgh
Post by: FilmJerz on September 04, 2012, 12:57:21 PM
Hey thanks.  I'll have to go to that shop I think I went there once years ago and remember they were really cool.  One of the dudes showed us around he took us to some sick stuff. I can't seem to find that hubba on heldman.  The building that's on centre and heldman doesn't look like it?  It's at the building on the corner?  Next to physicatric center?  Thanks
Title: Re: pittsburgh
Post by: FilmJerz on September 04, 2012, 07:13:19 PM
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8435/7934111524_ea09df24cb.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/77654624@N08/7934111524/)
where is hubba (http://www.flickr.com/photos/77654624@N08/7934111524/#) by newjerz44 (http://www.flickr.com/people/77654624@N08/), on Flickr

hey i followed your directions but i dont see the hubba on the street view, that place doesnt look like it at all either.  can you give me the address of what it says so i can type it in thanks
Title: Re: pittsburgh
Post by: StokedTaco on September 05, 2012, 03:06:59 PM
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8435/7934111524_ea09df24cb.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/77654624@N08/7934111524/)
where is hubba (http://www.flickr.com/photos/77654624@N08/7934111524/#) by newjerz44 (http://www.flickr.com/people/77654624@N08/), on Flickr

hey i followed your directions but i dont see the hubba on the street view, that place doesnt look like it at all either.  can you give me the address of what it says so i can type it in thanks
yeah i'm pretty sure it's in a little walk way in between those two buildings.
here's a screen grab of my buddy skating it. you can see the building in the background looks similar to the one in your pictures
(http://i48.tinypic.com/358175x.png)
Title: Re: pittsburgh
Post by: pistachio on September 05, 2012, 04:08:42 PM
The hubba that you are referring to is actually in State College, Pa; Not in Pittsburgh. Though the hubba that StokedTaco is talking about is still worth checking out. Also, the bump to rail that Austin is boardsliding is in Mckees Rocks right outside of Pittsburgh (the southside to be exact). The two spots over the rail and into the banks are not in Pittsburgh that I know of. If you have any other questions or need any more advice on the area let me know I know Pittsburgh and the surrounding spots pretty well. Oh and I'd like to thank the Outlaw Collective crew for always making all those sick spots in Pitt, it's a bummer that the warehouse is gone...
Title: Re: pittsburgh
Post by: StokedTaco on September 05, 2012, 04:41:41 PM
The hubba that you are referring to is actually in State College, Pa; Not in Pittsburgh. Though the hubba that StokedTaco is talking about is still worth checking out. Also, the bump to rail that Austin is boardsliding is in Mckees Rocks right outside of Pittsburgh (the southside to be exact). The two spots over the rail and into the banks are not in Pittsburgh that I know of. If you have any other questions or need any more advice on the area let me know I know Pittsburgh and the surrounding spots pretty well. Oh and I'd like to thank the Outlaw Collective crew for always making all those sick spots in Pitt, it's a bummer that the warehouse is gone...
oh shit i didn't see a picture of the hubba he posted. i just saw "where's the hubba austin back 5-0'd" and immediately thought of that one.
Title: Re: pittsburgh
Post by: FilmJerz on September 06, 2012, 06:28:07 AM
The hubba that you are referring to is actually in State College, Pa; Not in Pittsburgh. Though the hubba that StokedTaco is talking about is still worth checking out. Also, the bump to rail that Austin is boardsliding is in Mckees Rocks right outside of Pittsburgh (the southside to be exact). The two spots over the rail and into the banks are not in Pittsburgh that I know of. If you have any other questions or need any more advice on the area let me know I know Pittsburgh and the surrounding spots pretty well. Oh and I'd like to thank the Outlaw Collective crew for always making all those sick spots in Pitt, it's a bummer that the warehouse is gone...

Its all good guys.  I'll check that hubba out also.  Thanks!  Hey do u happen to know the cross street of the pryamid rail Austin is boardsliding.   I'm down to check out spots outside of pittsburgh to.
Title: Re: pittsburgh
Post by: pistachio on September 07, 2012, 06:31:33 PM
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The hubba that you are referring to is actually in State College, Pa; Not in Pittsburgh. Though the hubba that StokedTaco is talking about is still worth checking out. Also, the bump to rail that Austin is boardsliding is in Mckees Rocks right outside of Pittsburgh (the southside to be exact). The two spots over the rail and into the banks are not in Pittsburgh that I know of. If you have any other questions or need any more advice on the area let me know I know Pittsburgh and the surrounding spots pretty well. Oh and I'd like to thank the Outlaw Collective crew for always making all those sick spots in Pitt, it's a bummer that the warehouse is gone...
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Its all good guys.  I'll check that hubba out also.  Thanks!  Hey do u happen to know the cross street of the pryamid rail Austin is boardsliding.   I'm down to check out spots outside of pittsburgh to.

No, I'm sorry I actually don't know the street name I'll try to google map it when I get a chance. But if you follow east carson street in the southside into Mckees rocks its on one of the side streets on the left hand side, not sure if that will help you or not but I'll see what I can do and get back to you.
Title: Re: pittsburgh
Post by: thunderwood on September 25, 2012, 02:52:42 PM
About to take a trip to Pittsburgh and have found all but about one spot.  I'm looking for these smooth concrete banks that look like they are in an alley that lead up to a wall/window sill that people do stalls on.  Looks like you have to hop a fence to get to it.

I have a feeling that it's in the NE part of the city, but just can't seem to find it.  Any help is greatly appreciated!

Am totally willing to trade spots from DC/VA/MD/NC.  Thanks!

Edit: Also looking for this small bank to ledge that is supposed to be in Crafton.
Title: Re: pittsburgh
Post by: macgruber on September 25, 2012, 03:02:50 PM
About to take a trip to Pittsburgh and have found all but about one spot.  I'm looking for these smooth concrete banks that look like they are in an alley that lead up to a wall/window sill that people do stalls on.  Looks like you have to hop a fence to get to it.

I have a feeling that it's in the NE part of the city, but just can't seem to find it.  Any help is greatly appreciated!

Am totally willing to trade spots from DC/VA/MD/NC.  Thanks!

Edit: Also looking for this small bank to ledge that is supposed to be in Crafton.

If you're talking about the front blunt at :22 that's in Southside. Carson and 10th St. I think. It's in the front of the school and you do have to hop a fence to get in there.
ZACH FUNK (W/ JUSTIN FUNK) - FUCK YINZ VOL 2 PART (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZWSlDoCGGg#)

and I think you're talking about the Crafton banks. Anyone at OneUp could point you there. I forget where it's at exactly.
Title: Re: pittsburgh
Post by: thunderwood on September 25, 2012, 03:15:53 PM
That's exactly it Macgruber, thank you so much!  Do you know if it's a bust at all?

The other bank is the Crafton one like you said which can be seen in this photo - Untitled | Flickr - Photo Sharing! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lamantiaphotography/1528686800/#)

I'll try asking around to see if I can find it.  Thanks again dude.

Edit: After an hour or two Google mapsing it I found it!  Kirwan Way & Stratmore Street at the basketball courts.
Title: Re: pittsburgh
Post by: garbage plate on September 26, 2012, 07:18:15 PM
That's exactly it Macgruber, thank you so much!  Do you know if it's a bust at all?

The other bank is the Crafton one like you said which can be seen in this photo - Untitled | Flickr - Photo Sharing! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lamantiaphotography/1528686800/#)

I'll try asking around to see if I can find it.  Thanks again dude.

Edit: After an hour or two Google mapsing it I found it!  Kirwan Way & Stratmore Street at the basketball courts.

the bank to ledge off e. carson at that school is bust free. that school shut down a few years ago
Title: Re: pittsburgh
Post by: corn flakes on October 16, 2012, 06:14:19 PM
braydon u didnt even do anything wen we went lol why did u ask for spots @stokedtaco @braydonk ware r u from
Title: Re: pittsburgh
Post by: FilmJerz on May 07, 2013, 09:35:19 PM
going to pburg soon, wondering if anyone can help me with any of these spots they look sick.   any help is appreciated thanks!















Title: Re: pittsburgh
Post by: pistachio on May 10, 2013, 10:16:11 AM
I got some of those spots ill give you general locations and pm you some addresses when I get the chance. There are a few that aren't in the burgh. I'm not sure where the first spot is, the second one is in the north side I believe and it's rugged as fuck. The third spot is in hazelwood kind of outside the downtown city area. The area of the fourth spot is a mystery even to me so I'm not much help there. The fifth spot, that ledge isn't in Pittsburgh. Those green rails are like 20 minutes or so outside the city I forget where exactly, but I may be able to find out. That pink out ledge is right in the south side. That bank to wall isn't in Pittsburgh it's like a half hour outside in freedom. I'm not sure where that ledge panzas skating is. That manual pad is right downtown by the convention center, there's a bank right by it that's skate stopped but skateable. The bump to rail is in McKees rocks and that last rail is in Bellevue not too far from the city. Like I said I'll hook you up with some addresses when I can and sorry this is probably a bunch of useless rambling, but let me know if I can help with anything else man
Title: Re: pittsburgh
Post by: FilmJerz on May 10, 2013, 09:30:11 PM
thanks man appreciate it alot!!!! any help is much appreciated.   anyone know where that first gap to lede is?  
2nd spot found on google  
3rd spot im pretty sure i found on google maps not 100percent but i think i did
4th spotfound
5th spot baltimore
6th spot foiund
7th spot  southside pink ledge lfound
8th spot freedom spot already found it on google maps before u post haha
9th spot bump to ledge anyone know what area this is in durante did fsnosefakie to prob at a school heard it in shady side?
10th spot thanks figure it was east to find
11th spot gap to rail mckees rock found it on google
12th spot rail at church looking on google


Title: Re: pittsburgh
Post by: FilmJerz on May 11, 2013, 11:22:22 PM
going to pburg soon, wondering if anyone can help me with any of these spots they look sick.   any help is appreciated thanks!
Title: Re: pittsburgh
Post by: zombiesoybot on May 12, 2013, 07:43:39 AM
that out ledge is in southside, at Station Square facing Carson St.

That green flat bar is out of the city. I forget where. Nick from Scumoco took us there.

that last spot i think its in Oakland, i dont know where though. There is a ton of spots around there.

the quickcrete to angled ledge is hamlet st. and ophelia st. walk down ophelia towards the highway. i was there a week ago and the quickcrete was alittle fucked but ride able.
Title: Re: pittsburgh
Post by: FilmJerz on May 12, 2013, 11:35:05 AM
thanks alot man i appreciate it.  i heard the tran spot angled ledge was gone but thats sick it still there.  if i go there ill prob throw some bondo on it if its not that bad.  thanks again

anyone know any more info on these




anyone know where this rail is?
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7411/8730113977_8ce8cc27a1.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/77654624@N08/8730113977/)
wood handrail pburg? (http://www.flickr.com/photos/77654624@N08/8730113977/#) by newjerz44 (http://www.flickr.com/people/77654624@N08/), on Flickr

anyone know where this spot is 3up 3down then wallie grinder bench
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7360/8731316336_a489821e43.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/77654624@N08/8731316336/)
pburg 3up 3down (http://www.flickr.com/photos/77654624@N08/8731316336/#) by newjerz44 (http://www.flickr.com/people/77654624@N08/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7328/8730196535_ed3db93a2d.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/77654624@N08/8730196535/)
pburg 3up3down wallie bench (http://www.flickr.com/photos/77654624@N08/8730196535/#) by newjerz44 (http://www.flickr.com/people/77654624@N08/), on Flickr




quarter tran barriers
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7301/8731735005_d9bc9ef351.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/77654624@N08/8731735005/)
tran barrier pburg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/77654624@N08/8731735005/#) by newjerz44 (http://www.flickr.com/people/77654624@N08/), on Flickr
low mellow rail
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7290/8731734791_477d935600.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/77654624@N08/8731734791/)
pburg rail boardlisdei (http://www.flickr.com/photos/77654624@N08/8731734791/#) by newjerz44 (http://www.flickr.com/people/77654624@N08/), on Flickr

steep bank ive been to this before but totally forget where it was it was across from hotel we stayed in
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7325/8732853470_36f984f41c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/77654624@N08/8732853470/)
pburg steep bank (http://www.flickr.com/photos/77654624@N08/8732853470/#) by newjerz44 (http://www.flickr.com/people/77654624@N08/), on Flickr


Title: Re: pittsburgh
Post by: Hammersleycinema on May 20, 2013, 10:01:47 PM
"quarter tran barriers"

Were in Cleveland but the building burnt down a few years ago
Title: Re: pittsburgh
Post by: Brick on May 21, 2013, 07:25:57 AM
3 up 3 down jawn is at the hillman library in oakland, nothing's really waxed there but its good for mannies
Title: Re: pittsburgh
Post by: FilmJerz on May 22, 2013, 02:29:02 PM
thanks guys  yea i already went to pittsburgh, i skated the library but the wallie bencehs are gone now which was a bummer.

but thanks though
Title: Re: pittsburgh
Post by: FakieFlipCG on July 07, 2013, 03:48:21 PM
So I've been couped up in my uncle's apartment in southside for about a week now and will be until the 4th of August. Any pals in the area down to skate or know of any spots closer to southside? I don't have a car but I'm willing to take a bus nearby.
Title: Re: pittsburgh
Post by: StokedTaco on July 09, 2013, 07:37:22 PM
goto OneUp on east carson. right on the south side. greg and rob are the shit they will hook you up with a crew to go out with.