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Skateboarding => Travel Guide => Topic started by: Marsellus Wallace on July 05, 2021, 12:20:51 PM
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Yo Pals,
I´m heading to France (Paris, Marseille & Lyon by train) with a few friends in august and wanted to ask for any sort of tips or recommendations (places to stay, bars, food, culture, swim spots, spots, ...)
...especially asking for Marseille and Lyon!
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The tenth in Paris particularly around canal st martin is real nice and spots everywhere and a good park and there’s this lock, so you can get stoned and watch small boats go up and down through the lock
Locks are pretty interesting when you’re real bent
I would suggest watching the lock with a baguette or crackers with some nice Brie and some cured meat, goes hard
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Going to Lyon soon. Anyone have any spot recommendations
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The tenth in Paris particularly around canal st martin is real nice and spots everywhere and a good park and there’s this lock, so you can get stoned and watch small boats go up and down through the lock
Locks are pretty interesting when you’re real bent
I would suggest watching the lock with a baguette or crackers with some nice Brie and some cured meat, goes hard
Damn, you made lock watching sound real amazing. Made me dream of lock watching in the summer.
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Going to Lyon soon. Anyone have any spot recommendations
Heaps. HDV is a do not miss. There is loads of parks along the Quai's..plus Venice slappy spot also a do not miss. Be sure to hit up Wall St and ABS both killer shops. Wall St has a mini and curbs in the shop.
I will write a better list/guide of spots tomorrow.
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Going to Lyon soon. Anyone have any spot recommendations
Heaps. HDV is a do not miss. There is loads of parks along the Quai's..plus Venice slappy spot also a do not miss. Be sure to hit up Wall St and ABS both killer shops. Wall St has a mini and curbs in the shop.
I will write a better list/guide of spots tomorrow.
Thanks man. Really helpful.
Yeah lethal please do
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Man if you have a minute can you tell me where the last spot is. I remember the handrail from Flip Sorry. I always thought it was do able as it looks quite low.
https://www.redbull.com/nz-en/videos/the-scene-in-lyon-the-skate-capital-of-france
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So I’m moving France towards the end of the year, paris to be exact. Any pals live there? If so ; WILL YOU BE MY FRIEND. Kinda worried about the whole moving 10000 miles away from my home to a foreign country thing.
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Get fluent in French before going. English might be fine for work but I had the hardest time in Paris and I can understand / speak French quite decently (B2).
Go skate Republique that place is amazing. Whole city is gorgeous. Enjoy!
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Man if you have a minute can you tell me where the last spot is. I remember the handrail from Flip Sorry. I always thought it was do able as it looks quite low.
That's at the spot people call 'Small Place' in Lyon. That rail is a fake one by the way, first brought to the spot by the Cliché/Wall Street team I believe who used to place locks on it but that was over twenty years ago. I believe the rail has had three inceptions since with the city removing it and then people placing another one, so I guess don't be surprised if you ever show up and it's not there. There's a recap of the story of the spot somewhere online I believe (A Propos Skate Mag?), most likely in French.
So I’m moving France towards the end of the year, paris to be exact. Any pals live there? If so ; WILL YOU BE MY FRIEND. Kinda worried about the whole moving 10000 miles away from my home to a foreign country thing.
I can be your friend from 90 minutes away and holla whenever I get to visit... You'll be alright though. Just avoid making one big mental mountain out of the place like a lot of people do (e.g.. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris_syndrome) and maybe watch your back to a degree comparable to how you'd do it in Barcelona as the typical 'street prey' in Paris really is anyone who looks new to the city, like a foreigner or tourist. Be as street smart as a skater tends to be though and you'll be safe and learn your way around quick.
OP: all of Marseille is basically a mishmash of everything you described looking for. Spots and skaters everywhere too. Incredible city and welcoming folks. The accent may or may not leave its mark on you ('eh cong').
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Man if you have a minute can you tell me where the last spot is. I remember the handrail from Flip Sorry. I always thought it was do able as it looks quite low.
That's at the spot people call 'Small Place' in Lyon. That rail is a fake one by the way, first brought to the spot by the Cliché/Wall Street team I believe who used to place locks on it but that was over twenty years ago. I believe the rail has had three inceptions since with the city removing it and then people placing another one, so I guess don't be surprised if you ever show up and it's not there. There's a recap of the story of the spot somewhere online I believe (A Propos Skate Mag?), most likely in French.
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So I’m moving France towards the end of the year, paris to be exact. Any pals live there? If so ; WILL YOU BE MY FRIEND. Kinda worried about the whole moving 10000 miles away from my home to a foreign country thing.
I can be your friend from 90 minutes away and holla whenever I get to visit... You'll be alright though. Just avoid making one big mental mountain out of the place like a lot of people do (e.g.. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris_syndrome) and maybe watch your back to a degree comparable to how you'd do it in Barcelona as the typical 'street prey' in Paris really is anyone who looks new to the city, like a foreigner or tourist. Be as street smart as a skater tends to be though and you'll be safe and learn your way around quick.
OP: all of Marseille is basically a mishmash of everything you described looking for. Spots and skaters everywhere too. Incredible city and welcoming folks. The accent may or may not leave its mark on you ('eh cong').
Ha no way
Interesting, thank you
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I am in Lille if you want
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Lille which is fucking sick for skating by the way. Rougher than most, but one of my favorite cities in France. Scene in the 90's was really strong if not pivotal and to this day Zeropolis carries that torch quite well. I haven't been in quite a few years now but really miss it. I'd encourage people to check it out, just come prepared for harsh weather. Comparable vibe shift to West Coast vs. East Coast.
Also, for fun times' sake, do not sleep on Bordeaux.
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@RichardBarkley when do you go to Lyon? I wrote a huge post last night be the site kept crashing on my shite phone. Check that pinned post euro spots also.
@DCLOVE I'm in the Alps but hit me up if your ever down this way. Try duo lingo it's free and will get you the basics
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@RichardBarkley when do you go to Lyon? I wrote a huge post last night be the site kept crashing on my shite phone. Check that pinned post euro spots also.
@DCLOVE I'm in the Alps but hit me up if your ever down this way. Try duo lingo it's free and will get you the basics
Will do, thanks man I'll check out euro spot's. Im actually moving to Barcelona. But on the way in going to visit a friend in Cornillin for a week then get the train from Avignon to Barca.
I figure why not fly into Lyon and get a hotel and stay for a night or two. I get in around mid May.
Actually do you know when the Lyon slappy challenge is typically held?
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Yeah it's a direct flight from Dublin. Lyon for sure is worth a few nights to check out. The slappy contest is in mid September but worth coming back for!
Avignon is amazing also definitely take a day or two to check it out also.
Depending on weather and work might be able to meet you in Lyon for a few pints and a skate in May.
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Deadly man. Few pints and a skate sounds beast. I'll shoot you a message a few days before my flight and we see if we can make it work.
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Give me a few weeks notice dude, my work sometimes is difficult for me to get time off at the last minute. Normally the weather should be grand in May also.
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Try to go to Nantes & Bordeaux too!
Spots are pretty rad!
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Give me a few weeks notice dude, my work sometimes is difficult for me to get time off at the last minute. Normally the weather should be grand in May also.
Will do man
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Haha thanks guys I’ll be sure to hit you up. I’m going to visit and get a grasp and figure out where to live in march-ish then moving out there august to try and find some work before the program I’m doing starts in October. When you say think of it like Barcelona how do you mean . I’ve always heard it can be a little rough . I’m coming from living in LA for the last decade which can be dicey but never really had any issues . Any way to relate the two?
As for the Learning French thing I got duolingo and have got a few podcasts ive started listening to try and get as good as possible. I was actually talking to my neighbor today turns out one of his parents is from France so he speaks the language is gonna help me learn which is a god send cause my French knowledge is the basic shit most Americans know and the little I picked up from an ex who lived in France for years.
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When you say think of it like Barcelona how do you mean . I’ve always heard it can be a little rough . I’m coming from living in LA for the last decade which can be dicey but never really had any issues . Any way to relate the two?
You sound experienced so you'll be alright - I was mostly pointing that out because it's not exactly uncommon for foreigners to visit France thinking it's a perfectly safe country, and then fall prey to what really are basic street shenanigans to a local, pickpockets most especially (I've even read about such experiences directly on SLAP). In Paris in particular, people are really good at spotting whenever you look clueless even for a split second and will take advantage of just that, and so you shouldn't exactly drop your guard even if the crowd around you looks innocent or is women or kids - because that's a form things can take. Disappearing is also easier than in the U.S. since streets don't exactly follow strict patterns and someone who will rob you probably knows the subtle nooks and crannies of every possible alleyway. But with that in mind, as long as you don't look completely lost in the subway and watch your belongings, you'll be fine. I'm not bringing this up because it's an especially bad issue, just to make sure you're aware that it exists.
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When you say think of it like Barcelona how do you mean . I’ve always heard it can be a little rough . I’m coming from living in LA for the last decade which can be dicey but never really had any issues . Any way to relate the two?
You sound experienced so you'll be alright - I was mostly pointing that out because it's not exactly uncommon for foreigners to visit France thinking it's a perfectly safe country, and then fall prey to what really are basic street shenanigans to a local, pickpockets most especially (I've even read about such experiences directly on SLAP). In Paris in particular, people are really good at spotting whenever you look clueless even for a split second and will take advantage of just that, and so you shouldn't exactly drop your guard even if the crowd around you looks innocent or is women or kids - because that's a form things can take. Disappearing is also easier than in the U.S. since streets don't exactly follow strict patterns and someone who will rob you probably knows the subtle nooks and crannies of every possible alleyway. But with that in mind, as long as you don't look completely lost in the subway and watch your belongings, you'll be fine. I'm not bringing this up because it's an especially bad issue, just to make sure you're aware that it exists.
Oh okay yeah makes sense. Just be cautious and watch your back essentially. From what I’ve read and what you’re saying I’m figuring I just treat it like how I do when in NYC with subway comparisons and such. Seems easy enough front pocket your shit until you get your bearing and look like you know what you’re doing. Thanks! Hyped on this . Skate spots look cool and I actually watched a couple videos of that boat lock someone was talking about haha, seems like a good time if you got nothing better to do for an afternoon but watch some boats go by .
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Yeah man silhouette is right in pointing that out but believe me Europe in general is super mellow compared to the US. LA was on another level of gnarliness for me. Or maybe that’s the point of being a stranger in a foreign land dunno but it was dodgy for sure.
Never had a problem in any major city I’ve been/lived in Europe.
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Oh okay yeah makes sense. Just be cautious and watch your back essentially. From what I’ve read and what you’re saying I’m figuring I just treat it like how I do when in NYC with subway comparisons and such. Seems easy enough front pocket your shit until you get your bearing and look like you know what you’re doing. Thanks! Hyped on this . Skate spots look cool and I actually watched a couple videos of that boat lock someone was talking about haha, seems like a good time if you got nothing better to do for an afternoon but watch some boats go by .
Yeah totally, nothing that especially deserves being blown out of proportion, just trying to avoid you bad experiences I've read other PALS tell before. Fun-at-parties me almost wants to talk shit on the boat lock because there's so much more to do and see in Paris but in actuality yeah, that's a pretty nice place and I can get down with it, haha. Tons of really cool spots in the area too (including some semi hidden ones) and it's right next to Jemmapes skatepark if you ever fancy first try 360 flip requests from kids the very second you arrive when you're really just trying to get the legs going with kickturns (it's not bad, just that story did happen to me). Lifestyle is a bit similar to N.Y.C. in how one could basically just live in the city and skate anywhere, one of those places where it just makes sense to be out with and on your board at all times, just a bit less unreasonably hectic, so I feel like you will like it.
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I'm actually gonna go to Paris for the first time in May. Been living here (in France) on and off since 2012 and have never been, knowing my luck it will rain the whole time haha.
I was in LA in 2003 and was not sketchy at all (well to me). Took public transport all over Compton, long beach and Huntington beach... perhaps we were just lucky or shits changed.
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@DCLOVE if you have facebook there is the page that post's spots in Paris its called:
Paris Secret Street Spot - PSSS
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Is the spot at 1 min 12s Lyon?
https://youtu.be/WPobLnEo2bY
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well, the description of the video says "Victor Campillo in his hometown Marseille." so, i would guess, no - it's in fact in marseille
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I’m going to Paris this week and I was looking for fun spot recommendations in the 18th district/Chatelet/Les Halles areas. Anybody have any spots? Definitely gonna go to the Place de la Republique.
Is that wallride spot on the melting apartment statue outside Gare Du Nord a certain bust? Saw it got somewhat skatestopped with poles but it looks still possible to get a decent wallride. I heard you’ll get busted quick though.
Also, I’m not gonna be able to bring my deck, so I’ll be buying one from a skateshop there. Any shop recommendations preferably close to the areas I mentioned above? I was going to go to Dayoff skateshop because I love their crew and their vids but they’re probably gonna be closed. Looking for a shop deck because I don’t want to spend too much money on a deck I won’t be able to take home in one piece
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I'm sure @silhouette will answer, but I have heard good things about Vega. They have shop decks for 45 euro on their sight.
https://vegaskateshop.fr/product-category/skateboard/planche-seule/?fwp_sort=price_asc
As for the spots there is that facebook page I mentioned above.
Hopefully the weather clears up its been shite for days.
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I’m going to Paris this week and I was looking for fun spot recommendations in the 18th district/Chatelet/Les Halles areas. Anybody have any spots? Definitely gonna go to the Place de la Republique.
Is that wallride spot on the melting apartment statue outside Gare Du Nord a certain bust? Saw it got somewhat skatestopped with poles but it looks still possible to get a decent wallride. I heard you’ll get busted quick though.
Also, I’m not gonna be able to bring my deck, so I’ll be buying one from a skateshop there. Any shop recommendations preferably close to the areas I mentioned above? I was going to go to Dayoff skateshop because I love their crew and their vids but they’re probably gonna be closed. Looking for a shop deck because I don’t want to spend too much money on a deck I won’t be able to take home in one piece
Nozbone is in my opinion the best, a two-minute skate from République/Dayoff and as I was just checking for the shop boards they currently have in stock, turns out you're in luck and they currently have 30% discounts on a lot of them: https://www.nozbone.com/skateboard/planches-de-skate-boards/nozbone.html otherwise Vega is sweet too indeed (and also the only Parisian shop that played along back when we organized shipping skate product to Lebanon).
Area you mentioned has tons of cool little spots you'll probably just run into (it's great for cruising around and stopping at random places), some recognizable but also a lot of no-name ones, I especially enjoy getting lost with my board around le Louvre and just hitting whatever. Streets usually get pretty crowded with pedestrians though, tons of shops, restaurants etc. in the area so depending on when exactly you're going skating that may or may not be easy.
Melting building is a relatively recent official art installation and so of course skating it isn't going to be easy, more than over security though I'd be worrying about how it's literally outside the door into and out of one of Paris' main train station which means constant yet unpredictable pedestrian traffic and crowds, you sort of need a crew to handle that for you which is why it's mostly teams you see hit that thing.
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As Silhouette said, Nozbone is the go-to if you want to set-up a board right before warming up at République, but if you're in the 18th Odilon Skateshop is pretty cool too, nice guys and selection at Metro Abesses, right under the Sacre Coeur. Definitely worths stopping by if you're around
Still in the 18th, Halles Pajol is a pretty mellow chill/spot with lots of short manual pads, wooden logs/benches and a long ledge if you're staying in the area
https://goo.gl/maps/TcTccmX28G1t4tUD7
(https://goo.gl/maps/TcTccmX28G1t4tUD7)
(https://cdn.paris.fr/paris/2020/05/07/huge-ca89c9259db7a2b44c2f375cb4a9bd1d.jpg)
(https://cdn.paris.fr/paris/2019/07/24/original-0cd4dab1f49aee787b995a37c354d80e.jpeg)
And unfortunately, the melting House in gare du Nord is not there anymore
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Appreciate the replies, definitely gonna check out those spots. I’m gonna dedicate a day or two to just skating around and finding some chill spots but I’m definitely gonna stop by nozbone for a deck
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Can anyone share where this spot is?
(https://i.imgur.com/NrrWeEJ.png)
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That's in Paris, right outside Gare de Lyon.
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That's in Paris, right outside Gare de Lyon.
Word thank you. in paris this week and want to take a look at it and think about skating it but probably not actually skate it and then go skate something else mellow
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That's in Paris, right outside Gare de Lyon.
Word thank you. in paris this week and want to take a look at it and think about skating it but probably not actually skate it and then go skate something else mellow
That's actually cool, because IIRC there are some pretty good ledges that for some reason only the most dedicated locals really ever bother skating at the bottom in a corner. You'll also be one literal bridge away from Austerlitz (different train station), the vicinity of which is packed with cool spots - really a five-minute skate in a straight line, you just cross the bridge till you reach that other train station (with a plaza front that's a spot in itself), then from there I'd recommend going up the hill that runs alongside the tracks, left side of the station when arriving from Gare de Lyon. There is one really cool, recent, undercover little area with curbs and banks in particular there that I never really skated myself, but some people frequent all the time and looks fun as shit. You'll spot it.
And if you keep going, eventually you'll reach the area where Bercy used to be. There's a modular skatepark there that really is pretty shit and packed with kids but mostly some famous bench (fac de médecine) and bank (pont François Mitterand) spots that may catch your attention.
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Where is the very first spot ?
The bs5-0
https://youtu.be/f-0EpkuWr5g
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Where is the very first spot ?
That is place de la republique in paris
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Where is the very first spot ?
Thanks
Looks perfect
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Place de la republique was such a dope spot. Skating local spots at home doesn’t compare at all and I already miss it lol.
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Talked to my friends we’re thinking of road tripping to Lyon over spring break. What’s gucci there?
I saw the Skhateyou guide which is awesome.
Anyone around by that time? Let’s get clips? Some fun?
I swear I’m not coming to Lyon to break your fucking fisheye man.
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don't bother going to the spot electric box from the map. we went there in 2009 when there were nearly no pictures on the OG map and pre-smartphones, so needless to say the spot was a rather big letdown haha. but lyon is sick. there is a certain area, gorge de loup, where literally on every corner there is a spot from ali's sorry part. it's like historical sightseeing.
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When is spring break?
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When is spring break?
Yeah sorry I actually don’t even know what spring break is lol.
I meant Easter weekend.
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Yeah sorry I actually don’t even know what spring break is lol.
I meant Easter weekend.
I'm supposed to be in Toulouse that weekend, also not sure if I will be able to skate by then. That said if this change I might be able to come over for a day or two.
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Yeah sorry I actually don’t even know what spring break is lol.
I meant Easter weekend.
I'm supposed to be in Toulouse that weekend, also not sure if I will be able to skate by then. That said if this change I might be able to come over for a day or two.
Hell yeah mon frere I’ll DM you like a week before leaving when we will have a clearer idea on dates etc.
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Yeah sorry I actually don’t even know what spring break is lol.
I meant Easter weekend.
I'm supposed to be in Toulouse that weekend, also not sure if I will be able to skate by then. That said if this change I might be able to come over for a day or two.
Hell yeah mon frere I’ll DM you like a week before leaving when we will have a clearer idea on dates etc.
Cool dude
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@Síota dude..
How’s weed rules there? Is there a max amount that if they catch you they don’t fuck you up or is a bit dodgy?
What’s the core skateshop there?
Places to party?
We’re gonna follow the skate map for parks and spots.
I also wanna check the French Fred spots and do a pilgrimage to the Ali Boulala stairset. Which I guess is in Lyon?
Thank you
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Weed rules. I don't really know the laws but it's illegal here, but it easy to find.
Wallstreet and ABS are both dope shops. There is two ABS's now I guess they opened a new location at HDV.
Depends what your into. I like the catus cafe, the voxx, periscope if there is a show etc. I'll think of of more places when I fully wake up.
Yeah the Lyon 25 is in Lyon haha. I'll get a Google map later also. Don't miss the Venice Lyon slappy spot also. Can send a Google map if you need. It's so fun.
I'm not from or live in Lyon I'm like an hour and a half away. I have to wait till the 25th at least before I can skate, but my Toulouse trip is off so might be able to come party. There must be a Lyonnais Pal on here!
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Weed rules. I don't really know the laws but it's illegal here, but it easy to find.
Wallstreet and ABS are both dope shops. There is two ABS's now I guess they opened a new location at HDV.
Depends what your into. I like the catus cafe, the voxx, periscope if there is a show etc. I'll think of of more places when I fully wake up.
Yeah the Lyon 25 is in Lyon haha. I'll get a Google map later also. Don't miss the Venice Lyon slappy spot also. Can send a Google map if you need. It's so fun.
I'm not from or live in Lyon I'm like an hour and a half away. I have to wait till the 25th at least before I can skate, but my Toulouse trip is off so might be able to come party. There must be a Lyonnais Pal on here!
Yeah fuck it dude come party let’s go.
Thanks and please add all you can, even via DM if you don’t wanna share here.
Thanks again.
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The Lyon 25, here is a video of it:
https://youtu.be/JNIkjUbH74g
And a Google map.
25 marches de lyon
https://maps.app.goo.gl/KDi8UqXnqiVoEkVSA
You can take a bus there or it's like a 20 minute skate from HDV.
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Here is the slappy spot
Bellecour Carnot
https://maps.app.goo.gl/WccAoJR61o5qwoVv6
It's between the bike path and walkway as you go down from the bridge along the river.
https://youtu.be/JrQEnaCulGc
I'll DM you tomorrow.
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Lots of spots are missing off that site. This skatepark is killer the upper part under the bridge is this weird red bowl,flow,pump track thing but fun. The lower part, down the stairs on the river is ledge/Manny pad section. Plus there is a great bank to skate, the walls of the Quays.
https://g.co/kgs/5Agwyc
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CKMW82MqxOw/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
https://www.instagram.com/p/BqAQ1S9gCYj/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
I'll try to add a few more spots before Friday. I'll pm you also.
Edit don't miss Foch also
https://g.co/kgs/r4WnPs
I'm not sure if the mini is still there, but the Huba and the DIY stuff is.
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Where is the very first spot ?
Skated there a few times from 2004-2006 and it was always so fun and good times.
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Thanks @Síota !!
I’m trying to make this a almost strictly street skating trip. You know what usually happens when a bunch of stoners go to a new park. I don’t want my mates to pile in a nice skatepark for 3 days haha.
Is HDV the meetup spot?
Those party places you listed are places where skaters usually hang out right? And also ladies that like skaters? Lol.
We’re staying around Gare Dieu (?) if that helps.
Cimer dude and yeah DM whenever.
We’re going there tomoz in the AM.
Gnarred.
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Forgot dude the best kabobs in France are in Lyon (they won an award)
https://instagram.com/chef.berliner?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
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Forgot dude the best kabobs in France are in Lyon (they won an award)
https://instagram.com/chef.berliner?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
ALL the best food is in Lyon!!
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Where is the very first spot ?
Skated there a few times from 2004-2006 and it was always so fun and good times.
Were you skating the OG version of the plaza? Current iteration was built in 2013.
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I'm there for 2 days gonna hit up slappy curb, perrache and slappy curb. Anything else worth a quick look?
All will be morning sessions. I'm with the girlfriend
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Where is the very first spot ?
Skated there a few times from 2004-2006 and it was always so fun and good times.
Were you skating the OG version of the plaza? Current iteration was built in 2013.
Yeah I guess so. I quit skating around 2008 and didnt start again until a bit ago, so I missed all of that change.
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I'm there for 2 days gonna hit up slappy curb, perrache and slappy curb. Anything else worth a quick look?
All will be morning sessions. I'm with the girlfriend
HDV!!!
Also check out wall Street for the mini/curb in the shop.
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I'm there for 2 days gonna hit up slappy curb, perrache and slappy curb. Anything else worth a quick look?
All will be morning sessions. I'm with the girlfriend
HDV!!!
Also check out wall Street for the mini/curb in the shop.
Dam I meant to include HDV in there ha
That's the absolute must
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I'd go to Foch I put a pin on the previous page also.
Hit up Mark Renton also! He's there with his homies this weekend
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Any restaurant recommendations for Lyon
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Any restaurant recommendations for Lyon
What kinda food/budget?
For cheap eats can't beat https://www.chefberliner.fr/ they are skaters and also doing Kebabs at Wall St. I haven't been in ages but https://www.ninkasi.fr/ was great also, there is several locations around town. As with Ninkasi it's been ages but loved https://www.facebook.com/cosycornerlyon/ every time I ate there.
This place also was good and cheap: https://twoamigos.fr/
I will try to think of some other places as the day goes on. Can ask mates also if you let me know what your looking for.
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Any restaurant recommendations for Lyon
When there we went to Le petit glouton and vieux Lyon.
First one was good for sure, I have vague memories about the second one cos I was drunk as fuck.
Still good I guess.
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Thanks for recommendations lads.
I skated HDV this morning. Fucking amazing. Such a satisfying grind off them ledges.
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Thanks for recommendations lads.
I skated HDV this morning. Fucking amazing. Such a satisfying grind off them ledges.
It's crazy hot for this time of year, you got lucky with the weather wish I was in Lyon skating instead of working up here!
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Thanks for recommendations lads.
I skated HDV this morning. Fucking amazing. Such a satisfying grind off them ledges.
It's crazy hot for this time of year, you got lucky with the weather wish I was in Lyon skating instead of working up here!
Cheers bud. I also tried that kebab that you posted. Well worth the hype thanks
Ended up chilling on the river at night drinking and getting stoned with locals.
Great city I'll be back.
I'm in Cornillon now. Moving to Barcelona in a week. Can't wait.
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Cool man enjoy your trip! Feel free to hit me up if you come back to Lyon or this area (I'm in Grenoble).
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Cool man enjoy your trip! Feel free to hit me up if you come back to Lyon or this area (I'm in Grenoble).
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Looks like I'll be in Paris from July 13 - Aug 5. I'll be staying in La Defense - dog sitting for someone - which looks like it's probably not the most exciting area but well connected enough? Haven't read through this whole thread yet but assuming spot/park recommendations have probably already been dropped on page 1-2.
If any pals are around, would be stoked to meet up and go skate.
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Looks like I'll be in Paris from July 13 - Aug 5. I'll be staying in La Defense - dog sitting for someone - which looks like it's probably not the most exciting area but well connected enough? Haven't read through this whole thread yet but assuming spot/park recommendations have probably already been dropped on page 1-2.
If any pals are around, would be stoked to meet up and go skate.
Don't trip about being in La Défense, it's super well connected to downtown Paris with the metro (ride isn't too short but also not too long) and most importantly, although it's no longer what it used to be 10, 20 years ago La Défense is basically ten square kilometers of spots, it's its own microcosm and full of nooks and crannies with all kinds of skatable stuff ranging from nugs you've definitely seen in videos (although a lot of them are gone now) to the most obscure piss corner. For a skateboarder it's basically akin to staying in Créteil or Ivry, you'll be alright.
(Anyone know if people still skate literally inside the mall on rainy Sundays there? Mega group sessions used to go down there with Fabien Le Toullec and all the usual Dôme heads, flatground lines for day then hit the four stair, but now I think this one underground parking lot with ledges nearby has replaced it as the go-to over the years).
Took note of your dates just in case but honestly am completely unable to predict the next time I'll be in Paris right now. Either way, hope you enjoy!
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Dates are out for Lyons slappy contest. Highly recommend it to anyone who can make it, hit me up if you are!
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I‘ll be in Paris next week and have planned to skate Place de la République, Place de la Bastille and the spot under the bridge at Quai de la Rapée.
I was wondering if the bank spot at Place d‘Italie still exists and where it is exactly.
Any other suggestions are welcome, I‘ll stay in a Hoel in the Marais.
Merci!
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I‘ll be in Paris next week and have planned to skate Place de la République, Place de la Bastille and the spot under the bridge at Quai de la Rapée.
I was wondering if the bank spot at Place d‘Italie still exists and where it is exactly.
Any other suggestions are welcome, I‘ll stay in a Hoel in the Marais.
Merci!
Pretty sure the bank spot you're thinking of is gone, and has been for a couple of years now. Shame because it was one of my favorite spots in Paris too. That's the one I was talking about in the skate harassment thread where people used to lunge capped two-liter piss or water bottles at you from the 15th floor, so you constantly had to be on the lookout and well that part was never fun. Another area I like getting lost in is around Le Louvre. And if you're ever going towards the outskirts, Porte de Bagnolet also has some stuff (but mostly one fun little plaza with stairs, ledges and a hill).
The area you're planning on skating (anywhere in between Bastille/Austerlitz/Quai de la Rapée) is fucking prime, tons of blocks spreading out in every direction all chockfull of pretty evident spots, and smooth pavement. République can get really crowded during the day (especially right now at peak touristic season) so I'd recommend you go early. I'm only one hour away by train if you ever happen to have like thirty, forty bucks round trip to spare, a day to yourself and fancy seeing a bit more of the country than the capital, show up in the morning and I would love to show you around the smaller and more authentic city of Blois for the day. We have spots. Have fun!
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I‘ll be in Paris next week and have planned to skate Place de la République, Place de la Bastille and the spot under the bridge at Quai de la Rapée.
I was wondering if the bank spot at Place d‘Italie still exists and where it is exactly.
Any other suggestions are welcome, I‘ll stay in a Hoel in the Marais.
Merci!
Pretty sure the bank spot you're thinking of is gone, and has been for a couple of years now. Shame because it was one of my favorite spots in Paris too. That's the one I was talking about in the skate harassment thread where people used to lunge capped two-liter piss or water bottles at you from the 15th floor, so you constantly had to be on the lookout and well that part was never fun. Another area I like getting lost in is around Le Louvre. And if you're ever going towards the outskirts, Porte de Bagnolet also has some stuff (but mostly one fun little plaza with stairs, ledges and a hill).
The area you're planning on skating (anywhere in between Bastille/Austerlitz/Quai de la Rapée) is fucking prime, tons of blocks spreading out in every direction all chockfull of pretty evident spots, and smooth pavement. République can get really crowded during the day (especially right now at peak touristic season) so I'd recommend you go early. I'm only one hour away by train if you ever happen to have like thirty, forty bucks round trip to spare, a day to yourself and fancy seeing a bit more of the country than the capital, show up in the morning and I would love to show you around the smaller and more authentic city of Blois for the day. We have spots. Have fun!
Have a gnar mon ami!
I‘ll be there only three full days and most of it will be spent shopping with the missus so I‘ll squeeze in a sesh in the mornings or evenings. After that we are off to the Ile de Groix for some hiking and relaxing. But I‘ve been planning to visit the Loire castles for a long time and when that happens I‘ll make sure to hit you up for a session in Blois.
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whats up pals, I'll be in paris october 10th - 13th to hang and skate and meet up with my girlfriend before going to Italy
I spent a month there in 2008 filming, skating and living on a couch in an apartment a few of us rented. Excited to go back and see how much has changed.
crazy to hear that bank spot was notorious for water bottles being tossed at you, our homie loved skating that spot when we were there and would go by himself, but we must have had 5-8 bottles thrown at us at that spot over the course of the month. Good times!
any recommendations on places to stay in paris? hostels, hotels, whatever, gonna be there monday oct 10th-Thurs oct 13th , would be nice to stay near Republique or Bastille , relatively cheap would be nice too.
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whats up pals, I'll be in paris october 10th - 13th to hang and skate and meet up with my girlfriend before going to Italy
I spent a month there in 2008 filming, skating and living on a couch in an apartment a few of us rented. Excited to go back and see how much has changed.
crazy to hear that bank spot was notorious for water bottles being tossed at you, our homie loved skating that spot when we were there and would go by himself, but we must have had 5-8 bottles thrown at us at that spot over the course of the month. Good times!
any recommendations on places to stay in paris? hostels, hotels, whatever, gonna be there monday oct 10th-Thurs oct 13th , would be nice to stay near Republique or Bastille , relatively cheap would be nice too.
Depends on what‘s cheap for you, I was staying the last three nights at Villa Beaumarchais. It‘s right between Bastille and Republique, both only a few minutes to skate to. It‘s around € 150 for a double per night, decent beds for the old body.
I was skating la Place de la République on the first night, mad busy but good vibes, and then the Port de la Rapée flatbars for two days in a row, all by my lonely (bar a few friendly homeless dudes and cycling tourists). These flatbars are so much fun for a mediocre dude like me. And the setting is idyllic, right by the Seine river shores. From there it is only a stone’s throw to spots like Gare d’Austerlitz or Bercy.
Now I am of to new adventures.
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whats up pals, I'll be in paris october 10th - 13th to hang and skate and meet up with my girlfriend before going to Italy
I spent a month there in 2008 filming, skating and living on a couch in an apartment a few of us rented. Excited to go back and see how much has changed.
crazy to hear that bank spot was notorious for water bottles being tossed at you, our homie loved skating that spot when we were there and would go by himself, but we must have had 5-8 bottles thrown at us at that spot over the course of the month. Good times!
any recommendations on places to stay in paris? hostels, hotels, whatever, gonna be there monday oct 10th-Thurs oct 13th , would be nice to stay near Republique or Bastille , relatively cheap would be nice too.
Depends on what‘s cheap for you, I was staying the last three nights at Villa Beaumarchais. It‘s right between Bastille and Republique, both only a few minutes to skate to. It‘s around € 150 for a double per night, decent beds for the old body.
I was skating la Place de la République on the first night, mad busy but good vibes, and then the Port de la Rapée flatbars for two days in a row, all by my lonely (bar a few friendly homeless dudes and cycling tourists). These flatbars are so much fun for a mediocre dude like me. And the setting is idyllic, right by the Seine river shores. From there it is only a stone’s throw to spots like Gare d’Austerlitz or Bercy.
Now I am of to new adventures.
nice! Is that the spot with the benches that drop down onto the flat bars, under the bridge and right on the seine ? I noticed that all the ledges were now waxed at that spot too, when we were there everything was bone dry .
I ended up booking 3 nights at generator hostel, some ritzy-ish looking hostel / hotel situation that is about a ten minute skate from republique . it was $55 a night to stay in a 4 bed dorm style . I'm gonna try and keep my shit pretty minimal in terms of what I need to travel.
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also anyone know where those white manual pads with the gap in between them are ? Need to skate those again!
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also anyone know where those white manual pads with the gap in between them are ? Need to skate those again!
Boulevard Richard-Lenoir? Maybe Google Street View that and see if it's the same ones you're talking about (it's a long street and so you might have to wander up and down blocks for a minute to find them, but it's got a lot of other fun stuff to hit).
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also anyone know where those white manual pads with the gap in between them are ? Need to skate those again!
Boulevard Richard-Lenoir? Maybe Google Street View that and see if it's the same ones you're talking about (it's a long street and so you might have to wander up and down blocks for a minute to find them, but it's got a lot of other fun stuff to hit).
yup thats it , found them at 22 blvd richard - lenoir , thanks !
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whats up pals, I'll be in paris october 10th - 13th to hang and skate and meet up with my girlfriend before going to Italy
I spent a month there in 2008 filming, skating and living on a couch in an apartment a few of us rented. Excited to go back and see how much has changed.
crazy to hear that bank spot was notorious for water bottles being tossed at you, our homie loved skating that spot when we were there and would go by himself, but we must have had 5-8 bottles thrown at us at that spot over the course of the month. Good times!
any recommendations on places to stay in paris? hostels, hotels, whatever, gonna be there monday oct 10th-Thurs oct 13th , would be nice to stay near Republique or Bastille , relatively cheap would be nice too.
Depends on what‘s cheap for you, I was staying the last three nights at Villa Beaumarchais. It‘s right between Bastille and Republique, both only a few minutes to skate to. It‘s around € 150 for a double per night, decent beds for the old body.
I was skating la Place de la République on the first night, mad busy but good vibes, and then the Port de la Rapée flatbars for two days in a row, all by my lonely (bar a few friendly homeless dudes and cycling tourists). These flatbars are so much fun for a mediocre dude like me. And the setting is idyllic, right by the Seine river shores. From there it is only a stone’s throw to spots like Gare d’Austerlitz or Bercy.
Now I am of to new adventures.
nice! Is that the spot with the benches that drop down onto the flat bars, under the bridge and right on the seine ? I noticed that all the ledges were now waxed at that spot too, when we were there everything was bone dry .
I ended up booking 3 nights at generator hostel, some ritzy-ish looking hostel / hotel situation that is about a ten minute skate from republique . it was $55 a night to stay in a 4 bed dorm style . I'm gonna try and keep my shit pretty minimal in terms of what I need to travel.
Yes, that‘s the spot and the ledges are waxed but there is quite a few tents under the bridge and the homeless guys have set up a table and chairs next to the ledge and chill out there.
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whats up pals, I'll be in paris october 10th - 13th to hang and skate and meet up with my girlfriend before going to Italy
I spent a month there in 2008 filming, skating and living on a couch in an apartment a few of us rented. Excited to go back and see how much has changed.
crazy to hear that bank spot was notorious for water bottles being tossed at you, our homie loved skating that spot when we were there and would go by himself, but we must have had 5-8 bottles thrown at us at that spot over the course of the month. Good times!
any recommendations on places to stay in paris? hostels, hotels, whatever, gonna be there monday oct 10th-Thurs oct 13th , would be nice to stay near Republique or Bastille , relatively cheap would be nice too.
Depends on what‘s cheap for you, I was staying the last three nights at Villa Beaumarchais. It‘s right between Bastille and Republique, both only a few minutes to skate to. It‘s around € 150 for a double per night, decent beds for the old body.
I was skating la Place de la République on the first night, mad busy but good vibes, and then the Port de la Rapée flatbars for two days in a row, all by my lonely (bar a few friendly homeless dudes and cycling tourists). These flatbars are so much fun for a mediocre dude like me. And the setting is idyllic, right by the Seine river shores. From there it is only a stone’s throw to spots like Gare d’Austerlitz or Bercy.
Now I am of to new adventures.
nice! Is that the spot with the benches that drop down onto the flat bars, under the bridge and right on the seine ? I noticed that all the ledges were now waxed at that spot too, when we were there everything was bone dry .
I ended up booking 3 nights at generator hostel, some ritzy-ish looking hostel / hotel situation that is about a ten minute skate from republique . it was $55 a night to stay in a 4 bed dorm style . I'm gonna try and keep my shit pretty minimal in terms of what I need to travel.
Yes, that‘s the spot and the ledges are waxed but there is quite a few tents under the bridge and the homeless guys have set up a table and chairs next to the ledge and chill out there.
Did you get to see the amazing (but narrow) banks on the bridge itself? The run-up sucks (wooden planks going the wrong way) so they're only so fun to skate, but I love them. Also no one else seems to skate them but I also like the pillars underneath the bridge (right next to the flatbars) as a steep wallie to wallride channel gap kind of thing (I do a no-comply off one pillar into the other there in the Magenta video Balade, with a giant cock spray painted on the wall in the background that I never noticed until I saw the footage).
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Do you live there full time silhouette? Would love to meet up with someone to skate with while I’m there .
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whats up pals, I'll be in paris october 10th - 13th to hang and skate and meet up with my girlfriend before going to Italy
I spent a month there in 2008 filming, skating and living on a couch in an apartment a few of us rented. Excited to go back and see how much has changed.
crazy to hear that bank spot was notorious for water bottles being tossed at you, our homie loved skating that spot when we were there and would go by himself, but we must have had 5-8 bottles thrown at us at that spot over the course of the month. Good times!
any recommendations on places to stay in paris? hostels, hotels, whatever, gonna be there monday oct 10th-Thurs oct 13th , would be nice to stay near Republique or Bastille , relatively cheap would be nice too.
Depends on what‘s cheap for you, I was staying the last three nights at Villa Beaumarchais. It‘s right between Bastille and Republique, both only a few minutes to skate to. It‘s around € 150 for a double per night, decent beds for the old body.
I was skating la Place de la République on the first night, mad busy but good vibes, and then the Port de la Rapée flatbars for two days in a row, all by my lonely (bar a few friendly homeless dudes and cycling tourists). These flatbars are so much fun for a mediocre dude like me. And the setting is idyllic, right by the Seine river shores. From there it is only a stone’s throw to spots like Gare d’Austerlitz or Bercy.
Now I am of to new adventures.
nice! Is that the spot with the benches that drop down onto the flat bars, under the bridge and right on the seine ? I noticed that all the ledges were now waxed at that spot too, when we were there everything was bone dry .
I ended up booking 3 nights at generator hostel, some ritzy-ish looking hostel / hotel situation that is about a ten minute skate from republique . it was $55 a night to stay in a 4 bed dorm style . I'm gonna try and keep my shit pretty minimal in terms of what I need to travel.
Yes, that‘s the spot and the ledges are waxed but there is quite a few tents under the bridge and the homeless guys have set up a table and chairs next to the ledge and chill out there.
Did you get to see the amazing (but narrow) banks on the bridge itself? The run-up sucks (wooden planks going the wrong way) so they're only so fun to skate, but I love them. Also no one else seems to skate them but I also like the pillars underneath the bridge (right next to the flatbars) as a steep wallie to wallride channel gap kind of thing (I do a no-comply off one pillar into the other there in the Magenta video Balade, with a giant cock spray painted on the wall in the background that I never noticed until I saw the footage).
No I didn‘t see the narrow banks nor the wallie pillars and tbh I can‘t even wallride. I have earmarked the bd Richard Lenoir manny pad tho, as I will stop over in Paris when I get back from the Ile de Groix (where I arrived today after spending last night in the Mont St Michel).
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Do you live there full time silhouette? Would love to meet up with someone to skate with while I’m there .
Nah I'm just over an hour away, or I would have instantly PM'd you and Easy Slider. I do visit quite a bit, but these days am pretty bound to my town for a gazillion of personal reasons, making it a struggle to leave on even small trips. I did take note of your dates though, and will let you know if I get to come around, it's always a pleasure to skate with people. Otherwise perhaps I can try and hook you up with my friend Masaki, he's the best spot guide and person. And if by chance you just so happened to have one day to spare during your stay and would like to see a bit more of the country than the capital, then I would be glad to extend the invite I made earlier to Easy Slider.
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whats up pals, I'll be in paris october 10th - 13th to hang and skate and meet up with my girlfriend before going to Italy
I spent a month there in 2008 filming, skating and living on a couch in an apartment a few of us rented. Excited to go back and see how much has changed.
crazy to hear that bank spot was notorious for water bottles being tossed at you, our homie loved skating that spot when we were there and would go by himself, but we must have had 5-8 bottles thrown at us at that spot over the course of the month. Good times!
any recommendations on places to stay in paris? hostels, hotels, whatever, gonna be there monday oct 10th-Thurs oct 13th , would be nice to stay near Republique or Bastille , relatively cheap would be nice too.
Depends on what‘s cheap for you, I was staying the last three nights at Villa Beaumarchais. It‘s right between Bastille and Republique, both only a few minutes to skate to. It‘s around € 150 for a double per night, decent beds for the old body.
I was skating la Place de la République on the first night, mad busy but good vibes, and then the Port de la Rapée flatbars for two days in a row, all by my lonely (bar a few friendly homeless dudes and cycling tourists). These flatbars are so much fun for a mediocre dude like me. And the setting is idyllic, right by the Seine river shores. From there it is only a stone’s throw to spots like Gare d’Austerlitz or Bercy.
Now I am of to new adventures.
nice! Is that the spot with the benches that drop down onto the flat bars, under the bridge and right on the seine ? I noticed that all the ledges were now waxed at that spot too, when we were there everything was bone dry .
I ended up booking 3 nights at generator hostel, some ritzy-ish looking hostel / hotel situation that is about a ten minute skate from republique . it was $55 a night to stay in a 4 bed dorm style . I'm gonna try and keep my shit pretty minimal in terms of what I need to travel.
Yes, that‘s the spot and the ledges are waxed but there is quite a few tents under the bridge and the homeless guys have set up a table and chairs next to the ledge and chill out there.
Did you get to see the amazing (but narrow) banks on the bridge itself? The run-up sucks (wooden planks going the wrong way) so they're only so fun to skate, but I love them. Also no one else seems to skate them but I also like the pillars underneath the bridge (right next to the flatbars) as a steep wallie to wallride channel gap kind of thing (I do a no-comply off one pillar into the other there in the Magenta video Balade, with a giant cock spray painted on the wall in the background that I never noticed until I saw the footage).
No I didn‘t see the narrow banks nor the wallie pillars and tbh I can‘t even wallride. I have earmarked the bd Richard Lenoir manny pad tho, as I will stop over in Paris when I get back from the Ile de Groix (where I arrived today after spending last night in the Mont St Michel).
Ah the banks and pillars would have been a good place to learn wallrides at actually, the banks are pretty steep but not excessively so and the pillars have this little banked curb cut thing leading up to them that really helps send you onto them. Maybe you could learn that move here and then take it back as a souvenir! Unless the board potentially shooting out and into the Seine would be a deterrent, but realistically I've never had or seen that happen there. Enjoy Ile de Groix! I was on a family vacation at Ile d'Oléron just a couple weeks ago, fun times. Cheers!
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Do you live there full time silhouette? Would love to meet up with someone to skate with while I’m there .
Nah I'm just over an hour away, or I would have instantly PM'd you and Easy Slider. I do visit quite a bit, but these days am pretty bound to my town for a gazillion of personal reasons, making it a struggle to leave on even small trips. I did take note of your dates though, and will let you know if I get to come around, it's always a pleasure to skate with people. Otherwise perhaps I can try and hook you up with my friend Masaki, he's the best spot guide and person. And if by chance you just so happened to have one day to spare during your stay and would like to see a bit more of the country than the capital, then I would be glad to extend the invite I made earlier to Easy Slider.
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whats up pals, I'll be in paris october 10th - 13th to hang and skate and meet up with my girlfriend before going to Italy
I spent a month there in 2008 filming, skating and living on a couch in an apartment a few of us rented. Excited to go back and see how much has changed.
crazy to hear that bank spot was notorious for water bottles being tossed at you, our homie loved skating that spot when we were there and would go by himself, but we must have had 5-8 bottles thrown at us at that spot over the course of the month. Good times!
any recommendations on places to stay in paris? hostels, hotels, whatever, gonna be there monday oct 10th-Thurs oct 13th , would be nice to stay near Republique or Bastille , relatively cheap would be nice too.
Depends on what‘s cheap for you, I was staying the last three nights at Villa Beaumarchais. It‘s right between Bastille and Republique, both only a few minutes to skate to. It‘s around € 150 for a double per night, decent beds for the old body.
I was skating la Place de la République on the first night, mad busy but good vibes, and then the Port de la Rapée flatbars for two days in a row, all by my lonely (bar a few friendly homeless dudes and cycling tourists). These flatbars are so much fun for a mediocre dude like me. And the setting is idyllic, right by the Seine river shores. From there it is only a stone’s throw to spots like Gare d’Austerlitz or Bercy.
Now I am of to new adventures.
nice! Is that the spot with the benches that drop down onto the flat bars, under the bridge and right on the seine ? I noticed that all the ledges were now waxed at that spot too, when we were there everything was bone dry .
I ended up booking 3 nights at generator hostel, some ritzy-ish looking hostel / hotel situation that is about a ten minute skate from republique . it was $55 a night to stay in a 4 bed dorm style . I'm gonna try and keep my shit pretty minimal in terms of what I need to travel.
Yes, that‘s the spot and the ledges are waxed but there is quite a few tents under the bridge and the homeless guys have set up a table and chairs next to the ledge and chill out there.
Did you get to see the amazing (but narrow) banks on the bridge itself? The run-up sucks (wooden planks going the wrong way) so they're only so fun to skate, but I love them. Also no one else seems to skate them but I also like the pillars underneath the bridge (right next to the flatbars) as a steep wallie to wallride channel gap kind of thing (I do a no-comply off one pillar into the other there in the Magenta video Balade, with a giant cock spray painted on the wall in the background that I never noticed until I saw the footage).
No I didn‘t see the narrow banks nor the wallie pillars and tbh I can‘t even wallride. I have earmarked the bd Richard Lenoir manny pad tho, as I will stop over in Paris when I get back from the Ile de Groix (where I arrived today after spending last night in the Mont St Michel).
Ah the banks and pillars would have been a good place to learn wallrides at actually, the banks are pretty steep but not excessively so and the pillars have this little banked curb cut thing leading up to them that really helps send you onto them. Maybe you could learn that move here and then take it back as a souvenir! Unless the board potentially shooting out and into the Seine would be a deterrent, but realistically I've never had or seen that happen there. Enjoy Ile de Groix! I was on a family vacation at Ile d'Oléron just a couple weeks ago, fun times. Cheers!
Now you got me hyped. But I have no clue where these banks (on the bridge) and pillar (under the bridge) are supposed to be. Are we really talking about the Pont Charles de Gaulle? Also a timestamp to your no comply in the Magenta vid would be appreciated. Merci!
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Ah no, the bridge I'm talking about is this one, Passerelle Simone de Beauvoir, basically the next second one over (I wasn't so sure which bridge exactly you meant because the flatbar and bench set-up basically spans all the way from Pont Charles de Gaulle to that one), you can see the banks on this photo, that's just a ten-minute skate in a straight line from your spot (and an especially smooth and fun one on the Austerlitz side and not the Bercy side):
(https://www.amc-archi.com/mediatheque/1/3/6/000011631_large/vue-exterieure-passerelle-simone-de-beauvoir.jpg)
And my clip with the cock graffiti is at 13:50 in this, you can see more of the rest of the spot in the background (and otherwise for skateboarding that's actually interesting, I would recommend Soy and Vivien's shared part at 15:10 which is one of my favorite video parts Magenta has ever produced):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yZRK28cAPM
Proof that it also has the flatbars at 2:32 in this (Hugo is the best):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSo78zS30nw
But around Pont Charles de Gaulle and the general Gare de Lyon area also is really cool. Some really neat or just fun to skate on the upper platforms there too (for instance Vivien's first line spot in the Balade part I brought up above is there). Pont Charles de Gaulle itself is funny because has this tantalizing wallride obstacle-looking set-up that's really not one that's running all along the sidewalk, you can't really skate it because you'd have to ollie up the ledge but then your knee would instantly catch the top of the tube. But I've seen so many locals over the years just cruise around, then casually ollie then kick their board inside the tube for a ghost wallride kind of thing as they run next to it before it goes back down and they can jump back on it again. Fun, fun.
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Ah no, the bridge I'm talking about is this one, Passerelle Simone de Beauvoir, basically the next second one over (I wasn't so sure which bridge exactly you meant because the flatbar and bench set-up basically spans all the way from Pont Charles de Gaulle to that one), you can see the banks on this photo, that's just a ten-minute skate in a straight line from your spot (and an especially smooth and fun one on the Austerlitz side and not the Bercy side):
(https://www.amc-archi.com/mediatheque/1/3/6/000011631_large/vue-exterieure-passerelle-simone-de-beauvoir.jpg)
And my clip with the cock graffiti is at 13:50 in this, you can see more of the rest of the spot in the background (and otherwise for skateboarding that's actually interesting, I would recommend Soy and Vivien's shared part at 15:10 which is one of my favorite video parts Magenta has ever produced):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yZRK28cAPM
Proof that it also has the flatbars at 2:32 in this (Hugo is the best):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSo78zS30nw
But around Pont Charles de Gaulle and the general Gare de Lyon area also is really cool. Some really neat or just fun to skate on the upper platforms there too (for instance Vivien's first line spot in the Balade part I brought up above is there). Pont Charles de Gaulle itself is funny because has this tantalizing wallride obstacle-looking set-up that's really not one that's running all along the sidewalk, you can't really skate it because you'd have to ollie up the ledge but then your knee would instantly catch the top of the tube. But I've seen so many locals over the years just cruise around, then casually ollie then kick their board inside the tube for a ghost wallride kind of thing as they run next to it before it goes back down and they can jump back on it again. Fun, fun.
Wow that stuff around the Passerelle looks insane. I‘ll try and check it out on Wednesday.
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silhouette that no-comply wallie gap was so sick!
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Ah no, the bridge I'm talking about is this one, Passerelle Simone de Beauvoir, basically the next second one over (I wasn't so sure which bridge exactly you meant because the flatbar and bench set-up basically spans all the way from Pont Charles de Gaulle to that one), you can see the banks on this photo, that's just a ten-minute skate in a straight line from your spot (and an especially smooth and fun one on the Austerlitz side and not the Bercy side):
(https://www.amc-archi.com/mediatheque/1/3/6/000011631_large/vue-exterieure-passerelle-simone-de-beauvoir.jpg)
And my clip with the cock graffiti is at 13:50 in this, you can see more of the rest of the spot in the background (and otherwise for skateboarding that's actually interesting, I would recommend Soy and Vivien's shared part at 15:10 which is one of my favorite video parts Magenta has ever produced):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yZRK28cAPM
Proof that it also has the flatbars at 2:32 in this (Hugo is the best):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSo78zS30nw
But around Pont Charles de Gaulle and the general Gare de Lyon area also is really cool. Some really neat or just fun to skate on the upper platforms there too (for instance Vivien's first line spot in the Balade part I brought up above is there). Pont Charles de Gaulle itself is funny because has this tantalizing wallride obstacle-looking set-up that's really not one that's running all along the sidewalk, you can't really skate it because you'd have to ollie up the ledge but then your knee would instantly catch the top of the tube. But I've seen so many locals over the years just cruise around, then casually ollie then kick their board inside the tube for a ghost wallride kind of thing as they run next to it before it goes back down and they can jump back on it again. Fun, fun.
Wow that stuff around the Passerelle looks insane. I‘ll try and check it out on Wednesday.
I'm seeing this a bit late, but did you end up going? There's one particular route I like that I tend to show visitors around when in town myself, start at Jussieu (the best and most fun ledge is skatestopped now IIRC but you still have a bunch of skatable ones around and also good flatground, perfect to warm up especially during the holidays where it's not as crowded with students), then cruise all the way to Austerlitz and keep going in a straight line and uphill (tons of spots on the way including Austerlitz itself; a lot of neat stuff to hit just on the border that side of the Seine too, but try and explore that uphill street still, you'll thank me later - or not). From that point on, past Austerlitz you can check out the Passerelle, then from there on, loop back to your starting area via the opposite side of the Seine, all the while hitting all the Gare de Lyon and Bercy spots you see in your path. Or you could stay on your original side and completely branch out in a straight line in whichever direction really, and find yourself exploring those neighborhoods that all have stuff including the occasional gem, then hop on a metro back. That's already enough to keep most people busy for a day.
If you have another full day to try and hit something in the suburbs, too, I'd say pick Créteil over Mairie d'Ivry (blue wave/yellow manny pad spot), you'll have a way more laid back session with locals. Mairie d'Ivry is amazing and Ivry in general is crazy for skating but solo might get bleak. Whereas Créteil is one thick slice of crew plaza skating whenever you go, guaranteed (and there is a lot more to Créteil than that plaza too).
@Lukabrazi thank you, honestly the spot sort of dictates that trick there, for some reason the angle is perfect and so it just works all the time. But it's a pretty fun contraption to mess around on for sure and I'm happy it got caught on film!
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@silhouette thanks mon ami, unfortunately things took another turn. My wife came down with gall stones (nothing to do with Fred) and we had to get back home immediately on Sunday. She‘s now lying in a hospital with the doctors trying to remove those stones but so far without success. I appreciate your advice and hope to get back to Paris to skate those spots. Right now I am not even in the mood to skate at all. That‘s something for the „not stoked“ thread tho.
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That's wild, sorry to hear about that, really hope things work out for the best and she gets better soon. Too bad your holidays were cut short but that's OK since you'll be back another time! Best of luck and positive thoughts.
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Is anyone going to the Wallstreet slappy thing next weekend?
I just got an email reminder that my flight is coming up.
My friends will be busy/working during the days, so if anyone is up to skate around to some very low impact (aka very easy for an old man, flatground, manny pads, curbs, etc.) spots, I'd love to cruise around and check out the city a little more or even just to chill and grab a beer or whatever. I've only been to Lyon once before and I didn't have my board so this will be my first time actually skating in the city. I'd also love to go out to the DIY but I'm not sure it's easy to get out there without a car.
I don't speak french at all, so keep that in mind, haha.
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I don't speak french at all, so keep that in mind, haha.
You’re entering a world of pain..
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Aye I'm going PM me and we can meet up. Few Brit mates are coming also. Probably will get there Friday for the pre-party at OS..
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I don't speak french at all, so keep that in mind, haha.
You’re entering a world of pain..
OK, care to elaborate?
Aye I'm going PM me and we can meet up. Few Brit mates are coming also. Probably will get there Friday for the pre-party at OS..
Cool, I'll send you a message. I'm going to the party on friday with a friend after she gets out of work, so I'll probably see you there.
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@beatifk have to grab some tickets on Friday!
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I don't speak french at all, so keep that in mind, haha.
You’re entering a world of pain..
OK, care to elaborate?
Oui harr notoree-ousli prétibade at dis sing cold Inglish, saw hope fooly you have no problème with commune-icating.
Ze best of euss huile traille dough.
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Hahah sil.
It’s something I noticed by traveling / living basically all around Europe.
IMHO it’s the place where people are less down to speak in English to you. More of a funny thing to say of course than a critique.
I understand it has lot to do with French history and I really respect that and the fact they keep it core. I can also speak the language so it’s fine.
You’re gonna be fine with peers and skaters man, I have a couple of French friends around and it’s not a problem at all.
I just had funny experiences at places like restaurants and hotels and stuff you know and with older people.
I was trying my best to speak the language and I could see them laughing in my face haha.
No beef just something related to your quote dude.
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Hahah sil.
It’s something I noticed by traveling / living basically all around Europe.
IMHO it’s the place where people are less down to speak in English to you. More of a funny thing to say of course than a critique.
I understand it has lot to do with French history and I really respect that and the fact they keep it core. I can also speak the language so it’s fine.
You’re gonna be fine with peers and skaters man, I have a couple of French friends around and it’s not a problem at all.
I just had funny experiences at places like restaurants and hotels and stuff you know and with older people.
I was trying my best to speak the language and I could see them laughing in my face haha.
No beef just something related to your quote dude.
I think the song is the same around the world, going by if someone is obviously not making an effort a communicating and solely putting it on you for not magically knowing their language then they're not doing their part and are being the asshole. But you do really see a difference in European countries based on something as simple as whether or not T.V. shows and movies are traditionally translated vs. dubbed. Generally speaking, people in the Balkans (for instance) speak better English than the French do because they've been exposed to the logic of the language (of the existence of different languages, even) their whole lives. But when instead, your whole life you've basically been getting everything served on a plate in a way that seems specifically tailor-fit for your special needs (sometimes losing an awful lot in translation, literally) then until you get that reality check, there's no way of gaining the perspective and hindsight on how maybe your logic is not an absolute.
It's only the younger generations that are finally getting to travel for cheaper than the older ones and seeing more of the planet, too, coming to terms with a more correct representation of their real importance in the world. So it's mostly the old and hardcore conservatives who will try and pull this shit. Like you're saying, the youth is smarter. Also, if someone ever laughs at you trying then most of the time it's really because the attempt is genuinely cute and endearing and they don't mean to downright mock you. It's just inherently always a bit fascinating hearing your own language being spoken in original ways.
I'm convinced the French people (or really anyone) who will give someone shit for not speaking their language - sometimes despite the other party showing even in the laziest possible effort - are really just fighting their own inner frustration, a lot of people absolutely resent being reminded that they're just one small little dot in the universe (albeit strong of its own, but relative importance) and limitations in language can be this interesting trigger. But the reality is, for one person like that, ten will call them out or silently judge. Just be the smarter person then, save your energy and move onto a brighter part of your day. Just having typed such a long post I think is making the problem more important than it actually is, worldwide and regardless of specifics an asshole is an asshole.
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Hey, if old folks (or anyone really) wants to laugh at me for being an idiot, that's their choice, it doesn't bother me.
I moved to a tiny village in the countryside in a country where I knew ZERO of the national language nor the local dialect which is generally spoken there, and, yes, I felt foolish at first, but now I speak the language well. The dialect, not so much, but I've moved from that village to a slightly larger town now, so it wouldn't be useful even if I knew it.
I've also traveled all over the world, I'd say Japan for me was way more difficult than any place I've ever been in Europe (although I've found some Spaniards to be quite hardheaded in that regard) even if they're generally polite about it, I felt like a complete asshole most of the time, haha. I've spent tons of time in Paris, so it's not like I don't know a word of French, I can order a beer or read a menu at a restaurant, but having an actual conversation is obviously out of the question. 2 of my good friends are local Lyonnais; one of them speaks very good english (he learned from films) and the other speaks a little less well, but we can communicate the same.
I'm not worried about it. If you don't do uncomfortable things in life, what's the point of living?
@beatifk have to grab some tickets on Friday!
(https://i.ibb.co/FXqs1mJ/305810182-472037188270072-6952677831082223150-n.jpg) (https://ibb.co/FXqs1mJ)
Hmmm... might have to miss it... I gotta check with my friends to see what they want to do. I'll let you know though!
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All good. There is an after party at Voxx also. It's a cool bar.
Don't worry about your French as long as you say Bonjour/Bonsoir and Merci. There will be loads there that can't even mange that.
I'll shot you a text Friday afternoon.
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All good. There is an after party at Voxx also. It's a cool bar.
Don't worry about your French as long as you say Bonjour/Bonsoir and Merci. There will be loads there that can't even mange that.
I'll shot you a text Friday afternoon.
I see what you did there
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All good. There is an after party at Voxx also. It's a cool bar.
Don't worry about your French as long as you say Bonjour/Bonsoir and Merci. There will be loads there that can't even mange that.
I'll shot you a text Friday afternoon.
I see what you did there
Hahahaha that was auto correct, my phone is in French but to be honest my spelling sucks in any language.
If anyone is thinking to Lyon this weekend a rough planning is OS Friday night for the pre party, skate around the city Saturday, 16h slappy contest at Venice, 20h30 or 21h30 depending on who you know etc the Polar premier then after party at Voxx. Sunday is breakfast at Wall Street and an expo of OG decks in the shop then Session at HDV. I might have missed other details but that's the main stuff. Well looking forward to it.
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Fucking hell enjoy the city mon amis.
I’m so jealous. HDV is très sexy.
I wish I could put a tent nearby and skate that everyday.
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Last time I was at the skate park des quais there was a few skaters with tents...I'm too old for that shit unless actually in the Mountains I want a bed and a shower haha.
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@Mark Renton lol there is a deaf people expo here impossible to skate
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@Mark Renton lol there is a deaf people expo here impossible to skate
HEAVEN
Sheeesh 🥲
I didn’t come to Lyon to go to your fucking deaf people expo man..
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https://youtu.be/0i97Mqfaano
Such a great weekend. Was great meeting you @beatifk lets do it again soon! Europals if you can make it next year do it! It's getting bigger and better every year. Lyon is amazing.
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Yeah dude, I'm down. I need a less flat/old/soggy deck next time for sure. I should've bought one day one and not thought about it too much.
I went back to the slappy curb to give it a try and ate shit immediately. As I was somersaulting down the hill an old lady on an electric scooter almost ran me over. The homeless folks hanging out on the wall seemed to enjoy the scene. That thing is way harder to skate than it looks. The shape is super weird, like it's hard to lock in correctly (grinds and slides alike) and the ground is weirdly rough and slow and the downhill-ness of the spot makes the whole thing feel slightly odd.
I went to skate those manny pads and red bumps at Perrache a couple times this week which was pretty fun.
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The bank besides the stairs is cool but like I said you need a spotter or you could easily lose your set-up. Had I known I could have just gave you a deck outta my stack ! Was still cool to cruise around the city. That mexican was great!
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Hey Silhouette, just checking in to see if any plans have changed and you might be in Paris next Tues/Wednesday for some skating.
or anyone else that might be around Paris the 10th-13th .
also can someone remind me the name of this spot?
https://www.instagram.com/p/BS_dsgfD97Y/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
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@Lukabrazi that's https://www.instagram.com/la_plaza_creteil/
My life right now is a bit of a wild ride and there isn't much I can predict, but I did note your dates. Honestly uncertain I'll be able to make it, but it's also been a while since I last skated in Paris and it's something I do miss so saying screw everything and going is tempting, but I'm not even sure if I'll be available till last minute. If I have positive news then I'll keep you updated, though, and I'm sure you will run into local crews regardless, the Paris scene itself is inherently active, diverse, interesting and vibrant (an aspect that most commercial tour/trip edits do not necessarily show).
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@Lukabrazi that's https://www.instagram.com/la_plaza_creteil/
My life right now is a bit of a wild ride and there isn't much I can predict, but I did note your dates. Honestly uncertain I'll be able to make it, but it's also been a while since I last skated in Paris and it's something I do miss so saying screw everything and going is tempting, but I'm not even sure if I'll be available till last minute. If I have positive news then I'll keep you updated, though, and I'm sure you will run into local crews regardless, the Paris scene itself is inherently active, diverse, interesting and vibrant (an aspect that most commercial tour/trip edits do not necessarily show).
I hear you Sil! Unfortunately its looking like its trending towards rainy weather my days that I'm going to be there (30-40% chances of rain) I really hope that doesn't come to fruition . but it is october . If you are able to make it over there would be great to meet ya , but I definitely understand life's demands keeping you in your town . Merci for the info on that spot!
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Anyone heading to Lyon this Saturday, there is a Real demo at HDV. Just decided to go, the weather should be perfect..
https://www.instagram.com/p/CwX8UUSLbUj/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==