Coast Oak's First Skate

Sixteen-Month-Young Coast Oak went to the skate park with big brother Reef Indy and Dad to experience his first time on a skateboard.

Come Out, Enjoy Yourself While Supporting the Valley Center Skate Spot (#VCSS)

It is time for the community to get together again to support an awesome cause – the Valley Center Skate Spot (VCSS) is a safe place for local kids to gather and skate. 

A fundraiser, scheduled for April 18th, 2015 from 11:00 a.m. to dark, is conceived, planned and staffed by volunteers!

Last year’s event was very successful and boosted of live music, street tacos for a buck, beer, bake sale, raffle, venders, snow cones, a bounce, and pro skaters!!!! Fun for everyone!

Please come out and become a part of the growth of VCSS!

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Reef Indy - Indian School Ditch in Albuquerque

After a hardy breakfast at the Waffle House, the family headed out for their skateboarding adventure of the day.

This ditch spans most of the city and almost any part of this ditch is good for skating and/or biking. There are even “Natural Halfpipe” like sections in certain places.

Reef Indy Los Altos Skatepark

The park is designed for BMX bikes, skateboards and in-line skates. Night lighting is provided.

Features

• Concrete Course
• A street course and two bowls
• Clover bowl, combination bowls, a banked street course
• 5 stair grind structures

Facilities

• Benches
• Tables
• Picnic shade structures
• Bleachers
• Next to Los Altos Swimming Pool and Softball Complex

Reef Indy Roams Oscar Rose Park

On his first cross-states skate trip, Reef Indy roams the Oscar Rose Park. This skatepark in Abilene, TX was built in 2001 by a local contractor. 

The Oscar Rose Park consist of a street area and a connected flow bowl. The park allows both skaters and bikes, and is lit up at night. Definitely a fun park if you are in the area. 

It was rougher than OB. Made it super slow, Dad commented via Facebook.  Still fun tho.

A Day at Lively Skate Park

Reef Indy was able to try out his new bike this morning.  Uncle Moses and Auntie Sitara bought him a Specialized Hotwalk by Pedro.  Specialized is biggest bike name in the balance bike industry. Staying true to their high standards, the Hotwalk is built as tough as their mountain bikes and will last your family for generations. While built tough, the bike only has a two-inch adjustment on the seat post and does not have a brake. To aid in tricks and coasting, the Hotwalk also has an integrated footrest at the base of the seat post.

Kurupt Skate Shop is kind of hard to find because it is inside the FootGear store.  Dad purchased his Texas board.  He also got Uncle Moses a long board.

The gang visited the 2012 Best Skate Park in Dallas - Lively Skate Park.  local skateboarders got a 20,000-square-foot gift: a free, well-lit, professionally designed skate park, one with the very first cradle in Texas. It came courtesy of the city of Irving and SITE Design Group, a company that makes "action sports" parks all over the world. Lively Pointe has since become a center for skateboarders and BMXers of all ages, with all the curbs, verts, hubbas and ledges their grinding, kick-flipping little hearts could possibly desire.

We enjoyed our dinner at Torchy's Taco.  Though it took three tries to get Opa's order correct; the manager Ken was very nice about it and the food was very yummy.

Reef Indy Enjoys Hollandia Park

Sunday is family day; so after a yummy breakfast at the Home Sweet Home, Reef’s Mom and Dad took him to the Hollandia Park (12 Mission Hills Court Hollandia Park San Marcos, California, United States 92069).

 

General Information and Features

• Two lighted softball fields
• Lighted multi-purpose field
• Off-leash dog park
• Lighted Skatepark
• Adventure playground with climbing wall
• Picnic areas
• Horseshoe pits
• Amphitheater
• Multi-use trails

Park Hours: Sunrise until 10 pm

For more information, please call (760) 744-9000.

13-Month-Old Reef Indy Loves to Skateboard

Reef Indy and his Dad tackle the basics of skateboard.

Ian Tilmann Foundation Just Promise To Wear A Helmet

The Ian Tilman Foundation 

Our core mission is brain injury prevention. We accomplish this mission by distributing safety helmets and educational materials throughout our local community. The Foundation educates young people and their families about the dangers and consequences of failing to wear safety gear, particularly helmets. The Foundation promotes safety and brain injury prevention to youngsters and adults engaged in any skating or cycling sport (skateboards, in-line skating, bicycling, and foot powered scooters). Our approach is simple and direct. If you pledge to wear a helmet when skating, the Foundation will give you one…FREE!

The Smith and Freund Skaters
Wearing Their Brain Buckets

 Ian Tilmann loved skateboarding and spent many hours enjoying the sport. He loved feeling the wind surrounding him as he sped downhill carving each and every curve of the road beneath him. He was fearless with a strong belief in enjoying life to its fullest. He was a street surfer...his passion was long-boarding.

On the evening of May 16, 2005, Ian and several friends were skateboarding down Hercules Ave. in Clearwater, FL on a hill known locally as Cemetery Hill. As he was making his last run down the hill that evening his skateboard suddenly stopped and he was thrown headfirst onto the pavement.

Ian was NOT wearing a safety helmet and as a result he suffered severe traumatic brain injuries. Ian never regained consciousness and died 10 days later on May 26, 2005. This beloved son was 28 years old.

When people hear Ian's story many ask with shock and disbelief "he died from falling off a skateboard"?  His parents believe their son's death could have been prevented by simply choosing to wear a helmet.

Ian Tilmann had a passion for humanity and helping others. His family and friends understood this passion and his "pay it forward" attitude. It is their  hope that through their tragic loss they can pass on Ian's passion for humanity by saving other families the pain that we have endured.

Click Here to Check out the Ian Tilmann Foundation

Flypaper Grip: Pala Death Race 2014 Presented by Gullwing Truck Co.

The Pala Death Race 2014 was on September 13 in Pala, California.

Gullwing Trucks put on the event and we were there getting everyone gripped up and documenting the gnarliest skatepark race around.

Enjoy!

Video by Shane Maloney

http://flypapergrip.com/

http://www.gullwingtruckco.com/

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Hot Fun at the Pala Skatepark

Oma and Opa spent some time with Reef Indy at the Pala Skatepark.  Poor Reef was not feeling 100%; so he took a nap on his Opa.  It was a super hot day - in the upper 90's

Oma thought she had better practice her videography skills before grandson Reef Indy hits the bowls. Since opening in April 2008, the Pala Skatepark has been providing skateboarders with a safe, fun place to skateboard. The park was designed by award-winning skatepark designer Wally Hollyday and features rails, drops, ramps as well as a carved out bowl modeled after an abandoned pool that was a favorite of local skateboarders in the 80s and 90s.

The video above was taken before 2014 Pala Skatepark Death Race presented by Gullwing Trucks.

#skateboarding #palaskatepark

Reef Indy at Pala Skate Park

Reef Indy is ready to hit the horse shoe!! And the stairs! — at Pala Skate Park

Fun At the Valley Center Skate Spot (#ValleyCenterSkateSpot)

Believe it or not, skateboarding is a rigorous cardio workout.

Reef Indy enjoys fun with Dad at the Valley Center Skate Spot (#ValleyCenterSkateSpot)!  Oma loves that everyone is wearing their helmets!

Dad fixed up the old ramp for Reef Indy to practice on. 

 “COME SKATE!!!” Says Skate Maggie (the dog).

Skateboarder Jumps Smoking Motorcyle!

08/16/2014 – Valley Center Skate Spot Fundraiser – Local boy Daymein Hertenstein shows them how to jump a skateboard over a motorcycle. Great Job Daymein!







#ValleyCenterSkateSpot

Valley Center Skate Spot Fundraiser

The community got together today to support an awesome cause – the Valley Center Skate Spot; and safe place for local kids to gather and skate. The fundraiser was conceived, planned and staffed by volunteers!

There was live music, street tacos for a buck, beer, bake sale, raffle, venders, snow cones, a bounce, and pro skaters!!!! Fun for everyone!

Post by ZMom Smith.

 

 

 Rest In Peace Jay Adams
(February 3, 1961 – August 14, 2014)

Valley Center Skate Spot Fundraiser

There is a fundraiser going on at the Valley Center Skate Spot on August 16. Check out this cool video - see you there. 

Click here for more details.

Breaking in the Valley Center Skate Spot

Alan Young, Elijah Anderson, Connor Getzlaff, Tyrone Olson, Tyler Martin, and newest team member Kristian Svitak break in the fresh Valley Center "Skate Spot".

Check out the The Gullwing Army.

Valley Center Skate Spot Build / Maintain Safe-Clean Play Place

Reef Attends Skateboarding Rally

Thanks to everyone for making the Valley Center Skate Spot Rally such a fun success. It was a beautiful sunny day to skate and enjoy each other’s company.

Reef Indy watches the skate action from the sidelines

Damien making it look easy at the Valley Center Skate Spot.

Dad takes his turn

Cousin Kaleb show his skateboarding skills

The Valley Center Skate Spot (28246 Lilac Rd, Valley Center, CA 92082) had a rally to express their thanks to everyone who has helped and shown support for the project. There was free food, including Hot Dogs and Hamburgers. There was also skate contests for the kids and all around family fun.

The Valley Center Skate Spot Board sent a special invitation to all the Little League Moms, Dads, Coaches, and Board members, for all their patience and understanding throughout the construction portion of the 100 percent donated project!!!