Today was my Ferris Beuller day haha I've been working so damn much; and I've been spending so much time with my family; I hadn't had a chance to actually skate in a LONG time. Add in some Michigan winter weather; and you're looking at one bummed dude.
Fortunately, I was able to get up to Modern Skate Park on last Saturday for a solo session. I hadn't skated in months... but I hadn't skated Modern in almost 2 years!! I threw my blades and my board and my helmet in the trunk, and headed out.
..Got there and forgot my skate shoes tho (had on winter boots for the snow) so I could only blade. Don't get me wrong, I had a great session. I was the only one on blades.. but it was cool. Got some of the younger kids interested in blading, and got some kudos from the boarders. Still, I was really bummed that I forgot my shoes. I was curious to see how I would do on the board at Modern. I hadn't even stood on one in a month or so due to work..
Well, today was the day. I took a personal day from work, and got some errands done in the morning. Had a good breakfast, did some work around the house, and then headed up to the park for the 3pm session. Got there a bit early and headed to the pro shop.
I've been wanting to expand my board selection a bit. I've gone thru a few different decks, but still been ridin the same wheels and trucks from last spring. I had some nice new bearings, but I was interested in getting a set-up made for miniramps and park skating. Went with an 8.5" and some big soft 56mm wheels and some ceramic bearings.
All I can say is: holy shit.
Pardon my french but Holy fkn Shit this is what a skateboard is suppose to feel like!! The wider deck, mixed with the bigger wheels and smoother bearings... I was cruisin in a way that I've never cruised before!! I finally had my AH-HA moment!! It all clicked!
THIS was concrete surfing. THIS was what a line felt like! Don't get me wrong!! I've flown around on blades hundreds of times! I've floated. I've skated lines in vert and street. But this... was unlike anything I've ever felt before. It was close to meditation. I had an empty park... and beautiful new board... and I was coasting!!!! I was riding transitions and pockets like I've never done before! Wall ride style! I was airing the banks, doing powerslides, manuals, it was amazing! I skated the mini ramp, the vert ramp, a clover bowl; and all over the street course. I couldn't even pick a spot to stay still I just cruised around from area to area.
Today was destined to be a good day, regardless. Anytime at the skate park, off work; is a good time. Anytime you get a new deck or a new pair of skates... its destined to be good. But today was different. Today, the switch went off. The lightbulb popped. Today, I was skateboarding. Before today, I was pushing around in my driveway... popping ollies and shuvits. But today, I was a true park shark!! I'm so geeked for the future months to come! I'm so motivated and ready to progress more than ever!
#ThankYouSkateboarding
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