Skatepunk

Skatepark design is a thankless job. I've had my hand deep in the Lake Forest Etnies skatepark project for more than two years now and I about had a heart attack yesterday, and for what? Is anyone going to really appreciate it? Will the skaters there still second guess everything--yes they will, I'm sure. Everyone in the world is second guessing everything we've done. Me, too. Anyway, yes it's a tough job, and yes, someone's gotta do it if we want the parks to be good. Let's just say that I'm now a little more forgiving to the people who have designed or built some of the crappy parks for cities, and in a certain way, even less forgiving of the Oregon crews, who only build parks where they can have complete control. Those guys don't have to deal with the city on creative issues--there are no "designing architects" other than the builders themselves, to tell them what they can and cannot do, and yet they still build parks that aren't as good for skateboarding's future as they could be. that are bad for skateboarding, or at least the hope for continued growth in skateboarding. Or, let's say, not good for skateboarding... Anyway, I've earned respect for all skatepark builders in general--it's a hell of a lot harder than it looks. Wally Hollyday and his partner Joe, from California Skateparks, have been amazing, and are doing a great job. The etnies park will open December 13, so come skate it at Christmas time! I wrote a description somewhere down below...

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