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Banks & Ditches (2951 Posts)
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Northern Nevada /Tahoe area ditches
On 8/27/2002 Brian Garner wrote in from (216.105.nnn.nnn)

Anybody know of any decent ditches in the Reno or Lake Tahoe area to skate? I've been looking but haven't found much yet.

 
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ez 7 in Houston
On 8/27/2002 Stubbs wrote in from (65.69.nnn.nnn)

Yes. EZ 7 in Houston is still being sessioned on a daily basis. As well as the Death Pit, the Meatgrinder and other a few other Houston mainstays as well. Texas is ditch heaven. Right next to ditch utopia, New Mexico.

 
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Pflugervile Ditch
On 8/27/2002 Stubbs wrote in from (65.69.nnn.nnn)

Pflugerville is gone. Destroyed years back. But we have tons of other good ones now. That was a famous one though.

What's up, Nau?

 
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???
On 8/27/2002 hugh r wrote in from (64.8.nnn.nnn)

Don't you guys have jobs?

 
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Big Banks
On 8/27/2002 Ed E wrote in from (4.60.nnn.nnn)

Glen,
Not yet but I'm out the door right now to check out a spot with 30- 40 ft walls 1/2 hour away!

 
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Big ditch
On 8/27/2002 Glen D. wrote in from (64.171.nnn.nnn)

Hey Ed E. have you been training with Strople? Brandon Cruz told me he's skating a big spot up here close to me and Gorman. Bear training.

 
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TEXAS DITCHES!
On 8/27/2002 ERIC31 wrote in from (63.76.nnn.nnn)

Now that's what I call a skate spot!! I remember seeing photos of that ditch in Thrasher back in the day with the Big Boys skating! Is it still there and skateable?

 
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Pflug
On 8/26/2002 Arrowsmith wrote in from (24.243.nnn.nnn)

just some old Texas terrain from the past.

 
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MD fullpipes.
On 8/26/2002 Mick wrote in from (68.33.nnn.nnn)

hey,
Does anyone know where a decent full pipe in MD is i have know were one is. havent skated it yet though(really far away) and i dont know if its longboardable.
thanks,
Mick

 
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Old School Ditches
On 8/25/2002 Austin wrote in from (68.38.nnn.nnn)

Hey.. Does anybdy out there still sk8 @ EZ-7 in Houston,Tx? I remember skatin there about 18 yrs ago(wow i feel old) juss wondrin if anybdy is still rippin it

 
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Me too
On 8/23/2002 Lenny wrote in from (156.63.nnn.nnn)

I live in southern OH and was wondering the same thing (any good banks/ditches scouted out in the area).

 
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ANY SWEET BANKS IN SO. CAL
On 8/22/2002 BAckround1 wrote in from (172.165.nnn.nnn)

Hey there, i live in LA, and i am a avid longboarder. i really want to know if there are some awsome banks in the area. Thanks

 
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NM ditch tour guide, at your service...
On 8/22/2002 K-LEE wrote in from (68.35.nnn.nnn)

Any girls (or guys, I guess) who want to skate NM ditches, feel free to drop me an e-mail at moebius@comcast.net and I will be glad to schedule in a skate session with you!

 
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Banked Slalom
On 8/22/2002 Josho wrote in from (24.55.nnn.nnn)



Keller Park, Colorado Springs, CO

 
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FDR
On 8/21/2002 John Dillon wrote in from (204.255.nnn.nnn)

Scumbag: Get there early if u can...the place is mobbed w/kids & bikes(where's everybody when it's time to haul dirt, concrete,boulders, cinder blocks,etc,etc...?)Bring drinks,food...if u r lucky a DJ might just show up to provide tunes to which to sk8, like last sunday....treat yourself to a birthday session at Reading while you're at it...Happy B-Day...After work I will hit Riverdale for a sesh...& Arbution Ditch is a fun one too! Have Fun!! Take Rt 1 to save from paying the tolls along I-95.

 
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md ditches
On 8/21/2002 scumbag wrote in from (65.56.nnn.nnn)

john thanks for the directions...i'll go and check it out....I finally found the infamous arbutus ditch last nite, pretty gnarly little pit. And its lighted at nite too...i've found my second home. I can't imagine anyone riding a long board in that place. As for thursday i may check that place out in the morning, i think i might be heading up to fdr, its my 30th bday.

 
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Riverdale Ditch
On 8/20/2002 JohnDillon wrote in from (204.255.nnn.nnn)

Yo Scumbag...take Kenilworth Av inside the Beltway, go right onto East-west Highway(410) then look to your right as you after you cross the creek behind the houses, turn rt at the light, rt again rt again ...park ...walk to the park thru grass and sk8...up for a session thurs eve? You'd like this ditch!

 
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super sexy ditches/Kaylee
On 8/19/2002 Jeff wrote in from (152.163.nnn.nnn)

BAM! there ya go Kaylee, thats all you............all that hard works payin off........

 
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K- Lee's site
On 8/19/2002 Them ditches are super sexy wrote in from (199.89.nnn.nnn)

Gawd braw' yo the man! Love your site! Some girls in the Southwest wanna session with you and the Albuquerque crew! How can we set up a ditch session with you guys.

 
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Colorado Springs, CO
On 8/17/2002 Josho wrote in from (24.55.nnn.nnn)

I've been locating some cool ditches in the springs. Anyone want to skate or run cones, email me.

http://skate-club.net/pages/sessions/081302_banks/images/ditch2-slalom.jpg

http://skate-club.net/pages/sessions/081302_banks/images/ditch2-chris_smile.jpg

http://skate-club.net/pages/sessions/081302_banks/images/ditch1-north.jpg

http://skate-club.net/pages/sessions/081302_banks/images/Ditch1-Josh3.jpg

Check out more photos and video at http://skate-club.net & click on photos...

 
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ABQ Banked Slalom
On 8/16/2002 MG wrote in from (208.50.nnn.nnn)

That banked slalom course video is too cool. I wanna race that place. That is one serious spot.

 
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k-lee's site
On 8/15/2002 hugh r wrote in from (205.216.nnn.nnn)

K-LEE,

Your site is coming along very nicely... dig the vids!! Can't wait until Sept!!

I spoke with the timeship guys and camping out won't be a problem... gonna pull the ol' tent trailer out there and rough it! Can't wait! HR

 
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riverdale ditch
On 8/15/2002 scumbag wrote in from (63.208.nnn.nnn)

I need some help in finding the riverdale ditch, I've seen pics of it and it looks nice....I just discovered a pretty decent one by the Shady Grove Metro station...and lots of em in greenbelt, however most of them were too tight to skate.

 
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Boomer Lake Spillway
On 8/14/2002 Brian Garner wrote in from (216.105.nnn.nnn)

I'm looking for anyone who remembers skating in the Boomer Lake Spillway in Stillwater, Oklahoma. I'm especially looking for photos from the mid 70's to the mid 80's. E-mail me if this spot rings a bell.

Thanks,
Brian

 
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Moses Lake Full Pipes (irrigation)
On 8/11/2002 Dan Hughes wrote in from (208.26.nnn.nnn)

Last winter I heard about some full pipes that were only accessable during the winter months. So, I made a stop in Moses Lake, Washington (USA) to find them. Well, long story short, I had to call the guy who knew where they were. They were so hard to find, I took notes, and posted them on my web site (mostly so I wouldn't forget).
They used as irrigation between huge lakes during the growing season. So the surface was rough and dusty.
Here's the web page: Moses Lake (WA) full pipe
And one picture:

 
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