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pot spring
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On 6/27/2007 nick
wrote in from
United States
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No idea of the name of the stream, grew up with it in my backyard and never heard anyone call it by name. I've heard people say the likes of bucky lasek and mike vallely have skated there. It's apparently been a popular spot since it was built in the 70's.
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arbutus
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On 6/26/2007 cabbaGe
wrote in from
United States
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went there a couple weeks ago, it is dead....R.I.P. there are 3 really good parking blocks if anyone has a use for em....
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Pot Springs Ditch stream naturalized
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On 6/20/2007 lbk
wrote in from
United States
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What is the name of the stream and what does "being naturalized" mean? Sounds like they need to at least build a skatepark ditch to replace it. I'm calling the lawyers right now.
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Kona
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On 6/20/2007 Michael / Speedo
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United States
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Kona should be a fun event, regardless of competition! Just wish the place was MUCH larger. Peace.
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bad news pot spring ditch
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On 6/18/2007 nick
wrote in from
United States
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apparently the pot spring ditch may be jackhammered this fall. I know the concrete stream that the dtich floods to is being naturalized and it wouldn't surprise me if they take the ditch with it. It'd be a shame if thats what happens.
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Arbutus Ditch Directions
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On 6/11/2007 lbk
wrote in from
United States
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I know how to get there but I had to pull out a flyer from a contest we held there in 1983 (24 years ago) to remind myself of the road names. Personally, I have not been to the Arbutus ditch in about 7+ years but I did drive by it last year and it looked skateable.
Here is how to get there:
95 North past 695 (like your are going to Baltimore)
Exit on to S. Caton Ave (going north toward Rt. 1)
Left on Benson Ave. (first light after getting on S. Caton, I think)
Left on Knecht Ave.
Right on John Ave.
Take second left into industrial park offices
Go right and follow the parking lot
Dead End in the parking lot (there is a small pond on your right)
Arbutus Ditch is in front of you next to the on ramp to 695 (look for the painted ditch sections)
Who knows what the condition of the ditch is now so bring shovels, push brooms, shears, etc. to clean it up. Back in the day, we skated that bad boy all day and all night. The thing was lighted by the 695 lights. Cool scene. Not sure about it today but when I skated it 7 years ago, it felt tight but I'm an old skateboarder now.
Post up an update if you hit the Arbutus Ditch.
I also have the line on the old Riverdale, MD ditch if you are into it. It is behind 51st Ave next to East-West Hwy. If you have google map you can zoom in on it but it looks like it might need a good cleaning as well.
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Ditches
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On 5/28/2007 Sven
wrote in from
United States
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I know this ditch isn't "hardcore" or anything, but I found a nice little drainage ditch in Welfleet MA. It was perfect for stalls and airs and s#@!. I wish there were more of those style ditches; almost like mini bowls.
Any one from MASS know of any other ditches/ bowls?
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people to skate with
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On 5/27/2007
speedbump
wrote in from
United States
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Hey I skate almost every day, I get off work at 5 on the weekdays and i run my kart on sundays other wise im on my bored skating the ditches around town or skating a parking garage, If anyone would care to join hit me up
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Speedbump?
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On 5/24/2007
K-LEE
wrote in from
United States
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Hey Alex! It's good to hear that you're back on your feet! I'm sending you an e-mail right now!
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people to skate with
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On 5/24/2007
Alex but people call me Steve
wrote in from
United States
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I live in Albuquerque Nm, and about a year ago I was run over by a school bus, the accident was pretty bad and they thought i would never walk again, Ive gotten back in to skating, tho nowhere near were i was, im still about an average ditch skater, and a decent longboarder, anyways the friends that I used to skate with no longer skate and i was wondering if any one was interested in skating a few ditchs now and then..... also One of the guys i used to skate with was a felow named K-lee if you know him can you tell him to email me please
speedbump1988@aol.com
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Maryland Ditches, Arbutus?
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On 5/23/2007 K
wrote in from
United States
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Does anyone know where the Arbutus Maryland Ditch is? How do I get there?
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thanks
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On 5/22/2007 cabbaGe
wrote in from
United States
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thanks Marshall for the Faridgenic proof .....
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t-shirts
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On 5/22/2007 price
wrote in from
United States
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they put stickers on their t-shirts
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tees
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On 5/22/2007 mj
wrote in from
United States
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who's selling the ditches are deadly shirts?
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Faridgenic proof
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On 5/18/2007 The Marshall
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United States
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Here you go C-man. Thanks for coming out. See you at Kona in July....
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Chinese Ditch Race Podium
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On 5/14/2007 Joe Lehm
wrote in from
United States
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Jon Huey 1st, Will Brunson 2nd, Josh Rolf 3rd. Everyone else was a tangled mess of ditch debris scrambling to get back on their boards.
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The Bear footy, Mr. Flindt.....
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On 5/14/2007 Stubbs
wrote in from
United States
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Steve Flusche from Dallas on "that" day at the Bear that you speak of...
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v673/rtx13/?action=view¤t=albqdtchslpisoutlaw07108.flv
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Ditch Slap
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On 5/14/2007
Jimmy Flindt
wrote in from
United States
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Ditch Slap was abolutely insane Joe! That day with tail winds down Indian School and JimZ going two loops around the Witches Nose was very memorable. The push Ditch race was nutty with all the pile up stories Budro, Biker, Langer, everyone was telling. That was one of the gnarliest races because of the fact no one knew where they were going and there was a pile up at every turn. Next year it will be different because everyone is aware of the turn, unless Joe happens to change the course up like he always does, hahaha. Sweeping out the Bear just to hit three walls at speed was killer, my favorite day! When I go back to NM, I am going to hopefully get to ride the Bear from the drop-in to the end of it. All those other smaller ditches were amazing, the shuttle system worked out great for the amount of riders you had. Next time I want to race Will down Sandia and Time Trials road. thanx for everything Will and Joe! I will be back for Ditch Slap 2008!
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Thanks Joe!
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On 5/13/2007
Steve C
wrote in from
United States
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Thanks Joe, always a pleasure to help out with events.
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Under Radar Ship Crew
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On 5/13/2007
Joe Lehm
wrote in from
United States
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As with any ship, TimeShips crew all pulled together to make this a memorable event for everyone! Stubbs buffering for the timer was impressive, and Big Ryan Smith staring down Mollica and Mitchell to move along. Special thanks to everyone who helped 'Crew' this event: K-Lee, Steve Chrisman, Blake Learnmoth, Ryan Smith, Greg Stubbs, Rob McKendry, Jimmy Flindt, Collin Green, Brett Dooley and David Price.
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K-Lee answer your phone....
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On 5/13/2007 The Marshall
wrote in from
United States
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I'll be heading down to Alamosa this afternoon with a care package.
379-0702
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Spock
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On 5/12/2007 turd
wrote in from
United States
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Kaylee...You rock!
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bestghostever
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On 5/12/2007 Ricker
wrote in from
United States
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k-lee...You ROCK! Thanks for help out. It was good to see you, sorry you didn't get a time at katenips. Your the best!
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Ghost Dog Science Officer
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On 5/12/2007 GI Joe
wrote in from
United States
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Yo Bro, you know you're one of the most invisible guys I know! Thanks for showing up to help make it happen both on races day and for the awards!
Thanks K-Lee!
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