longboard

I miss longboarding, or rather, I miss going longboarding with the guys. I think I get ahead of myself when I say I dream of moving to California and checking out the hills in that area. Sure, Delaware's hills probably suck compared to many other places, but first I'm definitely not good enough to take 40-50mph hills anyway. Most importantly though, those guys aren't there.

Isn't that odd? Don't get me wrong, there's nothing compared to that feeling when your just tucking and completely focused on keeping your balance. When you fully commit to a standie and lock your stance to hold it out. When your wheels glide against their grain in a well-executed hands-down slide. Nothing like it.

But something is different when you're riding solo. I almost wish everyone was on the same level again in longboarding. It was so much fun just exploring new areas and trying new slides with those guys. Jeff, Eddie, Allen, and Jas.

The first time I bombed Towers? Amazing. I almost crapped myself and probably nearly got a serious injury of some sort on that crappy little walmart board, but it was awesome. No gloves, no helmet...what an idiot, but so great.

First time we hit a 180 standie? Never felt prouder.

First time at Academy? Nearly fainted in excitement just looking at that hill.

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"You first?"
"Nah, you can go."
"Aight, let's do this.