"Built without permission, by skateboarders and later sanctioned by the city, Burnside is the preeminent example of action.... Like a magnifying glass in the sun, Burnside can witness a concentration of skill level unmatched anywhere. You can see crazy, crazy things there. Go, watch, learn, be humbled, excited and inspired. It is amazing."Don't forget the old guys
Friday, July 2
I've talked to quite a few people about the upcoming Burnside Blowout and realized that I've left something out. The old men, which I'm one of. So I am reorganizing the structure of the nontest a bit. Originally the plan was to give away money to the top 3 skaters that were killing it and random product to others. Well, we are still going to do that but the money is going to be distributed a bit thinner. I think I am going to split it and have two different divisions. One for under 30 years old and one for over. So now this is how the prize money will be broken down - Under 30 $125 for 1st - $75 for 2nd - $50 for 3rd
Over 30 $125 for 1st - $75 for 2nd - $50 for 3rd
Judging will be done by everybody skating. I know that I've set it for a long ass time, 12-6 but that doesn't mean that you have to skate the whole time. As long as your there when the time comes to kick down the money, you have a chance. But if you don't skate, you can't win. This isn't going to be a popularity contest. I'll be breaking down the days events and times in a few weeks so everybody will know what's going on.
Make sure you don't forget to be at Burnside on August 21st, if you do, you'll be missing one hell of a session.
Who are these guys that kill it at Burnside? The plan is to interview a different local each month to get different views from the people that skate one of the best parks in the world.