Texas Longboarder

Marshall handles the hill like a man on my Comet Pagan.

I took my friend Marshall out to skate a hill tonight. He hadn’t been on a board for a number of years. Marshall was a really good skater back in the late 80s, early 90s. Part of a crew of skaters from around here who just had great skate style. I think they really came of age in skateboarding at a good time.

Anyway, the hill was not super fast tonight, but the wind did help a little. Marshall handled it very easily, and followed me through the turns at the bottom, where you pick up some extra speed. After the recent rains, there was some sand right where you make the second (right-hand) turn. Not enough to really mess you up, but it was enough to get your attention.

This was one of several times in recent years I’ve seen a skater from my past ride again. It is cool to see someone remember the old skills. It’s also cool to recognize a particular skate style. Marshall’s style is so familiar to me — so clearly from this area, from that late 80s time frame. Even without doing any tricks — just his stance, his push, etc.

Fun session, man! Lets do it again!