This pretty much sums up how I've been feeling.
Nunya Bizness
Posted by Kevin on May 18, 2010
This is the Captain speaking. When it comes to trails these days, they are few and far between. Why build something yourself when the city will build a skatepark for you? Most kids are too lazy to wax a ledge or find a pool or clean out a new spot, let alone devote hours, weeks, months, years to build a good set of trails. A lot goes into finding the spot, planning, acquiring tools, finding water, keeping outsiders out, maintenance, not to mention building the actual jumps, turns, etc. The hardest part is to find people that will actually devote their time. Sure a lot of people act down, but as time goes by the excuses just keep rolling in and the same faces are left contemplating the reasons why. Well now with the trails becoming rideable and sufficient enough to keep us entertained for hours and hours, my fellow builders and I (Dirt Ryan, Junior T, Triston, and me, Kevin aka Cap, as well as a few others) no longer feel its necessary to try to take on new members to help us dig and therefore be part of the committee. You basically missed your chance. If you are allowed out there you know who you are but you also know the rules. For all of those who still wish to try to ride on the coat tails of other trail builders, here are some things to keep in mind:
-Don’t ask us, we’ll ask you.
-Try finding your own spot and building your own trails. We will respect you then and if they are good enough then you can come ride our spot and we’ll ride yours. Thats how it works.
-Don’t download any apps to try to figure out where the trails are.
-Footjams or any variation thereof are automatically shunned. Doing tricks to flat, barspins, whips, and flips are generally not good things at the trails either, unless you are making them damn pretty.
-If you ever are invited to the trails, digging first is mandatory. No dig, no ride. Further points can be gained by bringing us tools, beer, or weed. Never bring a friend out unless approved by the committee.
-Don’t try to slack on digging cuz we’ll notice. Don’t stand around texting the whole fucking time or updating twitter you bitch.
-When you’re riding the trails, if you case something or leave a rut, divot, or mark, you better make damn sure you fix it. Also, don’t launch your bike into the next jump like a fuckin idiot. And leave the trails in better condition than they were when you got there.
-That also means keep the trails clean you dirty pigs. Pick up your god damn trash.
-Don’t bring out cameras of any kind without approval of committee members.
-Don’t flap your gums. Loose lips sink ships.
Ok now just for fun, here’s a little trail quiz:
What are things you would bring out to the trails with you on any given day?
If you answered shovels, tools, water, trash bags, a good attitude, beer, and weed, then great job I’m probably preaching to the choir.
However, if you answered cell phone intended for excessive use, bright colored clothing, video camera, a kook friend of yours, or a shitty disposition on life, then please stay at the skatepark.
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