DIY_Ditch

Went out a couple weeks ago with OBX rippers Durand Beasley and Mikey Weeks to skate this ditch spot in Raleigh. Like most east coast spots they look awesome to skate but, as all east coast skaters know that looks can be deceiving with spots. This is one of those spots for sure. This may be one of the most hard to skate and gnarly spots I've been to in awhile. It's all DIY and its small and the ground is pretty rough with really no good way to get speed. Durand and Mikey definitely battled at this spot with finding a old piece of plywood to use as a roll in from the other side and running through the woods to throw down on the wood to get speed. Not to mention it was pretty cold and the sun was starting to go down. So BIG thanks to Durand and Mikey for battling all the odds and putting in the work to get these photos. ENJOY!!!

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Recently traveled out West and I was lucky enough to meet and shoot photos of Max Schaaf at his shop in Oakland CA. I have always looked up to Max's skating and his creative choppers. All I can say is Max is an all around down to earth and awesome guy. THANKS MAX for the opportunity to meet you and to shoot photos of you and your work space. Look forward to seeing your new build at BornFree3. To see more of what Max is all about checkout his blogwww.4qconditioning.blogspot.com ENJOY!!!!!!!!!!