Went to Saul’s later in the afternoon and it felt warm even though it was only in the 40s. It was more crowded then usual, but still mellow. Dave was shredding. My first few runs were basically me just sliding out and falling. I guess them Bones STFs aren’t so good for this. Saul was skating fast and doing longer grinds. Dave and Wrex were totally shredding in their different ways. Dave did a pogo. It looked so fun. Wrex was doing big airs over the hip, such casual long grinds, etc. There were a few people I didn’t know, all had some moves. It was a really good vibe. I skated bad for awhile, but near the end had a couple alright runs to make me feel better. Skating in the stiff shoes with orthotic insoles is hard, there is almost no board feel.

After the session Dave and I went to the nearby school. We waxed up a little curb and did some slappies. Even though we both first try kickflips (and they were so perfect ha ha) I felt even more awkward on my board here. The super hard wheels and super stiff shoes and the fact that I hadn’t skated in awhile got me. Dave had some great slappies and a sick back 5-0 back 180 out. I ended up getting a couple slappy crooks, but I felt so weird on my board.

(setup 8.25 null future board, venture 5.8 wides, 3 washers outside each axle, Venom 88a bushings, 52mm stf v5 wheels, bronson bearings, NB# PJ 533 black/gum 11.5 superfeet insoles)

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