Austin just won in his category at the Vans Amateur Combi Pool Party. I don’t think it’s this front smith that sealed the deal. But, like..I’ll take it.
Congrats Austin Poynter Smith Grind
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Greyson Fletcher Combi Amateur Contest
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I don’t get it though. What makes an amateur pile drive front smiths and scare everyone else out of the bowl who happens to try and drop in in the midst of Grayson’s tear? Huh? What?
Hello Again Shane Sullivan
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Caught this one at Lake Cunningham up to San Jose. Went there that evening to meet up with Jordan Richter. Steve Caballero was there, too. Nice little session. It was positively freezing that night — literally freezing. Which I found weird … Continue reading
FS Smith Grind Off That Fence Pole
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Mighty’s New Year’s Eve Smith Grind out of that weird whirlpool drainage thing. I haven’t found my way of shooting street stuff, so this is just sorta default-fisheye-low-angle. That’s not particularly creative. But — it is what it is.
Dave Reul, Front Smith, Burger Bowl
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First time shooting down there at Burger Bowl, hosted by the exceptionally hospitable Lyle. Awesome backyard spot and plenty of backyard fun. Classic O.C. Sunday afternoon, I’d say.
Chris Gentry, Vert Ramp Front Smith Grind
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This was at Skidazzle — a goofy sports wear sales event at the LA Convention Center. I had no idea who Chris Gentry was — it wasn’t until Lizzie and Allysha and I were trekking to try to do a (bust-out) shoot … Continue reading
Cody Rowe, Front Smith, Venice Beach
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Cody floats up to Venice every once and again. I also see him at Channel Street in San Pedro. This was last year, 2010. I was still learning how to shoot with the 24mm wide-open using a hand-held speedlight, off … Continue reading
Christian Hosoi, Front Smith, Lake Cunningham
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Christian Hosoi, Front Smith while practice was on for the Tim Brauch Memorial Contest, 2011.
Noah Montes, Big Front Smith, Venice Beach Skatepark
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Here’s Noah Montes’ big, carvy front smith laid out on that one back bit of the Venice Beach Skatepark. I kept goading him to get into this one. He took some concrete for his trouble, and my being a nuisance. … Continue reading
It’s Like Fred Astaire Soft-Shoeing A Back Smith Grind
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Well, I try my best to get the name of everyone I shoot, but this guy slipped by somehow but that don’t mean that we don’t appreciate a good anonymous Back Smith when we find one. Back Smiths have their … Continue reading
Chris Russell Grindy Front Smith Grind In The Combi Bowl
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Chris Russell showed up the other night at the Combi while I was shooting some of the girl’s practicing for the upcoming Girls’ Combi Classic thing. I managed to get this one in special.
Lizzie, What? Oh, But..I Guess I Have a Couple Hours Before I Hop A Plane To London..
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By now you’ve figured out — this book project is nothing but Smith Grinds so a lot of the folks I might meet up with to do a shoot know without asking and just sorta point to a corner somewhere and … Continue reading
That’ll Do *Just Fine..Thank You, Ben Devine
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Well. It’s humbling to come to the UK with a bit of California hubris and find some high-calibre rounds with the locals up here in Hemel Hempstead, just a 30 minute train ride north of London. Quite humbling but in … Continue reading
Oh..’ello Smith Grind..London’s Calling
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Well, it’s a global phenomenon..as it turns out, Smith Grinds are transnational as Jake Collins proves right here. Looks at this butter-y cut. What’s this? Wait..is it butter-y? Marmalade-y? Team and jam-y? Beans ‘n Toast-y? Everyone loves a Smith Grind, … Continue reading
Shane Allison Back Smith Dive At Venice of America
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It was Sunday Super Smith day for Shane Allison at the Venice Beach Skate Park. That’s right..Nothing but Smith Grinds..Shane cut this grizzled back smith while I tried to avoid hopping in the pool to shoot it. I think this … Continue reading
Oh, Hello Buttery Wholesome Sean Johnson Smith Grind In Venice..Hello..Need Some Toast With That Butter? Jam?
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With a stubbed, gnarly, black-and-blue toe, Sean still manages to slater a bit of smithy buttery goodness all over the Venice Beach coping. I have to say, a bit of taunting encouragement from an obsessive compulsive photography looking for nothing … Continue reading
Pink Motel Pool Party 2011
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Shane Sullivan, Lake Cunningham Skate Park
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Jerry Gurney Chili Bowl Front Smith To..?
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I’ve met this guy but I’m horrible with names. He rips a Front Smith..along with everything else. Part of the “Blood Wizards” crew. I’ve seen him at Chili Bowl, Tri/Bi/*fecta and Tim Brauch (I think..)..what’s his name? Anyone know? This … Continue reading
Cameron Revier, Venice Beach Skatepark
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I hadn’t realized how many Smith Grind photos I have of Cameron until I started rooting through my overflowing catalog of photos. I think this day there was some kind of competition going on at the Venice Beach Skatepark because … Continue reading