The pool coping has arrived at the Ann Arbor Skatepark. Since the 10th skatepark update the crew has continued working on the street-side of the skatepark. I thought they did an amazing job incorporating rocks into the concrete features.
For more information or to donate:
– a2skatepark.org
We made it to the Lake Michigan for a kiteboarding session just in time for a sunset session. The wind was cold gusty and off-shore. The water was cold, but there were waves and the sunset was spectacular.
I made it on the cover of Kiteworld Magazine along with Sam Medesky and (gopro master) Brandon Scheid. This was taken during a really fun kiteboarding session in the Buxton slicks in Cape Hatteras, NC. I’m the last one through the canal.
There again has been a lot of progress since the 9th Ann Arbor Skatepark Update. The bowls are nearly done, just needing the pool coping. The small bowl and the snake run are looking like a blast. The crew has started to move down the hill to create the street styled features.
For more information or to donate:
– a2skatepark.org
I had a great time shooting with Mandy and Brennan. Here are a couple photos from their shoot at the Arb in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
I had a couple of meetings downtown and decided to go take a visit to the neighborhoods of Detroit. Things really seem like they are bustling right downtown, but I wanted to see what the rest of the city was up to. I only spent an hour or so down there but here are a few sights that I saw:
A couple of buddies converged on Erieau, a little town in Canada, for a large storm front pushing through the Great Lakes region. The wind was pumping 20-40 knots SW all night, which lead us to this small town in Canada expecting 10-16′ waves. When we arrived the winds were 40-45 knots and the waves were large and pretty out of control.
We waited for the rest of the guys to arrive before rigging. I rode my 7m Liquid Force Envy on 10m lines, which proved to still be way too much kite for the conditions. In the 40 degree weather, it was more of a survival session as it was chilly and I was so over powered the entire session. I did get to ride a few bombs on the outside going warp speed down the face of the waves.
Mark and Tim had a fun ending to their session having to cross the boat channel with a ripping current. It was a fun adventure but ready for a slightly more subdued conditions.
Since the 8th Skatepark Build Update the construction crew has laid lot of concrete. Today they were finishing the two larger bowls and continued work on the small pump bowl and the snake run. They also buried the water retention at the base of the skatepark.
For more information or to donate:
– a2skatepark.org
Winter Fall has arrived! I visited my friends in Muskegon for surfing and kiting sessions. The waves were not as large as the forecast predicted but the temperature sure was on target at a chilly 45 degrees. We still had a few very fun sessions. I rode my 9m Liquid Force Envy for most of the sessions. Marc and I traded of waves surfing the next morning.
It was a great first true fall front that came through the Great Lakes. I also got to try the Patagonia R4 suit. It is insane! Soo warm! almost too warm for the 45 degree temps we had. Think that suit will come in handy as the temps start to drop in the next few months. I also got to play with the camrig line mount for the gopro3. I was really excited to get some point of view shots. The mount worked well even in the low light.
I also need to thank Casey for taking some of the photos!