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Rodney on a recent visit to Japan
I served four years of my prime skating time
in the United States Navy. There were pros and
cons about it, just like anything in life, but it
forced me to grow considerably and appreciate
the world around me
I spent these four years attached to the U.S.S
Midway The Midway is an aircraft carrier,
which means fighter jets can take off and land
on its deck. It's homeport: Yokosuka, Japan.
The Midway sails to Sasubo, Japan; Korea; the
Phillipines Thailand and Hong Kong.
As far as skating is concerned. I'm more
than addicted. I'm a fanatic. It's in my blood.
Out at sex, I'd get frustrated just because I
wasn't getting that sensation beneath my feet.
So, when there weren't any flight operation,
F'd do a battle impromptus trest-style on the
flight deck or in the hangar hay to get some sort
of fix. The ship alap had some killer four inch
high white railings that ran around the entire
deck which made for some insane suicidal rock
'n roll sliders. There were also some yellow
painted towbars that hung real close to the deck
and proved really trick
JAPAN
"Moshi-moshi," or "Hello," in Japanese,
and welcome to the land of the rising sun.
When in port I'd take the train up into Tokyo to
Kiyose skatepark. The train is normally
crowded (ie, sardine-like), and takes about an
houz On these trains they had these little men
with white gloves, who'd get paid to try and
make you fit. If these guys don't succeed, then
panic ensues. Getting there is worth it though,
cuz the Kiyose Park does have some decent
vert, plus its share of a few hot locals. A place
10 skate, and a whole bunch of new friends.
We had some good times there, and it was
cool until a time came when we were able to
make a small halfpipe at James Marshall's
house, At this point, most of the skaten were
opting for a much quieter and such moro sane
trip, to a 1/2 pipe, located on the Navy base in
Yokustika. One day, James Marshall decided