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"COME ON!! YOU'VE GOT 10 MORE TO GO!
WHAT ARE YOU GUYS? A BUNCH OF-*&%!?"
Even as the Camp Pendleton Drill Sergeant was put-
ting large amounts of holl into the lives of the Marine
Recruits, the NSA was just down the road putting
equal amounts into skater's lives who were hoping
to enter the Vision/Sims Street Attack in Oceanside
on July 19th and 20th. Remember the days when
skate associations used to beg you to enter a con-
test? Well, forget those days because they are long
gone. On the Friday before the contest, those in
charge were in the process of turning away skaters
who were too late to make the deadline on entries,
which was 75 in each division. Color those who
made it happy. Color those who didn't S.O.L....
Friday Night-Late-The contest was scheduled
for a rather early 9 a.m. start, so many skaters are
out having fun while they can.
Actually, waiting in line to eat breakfast was at
good excuse for arriving late to the contest. By the
time I got thoro, the amateur streetstyle had already
gotten underway. It's a damn shame, too. In addi-
tion to the contest skating, there were several jump
ramp side-sessions that had audiences of their own.
Steve Steadham, John Grigley, Adrian Demain and
others were flying off in preparation for their con-
test runs. Gonzo, Gator, Christ, Rocco and others
were involved in a street/curb session that left many
spectators picking their jaws up off of the concrete.
Lofty backside ollies, handouts, alley-oops, wall
walks, nose picks and every handplant variation that
you can imagine (and some that you can't) were be
ing dished out in large doses.
Eighty amateur streetstylers (5 more than there
should have been) were going at it in an attempt
to gain top honors, pressure their sponsors and turn
pros so that they can make some greenbacks for
getting dirty, sweaty and hurt all the time. Worthy
of mention is Chris Cook, who took it upon himself
to 50/50 down the handrail at the edge of the stage
to start his routine. Never a mild move or moment
from this man, who was grossly underscored,
thereby bumming his life and earning the judges
some well-deserved heckling. A note of recognition
should also go to Stephanie Person and Karen
Zepala. Karen managed a 16th place finish, which
is no small feat in a field of 80 aggro skaters. Dave
Swift, Schmitt Stix man who, "just missed the cut"
(story of his life), commented that his buddy Swank
late (lat) adj. lafer, or last (ME. OE. slow, sluggish,
tardy. L. lassus, weak) 1. happening, coming, etc.
after the usual, proper or expected time; SYN-
see DEAD, TARDY, FEELING IT.
fun (fun) n. (ME. fonne, or fannen, to be foolish?)
2 a source or cause of amusement or merriment-
adj. (Colloq.) for fun, just for amusement, not
seriously-like fun (Slang) see SKATING.
Spro adj. 3. earning one's living from an activity, such
as a sport, not normally thought of as an occupation.
Rodney Mullen whirling one-whoaled 360°a to victory at the pavilon.