Cressey Rice at Pacifica

On our way to San Francisco, we decided to check out the Pacifica skate park. The skatepark is just about bowls, small to big. Whereas Scotts Valley big bowl is quite intimidating for amateur like me, the Pacifica big bowl is fun to ride and easy to drop in.

I quickly notice Cressey, who was riding strong and fast. We did not stay long, but long enough, for me to take those few shots.

Next time the TDMC team from Scotts Valley goes to Pacifica, I will have no excuses for not going.



Local FS carving













Cressey Rice FS grind

Scotts Creek, Santa Cruz surfing photos

Since Francois has the right lens, and I have the right camera, we decided to share. The camera was mounted with his 300 mm lens with my tripod and the camcorder with his monopod.




Left side of Scotts Creek












Brave and Courageous surfers do not fear the cold and the shore break.






















































Next photos were shot by Francois. He does know how to use a camera for sure.
















Poster

































me freezing in the cold













Wow






The next photos were taken at the waterfall surf spot. It was huge but we were lacking a big lens. Next time we will come well equipped.




Francois trying to find his way to the surf spot.





















The wave must be about 2 feet over head.

Scotts Creek, Santa Cruz surfing

Big swell (10 feet) was hitting today (November 23) Santa Cruz. Francois and I took off early in the morning and went to Scotts Creek north Santa Cruz. Few surfers were in the water and it was big and nice. The last wave on the video is at Water Fall. Music from Reverse Engineering. Enjoy.

Alex (TDMC) at Fun Spot

Alex does not fall. It is just amazing to see him skateboard since He has so many difficult tricks wired.






















FS grind



















FS grind with Steve in background











Watch out for Steve...














FS rock n' roll

Steve at the Fun Spot

Steve is quite a "personage". First of all, He always wants to call me Stephan for some reason. Second of all, He wears those colorful shorts. It is quite fun to watch him skateboard.



5-0 with Alex in the background


















5-0












BS air














BS air











The cigarette is there for the balance, I guess.

Josh at Fun Spot

Josh, Steve, Alex (TDMC) and Hassel Hoff were ripping at the fun spot. Here are the Josh's photos.





Blunt











Blunt














Disaster



















FS grind













FS grind

Hassel Hoff at Fun Spot

Hassel Hoff has a complete repertoire of tricks. Here are some of the best (not bad for a guy from the valley).




blunt











Boneless. The best photo so far.













Nose grab














BS air I
















BS air II












BS air III













Smith grind













Nose grind. Steve is trying to ruin the photo :)

Photos of Chris at Scotts Valley

Chris is slowly recovering from his knee injury. It was great to see him in such a good spirit.




Chris blunts the J-bowl pyramid.












Just on target










Chris 5-0 in the mini-ramp

Chris at SV

Chris is doing crazy trick with his "chaise roulante" at Scotts Valley.

Benoit at SCSC learning kick turn

Benoit is learning BS and FS kick turn at the Santa Cruz Skate Shop ramp with Eron.

Eron on the Stello gap

Click the image to see Eron Costello's gap animation.

Jet li 50-50 sequence at Sunnyvale

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Chris tail slide sequence at Sunnyvale

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Jet Li smith grind tail grab sequence

Click the photo to see Justin smith grind tail grab animation.