This little pig. A video posted by Repurposed Ruin (@repurposed_ruin) on Oct 16, 2016 at 3:29am PDT Still not getting it done, but still having fun (Reprise). A photo posted by Repurposed Ruin (@repurposed_ruin) on Oct 14, 2016 at 1:34pm PDT
Category: repossessed to skate
Category for blog posts and status updates related to my activity of learning and practising how to skate (again) as an adult, specifically in the context of ongoing self-directed skate sessions at local skateparks, and the exploration of the urban environment in new ways.
Repossessed to skate is about me reconnecting with my love for skateboarding – having fun, being creative, learning new-old tricks that interest me, persevering and practising in public. Thanks for watching.
It’s wet out today. Just enjoying this little bit of concrete. #knoxskatepark A photo posted by Repurposed Ruin (@repurposed_ruin) on Sep 29, 2016 at 1:21pm PDT It’s all happening. Art and skating. Awesome. #knoxskatepark A photo posted by Repurposed Ruin (@repurposed_ruin) on Sep 29, 2016 at 2:04pm PDT Silver snow on concrete #knoxskatepark A photo […]
It goes: “I’m not getting it done, but I’m having fun.” It’s a song about having fun and persistence, even when things aren’t quite going your way. Some might call them joyful strains. #day6 #learningthroughplay #learningspaces #practiseinpublic #skateboarding A video posted by Repurposed Ruin (@repurposed_ruin) on Aug 27, 2016 at 2:19am PDT
Learning a nose thing #Day5 #learningspaces #learningthroughplay #skateboarding #practiseinpublic A video posted by Repurposed Ruin (@repurposed_ruin) on Aug 6, 2016 at 12:22am PDT
You have to have feedback as quickly as possible. 10,000 hours with a teacher, with constant feedback, is critical. What better feedback than skateboarding? You skate, you make a mistake, you fall, you bleed. Repeat. If you don’t get better, you break bones and have to stop. If you learn from your mistakes with the […]
Learning a nose thing #learningspaces #day3 #skatecreateenjoy A video posted by Repurposed Ruin (@repurposed_ruin) on Jul 13, 2016 at 1:04pm PDT
Learning a nose thing with Barnyard. It’s a work in progress. #knoxskatepark #skateboarding #learningspaces #learningthroughplay #day1 A video posted by Repurposed Ruin (@repurposed_ruin) on May 20, 2016 at 4:06pm PDT Learning a nose thing with Barnyard. In progress. #Day2 #skateboarding #knoxskatepark #learningspaces #learningthroughplay A video posted by Repurposed Ruin (@repurposed_ruin) on May 21, 2016 at […]
On campus
Ledge with steps #learningspaces #skateboarding A post shared by Repurposed Ruin (@repurposed_ruin) on May 16, 2016 at 1:48pm PDT
Barnyard and I. Having fun and getting lost in the background while working through an ill-defined nose thing. #learningspaces #skateboarding #learningthroughplay #knoxskatepark A photo posted by Repurposed Ruin (@repurposed_ruin) on Apr 26, 2016 at 1:01am PDT
Non-sporting pig A photo posted by Repurposed Ruin (@repurposed_ruin) on Apr 3, 2016 at 12:54am PDT
A wonky cockatoo is always welcome #Cacatuidae A photo posted by Repurposed Ruin (@repurposed_ruin) on Mar 29, 2016 at 4:15am PDT
When time for skating is limited, simply pushing like a maniac and roaring down the road can sometimes be just enough to see you through. A photo posted by Repurposed Ruin (@repurposed_ruin) on Mar 13, 2016 at 1:25am PST
Reset #diyskatespot #diyskate #diy A photo posted by Repurposed Ruin (@repurposed_ruin) on Feb 27, 2016 at 1:28pm PST Scattered remains #diyskate #diyskatespot #diy A photo posted by Repurposed Ruin (@repurposed_ruin) on Feb 27, 2016 at 1:26pm PST They demolished my ledge and even took the steel edge. #diyskatespot #diyskate #diy I’ll sweep up and dispose […]
My ledge survived four weeks in the suburban wilderness. I guess it was only a matter of time until someone took exception to it. #diyskate #diyskatespot #diy A photo posted by Repurposed Ruin (@repurposed_ruin) on Feb 26, 2016 at 2:16pm PST They demolished my ledge and even took the steel edge. #diyskatespot #diyskate #diy I’ll […]
So happy. My little #diyskate ledge has survived two weeks in the suburban wilderness. Even better, it looks like it’s being used by unseen local skaters. A photo posted by Repurposed Ruin (@repurposed_ruin) on Feb 5, 2016 at 1:49pm PST
My ledge
I built a ledge to create my own skate spot. A spot that’s far away from the broken beer bottles, empty pizza boxes, assorted rubbish, blood, weirdos, police tape and everything else that gets in the way of skating the local council skate parks. I’m not sure how long my ledge will last, but I’m going to […]
Barnyard
Barnyard with Bullett 66s. Big, beefy and beautiful. ??? A photo posted by Repurposed Ruin (@repurposed_ruin) on Jan 15, 2016 at 1:28am PST Extremely happy to find a #StreetPlantBrand Barnyard 9.5″ deck at local skate shop over the weekend. It’s so cute with its short stubby shape! ??????? A photo posted by Repurposed Ruin (@repurposed_ruin) […]
After an additional five days roaming in the wilderness of the city, my #streetplantbrand 9.5″ mammoth finally set its shaggy set of fine phalanges on my front door. So good. âš¡?âš¡ A photo posted by Repurposed Ruin (@repurposed_ruin) on Jan 8, 2016 at 1:45am PST
I’ve been inspired by The Build Project and the Cinder Block Ledge by DIY Skate to build a ledge in the stormwater-run-off-turned-bike track (a place I call The Ditch) of a nearby suburb. This blog post documents the process of building my DIY ledge at The Ditch – from inception to implementation. The ditch A photo posted […]
Switch
Practising pushing and riding switch.
I have driven past this stepped ledge thousands of times. Located in a light-industrial area of a nearby suburb, the ledge can be seen nestled amongst factories that never seem to close. That’s always made it difficult to find a time to attempt skate the ledge. I hadn’t noticed the addition of the barriers until […]
Extremely happy to find a #StreetPlantBrand Barnyard 9.5″ deck at local skate shop over the weekend. It’s so cute with its short stubby shape! ??????? A photo posted by Repurposed Ruin (@repurposed_ruin) on Dec 26, 2015 at 7:52pm PST
Leaping and launching with Lance Plant at the ditch. A photo posted by Repurposed Ruin (@repurposed_ruin) on Dec 23, 2015 at 12:10pm PST The ditch A photo posted by Repurposed Ruin (@repurposed_ruin) on Dec 23, 2015 at 11:31am PST
I’ve been given a mission. Skate. Create. Enjoy. I’ll do my best to succeed. Thanks Mike. A photo posted by Repurposed Ruin (@repurposed_ruin) on Dec 17, 2015 at 9:22am PST
Just discovered a yellow parking block A photo posted by Repurposed Ruin (@repurposed_ruin) on Dec 10, 2015 at 9:29pm PST
Early morning skate with early morning thunderstorms. A photo posted by Repurposed Ruin (@repurposed_ruin) on Dec 7, 2015 at 10:45am PST
Bowl. Complete with glass from broken bottles, cardboard cover from a goon bag and loads of cigarette butts. A photo posted by Repurposed Ruin (@repurposed_ruin) on Dec 5, 2015 at 11:23am PST Flyer for Shred and Sled. Looks like fun. A photo posted by Repurposed Ruin (@repurposed_ruin) on Dec 5, 2015 at 11:21am PST
Cann River skatepark. 445 km from home. A photo posted by Repurposed Ruin (@repurposed_ruin) on Dec 4, 2015 at 4:29pm PST
Berrambool skatepark. 580 km from home. A photo posted by Repurposed Ruin (@repurposed_ruin) on Dec 1, 2015 at 3:19pm PST Previously occupied by a miniramp A photo posted by Repurposed Ruin (@repurposed_ruin) on Dec 2, 2015 at 11:32am PST The hip A photo posted by Repurposed Ruin (@repurposed_ruin) on Dec 2, 2015 at 11:44am PST