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Mullen: Relating the intangibles to others
Screenshot from Tony Hawks’ IG account, which highlights the Rodney Mullen quote: “I wish I could related the intangibles to you”.
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deathtrap 0.1
Scavenged plywood. Homemade skate wax. Night skating on a deathtrap. What could go wrong?
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I got to skate, on my birthday
I got some toime today to head out in the cold and wet to skate. Lucky me.
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I only get to skate at night, mostly
Skating during the day is a challenge, given WFH and the COVID-19 restrictions on skateparks here in Melbourne. Under the cover of darkness, I head out for a skate. I only get to skate at night, mostly. #RepossedToSkate #Skateboarding pic.twitter.com/3PY2ZqvEE1 — RepossessedToSkate (@REP2SKATE) April 27, 2020
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I got to skate, late tonight
At the best of times, it’s a challenge to find time to skate. It’s either under the cover of darkness, first thing in the morning or late at night. This time it was late at night. Yes! Let’s skate (and film) together once I’ve found some form, fitness and first tries on this weird thing, and more. 🛹❤️🧠🛠️📹 #RepossessedToSkate pic.twitter.com/4OVueCMhkD — Rowan Peter 📡🛠🛹❤🤘 (@rowan_peter) April 24, 2020 Interestingly, the COVID-19 restrictions that limit skating at skateparks here in Melbourne hasn’t had a great impact on me, mainly because of the seasonly late sunrise – it’s normally too late for me to be out shredding by the time the sun…
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I got to skate yesterday
I got to skate for about one hour, yesterday. In full daylight, and everything. I worked on the slappy-inspired crooked grind, where I slightly lift the front truck and then place it on the edge of the small ledge. The goal is to grind the front truck while the rear of the board flails up in the air. Got some grind action on the front truck, but couldn’t land any of my attempts. It’s taking a long time to land this trick, but I feel like I’m getting much closer to landing it than ever before. Felt much better afterwards.
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It’s been a while…indeed
In November 2016, I was lucky enough to travel to Hong Kong for work. In the extremely limited time that I was there, I discovered @hkitskateboardshop squirelled away up a flight of stairs on #GRANVILLEROAD in #TSIMSHATSUI There, I bought some shoes, a shop t-shirt and shop board. The board is particularly unique, with the bottom graphic featuring a photo of the famous and extremely colourful Choi Hung Estate in Kowloon. Awesome! Cut to present day 2018. I’ve been riding #streetplantbrand decks for bit, particularly the wider shapes from 8.75″, 9.00″ to 9.5″, and above. Now, in the spirit of ‘flexible to the form, faithful to the philosophy’, I’m going…
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Trying to work it out
I’m just trying to work the ledges out, bit by bit.
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Stomp’N’Stack – January 2018
My submission for January’s Stomp ‘N’ Stack. I’m missing a few from the trick list, but stoked that I was able to submit my measly edit all the same. Looking forward to the next trick list. Rowan Peter from STOMP’N’STACK SKATEBOARDING on Vimeo. JANUARY TRICK LIST: Your team needs to film at least 3 tricks from CATEGORY A), at least 3 tricks from CATEGORY B), at least 1 trick from CATEGORY C) and your team must also complete the CATEGORY D) ‘Must Have’ challenge. CATEGORY A) FLIP TRICKS (pick at least 3) Frontside shuvit, backside shuvit, frontside 180, backside 180, acid drop, ollie down something, kickflip, heelflip, nolllie flip, switch…
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Getting to know the ledge edge
Getting to know the ledge. A post shared by Repurposed Ruin (@repurposed_ruin) on Dec 19, 2017 at 6:04pm PST Learning to work the edges of the ledges. pic.twitter.com/C1msMXBJ6F — Rowan Peter (@rowan_peter) December 20, 2017 Pay to play. pic.twitter.com/fGKIU0oeqe — Rowan Peter (@rowan_peter) December 22, 2017
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New kerb. Old car park.
New kerb. Old car park. A post shared by Repurposed Ruin (@repurposed_ruin) on Nov 26, 2017 at 3:49am PST
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Boards with Bryan
There’s something about boardslides… Doing this makes me feel all kinds of wonderful. Thanks @parker_life77 for the filming and support. A post shared by Repurposed Ruin (@repurposed_ruin) on Sep 9, 2017 at 11:05pm PDT
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street plant flower power
Flower. A post shared by Repurposed Ruin (@repurposed_ruin) on Aug 4, 2017 at 6:51pm PDT
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Skating with Jim
I put together a second deck Jim, fitted out with my original Bullett 66s so we could go skate first thing this morning. Fierce. Early morning skate with @jimgroom pic.twitter.com/Aokt5SrcaK — Rowan Peter (@rowan_peter) July 22, 2017 @brlamb Jim is core pic.twitter.com/IbRZE091nm — Rowan Peter (@rowan_peter) July 22, 2017 I had no idea… https://t.co/8Ab7cVQA4X — Rowan Peter (@rowan_peter) July 22, 2017 Up at 6 AM with @rowan_peter to shred the Melbourne riverfront. pic.twitter.com/KlQBmDr9cS — Jim Groom (@jimgroom) July 22, 2017
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Survey the scene – Harris Street, Pyrmont
Rail. A post shared by Repurposed Ruin (@repurposed_ruin) on Jun 18, 2017 at 9:05pm PDT Surveying the scene – Harris Street, Pyrmont NSW 2009 A post shared by Repurposed Ruin (@repurposed_ruin) on Jun 23, 2017 at 8:08pm PDT
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Board thing.
Board thing. A post shared by Repurposed Ruin (@repurposed_ruin) on May 20, 2017 at 4:48pm PDT
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Cruel concrete
Analysis of cruel concrete (Detail). Paint, timber on concrete kerb. 15200 mm × 1000 mm A post shared by Repurposed Ruin (@repurposed_ruin) on Mar 5, 2017 at 1:25am PST
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Autumn kerb life
Autumn + Sunday trading = Daylight skating at the car park kerb with the fam. Always fun. Always different. A post shared by Repurposed Ruin (@repurposed_ruin) on Feb 26, 2017 at 12:54am PST
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A different way of looking at things
A different way of looking at things. Günes Özdogan spot outside the Green Chemical Futures building at Monash Uni in Clayton. Lots of concrete hexagon-shaped stools in courtyard, too. Cool. A post shared by Repurposed Ruin (@repurposed_ruin) on Mar 9, 2017 at 12:46pm PST You ledge. A post shared by Repurposed Ruin (@repurposed_ruin) on Apr 13, 2017 at 12:35am PDT Benches. A post shared by Repurposed Ruin (@repurposed_ruin) on Apr 25, 2017 at 4:19pm PDT Ledge. A post shared by Repurposed Ruin (@repurposed_ruin) on Mar 9, 2017 at 12:08pm PST
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metric and imperial
My lil’ scoundrels showing some signs of wear. 58 millimetres• of goodness. •I’ve always wondered why wheels sizes are measured in metric (mm) units while board sizes are in imperial (inches). A post shared by Repurposed Ruin (@repurposed_ruin) on Feb 18, 2017 at 1:21am PST
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Kerb rituals
Recommencing kerb abuse and switch rituals with sloth. You’re welcome.
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My new favourite spot – Kerb abuse
It’s rough and raw. It’s not a skate park. It makes you work hard, for everything. I love it. It’s my new favourite place. I have this kerb all to myself (at night).
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Early morning skate. Early morning grey.
Early morning skate. Early morning grey. A photo posted by Repurposed Ruin (@repurposed_ruin) on Dec 24, 2016 at 10:53am PST
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board on kerb
Board on kerb. A video posted by Repurposed Ruin (@repurposed_ruin) on Dec 20, 2016 at 1:21am PST
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Sunday (kerb) service
My Sunday morning friend. A photo posted by Repurposed Ruin (@repurposed_ruin) on Dec 17, 2016 at 12:10pm PST
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I’ve seen you around
I’ve seen you around. A video posted by Repurposed Ruin (@repurposed_ruin) on Dec 10, 2016 at 12:15am PST
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Under lights
Under lights. A photo posted by Repurposed Ruin (@repurposed_ruin) on Nov 20, 2016 at 11:01am PST
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Still not getting it done, but still having fun (Reprise)
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
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Skate again after weeks of poor weather and bad scheduling. Awesome.
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 posted by Repurposed Ruin (@repurposed_ruin) on Sep 29, 2016 at 2:30pm PDT
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Learning a nose thing – Day 6
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