Another Z-Boy gone...

"Not only did you have to skate, but you had to have the attitude, too." - BOB BINIAK

The legendary Z-Boys may be the most influential group of skaters to ever set foot on boards... Without them the birth of vertical and pool skating may have come along but it wouldn't have been as rebelious or dangerous. The Z-Boy attitude and style still shows in today's skaters, guys like Jason Adams, Navertte and many others bring an attitude and style born in the mean streets of Dogtown. This week marks the passing of Bob Biniak a Venice original and OG Zepher Skate Team member. A true original and aggressive rider bar none, Rest In Peace...

BOB BINIAK R.I.P. - Original Z-Boy, Bob "The Bullet" Biniak, suffered a cardiac arrest on Sunday and passed away on February 25, 2010 at 12:51 EST. Biniak charged at everything he did in life, from bombing down hills at 63mph to scaling full pipes in the desert to attacking Dog Bowl pool coping with a passion. Faster than a speeding bullet, Biniak pushed the boundaries of what was possible early on in the formative years of skateboarding. As one of the most competitive skaters of the early '70s, Biniak left you with no choice but to bring your best to every session. His energy and enthusiasm impacted people all over the world, and he provoked the fun in every moment. For those who had the privilege to share in his company, you will remember how quick he was with a joke and how he kept you smiling even afer he left the room. His legacy in this world survives through his wife and daughter. He'll be much missed by many. Rest in Peace, Biniak.
(re-posted from JUICE Magazine.com)

Quit Bitching Start Building...

 

What’s this feeble knee thing all about?

For my thirty fifth birthday I decided to revisit a part of my youth that had a profound effect on the rest of my  life. The Skateboard… It’s been a nine month journey so far and I’m having a great time rejoining the skateboard army. I decided it was time to chronicle my journey and my love of the skateboard and it's culture.

Feeble - In this maneuver, the back truck grinds a rail while the front truck hangs over the rail's far side. Likely invented by Steve Douglas around 1988.

Knee - Joint that connects the thigh with the leg and consists of two articulations; one between the femur and tibia and one between the femur and patella. It is the largest and most complicated joint in the human body