End of summer session


End of summer session 2008. (Click on photo to enlarge)

Words and photos by B.J. Bales

Just yesterday a group of about twenty rollerbladers descended on Dubuque for the yearly end of summer session. Aaron Schultz took care of organization and hosting the event this year, and I speak for everyone by saying he did an excellent job. The session was a huge success and I’m sure everyone had a good time.


Troy Dezeeuw. White men can jump to hang-time soul stall. (Click on photo to enlarge)

After warming up at the local skatepark we hit great spot after great spot. All-in-all, the group destroyed four street spots almost without incident. Unfortunately, Dante Muse took a spill at the last spot that landed him a hospital visit and a separated shoulder. Get well soon Dante!

Thank to everyone that showed up and again to Aaron and his girlfriend for the great hospitality. See you next year.


Codee Jennings. Top mistrial. (Click on photo to enlarge)


Logan Clark. Negative grab rocket makio. (Click on photo to enlarge)


Logan Clark. Tourqe soul. (Click on photo to enlarge)


Andrew Gilpin. Front farv. (Click on photo to enlarge)


Andrew Gilpin. Sweatstance. (Click on photo to enlarge)


6 Responses to “End of summer session”  

  1. 1 andrew gilpin

    sweet, thanks for the quick update, and the photos. That last photo of me looks like I’m wearing bell bottoms the way the flash hit my pants!

  2. 2 wordel

    yes great session had a blast cant wait for the next one… gilpin i do agree that you look like your wearing bellbottoms in the last photo which is awesome!!

  3. 3 citizenkrans

    Good fucking times. While I’d like to say we should do this again soon, my body can’t handle it. I can’t wait to see video from it. Hardcore skating by all.

  4. 4 cem

    ditto to all of the above, footage coming soon…

  5. 5 BJ Bales

    Yo you should save that footage to contribute to our video for sure.

  6. 6 Seth Isaacson

    Edit!!!!

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