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Halloween session ’11: Indian Summer, Iowa blading

2 Comments Published by November 10th, 2011 in Articles, Event info, Media

The group.
The group shot. (Click to enlarge)

Words and edit by B.J. Bales

THE EVENT
As usual, this year’s Halloween session was an amazing success. I counted over 50 people at the first spot, and we had not only beautiful weather, but a bust free day. Every year, I find myself saying “this was the best Halloween session so far,” and I think that is what makes this event so special. It truly does get better every year. This year was special because we have four different photographers presenting this recap to you. Justin Eischeid, Josh Goodell, Tiffany Wells and I all give your our own perspectives on the session which took place on October 29th, 2011.

THE HISTORY
“The annual Halloween session is generally the last all-Iowa skate session before winter. It has become a tradition, and was started at least seven years ago by veteran Des Moines bladers including Ryan Clark and Jon Bramhall. Previous locations for the session include Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, Waterloo/Cedar Falls and the Quad Cities.”
-Adam Morris

THIS YEAR’S SPOTS
-Equitable Ledges
-Indian Hills Kink Rail
-Three Line Nice

THE EDIT

THE PHOTOS
Justin Eischeid
Playing in the leaves.
Shane Conn, B.J. Bales, Shawn Warndorf and Dan Howard.
Dan Howard.
Dan Howard. Thinking it over.
Group chilling.
A group watching the show.
Andrew Gilpin. Kindgrind.
Andrew Gilpin. Kindgrind.
Jefferson. Mute to hill roll.
Jefferson. Mute to hill roll.

Tiffany Wells
Ben Gross.
Ben Gross.
A.J. Keane.
A.J. Keane.
Troy Dizzle.
Troy Dizzle.
Josh Ray.
Josh Ray.
Donkey grind.
Donkey grind.
Mini-shredders.
Mini-shredders.
Ahoy Sailor.
Ahoy Sailor.
Troy DeZeeuw. Back unity.
Troy DeZeeuw. Back unity.
Dante Muse.
Dante Muse (heal up soon, Dante!).
Ake and Jon Yagla.
Ake and Yagla.
Drew. Kindgrind.
Drew. Kindgrind.
Jason Miller.
Jason Miller.
B.J. Bales watching.
B.J. Bales watching.
Corey Buller. Makio to gap.
Corey Buller. Makio to gap.
A.J. Keane. Royale to abstract 180.
A.J. Keane. Royale to abstract 180.
Tyler Noland. Front farv to true makio.
Tyler Noland. Front farv to true makio.
Logan Clark. Sweatstance to 180 stale.
Logan Clark. Sweatstance to 180 stale.
Kyle Doherty. Royale to budget alley-oop porn.
Kyle Doherty. Royale to budget alley-oop pornstar.
The dogs.
The dogs.
The Gilpins.
The Gilpins.
The crowd.
The crowd.

Josh Goodell

Logan Clark. Topsoul to roll to alley-oop unity.
Logan Clark. Topsoul to roll to alley-oop unity. (Click to enlarge)
Jefferson.
Jefferson.
Chilling out.
Chilling out.
Shane Conn.
Shane Conn.
Dan Howard. Kindgrind.
Dan Howard. Kindgrind.
Chucky on a unicycle.
Chucky on a unicycle.
Don't mess with Chucky.
Don’t mess with Chucky.

Bruce Bales
Phil Austin and Spencer Smith.
Phil Austin and Spencer Smith.
Jefferson and Ian Friedman.
Jefferson and Ian Friedman.
Hawke Trackler.
Hawke Trackler.
Andrew Gilpin. Kindgrind.
Andrew Gilpin. Kindgrind (and chopping Josh in half).
Chucky.
Chucky.
The Fuzz.
The Fuzz.
Aaron Schultz and the crew.
Aaron Schultz and the crew.
Logan Clark. Topsoul to roll to alley-oop unity.
Logan Clark. Topsoul to roll to alley-oop unity.
The pumpkins.
The pumpkins and the practice rail.
The scene.
The scene.

Boo.
Boo. (Click to enlarge)
Until next year.
Until next year.

2 Responses to “Halloween session ’11: Indian Summer, Iowa blading”  

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  1. 1 andrew gilpin Nov 10th, 2011 at 8:11 pm

    I’m not positive, but this may be TOO much greatness all in one post?
    Completely awesome

  2. 2 bryceorfield Nov 10th, 2011 at 8:20 pm

    fun time, cool people, good session, great article. it was a fun time cant wait till the next time everyone gets together!

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