
Why "Fake Skateparks" Are Popping up Everywhere
Published at : September 11, 2021
I've noticed more and more of these "fake skateparks" popping up in different cities. This Under The K Bridge "Skatepark" in New York City is the first of it's kind โ it feels like a street spot, but HAD to be made with skating in mind. I mean, there's smooth ground, coping on the ledges, uncapped handrails, gaps of different sizes, and plenty of run-up. So what is it, exactly? โ a street spot? a skatepark? some middle ground (aka a "fake skatepark")? or just smart/inclusive use of public space that embraces rather than demonizes skateboarders and our love of urban space. My feedback to NYC: this is cool, but next time, how about somewhere that doesn't smell like sh*t and somewhere that actually feels like a part of society. Copenhagen has it figured out. Watch my Copenhagen vlog here to see what an urban landscape that embraces skateboarding looks like: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3c-qmvE-wM
Timestamps
0:00 Fake Skatepark
3:41 Real Skatepark
5:47 Final Thoughts
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Timestamps
0:00 Fake Skatepark
3:41 Real Skatepark
5:47 Final Thoughts
for business ๐ค
โ georgepoulos97@gmail.com
๐๐ ๐๐๐ฝ๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐ฟ๐๐ธ๐๐
โญ shop my clothing brand, arrow skate co! http://arrowskate.com
โญ listen to my podcast โdropping in w/ george poulosโ ๐๏ธ https://anchor.fm/georgepoulos
โญ personal site/blog: http://georgepoulos.com
๐ค๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐
โญ instagram @georgepoulos
โญ tiktok: @georgepoulos
โญ twitter: @georgepoulos_
my skate setup
โญ deck: fortune 8.25 ($5 off: GEORGE) https://fortuneny.com/discount/GEORGE
โญ griptape: trophy http://bit.ly/TrophyGrip
โญ helmet: triple-8 lizzie armanto https://amzn.to/3cHOfuP
โญ trucks: ace 44 polished https://amzn.to/2YqxeNH
โญ wheels: karma 54 ($5 off: GEORGE) https://karmawheelco.com/discount/GEORGE
โญ bearings: bones reds https://amzn.to/39ADE2D
my shoes/clothes
โญ skate shoes: vans chima pro 2
โญ pants: dickies 874 (I like original fit) http://bit.ly/SkatePants
โญ jeans: dickies (I like relaxed fit) https://amzn.to/2VXxBiO
โญ backpack: carhartt http://bit.ly/GeorgeBackpack
โญ jacket/other: I thrift on poshmark (sign up code for bonus $5: GEORGEPOULOS) https://poshmark.com/closet/georgepoulos
camera/editing
camera gear & tech
โญ main camera: https://amzn.to/378yxpm
โญ mic for main camera: https://amzn.to/3pfyvC8
โญ side camera: https://amzn.to/2OpsUMQ
โญ podcast mic: https://amzn.to/3d9i34e
โญ music for youtubers: http://share.mscbd.fm/georgepoulos
discounts & freebies
โญ get a free stock on robinhood https://join.robinhood.com/georgep1364
FAQ
age? 24
height? 6โ2โ (nobody asks me that, just wanted to flex)
where did you go to college? wesleyan university โ19
where do you live? brooklyn, nyc
where are you from? maplewood, nj
are you greek? yes
โฉ exclusive journal entries, leaked footage & more on my patreon! https://www.patreon.com/georgepoulos
โฉ shout out my patrons!: Otis Williams, Sebastian B, Anthony Giron, Burke Wood, Jeannie, Will Lyle, Josh Curley, Mike Slifer, and Quil
~ I get paid if you use my links or discount codes (at no extra cost to you!) ~

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