Three Trips
Posted on Tuesday, May 24, 2011 by Ryan
By Ryan Clements
In the past few weeks I took three quick trips. First, I went to California for a bit of a vacation to see family and do a little business. Then it was a 10-hour drive from Tampa to North Carolina for a wedding. Finally, I headed back to California for the IASC Summit and two days of headache-inducing business. Check out some of the characters I ran into along the way...
First stop was the main strip at Huntington Beach that leads right to the Pier. It’s a mix between authentic cool places to eat and cheesy generic establishments, sort of like Ybor.
Early that afternoon I visited some friends at Quiksilver HQ and when I got there I realized that DC is located in the building as well, so I hit up old pal Jeff Taylor for a tour.
Skater Profile: Jeff Taylor
From there it was down to the Encinitas area to visit Mike Derewenko. This place was pretty disappointing, except the brick hip is pretty amazing.
So we went to this other park that had a great planter, as Mike D. demonstrates with a rock n’ roll.
And I ironically run into Floridian transplant Neal Mims. What are the chances? I love that dude.
Skater Profile: Neal Mims
As we were eating breakfast the final morning in Encinitas, Chris Troy randomly drives by. Once again, what are the chances?
Skater Profile: Chris Troy
I actually like Skittles. We have a good thing going, but he was pissed when we left.
Skater Profile: Skittles ...
Back up the hill at the cabin we had this dude guarding the place. I can’t believe that people still actually possess these sorts of items.
The next day I flew to CA for the IASC Summit, where good pal Jamie Thomas was drinking before noon. Just kidding.
Skater Profile: Jamie Thomas
I cut out from the Summit to do a voice over for a FUEL show on the Maloof Money Cup in a legit recording studio. That was a cool experience.
But I made it back that night to listen to Chris Carter, founder of Alien Workshop, tell his story. What they’ve created is fascinating.
James Craig is making the transition from pro skateboarder to industry guy.
Skater Profile: James Craig
I got to listen to Remy Stratton, Erik Ellington, Jamie Thomas, Steve Caballero, and Michael Furukawa tell us what it takes to maintain a lifelong career in skateboarding.
Skater Profile: Remy Stratton
Then next day I spoke on the Creating New Customers Panel with Steve Berra.
Skater Profile: Steve Berra
Don Brown on the left from Sole Tech, despite his mild-manners in this photo, is a complete maniac when you add alcohol. Chris Carter may have been teaching him a little professionalism.
Skater Profile: Don Brown
I was going to skip the dinner and skate session at Vans and head straight to the airport, but I was SO STOKED that I didn’t because I got to say hi to one of my all-time favorites, Jeff Grosso.
Skater Profile: Jeff Grosso
In the past few weeks I took three quick trips. First, I went to California for a bit of a vacation to see family and do a little business. Then it was a 10-hour drive from Tampa to North Carolina for a wedding. Finally, I headed back to California for the IASC Summit and two days of headache-inducing business. Check out some of the characters I ran into along the way...
Skater Profile: Jeff Taylor
Skater Profile: Neal Mims
Skater Profile: Chris Troy
Skater Profile: Skittles ...
Skater Profile: Jamie Thomas
Skater Profile: James Craig
Skater Profile: Remy Stratton
Skater Profile: Steve Berra
Skater Profile: Don Brown
Skater Profile: Jeff Grosso
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