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Title: I had a skate with Tony Hawk today...what did you guys do..lol...
Post by: ROLLERBALL on March 22, 2009, 01:51:56 AM: Ok well I guess this is why Im called Rollerball...

Had a GREAT session skating with Tony Hawk at Monster today...we even did a doubles invert run....

seems I can still skate ok for an old fart..lol...

(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z314/rollerball230967/Doubleinvert.jpg)

(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z314/rollerball230967/PaulTony1.jpg)
Title: Re: I had a skate with Tony Hawk today...what did you guys do..lol...
Post by: ddstoys on March 22, 2009, 02:03:35 AM: Thats pretty cool i think i Might be able to stand on a skateboard if its not moving lol
Title: Re: I had a skate with Tony Hawk today...what did you guys do..lol...
Post by: pinnies4me on March 22, 2009, 08:42:03 AM: Me too - as long as I have someone either side of me holding an arm each.
Title: Re: I had a skate with Tony Hawk today...what did you guys do..lol...
Post by: ajlaird on March 22, 2009, 08:47:07 AM: He wasn't using a skateboard - he was on rollerskates.

Tony Hawk is the skateboarder.

By the way those kneepads look like they have been given a thorough workout during their life. I am betting you were glad to be wearing them on occasion.
Title: Re: I had a skate with Tony Hawk today...what did you guys do..lol...
Post by: MartyJ on March 22, 2009, 09:42:06 AM: Very cool.

Was Tony out here for a comp or promotion or just for a skate?
Title: Re: I had a skate with Tony Hawk today...what did you guys do..lol...
Post by: ROLLERBALL on March 22, 2009, 10:34:39 AM: just out for a promo skate he skated melbourne and brisbane and a few parks down the east coast...
Title: Re: I had a skate with Tony Hawk today...what did you guys do..lol...
Post by: illawarra_steelers on March 22, 2009, 10:42:05 AM: Cool - way to go Paul, from all reports he is supposed to be a real cool guy.

Gotta love your Superman tshirt! :lol
Title: Re: I had a skate with Tony Hawk today...what did you guys do..lol...
Post by: millsy on March 22, 2009, 10:53:01 AM: Gee,first glimse of photo thought it was Gene Hackman standing there.
Knowing Tony Hawk is a skateboard legend, I reckon you really got a buzz out of being there,were there many skaters there ?
Millsy
Title: Re: I had a skate with Tony Hawk today...what did you guys do..lol...
Post by: markc on March 22, 2009, 11:39:53 AM: well done
Title: Re: I had a skate with Tony Hawk today...what did you guys do..lol...
Post by: tonyt on March 22, 2009, 12:41:22 PM: You should have tried selling him your KISS pinball, petty cash to him as well as a good exchange rate for him.
Title: Re: I had a skate with Tony Hawk today...what did you guys do..lol...
Post by: illawarra_steelers on March 22, 2009, 12:51:26 PM: Quote from: tonyt on March 22, 2009, 12:41:22 PM
You should have tried selling him your KISS pinball, petty cash to him as well as a good exchange rate for him.

From memory he has an awesome gamesroom.....he featured on MTV Cribs
Title: Re: I had a skate with Tony Hawk today...what did you guys do..lol...
Post by: Strangeways on March 22, 2009, 12:54:15 PM: How was this organized, Paul ?
Title: Re: I had a skate with Tony Hawk today...what did you guys do..lol...
Post by: jyebow on March 22, 2009, 09:18:44 PM: Cool Stuff Paul. ^^^
Hey , You gotta trade that blue helmet for your DEVO one. :lol
cheers Steve.