A Sunday with Jeremy Townsend
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anthony rowe, jeremy townsend, seattle, seattle skaters
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Jeremy picked me up mid day and we decided to cruise downtown Seattle to find spots that were brand new or looked upon in the past. Because parking in downtown is extremely competitive we had to park in a hidden lot in between some abandoned buildings. Taking the risk of getting a citation we decided it was more important to strap on the blades and not waste anymore day light.
Edit and article by Anthony Rowe
We encountered the first spot, which had two obstacles close enough to create a line and another bank to stall about 40 feet away. We were their for about an hour getting some tricks before getting antsy and wanting to see what else we could utilize as a skate spot.
Rolling further into downtown we encountered a sculpture (statue) piece. Looking at it closely, it seemed as if bikers had already done some damage. We both looked at it for a few minutes debating what tricks could be performed on it. I turned around to get the camera setup and Jeremy had done the trick he was visualizing first try. Because of how cold and windy it was, I prepared to get the shots real quick. It worked out perfectly considering the security was walking out as soon as we left.
We rolled down the block to a brand new office building, which had fresh ledges and rails. Spending a couple minutes waxing the untouched ledges it was time to reveal how many tricks could be done before a security guard got in Jeremy's face. Lacing some solid tricks, we both looked at the main entrance seeing this odd looking guy in a uniform and a badge walking towards us. Jeremy put up one more attempt in getting the soul, fakie to ledge, 360 out. Unfortunately he wasn't able to lace it.
Jeremy goes back for another attempt and by this time the security was directly in his way. Asking kindly if he would move for one last attempt, he said, "No I'm not, I'm calling the cops". Jeremy decided that was a rude response and went full speed towards the ledge. Security moved last second before getting knocked down. Jeremy missed the ledge because of the distraction. This lead to one final attempt, as security was standing in the way again, he went full speed towards the ledge. Thinking security was going to move again, it didn't happen. The little badge boy got rammed about 15 feet. You would think security guards now days would have more common sense. Overall, it was a Sunday well spent.
Make sure to check out Barn Barner happening this Saturday near Seattle. The Northwests largest gathering of Rollerbladers!
-Anthony Rowe
Links:
http://www.barnburner.info/
http://jeremytownsend.com/
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Comments
March 31st, 2011 @ 10:43 - by Anon
Townsend is an A S S! And on top of that, he's not even good. He talked Barn Burner out of an AM Qualified because he was scared to get shown up.
A few years ago, he wandered in front of a charging Soichiro and Soichiro ended up getting a concussion.
Townsend thinks he's the shit, but really he's no better than the locals around here (Washington). AND he's freakishly tall which makes A L L of his tricks look stupid and ugly. No style whatsoever... =[
March 25th, 2011 @ 17:13 - by Monday
Just chill, guys...
March 25th, 2011 @ 14:59 - by fast eddie
The more I see of Jeremy Townsend, the less I like him.
When a drunk Jeremy grommed out on Haffey, Haffey said it best: "Awkward."
March 25th, 2011 @ 09:42 - by Mike More
Seriously that was very lame, unprofessional and retarded ...
+ how can you make a Tshirt with you name ? :)))))))))
March 25th, 2011 @ 07:41 - by al
I guess you can always beat on a kid security guard to make a bad edit more entertaining. kinda makes me not wanna be involved in my local scene, esp. with barn burner coming up in like a day...
March 24th, 2011 @ 22:35 - by Dp
fuck ya dude haha that security guard is hilarious
March 24th, 2011 @ 18:14 - by meh
meh
March 24th, 2011 @ 15:16 - by Folken
LOL ! nothing special, easy tricks on easy spots....and he fucked up at the end...should keep this edit for himself on his computer...not usefool on BeMag.
March 24th, 2011 @ 14:57 - by RainCitySkater
I think it is funny that someone who has been with our sport for so long and has helped promote it with comps like Street Battle Seattle, Beat the Chump and Barn Burner pulls this shit. I understand he wanted one more attempt but you know you are not supposed to be skating there and the security guard is doing his job! I think its stuff like this that really set our sport back. This is not the mid 90’s and you are not 15 anymore-quit acting like a little punk. Back to the edit skating nice to see some spots in downtown Seattle but I have seen much better from Jeremy Townsend just look at the Kaltik review a few weeks back.
March 24th, 2011 @ 13:27 - by Tommi bwoi
Yeah hahaha, looser. sheeeit, trying to skate special with that jumping on that yellow shit etc. haha. Nice TRY. and the guard.. sheeeit. fuck him, but.. dotn do it. but fuck him....
March 24th, 2011 @ 11:44 - by skate2create
can that beanie be taken seriously, camon! :P
March 24th, 2011 @ 11:43 - by skate2create
can that beanie be taken seriously, camon! :P
Townsend is an A S S! And on top of that, he's not even good. He talked Barn Burner out of an AM Qualified because he was scared to get shown up.
A few years ago, he wandered in front of a charging Soichiro and Soichiro ended up getting a concussion.
Townsend thinks he's the shit, but really he's no better than the locals around here (Washington). AND he's freakishly tall which makes A L L of his tricks look stupid and ugly. No style whatsoever... =[
Just chill, guys...
The more I see of Jeremy Townsend, the less I like him.
When a drunk Jeremy grommed out on Haffey, Haffey said it best: "Awkward."
Seriously that was very lame, unprofessional and retarded ...
+ how can you make a Tshirt with you name ? :)))))))))
I guess you can always beat on a kid security guard to make a bad edit more entertaining. kinda makes me not wanna be involved in my local scene, esp. with barn burner coming up in like a day...
fuck ya dude haha that security guard is hilarious
meh
LOL ! nothing special, easy tricks on easy spots....and he fucked up at the end...should keep this edit for himself on his computer...not usefool on BeMag.
I think it is funny that someone who has been with our sport for so long and has helped promote it with comps like Street Battle Seattle, Beat the Chump and Barn Burner pulls this shit. I understand he wanted one more attempt but you know you are not supposed to be skating there and the security guard is doing his job! I think its stuff like this that really set our sport back. This is not the mid 90’s and you are not 15 anymore-quit acting like a little punk. Back to the edit skating nice to see some spots in downtown Seattle but I have seen much better from Jeremy Townsend just look at the Kaltik review a few weeks back.
Yeah hahaha, looser. sheeeit, trying to skate special with that jumping on that yellow shit etc. haha. Nice TRY. and the guard.. sheeeit. fuck him, but.. dotn do it. but fuck him....
can that beanie be taken seriously, camon! :P
can that beanie be taken seriously, camon! :P