Hello - I'm thinking of checking out Maryhill festival of speed this weekend and I know little about gravity sports. Can someone give me some pointers as to when to arrive, where to sit, and anything else a noob could use to his advantage?
Since the new evo has the green graphic, does that mean the board will go faster? I heard they used a lighter paint, which makes the board lighter and faster?:-k
tomorrow is still only practice runs, the qualfifying rounds start in the middle of the week.
sat/sunday is the best day to arrive, be there arond 11 a.m., they have shuttles to take spectators up and down the hill.. so pick the best spot/corner to your liking.
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There are basically two categories of places to watch from: 1) the overlook on the main highway, and 2) various on-course locations.
The overlook is killer: an overview of the course with excellent views. For this, you'll want binoculars and a tripod for your camera. It's got no shade unless the tents get installed up there, and you need to bring water.
The on course locations vary and I suggest you bring good hiking shoes, a portable folding chair and something for shade (I use a big hat). There are excellent locations that Volcanic Productions will shuttle you up to.
Finally, there's the infield: tents, food vendors, Longboard Larry and his crew of lunatic skaters, all the racers, a climbing wall, bands of Army recruiters handing out roofies to unsuspecting Canucks, music, and a prime view of the last run down from Cowser's to the finish line.
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that will be nice for the comfort level, but usualy means calm winds, so thats a bummer, but ya never know, i was in 40 mph winds there in Feb (not that I was there in feb. or did any thing skating related)
that will be nice for the comfort level, but usualy means calm winds, so thats a bummer, but ya never know, i was in 40 mph winds there in Feb (not that I was there in feb. or did any thing skating related)
Wasn't that in January? That was a GNARLY wind! (Not that I was there in January or did anything skate related...)
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Originally Posted by Cranks
whats with all the army hype?
Yeah, what would the Army want with a bunch of stoners with nothing better to do than play with toys (skateboards)?
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Maryhill -- Where to sit, when to arrive?
