Atlanta Longboarder Registry

**marco m** · 07-03-2008 08:03 PM

anybody near marietta? theres a 5 story parking garage in marietta square. Its pretty much dead in the square like at 11. Anybody down maybe tonight

**FAi** · 07-04-2008 11:33 PM

Originally Posted by marco m

anybody near marietta? theres a 5 story parking garage in marietta square. Its pretty much dead in the square like at 11. Anybody down maybe tonight

Hey im new on here im in marietta and i want to start some dh stuff so a parking garage sounds awesome. Me and my friend would definitely try to go but not tonight maybe some time next weekend or sometime.

**Camel** · 07-05-2008 01:38 PM

Ok guys, letting you in on a new spot for DH in the Cumming/Sugar Hill area. I have been driving Buford Dam road for years and have never seen Powerhouse road open. It is a paved road that leads to the bottom of the dam on the opposite side of the Lower Pool Park. The entrance to the road is next to Upper Overlook park but is always locked. It just so happens that they had it open for the holiday and fireworks for the past few days so I took a drive down the road to check it out. A gorgeous stretch of pavement that runs for almost a mile. True DH, I would assume speeds of 35-55 mph at full bore, maybe higher. Canopied trees, so the sun doesn't creep in and heat it up too much. Sweeping turns, long runouts, etc... Here is the google map link:

powerhouse road buford dam - Google Maps

Look for the big crook in Buford Dam road, follow away from the dam then look south away from the lake. It runs all the way to the bottom of the dam. You can imagine the elevation change. I was on the brakes in the car the entire way down the hill.

I really want to get out and do this on a weekday when the road is closed from access at the top. The best bet for unrestricted access is to Park at the Lower Pool Park, cross the river on the foot bridge, walk up the road from the bottom. That way you aren't breaking any rules. I doubt you would have any trouble or any cars to contend with at all. Someone needs to hit this road. I am hoping my Cumming buddies on the list will take the challenge. (I will go with you if I can. You can call me for details. PM for my cell.)

Good riding and Happy 4th!

Chadd

**cars.suck** · 07-06-2008 09:31 PM

hey. im Alex and i live in lawrenceville. im a sophmore at brookwood high.
ive got a insect pintail with seismic trucks and hotspots.
been longboarding since september.
unfortunately my board got hit by a car the other day and if i can get my new parts in time you guys may see me at grant park on friday.
hope to see you there.

btw i hope to meet some of you and get some skating done.
=D

**nothclif** · 07-07-2008 09:13 AM

Originally Posted by marco m

anybody near marietta? theres a 5 story parking garage in marietta square. Its pretty much dead in the square like at 11. Anybody down maybe tonight

I thought about going there, but I didn't have a board decent garadge board till a few days ago, and I left marietta to go back to college. Next time I'm in town though I'd be interested, only live a mile from the square.

**marco m** · 07-09-2008 03:42 PM

I've been wanting to just cruise the square, but not sure on how the cops are there tho...

Originally Posted by nothclif

I thought about going there, but I didn't have a board decent garadge board till a few days ago, and I left marietta to go back to college. Next time I'm in town though I'd be interested, only live a mile from the square.

**Bigg Oskee** · 07-10-2008 09:34 PM

im up there fairly often and i see alot of short boarders and they dont seem to get hassled

**marco m** · 07-12-2008 05:11 PM

Originally Posted by Bigg Oskee

im up there fairly often and i see alot of short boarders and they dont seem to get hassled

Well thats good, I go there like wayyy early in the morning, you could have the whole square to yourself. Downtown atlanta would be the #### early sunday mornings too

**dr.iceman99** · 07-13-2008 05:09 PM

someone needs to put together a huge garage session somewhere in atlanta. im just so envious of the northwest longboarding crew cuz their sessions are HUGE!!! who knows.. maybe we could get woody's out for some prizes even though bombing garages is nothin like DH. i know alot of people who skate for woody's and im pretty tight with the staff so we might be able to get it done.

**Camel** · 07-13-2008 05:33 PM

Speaking of Woody's, did anyone get out to Grant Park on Friday? I don't go much because it takes me more than an hour to get there. We need a Friday/Saturday night thing out here in the Gwinnett/Forsyth area.

The only problem with garages is that you eventually get tossed out on your butt. Public parks like John has set up for the Grant Park meet are prime. Public property, no real issues.

I would love to put together a Powerhouse Session for a Saturday afternoon or something. I know at least 5 or 6 guys that would be down for that. I would bring a couple of extra decks and what not. We could even grill out at the park on the river, make a day of it.

John might be interested in getting some folks out for that. Who knows... I bet Kelly or Matt would be down for doing some DH in a new spot for sure.

**cars.suck** · 07-13-2008 06:40 PM

i was going to go out to grant park friday but i ended up being busy.
i am going without a doubt this friday , as long as it doesnt rain.

as for that powerhouse session, im down, but where should you do it?
id really like to do the silver comet, but its kind of a hassle cuz i only have my permit,
so if anyone in gwinnett is going out there, let me know and we can carpool. btw i live in lawrenceville/snellville.

btw do any of you know ryan and sam? idk their last names but they longboard, and work at brookrun.
i know sam used to work at woodys...

**Camel** · 07-14-2008 03:52 AM

I know Ryan, great guy. And the Powerhouse Session would be at Powerhouse road. At Buford Dam.

Silver Comet is fun. I will be going back in the next month or so. I will hit you up when I get a group together. I also have a van for carting a bunch of folks out there.

You should try Big Creek Greenway in Alpharetta. It's not that far away compared to the SC.

Some of the local stuff I hit:

MAP

**cars.suck** · 07-14-2008 10:31 AM

sounds good, thanks

**Bigg Oskee** · 07-14-2008 10:51 PM

hey i was in marietta square ( July 14 ) ands i saw a guy on a 46" or so board with a kick tail maybe s9 or arbor with blue wheels just wondering if he was on the forums this is the first longboarder i have seen that isnt part of my group so just wondering who it was

**marco m** · 07-15-2008 05:24 PM

wasnt me, I have a doo doo board with black and pink checker board grip but back gullwings and lime zigs

**Camel** · 07-18-2008 04:44 PM

Guys, (and girls if there are any)

A couple of buddies and I are going to try to do a Powerhouse Road Session on Saturday (tomorrow). If anyone wants to come out, shoot me some email or a PM on SilverFishLongboarding.com (Camel). I will give directions. I don't expect to be there before 2-2:30 pm. We will probably park at the Lower Pool Park and traverse the river bridge to get there. For those of you that don't know, Powerhouse Road goes from the top of Buford Dam to the bottom of Buford Dam. It is closed to vehicle traffic all but three days (holidays) per year. The asphalt is good with very little surface imperfection. Should be some fun free riding. Pads and helmets are appreciated and suggested. For you crazies, leathers and a full face won't be frowned upon. Downhilling fun for everyone. Hopefully the Army Core of Engineers won't have a problem with us since it is open to foot and bike traffic. We will also be meeting at another spot for pre-run warm ups in a location that hasn't been disclosed.

Thanks, that is all...

**cars.suck** · 07-18-2008 09:33 PM

i just got back from grant park, and i totally got jipped. i couldnt find anyone there.
i spent like 12 bucks in gas to get downtown for nothing.
that sucked...

**Camel** · 07-18-2008 10:42 PM

That happened to me too ......once. Then a tornado kicked my ass down there. Come skate with us tomorrow, we are in gwinnett.

pm me, i will give you my cell.

**marco m** · 07-21-2008 06:19 AM

Originally Posted by Camel

Guys, (and girls if there are any)

A couple of buddies and I are going to try to do a Powerhouse Road Session on Saturday (tomorrow). If anyone wants to come out, shoot me some email or a PM on SilverFishLongboarding.com (Camel). I will give directions. I don't expect to be there before 2-2:30 pm. We will probably park at the Lower Pool Park and traverse the river bridge to get there. For those of you that don't know, Powerhouse Road goes from the top of Buford Dam to the bottom of Buford Dam. It is closed to vehicle traffic all but three days (holidays) per year. The asphalt is good with very little surface imperfection. Should be some fun free riding. Pads and helmets are appreciated and suggested. For you crazies, leathers and a full face won't be frowned upon. Downhilling fun for everyone. Hopefully the Army Core of Engineers won't have a problem with us since it is open to foot and bike traffic. We will also be meeting at another spot for pre-run warm ups in a location that hasn't been disclosed.

Thanks, that is all...

how was the session? I would have tried to make it but gas prices are hurting me I only hit up marietta and kennesaw.

**Camel** · 07-21-2008 07:42 AM

Marco- if we get anything more serious than just a few friends skating for a couple of hours, I will be sure to let you know. I want to try and get a Saturday BBQ and Freeriding /DH session. Maybe get Woody's to help out on organizing it. Matt Karg wanted to come out and run Powerhouse when he gets back in town. That could help us get a Woody's thing going.