Houston Ditches?

**revzack** · 11-08-2008 07:50 AM

Originally Posted by c1337j

i used to work on 2351, is that like if you go the back way to baybrook mall, what is that road called like friendswood forest or something

Sorry, but I must say, many people over use the word like, but now it is being typed. You would not type uh,uh when you cannot think of anything to say would you? Like is used to compare similar things. I am just doing my job as the grammar police, to keep the English language intact.

Side Note: My girlfriend put me on this crusade to end the over use of filler.

**d0nkey0tay** · 11-08-2008 12:44 PM

Ummm, Zack? I believe it is necessary to interject here...let's not cast stones...

This bulletin board is a virtual replacement for a group of us sitting around shootin' the bull...would you tell the people you were hanging around not to use "uh" or "like?" I bet not. Recall this is a skate forum and not a Young Republicans convention. I am sure dude was conveying his message just as he would have in-person, which is exactly the way I want to hear it.

In fact, criticizing people in public for the way they speak is considerably more uncouth than the verbal transgression itself.

I suggest leaving people to their own devices and concentrating on things you have influence over.

-SKiBz

**c1337j** · 11-08-2008 05:56 PM

... haha typical silverfish bullshit, what a dumbass

**c-n-s** · 11-09-2008 06:27 PM

ok lets git back to the subject were was this clear lake ditch

**bustin41** · 11-10-2008 12:08 PM

Originally Posted by c-n-s

ok lets git back to the subject were was this clear lake ditch

Its behind the randalls on clear lake city blvd. and spacecenter.

Where is that one in friendswood?
and where is this one you are sayin is on 528 near a chevron

**bustin41** · 11-10-2008 12:13 PM

Originally Posted by revzack

Sorry, but I must say, many people over use the word like, but now it is being typed. You would not type uh,uh when you cannot think of anything to say would you? Like is used to compare similar things. I am just doing my job as the grammar police, to keep the English language intact.

Side Note: My girlfriend put me on this crusade to end the over use of filler.

Thanks zack but we are tryin to find ditches not fix everyones grammar... donkey hit it right on the head

**c-n-s** · 11-10-2008 04:08 PM

the chevron one sucks its to little not worth it

**311** · 08-02-2009 12:39 AM

Can anyone give a location on that ditch near Friendswood? I live there and have just gotten into the world of Longboarding so I would love to have a local place to mess around.

**Traveler** · 08-02-2009 08:43 PM

Originally Posted by 311

Can anyone give a location on that ditch near Friendswood? I live there and have just gotten into the world of Longboarding so I would love to have a local place to mess around.

It's right next to the Black hawk water treatment plant on west Bay area blvd. between 518 and 528 look at a aerial photo mapquest and tou will see it

**311** · 08-02-2009 11:16 PM

Got it! Thanks a lot man

**TheRealUrethane** · 08-11-2009 01:20 AM

Originally Posted by c1337j

i used to work on 2351, is that like if you go the back way to baybrook mall, what is that road called like friendswood forest or something

the road you're talking about is called hope village i think. there's a nice 10'-12' ditch off of hope village. i live in the neighborhood right off of hope village. if you ever want to skate that ditch lemme know I'll be down anytime. I've seen a ditch from the street on 518 right next to bay area blvd. i haven't gotten a chance to skate it yet but i will soon. and i also drove by a ditch thats about a mile long thats waaaayy down hwy 3 near the palmer highway, it wasn't too tall but it looked like some of the spots could be pretty skateable. I'll get back on here and let everybody know how they are once i skate em. if you want more specifics i can post google maps pics and directions for each ditch, i'd like to see specifics on those other ditches

**311** · 08-15-2009 02:32 PM

Originally Posted by TheRealUrethane

the road you're talking about is called hope village i think. there's a nice 10'-12' ditch off of hope village. i live in the neighborhood right off of hope village. if you ever want to skate that ditch lemme know I'll be down anytime. I've seen a ditch from the street on 518 right next to bay area blvd. i haven't gotten a chance to skate it yet but i will soon. and i also drove by a ditch thats about a mile long thats waaaayy down hwy 3 near the palmer highway, it wasn't too tall but it looked like some of the spots could be pretty skateable. I'll get back on here and let everybody know how they are once i skate em. if you want more specifics i can post google maps pics and directions for each ditch, i'd like to see specifics on those other ditches

yea dude, Id love to see your google maps of the ditches in the area. Where is the one off Hope Village? I just looked on google earth and didnt really find anything that looked skateable.

**TheRealUrethane** · 08-15-2009 11:13 PM

Originally Posted by 311

yea dude, Id love to see your google maps of the ditches in the area. Where is the one off Hope Village? I just looked on google earth and didnt really find anything that looked skateable.

how about i just tell you my comp is wiggin out and i cant upload pictures for some reason. You're right the ditch doesn'texactly look skateable from google maps i just looked at it. When you're goin southwest on 2351, (like from the freeway) and you take a left onto Hope Village you should drive about 300-400 ft. and come up on a gas station called hope village food store. There's also a small strip center there. Park in the strip center parking lot (i suggest close to the road) and across the street is the ditch. give me a pm if you want my number i can show you it in person if you have any trouble finding it. It's skateable, its about 8ft wide and 12-13 feet tall. And if you have big enough wheels there is a black track thats next to it and you can ride off the black track through some grass and then into the ditch for some extra speed.

ALSO: the ditch in the new neighborhood off Bay Area Blvd. is AWESOME! lemme know if you want specific directions

**BluTyphoon** · 08-23-2009 10:24 PM

ok so before i start, i did use the "search" so if anybody had mentioned this before and I'm repeating something that's already been mentioned in another thread, i'm sorry.

---i was driving home from somewhere off of bellaire and i saw that Arthur Storey park near the beltway... and it looks like it has a few good slopes over there. anybody ridden it before? ive been looking for somewhere new and it looks fun sooo let me hear from ya.

**311** · 08-28-2009 07:25 PM

Yo TRU, I wouldve called you but Im actually back to school in Waco...when I head down there ill definitely hit you up for a skate session. and sorry Blu I cant help you, but someone is bound to answer.

**TheRealUrethane** · 08-28-2009 08:11 PM

Originally Posted by 311

Yo TRU, I wouldve called you but Im actually back to school in Waco...when I head down there ill definitely hit you up for a skate session. and sorry Blu I cant help you, but someone is bound to answer.

cool cool. the ditch off hope village is a good one to hit as long as its not actually in the middle of raining. As for the other 'friendswood' ditch (i think its technically in league city) off of bay area between 518 an 528 usually has water at the bottom. You can skate around the water and its still a good ditch just because of its sheer enormousness. I've hit it about 5 separate times and i still haven't seen it without a puddle of water at the bottom.

**Traveler** · 09-01-2009 01:33 PM

Originally Posted by TheRealUrethane

how about i just tell you my comp is wiggin out and i cant upload pictures for some reason. You're right the ditch doesn'texactly look skateable from google maps i just looked at it. When you're goin southwest on 2351, (like from the freeway) and you take a left onto Hope Village you should drive about 300-400 ft. and come up on a gas station called hope village food store. There's also a small strip center there. Park in the strip center parking lot (i suggest close to the road) and across the street is the ditch. give me a pm if you want my number i can show you it in person if you have any trouble finding it. It's skateable, its about 8ft wide and 12-13 feet tall. And if you have big enough wheels there is a black track thats next to it and you can ride off the black track through some grass and then into the ditch for some extra speed.

ALSO: the ditch in the new neighborhood off Bay Area Blvd. is AWESOME! lemme know if you want specific directions

I have skated this ditch and it is pretty sweet. It is a little limited on lines because of the way it is configured and that cement lumps in it. but is smooth and pretty fast. I especially like to ride my long board on it. Also the is a very little side ditch along side the road there. Bit don't loose you board in either place. Lots of traffic next to the little ditch and the bigger on has water that you don't want to loose your board in.

Here's some pics.

The bigger one

watch that water

The little one that is fun to hit as long as your there

**TheRealUrethane** · 09-01-2009 05:40 PM

Originally Posted by Traveler

I have skated this ditch and it is pretty sweet. It is a little limited on lines because of the way it is configured and that cement lumps in it. but is smooth and pretty fast. I especially like to ride my long board on it. Also the is a very little side ditch along side the road there. Bit don't loose you board in either place. Lots of traffic next to the little ditch and the bigger on has water that you don't want to loose your board in.

Here's some pics.

The bigger one

watch that water

The little one that is fun to hit as long as your there

cool cool, got some picks. I'm surprised i didn't see you out there takin those im out there practically 24/7. give me a call next time you're out there 7133041725.
Oh and also that short ditch continues further down the road in the direction that you took that pick. its more mellow but its easier to practice tricks that you might want to learn in a ditch. and its also easier to ride off the sidewalk and into it because the change in angle isn't so drastic.

**311** · 09-05-2009 06:34 PM

Wow, thats actually pretty cool! Thatll be the first place I go when I get back to Friendswood, thanks for the pics! And yea that other Friendswood/league city one is kick ass! (there was a puddle when I went too)

Enjoy yourselves,

-Joel

**Traveler** · 09-05-2009 10:41 PM

Originally Posted by 311

Wow, thats actually pretty cool! Thatll be the first place I go when I get back to Friendswood, thanks for the pics! And yea that other Friendswood/league city one is kick ass! (there was a puddle when I went too)

Enjoy yourselves,

-Joel

This one in league city is worth looking at too. it is on hwy 96 by LA Fitness