Photo’s: Brooks Fritz

With the weekend Shrunken Head Seattle trip coming to an end at Dick’s Burgers it was time to head back to Portland Oregon since most of the “athlete’s” had to work the next morning. Not me though. Cause i’m a photo goon. Everyday is work for the goon. Or more like possible work. I have no life of my own. My life consist of waiting anxiously by the phone waiting for that call so I can go document someone else’s life with my big fancy camera. I’m just kidding. Well kind of.  So the Shrunken Head van was done and now it was time to figure out something else to do with the time I had remaining. Jamie had a few days left of work for the week and mentioned I could come up to his work at Windell’s. Ive said it before but I will just say it again. Jamie has been working at Windell’s quite a while now and pretty much can take credit for all the rad shit they have to skate there. Of course Jamie didn’t invent the creation of the half pipe or the physics of the wheel or anything like that but he his building stuff that I guess you could call out of the box? Maybe he got sick of me always bitching about how most of the parks are a joke and need to be more like marble madness. We have been going back and forth way too long. Or even the standard figure eights in pools. The time is now for concrete motocross track mogul slingshot marble madness rally race track skate parks.

Are you following me?

Jamie runs that shit.

Before heading to the shred zone we stopped by the coaches living quarters which is down the road from where all the campers stay. Skateboard coaches that is. Hence the sign.

Not too bad. Old Motel converted into the Coaches snow and skate bro living quarters.

They also have a killer pond right behind the living quarters but who cares about that. Who likes fishing?

Oh snapps foo.. Spotted the REV CLOUD.  Revolution Represent. ahh yeahhhrrr

Jamie said if I hurried up I could still make it to breakfast time. Not too shabby.

You know the camp food cant be too bad when the coaches will eat it. But then again this is Jamie Weller.

Some of the outside features. Sorry these photos aren’t that great. My camera decided to start doing weird things this day. I lost quite a few photos off my memory card and ended up with these scraps. I figured it’s  better then nothing. Good ol digi sometimes can backfire on yah. Note to self: make sure your memory cards aren’t too old. But seriously. Jamie has made this place really fun to skate. These photos give it no justice.

Inside set up

They also got a foam pit so you can take your rodeos from the snow to the concrete!

Coach

Front side Pivot.

The Campers were hyped when they got to watch the Jivaro wheels dudes shred during a low key demo. There were no megaphones or any product tosses. Just some quality skateboard riding by some shit heads.

JAMIE WELLER

Lien to tail

MIKE MCCARLEY

Nose Pick

JEREMY TUFFLI

Blunt to fakie

UNKNOWN

Backside ollie

JUSTIN HINDREY

Backside boneless

backside boneless 2

JUSTIN HINDREY

Stalefish

Head coach demonstrating a proper boneless for the campers and the session was done.

What? You think this is funny?

Me and Jamie caught Mike R&D testing for new Jivaro urethane.

Now this is what I call funny. I thought the 90’s with the big pants, big shirts and little wheels was bad. This takes the cake. If you’re around this stuff all the time then I guess you get numb to it it’s no big deal  but I had never seen or heard of these tall T things before. If you dont know what I am talking about then use the photos above and below for reference. I’m not sure if it’s a skier thing or snowboard thing but I was cracking up when I saw these kids wearing moo moos everywhere. If they think they are on to some next level shit they got something coming. Homer was rocking the tall T’s years ago!

Have a good weekend, week. day, hour, minute, and life.  All hail to the tall T! -Brooks

Tags: bob, homer simpson, jeremy tuffli, Jivaro Wheels, juntin hindrey, mike mccarley, moo moo, mt hood, northwest, skate rev, skatecamp, tall t, Windells skate camp. jamie weller

Well, I’m back. Back from my little escape from reality. What reality  Reality to you might be drinking beers all day and skating with your friends where ever at anytime and trust me that used to be my reality too. Then responsibility creeped up on me out of nowhere and the next thing you know I appreciate every minute I get of free time. But enough of that. So I just spent two weeks in the North West skateboarding with friends, composing photographs, drinking cold super fun happy time sodas at warm lakes and just pretty much living it up as much as I can because I know shit is going to hit the fan as soon as child number two pops out. Not that it’s a bad thing but things are going to get a little more interesting.  I mean, I wont even have a free hand for a beer. I’m going to be double fisted with babies. Well not really. I Cant really call my 2 year old a baby anymore. She just said fuck the other day when I said fuck outload at a email I was mad about. It was pretty awesome. And to explain what I was saying a few sentences ago. I can’t really call it a boy or a girl either since we haven’t found out what we are having. I’m pretty excited about that too. But I can say we because that was my sperm that went into my lady’s egg. (hopefully) That would be crazy if the kid came out black or Hispanic or something. Well enough of the babbling. Here’s the first party of my two week adult six grade camp trip to Portland, Washington, Windell’s, and the Oregon Coast. Enjoy. At least I know I did…

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA

San Diego, California ( that’s where I live ) is rimmed with seventy miles of beaches that I for some reason don’t give a shit about. You cant imagine how excited I was to be seeing this view as I left on my flight to Portland. Good riddance brocal! Hello Oregon!

THIS GUY AGAIN!

There is nothing better then listening to Larry on his cell phone for 25 min while we wait to depart. The flight attendants had to ask this dildo head 3 times to turn off his phone. Some serious conversation about selling a house that couldn’t wait I guess.

One last look at the brodozer capitol of the world. San Diego, California.

OOOOOOOOH! Happy Feet!

If you didn’t know I’m pretty big time these days. Seriously I’m important. I’m Big as a potato on toothpicks. You know,  i’ve been hanging out with some top profile skateboarders since I blew up and well I heard some crazy stuff a few weeks ago. I wasn’t suppose to tell anyone about this because it’s some kind of inside secret but I cant keep my mouth shut. I have to flap the info I was told about on how the “top” pros stay on top of their game. You think these guys are just handed those Monster Energy drink contracts? Hell no! You  have to get an edge on the competition. And this is it. So after a hard day of training on the ramp or working on your soul bowl semi final contest run don’t forget your happy feet socks. Great for those bunions that form from knee sliding all day.

Northern California

I took a couple of hits of acid before I got on the plane. Wow! Look at the trippy patterns!

Seriously though. Do you like this kind of stuff. Because I do and maybe it’s who I surround myself with but they like this kind of stuff too. I just had to mention that.

TRUE PEOPLE

I used to love flying. Then I became a photo goon and have this photo bag that is also my carry-on that really sucks donkey balls to have. Is that a good visual for you? I don’t know about you but who the hell checks camera gear? So most of the time, if I have the choice I fly South West airlines ( yeah free plug for South West… Now wheres my free airline ticket?) because they have open seating. For the most part the open seating saves me because I am able to get to the back of the plane and disassemble my bag so it fits in the upper compartment. Well for some reason on this flight I was one of the last people to board and it was a packed flight. I love how the douche bags sit on the aisle seat so no one will sit next to them. This nice couple on the other hand weren’t like that. When I got to the back of the plane and said out loud, “Ok who wants to sit next to me?” these two laughed and said they didn’t mind. Everyone else on the other hand just stared. I forgot life is so serious. Heaven forbid you get uncomfortable in your little comfort bubble.

Lucky Me

When the drink orders came by on the flight I was informed that adult beverages can no longer be ordered with cash. Maybe it was the devastating heart wrenching sad look on my face or me ordering cranberry juice but the nice lady I mentioned beforehand offered me a coupon for a free drink. And not just any drink. Those tickets were good for alcohol too! She actually  gave me a few to make sure I had one for the plane ride home. How cool is that!?  She was having a rum and coke so I joined her and ordered one myself. Her husband heckled saying she never offers him any of those free drink coupons. I guess being one of the last people to board the plane can sometimes have it’s benifits… Thanks again Ed and Sue.

Some mountains outside of S.F.

Sperm Lake

I had a transfer flight/layover in Oakland, California because direct flights are expensive and I am broke as fuck. But the layover wasn’t too bad. Actually gave me some time to write some editorial ranting and waste my few dollars on airport beverages. I’m a sucker for that beer and shot deal everytime. Not really a deal. but you get the point.

Wu Weller and his Lady Tracy

These two made this trip possible for me. Without them I don’t know what I would of done. Maybe piled out at Burnside for two weeks? Jamie picked me up at the airport and from that point these two extraordinary individuals hooked it up for the entire trip. Jamie hyped me up to fly up to P-Town and Tracy was down to just cruz where ever whenever when Jamie was too busy working. He’s been keeping himself busy making Windell’s the fun place it is to skate these days. So if you have skated there and like it give the crazy leprechaun the thanks that is needed. Homeboy has been creating some rad shit up there for years. Skateboarding wise that is. It’s definitely not your cookie cutter standard bullshit  you are probably used to skating. Speaking of bs, I dunno about you but I don’t know many girls that can truly hang and just drink beer and skateboard all day. Like actually like it. With out being lame about it. What I’m trying to say is that it’s rare to find a girl that skates that isn’t a bulldike or a sk8 jock. Thanks again Jamie and Tracy.

Bummer high

Not even in Portland for an hour and I break my baseplate doing a slappy on a plastic parking curb. Yeah, it was plastic. I guess no skating the first day for me which actually means no skate photos for you for this post. Instead we hit the river. Dont be too mad… Skating is coming soon.

NO COMPLAINTS…

After breaking the baseplate and it being 90 degree’s out maybe it was a blessing in disguise to take the first day easy. It’s not like I had any complaints going to the local river with some cold ones.

The Skateboarders Religion

Where’s the skate photos? They are coming… Just trying to build up the story. You know. Show you the process of what goes on. Kinda like that reality TV show stuff everyone seems to love.  Have a good weekend. -Brooks

PHOTOS/WORDS: BROOKS FRITZ

This I guess this week it’s going to be the Monday Fritz files…. Just to keep you on the edge of your seat!

In part one last week we left off with a day under the bridge at Burnside.That was a fun time besides having a minor case of the airplane legs. But that’s just another excuse to make myself feel better about drinking beers and shooting photos instead of skating. Our NW host Ryan never seems to have a hard time skating so I was fortunate enough to get a few decent photos. Our agenda was really no agenda. The four of us (Ryan, Davey, Luke and myself had 5 weeks to do whatever wherever. We just knew we had to be in Seattle to fly home after the 5 weeks were up. After spending a few days in Portland hanging out at Jamie’s house started to get antsy and decided to head to the coast to meet up with the youngest old man I know. Mr. Cobra Kyle Gallagher.

This isn’t Kyle. But Mr Richard Lipz himself in the flesh… Enjoying our RV’s luxury living quarters on the way to that one skate park with the giant butt hole.

Dont drink that… It’s 1,200 hits of liquid acid….

Kyle arrives… We had a session at Mcminville.

The vagina hole bowl at Mcminville is great for photos but isn’t the funnest thing to skate. For a change everyone was skating the street course.

Ryan Willians, aka BOOHJAH..

Low to high ollie to truck bash.

Luke was so hyped on the session at Mcminville he decided to get a tattoo at the local shop in town so he would never forget it. What could be better then some flaming dice?

After Luke’s episode of “Oregon Ink” we went to a friends house where his driveway is funner to skate then your local skate park. And that’s just the cement that was left over from the basement.

Proper tailblock.

Sweeper

Amarilla

Our friend Derek Plourd decided to meet us at Bainbridge.

5.0 revert

And the crowd goes wild!!! Luke loves Bainbride. And why wouldn’t you?

Board meeting…

Skateboarding can be fun.

After skating Bainbridge all day everyone was pretty hungry. So we decided to catch the ferry over to Seattle to get something to eat. And what could be better then a bag of Dicks!

Have a good week. -Brooks

More Frontside airs and fun times. Here’s the wrap up of my East Coast to West Coast trip.

Photos by: Brooks Fritz

Doesn’t Pierre Luke De Gay Won look like he’s having a super fun happy time?

Captin Booh Jah doesn’t like his neck getting sun burnt. It Uneven’s his sun tan when he has his shirt on so he brought his camel jockey hat along with him on this flight at Orcas. I’m pretty sure Ryan has never put knee pads on in his life. Why would you need to nanny up if you don’t plan on bailing?

Life is what you make of it..

The pond in the middle is fun but the salmon run is the reason why you go to Orcas Island. At least that’s why I do. Ryan with a gap to lip slide.

Forest has hit his head so many times he has to wear a helmet full time these days. Pretty gnarly if you think about it. Not thinking about not being able to take any more to the head Forest does a front side air off the hip into the pocket.

Obstruction pass ( the camp ground on Orcas ) became Destruction pass one night after a few bottles of asshole gasoline. Tables were burned, wrestling in thorn bushes and Kyle single handily offending everyone outside of our campsite were the highlights.Kyle was yelling till his voice was gone. Families, Kayakers, hippies, everyone was bummed when we were around.

This picture needs a closer look.

See those marks on Jamie’s face? He took a beer can to the face when we were having a super happy fun time.

After some time on da island we left and headed back to the main land brah. The town Mcminville has really fun Grindline park. Feels like 3 separate parks in one good park if that makes any sense. Here’s Booh Jah with one of those front side airs.

Ryan’s friend Joe the Jeweler with a 12+ block front side double trucker.

I remember Ryan saying something about hating this photo since he had his shirt off. So I decided to draw one on so you could see this speedy smith.

Ryan bailed his board on one of these alley oop 360’s right onto my head. It’s pretty awarding shedding blood pushing a button on a plastic box.

whats next?

Port Angeles - Another great park. Cousin It was there doing crail airs

Everyone was gone by this time of the trip. Where else better to go? I guess back out to Orcas again. Why not? I had a few more days till my flight home. Seriously why is this place so fun?

maybe this has something to do with it

This is a nice place to have a couple cold ones.

For the last few weeks of my trip it was pretty much just me and Ryan cruising around. Thus the abundance of photos of the guy. gap to 5050 at Arlington

STREET SKATING?

Tired of always being in front of the lens. Ryan shot some photos of me “street” skating.

Took it to another level with this back tail!

Then Booh Jah stepped it up even harder with ORV 4WD pillow line!

HAVE A SUPER HAPPY FUN TIME THIS WEEKEND….

Tags: bainbridge island, northwest, orcas island, road tripping

Pretty much the same trip I went on with Jivaro wheels a few months back except it’s not.   http://northwest.independenttrucks.com/video/05.php

Pulled this from the Independent site for your viewing pleasure. and mine too.  http://northwest.independenttrucks.com/