Where do I skate?

During my whole life I have live in the city of Santiago the capital of Chile. I´m part of its urbanism and have been a user of public transportation since day one. Besides all of the problems of urban design and transportation, mainly, there is one that affects me the most and it corresponds to the lack of skateparks that there are in the city. Even though there are 10 skateparks in Santiago, it is not enough in comparison with the number of communes it has, which are 36. This issue affects many skaters here in the city because these skateparks are not strategically placed in order to be easier to go to skate. We as skaters need a physic place to practice our maneuvers and have fun, so these issue causes that we have to skate in other spots that are mainly used by pedestrians and other people and where is it forbidden for us to skate. Me as a skater don´t really need skateparks because its essential is to skate the streets which is where we mostly hang out, but for us as a community is very important to respect each other spaces, so as a solution it is necessary to build more skateparks in Santiago.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uluIxLTZUiw

Up here there´s a photo of my favorite skatepark here in Santiago located in Av. Padre Hurtado 2650 and also a video for you to enjoy.

Stop and watch!

Well although it must sound kind of contradictory, because we´re in a blog, I don´t consider myself as a constant social media user, for the reason that I consider it as a shallow way to show our life and interests. But on the other side now-a-days is the easier way for skaters around the world to share and see their videos and pictures, so it is impossible for me to avoid being a part of the media. The social media platform I use the most, in order to see the late videos posted by the main magazines of skateboarding, is Youtube which I consider the most diverse and interesting social media of all. I mainly use it to watch skate videos but in that web page you can find almost every video in the world and about anything you want to watch, from serious documentaries up to funny fails compilations. Through this media is how skaters are able to communicate and show their amazing way of expression and style in order to inspire skaters around the world. So if you are bored of the same pictures and comments on the other social media platforms and got a little of free time go visit Youtube and get lost in the variety of videos that it offers you!

Here I leave you some of my favorite skate videos on Youtube. I hope you enjoi it!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PM5T1SLrOAY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DO0bxZydsIs&t=187s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkysvk6KhGs&t=88s

They’re Red Hot

Since middle school music has been an important part of my daily life. I remember exchanging songs and artists between my best friends, almost a friendly competition on who had listen to the best music. That’s why I consider myself a quality listener, I say it humbly. But as every listener I have preferences. My two favorite genres are Hip-Hop and Grunge, but since I was little I have always listen to the ones and only Red Hot Chili Peppers, a North American funk rock band founded in 1983, in fact they were my first favorite music band. Of course listening to music not only consists in listening through CDs or the mp3 nor what is used  now a days like spotify and soundcloud, the best way to listen to music is live, and I think no one will disagree, so when I was told by a friend that Red Hot Chili Peppers was coming to play a concert here in Santiago I didn’t doubt I had to attend to it. The 16th of September of 2011 was one of the best days of my life. The concert took place on Estadio Monumental and the opening act was done by the British band Foals, and it was amazing. A hyped and fun mood was felt in the stadium while everyone enjoyed their own way and every single song they played was a different experience. I will never forget the sudden surprise that was when they played on of my favorite songs of their album Blood Sugar Sex Magic, called Sir Phsyco Sexy. This was my favorite concert of all time and I will always remember it as an amazing experience that made me fall in love deeper into music. So if you are a music listener and lover no doubt to attend to a concert of your favorite band or any kind of music one day it’s a great experience. 

Here I live you my favorite song in studio version https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BBT9BVdw6o for you to enjoi!

“Museu d'Art Contemporani de Barcelona” The capital of skateboarding

I have always wanted to visit the city of Barcelona, Spain, because of its beaches, gastronomy, architecture and cultural attractions. But the main reason is because it has been known as the capital of skateboarding in the last years. Because of its varieties of skate spots it has become the favorite destiny for skater from all over the world.

But there is a specific spot I would like to visit, known as the center of skateboarding in Spain and I could risk myself to say that right now is the center of skateboarding in the skate scene, which is the “Museu d'Art Contemporani de Barcelona”.

Known for its fun mood and different stares, gaps and ledges MACBA is the perfect spot for skaters, that´s why I have always wanted to visit the city of Barcelona so I could shred the streets and specially MACBA. So if you have the oportunity to travel to Barcelona go to MACBA and skate the hell out of it!

https://www.google.cl/search?q=macba+skateboarding&rlz=1C1SQJL_esCL794CL794&tbm=isch&source=lnt&tbs=isz:l&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjL-NncxvzdAhWKhpAKHaA4DNwQpwUIHg&biw=1904&bih=960&dpr=1#imgrc=ogzOKy3gYkMihM:

Here I leave you a link to see how amazing is skateboarding is MACBA!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDiblF9BDaU

Hi, I'm Andy, the creator of this blog. In this blog, I'll upload all the best trends, shoes,  photos, news and many other things about skateboarding.

I hope you enjoi!