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Open letter to groms - add your 2c

Dear Groms......

 

 there is no such thing as a "best" wheel, board, truck, bushing, helmet, glove or anything*. Deal with it.

 

 

Ok people, add your contributions.

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Permalink Reply by Callum Tobutt on August 22, 2011 at 11:18
I research my gear!

Jake Elliott said:

Groms.... research is a life skill, learn to do it before asking, form your own opinions!


Premium MemberPermalink Reply by Jake Elliott on August 22, 2011 at 11:27
well done, one of the few :)

Callum Tobutt said:
I research my gear!

Jake Elliott said:

Groms.... research is a life skill, learn to do it before asking, form your own opinions!


Premium MemberPermalink Reply by The Dave on August 22, 2011 at 13:11

When you said "worst", of course what you actually meant was "best" :D

 

I like to think it serves as a community service reminder that downhill skating can harsh you up if you're not careful.

 

So: Dear Groms,

 

second hand gear works fine and it's pretty cheap. Stop being so hung up about having to have new gear.

Dani said:

Dave R has the worst profile photo. Makes my stomach turn, haha.


Premium MemberPermalink Reply by Nick Lonergan on August 22, 2011 at 14:56
and also, boys in year 9 and 10 get laptops from their school, so they sit on asra all day. which is what im doing now :D

Premium MemberPermalink Reply by Skittles on August 22, 2011 at 15:03
It's probably a good idea to do more work, it will help you pay for gear and travel once you grow up! :p

Premium MemberPermalink Reply by Skittles on August 22, 2011 at 16:32
They only go fast if you put quick grip in them!

Premium MemberPermalink Reply by Skittles on August 22, 2011 at 21:52
That make you go really fast!

Premium MemberPermalink Reply by The Dave on November 16, 2011 at 9:27

Dear groms,

 

don't start a thread asking a question about something you've already made up your mind about....


Premium MemberPermalink Reply by Benbro on November 16, 2011 at 10:40

ok,since were giving groms a few tips,.stop asking me,kam,jacko,gabe or whoever,how to get sponsored all the time.its not all about being spono'd.

i get hit up on facebook all the time about this and i tell them all the same thing in a polite way,.firstly,learn to skate,be a cool guy,attend events,try to improve your results,dont talk shit,let your skating do the talking,and most of all''GET STOKED FROM SKATING'',go out with a positive attitude and remind yourself that its all about having fun,and sponsorship will come when the time is right..yes you do have to make an effort,and later on a resume of some discription can be handy to,if presented to the right person in the right way.

but yeh,worrying about it and thinking you need a sponsor to get good is not healthy,.if your passionate about somthing and you really want to do well at it,you have to go and grind out the hard yards,work for it,earn it....and then when it comes you will deserve it and respect it.


Premium MemberPermalink Reply by The Dave on December 28, 2011 at 22:55

Dear groms,

 

THE INTERNET IS NOT GOING TO MAKE YOUR WHEEL/DECK/TRUCK DECISION FOR YOU. Do some research or take a risk.....


Premium MemberPermalink Reply by m0juu on December 28, 2011 at 23:02

research IS NOT opening the billionth question thread ever


Premium MemberPermalink Reply by Bruiser on December 29, 2011 at 9:05

Groms, You should seriously read and heed the sage like words that precede mine, this advice is not given lightly but serves to make skateboarding a richer and safer experience for all of you. My advice is somewhat different however and it relates directly to one of the 5 senses, specifically the sense of smell. As it gets warmer your little man child armpits begin to emit bromhidrosis (also called bromidrosis, osmidrosis and ozochrotia). This is the smell of bacteria growing on the body. Body odour can smell pleasant and specific to the individual, and can be used to identify people, though this is more often done by dogs and other animals, than by humans. Rest assured that while the odour that you exude, which may be pleasant to you, is not necessarily considered pleasant to others. Something along the lines of when you release the colonic calliope, airbrush the undies or knock out a ghost turd, you can wallow in it while others around you are deeply offended, grossed out and a gag reflex may actually be exacerbated. That said, it would be very wise for you to write the word DEODORANT onto your mum's home shopping list.......the other significant thing you will need to do is to USE IT before you go out for a skate. The instructions are really easy, hold the can 20-30cm from your little man-child armpits and spray for a good 5 - 10 seconds. It is one thing to be a Grom, which stinks and rest assured you will grow out of it. But to be a Stinking Grom is an abomination in the eyes of the Lord. You could also try showering daily....after showering repeat the application of deodorant as outlined above - hold the can 20-30cm .........

So there you have it….if you don’t want to hear these words wvery time you skate "Grom, get some fecking beoderant you filthy little crunt!" – then you definitely do not want to smell bad. If you don’t smell bad and even make it to neutral smell or even smelling nice, you might just find that you attract a different crowd of followers. That’s right, the opposite sex are not turned on by your human perfume. Over to you Groms.

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