This is the era when I first started Skating, I think it was around 1984 a time before Skating got big again. The was no Ramps or Skateparks near us in the East Midlands as they had all closed down in the late 1970's or early 80's. We just bombed around the streets making up stuff and having fun.
I first borrowed my sisters friend's 1970's skateboard which I later found out was a Jeremy Henderson Benjy Board setup. If only I still had it now !, but unfortunately my Dad took the Deck to the local Dump and I only have the Tracker Trucks, Yo Yo wheels and deep riser pads left. I wonder how many classic decks and skateboards have been buried in our Land fills over the years before the time of Ebay.
My first 1980's setup was a Sims Jeff Phillips deck, Independent trucks and Variflex Street Rage wheels. I later replaced my wheels with Powell Peralta Rat Bones 96A.
Places we use to ride:
Nottingham - Broadmarsh Banks - Behind the Bus Station.
Local Streets
Bedminister Skatepark
Wanlip - 1970's Skatepark
Warrington Vert Ramp
Went to Horncastle Vert Ramp, one day.
Manchester - A Vert Ramp in a Spuash Court at a Leisure Centre.
Banbury Vert Ramp
Birmingham Wheels Vert Ramp.
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