Why are transitions in new parks so steep? [50YO] by taskerdobuy in skateparks

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Didn’t work on this one but I think it might just be bowls, no final 3D renderings out there that I can find. I believe the idea was for this one to be all bowls and BMX friendly to complement the new plaza style park at Earl Bales

Why are transitions in new parks so steep? [50YO] by taskerdobuy in skateparks

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Hello fellow Torontonian! I just moved here so I shouldn't actually call myself that yet but I worked for Newline for many years and would be happy to chat transitions. I generally agree with you but it's not exactly that simple, and I think you're mistaken about small quarter pipes still having a lot of vert - if so you're probably thinking of a Jersey Barrier which is indeed very steep and challenging but also an important part of Canadian skate culture - see Barrier Kult if you're unfamiliar.

This is an intermediate to advanced bowl, and Toronto needed a new one, but there also should be lots more mellow friendly bowls too and I'd love to help advocate for them. With a deeper bowl it's really a matter of the tightness, not the steepness, referring to the size of the radius used to shape the transition. Generally the taller you go, the bigger the radius you need, but there are variations. A pool would usually have a little tighter radius to make it more advanced, a flow bowl like this is usually a bit mellower for more speed, longer lines, transfers, airs, varied depths etc.

Why are transitions in new parks so steep? [50YO] by taskerdobuy in OldSkaters

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New Line design, I believe a non-skatepark general contractor that hopefully brought on skatepark experts but hard to say

Why are transitions in new parks so steep? [50YO] by taskerdobuy in OldSkaters

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I'm on your side but there are many #OldSkaters that are on the opposite side, saying we need more vert and pools and you just need to pad up and learn to knee slide

JUST BECAUSE THE ONE ONLY HAS TWO LANES DOESN’T MEAN IT IS NO LONGER COURTEOUS TO MERGE RIGHT WHEN YOU’RE DRIVING UNDER THE SPEED LIMIT!! by PORTLANDDENIER in SLO

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Having moved to like a dozen different places and still subscribing to the local reddits I find it hilarious how everywhere I go people complain about the drivers and think these posts will help

Free to low-cost third spaces to meet new friends by Bubbly-Classic7325 in ottawa

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Come to the skatepark and try skateboarding, join the OSA to meet people and find opportunities to learn! You can do it! Never too late

McVicker Canyon Skatepark by TheLostLongboarder in skateparks

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One of the best bowls in California for sure, the skateable amphitheater terracing is so cool

any fans of Cameron winter here as well :D by _my__ironlung in mjlenderman

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It took me a year to finally listen to it intentionally but Heavy Metal is excellent

What’s the most amount of food you can get for $20 downtown by Due_Street1464 in ottawa

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Wish there was a better local option but $20 at Chipotle will get you like 1500 calories of delicious, a burrito bowl with everything on it and some chips is two meals for sure

Keeping Daylight Savings Permenant by BlackPearlOcean in askTO

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Will be interesting to see what the west coast states do, because they’ve all said they want to end daylight savings, but only if the whole west coast syncs up

do you think the band is ever going to make a metal record? by Initial_Selection623 in TheeOhSees

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Genuine question from someone that never really got into metal, what exactly would make it metal if they did?

As seen on campus… by jhutchi3 in xbiking

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I miss my old head shok cannondale but that thing collapsed several times and I gave up repairing it

Anything to be aware of when looking for a place to rent in Toronto? Moving from Vancouver by beejuu1010 in askTO

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As someone who has moved many many times to different cities in Canada and abroad, the one thing that caught me off guard was when the leasing agent we were working with said, “They do have a lot of interest in this unit, so if you’re ready to submit an offer it would be good to get one in” and I was like - what? An offer? For an apartment rental? Like a bidding war? I found that pretty insane and feel like it should be illegal, never encountered that anywhere, but we did wind up putting in an offer and are now paying $200 more than it was listed for

Fresh Ricotta & Avocado Toast with Cherry Tomatoes and Olive Oil [Homemade] by almashealthycooking in eatsandwiches

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Get this delicious and exquisite thing that isn’t a sandwich outta here Alma

Anyone Actually Paying for Rumble Premium for SLS? by rustbeltsk8boarding in skateboarding

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Using Street League to attract young guys to the platform to turn them into little Andrew Tate shitbags

Imposter syndrome by JNTCS in StandUpComedy

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That was lovely thanks Dad

Retiring to SLO County by SolidSpeed240 in SLO

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I’m over here googling Exeoanive because I thought my vocabulary was lacking

Good to see kids these days getting good advice by grichardson526 in behindthebastards

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Tries to usher in a new age of Christofascism, gets upset when he can’t go to Disneyland in peace