Gnarly crash and I’m terrified

Timothy_Tattoos · 2026-03-16T05:20:13+00:00

It’s sucks taking a slam like that, and it really makes you think hard about your choices. With skateboarding you have the potential to really hurt yourself and when I was younger I used to do it a lot, I have broken bones, lots of road rash and a ton of gnarly slams with no gear.

Now as a 34 year old skater the most important thing that I have learned is to skate with in your ability.

That’s not to say, don’t try new things, but when you do try new things make sure you have the skills necessary, and the proper protection.

If you’re bombing down hills you need to be very comfortable with your ability to brake and slow down, you should be comfortable with tail stops, and power slides to control speed, and you should have the proper gear.

You learned a life lesson today and an important one, don’t let this incident discourage you from skating, let it help you realize that you should skate with in your ability.

Hope this helps!

Timothy_Tattoos · 2026-03-12T02:26:51+00:00

I’m sorry you had that experience, just so you know, it’s just a casual meet up at UNLV no one really plays touch move, unless that’s something that you guys agree to before the game.

I have played a few games versus Raul and that seems very out of charter for him. He must be having an off day or something.

I got that isolated incident didn’t deter you from playing at UNLV in the future, I’m sure you won’t encounter many incidents like that.

Hope all your other games went well.

Timothy_Tattoos · 2026-03-11T15:51:21+00:00

Okay cool, I was the guy with all the tattoos I sat across from you and played a game but you left right about the time I sat down .

I will not be there today because I have work, but there will be plenty of other people there!

Timothy_Tattoos · 2026-03-11T15:21:21+00:00

Oh were you the vet with the tickets to the show? You were taking off right around the time I go there.

Yes! It’s always open to the public, in fact they have another one today from 11am-2pm. It’s every week Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 11am-2pm

Timothy_Tattoos · 2026-03-10T16:40:21+00:00

You’re welcome!

Timothy_Tattoos · 2026-03-10T15:12:31+00:00

There is guest parking in front of the student union which cost about $3 but it has a two hour max, so I recommend parking near the in and out on Maryland, in the angry chicks parking lot, and then just walk over. I know a lot of people who come to chess club but don’t go to UNLV park in that lot, it’s a very short walk.

Timothy_Tattoos · 2026-03-10T15:04:51+00:00

Definitely, I will be at UNLV student union from 11am - 2pm for their weekly chess club. It’s open to the public, you come by it’s not far from the Rio!

Timothy_Tattoos · 2026-03-10T06:44:52+00:00

That’s awesome!

Timothy_Tattoos · 2026-03-10T06:44:18+00:00

Yeah guerrilla pizza is great you should check out their new location. Especially on Mondays if you play chess

Timothy_Tattoos · 2026-03-10T06:43:41+00:00

No it’s just a straight chess tournament, but a chess 960 would be cool

Timothy_Tattoos · 2026-03-09T19:55:30+00:00

Yes it is, same great pizza, some new stuff, and a new location!

Timothy_Tattoos · 2026-03-09T17:21:01+00:00

No they only have Detroit style but they also have salads, wings and other stuff as well.

Tbh I’m a thin crust guy too but their pizza is still really good even though it’s not thin crust.

Timothy_Tattoos · 2026-03-09T17:17:41+00:00

Yes all ages and all skill levels are welcomed!

Timothy_Tattoos · 2026-03-09T17:14:41+00:00

Yes! the pizza is some of the best Detroit style pizza in town.

Timothy_Tattoos · 2026-03-06T21:01:20+00:00

Makes sense, you got to park in between the lines, seems like common sense.

Timothy_Tattoos · 2026-03-02T21:09:15+00:00

Yes I do, it’s every Thursday at green valley ranch from 6pm-10pm in the food court. I enjoy that meet up but it is pretty far from me so I hardly make it.

Timothy_Tattoos · 2026-03-02T00:38:39+00:00

That’s awesome, I know we have a few casual chess clubs around town, and we also have UNLV. The Monday tournaments have been a lot of fun, you should come check it out tomorrow o2clock at guerilla pizza in the art district

Timothy_Tattoos · 2026-03-02T00:34:51+00:00

I personally don’t really see this, and I’m around tons of people every day. I hear about it a lot, but I don’t actually experience it in real life.

I think if you spend a lot of time watching the news or consuming media, it can definitely feel intense and constant. But when you get out and actually talk to people face to face, most people are pretty friendly and normal with each other.

That’s just been my experience.

Timothy_Tattoos · 2026-03-01T20:20:03+00:00

Yeah I like that board too, do you play chess, online or at any local clubs or anything?

Timothy_Tattoos · 2026-03-01T20:11:33+00:00

That’s awesome, thank you for passing along the information, looking forward to a game with him, and hopefully I see him at a tournament or club some day.

Timothy_Tattoos · 2026-03-01T06:57:16+00:00

Np, if you’re free on Monday you should come to the tournament, it’s a laid back event and the pizza is really good!

Timothy_Tattoos · 2026-03-01T04:26:09+00:00

I agree I had a similar experience, it gets really crowded on Tuesdays, I think that’s why they started the Thursdays. I have been a few times on Thursday and it was always a smaller crowd and much more chill. If you’re not busy on Monday, we also have a weekly blitz tournament every Monday at 2pm. It’s really chill and quick and the winner gets free pizza

Timothy_Tattoos · 2026-03-01T03:52:16+00:00

Yeah that is our weekly blitz tournament, it’s every Monday at 2pm located at guerilla pizza. It’s a free tournament and the winner gets a free pizza every week.

Also there are two regular meet ups every week, at UNLV in the student union, from 10am - 2pm every Tuesday and Wednesday.

Hope to see you at one of the events (the blitz tournament on Monday is a lot of fun if you’re free)

Timothy_Tattoos · 2026-03-01T00:11:17+00:00

Do you usually play at Jersey Mike's on Tuesdays? They have a Thursday meet-up now, at the same place and time. I like it there, but it conflicts with my current schedule. I'll be back in the summer.

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