Comments on: Steve Douglas, Frontside Rock’n'Roll Madrid 1989

By: Nick Ajose

Nick Ajose — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 17:48:17 +0000

Great site – the Madrid contest was hardcore with Tim’s attention to detail and the army of local helpers, the ramp building went like clockwork – a true craftsman.

Cheers
Nick

By: timlb

timlb — Mon, 07 Aug 2006 16:08:11 +0000

Thanks, Rick!

By: rickcurran

rickcurran — Mon, 07 Aug 2006 14:39:30 +0000

Masonite is indeed hardboard, Oil-tempered hardboard is the correct term if I’m not mistaken.

By: timlb

timlb — Sat, 29 Jul 2006 10:42:39 +0000

I certainly remember someone coming back and saying that. Whether or not they were right is another matter. Perhaps someone will set us straight?

By: Backsidenocomply

Backsidenocomply — Fri, 28 Jul 2006 22:09:33 +0000

Masonite is hardboard?!?! I thought it was some mythical, super-tech product from the states!! I’d read it was great for ramps but went soggy in the rain so thought it was some sort of coated ply…..maybe like a poptart……

Anyway, I think frontside rocks are one of the best tricks to photo as they capture the essence of skating – manipulating the board by leaning your body into the trick – and opportunity for visual flair (that reads a bit gay…..)