Comments for When We Was Rad: Skateboard History from UK Vintage Magazine

Comment on Vallely on Vert, Mountain in ‘Birmingham’ and Guerrero Where? by Neil aka Crow

Neil aka Crow — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 04:50:34 +0000

I got into the Birmingham skate scene around 89 and I know the wheels ramps changed a bit during that time. I wasn’t there for this event but I agree, the vert ramp doesn’t look like wheels and they definitely didn’t have any concrete. All the same though, it makes me wanna go grab a deck n do a few sess slides. That’s probably about all I’m good now. Perhaps the odd 1ft ollie. Ha ha. Lovin this site though. It doesn’t matter how long these things take to get up n running. I think this was a special time for a lot of people and you only need a glimpse of nostalgia to get the juices flowing. I’m 39 years old now and I still look at curbs and handrails n shit n think “That looks like fun!” It never leaves ya! :0)

Comment on Duty Now For The Future by Russ Barton

Russ Barton — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 16:04:14 +0000

Very fond memories of the late eighties early nineties skating Brum with biffa, egan, wizz wozz, Goughie, powers oldie etc. Sundays at central aston banks. bank of Ireland…….happy days great group of people, some unhinged moments but always always no matter what…… laughin our asses off.

Comment on Vallely on Vert, Mountain in ‘Birmingham’ and Guerrero Where? by Dyl

Dyl — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 21:30:38 +0000

Yep, that’s Latimer Road.

Comment on Duty Now For The Future by timlb

timlb — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 16:09:20 +0000

Cough, splutter, sponsoring?? You have a long memory!

Thanks for the kind words. I’m glad to think that this site still brings back memories, even though I’ve not been able to maintain it.

Comment on Duty Now For The Future by Stew Paling

Stew Paling — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 15:53:55 +0000

Hey Tim,

Went to see the Bones Brigade doc @ Leicester Square a few weeks ago; reminded me of the old R.A.D days (I used to BMX at Wicksteed Park, many years ago). Very good times and still an inspiration even now.

Loving your work here (and did I read here somewhere that Nik Phillip is doing Imaginary Foundation over in the States?).

Cheers,
Stew

PS thanks for sponsoring our Skatepark Jam back in 1989!

Comment on How Livingston Happened — footnote on the early history of the skatepark by danny boon

danny boon — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 13:05:51 +0000

wasnt at the opening but a bloke came into my shop in perth aus and told me he played in the pipe band when it opened

Comment on Skate Rags Advert by John Summers

John Summers — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 21:35:02 +0000

Hello, I am trying to get hold of a rad magazine that did a big article on High Wycombe. Early nineties I think. Please let me know if you can help or someone who could . Thanks John Summers

Comment on Skate Rags Advert by John Summers

John Summers — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 21:32:58 +0000

Hello, I am trying to get hold of a rad magazine that did a big article on High Wycombe. Early nineties I think. Please let me know if you can help or someone who could . Thanks John

Comment on Skate Rags Advert by timlb

timlb — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 10:54:21 +0000

Fascinating. I love it when the bits of the jigsaw fall into place like this. Thank you.

Comment on Skate Rags Advert by Geraint Williams

Geraint Williams — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 18:15:26 +0000

It was placed by Alder Sportswear ltd, we were the distributors and couldn’t get enough of the stuff. Would love to here from the original team, particularly Rex king, who allowed us to stay at his place!

Geraint Williams

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