Tuesday, July 21st 2009

Product Testing with Benny Gold and Hoops

So, I was finally able to get out on the skateboard last week for the first time since the Stan Man was born. I was rolling with friends Benny Gold and Hoops, two family men in their 30s that still shred hard. Benny actually doesn’t have any kids just yet, but he’s happily married with a French Bulldog named Levi, so he’s 90% of the way there. I have a feeling he’ll be joining the “Rad Dad Club” soon enough.

I have to tell you, it felt damn good to get back out on the board and shooting some skating after such a long break. Remember, I was skating mostly every weekend prior to Stan’s arrival, so I was long overdue. However, during my hiatus, I was practicing my skate photography by shooting birds in flight from my balcony. I have become completely obsessed with the family of Red-Tail Hawks that live in the towering Maples next to my house. Photos to follow.

I ended up taking Benny and Hoops to a bunch of cutty spots I know of in the backstreets of San Francisco, where we put Benny’s new Paper Airplane Skate Wax to the test. The craftsmanship of the product is very nice, as the various angles of the airplane allow you to easily wax a curb without shredding the skin off your knuckles. Say goodbye to Mr. Zoggs Sex Wax, Gulf Canning Wax and candles. Check out Benny’s site, www.bennygold.com, for info and availability.

You can also read more about this outing on Benny's Highsnobiety blog. Click HERE to check it out.

Word to Joe Frazier…

Travis

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