The Alterskate Underground

My friend Jeremie stopped by with the intent to get me out of the house and on my motorcycle. Thats his rocket in the back. I am always a showoff so I decided to break out the Alterskate. Jeremie decided to give it a try. It took him a few minutes, as it does everyone, but he is starting to get the hang of it.

I think the learning curve of streetboarding is what has kept it from hitting the mainstream. It takes a little while to get used to the motion, although once a person gets it, they usually say it is exactly like snowboarding or surfing. The most important thing is to never give up on it. We learned how to swim, and then ride a bike. I believe Alterskating is not much different than learning either of those.

For those of you that know me, that is not me in the pic, although everyone who sees this says it is. Jeremie and I look alike in some ways. When we worked together selling Sprint phones, people would refer to him as my "brother". :)

It's been about 10 years but I finally am back on the original Alterskate! It was just like riding a bike. As soon as I went out to my street, kids were running out to me and asking me where I got it. Thanks goes out to Jon Feibing for helping me get back on a board!

The original Alterskate is back! This sport is something I am proud to have been a part of. About ten years ago I had an opportunity to ride one of these and worked to get exposure for them for a few years. I was the only one in my town to have one. Eventually they had to shut down. But, because of the loyalty of some of the former riders, and it's creator Jon Feibing, Alterskate is back in business! I can't wait to get my hands on one. More updates will be coming soon about the progression of the sport and the revival of the company! Long live the original streetboard with an actual "deck"!

(I have been told that this is a picture of Josh Mick. If I am mistaken, please let me know. It's a great shot and really shows how hard the sport was being pushed back in the day)!