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Bushy - watch your stuff

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    #32
    smois
    Closed Accounts Posts: 234 ✭✭smois


    well it wont be exactly that any oul tom dick and harry can jsut walk in.there wouldn be fencing if this was the case


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    #33
    skate4evr
    Closed Accounts Posts: 110 ✭✭skate4evr


    you'd be surprised man, alot of dicks are gonna be in there bothering people tryin to skate, like the second a group of scumbag travellers find out about a free skatepark they're gonna be in there gettin in ur way and ****in up everything! (and no im not talkin bout all travellers, just those groups of little bastards on their ****ty bikes with about 5 of em stacked on each one and who mainly all carry knives and try to mug you if they see anythin on ya worth value) I think they shud put a fee on, like even the smallest fee would be grand like €2 50 for a day! thatd be perfect!


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    #34
    JahEerie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 149 ✭✭JahEerie


    If things aren't workin they'll change it.
    Anyway, its down to ALL OF US to make sure twats don't wreck it
    - if it happens there should be enuf of us to sort it out.

    Its funny tho, even when it looks like its gonna be free ya still can't keep everybody happy....:confused:

    JohnBoy


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    #35
    skate4evr
    Closed Accounts Posts: 110 ✭✭skate4evr


    Id love if it could be free and those douchebags wouldnt try ruin it like, like in every other country in the world there is! but see free skate parks is a real new thing over here, they're probly just gonna think "aw deadly lets go piss off some smelly rockers"(which seems to be a stereotype these days for most skaters)... couple of my friends went to check out the park hthere bout 2 weeks ago, and there was a group of about 6 20 year old scumbags just eyein them out of it so they just walked off cuz they didnt want any hassle... you can kinda tell trouble when you see it, full grown me dressin in big grey tracksuits and wearing all "da bling"... tryin to be all the ****... kinda sad really that they've got nothin better to do! ah well, whatever they want i guess, hopefully the park will have alot of people and those assholes wont be a problem!


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    #36
    Kenjd
    Closed Accounts Posts: 607 ✭✭✭Kenjd


    Oh no! I really cant deal with hassle!!! Especially when your 33 years old, got 2 kids and a mortgage!!!! I have to walk away!!
    There are scumbags everywhere in this god forsaken country! Mindless idiots!
    As Janes Addiction sing: "Idiots Rule"!!


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    #37
    skate4evr
    Closed Accounts Posts: 110 ✭✭skate4evr


    or as nofx would say "the idiots are taking over"


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    #38
    fisheye
    Closed Accounts Posts: 129 ✭✭fisheye


    You lot sound like a bunch of 8 year old girls. If you think you're going to get mugged, then you will be. Don't allow any skangers or scumbags to even think about doing anything - a fence and an entry fee won't do anything, aside from segregate. A skateboard is an effective weapon if does come down to it - why do you think that you have to give some random bloke a go of your board because he asked? A lot of you are judging books by their covers - give it a few weeks and you'll have the same kids show up and learn to skate. I've seen this happens loads before, like at the IFSC plazas a few years back. Nothing to be afraid of whatsoever.


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    #39
    Kenjd
    Closed Accounts Posts: 607 ✭✭✭Kenjd


    Well said fisheye! thanks for bringing me to my senses!!! :D


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    #40
    Jello
    Registered Users Posts: 2,739 ✭✭✭Jello


    JahEerie wrote:
    but I seriously doubt it.
    Fencing hasn't started yet (as of yesterday evenin) & its supposed to take 2 weeks or so.

    I've asked Sean at DCC if there's a confirmed date
    - when he gets back to me I'll let yez know.

    At least Lucan is gettin sorted (lights goin in this week)

    JohnBoy

    You're right. I was there today and they security guard said it'll be around 3 weeks before it opens. :(


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    #41
    skate4evr
    Closed Accounts Posts: 110 ✭✭skate4evr


    hmmm... any dates yet? we've been told "its opening in 2 weeks" since about july now, then they said itd be done by last august, then early september, then midseptember, then late septembe and then before october... well its the end of september now, does anyone know anything bout when it'll be opening FOR REAL?


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    #42
    sdjustin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 30 ✭sdjustin


    rumour has it this weekend


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    #43
    Everslick O.A.P
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2 ✭Everslick O.A.P


    :D Wow,

    I never figured i would see the day, a transitioned ,concrete, FREE, accessible skate park.

    But hey i have lived in scotland for the last few years and they are miles ahead with all their council parks.
    It works like this.

    1.Council A sticks it's neck out and builds a park.Due to the correct pressure from skater groups and politicians.

    2.skaters are grateful and keep the place in as good a condition as they can and point out when it is NOT them who wreck it.

    3. other councils see skaters are not that bad and world war 3 in insurance claims has not started.

    4. And then the councils all try and build the best parks,lots of them and as long as skaters are consulted they wont be total turkeys.

    Councils hire in contractors to build these parks but they have their own bulldozers, dont take anything for granted.

    And if you fall and pollaxe yourself, dont sue, thats a girls name.

    Skate hard

    everslick


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    #44
    JahEerie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 149 ✭✭JahEerie


    sdjustin wrote:
    rumour has it this weekend

    Unfortunately not.
    Its taken WAY too long & there are still 'finishing touches' to do.
    Basically they need to put in a gate & access path/route from tennis courts.
    They also need to fill in gaps at bottom of fence (in case anyones foot/arm/whatever goes under it)

    Until da legal-lookin signs go up it won't be openin
    Realistically I'd say da weekend after next MIGHT be a runner
    - then again, who knows.....?

    If ya wanna skate a park this weekend, head for Lucan :mad:

    JohnBoy


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    #45
    will_c
    Closed Accounts Posts: 49 ✭will_c


    JahEerie wrote:
    If ya wanna skate a park this weekend, head for Lucan

    Anybody got any pics of what lucan is like?

    Thanks :)


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    #46
    sdjustin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 30 ✭sdjustin


    go to the lucan topic ........ 'finishing touchs' ? the place looks perfect and as far as the path goes well there already is one in the bottem corner of the tennis courts its funny though the way it was meant to be open in september buts heading towards october ..sigh...no lights either so your skates over at like 6 o clock or earlier due to the rain ...but have the even considered an opening date ?


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    #47
    JahEerie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 149 ✭✭JahEerie


    The actual build was fully finished back in August
    Why don't ya ring da council & ask em when its openin?
    'Finishin touches' = sortin out gaps at bottom of fence & access
    - things which council could be sued over if there's an accident.

    Unfortunately Justin moanin about it does absolutely nothin
    City council no. is 2222222 - ask for parks dept

    JohnBoy


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    #48
    sdjustin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 30 ✭sdjustin


    called that and got nothing and yeah i suppose so but it doesnt look like there working all out on it like it could be done in a day if they worked hard enough


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    #49
    expn
    Closed Accounts Posts: 45 ✭expn


    Any news/info on offical opening day yet.........

    I was out there the other day and the place looks great.... I can't wait to try that spine , and big bowl...... Knee pads and lid might be required.........!!!


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    #50
    Kenjd
    Closed Accounts Posts: 607 ✭✭✭Kenjd


    It always amazes me that people dont wear more pads/lids and stuff! Maybe cos i'm getting older and cant deal with injuries (job/family etc). None of the skateshops in Dublin stock good quality pads. I'm talking boneless or protec. Anyone looking for a good deal go to razoorbills on ebay. A full pro set minus helmet will set you back about €100 but its worth it!!! Cant wait to shred bushy....and slam! :D


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    #51
    moonboy
    Registered Users Posts: 466 ✭✭moonboy


    theres gonna be a whole load of ambulances called to bushy.
    its the same out in lucan. the younger kids go out on their blades and falling on concrete aint like falling on wood.
    i honestly think there should be a compulsory pads for under 18s rule.
    seems unfair but itd save on injuries. and im not saying over 18s arent gonna hurt themselves but they might have a greater idea of the risk involved.


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    #52
    will_c
    Closed Accounts Posts: 49 ✭will_c


    backed.
    lil kids hurtin themselves may unfortunatly lead to skater hating parents tryin to claim compensation, thereby leading to the shutting of the park :(


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    #53
    sdjustin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 30 ✭sdjustin


    moonboy wrote:
    theres gonna be a whole load of ambulances called to bushy.
    its the same out in lucan. the younger kids go out on their blades and falling on concrete aint like falling on wood.
    i honestly think there should be a compulsory pads for under 18s rule.
    seems unfair but itd save on injuries. and im not saying over 18s arent gonna hurt themselves but they might have a greater idea of the risk involved.

    under 16s would be suitable or just for less experiencd skaters who should know better anyway


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    #54
    f
    Closed Accounts Posts: 150 ✭✭f


    sdjustin wrote:
    under 16s would be suitable or just for less experiencd skaters who should know better anyway
    i dont think this would work as im 15 ha ****. i think it should be for clearly un experienced skaters, who you can just see cant skate. im not goin near those bowls without a helmet anyway


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    #55
    Kenjd
    Closed Accounts Posts: 607 ✭✭✭Kenjd


    Asto was telling me some guy broke his wrist in Lucan bout 2 weeks ago!!
    And dont forget "sue" is a girls name!!! :D:D:D


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    #56
    68 lost souls
    Registered Users Posts: 3,989 ✭✭✭68 lost souls


    Pads all the way, so youve been skating for years, that just means your going to go bigger out of the 10 foot bowl which means you have further to fall and more chance of breaking something, the more experienced you are the more pads you should wear in a park like this I say, I have a lid, elbow and knee pads but I cant find wrist ones anywhere which I need cause I have a bad wrist and aswel as that they are very useful for Bertslides.


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    #57
    skate4evr
    Closed Accounts Posts: 110 ✭✭skate4evr


    ive found that helmets arent very useful unless ur just starting cuz most people tend to throw their hands in front of them before they fall so they wont hurt too much, wrist pads and knee pads are all you'd really need if you have experience park skating


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    #58
    JahEerie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 149 ✭✭JahEerie


    Helmets will probably be mandatory
    - if da guys that built it (Airspeed) were wearin 'em its probably a good indication that its a good idea.

    The park will be open by middle of next week
    - accordin to council this mornin

    JohnBoy


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    #59
    Kenjd
    Closed Accounts Posts: 607 ✭✭✭Kenjd


    http://www.razorbills.co.uk

    Fast service and they have protec pads which are quite good. Cheap here as well. Of course you need a credit card but you can buy through paypal on ebay! Do you need a card for paypal??? Anyway...
    I put an order on the www.bonelesspads.com months ago and its just been siting there! No confirmation or anything. Contacted the peeps who manage their site and they said there was a huge backlog. Knowing my luck ill receive them the same day i get my protecs! hehehe


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    #60
    moonboy
    Registered Users Posts: 466 ✭✭moonboy


    Kenjd wrote:
    Asto was telling me some guy broke his wrist in Lucan bout 2 weeks ago!!
    And dont forget "sue" is a girls name!!! :D:D:D
    his arm looked like a mcdonalds sign.


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    #61
    fisheye
    Closed Accounts Posts: 129 ✭✭fisheye


    68 lost souls wrote:
    Pads all the way, so youve been skating for years, that just means your going to go bigger out of the 10 foot bowl which means you have further to fall and more chance of breaking something, the more experienced you are the more pads you should wear in a park like this I say,
    That's complete rubbish. I've been skating for more than 15 years and I've been lucky with injuries, so does that mean that I'm more likely to kill myself skating? Pads restrict your movement and are really only useful if you're skating vert a lot and need to knee slide out.


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