Skate PUNKS NOT DEAD (Part 2 of 3). By Jon Steele.
Graveside, appropriately named, sits next to a real grave yard and is in all essence a hardcore bowl to skate. The location is beautiful but still raw. Graveside was established in 2004 when Tippy and John B just went out back his house and started throwing down cement. In 2009 it was broken down after the construction of four bowls, all DIY. But after being built two times already, it seems to be holding this time.
The trannies are tight, the coping is rough the and the spot just screams DIY with skulls, trucks and an array of stuff cemented into the foundation giving it a uniqueness worthy of a spot called Graveside. Show up with beers or check in and help bucket and maintain it if you want to skate. Be respectful, and this spot should be around for a bit.
Enjoy the North Shore, don’t paddle out when the surf is huge as the lifeguards don’t want to save your ass. Respect the locals like you would any place, ask the right questions and buy the right beer or amount of beer and the land of Aloha will show you Aloha.. Just remember to give back.
Words + photos: Jon Steele
Kyle Thiermann slamming then making it over the stairs at Graveside.
Filmed/Edited by Jon Steele / Death Weasel:
For a Confusion GRAVESIDE video from 2012, check here: www.confusionmagazine.com/2012/02/15/graveside-hawaii/
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Best spot ever. RIP