People from all over Europe gathered to break down old features and build new ones, all on a voluntary basis, appreciating the beautiful place and its community. The area is surrounded by grassy hills and trees. JP runs the kitchen, while a group of others work day and night to create new DIY spots. That’s the Habash crew—a bunch of big-hearted idiots keeping their home alive and fun.
They’re also inviting to the Beton Fiesta 2024, a two-day festival celebrating new spots and features at the skatepark. Well, the weather — as usual — messed up plans on Friday, with almost horizontal rain. Saturday, it’s cloudy but dry. A lineup of local bands plays right at the Bowl, setting the skate sessions across the area on fire. A guy tries a BS flip indy grab. A few people freak out over a scooter kid doing backflips. It’s so casually random that everyone somehow fits into the scene. Nothing to prove, just the freedom to enjoy. There’s lots of laughter, cold beers, and impressive skateboarding — lasting late into the night and ending with a mad rave. “The best part was probably the pool party on Sunday. We might even set up a cocktail bar for next year,” says Gian.
Article by Felix Biehler (@felixmariabiehler)
Digital photos by Jonas Gasser (@jonasgasser_)
Analog photos by Felix Biehler (@felixmariabiehler)
Additional article by Alan Maag (@rollendetonne)
“When Felix asked me to write something about the annual DiY party I was unsure. I was only there at daylight, making preparations to fill a cast with a new cement substitute, and only heard of what had happened at night. It’s definitely a place to be for DiY heads and I really appreciate the hospitality of the local Habash skate crew. But other than that? What should I write that could be of interest? It’s ‘just’ one of those great skate feasts where you build new ramps for a week and then skate them all together on the weekend – bands and a filled pool on Sunday included. That’s when I got Felix notes. They described all the extras you need to know and I had something to do: a translation exercise and introduction to a Swiss accent for all you language nerds. ” – Alan Maag
- Super fuud dank super chuchiteam – JP du Legändä!
- Chillige Cämping Platz mit Zelt, Hängemattene und Campervans
- IMMER Kaffi und Bier und Tonis parat.
- Pool-sunday (umbedingt für nechst jahr usbuuä mit pool-cüpli-dj, sprungbret und badmeister)
- Pascal sis füür
- Chili sin carne
- Scheiss Rägewätter
- Halläbad session, mitem hüppi uf der rutschbahn
- Baustellarbeiten um Mitternacht
- Parkbbauer us ganz Europa – shoutout Wonders around the World
- Neui bank + neui Spine
- Bio-Beton Experiment
- Krassi random Tricks während der ganze Session
- King Sascha speaker am contest nur am Scheisse labere
- Döm gwünnt z goldige Deck
- Skatesession mit Konzert vo Horny Dolphins, Schübelübel, DJego, Cosil Tschabra und Whitedog Suicide
- The crew enjoyed great food thanks to a great kitchen team – JP you legend!
- There was a chill camping site with tents, hammocks and RVs (right next to the ramps)
- A constant supply of coffee, beers and Tonis were always ready
- Pool Sunday has to be extended next year with poolside drinks, bouncing board and life guard
- Pascal’s fire (apparently it was huge?)
- Chili sin Carne (solid farts increase pop)
- Apparently it rained a few times
- Indoor pool slide session with Hopi (there a real pool next to the concrete pool)
- Construction work at midnight (probably because of rain)
- Park shapers from all around Europe unite. Shout out to the WOW Crew!
- A new bank and spine were built
- Experiments with cement substitute are still going on
- Loads of good tricks at the Saturday session
- Apparently a guy called King Sasha was a very talented contest speaker
- Döm won the golden board (he really is incredibly talented on a skateboard)
- Skate sessions with concerts by Horny Dolphins, Schübelübel, Cosil Tschabra and White Dog Suicide on Saturday (no information about the background of those band names available).
…hope this makes you want to come join this Event next year. It’s worth it!