RIDING THE EDGE OF THE OASIS: FEAR AND STOKE IN PALM SPRINGS

Photos by Chris Dangaard (@chrisclicksdigital)
Article originally published in Confusion Magazine – issue #25

Andy Anderson. Rock’n’Roll
Heimana Reynolds. Nose pick

Andy Anderson. Backside grind
Wyatt.
Liam Pace. Boardslide

“I couldn’t turn down an opportunity to skate a spot like this. No better place to ‘move like water.’  Thanks Chris, Rest In Peace Bruce.”

– Andy Anderson

 

Andy Anderson. Slob Plant
Heimana Reynolds. Over the hole
Matt Wilcox. Lien air

“Having the opportunity to skate the water park was like no other and I knew I couldn’t pass it up. I’ve always wanted to skate that loop and when Chris hit me up I couldn’t say no. It’s a lot bigger and scarier in person but damn it was fucking sick! Good friends, good vibes and big water slides.
Can it get better than that?

– Heimana Reynolds

 

Heimana Reynolds. Loop
Kevin Stabb. Stone surfing
Heimana Reynolds. Frontside ollie

 

Andy Anderson. Backside Disaster
Kevin Staab.
Andy Anderson. Frontside Layback
Liam Pace. Frontside lien melon

“It’s like Willy Wonka opened the factory gates for a single day, every skater has dreamed of getting to skate a waterpark. We had full reign to skate the whole place! Definitely a session. I will remember for the rest of my life.”

– Liam Pace

 

Liam Pace. Backside Grind
Andy Anderson. Backside Air
Matt Wilcox. Frontside Grind
Liam. Slide Drop

“One of the coolest experiences I’ve had skating something not meant to be skated. You’d think the slides would be slippery but it was just about the opposite and was sticky. Heading down the white slide full speed was extremely fun.”

– Matt Wilcox

 

Matt Wilcox. Backside Air

Thanks to Palm Springs Surf Club for the session!!!

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