Do You Even Skate, Bro?

Contributions by Apollo Whyte | Photos by Zahn Schultz & Jack Royer | Design by Janae Harris

‘BOARD!’

Echoes from around the park and all shout in unison, repeating the original exclamation.

This practice is second nature to skaters. If a skateboard escapes its rider, the first person to notice shouts, ‘board.’ Those in earshot repeat it in confirmation, giving warning to any skaters who may not have noticed the stray skateboard.

If you’ve never picked up a skateboard, here is a small taste of what it’s like to be a part of the skate scene in Ellensburg.

Check out the multimedia, below!

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Pictured above are Levi Capoeman and Preston McNeil

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