It would of helped, if Sandy Hazel was a bit clearer that the Anti- Social behaviour was separate from the skating. And reminding us that skateboarding is Pro-social. Stephen you should do a follow up. The Park has so many issues with awkward transitions, those loose stones around the back area. Its as if the designers were like you can skate here in this area, however your not welcome over here. Also I'm spotting that rough pebble design is an increasing part of how spaces are getting designed in Dublin. They are now really considering anti-skate architecture, when our European neighbours are doing quit the opposite. At this rate we will all be moving to Malmo. Ireland will lose its creative class, for big tech industry types and soulless neoliberal businessman.
like the love park of dublin. Kicking out the skaters only makes the area more open for antisocial behaviour. but the city is fine using its popularity for comps and then slapping the stoppers back on after.
I'm quite intrigued by people using rails again - I remember the stick I used to get when I first skated BOI Baggot St with no rails, then it became kinda standard. Personally I much prefer the feel of the wood on it's own, also the plastic on rails would sometimes get mad sharp so when you tried sad grabs etc., it would cut my hand, plus they often rattled annoyingly. Maybe the compounds are better or something nowadays.
Well done on putting this together! Should have more views! Dublin city needs to get up to date & do something for the people not just letting big companies in to not pay taxes and give fuck all back to the people, all the small people pay taxes . The council needs to wake up an get up to date , skateboarding is creative and a productive thing for young people. No fences is a great idea to rather than being caged in skateboarding is about being free. No rules!
This is not only a nice place for socialising, meet people and do outdoor activities, IT IS THE PLACE FOR DOING SO! it has to prevail! Portobello for life !
