2025; quite the year

Feb 13

Written By Robby .

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Last year was quite the year for myself. In the grand scheme of things, it was the most life changing year I’ve ever had.

However, I’m only hear to talk about what I accomplished in the skateboarding world. In 2025, I was able to use my Canon GL1 WAAAYYY more than I have in the prior years. I was able to go to seven different demos in six different states. I was able to se an absolutely stacked list of skateboarders. From Mike Carroll and Rick Howard and the rest of the Girl Team in Maryland to Jamie Foy and Andrew Reynolds destroying Lot 11 skatepark in Miami, Florida with the rest of the New Balance Numeric team, I saw a lot.

At the end of the day, I have no idea what I’m going to do with all this footage in the long run. I was debating making a ‘Boys of Summer’ like video come 2030, after I’ve collected more MiniDV tapes. Time will tell. Stay Tuned.

Homemade Flatbar made out of a fence post and pair of Krux Trucks. I’ve always wanted one at home. This was the easy DIY version, ghetto welded with a ton of hot glue. Works just as fine.

Girl Skateboards @ Truxton Skatepark

Annapolis, Maryland

Washington DC Fireworks on the Fourth

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Pulaski Park. I’m glad I got to skate it a little bit. From what I’ve seen, Pulaski Park looks like its being knobbed in 2026.

New Balance Numeric’s Thrasher Weekend: Philly

Wilmington, Delaware & Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Just a few of the goodies I was able to get signed in 2025. My copy of THPS 3+4 was the first one both Jamie Foy and Andrew Reynolds signed. NBDs BABY!

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Converse @ Kilborne DIY Skatepark

Charlotte, North Carolina

Baker & Deathwish at Kilborne DIY Skatepark

Charlotte, North Carolina

New Balance Numeric @ Brooks Run Skatepark

Atlanta, Georgia

New Balance Numeric @ Lot 11 Skatepark

Miami, Florida

I was FINALLY able to skate this JAX sign at the Jacksonville Riverwalk Skatepark. Not NEARLY as easy as it looks.

I tried the V8 Venture Baseplates with a 6.1 Hanger. I eventually switched back, only so I can kill the current normal baseplate and save the V8s for the next set of 6.1s

Robby .