The Way Out Westward crew. Photo: Bandy
The idea for the Way Out Westward tour was simple. The goal being to gather as many ripping skaters as possible, pile them into a van along with some quality videographers and photographers, and then set out to spread the Gospel of Shred. We began our adventures in Abuqurquie, New Mexico at Timeship Racing’s SLAP event and finished with the Carve crew in Austin, Texas. The following is a full-length video presentation of our tour as well as an extensive, three-chapter photographic catalog of this radical roadtrip. Please enjoy. Tell a friend. Go Skate!
Chapter I
Albuquerque, NM & The SLAP
It’s every skater for himself in the Chinese Downhill race. Dan Hoolihan out front. Photo: Bandy.
Timeship’s, Joe Lehm, letting ‘em know the dealio. Photo: Bandy.
Eric Jensen with a sweet wallride off the bank and over the drainpipe. Photo: Bandy.
Will Royce and Jesse Breiman getting ready for the giant slalom race. Photo: Bandy.
Robin McGuirk negotiating the giant slalom course. Photo: Bandy.
Will Brunson. There will be blood! Photo: Bandy.
Dan & Mark about to cross the minefield finish line at the Giant Slalom event. Photo: Bandy.
Mr. Roadrunner showing off his fresh catch. Photo: Bandy.
Eric Jensen is a psychopathic shredder. Gnar Drop 3000! Photo: Bandy.
Outch! Photo: Bandy.
JP, lurkin’ in the greenroom! Photo: Bandy.
James West, “uber tuber, bro.” Photo: Bandy.
Zac Sharp catches the barrel of the day with this two-wheeled rail grabber. Photo: Bandy.
Finger Bang with a lofty rock wally. Photo: Bandy.
Anthony Flis with a stylish frontside japan air off the second floor. Photo: Bandy.
Comet kingpin, Jason Salfi, living the dream in Albuquerque. Photo: Bandy.
Rasto Whittman surfing some New Mexican ‘crete. Photo: Bandy.
Finger Bang with a rough, rugged, and raw 50 50 grinder. Photo: Bandy.
Chapter II
The Long, Long Road to Texas . . .
Zac Sharp & Jason Salfi. 12 more hours to go, bro. Photo: Bandy.
Big Dave nappin’ on the long ass road to Texas. Photo: Bandy.
Aaron “from the block” refueling for the long haul. Photo: Bandy.
What you know about Street Pirates!? Photo: Bandy.
Rest stop picture op. Photo: Bandy.
Jesse, herp derppin’ on the road to Texas. Photo: Bandy.
Chapter III
Austin, TX & The Summer Kick-Off Freeride
Nick Wnorowski, clicking a fresh-out-of-the-van clacker at the Austin Skatepark. Photo: Bandy.
Welcome to Austin, Texas. A view up Congress Blvd and at the Capital building. Photo: Bandy.
Eric Jensen & Blake Smith doubling down. Photo: Bandy.
Aaron Grulich boosting a fatty, deep in the heart of Texas. Photo: Bandy.
Local rippers trekking up for another hill shralp. Photo: Bandy.
Bringin the heat! Nick Hayes. Photo: Bandy.
Grant Phillips with his cafe racer shred-shuttle. Photo: Bandy.
Comet’s, Jason Salfi, launchin’ and gettin’ rad. Photo: Bandy.
Big Dave spreading the wiggle-sauce, with a smile. Photo: Bandy.
Nick Hayes is a beast! BS 180º booster. Photo: Bandy.
Group shot at the Summer Kick Off Freeride near Lake Travis. Photo: Bandy.
A special thanks goes out to: Volante Wheels, Caliber Trucks, Carve Skateshop, Comet Skateboards, Kurt Smith, Zac Sharp, Jake Sharp, Grant Phillips, Texas, New Mexico, , Timeship Racing, Joe Lehm, Thundercloud Subs, Will Goins, Brandon Stewart, Jason Salfi, and all the skaters we kicked it with along the way. Kisses!
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The Volante video of this on Vimeo is one of my favorite skating videos I have ever seen….and I have seen a ton. I was wondering what the most popular size of the Comet Shred was for the ditch riding/sliding/freeriding. I am trying to decide on which size to get and what set up. Any info on set ups used during the trip would be great too.
Thanks so much for the help and keep up the great work. Love the website!
Matt
Thanks! Blake did a great job on the video. As for the six of the Comet Shred, I’d say that the Shred 35′ was the most used on this trip, but the Shred 38 was in use as well, and a new 33′ Shred type style board was being tested as well—more on that new board coming soon. Stay rollin’ and thanks for the stoke.