Tobin's Was a Gas

Sung to the tune of "Belsen Was a Gas" by The Sex Pistols
"Tobin's was a gas, I heard the other day
in the shallow pool where the pros all play,
Life is good and I'm glad we're all here
Stop blocking my view and go get me a beer......"

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All obscure reference to the Pistols aside, Tobin's was a WC SK8 event to remember - initially no one was too stoked to see the event redirected to this small venue in Portland after Battleground was rained out, but somehow the WC crew not only made it work but pulled it off in style. The vibe went from bike cops and redneck sherrif's stalking Battleground to the usual Beers, Bowls and BBQ style event that everyone has come to expect and appreciate from a Trifecta event - save that lame cop/kook/corporate crap for somewhere else.......


Tobin's is a kinky, crusty tranny of a BY pool and it rounded out the weekend well after having a huge flow course in LC and some Upland-esque vert/pipe terrain @ Pier Park. The change in terrain resulted in some new faces finishing in the top ranks as those who adapted quickly to the tight tranny killed it while others faded into the late-night glow as the lights came on above the bowl and spectators became 4-5 deep all the way around the pool, turning it into a modern-day gladiator's pit....by 10:00PM it was all over and I had thought we had an upset on our hands with Skreech/Morgan/Manchild all legitimate threats to the top 3 spots, but the judges thought otherwise.....In any case some insane skating went down by all concerned and it was a great way to cap another chapter in one of the best all-around events in skateboarding IMHO......All Hail Choppy and the Trifecta!!


Tobin's Results


1) Benji Galloway 2) Skreech 3) Morgan Burgess 4) Steve Reeves


5) Rune Glifberg 6) Will Powers 7) Taylor Mumma 8) Daniel Cardone


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