Brian Logan, Laura Thornhill, Robin Logan, Kim Cespedes, Brad Logan, Bruce Logan and Denis Schufelt
The day was a long awaited one. The sun shone and the sky was clear and bright. We drank coffee and headed over to Aura Skate Park in Vista. Our heavily laden vehicles were a caravan of skateboarding goodness. On arrival, we began to set up the event that has been several long months in preparation.
Rebecca Hackett on point
why we are here
The Logan family was on hand and the morning soon became a Who’s Who of 1970′s OG skateboarding talent. Denis Schufelt, Eddie Katz, Laura Thornhill, Dennis Martinez, Steve Cathey, Jim Goodrich, Vicki Vickers, John Hughes, Gunnar Haugo, E.R. Gilmore, Cindy Whitehead, Kim Cespedes and many others joined Dave Hackett and all were soon rolling about the place. Logan completes were on hand for everyone to try out and a slalom course was set up and quickly put into heavy use.
Laura Thornhill and Kim Cespedes
Jonny Miller and Denis Schufelt
Cindy Whitehead
There was a great feeling of camaraderie and old fashioned fun going on. I heard a few hecklers calling people out and overheard a couple of zingers. “Hey! I remember when you used to be good!”. There was quite a bit of laughter overheard on this day. The Logan family were treated with love and respect. It was good to see. In a skateboard world of knockoff companies, carpetbaggers and never-have-beens, it was nice to see respect given and received. Humility. Grace. Longevity.
Bruce Logan in the bonanza booth giving TA a run for his money.
Denis Schufelt digging on the Bull Taco feasties
1970′s vert pioneers- Dennis Martinez and Vicki Vickers… yeah! I said Vicki Vickers! Awesome!
Dave Hackett, Randy, John and the Aerial Action Sports crew had put together a fine event. With the help of Aura Skate Park and Bull Taco, things fell into place quite nicely. Everyone was fed and the Logan family signed posters and boards. Completes were sold along with hats and T-shirts. A 360 event and a nose wheelie contest were held as a 1970′s soundtrack of music floated over the entire event.
Dennis Martinez spinning 360′s
360 paparazzi
Laura Thornhill- classic style
E.R. Gilmore nose wheelie
Hackett leading the way
All in all, it was a great day of fun, sunshine, good food, great music and a slice of 1970′s skateboarding ripped from the past and thrust into the present. There is a sense of timelessness and style that oozes from the Logan era of skateboarding. Palm trees and sun-splashed afternoons with friends. Surf roots from a more carefree time. Thank you to all who attended. Thank you to the Logans for being who you are. Thank you to Aura and Bull Taco. Thank you to all the sponsors. Thank you to Randy, John and David. Without you, this would not have happened. Special thanks to Chad Thomas for the wonderful images. Skate- Ozzie
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