Tim Brauch Practice

Posted on September 22, 2012 by Ozzie Ausband

Daniel Cuervo- kiss the sky

Practice has been raging the last few days in anticipation of the Tim Brauch Memorial Contest. It has been super hot and super heavy. There was a few moments when we had to regulate the groms as they were dropping in on McGill, Elguera and Cabbie. They were taking three runs to each one of theirs. That just couldn’t be left alone. I had to say something. I let them have it and order quickly returned. It didn’t last. Close calls, slams and Duane Peters crushing all in his wake… he was reigning supreme.

Duane Peters- crushing.

Colton Woods- FS Invert

Tristan Rennie

Max Jenson- Indy

Colton Woods is on a tear as is Max Jenson, Tristan Rennie and a few others. There is a huge leap in ability these days. It seems that every year, more insanity is thrown down. The bar is raised. See you tomorrow at Lake Cunningham . Thanks to MRZ for the images. Skate- Ozzie

San Jose

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Ozzie Ausband

Malibu. Woke up early. First light over the hillsides. Angelo and I had coffee, fed the dogs and both of us went our separate ways. I took the long drive up to San Jose. I thought about the Tim Brauch Memorial contest. Tim came to Woodward years ago when I was the director there in Pennsylvania. I liked him quite a bit. He was a really great skateboarder and a wonderful spirit.

Tim Brauch

The world needs a few more people like Tim Brauch. The bad folks just seem to be digging in and making life a real problem for the rest of us! I arrived in San Jose and drove over to the Lake Cunningham Skate Park. If you haven’t been there, you should visit. It is mind-boggling in its overall awesomeness. There is virtually EVERYTHING to ride. Almost.

Steve Caballero – depending on your era, this is either a Gunnair or an Indy

This is Christian Hosoi. He is awesome! Just so you know…

Daniel Cuervo didn’t slow down and didn’t let up…

Jordan Richter was going off!

Steve Caballero, Christian Hosoi, Daniel Cuervo, Jordan Richter, Jimmy Wilkins, Archer Braun, Max Jenson and a few others were on hand to throw down an early practice session in preparation for the contest this weekend. Good stuff!

Archer Braun- floating

Max Jenson- front lip

All in all, it was a stellar first peek at some of the contest skaters. I can’t wait to see what happens tomorrow. Skate- Ozzie

Daniel

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Ozzie Ausband

Daniel Cuervo is ripping right now. We rode DC together last week as he has been practicing for the Tim Brauch contest in San Jose next week. Daniel has been landing new tricks and recently put down kickflip mutes… Nice! He has been riding daily at Carmel Valley and the Combi in preparation for the San Jose beatdown… I will be there on the deck to cheer for him and our other ztuntz rider – Al Brunelle – as they give it all the got! – Ozzie

Daniel Cuervo- The Black Crow In Flight

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Ozzie Ausband

Daniel- high flight above the DC complex

Daniel Cuervo has been skating extremely well lately. He has been spending a great deal of time under the capable direction of Legendary vert ripper David Hackett. Daniel has been applying his talented skateboarding skills to the DC and Encinitas vert ramps, bowls and recently was seen in a few private Malibu bowl sessions. It wasn’t difficult to notice Daniel as he usually was going about four feet higher than anyone else! Currently, Daniel is practicing his lines and insane trick combinations for the upcoming Tim Brauch Memorial Contest. He will be there and is prepared to launch himself into orbit on his new ztuntz board. I will be shooting some new photographs with Daniel and filming video over the next week. Thanks to Brian Fick for his assistance with the image. Skate- Ozzie