Building A DIY Skatepark Ep.2 (Transition & Hips)

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@ZackDowdy 2 жыл бұрын

Shout out to everyone that's supported this project, ILYSM.

@blakedegenhart3659 2 жыл бұрын

This spot looks so sick to skate at! Been waiting for this video for weeks! Keep on keeping on! Thanks for such amazing content

@Luke-jw6zn Жыл бұрын

keep building shit. its motivating.

@hughwilla4744 2 жыл бұрын

Monk is a good tag for a diy.

@BlueJayBonsai 2 жыл бұрын

Episode 1 was the first of your videos I ever saw, and I subscribed immediately. I’ve been going through your back catalog since… I’m 50, getting back into skating after about 30 years away from it! Your channel is amazing! Thank you so much. 🐦💙🙏👏

@ryanurquhart8436 Жыл бұрын

It’s definitely a kinda a weird time to be a street skater , the pandemic .All these do it yourself skate spots are definitely something booming that wasn’t really around when I skated .

@TangoDown357 2 жыл бұрын

The tag above the ramp was just getting started, not even close to completion. Seems like they might've been planning a sick piece for the spot, I hope they understand the situation and don't take it personally.

@Sjuuljoosen 2 жыл бұрын

That wallride was sick!!!

@lancelovecraft5913 2 жыл бұрын

If I lived in san diego I would love to come out and help you with make these spots. seeing you go solo is cool but i would love to lend you a hand, if only for the learning experience for me, but also to make things easier for you

@prodigalsonresurrection 4 ай бұрын

MONK was going to be so sick, centered right above the quarter. You could tell the tagger was coming back at night and adding a little bit each time. But i understand not wanting the unwanted attention and getting city workers down there. I am currently on a journey to find this spot. So far im thinking the Carlsbad/Encinitas/Vista area, but could also be somewhere along the 76. My money is on the palomar airport area. Eventually I'll find it and skate it.

@grutfrut5817 2 жыл бұрын

Zack builds with so much attention. This is art. The guy's a hero.

@JustDevon 2 жыл бұрын

First episode was great! Excited for this one. I hope the spot lasts so the series can keep going!

@GuiTsuda 2 жыл бұрын

the best series, keep up 🔥

@shakeywithlife 2 жыл бұрын

that dudes piece was half done, wouldn't be surprised if they smash your ramp after painting the wall.

@KavaKavana 2 жыл бұрын

Bro that wall ride was sick. You guys have really gone all out for the skate community and even just the city painting at the end. Thanks bros this place is epic

@grutfrut5817 2 жыл бұрын

I must admit the Monk tag covering was a bit painful, it was clearly a WIP ... But nobody wants an ending like Savanna side in Malmö for this spot.

@grutfrut5817 2 жыл бұрын

@Roozlers Didn't see that. Well, everything's fine then.

@mrzoom214 2 жыл бұрын

Awsome job done

@everettweynand5725 2 жыл бұрын

I love your videos!

@Grinchillah 2 жыл бұрын

My fav series rn lol 👏

@likespinningpats 2 жыл бұрын

Get some beverages stay cool. Looks like a hot spot, concrete on 3 sides sun on a 4th

@willusionist 2 жыл бұрын

These videos and edits get better and better each time. You are inspiring a lot of DIY guys like myself. Any breakdown on the pricing of this obstacle after completion? Also, use those donations for a proper dust mask. We want to see you making DIY spots for years to come. : )

@ZackDowdy 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! So hard to say what the cost is, probably around $150 I'd guess. But that doesn't include tools ;)

@AxesOne 2 жыл бұрын

I can't wait for the next episode!

@peoplecallmepeechez Жыл бұрын

Man i cant believe i missed these uploads. Awesome series

@willendicott3590 Жыл бұрын

Man that turned out sweet !!!

@kaydostandssideways8946 2 жыл бұрын

cant wait for more videos🤘

@lucasbarraza5695 2 жыл бұрын

SO SICK MY DUDE!!!

@Zeke316 Жыл бұрын

I have a spot thats part of a damn that could easily be turned in to a quartpipe or maybe more of a bowl. it even has a handrail that could be hit with the right amount of concrete.

@ExoticHyper Жыл бұрын

I’m about to build my first diy park and I love these vids ( they help)

@badonkster 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome Progress!

@stewartgraham8484 2 жыл бұрын

Zack’s the man I only just found out he was doing KZfaq channel,, he’s a great a human actually one of the nicest dudes out there 💯

@heyb6268 Жыл бұрын

Basically I don’t care if you tag, unless you’re a toy Lmao. I felt that

@scottkeenan6339 Жыл бұрын

This is how the pros do it 🤙💥

@keithparker9503 10 ай бұрын

I have been watching your videos. I like how made a deck on this for rock and roll type tricks.

@joshuadavid1804 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@bradleyzanteson2571 2 жыл бұрын

I’m lovin this series! Keep up the great work!

@rebelset7682 2 жыл бұрын

Concrete sculptures by Dowdy 🔥

@gardneredgell8112 2 жыл бұрын

Most exciting noti ever

@mostchilldude 2 жыл бұрын

great job!

@marmaduuuke 2 жыл бұрын

So far so good! Looking forward to see how it develops 🤟sick wallride btw!

@jmanborg Жыл бұрын

Sick!

@vfxhouse6499 9 ай бұрын

Sick work and wall ride! What do you recommend for rhe threshold where ground meets ramp, was thar just concrete or are u using Ardex/similar?

@mattotoole5793 4 ай бұрын

Radical 😊

@WhoDaB0ssPlaya 2 жыл бұрын

I woulda left that graffiti above the pipe that was well done, anyways sick video man

@theequasian3823 2 жыл бұрын

It was incomplete

@SirKevinthefirst 2 жыл бұрын

Was not expecting the shoutout. Nice!

@tommycoleman6048 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative. I learned a lot watching. The methods you used to keep mostly plumb and level was really nice to see. Also the different types of concrete used at the different steps. Also felt a bit mind blown when i seen you cut the caulk with the gun. 40 years old and today i learned. Great content. Excited to see how the spot progresses.

@alexb9597 Жыл бұрын

Yeah man those caulk guns got razors in the handles for cutting caulk

@Warriordan44 2 жыл бұрын

Hope to skate that sometime! Nice spot"

@tubbyhawk1923 2 жыл бұрын

So inspiring! Keep em coming !

@shaunvanslyke6386 Жыл бұрын

Yoo make a vert wall. Haven't seen those. Basically a qp against a wall. No coping. My first local skatepark that had to go out of business had the sickest one ever

@lightpeixinho7830 2 жыл бұрын

dude has good vibes

@kevskatesnm1828 2 жыл бұрын

Looks super good! We used that same patch kit for filling honeycombs on the decks in the backyard- kinda squeegeed it in then just float…question: does it hold up as a feather finish on existing concrete? looked nice on the bottoms but we have some issues under coping

@ZackDowdy 2 жыл бұрын

The finish on existing concrete is really nice! I think it's great for that, just hard to now trowel it haha.

@kevskatesnm1828 2 жыл бұрын

People talk about that Ardex product like that (the whole “feather finish” thing but I am familiar with your patch kit…we removed a top plate and our line was all jagged, tried to grind it- set pool blocks…but now I kinda want to try the kit to fix a couple spots under coping (small cracks)…TY sir!

@oumpstar Жыл бұрын

They are getting excited to tag the ramp.

@dirtylaundry00. 2 жыл бұрын

if there was good graffiti (not tags but peices) would you buff them?

@Trails_trout_surf 2 жыл бұрын

whent to the my local this morning it was like 98 tho got some fun airs and really long 5050 and smiths in my bow

@Trails_trout_surf 2 жыл бұрын

bowl

@thegolfernment 2 жыл бұрын

You can edit comments, Owen.

@Trails_trout_surf 2 жыл бұрын

@@thegolfernment yeah i know

@ZackDowdy 2 жыл бұрын

Stoked!!

@Trails_trout_surf 2 жыл бұрын

@@ZackDowdy i have been skating for 2 years and i am 14 so i am def stoked!!!!

@cv-yt4qn Жыл бұрын

Excuse me what type of music is in the video i love it ! Like the guitar finge

@willcollett2846 4 ай бұрын

You should have someone paint a mural

@FORANWFS 2 жыл бұрын

ever use a tarp to mix? wit to people its quick an tidy ,great build and skate on it

@ZackDowdy 2 жыл бұрын

Episode 1 we did that with two people, hard solo!

@SKATESA-hw7fq 2 жыл бұрын

Man you should build your own skateboard, you have good skills. 😉

@bendrizzl5481 Жыл бұрын

A half pipe in there would be crazy bad ass bro from wall to wall

@sanguisugaboggie 2 жыл бұрын

Subscribed immediately. Inspiring, and painting over the graffiti is such an amazing idea. I can’t believe I’ve never thought of that. growing up in SoCal, EVERYTHING gets tagged. It’s so annoying because they think the skaters are doing it and painting over it is such a simple fix!

@valentino3144 Жыл бұрын

whi do you paint the grafitis?

@darraghmcalinden5217 2 жыл бұрын

Might not be good tags but everybody has to start somewhere. I'm sure your first diy spots weren't any good either

@ZackDowdy 2 жыл бұрын

That was gut wrenching, cover anyone's expression - hopefully we can meet & figure out a better option.

@Procrastinationalist 2 жыл бұрын

@@ZackDowdy try to not worry about that. you did something that the city wanted and a blank canvas is an artists best friend.

@danmcnuggets 2 жыл бұрын

Tough situation, as both a skater and a graffiti artist it's hard for me to tell others not to tag up our diy, but it does have a negative impact on the way the mayor's feel about the spot. Something that's worked out for us - less tags and throwies, ask the artist to throw down a nice piece or mural.

@isaacwojcik7808 2 жыл бұрын

w video

@Paramirth 2 жыл бұрын

Sick video man, I'd recommend cutting out a deeper and wider trench (with a pick axe/stihl saw/angle grinder and chisel) where the transition meets the ground. We built a hip in a similar style and the bottoms crumbled out after a few months, now we cut a trench around 2 inches deep x 6 inches wide on our crete qp diys

@BenTurkett 2 жыл бұрын

Love watching you build up spots, don't forget to wear a mask while dealing with concrete!

@harleyjepson5809 2 жыл бұрын

Is there anyway of putting some hidden camera their overnight and see who is knocking around your spot ! The wall ride to flat was sick 🤙🏼

@jariussmith1909 2 жыл бұрын

Buy a concrete face if tool it’ll help with using the go create patch and do better than a trowel

@topdeckdog 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome stuff but I don't understand why you painted over the dudes piece? Someone was working on that to compliment your spot.

@ZacDonald 2 жыл бұрын

13:45 The city has been painting over the tags regularly, he's worried that the city will think the DIY spot is causing people to tag it more, and the city might destroy it in hopes to stop the tagging as well.

@topdeckdog 2 жыл бұрын

@@ZacDonald oh gotcha - I knew there’d be a good reason 👍

@jackcraters1425 Жыл бұрын

A little bummed on the graffiti cover up if I'm honest. In the same way many of your DIY spots in the past have been you learning how to build, some of these graffiti writers are probably trying to find a private spot to practice and build their graffiti style. Also that piece directly above the obstacle looked like a lot of work was put into it and it was coming together pretty sick.

@closingyak17894 2 жыл бұрын

i swear this man lives in skater heaven

@ChronicSkater 2 жыл бұрын

When are you coming to the bay area like to skate build with you at the diy been working on

@ChristoferKraft 2 жыл бұрын

What diy you been working on in the bay? Crk.

@ZackDowdy 2 жыл бұрын

Hopefully get up there October

@massacre9900 Жыл бұрын

I always thought Kurt Cobain died but actually he's a kickass skater and diy maker 👌

@nervousbreakdown1108 2 жыл бұрын

the reason your shit is cracking is because you're using spec mix to float thin areas. mortar is weak so if you apply it thinly like you're doing it'll just crack off and crumble.

@linuslange 2 жыл бұрын

Love the series, but why would you cover up the tag? It‘s basically the same as if someone came and destroyed your spot, just because he didn’t like it. Also now the sprayers might be pissed at you 🥴

@ZackDowdy 2 жыл бұрын

Good question! Mainly to avoid the city coming down to paint & destroy the spot. I do agree however, it’s a little ironic one vigilante covering another vigilante. Ultimately I made this decision knowing the city would paint it soon, and hopefully we can work together with the artist. I totally understand this is there space more then mine. Hoping to meet some of them.

@bibigamino 2 жыл бұрын

Do you keep the concrete wet for a few days?

@matthewbrandon267 Жыл бұрын

No just mix and slap together...if it rains the rain will help the curing process

@mattybullen3904 Жыл бұрын

Dude do you not mix the cement with sand or are they pre mix bags?

@mattybullen3904 Жыл бұрын

Looking to build a quarter in my back yard

@ZackDowdy Жыл бұрын

Premix quick Crete

@nicolastabhan9888 2 жыл бұрын

They ain't fuggin with ur chiz cuz diy sk8 park is just as badazz as graffiti if not more ... Good on ya bruv

@nicolastabhan9888 2 жыл бұрын

Respect is a 2 way street homie...

@thegolfernment 2 жыл бұрын

Wow I’m early

@davidmatousek4483 Жыл бұрын

Rad

@kendoglarson5419 11 ай бұрын

Now charge the city $500,000 for that. Cost of skateparks are ridiculous.

@Akim808 Жыл бұрын

huh why did you cover up the graffiti ?

@michaelmcgraw4888 2 жыл бұрын

Is this a freestyle? I wish he would have verified...

@subohmcircus 2 жыл бұрын

I'm turning a tree into a quarter...

@ZackDowdy 2 жыл бұрын

Rad!! I skating a QP wit tree coping that was cool

@subohmcircus 2 жыл бұрын

@@ZackDowdy it's winter here so I was getting frustrated at not been able to hit the streets so I just bit it and went out to see what I could find in my immediate environment. I'm rural so it's a very different place than the city and there are a lot of parklands with dirt paths and bike tracks I threw caution at the wind and ignored the elements and tackled what was there. Talk about inspirational, it's open up another dimension and to my surprise when I got back online I looked up dirt skating and discovered a whole lotta people doing it.

@chinarello2928 2 жыл бұрын

That was great that you painted over the graffiti. Nothing worse than getting kicked out somewhere just because of graffiti. The videos look much cleaner and Easier to skate too

@flavalav6757 5 ай бұрын

Street graffiti has the same problem as public skateparks. You got really good artists/skaters along side really bad artists/skaters. You could get a really cool tag, mural or good skater doing something tasteful, unique, thoughtful. OR you just get a straight up weeny, gettin in the way, an eye sore for what would/could be used for really good skating/art. Personally, when I see somebody tagging the skatepark or a spot, I’ll watch what they are doing, if it’s a mushroom/penis/curse words ima call them out and shun them like a little kid, “go scribble on your bedroom walls you loser” but if it’s tasteful ima mind my business.

@rojocar8194 6 ай бұрын

Why would you buff the spot narc. Very disrespectful

@slurpedvision879 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid and you rip! Also good on you for painting over those trash ass tags. I’m all here for graffiti but, who in the actual F chooses “WORK” as their burner!seriously, who’s mans is this! Do better kid, whoever you are…

@mouthfarts6072 Жыл бұрын

Booooo. Shouldn’t have buffed the graffiti . Your doing the same thing with cement .

@KB-mf8ef Жыл бұрын

Cool work but idk why you are bothered by grafitti. Id leave it. Hate for some young thug to come back with a hammer and destroy your work

@bitumenboyy 2 жыл бұрын

I am very sad that the graffiti seem like an disturbing factor to you. You should be allies in appropriating public space and celebrating your subcultures. Nobody messed with your stuff, but you destroyed their work T_T