SurfSkate Ottawa

07/23/2022

First "Landslide" - My signature Tony Hawk Pro Skater special trick - on a .skateboards Baiji.
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04/12/2022

Hey guys, I have a promo code for 10% off any Curfboard surfskate or surfskate trucks. I really liked this board, it was easy to pump and flows very well in the bowl. You can see my review on my YouTube channel "Mark the Landlocked Surfer". The video says the offer ends in April but it has been extended and remains valid.

Use this link https://curfboard.com/?ref=9 and make sure you enter the Promotional code "landlockedsurfer" to save 10% off a purchase from Curfboard.

If you are a surfer the Curfboard is the ideal training device. Practice turns & surf maneuvers with our unique 4-hinge truck design.

02/19/2022

A quick walk through of different ways to drop in on a skateboard or a surfskate to keep things interesting! Let me know if I should do a more detailed tutorial on the YouTube channel.

01/19/2022

A great blog post from one of the biggest names in SurfSkating that gives a little spotlight on my unique style of surfskating. Worth the read if you are a skateboarder who is considering trying out surfskating or someone who has never done either! https://www.surfskate.love/post/surfskate-skateboard?fbclid=IwAR1-0zpB-77TvShz55eybBFgHp7ycBsdrHjIIKvMdV7XJP_V8Zd06L5ANKg

When comparing surfskates to skateboards, it's not which is better. It's just about the feel you're looking for—and you might love both! Let's analyze the difference between surfskates and skateboards to see if surfskating is for you.

01/10/2022

Interested in starting surfskating this year but missing the equipment? I have a promotional deal with Waterborne Skateboards that runs until January 17. You can get a surf adapter to convert an existing skateboard into a surfskate, or a complete SurfSkate at a 15% discount. If you buy a complete you also get a free T-Shirt. Use this link and my promo code "SURFSKATEOTTAWA" will automatically be applied to save you some money.

Waterborne makes high performance skateboard parts for surfers looking to train o land when the waves are flat! Our surf skate truck mounts attach to any regular skateboard or longboard, converting it into a carver style surf trainer!

12/29/2021

Winter lessons are available between now and January 25 if you want to work on ramp or bowl skills at Ottawa's indoor skatepark. "The Yard" is an incredible indoor skatepark with a bowl, a pumptrack, a street section with a perfect little incline for working on surf slides, and a big ramp section for those ready to advance to the next level. The good news is we will never be rained out here! Send me a message if you have any questions.

12/23/2021

Need a last minute gift idea? Amazon package nowhere to be found? Want to skip the shopping mall madness? Give the gift of SurfSkating - Direct to your email! Send me a message for more details.

11/19/2021

My next YouTube video is going to be about how to strategically progress your SurfSkating to achieve your goals. Sometimes, we can be over-prepared and hesitant to take that last step of committing to something that is out of our comfort zone. I spent 2 hours practicing my run up to this staircase, going off the side, popping and then kicking out... Every excuse to not try to actually put my body at risk and land it. Then it started to rain. That was the cue... Do it now or miss your chance and spend another 2 hours putting it off next session! Know your limits but look for those cues from nature.

10/29/2021

Hey folks! Exciting News for me, for Ottawa, and for SurfSkating in Canada. This past month I became the first person in North America to win a YOW Raw Contest award in their 2nd annual international surfskating competition. It was a ton of fun to participate, and I was able to do some good for an important charity with my winnings. Video below if you are interested in learning more:

Your Own Wave (YOW) Raw Contest is the most prestigious international competition in SurfSkating. Open to the world and a...

10/11/2021

One month has passed and my patience is up. This Friday October 15th I will be releasing “UNCOVENTIONAL.” on my YouTube Channel!!!
I had to replace a couple songs, but the new ones still work well and guys: My heart, soul, flesh, and blood went into making this 25 minute film that has some incredible riding, scenery, and music. 25 minutes sounds long but it is so good that it feels short. If you have a passion for SurfSkate, you will not want to miss this one. I honestly think you will love it as much as I loved making it.

“Having spent a year running the same lines at the same skateparks

I picked up my SurfSkate and went in search of something more

When I looked beyond the conventional spots…
Beyond the conventional way of skating…

I found everything I needed in my own backyard… Ottawa.”

10/03/2021