In mid-April, the Concrete Wave staff decided to go on a little road trip to both Southern and Northern California. We had an opportunity to visit many of the places and people that make up this great world of longboarding. From dodging rock slides on Route 1 to having delicious sushi in Huntington Beach with our printer, it was definitely one of our most memorable trips. Our thanks to all the Californians who extended such huge hospitality to us. And now a word from Ethan “Sparky” Brooke: “Meeting new people can be very challenging and yet lots of fun. My recent trip to California was a real surprise. Unexpectedly, I had a school break while my dad had planned a business trip. I have always wanted him to take me on one of his business trips and this time he said  YES!” I knew this would be a very special trip for me and my dad because of all the new people I would meet and all the experiences I would encounter. It was a full week of just me and my dad driving around some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. We got to meet up with some amazing people, and it is a trip I will never forget. Can’t wait till the next one!” These are just some of the highlights:

Michael enjoys the phenomenal scenery of Big Sur. The only problem is that you have to watch out for falling rocks on that tricky stretch of Route 1.