That was a good day, I kicked everyone's ass and went home feeling pretty good for an 12 year old kid. It was a two part day, the above story/photos are from part 1. Freestyle/slalom contest in Portsmouth was put on by the Rec. department in front of the Cod Fish. The Hammer team owned it! We skipped the slalom event in Portsmouth and went to a slalom contest being held by the Ski Shed in Hampton. We drove to the Cusack road contest where I took down Grondon, Sakarui, Hammer, ALL THE OLD BOYS! That day was awesome.
After a long full day of skating, what was the first thing I did when I got home? Skated more!! Just couldn't get enough
THE HAMMER TEAM
The team consisted of Jason "The Rat" Hammer owner of Hammer Skateboards. Jason had the best surf style going and was all about slashing turns on 44" boards just like his west coast friend Tom Sims.
Team Captain Ken Sakurai.. Kenny was our mentor. Kenny was The Alva of our team. We learn all from Kenny. Kenny went on to ride for the Pepsi team in the late seventies.
Johnny Meehan, yes The Johnny Meehen, The Rye Rocks Godfather. Johnny was our Ty Paige. Tight stance front foot at a 45 degree angle and back foot straight across. Johnny kept us all in check w/ his quick verbal jabs and had one hell of a high jump.
My neighbor and best friend Peter Harter shown jumping over the Hammer Team and some, was one tough bastard that could just power thru anything. He had it all. Wether he was jumping cars, or throwing down a fast and powerful freestyle routine he had that rough dirty Jay Adams style and look.
Me, Steve O'Hara I guess I could of been "The Stacy Peralta" of the team.. Consistent and determined.
Can't forget about our team mascot Paul O'Hara.. At six years old he was a crowd pleaser and skates circles around all of us now.
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