Portland Or D.I.Y. Banks

Every article on a D.I.Y. skate spots pays tribute to the granddaddy of them all, Portland's ongoing Burnside project. That's not all we've got. In the same tradition, but on a much tinier scale there exists some Jersey barriers that have had a little bit of clandestine transition work added to it. I've noticed this structure for a year or two now, but I've never seen anyone skating on it. One day on our way to Portland's horribly crappy Pier Park, we decided to finally check out this spot and see if the old dogs could pull out some old tricks. Modern street skating fell by the wayside to make room for some some olde-tyme (Say: Old Timey) streetsyle. Note To the builders: We don't know who you are, but it sure was fun. - Kilwag

Update: I have it on good authority from Paul Bond that these creations are the fruit of two suspects named Hippy Chris and Buzzy. I am also told that unless they receive their ransom they may attempt more. - k.ed

photo © Kilwag