Street Fingerboarding in Chicago

Magazine Feature & Chicago Arrival

• 💡 The creator was contacted by Ply Magazine (the "Thrasher of fingerboarding") for street fingerboarding photos for their October issue.
• ✈️ He traveled to Chicago to meet his friend Cam, who acted as his photographer, making the reunion surreal as they first street fingerboarded together in New Zealand.
• 💸 Cam expressed shock at the expensive American food prices, particularly a chicken meal costing around $40-45 New Zealand dollars.

Fingerboard Collection & Warm-up

• 🔍 In their hotel room, they discussed the creator's extensive collection of fingerboard decks, including a yellow wood deck that had previously fallen into water.
• 🎯 Before hitting the streets, they visited the Blackriver Fingerboard Store for a warm-up session, which felt like "Christmas" to Cam.
• 🛠️ They experimented with different fingerboard setups, including a "jelly bean" board that felt floppy, and the creator considered buying gold trucks.

Street Spot Exploration

• 🏙️ The main goal was to find street fingerboarding spots in Chicago for the magazine photos.
• ✅ They successfully found several spots, including a theater area and a perfect ledge, where they practiced various fingerboard tricks.
• ⚠️ They encountered security at one spot, leading to a discussion about the "line" between skateboarding and fingerboarding when being asked to leave.

Challenging Seawall Shot

• 🌊 The creator revisited a seawall spot he had found previously in Chicago, believing it would be perfect for a specific photo.
• 💪 The shot proved challenging due to environmental elements like wind, the "crusty" real-world spot, and the awkward pose required.
• 📸 Despite the difficulties, they managed to capture one of the main photos needed for the magazine, with more shots planned for a future video.