How would you describe Albany skateboarding to someone?

“Crusty outer layer-gooey goodness on the inside.”- Armin Bachman

“It’s been a tough history. Ilegal, no parks, and not many ledges.”- Kenny Reed

“Lunatic stunts with a try anything style. Totally raw and uncut.”- John Marshall

“A charming shithole.”- Brian Brown

“Cheap eats, loose women, bros, and spots for days! And the bar’s open all night.”- Glasses

“It’s not a place where just any hometown homeboy can come with his board, and you know…just skate.”- Jerry Mraz

“Even though currently no city skatepark, a really tight skate community and an awesome skater owned shop.”- My mom

“Friendly, tight-knit, diverse.”- Eamon McBride

“Tennis courts.”- Kosta

“Gritty with a bunch of spots.”- Andrew Petillo

“A grown up version of the small New York State town you were raised in where subcultures are still small enough to be looked down upon, but big enough for you to feel accepted at all levels.”- Sweet Waste

“Best/worst place. Amazing shop and scene no spots to have fun. Great for filming.”- Damon Vorce

“At first glance, it looks like it’s gonna be really sweet, but everything is actually really shitty. Opposite with the skaters. They look really shitty, but are totally sweet.”- Ben Baptiste

“Gay. Who’s this?”- Itchy Cent