I've been pretty busy working both my jobs, riding, updating pfg, trying to improve my riding/photo skills that i've neglected this blog. Which kinda sucks... I kinda suck. I've been super frustrated with my thrasher giving me problems and tire clearance. But crimping the frame seemed to help. I ended up buying a new Leader Mordecai which let's hope once fully assembled I'll be happy with but who fucking knows... I just want my destroy frame....
Here's a link to my flickr which has about 10 photos I've recently taken. All digital which blows but at least they look relativley decent
http://www.flickr.com/photos/daniel_ampere/
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
updates
so I'm finally done getting my fork ready to ship back to volume.
i'm hopefully gonna have that shit shipped off by tomorrow...
also I yesterday while outside my house I was practicing some new tricks.
don't have this down yet but almost. just need to get a little stronger to pull the bike up with 1 arm but it's close...
it's a fakie keo 1 handed. after the first 180 it's a 2 handed keo. turbo spin that shit and after about the 1st 360 take on hand off while you and the bike are verticle and grab the front wheel over the bars and spin. my goal is so spin without my other arm on the bars but it's gonna take a while for sure...
once I get them down I'll try and film it. I also want to throw a barspin in there too when I get a new fork n stuff...
oh and for origami's sake i didn't flick it but I did a little star design, it's called Pochi Bukuro 1
it looks alright but I used white/purple & on theoppo. side its white. Very hard to tell the design. I really wasn't thinking before I started but whatever that's another one down.
i'm hopefully gonna have that shit shipped off by tomorrow...
also I yesterday while outside my house I was practicing some new tricks.
don't have this down yet but almost. just need to get a little stronger to pull the bike up with 1 arm but it's close...
it's a fakie keo 1 handed. after the first 180 it's a 2 handed keo. turbo spin that shit and after about the 1st 360 take on hand off while you and the bike are verticle and grab the front wheel over the bars and spin. my goal is so spin without my other arm on the bars but it's gonna take a while for sure...
once I get them down I'll try and film it. I also want to throw a barspin in there too when I get a new fork n stuff...
oh and for origami's sake i didn't flick it but I did a little star design, it's called Pochi Bukuro 1
it looks alright but I used white/purple & on theoppo. side its white. Very hard to tell the design. I really wasn't thinking before I started but whatever that's another one down.
Monday, March 1, 2010
Origami?
So i've always loved origami for the longest time. I've been doing it since who know's how long. So since I don't update the blog with photos/info as often as I'd like I decided i'd do this.
I'll create a new piece of origami everyday. or every other day as best as I possibly can. So today's first one is this.
A heart with wings. Pretty easy took me a couple mins to complete.
here it is!
I'll create a new piece of origami everyday. or every other day as best as I possibly can. So today's first one is this.
A heart with wings. Pretty easy took me a couple mins to complete.
here it is!
Saturday, February 27, 2010
who knew I had muscles?
I think this is a slider too a 2 handed keo. or something. Fakie wheelie?
well realistically I dont but this one sure shows what little muscle I have hahaha
Photo by:Kelsey or Scott
Finally helped Haley get rid of her bigass couch for a smaller little love seat.
We also rearranged her room and cleaned up a little. Kenny also hooked it up with a sweet mini fridge and we just have to finish cleaning it. I'm pretty pumped!
Today myself, Josh, Haley, and Colin all hung out and got J&J's Hawaiian BBQ and holy shit. I fucking died. I ate soo much food. We got to Josh's and I yakked everywhere. Well in his bathroom. We ate around 1ish and I haven't eaten anything since then. Holy shit...
I NEED A NEW BIKE FUCKKKK
well realistically I dont but this one sure shows what little muscle I have hahaha
Photo by:Kelsey or Scott
Finally helped Haley get rid of her bigass couch for a smaller little love seat.
We also rearranged her room and cleaned up a little. Kenny also hooked it up with a sweet mini fridge and we just have to finish cleaning it. I'm pretty pumped!
Today myself, Josh, Haley, and Colin all hung out and got J&J's Hawaiian BBQ and holy shit. I fucking died. I ate soo much food. We got to Josh's and I yakked everywhere. Well in his bathroom. We ate around 1ish and I haven't eaten anything since then. Holy shit...
I NEED A NEW BIKE FUCKKKK
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Shoes
Another pair of Vans down the drain.
These we Van's Era's with a unique Barney color haha.
They lasted a while and were pretty cheap so. No use in trying to save them with glue and tape.
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Also TSL's just finished recording our new album. It's all done besides vocals on about 5 tracks. The other 5 are done. If you'd like to listen let me know and I'll link ya to the zip file. We're also playing a show for our good friend Nick at a bar in Pacifica called Winter's. It's a free show so please make it out!
Show TONIGHT!!! IN PACIFICA
2/23/2010 10:30 PM at Winters Bar
1522 Francisco Blvd
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 355-6162
Shia Labeoufs,Five Characters & Commissure
Pacifica, CA
Cost: FREE!!
Nick Andrews Birthday Bash!
These we Van's Era's with a unique Barney color haha.
They lasted a while and were pretty cheap so. No use in trying to save them with glue and tape.
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Also TSL's just finished recording our new album. It's all done besides vocals on about 5 tracks. The other 5 are done. If you'd like to listen let me know and I'll link ya to the zip file. We're also playing a show for our good friend Nick at a bar in Pacifica called Winter's. It's a free show so please make it out!
Show TONIGHT!!! IN PACIFICA
2/23/2010 10:30 PM at Winters Bar
1522 Francisco Blvd
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 355-6162
Shia Labeoufs,Five Characters & Commissure
Pacifica, CA
Cost: FREE!!
Nick Andrews Birthday Bash!
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Clones on film
Old photo taken sometime around the end of 2007
Multiple exposure on film. probably a roll of 400 but I can't remember
Taken with my Canon EOS 1N
Multiple exposure on film. probably a roll of 400 but I can't remember
Taken with my Canon EOS 1N
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
photo update
so here's a photo I took of my buddy colin with his 35mm slr. Can't remember off the top of my head what camera it was with. fuck whatever. well he's Colin B. at a sweet spot near 22nd street in SF.
Taken Feb 15th, 2010
Now for a quick update
So from Valentines day weekend
Sat. got my bike together and packed shit up and drove to San Jose with Haley, Scott, and Kelsey. Saw a ton of friends and entered the trick comp. It was a blast and I landed a majority of the tricks I've been working on. Though myself or Dongho didn't place I felt we did the best besides taylor whom is on a totally diff level.
Hung out with Alex, Rosie, and Jackie and had pizza that night. Then went home.
Valentines day Haley and I went and had lunch, took a fatass nap and had to dog sit that weekend. It was cool but the house we stayed at was super creepy. We then had dinner with my sister at DQ and my cousin hooked it up fat with ice cream. All in all was a good day.
Monday went to SF with Colin, Kenny, and Xavier. As we got on the train we see Patrick getting off to head to work and we clowned him a little for not going riding with us but hey he didn't have much choice haha. We get to SF and ride a couple spots. I fell a few times and landed a couple cool tricks. Then headed to the Island to meet up with Alex and this rad dude named James was there also. We head to In and Out and ditch Alex (lunchbox Northbayfixed) and he calls me 10 mins later saying he's snapped his Chainring bolt on his bmx cranks. We couldnt do much for him but tow his ass 4 miles down embarcadeo to his car! Fuck that shit! We all piled in his car and drove to San Jose. We met up at I-D and kicked it with all the Sjf dudes. Me and X went to City hall to ride while Alex fixed his shit. While there we rode with a bunch of kids and I was bunny hopping up this 3ft ledge and then 180ing off it. Landed it 5 times 1st try and when I did the 6th one I snapped my down tube near the head tube. I was soooo pised. So I'm trying to put the pista back together and rock 28c tires! whoo hoo. FML. Well we then went to Kennys and hung out and all got pizza. Then I came home and that's bout it. Should have a edit from the two days up soon whenever kenny finishes it.
Well if anyone out there reads all this and you have lots of extra income that's not being used and you feel like being a hero in my eyes. Sponser me or hook me up with a 54cm Gorilla Kilroy. I promise you your money will be well spent and I will throw down tricks like no tomorrow... Sounds dumb but I know I can achieve my next level of potential with a bike like that...
well signing off for now. Later
Taken Feb 15th, 2010
Now for a quick update
So from Valentines day weekend
Sat. got my bike together and packed shit up and drove to San Jose with Haley, Scott, and Kelsey. Saw a ton of friends and entered the trick comp. It was a blast and I landed a majority of the tricks I've been working on. Though myself or Dongho didn't place I felt we did the best besides taylor whom is on a totally diff level.
Hung out with Alex, Rosie, and Jackie and had pizza that night. Then went home.
Valentines day Haley and I went and had lunch, took a fatass nap and had to dog sit that weekend. It was cool but the house we stayed at was super creepy. We then had dinner with my sister at DQ and my cousin hooked it up fat with ice cream. All in all was a good day.
Monday went to SF with Colin, Kenny, and Xavier. As we got on the train we see Patrick getting off to head to work and we clowned him a little for not going riding with us but hey he didn't have much choice haha. We get to SF and ride a couple spots. I fell a few times and landed a couple cool tricks. Then headed to the Island to meet up with Alex and this rad dude named James was there also. We head to In and Out and ditch Alex (lunchbox Northbayfixed) and he calls me 10 mins later saying he's snapped his Chainring bolt on his bmx cranks. We couldnt do much for him but tow his ass 4 miles down embarcadeo to his car! Fuck that shit! We all piled in his car and drove to San Jose. We met up at I-D and kicked it with all the Sjf dudes. Me and X went to City hall to ride while Alex fixed his shit. While there we rode with a bunch of kids and I was bunny hopping up this 3ft ledge and then 180ing off it. Landed it 5 times 1st try and when I did the 6th one I snapped my down tube near the head tube. I was soooo pised. So I'm trying to put the pista back together and rock 28c tires! whoo hoo. FML. Well we then went to Kennys and hung out and all got pizza. Then I came home and that's bout it. Should have a edit from the two days up soon whenever kenny finishes it.
Well if anyone out there reads all this and you have lots of extra income that's not being used and you feel like being a hero in my eyes. Sponser me or hook me up with a 54cm Gorilla Kilroy. I promise you your money will be well spent and I will throw down tricks like no tomorrow... Sounds dumb but I know I can achieve my next level of potential with a bike like that...
well signing off for now. Later
Saturday, February 6, 2010
update
It's been a while here's shit that's been happening
- lots of band practice. recording in less than a month
- trying to go big on my bike and get some footy compiled.
- 180d a 6 stair at stanford
- need to find a new job in the mornings
- need to fill out my fucking transfer
- need to get some prints done
- Mike's making me a new custom rolltop bag as well as new FRS
- Will be going out to SJ's trick comp next weekend as well as Fremont's the weekend after.
-Watched Toxic Avenger, Whip It, and will proably watch Zombieland and Daybreakers by the end of this weekend.
Flubber house Woodside CA (cellphone flick)
When myself, Rachel, Josh, and X went on a sickass adventure. We've been on a few more since then. Pretty sweet.
That's about all I can think of besides work being hecktic as fuck. Someone give me a bike that can fit at least 45c tires then I'll be set and can go big. fml
uncomfortable
in my skin
this is how
it's always been
- lots of band practice. recording in less than a month
- trying to go big on my bike and get some footy compiled.
- 180d a 6 stair at stanford
- need to find a new job in the mornings
- need to fill out my fucking transfer
- need to get some prints done
- Mike's making me a new custom rolltop bag as well as new FRS
- Will be going out to SJ's trick comp next weekend as well as Fremont's the weekend after.
-Watched Toxic Avenger, Whip It, and will proably watch Zombieland and Daybreakers by the end of this weekend.
Flubber house Woodside CA (cellphone flick)
When myself, Rachel, Josh, and X went on a sickass adventure. We've been on a few more since then. Pretty sweet.
That's about all I can think of besides work being hecktic as fuck. Someone give me a bike that can fit at least 45c tires then I'll be set and can go big. fml
uncomfortable
in my skin
this is how
it's always been
Thursday, January 28, 2010
update....quick clip
so I just started work again in the lab.
It's pretty awesome but hard work. we have roughly 25 to 30 new students and only 4 of them being returning advanced students. We're running low on chemicals too and I don't think were getting any in the near future. Also keep getting flats. I also landed a super clean 180 into a bank at the skatepark straight into a slider. Also had to hear all this stupid ass bullshit from Josh B. about how I'm not going anywhere riding fixed. That's ok. No reason to argue with him I guess. As long as I'm having fun. Could care less about foolish fools. Also got some feeble grinds down on some of the ledges. I'm also waiting for Mike B. (intothemecha) to heal up so we can ride! He's also working on some new foot retention straps for me to destroy for some good ole PR&D. Will post them once I get a pair when he starts sewing some up. Should be here next week when I go ride with him tuesday.
I also got a new front tire today since my old one tore through at Marcus house during band practice. I guess Rob and the others said my 180's got way higher but today they really didn't seem or feel like it. Maybe tomorrow after I'm done skating with Josh and X I can work on them.
Enough blabber here's a clip Marcus filmed of me in Brisbane CA last week.
Enjoy
More to come soon
It's pretty awesome but hard work. we have roughly 25 to 30 new students and only 4 of them being returning advanced students. We're running low on chemicals too and I don't think were getting any in the near future. Also keep getting flats. I also landed a super clean 180 into a bank at the skatepark straight into a slider. Also had to hear all this stupid ass bullshit from Josh B. about how I'm not going anywhere riding fixed. That's ok. No reason to argue with him I guess. As long as I'm having fun. Could care less about foolish fools. Also got some feeble grinds down on some of the ledges. I'm also waiting for Mike B. (intothemecha) to heal up so we can ride! He's also working on some new foot retention straps for me to destroy for some good ole PR&D. Will post them once I get a pair when he starts sewing some up. Should be here next week when I go ride with him tuesday.
I also got a new front tire today since my old one tore through at Marcus house during band practice. I guess Rob and the others said my 180's got way higher but today they really didn't seem or feel like it. Maybe tomorrow after I'm done skating with Josh and X I can work on them.
Enough blabber here's a clip Marcus filmed of me in Brisbane CA last week.
Enjoy
More to come soon
1.23.10 from Daniel Torres on Vimeo.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Photos from Dec09
These were taken by White Scotty over at Johnny/Gavins house with Mike Thompson's camera. Myself, Johnny, Colin, Josh, and White Scotty built this insale quarterpipe/wallride and these are the photos of me hitting it.
Deff was a fun night. (had super jelloyyy legs)
Deff was a fun night. (had super jelloyyy legs)
Saturday Funday Edit. from Dec 2009/Early Jan 2010
Scott, Robert and I went up to SF a while back and Chris Fonseca filmed us all.
Coolest part of this is I ended up being the screen shot.
A few tricks I did that didn't get filmed were the hop bar I landed off the ledge that shows me fall. I did it once on my bike and then 1st try on Chris's Vol. Thrasher. Also landed a bunch of 180s and slider 2 3 taps. All in all after cracking my conversion more and getting two flats it was a good day.
Here's the vid
Coolest part of this is I ended up being the screen shot.
A few tricks I did that didn't get filmed were the hop bar I landed off the ledge that shows me fall. I did it once on my bike and then 1st try on Chris's Vol. Thrasher. Also landed a bunch of 180s and slider 2 3 taps. All in all after cracking my conversion more and getting two flats it was a good day.
Here's the vid
Saturday Funday 3GS Video from FonsecaFilms on Vimeo.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
fml
so I don't have much to post lately.
I guess i'll catch up on stuff that's been happening lately.
Destroyed my conversion
Got my job back back being a Darkroom T.A.
Built up Haleys old yellow mercier frame with the fu man
and bmx cranks
Haley got a new frame 49cm Scrambler Black
She got me a new 48h Silver Chukker laced to a Profile hub (shits so beefy)
Went to Sean/Katherines Newyeareve party, was pretty fun
Been playing polo pretty often with everyone
Got filmed and was in a couple short edits Chris Fonseca put out
Took 2nd place at the Sacramento 5 Stop Scally Cat Trick Comp
Taylor Dwight from P.A. who I drove up with took 1st. (he's so damn good now)
Finally learned 180 sliders along with some other cool stuff
Built up a shitty blue road frame as a fixed polo bike w/ ductape disc
Have seriously popped like 8 tubes in the past 2 weeks.
Rode with Xavier and Mike B. (IntoTheMechaBags) and tricked it up around Stanford
Life hasn't seemed to be going anywhere. Ya i've learned some new tricks and made some new riding friends but... Life seems so dull. I need to take that leap. Get out and experience something new and outta the ordinary. I want to go back to school really bad. I want to be something. It feels like I'm just settleing. I dont want that.
Where will this road I've chosen take me...
photos will be up soon hopefully
I guess i'll catch up on stuff that's been happening lately.
Destroyed my conversion
Got my job back back being a Darkroom T.A.
Built up Haleys old yellow mercier frame with the fu man
and bmx cranks
Haley got a new frame 49cm Scrambler Black
She got me a new 48h Silver Chukker laced to a Profile hub (shits so beefy)
Went to Sean/Katherines Newyeareve party, was pretty fun
Been playing polo pretty often with everyone
Got filmed and was in a couple short edits Chris Fonseca put out
Took 2nd place at the Sacramento 5 Stop Scally Cat Trick Comp
Taylor Dwight from P.A. who I drove up with took 1st. (he's so damn good now)
Finally learned 180 sliders along with some other cool stuff
Built up a shitty blue road frame as a fixed polo bike w/ ductape disc
Have seriously popped like 8 tubes in the past 2 weeks.
Rode with Xavier and Mike B. (IntoTheMechaBags) and tricked it up around Stanford
Life hasn't seemed to be going anywhere. Ya i've learned some new tricks and made some new riding friends but... Life seems so dull. I need to take that leap. Get out and experience something new and outta the ordinary. I want to go back to school really bad. I want to be something. It feels like I'm just settleing. I dont want that.
Where will this road I've chosen take me...
photos will be up soon hopefully
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