Padraska, pros, back for a scene

TEXAS Skater Jeff Gonzalez’ backside lipslide on a 3-ft rail and Ansey Flores’ frontside flip off a funbox may be the next maneuvers on your wish list of tricks, but they’re not the best tricks yet in a day when skate pros gather for a demonstration, like last August 16 at Paco, Manila.

That Saturday, however, isn’t just about the grand demo, it’s also an afternoon of skate competitions as skate apparel Padraska Skateboarding held their fourth event after two years of disappearing from the scene.

Dubbed “We’re back, it’s official!!!” the Padraska team’s return flared-up with the showcase of tricks at the Paraiso Park, first from the Class A and B skate competitions.

For Class A, Pamel “Bambam” Francisco emerged as the champion, his run ending with a frontside boardside on the high rail. Meanwhile, Robert Akuma went to the second spot and Marvin Basinal placed third.

The first place for Class B went to Taytay skater Choco Mangaspar, his last trick a kickflip frontside boardslide with an attempted fakie out from the rail. Harold “Pugak” Dia and Karl Mendoza placed second and third, respectively.

The event also called for the Best Trick competition, where Leonardo “Kilay” Asiodche ended as the winner after a perfect backfoot air and Japan air on the quarter pipe.

Demos were held in between competitions, with Philippines’ pro skaters Jeff Gonzales, Ansey Flores, Geno German, Jun Castor, Jack Nonato, Leonardo Asiodche and new Padraska team riders Jordan de Asis, Lito Tiburcio, Marlou Laquindanun, Jose Folo, Anjo Pineda, and Carlo Sangko showcasing high-end tricks at the park.

The park opened for free skate after the competitions and demos. The event is also brought by different skate shops and apparels such as Malachi Apparel, Melrose Sports, Skate Goodies, Ransak Clothing, Retardo, We Legedary Skateshop, Jackass Skateshop, and Gnarkill Clothing.

-by Krzl Light Nunes,