Skateboarders at Mac - MacInsiders - Student-run McMaster University Help Forum

11-05-2010 at 02:24 PM

Hi guys,

I don't know if it is just me or is there an increase in skateboarders this school year? Not like there is anything wrong with it. It kind of reminded me of high school, except the skateboarders at Mac are way nicer than the ones in high school.
I'm just really curious cause I've been at mac for a couple of years and I have rarely seen people skateboarding.

Can someone please tell me the reason behind this.

Afzal · 11-05-2010 at 03:13 PM

They lowered the admission cutoffs

11-05-2010 at 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by snaps

They lowered the admission cutoffs

lol!! I'm sure the skateboarders at Mac would be offended by your comment.

11-05-2010 at 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by snaps

They lowered the admission cutoffs

5/5. Keep up the good work.

11-05-2010 at 03:55 PM

Who cares about skate boarding...rollerblad ing is where its at.

11-05-2010 at 04:18 PM

So who knows the reason behind this phenomenon besides lower admission rates?

11-05-2010 at 04:44 PM

I was noticing that as well... and I'm referring to skateboarders, not longboarders. I was always surprised by the lack of skateboarders here. I've probably seen more this year than I have in my first 2 years at Mac.

Not that I'm complaining though. Skateboarders are hot.

11-05-2010 at 04:54 PM

I used to skate on campus until I got banned lol. There are a ton of good spots, but we just always get kicked out so it's not worth it. City Hall downtown is an amazing spot though.

11-05-2010 at 06:17 PM

I've honestly seen only 2 skateboards thus far on campus. I have however seen a ridiculous number of longboards. The reason why longboards have gotten so popular is that that they require no skill to use and they go really fast with little to no effort being put in. As far as speed goes a bike loses to a longboard on campus.

11-05-2010 at 06:23 PM

hey i skateboard on campus ... u got a problem ? my admission avg was 12 % over the cut off sit down son

11-05-2010 at 07:23 PM

I've seen a lot more longboards lately, but the same about amount of skateboards. (longboards are pretty much used for transportation, skateboards are usually used for tricks)

11-05-2010 at 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Kathy2

I've seen a lot more longboards lately, but the same about amount of skateboards. (longboards are pretty much used for transportation, skateboards are usually used for tricks)

And rollerblades are used like shoes.

I speak from experience.