Europe is an amazing place. After arriving in Amsterdam it was immediately apparent that this was going to be a life changing experience. Amsterdam was a salad bowl of different cultures with people from all walks of life. Staying at a hostel we met a wide variety of travelers from all over world and exchange stories of each other’s cultures. After two days of getting over jet lag it was time to go to our next destination, Koln, Germany where stayed with Felix and Isa who were amazing hosts. -Louis

We had a great stay in Koln. Its so amazing to be able to travel and meet such nice people who open your eyes to their city and culture. Right away Felix took us skating around the city. The rest of our 4 days in Koln were filled with great DH runs, pool sessions, fun nights, and of course visits to Heiko at his Concrete Wave shop. We cant thank Felix and Isa enough for there hospitality! Now off to the Swiss Alps!! -James

We've made our way through more unfamiliar countryside and city centers than I could have imagined. This trip is truly a skaters dream. At each stop along the way we've been treated graciously with open arms. The food has been my favourite part. Excited taste buds at each stop. -Pat

(Amsterdam Airport)
As you can see, we are extremely stoked to be off the plan and in Amsterdam.


There was this amazing cathedral in the middle of Koln. There is nothing like this back in the states.

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This is the Concrete Wave shop in Koln, it’s a rad skate shop that sell specially to the longboard community. There were so many boards and wheels there I have never seen. In this photo you can see the shops owner Heiko checking out Patrick’s new Fullbag custom.

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Don’t let fresh wheels fall out of your bag and get run over by trolleys. Above is the result.


This is our gracious host Felix skating his favorite German road.


Us having nice German breakfast in Felixs super sweet yard.


After skating a road in a small German village the Mayor and owner of the restaurant opened up the kitchen. After a long day of skating what could be better then a local German fest.


Taken during a great day of skating, our friends Toby, Alex, and Felix.


Enjoying our last moments of new friendships and Insul’s curves.


Any urban street skate spot becomes an instant playground.


During an excursion through the city in Koln’s humidity we kept fresh with a cold Kolsch.


Fun evening session with the locals


Koln’s finest garage; thrashable best with the locals, late at night.


Can you believe a grinder like this is feeding your bags through the airport. Half the wheel was gone from brand new 4prez and a portion of the rear foot platform on the Elise.


The Pavel team created this pool with passion and a solid community of talented riders many styles. It was an impressible day of hard thrashing putting our bodies in exhaustion. We all fell to some degree of sickness in the following days.