Skater Snacks & Curb Crust: A Day in the Life

Mornin’ sunshine (or whatever)

Woke up with griptape dust in my sheets and a banana stuck to my sock.
Pretty standard.
Threw on the same pants from yesterday (and the day before), grabbed my board, and dipped.
No plan. Just the usual—find curb. hit curb. repeat.

Here’s how a classic Crusty day plays out:

☕ Step 1: Caffeine & Carbs

Hit the servo for a $2 iced coffee and a squished ham + cheese toastie.
Gourmet? Nah.
Fuel.
Also snagged a 2-pack of donuts I found in the “reduced to clear” bin. No shame in the hunger game.

🧱 Step 2: The Spot

Cruised to the parking lot behind the shops—home of the sacred red curb.
It’s chipped. It’s waxed. It’s perfect.
Dropped a bit more wax. Rubbed it in with the bottom of my shoe (Crusty pro move).
Board feels soggy.
Deck’s on its third life.
Grip’s peeling at the edge like a cold pizza slice.

But when I hit that slappy just right?
Pure poetry.

🛠️ Step 3: Field Repairs

• Duct tape on the tail (holds just fine)
• Zip tie on the truck bolt
• Shoe blowout? Inner tube patch kit
• Band-Aid over busted knuckle = good as new

Look, it ain’t pretty — but neither am I.

🍫 Bonus Crust Tip: Pocket Snack Rankings

1. Choc chip muesli bar (elite)
2. Day-old pizza wrapped in foil
3. Apple… if someone else packed it
4. Tiny box of sultanas (low-tier but functional)
5. Random mint you found under your grip

🧼 Final Thoughts (lol)

You don’t need shiny gear or fresh kicks to skate.
Just a board, a spot, and the will to grind through the grime.
That’s the Crusty way.

So if you see me out there—grip dirty, pants ripped, snack crumbs flying—
say what’s up.
But bring wax. And maybe a donut.

— Crusty 🍩