Being all the way from Calgary, AB, Geoff Strelow’s visits to the Hut are never long enough. When in town, Geoff always has the most contagious smile on his face, and somehow gets endless amounts of footy despite being “too baked” around the clock. // Frontside Feeble.
THE MEDIA LAB
“After a day of skating, hopefully you’ll hit the beer store on the way home to celebrate the trick landed and watch the footy,” says Quick. “People are always getting clips.” The Hut has been extremely productive in the video department. For the past few seasons, Quick was busy filming every day and capturing every night as he diligently worked on Change Skateboards’ latest video, Midnight Lumberjacks (which features Hut-residents, Hill Sulpher and Jesse Tessier). Bow Digga was doing the same thing in order to create the recently released homie video, ECW vs. NWO. Aside from those two major productions, there’s always Hut-related web clips being made, footage being stockpiled, and photos being shot for magazine interviews and articles.
EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED
Like any skate house, the Hut has naturally grown to the point where it’s more of a family now, rather than just a pile of skate buddies. It’s really obvious to see the whole positive, productive and fun atmosphere. Joe C, who is a seasoned vet lurker at the Hut, is addicted: “I don’t leave this place because I’m cursed with the spell of not being able to leave. I just keep coming back. I’d be lost without these people and this place, and alot of people are the same way.” One thing is certain: if you end up in Toronto and need somewhere to go shred and someone to show you a few hidden gems, stopping by the Windsor Hut is a good route to take. “Expect the unexpected,” Quick says. “It’s not what you’d think, but it’s dope. I don’t know if there is a ‘best’ skate house, but I love this one. It’s the only skate house I’ve ever known.” Concrete skateboarding
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