Since starting the “Favorite Spot” series, there has been one skater + spot combo that has been requested above all the rest. And with the fifth installment (second local spot in a row!), we are proud to present Max Palmer and the Canal Fountain — or just “the fountain spot,” or what we have even lovingly renamed “Max Palmer Park” on the spots page.
(FWIW, it’s technically called Albert Capsouto Park, but nobody has ever called it that. Probably not even Al’s family.)
So, this one needs no further introduction. Max is a man of sparse words (in most cases, not all), and we’re all grateful he was down to talk about this absolute mess of a spot.
Biggest thank you goes to Johnny obvs, but shout out to everybody who contributed their footy ♥
Edit by Farran Golding. Archival footage via: Johnny Wilson, Waylon Bone, Logan Lara, Emilio Cuilan, Paul Young, Peter Sidlauskas, Nik Stain.
Related: A Brief History of Max Palmer’s Worst Spots
Previous Favorite Spots: Dick Rizzo on Grants Tomb, Anthony Van Engelen on the Green Bench, Hjalte Halberg on Jarmers, Gilbert Crockett on Sun Trust & Downtown Richmond
needed this
Got bless
FYI: the fountain was designed by the sculptor Elyn Zimmerman.
i was going to quit skating today, but then this came out
incredible
max is a good guy
Pure fucking gold. Thank you for this.