We just got back from NY for 5Boro's Back to the Banks and Redbull's Manny Mania contest. We stayed at team rider Erick Gibson's place which saved us a lot of money. Erick is living in NY to further his career as a photographer. A big thanks goes out to Erick. Here are some random photos of the trip so enjoy.

The crew that stayed at Erick's was Gary Smith, Ryan Boblits, Carl Schmidt, Tom Rowe, David Stuck, and myself (Chris Donmoyer). Here we are camping out



Here is the man Erick Gibson himself



Gary and Carl broke the window at Erick's place. We spent a lot of time climbing through the window to this little hang out area where we shared many laughs and good times.



Being short doesn't help when there are a thousand people at a skate contest. A thousand people that are taller than me does not make for good photos or even seeing anything.



Guess this guy and the kids in the back couldn't see either. Can't tell if this guy is pretending to be a fire fighter or a stripper.



The good thing about a thousand skateboarders being at one place at one time is that you're bound to run into friends. Here are a few that we ran into

Andrew Cannon makes everyone laugh and smile. Zach Lyons is short and skinny like me so we just sat down.



This was the first time I met the Muska and I fanned out. Gary used to skate with him in Arizona. Just for being a cool guy, we'll be buying more Muska Element decks. He's recovering from a knee injury so that's why he's riding this pimp bike around town.



Joey Brezinski



I used to work at Skatepark of Tampa. Here is the guy who started it all, Brian Schaefer and me throwing up the x for being an x employee



Gibson and myself went to Bobby Worrest's 'Es Shoe release party. We were on the VIP list...whatever that means and still had to wait because there were a million people inside. We were about ready to head to another bar with Captain & Casey from the Captain & Casey show on Fuel TV when Bobby came out and grabbed us. Thanks for the good times Bobby! Even though you're already a homie of the shop, we will be picking up more of your Krooked decks too.





They had a cardboard cut out of Bobby right when you walked in



Team Rider Brian Tucci is all smiles



Dan Pensyl before he got drunk



DJ Chasekillz is our Converse rep and one of the raddest guys around. Thanks for the beer at the Manny Mania contest and I'll see ya at our 1 year



Bobby Worrest killing it!







Bobby and Chris Hall



Zach Lyons



A game of skate going on inside the 'Es party. This was one of Darren Harper's friends that was called out on a trick. I forgot his name.



We walked to Max Fish to celebrate after they closed down Bobby's party.



Gibby after a few drinks and a long night



While waiting for the subway to get back to Brooklyn, we snapped this photo of a poster hanging up that reminded us of David Stuck. We got back to the place and showed Stuck. He was hyped!