Respect the Ditch

A story about the EZ-7 Ditch and the guys who love it.

[@msmith9929]

Downtown Houston was a skatepark in the 80's, kids will never know how rad it got.

[@skatestacker]

This is so sick, I grew up on watonga skating this place back in 2007 as a little kid, now im almost 20 and got back into skating around a year ago. This ditch will show you who's boss any day of the week. such a good job on this film.

[@frankiegarza3002]

Hell yeah I'm 33 you just gave that place back when I was 17 18 years old good to know kids are still skating it back then and still today it just sucks that the turkey jam in the whole covid thing

[@xopherzenitram]

I went to school right around the corner from EZ-7. We used to cut class and skate there back in the 70's. I haven't been there since 1979... they sure have tricked the place out! Glad to see they keep the tradition going!

[@bobgfox]

Fucking love this!!!! I've been making the pilmagrage to ez7 since 1985, and hold the spot and crew in the highest regard.

[@BigMoofyMilkers]

Hell yes! Loved it. Props to everyone that helped make the film.

[@kimberly201136]

I grew up in the 80s going there. Wow this is pretty amazing. Memories 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@floppycopy1284]

Ez 7 forever

[@mattg1744]

I been skating ez since i was 12 man, iv fucking lived in a tent in the woods for a year here just to do it, this place will always be my home away from home, my daughter will come here soon and know the feeling too. Iv always called this place sanctuary bc alot of people who mean alot to me i have met here bc they were escaping bad home situations, sometimes shit happens and u run from home and this is where alot of people land, i love it bc everyone accepts everyone here, there is no politics no drama just people loving on other people and just vibing and letting the bs of the world dissolve.

[@jessecantu5194]

Hope to see more documentaries like this for more Houston DIY spots

[@skatescenes3386]

Stay tuned for more.....

[@kcanderson7982]

Glad I found the link to this! Went to Turkey Jam 2021 yesterday w my 13 year old son. We’ve made it a tradition, w me going to my first one in 88 or 89. \,,/

[@DJWreckAlot]

This is legendary, fantastic documentation of Houston history thru multiple years of people! Will look at this documentary as inspiration for future filming endeavors!

[@benjamindlevin]

I havent been back in years. Used to go there several times a week. And definitely every weekend. Before any modifications to the ditch. The sessions on just a normal weekend were just as special as the Turkey Jam or Beer Jam. Random people would show up and blow your mind. My daughter was 4 and dropping in from the channel. Some kids just learning thought, "Oh, this little girl is doing it, must be easy" dropped in and ate concrete. Respect the ditch.

[@frankiegarza3002]

I live the way this video is made, I love off Little York off 290 and we ALWAYS would skate EZ7

[@westonvirginia6458]

Awesome documentary! Just skated this ditch last weekend while on my way through town. Super cool to hear the history of the spot. Respect the ditch indeed.

[@luciferlight9882]

This was so well done! Thank you for capturing history in the making!

[@mloa3651]

I’m loving it !!! old school throw back to modern times, Loyd your the man for sponsoring it and keeping it going for all theses years . And Mike bro you were 13 when I saw you come down to skate the 7 for the first time Nice job great vid 👍🏾

[@martinhogan5970]

Yeah man: it’s part of all of our history. Our culture. 🤙🏾🤙🏾

[@Burnerforalearner]

So awesome to see the whole story get told for newer generations that come to ride it. One of the sickest skate docs I've ever seen

[@syskusa6512]

First about Ez7 back in the 80’s, it’s been a bucket list spot for me since I was 15. I’m 49 now, and planning a trip to Ez7 before the end of the year and I can’t wait!!!!! Great doc on a piece of skateboard history! See ya soon

[@JT-un7dc]

Did you get there?

[@marcpalacios2953]

Man, I haven't been there since 1984 when I was thirteen. It looks totally different than back then. I miss my Billy Ruff skateboard. I have to come to this year's Turkey Jam.

[@sunshine_on_skates]

This was incredible! I've watched it so many times! Keep up the great work!

[@RyanLukePhoto]

Killer! This brings back so many rad memories from the 80's!

[@nodnarb6171]

Definitely a good watch. This is one for the books.

[@everardohernandez5063]

Damn. Much love. I remember skating this shit back in the late 90’s early 00’s.

[@alienlifeformindustries1078]

So much respect for this park even lost a couple good boards trying to conquer that ditch

[@RetreatHacker]

Wow! Used to skate there in the early 90s

[@Metaldadbmx90]

Hell yea. I used to ride bmx at ez7 like ten years ago. I could be wrong, but I swear there where dirt jumps by the ditch. I just got a bike again earlier this year, might have to go check out ez7 again :)

[@richardramirezns7907]

Great work, really enjoyed watching.. Reminds me of the Snake Run Albany Australia documentary. Wish there was a spot like this near me.

[@alishapearl116]

❤️Great job guys. Houston 43rd🇺🇸EZ-7

[@horrorbizness2043]

I used to skate it after the fall of sessions skate park off of wade or walters... I went back 2 years ago and was surprised to find wontonga there.. But once I get my 45 year old ass back in balance again, I will return.

[@BasedKev]

great piece! so much history learned about EZ-7! I always have a good time at the ditch. hope turkey jam is still on this year 2020.

[@billysexton]

The EZ-7 got its name because it is shaped like a seven. The drop in for the killer as it used to be known is the top part of the seven and the rest is the bottom part of the seven.

[@filipbartas576]

I would love to visit one day ❤

[@skateat4824]

That looks amazing, better check it out my next time through Houston! New subscriber.

[@rr1790]

Very well done. Liked it a lot!

[@chrismorgan1366]

Went their for the first time today it definitely put me in my place lol

[@indyp21500]

Just seen my uncle Marshall skating old school anybody else have any other old footage of him skating

[@fuji4202]

Remind me of Flower Street Santa Ana Ca . The Lip .

[@YeFartz]

Anybody recall the Gonz kickflip there for Vision video?

[@jamesmorrow5629]

Reminds me of Beasley beaz comp in Hamilton Ontario

[@juliemastache9515]

This was sooo goood!!

[@RegularFootisChris]

This is an Awesome Doc. any footage of the texas pipeline perhaps?

[@mateomckonetube7474]

Best half pipe to skate and best ditch to skate hands down

[@Burnerforalearner]

1:09 The Birdman

[@Skatencreate]

Ez still goin strong

[@ainahko16]

This spot should've been one of the levels in THPS along with Venice, Burnside, and EMB.

[@Bikeliferizzo]

HELLL YEAHH🤘sooo sickkkk long live the ditch 🔥

[@xvllethan]

Killer film!!! This ditch will fuck you up

[@petepaske8391]

so awesome

[@juancucalonj2269]

Cool story! It looks warm during thanks giving there, will you have it this year?

[@theconcretepilots]

Dope

[@chipnorton3549]

I use to kill this ditch starting in 85'

[@losmuertos7444]

Fucking Awesome! Respect the Ditch!🔥🔥🔥🤘🏽🍺

[@BrandonBeckerSkateDate]

Hell yea!

[@toekneealma]

Great job, background music was a bit over used but still a good video. 👍

[@DunderHead.5000]

I would get hurt so bad.

[@Twigins]

Ahh yeaaaa

[@frankiegarza3002]

When it rains..like seriously come on. It's rusted to shit.. noone skates it unless they are bored... Demo it and put a bowl and re do the mini ramps!