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I think they are mostly talking about the ones that carry water much (all?) of the year in the central valley, rather than the ones in L.A. proper. So I don't t

I think they are mostly talking about the ones that carry water much (all?) of the year in the central valley, rather than the ones in L.A. proper. So I don't think skaters will have much to complain about.

Animats 3y ago
Right. The LA River is an emergency drainage system that isn't needed much. Last month, it was needed.[1] The California Aqueduct is usually kept full. Falling into the California Aqueduct is usually lethal.[2] 30 feet deep, steep banks, and a high rate of flow. It's fenced, but just with ranch fencing. [1] https://archive.is/2dbEI https://archive.is/2dbEI [2] https://archive.is/H52Jk https://archive.is/H52Jk
- buffington 3y ago
  > steep banks Not just steep, they're often vertical and not even remotely skateable even when dry.