arto - epicly later'd

[drewdown]

Penny got his start on mini ramps.  He came to Southbank a couple times when I lived in London (95/96) and tore it up, but also drank/smoked a shit ton. 

[Rumpleforeskin]

was that a collection of the worst skateboard graphics ever made?

"does he (penny) have some kind of mental disorder?" hahaha

Yeah I can't believe O'Dell actually asked that?!?!
I wonder what Penny thinks/would think about that being out there...

you honestly think penny would give a shit?

I don't know, never spoken a word to the guy.  That's why I said "I wonder."

Would you want publicized that you have a mental disorder?

is your signature really your own quote?

[HATE!]

was that a collection of the worst skateboard graphics ever made?

"does he (penny) have some kind of mental disorder?" hahaha

Yeah I can't believe O'Dell actually asked that?!?!
I wonder what Penny thinks/would think about that being out there...

you honestly think penny would give a shit?

I don't know, never spoken a word to the guy.  That's why I said "I wonder."

Would you want publicized that you have a mental disorder?

is your signature really your own quote?

Are you surprised?

[Rumpleforeskin]

was that a collection of the worst skateboard graphics ever made?

"does he (penny) have some kind of mental disorder?" hahaha

Yeah I can't believe O'Dell actually asked that?!?!
I wonder what Penny thinks/would think about that being out there...

you honestly think penny would give a shit?

I don't know, never spoken a word to the guy.  That's why I said "I wonder."

Would you want publicized that you have a mental disorder?

is your signature really your own quote?

Are you surprised?

honestly.... no, not realyl

[china white]

As much as I love Arto, that made me want to see a whole Penny episode.  More unseen footage and stories of Penny would make me the happiest man in the world.

I had the same thought. A Penny episode would be amazing.

fact.

Couldn't agree more. When it comes to skateboarding, Penny is a giant amongst men.

[darrin lee]

Oblow is so stoned in these interviews, haha.  Take one look at him and tell me he didn't do a few rips within the previous 30 mins.

[Canuck]

Part 3 is up:

http://www.vice.com/epicly-later-d/arto-saari-part-3

[ice nine]

I dunno if I'm imagining things, but I remember either someone posting about or linking to the sequence of arto doing the famous long kinked back lip in mindfield, except he came out fakie and rolled away to the curb before falling off.does anyone have the sequence or know if one even existed?

[clamy]

damn arto's girl was fine, good work ed.

[Pike St]

It's pretty cool Arto is getting known for locking into grinds and slides. I've never thought about that aspect of Arto's skating. If someone asked me, "What is Arto known for?" I'd probably describe him as one of the original tech-gnar dudes, and not this dude who locks in a slides/grinds with the sickest style and grinds/slides forever. That is pretty cool they are pointing that numerous times so far, unique observation imo.

[oyolar]

It's pretty cool Arto is getting known for locking into grinds and slides. I've never thought about that aspect of Arto's skating. If someone asked me, "What is Arto known for?" I'd probably describe him as one of the original tech-gnar dudes, and not this dude who locks in a slides/grinds with the sickest style and grinds/slides forever. That is pretty cool they are pointing that numerous times so far, unique observation imo.

Yeah, I feel the same way. It's a unique way to talk about somebody. Once they mentioned it though, I started thinking about all of his parts and realized that even though I wasn't aware of it until these episodes, it was always something I really liked about his skating. I sub-consciously noticed it and knew it was going on, just couldn't put it into words.

[David Schwimmer]

It's pretty cool Arto is getting known for locking into grinds and slides. I've never thought about that aspect of Arto's skating. If someone asked me, "What is Arto known for?" I'd probably describe him as one of the original tech-gnar dudes, and not this dude who locks in a slides/grinds with the sickest style and grinds/slides forever. That is pretty cool they are pointing that numerous times so far, unique observation imo.

Yeah, I feel the same way. It's a unique way to talk about somebody. Once they mentioned it though, I started thinking about all of his parts and realized that even though I wasn't aware of it until these episodes, it was always something I really liked about his skating. I sub-consciously noticed it and knew it was going on, just couldn't put it into words.

[Hercules Rockefeller]

i loved eds quote about drinking and smoking. "you are european, its in your blood."

[Fongstarr.]

They need to talk about filming for Sorry already and get interviews with Apples and hopefully Bastien and Ali.

[Archers of Chaka]

Never knew about his former heart condition. I guess that explains all of the heart graphics he has for a lot of his Flip boards.

[Box of Frogs]

Fuck yeah, "continued in episode 4" and not concluded!

[arthrighteous]

Fuck yeah, "continued in episode 4" and not concluded!

This story has only made it to the year 2000-this one has gotta have another 3 episodes, at least.

[SFblah]

I think they already said it is 8 episodes

[darrin lee]

next one's about the wastoid days. 

This was around the time he was quoted in that ON Video Es trip article, "I'm probably the worst person to interview about this trip 'cause to be honest with you I dont' remember a thing about it."

[weregoingunion]

It's pretty cool Arto is getting known for locking into grinds and slides. I've never thought about that aspect of Arto's skating. If someone asked me, "What is Arto known for?" I'd probably describe him as one of the original tech-gnar dudes, and not this dude who locks in a slides/grinds with the sickest style and grinds/slides forever. That is pretty cool they are pointing that numerous times so far, unique observation imo.

Yeah, I feel the same way. It's a unique way to talk about somebody. Once they mentioned it though, I started thinking about all of his parts and realized that even though I wasn't aware of it until these episodes, it was always something I really liked about his skating. I sub-consciously noticed it and knew it was going on, just couldn't put it into words.

i always enjoyed that long ass tailslide to fakie he does in sorry, after he gets pulled by a motorcycle.

[TampaBayBanditz]

Feedback was the shit when it came out.

The footy of Dill fucking with Arto is awesome. "Arto is a leeeeuuuuzzzeerrr!!!" haha

[Bertie]

It's pretty cool Arto is getting known for locking into grinds and slides. I've never thought about that aspect of Arto's skating. If someone asked me, "What is Arto known for?" I'd probably describe him as one of the original tech-gnar dudes, and not this dude who locks in a slides/grinds with the sickest style and grinds/slides forever. That is pretty cool they are pointing that numerous times so far, unique observation imo.

Yeah, I feel the same way. It's a unique way to talk about somebody. Once they mentioned it though, I started thinking about all of his parts and realized that even though I wasn't aware of it until these episodes, it was always something I really liked about his skating. I sub-consciously noticed it and knew it was going on, just couldn't put it into words.

i always enjoyed that long ass tailslide to fakie he does in sorry, after he gets pulled by a motorcycle.

Totally. Now I have to watch the second half of his sorry part.

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I think the reason I really liked Arto when this part came out was how consistent and well practised he seemed to be despite still coming across like he didn't give a fuck. The mirroring of tricks at the start of the part kinda showcased his ambidextrous, universal skill. Kinda his version of the Tom Penny Chain to Bank spot shutdown. I think it's funny that most skaters loved Flip back then, which was a company pretty much the sum of it's talent and the consistency/technicality/largeness of the tricks they did - mixed with the charisma of the riders. Those same skaters probably have a low opinion of companies with the same simple remit today (Baker etc.), now that they've grown into their 20's or older.

[Bertie]

I'd actually really like to see an Epicly Later'd episode about Tony Hawks Pro Skater. That game was responsible for such a huge boom in skateboarding's popularity. I think playing that is my generation's equivalent of the 'Back to the Future' nostalgic reminisce.  I'm sure at least in part that game secured the careers of a few skaters involved.

[Swishersweetswag]

I'd actually really like to see an Epicly Later'd episode about Tony Hawks Pro Skater. That game was responsible for such a huge boom in skateboarding's popularity. I think playing that is my generation's equivalent of the 'Back to the Future' nostalgic reminisce.  I'm sure at least in part that game secured the careers of a few skaters involved.

Such a good idea

[AdrianLopez]

I'd actually really like to see an Epicly Later'd episode about Tony Hawks Pro Skater. That game was responsible for such a huge boom in skateboarding's popularity. I think playing that is my generation's equivalent of the 'Back to the Future' nostalgic reminisce.  I'm sure at least in part that game secured the careers of a few skaters involved.

This and that Tony pulled the 900.

[popsiclesandskatin]

I'd actually really like to see an Epicly Later'd episode about Tony Hawks Pro Skater. That game was responsible for such a huge boom in skateboarding's popularity. I think playing that is my generation's equivalent of the 'Back to the Future' nostalgic reminisce.  I'm sure at least in part that game secured the careers of a few skaters involved.

I didnt even think about how Tony made his friends become house hold names.

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[Zurg]

I'd actually really like to see an Epicly Later'd episode about Tony Hawks Pro Skater. That game was responsible for such a huge boom in skateboarding's popularity. I think playing that is my generation's equivalent of the 'Back to the Future' nostalgic reminisce.  I'm sure at least in part that game secured the careers of a few skaters involved.

kind of a cool idea, but how much could they really talk about?

[Bertie]

I see your point. Perhaps a single episode would be enough, but i do think it would be interesting to hear Tony talk about it's beginnings and then he and the other guys perhaps reflecting on it's impact and their career growth. Of course, this would have to be one episode of a 25-part Tony Hawk series.

[clamy]

It's pretty cool Arto is getting known for locking into grinds and slides. I've never thought about that aspect of Arto's skating. If someone asked me, "What is Arto known for?" I'd probably describe him as one of the original tech-gnar dudes, and not this dude who locks in a slides/grinds with the sickest style and grinds/slides forever. That is pretty cool they are pointing that numerous times so far, unique observation imo.

Yeah, I feel the same way. It's a unique way to talk about somebody. Once they mentioned it though, I started thinking about all of his parts and realized that even though I wasn't aware of it until these episodes, it was always something I really liked about his skating. I sub-consciously noticed it and knew it was going on, just couldn't put it into words.

i always enjoyed that long ass tailslide to fakie he does in sorry, after he gets pulled by a motorcycle.

Totally. Now I have to watch the second half of his sorry part.
ARTO SAARI/FLIP SORRY PART (HQ)

"ALRIGHT MY FRIEND"


I love those lines with all those crook variations in the beginning of his first part, aswell.

[ice nine]

I always thought it was 'fred' not 'friend', going off memory though, can't watch video on mobile.