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Title: Kirby x ETN
Post by: Putaslocas on April 20, 2017, 08:09:25 PM
Theres something about Taylor Kirby doing such a gnarly trick, on a deadly spot on a fucking skateboard channel, that just doesnt sit well with me. You would think a trick like that at that spot would become a rumor and everyone would be sweating with anticipation to see it in the next upcoming and anticipated video featuring that skater and that trick. This truly feels like skateboarding is losing its magic. Along with the jaws UCI davis gap and the nyjah and chase webb rail special. Whats the point? Tell people youre gonna do a trick, do the trick live and everyone forgets? I could almost care less that Kirby did that hubba. Publicized and promoted a single trick that thousands of people can see at once and forget about it real quick. Maybe im just over thinking, as usual.
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Post by: MexicanSpaniard on April 20, 2017, 08:21:08 PM
was expecting something about Forrest, he's amazing in person, or was 20 years ago
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Post by: coreaf on April 20, 2017, 08:26:44 PM
If ETN wants my 22 cents per day they need to get Kirby to do a line or Boo Johnson to do something switch.
Title: Re: Kirby x ETN
Post by: Theme For A Jackal on April 20, 2017, 08:47:24 PM
I don't want to pay for it but I think it's actually kind of a cool idea. Having it live kind of gives it the real life excitement of watching someone try something where you don't know if it's actually going to go down or not.
Title: Re: Kirby x ETN
Post by: HFS40000 on April 20, 2017, 09:15:45 PM
They kinda blow it by hyping it up so much.  I'd rather have a trick like that surprise me at the end of a part, rather than showing the attempts and then charging you for the make.  I know what a smith grind looks like, I know what the Staples ledge looks like, so teasing it like they do just spoils the excitement of it. 
Title: Re: Kirby x ETN
Post by: Putaslocas on April 20, 2017, 09:20:14 PM
They kinda blow it by hyping it up so much.  I'd rather have a trick like that surprise me at the end of a part, rather than showing the attempts and then charging you for the make.  I know what a smith grind looks like, I know what the Staples ledge looks like, so teasing it like they do just spoils the excitement of it. 
Title: Re: Kirby x ETN
Post by: ducky darnsworth on April 20, 2017, 09:46:20 PM
where was etn when shecks claimed that backside flip, erik bragg, more like erik lagg
Title: Re: Kirby x ETN
Post by: oyolar on April 20, 2017, 10:20:32 PM
Theres something about Taylor Kirby doing such a gnarly trick, on a deadly spot on a fucking skateboard channel, that just doesnt sit well with me. You would think a trick like that at that spot would become a rumor and everyone would be sweating with anticipation to see it in the next upcoming and anticipated video featuring that skater and that trick. This truly feels like skateboarding is losing its magic. Along with the jaws UCI davis gap and the nyjah and chase webb rail special. Whats the point? Tell people youre gonna do a trick, do the trick live and everyone forgets? I could almost care less that Kirby did that hubba. Publicized and promoted a single trick that thousands of people can see at once and forget about it real quick. Maybe im just over thinking, as usual.

To make money.  That's the point.

Also, totally down for the FORE love.  The man is just crazy photogenic.

Forrest Kirby : Welcome to MIA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEu0uQZT33M#)
Title: Re: Kirby x ETN
Post by: Atiba Applebum on April 20, 2017, 10:21:59 PM
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They kinda blow it by hyping it up so much.� I'd rather have a trick like that surprise me at the end of a part, rather than showing the attempts and then charging you for the make.� I know what a smith grind looks like, I know what the Staples ledge looks like, so teasing it like they do just spoils the excitement of it.�
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Not that I disagree, but I remember "too much hyping it up" claims during Kotr tv show as if advertising is something new or rare.  Unfortunately, the more you're plugged in, the more hype/ads you see, but the hope is the casual fan might catch on of those ads/posts/whatever

Also, what trick did he do???
Title: Re: Kirby x ETN
Post by: oyolar on April 20, 2017, 10:28:01 PM
Also, the wallride tricks in this are fucked.  I like the wallride to (kinda?) grind he does on the little lip from that cement and brick pillar.

Forrest Kirby - Zoo York State of Mind (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzIpIr4Uuss#)
Title: Re: Kirby x ETN
Post by: Wizard Fight on April 20, 2017, 11:29:52 PM
erik bragg, more like erik lagg
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Post by: Zurg on April 20, 2017, 11:39:34 PM
he tried to smith staples?
Title: Re: Kirby x ETN
Post by: Pigeon on April 21, 2017, 12:34:42 AM
UCI davis gap
UC Irvine and UC Davis are different campuses in different cities...
Title: Re: Kirby x ETN
Post by: CHONGO on April 21, 2017, 12:36:49 AM
etn. shits wack as fuck
Title: Re: Kirby x ETN
Post by: Atiba Applebum on April 21, 2017, 03:18:04 AM
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UCI davis gap
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UC Irvine and UC Davis are different campuses in different cities...

or a big fucking gap
Title: Re: Kirby x ETN
Post by: Putaslocas on April 21, 2017, 06:10:49 AM
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UCI davis gap
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UC Irvine and UC Davis are different campuses in different cities...

Sorry, from chicago. Dunno my shit.
Title: Re: Kirby x ETN
Post by: OnSlapAtWork on April 21, 2017, 09:13:24 AM
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erik bragg, more like erik lagg
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Also how much you think Kirby get's paid for attempting this? More money for a make I'd assume?

I'd say around $5,000-$10,000 dollars.  Which is probably way more money than you would get having it as your ender in a deathwish/baker vid.

Granted yea, videos used to be way sicker when enders were a surprise, but props to Kriby for getting paid for something he could get seriously fucked up on.
Title: Re: Kirby x ETN
Post by: Cherb on April 21, 2017, 09:30:39 AM
I would seriously doubt it's that much money. I was thinking 2 maybe 3 thousand.
Title: Re: Kirby x ETN
Post by: Chris Hansen is back on April 21, 2017, 09:35:38 AM
I remember someone saying 2000 for an attempt, 5000 for a make. Who knows.
Title: Re: Kirby x ETN
Post by: MintySandwhich on April 21, 2017, 09:41:20 AM
(http://zdnet2.cbsistatic.com/hub/i/r/2015/09/21/3cd7a77b-4729-4dde-9cc8-39f6ca0831e9/resize/770xauto/14844f78fa2fa865960ae02369e3a8c3/evel-knievel-jumps-cars.gif)
Title: Re: Kirby x ETN
Post by: natenola forever on April 21, 2017, 10:24:44 AM
I wonder how stuff like this will affect sponsorships in the future, even instagram. At what point does a company get aggrivated that something that should go in direct company promotion for the company goes directly to web with no option for the sponsor to use it. I think about it all the time when i see dudes i film throwing cool stuff on insta, like fuck we could filmed that properly and put it o n a video. I know someone will say well theyre reppin their sponsors out there, which they are but these days it seems like all you really notice is the shoe sponsor.
Title: Re: Kirby x ETN
Post by: MisterX on April 21, 2017, 10:43:36 AM
I wonder how stuff like this will affect sponsorships in the future, even instagram. At what point does a company get aggrivated that something that should go in direct company promotion for the company goes directly to web with no option for the sponsor to use it. I think about it all the time when i see dudes i film throwing cool stuff on insta, like fuck we could filmed that properly and put it o n a video. I know someone will say well theyre reppin their sponsors out there, which they are but these days it seems like all you really notice is the shoe sponsor.

Or sponsors will start partnering with ETN similar to how the Berrics is plastered with logos/advertising.  Maybe I am completely off base, but it's a thought.
Title: Re: Kirby x ETN
Post by: headtowall on April 21, 2017, 10:57:47 AM
ETN's content is pretty legit, i'm def not their target demo, but i do subscribe. makes commuting way more entertaining.
Title: Re: Kirby x ETN
Post by: sharkin on April 21, 2017, 11:12:42 AM
I think the idea is pretty cool

dudes trippin over it.. it's 1 trick
Sure it'll get forgotten in a month, but doesn't the ender in the video get the same treatment?

skateboarding isn't gonna stop the world from spinning just to get a nice freeze frame in a print mag

Title: Re: Kirby x ETN
Post by: Theme For A Jackal on April 21, 2017, 12:01:24 PM
They kinda blow it by hyping it up so much.  I'd rather have a trick like that surprise me at the end of a part, rather than showing the attempts and then charging you for the make.  I know what a smith grind looks like, I know what the Staples ledge looks like, so teasing it like they do just spoils the excitement of it. 

I think that's where the excitement comes; knowing it's going to go down a certain day and anticipating it and not knowing wether he's even going to make it or maybe he'll just eat shit
Title: Re: Kirby x ETN
Post by: Theme For A Jackal on April 21, 2017, 12:03:09 PM
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erik bragg, more like erik lagg
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Also how much you think Kirby get's paid for attempting this? More money for a make I'd assume?

I'd say around $5,000-$10,000 dollars.  Which is probably way more money than you would get having it as your ender in a deathwish/baker vid.

Granted yea, videos used to be way sicker when enders were a surprise, but props to Kriby for getting paid for something he could get seriously fucked up on.

That amount seems ludicrous and I can't imagine it's even close to accurate. $5,000-$10,000 just to even try the trick?
Title: Re: Kirby x ETN
Post by: MexicanSpaniard on April 21, 2017, 01:29:52 PM
Also, the wallride tricks in this are fucked.?  I like the wallride to (kinda?) grind he does on the little lip from that cement and brick pillar.

Forrest Kirby - Zoo York State of Mind (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzIpIr4Uuss#)

that is a sick clip! the first angle definitely seems like it grinded
Title: Re: Kirby x ETN
Post by: doomstation55 on April 21, 2017, 01:47:11 PM
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Also, the wallride tricks in this are fucked.?  I like the wallride to (kinda?) grind he does on the little lip from that cement and brick pillar.

Forrest Kirby - Zoo York State of Mind (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzIpIr4Uuss#)
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that is a sick clip! the first angle definitely seems like it grinded

The clip right after is awesome too, I was pretty blown away by the cover at the time. One of the reasons I loved doing pivot fakies and why it's one of the few tranny tricks i can do kinda good.

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51gYeJ60%2B8L.jpg)
Title: Re: Kirby x ETN
Post by: planman on April 21, 2017, 08:55:38 PM
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UCI davis gap
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UC Irvine and UC Davis are different campuses in different cities...
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Sorry, from chicago. Dunno my shit.
UIC Gap
Title: Re: Kirby x ETN
Post by: Vert Reynolds on April 21, 2017, 09:42:19 PM
Doesn't F.O.R.E like Surfer Dick ??
Title: Re: Kirby x ETN
Post by: Atiba Applebum on April 22, 2017, 01:55:36 PM
i'm surprised "Kirby" isn't his Deathwish nickname and his real name is Taylor Watkins or whatever
Title: Re: Kirby x ETN
Post by: Iceman on April 22, 2017, 05:11:53 PM
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They kinda blow it by hyping it up so much.  I'd rather have a trick like that surprise me at the end of a part, rather than showing the attempts and then charging you for the make.  I know what a smith grind looks like, I know what the Staples ledge looks like, so teasing it like they do just spoils the excitement of it. 
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I think that's where the excitement comes; knowing it's going to go down a certain day and anticipating it and not knowing wether he's even going to make it or maybe he'll just eat shit
i'm showing my age, but anyone remember that show that used to broadcast live discoveries? they would fully hype it up then dig through the wall of like an old bank vault completely sure they would find some hidden treasure but wouldn't find anything. maybe that's etn's blueprint.
Title: Re: Kirby x ETN
Post by: childhood on April 22, 2017, 05:13:51 PM
Erik Bragg is the Geraldo Rivera of skateboarding?
Title: Re: Kirby x ETN
Post by: YALLNEEDJESUS on April 22, 2017, 05:20:13 PM
Doesn't F.O.R.E like Surfer Dick ??

(http://skately.com/img/library/people/large/forrest-kirby.jpg)

SURFER DIIICK
Title: Re: Kirby x ETN
Post by: Monkey_Mcpott on April 22, 2017, 05:39:33 PM
what trick is he suppose to try?
Title: Re: Kirby x ETN
Post by: fulfillthedream on April 23, 2017, 06:58:17 AM
what trick is he suppose to try?

was it the front smith he did on the staples center hubba? saw a few attempts on instagram today
Title: Re: Kirby x ETN
Post by: Atiba Applebum on April 23, 2017, 09:30:37 AM
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Doesn't F.O.R.E like Surfer Dick ??
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(http://skately.com/img/library/people/large/forrest-kirby.jpg)

SURFER DIIICK

I always thought he looked like Scott Johnston's bad boy brother
Title: Re: Kirby x ETN
Post by: ohtight on April 24, 2017, 02:26:36 PM
So did this fool make it or not?  Anyone have any videos of makes or attempts? ???
Title: Re: Kirby x ETN
Post by: ducky darnsworth on April 24, 2017, 04:21:11 PM
this is probably stupid, i know who taylor kirby is and all, but just seeing the name kirby this is what i pictured in my head
(https://i.imgur.com/22cxoC8.jpg)
Title: Re: Kirby x ETN
Post by: stone cold steve austin on April 24, 2017, 07:00:25 PM
i will never pay for etn
Title: Re: Kirby x ETN
Post by: GinosGroceries on April 24, 2017, 09:47:59 PM
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They kinda blow it by hyping it up so much.  I'd rather have a trick like that surprise me at the end of a part, rather than showing the attempts and then charging you for the make.  I know what a smith grind looks like, I know what the Staples ledge looks like, so teasing it like they do just spoils the excitement of it. 
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I think that's where the excitement comes; knowing it's going to go down a certain day and anticipating it and not knowing wether he's even going to make it or maybe he'll just eat shit
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i'm showing my age, but anyone remember that show that used to broadcast live discoveries? they would fully hype it up then dig through the wall of like an old bank vault completely sure they would find some hidden treasure but wouldn't find anything. maybe that's etn's blueprint.

ETN is Al Capone's vault
Title: Re: Kirby x ETN
Post by: Francis Xavier on April 24, 2017, 09:57:58 PM
Get sheckler at gun point at el toro for that backside flip he owes the world and anyone who actually paid for True, c'mon ETN
Title: Re: Kirby x ETN
Post by: Budo on April 26, 2017, 01:10:59 PM
^Hahah, that would actually be pretty awesome.

Anyone got any insta-links to Kirby's attempts?
Title: Re: Kirby x ETN
Post by: tortfeasor on April 27, 2017, 07:40:40 AM
^Hahah, that would actually be pretty awesome.

Anyone got any insta-links to Kirby's attempts?

Staples center smith grind attempt by Kirby on 4/20 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SuvQ7GK3t8U#)

here is one attempt-- the caption says this was his last one so maybe it didnt happen.
Title: Re: Kirby x ETN
Post by: Vert Reynolds on April 27, 2017, 11:38:40 AM
He didn't make it. He had like 5 goes at it, And tapped out, Due to injury. He was saying his heel was jacked up really bad.
Hopefully he didn't get broke off to bad, After going Pro.


It's cool to watch, But has the "Dance Monkey" Vibe to it.
Title: Re: Kirby x ETN
Post by: Bitter on April 27, 2017, 12:39:11 PM
Good call on the "dance monkey dance" vibe. Will Kirby get paid for this? Is he obligated to go back and land it for ETN? Since this stuff is "only" available behind a paywall, is there a presumption that all tricks will be landed? If you paid to see a baseball game and they called it after 4 innings, you'd feel ripped off. Is this the equivalent?
Title: Re: Kirby x ETN
Post by: shit_for_brains on April 27, 2017, 12:45:23 PM
Good call on the "dance monkey dance" vibe. Will Kirby get paid for this? Is he obligated to go back and land it for ETN? Since this stuff is "only" available behind a paywall, is there a presumption that all tricks will be landed? If you paid to see a baseball game and they called it after 4 innings, you'd feel ripped off. Is this the equivalent?

Skating is more stunt show than sport in this regard. As Dave Chappelle said, he's like Even Knievel. He gets paid for the attempt nobody said it would be good.
Title: Re: Kirby x ETN
Post by: handsclapanin on April 27, 2017, 12:46:24 PM
So, is ETN paying for permits to skate these spots? Or do they just show up and hope they don't get kicked out?
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Post by: SodaJerk on April 27, 2017, 01:07:43 PM
So, is ETN paying for permits to skate these spots? Or do they just show up and hope they don't get kicked out?
Permits. I guarantee.
Title: Re: Kirby x ETN
Post by: Jerkstore on April 27, 2017, 01:38:54 PM
damn so etn just pay skaters to do a potential career ending move

that's like some gladiator-esque stuff
Title: Re: Kirby x ETN
Post by: Francis Xavier on April 27, 2017, 03:43:27 PM
damn so etn just pay skaters to do a potential career ending move

that's like some gladiator-esque stuff

Kind of a good way to get rid of some of these Pros,theres a bit too many
Title: Re: Kirby x ETN
Post by: Fecal Fury on April 27, 2017, 04:00:30 PM
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Good call on the "dance monkey dance" vibe. Will Kirby get paid for this? Is he obligated to go back and land it for ETN? Since this stuff is "only" available behind a paywall, is there a presumption that all tricks will be landed? If you paid to see a baseball game and they called it after 4 innings, you'd feel ripped off. Is this the equivalent?
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Skating is more stunt show than sport in this regard. As Dave Chappelle said, he's like Even Knievel. He gets paid for the attempt nobody said it would be good.

Hahahahaha. Dave Chappelle is the best