Author Topic: Ryan Sheckler vs. Nyjah Huston for Silver [X-Games 2012]. You be the judge (Read 2699 times)

Gideon Choi · « **on:** March 31, 2020, 11:50:23 AM »

Paul Rodriguez was the clear cut Gold medal winner but back in 2012 Sheckler nailed his final run to swoop in and steal Silver from Nyjah. Both have completely different style/tricks but do you agree with the judges? This was also the year Nyjah had a run in with the cameraman.

Ryan Sheckler

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pA_dXPIZnjc

Nyjah Huston

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5waAApy5bQ

shitsandwich · « **Reply #1 on:** March 31, 2020, 12:10:02 PM »

Nyjah did harder tricks but I thought Sheckler's run was more enjoyable to watch.

lesserredpanda · « **Reply #2 on:** March 31, 2020, 12:23:10 PM »

Quote from: shitsandwich on March 31, 2020, 12:10:02 PM

Nyjah did harder tricks but I thought Sheckler's run was more enjoyable to watch.

He won me over with his lil blunt transfers and the backside 3 at the end.

Mr. Stinky · « **Reply #3 on:** March 31, 2020, 12:24:58 PM »

This mf said "180 to switch 5-0."

dpelevator · « **Reply #4 on:** March 31, 2020, 12:36:05 PM »

Nyjah was definitely technically more difficult, I mean he tossed a tre flip lip in the middle of a run in 2012, but he barely used any of the course. Just sessioned the one rail. Felt kind of low risk.

Sheckler skated the course. Felt like that should have gotten more weight. Much more well rounded.

Rockin Robbin · « **Reply #5 on:** March 31, 2020, 12:39:42 PM »

Any tic-tacking should automatically demote you to valet parking Tony's Bentley.

sharkin · « **Reply #6 on:** March 31, 2020, 12:47:56 PM »

Shecks for sure. His run was solid and varied. Nyjah was just riding back n forth like a mini

johnes · « **Reply #7 on:** March 31, 2020, 12:57:21 PM »

Sheckler used the whole course excellently, but I gotta admit nyjah tricks were a full tier higher level than Ryan’s.

Telly · « **Reply #8 on:** March 31, 2020, 01:15:15 PM »

I like all the classic Larry bird and Jordan videos being posted up in this abscess of live sports, but this is too far, no?
Did you care in 2012? So why start now?

Roast beef · « **Reply #9 on:** March 31, 2020, 01:20:54 PM »

Shecks all the way.

johnes · « **Reply #10 on:** April 01, 2020, 06:04:57 AM »

Quote from: Telly on March 31, 2020, 01:15:15 PM

I like all the classic Larry bird and Jordan videos being posted up in this abscess of live sports, but this is too far, no?
Did you care in 2012? So why start now?

It’s about conversation during this time when lots of people have free time and are bored.
Why talk\care about anything in the past at all?
Maybe we should only talk about the future?

HeapsCool · « **Reply #11 on:** April 01, 2020, 07:50:58 AM »

Nyjah Huston skates like a cat would skate

eranka · « **Reply #12 on:** April 01, 2020, 07:53:52 AM »

if all contest runs had the energy shecklers run had i probably would have watched more contests.

geweenerdean · « **Reply #13 on:** April 01, 2020, 08:22:39 AM »

Quote from: HeapsCool on April 01, 2020, 07:50:58 AM

Nyjah Huston skates like a cat would skate

What are you talking about cats are stylish

Swithflip · « **Reply #14 on:** April 01, 2020, 08:29:19 AM »

Nyjah despair made me laugh.

FROTHY · « **Reply #15 on:** April 01, 2020, 08:33:11 AM »

I prefer Sheckler's guided tour of the park.

pbj · « **Reply #16 on:** April 01, 2020, 01:11:02 PM »

could care less about either honestly but Sheckler used the course better
what is everyones thoughts on the outcome of the 1999 X-Games?

Toadfish Rebecchi · « **Reply #17 on:** April 01, 2020, 05:57:45 PM »

Watching this made me realize that Etnies has had the Mariana on the market for a ridiculously long amount of time. It's sooo ugly. Why not keep the Raps around, or Intercitys? They had some classic silhouettes that are timeless and they chose the Mariana...

JANUS · « **Reply #18 on:** April 01, 2020, 06:04:41 PM »

Quote from: pbj on April 01, 2020, 01:11:02 PM

could care less about either honestly but Sheckler used the course better
what is everyones thoughts on the outcome of the 1999 X-Games?

Needs more street luge.

Gideon Choi · « **Reply #19 on:** April 01, 2020, 10:04:18 PM »

Quote from: pbj on April 01, 2020, 01:11:02 PM

could care less about either honestly but Sheckler used the course better
what is everyones thoughts on the outcome of the 1999 X-Games?

1999 X-Games? Chris Senn winning Street Park wasn't really a surprise, he was killing contests at the time. Bucky Lasek winning his first of eight Vert Gold medals by fulling of what would become his signature trick, FS heelflip gaytwist and the crowd went nuts. But of course the biggest story propelled skateboarding to its peak when Tony pulled the first 900. But let's not forget Colin McKay would have won Vert Best Trick with his three insane tricks: fakie FS flip (no grab), switch shuv noseslide shuv out and nollie backflip flip (no grab)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CXizen0jF8&t=6s

ShyLow · « **Reply #20 on:** April 01, 2020, 10:23:23 PM »

#sports

mareo · « **Reply #21 on:** April 01, 2020, 10:52:58 PM »

Quote from: Mr. Stinky on March 31, 2020, 12:24:58 PM

This mf said "180 to switch 5-0."

And that's the correct way of naming that trick IMO.

Nyjah got robbed too.

Mike Oxwelling · « **Reply #22 on:** April 02, 2020, 04:15:21 AM »

Quote from: pamacado on April 01, 2020, 10:52:58 PM

Quote from: Mr. Stinky on March 31, 2020, 12:24:58 PM
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This mf said "180 to switch 5-0."
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And that's the correct way of naming that trick IMO.

Nyjah got robbed too.

fakie nosegrind hemi

Nicki · « **Reply #23 on:** April 02, 2020, 04:32:11 AM »

Quote from: Mike Oxwelling on April 02, 2020, 04:15:21 AM

Quote from: pamacado on April 01, 2020, 10:52:58 PM
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Quote from: Mr. Stinky on March 31, 2020, 12:24:58 PM
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This mf said "180 to switch 5-0."
[close]

And that's the correct way of naming that trick IMO.

Nyjah got robbed too.
[close]

fakie nosegrind hemi

No and no.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=

FS 180 nosegrind (THW)

Also backing Shecks. Nyjah’s three dismounts were so clumsy that it completely detracted from his hard tricks - and deserved to be deducted to 3rd place for sure.

Rasmus · « **Reply #24 on:** April 02, 2020, 04:52:54 AM »

I said this before and I say it again. Back when Sheckler was the TMZ guy par excellence of skateboarding (and I guess Muska as well, now that I think of it), he annoyed me unreasonably much. Looking back on that time, when a few more has taken on the lifestyle of young Shecks, I for some reason find it easier to appreciate him. Sheckler looks really good on a skateboard - and he always have. That is one thing Nyjah never has done, and a huge reason why I still despise most of his footage these days. Sure Nyjah is talented and does some bat shit crazy shit, but it is also the pinnacle of highly skillful skating without any style. I don't even think there is a competition between the two runs. Sheckler uses the course is an a great and fluid way (and he does some insane stuff). Nyjah just skates it with no imagination and the stiffness of Ron Jeremy's cock!

Willie · « **Reply #25 on:** April 02, 2020, 04:55:03 AM »

Quote from: shitsandwich on March 31, 2020, 12:10:02 PM

Nyjah did harder tricks but I thought Sheckler's run was more enjoyable to watch.

EastKremer · « **Reply #26 on:** April 02, 2020, 09:17:40 AM »

I wish this park was still there

mareo · « **Reply #27 on:** April 02, 2020, 11:48:54 AM »

Quote from: Nicki on April 02, 2020, 04:32:11 AM

Quote from: Mike Oxwelling on April 02, 2020, 04:15:21 AM
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Quote from: pamacado on April 01, 2020, 10:52:58 PM
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Quote from: Mr. Stinky on March 31, 2020, 12:24:58 PM
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This mf said "180 to switch 5-0."
[close]

And that's the correct way of naming that trick IMO.

Nyjah got robbed too.
[close]

fakie nosegrind hemi
[close]

No and no.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=

FS 180 nosegrind (THW)

Also backing Shecks. Nyjah’s three dismounts were so clumsy that it completely detracted from his hard tricks - and deserved to be deducted to 3rd place for sure.

No

lemonchicken91 · « **Reply #28 on:** April 02, 2020, 12:03:58 PM »

Quote from: Willie on April 02, 2020, 04:55:03 AM

Quote from: shitsandwich on March 31, 2020, 12:10:02 PM
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Nyjah did harder tricks but I thought Sheckler's run was more enjoyable to watch.
[close]

Gideon Choi · « **Reply #29 on:** April 02, 2020, 12:21:25 PM »

Quote from: Nicki on April 02, 2020, 04:32:11 AM

Quote from: Mike Oxwelling on April 02, 2020, 04:15:21 AM
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Quote from: pamacado on April 01, 2020, 10:52:58 PM
Expand Quote
Quote from: Mr. Stinky on March 31, 2020, 12:24:58 PM
Expand Quote
This mf said "180 to switch 5-0."
[close]

And that's the correct way of naming that trick IMO.

Nyjah got robbed too.
[close]

fakie nosegrind hemi
[close]

No and no.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=

FS 180 nosegrind (THW)

Also backing Shecks. Nyjah’s three dismounts were so clumsy that it completely detracted from his hard tricks - and deserved to be deducted to 3rd place for sure.

I agree. Those dismounts are disgusting and it happens simply because he is trying to squeeze in so many tricks at the sacrifice of style and fluidity. He plays it like a Tony Hawk video game rather than just skating which is why I prefer Sheck's run