Author Topic: Shackle Me Not... (Read 2687 times)

HugeBodBoyle · « **on:** August 15, 2018, 11:03:13 AM »

As I get older and older (43 and counting) my mind keeps going back to the opening of Shackle Me Not and what a huge influence that had on me as a teen skater. I saw Future Primitive, I experienced Animal Chin, and I watched Savannah Slamma over and again...but those few minutes spent with Matt Hensley had me (and several other kids) headed to the local truck stop to find a chain wallet. I am not sure where I am going with this, but it was that part that shifted how I saw skateboarding in such a huge way. I realize that it happens for each generation/cycle in skateboarding, so it's certainly not a unique phenomenon, but 13 year old me was moved by those few minutes.

Tony Mag was kind of a weirdo, though.

Style Police · « **Reply #1 on:** August 15, 2018, 12:15:50 PM »

This part was way ahead of its time also.

https://youtu.be/w7XHYnsZHeQ?t=7m26s

Not Local · « **Reply #2 on:** August 15, 2018, 12:18:09 PM »

Huge. I'm the same age as you and I remember watching those vids for the first time (also Hocus Pockus) and having a momentary panic that I had too much to learn. We watched the H street vids constantly. Before sessions, after sessions. Memorizing the quotes, looking for the music (Op Iv, Sub Society!) and so on... it defined everything we did, from clothes we wore, music choice, inside jokes... crazy to think about in this day and age of disposable clips.

verylowimpact · « **Reply #3 on:** August 15, 2018, 12:36:00 PM »

stephop · « **Reply #4 on:** August 15, 2018, 01:28:33 PM »

Great video. The wheel slide is classic. My first real board was a Tony Mag. I did have like 5 King Size Hensley's. As a matter of fact I was trying to do front board nollie 270 out a few weeks ago like in his Transworld interview but I suck lol. I do think hokus pokus was sicker though. It was like questionable with tricks so far ahead of everyone although questionable is the only video that made me contemplate quitting skating $:-\$

botefdunn · « **Reply #5 on:** August 15, 2018, 01:44:39 PM »

I had the same experience, only the formative video part for me was Bucky Lasek in Celebrity Tropical Fish.

rothdigga · « **Reply #6 on:** August 15, 2018, 01:59:42 PM »

I skated a contest in Oceanside in like 1988 and that exact jump ramp that he does the finger flip on was there. I remember being so pumped cause this video had just came out. They also had that crazy U shaped slider bar that was in all the old OG Oceanside contest videos...it was made out of metal for all those wondering (always thought it was a curb).

GAY · « **Reply #7 on:** August 15, 2018, 05:56:38 PM »

Groundbreaking stuff.

givecigstosurfgroms · « **Reply #8 on:** August 15, 2018, 06:14:57 PM »

Quote from: Style Police on August 15, 2018, 12:15:50 PM

This part was way ahead of its time also.

https://youtu.be/w7XHYnsZHeQ?t=7m26s

No its not (save for the Mike Carrol footy) its all shit Gonz was already on to except he was doing it with supreme style. Also Tommy G invented that ollie grab off lauch ramp shit, (edit and he had better style too)

Joust Ostrich · « **Reply #9 on:** August 15, 2018, 06:29:04 PM »

Quote from: givecigstosurfgroms on August 15, 2018, 06:14:57 PM

Quote from: Style Police on August 15, 2018, 12:15:50 PM
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This part was way ahead of its time also.

https://youtu.be/w7XHYnsZHeQ?t=7m26s
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No its not (save for the Mike Carrol footy) its all shit Gonz was already on to except he was doing it with supreme style. Also Tommy G invented that ollie grab off lauch ramp shit, (edit and he had better style too)

But do you know who did them best?

Jesse Neuhaus. (strictly opinion)

givecigstosurfgroms · « **Reply #10 on:** August 15, 2018, 06:31:56 PM »

Quote from: Joust Ostrich on August 15, 2018, 06:29:04 PM

Quote from: givecigstosurfgroms on August 15, 2018, 06:14:57 PM
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Quote from: Style Police on August 15, 2018, 12:15:50 PM
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This part was way ahead of its time also.

https://youtu.be/w7XHYnsZHeQ?t=7m26s
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No its not (save for the Mike Carrol footy) its all shit Gonz was already on to except he was doing it with supreme style. Also Tommy G invented that ollie grab off lauch ramp shit, (edit and he had better style too)
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But do you know who did them best?

Jesse Neuhaus. (strictly opinion)

Prolly, I remember an alva ad with him doing a nollie melon down a 7 set.

givecigstosurfgroms · « **Reply #11 on:** August 15, 2018, 06:46:35 PM »

Quote from: ShoeProblem on August 15, 2018, 11:03:13 AM

As I get older and older (43 and counting) my mind keeps going back to the opening of Shackle Me Not and what a huge influence that had on me as a teen skater. I saw Future Primitive, I experienced Animal Chin, and I watched Savannah Slamma over and again...but those few minutes spent with Matt Hensley had me (and several other kids) headed to the local truck stop to find a chain wallet. I am not sure where I am going with this, but it was that part that shifted how I saw skateboarding in such a huge way. I realize that it happens for each generation/cycle in skateboarding, so it's certainly not a unique phenomenon, but 13 year old me was moved by those few minutes.

Tony Mag was kind of a weirdo, though.

Ha if you think Tmags weird check out his ride(?) interview where hes wearing a crazy safari hat and he talks about wanting to actually kill M ternaski back in the day.
(edit crazy! -I just clicked over to the other tab after just writing this post and the youtube was playing "15 years of enjoi" which I've never seen and Rodney was talking about plan b 'ending' cause of the passing of Mike Ternasky -sychronicity. )

botefdunn · « **Reply #12 on:** August 15, 2018, 07:36:28 PM »

Quote from: Joust Ostrich on August 15, 2018, 06:29:04 PM

Quote from: givecigstosurfgroms on August 15, 2018, 06:14:57 PM
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Quote from: Style Police on August 15, 2018, 12:15:50 PM
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This part was way ahead of its time also.

https://youtu.be/w7XHYnsZHeQ?t=7m26s
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No its not (save for the Mike Carrol footy) its all shit Gonz was already on to except he was doing it with supreme style. Also Tommy G invented that ollie grab off lauch ramp shit, (edit and he had better style too)
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But do you know who did them best?

Jesse Neuhaus. (strictly opinion)

Unlike my previous post in which i lied about the influence of Bucky Lasek, I am sincere in aggreeing with you when it comes to Jesse Neuhaus. Early nollie influence too, this nollie grab sequence is still a favourite, especially the 2nd to last frame

Badmeaningood · « **Reply #13 on:** August 16, 2018, 01:46:21 AM »

The opening montage still gives me chills to this day. When it freeze frames on the shackle me not sticker on t-mags board and the guitar kicks in...

stephop · « **Reply #14 on:** August 16, 2018, 04:26:54 AM »

Neuhas line in Vidiot at 45 seconds in

That front 3 !!!!

Manolo · « **Reply #15 on:** August 16, 2018, 09:41:44 AM »

Pavementi · « **Reply #16 on:** August 16, 2018, 11:30:52 AM »

Quote from: Style Police on August 15, 2018, 12:15:50 PM

This part was way ahead of its time also.

https://youtu.be/w7XHYnsZHeQ?t=7m26s

Yup. First footage of the SF State rails, and those tuck-knee airs...

Joust Ostrich · « **Reply #17 on:** August 16, 2018, 02:24:23 PM »

Quote from: stephop on August 16, 2018, 04:26:54 AM

Neuhas line in Vidiot at 45 seconds in That front 3 !!!!

Hadn't seen that thanks, front 3 is right. Enjoyed seeing Chris Quinn and Lyons in there too.

Joust Ostrich · « **Reply #18 on:** August 16, 2018, 06:17:12 PM »

I mentioned Nate Lyons up above. I still have a long sleeve Gullwing shirt Eric gave me in 89 or 90.

Issy · « **Reply #19 on:** August 17, 2018, 12:05:45 AM »

Peak kino. Everything fell off after this.

rothdigga · « **Reply #20 on:** August 17, 2018, 09:47:55 AM »

Quote from: Issy on August 17, 2018, 12:05:45 AM

Peak kino. Everything fell off after this.

Dan Peterka with the ollie up to back 360 off the table was so butters...Hensley's grag on the pop shove melon is all time...back lip pop out fakie in the middle of the bar...jeez. I dissected this so many times and it still gets me sparked.

verylowimpact · « **Reply #21 on:** August 17, 2018, 12:34:53 PM »

Quote from: rothdigga on August 17, 2018, 09:47:55 AM

Quote from: Issy on August 17, 2018, 12:05:45 AM
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Peak kino. Everything fell off after this.

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Dan Peterka with the ollie up to back 360 off the table was so butters...Hensley's grag on the pop shove melon is all time...back lip pop out fakie in the middle of the bar...jeez. I dissected this so many times and it still gets me sparked.

WOW..never knew and now it all looks so clear. Thanks bud.

MexicanSpaniard · « **Reply #22 on:** August 17, 2018, 12:54:20 PM »

Quote from: verylowimpact on August 17, 2018, 12:34:53 PM

Quote from: rothdigga on August 17, 2018, 09:47:55 AM
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Quote from: Issy on August 17, 2018, 12:05:45 AM
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Peak kino. Everything fell off after this.

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Dan Peterka with the ollie up to back 360 off the table was so butters...Hensley's grag on the pop shove melon is all time...back lip pop out fakie in the middle of the bar...jeez. I dissected this so many times and it still gets me sparked.
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WOW..never knew and now it all looks so clear. Thanks bud.

I had no idea either! I learned some new skate nerd trivia today!

Author Topic: Shackle Me Not... (Read 2687 times)

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