Uh, isn't this thread showing him on the cover of a magazine skating? Still doing something amazing? The guy has always been a good mix of image and skating, but at least its not a fabricated one. He is still amazing to this day, still doing new shit. Only difference is now he is getting paid what he's worth. I know people have to stay under the poverty line to "be real", but to say he's a gimmick? Come on.