Author Topic: Ask Karl (Read 258950 times)

GarglesCmen · « **Reply #1260 on:** February 20, 2012, 12:05:36 AM »

Damn Karl, It is getting late in Cali, go to sleep! haha

ORGANIKARL · « **Reply #1261 on:** February 20, 2012, 09:28:23 AM »

Quote from: GarglesCmen on February 20, 2012, 12:05:36 AM

Damn Karl, It is getting late in Cali, go to sleep! haha

Exsqueez me

chillout · « **Reply #1262 on:** February 20, 2012, 09:02:40 PM »

read any good books lately karl?

ORGANIKARL · « **Reply #1263 on:** February 21, 2012, 08:37:11 AM »

Quote from: chillout on February 20, 2012, 09:02:40 PM

read any good books lately karl?

Yes, im reading a good book right now. Thinking Body, Dancing Mind is the title. Its very good so far.

bee · « **Reply #1264 on:** February 21, 2012, 08:56:59 AM »

As long as the kids are getting shit.
Btw i just read this book last night called "how to analyze people on the spot" it was a pretty interesting read it in one sitting peep it if you got a minute

chillout · « **Reply #1265 on:** February 21, 2012, 12:24:05 PM »

Quote from: ORGANIKARL on February 21, 2012, 08:37:11 AM

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read any good books lately karl?
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Yes, im reading a good book right now. Thinking Body, Dancing Mind is the title. Its very good so far.

Quote from: bee on February 21, 2012, 08:56:59 AM

As long as the kids are getting shit.
Btw i just read this book last night called "how to analyze people on the spot" it was a pretty interesting read it in one sitting peep it if you got a minute

thanks. im gonna check both of those out. every once in a while i get in a slump and cant find a good book by myself

Numeral · « **Reply #1266 on:** February 21, 2012, 12:41:22 PM »

No questions just a story.

I'm from LA, the first time I went up to SF to skate (a long time ago.. late 90s) I was supposed to go skate super early but ended up waking up late and by the time I got to Pier 7 I think, it was packed and dudes where rippin I was just going to turn around because it was honestly intimidating. As I was sitting there Karl just showed up saying hello to everybody I always liked his style but I thought I was gonna get the cold shoulder but he ended up being one of the nicest dudes I met up there shooting the shit for a bit before warming up, after that I stayed and skated.

it made my decision to go to Berkeley (for school) a lot easier knowing I could go to SF and skate without feeling like so much of an outsider

thanks dude!

ORGANIKARL · « **Reply #1267 on:** February 21, 2012, 10:22:12 PM »

Quote from: Numeral on February 21, 2012, 12:41:22 PM

No questions just a story.

I'm from LA, the first time I went up to SF to skate (a long time ago.. late 90s) I was supposed to go skate super early but ended up waking up late and by the time I got to Pier 7 I think, it was packed and dudes where rippin I was just going to turn around because it was honestly intimidating. As I was sitting there Karl just showed up saying hello to everybody I always liked his style but I thought I was gonna get the cold shoulder but he ended up being one of the nicest dudes I met up there shooting the shit for a bit before warming up, after that I stayed and skated.

it made my decision to go to Berkeley (for school) a lot easier knowing I could go to SF and skate without feeling like so much of an outsider
thanks dude!

Im touched... For real!! You made my night

idealhandmades · « **Reply #1268 on:** February 21, 2012, 11:09:55 PM »

well heres a little more icing on the cake for you Karl.
She's done and will be on her way to you soon.

Soul Doubt · « **Reply #1269 on:** February 21, 2012, 11:17:37 PM »

Sweatercuff, you are a true artist. That is super rad. Every time you post a board you made, it gets me super stoked.

fulfillthedream · « **Reply #1270 on:** February 22, 2012, 12:23:42 AM »

Quote from: sweatercuff on February 21, 2012, 11:09:55 PM

well heres a little more icing on the cake for you Karl.
She's done and will be on her way to you soon.

damn this is sick!

ORGANIKARL · « **Reply #1271 on:** February 22, 2012, 12:35:20 AM »

Quote from: sweatercuff on February 21, 2012, 11:09:55 PM

well heres a little more icing on the cake for you Karl.
She's done and will be on her way to you soon.

Stellar! Thanks, Adam!!

finknoos · « **Reply #1272 on:** February 22, 2012, 03:44:21 AM »

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well heres a little more icing on the cake for you Karl.
She's done and will be on her way to you soon.

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Stellar! Thanks, Adam!!

this should be put into production!

MeanestCleanestPenis · « **Reply #1273 on:** February 22, 2012, 07:53:48 AM »

Hi Karl,

I was wondering what you think of Doug Brown?

I am not asking just to try to get you to hate on someone, I really don't know where I stand myself. Half of me thinks the whole thing is so hilarious that I am really glad he is around, posting footy and operating as a pro skater. I would actually say that I would rather watch his footy than other, more talented skaters because it is so funny.

However, the other half is pretty bummed that he is able to make a living off skating when guys that have real talent like Alex Chalmers have to pursue other ways of earning a living and are unable to focus solely on skateboarding.

ORGANIKARL · « **Reply #1274 on:** February 22, 2012, 08:43:40 AM »

Quote from: MeanestCleanestPenis on February 22, 2012, 07:53:48 AM

Hi Karl,

I was wondering what you think of Doug Brown?

I am not asking just to try to get you to hate on someone, I really don't know where I stand myself. Half of me thinks the whole thing is so hilarious that I am really glad he is around, posting footy and operating as a pro skater. I would actually say that I would rather watch his footy than other, more talented skaters because it is so funny.

However, the other half is pretty bummed that he is able to make a living off skating when guys that have real talent like Alex Chalmers have to pursue other ways of earning a living and are unable to focus solely on skateboarding.

To be honest Im kinda feeling this guy. I just checked out his site http://www.dougbrownskate.com/ and I was quite impressed. He has an unorthodox way of skating but his success goes to show that when you're stuck on being "cool" and impressing the next skater you most likely will not get too far. Im backing Doug Brown.

Hercules Rockefeller · « **Reply #1275 on:** February 22, 2012, 08:46:19 AM »

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well heres a little more icing on the cake for you Karl.
She's done and will be on her way to you soon.

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Stellar! Thanks, Adam!!
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this should be put into production!

_UniversalTruth_ · « **Reply #1276 on:** February 22, 2012, 02:56:27 PM »

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well heres a little more icing on the cake for you Karl.
She's done and will be on her way to you soon.

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Stellar! Thanks, Adam!!
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this should be put into production!
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I`d buy it!! You could even ride it barefooted and be comfortable if you wanted to... I was looking for a good cruiser anyway and this is better than all of what I've seen so far like the stereo or globe cruiser, I'd even prefer this here to the krooked ones.

ORGANIKARL · « **Reply #1277 on:** February 22, 2012, 06:37:00 PM »

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well heres a little more icing on the cake for you Karl.
She's done and will be on her way to you soon.

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Stellar! Thanks, Adam!!
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this should be put into production!
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I`d buy it!! You could even ride it barefooted and be comfortable if you wanted to... I was looking for a good cruiser anyway and this is better than all of what I've seen so far like the stereo or globe cruiser, I'd even prefer this here to the krooked ones.

I agree with you 100% This is truly a work of art!

Hey, nice name btw.

_UniversalTruth_ · « **Reply #1278 on:** February 22, 2012, 07:07:59 PM »

Cheers!

(The name is stolen from a race horse I heard of while I was in Ireland; an other one was called "Really Sorry"...)

idealhandmades · « **Reply #1279 on:** February 22, 2012, 07:20:01 PM »

I bet it would be possible to make a limited run, maybe 100 or so. the thing is the carpeting has to be done by hand, but the graphic could easily just be a printed one for a production piece (though I really DO enjoy the artifact-ness of one-offs)
I'd be more than happy to come work for Kayo or wherever for a short stint.

Universal, you hit it on the head with the comfort comment. I still haven't made one to keep for myself yet, but I got to ride one I made for a friend all day a couple of weeks ago (cause I had bruised my heel super early in the day and got demoted to backpack carrying duties)
and even with shoes on, and a bruised heel, I noticed that it felt super comfy under my feet. Like skating your livingroom floor itself.
AND you can still ollie pretty damn good on them.

BraveUlysses · « **Reply #1280 on:** February 22, 2012, 07:33:44 PM »

Yo Karl you and Barbie tryna have a nice-off?

Joust Ostrich · « **Reply #1281 on:** February 22, 2012, 07:46:39 PM »

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well heres a little more icing on the cake for you Karl.
She's done and will be on her way to you soon.

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Stellar! Thanks, Adam!!
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this should be put into production!
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I`d buy it!! You could even ride it barefooted and be comfortable if you wanted to... I was looking for a good cruiser anyway and this is better than all of what I've seen so far like the stereo or globe cruiser, I'd even prefer this here to the krooked ones.

I can't really add anything to this, I just would like to say, that is a really good looking board.

escapistfool · « **Reply #1282 on:** February 22, 2012, 09:45:08 PM »

I dont get why Sweatercuff isnt working for any big skate companies.. You'd honestly bring in tons of sales with your ideas man!

ORGANIKARL · « **Reply #1283 on:** February 23, 2012, 09:02:15 AM »

Quote from: sweatercuff on February 22, 2012, 07:20:01 PM

I bet it would be possible to make a limited run, maybe 100 or so. the thing is the carpeting has to be done by hand, but the graphic could easily just be a printed one for a production piece (though I really DO enjoy the artifact-ness of one-offs)
I'd be more than happy to come work for Kayo or wherever for a short stint.

Universal, you hit it on the head with the comfort comment. I still haven't made one to keep for myself yet, but I got to ride one I made for a friend all day a couple of weeks ago (cause I had bruised my heel super early in the day and got demoted to backpack carrying duties)
and even with shoes on, and a bruised heel, I noticed that it felt super comfy under my feet. Like skating your livingroom floor itself.
AND you can still ollie pretty damn good on them.

We're going to have to talk about this

How long does it take to carpet a deck?

ORGANIKARL · « **Reply #1284 on:** February 23, 2012, 09:03:49 AM »

Quote from: BraveUlysses on February 22, 2012, 07:33:44 PM

Yo Karl you and Barbie tryna have a nice-off?

Is that real?? Im kworganika on twitter but I never go on there.

BraveUlysses · « **Reply #1285 on:** February 23, 2012, 12:54:06 PM »

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Yo Karl you and Barbie tryna have a nice-off?

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Is that real?? Im kworganika on twitter but I never go on there.

Haha I don't know I just saw it on a blog called YouWillSoon and I thought it was funny.

ORGANIKARL · « **Reply #1286 on:** February 23, 2012, 05:06:46 PM »

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Yo Karl you and Barbie tryna have a nice-off?

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Is that real?? Im kworganika on twitter but I never go on there.
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Haha I don't know I just saw it on a blog called YouWillSoon and I thought it was funny.

Yeah, that is pretty funny

I cant wait to tell him about this. A "nice-off"! Too funny!

ORGANIKARL · « **Reply #1287 on:** February 23, 2012, 06:45:21 PM »

Quote from: Manneck on February 23, 2012, 06:25:41 PM

Just picked up pair of your 9five shades in the blackout colorway, these things are rad! I'm not really into sunglasses but these were worth every penny. Stoked you have an awesome model.

Thats rad. Thank you, sir

trannies and mannies · « **Reply #1288 on:** February 23, 2012, 08:21:25 PM »

I remember reading that you personally called up Expedition asking to get on the team. How did that go? Were they into you right from the start?

ORGANIKARL · « **Reply #1289 on:** February 23, 2012, 11:27:41 PM »

Quote from: trannies and mannies on February 23, 2012, 08:21:25 PM

I remember reading that you personally called up Expedition asking to get on the team. How did that go? Were they into you right from the start?

Yes, this is true, I called straight from their ad in a magazine. And It was most definitely a process to get on, a six month process. They were into me but took their time because back then it was truly like a family.