Anthony Pappalardo Off The Grid

[ige]

That ad is 3 years old.

[LemonParty]

damn in that case...

[able]

If I'm not mistaken, that ad has been around since before Fully Flared

[Pavementi]

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kooks eh? well it's close to midnight here in san francisco & it's freezing & there are no indoor skateparks so there's no way i can skate. we're discussing things about skateboarding, something a lot of us take seriously because we love it. &talking about skating is what we do when we're not skating because we love it. &having an opinion that's against yours makes us kooks? look in the mirror, kook.

just a little off topic, the word kook starts to sound really funny/awkward after you say it a lot.

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really can't imagine it being "freezing" in san francisco at midnight at this time of year, man up.

Nope, theotis is right, it was in the upper 40s and foggy wet. No fun at all.

I'm backing him as far as what he said about pops too. Dudes last part came out four years ago, he's had maybe six pics/ads since then, none of them being particularly noteworthy. I agree that "if people still buy his boards, then what does it matter?", but it frustrates me to see someone who has one of the best jobs in the world use it as an opportunity to do nothing. Those ollies, the one fs board and shove-it looked way weaker than they should have, were he still skating on a regular basis. That just makes me wonder if he really is going out and skating anymore. Then, if he doesn't care enough to put the effort in, move on and make room for some of the younger guys who are still excited about skating.

[gsosa]

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HAHAHAHA, SOME OF YOU ACTUALLY EXPECT HIS CHOCOLATE PART TO BE GOOD

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This is the kind of shit I like seeing from Pops (I am aware this is old but still.) For example his Fully Flared part was way more basic, but it was still very sick shit on somewhat unique spots. If he's going to go the basic route he should atleast do it on some legit spots.

[Nosferatu]

If I'm not mistaken, that ad has been around since before Fully Flared

From SPOT website
 Transworld Magazine - August 2008
Full Page, Advertisement: 5-0 grind on a flat ledge into a bank for a Chocolate ad. Photo by Unknown Company: Chocolate


Can't believe it's over 3 years old already.  I was going to guess a year or two max.  Time flies.

[pushingupdaisies]

i was skating in brooklyn about a week ago and passed by him walking. that should say enough to those who are "backing him".

[ilovecotg]

i was skating in brooklyn about a week ago and passed by him walking. that should say enough to those who are "backing him".

A pro must have a board on them at all times?

[The Nose Face]

That being said, it is a cool idea. If it had Gerwer or someone like that killing it at night it would be awesome.

Fuck yea - couldn't agree more..!

[VictoriousOG]

I admit, on a pro level of skating, this was weak. But, I really enjoyed it. Like Sweater said, its a close picture to my nights skating downtown. Running 3 or 4 dudes deep, hitting spot to spot. You only have time to do what you have first try. Dealing with drunkards trying ride your board. He skated some cool spots too. I would love to ATLEAST have Pappalardo back in his Fully Flared days.

[hekkahyphy]

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i was skating in brooklyn about a week ago and passed by him walking. that should say enough to those who are "backing him".

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A pro must have a board on them at all times?

joey peppers always walking around brooklyn

[NowhereInLife]

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i was skating in brooklyn about a week ago and passed by him walking. that should say enough to those who are "backing him".

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A pro must have a board on them at all times?

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joey peppers always walking around brooklyn

i enjoy walking, riding my bicycle, AND skating around brooklyn.  the first two are nice because you can do them with gurlz.

[Style Police]

I get the point of "Off The Grid" and that it's about cruising the streets, but it seemed like Pops planned allot of that part out setting up all those plywood/wood crate obstacles.

[Isaiah Kemp]

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i was skating in brooklyn about a week ago and passed by him walking. that should say enough to those who are "backing him".

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A pro must have a board on them at all times?

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joey peppers always walking around brooklyn

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i enjoy walking, riding my bicycle, AND skating around brooklyn.  the first two are nice because you can do them with gurlz.

What the fuck are girls?

[The Nose Face]

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"uh-AAEEHH"

Rather watch Cardiel ride a bike.

[Hatechild]

Here you go bro.

http://www.youtube.com/user/FUCKGINOnPOPS#p/a/u/0/RQxG3vxZZjY

[pushingupdaisies]

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i was skating in brooklyn about a week ago and passed by him walking. that should say enough to those who are "backing him".

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A pro must have a board on them at all times?

other than the fact that one of the most innovative skateboarders has converted his unmatched style to ollies and 50-50s and he lives in a land of asphalt. i'd say its pretty fucking disappointing when you see one of the greats just walking around.

[Mouth]

Pops was never 'one of the greats'.

Unless the list of greats runs in the hundreds and includes people like Israel Forbes.

[Bronson]

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i was skating in brooklyn about a week ago and passed by him walking. that should say enough to those who are "backing him".

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A pro must have a board on them at all times?

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other than the fact that one of the most innovative skateboarders has converted his unmatched style to ollies and 50-50s and he lives in a land of asphalt. i'd say its pretty fucking disappointing when you see one of the greats just walking around.

How old are you?
I am 24.

[Buddy G]

Pops was never 'one of the greats'.

Unless the list of greats runs in the hundreds and includes people like Israel Forbes.

harsh.

[Tyroneshoelaces]

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Pops was never 'one of the greats'.

Unless the list of greats runs in the hundreds and includes people like Israel Forbes.

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harsh.

haha i lol'd that is harsh! 

[Facehead]

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Pops was never 'one of the greats'.

Unless the list of greats runs in the hundreds and includes people like Israel Forbes.

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harsh.

[The Nose Face]

Here you go bro.

http://www.youtube.com/user/FUCKGINOnPOPS#p/a/u/0/RQxG3vxZZjY

Ha - Thanks, Bud... Check out this one too:

http://offthewall.tv/video/shore_break_baby_time_well_spent

All the Shore Break Babies are fucking awesome.

[pushingupdaisies]

Pops was never 'one of the greats'.

Unless the list of greats runs in the hundreds and includes people like Israel Forbes.

you're trying to tell me when his photosynthesis part dropped that wasn't completely monumental to New York skateboarding basically giving him a hall pass to rise to the title of "one of the most tech skateboarders of his time" along with kalis and all of those other dudes. why do you think his "old style" is talked about so much and Israel Forbes is probably dead in some gutter out side of Santa Cruz.

[pushingupdaisies]

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i was skating in brooklyn about a week ago and passed by him walking. that should say enough to those who are "backing him".

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A pro must have a board on them at all times?

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other than the fact that one of the most innovative skateboarders has converted his unmatched style to ollies and 50-50s and he lives in a land of asphalt. i'd say its pretty fucking disappointing when you see one of the greats just walking around.

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How old are you?
I am 24.

you're also uneducated, but i could see why you'd want to keep that one under wraps.

[Bronson]

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i was skating in brooklyn about a week ago and passed by him walking. that should say enough to those who are "backing him".

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A pro must have a board on them at all times?

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other than the fact that one of the most innovative skateboarders has converted his unmatched style to ollies and 50-50s and he lives in a land of asphalt. i'd say its pretty fucking disappointing when you see one of the greats just walking around.

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How old are you?
I am 24.

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you're also uneducated, but i could see why you'd want to keep that one under wraps.

Please, do explain. I am too uneducated to understand.
How old are you?

[Hercules Rockefeller]

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i was skating in brooklyn about a week ago and passed by him walking. that should say enough to those who are "backing him".

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A pro must have a board on them at all times?

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other than the fact that one of the most innovative skateboarders has converted his unmatched style to ollies and 50-50s and he lives in a land of asphalt. i'd say its pretty fucking disappointing when you see one of the greats just walking around.

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How old are you?
I am 24.

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you're also uneducated, but i could see why you'd want to keep that one under wraps.

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Please, do explain. I am too uneducated to understand.
How old are you?

you are playing a dangerous game here. if he is older than you, he must be smarter, so take care.

[pica]

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i was skating in brooklyn about a week ago and passed by him walking. that should say enough to those who are "backing him".

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A pro must have a board on them at all times?

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other than the fact that one of the most innovative skateboarders has converted his unmatched style to ollies and 50-50s and he lives in a land of asphalt. i'd say its pretty fucking disappointing when you see one of the greats just walking around.

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How old are you?
I am 24.

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you're also uneducated, but i could see why you'd want to keep that one under wraps.

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Please, do explain. I am too uneducated to understand.
How old are you?

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you are playing a dangerous game here. if he is older than you, he must be smarter, so take care.

due to internet anonymity he can feel free to insert any age above 24.

[Hercules Rockefeller]

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i was skating in brooklyn about a week ago and passed by him walking. that should say enough to those who are "backing him".

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A pro must have a board on them at all times?

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other than the fact that one of the most innovative skateboarders has converted his unmatched style to ollies and 50-50s and he lives in a land of asphalt. i'd say its pretty fucking disappointing when you see one of the greats just walking around.

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How old are you?
I am 24.

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you're also uneducated, but i could see why you'd want to keep that one under wraps.

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Please, do explain. I am too uneducated to understand.
How old are you?

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you are playing a dangerous game here. if he is older than you, he must be smarter, so take care.

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due to internet anonymity he can feel free to insert any age above 24.

he would be lying then. that has no acceptance on slap. only the truth. and kittens.

[earlygrab]

saying that you dont respect a pro cause they didn't have a skateboard with them when you saw them is like hearing a kid upset that Santa is at more than one mall.