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someone (maybe Dill?) once said that some companies will have their graphics printed on PS Stix for their riders and sell shit wood to the customers.This theory about Girl/Chocolate boards has gone around for a long time. I'm not sure I buy it, just because Olson talked about how hyped he was on skating DLX boards when he was between Girl and 917. Plus, you see footage of BA and Corey when they were on Girl and there blatantly riding DLX boards.
Big brand companys offer riders incentives to either start their own or ride for smaller companies. Causing an over saturated market for skateboard brands. This causes more diverse options so the money spent on decks is distributed more widely, making skaters rely more so on their corporate shoe sponsor for a living wage... or some shit like that
Danny way killed a guy.for being gay. And someone else took the blame because Danny was up and coming.
Everyone skates indy’sAt some point they all were using bones mediums in those. I remember seeing an indy ad with BA and Koston and they both had bones bushings.
In the battle at the berrics, how much movie magic is actually used in the editing room during these games? I refuse to believe professionals are so good at skateboarding that they do not consecutively fall on flatground tricks in a game of SKATE. It's disingenuous to the layman and sets an unrealistic expectation for me and my fellow flat-g connoisseurs. I want to see my favorite pros slam on my go-to tricksI've always though they took out double misses when someone fails to set a trick.
for being gay. And someone else took the blame because Danny was up and coming.Expand QuoteDanny way killed a guy.[close]
There are companies that had better wood for their riders. Kayo and Zero are boards I've personally seen. They had some boards that were impossible to break, they would just bend and warp like crazy. Compared to the normal boards that were in shops around here, it was day and night.
Pros were encouraged in their setup videos to pop shields so that kids and consumers would start doing it to sell more bearings, how much longer they last without popped shields is very significant.
Aaron Kyro is a scientologist... Oh no wait, that's a fact
There used to be this guy who sold cheap ass boards with spray painted logos on them out of his garage here that legit wouldn't break. They would just get soggy and bend.for being gay. And someone else took the blame because Danny was up and coming.Expand QuoteDanny way killed a guy.[close]
There are companies that had better wood for their riders. Kayo and Zero are boards I've personally seen. They had some boards that were impossible to break, they would just bend and warp like crazy. Compared to the normal boards that were in shops around here, it was day and night.
https://youtu.be/0N1BRrkwqmIThat was amazing
for being gay. And someone else took the blame because Danny was up and coming.Expand QuoteDanny way killed a guy.[close]
There are companies that had better wood for their riders. Kayo and Zero are boards I've personally seen. They had some boards that were impossible to break, they would just bend and warp like crazy. Compared to the normal boards that were in shops around here, it was day and night.
Expand QuoteAaron Kyro is a scientologist... Oh no wait, that's a fact[close]
He doesn't count
Expand Quotefor being gay. And someone else took the blame because Danny was up and coming.Expand QuoteDanny way killed a guy.[close]
There are companies that had better wood for their riders. Kayo and Zero are boards I've personally seen. They had some boards that were impossible to break, they would just bend and warp like crazy. Compared to the normal boards that were in shops around here, it was day and night.[close]
I heard/read somewhere dway used to shoot at people crossing over the border from Mexico. anyone else heard this?Expand QuoteExpand QuoteAaron Kyro is a scientologist... Oh no wait, that's a fact[close]
He doesn't count[close]
is scientology taking over skateboarding? you have kyro and braille and koston/berra and the berrics/nike/numbers.
Expand QuoteExpand Quotefor being gay. And someone else took the blame because Danny was up and coming.Expand QuoteDanny way killed a guy.[close]
There are companies that had better wood for their riders. Kayo and Zero are boards I've personally seen. They had some boards that were impossible to break, they would just bend and warp like crazy. Compared to the normal boards that were in shops around here, it was day and night.[close]
I heard/read somewhere dway used to shoot at people crossing over the border from Mexico. anyone else heard this?Expand QuoteExpand QuoteAaron Kyro is a scientologist... Oh no wait, that's a fact[close]
He doesn't count[close]
is scientology taking over skateboarding? you have kyro and braille and koston/berra and the berrics/nike/numbers.[close]
I guess as soon as you reach a certain level of fame, scientology comes for you. I mean Aaron Kyro (braille) has almost 2.5 million Subs on YT and the berrics (Koston / Berra) are pretty famous aswell. I guess it has nothing to do with the fact that these guys are skateboarders
Bobby skates Jessup. I no longer feel like a grom for picking Jessup over everything else.Expand QuotePros were encouraged in their setup videos to pop shields so that kids and consumers would start doing it to sell more bearings, how much longer they last without popped shields is very significant.[close]
if so, bobby worrest is a real one
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zP1wNrKxIbg?t=1m33s
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand Quotefor being gay. And someone else took the blame because Danny was up and coming.Expand QuoteDanny way killed a guy.[close]
There are companies that had better wood for their riders. Kayo and Zero are boards I've personally seen. They had some boards that were impossible to break, they would just bend and warp like crazy. Compared to the normal boards that were in shops around here, it was day and night.[close]
I heard/read somewhere dway used to shoot at people crossing over the border from Mexico. anyone else heard this?Expand QuoteExpand QuoteAaron Kyro is a scientologist... Oh no wait, that's a fact[close]
He doesn't count[close]
is scientology taking over skateboarding? you have kyro and braille and koston/berra and the berrics/nike/numbers.[close]
I guess as soon as you reach a certain level of fame, scientology comes for you. I mean Aaron Kyro (braille) has almost 2.5 million Subs on YT and the berrics (Koston / Berra) are pretty famous aswell. I guess it has nothing to do with the fact that these guys are skateboarders[close]
but he did that scientology "commercial" in 2009
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clBtEd631i0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clBtEd631i0)
so the conspiracy here could be, that scientology helped him out getting those 2.5mil subs
There's a curse on element skateboards either you are wicked successful or you are cursed and on the way out of your career. Either way Element is fir hasbeen skaters.Alright I'm going to need some more info on this Tosh incident.
Forrest Kirby severe pill addiction and alcoholism
Tosh Townsend killed a girl while wasted
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There's a curse on element skateboards either you are wicked successful or you are cursed and on the way out of your career. Either way Element is fir hasbeen skaters.
Billy Pepper ostracized from skating
Forrest Kirby severe pill addiction and alcoholism
Harold Hunter RIP to the ODB of skating
Muska at his milking it stage joined TMZ debacle
Tosh Townsend killed a girl while wasted
Bam Margera had Really talented shot but blew it on his shows. Edit glad he is skating again but want him on a different team where he fits.
Huston and his dads shenanigans
Appleyard c'mon man Flip and or somewhere else would be a good spot.....
Westgate rips and he is too young to sellout.
Also I believe there's a reason that its insidiously designed to sell your life to Element brand
Look at Terry Kennedy when he got shot not one of his teammate's from element came to see him through?! So what's that say about loyalty...... Baker had his back.
[FACT!]That was amazingExpand Quotehttps://youtu.be/0N1BRrkwqmI[close]
Whats this stuff about tosh townsend? Do you have any article about this?
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Whats this stuff about tosh townsend? Do you have any article about this?[close]
I was just looking it up as my local skate shop/ dealer told me a story how during mid 2000's he was in Austria hanging with friends and it was during his height of success. He was racing cars and being a goon now heres what I am not sure of if he clipped a gal doing drifting while he was faded or she was in the car. Either way he bounced and fled to Australia and was hiding out for awhile behind Billabong as that's his dads brand. He faced a fine or some shit but Element found out dropped him from the team. Whuch also goes back to my original perspective is Element is that kinda company that anything bad happens they sweep it under the rug.....
The early nineties were rife with rumours around what you, Danny Way, Tommy Caudill and the rest of the XYZ crew were getting up to, as you all seemed to run ran pretty wild. The skate rumour mill and things hinted at in Big Brother gave the impression that you were throwing stuff through car windows, shooting at horses, fighting Markovich and some other pretty sketchy shit, was that an accurate representation of you guys at the time?
We were definitely wild kids or young adults. Those are actually the mellower events that took place; however, I don?t remember any horse getting shot? I don?t remember ever hurting animals. The Markovich story was all Danny. Kris hooked up with the chick Danny was going out with at the time (Karen) and supposedly talked shit about Danny. Earlier that day we had tracked down a guy that had broken into Danny?s car and stole his cell phone, wallet and stereo. When we confronted the guy he admitted to stealing Danny?s stuff, but said he sold it, didn?t have any money and that Danny was burnt. The guy basically said ?Fuck you! You aint getting shit.? Instead of Danny beating his ass he pee?d all over himself. I was actually embarrassed for Danny so I beat the dude up. When we got back to XYZ and told Tommy what happened he (Tommy) ridiculed Danny hard. He told him how disgusted he was with Danny and what a pussy he was. So, when the opportunity presented itself to redeem himself by fighting Kris he took it. It didn?t end well for Danny. As far as the other stuff, yeah, we were gnarly vandals. I don?t even remember half the shit we did. Between Danny, Tommy, Colin, Jordan Richter and myself we were always trying to one up each other. For me that crap grew to becoming physically violent. What used to be juvenile bullshit had grown to me becoming a full on criminal. It was a dark path I was on, for sure.
Clearly Steve Mateus and Danny Way were with you that night. Presumably you were all just out for a drink, was there something in particular that got you all fired up?
Yes. While I was in prison I had no access to the internet or gossip sites. I really was in the dark as to what people thought happened. When I paroled I began reading that shit and was floored. There?s rumors that Danny and I were driving around looking to kill somebody; that we got caught with a body in the trunk of a car; that we were shooting illegal aliens crossing the border. All of it beyond ridiculous! I definitely was drunk that night. In those days sobriety wasn?t in the cards. The bar was serving free beer and to a 20 year old drunk free beer is the greatest thing ever.
There are lots of rumours, theories and pure speculation as to what went down and who did what that night outside the bar in Azusa. Could you clear it all up once and for all and give us a detailed breakdown of the night - who exactly was there, what actually happened, why it happened and how drunk/high you guys were at the time?
Here?s the abbreviated version: A bunch of us showed up to this private party at a bar. The only notable skaters there were Ronnie Bertino and Danny. Danny told me that some guy (Keith Ogden) was coming on to him and laughing about it. Keith had obviously wandered into a hornets nest if what Danny said to me was true. So, I walked Keith out of the bar, told him it was a private party and to split or he?s going to get beat up. I didn?t threaten him personally. What?s tolerated now wasn?t in that era and a guy coming on to another guy in a bar that isn?t a gay bar was all bad. Awhile later he came back so I escorted him out again since there was no official security. By that time I was drunk and did threaten him. Still, nothing physical took place. An hour or so goes by and we hear that there?s a fight out front. When I walk out the door the first thing I see is Danny Way out cold, bleeding from the mouth. I asked out loud who hit Danny and Steve Mateus responded with ?That fag sucker punched Danny!? So, we get Danny back inside the bar and he?s clueless as to what happened. A bit later I find out that Keith?s behind the bar so I go out there with the intention of kicking his ass for sucker punching Danny. To me and everybody else in the bar, Keith appeared to be drunk. In reality he was suffering from a pre-existing brain injury. He actually left L.A. County Medical Center (General Hospital) the day before AMA (against Medical Advice). The hematoma on his brain was so large that the doctors were debating whether to drill a hole in his head to relieve the pressure on his brain. Anyway, I began walking Keith away from the bar with the intent to beat his ass. While I was walking away it became quite clear that the guy was in no position to fight. Then this guy Robert comes running up from behind, jumps in the air and kicks Keith in the back. Keith?s head slammed into my face from being kicked into me and even though it wasn?t his fault, all of my anger was directed towards him. I took out that anger on Keith in a physical manner. I kicked him about three to five times in the upper torso and face. Steve Mateus then began kicking him as well. I told Steve to stop, which he did. Keith was definitely fucked up and unconscious, but alive. None of us knew he had this pre-existing brain injury and was dying. We just felt he got KO?d. An hour later the cops show up and what does a skater do when he sees cops? He splits. I didn?t really think anything of it. The next morning I found out that Keith had died. I couldn?t believe it. Once I was arrested three weeks later a lot of stuff came to light. First up, Danny hadn?t gotten sucker punched by Keith. Danny was the one who sucker punched Keith and then some guy in turn punched Danny. Also, after the incident where I kicked Keith behind the bar, Steve Mateus went back out and stomped the life out of him with nobody around to see. Steve was wearing a size 8 Vans shoe that night and left that diamond sole pattern of a Vans shoe on Keith?s face and in blood around Keith?s final resting spot. Vans was my shoe sponsor from 1988 right up till the point of my arrest in 1993. I wore a size 10. There were no size 10 patterns anywhere in the vicinity. The whole thing was a mess. The legal proceedings that followed were a joke. When it comes to the law you get what you pay for and I was broke. My court appointed lawyer was awful. Not only that, but Steve Mateus made a deal with the prosecution for a light sentence (6 years where he only served 3) in exchange for his testimony (lies) against me. The judge railroaded me into a life sentence as well. He should have given the jury the option of manslaughter, which is what this case really was. Instead they had two options: 1st and 2nd degree murder, both carry life sentences. After a day of deliberations the jury came back and wanted to know if they could find me guilty of manslaughter instead of murder. He said ?No!? and they ended up finding me guilty of the lesser of the two charges, 2nd degree murder. I was then sentenced to 15 years to life and shipped off to prison. A month later that same judge (George Trammell) was brought up on some serious corruption charges. Google his name. That?s basically what went down. My actions were definitely criminal. I deserved to do some time; however, 19 years, 1 month and 8 days is a ridiculous amount of time for what I did.
Were the other guys arrested as well?
The only other person that was charged in this case was Steve Mateus. Like I mentioned beforehand, he made a deal with the prosecution. The guy who started it all (Robert) was never arrested or charged. Either was Danny. There was a point in the legal proceeding where Steve Mateus?s attorney started to blame Danny for what happened. I was ready to do an open plea for 30 years to life to pull Danny out of this. My loyalty to Danny was solid and has remained solid since day one. Unfortunately Danny?s caught up in his own world and can?t see beyond what benefits him. To me it?s sad.
Obviously it's pretty much worst case scenario in terms of the outcome, apart from leaving the house at all that night, what are your main regrets from what happened?
I laugh when I hear people say they have no regrets in life. Everybody has regrets. They might not be as big as mine, but they have regrets. My biggest regret was that I took part in taking a man?s life. Even though there were circumstances involved, the bottom line remains; I?m responsible for the loss of Keith. I should have been a man that stepped up and put a stop to what happened. Instead I charged forward. The whole reason I attacked Keith was out of a fucked up sense of loyalty to Danny. I felt like I had to redeem and protect a guy who I viewed as a brother. There is no main regret. There?s a whole bunch!
I heard/read somewhere dway used to shoot at people crossing over the border from Mexico. anyone else heard this?
Alright I'm going to need some more info on this Tosh incident.Expand QuoteThere's a curse on element skateboards either you are wicked successful or you are cursed and on the way out of your career. Either way Element is fir hasbeen skaters.
Forrest Kirby severe pill addiction and alcoholism
Tosh Townsend killed a girl while wasted
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Whats this stuff about tosh townsend? Do you have any article about this?[close]
I was just looking it up as my local skate shop/ dealer told me a story how during mid 2000's he was in Austria hanging with friends and it was during his height of success. He was racing cars and being a goon now heres what I am not sure of if he clipped a gal doing drifting while he was faded or she was in the car. Either way he bounced and fled to Australia and was hiding out for awhile behind Billabong as that's his dads brand. He faced a fine or some shit but Element found out dropped him from the team. Whuch also goes back to my original perspective is Element is that kinda company that anything bad happens they sweep it under the rug.....
someone (maybe Dill?) once said that some companies will have their graphics printed on PS Stix for their riders and sell shit wood to the customers.
I wonder what fulltechnicalskizzy' s conspiracy website has to say about all thisI did a quick search of high profile skaters but all that came back was that Ryan Scheckler smoked weed with Miley Cyrus in 2005.
There's a curse on element skateboards either you are wicked successful or you are cursed and on the way out of your career. Either way Element is fir hasbeen skaters.
Billy Pepper ostracized from skating
Forrest Kirby severe pill addiction and alcoholism
Harold Hunter RIP to the ODB of skating
Muska at his milking it stage joined TMZ debacle
Tosh Townsend killed a girl while wasted
Bam Margera had Really talented shot but blew it on his shows. Edit glad he is skating again but want him on a different team where he fits.
Huston and his dads shenanigans
Appleyard c'mon man Flip and or somewhere else would be a good spot.....
Westgate rips and he is too young to sellout.
Also I believe there's a reason that its insidiously designed to sell your life to Element brand
Look at Terry Kennedy when he got shot not one of his teammate's from element came to see him through?! So what's that say about loyalty...... Baker had his back.
Expand QuoteThere's a curse on element skateboards either you are wicked successful or you are cursed and on the way out of your career. Either way Element is fir hasbeen skaters.
Billy Pepper ostracized from skating
Forrest Kirby severe pill addiction and alcoholism
Harold Hunter RIP to the ODB of skating
Muska at his milking it stage joined TMZ debacle
Tosh Townsend killed a girl while wasted
Bam Margera had Really talented shot but blew it on his shows. Edit glad he is skating again but want him on a different team where he fits.
Huston and his dads shenanigans
Appleyard c'mon man Flip and or somewhere else would be a good spot.....
Westgate rips and he is too young to sellout.
Also I believe there's a reason that its insidiously designed to sell your life to Element brand
Look at Terry Kennedy when he got shot not one of his teammate's from element came to see him through?! So what's that say about loyalty...... Baker had his back.[close]
Don't forget Toy Machine Donny Barley vs Element Donny Barley
Dave Swift has one of the 2 pair of Indy roller skate trucks that were made at Emerico before Fausto found out lost his shit.
I found a pair at a thrift shop in Montana for 3.50. I couldn't believe my fucking eyes....
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteThere's a curse on element skateboards either you are wicked successful or you are cursed and on the way out of your career. Either way Element is fir hasbeen skaters.
Billy Pepper ostracized from skating
Forrest Kirby severe pill addiction and alcoholism
Harold Hunter RIP to the ODB of skating
Muska at his milking it stage joined TMZ debacle
Tosh Townsend killed a girl while wasted
Bam Margera had Really talented shot but blew it on his shows. Edit glad he is skating again but want him on a different team where he fits.
Huston and his dads shenanigans
Appleyard c'mon man Flip and or somewhere else would be a good spot.....
Westgate rips and he is too young to sellout.
Also I believe there's a reason that its insidiously designed to sell your life to Element brand
Look at Terry Kennedy when he got shot not one of his teammate's from element came to see him through?! So what's that say about loyalty...... Baker had his back.[close]
Don't forget Toy Machine Donny Barley vs Element Donny Barley[close]
Jesus fucking Fernandez, where the actual fuck is Donny Barley.
I hope Matt Bennet doesn’t go the same way; have a notable trick named after him> decentish pro career> element> watery obscurity.
Regarding the Danny Way stuff, please read this to get details straight. This is from the guy who did over ten years and seems bitter toward everyone involved, so it's obvious he's not covering for anyone.QuoteExpand QuoteThe early nineties were rife with rumours around what you, Danny Way, Tommy Caudill and the rest of the XYZ crew were getting up to, as you all seemed to run ran pretty wild. The skate rumour mill and things hinted at in Big Brother gave the impression that you were throwing stuff through car windows, shooting at horses, fighting Markovich and some other pretty sketchy shit, was that an accurate representation of you guys at the time?
We were definitely wild kids or young adults. Those are actually the mellower events that took place; however, I don?t remember any horse getting shot? I don?t remember ever hurting animals. The Markovich story was all Danny. Kris hooked up with the chick Danny was going out with at the time (Karen) and supposedly talked shit about Danny. Earlier that day we had tracked down a guy that had broken into Danny?s car and stole his cell phone, wallet and stereo. When we confronted the guy he admitted to stealing Danny?s stuff, but said he sold it, didn?t have any money and that Danny was burnt. The guy basically said ?Fuck you! You aint getting shit.? Instead of Danny beating his ass he pee?d all over himself. I was actually embarrassed for Danny so I beat the dude up. When we got back to XYZ and told Tommy what happened he (Tommy) ridiculed Danny hard. He told him how disgusted he was with Danny and what a pussy he was. So, when the opportunity presented itself to redeem himself by fighting Kris he took it. It didn?t end well for Danny. As far as the other stuff, yeah, we were gnarly vandals. I don?t even remember half the shit we did. Between Danny, Tommy, Colin, Jordan Richter and myself we were always trying to one up each other. For me that crap grew to becoming physically violent. What used to be juvenile bullshit had grown to me becoming a full on criminal. It was a dark path I was on, for sure.
Clearly Steve Mateus and Danny Way were with you that night. Presumably you were all just out for a drink, was there something in particular that got you all fired up?
Yes. While I was in prison I had no access to the internet or gossip sites. I really was in the dark as to what people thought happened. When I paroled I began reading that shit and was floored. There?s rumors that Danny and I were driving around looking to kill somebody; that we got caught with a body in the trunk of a car; that we were shooting illegal aliens crossing the border. All of it beyond ridiculous! I definitely was drunk that night. In those days sobriety wasn?t in the cards. The bar was serving free beer and to a 20 year old drunk free beer is the greatest thing ever.
There are lots of rumours, theories and pure speculation as to what went down and who did what that night outside the bar in Azusa. Could you clear it all up once and for all and give us a detailed breakdown of the night - who exactly was there, what actually happened, why it happened and how drunk/high you guys were at the time?
Here?s the abbreviated version: A bunch of us showed up to this private party at a bar. The only notable skaters there were Ronnie Bertino and Danny. Danny told me that some guy (Keith Ogden) was coming on to him and laughing about it. Keith had obviously wandered into a hornets nest if what Danny said to me was true. So, I walked Keith out of the bar, told him it was a private party and to split or he?s going to get beat up. I didn?t threaten him personally. What?s tolerated now wasn?t in that era and a guy coming on to another guy in a bar that isn?t a gay bar was all bad. Awhile later he came back so I escorted him out again since there was no official security. By that time I was drunk and did threaten him. Still, nothing physical took place. An hour or so goes by and we hear that there?s a fight out front. When I walk out the door the first thing I see is Danny Way out cold, bleeding from the mouth. I asked out loud who hit Danny and Steve Mateus responded with ?That fag sucker punched Danny!? So, we get Danny back inside the bar and he?s clueless as to what happened. A bit later I find out that Keith?s behind the bar so I go out there with the intention of kicking his ass for sucker punching Danny. To me and everybody else in the bar, Keith appeared to be drunk. In reality he was suffering from a pre-existing brain injury. He actually left L.A. County Medical Center (General Hospital) the day before AMA (against Medical Advice). The hematoma on his brain was so large that the doctors were debating whether to drill a hole in his head to relieve the pressure on his brain. Anyway, I began walking Keith away from the bar with the intent to beat his ass. While I was walking away it became quite clear that the guy was in no position to fight. Then this guy Robert comes running up from behind, jumps in the air and kicks Keith in the back. Keith?s head slammed into my face from being kicked into me and even though it wasn?t his fault, all of my anger was directed towards him. I took out that anger on Keith in a physical manner. I kicked him about three to five times in the upper torso and face. Steve Mateus then began kicking him as well. I told Steve to stop, which he did. Keith was definitely fucked up and unconscious, but alive. None of us knew he had this pre-existing brain injury and was dying. We just felt he got KO?d. An hour later the cops show up and what does a skater do when he sees cops? He splits. I didn?t really think anything of it. The next morning I found out that Keith had died. I couldn?t believe it. Once I was arrested three weeks later a lot of stuff came to light. First up, Danny hadn?t gotten sucker punched by Keith. Danny was the one who sucker punched Keith and then some guy in turn punched Danny. Also, after the incident where I kicked Keith behind the bar, Steve Mateus went back out and stomped the life out of him with nobody around to see. Steve was wearing a size 8 Vans shoe that night and left that diamond sole pattern of a Vans shoe on Keith?s face and in blood around Keith?s final resting spot. Vans was my shoe sponsor from 1988 right up till the point of my arrest in 1993. I wore a size 10. There were no size 10 patterns anywhere in the vicinity. The whole thing was a mess. The legal proceedings that followed were a joke. When it comes to the law you get what you pay for and I was broke. My court appointed lawyer was awful. Not only that, but Steve Mateus made a deal with the prosecution for a light sentence (6 years where he only served 3) in exchange for his testimony (lies) against me. The judge railroaded me into a life sentence as well. He should have given the jury the option of manslaughter, which is what this case really was. Instead they had two options: 1st and 2nd degree murder, both carry life sentences. After a day of deliberations the jury came back and wanted to know if they could find me guilty of manslaughter instead of murder. He said ?No!? and they ended up finding me guilty of the lesser of the two charges, 2nd degree murder. I was then sentenced to 15 years to life and shipped off to prison. A month later that same judge (George Trammell) was brought up on some serious corruption charges. Google his name. That?s basically what went down. My actions were definitely criminal. I deserved to do some time; however, 19 years, 1 month and 8 days is a ridiculous amount of time for what I did.
Were the other guys arrested as well?
The only other person that was charged in this case was Steve Mateus. Like I mentioned beforehand, he made a deal with the prosecution. The guy who started it all (Robert) was never arrested or charged. Either was Danny. There was a point in the legal proceeding where Steve Mateus?s attorney started to blame Danny for what happened. I was ready to do an open plea for 30 years to life to pull Danny out of this. My loyalty to Danny was solid and has remained solid since day one. Unfortunately Danny?s caught up in his own world and can?t see beyond what benefits him. To me it?s sad.
Obviously it's pretty much worst case scenario in terms of the outcome, apart from leaving the house at all that night, what are your main regrets from what happened?
I laugh when I hear people say they have no regrets in life. Everybody has regrets. They might not be as big as mine, but they have regrets. My biggest regret was that I took part in taking a man?s life. Even though there were circumstances involved, the bottom line remains; I?m responsible for the loss of Keith. I should have been a man that stepped up and put a stop to what happened. Instead I charged forward. The whole reason I attacked Keith was out of a fucked up sense of loyalty to Danny. I felt like I had to redeem and protect a guy who I viewed as a brother. There is no main regret. There?s a whole bunch![close]
I know there are probably a ton of theories about this, but I just want to know what the fuck happened to Daniel Harold Sturt.
Damn. that swindell interview was gnarly. that's the first time i'd ever read it, and i'm not saying it 100% is, but given that it was spoken and transcipted, comes off with an air of authenticity that is really hard to fake.
it doesn't exonerate any of them of wrongdoing at some level at all, in fact, sounds like Danny might have lit the fuse that would eventually lead to his death. also i don't really care what the "something" is, if you are asked nicely to stop something more than once at a party, you should stop, especially if you are with a bunch of dangerous maniacs
Yeah, I don't think there is much to understand what actually "happened" to him. He shot some of the greatest skate photos of all time and slowly transitioned out of it as he got older, which is what happens to most people in skateboarding.Expand QuoteI know there are probably a ton of theories about this, but I just want to know what the fuck happened to Daniel Harold Sturt.[close]
i thought he was just like the photography version of lennie kirk, (i.e. you and i and everyone are all definitely all going to hell) but with significantly less prison
there is a conspiracy to keep down revive. all the hate is astroturfing paid for and sponsored by corporate shills. the industry is terrified that Revives ability to sell an equivalent product for a slightly lesser price is going to take everyone down. so the industry brought together an elite group of shitposters to flood message boards. if you dont belive me just look in the back catalog of slap you can see that right before all this hate started a major industry player took a Pal to lunch. Connect the dots sheeple.
these guys are good... so good that some of you don't even realize they are in this very thread......
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteThere's a curse on element skateboards either you are wicked successful or you are cursed and on the way out of your career. Either way Element is fir hasbeen skaters.
Billy Pepper ostracized from skating
Forrest Kirby severe pill addiction and alcoholism
Harold Hunter RIP to the ODB of skating
Muska at his milking it stage joined TMZ debacle
Tosh Townsend killed a girl while wasted
Bam Margera had Really talented shot but blew it on his shows. Edit glad he is skating again but want him on a different team where he fits.
Huston and his dads shenanigans
Appleyard c'mon man Flip and or somewhere else would be a good spot.....
Westgate rips and he is too young to sellout.
Also I believe there's a reason that its insidiously designed to sell your life to Element brand
Look at Terry Kennedy when he got shot not one of his teammate's from element came to see him through?! So what's that say about loyalty...... Baker had his back.[close]
Don't forget Toy Machine Donny Barley vs Element Donny Barley[close]
Jesus fucking Fernandez, where the actual fuck is Donny Barley.
I hope Matt Bennet doesn’t go the same way; have a notable trick named after him> decentish pro career> element> watery obscurity.[close]
He skipped the element > watery obscurity part by getting a job at Vans a few years ago.
there is a conspiracy to keep down revive. all the hate is astroturfing paid for and sponsored by corporate shills. the industry is terrified that Revives ability to sell an equivalent product for a slightly lesser price is going to take everyone down. so the industry brought together an elite group of shitposters to flood message boards. if you dont belive me just look in the back catalog of slap you can see that right before all this hate started a major industry player took a Pal to lunch. Connect the dots sheeple.
these guys are good... so good that some of you don't even realize they are in this very thread......
Pretty sure he's still around if someone is down to pay him, he just has no internet presence so people think he's gone, i could also see him being some magazine purist and only shooting things if they are gonna go to print.Yeah, I don't think there is much to understand what actually "happened" to him. He shot some of the greatest skate photos of all time and slowly transitioned out of it as he got older, which is what happens to most people in skateboarding.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteI know there are probably a ton of theories about this, but I just want to know what the fuck happened to Daniel Harold Sturt.[close]
i thought he was just like the photography version of lennie kirk, (i.e. you and i and everyone are all definitely all going to hell) but with significantly less prison[close]
I think what is more interesting about DHS is all the things he did while he was around (posing as airport personnel to poach Danny Way on the 'DC Super Ramp', poaching JT's TWS cover from a distance, escaping the fuzz on the J Wray cover, requiring 'the potential for death' to actually come out and shoot, etc.). I am sure there are many more known and unknown stories about him.
I really hope one day someone does an in-depth interview with him, but from what I understand, he has little desire to be involved these days.
Pretty sure he's still around if someone is down to pay him, he just has no internet presence so people think he's gone, i could also see him being some magazine purist and only shooting things if they are gonna go to print.Expand QuoteYeah, I don't think there is much to understand what actually "happened" to him. He shot some of the greatest skate photos of all time and slowly transitioned out of it as he got older, which is what happens to most people in skateboarding.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteI know there are probably a ton of theories about this, but I just want to know what the fuck happened to Daniel Harold Sturt.[close]
i thought he was just like the photography version of lennie kirk, (i.e. you and i and everyone are all definitely all going to hell) but with significantly less prison[close]
I think what is more interesting about DHS is all the things he did while he was around (posing as airport personnel to poach Danny Way on the 'DC Super Ramp', poaching JT's TWS cover from a distance, escaping the fuzz on the J Wray cover, requiring 'the potential for death' to actually come out and shoot, etc.). I am sure there are many more known and unknown stories about him.
I really hope one day someone does an in-depth interview with him, but from what I understand, he has little desire to be involved these days.[close]
Big brand companys offer riders incentives to either start their own or ride for smaller companies. Causing an over saturated market for skateboard brands. This causes more diverse options so the money spent on decks is distributed more widely, making skaters rely more so on their corporate shoe sponsor for a living wage... or some shit like that
A shop owner once told me that Think was deliberately kept around just to lose money, as some kind of Producers-esque plan to get tax breaks.
Damn. that swindell interview was gnarly. that's the first time i'd ever read it, and i'm not saying it 100% is, but given that it was spoken and transcipted, comes off with an air of authenticity that is really hard to fake.Yeah that interview blew me away and I heard a watered down version of the story as he was being vague where this was in depth. Honestly those involved Danny and the dude who stomped the fuck outta Keith should have taken one for the team.
it doesn't exonerate any of them of wrongdoing at some level at all, in fact, sounds like Danny might have lit the fuse that would eventually lead to his death. also i don't really care what the "something" is, if you are asked nicely to stop something more than once at a party, you should stop, especially if you are with a bunch of dangerous maniacs
I'm kinda surprised at how many rumors and conspiracy theories wound up being true over the years. From hearing that BA was gay way back when he was on Toy Machine, to pretty much everyone on Girl/ Choco being crack heads, to the whole DWay thing, all of that wound up coming to light as factual. It just goes to show that skateboarding is full of gossipy bitches who are unable to keep to themselves.
I would say that the one I always come back to is how Crailtap/ skateboard media tried to cover up Guy's crack cocaine addiction, and then just attributing it to general depression without cause once it came to light. I remember when skateboardrumors.com came around back in the early 2000's, I used to be really heavy on it for a long time. We wrote about everything we heard through the grapevine regardless of how fucked it was, and for some reason no one was talking about Guy's disappearance from skateboarding and why it happened. The only time I ever had any sort of backlash was when I posted about why Guy disappeared, and I told the story I had heard from my friends in Manhattan and BK about him becoming a crackhead after sleeping with Justin Pierce's fiance (Guy's current wife) and Justin subsequently hanging himself in his Vegas hotel room. Guy wasn't allowed to come back to NYC for quite sometime after all of that happened, as the skateboard community here wasn't all that welcoming after the fact for obvious reasons. Well, that thread became the biggest thing on that board at the time and was subsequently taken down w/ my account suspended. I found it weird due to the nature of the board, I mean we talked about everything from Ryan Fabry fucking Sheffey's wife to Danny Gonzalez being blackballed from the industry due to his Thrasher Skate and Destroy videogame lawsuit (where his kickflip melon at Wallenburg was swept under the rug) to DWay evading murder charges on behalf of Josh Swindell. So I did what plenty of people here do, and I made a new account with a similar name and re-made the post. I included everything from the original, with an update on what happend to my acct and asked publicly why I was ostracized. One of the mods popped up, and said that I was spreading false information and that they can't stake their reputation and bla bla bla "Guy doesn't even have a drug problem, you made that up." I was banned a second time from there, and the board pretty much became a police state for anyone who attempted to revive the topic. Skateboardrumors.com only lasted another few months to a year after that, but during the time it was still around I was able to find out that someone who worked at Crailtap actually knew the guys who modded the message board and demanded that the topic be censored, and that was why the thread was considered "taboo." Even today, there was no mention of why Guy spiraled out of control with his crack addiction in his Epicly Later'd; it's as if Guy was just someone who was having a normal bad day and picked up a crack pipe and that was that. And it wasn't anything malicious on my part, since Guy is (or at least was) one of my favorite skateboarders. Hell, I was riding a Guy Mariano Krooked guest board during the time I made that thread, and I still have another one in my room since I bought it thinking it'd be the last board I would be able to buy with his name on it. The only other time I faced any sort of repercussion on skateboardrumors.com was when I mentioned that cocaine was involved in Keenan Milton's death; my post was removed, but the ones that simply said "drinking" or "partying" were left up since it didn't cross the line in their eyes.
That's the only personal skateboarding "conspiracy" that I could come up with, the rest are just rumors (many of which I know to be true) about individual skateboarders that don't involve another individual planning for or against something in particular, and many of them have already been listed in this thread.
I'm kinda surprised at how many rumors and conspiracy theories wound up being true over the years. From hearing that BA was gay way back when he was on Toy Machine, to pretty much everyone on Girl/ Choco being crack heads, to the whole DWay thing, all of that wound up coming to light as factual. It just goes to show that skateboarding is full of gossipy bitches who are unable to keep to themselves.
I would say that the one I always come back to is how Crailtap/ skateboard media tried to cover up Guy's crack cocaine addiction, and then just attributing it to general depression without cause once it came to light. I remember when skateboardrumors.com came around back in the early 2000's, I used to be really heavy on it for a long time. We wrote about everything we heard through the grapevine regardless of how fucked it was, and for some reason no one was talking about Guy's disappearance from skateboarding and why it happened. The only time I ever had any sort of backlash was when I posted about why Guy disappeared, and I told the story I had heard from my friends in Manhattan and BK about him becoming a crackhead after sleeping with Justin Pierce's fiance (Guy's current wife) and Justin subsequently hanging himself in his Vegas hotel room. Guy wasn't allowed to come back to NYC for quite sometime after all of that happened, as the skateboard community here wasn't all that welcoming after the fact for obvious reasons. Well, that thread became the biggest thing on that board at the time and was subsequently taken down w/ my account suspended. I found it weird due to the nature of the board, I mean we talked about everything from Ryan Fabry fucking Sheffey's wife to Danny Gonzalez being blackballed from the industry due to his Thrasher Skate and Destroy videogame lawsuit (where his kickflip melon at Wallenburg was swept under the rug) to DWay evading murder charges on behalf of Josh Swindell. So I did what plenty of people here do, and I made a new account with a similar name and re-made the post. I included everything from the original, with an update on what happend to my acct and asked publicly why I was ostracized. One of the mods popped up, and said that I was spreading false information and that they can't stake their reputation and bla bla bla "Guy doesn't even have a drug problem, you made that up." I was banned a second time from there, and the board pretty much became a police state for anyone who attempted to revive the topic. Skateboardrumors.com only lasted another few months to a year after that, but during the time it was still around I was able to find out that someone who worked at Crailtap actually knew the guys who modded the message board and demanded that the topic be censored, and that was why the thread was considered "taboo." Even today, there was no mention of why Guy spiraled out of control with his crack addiction in his Epicly Later'd; it's as if Guy was just someone who was having a normal bad day and picked up a crack pipe and that was that. And it wasn't anything malicious on my part, since Guy is (or at least was) one of my favorite skateboarders. Hell, I was riding a Guy Mariano Krooked guest board during the time I made that thread, and I still have another one in my room since I bought it thinking it'd be the last board I would be able to buy with his name on it. The only other time I faced any sort of repercussion on skateboardrumors.com was when I mentioned that cocaine was involved in Keenan Milton's death; my post was removed, but the ones that simply said "drinking" or "partying" were left up since it didn't cross the line in their eyes.
That's the only personal skateboarding "conspiracy" that I could come up with, the rest are just rumors (many of which I know to be true) about individual skateboarders that don't involve another individual planning for or against something in particular, and many of them have already been listed in this thread.
I knew the Guy story, but I didnt know that it was Casper. HOLY SHIT!I was so bummed hearing about him hanging himself,and now hearing about Guy...fuck man.
http://secondhandembarrassment.blogspot.com/2010/02/casper-friendly-ghost.html
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I've seen that before and it's still awful.
I think the drug problem started way before any of that other stuff (crack also being a euphemism for heroin). Like others said, it was the whole "campus" along with many others in skateboarding who had drug/alcohol problems.
Want to talk about Element being shitty and bad for good Pros, let's discuss Jeremy Wray. This is a guy who should be cashing checks to this day on legend status similar to other dudes in the industry.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteThere's a curse on element skateboards either you are wicked successful or you are cursed and on the way out of your career. Either way Element is fir hasbeen skaters.
Billy Pepper ostracized from skating
Forrest Kirby severe pill addiction and alcoholism
Harold Hunter RIP to the ODB of skating
Muska at his milking it stage joined TMZ debacle
Tosh Townsend killed a girl while wasted
Bam Margera had Really talented shot but blew it on his shows. Edit glad he is skating again but want him on a different team where he fits.
Huston and his dads shenanigans
Appleyard c'mon man Flip and or somewhere else would be a good spot.....
Westgate rips and he is too young to sellout.
Also I believe there's a reason that its insidiously designed to sell your life to Element brand
Look at Terry Kennedy when he got shot not one of his teammate's from element came to see him through?! So what's that say about loyalty...... Baker had his back.[close]
Don't forget Toy Machine Donny Barley vs Element Donny Barley[close]
Jesus fucking Fernandez, where the actual fuck is Donny Barley.
I hope Matt Bennet doesn’t go the same way; have a notable trick named after him> decentish pro career> element> watery obscurity.
It may have been the breaking point into full on mess constantly on LA's skid row, from just doing a bunch of drugs with friends occasionally.Expand Quotehttp://secondhandembarrassment.blogspot.com/2010/02/casper-friendly-ghost.html[close]
I've seen that before and it's still awful.
I think the drug problem started way before any of that other stuff (crack also being a euphemism for heroin). Like others said, it was the whole "campus" along with many others in skateboarding who had drug/alcohol problems.
It may have been the breaking point into full on mess constantly on LA's skid row, from just doing a bunch of drugs with friends occasionally.Expand QuoteExpand Quotehttp://secondhandembarrassment.blogspot.com/2010/02/casper-friendly-ghost.html[close]
I've seen that before and it's still awful.
I think the drug problem started way before any of that other stuff (crack also being a euphemism for heroin). Like others said, it was the whole "campus" along with many others in skateboarding who had drug/alcohol problems.[close]
While Guy was on the original Girl team, didn't the LA Boys like Rudy, Gabriel, and Paulo actually mostly hang out with the Menace/Lockwood crew (Fabian, Joey Surriel). A bunch of those guys ended up having serious issues outside of Rudy.
It just seemed pretty prevalent among most of the skaters in that era. Its not like the guys were heavily seperated by what team they were on. There were guys riding for a bunch of different brands also getting up to shit like that at EMB.
I assume all those guys got up to shit. Some it was just youthful partying, for others it became a debilitating issue.Expand QuoteIt may have been the breaking point into full on mess constantly on LA's skid row, from just doing a bunch of drugs with friends occasionally.Expand QuoteExpand Quotehttp://secondhandembarrassment.blogspot.com/2010/02/casper-friendly-ghost.html[close]
I've seen that before and it's still awful.
I think the drug problem started way before any of that other stuff (crack also being a euphemism for heroin). Like others said, it was the whole "campus" along with many others in skateboarding who had drug/alcohol problems.[close]
While Guy was on the original Girl team, didn't the LA Boys like Rudy, Gabriel, and Paulo actually mostly hang out with the Menace/Lockwood crew (Fabian, Joey Surriel). A bunch of those guys ended up having serious issues outside of Rudy.
It just seemed pretty prevalent among most of the skaters in that era. Its not like the guys were heavily seperated by what team they were on. There were guys riding for a bunch of different brands also getting up to shit like that at EMB.[close]
You're right in saying that it wasn't exclusive to Girl/ Chocolate, but remember that all of those guys were under the same umbrella at World and were still pretty much a crew when the Girl guys split. Also, Rudy had serious issues like the rest of them, it's just not as publicized.
Don't know particularly about think but most skate companies that go under get sold to Japanese mega corporations that resurrect them, if the catch one everything is great, if they'd one they are used as tax right offs, don't fully understand how that works but someone told me you put all the big salaries under the failing company and the right off that loss at the end of the year.Expand QuoteA shop owner once told me that Think was deliberately kept around just to lose money, as some kind of Producers-esque plan to get tax breaks.[close]
i remember feedback ted saying it was a drug front
http://secondhandembarrassment.blogspot.com/2010/02/casper-friendly-ghost.htmlthat was written by someone else long after he had committed suicide
that was written by someone else long after he had committed suicideExpand Quotehttp://secondhandembarrassment.blogspot.com/2010/02/casper-friendly-ghost.html[close]
Think's demise, I had heard from reps for High Speed back when it was the Funzalida fiasco, was just Greg Carrol and Keith Cochrane (or whoever was calling the shots) wanting it to be fresh rather than hesh. Once Wade, the Butcher, and Pete the Ox were all gone they couldn't wait to swap over to Krooked, the newest DLX company. Not really a Producers-esque conspiracy, but just a couple of idiots making bad choices.Pretty sure Jamie Thomas banged someone high-up at DLX (or affiliated companies) girl or wife, and that got him booted from Indy, Spitfire and banned from Thrasher. Jamie moved out to Cali when he was on Real flow, and was kicked off Spitfire.
Which would lead to the whole thing with DLX (Real, Anti-Hero, Spitfire, Thunder, Krooked...), High Speed (Think, Lucky, Venture) as well as Indy, Thrasher, and even this here SLAP all being under the Fausto Vitello empire and basically all coming from the same place in SF. I believe Indy, Thunder, and Venture all come out of the same (made in the USA!) manufacturing plant.
And this collusion between Deluxe and Thrasher is why skaters like Jamie Thomas and others were banned by Thrasher for some time.
I kind of assume this is all common knowledge and not as juicy as the Guy/Justin thing, which was also kind of a well known secret.
Another good conspiracy that I can confirm is true with at least a few pros is that they ALL ride Bones Swiss bearings.
that was written by someone else long after he had committed suicideExpand Quotehttp://secondhandembarrassment.blogspot.com/2010/02/casper-friendly-ghost.html[close]
the Deer man of the Dark woods is Alex Chalmers
It's fan fiction by some but who also sold them as dollar stories. He was in Slap and admitted to it and was shocked when people came at him for writing something pretending to be Justin after his suicide.Expand Quotethat was written by someone else long after he had committed suicideExpand Quotehttp://secondhandembarrassment.blogspot.com/2010/02/casper-friendly-ghost.html[close][close]
Isn't that pretty obvious? This blog is clearly that of some insane writer who is: pretty talented at creative writing/a huge skate nerd (who may probably know some people in the industry)/also a total nutcase, lol. If you read around the blog it seems to clearly be based off a select few people in the skate industry, just with some names changed around. It's so weird but also pretty well written and fascinating.
Guy Mariano is still with the lady who left Justin Pierce for him, she's in his Epicly Later'd. Her name is Gina or something, they're married and have a kid or 2.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteHe's writing fan fiction about the situation that led to someones suicide. Its straight up disrespectful to everyone involved and a situation he probably knows little about. Writing fan fiction about some ones suicide and how they felt is beyond morbid and the writing isn't that talented regardless of what you think.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteMan, its some tard writing from the perspective of Justin Pierce like a fucking weirdo. The guy mentions Harold being dead which happened way after Pierce killed himself. The person who wrote this needs help.Expand QuoteFirst result for a search on "guy mariano justin pierce wife"
http://secondhandembarrassment.blogspot.com/2010/02/casper-friendly-ghost.html?m=1 (http://secondhandembarrassment.blogspot.com/2010/02/casper-friendly-ghost.html?m=1)
"If you go around saying that I was extra upset because it was Guy who fucked Gina- then you shouldn't be talking about things that you don't know. For one thing, I couldn't even be bothered by Guy that much. Of course since I'm a skater, some would automatically assume I would just go to pieces because it was Guy Mariano who fucked my wife. But,if you must know, it would have hurt just the same if it had been someone like Dave Duren or Chris Pastras. "
I read this years ago and assumed it was real. I have no clue if it is or just more Internet bullshit. Either way.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteGuy vs Justin Pierce / entire NYC skate scene[close]
elaborate?[close]
(http://i.imgur.com/tKO0CGl.jpg)[close][close][close]
Nah, Seneca (the "person who wrote this") doesn't need help. He's an incredible writer who just happens to use skateboarding as the medium for his stories.
Don't take shit so seriously, unless of course you were Justin's friend. It's a stab at literary fiction from a skater's point of view, even if it is a bit dark. The Dave Duren line was fucking poetry.[close][close]
maybe you should COMMIT SUICIDE[close]
Wow..your very first post on slap is to tell someone to commit suicide?? Might as well just focus your account now..do us all and yourself a favor.[close]
Along these lines, also from the perspective of Justin Pierce, Seneca Garcia has written a One Dollar Story called "It's Impossible for me to Make Imaginary Love to You, Because Even When I Beat Off It Seems Too Good to be True" which mostly takes place inside Supreme and in Justin's head, a really strong work. (full disclosure, I run One Dollar Stories) go to onedollarstories.bigcartel.com to buy some. We also have a story written by Scott Bourne and I have written some skate related fiction in our catalog.
DLX used to have weird issues with competing brands in their own operation, both the original version of American Dream and Metropolitan Wheel company were shut down cuz they were doing better than Real and Spitfire, American Dream had to do with DLX didn't have enough ownership in the brand, Metropolitan cuz I guess you just can't outsell spitfire. I also remember that originally Supreme was started as an East Coast DLX store, one of the McGrath brother was sent to get it started. Do y'all remember when they had the blue box logo Deluxe stickers, then supreme had the same stickers but in red which became the Supreme box logo. I'm guessing it was originally a partnership with the Jebbia dude and eventually DLX just sold it all to him.Pretty sure Jamie Thomas banged someone high-up at DLX (or affiliated companies) girl or wife, and that got him booted from Indy, Spitfire and banned from Thrasher. Jamie moved out to Cali when he was on Real flow, and was kicked off Spitfire.Expand QuoteThink's demise, I had heard from reps for High Speed back when it was the Funzalida fiasco, was just Greg Carrol and Keith Cochrane (or whoever was calling the shots) wanting it to be fresh rather than hesh. Once Wade, the Butcher, and Pete the Ox were all gone they couldn't wait to swap over to Krooked, the newest DLX company. Not really a Producers-esque conspiracy, but just a couple of idiots making bad choices.
Which would lead to the whole thing with DLX (Real, Anti-Hero, Spitfire, Thunder, Krooked...), High Speed (Think, Lucky, Venture) as well as Indy, Thrasher, and even this here SLAP all being under the Fausto Vitello empire and basically all coming from the same place in SF. I believe Indy, Thunder, and Venture all come out of the same (made in the USA!) manufacturing plant.
And this collusion between Deluxe and Thrasher is why skaters like Jamie Thomas and others were banned by Thrasher for some time.
I kind of assume this is all common knowledge and not as juicy as the Guy/Justin thing, which was also kind of a well known secret.
Another good conspiracy that I can confirm is true with at least a few pros is that they ALL ride Bones Swiss bearings.[close]
I don't think they've ever really had issues with competing brands. Pretty sure Rickk and Mike have said Fausto was one of the first ot have their back after splitting with World.
Galen Dekemper is midnite cruiser who does one dollar stories and is the dude who made the NY scene vid rich mahogany. is that right?
as an art school transplant to ny I wonder if he got any flack for putting that story zine out
i'm getting:jimi britches?
"By the time she fucked him, he wasn't the same person who did the nosegrind/heelflip/ tailslide line at San Pedro. That Guy had been long gone."
tatted around my neck
who the fuck are these people lol
I've heard rumors about Vans being anti Jew, anyone wanna educate me on if this is true or false?
I've heard rumors about Vans being anti Jew, anyone wanna educate me on if this is true or false?https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/star-quality/
Its partly true, but its not Vans' fault. The quality and quantity of skinhead garbage in the OC area is shocking and those idiots are known to jerk of on any hint of nazi symbolism.https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/star-quality/Expand QuoteI've heard rumors about Vans being anti Jew, anyone wanna educate me on if this is true or false?[close]
Chris Cole, Peter Raymondetta, and Elijah Berle are prime examples. Alex Olson's real name is Alex Parker and Sean Pablo's real name is Sean Murphy lol.Jon sciano vs Jon Scianneauxxxxlo
Chris Cole, Peter Raymondetta, and Elijah Berle are prime examples. Alex Olson's real name is Alex Parker and Sean Pablo's real name is Sean Murphy lol.
Expand QuoteChris Cole, Peter Raymondetta, and Elijah Berle are prime examples. Alex Olson's real name is Alex Parker and Sean Pablo's real name is Sean Murphy lol.[close]
Are you sure that Alex's real name isn't Olson? I was under the impression that he used Parker when he first started getting flow so that people wouldn't associate him with his dad.
Then he stopped being a punk bitch.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteChris Cole, Peter Raymondetta, and Elijah Berle are prime examples. Alex Olson's real name is Alex Parker and Sean Pablo's real name is Sean Murphy lol.[close]
Are you sure that Alex's real name isn't Olson? I was under the impression that he used Parker when he first started getting flow so that people wouldn't associate him with his dad.
Then he stopped being a punk bitch.[close]
Based on what Ive heard in interviews Parker was his mama's name who had custody of him until his teens, he changed it to Olson for notoriety. He didn't like saying his dad was Steve Olson when he was learning how to skate because people confused him with the Shorty's version.
Steve Olson invented the slappy in 1980
Jeff Tatum could've been a huge deal but he was too weird to get marketed
Blender deserves more that verbal blowjobs for his service to our fair artsport
Truck bashes have existed since the 80's but all of the sudden that's the hot shit
All of the most gnarly tricks went down on the most fucked set ups
I'm not saying DLX hasn't done some weird stuff, similar to what Tum Yeto did to Hollywood, but you don't get banned from Thrasher for starting competing brands, plus I think Jamie Thomas was banned when he was Invisible and Toy Machine which was way prior to him starting up his own stuff.DLX used to have weird issues with competing brands in their own operation, both the original version of American Dream and Metropolitan Wheel company were shut down cuz they were doing better than Real and Spitfire, American Dream had to do with DLX didn't have enough ownership in the brand, Metropolitan cuz I guess you just can't outsell spitfire. I also remember that originally Supreme was started as an East Coast DLX store, one of the McGrath brother was sent to get it started. Do y'all remember when they had the blue box logo Deluxe stickers, then supreme had the same stickers but in red which became the Supreme box logo. I'm guessing it was originally a partnership with the Jebbia dude and eventually DLX just sold it all to him.Expand QuotePretty sure Jamie Thomas banged someone high-up at DLX (or affiliated companies) girl or wife, and that got him booted from Indy, Spitfire and banned from Thrasher. Jamie moved out to Cali when he was on Real flow, and was kicked off Spitfire.Expand QuoteThink's demise, I had heard from reps for High Speed back when it was the Funzalida fiasco, was just Greg Carrol and Keith Cochrane (or whoever was calling the shots) wanting it to be fresh rather than hesh. Once Wade, the Butcher, and Pete the Ox were all gone they couldn't wait to swap over to Krooked, the newest DLX company. Not really a Producers-esque conspiracy, but just a couple of idiots making bad choices.
Which would lead to the whole thing with DLX (Real, Anti-Hero, Spitfire, Thunder, Krooked...), High Speed (Think, Lucky, Venture) as well as Indy, Thrasher, and even this here SLAP all being under the Fausto Vitello empire and basically all coming from the same place in SF. I believe Indy, Thunder, and Venture all come out of the same (made in the USA!) manufacturing plant.
And this collusion between Deluxe and Thrasher is why skaters like Jamie Thomas and others were banned by Thrasher for some time.
I kind of assume this is all common knowledge and not as juicy as the Guy/Justin thing, which was also kind of a well known secret.
Another good conspiracy that I can confirm is true with at least a few pros is that they ALL ride Bones Swiss bearings.[close]
I don't think they've ever really had issues with competing brands. Pretty sure Rickk and Mike have said Fausto was one of the first ot have their back after splitting with World.[close]
Yeah all stuff when he was Toy machine flow he was always called Alex Parker, it seems like when he started hanging with the Girl guys that they decided he was Alex Olson, which works much better for marketing purposes, i'm pretty sure his Nike checks say Alex Parker don't think ever legally changed his name.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteChris Cole, Peter Raymondetta, and Elijah Berle are prime examples. Alex Olson's real name is Alex Parker and Sean Pablo's real name is Sean Murphy lol.[close]
Are you sure that Alex's real name isn't Olson? I was under the impression that he used Parker when he first started getting flow so that people wouldn't associate him with his dad.
Then he stopped being a punk bitch.[close]
Based on what Ive heard in interviews Parker was his mama's name who had custody of him until his teens, he changed it to Olson for notoriety. He didn't like saying his dad was Steve Olson when he was learning how to skate because people confused him with the Shorty's version.
wasn't it mrs tommy guerrero that slept w/ isuck?I think that's the rumor I heard but I didn't remember clearly so I didn't want to attach a name.
also, are yuze insinuating that alex olson is in fact spiderman?
I remember reading that van wastells team mates were acting like bitches about his drug use, maybe hiding them from him, and that was like the straw that broke the camels back and he suicided. Something like that.
the biggest conspiracy is that there is a market for companies like SOVRN
Yeah that interview blew me away and I heard a watered down version of the story as he was being vague where this was in depth. Honestly those involved Danny and the dude who stomped the fuck outta Keith should have taken one for the team.Expand QuoteDamn. that swindell interview was gnarly. that's the first time i'd ever read it, and i'm not saying it 100% is, but given that it was spoken and transcipted, comes off with an air of authenticity that is really hard to fake.
it doesn't exonerate any of them of wrongdoing at some level at all, in fact, sounds like Danny might have lit the fuse that would eventually lead to his death. also i don't really care what the "something" is, if you are asked nicely to stop something more than once at a party, you should stop, especially if you are with a bunch of dangerous maniacs[close]
Expand QuoteI remember reading that van wastells team mates were acting like bitches about his drug use, maybe hiding them from him, and that was like the straw that broke the camels back and he suicided. Something like that.[close]
I really hope I don't get shit on for shedding light on this but from what I heard, yes, that's essentially what happened. A few of the people I skated with ran with Van and Mike Anderson so that's how I got all my Krooked/ Spitfire insider shit. I knew from them about his heroin use but everyone was pretty quiet about it because Van Wastell was the fucking man. I had beers with him at a bar a few months before he passed and could tell he was nodding off at the table. This is the story I was told by someone who was pretty close to him:
They were in Germany (I think) and the team (unsure which team, Krooked or whoever he was touring with) tried to get him to quit drugs. Kind of a poor man's intervention except they had no idea what they were doing. Not sure what else he was doing but I know for sure heroin was an issue. They took his stash and left him in his hotel room to go cold-turkey. What I was told is he jumped out of the window and died from that.
I'm not posting this to shit on his name or anything like that. Everything I say should be taken with a grain of salt, given I've only met him a handful of times and the story I heard may have been exaggerated as he had just passed away the week prior.
RIP Van Wastell. It's a god damn shame he left as early as he did. One of my favorite styles on video and amazingly stylish off. Talking BA styling cruising the park.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteI remember reading that van wastells team mates were acting like bitches about his drug use, maybe hiding them from him, and that was like the straw that broke the camels back and he suicided. Something like that.[close]
I really hope I don't get shit on for shedding light on this but from what I heard, yes, that's essentially what happened. A few of the people I skated with ran with Van and Mike Anderson so that's how I got all my Krooked/ Spitfire insider shit. I knew from them about his heroin use but everyone was pretty quiet about it because Van Wastell was the fucking man. I had beers with him at a bar a few months before he passed and could tell he was nodding off at the table. This is the story I was told by someone who was pretty close to him:
They were in Germany (I think) and the team (unsure which team, Krooked or whoever he was touring with) tried to get him to quit drugs. Kind of a poor man's intervention except they had no idea what they were doing. Not sure what else he was doing but I know for sure heroin was an issue. They took his stash and left him in his hotel room to go cold-turkey. What I was told is he jumped out of the window and died from that.
I'm not posting this to shit on his name or anything like that. Everything I say should be taken with a grain of salt, given I've only met him a handful of times and the story I heard may have been exaggerated as he had just passed away the week prior.
RIP Van Wastell. It's a god damn shame he left as early as he did. One of my favorite styles on video and amazingly stylish off. Talking BA styling cruising the park.[close]
That story was in this Phelps interview:
https://story.californiasunday.com/jake-phelps-thrasher
I’ve heard it a few times here but maybe they are just rumors but what’s this I hear about Gino being gay?I was gonna keep this a secret but whatever. I actually found Gino on a cam site a couple months ago, now I dunno if he's gay, but he was riding a pretty big dildo. I know it was him, he even had the Nike socks and there was tennis rackets hanging on the wall in the background. Conspiracy? I'll let you decide.
I was gonna keep this a secret but whatever. I actually found Gino on a cam site a couple months ago, now I dunno if he's gay, but he was riding a pretty big dildo. I know it was him, he even had the Nike socks and there was tennis rackets hanging on the wall in the background. Conspiracy? I'll let you decide.Expand QuoteI’ve heard it a few times here but maybe they are just rumors but what’s this I hear about Gino being gay?[close]
I was gonna keep this a secret but whatever. I actually found Gino on a cam site a couple months ago, now I dunno if he's gay, but he was riding a pretty big dildo. I know it was him, he even had the Nike socks and there was tennis rackets hanging on the wall in the background. Conspiracy? I'll let you decide.Expand QuoteI’ve heard it a few times here but maybe they are just rumors but what’s this I hear about Gino being gay?[close]
eastcoastpowerbottoms.orgExpand QuoteI was gonna keep this a secret but whatever. I actually found Gino on a cam site a couple months ago, now I dunno if he's gay, but he was riding a pretty big dildo. I know it was him, he even had the Nike socks and there was tennis rackets hanging on the wall in the background. Conspiracy? I'll let you decide.Expand QuoteI’ve heard it a few times here but maybe they are just rumors but what’s this I hear about Gino being gay?[close][close]
well are you gonna tell us the site or what dude
eastcoastpowerbottoms.orgExpand QuoteExpand QuoteI was gonna keep this a secret but whatever. I actually found Gino on a cam site a couple months ago, now I dunno if he's gay, but he was riding a pretty big dildo. I know it was him, he even had the Nike socks and there was tennis rackets hanging on the wall in the background. Conspiracy? I'll let you decide.Expand QuoteI’ve heard it a few times here but maybe they are just rumors but what’s this I hear about Gino being gay?[close][close]
well are you gonna tell us the site or what dude[close]
Expand Quoteeastcoastpowerbottoms.orgExpand QuoteExpand QuoteI was gonna keep this a secret but whatever. I actually found Gino on a cam site a couple months ago, now I dunno if he's gay, but he was riding a pretty big dildo. I know it was him, he even had the Nike socks and there was tennis rackets hanging on the wall in the background. Conspiracy? I'll let you decide.Expand QuoteI’ve heard it a few times here but maybe they are just rumors but what’s this I hear about Gino being gay?[close][close]
well are you gonna tell us the site or what dude[close][close]
I'd rather not watch Gino push
megan baltimore lied about rocco not breaking bread and first pussywhipped spike jonze, later rickkk howard and getting their teen team to run away from home.
the kanten russell one, the pros had to recreate his video part to keep him of the team.
danny way's wu banger bs 360 the double set was a kanten cover song. lots of other backside tricks the team had to battle collectively. it takes a team of a dozen to hold kanten back.
This is not so much a conspiracy, but skateboarding/skateboarders used to be obsessed with Third Reich imagery, which is something the industry as a whole has tried to downplay. Much of this comes from surfers in the '60s who were into Ed "Big Daddy" Roth. Some if it comes from street gangs who used swastikas for aesthetic purposes (Dogtown itself completely appropriated the name and imagery from a Northeast LA gang). I do not think the context was racial, however, they clearly knew the significance.
Heard Reynolds was indeed suppose to go to adidas when Marc and Daewon went like the rumors said. According to the Euro TM soletech kept him to fulfill his current contract and did not give him an option to break it because I’m assuming they would probably take legal actions toward him. Kind of similar to the Marc Johnson situation except Reynolds decided not the break his contract and do it the right way or at least was forced to. I’m pretty certain Reynolds will be going to adidas soon and he can be seen wearing the shoes in a couple of insta posts that have been floating around lately.
It wasn't the back 360, it was duffys backside 180, Danny Way triple set Ollie was his Kanten trick, I think there's was only about 4, Danny Way did most of them.Expand Quotemegan baltimore lied about rocco not breaking bread and first pussywhipped spike jonze, later rickkk howard and getting their teen team to run away from home.
the kanten russell one, the pros had to recreate his video part to keep him of the team.
danny way's wu banger bs 360 the double set was a kanten cover song. lots of other backside tricks the team had to battle collectively. it takes a team of a dozen to hold kanten back.[close]
Knowing that makes me feel better that the only Osiris shoe I bought way back when was Kanten's pro model. He was the fucking man.
Expand QuoteI was gonna keep this a secret but whatever. I actually found Gino on a cam site a couple months ago, now I dunno if he's gay, but he was riding a pretty big dildo. I know it was him, he even had the Nike socks and there was tennis rackets hanging on the wall in the background. Conspiracy? I'll let you decide.Expand QuoteI’ve heard it a few times here but maybe they are just rumors but what’s this I hear about Gino being gay?[close][close]
No, the question here is: What were you doing on a site that shows such content?
This is the video part all of Kantens stuff for plan b went to, you can see there's a bunch of clips that were film by either Rosenberg or Ternasky.Expand QuoteIt wasn't the back 360, it was duffys backside 180, Danny Way triple set Ollie was his Kanten trick, I think there's was only about 4, Danny Way did most of them.Expand Quotemegan baltimore lied about rocco not breaking bread and first pussywhipped spike jonze, later rickkk howard and getting their teen team to run away from home.
the kanten russell one, the pros had to recreate his video part to keep him of the team.
danny way's wu banger bs 360 the double set was a kanten cover song. lots of other backside tricks the team had to battle collectively. it takes a team of a dozen to hold kanten back.[close]
Knowing that makes me feel better that the only Osiris shoe I bought way back when was Kanten's pro model. He was the fucking man.[close]
This is not so much a conspiracy, but skateboarding/skateboarders used to be obsessed with Third Reich imagery, which is something the industry as a whole has tried to downplay. Much of this comes from surfers in the '60s who were into Ed "Big Daddy" Roth. Some if it comes from street gangs who used swastikas for aesthetic purposes (Dogtown itself completely appropriated the name and imagery from a Northeast LA gang). I do not think the context was racial, however, they clearly knew the significance.
Expand QuoteThis is not so much a conspiracy, but skateboarding/skateboarders used to be obsessed with Third Reich imagery, which is something the industry as a whole has tried to downplay. Much of this comes from surfers in the '60s who were into Ed "Big Daddy" Roth. Some if it comes from street gangs who used swastikas for aesthetic purposes (Dogtown itself completely appropriated the name and imagery from a Northeast LA gang). I do not think the context was racial, however, they clearly knew the significance.[close]
Independents logo is pretty much an iron cross. They call it a murf or maybe murph?
All I know is I'm not super psyched on sporting their gear since all these Neo-Nazis popped out of the woodwork over the past few years.
Bastien salabanzi - why hasn't anyone at flip been held accountable for holding his video part ransom for 10 years?I'm not sure of the exact thing but Jeremy from Flip was the TM or brand manager at Etnies back then, i guess Flip was super hot at that time and they were trying to revamp Etnies using the flip dudes. So when Bastien got bounced he also got kicked off of Etnies and a few other sponsors because i think Jeremy got him on all his teams, i could see it being some thing where Jeremy threatened to pull popular dudes off other companies.
Did Arto get bastien kicked of Etnies, flip & quiksilver all at onces?
I'm not sure of the exact thing but Jeremy from Flip was the TM or brand manager at Etnies back then, i guess Flip was super hot at that time and they were trying to revamp Etnies using the flip dudes. So when Bastien got bounced he also got kicked off of Etnies and a few other sponsors because i think Jeremy got him on all his teams, i could see it being some thing where Jeremy threatened to pull popular dudes off other companies.Expand QuoteBastien salabanzi - why hasn't anyone at flip been held accountable for holding his video part ransom for 10 years?
Did Arto get bastien kicked of Etnies, flip & quiksilver all at onces?[close]
except mj. when he crept over to adidas in the dead of night like a battered woman mc tossed him from chocolate via jenkem interview.Expand QuoteI'm not sure of the exact thing but Jeremy from Flip was the TM or brand manager at Etnies back then, i guess Flip was super hot at that time and they were trying to revamp Etnies using the flip dudes. So when Bastien got bounced he also got kicked off of Etnies and a few other sponsors because i think Jeremy got him on all his teams, i could see it being some thing where Jeremy threatened to pull popular dudes off other companies.Expand QuoteBastien salabanzi - why hasn't anyone at flip been held accountable for holding his video part ransom for 10 years?
Did Arto get bastien kicked of Etnies, flip & quiksilver all at onces?[close][close]
I always thought it was cool that Mike and Rick never did that to their guys who bounced from one of their companies & let them stay on their other brands. Every story I hear about Jeremy Fox always makes him sound like a snake, even back when they were Death Box or whatever...
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteThis is not so much a conspiracy, but skateboarding/skateboarders used to be obsessed with Third Reich imagery, which is something the industry as a whole has tried to downplay. Much of this comes from surfers in the '60s who were into Ed "Big Daddy" Roth. Some if it comes from street gangs who used swastikas for aesthetic purposes (Dogtown itself completely appropriated the name and imagery from a Northeast LA gang). I do not think the context was racial, however, they clearly knew the significance.[close]
Independents logo is pretty much an iron cross. They call it a murf or maybe murph?
All I know is I'm not super psyched on sporting their gear since all these Neo-Nazis popped out of the woodwork over the past few years.[close]
There's a whole thread on Indy/Nazi. The outline clearly associates it with the German iron cross. I guess they can say it's WWI without the swastika inset, but Ed Roth rebranded and sold them as surfer's good luck crosses along with Nazi helmets with wehrmacht eagle decals. It's obvious Jim Phillips was a huge fan of "Big Daddy" Roth.
The fact that Indy has made logos derived from luftwaffe and reichsadler eagles (the ones clutching the swastika) doesn't help their claim that it was copied from the Pope's robe.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteThis is not so much a conspiracy, but skateboarding/skateboarders used to be obsessed with Third Reich imagery, which is something the industry as a whole has tried to downplay. Much of this comes from surfers in the '60s who were into Ed "Big Daddy" Roth. Some if it comes from street gangs who used swastikas for aesthetic purposes (Dogtown itself completely appropriated the name and imagery from a Northeast LA gang). I do not think the context was racial, however, they clearly knew the significance.[close]
Independents logo is pretty much an iron cross. They call it a murf or maybe murph?
All I know is I'm not super psyched on sporting their gear since all these Neo-Nazis popped out of the woodwork over the past few years.[close]
There's a whole thread on Indy/Nazi. The outline clearly associates it with the German iron cross. I guess they can say it's WWI without the swastika inset, but Ed Roth rebranded and sold them as surfer's good luck crosses along with Nazi helmets with wehrmacht eagle decals. It's obvious Jim Phillips was a huge fan of "Big Daddy" Roth.
The fact that Indy has made logos derived from luftwaffe and reichsadler eagles (the ones clutching the swastika) doesn't help their claim that it was copied from the Pope's robe.[close]
there’s a general fetish for WWII stuff in skateboarding with Spitfire, the Hosoi rising sun graphic, and I think Ace might be referring to fighter pilots though it could be a lot of things.
I heard no one ever actually "street" skated, all that old footage was shot on sound stages or on location but with permits and everything. I guess people were naive back then, but it's funny anyone ever thought that shit was real, looking back now you can tell, especially when there were "confrontations" with "police" and "neighbours" lolz.
As if anyone would really go and skate some private property with security and people, but the industry back then really knew how to make a buck by selling that outlaw image, and it worked.
It'd be cool if someone brought back "street" skating though, like for real. Last year when they did the street section at The All-Star Jam it was pretty cool.
I heard no one ever actually "street" skated, all that old footage was shot on sound stages or on location but with permits and everything. I guess people were naive back then, but it's funny anyone ever thought that shit was real, looking back now you can tell, especially when there were "confrontations" with "police" and "neighbours" lolz.
As if anyone would really go and skate some private property with security and people, but the industry back then really knew how to make a buck by selling that outlaw image, and it worked.
It'd be cool if someone brought back "street" skating though, like for real. Last year when they did the street section at The All-Star Jam it was pretty cool.
shit for brains = koston
This was posted a few years back...Interesting conspiracy theory but how would that affect Sole Tech, Osiris, Circa, or for that matter Vans? They never had their hand in the board game, so their resources shouldn't have ever been diluted.
someone (maybe Dill?) once said that some companies will have their graphics printed on PS Stix for their riders and sell shit wood to the customers.
there is a conspiracy to keep down revive. all the hate is astroturfing paid for and sponsored by corporate shills. the industry is terrified that Revives ability to sell an equivalent product for a slightly lesser price is going to take everyone down. so the industry brought together an elite group of shitposters to flood message boards. if you dont belive me just look in the back catalog of slap you can see that right before all this hate started a major industry player took a Pal to lunch. Connect the dots sheeple.
these guys are good... so good that some of you don't even realize they are in this very thread......
Donny Barley has a family and at least owns a piece of Civil skate shops in the RI area.
Dave Swift straight up shows the Indy roller skates in his Raiders of the Lost Archive video segment so that is not even a rumor. Are we questioning if Fausto was bummed on them? Seems legit to me.
Can anyone post the full interview with that one guy from Muckmouth? I've been trying to read that for a while now. Is that excerpt Bobby Peru posted from that? I kind of assumed it was.
Expand QuoteDonny Barley has a family and at least owns a piece of Civil skate shops in the RI area.
Dave Swift straight up shows the Indy roller skates in his Raiders of the Lost Archive video segment so that is not even a rumor. Are we questioning if Fausto was bummed on them? Seems legit to me.
Can anyone post the full interview with that one guy from Muckmouth? I've been trying to read that for a while now. Is that excerpt Bobby Peru posted from that? I kind of assumed it was.[close]
Donny Barley works for Element now. Civil is owned by a guy named Guido who has mob ties but decided to not join in the family business.
What pros have been blackballed from Thrasher?Laban, Jamie Thomas, billy pepper, frank hirarta, ron allen, tmag, brewce martin(who used to be a good skater btw) Kris markovich, thats all I can think of right now.
jeremy wrayLaban, Jamie Thomas, billy pepper, frank hirarta, ron allen, tmag, brewce martin(who used to be a good skater btw) Kris markovich, thats all I can think of right now.Expand QuoteWhat pros have been blackballed from Thrasher?[close]
Whoah!jeremy wrayExpand QuoteLaban, Jamie Thomas, billy pepper, frank hirarta, ron allen, tmag, brewce martin(who used to be a good skater btw) Kris markovich, thats all I can think of right now.Expand QuoteWhat pros have been blackballed from Thrasher?[close][close]
yeah, it didn't stick.Whoah!Expand Quotejeremy wrayExpand QuoteLaban, Jamie Thomas, billy pepper, frank hirarta, ron allen, tmag, brewce martin(who used to be a good skater btw) Kris markovich, thats all I can think of right now.Expand QuoteWhat pros have been blackballed from Thrasher?[close][close][close]
Laban, Jamie Thomas, billy pepper, frank hirarta, ron allen, tmag, brewce martin(who used to be a good skater btw) Kris markovich, thats all I can think of right now.Expand QuoteWhat pros have been blackballed from Thrasher?[close]
Actually I think maybe it was slap magazine now that I think about it. Slap kinda frowned on Marc Johnson for a second too. Alot of these bans end up being temporaryExpand QuoteLaban, Jamie Thomas, billy pepper, frank hirarta, ron allen, tmag, brewce martin(who used to be a good skater btw) Kris markovich, thats all I can think of right now.Expand QuoteWhat pros have been blackballed from Thrasher?[close][close]
Is jamie actually banned? did not know that. They run zero ads right? or at least when zero had money to run ads
yeah, it didn't stick.Expand QuoteWhoah!Expand Quotejeremy wrayExpand QuoteLaban, Jamie Thomas, billy pepper, frank hirarta, ron allen, tmag, brewce martin(who used to be a good skater btw) Kris markovich, thats all I can think of right now.Expand QuoteWhat pros have been blackballed from Thrasher?[close][close][close][close]
also choppy omega.
possibly simon woodstock?
but skateboarding/skateboarders used to be obsessed with Third Reich imageryused to be? pages ISUCK to this thread ;)
Nike/Cons keeps on a controversial person like Jason Jessee on, then whenever a team rider has some bad press goin on (Daryl) they try to derail that conversation by moving on to something else (Jason Jessee) so people forgetBUT HAVE YOU READ HIS OLD INTERVIEW!?!?!
shit for brains = koston
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all the new accounts are industry plants sent to destabilize the Slap community and its [irrelevant and nonexistent] hold on the industryDid you ever think there was a difference? Tracer wasn’t a real person, it was an account ran by 10 key industry members who could all log on and spread misinformation and propaganda. Do you really think some Canadian flannel monkey with that notoriety who was written in a Jenkem article would give it all away and focus to prove a point? No way. There’s new accounts now fulfilling stage 2 of the plan, I won’t mention who they are I don’t want to be banned.
or there all tracer
Did you ever think there was a difference? Tracer wasn’t a real person, it was an account ran by 10 key industry members who could all log on and spread misinformation and propaganda. Do you really think some Canadian flannel monkey with that notoriety who was written in a Jenkem article would give it all away and focus to prove a point? No way. There’s new accounts now fulfilling stage 2 of the plan, I won’t mention who they are I don’t want to be banned.Expand Quoteall the new accounts are industry plants sent to destabilize the Slap community and its [irrelevant and nonexistent] hold on the industry
or there all tracer[close]
Expand QuoteDid you ever think there was a difference? Tracer wasn’t a real person, it was an account ran by 10 key industry members who could all log on and spread misinformation and propaganda. Do you really think some Canadian flannel monkey with that notoriety who was written in a Jenkem article would give it all away and focus to prove a point? No way. There’s new accounts now fulfilling stage 2 of the plan, I won’t mention who they are I don’t want to be banned.Expand Quoteall the new accounts are industry plants sent to destabilize the Slap community and its [irrelevant and nonexistent] hold on the industry
or there all tracer[close][close]
Stay woke.
Viva la résistance!
There is a NorCal skate mafia that controls a dominant share of skate hard goods and skate media that effectively dictates the skate market and would probably be subject to antitrust/collusion action were it a mainstream industry.is enjoi that powerful?
nobody's talking about thrasher and deluxe being up for salePlease expand
Please expandExpand Quotenobody's talking about thrasher and deluxe being up for sale[close]
Expand QuotePlease expandExpand Quotenobody's talking about thrasher and deluxe being up for sale[close][close]
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteDid you ever think there was a difference? Tracer wasn’t a real person, it was an account ran by 10 key industry members who could all log on and spread misinformation and propaganda. Do you really think some Canadian flannel monkey with that notoriety who was written in a Jenkem article would give it all away and focus to prove a point? No way. There’s new accounts now fulfilling stage 2 of the plan, I won’t mention who they are I don’t want to be banned.Expand Quoteall the new accounts are industry plants sent to destabilize the Slap community and its [irrelevant and nonexistent] hold on the industry
or there all tracer[close][close]
Stay woke.
Viva la résistance![close]
enlighten us with your plan, olympian?
Not even a conspiracy, just fact, but Daddies Board Shop (longboard shop) owns CCS and sells the exact same product. Not even just that, but they sell the same products, with free shipping, and often better deals. They're two websites that sell product from the same exact inventory/stock, the only difference is CCS will cost you more. You can even buy CCS brand products from Daddies.
https://www.adventuresportsnetwork.com/transworld-business/daddies-board-shop-president-daron-horwitz-acquiring-ccs/ Daddies Board Shop bought CCS.Expand QuoteNot even a conspiracy, just fact, but Daddies Board Shop (longboard shop) owns CCS and sells the exact same product. Not even just that, but they sell the same products, with free shipping, and often better deals. They're two websites that sell product from the same exact inventory/stock, the only difference is CCS will cost you more. You can even buy CCS brand products from Daddies.[close]
I think you got it backwards
Did you lock the thread or was it a mod?Expand QuoteSlap apparently isn't the free and independent skate forum we once thought it was.[close]
skate nazis must dieDamn right
Expand QuoteSlap apparently isn't the free and independent skate forum we once thought it was.[close]
He said NorCal. Dwindle is Some SoCal shit and Enjoi is fronting as a San Jose brand.is enjoi that powerful?Expand QuoteThere is a NorCal skate mafia that controls a dominant share of skate hard goods and skate media that effectively dictates the skate market and would probably be subject to antitrust/collusion action were it a mainstream industry.[close]
Expand QuoteThis is not so much a conspiracy, but skateboarding/skateboarders used to be obsessed with Third Reich imagery, which is something the industry as a whole has tried to downplay. Much of this comes from surfers in the '60s who were into Ed "Big Daddy" Roth. Some if it comes from street gangs who used swastikas for aesthetic purposes (Dogtown itself completely appropriated the name and imagery from a Northeast LA gang). I do not think the context was racial, however, they clearly knew the significance.[close]
88 shoes
https://www.adl.org/education/references/hate-symbols/88 (https://www.adl.org/education/references/hate-symbols/88)
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteThis is not so much a conspiracy, but skateboarding/skateboarders used to be obsessed with Third Reich imagery, which is something the industry as a whole has tried to downplay. Much of this comes from surfers in the '60s who were into Ed "Big Daddy" Roth. Some if it comes from street gangs who used swastikas for aesthetic purposes (Dogtown itself completely appropriated the name and imagery from a Northeast LA gang). I do not think the context was racial, however, they clearly knew the significance.[close]
88 shoes
https://www.adl.org/education/references/hate-symbols/88 (https://www.adl.org/education/references/hate-symbols/88)[close]
(http://skately.com/img/library/print/large/88-footwear-markovich-signature-shoe-2003.jpg)
Had a pair and of these back in the day. The whole nazi connection went right over my head.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteThis is not so much a conspiracy, but skateboarding/skateboarders used to be obsessed with Third Reich imagery, which is something the industry as a whole has tried to downplay. Much of this comes from surfers in the '60s who were into Ed "Big Daddy" Roth. Some if it comes from street gangs who used swastikas for aesthetic purposes (Dogtown itself completely appropriated the name and imagery from a Northeast LA gang). I do not think the context was racial, however, they clearly knew the significance.[close]
88 shoes
https://www.adl.org/education/references/hate-symbols/88 (https://www.adl.org/education/references/hate-symbols/88)[close]
(http://skately.com/img/library/print/large/88-footwear-markovich-signature-shoe-2003.jpg)
Had a pair and of these back in the day. The whole nazi connection went right over my head.[close]
I remember when this company came out and was little tripped out by then name. Growing up going to Punk/Hard Core shows I was aware of Nazi Skins and imagery so I was surprised when I saw this one rolled out. I remember hearing it had some significance with the year 1988 which made sense. I honestly just figured they had no idea and why would they.
That's the funny thing with all this Nazi conspiracy skate company BS. Aside from these really elaborate theories on brands imagery being Nazi what else have these so called nazi brands done to further their agenda. Absolutely nothing which is why all this shit is laughable. Other than make some rad product, have rad teams, a support skateboarding thats about all you got.
Hate groups don't stop at there logo, they perpetuate hate in all forms of their life. Not send riders on tour with open credit cards to have fun, stack clips, visits shops and spread the gospel of skateboarding.
Anyway keep those conspiracy theories coming. I'm always up for a good laugh.
funny part is i checked my email look who locked itQuoteExpand QuoteFrom: Slap MessageBoards <[email protected]>
Date: Sat, May 12, 2018, 11:22 PM
Subject: Topic locked: Jason Jessee is a Nazi and Santa Cruz loves him
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A topic you are watching has been locked by HATE!.
View the topic at: http://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=99673.new;topicseen#new[close]
Dwindle are starting a new vert brand.
Expand QuoteDwindle are starting a new vert brand.[close]
Yes its called Madness Skateboards with teamriders Clay Kreiner, Sam Beckett, Alex Perelson and Cody Lockwood I guess. Pretty weak name in my opinion, but good team
Owen Wilson bluntslid that rail
a triangle truckbase with 3 screws would be better but the 4 screw model breaks more boards so they dont change
some shit about there being less holes in the board and triangles being stronger shapesi think triangles are only strong if pressure is applied to the sides when it is upright. Man, I should have paid more attention in high school geometry.
shapes
pontus has multiple girlfriends and is overly interested in the polar teams sex livesI remember reading on here years ago that he can't come back to the States because of some kiddy diddling shit.
Klein had a rib removed so he could suck his own dick.I thought that rumor was about was Marilyn Mason?
tiago an iqui were coerced into getting drunk on the flight to USA and then reported for allegedly grabbing a lady by the hand by the "nike intelligence agency", because they didn't want to sign wit the swoosh - hence their temporary ban from USAthey got chipotle’d
NIA will scale-up their coercion methods with time, resistance is futile.
Anyone ever heard about Cory Kennedy being related to Jfk ?
Expand QuoteAnyone ever heard about Cory Kennedy being related to Jfk ?[close]
Wrong Kennedy brother to make a tasteless joke about
I always wonder about that really cool doctor who was removing people's ribs so they could suck their own dicks.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFOzgFyE8QA
Dylan reider faking his death. Whoever edited his last Fucking Awesome part gave us a hint by using the theme song from one flew over the cukoo's nest, its a movie about a guy who faked his mental illness. Obviously people helped him pull it off and he had to lose a shit load of weight to make it look like he had cancer. Faking your death is the ultimate cool guy thing you could do. Did nobody question why Huf is still selling a dead mans pro model shoe?As a cancer survivor, fuck you kook.
Can someone go into who's all been black balled from Thrasher and why? I know Danny G's story, but not anyone else's.I have heard that story as well, I've heard Bill Pepper was cause he beat up Phelper as the end of the year awards came up BP name got dropped for being annoying, Well Bill showed up at Highspeed productions and proceeding beat the piss out of Jake. Which I wouldn't mind doing myself to him and Andy Roy but I don't feel like catching hep c or worse yet Thrasher AIDS.
Anyone ever heard about Cory Kennedy being related to Jfk ?
I thought that rumor was about was Marilyn Mason?Expand QuoteKlein had a rib removed so he could suck his own dick.[close]
ribsman had jfk removed so he could suck marilyn mansons dick
3 hollywood skateboarding movies preppin yo ass for the olympics
Grosso and Six Stair come out with a longboarding is cool Love Letters, while Indy simultaneously releases a RKP longboard truck.i didn't believe it when alex jones predicted this but it's coming to pass. skating and wrongboarding will be forced back together like north and south korea.
Grosso and Six Stair come out with a longboarding is cool Love Letters, while Indy simultaneously releases a RKP longboard truck.belee dat!
The '98 Real Summer tour van. Paging all longtime Slap Pals.
Terry Kennedy is John F Kennedy, PARLIAMENT, LET'S GO!Expand QuoteAnyone ever heard about Cory Kennedy being related to Jfk ?[close]
You're thinking of Terry Kennedy.
Can someone go into who's all been black balled from Thrasher and why? I know Danny G's story, but not anyone else's.wasn't danny gonzalezs story was that he thought he was better than everyone else and demanded a huge paycheck? i know there is a 3rd person banned anyone know who?
wasn't danny gonzalezs story was that he thought he was better than everyone else and demanded a huge paycheck? i know there is a 3rd person banned anyone know who?Expand QuoteCan someone go into who's all been black balled from Thrasher and why? I know Danny G's story, but not anyone else's.[close]
Frank Hirata was banned from Thrasher for making shitty parks. On his Chrome Ball Incident interview he gave his side of the story. Sucks he got that bad rep over something that was out of his hands.
Same here,he spoke at the meetings and "helped" with the design/layout of the park. I was pissed,but laughing when that shithole park opened. At the meeting he was telling some kid that his design wouldn't work,because parks need flow...lo and behold that park does not flow. Go figure.Expand QuoteFrank Hirata was banned from Thrasher for making shitty parks. On his Chrome Ball Incident interview he gave his side of the story. Sucks he got that bad rep over something that was out of his hands.[close]
That company Frank worked with made a super shitty park in my town. The county paid a lot for it and it totally sucks.
Terry Kennedy got Marilyn Manson's dick removed so Jeremy Klein could watch Cory Kennedy suck JFK's dick
Jeremy Klein sucked his own dick'suck my own dick? why would i want to be stuck in that gay position?' -- jeremy klein
Something along the lines of- Thrasher used his likeness for their video game. They didn't give him royalties and he sued. I also remember reading somewhere that he thought he should be known as "The Gonz" because Mark was irrelevant. Correct me if I'm wrong.
Then there's Frank Hirata, Choppy Omega, Benji Galloway, Tony Farmer, Who else?Expand Quotewasn't danny gonzalezs story was that he thought he was better than everyone else and demanded a huge paycheck? i know there is a 3rd person banned anyone know who?Expand QuoteCan someone go into who's all been black balled from Thrasher and why? I know Danny G's story, but not anyone else's.[close][close]
does it have to do with julien yelling a homophobic slur at someone?Expand QuoteThe '98 Real Summer tour van. Paging all longtime Slap Pals.[close]
What's that about?
wasn't danny gonzalezs story was that he thought he was better than everyone else and demanded a huge paycheck? i know there is a 3rd person banned anyone know who?
Silky Johnson is actually Caswell Berry.(https://media.giphy.com/media/RdJrNFzYjmryo/giphy.gif)
I thought that rumor was about was Marilyn Mason?Expand QuoteKlein had a rib removed so he could suck his own dick.[close]
This thread is good, let's get it going again.
Jamie Foy ain't fat, he just has big bones and wears baggy tees. Conspiracy!
hard flip and impossible are just clever names to keep them in the right hands of stylish mother bitches.imma just bust this one right now.
There's a curse on element skateboards either you are wicked successful or you are cursed and on the way out of your career. Either way Element is fir hasbeen skaters.
Billy Pepper ostracized from skating
Forrest Kirby severe pill addiction and alcoholism
Harold Hunter RIP to the ODB of skating
Muska at his milking it stage joined TMZ debacle
Tosh Townsend killed a girl while wasted
Bam Margera had Really talented shot but blew it on his shows. Edit glad he is skating again but want him on a different team where he fits.
Huston and his dads shenanigans
Appleyard c'mon man Flip and or somewhere else would be a good spot.....
Westgate rips and he is too young to sellout.
Jamal Smith CAN kickflipThis is accurate
Expand QuoteThere's a curse on element skateboards either you are wicked successful or you are cursed and on the way out of your career. Either way Element is fir hasbeen skaters.
Billy Pepper ostracized from skating
Forrest Kirby severe pill addiction and alcoholism
Harold Hunter RIP to the ODB of skating
Muska at his milking it stage joined TMZ debacle
Tosh Townsend killed a girl while wasted
Bam Margera had Really talented shot but blew it on his shows. Edit glad he is skating again but want him on a different team where he fits.
Huston and his dads shenanigans
Appleyard c'mon man Flip and or somewhere else would be a good spot.....
Westgate rips and he is too young to sellout.[close]
Dude, don't forget Markovich. He briefly skated for them, too...lol.
Poopin into a condom, no way.Bw said he don't use condoms with hookers, he stuffs his balls into his boxers, cuz ya know, that's how you stop STDs. ....wow.
http://www.jenkemmag.com/home/2015/04/22/the-tim-oconnor-show-ep-03-with-brian-wenning/ (http://www.jenkemmag.com/home/2015/04/22/the-tim-oconnor-show-ep-03-with-brian-wenning/)
O could be wrong bit aren't agenda and zum iez100k like way too close together. Like one week it's all local and core shops, then the next week it's all, Aspen , industry only bro type shit. Same people at both. One week sucking the shops Dick's, the next , sucking that corporate dick.
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Expand QuoteO could be wrong bit aren't agenda and zum iez100k like way too close together. Like one week it's all local and core shops, then the next week it's all, Aspen , industry only bro type shit. Same people at both. One week sucking the shops Dick's, the next , sucking that corporate dick.
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Hot take - places like Zumiez help smaller companies hit their minimum order quantities so they can survive.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteO could be wrong bit aren't agenda and zum iez100k like way too close together. Like one week it's all local and core shops, then the next week it's all, Aspen , industry only bro type shit. Same people at both. One week sucking the shops Dick's, the next , sucking that corporate dick.
(https://media.giphy.com/media/ememWCq3vaVKU/200w.webp)[close]
Hot take - places like Zumiez help smaller companies hit their minimum order quantities so they can survive.[close]
Sorry I'm dumb. What do you mean? Could you elaborate?
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteO could be wrong bit aren't agenda and zum iez100k like way too close together. Like one week it's all local and core shops, then the next week it's all, Aspen , industry only bro type shit. Same people at both. One week sucking the shops Dick's, the next , sucking that corporate dick.
(https://media.giphy.com/media/ememWCq3vaVKU/200w.webp)[close]
Hot take - places like Zumiez help smaller companies hit their minimum order quantities so they can survive.[close]
Sorry I'm dumb. What do you mean? Could you elaborate?
hardie's, honey, and ripndip, All those brands are trash. Bronze? Trash. Any hardware company thats just industrial bolts and nuts and puts them in a coolbox is trash. Gotta look for the hardware designed to fit in a skateboard, not with the coolest skaters on the team. Anyway,Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteO could be wrong bit aren't agenda and zum iez100k like way too close together. Like one week it's all local and core shops, then the next week it's all, Aspen , industry only bro type shit. Same people at both. One week sucking the shops Dick's, the next , sucking that corporate dick.
(https://media.giphy.com/media/ememWCq3vaVKU/200w.webp)[close]
Hot take - places like Zumiez help smaller companies hit their minimum order quantities so they can survive.[close]
Sorry I'm dumb. What do you mean? Could you elaborate?[close]
brands like Hardies, Honey, ripndip, only exist(ed) in the state they are in because of Zumiez investment with large orders. They assist with production and will even license out a brand and handle production in-house alongside their house brands.
They may not have the "coolest" brands. I'm sure they tried to carry bronze and FA/HOCKEY. but they have shit like fortune, visual, meow, autonomy and the friendship. Which aren't that big so having a zumiez account really helps the bills.
hardie's, honey, and ripndip, All those brands are trash. Bronze? Trash. Any hardware company thats just industrial bolts and nuts and puts them in a coolbox is trash. Gotta look for the hardware designed to fit in a skateboard, not with the coolest skaters on the team. Anyway,Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteO could be wrong bit aren't agenda and zum iez100k like way too close together. Like one week it's all local and core shops, then the next week it's all, Aspen , industry only bro type shit. Same people at both. One week sucking the shops Dick's, the next , sucking that corporate dick.
(https://media.giphy.com/media/ememWCq3vaVKU/200w.webp)[close]
Hot take - places like Zumiez help smaller companies hit their minimum order quantities so they can survive.[close]
Sorry I'm dumb. What do you mean? Could you elaborate?[close]
brands like Hardies, Honey, ripndip, only exist(ed) in the state they are in because of Zumiez investment with large orders. They assist with production and will even license out a brand and handle production in-house alongside their house brands.
They may not have the "coolest" brands. I'm sure they tried to carry bronze and FA/HOCKEY. but they have shit like fortune, visual, meow, autonomy and the friendship. Which aren't that big so having a zumiez account really helps the bills.[close]
I see what homie ment with state and shoes overall. But. .y conspiracy is more like, how don't the shops know that the pros and brands are sucking their Dick's one week acting like they care, then going hog wild in Aspen with coprporate checkbooks. Be cool if pros invited the shops to Aspen instead of a convention hall or whatever.
hardie's, honey, and ripndip, All those brands are trash. Bronze? Trash. Any hardware company thats just industrial bolts and nuts and puts them in a coolbox is trash. Gotta look for the hardware designed to fit in a skateboard, not with the coolest skaters on the team. Anyway,Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteO could be wrong bit aren't agenda and zum iez100k like way too close together. Like one week it's all local and core shops, then the next week it's all, Aspen , industry only bro type shit. Same people at both. One week sucking the shops Dick's, the next , sucking that corporate dick.
(https://media.giphy.com/media/ememWCq3vaVKU/200w.webp)[close]
Hot take - places like Zumiez help smaller companies hit their minimum order quantities so they can survive.[close]
Sorry I'm dumb. What do you mean? Could you elaborate?[close]
brands like Hardies, Honey, ripndip, only exist(ed) in the state they are in because of Zumiez investment with large orders. They assist with production and will even license out a brand and handle production in-house alongside their house brands.
They may not have the "coolest" brands. I'm sure they tried to carry bronze and FA/HOCKEY. but they have shit like fortune, visual, meow, autonomy and the friendship. Which aren't that big so having a zumiez account really helps the bills.[close]
I see what homie ment with state and shoes overall. But. .y conspiracy is more like, how don't the shops know that the pros and brands are sucking their Dick's one week acting like they care, then going hog wild in Aspen with coprporate checkbooks. Be cool if pros invited the shops to Aspen instead of a convention hall or whatever.
Expand Quotehardie's, honey, and ripndip, All those brands are trash. Bronze? Trash. Any hardware company thats just industrial bolts and nuts and puts them in a coolbox is trash. Gotta look for the hardware designed to fit in a skateboard, not with the coolest skaters on the team. Anyway,Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteO could be wrong bit aren't agenda and zum iez100k like way too close together. Like one week it's all local and core shops, then the next week it's all, Aspen , industry only bro type shit. Same people at both. One week sucking the shops Dick's, the next , sucking that corporate dick.
(https://media.giphy.com/media/ememWCq3vaVKU/200w.webp)[close]
Hot take - places like Zumiez help smaller companies hit their minimum order quantities so they can survive.[close]
Sorry I'm dumb. What do you mean? Could you elaborate?[close]
brands like Hardies, Honey, ripndip, only exist(ed) in the state they are in because of Zumiez investment with large orders. They assist with production and will even license out a brand and handle production in-house alongside their house brands.
They may not have the "coolest" brands. I'm sure they tried to carry bronze and FA/HOCKEY. but they have shit like fortune, visual, meow, autonomy and the friendship. Which aren't that big so having a zumiez account really helps the bills.[close]
I see what homie ment with state and shoes overall. But. .y conspiracy is more like, how don't the shops know that the pros and brands are sucking their Dick's one week acting like they care, then going hog wild in Aspen with coprporate checkbooks. Be cool if pros invited the shops to Aspen instead of a convention hall or whatever.[close]
bronze bolts are in a packet actually
But it's sucks for me cuz the hardware that I use, know good , isn't producing product anymore....damn
Expand QuoteBut it's sucks for me cuz the hardware that I use, know good , isn't producing product anymore....damn[close]
I’ve read so much dumb shit on here but this is up there. The fuck are you talking about 😂😂
Free max b.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteBut it's sucks for me cuz the hardware that I use, know good , isn't producing product anymore....damn[close]
I’ve read so much dumb shit on here but this is up there. The fuck are you talking about 😂😂
Free max b.[close]
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I'll slow down for you.
A hardware company I like stopped making hardware. So. I'm sad. Ok?
haha that’s classic.. I knew winning was a dumb shit but my lord.Bw said he don't use condoms with hookers, he stuffs his balls into his boxers, cuz ya know, that's how you stop STDs. ....wow.Expand QuotePoopin into a condom, no way.
http://www.jenkemmag.com/home/2015/04/22/the-tim-oconnor-show-ep-03-with-brian-wenning/ (http://www.jenkemmag.com/home/2015/04/22/the-tim-oconnor-show-ep-03-with-brian-wenning/)[close]
Half strokes only, all the diseases are in the back of the pussy.haha that’s classic.. I knew winning was a dumb shit but my lord.Expand QuoteBw said he don't use condoms with hookers, he stuffs his balls into his boxers, cuz ya know, that's how you stop STDs. ....wow.Expand QuotePoopin into a condom, no way.
http://www.jenkemmag.com/home/2015/04/22/the-tim-oconnor-show-ep-03-with-brian-wenning/ (http://www.jenkemmag.com/home/2015/04/22/the-tim-oconnor-show-ep-03-with-brian-wenning/)[close][close]
Brian winning stay winning
Half strokes only, all the diseases are in the back of the pussy.Expand Quotehaha that’s classic.. I knew winning was a dumb shit but my lord.Expand QuoteBw said he don't use condoms with hookers, he stuffs his balls into his boxers, cuz ya know, that's how you stop STDs. ....wow.Expand QuotePoopin into a condom, no way.
http://www.jenkemmag.com/home/2015/04/22/the-tim-oconnor-show-ep-03-with-brian-wenning/ (http://www.jenkemmag.com/home/2015/04/22/the-tim-oconnor-show-ep-03-with-brian-wenning/)[close][close]
Brian winning stay winning[close]
fair call..Expand QuoteHalf strokes only, all the diseases are in the back of the pussy.Expand Quotehaha that’s classic.. I knew winning was a dumb shit but my lord.Expand QuoteBw said he don't use condoms with hookers, he stuffs his balls into his boxers, cuz ya know, that's how you stop STDs. ....wow.Expand QuotePoopin into a condom, no way.
http://www.jenkemmag.com/home/2015/04/22/the-tim-oconnor-show-ep-03-with-brian-wenning/ (http://www.jenkemmag.com/home/2015/04/22/the-tim-oconnor-show-ep-03-with-brian-wenning/)[close][close]
Brian winning stay winning[close][close]
Your name leads me to believe that you may be an authority on the subject. Perhaps you speak the truth.
Who has brand loyalty to a hardware brandI used to hoard Shorty's 7/8" Silverados
I used to hoard Shorty's 7/8" SilveradosExpand QuoteWho has brand loyalty to a hardware brand[close]
man who else just hates trying to break in a new set of boltsWorse than a new set of indys
Worse than a new set of indysExpand Quoteman who else just hates trying to break in a new set of bolts[close]
A very well known Canadian skateboarder has acted as a consultant to architectural firms and civic governments, pioneering the design and implementation of skate-stop architecture. Multiple high-level pros are now implicated and have been on the take and involved since the mid-1990s.
Probably time to just quit skating bro. You’ll never feel the same about another piece of hardware again. Rip ur fave company tho. A true tragicExpand QuoteExpand QuoteBut it's sucks for me cuz the hardware that I use, know good , isn't producing product anymore....damn[close]
I’ve read so much dumb shit on here but this is up there. The fuck are you talking about 😂😂
Free max b.[close]
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I'll slow down for you.
A hardware company I like stopped making hardware. So. I'm sad. Ok?
There are agent provocateurs posting racist shit on slap under the guise of "low-IQ or juvenile troll" to poison the well/shit in the pool. Lame industry types r mad that they have been called out on racist deeds or comments and r trying to pull some stealthy Machiavellian bullshit.
Expand QuoteThere are agent provocateurs posting racist shit on slap under the guise of "low-IQ or juvenile troll" to poison the well/shit in the pool. Lame industry types r mad that they have been called out on racist deeds or comments and r trying to pull some stealthy Machiavellian bullshit.[close]
nah its not a conspiracy. just a wake up call for people that think racism has gotten better.
Who has brand loyalty to a hardware brand
A very well known Canadian skateboarder has acted as a consultant to architectural firms and civic governments, pioneering the design and implementation of skate-stop architecture. Multiple high-level pros are now implicated and have been on the take and involved since the mid-1990s.names?
A very well known Canadian skateboarder has acted as a consultant to architectural firms and civic governments, pioneering the design and implementation of skate-stop architecture. Multiple high-level pros are now implicated and have been on the take and involved since the mid-1990s.
Less of a conspiracy and more of a prediction:
In the future, we will look at shaped decks, sex changes, highwaters and snapback hats the same way we look at the huge pants, 38mm wheels and snappy noseslides of the early 90’s.
more of a misconception than a conspiracy but everyone thinks the pyramid country dudes are from arizona when they’re actually from the midwest
Less of a conspiracy and more of a prediction:
In the future, we will look at shaped decks, sex changes, highwaters and snapback hats the same way we look at the huge pants, 38mm wheels and snappy noseslides of the early 90’s.
Probably time to just quit skating bro. You’ll never feel the same about another piece of hardware again. Rip ur fave company tho. A true tragicExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteBut it's sucks for me cuz the hardware that I use, know good , isn't producing product anymore....damn[close]
I’ve read so much dumb shit on here but this is up there. The fuck are you talking about 😂😂
Free max b.[close]
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I'll slow down for you.
A hardware company I like stopped making hardware. So. I'm sad. Ok?[close]
Free max b
I don’t know anyone that feels a particular way about hardware.
As long as they are Allen heads and aren’t a rip off I’ll buy any brand.
I don’t know anyone that feels a particular way about hardware.Then look it up idk. I thought slap knew about skateboard technology. Wheels are different, grip is different, wood is different, trucks are different. Etc...
As long as they are Allen heads and aren’t a rip off I’ll buy any brand.
Expand QuoteLess of a conspiracy and more of a prediction:
In the future, we will look at shaped decks, sex changes, highwaters and snapback hats the same way we look at the huge pants, 38mm wheels and snappy noseslides of the early 90’s.[close]
Hold up, So let me get this straight, you predict we will look back on the past and think what we wore and used in that time period is funny?!
Mind blowing stuff.
Expand QuoteWho has brand loyalty to a hardware brand[close]
Tim the Tool Man Taylor
Nick Trapasso embezzled money from Toy Machine and used it to start LE.
Expand QuoteNick Trapasso embezzled money from Toy Machine and used it to start LE.[close]
There's an old thrasher interview where billy marks clearly states that to be the case
I just bought some 5/16 axle nuts from Home Depot I refuse to be a walking billboard fuck you. Unless it's for Home Depot.
Are Toy & Foundation’s finances not under one company? Also, how and why did he have access to Tum Yeto finances. If he didn’t, wouldn’t that be larceny?Expand QuoteNick Trapasso embezzled money from Toy Machine and used it to start LE.[close]
There's an old thrasher interview where billy marks clearly states that to be the case
stop gentrifying daytona! fuck your timeshare!
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteWho has brand loyalty to a hardware brand[close]
Tim the Tool Man Taylor[close]
Holy shit dude I'm starting a bolts company called binford
Less of a conspiracy and more of a prediction:
In the future, we will look at shaped decks, sex changes, highwaters and snapback hats the same way we look at the huge pants, 38mm wheels and snappy noseslides of the early 90’s.
Truck companies purposely sell shitty bushings in their trucks to save costs and encourage the sale of aftermarket bushings.true
Pros were encouraged in their setup videos to pop shields so that kids and consumers would start doing it to sell more bearings, how much longer they last without popped shields is very significant.
Shoe brands like adidas and Nike use good materials for the first release of a shoe when all the reviews will be done, with each subsequent batch made they use cheaper and lower quality materials in certain places to offset lower sales and increase their profits.
I try to get Bronze hardware if I can but it doesn't really matter. Would be down to support Bender or something too if it throws them a couple bucks. I grabbed some Indy hardware a while ago not really thinking about it and looking at the little iron crosses drove me crazy. Indy is corny as hell and I'm AWAKE. Had to switch them out after a couple sessions.
That's just how phillips heads lookWould you say that they’re superior to allen heads?
Would you say that they’re superior to allen heads?Expand QuoteThat's just how phillips heads look[close]
Expand QuoteI just bought some 5/16 axle nuts from Home Depot I refuse to be a walking billboard fuck you. Unless it's for Home Depot.[close]
They sponsor Tony Stewart and he killed a dude, Home Depot is the bad boy of NASCAR sponsorships. They're like theAnti-HeroPlan B of racecars.
I have a number of allen keys because I need them for my bikes, but I still use phillips hardware because allen hardware is fucking stupidExpand QuoteWould you say that they’re superior to allen heads?Expand QuoteThat's just how phillips heads look[close][close]
Looked them up and yes that is just how phillips heads look. I retract my earlier disgust. I thought maybe the combi bolts had some cute little logo on them or something.
Anyway, phillips head all the way. If there's no phillips head screwdriver in the house, you're sorta fucked. Allen keys are way less common and I think I have only used them on skateboard bolts and Italian film projectors built in the 1950s.
hah!Expand QuoteExpand QuoteI just bought some 5/16 axle nuts from Home Depot I refuse to be a walking billboard fuck you. Unless it's for Home Depot.[close]
They sponsor Tony Stewart and he killed a dude, Home Depot is the bad boy of NASCAR sponsorships. They're like theAnti-HeroPlan B of racecars.[close]
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteWho has brand loyalty to a hardware brand[close]
Tim the Tool Man Taylor[close]
Holy shit dude I'm starting a bolts company called binford[close]
I'm immediately a loyal customer.
I have a number of allen keys because I need them for my bikes, but I still use phillips hardware because allen hardware is fucking stupidExpand QuoteExpand QuoteWould you say that they’re superior to allen heads?Expand QuoteThat's just how phillips heads look[close][close]
Looked them up and yes that is just how phillips heads look. I retract my earlier disgust. I thought maybe the combi bolts had some cute little logo on them or something.
Anyway, phillips head all the way. If there's no phillips head screwdriver in the house, you're sorta fucked. Allen keys are way less common and I think I have only used them on skateboard bolts and Italian film projectors built in the 1950s.[close]
Kyle Walker is secretly Greg Lutzka.I geeked.
Skateboarding hasn't advanced much lately because nobody makes Torx head hardware.
a lot of skaters got good at skating big rails because they were rollerbladers before switching to skateboarding
a lot of skaters got good at skating big rails because they were rollerbladers before switching to skateboardingThere was a somewhat famous amateur skateboarder in the late aughts who used to rollerblade and, as such, was super good at fakie tricks and landing backwards.
Does he happen to love mrs.sarahthe1?There was a somewhat famous amateur skateboarder in the late aughts who used to rollerblade and, as such, was super good at fakie tricks and landing backwards.Expand Quotea lot of skaters got good at skating big rails because they were rollerbladers before switching to skateboarding[close]
There was a somewhat famous amateur skateboarder in the late aughts who used to rollerblade and, as such, was super good at fakie tricks and landing backwards.Expand Quotea lot of skaters got good at skating big rails because they were rollerbladers before switching to skateboarding[close]
There's a curse on element skateboards either you are wicked successful or you are cursed and on the way out of your career. Either way Element is fir hasbeen skaters.
Billy Pepper ostracized from skating
Forrest Kirby severe pill addiction and alcoholism
Harold Hunter RIP to the ODB of skating
Muska at his milking it stage joined TMZ debacle
Tosh Townsend killed a girl while wasted
Bam Margera had Really talented shot but blew it on his shows. Edit glad he is skating again but want him on a different team where he fits.
Huston and his dads shenanigans
Appleyard c'mon man Flip and or somewhere else would be a good spot.....
Westgate rips and he is too young to sellout.
Also I believe there's a reason that its insidiously designed to sell your life to Element brand
Look at Terry Kennedy when he got shot not one of his teammate's from element came to see him through?! So what's that say about loyalty...... Baker had his back.
Nike paid Vice and had Andy Roy go to the Consolidated guys and have that fight filmed for his episode on Vice, to make Consolidated look bad and have the hardcore skaters hate on them, as a pay back for the Fuck Nike SB campaign.good one
In the battle at the berrics, how much movie magic is actually used in the editing room during these games? I refuse to believe professionals are so good at skateboarding that they do not consecutively fall on flatground tricks in a game of SKATE. It's disingenuous to the layman and sets an unrealistic expectation for me and my fellow flat-g connoisseurs. I want to see my favorite pros slam on my go-to tricks
https://www.instagram.com/p/BpP5BHileGg/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=scjy079stdqwthis deserves a new thread. not it
That's not the kind of behavior I'd expect out of someone who skated to The Get up Kids.“what became of everyone i used to know?”
Shame on him.
Expand Quotefor being gay. And someone else took the blame because Danny was up and coming.Expand QuoteDanny way killed a guy.[close]
There are companies that had better wood for their riders. Kayo and Zero are boards I've personally seen. They had some boards that were impossible to break, they would just bend and warp like crazy. Compared to the normal boards that were in shops around here, it was day and night.[close]
Fun fact: that guy released a interview on Muckmouth implicating "someone" but has since been removed and the closest you can get to reading about it is a small quoted excerpt on this message board.
Did anyone ever get Neal Hendrix and Neil Heddings mixed up?No — one of them really likes kids and the other doesn’t.
Ive read that shit and Swindel says he kicked the dudes ass but didnt stop him to death. Keith was actually stomped out by Steve Mateus who only spent 3 years in prison as plea deal for snitching on Swindel who did around 15 years. The Steve guy still works in the industry for Rock Star Energy. Kinda lame that hes not blacklisted.Expand QuoteExpand Quotefor being gay. And someone else took the blame because Danny was up and coming.Expand QuoteDanny way killed a guy.[close]
There are companies that had better wood for their riders. Kayo and Zero are boards I've personally seen. They had some boards that were impossible to break, they would just bend and warp like crazy. Compared to the normal boards that were in shops around here, it was day and night.[close]
Fun fact: that guy released a interview on Muckmouth implicating "someone" but has since been removed and the closest you can get to reading about it is a small quoted excerpt on this message board.[close]
That's probably because they were sent a cease and desist from Way's lawyers or something like that, you know, you just can't go around throwing serious accusations like that and expect that the accused says nothing.
I'm not saying it's true or false, just that there are courts for that shit.
I have an article on some old '94 Big Brother, written by Swindell himself where he gives his version of the fatcs, i have no scanner at home but if i get the chance i'll post it here.
No — one of them really likes kids and the other kills them.Expand QuoteDid anyone ever get Neal Hendrix and Neil Heddings mixed up?[close]
Ive read that shit and Swindel says he kicked the dudes ass but didnt stop him to death. Keith was actually stomped out by Steve Mateus who only spent 3 years in prison as plea deal for snitching on Swindel who did around 15 years. The Steve guy still works in the industry for Rock Star Energy. Kinda lame that hes not blacklisted.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand Quotefor being gay. And someone else took the blame because Danny was up and coming.Expand QuoteDanny way killed a guy.[close]
There are companies that had better wood for their riders. Kayo and Zero are boards I've personally seen. They had some boards that were impossible to break, they would just bend and warp like crazy. Compared to the normal boards that were in shops around here, it was day and night.[close]
Fun fact: that guy released a interview on Muckmouth implicating "someone" but has since been removed and the closest you can get to reading about it is a small quoted excerpt on this message board.[close]
That's probably because they were sent a cease and desist from Way's lawyers or something like that, you know, you just can't go around throwing serious accusations like that and expect that the accused says nothing.
I'm not saying it's true or false, just that there are courts for that shit.
I have an article on some old '94 Big Brother, written by Swindell himself where he gives his version of the fatcs, i have no scanner at home but if i get the chance i'll post it here.[close]
Expand Quotefor being gay. And someone else took the blame because Danny was up and coming.Expand QuoteDanny way killed a guy.[close]
There are companies that had better wood for their riders. Kayo and Zero are boards I've personally seen. They had some boards that were impossible to break, they would just bend and warp like crazy. Compared to the normal boards that were in shops around here, it was day and night.[close]
Fun fact: that guy released a interview on Muckmouth implicating "someone" but has since been removed and the closest you can get to reading about it is a small quoted excerpt on this message board.
I tried skating flat ground. It took about five tries but, I landed the ugliest kick-flip ever. It was by far the greatest day of my life.
I have a theory that Shawn Powers must have some serious blackmail dirt on the owner of Palace, because he is seriously the corniest dude out there. Why a company like that would fuck with such a kook is beyond me. I would pay to watch a video of him getting hoe slapped.
Not only has no one ever purchased a pair of Diamond shoes, they never actually existed at all.I believe this. Same with ammo skateboards, never really existed. Theres a Felix connection there. Dudes in deep on slap though so I can't go any further.
I believe this. Same with ammo skateboards, never really existed. Theres a Felix connection there. Dudes in deep on slap though so I can't go any further.Expand QuoteNot only has no one ever purchased a pair of Diamond shoes, they never actually existed at all.[close]
I try to get Bronze hardware if I can but it doesn't really matter. Would be down to support Bender or something too if it throws them a couple bucks. I grabbed some Indy hardware a while ago not really thinking about it and looking at the little iron crosses drove me crazy. Indy is corny as hell and I'm AWAKE. Had to switch them out after a couple sessions.
stella reynolds is a mole placed at element by andrew reynolds as part of an elaborate industrial espionage ploy. all as payback for them backing up the brinks truck to tk and thereby catalyzing his downward spiral into lunacy. and because they stole miner from emerica. and because johnny schillereff is a kook.Wouldn't be surprised. Baker picked up Jacopo Carozzi from element.
reynolds found out that someone turned down this year's soty. was it meant to go to evan smith, good friend of tyson peterson? speaking of tyson, isn't he rumored to be of element and heading to baker?
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bjd2jcLH-Fs/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/Bjd2jcLH-Fs/)
Pretty sure Quasi was actually behind the PH leak of Mother
I don't think they were but I'm pretty sure Baker leaked Baker Has A Deathwish like, ten years back this April. It was on a Filefront server and the one uploaded is different than the final version of the video on the DVD.I had a homie that got his hands on a burned copy of that version well before it was even a thing. Only watched it once and I barely remember the differences
Pretty sure Quasi was actually behind the PH leak of Mother
(http://skately.com/img/library/print/medium/element-skateboards-andy-stone-1994.jpg)Wouldn't be surprised. Baker picked up Jacopo Carozzi from element.Expand Quotestella reynolds is a mole placed at element by andrew reynolds as part of an elaborate industrial espionage ploy. all as payback for them backing up the brinks truck to tk and thereby catalyzing his downward spiral into lunacy. and because they stole miner from emerica. and because johnny schillereff is a kook.
reynolds found out that someone turned down this year's soty. was it meant to go to evan smith, good friend of tyson peterson? speaking of tyson, isn't he rumored to be of element and heading to baker?
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bjd2jcLH-Fs/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/Bjd2jcLH-Fs/)[close]
Phelps died last year after that slam on the hill bomb. He is now a programmable tool of the skateboard industry.
High Speed had him on life support for a few months after he slammed on his head and slipped into a coma. They were ready to pull the plug but then Koston and Berra stepped in and proposed an already outlined plan they had for themselves to keep the Berrics alive after they died.
High Speed sold Phelps' decrepit shell for an undisclosed amount. Since he already looked half-dead before, most people never noticed Phelps was now a fully dead Berrics programmed robot.
Reynolds and Greco were leaked the project details and they wanted in. They invested heavily, signed the NDA and voila: Foy became SOTY.
On September 23rd of this year Dill and AVE, via their own mole, Mulder (Richard), obtained blueprints of Phelpsbot's infrastructure, hacked the OS and took control of him remotely, hence TJ is now SOTY.
Berra is super pissed.
This fight over Phelpsbot will continue for the end of time.
Expand QuotePretty sure Quasi was actually behind the PH leak of Mother[close]
I think Justin Henry said something to that effect because they wanted it to be seen before a song got pulled
Black in my pocket, watermelon on my neck. Fully flexin on the cosmos kid.(http://skately.com/img/library/print/medium/element-skateboards-andy-stone-1994.jpg)Expand QuoteWouldn't be surprised. Baker picked up Jacopo Carozzi from element.Expand Quotestella reynolds is a mole placed at element by andrew reynolds as part of an elaborate industrial espionage ploy. all as payback for them backing up the brinks truck to tk and thereby catalyzing his downward spiral into lunacy. and because they stole miner from emerica. and because johnny schillereff is a kook.
reynolds found out that someone turned down this year's soty. was it meant to go to evan smith, good friend of tyson peterson? speaking of tyson, isn't he rumored to be of element and heading to baker?
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bjd2jcLH-Fs/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/Bjd2jcLH-Fs/)[close][close]
My 1st and last element board was the one that said "Stone". I'm developing mine own style I call "stone core".
I only wear colors that are in rock form, as I carry black tourmaline in my pocket every day. Is there something to this?
I don't know.
red bull gives you male pattern baldness. think about it you guysDon’t worry mate, I’m sure atleast half of Slap is there already(me included) 😄
I have a theory that Shawn Powers must have some serious blackmail dirt on the owner of Palace, because he is seriously the corniest dude out there. Why a company like that would fuck with such a kook is beyond me. I would pay to watch a video of him getting hoe slapped.
The WKND dudes (mainly via Grant) are able to skate all those houses because they’re actually empty and friend of WKND Danny Montoya is a real estate agent.I know he did in Taylor 'Big Dahg" Caruso's welcome part
Also I think Grant edited in audio of a dog barking in ‘Who’s to Say’.
It’s probably caused from drinking/dehydration and lack of nutrients. I’m surprised no skateboarder has come out with hair gel/pomade since skateboarders selling non-skateboarding related items have more marketability these days. It’s probably a conspiracy to sell hats, though.Don’t worry mate, I’m sure atleast half of Slap is there already(me included) 😄Expand Quotered bull gives you male pattern baldness. think about it you guys[close]
stella reynolds is a mole placed at element by andrew reynolds as part of an elaborate industrial espionage ploy. all as payback for them backing up the brinks truck to tk and thereby catalyzing his downward spiral into lunacy. and because they stole miner from emerica. and because johnny schillereff is a kook.
reynolds found out that someone turned down this year's soty. was it meant to go to evan smith, good friend of tyson peterson? speaking of tyson, isn't he rumored to be of element and heading to baker?
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bjd2jcLH-Fs/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/Bjd2jcLH-Fs/)
It’s probably caused from drinking/dehydration and lack of nutrients. I’m surprised no skateboarder has come out with hair gel/pomade since skateboarders selling non-skateboarding related items have more marketability these days. It’s probably a conspiracy to sell hats, though.Expand QuoteDon’t worry mate, I’m sure atleast half of Slap is there already(me included) 😄Expand Quotered bull gives you male pattern baldness. think about it you guys[close][close]
Maybe have mentioned this before, but I read an old Lib Tech ad like 15 or so years ago that said (in small lettering) how a lot of major board companies give their riders boards with their best wood while selling inferior wood to the public. The ad went on to say that Lib Tech didn't do that, and gives the best wood, etc.It happens all the time. I got a Blind board in like 2003 from Corey Sheppard that was printed on Bareback/Generator boards. Leo Romero had an interview where he said his personal use boards printed on Generator boards. A few years ago the Girl/Chocolate dudes were all skating PS Stix boards while their production runs were whatever shitty woodshop they now use. It costs more to do a full run on good boards; go figure
Don't know if that's true (and here I'm thinking of Elijah Berle solely riding the PS Stix 20th anniversary Girl boards even though it's way later) but it was disheartening at the time, although it didn't make me want to forego my favourite companies and buy a Lib Tech board. I took this thread way too seriously, huh.
Maybe have mentioned this before, but I read an old Lib Tech ad like 15 or so years ago that said (in small lettering) how a lot of major board companies give their riders boards with their best wood while selling inferior wood to the public. The ad went on to say that Lib Tech didn't do that, and gives the best wood, etc.
Don't know if that's true (and here I'm thinking of Elijah Berle solely riding the PS Stix 20th anniversary Girl boards even though it's way later) but it was disheartening at the time, although it didn't make me want to forego my favourite companies and buy a Lib Tech board. I took this thread way too seriously, huh.
Unlike many companies, we don’t make special decks for our team riders and then sell decks of lesser quality. The same decks the team rides are the ones we sell. It’s the way it should be.
Braydon szarfranski was the ENTIRE emerica teams drug dealer but instead of paying him they let him be part of their crew and he got good enough to be on.Isn’t this how Shane Heyl got on?
After the padless 540, Yuto proved himself as one of the best skaters atm.
Since the Olympics are held in Japan and being its first year, they'll need some clean cut, no questions asked winner (No Ninejah, not you) in order to keep a family/TV image and keep on cashing.
So, Yuto has already won Olympic Gold.
Not sure if it's a conspiracy theory, probs more of a rumor. But that chase webb and david loy raped some girl at a party. Wouldn't be surprised if it was true
Boosh also admitted that Nick Trapasso jerked off and came on some passed out girl at a party. It was in one of the skatetalk live episodes.
I think there's some truth to the rumor that Tony Hawks dad threw his weight around with ESPN and the XGames to keep Tas Pappas from being the first to land the 900. They wanted the clean cut Tony to be the ambassador to skateboarding and not the hard-partying Australian guy.
I think there's some truth to the rumor that Tony Hawks dad threw his weight around with ESPN and the XGames to keep Tas Pappas from being the first to land the 900. They wanted the clean cut Tony to be the ambassador to skateboarding and not the hard-partying Australian guy.
I think there's some truth to the rumor that Tony Hawks dad threw his weight around with ESPN and the XGames to keep Tas Pappas from being the first to land the 900. They wanted the clean cut Tony to be the ambassador to skateboarding and not the hard-partying Australian guy.Didn't the hard-partying Australian guy basically land zero tricks, therefore impeding him to keep trying later in the contest?
someone (maybe Dill?) once said that some companies will have their graphics printed on PS Stix for their riders and sell shit wood to the customers.
I think there's some truth to the rumor that Tony Hawks dad threw his weight around with ESPN and the XGames to keep Tas Pappas from being the first to land the 900. They wanted the clean-cut Tony to be the ambassador to skateboarding and not the hard-partying Australian guy.Tony debunks this conspiracy pretty thoroughly here: https://skateboarding.transworld.net/news/tony-hawk-responds-to-allegations-made-in-all-this-mayhem/
Nah fake news. some random did it, think it was the same guy who posts all the vids on there no?Expand QuoteExpand QuotePretty sure Quasi was actually behind the PH leak of Mother[close]
I think Justin Henry said something to that effect because they wanted it to be seen before a song got pulled[close]
Pretty sure Paul Young posted it up there after it got copyright blocked on youtube.
Kevin Harris had something to do with the invention of skateboard caps on ledges. Then they all started rolling out around Vancouver. I asked him about it; he's heard the rumor before. But denied it.That rumor went something like Kevin Harris wanted all the skate spots capped so kids would go to his park, which was bs cuz by that time his park had already been closed for a few years. Edward Devera or Spencer Fujimoto made it a really popular rumor cuz they said it in some interview, after that all the red dragon guys were wanting to fight him. There's a Colin or Moses interview where they talk about Vancouver government people taking pictures from parking garages while they were skating to plan how to shut down spots.
There are three graying, bearded men in white lab coats currently passing themselves off as the real Paul Schmitt.
There are three graying, bearded men in white lab coats currently passing themselves off as the real Paul Schmitt.
Tony debunks this conspiracy pretty thoroughly here: https://skateboarding.transworld.net/news/tony-hawk-responds-to-allegations-made-in-all-this-mayhem/Expand QuoteI think there's some truth to the rumor that Tony Hawks dad threw his weight around with ESPN and the XGames to keep Tas Pappas from being the first to land the 900. They wanted the clean-cut Tony to be the ambassador to skateboarding and not the hard-partying Australian guy.[close]
If this trend continues for the foreseeable future, we’ll see boards rise above $60. If we’re to keep that $55 price point, we’ll start seeing cheaper made boards across the board, or the trend of smaller decks will come back.
There are three graying, bearded men in white lab coats currently passing themselves off as the real Paul Schmitt.
Decks have always been about the same price, right? Until recently.....
if youre out skating and you have ripped laces, just go into the athletic wear section of the closest department store selling clothes. Find some sweatpants with a drawstring and take that drawstring out to re-lace your little CTAs. Now you dont need to go buy shoe laces and can get back to filming your IG clip.
Expand Quoteif youre out skating and you have ripped laces, just go into the athletic wear section of the closest department store selling clothes. Find some sweatpants with a drawstring and take that drawstring out to re-lace your little CTAs. Now you dont need to go buy shoe laces and can get back to filming your IG clip.[close]
That's a tip, not a conspiracy...Unles I'm mistaken.
2 fingers across the bottom of the bag measures exactly 1/8 oz.Expand QuoteThere are three graying, bearded men in white lab coats currently passing themselves off as the real Paul Schmitt.[close]
Also, all 3 Paul Schmitts, despise the lab coats and grey beards, are NOT actual professors....
And
"X number of fingers width of flat" is not an actual measurement of anything.
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Decks have always been about the same price, right? Until recently.....[close]
I'm amazed that boards haven't dramatically increased over the past 2 decades. If boards went along with inflation the same board that cost $40 in 2000 should cost $58.36 in today's dollars.
Also, I can't find a simply commodity trading chart that shows the cost of maple on the market over the past 30 years, but this info has to be somewhere. (This is the best I could find, but was published in 2006, so it is a bit dated https://pubag.nal.usda.gov/download/2928/PDF.)
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Decks have always been about the same price, right? Until recently.....[close]
I'm amazed that boards haven't dramatically increased over the past 2 decades. If boards went along with inflation the same board that cost $40 in 2000 should cost $58.36 in today's dollars.
Also, I can't find a simply commodity trading chart that shows the cost of maple on the market over the past 30 years, but this info has to be somewhere. (This is the best I could find, but was published in 2006, so it is a bit dated https://pubag.nal.usda.gov/download/2928/PDF.)[close]
That’s why there’s a conspiracy theory behind it....??
Not sure if this has been a post, but I got a pretty good one. Came up with it while super high.
Decks have always been about the same price, right? Until recently.....
Back in the 80’s, boards were super wide. And then as the late 90’s came around, they started getting more and more narrow. Using less wood. Hence the same price around $50 per deck.
Not until recently have decks started to go up to about $55, maybe $60 if it had foil or it’s a slick or something.
Boards are also a lot wider now.
Companies deliberately started making boards smaller to use less wood and keep the price point at around $50 to keep up with inflation. And now the trend is wider boards which use more material, so the price point is now going up.
If this trend continues for the foreseeable future, we’ll see boards rise above $60. If we’re to keep that $55 price point, we’ll start seeing cheaper made boards across the board, or the trend of smaller decks will come back.
I hope I didn’t trip anyone out too bad.
Zero speeds up there videos in post production to make footage go with faster songs
Expand QuoteIf this trend continues for the foreseeable future, we’ll see boards rise above $60. If we’re to keep that $55 price point, we’ll start seeing cheaper made boards across the board, or the trend of smaller decks will come back.[close]
You seppo cunts have no idea how good you have it, Australia tax sucks.
Rodney and Elissa are brother and sisterSounds legit
The skateboard industry has meticulously hidden the fact that the Gonz is “intellectually disabled.” It was right under our noses this whole time...
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Expand QuoteExpand QuoteIf this trend continues for the foreseeable future, we’ll see boards rise above $60. If we’re to keep that $55 price point, we’ll start seeing cheaper made boards across the board, or the trend of smaller decks will come back.[close]
You seppo cunts have no idea how good you have it, Australia tax sucks.[close]
true haha. aren't aussie decks like $100?
Boards are mad expensive now, whole sale on some dlx wood is $42, not including shipping, shits insaneIT HASSSS BEGUUNNN!
No such thing as a fs overcrook.... Nuff said.
I heard reynolds was going to Addidas
Tbh, id say a match court. A lot of their recent pro’s just get match courts. Daewon, MJ, Nak,Expand QuoteI heard reynolds was going to Addidas[close]
Someone on this site claimed that they had a show ready for him to go and everything. Supposedly that shoe came out and doesn’t move units. If this is true, I’m dying to know which shoe it was.
Not really a conspiracy, this is a fact. Jason Dill refuses to sell FA/Hockey gear to the shop I ride for because the shop sells cruisers and long boards. But they sell FA at vans stores which also sells cruisers and longboards.It's almost like one of the owners of FA rides for Vans, weird.
can someone come up with a nice conspiracy theory regarding the new marketing move from nike sb (orange label)?
can someone come up with a nice conspiracy theory regarding the new marketing move from nike sb (orange label)?
Tbh, id say a match court. A lot of their recent pro’s just get match courts. Daewon, MJ, Nak,Expand QuoteExpand QuoteI heard reynolds was going to Addidas[close]
Someone on this site claimed that they had a show ready for him to go and everything. Supposedly that shoe came out and doesn’t move units. If this is true, I’m dying to know which shoe it was.[close]
Reynolds was indeed suppose to go to Adidas. Same sources that knew MJ and Daewon were going had his name in the mix as well. Turns out Soletech wasn't having it and held him to his contract then threatened legal action. I know MJ broke his contract causing the Carroll debacle. I'm not sure about Daewon but I'm assuming it was on better terms since there wasn't any public backlash and if it wasn't on good terms they were just simply more professional than Crail. I still support Reynolds and its been 3 years since that big switch but if he once again decides to make the switch I think people will be accepting of the move. Unless he pulls a total MJ, which i doubt he would.
who hurt you as a child?Expand QuoteTbh, id say a match court. A lot of their recent pro’s just get match courts. Daewon, MJ, Nak,Expand QuoteExpand QuoteI heard reynolds was going to Addidas[close]
Someone on this site claimed that they had a show ready for him to go and everything. Supposedly that shoe came out and doesn’t move units. If this is true, I’m dying to know which shoe it was.[close][close]
It was a cup sole. It might have cup in the name.
Yo shut the fuck upim cool
im also coolThank you vanilla Ice
tk is the grand master wizard of the kkk?
https://www.instagram.com/p/BcoCGwHFWj_/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=usth1zr6k17p
and tk hanging with shane sheckler.
(http://i64.tinypic.com/sv5hxj.jpg)
link to shane racist insta beef threadExpand QuoteI for one am shocked and appalled.
(http://i.pinimg.com/originals/a6/7d/5b/a67d5b5bbf1fe5f0d7f3aa5d8abc4914.jpg)[close]
i think the most important question here is why is there a skateboard with shane shecklers name on it?
in one picture it looks faded due to the lighting and filter but you could be right👍🏻Expand Quotetk is the grand master wizard of the kkk?
https://www.instagram.com/p/BcoCGwHFWj_/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=usth1zr6k17p
and tk hanging with shane sheckler.
(http://i64.tinypic.com/sv5hxj.jpg)
link to shane racist insta beef threadExpand QuoteI for one am shocked and appalled.
(http://i.pinimg.com/originals/a6/7d/5b/a67d5b5bbf1fe5f0d7f3aa5d8abc4914.jpg)[close]
i think the most important question here is why is there a skateboard with shane shecklers name on it?[close]
Incredible. The Shecklers are surely an illuminati family. It also looks as if Shane is possibly wearing the same white power shirt in the picture with Terry.
in one picture it looks faded due to the lighting and filter but you could be right👍🏻Expand QuoteExpand Quotetk is the grand master wizard of the kkk?
https://www.instagram.com/p/BcoCGwHFWj_/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=usth1zr6k17p
and tk hanging with shane sheckler.
(http://i64.tinypic.com/sv5hxj.jpg)
link to shane racist insta beef threadExpand QuoteI for one am shocked and appalled.
(http://i.pinimg.com/originals/a6/7d/5b/a67d5b5bbf1fe5f0d7f3aa5d8abc4914.jpg)[close]
i think the most important question here is why is there a skateboard with shane shecklers name on it?[close]
Incredible. The Shecklers are surely an illuminati family. It also looks as if Shane is possibly wearing the same white power shirt in the picture with Terry.[close]
Reynolds was indeed suppose to go to Adidas. Same sources that knew MJ and Daewon were going had his name in the mix as well. Turns out Soletech wasn't having it and held him to his contract then threatened legal action. I know MJ broke his contract causing the Carroll debacle. I'm not sure about Daewon but I'm assuming it was on better terms since there wasn't any public backlash and if it wasn't on good terms they were just simply more professional than Crail. I still support Reynolds and its been 3 years since that big switch but if he once again decides to make the switch I think people will be accepting of the move. Unless he pulls a total MJ, which i doubt he would.MJ didn't break his contract. Crail was hoping he'd do them a solid by waiting it out until they sold his dead stock. He decided it was in his best interest to appear in that segment with Daewon and get on Adidas for an immediate paycheck. Carroll just melted down because a business that was already struggling got left with a bunch of dead stock and he thought MJ lied to him.
they both got on addidas on the same time? I thought daewon just got on a year or so ago?MJ didn't break his contract. Crail was hoping he'd do them a solid by waiting it out until they sold his dead stock. He decided it was in his best interest to appear in that segment with Daewon and get on Adidas for an immediate paycheck. Carroll just melted down because a business that was already struggling got left with a bunch of dead stock and he thought MJ lied to him.Expand QuoteReynolds was indeed suppose to go to Adidas. Same sources that knew MJ and Daewon were going had his name in the mix as well. Turns out Soletech wasn't having it and held him to his contract then threatened legal action. I know MJ broke his contract causing the Carroll debacle. I'm not sure about Daewon but I'm assuming it was on better terms since there wasn't any public backlash and if it wasn't on good terms they were just simply more professional than Crail. I still support Reynolds and its been 3 years since that big switch but if he once again decides to make the switch I think people will be accepting of the move. Unless he pulls a total MJ, which i doubt he would.[close]
They announced both Daewon and Marc in the segment in Away Days.they both got on addidas on the same time? I thought daewon just got on a year or so ago?Expand QuoteMJ didn't break his contract. Crail was hoping he'd do them a solid by waiting it out until they sold his dead stock. He decided it was in his best interest to appear in that segment with Daewon and get on Adidas for an immediate paycheck. Carroll just melted down because a business that was already struggling got left with a bunch of dead stock and he thought MJ lied to him.Expand QuoteReynolds was indeed suppose to go to Adidas. Same sources that knew MJ and Daewon were going had his name in the mix as well. Turns out Soletech wasn't having it and held him to his contract then threatened legal action. I know MJ broke his contract causing the Carroll debacle. I'm not sure about Daewon but I'm assuming it was on better terms since there wasn't any public backlash and if it wasn't on good terms they were just simply more professional than Crail. I still support Reynolds and its been 3 years since that big switch but if he once again decides to make the switch I think people will be accepting of the move. Unless he pulls a total MJ, which i doubt he would.[close][close]
guess I’m behind the times, another thing isn’t it weird how some of the Lakai guys leave for addidas? Lucas puig, MJ, Chico,They announced both Daewon and Marc in the segment in Away Days.Expand Quotethey both got on addidas on the same time? I thought daewon just got on a year or so ago?Expand QuoteMJ didn't break his contract. Crail was hoping he'd do them a solid by waiting it out until they sold his dead stock. He decided it was in his best interest to appear in that segment with Daewon and get on Adidas for an immediate paycheck. Carroll just melted down because a business that was already struggling got left with a bunch of dead stock and he thought MJ lied to him.Expand QuoteReynolds was indeed suppose to go to Adidas. Same sources that knew MJ and Daewon were going had his name in the mix as well. Turns out Soletech wasn't having it and held him to his contract then threatened legal action. I know MJ broke his contract causing the Carroll debacle. I'm not sure about Daewon but I'm assuming it was on better terms since there wasn't any public backlash and if it wasn't on good terms they were just simply more professional than Crail. I still support Reynolds and its been 3 years since that big switch but if he once again decides to make the switch I think people will be accepting of the move. Unless he pulls a total MJ, which i doubt he would.[close][close][close]
Chico was never on Lakai. He was on DVS forever.guess I’m behind the times, another thing isn’t it weird how some of the Lakai guys leave for addidas? Lucas puig, MJ, Chico,Expand QuoteThey announced both Daewon and Marc in the segment in Away Days.Expand Quotethey both got on addidas on the same time? I thought daewon just got on a year or so ago?Expand QuoteMJ didn't break his contract. Crail was hoping he'd do them a solid by waiting it out until they sold his dead stock. He decided it was in his best interest to appear in that segment with Daewon and get on Adidas for an immediate paycheck. Carroll just melted down because a business that was already struggling got left with a bunch of dead stock and he thought MJ lied to him.Expand QuoteReynolds was indeed suppose to go to Adidas. Same sources that knew MJ and Daewon were going had his name in the mix as well. Turns out Soletech wasn't having it and held him to his contract then threatened legal action. I know MJ broke his contract causing the Carroll debacle. I'm not sure about Daewon but I'm assuming it was on better terms since there wasn't any public backlash and if it wasn't on good terms they were just simply more professional than Crail. I still support Reynolds and its been 3 years since that big switch but if he once again decides to make the switch I think people will be accepting of the move. Unless he pulls a total MJ, which i doubt he would.[close][close][close][close]
damn I’m dumb then, I figured how close he was with them he would’ve fucked with Lakai.Chico was never on Lakai. He was on DVS forever.Expand Quoteguess I’m behind the times, another thing isn’t it weird how some of the Lakai guys leave for addidas? Lucas puig, MJ, Chico,Expand QuoteThey announced both Daewon and Marc in the segment in Away Days.Expand Quotethey both got on addidas on the same time? I thought daewon just got on a year or so ago?Expand QuoteMJ didn't break his contract. Crail was hoping he'd do them a solid by waiting it out until they sold his dead stock. He decided it was in his best interest to appear in that segment with Daewon and get on Adidas for an immediate paycheck. Carroll just melted down because a business that was already struggling got left with a bunch of dead stock and he thought MJ lied to him.Expand QuoteReynolds was indeed suppose to go to Adidas. Same sources that knew MJ and Daewon were going had his name in the mix as well. Turns out Soletech wasn't having it and held him to his contract then threatened legal action. I know MJ broke his contract causing the Carroll debacle. I'm not sure about Daewon but I'm assuming it was on better terms since there wasn't any public backlash and if it wasn't on good terms they were just simply more professional than Crail. I still support Reynolds and its been 3 years since that big switch but if he once again decides to make the switch I think people will be accepting of the move. Unless he pulls a total MJ, which i doubt he would.[close][close][close][close][close]
Not surprising. Nike and Adidas wanted some of the best riders they could get. Koston and MJ are legends and Puig is unreal.
Not sure if this has been a post, but I got a pretty good one. Came up with it while super high.This doesn't change much, though, it isn't like they use the rest of the wood to make new boards, they probably just use the same 10 inch sheets of wood to all board sizes.
Decks have always been about the same price, right? Until recently.....
Back in the 80’s, boards were super wide. And then as the late 90’s came around, they started getting more and more narrow. Using less wood. Hence the same price around $50 per deck.
Not until recently have decks started to go up to about $55, maybe $60 if it had foil or it’s a slick or something.
Boards are also a lot wider now.
Companies deliberately started making boards smaller to use less wood and keep the price point at around $50 to keep up with inflation. And now the trend is wider boards which use more material, so the price point is now going up.
If this trend continues for the foreseeable future, we’ll see boards rise above $60. If we’re to keep that $55 price point, we’ll start seeing cheaper made boards across the board, or the trend of smaller decks will come back.
I hope I didn’t trip anyone out too bad.
damn I’m dumb
Companies put out b-sides and rough cuts to subtly encourage amateur re-edits. These re-edits, when uploaded to YouTube, ensure that the actual part/video will belost in the mix and thus, much more difficult to bootleg.more widely seen?
but were woodshops running 10 inch sheets in the skinny-board days?This doesn't change much, though, it isn't like they use the rest of the wood to make new boards, they probably just use the same 10 inch sheets of wood to all board sizes.Expand QuoteNot sure if this has been a post, but I got a pretty good one. Came up with it while super high.
Decks have always been about the same price, right? Until recently.....
Back in the 80’s, boards were super wide. And then as the late 90’s came around, they started getting more and more narrow. Using less wood. Hence the same price around $50 per deck.
Not until recently have decks started to go up to about $55, maybe $60 if it had foil or it’s a slick or something.
Boards are also a lot wider now.
Companies deliberately started making boards smaller to use less wood and keep the price point at around $50 to keep up with inflation. And now the trend is wider boards which use more material, so the price point is now going up.
If this trend continues for the foreseeable future, we’ll see boards rise above $60. If we’re to keep that $55 price point, we’ll start seeing cheaper made boards across the board, or the trend of smaller decks will come back.
I hope I didn’t trip anyone out too bad.[close]
Probably. The ability to round and shape without worry outweighs the cost of the wood I would think. 7.5 and 8.5 isn't that big of a difference.but were woodshops running 10 inch sheets in the skinny-board days?Expand QuoteThis doesn't change much, though, it isn't like they use the rest of the wood to make new boards, they probably just use the same 10 inch sheets of wood to all board sizes.Expand QuoteNot sure if this has been a post, but I got a pretty good one. Came up with it while super high.
Decks have always been about the same price, right? Until recently.....
Back in the 80’s, boards were super wide. And then as the late 90’s came around, they started getting more and more narrow. Using less wood. Hence the same price around $50 per deck.
Not until recently have decks started to go up to about $55, maybe $60 if it had foil or it’s a slick or something.
Boards are also a lot wider now.
Companies deliberately started making boards smaller to use less wood and keep the price point at around $50 to keep up with inflation. And now the trend is wider boards which use more material, so the price point is now going up.
If this trend continues for the foreseeable future, we’ll see boards rise above $60. If we’re to keep that $55 price point, we’ll start seeing cheaper made boards across the board, or the trend of smaller decks will come back.
I hope I didn’t trip anyone out too bad.[close][close]
Companies put out b-sides and rough cuts to subtly encourage amateur re-edits. These re-edits, when uploaded to YouTube, ensure that the actual part/video will be lost in the mix and thus, much more difficult to bootleg.
guess I’m behind the times, another thing isn’t it weird how some of the Lakai guys leave for addidas? Lucas puig, MJ, Chico,Expand QuoteThey announced both Daewon and Marc in the segment in Away Days.Expand Quotethey both got on addidas on the same time? I thought daewon just got on a year or so ago?Expand QuoteMJ didn't break his contract. Crail was hoping he'd do them a solid by waiting it out until they sold his dead stock. He decided it was in his best interest to appear in that segment with Daewon and get on Adidas for an immediate paycheck. Carroll just melted down because a business that was already struggling got left with a bunch of dead stock and he thought MJ lied to him.Expand QuoteReynolds was indeed suppose to go to Adidas. Same sources that knew MJ and Daewon were going had his name in the mix as well. Turns out Soletech wasn't having it and held him to his contract then threatened legal action. I know MJ broke his contract causing the Carroll debacle. I'm not sure about Daewon but I'm assuming it was on better terms since there wasn't any public backlash and if it wasn't on good terms they were just simply more professional than Crail. I still support Reynolds and its been 3 years since that big switch but if he once again decides to make the switch I think people will be accepting of the move. Unless he pulls a total MJ, which i doubt he would.[close][close][close][close]
Expand QuoteCompanies put out b-sides and rough cuts to subtly encourage amateur re-edits. These re-edits, when uploaded to YouTube, ensure that the actual part/video will be lost in the mix and thus, much more difficult to bootleg.[close]
except pretty much all of them are posted on thrasher, which the companies pay to put up there, so surely they don't care about ti getting bootlegged?
Expand QuoteCompanies put out b-sides and rough cuts to subtly encourage amateur re-edits. These re-edits, when uploaded to YouTube, ensure that the actual part/video will be lost in the mix and thus, much more difficult to bootleg.[close]
except pretty much all of them are posted on thrasher, which the companies pay to put up there, so surely they don't care about ti getting bootlegged?
Literally all of them
Expand QuoteLiterally all of them[close]
i mean thats not true, but ok!
Go try and pull up a part from Made and tell me what you find.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteCompanies put out b-sides and rough cuts to subtly encourage amateur re-edits. These re-edits, when uploaded to YouTube, ensure that the actual part/video will be lost in the mix and thus, much more difficult to bootleg.[close]
except pretty much all of them are posted on thrasher, which the companies pay to put up there, so surely they don't care about ti getting bootlegged?[close]
Yeah, why would they care if their free content gets seen for free? I think the rough cuts are just a way to give content another push, and that’s evident in that most rough cuts are just the part, in order, with more roll up and roll away.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteCompanies put out b-sides and rough cuts to subtly encourage amateur re-edits. These re-edits, when uploaded to YouTube, ensure that the actual part/video will be lost in the mix and thus, much more difficult to bootleg.[close]
except pretty much all of them are posted on thrasher, which the companies pay to put up there, so surely they don't care about ti getting bootlegged?[close]
Yeah, why would they care if their free content gets seen for free? I think the rough cuts are just a way to give content another push, and that’s evident in that most rough cuts are just the part, in order, with more roll up and roll away.
Its an Inch difference,Probably. The ability to round and shape without worry outweighs the cost of the wood I would think. 7.5 and 8.5 isn't that big of a difference.Expand Quotebut were woodshops running 10 inch sheets in the skinny-board days?Expand QuoteThis doesn't change much, though, it isn't like they use the rest of the wood to make new boards, they probably just use the same 10 inch sheets of wood to all board sizes.Expand QuoteNot sure if this has been a post, but I got a pretty good one. Came up with it while super high.
Decks have always been about the same price, right? Until recently.....
Back in the 80’s, boards were super wide. And then as the late 90’s came around, they started getting more and more narrow. Using less wood. Hence the same price around $50 per deck.
Not until recently have decks started to go up to about $55, maybe $60 if it had foil or it’s a slick or something.
Boards are also a lot wider now.
Companies deliberately started making boards smaller to use less wood and keep the price point at around $50 to keep up with inflation. And now the trend is wider boards which use more material, so the price point is now going up.
If this trend continues for the foreseeable future, we’ll see boards rise above $60. If we’re to keep that $55 price point, we’ll start seeing cheaper made boards across the board, or the trend of smaller decks will come back.
I hope I didn’t trip anyone out too bad.[close][close][close]
Nike owns Frognah its a subsidiary of salba sauce and associates.
Its an Inch difference,Expand QuoteProbably. The ability to round and shape without worry outweighs the cost of the wood I would think. 7.5 and 8.5 isn't that big of a difference.Expand Quotebut were woodshops running 10 inch sheets in the skinny-board days?Expand QuoteThis doesn't change much, though, it isn't like they use the rest of the wood to make new boards, they probably just use the same 10 inch sheets of wood to all board sizes.Expand QuoteNot sure if this has been a post, but I got a pretty good one. Came up with it while super high.
Decks have always been about the same price, right? Until recently.....
Back in the 80’s, boards were super wide. And then as the late 90’s came around, they started getting more and more narrow. Using less wood. Hence the same price around $50 per deck.
Not until recently have decks started to go up to about $55, maybe $60 if it had foil or it’s a slick or something.
Boards are also a lot wider now.
Companies deliberately started making boards smaller to use less wood and keep the price point at around $50 to keep up with inflation. And now the trend is wider boards which use more material, so the price point is now going up.
If this trend continues for the foreseeable future, we’ll see boards rise above $60. If we’re to keep that $55 price point, we’ll start seeing cheaper made boards across the board, or the trend of smaller decks will come back.
I hope I didn’t trip anyone out too bad.[close][close][close][close]
agreedExpand QuoteExpand QuoteLiterally all of them[close]
i mean thats not true, but ok![close]
Well, yeah. It’s usually easy to tell, is like to think. I need to stop blindly replying to shit like an asshole.
Turdybird is actually Patlanta trying to exact revenge on slap for harming the publics view on 1010 now that Gentle jones is nowhere to be found
Hahaha damn Dipshit Jerry going at all lengths to get my attention. Not a conspiracy, he's just a lil bitchI honestly feel bad for you, I don’t want Jerry Gurrney hitting me up online. Pray the Gurrney away🙏🏻
I honestly feel bad for you, I don’t want Jerry Gurrney hitting me up online. Pray the Gurrney away🙏🏻Expand QuoteHahaha damn Dipshit Jerry going at all lengths to get my attention. Not a conspiracy, he's just a lil bitch[close]
Expand QuoteTurdybird is actually Patlanta trying to exact revenge on slap for harming the publics view on 1010 now that Gentle jones is nowhere to be found[close]
hes hiding behind a fat stack of NHS product so that way the neo nazis that threatened his life wont find him.
Makes more sense than what I previously thought he was up to- on a promotional tour of his new album "Thank you for your service"Expand QuoteTurdybird is actually Patlanta trying to exact revenge on slap for harming the publics view on 1010 now that Gentle jones is nowhere to be found[close]
hes hiding behind a fat stack of NHS product so that way the neo nazis that threatened his life wont find him.
Expand QuoteI honestly feel bad for you, I don’t want Jerry Gurrney hitting me up online. Pray the Gurrney away🙏🏻Expand QuoteHahaha damn Dipshit Jerry going at all lengths to get my attention. Not a conspiracy, he's just a lil bitch[close][close]
In a way, its flattering. Would not want to session with real life Jerry G.
The Slap search function isn't yielding any results so can anyone clarify in what the real reason was behind koston's departure from Lakai
Was it something to do with the fact that Lakai were hiding profits and sales from Koston's pro model in order to pay him less or something?
Expand QuoteThe Slap search function isn't yielding any results so can anyone clarify in what the real reason was behind koston's departure from Lakai
Was it something to do with the fact that Lakai were hiding profits and sales from Koston's pro model in order to pay him less or something?[close]
In an interview right before Lakai he said that money was a factor with Nike and it would only be for the right price. But iirc he left Lakai in part cause he wanted some form of ownership stake and couldn’t get it. Which was always rumored as to why he left Es too.
Total conjecture, but here goes...
I've had friends host their videos on Thrasher either for free, or Thrasher threw some change their way. The brand is not in a position to charge to host mostly meaningless content that will likely get lost to the ages. They need the constant stream of content as much as people who host their videos on Thrasher need the "exposure," or whatever. It's a symbiotic relationship.
I'd imagine for big releases and guaranteed clicks, like a Zion Wright part, there's a deal made, but I bet most of their revenue likely comes from the pre-roll ads we all have to suffer through.
Total conjecture, but here goes...
I've had friends host their videos on Thrasher either for free, or Thrasher threw some change their way. The brand is not in a position to charge to host mostly meaningless content that will likely get lost to the ages. They need the constant stream of content as much as people who host their videos on Thrasher need the "exposure," or whatever. It's a symbiotic relationship.
I'd imagine for big releases and guaranteed clicks, like a Zion Wright part, there's a deal made, but I bet most of their revenue likely comes from the pre-roll ads we all have to suffer through.
obviously some people pay, its not like they want to post those dumpy shop video partsYeah, but if they're not gonna post dumpy shop video parts, half of their content flow disappears, which means half of their traffic disappears, which means half of their revenue and clout disappears.
I remember reading on here years ago that he can't come back to the States because of some kiddy diddling shit.Expand Quotepontus has multiple girlfriends and is overly interested in the polar teams sex lives[close]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9qCDswG6OYExpand QuoteI remember reading on here years ago that he can't come back to the States because of some kiddy diddling shit.Expand Quotepontus has multiple girlfriends and is overly interested in the polar teams sex lives[close][close]
Any truth to this?
I thought of this edit immediatly once that was said.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9qCDswG6OYExpand QuoteExpand QuoteI remember reading on here years ago that he can't come back to the States because of some kiddy diddling shit.Expand Quotepontus has multiple girlfriends and is overly interested in the polar teams sex lives[close][close]
Any truth to this?[close]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kt6vqd0Gx7E
Always wondered how mike and / or Rick, told Shef that he was of Girl, and how that went
He left eS because he didn't get ownership. Koston had ownership in Lakai/Podium. His business advisors (or some form of representation), found some stuff that wasn't right with the books there. He asked them about it, didn't get answers that added up. So, he walked away from his shares and went to Nike. Considering all the issues with Podium shortly after he left, it's not that surprising.Expand QuoteThe Slap search function isn't yielding any results so can anyone clarify in what the real reason was behind koston's departure from Lakai
Was it something to do with the fact that Lakai were hiding profits and sales from Koston's pro model in order to pay him less or something?[close]
In an interview right before Lakai he said that money was a factor with Nike and it would only be for the right price. But iirc he left Lakai in part cause he wanted some form of ownership stake and couldn’t get it. Which was always rumored as to why he left Es too.
There you are!Expand QuoteMakes more sense than what I previously thought he was up to- on a promotional tour of his new album "Thank you for your service"Expand QuoteExpand QuoteTurdybird is actually Patlanta trying to exact revenge on slap for harming the publics view on 1010 now that Gentle jones is nowhere to be found[close]
hes hiding behind a fat stack of NHS product so that way the neo nazis that threatened his life wont find him.[close][close]
new album is actually called "homemade music"
https://gentlejones.bandcamp.com/album/homemade-music (https://gentlejones.bandcamp.com/album/homemade-music)
xoxoxoxo
Oh they would definitely totally forsure do that.Expand QuoteIts an Inch difference,Expand QuoteProbably. The ability to round and shape without worry outweighs the cost of the wood I would think. 7.5 and 8.5 isn't that big of a difference.Expand Quotebut were woodshops running 10 inch sheets in the skinny-board days?Expand QuoteThis doesn't change much, though, it isn't like they use the rest of the wood to make new boards, they probably just use the same 10 inch sheets of wood to all board sizes.Expand QuoteNot sure if this has been a post, but I got a pretty good one. Came up with it while super high.
Decks have always been about the same price, right? Until recently.....
Back in the 80’s, boards were super wide. And then as the late 90’s came around, they started getting more and more narrow. Using less wood. Hence the same price around $50 per deck.
Not until recently have decks started to go up to about $55, maybe $60 if it had foil or it’s a slick or something.
Boards are also a lot wider now.
Companies deliberately started making boards smaller to use less wood and keep the price point at around $50 to keep up with inflation. And now the trend is wider boards which use more material, so the price point is now going up.
If this trend continues for the foreseeable future, we’ll see boards rise above $60. If we’re to keep that $55 price point, we’ll start seeing cheaper made boards across the board, or the trend of smaller decks will come back.
I hope I didn’t trip anyone out too bad.[close][close][close][close][close]
who was that oil baron that saved a shit ton of money by using one less drop of solder for each oil drum lid? rockefeller? I bet if woodshops were more precise they could save a lot of money on wood that just ends up as scrap and pass the savings on to us.
sorry what?Yeah, but if they're not gonna post dumpy shop video parts, half of their content flow disappears, which means half of their traffic disappears, which means half of their revenue and clout disappears.Expand Quoteobviously some people pay, its not like they want to post those dumpy shop video parts[close]
What part of this do you not understand?sorry what?Expand QuoteYeah, but if they're not gonna post dumpy shop video parts, half of their content flow disappears, which means half of their traffic disappears, which means half of their revenue and clout disappears.Expand Quoteobviously some people pay, its not like they want to post those dumpy shop video parts[close][close]
Seems pretty cut and dry to me.What part of this do you not understand?Expand Quotesorry what?Expand QuoteYeah, but if they're not gonna post dumpy shop video parts, half of their content flow disappears, which means half of their traffic disappears, which means half of their revenue and clout disappears.Expand Quoteobviously some people pay, its not like they want to post those dumpy shop video parts[close][close][close]
jesse gets converse. everyone else gets vans or lakai. brighton zoomer probably on vans payroll.nah its a subsidiary of salba sauce and associates.Expand QuoteNike owns Frog[close]
He probably does a lot of fucked drugs tbh. Reminds me of this kid I used to hang out with who turned to using a lot of drugs
Funny coming form the guy who talked about killing themself on the Golden Gate Bridge like an idiot. “I’m a skate legend” up yours with your prideExpand QuoteHe probably does a lot of fucked drugs tbh. Reminds me of this kid I used to hang out with who turned to using a lot of drugs[close]
Can we get this narcotics officer banned please?
Also not to mention you had Rick (who is currently our biggest kook) tell you your a kook and an idiot. I think that really debunks anything you say.Expand QuoteHe probably does a lot of fucked drugs tbh. Reminds me of this kid I used to hang out with who turned to using a lot of drugs[close]
Can we get this narcotics officer banned please?
Also not to mention you had Rick (who is currently our biggest kook) tell you your a kook and an idiot. I think that really debunks anything you say.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteHe probably does a lot of fucked drugs tbh. Reminds me of this kid I used to hang out with who turned to using a lot of drugs[close]
Can we get this narcotics officer banned please?[close]
hidden thread? What are you on about? AlsoExpand QuoteAlso not to mention you had Rick (who is currently our biggest kook) tell you your a kook and an idiot. I think that really debunks anything you say.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteHe probably does a lot of fucked drugs tbh. Reminds me of this kid I used to hang out with who turned to using a lot of drugs[close]
Can we get this narcotics officer banned please?[close][close]
false. according to the hidden thread it is you.
we get you want to ride but why?Expand QuoteAlso not to mention you had Rick (who is currently our biggest kook) tell you your a kook and an idiot. I think that really debunks anything you say.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteHe probably does a lot of fucked drugs tbh. Reminds me of this kid I used to hang out with who turned to using a lot of drugs[close]
Can we get this narcotics officer banned please?[close][close]
false. according to the hidden thread it is you.
Nike owns Frog
Frog Blazers?
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Frog Blazers?
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hmmm
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Frog Blazers?
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hmmm[close]
I will say congrats to them for this collab, but the shoes are ugly as all hell.
They will sell out fast to a bunch of dudes that dont skate but are down to wait in lines outside of their local nike sb shop.
from there they will sit in the box, never to be worn, in that lonely sneaker heads apartment. then one day years from now he will come up short for rent money and dust off that box, go on ebay, and realize that they are selling for cheaper than original msrp.
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Frog Blazers?
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hmmm[close]
I will say congrats to them for this collab, but the shoes are ugly as all hell.
They will sell out fast to a bunch of dudes that dont skate but are down to wait in lines outside of their local nike sb shop.
from there they will sit in the box, never to be worn, in that lonely sneaker heads apartment. then one day years from now he will come up short for rent money and dust off that box, go on ebay, and realize that they are selling for cheaper than original msrp.[close]
What is this magic, you witch? How can you see the future with such clarity?
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Frog Blazers?
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hmmm[close]
I will say congrats to them for this collab, but the shoes are ugly as all hell.
They will sell out fast to a bunch of dudes that dont skate but are down to wait in lines outside of their local nike sb shop.
from there they will sit in the box, never to be worn, in that lonely sneaker heads apartment. then one day years from now he will come up short for rent money and dust off that box, go on ebay, and realize that they are selling for cheaper than original msrp.[close]
What is this magic, you witch? How can you see the future with such clarity?[close]
Illuminati confirmed
http://youtu.be/shVcTVk_H_U
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The original skateboard industry and skateboard culture is crumbling down to nothing by our very own eyes to be watered down to a controlled environment by the global elitist whose ultimate goal is globalization, and the industry and culture will be replaced by the elitist vision of skateboarding as it pertains to globalization. There will be nothing left and human sacrifices have already been made and there will be more to come.Dude not so loud.
Dude not so loud.Expand QuoteThe original skateboard industry and skateboard culture is crumbling down to nothing by our very own eyes to be watered down to a controlled environment by the global elitist whose ultimate goal is globalization, and the industry and culture will be replaced by the elitist vision of skateboarding as it pertains to globalization. There will be nothing left and human sacrifices have already been made and there will be more to come.[close]
Dan Mancina can see.
Watching dude walk into the local indoor and tap around with his cane and slide around a manual pad was inspiring and nerve wracking at the same time. Found out he learned kickflip manuals later that night.
Dan Mancina can see.
EVAN SMITH TURNED DOWN SOTY LAST YEAR. Him and Tyson leaving Element.No one's seen a thread about either of those yet. I think you might be onto something
EVAN SMITH TURNED DOWN SOTY LAST YEAR. Him and Tyson leaving Element.
the timing of thrasher’s slap blurb and the nine club’s 1010 interview are a little fishy eh?
No one's seen a thread about either of those yet. I think you might be onto somethingExpand QuoteEVAN SMITH TURNED DOWN SOTY LAST YEAR. Him and Tyson leaving Element.[close]
Expand QuoteNo one's seen a thread about either of those yet. I think you might be onto somethingExpand QuoteEVAN SMITH TURNED DOWN SOTY LAST YEAR. Him and Tyson leaving Element.[close][close]
Is the logic that Element would have paid Thrasher to give him SOTY this year as incentive to stay and he decided to walk
bakerExpand QuoteExpand QuoteNo one's seen a thread about either of those yet. I think you might be onto somethingExpand QuoteEVAN SMITH TURNED DOWN SOTY LAST YEAR. Him and Tyson leaving Element.[close][close]
Is the logic that Element would have paid Thrasher to give him SOTY this year as incentive to stay and he decided to walk[close]
Yes he wasn't down with being bought, also I think Tyson is going to Baker or Deathwish
Someone was telling me a while back that it’s now common practice photoshop people and photographers out of clips.
Pretty sure Biebel got plugs or hair transplant or something. Definitely thought I was nuts for thinking that then I recalled how oddly vain dude is (tanning, getting his teeth “fixed”, wearing that Coca Cola onesie) and realized it’s very on brand for him to think having a weird Jadakiss hairline is acceptable or good.
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Watching dude walk into the local indoor and tap around with his cane and slide around a manual pad was inspiring and nerve wracking at the same time. Found out he learned kickflip manuals later that night.[close]
It's insane. Also the Mancina challenge sounds incredibly dumb and some kid is going to get hospitalized.
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Watching dude walk into the local indoor and tap around with his cane and slide around a manual pad was inspiring and nerve wracking at the same time. Found out he learned kickflip manuals later that night.[close]
It's insane. Also the Mancina challenge sounds incredibly dumb and some kid is going to get hospitalized.[close]
My thoughts exactly. I’m surprised Real would even try to spread that and make kids try that. Seems like an awful idea.
Cripes. At least that kid got up. What happens when some kid breaks their neck? DLX ready for lawsuits?Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand Quote
Watching dude walk into the local indoor and tap around with his cane and slide around a manual pad was inspiring and nerve wracking at the same time. Found out he learned kickflip manuals later that night.[close]
It's insane. Also the Mancina challenge sounds incredibly dumb and some kid is going to get hospitalized.[close]
My thoughts exactly. I’m surprised Real would even try to spread that and make kids try that. Seems like an awful idea.[close]
This is from a long time ago, but shows the worst case scenario. I think the kid in this video now skates with that Revive dipshit.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8q7BhCg8en4
Phelps died last year after that slam on the hill bomb. He is now a programmable tool of the skateboard industry.
High Speed had him on life support for a few months after he slammed on his head and slipped into a coma. They were ready to pull the plug but then Koston and Berra stepped in and proposed an already outlined plan they had for themselves to keep the Berrics alive after they died.
High Speed sold Phelps' decrepit shell for an undisclosed amount. Since he already looked half-dead before, most people never noticed Phelps was now a fully dead Berrics programmed robot.
Reynolds and Greco were leaked the project details and they wanted in. They invested heavily, signed the NDA and voila: Foy became SOTY.
On September 23rd of this year Dill and AVE, via their own mole, Mulder (Richard), obtained blueprints of Phelpsbot's infrastructure, hacked the OS and took control of him remotely, hence TJ is now SOTY.
Berra is super pissed.
This fight over Phelpsbot will continue for the end of time.
not exactly a conspiracy, but:
i've heard from several sources that the former mayor of the smallish city i live in blocked any and all attempts at building an inner-city skatepark purely out of spite. the rumor is that mike carroll 'broke his daughter's heart' and mr. (ex)mayor has held a grudge against skateboarders ever since. i do know that the city started confiscating boards and handing out trespassing tickets like candy during his run, but i don't know how much of that was his doing.
yo mike, what'd you do man?
finger blasted by Bam’s fat dirty digits
Expand QuoteBam’s new wife was just a huge Bam/CKY/Jackass superfan that got lucky and married her hero, only to have his baby, get called a “street ho” on social media, and help create a ton of mud.
Now she has the privilege of getting finger blasted by Bam’s fat dirty digits, leaving all
those sweet rings he wears covered in goo.
WHOOP WHOOP![close]
That poor vagina...
Not really a conspiracy but I don’t want to start a new thread. Just came here to say I give it a year before Duffle and Foundation part ways. Dude is clearly bummed on the company and they’re about two boxes of blanks away from awkwardly saying bye.You're more than that. You're a Steveburger ❤
Personally feel like dude deserves a “legend” spot on the roster but what the hell do I know I’m just a fucking cheeseburger.
You're more than that. You're a doublesteveburger ❤Expand QuoteNot really a conspiracy but I don’t want to start a new thread. Just came here to say I give it a year before Duffle and Foundation part ways. Dude is clearly bummed on the company and they’re about two boxes of blanks away from awkwardly saying bye.
Personally feel like dude deserves a “legend” spot on the roster but what the hell do I know I’m just a fucking cheeseburger.[close]
Thanks I meant to edit that.Expand QuoteYou're more than that. You're a doublesteveburger ❤Expand QuoteNot really a conspiracy but I don’t want to start a new thread. Just came here to say I give it a year before Duffle and Foundation part ways. Dude is clearly bummed on the company and they’re about two boxes of blanks away from awkwardly saying bye.
Personally feel like dude deserves a “legend” spot on the roster but what the hell do I know I’m just a fucking cheeseburger.[close][close]
Not really a conspiracy but I don’t want to start a new thread. Just came here to say I give it a year before Duffle and Foundation part ways. Dude is clearly bummed on the company and they’re about two boxes of blanks away from awkwardly saying bye.
Personally feel like dude deserves a “legend” spot on the roster but what the hell do I know I’m just a fucking cheeseburger.
Officer Dick from the Tony Hawk games looks awfully like an overweight Adolf Hitler.Oh come on, now I feel bad.
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Not really a conspiracy but I don’t want to start a new thread. Just came here to say I give it a year before Duffle and Foundation part ways. Dude is clearly bummed on the company and they’re about two boxes of blanks away from awkwardly saying bye.
Personally feel like dude deserves a “legend” spot on the roster but what the hell do I know I’m just a fucking cheeseburger.
who really controls the skate industry?! we've heard of the #metoo movement and we've heard of that scumbag Neal Hendrix and Julz plus many other sketchy instances.old white men running this skate shit
The power dynamics and getting a leg up in the scene. I think there's a subversive and insidious pedophile conditioning that seems cruel much like an Olympic trainer turned abuser, look at Shecks and Nyjah there's something fucky with kids being groomed in the industry.
One has to be wary of older mentorship dudes hanging with young boys or girls. Unless it's a father or mother helping out it seems just a bit weird.
p-rod has single picnic table tricks spliced together into lines in his Me Myself and I part.
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He skates two tables in the whole part. That’s some slick editing if that’s true.
It looks like it twitches but isn’t that the camera going from sun behind it to sun in front of it?
Any other clips like that where they’re spliced on video?
who really controls the skate industry?! we've heard of the #metoo movement and we've heard of that scumbag Neal Hendrix and Julz plus many other sketchy instances.I don’t know about all this, I think you may be reaching a bit. Sure there are creeps like Neal Hendrix, but I don’t see it as an industry wide problem. In fact, skateboarding probably has the least amount of funny business, compared to other major sports. I think you may be misusing the term Pedofile, as that pertains to prepubertal children, not just anybody under the age of 18. I find nothing wrong with mentoring a younger kid, though it’s probably best to stick to your own sex. There will always be those who prey on kids or take advantage of their naivety, but that happens in all aspects of life.
The power dynamics and getting a leg up in the scene. I think there's a subversive and insidious pedophile conditioning that seems cruel much like an Olympic trainer turned abuser, look at Shecks and Nyjah there's something fucky with kids being groomed in the industry.
One has to be wary of older mentorship dudes hanging with young boys or girls. Unless it's a father or mother helping out it seems just a bit weird.
The skate industry uses and abuses youngsters for money not sexual assault. There are isolated incidents tho and the underage demo chicks.I don’t know about all this, I think you may be reaching a bit. Sure there are creeps like Neal Hendrix, but I don’t see it as an industry wide problem. In fact, skateboarding probably has the least amount of funny business, compared to other major sports. I think you may be misusing the term Pedofile, as that pertains to prepubertal children, not just anybody under the age of 18. I find nothing wrong with mentoring a younger kid, though it’s probably best to stick to your own sex. There will always be those who prey on kids or take advantage of their naivety, but that happens in all aspects of life.Expand Quotewho really controls the skate industry?! we've heard of the #metoo movement and we've heard of that scumbag Neal Hendrix and Julz plus many other sketchy instances.
The power dynamics and getting a leg up in the scene. I think there's a subversive and insidious pedophile conditioning that seems cruel much like an Olympic trainer turned abuser, look at Shecks and Nyjah there's something fucky with kids being groomed in the industry.
One has to be wary of older mentorship dudes hanging with young boys or girls. Unless it's a father or mother helping out it seems just a bit weird.[close]
I get it not all mentorship is bad or lecherous, however I do see it as kinda sketchy in those instances of SA has happened and others will come forward.The skate industry uses and abuses youngsters for money not sexual assault. There are isolated incidents tho and the underage demo chicks.Expand QuoteI don’t know about all this, I think you may be reaching a bit. Sure there are creeps like Neal Hendrix, but I don’t see it as an industry wide problem. In fact, skateboarding probably has the least amount of funny business, compared to other major sports. I think you may be misusing the term Pedofile, as that pertains to prepubertal children, not just anybody under the age of 18. I find nothing wrong with mentoring a younger kid, though it’s probably best to stick to your own sex. There will always be those who prey on kids or take advantage of their naivety, but that happens in all aspects of life.Expand Quotewho really controls the skate industry?! we've heard of the #metoo movement and we've heard of that scumbag Neal Hendrix and Julz plus many other sketchy instances.
The power dynamics and getting a leg up in the scene. I think there's a subversive and insidious pedophile conditioning that seems cruel much like an Olympic trainer turned abuser, look at Shecks and Nyjah there's something fucky with kids being groomed in the industry.
One has to be wary of older mentorship dudes hanging with young boys or girls. Unless it's a father or mother helping out it seems just a bit weird.[close][close]
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There are companies that had better wood for their riders. Kayo and Zero are boards I've personally seen. They had some boards that were impossible to break, they would just bend and warp like crazy. Compared to the normal boards that were in shops around here, it was day and night.[close]
I don’t buy this one. They’ve had board that can bend and warp without breaking, and thinking that skateboard companies have the kind of money to make “special boards” for their riders is outlandish.
Did you go on a purge and delete a bunch of your posts to make yourself a newbie again? Not ready for Pal life?Expand QuoteIt’s probably been discussed many time but can anyone clear up if Justin Roy slept with Kris markovichs wife? And because of this he was blacklisted from pro skateboarding.[close]
Pretty sure he was "blacklisted" because he wasn't good at skating and had no business in pro skateboarding, regardless of who he fucked.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRJnG-C0dWY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRJnG-C0dWY)
Expand QuoteExpand Quotep-rod has single picnic table tricks spliced together into lines in his Me Myself and I part.[close]
He skates two tables in the whole part. That’s some slick editing if that’s true.
It looks like it twitches but isn’t that the camera going from sun behind it to sun in front of it?
Any other clips like that where they’re spliced on video?[close]
Definitely slick editing, but there's some uncanny valley shit going on with how close the filmer just happens to get during those lines. It's not impossible to splice together stuff like that. Difficult for sure, -if there are two single tricks spliced together, there would be a twitch, or a blur or lens flare or some sort of attempt to cover it and to distract the viewer. Not saying this is 100% fact, it's been a minute since I've watched the part, but I've always thought something was up.
Re: Other clips where they're spliced
Powell did it all the time
Edit: In the second line, there's a drastic white balance/color change on the second trick, the switch nosegrind fakie flip. Not sure if it's because of ramped slow mo or something... more.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vpqffgak7To
Either way, I watched it at 0.25 speed on youtube and that's all I found. Gotta admit when I could be wrong.
Expand QuoteDid you go on a purge and delete a bunch of your posts to make yourself a newbie again? Not ready for Pal life?Expand QuoteExpand QuoteIt’s probably been discussed many time but can anyone clear up if Justin Roy slept with Kris markovichs wife? And because of this he was blacklisted from pro skateboarding.[close]
Pretty sure he was "blacklisted" because he wasn't good at skating and had no business in pro skateboarding, regardless of who he fucked.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRJnG-C0dWY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRJnG-C0dWY)[close]
Oh,and Roy works at Baker so he's still in the industry. A kickflip back lip only got so many dudes by in the early 2000s[close]
The ability to delete posts is my favorite feature of Slap, fucking with the time/space continuum.
Whoa easy there Neo!Expand QuoteDid you go on a purge and delete a bunch of your posts to make yourself a newbie again? Not ready for Pal life?Expand QuoteExpand QuoteIt’s probably been discussed many time but can anyone clear up if Justin Roy slept with Kris markovichs wife? And because of this he was blacklisted from pro skateboarding.[close]
Pretty sure he was "blacklisted" because he wasn't good at skating and had no business in pro skateboarding, regardless of who he fucked.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRJnG-C0dWY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRJnG-C0dWY)[close]
Oh,and Roy works at Baker so he's still in the industry. A kickflip back lip only got so many dudes by in the early 2000s[close]
The ability to delete posts is my favorite feature of Slap, fucking with the time/space continuum.
Expand QuoteIt’s probably been discussed many time but can anyone clear up if Justin Roy slept with Kris markovichs wife? And because of this he was blacklisted from pro skateboarding.[close]
Pretty sure he was "blacklisted" because he wasn't good at skating and had no business in pro skateboarding, regardless of who he fucked.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRJnG-C0dWY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRJnG-C0dWY)
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand Quotep-rod has single picnic table tricks spliced together into lines in his Me Myself and I part.[close]
He skates two tables in the whole part. That’s some slick editing if that’s true.
It looks like it twitches but isn’t that the camera going from sun behind it to sun in front of it?
Any other clips like that where they’re spliced on video?[close]
Definitely slick editing, but there's some uncanny valley shit going on with how close the filmer just happens to get during those lines. It's not impossible to splice together stuff like that. Difficult for sure, -if there are two single tricks spliced together, there would be a twitch, or a blur or lens flare or some sort of attempt to cover it and to distract the viewer. Not saying this is 100% fact, it's been a minute since I've watched the part, but I've always thought something was up.
Re: Other clips where they're spliced
Powell did it all the time
Edit: In the second line, there's a drastic white balance/color change on the second trick, the switch nosegrind fakie flip. Not sure if it's because of ramped slow mo or something... more.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vpqffgak7To
Either way, I watched it at 0.25 speed on youtube and that's all I found. Gotta admit when I could be wrong.[close]
First thing that comes to my mind is ben hatchells line in fun at 1:27
If you look closely at 1:29 you can see its spliced together
https://youtu.be/ex9kOCXAu8E
I remember seeing that at the time and not knowing if it was intentional to fake the line or just to keep the continuity of where your eyes already are, but more than likely it was the former.
I remember seeing that at the time and not knowing if it was intentional to fake the line or just to keep the continuity of where your eyes already are, but more than likely it was the former.
Mark Appleyards real name is Mikeand his last name is applesauce
Either these dudes gave it a go ahead or havent noticed,I'm sure Prod set some of those lines up. Thinking they're sneaky and shit...
In the battle at the berrics, how much movie magic is actually used in the editing room during these games? I refuse to believe professionals are so good at skateboarding that they do not consecutively fall on flatground tricks in a game of SKATE. It's disingenuous to the layman and sets an unrealistic expectation for me and my fellow flat-g connoisseurs. I want to see my favorite pros slam on my go-to tricksyes.
I remember seeing that at the time and not knowing if it was intentional to fake the line or just to keep the continuity of where your eyes already are, but more than likely it was the former.
100% taking your word for it to not hear that songExpand QuoteI remember seeing that at the time and not knowing if it was intentional to fake the line or just to keep the continuity of where your eyes already are, but more than likely it was the former.[close]
Re-watched - it's on purpose for sure. That song is so bad.
In middle school a kid on my bus told me that the Adidas logo was actually a pot leaf.
PJ has 9-10 minutes of VX footy that was suppose to be for the Plan B video before they decided to start from scratch and go HD.........
Expand QuotePretty sure Biebel got plugs or hair transplant or something. Definitely thought I was nuts for thinking that then I recalled how oddly vain dude is (tanning, getting his teeth “fixed”, wearing that Coca Cola onesie) and realized it’s very on brand for him to think having a weird Jadakiss hairline is acceptable or good.[close]
Brandon Biebel: skateboarder. A man barely alive. Gentlemen, we can rebuild him. We have the technology. We have the capability to make the world’s first bionic man. Brandon Biebel will be that man. Better than he was before. Better, stronger, faster.
Don't know if this has been posted already or not, but I heard that back in the day, Guy Mariano had sex with his filmers' wife and his filmer committed suicide when he found out about the affair.not his filmer, but yeah.
not his filmer, but yeah.Expand QuoteDon't know if this has been posted already or not, but I heard that back in the day, Guy Mariano had sex with his filmers' wife and his filmer committed suicide when he found out about the affair.[close]
Expand Quotenot his filmer, but yeah.Expand QuoteDon't know if this has been posted already or not, but I heard that back in the day, Guy Mariano had sex with his filmers' wife and his filmer committed suicide when he found out about the affair.[close][close]
Holy shit, that's heavy. Is this confirmed?
Danny Way has been contributing to Donald Trump’s re-election campaign in hopes that the US/Mexican boarder wall will get built, just so he’ll having something else to jump over.
He skipped the element > watery obscurity part by getting a job at Vans a few years ago.he's working for element in some capacity now it looks like as well
industry is collaborating to raise the prices of hard goods, especially decks. I’m not saying that’s good or bad, just that it’s happening. also, aftermarket bushings and pivot cups and all that are a huge racket. trucks shouldn’t come with shitty stock bushings.
I have a theory that Nike SB invests into /subsidizes smaller, more niche, companies (917, passport, frog) to quietlety capitalize on a demographic that probably arent going to hold their breath for the next dunk colorway.
By putting their money into these smaller brands pockets, it would give Nike leverage to Use the brands imagery, whenever needed, to seem more appealing to those skate heads who have loyalty to these certain kind of brands.
I conceived this theory when I heard frog and Nike put out a blazer together but realized that the majority of their team aren't even on Nike (or any shoe sponsor, none the less). But yeah, what do y'all think ?
Is this not a sister brand?Expand QuoteI have a theory that Nike SB invests into /subsidizes smaller, more niche, companies (917, passport, frog) to quietlety capitalize on a demographic that probably arent going to hold their breath for the next dunk colorway.
By putting their money into these smaller brands pockets, it would give Nike leverage to Use the brands imagery, whenever needed, to seem more appealing to those skate heads who have loyalty to these certain kind of brands.
I conceived this theory when I heard frog and Nike put out a blazer together but realized that the majority of their team aren't even on Nike (or any shoe sponsor, none the less). But yeah, what do y'all think ?[close]
I wouldn't even be surprised if board companies invested money into supporting their older riders going off to start their own stuff. It's not like Girl was selling tons of boards to NYC people in their late 20s, so might as well give some seed money to the AO to start his own brand to appeal to these audiences. If it blows up, they get a sizable return on their investment and don't have to really worry about losing sales.
berra's part in the end has some scientology references in it.
Expand Quoteberra's part in the end has some scientology references in it.[close]
Is that the one where he does a trick of a loading dock in a Dianetics t-shirt?
Expand QuoteExpand Quoteberra's part in the end has some scientology references in it.[close]
Is that the one where he does a trick of a loading dock in a Dianetics t-shirt?[close]
no. I think that’s a different video. he gets beheaded in the end and these government-looking dudes in black suits put his head in a box and drive away.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand Quoteberra's part in the end has some scientology references in it.[close]
Is that the one where he does a trick of a loading dock in a Dianetics t-shirt?[close]
no. I think that’s a different video. he gets beheaded in the end and these government-looking dudes in black suits put his head in a box and drive away.[close]
My bad, I wound up looking it up. It's the the third to last trick in his Skate More part. Half-cab frontslide flip front tail fakie on the top ledge of the dock. I made a gif of it once but I can't find it anymore. He's sporting a collegiate lettering Diantics shirt.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand Quoteberra's part in the end has some scientology references in it.[close]
Is that the one where he does a trick of a loading dock in a Dianetics t-shirt?[close]
no. I think that’s a different video. he gets beheaded in the end and these government-looking dudes in black suits put his head in a box and drive away.[close]
My bad, I wound up looking it up. It's the the third to last trick in his Skate More part. Half-cab frontslide flip front tail fakie on the top ledge of the dock. I made a gif of it once but I can't find it anymore. He's sporting a collegiate lettering Diantics shirt.[close]
Really?! cmon man
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand Quoteberra's part in the end has some scientology references in it.[close]
Is that the one where he does a trick of a loading dock in a Dianetics t-shirt?[close]
no. I think that’s a different video. he gets beheaded in the end and these government-looking dudes in black suits put his head in a box and drive away.[close]
My bad, I wound up looking it up. It's the the third to last trick in his Skate More part. Half-cab frontslide flip front tail fakie on the top ledge of the dock. I made a gif of it once but I can't find it anymore. He's sporting a collegiate lettering Diantics shirt.[close]
Really?! cmon man[close]
OK I'll bite what would you call it?
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand Quoteberra's part in the end has some scientology references in it.[close]
Is that the one where he does a trick of a loading dock in a Dianetics t-shirt?[close]
no. I think that’s a different video. he gets beheaded in the end and these government-looking dudes in black suits put his head in a box and drive away.[close]
My bad, I wound up looking it up. It's the the third to last trick in his Skate More part. Half-cab frontslide flip front tail fakie on the top ledge of the dock. I made a gif of it once but I can't find it anymore. He's sporting a collegiate lettering Diantics shirt.[close]
Really?! cmon man[close]
OK I'll bite what would you call it?[close]
that's a fakie flip tailside
Brands intentionally mislabel boards with wrong sizes because it's easier to offload an 8.0 or 8.25 than an 8.38 or an 8.125 and they know no one can tell the difference.
same here, I had an AWS that was labeled as an 8.1, measured it and it was actually an 8.Expand QuoteBrands intentionally mislabel boards with wrong sizes because it's easier to offload an 8.0 or 8.25 than an 8.38 or an 8.125 and they know no one can tell the difference.[close]
Maybe for people outside of these forums. I measure every board I buy. Been riding Quasi 8.25 square shape for a while now. Size laser etched on the top, I still measure it.
Maybe online retailers get those mislabeled ones since people can't hold them before they buy
Is this not a sister brand?Expand QuoteExpand QuoteI have a theory that Nike SB invests into /subsidizes smaller, more niche, companies (917, passport, frog) to quietlety capitalize on a demographic that probably arent going to hold their breath for the next dunk colorway.
By putting their money into these smaller brands pockets, it would give Nike leverage to Use the brands imagery, whenever needed, to seem more appealing to those skate heads who have loyalty to these certain kind of brands.
I conceived this theory when I heard frog and Nike put out a blazer together but realized that the majority of their team aren't even on Nike (or any shoe sponsor, none the less). But yeah, what do y'all think ?[close]
I wouldn't even be surprised if board companies invested money into supporting their older riders going off to start their own stuff. It's not like Girl was selling tons of boards to NYC people in their late 20s, so might as well give some seed money to the AO to start his own brand to appeal to these audiences. If it blows up, they get a sizable return on their investment and don't have to really worry about losing sales.[close]
same here, I had an AWS that was labeled as an 8.1, measured it and it was actually an 8.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteBrands intentionally mislabel boards with wrong sizes because it's easier to offload an 8.0 or 8.25 than an 8.38 or an 8.125 and they know no one can tell the difference.[close]
Maybe for people outside of these forums. I measure every board I buy. Been riding Quasi 8.25 square shape for a while now. Size laser etched on the top, I still measure it.
Maybe online retailers get those mislabeled ones since people can't hold them before they buy[close]
its the same thing with every part of skating I have. I have thunder hollow light lows which are 49.5mm, I can feel it and I hate how low it is. I’m gonna go back to Indy’s ASAP.Expand Quotesame here, I had an AWS that was labeled as an 8.1, measured it and it was actually an 8.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteBrands intentionally mislabel boards with wrong sizes because it's easier to offload an 8.0 or 8.25 than an 8.38 or an 8.125 and they know no one can tell the difference.[close]
Maybe for people outside of these forums. I measure every board I buy. Been riding Quasi 8.25 square shape for a while now. Size laser etched on the top, I still measure it.
Maybe online retailers get those mislabeled ones since people can't hold them before they buy[close][close]
its crazy how you can feel 0.1 of an inch with your feet huh.
I was convinced for years that you could not tell and its all in peoples heads until i bought a board that i thought was 8.4 and turned out to be 8.5, I could not 3flip that thing to save my life...
Pretty sure this has been discussed ad nauseum in other threads...Schmitt Stix measures their boards with the concave, so if you take a tape/ruler straight across it seems skinner. Gotta press the tape into the concave and it’ll come out 8.1same here, I had an AWS that was labeled as an 8.1, measured it and it was actually an 8.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteBrands intentionally mislabel boards with wrong sizes because it's easier to offload an 8.0 or 8.25 than an 8.38 or an 8.125 and they know no one can tell the difference.[close]
Maybe for people outside of these forums. I measure every board I buy. Been riding Quasi 8.25 square shape for a while now. Size laser etched on the top, I still measure it.
Maybe online retailers get those mislabeled ones since people can't hold them before they buy[close]
Damn, that fucked up (and wrong) trick description threw me off from posting 'in the beginning there was semen'.In the beginning there was Sea Org.
I blew it but you sure didn't.In the beginning there was Sea Org.Expand QuoteDamn, that fucked up (and wrong) trick description threw me off from posting 'in the beginning there was semen'.[close]
There is a 'skater' with over 100k followers that is an AI deepfake, created with human image synthesis technology. The secret 3 year project is a collaboration of action sports and other corporate sponsors and will be revealed as a publicity stunt just prior to the Olympics. There are several Pros who have signed agreements of secrecy and releases for footage into which the deepfake skater is superimposed as a participant. I have my suspicions about the identity of the AI skater but I'm not 100% sure. Any ideas?Aurelien Giraud right?
In the beginning there was ThetansI blew it but you sure didn't.Expand QuoteIn the beginning there was Sea Org.Expand QuoteDamn, that fucked up (and wrong) trick description threw me off from posting 'in the beginning there was semen'.[close][close]
Evan Kuzava put the greenlight on Fro Doggy Dog's Slap account after being put on blast for a shitty Instagram comment and general belief system.
Evan Kuzava put the greenlight on Fro Doggy Dog's Slap account after being put on blast for a shitty Instagram comment and general belief system.Homeboy must have been lurking hard because that thread was only up for a few hours. Now he's overcompensating:
(https://i.imgur.com/DIS9gZE.png)
"Blessed is the man whose face looks like pubes" -Evan Kavevan
RIP Fro , u were a good poster and if you're reading this i hope u come back home . if they havent neuralized you
Expand Quote(https://i.imgur.com/DIS9gZE.png)
"Blessed is the man whose face looks like pubes" -Evan Kavevan
RIP Fro , u were a good poster and if you're reading this i hope u come back home . if they havent neuralized you[close]
Abort that beard!
(https://i.imgur.com/DIS9gZE.png)
"Blessed is the man whose face looks like pubes" -Evan Kavevan
RIP Fro , u were a good poster and if you're reading this i hope u come back home . if they havent neuralized you
Spitfire lock ins are conical fulls with one side shaved flat. They "tested the waters" with them, then shortly thereafter re-released the tablet shape, making all lock in owners (including myself) look foolish with our irreversible wheels.
This conspiracy helps me feel better about the fact that my wheels are coning.
Maybe I am so meticulous but the only time I have had wheels cone was Bones and those were the V-1's I believe?! Spitfires for me never cone I switch them around every week.Expand QuoteSpitfire lock ins are conical fulls with one side shaved flat. They "tested the waters" with them, then shortly thereafter re-released the tablet shape, making all lock in owners (including myself) look foolish with our irreversible wheels.
This conspiracy helps me feel better about the fact that my wheels are coning.[close]
I had a pair and I put them with logo facing in like always and they were fine
Cool reply bro.Maybe I am so meticulous but the only time I have had wheels cone was Bones and those were the V-1's I believe?! Spitfires for me never cone I switch them around every week.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteSpitfire lock ins are conical fulls with one side shaved flat. They "tested the waters" with them, then shortly thereafter re-released the tablet shape, making all lock in owners (including myself) look foolish with our irreversible wheels.
This conspiracy helps me feel better about the fact that my wheels are coning.[close]
I had a pair and I put them with logo facing in like always and they were fine[close]
What's with all the Ronnie deutsch sigs?
What's with all the Ronnie deutsch sigs?folks love a scumbag lawyer
Is he really? I can't make my mind up on it yet.Expand QuoteWhat's with all the Ronnie deutsch sigs?[close]
fake rick
Rubber griptape.
The most obvious advancement in griptape technology (that is so fucking simple I struggle to name it a 'technology').
- all rubber griptape companies seem to just die or disappear
- everyone I've heard try it says it's really good
- results in shoes not dying
- which results in skate shoes not selling
- which results in skate shoe companies dying
- and also results in skate shops dying
- no distributor will touch it because of the above
Imagine rubber grip was standard for the last 40 years and some company came out with sandpaper grip. How'd you think that would go down?
Imagine rubber grip was standard for the last 40 years and some company came out with sandpaper grip. How'd you think that would go down?Focus
neal hendrix had jeffrey epstein killed#hendrixbodycount
All these pros are going out of their way to say longboarding is cool at the same time Indy came out with a set of longboarding trucks.
Rubber griptape.
I think it started off more innocent back in the day but all the young guys pushing it got old and saw what was really going on. I.E. the all seeing eye. They taunt us too which is fucked up.We don't talk about Nyjah's neck tattoo. Or the rape.
Jason Lee gave Tom Cruise a handjob on the set of Vanilla Sky. Tom Cruise threatened Jason Lee to release photos unless he became a Scientologist.
Juliette Lewis forced Berra to ditch his Jewish beliefs and become a Scientologist or else she would have L. Rons goons go natural born killers on his ass and send him on a permanent vacation.
I do love how making their poster boy get hjs from dudes somehow helps the business in this scenario.Expand QuoteJason Lee gave Tom Cruise a handjob on the set of Vanilla Sky. Tom Cruise threatened Jason Lee to release photos unless he became a Scientologist.
Juliette Lewis forced Berra to ditch his Jewish beliefs and become a Scientologist or else she would have L. Rons goons go natural born killers on his ass and send him on a permanent vacation.[close]
zource?? if it's xenu it doesn't count
Bearings are terrible too.
Bones soon to be of existence.
Also think about how Bones just put out “white” wheels to copy that yellow formula four color because nobody is buying their shitty wheels.
Bearings are terrible too.
Bones soon to be of existence.
Bones = The best shitExpand Quote
Also think about how Bones just put out “white” wheels to copy that yellow formula four color because nobody is buying their shitty wheels.
Bearings are terrible too.
Bones soon to be of existence.[close]
Imagine thinking Bones makes shitty wheels and shitty bearings. Ha! That made me chuckle.
Bones = The best shitExpand QuoteExpand Quote
Also think about how Bones just put out “white” wheels to copy that yellow formula four color because nobody is buying their shitty wheels.
Bearings are terrible too.
Bones soon to be of existence.[close]
Imagine thinking Bones makes shitty wheels and shitty bearings. Ha! That made me chuckle.[close]
I’m convinced that Powell doesn’t actually know how to make a skateboard deck, and the wheels are plasticy and rattle when you skate, but the bearings are good. I say this as an established Bones/Powell hater
Bearings are terrible too.
Bones soon to be of existence.
The big four truck companies came to an agreement, conspiring to put Bones out of business by all agreeing to make their stock bushings higher quality so people stop buying bones bushings.
Think about skating any Venture, Thunder, Indy, or Ace you’ve skated stock 12 years ago vs stock bushings in any of the above now. Clearly noticeable difference.
Also think about how Bones just put out “white” wheels to copy that yellow formula four color because nobody is buying their shitty wheels.
Bearings are terrible too.
Bones soon to be of existence.
Expand QuoteThe big four truck companies came to an agreement, conspiring to put Bones out of business by all agreeing to make their stock bushings higher quality so people stop buying bones bushings.
Think about skating any Venture, Thunder, Indy, or Ace you’ve skated stock 12 years ago vs stock bushings in any of the above now. Clearly noticeable difference.
Also think about how Bones just put out “white” wheels to copy that yellow formula four color because nobody is buying their shitty wheels.
Bearings are terrible too.
Bones soon to be of existence.[close]
Bones wheels definitely aren’t shit and neither are their bearings
I wish that little plastic ring wasn't on Bones bushing.
I also wish finger boards and kcups didn't exist.
Braille Skateboarding is a manufactured front to lure children in to the minor sex trade and child prostitution ring.
They produce content specifically to appeal to young kids who are just getting into skating. Through skating with kids at skateparks/meetups they lure children with their appeal and kidnap them to be sold.
Aaron Kyro being a Scientologist is just a front. He’s the puppet ring leader to take the fall in case this is found out.
Braille has not so distant ties to Epstein and his ring, some believe he was the one who hatched this idea.
That dude who got caught dating a minor was not even the tip of the iceberg.
It’s terrible and Braille needs to be destroyed. They all deserve to burn in hell for their crimes.
Braille Skateboarding is a manufactured front to lure children in to the minor sex trade and child prostitution ring.
They produce content specifically to appeal to young kids who are just getting into skating. Through skating with kids at skateparks/meetups they lure children with their appeal and kidnap them to be sold.
Aaron Kyro being a Scientologist is just a front. He’s the puppet ring leader to take the fall in case this is found out.
Braille has not so distant ties to Epstein and his ring, some believe he was the one who hatched this idea.
That dude who got caught dating a minor was not even the tip of the iceberg.
It’s terrible and Braille needs to be destroyed. They all deserve to burn in hell for their crimes.
Braille Skateboarding is a manufactured front to lure children in to the minor sex trade and child prostitution ring.
They produce content specifically to appeal to young kids who are just getting into skating. Through skating with kids at skateparks/meetups they lure children with their appeal and kidnap them to be sold.
Aaron Kyro being a Scientologist is just a front. He’s the puppet ring leader to take the fall in case this is found out.
Braille has not so distant ties to Epstein and his ring, some believe he was the one who hatched this idea.
That dude who got caught dating a minor was not even the tip of the iceberg.
It’s terrible and Braille needs to be destroyed. They all deserve to burn in hell for their crimes.
the point is he showed the kids your setup is irrelevantSounds like something Aaron Kyro would say.
I've watched very little of Aaron Kyro and Braille but the one video I saw he was going through 4 different setups and was able to 360 flip on all of them. Nothing about him in particular came across to me as creepy. Braille in general has a weird vibe I think though.
The JT in JT Aultz's name stands for Jamie Thomas. He was going to go by the name Jamie Thomas Aultz, until the Jamie Thomas from Zero threatened Jim Thebaud with a lawsuit for name infringement.
So Jamie Thomas Aultz had to shorten his name to JT Aultz.
Nike is about to purchase adidas for 2.6 billion dollars
Skateboarding is a welcoming culture for outsiders.:D :D :D
it sucks because i have a Madness deck, too.
Madness uses a lot of Wikileak confirmed pedo symbolism.
https://wikileaks.org/wiki/FBI_pedophile_symbols
Madness also frequently rips off classic paintings like Cronos eating his children, which is also a theme these pedos are down with.
I’ve heard that some videos “sped up” their skate videos to “fit the soundtrack” specifically James Brockman in New Blood.
this thunder trucks logo(http://images.theboardr.com/companies/29.jpg)is actually a buttplug with a handle going into an ass wearing fishnetsMind blown. Now I can't unsee it.
just sayin
Not explicitly a skateboarding conspiracy but a skateboarding adjacent conspiracy.
Some of the supreme re-sellers are dummy accounts head up by supreme employees to sell their merch at resale value instead of store price.
Mind blown. Now I can't unsee it.Expand Quotethis thunder trucks logo(http://images.theboardr.com/companies/29.jpg)is actually a buttplug with a handle going into an ass wearing fishnets
just sayin[close]
Wait, I thought that was obvious. What did you guys see it as before now?
Expand QuoteMind blown. Now I can't unsee it.Expand Quotethis thunder trucks logo(http://images.theboardr.com/companies/29.jpg)is actually a buttplug with a handle going into an ass wearing fishnets
just sayin[close][close]
I wonder if anyone has ever jerked off to the Thunder Trucks logo.
Expand QuoteWait, I thought that was obvious. What did you guys see it as before now?[close]
A toucan emerging from a fishnetted arse
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteWait, I thought that was obvious. What did you guys see it as before now?[close]
A toucan emerging from a fishnetted arse[close]
Or the Egyptian god Thoth.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteWait, I thought that was obvious. What did you guys see it as before now?[close]
A toucan emerging from a fishnetted arse[close]
Or the Egyptian god Thoth.[close]
Much better
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteWait, I thought that was obvious. What did you guys see it as before now?[close]
A toucan emerging from a fishnetted arse[close]
Or the Egyptian god Thoth.[close]
Much better[close]
I always liked this logo and now I like like it. <3
Does thunder make cool softgoods like coach jackets, or does Spifire and Anti Hero fill that Deluxe market?
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteWait, I thought that was obvious. What did you guys see it as before now?[close]
A toucan emerging from a fishnetted arse[close]
Or the Egyptian god Thoth.[close]
Much better[close]
I always liked this logo and now I like like it. <3
Does thunder make cool softgoods like coach jackets, or does Spifire and Anti Hero fill that Deluxe market?[close]
They should update their hollow lights trucks to show a gaping asshole in fishnets
Wait, I thought that was obvious. What did you guys see it as before now?Spiderman
SpidermanExpand QuoteWait, I thought that was obvious. What did you guys see it as before now?[close]
The person that keeps vandalizing Chevy Chase skatepark is a local mad at people outside having fun.
Big shoelace purposely makes subpar product.THE TRUTH IS OUT AND THEY CANT STOP US ALL!
Westagate never got SOTY because Phelps thought he was too well adjusted and not hellride enough.
Also Phelps screamed at Patrick O'Dell because he filmed Westgate building a makeup stand for his wife...not hellride enough for the Phelpers
Hey so what about magnets in skateboarding? I just was reminded by seeing that mega ramp 720 ollie in another poster's sig.
Do people use magnets?
I remember a YouTube video of someone skating in a parking lot with magnets in their shoes but only found this:
https://youtu.be/skMtfsWx278
And there was a company that offered retrofitting of shoes and boards to magnets:
https://skateandannoy.com/blog/2007/10/whos-the-big-man-now-huh-steve-schneer/
Is this the best kept secret?
Jamie Foy was SOTY 2017Expand QuoteWestagate never got SOTY because Phelps thought he was too well adjusted and not hellride enough.
Also Phelps screamed at Patrick O'Dell because he filmed Westgate building a makeup stand for his wife...not hellride enough for the Phelpers[close]
Yep.
I know the time line is off but if you fucked with NB or under armor your not getting soty ever.
Hmmm
If foy was on NB when he got soty than jake didn't pick him 100%
I'm in the same belief as jake. If you fuck with these brands your Trump fed and swallow that load.
Westgate lost me on the shelter show or whatever. He did an interview on youtube or whatever after leaving E.
"New England based business well historically wellllllllll they have and office there still."
I hate that narrative. It's 100% misleading. The brand putting on all of NE was milking it further.
Jamie Foy was SOTY 2017Expand QuoteExpand QuoteWestagate never got SOTY because Phelps thought he was too well adjusted and not hellride enough.
Also Phelps screamed at Patrick O'Dell because he filmed Westgate building a makeup stand for his wife...not hellride enough for the Phelpers[close]
Yep.
I know the time line is off but if you fucked with NB or under armor your not getting soty ever.
Hmmm
If foy was on NB when he got soty than jake didn't pick him 100%
I'm in the same belief as jake. If you fuck with these brands your Trump fed and swallow that load.
Westgate lost me on the shelter show or whatever. He did an interview on youtube or whatever after leaving E.
"New England based business well historically wellllllllll they have and office there still."
I hate that narrative. It's 100% misleading. The brand putting on all of NE was milking it further.[close]
He joined New Balance roughly Oct 2018
Expand QuoteHey so what about magnets in skateboarding? I just was reminded by seeing that mega ramp 720 ollie in another poster's sig.
Do people use magnets?
I remember a YouTube video of someone skating in a parking lot with magnets in their shoes but only found this:
https://youtu.be/skMtfsWx278
And there was a company that offered retrofitting of shoes and boards to magnets:
https://skateandannoy.com/blog/2007/10/whos-the-big-man-now-huh-steve-schneer/
Is this the best kept secret?[close]
Why does every youtube video have a bullshit thumbnail like this:
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D1nvuzlX0AIExzZ?format=jpg&name=medium)
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D1nvuzoWwAAcTz9?format=jpg&name=large)
Yeah but what about magnets though?
I also remember when this famous photographer used to make a party video series and this one pro skater broke his board and hid it in a bush to go to a sports event, he said he absolutely needed to get back and get his trucks. Like, why care about the trucks so much? Special baseplates with MAGNETS?
And HOW DO MAGNETS WORK anyway?!!!
I used to switch bushings to my next trucks like 20 years ago. I think I kept the same bushings for 4 sets of Indy stage 8
Yeah but what about magnets though?
I also remember when this famous photographer used to make a party video series and this one pro skater broke his board and hid it in a bush to go to a sports event, he said he absolutely needed to get back and get his trucks. Like, why care about the trucks so much? Special baseplates with MAGNETS?
And HOW DO MAGNETS WORK anyway?!!!
Expand QuoteHey so what about magnets in skateboarding? I just was reminded by seeing that mega ramp 720 ollie in another poster's sig.
Do people use magnets?
I remember a YouTube video of someone skating in a parking lot with magnets in their shoes but only found this:
https://youtu.be/skMtfsWx278
And there was a company that offered retrofitting of shoes and boards to magnets:
https://skateandannoy.com/blog/2007/10/whos-the-big-man-now-huh-steve-schneer/
Is this the best kept secret?[close]
Why does every youtube video have a bullshit thumbnail like this:
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D1nvuzlX0AIExzZ?format=jpg&name=medium)
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D1nvuzoWwAAcTz9?format=jpg&name=large)
i thought sky hooks belonged to this guypretty sure Skyhook was some Wayne Enterprises tech
(https://oldskoolbball.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Image1-1.jpg)
Curious about Uber vid
Expand QuoteI used to switch bushings to my next trucks like 20 years ago. I think I kept the same bushings for 4 sets of Indy stage 8[close]
how in the hell did you manage to get bushings to last that long?! i go through lke 4 sets of bushings on every pair of trucks haha
Isn't putting magnets in your shoes something that conspiracy people do to stay healthy?
Gill Bates wants to inject a vaccine into Pobby Buleo containing nanobots and 5g reactive heavy metals.background music for mr bates
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-TRR5zBLrIbackground music for mr batesExpand QuoteGill Bates wants to inject a vaccine into Pobby Buleo containing nanobots and 5g reactive heavy metals.[close]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1U2iCaQuEqM
Isn't putting magnets in your shoes something that conspiracy people do to stay healthy?Remember the Paradox thread? Griptape with holograms on the underside to aid in whatever BS the owner, Ari believed in. I remember Duffy co-signed Paradox, which now makes sense.
Holy shit, thank you for bringing this thread to my attention. I wonder where Ari is now.Remember the Paradox thread? Griptape with holograms on the underside to aid in whatever BS the owner, Ari believed in. I remember Duffy co-signed Paradox, which now makes sense.Expand QuoteIsn't putting magnets in your shoes something that conspiracy people do to stay healthy?[close]
Miss that guy.Holy shit, thank you for bringing this thread to my attention. I wonder where Ari is now.Expand QuoteRemember the Paradox thread? Griptape with holograms on the underside to aid in whatever BS the owner, Ari believed in. I remember Duffy co-signed Paradox, which now makes sense.Expand QuoteIsn't putting magnets in your shoes something that conspiracy people do to stay healthy?[close][close]
How's GK Satoshi doing too? I hope he's living his best life
Rodney Mullen can’t drop in.Rodney Mullen used to skate the Del Mar bowls
Can Daewon not really skate rails or is he just lazy?.
Can Daewon not really skate rails or is he just lazy?.
elijah and jagger eaton are the same person
https://www.instagram.com/p/CIrA0SdJVpg/
Expand QuoteCan Daewon not really skate rails or is he just lazy?.[close]
You cant manual a rail.
Lol but seriously, his Round 3 part has a bunch of clips of him skating an exceptionally dangerous rail from the top of one semi truck to the other.
Are you thinking of the one he does in the credits of Skate More?Expand QuoteExpand QuoteCan Daewon not really skate rails or is he just lazy?.[close]
You cant manual a rail.
Lol but seriously, his Round 3 part has a bunch of clips of him skating an exceptionally dangerous rail from the top of one semi truck to the other.[close]
He did a 180 nosegrind on a rail in a random clip. Maybe a Danny Minnick clip? I can't recall. It was in his jheri curl days haha.
Rodney Mullen used to skate the Del Mar bowlsExpand QuoteRodney Mullen can’t drop in.[close]
Are you thinking of the one he does in the credits of Skate More?Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteCan Daewon not really skate rails or is he just lazy?.[close]
You cant manual a rail.
Lol but seriously, his Round 3 part has a bunch of clips of him skating an exceptionally dangerous rail from the top of one semi truck to the other.[close]
He did a 180 nosegrind on a rail in a random clip. Maybe a Danny Minnick clip? I can't recall. It was in his jheri curl days haha.[close]
wheelbase
All I'm saying is his concentration on manuals and flip in flip out he could absolutely destroy a rail or create a new ledge/rail genre with his tech wizardry.Expand QuoteAre you thinking of the one he does in the credits of Skate More?Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteCan Daewon not really skate rails or is he just lazy?.[close]
You cant manual a rail.
Lol but seriously, his Round 3 part has a bunch of clips of him skating an exceptionally dangerous rail from the top of one semi truck to the other.[close]
He did a 180 nosegrind on a rail in a random clip. Maybe a Danny Minnick clip? I can't recall. It was in his jheri curl days haha.[close][close]
Could be! I barely even recall watching the credits of Skate More...
Remember the Paradox thread? Griptape with holograms on the underside to aid in whatever BS the owner, Ari believed in. I remember Duffy co-signed Paradox, which now makes sense.Expand QuoteIsn't putting magnets in your shoes something that conspiracy people do to stay healthy?[close]
Expand QuoteRodney Mullen used to skate the Del Mar bowlsExpand QuoteRodney Mullen can’t drop in.[close][close]
(https://i.ibb.co/DVHGMr0/rodneymullen-vert.jpg) (https://ibb.co/YRFDd0H)
Now it's a tennis club.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteRodney Mullen used to skate the Del Mar bowlsExpand QuoteRodney Mullen can’t drop in.[close][close]
(https://i.ibb.co/DVHGMr0/rodneymullen-vert.jpg) (https://ibb.co/YRFDd0H)[close]
Now that’s a fucking conspiracy
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteRodney Mullen used to skate the Del Mar bowlsExpand QuoteRodney Mullen can’t drop in.[close][close]
(https://i.ibb.co/DVHGMr0/rodneymullen-vert.jpg) (https://ibb.co/YRFDd0H)[close]
Now that’s a fucking conspiracy
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteRodney Mullen used to skate the Del Mar bowlsExpand QuoteRodney Mullen can’t drop in.[close][close]
(https://i.ibb.co/DVHGMr0/rodneymullen-vert.jpg) (https://ibb.co/YRFDd0H)[close]
Now that’s a fucking conspiracy[close]
looks like a slash. does not disprove the conspiracy. #whereisthedropin
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Decks have always been about the same price, right? Until recently.....[close]
I'm amazed that boards haven't dramatically increased over the past 2 decades. If boards went along with inflation the same board that cost $40 in 2000 should cost $58.36 in today's dollars.
sorry, what?Tell me this if Tiago had the tech of Daewon and brought it to a ledge it'd be sick as fuck.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteAre you thinking of the one he does in the credits of Skate More?Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteCan Daewon not really skate rails or is he just lazy?.[close]
You cant manual a rail.
Lol but seriously, his Round 3 part has a bunch of clips of him skating an exceptionally dangerous rail from the top of one semi truck to the other.[close]
He did a 180 nosegrind on a rail in a random clip. Maybe a Danny Minnick clip? I can't recall. It was in his jheri curl days haha.[close][close]
Could be! I barely even recall watching the credits of Skate More...[close]
Companies pushed wider decks because it makes skating easier, thus little kids improve faster and buy more product.
Notice how other trends like baggy pants, puffy shoes have come back around but no ones out there filming their part on a 7.63 anymore, now are they?
This isn't a conspiracy so much as an observation.
CBD works.
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Companies pushed wider decks because it makes skating easier, thus little kids improve faster and buy more product.
Notice how other trends like baggy pants, puffy shoes have come back around but no ones out there filming their part on a 7.63 anymore, now are they?
This isn't a conspiracy so much as an observation.
Many skateboarders do not know the definition of the word 'conspiracy'.
Ed and Deanna Templeton are a NONCE couple.I'm sure Ed Templeton has a black BULL
big truck co are in cohorts with big wheel co to make their axles as shitty as possible whilst increasing wheel prices so you can't replace one without the otherim buying a ar-15
Ed and Deanna Templeton are a NONCE couple.Ed Templeton is the skateboarding equivalent of Ian Mackaye.
Ed Templeton is the skateboarding equivalent of Ian Mackaye.Expand QuoteEd and Deanna Templeton are a NONCE couple.[close]
Check it out from Ian's loudmouth of self-righteousness PC garbage to Ed's creepy stalking pictures that seem to bite off Larry Clarke they're losing my interest.
I realize despite being pioneers in their respective field's art music skating quasi cuckold beta weenie feminist crybabies whom have a face you want to punch in.
If that shape comes in an 8 I'm skating it.Ed Templeton is the skateboarding equivalent of Ian Mackaye.Expand QuoteEd and Deanna Templeton are a NONCE couple.[close]
Check it out from Ian's loudmouth of self-righteousness PC garbage to Ed's creepy stalking pictures that seem to bite off Larry Clarke they're losing my interest.
I realize despite being pioneers in their respective field's art music skating quasi cuckold beta weenie feminist crybabies whom have a face you want to punch in.
Creature put more money in Varg's pocket. He co wrote that song
Ed and Deanna Templeton are a NONCE couple.
Expand QuoteEd and Deanna Templeton are a NONCE couple.[close]
He gets *incredibly* sensitive whenever anyone suggests that some of the thousands of photos of scantily clad teenage girls he posts on his Instagram could maybe be seen as being in bad taste
Would anyone here be surprised if we found out that Ed and Deanna were swingers/poly/what the fuck ever?
i don't want to say it would be more surprising if they weren't but for how liberal or artfag left they come across, to marry and stay together with your first girlfriend for all eternity is awful traditional. i think it's great if true butit doesn't jibe with the pics of her grabbing rowley's dick through his trousers in a hot tub or some of ed's hornyposting.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteEd and Deanna Templeton are a NONCE couple.[close]
He gets *incredibly* sensitive whenever anyone suggests that some of the thousands of photos of scantily clad teenage girls he posts on his Instagram could maybe be seen as being in bad taste
Would anyone here be surprised if we found out that Ed and Deanna were swingers/poly/what the fuck ever?[close]
I think there was a blog post/piece of short fiction from Second Hand Embarrassment (http://secondhandembarrassment.blogspot.com/) about Deanna taking young skaters virginity and Ed being into it, which always led me to believe that there was an open secret in the industry about them having some kind of swinger/poly/hotwife type arrangement.
I could be wrong, and I'm too lazy to look for the story now, but it might be worth searching the blog for the post if you're yearning for that kind of intimate knowledge about what goes down in the Templeton household. Cute couple regardless.
Has anyone ever seen a 7.5 Alexis Sablone board? Are we sure she exists and isn't an op to convince skaters to go to college for 8 years
in what way? i'm all for tradition and monogamy, you just don't usually expect it from people who push leftist idiocy. and tempa t is a commie pinko [who made a million dollars selling bad art].Expand Quotei don't want to say it would be more surprising if they weren't but for how liberal or artfag left they come across, to marry and stay together with your first girlfriend for all eternity is awful traditional. i think it's great if true butit doesn't jibe with the pics of her grabbing rowley's dick through his trousers in a hot tub or some of ed's hornyposting.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteEd and Deanna Templeton are a NONCE couple.[close]
He gets *incredibly* sensitive whenever anyone suggests that some of the thousands of photos of scantily clad teenage girls he posts on his Instagram could maybe be seen as being in bad taste
Would anyone here be surprised if we found out that Ed and Deanna were swingers/poly/what the fuck ever?[close][close]
this post set off my nerd alarm, hope you go outside soon :)
I think there was a blog post/piece of short fiction from Second Hand Embarrassment (http://secondhandembarrassment.blogspot.com/) about Deanna taking young skaters virginity and Ed being into it, which always led me to believe that there was an open secret in the industry about them having some kind of swinger/poly/hotwife type arrangement.
I could be wrong, and I'm too lazy to look for the story now, but it might be worth searching the blog for the post if you're yearning for that kind of intimate knowledge about what goes down in the Templeton household. Cute couple regardless.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteCompanies put out b-sides and rough cuts to subtly encourage amateur re-edits. These re-edits, when uploaded to YouTube, ensure that the actual part/video will be lost in the mix and thus, much more difficult to bootleg.[close]
except pretty much all of them are posted on thrasher, which the companies pay to put up there, so surely they don't care about ti getting bootlegged?[close]
i've never heard of this. which companies are paying?
Skateline was made to be a personification of the banter on the Slap Message Boards so Ride Channel/Thrasher can profit off of the online discourse around skateboarding.
Someone’s going to get sacked so badly at the Olympic they will need an ambulance.
This injury will spawn the creation of a skating underwear brand with a built in cup and swamp ass and skid mark resistant mesh comprised of crosslocked nanofiber technology.
This underwear brand will be called Taint Saint and will become publicly traded within 90 days of initial launch and have a 5 minute ad spot on every episode of the 9 club.
The success will be followed with additional versions called the Crotch Guard specifically designed for women, trans, gender fluid and non binary folks of course.
The spokesperson will be &&
Expand QuoteSomeone’s going to get sacked so badly at the Olympic they will need an ambulance.
This injury will spawn the creation of a skating underwear brand with a built in cup and swamp ass and skid mark resistant mesh comprised of crosslocked nanofiber technology.
This underwear brand will be called Taint Saint and will become publicly traded within 90 days of initial launch and have a 5 minute ad spot on every episode of the 9 club.
The success will be followed with additional versions called the Crotch Guard specifically designed for women, trans, gender fluid and non binary folks of course.
The spokesperson will be &&[close]
i dunno why but this reminded me of a restaurant i drove by this weekend that was called Mrs Gooch's cafe
also can't help but think of this video as well:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMP7wzMW4_s
The motor bike Ali and Shane were on at the time of the accident was purposely sabatoged.
Big shoelace is also responsible for the quick death of frictionless grip tape.
The motor bike Ali and Shane were on at the time of the accident was purposely sabatoged.
The motor bike Ali and Shane were on at the time of the accident was purposely sabatoged.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAUh7DSNswc
Skateline was made to be a personification of the banter on the Slap Message Boards so Ride Channel/Thrasher can profit off of the online discourse around skateboarding.
Expand QuoteSkateline was made to be a personification of the banter on the Slap Message Boards so Ride Channel/Thrasher can profit off of the online discourse around skateboarding.[close]
Considering 90% of the jokes on skateline are directly stolen from jokes on here this checks out.
Major skate video music supervision is less about finding new/obscure/lesser known songs and more about avoiding DMCA issues/having to pay too much for rights to a song.
Expand QuoteMajor skate video music supervision is less about finding new/obscure/lesser known songs and more about avoiding DMCA issues/having to pay too much for rights to a song.[close]
This isn’t even a conspiracy it’s just true..
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteMajor skate video music supervision is less about finding new/obscure/lesser known songs and more about avoiding DMCA issues/having to pay too much for rights to a song.[close]
This isn’t even a conspiracy it’s just true..[close]
Has it always been true that they sort out music rights? I don’t think someone was ever hired just to find good jams
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteMajor skate video music supervision is less about finding new/obscure/lesser known songs and more about avoiding DMCA issues/having to pay too much for rights to a song.[close]
This isn’t even a conspiracy it’s just true..[close]
Has it always been true that they sort out music rights? I don’t think someone was ever hired just to find good jams[close]
It’s only true for the internet age where everyone is uploading their shit to iTunes/ Instagram/ YouTube/ etc where the big three labels who own everything can readily strike projects down if they haven’t paid for the rights. The responsibility of securing the rights goes to whoever’s tasked with editing the project, which is oftentimes the filmer too. Back in the VHS/ early DVD days no one gave a shit about paying money for rights, bc what was the likelihood of a big mainstream label coming across a skate video in the 90’s?
Expand QuoteThere's a curse on element skateboards either you are wicked successful or you are cursed and on the way out of your career. Either way Element is fir hasbeen skaters.
Billy Pepper ostracized from skating
Forrest Kirby severe pill addiction and alcoholism
Harold Hunter RIP to the ODB of skating
Muska at his milking it stage joined TMZ debacle
Tosh Townsend killed a girl while wasted
Bam Margera had Really talented shot but blew it on his shows. Edit glad he is skating again but want him on a different team where he fits.
Huston and his dads shenanigans
Appleyard c'mon man Flip and or somewhere else would be a good spot.....
Westgate rips and he is too young to sellout.[close]
Dude, don't forget Markovich. He briefly skated for them, too...lol.
If you have indys you will try ventures and then go put your indys back on or vice versa, either way you got two sets of different trucks
That's the idea, to think it's not oneExpand QuoteIf you have indys you will try ventures and then go put your indys back on or vice versa, either way you got two sets of different trucks[close]
But where’s the conspiracy?
I used to hoard Shorty's 7/8" SilveradosExpand QuoteWho has brand loyalty to a hardware brand[close]
Lettus Bee is Jesse Neuhaus
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteThere's a curse on element skateboards either you are wicked successful or you are cursed and on the way out of your career. Either way Element is fir hasbeen skaters.
Billy Pepper ostracized from skating
Forrest Kirby severe pill addiction and alcoholism
Harold Hunter RIP to the ODB of skating
Muska at his milking it stage joined TMZ debacle
Tosh Townsend killed a girl while wasted
Bam Margera had Really talented shot but blew it on his shows. Edit glad he is skating again but want him on a different team where he fits.
Huston and his dads shenanigans
Appleyard c'mon man Flip and or somewhere else would be a good spot.....
Westgate rips and he is too young to sellout.[close]
Dude, don't forget Markovich. He briefly skated for them, too...lol.[close]
And do not forget Jake Rupp too.
Damn I forgot I had seen this when I was like 10. Good shitExpand QuoteLettus Bee is Jesse Neuhaus[close]
That set off a major nostalgia bomb
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uUuJxY4Y5y8/TIActZ6C1SI/AAAAAAAAAck/-W5Hrw67kCs/s400/wrenchpilot1.jpg) (http://memoryscreenskate.blogspot.com/2010/09/wrench-pilot-no-1.html)Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.
That's the idea, to think it's not oneExpand QuoteExpand QuoteIf you have indys you will try ventures and then go put your indys back on or vice versa, either way you got two sets of different trucks[close]
But where’s the conspiracy?[close]
Wait. Do you guys not know that one dude owns a large percentage of Indy, Thunder, and Venture. And they do market themselves against each other.Expand QuoteThat's the idea, to think it's not oneExpand QuoteExpand QuoteIf you have indys you will try ventures and then go put your indys back on or vice versa, either way you got two sets of different trucks[close]
But where’s the conspiracy?[close][close]
No. It would be a conspiracy if both truck brands turned out to be made in the same factory/ have the same geometry. Or if the marketing for one company directly influenced you to try the other company’s product, when ultimately both companies are owned by the same person. What you are describing is just owning two sets of trucks.
Most pro skateboarders really don’t make a lot of money. For all the ones who competed in Rome, the rest were at home eating Roman noodles.
Wait. Do you guys not know that one dude owns a large percentage of Indy, Thunder, and Venture. And they do market themselves against each other.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteThat's the idea, to think it's not oneExpand QuoteExpand QuoteIf you have indys you will try ventures and then go put your indys back on or vice versa, either way you got two sets of different trucks[close]
But where’s the conspiracy?[close][close]
No. It would be a conspiracy if both truck brands turned out to be made in the same factory/ have the same geometry. Or if the marketing for one company directly influenced you to try the other company’s product, when ultimately both companies are owned by the same person. What you are describing is just owning two sets of trucks.[close]
I don’t think it’s just the Vitellos. Jeremie Daclin alludes to it in his jenkem interview. Skateboard trucks are kind of a monopoly.Expand QuoteWait. Do you guys not know that one dude owns a large percentage of Indy, Thunder, and Venture. And they do market themselves against each other.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteThat's the idea, to think it's not oneExpand QuoteExpand QuoteIf you have indys you will try ventures and then go put your indys back on or vice versa, either way you got two sets of different trucks[close]
But where’s the conspiracy?[close][close]
No. It would be a conspiracy if both truck brands turned out to be made in the same factory/ have the same geometry. Or if the marketing for one company directly influenced you to try the other company’s product, when ultimately both companies are owned by the same person. What you are describing is just owning two sets of trucks.[close][close]
Who, the Vitellos? Sure, but my point remains, without the additional conditions (except the truck geometry thing, that was a joke) it’s not a conspiracy. It’s just owning two sets of trucks.
I don’t think it’s just the Vitellos. Jeremie Daclin alludes to it in his jenkem interview. Skateboard trucks are kind of a monopoly.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteWait. Do you guys not know that one dude owns a large percentage of Indy, Thunder, and Venture. And they do market themselves against each other.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteThat's the idea, to think it's not oneExpand QuoteExpand QuoteIf you have indys you will try ventures and then go put your indys back on or vice versa, either way you got two sets of different trucks[close]
But where’s the conspiracy?[close][close]
No. It would be a conspiracy if both truck brands turned out to be made in the same factory/ have the same geometry. Or if the marketing for one company directly influenced you to try the other company’s product, when ultimately both companies are owned by the same person. What you are describing is just owning two sets of trucks.[close][close]
Who, the Vitellos? Sure, but my point remains, without the additional conditions (except the truck geometry thing, that was a joke) it’s not a conspiracy. It’s just owning two sets of trucks.[close]
My understanding is that Fausto created Venture and Thunder to grab a bigger share of the market so your first post isn't wrong. At one point, 3 of the 6 trucks on the market came from Emerico. 50% of the market is huge and all three of those brands are still going when other "Indy type" trucks are long gone. Rip yourself of before somebody else does.Expand QuoteI don’t think it’s just the Vitellos. Jeremie Daclin alludes to it in his jenkem interview. Skateboard trucks are kind of a monopoly.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteWait. Do you guys not know that one dude owns a large percentage of Indy, Thunder, and Venture. And they do market themselves against each other.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteThat's the idea, to think it's not oneExpand QuoteExpand QuoteIf you have indys you will try ventures and then go put your indys back on or vice versa, either way you got two sets of different trucks[close]
But where’s the conspiracy?[close][close]
No. It would be a conspiracy if both truck brands turned out to be made in the same factory/ have the same geometry. Or if the marketing for one company directly influenced you to try the other company’s product, when ultimately both companies are owned by the same person. What you are describing is just owning two sets of trucks.[close][close]
Who, the Vitellos? Sure, but my point remains, without the additional conditions (except the truck geometry thing, that was a joke) it’s not a conspiracy. It’s just owning two sets of trucks.[close][close]
That sounds really interesting, I’m going to try to find that interview. Thanks.
And if we’re being honest, maybe I felt a bit defensive because it forced me to look at the ventures I’m currently skating, and my old indys on the shelf… collecting dust and staring at me with their accusing eyes!
My understanding is that Fausto created Venture and Thunder to grab a bigger share of the market so your first post isn't wrong. At one point, 3 of the 6 trucks on the market came from Emerico. 50% of the market is huge and all three of those brands are still going when other "Indy type" trucks are long gone. Rip yourself of before somebody else does.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteI don’t think it’s just the Vitellos. Jeremie Daclin alludes to it in his jenkem interview. Skateboard trucks are kind of a monopoly.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteWait. Do you guys not know that one dude owns a large percentage of Indy, Thunder, and Venture. And they do market themselves against each other.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteThat's the idea, to think it's not oneExpand QuoteExpand QuoteIf you have indys you will try ventures and then go put your indys back on or vice versa, either way you got two sets of different trucks[close]
But where’s the conspiracy?[close][close]
No. It would be a conspiracy if both truck brands turned out to be made in the same factory/ have the same geometry. Or if the marketing for one company directly influenced you to try the other company’s product, when ultimately both companies are owned by the same person. What you are describing is just owning two sets of trucks.[close][close]
Who, the Vitellos? Sure, but my point remains, without the additional conditions (except the truck geometry thing, that was a joke) it’s not a conspiracy. It’s just owning two sets of trucks.[close][close]
That sounds really interesting, I’m going to try to find that interview. Thanks.
And if we’re being honest, maybe I felt a bit defensive because it forced me to look at the ventures I’m currently skating, and my old indys on the shelf… collecting dust and staring at me with their accusing eyes![close]
http://www.jenkemmag.com/home/2021/02/24/bringing-truck-industry-europe-jeremie-daclin/do tony and sally still own that part ?
"...all of the companies, in one way or another, belong to this one person at the top. He owns part of Independent and Venture, and he owns some shares in DLX so he owns some Thunder too. He has the market, and those brands could fix the prices in their favor, and all of that. "Expand QuoteMy understanding is that Fausto created Venture and Thunder to grab a bigger share of the market so your first post isn't wrong. At one point, 3 of the 6 trucks on the market came from Emerico. 50% of the market is huge and all three of those brands are still going when other "Indy type" trucks are long gone. Rip yourself of before somebody else does.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteI don’t think it’s just the Vitellos. Jeremie Daclin alludes to it in his jenkem interview. Skateboard trucks are kind of a monopoly.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteWait. Do you guys not know that one dude owns a large percentage of Indy, Thunder, and Venture. And they do market themselves against each other.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteThat's the idea, to think it's not oneExpand QuoteExpand QuoteIf you have indys you will try ventures and then go put your indys back on or vice versa, either way you got two sets of different trucks[close]
But where’s the conspiracy?[close][close]
No. It would be a conspiracy if both truck brands turned out to be made in the same factory/ have the same geometry. Or if the marketing for one company directly influenced you to try the other company’s product, when ultimately both companies are owned by the same person. What you are describing is just owning two sets of trucks.[close][close]
Who, the Vitellos? Sure, but my point remains, without the additional conditions (except the truck geometry thing, that was a joke) it’s not a conspiracy. It’s just owning two sets of trucks.[close][close]
That sounds really interesting, I’m going to try to find that interview. Thanks.
And if we’re being honest, maybe I felt a bit defensive because it forced me to look at the ventures I’m currently skating, and my old indys on the shelf… collecting dust and staring at me with their accusing eyes![close][close]
Someone’s going to get sacked so badly at the Olympic they will need an ambulance.
This injury will spawn the creation of a skating underwear brand with a built in cup and swamp ass and skid mark resistant mesh comprised of crosslocked nanofiber technology.
This underwear brand will be called Taint Saint and will become publicly traded within 90 days of initial launch and have a 5 minute ad spot on every episode of the 9 club.
The success will be followed with additional versions called the Crotch Guard specifically designed for women, trans, gender fluid and non binary folks of course.
The spokesperson will be &&
Skate wax is dumb
Waxing a curb with a candle is better then waxing a curb with wax if you have a candle that smells nice.
Seasonal smells for instance. You can have a fall session with pumpkin spice. A winter session with vanilla bean. Spring can be lavender or fresh rain
Summer is patchouli
Smell you later
Roller blading associations run the olympic skateboarding teams
Expand QuoteRoller blading associations run the olympic skateboarding teams[close]
Yes. The over-commercialization of contest skating, and its suient Olympification, was a long-term strategy employed by big rollerblade to destabilize skateboarding, and re-emerge into popular culture by occupying the outsider identity that skateboarding used to fill before it was pasteurized into rolling gymnastics.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteRoller blading associations run the olympic skateboarding teams[close]
Yes. The over-commercialization of contest skating, and its suient Olympification, was a long-term strategy employed by big rollerblade to destabilize skateboarding, and re-emerge into popular culture by occupying the outsider identity that skateboarding used to fill before it was pasteurized into rolling gymnastics.[close]
Never said "big roller blade" was behind it all but the fact that you chose to focus on this and ignore the parts that clearly tie into things like the war on drugs and middle class proves my point about the toxicity in this community.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteRoller blading associations run the olympic skateboarding teams[close]
Yes. The over-commercialization of contest skating, and its suient Olympification, was a long-term strategy employed by big rollerblade to destabilize skateboarding, and re-emerge into popular culture by occupying the outsider identity that skateboarding used to fill before it was pasteurized into rolling gymnastics.[close]
Never said "big roller blade" was behind it all but the fact that you chose to focus on this and ignore the parts that clearly tie into things like the war on drugs and middle class proves my point about the toxicity in this community.[close]
I was trying to make a funny. We see what we want to see.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteRoller blading associations run the olympic skateboarding teams[close]
Yes. The over-commercialization of contest skating, and its suient Olympification, was a long-term strategy employed by big rollerblade to destabilize skateboarding, and re-emerge into popular culture by occupying the outsider identity that skateboarding used to fill before it was pasteurized into rolling gymnastics.[close]
Never said "big roller blade" was behind it all but the fact that you chose to focus on this and ignore the parts that clearly tie into things like the war on drugs and middle class proves my point about the toxicity in this community.[close]
I was trying to make a funny. We see what we want to see.[close]
I couldn't tell in a bit of a bad mood today. :-\
Deer Man of Dark Woods is Mike Osterman.
Expand QuoteDeer Man of Dark Woods is Mike Osterman.[close]
I thought it was Rick McCrank.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteDeer Man of Dark Woods is Mike Osterman.[close]
I thought it was Rick McCrank.[close]
It's Mike McKinlay.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteDeer Man of Dark Woods is Mike Osterman.[close]
I thought it was Rick McCrank.[close]
It's Mike McKinlay.[close]
It’s Doug “Pineapple” Saldino
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteDeer Man of Dark Woods is Mike Osterman.[close]
I thought it was Rick McCrank.[close]
It's Mike McKinlay.[close]
It’s Doug “Pineapple” Saldino[close]
It’s Doug Brown
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteDeer Man of Dark Woods is Mike Osterman.[close]
I thought it was Rick McCrank.[close]
It's Mike McKinlay.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteDeer Man of Dark Woods is Mike Osterman.[close]
I thought it was Rick McCrank.[close]
It's Mike McKinlay.[close]
No it's Mike Hastie.
After the padless 540, Yuto proved himself as one of the best skaters atm.
Since the Olympics are held in Japan and being its first year, they'll need some clean cut, no questions asked winner (No Ninejah, not you) in order to keep a family/TV image and keep on cashing.
So, Yuto has already won Olympic Gold.
Edit: Shalom.
Deerman is actually DB Cooper.
Expand QuoteDeerman is actually DB Cooper.[close]
Deerwoman is actually Amelia Earhardt
!!!Expand QuoteExpand QuoteDeerman is actually DB Cooper.[close]
Deerwoman is actually Amelia Earhardt[close]
Deerchild is actually baby Lindbergh
As opposed to popular belief Travis Stenger never enjoyed being better than most at ledge/street skating. He couldn’t stop thinking of those sweet barriers. Ultimately he had to give in to his true calling.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteDeer Man of Dark Woods is Mike Osterman.[close]
I thought it was Rick McCrank.[close]
It's Mike McKinlay.[close]
No it's Mike Hastie.[close]
No it’s Ted Degros. He found a love of barriers, but Girl said it’s tech skating or nothing, so he left the SoCal skate bubble to return to vancouver and it’s abundance of barriers and crusty spots.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteSome heavy hitters behind the scenes in big skateboarding have conspired together to protect skateboarding from the evil Olympic machine. These conspirators joined forces with the deep state and released a man-made strain of corona virus out of Wuhan, China. This virus we now know as COVID-19 has cause a pandemic across the whole world solely to cancel the Olympic Games and save skateboarding from its evil.[close]
all the alien workshop people are part japanese...
they have an alien workshop store in japan
andrew reynolds is part japanese...that's why he got dropped from emerica. now hes releasing stuff for rvca japan.
skateboarding is going to be huge in japan after they win gold in the olympics...
he was a sk8r boy she said ya lat8r boy. o v8 im going to japan!
https://youtu.be/LiaYDPRedWQ[close]
Kokona Hiraki wins silver lol
and Sakura Yosozumi wins gold
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteDeer Man of Dark Woods is Mike Osterman.[close]
I thought it was Rick McCrank.[close]
It's Mike McKinlay.[close]
No it's Mike Hastie.[close]
No it’s Ted Degros. He found a love of barriers, but Girl said it’s tech skating or nothing, so he left the SoCal skate bubble to return to vancouver and it’s abundance of barriers and crusty spots.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteDeer Man of Dark Woods is Mike Osterman.[close]
I thought it was Rick McCrank.[close]
It's Mike McKinlay.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteDeer Man of Dark Woods is Mike Osterman.[close]
I thought it was Rick McCrank.[close]
It's Mike McKinlay.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteDeer Man of Dark Woods is Mike Osterman.[close]
I thought it was Rick McCrank.[close]
It's Mike McKinlay.[close]
https://www.discogs.com/artist/328088-Ba-Ku
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteDeer Man of Dark Woods is Mike Osterman.[close]
I thought it was Rick McCrank.[close]
It's Mike McKinlay.[close]
https://www.discogs.com/artist/328088-Ba-Ku[close]
Sam in the Barrier Kult but isn't DMODW.
blunt tre fakie on an almost board on a barrier in hesh law gave it away for meExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteDeer Man of Dark Woods is Mike Osterman.[close]
I thought it was Rick McCrank.[close]
It's Mike McKinlay.[close]
https://www.discogs.com/artist/328088-Ba-Ku[close]
Sam in the Barrier Kult but isn't DMODW.[close]
True. But they're brothers, and i my mind it would make sense, that Mike is dmodw. I don't know. Iit was late.
But Beast of Gevaudan is Chris Haslam
Shep Dawgs was founded by Bagel Bite money
blunt tre fakie on an almost board on a barrier in hesh law gave it away for meExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteDeer Man of Dark Woods is Mike Osterman.[close]
I thought it was Rick McCrank.[close]
It's Mike McKinlay.[close]
https://www.discogs.com/artist/328088-Ba-Ku[close]
Sam in the Barrier Kult but isn't DMODW.[close]
True. But they're brothers, and i my mind it would make sense, that Mike is dmodw. I don't know. Iit was late.
But Beast of Gevaudan is Chris Haslam[close]
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteDeer Man of Dark Woods is Mike Osterman.[close]
I thought it was Rick McCrank.[close]
It's Mike McKinlay.[close]
https://www.discogs.com/artist/328088-Ba-Ku[close]
Sam in the Barrier Kult but isn't DMODW.[close]
True. But they're brothers, and i my mind it would make sense, that Mike is dmodw. I don't know. Iit was late.
But Beast of Gevaudan is Chris Haslam
Powerslide contests were designed by the system to get gaggle's of skaters to collectively and voluntarily give themselves flatspots while only a single winner gets a free set of wheels.Powerslide contests? Is that a thing?
Hopefully just in SFPowerslide contests? Is that a thing?Expand QuotePowerslide contests were designed by the system to get gaggle's of skaters to collectively and voluntarily give themselves flatspots while only a single winner gets a free set of wheels.[close]
Big skateboard is intentionally avoiding true symmetrical deck shapes so they don't last twice as long.
if/ when leticia and felipe gustabo have kids, it will be the new brazillion skate god, a.k.a chosen one.With those genes, that baby gonna do the world's slowest lipslides
Expand QuoteBig skateboard is intentionally avoiding true symmetrical deck shapes so they don't last twice as long.[close]
Based and woke.
Came in here to say this but searched it just in case. You're absolutely right. Not just decks but trucks and wheels all wear unevenly too and need to be replaced more often. Why would a popsicle shape have a "nose" and a "tail" anyway? Doesn't make sense. And notice even now with the higher demand for symmetrical shapes there are pitiful few to choose from. Skaters demand more twin tail options. I just started skating my first one and I don't think I'm ever going back to asymmetrical popsicles.
Expand QuoteBig skateboard is intentionally avoiding true symmetrical deck shapes so they don't last twice as long.[close]
Based and woke.
Came in here to say this but searched it just in case. You're absolutely right. Not just decks but trucks and wheels all wear unevenly too and need to be replaced more often. Why would a popsicle shape have a "nose" and a "tail" anyway? Doesn't make sense. And notice even now with the higher demand for symmetrical shapes there are pitiful few to choose from. Skaters demand more twin tail options. I just started skating my first one and I don't think I'm ever going back to asymmetrical popsicles.
What about a board that is symmetrical concave and dimensions wise but one end is kinda square-ish and the other kinda rounder/pointy-ishSounds like a freestyle deck.
Steve Berra knows where the corps of Shelly Miscavige is hidden.I'm not wearing a tinfoil hat or anything, but I'm pretty sure Shelly Miscavige's mother didn't die by suicide.
Just watched Ben degross new vid and this came to mind.( Soz if it's been said before)
Not really a conspiracy so much but big pants small wheels was purely companies saving money and had nothing to do with fashion or progression. The pressure flips and grind combos were just marketing.
Baggy pants might seem like they wouldn't be cheaper but it's the about same amount of raw material, just with less offcuts and the work can be considerably more sloppy. Noone could even tell if one leg of their clown pants is an inch bigger than the other especially when their cutting them to length themselves.
Same goes for early 2000s where every board was a 7.5 or 7.75 it was just about mass production not because it's easier to do flips etc.
All those freestyle boards Mullen was using were 7.25. I set up a Welinder re-issue for my daughter and it's hard not to double flip.Expand QuoteJust watched Ben degross new vid and this came to mind.( Soz if it's been said before)
Not really a conspiracy so much but big pants small wheels was purely companies saving money and had nothing to do with fashion or progression. The pressure flips and grind combos were just marketing.
Baggy pants might seem like they wouldn't be cheaper but it's the about same amount of raw material, just with less offcuts and the work can be considerably more sloppy. Noone could even tell if one leg of their clown pants is an inch bigger than the other especially when their cutting them to length themselves.
Same goes for early 2000s where every board was a 7.5 or 7.75 it was just about mass production not because it's easier to do flips etc.[close]
But it is easier to do flips
And we werent skating as much big shit back then. It was more ledge/flip orientated
Expand QuoteJust watched Ben degross new vid and this came to mind.( Soz if it's been said before)
Not really a conspiracy so much but big pants small wheels was purely companies saving money and had nothing to do with fashion or progression. The pressure flips and grind combos were just marketing.
Baggy pants might seem like they wouldn't be cheaper but it's the about same amount of raw material, just with less offcuts and the work can be considerably more sloppy. Noone could even tell if one leg of their clown pants is an inch bigger than the other especially when their cutting them to length themselves.
Same goes for early 2000s where every board was a 7.5 or 7.75 it was just about mass production not because it's easier to do flips etc.[close]
But it is easier to do flips
And we werent skating as much big shit back then. It was more ledge/flip orientated