I am completely blown away by this. I have had real bad vibes from Vallely since he did the DIY brand and bad-mouthed corporations in skateboarding, then almost immediately had a board on Powell. He seriously jumps off of companies way too much.
Also, the whole Rollins, [I am the incinerator, I burn desire, and enjoy pain and challenge] bullshit is all a gimmick it seems with Vallely. I do respect Rollins a lot because, he is more of a pioneer in a sense; while Vallely seriously is just the weaker, uninformed Rollins of skateboarding.
It is a shame because if he would just quit preaching and skate he would be a favorite to me for sure. I just can't support someone who is fly by night and basically lying to children to buy fake boobs or something he doesn't need.
C