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Skateboarding => USELESS WOODEN TOY BANTER => Topic started by: SkatefulDead on June 21, 2023, 01:15:26 AM
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What’s Going on at Birdhouse?
When I say Birdhouse a few things may come to mind.
First and foremost obviously we think of Tony Hawk, it’s founder and skateboarding icon.
You may think of the old-school boards and shapes synonymous with 90’s skateboarding.
What I think of is their controversial King of The Road appearances where they featured on VICE and won 3 years running.
From 2013-2015 Birdhouse took part in (and won) King Of The Road, a unique competition hosted by Thrasher in which teams compete in a scavenger hunt to tick off challenges across the country.
In 2014, VICE started to televise the competitions, bringing them to a much more mainstream audience.
Birdhouse’s team for all 3 years consisted of Aaron ‘Jaws’ Homoki, Clive Dixon, Clint Walker, Ben Raybourn and Mike Davis.
From the 5 skaters who took part in KOTR;
Jaws remains at Birdhouse and continues to skate at a high level.
Clive Dixon left Birdhouse in the last few years citing ‘he was the only one skating at Birdhouse’. He moved to Nyjah’s company Disorder, which shows you exactly how dire things are.
Clint Walker became one of the most controversial figures in skateboarding, alienating himself from the rest of skateboarding with his erratic and aggressive behaviour on KOTR.
Ben Raybourn left skateboarding shortly after the KOTR series. There was a lot of speculation as to why. The most popular was that he was suffering from drug addiction and was getting clean in rehab.
Mike Davis was arrested shortly after the KOTR series for possession of heroin and coke. He was removed from the Birdhouse team and a year later he was found dead in his home from a suspected overdose.
A lot of speculation about the culture at Birdhouse was thrown around after the events of KOTR. It was a competition, however no other team seemed as competitive or just downright intense about the situation.
They quickly became the villains of the series and the social media backlash in the aftermath was brutal.
The majority of this hate was directed at Clint, however the whole team suffered.
Many believed the negative fallout of KOTR directly attributed to the downfall of the Birdhouse riders.
Birdhouse hasn’t released a major project since 2017’s Saturdays, a commercial, yet entertaining full-length featuring most of the KOTR crew and Birdhouse regulars (David Loy & Lizzie Armanto).
But since that project…… nothing.
We’ve seen some solo projects but for the most part Birdhouse has been silent.
They are still flogging their product on the website and no announcements have been made regarding either ending the brand or coming out with another video.
This has led me and lots of others to ask…
What’s going on at Birdhouse?
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Shawn Hale rips
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Is this the lyrics to a Bob Dylan-esque folk song?
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Do you write for Dose?
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they tried so hard and got so far but in the end it didn't even matter.
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Damn dude just start a blog. That's what all the cool kids do.
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The plebeian concerns of skateboarding companies are beneath my notice, but we all must agree that processed insect patties are a superior form of protein for growing hands of human laborers.
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Birdman can only devote his resources to making one thing special at a time. from 2011-2015 he was between marriages, so he devoted himself to having his company 3peat KOTR.
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They really peaked at KOTR. I've always been a big Birdhouse house fan, and I wish they could have kept that momentum.
They lost Mike Davis and was so fucking talented
https://youtu.be/Y4W3YL3u0gQ
That dude was a major reason they were viable at KOTR. He could do anything. He was the future of the street focus part of the brand.
RIP mike
Raybourn had Burnout
Jaws got Hurt, IDK, but it took some time to recover. That's why he was doing youtube stuff, and pogos.
Shawn had a knee injury, I remember DMing him about it, because I had one too
Clive wasn't happy with how Birdhouse was going anymore and left
Clint sort of feels off, but really he has a skate shop (and/or)weed stores. Setting that up isn't simple.
As far as I can tell, the future of Birdhouse is not in the streets. New Reese, IDK her last name, is insane. Easily the best female vert skater ever, and she's only about 12. Gui Khury is also on Birdhouse now.
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I'll take, "Rejected Jenkem Articles," for $200.
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AI?
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I'll take, "Rejected Jenkem Articles," for $200.
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The team fell apart but it didn't have anything to do with KOTR... Ben quit skating for a while, Mike Davis died, Clint kinda kooked himself out of the industry, etc. Clive is the only one who really kept pushing through it and just recently ended up on Disorder.
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for years I got Mike Davis and Mason Silva confused.
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Tony had the imperative task of allocating funds to compensate Lizzie, revamp his ramp, and maintain Ellis's employment/therapy. With his eldest about to wed the daughter of one of the world's most iconic "rockstars" ever, it became abundantly clear that such a momentous occasion wouldn't come cheap. Therefore, there was no choice but to implement budget cuts. #TeamLizzie
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no one asks where kotr is
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no one asks where kotr is
It still happens every year. Burnett just hosts a private insiders only underground tournament with some of your favorite brands and board riders. Keep your eyes peeled for links when they pop up. Tyshawn killed it last year, as did Nak. Nyjah got hurt on the trip, Louie stayed pretty low impact and TFunk was kind of a dick and left early. That all played into the SOTY race. None of this shit usually gets out but I thought it was time to proverbially spill the beans.
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Tony had the imperative task of allocating funds to compensate Lizzie, revamp his ramp, and maintain Ellis's employment/therapy. With his eldest about to wed the daughter of one of the world's most iconic "rockstars" ever, it became abundantly clear that such a momentous occasion wouldn't come cheap. Therefore, there was no choice but to implement budget cuts. #TeamLizzie
What?
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I'll take, "Rejected Jenkem Articles," for $200.
starting in the early 90’s in southern california with such feature riders as heath kirchart & andrew reynolds, which board brand then went into obscurity for nearly 2 decades until creating a “super team” consisting of great talents & poor attitudes, whom would win kotr 3 years in a row, then fall flat once again out of the blue?
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Tony had the imperative task of allocating funds to compensate Lizzie, revamp his ramp, and maintain Ellis's employment/therapy. With his eldest about to wed the daughter of one of the world's most iconic "rockstars" ever, it became abundantly clear that such a momentous occasion wouldn't come cheap. Therefore, there was no choice but to implement budget cuts. #TeamLizzie
What?
riley hawk is currently dating kurt cobain's daughter
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Tony had the imperative task of allocating funds to compensate Lizzie, revamp his ramp, and maintain Ellis's employment/therapy. With his eldest about to wed the daughter of one of the world's most iconic "rockstars" ever, it became abundantly clear that such a momentous occasion wouldn't come cheap. Therefore, there was no choice but to implement budget cuts. #TeamLizzie
What?
riley hawk is currently dating kurt cobain's daughter
Tony Hawk's kid dating Kurt Cobain's kid makes sense, the 90's are very hot right now, people are out here rocking baggy light wash jeans and drinking Clearly Canadian.
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I just rewatched KOTR 2015 (or whichever had birdhouse, chocolate, toy machine) and god damn Mike Davis was so fucking good.
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I just rewatched KOTR 2015 (or whichever had birdhouse, chocolate, toy machine) and god damn Mike Davis was so fucking good.
Mike Did all the heavy lifting for birdhouse! He was a machine. He did all the technical goals, but also he was one of those dudes who could skate whatever was in front of him.
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Tony had the imperative task of allocating funds to compensate Lizzie, revamp his ramp, and maintain Ellis's employment/therapy. With his eldest about to wed the daughter of one of the world's most iconic "rockstars" ever, it became abundantly clear that such a momentous occasion wouldn't come cheap. Therefore, there was no choice but to implement budget cuts. #TeamLizzie
except the bride's family traditionally pays for the wedding
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Tony had the imperative task of allocating funds to compensate Lizzie, revamp his ramp, and maintain Ellis's employment/therapy. With his eldest about to wed the daughter of one of the world's most iconic "rockstars" ever, it became abundantly clear that such a momentous occasion wouldn't come cheap. Therefore, there was no choice but to implement budget cuts. #TeamLizzie
except the bride's family traditionally pays for the wedding
Traditionally, it is typically the bride's father who covers the expenses... but I digress. I have reservations about attributing Birdhouse's decline solely to this factor. Birdhouse reached its pinnacle with "The End," and recapturing that same magic seems improbable.
** Tony subtly alluded to an upcoming wedding during his latest podcast episode featuring Edward Neumeier.
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Tony had the imperative task of allocating funds to compensate Lizzie, revamp his ramp, and maintain Ellis's employment/therapy. With his eldest about to wed the daughter of one of the world's most iconic "rockstars" ever, it became abundantly clear that such a momentous occasion wouldn't come cheap. Therefore, there was no choice but to implement budget cuts. #TeamLizzie
except the bride's family traditionally pays for the wedding
Traditionally, it is typically the bride's father who covers the expenses... but I digress. I have reservations about attributing Birdhouse's decline solely to this factor. Birdhouse reached its pinnacle with "The End," and recapturing that same magic seems improbable.
** Tony subtly alluded to an upcoming wedding during his latest podcast episode featuring Edward Neumeier.
Can you guys imagine if Tony Hawk had a daughter and she was getting married and rather than say "the bride's father pays for the wedding," they'd say "the bird, father of the bride, is paying for this wedding"?
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Tony had the imperative task of allocating funds to compensate Lizzie, revamp his ramp, and maintain Ellis's employment/therapy. With his eldest about to wed the daughter of one of the world's most iconic "rockstars" ever, it became abundantly clear that such a momentous occasion wouldn't come cheap. Therefore, there was no choice but to implement budget cuts. #TeamLizzie
except the bride's family traditionally pays for the wedding
she's got far more money than her family tho, love lost shitloads over the years.
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Tony had the imperative task of allocating funds to compensate Lizzie, revamp his ramp, and maintain Ellis's employment/therapy. With his eldest about to wed the daughter of one of the world's most iconic "rockstars" ever, it became abundantly clear that such a momentous occasion wouldn't come cheap. Therefore, there was no choice but to implement budget cuts. #TeamLizzie
except the bride's family traditionally pays for the wedding
Traditionally, it is typically the bride's father who covers the expenses... but I digress. I have reservations about attributing Birdhouse's decline solely to this factor. Birdhouse reached its pinnacle with "The End," and recapturing that same magic seems improbable.
** Tony subtly alluded to an upcoming wedding during his latest podcast episode featuring Edward Neumeier.
Can you guys imagine if Tony Hawk had a daughter and she was getting married and rather than say "the bride's father pays for the wedding," they'd say "the bird, father of the bride, is paying for this wedding"?
He does have a daughter with his 3rd wife, Kadence. Be patient she’s like 13.
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Tony had the imperative task of allocating funds to compensate Lizzie, revamp his ramp, and maintain Ellis's employment/therapy. With his eldest about to wed the daughter of one of the world's most iconic "rockstars" ever, it became abundantly clear that such a momentous occasion wouldn't come cheap. Therefore, there was no choice but to implement budget cuts. #TeamLizzie
except the bride's family traditionally pays for the wedding
Braincells too!
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Sadly, Drake has generated more hype for Birdhouse in the last 5 years than Birdman the skater and Birdman the rapper have.
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Sadly, Drake has generated more hype for Birdhouse in the last 5 years than Birdman the skater and Birdman the rapper have.
Despite despising Drake, I still crave a Birdhouse hoodie. Those things sold like crazy!
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op failed to mention that ben raybourn is skating again, seemingly in a healthy spot and has a pro board on metal skateboards. not that that has anything to do with birdhouse now but still give the man some credit where it's due
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op failed to mention that ben raybourn is skating again, seemingly in a healthy spot and has a pro board on metal skateboards. not that that has anything to do with birdhouse now but still give the man some credit where it's due
This is such a nice thing to read. I like Ben Raybourn a lot...his extended demise was sad to watch. Go Ben, go!
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op failed to mention that ben raybourn is skating again, seemingly in a healthy spot and has a pro board on metal skateboards. not that that has anything to do with birdhouse now but still give the man some credit where it's due
Thank you for pointing this out. I was going to, but it seemed like OP just stepped out of a time machine from 2015, so I didn’t want to overwhelm them with too much information at once.
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op failed to mention that ben raybourn is skating again, seemingly in a healthy spot and has a pro board on metal skateboards. not that that has anything to do with birdhouse now but still give the man some credit where it's due
Thank you for pointing this out. I was going to, but it seemed like OP just stepped out of a time machine from 2015, so I didn’t want to overwhelm them with too much information at once.
lol
I keep wanting to gnar you but then realized that's the opposite of what you're looking for so I just don't do anything.
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op failed to mention that ben raybourn is skating again, seemingly in a healthy spot and has a pro board on metal skateboards. not that that has anything to do with birdhouse now but still give the man some credit where it's due
Thank you for pointing this out. I was going to, but it seemed like OP just stepped out of a time machine from 2015, so I didn’t want to overwhelm them with too much information at once.
lol
I keep wanting to gnar you but then realized that's the opposite of what you're looking for so I just don't do anything.
;) Thanks, GAY
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Once upon a time, in the vibrant city of San Francisco, there was a skateboarding crew known as the Birdhouse Skate Team. Consisting of five talented skaters named Jake, Max, Lily, Tony, and Zoe, they were passionate about their craft and eager to showcase their skills in the highly competitive event called King of the Road.
King of the Road was an annual skateboarding competition that pushed teams to their limits. It involved completing a series of challenges, both daring and unconventional, to earn points and claim the prestigious title. The Birdhouse Skate Team had been training relentlessly for months, honing their techniques and devising a game plan to conquer the competition.
The team arrived at the starting point, greeted by the enthusiastic cheers of their loyal fans. Their first challenge was called "The Urban Jungle," a race through the city's chaotic streets, where they had to navigate through traffic, leap over obstacles, and perform tricks along the way. The Birdhouse Skate Team displayed remarkable agility and creativity, turning the concrete jungle into their own personal playground. They earned a significant number of points, setting the stage for the exciting battles yet to come.
As the competition progressed, the team faced a variety of unique challenges. They conquered "The Wall of Steel," where they had to skate fearlessly down a steep metal ramp, showcasing their balance and control. They exhibited their technical prowess during "Rail Master," a challenge that demanded them to grind down a series of massive rails with style and precision. Each challenge tested their limits, but they always found a way to overcome adversity, fueling their determination to succeed.
One challenge in particular, "The Wildcard," caught the team by surprise. They were tasked with performing their most outrageous trick in an unconventional location. After much brainstorming, they settled on an abandoned water park. With dilapidated slides and empty pools as their canvas, the Birdhouse Skate Team unleashed a breathtaking display of flips, twists, and high-flying maneuvers. Their performance left both the judges and onlookers in awe, earning them the maximum points for creativity and execution.
As the days passed, the competition became more intense, and the Birdhouse Skate Team faced formidable opponents. However, they remained united and determined. They encouraged each other, sharing valuable advice and cheering one another on, creating an unbreakable bond that propelled them forward.
Finally, after weeks of grueling challenges and jaw-dropping tricks, the day of the grand finale arrived. The Birdhouse Skate Team found themselves neck and neck with their closest rivals. The final challenge, known as "The Vert Showdown," required them to conquer a massive half-pipe and deliver an electrifying performance that would leave a lasting impression.
Under the spotlight, with the crowd's anticipation palpable, the team huddled together, reminding themselves of the countless hours they had spent perfecting their craft. They stepped onto the ramp with confidence, unleashing a flurry of flips, spins, and high-altitude aerial maneuvers. The crowd erupted in thunderous applause, witnessing a display of skill and artistry that seemed almost otherworldly.
When the dust settled, it was announced that the Birdhouse Skate Team had triumphed in the King of the Road competition. They were crowned the champions, their names forever etched in the history of skateboarding. Their unwavering dedication, perseverance, and friendship had carried them to victory, solidifying their place among the legends of the sport.
From that day forward, the Birdhouse Skate Team's journey became an inspiration for aspiring skaters worldwide. They continued to push the boundaries of what was possible, spreading their passion for skateboarding and reminding everyone that with passion and unity, dreams can indeed take flight.
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please dont chat gpt so much guys :( :(