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Skateboarding => USELESS WOODEN TOY BANTER => Topic started by: ggrimmedd on February 14, 2024, 10:12:09 AM
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Another one down at Element
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C3VkhVVRowL/?igsh=bzZza3EwMGQzaTV3 (https://www.instagram.com/reel/C3VkhVVRowL/?igsh=bzZza3EwMGQzaTV3)
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Do any of us really know who is ON Element?
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When Westgate leaves.. we know it’s over
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Didn't he leave once already? I swear I read he left and came back because they promised to turn him pro.
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When Westgate leaves.. we know it’s over
Ever since Westgate got on Element, I see very few parts from the guy. If Westgate does leave, I hope he gets on 5BORO for nostalgic reasons.
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When Westgate leaves.. we know it’s over
Ever since Westgate got on Element, I see very few parts from the guy. If Westgate does leave, I hope he gets on 5BORO for nostalgic reasons.
I couldn’t agree more.
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is he skating reverse kingpin trucks in the clip?
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When Westgate leaves.. we know it’s over
Ever since Westgate got on Element, I see very few parts from the guy. If Westgate does leave, I hope he gets on 5BORO for nostalgic reasons.
So you can see even less from him lol?
5boro in 2024 is barely a company......they have done like 2 drops of boards since 2022 and have put out 1 clip in like 7 years
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element still exists?
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When Westgate leaves.. we know it’s over
Ever since Westgate got on Element, I see very few parts from the guy. If Westgate does leave, I hope he gets on 5BORO for nostalgic reasons.
Definitely slower output than his Emerica days, but its not like's allergic to putting footage out... had a solo NB part like 2 years ago.
That being said, I will always cherish and appreciate Westgate clips.
Almost certainly a pipe dream but I would by a Westgate Baker board so fucking fast.
Sorry Gabriel.
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Westgate to Real so that he might have a chance to make money that he deserves. Putting out parts or not, the dude is definitely still skating at an incredibly high level. Maybe it is the fault of Element for not much coming out.
Another idea that’s way out of left field would be him riding for Girl. I kind of like that it doesn’t make the most sense but I feel like the team is lacking a guy like him. I would buy a board just for how little sense it would make.
It’s weird when these brands go out who certain skateboarder’s identities seem tied to go out.
Zered, Westgate, Kevin Taylor, and Eli Reed will always feel like Zoo York to me.
and I like Zered on Alltimers, that one video is fucking amazing to me.
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for everyone saying Westgate doesn't have clips this just came out last year
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IsVYgAn-Rbk
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Who?
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When Westgate leaves.. we know it’s over
Ever since Westgate got on Element, I see very few parts from the guy. If Westgate does leave, I hope he gets on 5BORO for nostalgic reasons.
I couldn’t agree more.
that would be legit
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for everyone saying Westgate doesn't have clips this just came out last year
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IsVYgAn-Rbk
Sick drop, must have missed that one. Still skates like he's filming for Stay Gold.
Funny how all these Element threads turn into speculation about Westgate's next move after Element runs its course. Please don't retire there Brandon!
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I just want to see Jakko on Sour. Fortunato is dope though. Hope he ends up somewhere decent.
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The element situation is confusing to me. I see the boards on sale for 20 dollars or whatever, never see it in real life aside from rando dirt biker types wearing the clothes, and yet they managed a collab with polo this year at polo prices. I'm a Ralph Lauren wearing skater, so I imagine im the target audience, but I can't imagine seeing anyone in NYC anywhere I skate wearing an element x polo sweatshirt that cost hundreds of dollars instead of a polo shirt they got at tj maxx (if they are Ralph Lauren inclined/curious). They also ran a huge ad campaign for it in thrasher and video that looked somewhat expensive to produce with the team riding around in the woods.
Ralph Lauren Curious
lol
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Nigga please! If you think Real would pay him more than Element you must be on crack! Ask Zered how much he was offered to ride for 3 dlx brands (board, wheels and trucks) 😂 The only reason Westgate is on Element in the first place is money, do you really think anyone with his legacy would choose Element because it’s cool? The fuck outta here.
Westgate to Real so that he might have a chance to make money that he deserves. Putting out parts or not, the dude is definitely still skating at an incredibly high level. Maybe it is the fault of Element for not much coming out.
Another idea that’s way out of left field would be him riding for Girl. I kind of like that it doesn’t make the most sense but I feel like the team is lacking a guy like him. I would buy a board just for how little sense it would make.
It’s weird when these brands go out who certain skateboarder’s identities seem tied to go out.
Zered, Westgate, Kevin Taylor, and Eli Reed will always feel like Zoo York to me.
and I like Zered on Alltimers, that one video is fucking amazing to me.
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Nigga please! If you think Real would pay him more than Element you must be on crack! Ask Zered how much he was offered to ride for 3 dlx brands (board, wheels and trucks) 😂 The only reason Westgate is on Element in the first place is money, do you really think anyone with his legacy would choose Element because it’s cool? The fuck outta here.
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Westgate to Real so that he might have a chance to make money that he deserves. Putting out parts or not, the dude is definitely still skating at an incredibly high level. Maybe it is the fault of Element for not much coming out.
Another idea that’s way out of left field would be him riding for Girl. I kind of like that it doesn’t make the most sense but I feel like the team is lacking a guy like him. I would buy a board just for how little sense it would make.
It’s weird when these brands go out who certain skateboarder’s identities seem tied to go out.
Zered, Westgate, Kevin Taylor, and Eli Reed will always feel like Zoo York to me.
and I like Zered on Alltimers, that one video is fucking amazing to me.
I meant if he were to go elsewhere, after someone mentioned 5Boro. Shut the actual fuck up.
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for everyone saying Westgate doesn't have clips this just came out last year
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IsVYgAn-Rbk
Sick drop, must have missed that one. Still skates like he's filming for Stay Gold.
Funny how all these Element threads turn into speculation about Westgate's next move after Element runs its course. Please don't retire there Brandon!
Seems like he goes on NB# trips fairly often so hopefully he’s saving up for a part either solo or full length. He doesn’t seem like he posts clips or goes on IG daily but he posts some good stuff here and there and Tsavv films a lot with him. That Nollie fs flip on flat on this edit was so sick. And the high speed big Ollie is classic Westgate. He probably got on Element through Barley. Seems like he’s pretty loyal to his sponsors and east coast friends or connections. Could definitely see him on Baker or Real though.
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C2dFvcEuDZJ/?igsh=Z3I1cjQyb3JmcnVw
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Fortunate Gabriel and Jackson Mass
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Barley and Westgate on the same team is my favorite part of him being on Element. They need to capitalize on their whole roots aesthetic and make some dual part with those two. Even if it’s older footage but showing how Donny’s skating influences Brandon’s.
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Been had polo
Polo curious is the funniest thing I’ve seen in a long time
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If Westgate leaves Element, it's to join Toy Machine, assuming Leo will still let him.
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Nigga please! If you think Real would pay him more than Element you must be on crack! Ask Zered how much he was offered to ride for 3 dlx brands (board, wheels and trucks) 😂 The only reason Westgate is on Element in the first place is money, do you really think anyone with his legacy would choose Element because it’s cool? The fuck outta here.
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Westgate to Real so that he might have a chance to make money that he deserves. Putting out parts or not, the dude is definitely still skating at an incredibly high level. Maybe it is the fault of Element for not much coming out.
Another idea that’s way out of left field would be him riding for Girl. I kind of like that it doesn’t make the most sense but I feel like the team is lacking a guy like him. I would buy a board just for how little sense it would make.
It’s weird when these brands go out who certain skateboarder’s identities seem tied to go out.
Zered, Westgate, Kevin Taylor, and Eli Reed will always feel like Zoo York to me.
and I like Zered on Alltimers, that one video is fucking amazing to me.
I meant if he were to go elsewhere, after someone mentioned 5Boro. Shut the actual fuck up.
Pretty sure 5Boro doesn’t even pay its riders. Brandon Westgate to Real would be pretty sick.
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As long as he doesn't end up on Flip
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Could see him on primitive or april, maybe maxallure
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When Westgate leaves.. we know it’s over
Ever since Westgate got on Element, I see very few parts from the guy. If Westgate does leave, I hope he gets on 5BORO REAL for nostalgic $ reasons.
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put him on deathwish
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Could see him on krooked
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What an unfortunato situation for everyone involved.
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put him on deathwish
Westgate or Fortunato?
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for everyone saying Westgate doesn't have clips this just came out last year
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IsVYgAn-Rbk
That was so sick!
Westgate's nosegrind pop in to catch the bank with all 4 wheels, amazing!
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Westgate or Fortunato?
westgate haha forgot the thread was about fortunato
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apparently on King lol
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Good for him. Hope my boy Jaako quit too.
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Also wearing adidas in his newest ig post
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Also wearing adidas in his newest ig post
I saw him once with the purple dunk and made sense, dont know about him using sambas touring with Suciu
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Also wearing adidas in his newest ig post
skating a king board too
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Honestly it’s a good move for King and Fortunato. They get another talented skater who also does contests and can tap into the Brazilian market.
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So did he get the boot from Nike or did Adidas come in with a better offer? He can do better than King and Adidas I can see not existing in skating in a couple of years.
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Fortunato's beast. Is he fully on King? I think that'd be nice and I think would get him out there proper. Element kinda feels like it's holding everyone on it back.
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I still cringe thinking of the sound he made at that Brazilian ledge game of skate when he broke his leg.
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I still cringe thinking of the sound he made at that Brazilian ledge game of skate when he broke his leg.
It was his arm, i had the same fracture years ago and seeing your arm fully disconnected is unreal, had the same reaction too lmao