Every year skate graphics keep getting worse.
The noseslide nollie flip needs to be put down, the world has had enough
Expand QuoteThe noseslide nollie flip needs to be put down, the world has had enough[close]
Likewise, any ledge trick to manual...NSBD (Never Should Be Dones).
Slappies should die out as "cool". Hear me out....They are difficult for people who are used to ollies, so are any differently leveraged trick (pressure flips, primo stands, whatever).Slappies aren't a replacement for ollie ledge tricks but transition grinds.
I don't care if someone does any trick but stop marketing it as the cool thing to do when you hit 40, or worse, the cool thing to do while you're young and don't have a hip impingement stopping you from ollies. Small ledge tricks are already low impact enough for anyone under 70. Don't sell yourself short.
If it's not good enough for a video game trick it's not good enough for any serious skateboarder. Become a filmer and do something productive if you're that fried.
so basically don't skate like joey brezinski
Slappies should die out as "cool". Hear me out....They are difficult for people who are used to ollies, so are any differently leveraged trick (pressure flips, primo stands, whatever).
I don't care if someone does any trick but stop marketing it as the cool thing to do when you hit 40, or worse, the cool thing to do while you're young and don't have a hip impingement stopping you from ollies. Small ledge tricks are already low impact enough for anyone under 70. Don't sell yourself short.
If it's not good enough for a video game trick it's not good enough for any serious skateboarder. Become a filmer and do something productive if you're that fried.
Expand QuoteSlappies should die out as "cool". Hear me out....They are difficult for people who are used to ollies, so are any differently leveraged trick (pressure flips, primo stands, whatever).
I don't care if someone does any trick but stop marketing it as the cool thing to do when you hit 40, or worse, the cool thing to do while you're young and don't have a hip impingement stopping you from ollies. Small ledge tricks are already low impact enough for anyone under 70. Don't sell yourself short.
If it's not good enough for a video game trick it's not good enough for any serious skateboarder. Become a filmer and do something productive if you're that fried.[close]
Glad im not a serious skateboarder
Fakie tricks are finally starting to see more shine and I'm all fucking here for it. Especially on handrails they've been largely neglected until recently so I'm hoping for more nbds of that variety in 2025.
My favourite stance in general and produces some of the most enjoyable to watch tricks and style.
Fakie grind and fakie rotational flip or ollie tricks are named somewhat strangely and often mislabelled or discussed, so I'm hoping that with more of them being done / iterated on in mainstream pro skating will mean that the nomenclature becomes more defined or more widely understood.
On that note:
Foy's fakie flip (switch) fs feeble is easily understood when named this way (I've referenced it like this myself), but it's a Fakie flip (Fakie) Losi grind, right? And if he had of done the same trick but approaching the rail bs with fakie flip to a switch bs feeble it would really be fakie flip fakie bs Willy grind...I think.
I wanna know more about the actual history of fakie naming generally too.
PS:
IF I APPROACH A RAIL IN FAKIE STANCE WITH MY ASS TO THE RAIL AND DO A FAKIE OLLIE AND LAND IN A SWITCH BS NOSEBLUNTSLIDE, IS THAT A FAKIE FRONT BLUNTSLIDE? OR A FAKIE BS BLUNTSLIDE?
Fakie tricks are finally starting to see more shine and I fucking love it. Especially on handrails they've been largely neglected until recently so I'm hoping for more nbds of that variety in 2025.
My favourite stance in general and produces some of the most enjoyable to watch tricks and style. Fakie 5-0>Nollie nosegrind.
Fakie grind and fakie rotational flip or ollie tricks are named somewhat strangely and often mislabelled or discussed, so I'm hoping that with more of them being done / iterated on in mainstream pro skating will mean that the nomenclature becomes more defined or more widely understood.
On that note:
Foy's fakie flip (switch) fs feeble is easily understood when named this way (I've referenced it like this myself), but it's a Fakie flip (Fakie) Losi grind, right? And if he had of done the same trick but approaching the rail bs with fakie flip to a switch bs feeble it would really be fakie flip fakie bs losi grind...I think.
I wanna know more about the actual history of fakie naming generally too.
PS:
IF I APPROACH A RAIL IN FAKIE STANCE WITH MY ASS TO THE RAIL AND DO A FAKIE OLLIE AND LAND IN A SWITCH BS NOSEBLUNTSLIDE, IS THAT A FAKIE FRONT BLUNTSLIDE? OR A FAKIE BS BLUNTSLIDE?
Is it unpopular to say I've never cared if the wheel graphics are in or out? Provided they all face the same way.
Shit comes off in like 2 sessions.
Expand QuoteFakie tricks are finally starting to see more shine and I fucking love it. Especially on handrails they've been largely neglected until recently so I'm hoping for more nbds of that variety in 2025.
My favourite stance in general and produces some of the most enjoyable to watch tricks and style. Fakie 5-0>Nollie nosegrind.
Fakie grind and fakie rotational flip or ollie tricks are named somewhat strangely and often mislabelled or discussed, so I'm hoping that with more of them being done / iterated on in mainstream pro skating will mean that the nomenclature becomes more defined or more widely understood.
On that note:
Foy's fakie flip (switch) fs feeble is easily understood when named this way (I've referenced it like this myself), but it's a Fakie flip (Fakie) Losi grind, right? And if he had of done the same trick but approaching the rail bs with fakie flip to a switch bs feeble it would really be fakie flip fakie bs losi grind...I think.
I wanna know more about the actual history of fakie naming generally too.
PS:
IF I APPROACH A RAIL IN FAKIE STANCE WITH MY ASS TO THE RAIL AND DO A FAKIE OLLIE AND LAND IN A SWITCH BS NOSEBLUNTSLIDE, IS THAT A FAKIE FRONT BLUNTSLIDE? OR A FAKIE BS BLUNTSLIDE?[close]
If the fakie naming makes no fucking sense at all, it’s probably named “correctly”.
Expand QuoteIs it unpopular to say I've never cared if the wheel graphics are in or out? Provided they all face the same way.
Shit comes off in like 2 sessions.[close]
Not totally off, which is why it looks shitty to me and even if they made it scratch resistant, it would have a brand new christmas complete look which can look good if everything matches right.
Expand QuoteSlappies should die out as "cool". Hear me out....They are difficult for people who are used to ollies, so are any differently leveraged trick (pressure flips, primo stands, whatever).
I don't care if someone does any trick but stop marketing it as the cool thing to do when you hit 40, or worse, the cool thing to do while you're young and don't have a hip impingement stopping you from ollies. Small ledge tricks are already low impact enough for anyone under 70. Don't sell yourself short.
If it's not good enough for a video game trick it's not good enough for any serious skateboarder. Become a filmer and do something productive if you're that fried.[close]
Glad im not a serious skateboarder
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteIs it unpopular to say I've never cared if the wheel graphics are in or out? Provided they all face the same way.
Shit comes off in like 2 sessions.[close]
Not totally off, which is why it looks shitty to me and even if they made it scratch resistant, it would have a brand new christmas complete look which can look good if everything matches right.[close]
Eh. Nature of the beast, imo. I can't be bothered to trip on that kind of thing. Once a set of wheels look worn-in, I stop thinking about em.
I mostly think wheel graphics are a silly idea in general, but ya know, gotta get your branding out there somehow
i'll stand behind the naming conventions for fakie 5-0s, fakie nosegrinds, and fakie back lips, but i'm not calling a fakie ollie to switch front feeble a fucking fakie losi grind, i don't care if fakie names stem from vert skating, those guys weren't envisioning people doing fakie flips into these tricks down handrails when they named these tricks
does anyone have a clip of said trick
might be easier to discuss after watching it
So the one that's also the fakie hurricane AND fakie feeble? Its all a bit silly isn't it.Expand Quotedoes anyone have a clip of said trick
might be easier to discuss after watching it[close]
https://youtu.be/hsjkd3kUTWo?si=5i75Zfsv_dOHUFEn
20:48
I’m calling it a Fakie flip front feeble, like we call Fakie crooks. Not opposed to calling it a Fakie flip switch front feeble. Definitely not calling it a Losi grind. To me a Fakie Losi grind is the same as a regular Losi just doing a Fakie Ollie into it.
Expand QuoteEvery year skate graphics keep getting worse.[close]
Yes.
Expand QuoteSlappies should die out as "cool". Hear me out....They are difficult for people who are used to ollies, so are any differently leveraged trick (pressure flips, primo stands, whatever).
I don't care if someone does any trick but stop marketing it as the cool thing to do when you hit 40, or worse, the cool thing to do while you're young and don't have a hip impingement stopping you from ollies. Small ledge tricks are already low impact enough for anyone under 70. Don't sell yourself short.
If it's not good enough for a video game trick it's not good enough for any serious skateboarder. Become a filmer and do something productive if you're that fried.[close]
Glad im not a serious skateboarder
So the one that's also the fakie hurricane AND fakie feeble? Its all a bit silly isn't it.Expand QuoteExpand Quotedoes anyone have a clip of said trick
might be easier to discuss after watching it[close]
https://youtu.be/hsjkd3kUTWo?si=5i75Zfsv_dOHUFEn
20:48
I’m calling it a Fakie flip front feeble, like we call Fakie crooks. Not opposed to calling it a Fakie flip switch front feeble. Definitely not calling it a Losi grind. To me a Fakie Losi grind is the same as a regular Losi just doing a Fakie Ollie into it.[close]
I didn't want it to become a whole thing but no. The fakie hurricane vs fakie feeble and the fakie (switch) crooked are the ones that really fuck the whole thing up.Expand QuoteSo the one that's also the fakie hurricane AND fakie feeble? Its all a bit silly isn't it.Expand QuoteExpand Quotedoes anyone have a clip of said trick
might be easier to discuss after watching it[close]
https://youtu.be/hsjkd3kUTWo?si=5i75Zfsv_dOHUFEn
20:48
I’m calling it a Fakie flip front feeble, like we call Fakie crooks. Not opposed to calling it a Fakie flip switch front feeble. Definitely not calling it a Losi grind. To me a Fakie Losi grind is the same as a regular Losi just doing a Fakie Ollie into it.[close][close]
I thought a hurricane required a 180 into it.
@SouthernmostI didn't want it to become a whole thing but no. The fakie hurricane vs fakie feeble and the fakie (switch) crooked are the ones that really fuck the whole thing up.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteSo the one that's also the fakie hurricane AND fakie feeble? Its all a bit silly isn't it.Expand QuoteExpand Quotedoes anyone have a clip of said trick
might be easier to discuss after watching it[close]
https://youtu.be/hsjkd3kUTWo?si=5i75Zfsv_dOHUFEn
20:48
I’m calling it a Fakie flip front feeble, like we call Fakie crooks. Not opposed to calling it a Fakie flip switch front feeble. Definitely not calling it a Losi grind. To me a Fakie Losi grind is the same as a regular Losi just doing a Fakie Ollie into it.[close][close]
I thought a hurricane required a 180 into it.[close]
Adding in Losi's etc is just complicating it even further.
unpopular opinion for the new year: everything but a crooked or a Smith is banned.
So the one that's also the fakie hurricane AND fakie feeble? Its all a bit silly isn't it.Expand QuoteExpand Quotedoes anyone have a clip of said trick
might be easier to discuss after watching it[close]
https://youtu.be/hsjkd3kUTWo?si=5i75Zfsv_dOHUFEn
20:48
I’m calling it a Fakie flip front feeble, like we call Fakie crooks. Not opposed to calling it a Fakie flip switch front feeble. Definitely not calling it a Losi grind. To me a Fakie Losi grind is the same as a regular Losi just doing a Fakie Ollie into it.[close]
Expand Quotedoes anyone have a clip of said trick
might be easier to discuss after watching it[close]
https://youtu.be/hsjkd3kUTWo?si=5i75Zfsv_dOHUFEn
20:48
I’m calling it a Fakie flip front feeble, like we call Fakie crooks. Not opposed to calling it a Fakie flip switch front feeble. Definitely not calling it a Losi grind. To me a Fakie Losi grind is the same as a regular Losi just doing a Fakie Ollie into it.
Eggs are a pretty functional shape for us old guys but if you are riding for nostalgia reasons you’d be better off on a popsicle.
Expand QuoteEggs are a pretty functional shape for us old guys but if you are riding for nostalgia reasons you’d be better off on a popsicle.[close]
The older people get the less skinny/short someone wants their board because they aren't flipping it anymore. We're heading toward everyone having a long board, which by the way are the most fun on a pump track.
Pump tracks are way more fun than slappies and you can wear a helmet and a shirt that says "nonserious skateboarder".
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteEggs are a pretty functional shape for us old guys but if you are riding for nostalgia reasons you’d be better off on a popsicle.[close]
The older people get the less skinny/short someone wants their board because they aren't flipping it anymore. We're heading toward everyone having a long board, which by the way are the most fun on a pump track.
Pump tracks are way more fun than slappies and you can wear a helmet and a shirt that says "nonserious skateboarder".[close]
Carving a pool/bowl and riding tile is way more fun that a pump track and coping slashes arent much different than slappies.
Best of both
I didn't want it to become a whole thing but no. The fakie hurricane vs fakie feeble and the fakie (switch) crooked are the ones that really fuck the whole thing up.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteSo the one that's also the fakie hurricane AND fakie feeble? Its all a bit silly isn't it.Expand QuoteExpand Quotedoes anyone have a clip of said trick
might be easier to discuss after watching it[close]
https://youtu.be/hsjkd3kUTWo?si=5i75Zfsv_dOHUFEn
20:48
I’m calling it a Fakie flip front feeble, like we call Fakie crooks. Not opposed to calling it a Fakie flip switch front feeble. Definitely not calling it a Losi grind. To me a Fakie Losi grind is the same as a regular Losi just doing a Fakie Ollie into it.[close][close]
I thought a hurricane required a 180 into it.[close]
Adding in Losi's etc is just complicating it even further.
unpopular opinion for the new year: everything but a crooked or a Smith is banned.
Slappies should die out as "cool". Hear me out....They are difficult for people who are used to ollies, so are any differently leveraged trick (pressure flips, primo stands, whatever).Uh oh the 90s fun police have arrived. Do I have to do ledge tricks in es shoes and a tank top too?
I don't care if someone does any trick but stop marketing it as the cool thing to do when you hit 40, or worse, the cool thing to do while you're young and don't have a hip impingement stopping you from ollies. Small ledge tricks are already low impact enough for anyone under 70. Don't sell yourself short.
If it's not good enough for a video game trick it's not good enough for any serious skateboarder. Become a filmer and do something productive if you're that fried.
Uh oh the 90s fun police have arrived. Do I have to do ledge tricks in es shoes and a tank top too?Expand QuoteSlappies should die out as "cool". Hear me out....They are difficult for people who are used to ollies, so are any differently leveraged trick (pressure flips, primo stands, whatever).
I don't care if someone does any trick but stop marketing it as the cool thing to do when you hit 40, or worse, the cool thing to do while you're young and don't have a hip impingement stopping you from ollies. Small ledge tricks are already low impact enough for anyone under 70. Don't sell yourself short.
If it's not good enough for a video game trick it's not good enough for any serious skateboarder. Become a filmer and do something productive if you're that fried.[close]
It seems like you care manExpand QuoteUh oh the 90s fun police have arrived. Do I have to do ledge tricks in es shoes and a tank top too?Expand QuoteSlappies should die out as "cool". Hear me out....They are difficult for people who are used to ollies, so are any differently leveraged trick (pressure flips, primo stands, whatever).
I don't care if someone does any trick but stop marketing it as the cool thing to do when you hit 40, or worse, the cool thing to do while you're young and don't have a hip impingement stopping you from ollies. Small ledge tricks are already low impact enough for anyone under 70. Don't sell yourself short.
If it's not good enough for a video game trick it's not good enough for any serious skateboarder. Become a filmer and do something productive if you're that fried.[close][close]
I should have put this in bold so I will now: I don't care if someone does any trick but stop marketing it as the cool thing to do when you hit 40.
they should let david gravette be the next editor in chief at thrasher
they should let david gravette be the next editor in chief at thrasheri think the next editor-in-chief shouldn't be dumber than jake phelps. at the very least, they should know how to read.
Expand Quotethey should let david gravette be the next editor in chief at thrasher[close]
The hellriders huntin’ mag.
You gotta be pretty smart to be as funny as Gravette. To say he’s dumb is nothing short of libel and I will be contacting his lawyers.i think the next editor-in-chief shouldn't be dumber than jake phelps. at the very least, they should know how to read.Expand Quotethey should let david gravette be the next editor in chief at thrasher[close]
The 2025 thread shouldn’t be started until 2025
i have it on good standing from mutual friends who've spent time with him that he's too dumb to function and almost needs a handlerYou gotta be pretty smart to be as funny as Gravette. To say he’s dumb is nothing short of libel and I will be contacting his lawyers.Expand Quotei think the next editor-in-chief shouldn't be dumber than jake phelps. at the very least, they should know how to read.Expand Quotethey should let david gravette be the next editor in chief at thrasher[close][close]
Expand Quotei'll stand behind the naming conventions for fakie 5-0s, fakie nosegrinds, and fakie back lips, but i'm not calling a fakie ollie to switch front feeble a fucking fakie losi grind, i don't care if fakie names stem from vert skating, those guys weren't envisioning people doing fakie flips into these tricks down handrails when they named these tricks[close]
100%, I bet if you sat Al Losi down to watch that clip he’d say….’I don’t fucking know what that was….’
Nollie 180 switch feeble, fakie ollie switch feeble, 180 switch crooks, even fakie frontside flip….all tricks…because is 2024/25…..
On the other hand…180 nosegrinds forever…..front and back….because that’s what they are called…. It’s language not science…
Expand Quotethey should let david gravette be the next editor in chief at thrasher[close]
The hellriders huntin’ mag.
i have it on good standing from mutual friends who've spent time with him that he's too dumb to function and almost needs a handlerExpand QuoteYou gotta be pretty smart to be as funny as Gravette. To say he’s dumb is nothing short of libel and I will be contacting his lawyers.Expand Quotei think the next editor-in-chief shouldn't be dumber than jake phelps. at the very least, they should know how to read.Expand Quotethey should let david gravette be the next editor in chief at thrasher[close][close][close]
when that ungulate wakes up this boy's going to be in a bit of trouble. what's so civil about ware anyways?Expand QuoteExpand Quotethey should let david gravette be the next editor in chief at thrasher[close]
The hellriders huntin’ mag.[close]
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Hellshot!
If nollie nosegrinds/fakie five-0's are called that,
And nollie front nose/fakie back tail
And nollie front five-0/fakie nosegrind
Then is it fakie crooks or/and what are fakie salads/suskis or do they exist?
Im very tired please forgive me
If nollie nosegrinds/fakie five-0's are called that,
And nollie front nose/fakie back tail
And nollie front five-0/fakie nosegrind
Then is it fakie crooks or/and what are fakie salads/suskis or do they exist?
Im very tired please forgive me
nothing beats a proper kickflip bs noseslide
what a beautiful trick
Slappies should die out as "cool". Hear me out....They are difficult for people who are used to ollies, so are any differently leveraged trick (pressure flips, primo stands, whatever).
I don't care if someone does any trick but stop marketing it as the cool thing to do when you hit 40, or worse, the cool thing to do while you're young and don't have a hip impingement stopping you from ollies. Small ledge tricks are already low impact enough for anyone under 70. Don't sell yourself short.
If it's not good enough for a video game trick it's not good enough for any serious skateboarder. Become a filmer and do something productive if you're that fried.
what about pontus
alot of us gonna be priced out of skateboarding.
Skateboarding already stupid expensive in the 90s/early 00s in Aus (honestly don't know how I ever managed) but it did teach me to super glue chips back into boards. Its not perfect but I think it works fine/is better than skating a board with a chunk missing out of itExpand Quotealot of us gonna be priced out of skateboarding.[close]
In this economy. Yeah. This is probably gonna happen.
Or a lot of people is gonna be pushing their equipment a bit further. I chip my nose a lot cause fs nose is my go to to check a ledge. Still swap decks once the chip is bad and I can definitely see me running them longer or maybe even trying to woodglue them or fill the missing chip area with something.
Slappies should die out as "cool". Hear me out....They are difficult for people who are used to ollies, so are any differently leveraged trick (pressure flips, primo stands, whatever).
I don't care if someone does any trick but stop marketing it as the cool thing to do when you hit 40, or worse, the cool thing to do while you're young and don't have a hip impingement stopping you from ollies. Small ledge tricks are already low impact enough for anyone under 70. Don't sell yourself short.
If it's not good enough for a video game trick it's not good enough for any serious skateboarder. Become a filmer and do something productive if you're that fried.
How come fs 180 switch crooks are called that no matter which side you approach the obstacle? I.E. Berles handrail ender vs his SJ tribute on the gap to ledge. Shouldn't one of those be a 180 switch nosegrind or something?
If only people could decide which one is the Howard grind and which is the 180 sw crooked.Expand QuoteHow come fs 180 switch crooks are called that no matter which side you approach the obstacle? I.E. Berles handrail ender vs his SJ tribute on the gap to ledge. Shouldn't one of those be a 180 switch nosegrind or something?[close]
fs 180 fakie 5-0
If only people could decide which one is the Howard grind and which is the 180 sw crooked.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteHow come fs 180 switch crooks are called that no matter which side you approach the obstacle? I.E. Berles handrail ender vs his SJ tribute on the gap to ledge. Shouldn't one of those be a 180 switch nosegrind or something?[close]
fs 180 fakie 5-0[close]
Slappies should die out as "cool". Hear me out....They are difficult for people who are used to ollies, so are any differently leveraged trick (pressure flips, primo stands, whatever).
I don't care if someone does any trick but stop marketing it as the cool thing to do when you hit 40, or worse, the cool thing to do while you're young and don't have a hip impingement stopping you from ollies. Small ledge tricks are already low impact enough for anyone under 70. Don't sell yourself short.
If it's not good enough for a video game trick it's not good enough for any serious skateboarder. Become a filmer and do something productive if you're that fried.
I liked the frame rate on the last NB vid
I liked the frame rate on the last NB vid
Expand QuoteI liked the frame rate on the last NB vid[close]
Agree on that one. I get why people say it's clean, but I'm also old enough to remember how iconoclastic "Today was a good day" ad from NikeSB was, with no fisheye and clean production. I came back to the NB vid recently and yup, ripping is still ripping.
Other 2025 random opinions:
Gravette is slept on. Dude came back after a list of injuries that would make a professional stuntman blush, is genuinely funny, doesn't make shit skateboard related paintings, and produces one of the most fun videos for a fucking bushing company.
The worst thing about last few SOTY seasons was not the push or the pandering, but rather the consensus that this is somewhat objective thing, and it's due to the Thrasher's monopoly in printed media. It would be to everyone's benefit to have a counterpart, leaving Thrasher to be just one of the many voices in the matter.
I hate VX footy. Pretty much unwatchable 99% of the time.Expand QuoteI liked the frame rate on the last NB vid[close]
I like that opinion too. People hate on it for being a smooth and polished final product, and because GH hated on it. Not every video is gonna be VX footy from NY or a Polar vid and that’s fine.
Expand QuoteI liked the frame rate on the last NB vid[close]
I like that opinion too. People hate on it for being a smooth and polished final product, and because GH hated on it. Not every video is gonna be VX footy from NY or a Polar vid and that’s fine.
Expand QuoteI liked the frame rate on the last NB vid[close]
I like that opinion too. People hate on it for being a smooth and polished final product, and because GH hated on it. Not every video is gonna be VX footy from NY or a Polar vid and that’s fine.
Just read the Atlantic drift article in the Feb 25 thrasher, shit took way to long to just say "These places are sick, and we had some tribulations." Maybe I'm stupidjake harris is one of the most engaging and witty authors thrasher has printed as of late + you can't pad out twenty pages of photos with ten words
Not wearing pads/helmet on big stuff is stupid.
Gonz's art ain't all that.
Anti-Hero is now Nike-Hero, and it's lame.
Tiny wheelbases are icky.
DLX makes too many products.
Social Media / Cell phones are the worst thing that's happened to the world.
"Full" sized wheels are horrific.
Fakie tricks are finally starting to see more shine and I fucking love it. Especially on handrails they've been largely neglected until recently so I'm hoping for more nbds of that variety in 2025.[/i]
My favourite stance in general and produces some of the most enjoyable to watch tricks and style. Fakie 5-0>Nollie nosegrind.
Fakie grind and fakie rotational flip or ollie tricks are named somewhat strangely and often mislabelled or discussed, so I'm hoping that with more of them being done / iterated on in mainstream pro skating will mean that the nomenclature becomes more defined or more widely understood.
On that note:
Foy's fakie flip (switch) fs feeble is easily understood when named this way (I've referenced it like this myself), but it's a Fakie flip (Fakie) Losi grind, right? And if he had of done the same trick but approaching the rail bs with fakie flip to a switch bs feeble it would really be fakie flip fakie bs losi grind...I think.
I wanna know more about the actual history of fakie naming generally too.
PS:
IF I APPROACH A RAIL IN FAKIE STANCE WITH MY ASS TO THE RAIL AND DO A FAKIE OLLIE AND LAND IN A SWITCH BS NOSEBLUNTSLIDE, IS THAT A FAKIE FRONT BLUNTSLIDE? OR A FAKIE BS BLUNTSLIDE?
Expand QuoteFakie tricks are finally starting to see more shine and I fucking love it. Especially on handrails they've been largely neglected until recently so I'm hoping for more nbds of that variety in 2025.
My favourite stance in general and produces some of the most enjoyable to watch tricks and style. Fakie 5-0>Nollie nosegrind.
Fakie grind and fakie rotational flip or ollie tricks are named somewhat strangely and often mislabelled or discussed, so I'm hoping that with more of them being done / iterated on in mainstream pro skating will mean that the nomenclature becomes more defined or more widely understood.
On that note:
Foy's fakie flip (switch) fs feeble is easily understood when named this way (I've referenced it like this myself), but it's a Fakie flip (Fakie) Losi grind, right? And if he had of done the same trick but approaching the rail bs with fakie flip to a switch bs feeble it would really be fakie flip fakie bs losi grind...I think.
I wanna know more about the actual history of fakie naming generally too.
PS:
IF I APPROACH A RAIL IN FAKIE STANCE WITH MY ASS TO THE RAIL AND DO A FAKIE OLLIE AND LAND IN A SWITCH BS NOSEBLUNTSLIDE, IS THAT A FAKIE FRONT BLUNTSLIDE? OR A FAKIE BS BLUNTSLIDE?[close]
I remember when people used to hate on Sheckler for only skating regular and fakie. I think it caught a bad rap after that. Glad to see people coming around. Looking back, Sheckler is probably the gnarliest fakie skater I can think of.
[/i]Expand QuoteFakie tricks are finally starting to see more shine and I fucking love it. Especially on handrails they've been largely neglected until recently so I'm hoping for more nbds of that variety in 2025.
My favourite stance in general and produces some of the most enjoyable to watch tricks and style. Fakie 5-0>Nollie nosegrind.
Fakie grind and fakie rotational flip or ollie tricks are named somewhat strangely and often mislabelled or discussed, so I'm hoping that with more of them being done / iterated on in mainstream pro skating will mean that the nomenclature becomes more defined or more widely understood.
On that note:
Foy's fakie flip (switch) fs feeble is easily understood when named this way (I've referenced it like this myself), but it's a Fakie flip (Fakie) Losi grind, right? And if he had of done the same trick but approaching the rail bs with fakie flip to a switch bs feeble it would really be fakie flip fakie bs losi grind...I think.
I wanna know more about the actual history of fakie naming generally too.
PS:
IF I APPROACH A RAIL IN FAKIE STANCE WITH MY ASS TO THE RAIL AND DO A FAKIE OLLIE AND LAND IN A SWITCH BS NOSEBLUNTSLIDE, IS THAT A FAKIE FRONT BLUNTSLIDE? OR A FAKIE BS BLUNTSLIDE?[close]
I remember when people used to hate on Sheckler for only skating regular and fakie. I think it caught a bad rap after that. Glad to see people coming around. Looking back, Sheckler is probably the gnarliest fakie skater I can think of.
Expand QuoteIf only people could decide which one is the Howard grind and which is the 180 sw crooked.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteHow come fs 180 switch crooks are called that no matter which side you approach the obstacle? I.E. Berles handrail ender vs his SJ tribute on the gap to ledge. Shouldn't one of those be a 180 switch nosegrind or something?[close]
fs 180 fakie 5-0[close][close]
fs 180 fakie 5-0 (approaching the obstacle backside) - howard grind
overrotated fs tailslide - fs 180 sw crook
is this really a discussion? i thought only the 180 losi/feeble/smith/willy tricks were in that grey area
more and more people are abusing the concept of “pinch” to get away with sloppy crooks/180 grinds. to do these tricks proper you should be fully locked in, shoulders relatively square, balancing on the truck — NOT the nose/tail with a single wheel poking over the rail/ledge. ex: i would call the trick below a noseslide.
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Expand Quotemore and more people are abusing the concept of “pinch” to get away with sloppy crooks/180 grinds. to do these tricks proper you should be fully locked in, shoulders relatively square, balancing on the truck — NOT the nose/tail with a single wheel poking over the rail/ledge. ex: i would call the trick below a noseslide.
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I hear what you’re saying but there’s no way you’re calling this a noseslide. If you did this and called it a noseslide, I imagine the homies would tell you to do it again because that is not a noseslide
more and more people are abusing the concept of “pinch” to get away with sloppy crooks/180 grinds. to do these tricks proper you should be fully locked in, shoulders relatively square, balancing on the truck — NOT the nose/tail with a single wheel poking over the rail/ledge. ex: i would call the trick below a noseslide.Those grindking pre grooved trucks going hard
(https://i.imgur.com/M95InTj.jpeg)
more and more people are abusing the concept of “pinch” to get away with sloppy crooks/180 grinds. to do these tricks proper you should be fully locked in, shoulders relatively square, balancing on the truck — NOT the nose/tail with a single wheel poking over the rail/ledge. ex: i would call the trick below a noseslide.
(https://i.imgur.com/M95InTj.jpeg)
more and more people are abusing the concept of “pinch” to get away with sloppy crooks/180 grinds. to do these tricks proper you should be fully locked in, shoulders relatively square, balancing on the truck — NOT the nose/tail with a single wheel poking over the rail/ledge. ex: i would call the trick below a noseslide.
(https://i.imgur.com/M95InTj.jpeg)
Im not watching a single 16:9 video this yearnah this is real, i just watched a vx video stretched out to 16:9, in the year 2025 why are we still doing this
4:3 or nothing
what the hell kind of trucks are those
more and more people are abusing the concept of “pinch” to get away with sloppy crooks/180 grinds. to do these tricks proper you should be fully locked in, shoulders relatively square, balancing on the truck — NOT the nose/tail with a single wheel poking over the rail/ledge. ex: i would call the trick below a noseslide.
(https://i.imgur.com/M95InTj.jpeg)
It is from thisExpand Quotemore and more people are abusing the concept of “pinch” to get away with sloppy crooks/180 grinds. to do these tricks proper you should be fully locked in, shoulders relatively square, balancing on the truck — NOT the nose/tail with a single wheel poking over the rail/ledge. ex: i would call the trick below a noseslide.
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It's crazy 2 me theres like almost a whole page debating this and no one's asked for the entire clip.
I do get what your saying though sometimes it's easy to end up on top the rail from the nose/tail on a round rail. Sometimes it just the byprodcut of balancing or like the natural motion of the shit. But realistically you cannot determine any of that shit your describing from this potato ass zoomed in screenshot of a YouTube video.
At the least post the clip in it's entirety. Cause that tells the whole story. And that context is crucial in what your saying.
A good front crook all in the back foot anyways so I need to see what's going on there to determine the shit.
so the screenshot i posted was just from a few frames on instagram, i didn't see the whole clip until now. that's definitely a proper frontside crooked grind. i will stand by my point though: a crooked grind/180 grind trick should be locked in and grinding primarily on (and standing over) the axle, not part of the baseplate and the nose. i've seen some iffy ones lately and it's not a good look... there's a brad cromer 180 nosegrind that i spent 20 minutes looking for that's a perfect example of thisIt is from thisExpand QuoteExpand Quotemore and more people are abusing the concept of “pinch” to get away with sloppy crooks/180 grinds. to do these tricks proper you should be fully locked in, shoulders relatively square, balancing on the truck — NOT the nose/tail with a single wheel poking over the rail/ledge. ex: i would call the trick below a noseslide.
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It's crazy 2 me theres like almost a whole page debating this and no one's asked for the entire clip.
I do get what your saying though sometimes it's easy to end up on top the rail from the nose/tail on a round rail. Sometimes it just the byprodcut of balancing or like the natural motion of the shit. But realistically you cannot determine any of that shit your describing from this potato ass zoomed in screenshot of a YouTube video.
At the least post the clip in it's entirety. Cause that tells the whole story. And that context is crucial in what your saying.
A good front crook all in the back foot anyways so I need to see what's going on there to determine the shit.[close]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPfMRFOMeCc
Jamie Foy will get soty again even though Tyshawn nollie hardflips the subwaytrack.
so the screenshot i posted was just from a few frames on instagram, i didn't see the whole clip until now. that's definitely a proper frontside crooked grind. i will stand by my point though: a crooked grind/180 grind trick should be locked in and grinding primarily on (and standing over) the axle, not part of the baseplate and the nose. i've seen some iffy ones lately and it's not a good look... there's a brad cromer 180 nosegrind that i spent 20 minutes looking for that's a perfect example of thisExpand QuoteIt is from thisExpand QuoteExpand Quotemore and more people are abusing the concept of “pinch” to get away with sloppy crooks/180 grinds. to do these tricks proper you should be fully locked in, shoulders relatively square, balancing on the truck — NOT the nose/tail with a single wheel poking over the rail/ledge. ex: i would call the trick below a noseslide.
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It's crazy 2 me theres like almost a whole page debating this and no one's asked for the entire clip.
I do get what your saying though sometimes it's easy to end up on top the rail from the nose/tail on a round rail. Sometimes it just the byprodcut of balancing or like the natural motion of the shit. But realistically you cannot determine any of that shit your describing from this potato ass zoomed in screenshot of a YouTube video.
At the least post the clip in it's entirety. Cause that tells the whole story. And that context is crucial in what your saying.
A good front crook all in the back foot anyways so I need to see what's going on there to determine the shit.[close]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPfMRFOMeCc[close]
edit: 2:40 is a better example of what i mean
https://youtu.be/HkdcUZrmNm0?si=JuzXCBKZi5y6iqhF
would love to hear how that's a backside 180 fakie 5-0 and not a front blunt given he didn't turn a full backside 180 into the trick, isn't locked into a proper fakie 5-0, and had to spin 90 degrees backside after the 360 flipExpand Quoteso the screenshot i posted was just from a few frames on instagram, i didn't see the whole clip until now. that's definitely a proper frontside crooked grind. i will stand by my point though: a crooked grind/180 grind trick should be locked in and grinding primarily on (and standing over) the axle, not part of the baseplate and the nose. i've seen some iffy ones lately and it's not a good look... there's a brad cromer 180 nosegrind that i spent 20 minutes looking for that's a perfect example of thisExpand QuoteIt is from thisExpand QuoteExpand Quotemore and more people are abusing the concept of “pinch” to get away with sloppy crooks/180 grinds. to do these tricks proper you should be fully locked in, shoulders relatively square, balancing on the truck — NOT the nose/tail with a single wheel poking over the rail/ledge. ex: i would call the trick below a noseslide.
(https://i.imgur.com/M95InTj.jpeg)[close]
It's crazy 2 me theres like almost a whole page debating this and no one's asked for the entire clip.
I do get what your saying though sometimes it's easy to end up on top the rail from the nose/tail on a round rail. Sometimes it just the byprodcut of balancing or like the natural motion of the shit. But realistically you cannot determine any of that shit your describing from this potato ass zoomed in screenshot of a YouTube video.
At the least post the clip in it's entirety. Cause that tells the whole story. And that context is crucial in what your saying.
A good front crook all in the back foot anyways so I need to see what's going on there to determine the shit.[close]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPfMRFOMeCc[close]
edit: 2:40 is a better example of what i mean
https://youtu.be/HkdcUZrmNm0?si=JuzXCBKZi5y6iqhF[close]
that’s just as bad of an example
Skate gear hasn’t been exciting since the test runs of Formula 4’s…and that was 10 years ago!
Skate gear hasn’t been exciting since the test runs of Formula 4’s…and that was 10 years ago!
Skate gear hasn’t been exciting since the test runs of Formula 4’s…and that was 10 years ago!we talking hard goods exclusively? cuz the polar pants boom was definitely a moment
I've long held this opinion that cross lock 50-50s are fine, and can even look better in some cases. Not sure why people are so adamant to go against this.
Skate gear hasn’t been exciting since the test runs of Formula 4’s…and that was 10 years ago!
I've long held this opinion that cross lock 50-50s are fine, and can even look better in some cases. Not sure why people are so adamant to go against this.
Expand QuoteI've long held this opinion that cross lock 50-50s are fine, and can even look better in some cases. Not sure why people are so adamant to go against this.[close]
Cross lock looks fine for back 50s but bad on front 50s imo
I don't understand the hype and marketing around insoles for impact protection, talking to podiatrist's and industry homies the insole is for support (helps prevent lower back pain with arch support etc) but the actual impact protection is from the outsole of the shoe. Just annoys me to see snake oil style mis-marketing that relies on placebo, like a better insole on a thin vulc may feel better and make the shoe way more comfortable, but it wont actually result in better impact protection...
Intentionally misspelling words is so, so tacky. "Krooked"HeavyAndExpensive of misspelling werds
New trucks are fine.
I was a "new trucks are the worst" guy for a long time, recently bought a new set of Ventures.
On the way to the session I was even thinking "gotta break in the new trucks so this session will probably suck".
Forgot all about it and just skated like normal, didn't have any problems with any tricks, even a crook on the flat rail locked in just fine.
New shoe day is still the worst.
Expand QuoteNew trucks are fine.
I was a "new trucks are the worst" guy for a long time, recently bought a new set of Ventures.
On the way to the session I was even thinking "gotta break in the new trucks so this session will probably suck".
Forgot all about it and just skated like normal, didn't have any problems with any tricks, even a crook on the flat rail locked in just fine.
New shoe day is still the worst.[close]
Just set up a new pair of Aces last night, sitting here in new truck dread.
I'm going to remember these words when I go skate today thank you
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteNew trucks are fine.
I was a "new trucks are the worst" guy for a long time, recently bought a new set of Ventures.
On the way to the session I was even thinking "gotta break in the new trucks so this session will probably suck".
Forgot all about it and just skated like normal, didn't have any problems with any tricks, even a crook on the flat rail locked in just fine.
New shoe day is still the worst.[close]
Just set up a new pair of Aces last night, sitting here in new truck dread.
I'm going to remember these words when I go skate today thank you[close]
I find bushings actually break in relatively nicely, it’s how slippery the new hangers feel that takes some getting used to. Also if you’re putting in Riptide pivot cups, they can be a rough time to break in for the first sesh
New trucks are fine.
I was a "new trucks are the worst" guy for a long time, recently bought a new set of Ventures.
On the way to the session I was even thinking "gotta break in the new trucks so this session will probably suck".
Forgot all about it and just skated like normal, didn't have any problems with any tricks, even a crook on the flat rail locked in just fine.
New shoe day is still the worst.
All of the sol tech shoe companies should die
More board companies need to go out of business
These boards have gotten so damn boring over the last few years. Anyone with a remotely controversial opinion gets banned. Besides the Chris Cole thread all these topics on the first three pages are spineless, milquetoast drivel about nothing of any consequence
These boards have gotten so damn boring over the last few years. Anyone with a remotely controversial opinion gets banned. Besides the Chris Cole thread all these topics on the first three pages are spineless, milquetoast drivel about nothing of any consequence
You can't deny that this place has gotten boring. Pals with 4000+ posts can get banned for posting anti-soymilk propaganda. SLAP is not what it used to be, it used to be almost totally devoid of censorship and now you can't look through an old thread without seeing dozens of banned or focused accounts. People are obviously afraid to speak their minds or all these threads would not be filled with boring, safe for work, PG-13 opinions. PHOTOS/VIDEOS has been dead for weeks, SHOES & GEAR every thread might as well be in the questions-not-worth-making-a-topic-for thread and WHATEVER is just all movies, sports and politics. SLAP used to be fascinating to read and now it's just the same crap repeating over and over
You can't deny that this place has gotten boring. Pals with 4000+ posts can get banned for posting anti-soymilk propaganda. SLAP is not what it used to be, it used to be almost totally devoid of censorship and now you can't look through an old thread without seeing dozens of banned or focused accounts. People are obviously afraid to speak their minds or all these threads would not be filled with boring, safe for work, PG-13 opinions. PHOTOS/VIDEOS has been dead for weeks, SHOES & GEAR every thread might as well be in the questions-not-worth-making-a-topic-for thread and WHATEVER is just all movies, sports and politics. SLAP used to be fascinating to read and now it's just the same crap repeating over and over
You guys can bait me all you want but I'm not falling for your traps
You can't deny that this place has gotten boring. Pals with 4000+ posts can get banned for posting anti-soymilk propaganda. SLAP is not what it used to be, it used to be almost totally devoid of censorship and now you can't look through an old thread without seeing dozens of banned or focused accounts. People are obviously afraid to speak their minds or all these threads would not be filled with boring, safe for work, PG-13 opinions. PHOTOS/VIDEOS has been dead for weeks, SHOES & GEAR every thread might as well be in the questions-not-worth-making-a-topic-for thread and WHATEVER is just all movies, sports and politics. SLAP used to be fascinating to read and now it's just the same crap repeating over and overis this a copypasta
No it isn't you fucking little weirdo go back to your rat hole
Nice try but I'm not a Trumper, just an idiotNice, real mature there 'brother'. You're 'my dude', cool guy
Nice, real mature there 'brother'. You're 'my dude', cool guyExpand QuoteNice try but I'm not a Trumper, just an idiot[close]
Just thinking about current skate media after the jenkem rog thread.Honestly, agree. Love what they're doing for the Euro scene but yeah, the mags aren't a great read, the only reason they're still around is their Instagram account and YouTube channel. There's a reason the mags are free haha.
Free skate mag is just a glorified hella clips that only gets props off other people hard work in video edits. Calling or defending free as some sort of top tier skate media is pretty dumb. Maybe they have done a couple of interviews and printed some hard to find zines, bit the bulk of their notoriety comes from posting video parts. That’s good but they are not a legit magazine house. Just prolific rebloggers.
Salty, I know.
I didn't accidentally quote myself and I didn't call myself an idiot. It was an edit by IUTSM, I was talking to himExpand QuoteNice, real mature there 'brother'. You're 'my dude', cool guyExpand QuoteNice try but I'm not a Trumper, just an idiot[close][close]
Accidentally self-quoting a post in which you're calling yourself an idiot is actually one of the funnier and more interesting things I've seen on here in a while. Good on you for making this place fun again!
Just thinking about current skate media after the jenkem rog thread.both free and thrasher hosted some amazing video parts in the 10s and early 20s but now that everyone has their own youtube channel they rarely host anything on their own worth seeking out, but the bulk of free skate mag's notoriety is, you know, the actual print mag with great interviews and features and photography that you have to seek out a copy of. it's not just a name of a website
Free skate mag is just a glorified hella clips that only gets props off other people hard work in video edits. Calling or defending free as some sort of top tier skate media is pretty dumb. Maybe they have done a couple of interviews and printed some hard to find zines, bit the bulk of their notoriety comes from posting video parts. That’s good but they are not a legit magazine house. Just prolific rebloggers.
Salty, I know.
both free and thrasher hosted some amazing video parts in the 10s and early 20s but now that everyone has their own youtube channel they rarely host anything on their own worth seeking out, but the bulk of free skate mag's notoriety is, you know, the actual print mag with great interviews and features and photography that you have to seek out a copy of. it's not just a name of a websiteExpand QuoteJust thinking about current skate media after the jenkem rog thread.
Free skate mag is just a glorified hella clips that only gets props off other people hard work in video edits. Calling or defending free as some sort of top tier skate media is pretty dumb. Maybe they have done a couple of interviews and printed some hard to find zines, bit the bulk of their notoriety comes from posting video parts. That’s good but they are not a legit magazine house. Just prolific rebloggers.
Salty, I know.[close]
Fools that don't see or understand the physical/aesthetic nuances of switch skating are uh... foolsHave fun studying imma go catch some air later nerd
Have fun studying imma go catch some air later nerdExpand QuoteFools that don't see or understand the physical/aesthetic nuances of switch skating are uh... fools[close]
one reason skating's so much sicker than surfing is they don't got a bob burnquistHave fun studying imma go catch some air later nerdExpand QuoteFools that don't see or understand the physical/aesthetic nuances of switch skating are uh... fools[close]
Bob is exempt and you know it. Tiago also exempt pretty much everyone else stop it immediately or become the freestyler you really want to be deep down. The rest of us are tired of seeing your stupid looking stance awkward slow pushes no switch in 2025.one reason skating's so much sicker than surfing is they don't got a bob burnquistExpand QuoteHave fun studying imma go catch some air later nerdExpand QuoteFools that don't see or understand the physical/aesthetic nuances of switch skating are uh... fools[close][close]
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Switch is a novelty and not taken seriously in surfing and should be treated as such in skating as well.
Expand QuoteSwitch is a novelty and not taken seriously in surfing and should be treated as such in skating as well.[close]
Years ago, I knew someone named Merble who was obsessed with marbles. We'd fuck with Merble, throwing his marbles into the woods or the river or the tall grass, or whatever. And he'd scream "Oh no, my marbles! Meeeeerble's maaaarbles!" Thing is, though, we could calm him down with a sweet pear. Not any old pear, but a pear of above-average sweetness. Have a sweet pear on hand and you could fuck with Merble all you wanted; near-zero consequences. But one day we convinced Merble it's not pronounced "marble", but rather "maahble". And to hear him scream "Meeeeerble's maaaahbles", man, there wasn't a sweet pear on planet earth that could correct for that. So, anyway, it's kind of like that with switch skating- you've got your merbles, your marbles, and your maahbles, you just gotta deal with it.
Using IG gives you mental problems and taints your relationship with skating
Why would you exempt Tiago? If anything he’s the worst offender. If he did everything regular we wouldn’t see his SWONGO push.Bob is exempt and you know it. Tiago also exempt pretty much everyone else stop it immediately or become the freestyler you really want to be deep down. The rest of us are tired of seeing your stupid looking stance awkward slow pushes no switch in 2025.Expand Quoteone reason skating's so much sicker than surfing is they don't got a bob burnquistExpand QuoteHave fun studying imma go catch some air later nerdExpand QuoteFools that don't see or understand the physical/aesthetic nuances of switch skating are uh... fools[close][close]
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While we are at it I am still advocating for no hands vert skating flip & grabs are dumb
After going to a sushi restaurant with my wife, bumping into a local crew of fairly well known skaters and hearing one of them say “Ching Ching Ching” to the waiter and the rest of the table drunkingly laughing in response, I never want to hear crap about how progressive skaters are ever again. I’m pretty sure these guys ate up BLM and all the other social movements too. Also this was in Vancouver, not exactly some hick town in the middle of nowhere
Expand QuoteAfter going to a sushi restaurant with my wife, bumping into a local crew of fairly well known skaters and hearing one of them say “Ching Ching Ching” to the waiter and the rest of the table drunkingly laughing in response, I never want to hear crap about how progressive skaters are ever again. I’m pretty sure these guys ate up BLM and all the other social movements too. Also this was in Vancouver, not exactly some hick town in the middle of nowhere[close]
Wrong thread but name the bastards
Tiago gets a pass because he actually does giant stuff switch and doesn’t go too slow.Why would you exempt Tiago? If anything he’s the worst offender. If he did everything regular we wouldn’t see his SWONGO push.Expand QuoteBob is exempt and you know it. Tiago also exempt pretty much everyone else stop it immediately or become the freestyler you really want to be deep down. The rest of us are tired of seeing your stupid looking stance awkward slow pushes no switch in 2025.Expand Quoteone reason skating's so much sicker than surfing is they don't got a bob burnquistExpand QuoteHave fun studying imma go catch some air later nerdExpand QuoteFools that don't see or understand the physical/aesthetic nuances of switch skating are uh... fools[close][close]
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While we are at it I am still advocating for no hands vert skating flip & grabs are dumb[close]
I think switch is something for pros/people with too much skill/time. I struggle enough with normal stance and keep my focus on it.
Haven’t seen people hike backwards yet just to impress others. But it’s true, some tricks look better switch and I respect people who Master this kinda unnecessary skill on our totally absurd hobby.
MoronExpand QuoteI think switch is something for pros/people with too much skill/time. I struggle enough with normal stance and keep my focus on it.
Haven’t seen people hike backwards yet just to impress others. But it’s true, some tricks look better switch and I respect people who Master this kinda unnecessary skill on our totally absurd hobby.[close]
Decent cop out, says even more about you that you think skating switch is just to impress others.
Maybe you just suck or skating isn't for you?
Could be. OR MAYBE they are so good at skating that there is no need at all to bother i.e. The Grant Taylor. Maybe you should get so good at skating that you no longer need to hide behind switch.Expand QuoteI think switch is something for pros/people with too much skill/time. I struggle enough with normal stance and keep my focus on it.
Haven’t seen people hike backwards yet just to impress others. But it’s true, some tricks look better switch and I respect people who Master this kinda unnecessary skill on our totally absurd hobby.[close]
Decent cop out, says even more about you that you think skating switch is just to impress others.
Maybe you just suck or skating isn't for you?
Switch is an important part of skating and deserves all the respect it gets.Insane take. Switch is just backwards nollie. If I could shoot pool or throw darts with my opposite hand as well, I'd be unstoppable. Don't think there's a benefit to crab hiking though lol.
Having said that, I've never been a person who watches a part and goes "bruh he didn't do a single switch trick"
Skate as much or little switch as you want and serves your purposes and style on a skateboard.
Insane take. Switch is just backwards nollie. If I could shoot pool or throw darts with my opposite hand as well, I'd be unstoppable. Don't think there's a benefit to crab hiking though lol.Expand QuoteSwitch is an important part of skating and deserves all the respect it gets.
Having said that, I've never been a person who watches a part and goes "bruh he didn't do a single switch trick"
Skate as much or little switch as you want and serves your purposes and style on a skateboard.[close]
Is goofy more valid than regular?Expand QuoteInsane take. Switch is just backwards nollie. If I could shoot pool or throw darts with my opposite hand as well, I'd be unstoppable. Don't think there's a benefit to crab hiking though lol.Expand QuoteSwitch is an important part of skating and deserves all the respect it gets.
Having said that, I've never been a person who watches a part and goes "bruh he didn't do a single switch trick"
Skate as much or little switch as you want and serves your purposes and style on a skateboard.[close][close]
regular stance is just backward fakie
Insane take. Switch is just backwards nollie.Okay I really would love to see what your switch ollie looks like.
Is goofy more valid than regular?Expand QuoteExpand QuoteInsane take. Switch is just backwards nollie. If I could shoot pool or throw darts with my opposite hand as well, I'd be unstoppable. Don't think there's a benefit to crab hiking though lol.Expand QuoteSwitch is an important part of skating and deserves all the respect it gets.
Having said that, I've never been a person who watches a part and goes "bruh he didn't do a single switch trick"
Skate as much or little switch as you want and serves your purposes and style on a skateboard.[close][close]
regular stance is just backward fakie[close]
Expand QuoteI think switch is something for pros/people with too much skill/time. I struggle enough with normal stance and keep my focus on it.
Haven’t seen people hike backwards yet just to impress others. But it’s true, some tricks look better switch and I respect people who Master this kinda unnecessary skill on our totally absurd hobby.[close]
Decent cop out, says even more about you that you think skating switch is just to impress others.
Maybe you just suck or skating isn't for you?
Is goofy more valid than regular?Expand QuoteExpand QuoteInsane take. Switch is just backwards nollie. If I could shoot pool or throw darts with my opposite hand as well, I'd be unstoppable. Don't think there's a benefit to crab hiking though lol.Expand QuoteSwitch is an important part of skating and deserves all the respect it gets.
Having said that, I've never been a person who watches a part and goes "bruh he didn't do a single switch trick"
Skate as much or little switch as you want and serves your purposes and style on a skateboard.[close][close]
regular stance is just backward fakie[close]
Griptape that comes with designs pre printed on it is ugly as shit and makes me think less of someone for picking it out and spending extra.
💯Expand QuoteGriptape that comes with designs pre printed on it is ugly as shit and makes me think less of someone for picking it out and spending extra.[close]
Pretty sure this is a popular opinion.
Lol would way rather this board the way it is now than back in 2006. Ever read some of those ancient threads? Yeeeesh.cmon, let’s all rehash the Jailbait thread.
This is the single best concept part that has been made.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_uPAKij7tQ&ab_channel=DeathSkateboardsTV
Expand QuoteThis is the single best concept part that has been made.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_uPAKij7tQ&ab_channel=DeathSkateboardsTV[close]
i could maybe back this as the best concept for a concept part (even though i wouldn't). but "best concept part" should have better skating shouldn't it?* a thread discussing concept parts would be cool. i can't think of any that aren't spot/obstacle or weather based, but i'd love to discover/rediscover what's out there.
*you are of course welcome to your unpopular opinion though
People were still posting about “best pubic hair in the game” on the beautiful women thread 3 years ago. Don’t think we’re that far away from the ancient threads.cmon, let’s all rehash the Jailbait thread.Expand QuoteLol would way rather this board the way it is now than back in 2006. Ever read some of those ancient threads? Yeeeesh.[close]
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteThis is the single best concept part that has been made.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_uPAKij7tQ&ab_channel=DeathSkateboardsTV[close]
i could maybe back this as the best concept for a concept part (even though i wouldn't). but "best concept part" should have better skating shouldn't it?* a thread discussing concept parts would be cool. i can't think of any that aren't spot/obstacle or weather based, but i'd love to discover/rediscover what's out there.
*you are of course welcome to your unpopular opinion though[close]
It's not the best skating in a concept part, but rather the concept and the "unusual" skating (and by extention the skater that is doing them) combined make it what it is.
I like that it and the soundtrack give it this very easy but not immediate to understand concept (even if I do think some of the zoom ins / extended focus on some letters were unnecessary). It has a very base level appeal in that nearly anyone of any age could potentially see something of its artistic merits.
So much so that even if you didn't know or understand a single thing about skateboarding or what is considered cool / impressive / difficult/ 9 club worthy / an ender, you would also likely pick up on what the concept is and find something about that to or enjoy or appreciate. Some people might reductivley say "it's like Richie Jackson bullshit skating that your aunt sends you on facebook" but that's missing the point of why I think it's one of if not the best concept part overall, rather than the best part that happens to contain some element of a concept.
Like I don't think heavy groupings of tricks from certain countries or spots, or even entire parts filmed in one country / city are concept parts either.
Admitedly I wasn't thinking of or including things like BHerman's table's Stay Gold tables lines because with a definition that loose it would have to be that part but only if considered separate from the rest of his part in that video. Which it is not. As a concept part I was thinking of this part ofc, Mike V's stupid pushing one, and maybe Verso but also maybe not because it's not so much a concept as an editing choice. But then if I was going to widen the definition to full parts filmed in one spot being called concept parts, I think I would also have to consider tour videos or things like Santa Cruz "Out There" and Selfi$h Skateboards in Barcelona - Mi Amor's parts as concept parts, which doesn't feel right.
no you're fully right. the concept is smart but essentially wasted with some very weak skating. none of those clips would be in a "regular" video part, it's all cutting room floor stuffExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteThis is the single best concept part that has been made.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_uPAKij7tQ&ab_channel=DeathSkateboardsTV[close]
i could maybe back this as the best concept for a concept part (even though i wouldn't). but "best concept part" should have better skating shouldn't it?* a thread discussing concept parts would be cool. i can't think of any that aren't spot/obstacle or weather based, but i'd love to discover/rediscover what's out there.
*you are of course welcome to your unpopular opinion though[close]
It's not the best skating in a concept part, but rather the concept and the "unusual" skating (and by extention the skater that is doing them) combined make it what it is.
I like that it and the soundtrack give it this very easy but not immediate to understand concept (even if I do think some of the zoom ins / extended focus on some letters were unnecessary). It has a very base level appeal in that nearly anyone of any age could potentially see something of its artistic merits.
So much so that even if you didn't know or understand a single thing about skateboarding or what is considered cool / impressive / difficult/ 9 club worthy / an ender, you would also likely pick up on what the concept is and find something about that to or enjoy or appreciate. Some people might reductivley say "it's like Richie Jackson bullshit skating that your aunt sends you on facebook" but that's missing the point of why I think it's one of if not the best concept part overall, rather than the best part that happens to contain some element of a concept.
Like I don't think heavy groupings of tricks from certain countries or spots, or even entire parts filmed in one country / city are concept parts either.
Admitedly I wasn't thinking of or including things like BHerman's table's Stay Gold tables lines because with a definition that loose it would have to be that part but only if considered separate from the rest of his part in that video. Which it is not. As a concept part I was thinking of this part ofc, Mike V's stupid pushing one, and maybe Verso but also maybe not because it's not so much a concept as an editing choice. But then if I was going to widen the definition to full parts filmed in one spot being called concept parts, I think I would also have to consider tour videos or things like Santa Cruz "Out There" and Selfi$h Skateboards in Barcelona - Mi Amor's parts as concept parts, which doesn't feel right.[close]
The example that first came to mind was Jordan Sanchez's dumpster part. Now I'm reminded of Daewon's Deca part, and also the Russian(?) guy skating obstacles of snow or ice (both of those i haven't seen in a long time so i may be a bit off). I agree that even I'm a little flimsy with the definition already, as I was about to add Almost's Cheese & Crackers -- but what's the concept there? Mini ramp with some bullshit? Focusing on one specific (/type of) obstacle is hardly a concept, I admit it.
Your response was really good though. I think you're probably right. But here's my personal take anyway. I think the best concept part would look like this: picture a scale with skating on one side and concept on the other. Both would be equally weighted. I think this Melcher part tilts heavier on the concept side -- and it could've been heavier on the skating side without detracting from the concept. I've skated one of those spots and he did the thing that everyone does after being there for 5 minutes. Anyway, maybe an example will come to me later, and/or i'm just being idealistic, biased, idk. Maybe the concept should take primacy, as with conceptual art, where keeping it simple is part of the point.
I always thought if they fixed a few things that Melcher part could be put into a seseme street type show. What about an entire concept video??no you're fully right. the concept is smart but essentially wasted with some very weak skating. none of those clips would be in a "regular" video part, it's all cutting room floor stuffExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteThis is the single best concept part that has been made.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_uPAKij7tQ&ab_channel=DeathSkateboardsTV[close]
i could maybe back this as the best concept for a concept part (even though i wouldn't). but "best concept part" should have better skating shouldn't it?* a thread discussing concept parts would be cool. i can't think of any that aren't spot/obstacle or weather based, but i'd love to discover/rediscover what's out there.
*you are of course welcome to your unpopular opinion though[close]
It's not the best skating in a concept part, but rather the concept and the "unusual" skating (and by extention the skater that is doing them) combined make it what it is.
I like that it and the soundtrack give it this very easy but not immediate to understand concept (even if I do think some of the zoom ins / extended focus on some letters were unnecessary). It has a very base level appeal in that nearly anyone of any age could potentially see something of its artistic merits.
So much so that even if you didn't know or understand a single thing about skateboarding or what is considered cool / impressive / difficult/ 9 club worthy / an ender, you would also likely pick up on what the concept is and find something about that to or enjoy or appreciate. Some people might reductivley say "it's like Richie Jackson bullshit skating that your aunt sends you on facebook" but that's missing the point of why I think it's one of if not the best concept part overall, rather than the best part that happens to contain some element of a concept.
Like I don't think heavy groupings of tricks from certain countries or spots, or even entire parts filmed in one country / city are concept parts either.
Admitedly I wasn't thinking of or including things like BHerman's table's Stay Gold tables lines because with a definition that loose it would have to be that part but only if considered separate from the rest of his part in that video. Which it is not. As a concept part I was thinking of this part ofc, Mike V's stupid pushing one, and maybe Verso but also maybe not because it's not so much a concept as an editing choice. But then if I was going to widen the definition to full parts filmed in one spot being called concept parts, I think I would also have to consider tour videos or things like Santa Cruz "Out There" and Selfi$h Skateboards in Barcelona - Mi Amor's parts as concept parts, which doesn't feel right.[close]
The example that first came to mind was Jordan Sanchez's dumpster part. Now I'm reminded of Daewon's Deca part, and also the Russian(?) guy skating obstacles of snow or ice (both of those i haven't seen in a long time so i may be a bit off). I agree that even I'm a little flimsy with the definition already, as I was about to add Almost's Cheese & Crackers -- but what's the concept there? Mini ramp with some bullshit? Focusing on one specific (/type of) obstacle is hardly a concept, I admit it.
Your response was really good though. I think you're probably right. But here's my personal take anyway. I think the best concept part would look like this: picture a scale with skating on one side and concept on the other. Both would be equally weighted. I think this Melcher part tilts heavier on the concept side -- and it could've been heavier on the skating side without detracting from the concept. I've skated one of those spots and he did the thing that everyone does after being there for 5 minutes. Anyway, maybe an example will come to me later, and/or i'm just being idealistic, biased, idk. Maybe the concept should take primacy, as with conceptual art, where keeping it simple is part of the point.[close]
as far as good concept parts go, i liked grant yansura's all boardslide and all 50-50 parts, and jaws' all roof parts were cool too... dug geoff campbells recent "inside ledge" edit even though it wasn't fully fleshed out
Is it unpopular to say I've never cared if the wheel graphics are in or out? Provided they all face the same way.
Shit comes off in like 2 sessions.
I always thought if they fixed a few things that Melcher part could be put into a seseme street type show. What about an entire concept video??Expand Quoteno you're fully right. the concept is smart but essentially wasted with some very weak skating. none of those clips would be in a "regular" video part, it's all cutting room floor stuffExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteThis is the single best concept part that has been made.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_uPAKij7tQ&ab_channel=DeathSkateboardsTV[close]
i could maybe back this as the best concept for a concept part (even though i wouldn't). but "best concept part" should have better skating shouldn't it?* a thread discussing concept parts would be cool. i can't think of any that aren't spot/obstacle or weather based, but i'd love to discover/rediscover what's out there.
*you are of course welcome to your unpopular opinion though[close]
It's not the best skating in a concept part, but rather the concept and the "unusual" skating (and by extention the skater that is doing them) combined make it what it is.
I like that it and the soundtrack give it this very easy but not immediate to understand concept (even if I do think some of the zoom ins / extended focus on some letters were unnecessary). It has a very base level appeal in that nearly anyone of any age could potentially see something of its artistic merits.
So much so that even if you didn't know or understand a single thing about skateboarding or what is considered cool / impressive / difficult/ 9 club worthy / an ender, you would also likely pick up on what the concept is and find something about that to or enjoy or appreciate. Some people might reductivley say "it's like Richie Jackson bullshit skating that your aunt sends you on facebook" but that's missing the point of why I think it's one of if not the best concept part overall, rather than the best part that happens to contain some element of a concept.
Like I don't think heavy groupings of tricks from certain countries or spots, or even entire parts filmed in one country / city are concept parts either.
Admitedly I wasn't thinking of or including things like BHerman's table's Stay Gold tables lines because with a definition that loose it would have to be that part but only if considered separate from the rest of his part in that video. Which it is not. As a concept part I was thinking of this part ofc, Mike V's stupid pushing one, and maybe Verso but also maybe not because it's not so much a concept as an editing choice. But then if I was going to widen the definition to full parts filmed in one spot being called concept parts, I think I would also have to consider tour videos or things like Santa Cruz "Out There" and Selfi$h Skateboards in Barcelona - Mi Amor's parts as concept parts, which doesn't feel right.[close]
The example that first came to mind was Jordan Sanchez's dumpster part. Now I'm reminded of Daewon's Deca part, and also the Russian(?) guy skating obstacles of snow or ice (both of those i haven't seen in a long time so i may be a bit off). I agree that even I'm a little flimsy with the definition already, as I was about to add Almost's Cheese & Crackers -- but what's the concept there? Mini ramp with some bullshit? Focusing on one specific (/type of) obstacle is hardly a concept, I admit it.
Your response was really good though. I think you're probably right. But here's my personal take anyway. I think the best concept part would look like this: picture a scale with skating on one side and concept on the other. Both would be equally weighted. I think this Melcher part tilts heavier on the concept side -- and it could've been heavier on the skating side without detracting from the concept. I've skated one of those spots and he did the thing that everyone does after being there for 5 minutes. Anyway, maybe an example will come to me later, and/or i'm just being idealistic, biased, idk. Maybe the concept should take primacy, as with conceptual art, where keeping it simple is part of the point.[close]
as far as good concept parts go, i liked grant yansura's all boardslide and all 50-50 parts, and jaws' all roof parts were cool too... dug geoff campbells recent "inside ledge" edit even though it wasn't fully fleshed out[close]
https://youtu.be/O1H9pz0iXcY
Havin' Sex at the skatepark is 2024
Shittin' your pants at the skatepark is 2025
Wearing the shitty undies as a hat is all time
Havin' Sex at the skatepark is 2024
Shittin' your pants at the skatepark is 2025
Wearing the shitty undies as a hat is all time
The saying "new learn" kind of irks me. Not a big deal, but when a verb is turned into a noun it rarely sounds good (I feel the same about "get play"). If you want to express that you learned a new trick, you could say "learned a new trick" and it would convey the same general meaning. I get the argument that it's longer to write but it's not that much longer. I'm assuming this is unpopular because I'm seeing "new learn" being used a lot recently and really, who cares.“New trick “ or even “new” also work fine
oh hell yeah glad to be wrongExpand QuoteHavin' Sex at the skatepark is 2024
Shittin' your pants at the skatepark is 2025
Wearing the shitty undies as a hat is all time[close]
You couldn’t be more wrong 😎
I enjoy new trucks
I love the first session on a new set of trucks also, as well, too.Expand QuoteI enjoy new trucks[close]
I was just talking about this the other day. I recently bought new trucks, and I'd been a subscriber to the idea that "new trucks suck" my whole skateboarding life.
I guess I kinda forgot how bad new trucks suck because my first session on the new trucks went fine, wouldn't have even known I was on new trucks. Even hit a few smiths, feebles and crooks with absolutely zero issues.
New deck day can still be weird. New shoe day is hands down the worst for me.
No one should be able to win SOTY twice, it would remove the annoying end of year spam and I doubt it would make people like Foy skate any less hard. Better for other folks trying to win it, takes some power back from the corporate overlords seeking to use it as a marketing tool (currently skating cons so what do I know...)OK... I can see where you're coming from, but it's SOTY. We're trying to figure out who the people's (or at least Thrashers) favourite skater was in a given year. Foy can't help the fact he's had two years where he's absolutely run the show.
Workshop/Habitat coulda been sicker if they had gone with a lineup like this, which I think is pretty realistic:When would these lineups have taken place?
Alien: O'Brien, Suciu, Militano, Kalis+Shanahan+1 other Philly rider holding that contingent down, Eggeling, and Josh Matthews. Wildcard would be a late career Westgate. To me Alien was always a bit of a mix of styles so it makes sense that some riders do not 100% seem like they would fit together, but there are little squads within.
Habitat: Trahan, Freddy, Rizzo, Janoski, Jimmy McDonald, Humienik, Ty Beall
Expand Quoteegg shape riders are a bunch of quirky pick mes[close]
wtf is a pick mes?
Haven’t heard that yet.“New trick “ or even “new” also work fineExpand QuoteThe saying "new learn" kind of irks me. Not a big deal, but when a verb is turned into a noun it rarely sounds good (I feel the same about "get play"). If you want to express that you learned a new trick, you could say "learned a new trick" and it would convey the same general meaning. I get the argument that it's longer to write but it's not that much longer. I'm assuming this is unpopular because I'm seeing "new learn" being used a lot recently and really, who cares.[close]
“New learn” sounds like corporate speak
Haven’t heard that yet.Expand Quote“New trick “ or even “new” also work fineExpand QuoteThe saying "new learn" kind of irks me. Not a big deal, but when a verb is turned into a noun it rarely sounds good (I feel the same about "get play"). If you want to express that you learned a new trick, you could say "learned a new trick" and it would convey the same general meaning. I get the argument that it's longer to write but it's not that much longer. I'm assuming this is unpopular because I'm seeing "new learn" being used a lot recently and really, who cares.[close]
“New learn” sounds like corporate speak[close]
But i empathize with your irk when people say “unalive” instead of suicide
And yeah, no biggie who cares
It's incredibly hard to talk about suicide as a content creator. Either you piss off some part of your audience or the platforms bots either shadowban or demonitize you. A larger argument can be made as to whether AI is up to the task of content moderation (it's not at all) but until platforms are forced to change, it's gonna be this lazy bot solution and people will have to create new words to have genuine conversations.Expand QuoteHaven’t heard that yet.Expand Quote“New trick “ or even “new” also work fineExpand QuoteThe saying "new learn" kind of irks me. Not a big deal, but when a verb is turned into a noun it rarely sounds good (I feel the same about "get play"). If you want to express that you learned a new trick, you could say "learned a new trick" and it would convey the same general meaning. I get the argument that it's longer to write but it's not that much longer. I'm assuming this is unpopular because I'm seeing "new learn" being used a lot recently and really, who cares.[close]
“New learn” sounds like corporate speak[close]
But i empathize with your irk when people say “unalive” instead of suicide
And yeah, no biggie who cares[close]
Unalive is weird bc it started as a way to avoid posts about death and suicide getting removed on social media and has entered the offline lexicon as well
It's like pound sign being replaced by hashtag
Expand QuoteThis is the single best concept part that has been made.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_uPAKij7tQ&ab_channel=DeathSkateboardsTV[close]
i could maybe back this as the best concept for a concept part (even though i wouldn't). but "best concept part" should have better skating shouldn't it?* a thread discussing concept parts would be cool. i can't think of any that aren't spot/obstacle or weather based, but i'd love to discover/rediscover what's out there.
*you are of course welcome to your unpopular opinion though
Workshop/Habitat coulda been sicker if they had gone with a lineup like this, which I think is pretty realistic:
Alien: O'Brien, Suciu, Militano, Kalis+Shanahan+1 other Philly rider holding that contingent down, Eggeling, and Josh Matthews, maybe BOD. Wildcard would be a late career Westgate. To me Alien was always a bit of a mix of styles so it makes sense that some riders do not 100% seem like they would fit together, but there are little squads within.
Habitat: Trahan, Freddy, Rizzo, Janoski, Jimmy McDonald, Humienik, Ty Beall
Workshop/Habitat coulda been sicker if they had gone with a lineup like this, which I think is pretty realistic:short of everyone who was already on these teams, i can absolutely not see any of this lineup ever happening
Alien: O'Brien, Suciu, Militano, Kalis+Shanahan+1 other Philly rider holding that contingent down, Eggeling, and Josh Matthews, maybe BOD. Wildcard would be a late career Westgate. To me Alien was always a bit of a mix of styles so it makes sense that some riders do not 100% seem like they would fit together, but there are little squads within.
Habitat: Trahan, Freddy, Rizzo, Janoski, Jimmy McDonald, Humienik, Ty Beall
I'm not sure if this is unpopular but I believe it:K.
It doesn't count unless you have it on lock and it's done high, level, steezy, and at least fast enough to theoretically do it over another skateboard.
For example, you can't say you know how to kickflip if it doesn't look good and you only land 7 out of 10. You literally do not know how to kickflip. If you knew how, you would never not-land them.
This is the single best concept part that has been made.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_uPAKij7tQ&ab_channel=DeathSkateboardsTV
Didn’t this dude try to get with everyone’s girlfriends?Expand QuoteThis is the single best concept part that has been made.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_uPAKij7tQ&ab_channel=DeathSkateboardsTV[close]
Holy shit, this is rad. Took me until L and M to even get what the 'concept' was, had to start it over. Love Patrick Melcher too, can't believe I missed this when it came out, thanks for sharing.
As far as unpopular opinions, I think we should support some of the small number of skater owned companies left when we can. I think that applies to hobby shops as well, fishing, rocks, games, whatever you're into. As easy as it is to just order everything off the internet, we're losing a lot of the character in our communities and depriving people of the possibility of doing something they love when we don't support independent businesses. Nobody is required to do so, of course, but it seems like the world would be a better place if we did.
Didn’t this dude try to get with everyone’s girlfriends?Expand QuoteExpand QuoteThis is the single best concept part that has been made.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_uPAKij7tQ&ab_channel=DeathSkateboardsTV[close]
Holy shit, this is rad. Took me until L and M to even get what the 'concept' was, had to start it over. Love Patrick Melcher too, can't believe I missed this when it came out, thanks for sharing.
As far as unpopular opinions, I think we should support some of the small number of skater owned companies left when we can. I think that applies to hobby shops as well, fishing, rocks, games, whatever you're into. As easy as it is to just order everything off the internet, we're losing a lot of the character in our communities and depriving people of the possibility of doing something they love when we don't support independent businesses. Nobody is required to do so, of course, but it seems like the world would be a better place if we did.[close]
Very young girls on tour but maybe he's moved on to coaxing other people's partners since the 2000s.Didn’t this dude try to get with everyone’s girlfriends?Expand QuoteExpand QuoteThis is the single best concept part that has been made.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_uPAKij7tQ&ab_channel=DeathSkateboardsTV[close]
Holy shit, this is rad. Took me until L and M to even get what the 'concept' was, had to start it over. Love Patrick Melcher too, can't believe I missed this when it came out, thanks for sharing.
As far as unpopular opinions, I think we should support some of the small number of skater owned companies left when we can. I think that applies to hobby shops as well, fishing, rocks, games, whatever you're into. As easy as it is to just order everything off the internet, we're losing a lot of the character in our communities and depriving people of the possibility of doing something they love when we don't support independent businesses. Nobody is required to do so, of course, but it seems like the world would be a better place if we did.[close]
guy that dresses like that, a philanderer???
I'm not sure if this is unpopular but I believe it:
It doesn't count unless you have it on lock and it's done high, level, steezy, and at least fast enough to theoretically do it over another skateboard.
For example, you can't say you know how to kickflip if it doesn't look good and you only land 7 out of 10. You literally do not know how to kickflip. If you knew how, you would never not-land them.
I'm not sure if this is unpopular but I believe it:
It doesn't count unless you have it on lock and it's done high, level, steezy, and at least fast enough to theoretically do it over another skateboard.
For example, you can't say you know how to kickflip if it doesn't look good and you only land 7 out of 10. You literally do not know how to kickflip. If you knew how, you would never not-land them.
I have been attempting to 5050 a lower than knee high normal skatepark ledge for about 1.5 years now. I still cannot lock in or get on the ledge consistently. I'm not talking about a slappy curb, I'm talking the main ledge at the park.
i'm sorry for bringing this up, but after those claims it had to be done...Expand QuoteI have been attempting to 5050 a lower than knee high normal skatepark ledge for about 1.5 years now. I still cannot lock in or get on the ledge consistently. I'm not talking about a slappy curb, I'm talking the main ledge at the park.[close]
now i'm feeling like an elitist
i'm sorry for bringing this up, but after those claims it had to be done...Ooh that’s a rough one. I am 12 please consider posting more popular opinionsExpand QuoteI have been attempting to 5050 a lower than knee high normal skatepark ledge for about 1.5 years now. I still cannot lock in or get on the ledge consistently. I'm not talking about a slappy curb, I'm talking the main ledge at the park.[close]
now i'm feeling like an elitist
I'm not sure if this is unpopular but I believe it:
It doesn't count unless you have it on lock and it's done high, level, steezy, and at least fast enough to theoretically do it over another skateboard.
For example, you can't say you know how to kickflip if it doesn't look good and you only land 7 out of 10. You literally do not know how to kickflip. If you knew how, you would never not-land them.
I'm not sure if this is unpopular but I believe it:
It doesn't count unless you have it on lock and it's done high, level, steezy, and at least fast enough to theoretically do it over another skateboard.
For example, you can't say you know how to kickflip if it doesn't look good and you only land 7 out of 10. You literally do not know how to kickflip. If you knew how, you would never not-land them.
Lmao, I know it's unpopular, and I mainly tell myself that to motivate me at the end of the day.
Like, if I tell myself "I can x", then I'll stop trying to improve that trick. Like, if someone were to ask me to kickflip first try and win $100, I don't want there to be ANY worry internally about whether or not I can do it. And after realizing that, I said "Oh shit, I guess I really don't 'know' how to kickflip then...".
Then personally I took it further by deciding it doesn't qualify as knowing unless it looks good.
Is this actually a crazy idea? I'm only now kickflipping over things....if I'm not able to kickflip every single time properly 5 years from now, despite all the work I put into them, then I'll eat a sheet of griptape on cam
Lmao, I know it's unpopular, and I mainly tell myself that to motivate me at the end of the day.
Like, if I tell myself "I can x", then I'll stop trying to improve that trick. Like, if someone were to ask me to kickflip first try and win $100, I don't want there to be ANY worry internally about whether or not I can do it. And after realizing that, I said "Oh shit, I guess I really don't 'know' how to kickflip then...".
Then personally I took it further by deciding it doesn't qualify as knowing unless it looks good.
Is this actually a crazy idea? I'm only now kickflipping over things....if I'm not able to kickflip every single time properly 5 years from now, despite all the work I put into them, then I'll eat a sheet of griptape on cam
Lmao, I know it's unpopular, and I mainly tell myself that to motivate me at the end of the day.
Like, if I tell myself "I can x", then I'll stop trying to improve that trick. Like, if someone were to ask me to kickflip first try and win $100, I don't want there to be ANY worry internally about whether or not I can do it. And after realizing that, I said "Oh shit, I guess I really don't 'know' how to kickflip then...".
Then personally I took it further by deciding it doesn't qualify as knowing unless it looks good.
Is this actually a crazy idea? I'm only now kickflipping over things....if I'm not able to kickflip every single time properly 5 years from now, despite all the work I put into them, then I'll eat a sheet of griptape on cam
Dustin Dollin is a great role modelButtworm everybody!
Buttworm everybody!Expand QuoteDustin Dollin is a great role model[close]
You don't film tricks it doesn't matter how your kickflip looks man. You are any guy. Also the basics of ledge skating, (like I dont know, a 50-50 grind both ways?) are a far better marker of skill and board control than kickflips; a lot of people can kickflip
youre not filming lines for the Nike video just shut up and enjoy yourself
You have never had fun in your fucking lifeExpand QuoteYou don't film tricks it doesn't matter how your kickflip looks man. You are any guy. Also the basics of ledge skating, (like I dont know, a 50-50 grind both ways?) are a far better marker of skill and board control than kickflips; a lot of people can kickflip
youre not filming lines for the Nike video just shut up and enjoy yourself[close]
Because passion and self improvement are reserved only for pro athletes.
Everyone should get a trophy for learning to ollie too huh? Fuck outta here.
I understand the allure of ikp theoretically. But plenty of dudes have been dipping TF outta their smiths without them for a long time.Not sure if that was a rant but I do agree.
I feel like this whole kingpin clearance thing is like bearing ABEC rating. The people that care about it the most aren't even that great at skateboarding to begin with.
Plus, there's also something so awesome about a kingpin/but ground down to the point that they become one.
Idk.
And on top of all that, there always seems to be some issues with these ikp trucks. Just not worth it imo.
End rant.
filming yourself skating or at skate events for the purpose of a ig story is fucking lame and shouldn't be done ever.
hard post edit is somewhat acceptable if executed well but that ig story shit is soooo fucking lame
why does anyone need to know that u went to a skate event or did a skate trick?
filming yourself skating or at skate events for the purpose of a ig story is fucking lame and shouldn't be done ever.
hard post edit is somewhat acceptable if executed well but that ig story shit is soooo fucking lame
why does anyone need to know that u went to a skate event or did a skate trick?
Expand Quotefilming yourself skating or at skate events for the purpose of a ig story is fucking lame and shouldn't be done ever.
hard post edit is somewhat acceptable if executed well but that ig story shit is soooo fucking lame
why does anyone need to know that u went to a skate event or did a skate trick?[close]
same. i absolutely hate when skateboarding is filmed generally. if i wasn’t there, it never happened. only helpless babies clip up. so much need for attention it is desperate. and if you can’t land your whole part in real time during one session you are worthless to me. quit skating and get a job, your contributions are not welcome to the culture, posers. no one cares about you.
Expand QuoteExpand Quotefilming yourself skating or at skate events for the purpose of a ig story is fucking lame and shouldn't be done ever.
hard post edit is somewhat acceptable if executed well but that ig story shit is soooo fucking lame
why does anyone need to know that u went to a skate event or did a skate trick?[close]
same. i absolutely hate when skateboarding is filmed generally. if i wasn’t there, it never happened. only helpless babies clip up. so much need for attention it is desperate. and if you can’t land your whole part in real time during one session you are worthless to me. quit skating and get a job, your contributions are not welcome to the culture, posers. no one cares about you.[close]
Stupid new moving picture tech is bad. Now they even added color and sound. Too much sensory overload for me. I only accept word of mouth or written down Info about stuff that went down. My imagination is better than any persons style anyway ;D
Spots should be covered in hieroglyphs about the tricks that happened there. Like a Pharaos grave. Hieroglyphs are timeless, clips are forgotten in a day.
Expand QuoteExpand Quotefilming yourself skating or at skate events for the purpose of a ig story is fucking lame and shouldn't be done ever.
hard post edit is somewhat acceptable if executed well but that ig story shit is soooo fucking lame
why does anyone need to know that u went to a skate event or did a skate trick?[close]
same. i absolutely hate when skateboarding is filmed generally. if i wasn’t there, it never happened. only helpless babies clip up. so much need for attention it is desperate. and if you can’t land your whole part in real time during one session you are worthless to me. quit skating and get a job, your contributions are not welcome to the culture, posers. no one cares about you.[close]
Stupid new moving picture tech is bad. Now they even added color and sound. Too much sensory overload for me. I only accept word of mouth or written down Info about stuff that went down. My imagination is better than any persons style anyway ;D
Spots should be covered in hieroglyphs about the tricks that happened there. Like a Pharaos grave. Hieroglyphs are timeless, clips are forgotten in a day.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand Quotefilming yourself skating or at skate events for the purpose of a ig story is fucking lame and shouldn't be done ever.
hard post edit is somewhat acceptable if executed well but that ig story shit is soooo fucking lame
why does anyone need to know that u went to a skate event or did a skate trick?[close]
same. i absolutely hate when skateboarding is filmed generally. if i wasn’t there, it never happened. only helpless babies clip up. so much need for attention it is desperate. and if you can’t land your whole part in real time during one session you are worthless to me. quit skating and get a job, your contributions are not welcome to the culture, posers. no one cares about you.[close]
Stupid new moving picture tech is bad. Now they even added color and sound. Too much sensory overload for me. I only accept word of mouth or written down Info about stuff that went down. My imagination is better than any persons style anyway ;D
Spots should be covered in hieroglyphs about the tricks that happened there. Like a Pharaos grave. Hieroglyphs are timeless, clips are forgotten in a day.[close]
everyone should stop skating
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand Quotefilming yourself skating or at skate events for the purpose of a ig story is fucking lame and shouldn't be done ever.
hard post edit is somewhat acceptable if executed well but that ig story shit is soooo fucking lame
why does anyone need to know that u went to a skate event or did a skate trick?[close]
same. i absolutely hate when skateboarding is filmed generally. if i wasn’t there, it never happened. only helpless babies clip up. so much need for attention it is desperate. and if you can’t land your whole part in real time during one session you are worthless to me. quit skating and get a job, your contributions are not welcome to the culture, posers. no one cares about you.[close]
Stupid new moving picture tech is bad. Now they even added color and sound. Too much sensory overload for me. I only accept word of mouth or written down Info about stuff that went down. My imagination is better than any persons style anyway ;D
Spots should be covered in hieroglyphs about the tricks that happened there. Like a Pharaos grave. Hieroglyphs are timeless, clips are forgotten in a day.[close]
everyone should stop skating[close]
That’s kind of the realest thing to do. Not only to not wear corpo shoes, not Film at skateparks or whack spots, not do toe- or heeldrags, not do circus or illegal tricks, not dragging your hand, not film with the wrong camera or from a bad angle, not ride uncool boards from people who are bad persons irl, not wearing the wrong fit, not publishing clips on the wrong Plattform, not doing abd‘s or having bad style…
no! Actually reduce it to the maximum which is pure nothingness! No one can touch you, but you can touch them all!
don't skate playgrounds. i'd rather see skatepark footage than your trick on a slide
Expand Quotedon't skate playgrounds. i'd rather see skatepark footage than your trick on a slide[close]
The skatepark is a playground, so this doesn’t make sense.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand Quotedon't skate playgrounds. i'd rather see skatepark footage than your trick on a slide[close]
The skatepark is a playground, so this doesn’t make sense.[close]
do i really need to explain to you the difference between skateparks and what are commonly called "playgrounds"? that wasn't even the point. let me fix it for you:
don't skate playgrounds. i'd rather watch Jeopardy! than your trick on a slide[close]
Jeopardy is tight though
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand Quotefilming yourself skating or at skate events for the purpose of a ig story is fucking lame and shouldn't be done ever.
hard post edit is somewhat acceptable if executed well but that ig story shit is soooo fucking lame
why does anyone need to know that u went to a skate event or did a skate trick?[close]
same. i absolutely hate when skateboarding is filmed generally. if i wasn’t there, it never happened. only helpless babies clip up. so much need for attention it is desperate. and if you can’t land your whole part in real time during one session you are worthless to me. quit skating and get a job, your contributions are not welcome to the culture, posers. no one cares about you.[close]
Stupid new moving picture tech is bad. Now they even added color and sound. Too much sensory overload for me. I only accept word of mouth or written down Info about stuff that went down. My imagination is better than any persons style anyway ;D
Spots should be covered in hieroglyphs about the tricks that happened there. Like a Pharaos grave. Hieroglyphs are timeless, clips are forgotten in a day.[close]
everyone should stop skating[close]
That’s kind of the realest thing to do. Not only to not wear corpo shoes, not Film at skateparks or whack spots, not do toe- or heeldrags, not do circus or illegal tricks, not dragging your hand, not film with the wrong camera or from a bad angle, not ride uncool boards from people who are bad persons irl, not wearing the wrong fit, not publishing clips on the wrong Plattform, not doing abd‘s or having bad style…
no! Actually reduce it to the maximum which is pure nothingness! No one can touch you, but you can touch them all!
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand Quotedon't skate playgrounds. i'd rather see skatepark footage than your trick on a slide[close]
The skatepark is a playground, so this doesn’t make sense.[close]
do i really need to explain to you the difference between skateparks and what are commonly called "playgrounds"? that wasn't even the point. let me fix it for you:
don't skate playgrounds. i'd rather watch Jeopardy! than your trick on a slide[close]
Jeopardy is tight though[close]
yeah it is but it takes half an hour to watch. skatepark footage is alright too. i'm so fucking confused at how someone could misconstrue my basic statement so far afield in so few words that i never want to think about any of this again. except to say, if anyone tries to take me to a "spot" and it turns out to be a playground, i will be non-happy. end.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand Quotedon't skate playgrounds. i'd rather see skatepark footage than your trick on a slide[close]
The skatepark is a playground, so this doesn’t make sense.[close]
do i really need to explain to you the difference between skateparks and what are commonly called "playgrounds"? that wasn't even the point. let me fix it for you:
don't skate playgrounds. i'd rather watch Jeopardy! than your trick on a slide[close]
Jeopardy is tight though[close]
yeah it is but it takes half an hour to watch. skatepark footage is alright too. i'm so fucking confused at how someone could misconstrue my basic statement so far afield in so few words that i never want to think about any of this again. except to say, if anyone tries to take me to a "spot" and it turns out to be a playground, i will be non-happy. end.[close]
jeopardy is all facts. are you saying 30 minutes of factual information is too much for you to process?
Are abandoned water parks fine ?
Expand QuoteAre abandoned water parks fine ?[close]
since i started this, i'll say, sure, in my (dumb) opinion. it's mainly the sociological/social context of using a space that's designed & reserved for small children that i find a bit distasteful -- even if a given playground is currently unoccupied or infrequently used. whatever tho. i've noticed it cropping up in random euro vids over the last little while, but i dont live there so i can't pretend to know if it's a less weird vibe to do so there.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteAre abandoned water parks fine ?[close]
since i started this, i'll say, sure, in my (dumb) opinion. it's mainly the sociological/social context of using a space that's designed & reserved for small children that i find a bit distasteful -- even if a given playground is currently unoccupied or infrequently used. whatever tho. i've noticed it cropping up in random euro vids over the last little while, but i dont live there so i can't pretend to know if it's a less weird vibe to do so there.[close]
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=I-meKNCK00E
4:17. trigger warning, there is a playground.
I always thought Miles Silvas had some pretty fake style and was surprised when he won SOTY. He does this weird exaggeration thing after landing anything which I’ve never been stoked on.
Maybe it’s cooled in recent years though
“I hate how Miles Silvas lands tricks” “well I hate when he pops!”
(https://i.postimg.cc/JnRdmm0h/IMG-0206.jpg)
You people have no idea what it’s like to be an athlete……Is he an athlete? Or is he a skater? That cross arms shit has always been optional. For the record I think he's got sick steez and definitely deserved SOTY that year.
You people have no idea what it’s like to be an athlete……
Expand QuoteYou people have no idea what it’s like to be an athlete……[close]
i had forgotten miles was in the olympics.
I always thought Miles Silvas had some pretty fake style and was surprised when he won SOTY. He does this weird exaggeration thing after landing anything which I’ve never been stoked on.
Maybe it’s cooled in recent years though
Expand QuoteI always thought Miles Silvas had some pretty fake style and was surprised when he won SOTY. He does this weird exaggeration thing after landing anything which I’ve never been stoked on.
Maybe it’s cooled in recent years though[close]
imo (although i like his skating) i think nikolai pilombo is the worst offender.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteI always thought Miles Silvas had some pretty fake style and was surprised when he won SOTY. He does this weird exaggeration thing after landing anything which I’ve never been stoked on.
Maybe it’s cooled in recent years though[close]
imo (although i like his skating) i think nikolai pilombo is the worst offender.[close]
Miles has redeemed himself of the fake steez sins in his past
His style was impeccable the year he won SOTY imo.
I still think the fakie flip he did at the beginning of the second song in the big part he put out that year was one of the best of all time.
At the end of the line starting 4:34
https://youtu.be/BofbSZKB0OU?si=Cb7_jaPp3glW30-j
rob welsh has bad styleI respect your courage and bravery.
I respect your courage and bravery.Expand Quoterob welsh has bad style[close]
We shall meet at the townsquare tomorrow at dawn.
It’s ok for Gino to retire already, kids these days don’t even know who he is.
I understand the allure of ikp theoretically. But plenty of dudes have been dipping TF outta their smiths without them for a long time.
I feel like this whole kingpin clearance thing is like bearing ABEC rating. The people that care about it the most aren't even that great at skateboarding to begin with.
Plus, there's also something so awesome about a kingpin/nut ground down to the point that they become one.
Idk.
And on top of all that, there always seems to be some issues with these ikp trucks. Just not worth it imo.
End rant.
Expand QuoteIt’s ok for Gino to retire already, kids these days don’t even know who he is.[close]
Fucking thank you
rob welsh has bad style(https://i.ibb.co/3yF68MtX/raf360x360075tfafafaca443f4786.webp)
I loved Gino well into adulthood and now he's just kinda sad like seeing Mike Tyson box.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2Gm46877pMExpand QuoteI loved Gino well into adulthood and now he's just kinda sad like seeing Mike Tyson box.[close]
But yet somehow we're still getting gonz clips and people say they enjoy them.
I certainly enjoy everything Gino has put out in the past few years over gonz.
Expand QuoteI loved Gino well into adulthood and now he's just kinda sad like seeing Mike Tyson box.[close]
But yet somehow we're still getting gonz clips and people say they enjoy them.
I certainly enjoy everything Gino has put out in the past few years over gonz.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteI loved Gino well into adulthood and now he's just kinda sad like seeing Mike Tyson box.[close]
But yet somehow we're still getting gonz clips and people say they enjoy them.
I certainly enjoy everything Gino has put out in the past few years over gonz.[close]
What an insane comparison.
Expand QuoteI loved Gino well into adulthood and now he's just kinda sad like seeing Mike Tyson box.[close]
But yet somehow we're still getting gonz clips and people say they enjoy them.
I certainly enjoy everything Gino has put out in the past few years over gonz.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteI loved Gino well into adulthood and now he's just kinda sad like seeing Mike Tyson box.[close]
But yet somehow we're still getting gonz clips and people say they enjoy them.
I certainly enjoy everything Gino has put out in the past few years over gonz.[close]
Comparing Gonz and Gino is fucking wild. Gonz is still out there skating little handrails in beamers boards and slamming, while Gino is doing ride on manuals as the highest paid pro on asics, you’re cooked. I get everyone has their own taste but come on.
rob welsh has bad style
Honestly….respect. This is the right thread for this.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteI loved Gino well into adulthood and now he's just kinda sad like seeing Mike Tyson box.[close]
But yet somehow we're still getting gonz clips and people say they enjoy them.
I certainly enjoy everything Gino has put out in the past few years over gonz.[close]
Comparing Gonz and Gino is fucking wild. Gonz is still out there skating little handrails in beamers boards and slamming, while Gino is doing ride on manuals as the highest paid pro on asics, you’re cooked. I get everyone has their own taste but come on.[close]
Gonz's signature sketchy style and mobbed ass kickflips just aren't for me man.
Again, I have a great deal of respect for all of his contributions to skateboarding and all.
But I just don't enjoy his clips, and I know the general sentiment towards his skateboarding is pretty positive. So I felt it appropriate for this thread to counter your "unpopular opinion" with another.
I stand by it.
Honestly….respect. This is the right thread for this.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteI loved Gino well into adulthood and now he's just kinda sad like seeing Mike Tyson box.[close]
But yet somehow we're still getting gonz clips and people say they enjoy them.
I certainly enjoy everything Gino has put out in the past few years over gonz.[close]
Comparing Gonz and Gino is fucking wild. Gonz is still out there skating little handrails in beamers boards and slamming, while Gino is doing ride on manuals as the highest paid pro on asics, you’re cooked. I get everyone has their own taste but come on.[close]
Gonz's signature sketchy style and mobbed ass kickflips just aren't for me man.
Again, I have a great deal of respect for all of his contributions to skateboarding and all.
But I just don't enjoy his clips, and I know the general sentiment towards his skateboarding is pretty positive. So I felt it appropriate for this thread to counter your "unpopular opinion" with another.
I stand by it.[close]
Vulc shoes shouldn't be leather and cup shoes shouldn't be canvas.Agreed
rob welsh has bad style
Vulc shoes shouldn't be leather and cup shoes shouldn't be canvas.
Expand QuoteI loved Gino well into adulthood and now he's just kinda sad like seeing Mike Tyson box.[close]
But yet somehow we're still getting gonz clips and people say they enjoy them.
I certainly enjoy everything Gino has put out in the past few years over gonz.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteI loved Gino well into adulthood and now he's just kinda sad like seeing Mike Tyson box.[close]
But yet somehow we're still getting gonz clips and people say they enjoy them.
I certainly enjoy everything Gino has put out in the past few years over gonz.[close]
I find Gonz corny and don't care about his skating or most of his art, but love the skaters that ride for his brand so I tolerate it. Penny is especially sad I don't find the fried old dude thing cute it sucks he threw away his career for shrooms and is so mentally gone.
At least Eastbound and Down was fictional and funny but these dudes aren't.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteI loved Gino well into adulthood and now he's just kinda sad like seeing Mike Tyson box.[close]
But yet somehow we're still getting gonz clips and people say they enjoy them.
I certainly enjoy everything Gino has put out in the past few years over gonz.[close]
I find Gonz corny and don't care about his skating or most of his art, but love the skaters that ride for his brand so I tolerate it. Penny is especially sad I don't find the fried old dude thing cute it sucks he threw away his career for shrooms and is so mentally gone.
At least Eastbound and Down was fictional and funny but these dudes aren't.
How is Penny enjoyable? He has stiff legged style and does the same few tricks at every spot most of which are warmups for many talented teenage flow riders. Occasionally he flicks a fs flip like he used to be he's so damn far off it's cringey.Tom Penny is the realeast.
How is Penny enjoyable? He has stiff legged style and does the same few tricks at every spot most of which are warmups for many talented teenage flow riders. Occasionally he flicks a fs flip like he used to be he's so damn far off it's cringey.
Expand QuoteHow is Penny enjoyable? He has stiff legged style and does the same few tricks at every spot most of which are warmups for many talented teenage flow riders. Occasionally he flicks a fs flip like he used to be he's so damn far off it's cringey.[close]
talented teenage flow riders
They do Penny's go to tricksExpand QuoteExpand QuoteHow is Penny enjoyable? He has stiff legged style and does the same few tricks at every spot most of which are warmups for many talented teenage flow riders. Occasionally he flicks a fs flip like he used to be he's so damn far off it's cringey.[close]
talented teenage flow riders[close]
Lol
I love Penny I'm just not watching his current footage. The original topic was pros who gotta stop milking it and hang it up at least sponsor wise. Both Gino and Tom had addiction problems and I actually feel bad for how much it impacted their skating and career and it's not an enjoyable car crash to slow down for. Give me their classic footage all day or even Tom's sorry parts.The fact he's still fully doing it even if he's not the floaty child prodigy anymore just makes me respect him more.
How is Penny enjoyable? He has stiff legged style and does the same few tricks at every spot most of which are warmups for many talented teenage flow riders. Occasionally he flicks a fs flip like he used to be he's so damn far off it's cringey.
nobody should be hyped on nb# apparel
we glaze the shoes because the product is quality
the clothes cant and wont be anything noteworthy
do you really need a hoodie to match the shoes?
i know this place is not the pinnacle of good taste
especially when it comes to clothing choices
but please, have some shame
Adults buying skate company branded merchandise are in need of an intervention.
Expand QuoteAdults buying skate company branded merchandise are in need of an intervention.[close]
I buy hats and hoodies from companies I want to support from my local because I know that’s how they make most of their money. I try to mix and match with non skate attire though because I do feel a bit weird with recognizable skate logos in more than one place at one time
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteAdults buying skate company branded merchandise are in need of an intervention.[close]
I buy hats and hoodies from companies I want to support from my local because I know that’s how they make most of their money. I try to mix and match with non skate attire though because I do feel a bit weird with recognizable skate logos in more than one place at one time[close]
Absolutely that. Buy softgoods. The margins are great for small companies and it’s a great way to support them[close]
Yep. And tbh it’s no different than wearing a logo of a sports team or anything else you’re into. I think the guy who posted this is probably at that age somewhere around your mid-late 20’s where you feel like you need to look a certain way to be taken seriously so you ditch all the shit you liked when you were younger.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteAdults buying skate company branded merchandise are in need of an intervention.[close]
I buy hats and hoodies from companies I want to support from my local because I know that’s how they make most of their money. I try to mix and match with non skate attire though because I do feel a bit weird with recognizable skate logos in more than one place at one time[close]
Absolutely that. Buy softgoods. The margins are great for small companies and it’s a great way to support them[close]
Yep. And tbh it’s no different than wearing a logo of a sports team or anything else you’re into. I think the guy who posted this is probably at that age somewhere around your mid-late 20’s where you feel like you need to look a certain way to be taken seriously so you ditch all the shit you liked when you were younger.[close]
the older i get, the more hyped i am on skate branded gear. a nice subtle, classic logo on a quality garment can't be beat.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteAdults buying skate company branded merchandise are in need of an intervention.[close]
I buy hats and hoodies from companies I want to support from my local because I know that’s how they make most of their money. I try to mix and match with non skate attire though because I do feel a bit weird with recognizable skate logos in more than one place at one time[close]
Absolutely that. Buy softgoods. The margins are great for small companies and it’s a great way to support them[close]
Yep. And tbh it’s no different than wearing a logo of a sports team or anything else you’re into. I think the guy who posted this is probably at that age somewhere around your mid-late 20’s where you feel like you need to look a certain way to be taken seriously so you ditch all the shit you liked when you were younger.
I feel like frontside wallrides are a trick exclusively for goofy footers, I’ve never seen a regular footer do a frontside wallride and have been like “that was sick”, now I know y’all are gonna start with JJ being the Wallman, but hear me out most of his frontside stuff are wallies to a trick, and not straight wallrides, anyway that’s my 2025 unpopular opinion see y’all next year
Expand QuoteI feel like frontside wallrides are a trick exclusively for goofy footers, I’ve never seen a regular footer do a frontside wallride and have been like “that was sick”, now I know y’all are gonna start with JJ being the Wallman, but hear me out most of his frontside stuff are wallies to a trick, and not straight wallrides, anyway that’s my 2025 unpopular opinion see y’all next year[close]
Why the fuck does this make sense to me
i mean i’m down to wear a cool graphic or drop a little extra on some skate brand pants if i know the fit and materials are right, but i can’t imagine spending money on a shirt that just has a giant nike/adidas/cons/NB logo on it. makes me feel like a walking billboardExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteAdults buying skate company branded merchandise are in need of an intervention.[close]
I buy hats and hoodies from companies I want to support from my local because I know that’s how they make most of their money. I try to mix and match with non skate attire though because I do feel a bit weird with recognizable skate logos in more than one place at one time[close]
Absolutely that. Buy softgoods. The margins are great for small companies and it’s a great way to support them[close]
Yep. And tbh it’s no different than wearing a logo of a sports team or anything else you’re into. I think the guy who posted this is probably at that age somewhere around your mid-late 20’s where you feel like you need to look a certain way to be taken seriously so you ditch all the shit you liked when you were younger.[close]
Probably on to something. Maybe single too.
I was single for a few years in my mid-twenties and refused to wear anything but slim fitted, blank tees and button ups in understated colors with pants that were as close to tailor fitted as I could get off the shelf. I thought it'd make girls take me more seriously.
Nowadays, you can rip my XL Sci-Fi hoodie off my cold dead corpse.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteI feel like frontside wallrides are a trick exclusively for goofy footers, I’ve never seen a regular footer do a frontside wallride and have been like “that was sick”, now I know y’all are gonna start with JJ being the Wallman, but hear me out most of his frontside stuff are wallies to a trick, and not straight wallrides, anyway that’s my 2025 unpopular opinion see y’all next year[close]
Why the fuck does this make sense to me[close]
I think it has something to do with going from left to right visually making more sense. This is because of reading from a page and playing Mario/Sonic etc. This is why being regular footed/right handed is aesthetically inferior.
I feel like frontside wallrides are a trick exclusively for goofy footers, I’ve never seen a regular footer do a frontside wallride and have been like “that was sick”, now I know y’all are gonna start with JJ being the Wallman, but hear me out most of his frontside stuff are wallies to a trick, and not straight wallrides, anyway that’s my 2025 unpopular opinion see y’all next year
I feel like frontside wallrides are a trick exclusively for goofy footers, I’ve never seen a regular footer do a frontside wallride and have been like “that was sick”, now I know y’all are gonna start with JJ being the Wallman, but hear me out most of his frontside stuff are wallies to a trick, and not straight wallrides, anyway that’s my 2025 unpopular opinion see y’all next year
i mean i’m down to wear a cool graphic or drop a little extra on some skate brand pants if i know the fit and materials are right, but i can’t imagine spending money on a shirt that just has a giant nike/adidas/cons/NB logo on it. makes me feel like a walking billboardExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteAdults buying skate company branded merchandise are in need of an intervention.[close]
I buy hats and hoodies from companies I want to support from my local because I know that’s how they make most of their money. I try to mix and match with non skate attire though because I do feel a bit weird with recognizable skate logos in more than one place at one time[close]
Absolutely that. Buy softgoods. The margins are great for small companies and it’s a great way to support them[close]
Yep. And tbh it’s no different than wearing a logo of a sports team or anything else you’re into. I think the guy who posted this is probably at that age somewhere around your mid-late 20’s where you feel like you need to look a certain way to be taken seriously so you ditch all the shit you liked when you were younger.[close]
Probably on to something. Maybe single too.
I was single for a few years in my mid-twenties and refused to wear anything but slim fitted, blank tees and button ups in understated colors with pants that were as close to tailor fitted as I could get off the shelf. I thought it'd make girls take me more seriously.
Nowadays, you can rip my XL Sci-Fi hoodie off my cold dead corpse.[close]
I don't support my local skateshop.
(https://i.imgur.com/Nmfe74S.png)Jacuzzi is pretty bad in general
not sure how unpopular this opinion is, but this is one of the worst graphics ive seen in a long time. i would be embarrassed if this was my pro model or my design.
i just saw a Tyshawn clip on a youtube short of him doing a switch 360 flip lipslide to forwards at PRod's park and it flashed me back to blake carpenter's switch 360 flip tailslide to forwards last year or whenever that was. no doubt hard and well beyond me, but if you don't roll out switch they just look like weird body varial tricks. i'm surprised either of them would bother with such overtly unpleasant looking manoeuvres.
Jacuzzi is pretty bad in generalExpand Quote(https://i.imgur.com/Nmfe74S.png)
not sure how unpopular this opinion is, but this is one of the worst graphics ive seen in a long time. i would be embarrassed if this was my pro model or my design.[close]
(https://i.imgur.com/Nmfe74S.png)
not sure how unpopular this opinion is, but this is one of the worst graphics ive seen in a long time. i would be embarrassed if this was my pro model or my design.
Turnstile is awful.
you say this in the middle of a dad shoe epidemicExpand Quote(https://i.imgur.com/Nmfe74S.png)
not sure how unpopular this opinion is, but this is one of the worst graphics ive seen in a long time. i would be embarrassed if this was my pro model or my design.[close]
I would guess that’s the point of this „graphic“. At least I hope so.
But I agree, this anti cool style is something we can leave behind now. It’s been done already and we should let it rest for the next couple of decades.
Expand QuoteTurnstile is awful.[close]
A band for old hardcore dudes to relive their glory days and young kids who want to pretend that hardcore is still relevant.
There is a void in skating that needs to be filled and that void is tech Osiris the storm type tricksA void is better than that abscess
Evan Smith is sick.
Turnstile is awful.
Dylan Jaeb has gone from corny to cool
Expand QuoteDylan Jaeb has gone from corny to cool[close]
for the first few years of his rise, he was constantly getting glazed by industry dudes, but the general public couldn't see why. Felt like a plant
Putting decks on the wall is wasteful and tacky. I get you want to show your conspicuous consumption but boards are for skating, just keep them in the closet until you set them up
"not skating a skateboard is wasteful" is such a backwards mentality about an inherently disposable thing, i can't remember a time when there's ever been a shortage of boards (knock on wood that we're not about to have one) and ironically enough the boards on my wall last much longer than the ones i skate!Expand QuotePutting decks on the wall is wasteful and tacky. I get you want to show your conspicuous consumption but boards are for skating, just keep them in the closet until you set them up[close]
i imagine you feel that hanging paintings is a waste of canvas as well
Putting decks on the wall is wasteful and tacky. I get you want to show your conspicuous consumption but boards are for skating, just keep them in the closet until you set them up
Tech skating is not any cooler than 80s freestyle.
Putting decks on the wall is wasteful and tacky. I get you want to show your conspicuous consumption but boards are for skating, just keep them in the closet until you set them up
Putting decks on the wall is wasteful and tacky. I get you want to show your conspicuous consumption but boards are for skating, just keep them in the closet until you set them up
I don't get it why people skate in chucks? It's not like it used to be with the memory foam tongue and lunarlon insoles. It's just a shitty show and yet people are skating in them. Why?
I don't get it why people skate in chucks? It's not like it used to be with the memory foam tongue and lunarlon insoles. It's just a shitty show and yet people are skating in them. Why?
Expand QuoteTech skating is not any cooler than 80s freestyle.[close]
Thought I was on /r/skateboarding for a second.
I don't get it why people skate in chucks? It's not like it used to be with the memory foam tongue and lunarlon insoles. It's just a shitty show and yet people are skating in them. Why?Why do you care so much about other people's feet? Kinda weird IMO
Putting decks on the wall is wasteful and tacky. I get you want to show your conspicuous consumption but boards are for skating, just keep them in the closet until you set them upYou can always just take it down if you need to skate it cuz you ran outta boards. idk this is kinda silly how is it tacky to want to decorate your space in a way that expresses something about your interests
A lot of pushback on people’s unpopular opinions in the unpopular opinions thread today.
Expand Quoteinstead of hanging a board on my wall, I just upload a 100000x100000 pixel image of my favorite board in my signature[close]
Expand QuotePutting decks on the wall is wasteful and tacky. I get you want to show your conspicuous consumption but boards are for skating, just keep them in the closet until you set them up[close]
i imagine you feel that hanging paintings is a waste of canvas as well
Why do you care so much about other people's feet? Kinda weird IMOExpand QuoteI don't get it why people skate in chucks? It's not like it used to be with the memory foam tongue and lunarlon insoles. It's just a shitty show and yet people are skating in them. Why?[close]
Expand Quoteinstead of hanging a board on my wall, I just upload a 100000x100000 pixel image of my favorite board in my signature[close]
Expand QuoteA lot of pushback on people’s unpopular opinions in the unpopular opinions thread today.[close]
I'm here for it, an unpopular opinion thread should spark debate, that's part of the fun.
What's kooky is kooking people for posting an unpopular opinion in the unpopular opinion thread, that's how you end up with the reddit unpopular opinion sub where people are afraid to post any actually unpopular opinions and every post is weak shit like "I don't like wet socks" and "I don't like it when people talk on speaker phone in public".
A lot of pushback on people’s unpopular opinions in the unpopular opinions thread today.GTFO of here with that bull shit opinion. >:(
Dudes who shave all their body hair off but then grow a giant pube beard on their face are weird
Expand QuoteDudes who shave all their body hair off but then grow a giant pube beard on their face are weird[close]
Maybe (this fucking phone hates me) they are pro for swimming? I used to shave my armpits. Just to see who noticed. It was funny. After em said it in a rhyme i stopped. Sucks growing that shit back. I can’t imagine having to do that all the time.
Expand QuoteI don't support my local skateshop.[close]
The AH eagle is lame, should have stuck with the pigeon.
Expand QuoteThe AH eagle is lame, should have stuck with the pigeon.[close]
I don’t think the eagle is exactly lame but I love the pigeon and think it’s way better. I just bought a hat of the pigeon logo.
I agree completely while I don't hate the eagle I do much prefer the pigeonExpand QuoteThe AH eagle is lame, should have stuck with the pigeon.[close]
I don’t think the eagle is exactly lame but I love the pigeon and think it’s way better. I just bought a hat of the pigeon logo.
But would the pigeon be as cool as it is without the eagle? Yin with the yang like.
How the fuck do you shave your privates if you got hairy legs? Like where does the shaving stop?I think once I reach the point of no return I’m getting laser treatment so I never have to cut or shave my head ever again.
So I just trim.
Yeah people who shave their whole body are weird. I’m kinda getting bald but even shaving your head all the time is a lot of effort just for a shiny head.
I can't stand Doobie, he gives me the exact same annoying Dollin vibe.
I think once I reach the point of no return I’m getting laser treatment so I never have to cut or shave my head ever again.Expand QuoteHow the fuck do you shave your privates if you got hairy legs? Like where does the shaving stop?
So I just trim.
Yeah people who shave their whole body are weird. I’m kinda getting bald but even shaving your head all the time is a lot of effort just for a shiny head.[close]
If you're contemplating taking the last train to baldsville, go ahead and buy yourself some clippers. Spend a bag, go nuts, the idea is that you are probably never going to have to pay for another haircut in your life. If you get proper clippers, you may have to get the blade sharpened once in your lifetime but you won't be using them anywhere near as often as they were designed to be used.Expand QuoteI think once I reach the point of no return I’m getting laser treatment so I never have to cut or shave my head ever again.Expand QuoteHow the fuck do you shave your privates if you got hairy legs? Like where does the shaving stop?
So I just trim.
Yeah people who shave their whole body are weird. I’m kinda getting bald but even shaving your head all the time is a lot of effort just for a shiny head.[close][close]
Most places won't let you laser above the upper lip
I think they (rightly) don't trust men to use adequate sunscreen on their heads
I think once I reach the point of no return I’m getting laser treatment so I never have to cut or shave my head ever again.Expand QuoteHow the fuck do you shave your privates if you got hairy legs? Like where does the shaving stop?
So I just trim.
Yeah people who shave their whole body are weird. I’m kinda getting bald but even shaving your head all the time is a lot of effort just for a shiny head.[close]
Drinking alcohol is wack and kills your balanceDon’t hurt my feelings with your facts.
People should skate their age. It’s sad seeing someone over 35 trying to huck themselves down stairs or struggle to skate some giant ledge. I believe you should skate for as long as physically possible but it’s weird watching an older guy try to skate like a 20 year old. I’m not saying you’re restricted to curbs or bowls but just keep it tasteful and realistic.
People should skate their age. It’s sad seeing someone over 35 trying to huck themselves down stairs or struggle to skate some giant ledge. I believe you should skate for as long as physically possible but it’s weird watching an older guy try to skate like a 20 year old. I’m not saying you’re restricted to curbs or bowls but just keep it tasteful and realistic.can we get some official guides on how each age skates? i'm turning 34 in a month and i'd hate to embarrass myself by trying a trick that's "beyond" my age bracket
Expand QuoteI think once I reach the point of no return I’m getting laser treatment so I never have to cut or shave my head ever again.Expand QuoteHow the fuck do you shave your privates if you got hairy legs? Like where does the shaving stop?
So I just trim.
Yeah people who shave their whole body are weird. I’m kinda getting bald but even shaving your head all the time is a lot of effort just for a shiny head.[close][close]
I dont shave anything anywhere. The concept just seems weird to me.
Expand Quotecan we get some official guides on how each age skates? i'm turning 34 in a month and i'd hate to embarrass myself by trying a trick that's "beyond" my age bracketExpand QuotePeople should skate their age. It’s sad seeing someone over 35 trying to huck themselves down stairs or struggle to skate some giant ledge. I believe you should skate for as long as physically possible but it’s weird watching an older guy try to skate like a 20 year old. I’m not saying you’re restricted to curbs or bowls but just keep it tasteful and realistic.[close][close]
If you can’t jump up it, don’t jump down it.
Expand QuotePeople should skate their age. It’s sad seeing someone over 35 trying to huck themselves down stairs or struggle to skate some giant ledge. I believe you should skate for as long as physically possible but it’s weird watching an older guy try to skate like a 20 year old. I’m not saying you’re restricted to curbs or bowls but just keep it tasteful and realistic.[close]
lmao i used to know one of those, he was a total snake too
People should skate their age. It’s sad seeing someone over 35 trying to huck themselves down stairs or struggle to skate some giant ledge. I believe you should skate for as long as physically possible but it’s weird watching an older guy try to skate like a 20 year old. I’m not saying you’re restricted to curbs or bowls but just keep it tasteful and realistic.
Expand QuotePeople should skate their age. It’s sad seeing someone over 35 trying to huck themselves down stairs or struggle to skate some giant ledge. I believe you should skate for as long as physically possible but it’s weird watching an older guy try to skate like a 20 year old. I’m not saying you’re restricted to curbs or bowls but just keep it tasteful and realistic.[close]
Coming up on 34, I skate significantly better than I have most of my skate life. Still not hucking 10+ stairs but I do push myself harder than I did as a teen.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteI think once I reach the point of no return I’m getting laser treatment so I never have to cut or shave my head ever again.Expand QuoteHow the fuck do you shave your privates if you got hairy legs? Like where does the shaving stop?
So I just trim.
Yeah people who shave their whole body are weird. I’m kinda getting bald but even shaving your head all the time is a lot of effort just for a shiny head.[close][close]
I dont shave anything anywhere. The concept just seems weird to me.[close]
Yo fellas we gotta cousin it over here
Expand Quotecan we get some official guides on how each age skates? i'm turning 34 in a month and i'd hate to embarrass myself by trying a trick that's "beyond" my age bracketExpand QuotePeople should skate their age. It’s sad seeing someone over 35 trying to huck themselves down stairs or struggle to skate some giant ledge. I believe you should skate for as long as physically possible but it’s weird watching an older guy try to skate like a 20 year old. I’m not saying you’re restricted to curbs or bowls but just keep it tasteful and realistic.[close][close]
If you can’t jump up it, don’t jump down it.
Expand QuoteExpand QuotePeople should skate their age. It’s sad seeing someone over 35 trying to huck themselves down stairs or struggle to skate some giant ledge. I believe you should skate for as long as physically possible but it’s weird watching an older guy try to skate like a 20 year old. I’m not saying you’re restricted to curbs or bowls but just keep it tasteful and realistic.[close]
lmao i used to know one of those, he was a total snake too[close]
Solid FS5050 on a low ledge > Throwing a bigflip noseslide for hours that has a 1% chance of actual sticking, much less landing
Expand QuoteExpand QuotePeople should skate their age. It’s sad seeing someone over 35 trying to huck themselves down stairs or struggle to skate some giant ledge. I believe you should skate for as long as physically possible but it’s weird watching an older guy try to skate like a 20 year old. I’m not saying you’re restricted to curbs or bowls but just keep it tasteful and realistic.[close]
lmao i used to know one of those, he was a total snake too[close]
Solid FS5050 on a low ledge > Throwing a bigflip noseslide for hours that has a 1% chance of actual sticking, much less landing
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuotePeople should skate their age. It’s sad seeing someone over 35 trying to huck themselves down stairs or struggle to skate some giant ledge. I believe you should skate for as long as physically possible but it’s weird watching an older guy try to skate like a 20 year old. I’m not saying you’re restricted to curbs or bowls but just keep it tasteful and realistic.[close]
lmao i used to know one of those, he was a total snake too[close]
Solid FS5050 on a low ledge > Throwing a bigflip noseslide for hours that has a 1% chance of actual sticking, much less landing[close]
Depends on what brings you happiness right? I'd get a little depressed only trying stuff I likely won't land but also disappointed if I only got stuff I have on lock.
Expand Quotecan we get some official guides on how each age skates? i'm turning 34 in a month and i'd hate to embarrass myself by trying a trick that's "beyond" my age bracketExpand QuotePeople should skate their age. It’s sad seeing someone over 35 trying to huck themselves down stairs or struggle to skate some giant ledge. I believe you should skate for as long as physically possible but it’s weird watching an older guy try to skate like a 20 year old. I’m not saying you’re restricted to curbs or bowls but just keep it tasteful and realistic.[close][close]
If you can’t jump up it, don’t jump down it.
Yeah... wut? Why are we asking people to hold themselves back? Only one way to get clipz...Expand QuoteExpand Quotecan we get some official guides on how each age skates? i'm turning 34 in a month and i'd hate to embarrass myself by trying a trick that's "beyond" my age bracketExpand QuotePeople should skate their age. It’s sad seeing someone over 35 trying to huck themselves down stairs or struggle to skate some giant ledge. I believe you should skate for as long as physically possible but it’s weird watching an older guy try to skate like a 20 year old. I’m not saying you’re restricted to curbs or bowls but just keep it tasteful and realistic.[close][close]
If you can’t jump up it, don’t jump down it.[close]
This jumps itself back on top of the list of stupidest shit I've ever heard every time I hear it.
I heard Ali Boulala actually jumped up Lyon 25 before hurling himself down there.
Expand Quotecan we get some official guides on how each age skates? i'm turning 34 in a month and i'd hate to embarrass myself by trying a trick that's "beyond" my age bracketExpand QuotePeople should skate their age. It’s sad seeing someone over 35 trying to huck themselves down stairs or struggle to skate some giant ledge. I believe you should skate for as long as physically possible but it’s weird watching an older guy try to skate like a 20 year old. I’m not saying you’re restricted to curbs or bowls but just keep it tasteful and realistic.[close][close]
If you can’t jump up it, don’t jump down it.
Expand QuoteExpand Quotecan we get some official guides on how each age skates? i'm turning 34 in a month and i'd hate to embarrass myself by trying a trick that's "beyond" my age bracketExpand QuotePeople should skate their age. It’s sad seeing someone over 35 trying to huck themselves down stairs or struggle to skate some giant ledge. I believe you should skate for as long as physically possible but it’s weird watching an older guy try to skate like a 20 year old. I’m not saying you’re restricted to curbs or bowls but just keep it tasteful and realistic.[close][close]
If you can’t jump up it, don’t jump down it.[close]
lol I was 37 trying to switch flip a small double set for a clip and tore my ACL, used to have the Quartersnacks shirt with this quote on it, that’s what I get for flying to close to the sun
The New Balance banners on Slap need to go Westgate looks like early man
Expand QuoteThe New Balance banners on Slap need to go Westgate looks like early man[close]
in my peripherals, Foys chin looks like Westgate's tit
Expand QuoteExpand QuotePeople should skate their age. It’s sad seeing someone over 35 trying to huck themselves down stairs or struggle to skate some giant ledge. I believe you should skate for as long as physically possible but it’s weird watching an older guy try to skate like a 20 year old. I’m not saying you’re restricted to curbs or bowls but just keep it tasteful and realistic.[close]
lmao i used to know one of those, he was a total snake too[close]
Solid FS5050 on a low ledge > Throwing a bigflip noseslide for hours that has a 1% chance of actual sticking, much less landing
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuotePeople should skate their age. It’s sad seeing someone over 35 trying to huck themselves down stairs or struggle to skate some giant ledge. I believe you should skate for as long as physically possible but it’s weird watching an older guy try to skate like a 20 year old. I’m not saying you’re restricted to curbs or bowls but just keep it tasteful and realistic.[close]
lmao i used to know one of those, he was a total snake too[close]
Solid FS5050 on a low ledge > Throwing a bigflip noseslide for hours that has a 1% chance of actual sticking, much less landing[close]
There's this guy I see around here who exclusively tries psycho flip-in tricks on ledges and rails without coming even remotely close. He does it for hours, and every time he doesn't magically land one he sorta like studies the spot and shakes his head as if it's some kind of anamoly. I don't really care how good someone is or isn't, but it baffles me how much he'll do this. I see him fairly often, and I have literally never seen him land a trick. Not even a flatground kickflip in between tries, or a warm-up 5050 on the same ledge he expects to kickflip back noseblunt. I probably wouldn't pay much mind to him if he seemed to be enjoying himself even a tiny bit, but he seems absolutely miserable every time.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuotePeople should skate their age. It’s sad seeing someone over 35 trying to huck themselves down stairs or struggle to skate some giant ledge. I believe you should skate for as long as physically possible but it’s weird watching an older guy try to skate like a 20 year old. I’m not saying you’re restricted to curbs or bowls but just keep it tasteful and realistic.[close]
lmao i used to know one of those, he was a total snake too[close]
Solid FS5050 on a low ledge > Throwing a bigflip noseslide for hours that has a 1% chance of actual sticking, much less landing[close]
There's this guy I see around here who exclusively tries psycho flip-in tricks on ledges and rails without coming even remotely close. He does it for hours, and every time he doesn't magically land one he sorta like studies the spot and shakes his head as if it's some kind of anamoly. I don't really care how good someone is or isn't, but it baffles me how much he'll do this. I see him fairly often, and I have literally never seen him land a trick. Not even a flatground kickflip in between tries, or a warm-up 5050 on the same ledge he expects to kickflip back noseblunt. I probably wouldn't pay much mind to him if he seemed to be enjoying himself even a tiny bit, but he seems absolutely miserable every time.[close]
He’s probably writing on Reddit, 'There's this guy at my skatepark who gets annoyed every time he sees me do impossible tricks. I mess them up on purpose just to see him suffer’.
Expand QuoteI don’t care about what anybody else is trying at a skatepark or whether they are skilled or not. I get no feelings about it either way, it’s weird that people care or feel second hand embarrassment[close]
Almost as if it’s an unpopular opinion
I don’t care about what anybody else is trying at a skatepark or whether they are skilled or not. I get no feelings about it either way, it’s weird that people care or feel second hand embarrassment
..... now 41 and out of shape trying to fakie big bird the 9 stair = depressing
what the hell is a fakie big birdExpand Quote
..... now 41 and out of shape trying to fakie big bird the 9 stair = depressing[close]
I had to look that shit up. :D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awIHG2QYaNs
Expand QuoteI had to look that shit up. :D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awIHG2QYaNs[close]
“Hey man why they call you big bi….oh”
(https://i.postimg.cc/mgkcTgL7/IMG-0472.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/3xftwNgh/IMG-0473.jpg)
Well kinda but the board goes all vertical as his front foot Bruce Lees itself out of the way.Expand QuoteI had to look that shit up. :D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awIHG2QYaNs[close]
it's a pop shove or what?! :o
Well kinda but the board goes all vertical as his front foot Bruce Lees itself out of the way.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteI had to look that shit up. :D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awIHG2QYaNs[close]
it's a pop shove or what?! :o[close]
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuotePeople should skate their age. It’s sad seeing someone over 35 trying to huck themselves down stairs or struggle to skate some giant ledge. I believe you should skate for as long as physically possible but it’s weird watching an older guy try to skate like a 20 year old. I’m not saying you’re restricted to curbs or bowls but just keep it tasteful and realistic.[close]
lmao i used to know one of those, he was a total snake too[close]
Solid FS5050 on a low ledge > Throwing a bigflip noseslide for hours that has a 1% chance of actual sticking, much less landing[close]
There's this guy I see around here who exclusively tries psycho flip-in tricks on ledges and rails without coming even remotely close. He does it for hours, and every time he doesn't magically land one he sorta like studies the spot and shakes his head as if it's some kind of anamoly. I don't really care how good someone is or isn't, but it baffles me how much he'll do this. I see him fairly often, and I have literally never seen him land a trick. Not even a flatground kickflip in between tries, or a warm-up 5050 on the same ledge he expects to kickflip back noseblunt. I probably wouldn't pay much mind to him if he seemed to be enjoying himself even a tiny bit, but he seems absolutely miserable every time.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteI don’t care about what anybody else is trying at a skatepark or whether they are skilled or not. I get no feelings about it either way, it’s weird that people care or feel second hand embarrassment[close]
Almost as if it’s an unpopular opinion[close]
Almost as if I’m sharing my point as an unpopular opinion to contribute to this thread. And I’m discussing it and sharing my opinion not calling anyone names or brinking it
Whether you like a part you’re watching for the first time depends
20% on your current mood
20% on the editing
20% on the Song
20% on your bias towards the brand/skater
And only 20% on the actual dude skating/tricks he does.
Hot take!
Whether you like a part you’re watching for the first time depends
20% on your current mood
20% on the editing
20% on the Song
20% on your bias towards the brand/skater
And only 20% on the actual dude skating/tricks he does.
Hot take!
Professional skateboarding is dead. At least the traditional sense.
The unpopular observations thread is over on the Whatever bloard, if I recollect correct.Expand QuoteProfessional skateboarding is dead. At least the traditional sense.[close]
More of an observation than an unpopular opinion.
The unpopular observations thread is over on the Whatever bloard, if I recollect correct.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteProfessional skateboarding is dead. At least the traditional sense.[close]
More of an observation than an unpopular opinion.[close]
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteI don’t care about what anybody else is trying at a skatepark or whether they are skilled or not. I get no feelings about it either way, it’s weird that people care or feel second hand embarrassment[close]
Almost as if it’s an unpopular opinion[close]
Almost as if I’m sharing my point as an unpopular opinion to contribute to this thread. And I’m discussing it and sharing my opinion not calling anyone names or brinking it[close]
I think you both are over-brinking it
Quite right you are, my friend!Expand QuoteThe unpopular observations thread is over on the Whatever bloard, if I recollect correct.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteProfessional skateboarding is dead. At least the traditional sense.[close]
More of an observation than an unpopular opinion.[close][close]
Well this in particular would belong in the "commonly held opinions and observations" thread.
V is worse than NExpand QuoteI'm sure New Balance makes a quality product but in my unpopular opinion N is lamest letter in the alphabet and makes the shoes look thus.[close]
V is worse than NExpand QuoteI'm sure New Balance makes a quality product but in my unpopular opinion N is lamest letter in the alphabet and makes the shoes look thus.[close]
Expand QuoteV is worse than NExpand QuoteI'm sure New Balance makes a quality product but in my unpopular opinion N is lamest letter in the alphabet and makes the shoes look thus.[close][close]
You must be smoking some heavy doobies
....makes it slightly kooler than the next coolest letter which is K.
All letters exist within the X.
Calling the W a double-U is the worst offense.
Are you secretly Elon? That X fanboyism is sus ;D
Expand QuoteV is worse than NExpand QuoteI'm sure New Balance makes a quality product but in my unpopular opinion N is lamest letter in the alphabet and makes the shoes look thus.[close][close]
No way V is dope. N is only dope in the lower case. Which is basically an upside down v or U.
X is the dopest letter. It’s basically an 8 split down the middle. Its natural movement is in all directions from its center makes it slightly kooler than the next coolest letter which is K.
All letters exist within the X.
Missing % for filming thoExpand QuoteWhether you like a part you’re watching for the first time depends
20% on your current mood
20% on the editing
20% on the Song
20% on your bias towards the brand/skater
And only 20% on the actual dude skating/tricks he does.
Hot take![close]
i checked the math, and that adds up to 100%
Missing % for filming thoExpand QuoteExpand QuoteWhether you like a part you’re watching for the first time depends
20% on your current mood
20% on the editing
20% on the Song
20% on your bias towards the brand/skater
And only 20% on the actual dude skating/tricks he does.
Hot take![close]
i checked the math, and that adds up to 100%[close]
Here’s another one…
Why don’t we all just move to China?
USA fucking sucks, and Canada does too. Our governments are losing the battle and taking the culture here down with it. Meanwhile in China, life has gotten way better, tons of sick marble plazas and shit. We just get more skate stoppers and diy torn down. Seems to me like life has only gotten better for those cats in the last 20-30 years. If there was a “war”(I believe this term is too unpopular to use now so that’s why it doesn’t get used/causes too much civil unrest, we actually are already at “war”. It’s just going to be in the economic and cultural sense now), I’d bet money they are the winning team… but yes their government seems shitty too. I am aware of the insane amounts of pollution dumped, human rights violations… can’t beat em, “ join em? “ (I mean if you are just there to fuck up skate spots , eat, drink, and die anyway…)
Expand QuoteHere’s another one…
Why don’t we all just move to China?
USA fucking sucks, and Canada does too. Our governments are losing the battle and taking the culture here down with it. Meanwhile in China, life has gotten way better, tons of sick marble plazas and shit. We just get more skate stoppers and diy torn down. Seems to me like life has only gotten better for those cats in the last 20-30 years. If there was a “war”(I believe this term is too unpopular to use now so that’s why it doesn’t get used/causes too much civil unrest, we actually are already at “war”. It’s just going to be in the economic and cultural sense now), I’d bet money they are the winning team… but yes their government seems shitty too. I am aware of the insane amounts of pollution dumped, human rights violations… can’t beat em, “ join em? “ (I mean if you are just there to fuck up skate spots , eat, drink, and die anyway…)[close]
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Expand QuoteExpand QuoteHere’s another one…
Why don’t we all just move to China?
USA fucking sucks, and Canada does too. Our governments are losing the battle and taking the culture here down with it. Meanwhile in China, life has gotten way better, tons of sick marble plazas and shit. We just get more skate stoppers and diy torn down. Seems to me like life has only gotten better for those cats in the last 20-30 years. If there was a “war”(I believe this term is too unpopular to use now so that’s why it doesn’t get used/causes too much civil unrest, we actually are already at “war”. It’s just going to be in the economic and cultural sense now), I’d bet money they are the winning team… but yes their government seems shitty too. I am aware of the insane amounts of pollution dumped, human rights violations… can’t beat em, “ join em? “ (I mean if you are just there to fuck up skate spots , eat, drink, and die anyway…)[close]
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Y'all should try it out and report back.
Maybe china really is a skate utopia as described in OPMs 2000 hit "heaven is a half pipe"
So long as you agree with everything the CCP says/does, and keep your mouth shut if you don't I'm sure you will have a great time.
Just make sure you learn their accepted version of historical events/wars before talking about anything like that. I'd hate for you to get thrown in prison/re education program for saying something as radical as "North Korea invaded South Korea to start the Korean war".
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteHere’s another one…
Why don’t we all just move to China?
USA fucking sucks, and Canada does too. Our governments are losing the battle and taking the culture here down with it. Meanwhile in China, life has gotten way better, tons of sick marble plazas and shit. We just get more skate stoppers and diy torn down. Seems to me like life has only gotten better for those cats in the last 20-30 years. If there was a “war”(I believe this term is too unpopular to use now so that’s why it doesn’t get used/causes too much civil unrest, we actually are already at “war”. It’s just going to be in the economic and cultural sense now), I’d bet money they are the winning team… but yes their government seems shitty too. I am aware of the insane amounts of pollution dumped, human rights violations… can’t beat em, “ join em? “ (I mean if you are just there to fuck up skate spots , eat, drink, and die anyway…)[close]
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Y'all should try it out and report back.
Maybe china really is a skate utopia as described in OPMs 2000 hit "heaven is a half pipe"
So long as you agree with everything the CCP says/does, and keep your mouth shut if you don't I'm sure you will have a great time.
Just make sure you learn their accepted version of historical events/wars before talking about anything like that. I'd hate for you to get thrown in prison/re education program for saying something as radical as "North Korea invaded South Korea to start the Korean war".[close]
I love coming to Slap to encounter regurgitated State Department propaganda. The only thing missing was feigned concern for the Uyghurs.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteHere’s another one…
Why don’t we all just move to China?
USA fucking sucks, and Canada does too. Our governments are losing the battle and taking the culture here down with it. Meanwhile in China, life has gotten way better, tons of sick marble plazas and shit. We just get more skate stoppers and diy torn down. Seems to me like life has only gotten better for those cats in the last 20-30 years. If there was a “war”(I believe this term is too unpopular to use now so that’s why it doesn’t get used/causes too much civil unrest, we actually are already at “war”. It’s just going to be in the economic and cultural sense now), I’d bet money they are the winning team… but yes their government seems shitty too. I am aware of the insane amounts of pollution dumped, human rights violations… can’t beat em, “ join em? “ (I mean if you are just there to fuck up skate spots , eat, drink, and die anyway…)[close]
(https://preview.redd.it/o8iql8yiz7r91.png?width=987&auto=webp&s=162a54f2c199339a23ab853443f1ea0f7bd4cff8)[close]
Y'all should try it out and report back.
Maybe china really is a skate utopia as described in OPMs 2000 hit "heaven is a half pipe"
So long as you agree with everything the CCP says/does, and keep your mouth shut if you don't I'm sure you will have a great time.
Just make sure you learn their accepted version of historical events/wars before talking about anything like that. I'd hate for you to get thrown in prison/re education program for saying something as radical as "North Korea invaded South Korea to start the Korean war".[close]
I love coming to Slap to encounter regurgitated State Department propaganda. The only thing missing was feigned concern for the Uyghurs.[close]
Eagerly awaiting the reports from your new life in China! I wish nothing but the best for you!
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteHere’s another one…
Why don’t we all just move to China?
USA fucking sucks, and Canada does too. Our governments are losing the battle and taking the culture here down with it. Meanwhile in China, life has gotten way better, tons of sick marble plazas and shit. We just get more skate stoppers and diy torn down. Seems to me like life has only gotten better for those cats in the last 20-30 years. If there was a “war”(I believe this term is too unpopular to use now so that’s why it doesn’t get used/causes too much civil unrest, we actually are already at “war”. It’s just going to be in the economic and cultural sense now), I’d bet money they are the winning team… but yes their government seems shitty too. I am aware of the insane amounts of pollution dumped, human rights violations… can’t beat em, “ join em? “ (I mean if you are just there to fuck up skate spots , eat, drink, and die anyway…)[close]
(https://preview.redd.it/o8iql8yiz7r91.png?width=987&auto=webp&s=162a54f2c199339a23ab853443f1ea0f7bd4cff8)[close]
Y'all should try it out and report back.
Maybe china really is a skate utopia as described in OPMs 2000 hit "heaven is a half pipe"
So long as you agree with everything the CCP says/does, and keep your mouth shut if you don't I'm sure you will have a great time.
Just make sure you learn their accepted version of historical events/wars before talking about anything like that. I'd hate for you to get thrown in prison/re education program for saying something as radical as "North Korea invaded South Korea to start the Korean war".
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteHere’s another one…
Why don’t we all just move to China?
USA fucking sucks, and Canada does too. Our governments are losing the battle and taking the culture here down with it. Meanwhile in China, life has gotten way better, tons of sick marble plazas and shit. We just get more skate stoppers and diy torn down. Seems to me like life has only gotten better for those cats in the last 20-30 years. If there was a “war”(I believe this term is too unpopular to use now so that’s why it doesn’t get used/causes too much civil unrest, we actually are already at “war”. It’s just going to be in the economic and cultural sense now), I’d bet money they are the winning team… but yes their government seems shitty too. I am aware of the insane amounts of pollution dumped, human rights violations… can’t beat em, “ join em? “ (I mean if you are just there to fuck up skate spots , eat, drink, and die anyway…)[close]
(https://preview.redd.it/o8iql8yiz7r91.png?width=987&auto=webp&s=162a54f2c199339a23ab853443f1ea0f7bd4cff8)[close]
Y'all should try it out and report back.
Maybe china really is a skate utopia as described in OPMs 2000 hit "heaven is a half pipe"
So long as you agree with everything the CCP says/does, and keep your mouth shut if you don't I'm sure you will have a great time.
Just make sure you learn their accepted version of historical events/wars before talking about anything like that. I'd hate for you to get thrown in prison/re education program for saying something as radical as "North Korea invaded South Korea to start the Korean war".[close]
the whole “shut up and skate” culture will fit in perfectly.
The typical American: "EvErYtHiNg ChInA bAd"
Daddy Musk and VP Trump don't want you saying anything bad about their regime either.
But but but... China bad
Shitty skateparks are usually more fun than good ones
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I agree with this one, but some parks are so shitty there's not even fun weird things to skate or good ground. I really hate the street league type skate parks, they just feel so stale.
IDK X is pretty dumb because its so rarely used that it shouldn't even eXist
Shitty skateparks are usually more fun than good ones
They’ve been grinding out 20 year old parks up here to make them smooth, they are awesome….
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I concur.
New parks are too mellow and doing things delivers little to no satisfaction.
Also, they never make just regular ledges and hubbas anymore. It's always gotta be those stupid 'floating' tops or some weird relief on the side. The powers that be hated the shift in power of the 10's so much that they made sure that nobody can learn wallies/wallrides into grinds/slides anymore
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I concur.
New parks are too mellow and doing things delivers little to no satisfaction.
Also, they never make just regular ledges and hubbas anymore. It's always gotta be those stupid 'floating' tops or some weird relief on the side. The powers that be hated the shift in power of the 10's so much that they made sure that nobody can learn wallies/wallrides into grinds/slides anymore[close]
my local has a snakerun from 1978 and it's lowkey really fun to carve around in
Where's that then?
Looks like it has some flat bottom even, nice.Expand Quote
Where's that then?[close]
It's in Belgium, Liège! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFjIvxdmQVc I found this video from 89 a while back
And this is more or less what it looks like now (they added a bank, hubba & two rails in the lower part a couple years back), it's very much a love it or hate it type of park. I love it personally, very lived in and lively still today
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Looks like it has some flat bottom even, nice.
Dudes straight shredding in the video hehe.
bluntslides on rails are just glorified tail/noseslides
i wanna see 45 degrees or more
Louie and Curren should get Alec Majerus on FA and reunite the Flip 3
Kyle Wilson is way better than Tyshawn
Louie and Curren should get Alec Majerus on FA and reunite the Flip 3
There was a 3rd Flip baby w/Louie & Curren, but it wasn’t Majerus. This crossed my mind the other day and I couldn’t remember who it was…Expand QuoteLouie and Curren should get Alec Majerus on FA and reunite the Flip 3[close]
Matt Berger is actually pretty Hockey…..
There was a 3rd Flip baby w/Louie & Curren, but it wasn’t Majerus. This crossed my mind the other day and I couldn’t remember who it was…Expand QuoteExpand QuoteLouie and Curren should get Alec Majerus on FA and reunite the Flip 3[close]
Matt Berger is actually pretty Hockey…..[close]
There was a 3rd Flip baby w/Louie & Curren, but it wasn’t Majerus. This crossed my mind the other day and I couldn’t remember who it was…Expand QuoteExpand QuoteLouie and Curren should get Alec Majerus on FA and reunite the Flip 3[close]
Matt Berger is actually pretty Hockey…..[close]
No, it was Luan. The OG Flip “3” were Louie, Luan, and Curren. Oh how we forget our history.Expand QuoteThere was a 3rd Flip baby w/Louie & Curren, but it wasn’t Majerus. This crossed my mind the other day and I couldn’t remember who it was…Expand QuoteExpand QuoteLouie and Curren should get Alec Majerus on FA and reunite the Flip 3[close]
Matt Berger is actually pretty Hockey…..[close][close]
It was Axel.
No, it was Luan. The OG Flip “3” were Louie, Luan, and Curren. Oh how we forget our history.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteThere was a 3rd Flip baby w/Louie & Curren, but it wasn’t Majerus. This crossed my mind the other day and I couldn’t remember who it was…Expand QuoteExpand QuoteLouie and Curren should get Alec Majerus on FA and reunite the Flip 3[close]
Matt Berger is actually pretty Hockey…..[close][close]
It was Axel.[close]
Edit: Majerus was in that “3” video but the real 3 are the OG’s imo. Whoever really cared about Alec Majerus?
Just wanna say China spots aren’t boring. Those ones I posted are sick as fuck. China spots were boring because the guys hitting them had no creativity and hit the save ones as everyone else
This new generation are jocksCare to explain? 'Cuz no they isn't... U see the guys doin ride on grinds in LA?
Just wanna say China spots aren’t boring. Those ones I posted are sick as fuck. China spots were boring because the guys hitting them had no creativity and hit the save ones as everyone elseI like the China spots. I think they look nice even tho they're so perfect. I just imagine how much fun it must be to skate spots like that. I like "boring" tech ledge lines at plazas too so it kinda speaks to my skate sensibilities. At least China has the vision to build amazing public spaces that actually get maintained and not neglected over the years. I'd bet those spots are also newer and haven't seen as much abuse from skateboarders.
Expand QuoteJust wanna say China spots aren’t boring. Those ones I posted are sick as fuck. China spots were boring because the guys hitting them had no creativity and hit the save ones as everyone else[close]
While I think the spots are amazing and would love to skate there, there’s something a little too dull when you see it in footy. Kinda grayish and everything looks almost too perfect.
China has amazing cities, some are huge and crazy. Its seems like people from US dont know shit about china. Thats crazy. China is way bigger than USA and much more diverse in terms of urbanization styles and landscape.
Try to visit china. Its the future.
Plus, citzens from big and mid cities there are really living a prosperous life. Way better than the average american.
Us, nowadays, are just a poor country with a lotta money under a matress nobody can acccess
China has amazing cities, some are huge and crazy. Its seems like people from US dont know shit about china. Thats crazy. China is way bigger than USA and much more diverse in terms of urbanization styles and landscape.
Try to visit china. Its the future.
Plus, citzens from big and mid cities there are really living a prosperous life. Way better than the average american.
Us, nowadays, are just a poor country with a lotta money under a matress nobody can acccess
Expand QuoteChina has amazing cities, some are huge and crazy. Its seems like people from US dont know shit about china. Thats crazy. China is way bigger than USA and much more diverse in terms of urbanization styles and landscape.
Try to visit china. Its the future.
Plus, citzens from big and mid cities there are really living a prosperous life. Way better than the average american.
Us, nowadays, are just a poor country with a lotta money under a matress nobody can acccess[close]
The pollution. The political persecution. The forced labor and human rights violations. The animal welfare offenses. The Muslim slave camps. The human trafficking. The mass surveillance & social credit system. The crackdown and censorship of journalists. The government LGBTQ/social discrimination. The expansive military aggression. Etc. Etc. No thanks.
Not to sound patriotic or defend America's own flaws but the GDP, Quality of Life index, Property/Income Ratio and Unemployment% are just a few of many statistics that are easy to find and that indicate the opposite of your economic assertion.
Not sure what you heard or read but their economy and standard of living is shit right now. Many of the large cities you described are mostly deserted ghost towns because of the stagnant economy. "The future", I really hope not. Many of their citizens are quite literally trying to escape.
I bet you there’s sick WKND-esque spots in China but the Chinese Bobby Puelo gate keeps them.
Expand QuoteChina has amazing cities, some are huge and crazy. Its seems like people from US dont know shit about china. Thats crazy. China is way bigger than USA and much more diverse in terms of urbanization styles and landscape.
Try to visit china. Its the future.
Plus, citzens from big and mid cities there are really living a prosperous life. Way better than the average american.
Us, nowadays, are just a poor country with a lotta money under a matress nobody can acccess[close]
Well, 1% can access
Hahaha i thought you were talking about the US gov for at least the 4 first lines.
Polution ✔️
Political Pesecution ✔️
Forced labor...mmm US at least estimulate that. Plus labor rights in US are a joke.
Human right violation (u kidding right?) ✔️✔️✔️. See guantanamo and abu ghraib, to name a few.
Mass surveillance ✔️ have u ever heard about NSA?
Social credit. In the US is called bank credit. ✔️
Gov descrimination ✔️ are crazy or do u live in the woods?
The expansive military agression ✔️ you MUST be kidding.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteChina has amazing cities, some are huge and crazy. Its seems like people from US dont know shit about china. Thats crazy. China is way bigger than USA and much more diverse in terms of urbanization styles and landscape.
Try to visit china. Its the future.
Plus, citzens from big and mid cities there are really living a prosperous life. Way better than the average american.
Us, nowadays, are just a poor country with a lotta money under a matress nobody can acccess[close]
The pollution. The political persecution. The forced labor and human rights violations. The animal welfare offenses. The Muslim slave camps. The human trafficking. The mass surveillance & social credit system. The crackdown and censorship of journalists. The government LGBTQ/social discrimination. The expansive military aggression. Etc. Etc. No thanks.
Not to sound patriotic or defend America's own flaws but the GDP, Quality of Life index, Property/Income Ratio and Unemployment% are just a few of many statistics that are easy to find and that indicate the opposite of your economic assertion.
Not sure what you heard or read but their economy and standard of living is shit right now. Many of the large cities you described are mostly deserted ghost towns because of the stagnant economy. "The future", I really hope not. Many of their citizens are quite literally trying to escape.[close]
Been there. Lived there. Amazing country.
Just like the US btw.
The problem with you guys is that your are too ignorant about the rest of the world. Cuz you have that american exceptionalism wired deep down your brains.
Expand QuoteChina has amazing cities, some are huge and crazy. Its seems like people from US dont know shit about china. Thats crazy. China is way bigger than USA and much more diverse in terms of urbanization styles and landscape.
Try to visit china. Its the future.
Plus, citzens from big and mid cities there are really living a prosperous life. Way better than the average american.
Us, nowadays, are just a poor country with a lotta money under a matress nobody can acccess[close]
The pollution. The political persecution. The forced labor and human rights violations. The animal welfare offenses. The Muslim slave camps. The human trafficking. The mass surveillance & social credit system. The crackdown and censorship of journalists. The government LGBTQ/social discrimination. The expansive military aggression. Etc. Etc. No thanks.
Not to sound patriotic or defend America's own flaws but the GDP, Quality of Life index, Property/Income Ratio and Unemployment% are just a few of many statistics that are easy to find and that indicate the opposite of your economic assertion.
Not sure what you heard or read but their economy and standard of living is shit right now. Many of the large cities you described are mostly deserted ghost towns because of the stagnant economy. "The future", I really hope not. Many of their citizens are quite literally trying to escape.
Expand QuoteI bet you there’s sick WKND-esque spots in China but the Chinese Bobby Puelo gate keeps them.[close]
Bobby Puero
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteChina has amazing cities, some are huge and crazy. Its seems like people from US dont know shit about china. Thats crazy. China is way bigger than USA and much more diverse in terms of urbanization styles and landscape.
Try to visit china. Its the future.
Plus, citzens from big and mid cities there are really living a prosperous life. Way better than the average american.
Us, nowadays, are just a poor country with a lotta money under a matress nobody can acccess[close]
The pollution. The political persecution. The forced labor and human rights violations. The animal welfare offenses. The Muslim slave camps. The human trafficking. The mass surveillance & social credit system. The crackdown and censorship of journalists. The government LGBTQ/social discrimination. The expansive military aggression. Etc. Etc. No thanks.
Not to sound patriotic or defend America's own flaws but the GDP, Quality of Life index, Property/Income Ratio and Unemployment% are just a few of many statistics that are easy to find and that indicate the opposite of your economic assertion.
Not sure what you heard or read but their economy and standard of living is shit right now. Many of the large cities you described are mostly deserted ghost towns because of the stagnant economy. "The future", I really hope not. Many of their citizens are quite literally trying to escape.[close]
Do you believe that the gentlemen at the Cato Institute have created irrefutable metrics by which we objectively judge freedom?
Expand QuoteWhere have u been? Im about to visit Rio soon. Heard they have a sick skate scene there.[close]
The year I lived in Spain was the best year of my life. Barcelona absolutely lives up to the hype.
Living in Melbourne was awesome for skating. The Working Holiday Visa is a great way to stack cash. They pay great wages.
Lived in Italy for several years. Great place to socialize and pig out but certainly not the best skate scenes up north.
I bet you there’s sick WKND-esque spots in China but the Chinese Bobby Puelo gate keeps them.
What podcast did you hear the talking points of the US state dept with which to argue skateboarders online? Time to log off when you’re earnestly typing the terms ‘muslim slave camps’. Get real buddy
Care to explain? 'Cuz no they isn't... U see the guys doin ride on grinds in LA?Expand QuoteThis new generation are jocks[close]
I love seeing people act like Cordano Russel is the first athletic skateboarder.
Expand QuoteI love seeing people act like Cordano Russel is the first athletic skateboarder.[close]
you can say jock, it’s okay
Expand QuoteWhat podcast did you hear the talking points of the US state dept with which to argue skateboarders online? Time to log off when you’re earnestly typing the terms ‘muslim slave camps’. Get real buddy[close]
Uyghur Muslim internment camps in Xinjiang, China. Pretty common knowledge.
Kidnappings. Mass detentions. Family separation. Political indoctrination. Forced labor. Torture. Sexual abuse. Genocide.
A well-documented humanitarian crisis. Time to educate yourself "buddy".
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteWhat podcast did you hear the talking points of the US state dept with which to argue skateboarders online? Time to log off when you’re earnestly typing the terms ‘muslim slave camps’. Get real buddy[close]
Uyghur Muslim internment camps in Xinjiang, China. Pretty common knowledge.
Kidnappings. Mass detentions. Family separation. Political indoctrination. Forced labor. Torture. Sexual abuse. Genocide.
A well-documented humanitarian crisis. Time to educate yourself "buddy".[close]
I’ve never been to China so have no way of knowing for sure other than what I’ve read on the internet. But don’t they have extremely limited internet access and news coverage? For example I’ve read that Tiananmen Square is not allowed to be searched, even the dates of its occurrence. And not sure if it’s a just meme/joke but Winnie the Pooh was also somewhat banned since Xi Jinping resembled the cartoon character. For what it’s worth there’s Wiki pages backing these claims. Skate spots, tech, architecture aside it doesn’t sound like the best place to live freely.
Gaza is an open air muslin concentration camp and is 100% backed by the US.
Do u care about how minorities are tretaed around the world or ur favorite minority is chinese muslins?
As a longtime Thunder and Indy person, I always thought Ventures in shops and catalogues looked the coolest with that pronounced “T” shape/hanger/outline on the front of the truck as opposed to the barrel hanger of Indys (second place) and plain-Jane look of Thunders (last place/least appealing).you should probably start by seeing the “V” not “T”
Anywho I’m skating Ventures for the first time and I am finding the “T” shape kind of ugly when I look down at my board. Maybe it'll grow on me with a bit more time
you should probably start by seeing the “V” not “T”Expand QuoteAs a longtime Thunder and Indy person, I always thought Ventures in shops and catalogues looked the coolest with that pronounced “T” shape/hanger/outline on the front of the truck as opposed to the barrel hanger of Indys (second place) and plain-Jane look of Thunders (last place/least appealing).
Anywho I’m skating Ventures for the first time and I am finding the “T” shape kind of ugly when I look down at my board. Maybe it'll grow on me with a bit more time[close]
I kinda like Doobie and don’t really understand all the hate he gets on here. Is it the headwear?Dude, Doobie is a whole situation haha.
Dude, Doobie is a whole situation haha.Expand QuoteI kinda like Doobie and don’t really understand all the hate he gets on here. Is it the headwear?[close]
He has an insanely pervy aura, everything he says / does is sexualized and weird. I think a lot of it comes from alcoholic antics, but I'm not sure that excuses it. If you read the newest Thrasher with Tree-Funk on the cover, in the Monster tour section, the interview with Ruby Lilley was very illuminating; it was clear she was very uncomfortable with his presence, based on her answers to the questions. Something about mentally having to prepare to get in the van with him - imagine that! Basically locked inside a cramped space for a couple weeks with a huge perv! There's the whole whipping your dick out frequently situation too. One of his best tricks haha. I don't think I'd wanna hang with a guy like that, even if he was passing me the blunt all the time...
And just so I don't come across as biased, allow me to mention that I think his choice of headwear is dope, and he is really fkn good at skating. Just creepy. His footage is cool but he scares me.
Hmm yeah I'll admit I do probably have a pretty warped perception of the man, because I've only seen him through the lens of media intended to create a character. It makes sense that sponsors would try to tame the beast, maybe it would've been cool, funny or marketable 20 years ago but we live in a different kind of culture now.Expand QuoteDude, Doobie is a whole situation haha.Expand QuoteI kinda like Doobie and don’t really understand all the hate he gets on here. Is it the headwear?[close]
He has an insanely pervy aura, everything he says / does is sexualized and weird. I think a lot of it comes from alcoholic antics, but I'm not sure that excuses it. If you read the newest Thrasher with Tree-Funk on the cover, in the Monster tour section, the interview with Ruby Lilley was very illuminating; it was clear she was very uncomfortable with his presence, based on her answers to the questions. Something about mentally having to prepare to get in the van with him - imagine that! Basically locked inside a cramped space for a couple weeks with a huge perv! There's the whole whipping your dick out frequently situation too. One of his best tricks haha. I don't think I'd wanna hang with a guy like that, even if he was passing me the blunt all the time...
And just so I don't come across as biased, allow me to mention that I think his choice of headwear is dope, and he is really fkn good at skating. Just creepy. His footage is cool but he scares me.[close]
i've skated with him a few days ago and i could tell that he was trying to be nice and friendly. it was on some monster tour for a video premiere and he was there with a few other european monster riders. he skated the most out of all of them (not that they had to, it wasn't a demo, i just happened to skate the same spot), talked to the locals, got hyped when other people landed their stuff and generally had a good vibe. i've heard all of the stories about him but it seemed like his sponsors talked to him about it or something, the day after was the day of the premiere and he was there chilling and i didn't see him doing anything dumb or weird. i didn't go to the afterparty though.
kinda related might be unpopular opinion, i think lurpivs are the coolest looking trucksI like Lurpiv’s old time industrial look but I’m not sure if I’ll ever try them. I enjoy my current Ace’s enough.
however itll prob take me well over a couple years to grind down my indys to the point of needing new one so i'll just admire them from afar
Hmm yeah I'll admit I do probably have a pretty warped perception of the man, because I've only seen him through the lens of media intended to create a character. It makes sense that sponsors would try to tame the beast, maybe it would've been cool, funny or marketable 20 years ago but we live in a different kind of culture now.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteDude, Doobie is a whole situation haha.Expand QuoteI kinda like Doobie and don’t really understand all the hate he gets on here. Is it the headwear?[close]
He has an insanely pervy aura, everything he says / does is sexualized and weird. I think a lot of it comes from alcoholic antics, but I'm not sure that excuses it. If you read the newest Thrasher with Tree-Funk on the cover, in the Monster tour section, the interview with Ruby Lilley was very illuminating; it was clear she was very uncomfortable with his presence, based on her answers to the questions. Something about mentally having to prepare to get in the van with him - imagine that! Basically locked inside a cramped space for a couple weeks with a huge perv! There's the whole whipping your dick out frequently situation too. One of his best tricks haha. I don't think I'd wanna hang with a guy like that, even if he was passing me the blunt all the time...
And just so I don't come across as biased, allow me to mention that I think his choice of headwear is dope, and he is really fkn good at skating. Just creepy. His footage is cool but he scares me.[close]
i've skated with him a few days ago and i could tell that he was trying to be nice and friendly. it was on some monster tour for a video premiere and he was there with a few other european monster riders. he skated the most out of all of them (not that they had to, it wasn't a demo, i just happened to skate the same spot), talked to the locals, got hyped when other people landed their stuff and generally had a good vibe. i've heard all of the stories about him but it seemed like his sponsors talked to him about it or something, the day after was the day of the premiere and he was there chilling and i didn't see him doing anything dumb or weird. i didn't go to the afterparty though.[close]
The interview with Ruby also highlighted how much hype he brought to the session and that made me smile so I guess it ain't all bad. Still personally wouldn't wanna be at a sesh with him there because he scares me regardless haha.
Expand QuoteHmm yeah I'll admit I do probably have a pretty warped perception of the man, because I've only seen him through the lens of media intended to create a character. It makes sense that sponsors would try to tame the beast, maybe it would've been cool, funny or marketable 20 years ago but we live in a different kind of culture now.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteDude, Doobie is a whole situation haha.Expand QuoteI kinda like Doobie and don’t really understand all the hate he gets on here. Is it the headwear?[close]
He has an insanely pervy aura, everything he says / does is sexualized and weird. I think a lot of it comes from alcoholic antics, but I'm not sure that excuses it. If you read the newest Thrasher with Tree-Funk on the cover, in the Monster tour section, the interview with Ruby Lilley was very illuminating; it was clear she was very uncomfortable with his presence, based on her answers to the questions. Something about mentally having to prepare to get in the van with him - imagine that! Basically locked inside a cramped space for a couple weeks with a huge perv! There's the whole whipping your dick out frequently situation too. One of his best tricks haha. I don't think I'd wanna hang with a guy like that, even if he was passing me the blunt all the time...
And just so I don't come across as biased, allow me to mention that I think his choice of headwear is dope, and he is really fkn good at skating. Just creepy. His footage is cool but he scares me.[close]
i've skated with him a few days ago and i could tell that he was trying to be nice and friendly. it was on some monster tour for a video premiere and he was there with a few other european monster riders. he skated the most out of all of them (not that they had to, it wasn't a demo, i just happened to skate the same spot), talked to the locals, got hyped when other people landed their stuff and generally had a good vibe. i've heard all of the stories about him but it seemed like his sponsors talked to him about it or something, the day after was the day of the premiere and he was there chilling and i didn't see him doing anything dumb or weird. i didn't go to the afterparty though.[close]
The interview with Ruby also highlighted how much hype he brought to the session and that made me smile so I guess it ain't all bad. Still personally wouldn't wanna be at a sesh with him there because he scares me regardless haha.[close]
I know someone who went on tour with him a couple of years ago. From what they told me, he pretty much acted like he was in Jackass all the time. Loud and obnoxious from the moment he woke up hungover to when he passed out drunk. Didn't take no for an answer. Didn't respect other peoples' personal space, let alone belongings. Couldn't be relied on. The only thing he didn't find funny was when he was the butt of the joke.
I respect the person who told me this, so I've always taken their word for it and never warmed up to Doobie. But it's also a kind of behavior that you can very much grow out of. I'd even say most people who are little shits like this chill out sooner or later. Maybe it just took him a hell of a lot longer than most. Since he just got on Monster officially, this would be a great time to become more professional. Which it sounds like he's making an effort to do based on what @roba described.
okay. see the “v” not “†”Expand Quoteyou should probably start by seeing the “V” not “T”Expand QuoteAs a longtime Thunder and Indy person, I always thought Ventures in shops and catalogues looked the coolest with that pronounced “T” shape/hanger/outline on the front of the truck as opposed to the barrel hanger of Indys (second place) and plain-Jane look of Thunders (last place/least appealing).
Anywho I’m skating Ventures for the first time and I am finding the “T” shape kind of ugly when I look down at my board. Maybe it'll grow on me with a bit more time[close][close]
To defend myself, I have the lows
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteHmm yeah I'll admit I do probably have a pretty warped perception of the man, because I've only seen him through the lens of media intended to create a character. It makes sense that sponsors would try to tame the beast, maybe it would've been cool, funny or marketable 20 years ago but we live in a different kind of culture now.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteDude, Doobie is a whole situation haha.Expand QuoteI kinda like Doobie and don’t really understand all the hate he gets on here. Is it the headwear?[close]
He has an insanely pervy aura, everything he says / does is sexualized and weird. I think a lot of it comes from alcoholic antics, but I'm not sure that excuses it. If you read the newest Thrasher with Tree-Funk on the cover, in the Monster tour section, the interview with Ruby Lilley was very illuminating; it was clear she was very uncomfortable with his presence, based on her answers to the questions. Something about mentally having to prepare to get in the van with him - imagine that! Basically locked inside a cramped space for a couple weeks with a huge perv! There's the whole whipping your dick out frequently situation too. One of his best tricks haha. I don't think I'd wanna hang with a guy like that, even if he was passing me the blunt all the time...
And just so I don't come across as biased, allow me to mention that I think his choice of headwear is dope, and he is really fkn good at skating. Just creepy. His footage is cool but he scares me.[close]
i've skated with him a few days ago and i could tell that he was trying to be nice and friendly. it was on some monster tour for a video premiere and he was there with a few other european monster riders. he skated the most out of all of them (not that they had to, it wasn't a demo, i just happened to skate the same spot), talked to the locals, got hyped when other people landed their stuff and generally had a good vibe. i've heard all of the stories about him but it seemed like his sponsors talked to him about it or something, the day after was the day of the premiere and he was there chilling and i didn't see him doing anything dumb or weird. i didn't go to the afterparty though.[close]
The interview with Ruby also highlighted how much hype he brought to the session and that made me smile so I guess it ain't all bad. Still personally wouldn't wanna be at a sesh with him there because he scares me regardless haha.[close]
I know someone who went on tour with him a couple of years ago. From what they told me, he pretty much acted like he was in Jackass all the time. Loud and obnoxious from the moment he woke up hungover to when he passed out drunk. Didn't take no for an answer. Didn't respect other peoples' personal space, let alone belongings. Couldn't be relied on. The only thing he didn't find funny was when he was the butt of the joke.
I respect the person who told me this, so I've always taken their word for it and never warmed up to Doobie. But it's also a kind of behavior that you can very much grow out of. I'd even say most people who are little shits like this chill out sooner or later. Maybe it just took him a hell of a lot longer than most. Since he just got on Monster officially, this would be a great time to become more professional. Which it sounds like he's making an effort to do based on what @roba described.[close]
I'm sure being sent crates of monster energy drink is gonna do wonders for this behavior
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteHmm yeah I'll admit I do probably have a pretty warped perception of the man, because I've only seen him through the lens of media intended to create a character. It makes sense that sponsors would try to tame the beast, maybe it would've been cool, funny or marketable 20 years ago but we live in a different kind of culture now.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteDude, Doobie is a whole situation haha.Expand QuoteI kinda like Doobie and don’t really understand all the hate he gets on here. Is it the headwear?[close]
He has an insanely pervy aura, everything he says / does is sexualized and weird. I think a lot of it comes from alcoholic antics, but I'm not sure that excuses it. If you read the newest Thrasher with Tree-Funk on the cover, in the Monster tour section, the interview with Ruby Lilley was very illuminating; it was clear she was very uncomfortable with his presence, based on her answers to the questions. Something about mentally having to prepare to get in the van with him - imagine that! Basically locked inside a cramped space for a couple weeks with a huge perv! There's the whole whipping your dick out frequently situation too. One of his best tricks haha. I don't think I'd wanna hang with a guy like that, even if he was passing me the blunt all the time...
And just so I don't come across as biased, allow me to mention that I think his choice of headwear is dope, and he is really fkn good at skating. Just creepy. His footage is cool but he scares me.[close]
i've skated with him a few days ago and i could tell that he was trying to be nice and friendly. it was on some monster tour for a video premiere and he was there with a few other european monster riders. he skated the most out of all of them (not that they had to, it wasn't a demo, i just happened to skate the same spot), talked to the locals, got hyped when other people landed their stuff and generally had a good vibe. i've heard all of the stories about him but it seemed like his sponsors talked to him about it or something, the day after was the day of the premiere and he was there chilling and i didn't see him doing anything dumb or weird. i didn't go to the afterparty though.[close]
The interview with Ruby also highlighted how much hype he brought to the session and that made me smile so I guess it ain't all bad. Still personally wouldn't wanna be at a sesh with him there because he scares me regardless haha.[close]
I know someone who went on tour with him a couple of years ago. From what they told me, he pretty much acted like he was in Jackass all the time. Loud and obnoxious from the moment he woke up hungover to when he passed out drunk. Didn't take no for an answer. Didn't respect other peoples' personal space, let alone belongings. Couldn't be relied on. The only thing he didn't find funny was when he was the butt of the joke.
I respect the person who told me this, so I've always taken their word for it and never warmed up to Doobie. But it's also a kind of behavior that you can very much grow out of. I'd even say most people who are little shits like this chill out sooner or later. Maybe it just took him a hell of a lot longer than most. Since he just got on Monster officially, this would be a great time to become more professional. Which it sounds like he's making an effort to do based on what @roba described.[close]
I'm sure being sent crates of monster energy drink is gonna do wonders for this behavior[close]
Not trying to throw the guy under the bus, but if he goes for Monsters instead of some other substances he may or may not have indulged in in the past, that would be a huge step toward mellowing out.
I’ve been to China and out of the 17 countries I’ve been to it’s the last one I would consider moving to, by a mile. Turkey sounds better. Mexico is a million times better. I don’t give a fuck what the state department says, that country sucks ass- it’s dirty, stinky and generally no fun. The idea that poverty isn’t worse there is absurd. The air is so disgusting that on days when the wind was blowing to the east we would get smog three hundred miles away in Japan.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteWhat podcast did you hear the talking points of the US state dept with which to argue skateboarders online? Time to log off when you’re earnestly typing the terms ‘muslim slave camps’. Get real buddy[close]
Uyghur Muslim internment camps in Xinjiang, China. Pretty common knowledge.
Kidnappings. Mass detentions. Family separation. Political indoctrination. Forced labor. Torture. Sexual abuse. Genocide.
A well-documented humanitarian crisis. Time to educate yourself "buddy".[close]
I’ve never been to China so have no way of knowing for sure other than what I’ve read on the internet. But don’t they have extremely limited internet access and news coverage? For example I’ve read that Tiananmen Square is not allowed to be searched, even the dates of its occurrence. And not sure if it’s a just meme/joke but Winnie the Pooh was also somewhat banned since Xi Jinping resembled the cartoon character. For what it’s worth there’s Wiki pages backing these claims. Skate spots, tech, architecture aside it doesn’t sound like the best place to live freely.[close]
The oppressive culture and status quo is no secret. I know many people who have lived there.
People like milk.razor will reply snarky without any knowledge or frame of reference.
Forgive me for feeling triggered by the original post but I will repeat "muslim slave camps" as many times as need be.
I’ve been to China and out of the 17 countries I’ve been to it’s the last one I would consider moving to, by a mile. Turkey sounds better. Mexico is a million times better. I don’t give a fuck what the state department says, that country sucks ass- it’s dirty, stinky and generally no fun. The idea that poverty isn’t worse there is absurd. The air is so disgusting that on days when the wind was blowing to the east we would get smog three hundred miles away in Japan.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteWhat podcast did you hear the talking points of the US state dept with which to argue skateboarders online? Time to log off when you’re earnestly typing the terms ‘muslim slave camps’. Get real buddy[close]
Uyghur Muslim internment camps in Xinjiang, China. Pretty common knowledge.
Kidnappings. Mass detentions. Family separation. Political indoctrination. Forced labor. Torture. Sexual abuse. Genocide.
A well-documented humanitarian crisis. Time to educate yourself "buddy".[close]
I’ve never been to China so have no way of knowing for sure other than what I’ve read on the internet. But don’t they have extremely limited internet access and news coverage? For example I’ve read that Tiananmen Square is not allowed to be searched, even the dates of its occurrence. And not sure if it’s a just meme/joke but Winnie the Pooh was also somewhat banned since Xi Jinping resembled the cartoon character. For what it’s worth there’s Wiki pages backing these claims. Skate spots, tech, architecture aside it doesn’t sound like the best place to live freely.[close]
The oppressive culture and status quo is no secret. I know many people who have lived there.
People like milk.razor will reply snarky without any knowledge or frame of reference.
Forgive me for feeling triggered by the original post but I will repeat "muslim slave camps" as many times as need be.[close]
Yes America is a fascist nation now, but literally no average Chinese person alive has experienced even the level of freedom we have in the USA right now. But go ahead move there for the ledges. I’ll be here in SD enjoying at least legal weed.
Corey Glick going to Sci-Fi wasn’t the power move we all expected it to be
Expand QuoteI’ve been to China and out of the 17 countries I’ve been to it’s the last one I would consider moving to, by a mile. Turkey sounds better. Mexico is a million times better. I don’t give a fuck what the state department says, that country sucks ass- it’s dirty, stinky and generally no fun. The idea that poverty isn’t worse there is absurd. The air is so disgusting that on days when the wind was blowing to the east we would get smog three hundred miles away in Japan.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteWhat podcast did you hear the talking points of the US state dept with which to argue skateboarders online? Time to log off when you’re earnestly typing the terms ‘muslim slave camps’. Get real buddy[close]
Uyghur Muslim internment camps in Xinjiang, China. Pretty common knowledge.
Kidnappings. Mass detentions. Family separation. Political indoctrination. Forced labor. Torture. Sexual abuse. Genocide.
A well-documented humanitarian crisis. Time to educate yourself "buddy".[close]
I’ve never been to China so have no way of knowing for sure other than what I’ve read on the internet. But don’t they have extremely limited internet access and news coverage? For example I’ve read that Tiananmen Square is not allowed to be searched, even the dates of its occurrence. And not sure if it’s a just meme/joke but Winnie the Pooh was also somewhat banned since Xi Jinping resembled the cartoon character. For what it’s worth there’s Wiki pages backing these claims. Skate spots, tech, architecture aside it doesn’t sound like the best place to live freely.[close]
The oppressive culture and status quo is no secret. I know many people who have lived there.
People like milk.razor will reply snarky without any knowledge or frame of reference.
Forgive me for feeling triggered by the original post but I will repeat "muslim slave camps" as many times as need be.[close]
Yes America is a fascist nation now, but literally no average Chinese person alive has experienced even the level of freedom we have in the USA right now. But go ahead move there for the ledges. I’ll be here in SD enjoying at least legal weed.[close]
A quick reminder that China has some of the most strict and severe marijuana laws in the world should certainly sway Slap's popular opinion.
Skate edits maybe need country music…..
Expand QuoteSkate edits maybe need country music…..[close]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxUuDPNbkJk
This track over a few flip tricks could have saved McNeely.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteI’ve been to China and out of the 17 countries I’ve been to it’s the last one I would consider moving to, by a mile. Turkey sounds better. Mexico is a million times better. I don’t give a fuck what the state department says, that country sucks ass- it’s dirty, stinky and generally no fun. The idea that poverty isn’t worse there is absurd. The air is so disgusting that on days when the wind was blowing to the east we would get smog three hundred miles away in Japan.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteWhat podcast did you hear the talking points of the US state dept with which to argue skateboarders online? Time to log off when you’re earnestly typing the terms ‘muslim slave camps’. Get real buddy[close]
Uyghur Muslim internment camps in Xinjiang, China. Pretty common knowledge.
Kidnappings. Mass detentions. Family separation. Political indoctrination. Forced labor. Torture. Sexual abuse. Genocide.
A well-documented humanitarian crisis. Time to educate yourself "buddy".[close]
I’ve never been to China so have no way of knowing for sure other than what I’ve read on the internet. But don’t they have extremely limited internet access and news coverage? For example I’ve read that Tiananmen Square is not allowed to be searched, even the dates of its occurrence. And not sure if it’s a just meme/joke but Winnie the Pooh was also somewhat banned since Xi Jinping resembled the cartoon character. For what it’s worth there’s Wiki pages backing these claims. Skate spots, tech, architecture aside it doesn’t sound like the best place to live freely.[close]
The oppressive culture and status quo is no secret. I know many people who have lived there.
People like milk.razor will reply snarky without any knowledge or frame of reference.
Forgive me for feeling triggered by the original post but I will repeat "muslim slave camps" as many times as need be.[close]
Yes America is a fascist nation now, but literally no average Chinese person alive has experienced even the level of freedom we have in the USA right now. But go ahead move there for the ledges. I’ll be here in SD enjoying at least legal weed.[close]
A quick reminder that China has some of the most strict and severe marijuana laws in the world should certainly sway Slap's popular opinion.[close]
I'm Guangdong sober (no weed, all baijiu)
(https://i.ibb.co/jkrws71y/Screenshot-20250306-183058.jpg)
Skate edits maybe need country music…..Id love more country but it’s kinda hard to match this with skating. It tends to sound hokey. Baker’s pretty good at selecting songs that work
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteI’ve been to China and out of the 17 countries I’ve been to it’s the last one I would consider moving to, by a mile. Turkey sounds better. Mexico is a million times better. I don’t give a fuck what the state department says, that country sucks ass- it’s dirty, stinky and generally no fun. The idea that poverty isn’t worse there is absurd. The air is so disgusting that on days when the wind was blowing to the east we would get smog three hundred miles away in Japan.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteWhat podcast did you hear the talking points of the US state dept with which to argue skateboarders online? Time to log off when you’re earnestly typing the terms ‘muslim slave camps’. Get real buddy[close]
Uyghur Muslim internment camps in Xinjiang, China. Pretty common knowledge.
Kidnappings. Mass detentions. Family separation. Political indoctrination. Forced labor. Torture. Sexual abuse. Genocide.
A well-documented humanitarian crisis. Time to educate yourself "buddy".[close]
I’ve never been to China so have no way of knowing for sure other than what I’ve read on the internet. But don’t they have extremely limited internet access and news coverage? For example I’ve read that Tiananmen Square is not allowed to be searched, even the dates of its occurrence. And not sure if it’s a just meme/joke but Winnie the Pooh was also somewhat banned since Xi Jinping resembled the cartoon character. For what it’s worth there’s Wiki pages backing these claims. Skate spots, tech, architecture aside it doesn’t sound like the best place to live freely.[close]
The oppressive culture and status quo is no secret. I know many people who have lived there.
People like milk.razor will reply snarky without any knowledge or frame of reference.
Forgive me for feeling triggered by the original post but I will repeat "muslim slave camps" as many times as need be.[close]
Yes America is a fascist nation now, but literally no average Chinese person alive has experienced even the level of freedom we have in the USA right now. But go ahead move there for the ledges. I’ll be here in SD enjoying at least legal weed.[close]
A quick reminder that China has some of the most strict and severe marijuana laws in the world should certainly sway Slap's popular opinion.[close]
I'm Guangdong sober (no weed, all baijiu)
(https://i.ibb.co/jkrws71y/Screenshot-20250306-183058.jpg)
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteHmm yeah I'll admit I do probably have a pretty warped perception of the man, because I've only seen him through the lens of media intended to create a character. It makes sense that sponsors would try to tame the beast, maybe it would've been cool, funny or marketable 20 years ago but we live in a different kind of culture now.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteDude, Doobie is a whole situation haha.Expand QuoteI kinda like Doobie and don’t really understand all the hate he gets on here. Is it the headwear?[close]
He has an insanely pervy aura, everything he says / does is sexualized and weird. I think a lot of it comes from alcoholic antics, but I'm not sure that excuses it. If you read the newest Thrasher with Tree-Funk on the cover, in the Monster tour section, the interview with Ruby Lilley was very illuminating; it was clear she was very uncomfortable with his presence, based on her answers to the questions. Something about mentally having to prepare to get in the van with him - imagine that! Basically locked inside a cramped space for a couple weeks with a huge perv! There's the whole whipping your dick out frequently situation too. One of his best tricks haha. I don't think I'd wanna hang with a guy like that, even if he was passing me the blunt all the time...
And just so I don't come across as biased, allow me to mention that I think his choice of headwear is dope, and he is really fkn good at skating. Just creepy. His footage is cool but he scares me.[close]
i've skated with him a few days ago and i could tell that he was trying to be nice and friendly. it was on some monster tour for a video premiere and he was there with a few other european monster riders. he skated the most out of all of them (not that they had to, it wasn't a demo, i just happened to skate the same spot), talked to the locals, got hyped when other people landed their stuff and generally had a good vibe. i've heard all of the stories about him but it seemed like his sponsors talked to him about it or something, the day after was the day of the premiere and he was there chilling and i didn't see him doing anything dumb or weird. i didn't go to the afterparty though.[close]
The interview with Ruby also highlighted how much hype he brought to the session and that made me smile so I guess it ain't all bad. Still personally wouldn't wanna be at a sesh with him there because he scares me regardless haha.[close]
I know someone who went on tour with him a couple of years ago. From what they told me, he pretty much acted like he was in Jackass all the time. Loud and obnoxious from the moment he woke up hungover to when he passed out drunk. Didn't take no for an answer. Didn't respect other peoples' personal space, let alone belongings. Couldn't be relied on. The only thing he didn't find funny was when he was the butt of the joke.
I respect the person who told me this, so I've always taken their word for it and never warmed up to Doobie. But it's also a kind of behavior that you can very much grow out of. I'd even say most people who are little shits like this chill out sooner or later. Maybe it just took him a hell of a lot longer than most. Since he just got on Monster officially, this would be a great time to become more professional. Which it sounds like he's making an effort to do based on what @roba described.[close]
I'm sure being sent crates of monster energy drink is gonna do wonders for this behavior[close]
Not trying to throw the guy under the bus, but if he goes for Monsters instead of some other substances he may or may not have indulged in in the past, that would be a huge step toward mellowing out.[close]
Monstadone
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteHmm yeah I'll admit I do probably have a pretty warped perception of the man, because I've only seen him through the lens of media intended to create a character. It makes sense that sponsors would try to tame the beast, maybe it would've been cool, funny or marketable 20 years ago but we live in a different kind of culture now.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteDude, Doobie is a whole situation haha.Expand QuoteI kinda like Doobie and don’t really understand all the hate he gets on here. Is it the headwear?[close]
He has an insanely pervy aura, everything he says / does is sexualized and weird. I think a lot of it comes from alcoholic antics, but I'm not sure that excuses it. If you read the newest Thrasher with Tree-Funk on the cover, in the Monster tour section, the interview with Ruby Lilley was very illuminating; it was clear she was very uncomfortable with his presence, based on her answers to the questions. Something about mentally having to prepare to get in the van with him - imagine that! Basically locked inside a cramped space for a couple weeks with a huge perv! There's the whole whipping your dick out frequently situation too. One of his best tricks haha. I don't think I'd wanna hang with a guy like that, even if he was passing me the blunt all the time...
And just so I don't come across as biased, allow me to mention that I think his choice of headwear is dope, and he is really fkn good at skating. Just creepy. His footage is cool but he scares me.[close]
i've skated with him a few days ago and i could tell that he was trying to be nice and friendly. it was on some monster tour for a video premiere and he was there with a few other european monster riders. he skated the most out of all of them (not that they had to, it wasn't a demo, i just happened to skate the same spot), talked to the locals, got hyped when other people landed their stuff and generally had a good vibe. i've heard all of the stories about him but it seemed like his sponsors talked to him about it or something, the day after was the day of the premiere and he was there chilling and i didn't see him doing anything dumb or weird. i didn't go to the afterparty though.[close]
The interview with Ruby also highlighted how much hype he brought to the session and that made me smile so I guess it ain't all bad. Still personally wouldn't wanna be at a sesh with him there because he scares me regardless haha.[close]
I know someone who went on tour with him a couple of years ago. From what they told me, he pretty much acted like he was in Jackass all the time. Loud and obnoxious from the moment he woke up hungover to when he passed out drunk. Didn't take no for an answer. Didn't respect other peoples' personal space, let alone belongings. Couldn't be relied on. The only thing he didn't find funny was when he was the butt of the joke.
I respect the person who told me this, so I've always taken their word for it and never warmed up to Doobie. But it's also a kind of behavior that you can very much grow out of. I'd even say most people who are little shits like this chill out sooner or later. Maybe it just took him a hell of a lot longer than most. Since he just got on Monster officially, this would be a great time to become more professional. Which it sounds like he's making an effort to do based on what @roba described.[close]
I'm sure being sent crates of monster energy drink is gonna do wonders for this behavior[close]
Not trying to throw the guy under the bus, but if he goes for Monsters instead of some other substances he may or may not have indulged in in the past, that would be a huge step toward mellowing out.[close]
Monstadone[close]
I think AH always has to have one wild/obnoxious rager on the team at all times. Maybe Julien likes that vibe? I’ve got a friend who is very much an obnoxious rager who actually went on a trip with them and was like “they were obnoxious.”
Skate rock shenanigans were kinda goated, cringe, but goated, this happened right after a bar caught on fire and like 50 people died lmaoExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteHmm yeah I'll admit I do probably have a pretty warped perception of the man, because I've only seen him through the lens of media intended to create a character. It makes sense that sponsors would try to tame the beast, maybe it would've been cool, funny or marketable 20 years ago but we live in a different kind of culture now.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteDude, Doobie is a whole situation haha.Expand QuoteI kinda like Doobie and don’t really understand all the hate he gets on here. Is it the headwear?[close]
He has an insanely pervy aura, everything he says / does is sexualized and weird. I think a lot of it comes from alcoholic antics, but I'm not sure that excuses it. If you read the newest Thrasher with Tree-Funk on the cover, in the Monster tour section, the interview with Ruby Lilley was very illuminating; it was clear she was very uncomfortable with his presence, based on her answers to the questions. Something about mentally having to prepare to get in the van with him - imagine that! Basically locked inside a cramped space for a couple weeks with a huge perv! There's the whole whipping your dick out frequently situation too. One of his best tricks haha. I don't think I'd wanna hang with a guy like that, even if he was passing me the blunt all the time...
And just so I don't come across as biased, allow me to mention that I think his choice of headwear is dope, and he is really fkn good at skating. Just creepy. His footage is cool but he scares me.[close]
i've skated with him a few days ago and i could tell that he was trying to be nice and friendly. it was on some monster tour for a video premiere and he was there with a few other european monster riders. he skated the most out of all of them (not that they had to, it wasn't a demo, i just happened to skate the same spot), talked to the locals, got hyped when other people landed their stuff and generally had a good vibe. i've heard all of the stories about him but it seemed like his sponsors talked to him about it or something, the day after was the day of the premiere and he was there chilling and i didn't see him doing anything dumb or weird. i didn't go to the afterparty though.[close]
The interview with Ruby also highlighted how much hype he brought to the session and that made me smile so I guess it ain't all bad. Still personally wouldn't wanna be at a sesh with him there because he scares me regardless haha.[close]
I know someone who went on tour with him a couple of years ago. From what they told me, he pretty much acted like he was in Jackass all the time. Loud and obnoxious from the moment he woke up hungover to when he passed out drunk. Didn't take no for an answer. Didn't respect other peoples' personal space, let alone belongings. Couldn't be relied on. The only thing he didn't find funny was when he was the butt of the joke.
I respect the person who told me this, so I've always taken their word for it and never warmed up to Doobie. But it's also a kind of behavior that you can very much grow out of. I'd even say most people who are little shits like this chill out sooner or later. Maybe it just took him a hell of a lot longer than most. Since he just got on Monster officially, this would be a great time to become more professional. Which it sounds like he's making an effort to do based on what @roba described.[close]
I'm sure being sent crates of monster energy drink is gonna do wonders for this behavior[close]
Not trying to throw the guy under the bus, but if he goes for Monsters instead of some other substances he may or may not have indulged in in the past, that would be a huge step toward mellowing out.[close]
Monstadone[close]
I think AH always has to have one wild/obnoxious rager on the team at all times. Maybe Julien likes that vibe? I’ve got a friend who is very much an obnoxious rager who actually went on a trip with them and was like “they were obnoxious.”[close]
AH blasted through an acquantance's DIY in Missouri and were absolute monsters who everyone hated. They never held another public skate event there again.
https://www.confuzine.com/2013/11/10/hermanns-hole-diy-missouri/
There was a Thrasher video of the whole debacle which included a recently-released Andy Roy apparently performing oral sex on a teenage girl, but I can't find the video on YouTube anymore. Possibly scrubbed, or maybe my GoogleFu sucks.
Edit - found it, at ~13:58. NSFW
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2spDH1b--8o
Yea cause I'm def laughing at the dead people and not at the skate rock crew, you fuckin idiot, you should stick to youtube
this happened right after a bar caught on fire and like 50 people died lmao
i still like vans shoes - have worn plenty of half cabs, rowans, crocketts and will again in the future they're solid and look cool imo
Pretty sick of some sort of gap/ledge trick and landing in a manual. Some video game shit.
This is the guy who made the Kreeper.
Interesting to hear. I remember back when Skately was still up I tried to figure out a timeline and all I could come up with was that they were the same year.Expand QuoteThis is the guy who made the Kreeper.[close]
Pee Wee ollied into the car wash bank before Greco, but Transworld intentionally delayed Pee Wee’s ad until the next issue, to ensure Greco got the cover and credit.
i think they were the same issue... also wasn't pee wee a white power guy? i definitely remember some very sus tattoos in his adInteresting to hear. I remember back when Skately was still up I tried to figure out a timeline and all I could come up with was that they were the same year.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteThis is the guy who made the Kreeper.[close]
Pee Wee ollied into the car wash bank before Greco, but Transworld intentionally delayed Pee Wee’s ad until the next issue, to ensure Greco got the cover and credit.[close]
i think they were the same issue... also wasn't pee wee a white power guy? i definitely remember some very sus tattoos in his adExpand QuoteInteresting to hear. I remember back when Skately was still up I tried to figure out a timeline and all I could come up with was that they were the same year.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteThis is the guy who made the Kreeper.[close]
Pee Wee ollied into the car wash bank before Greco, but Transworld intentionally delayed Pee Wee’s ad until the next issue, to ensure Greco got the cover and credit.[close][close]
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Expand Quotei still like vans shoes - have worn plenty of half cabs, rowans, crocketts and will again in the future they're solid and look cool imo[close]
I also don't get the Vans hate. Maybe they're "overexposed" but that doesn't mean anything to me. In particular, I'm a big fan of the AVE.
Here's footage of the Pee Wee ad. It's in the fucking Kreper video lolFixed!
Some very questionable "makes" in this. Greco looks way cooler doing his ollie, obviously.
https://youtu.be/scdd3PFVEAo
(Someone smarter than me feel free to embed this)
Hey check it out that's the Skately upload I looked atFixed!Expand QuoteHere's footage of the Pee Wee ad. It's in the fucking Kreper video lol
Some very questionable "makes" in this. Greco looks way cooler doing his ollie, obviously.
https://youtu.be/scdd3PFVEAo
(Someone smarter than me feel free to embed this)[close]
Fixed!Expand QuoteHere's footage of the Pee Wee ad. It's in the fucking Kreper video lol
Some very questionable "makes" in this. Greco looks way cooler doing his ollie, obviously.
https://youtu.be/scdd3PFVEAo
(Someone smarter than me feel free to embed this)[close]
Expand QuoteFixed!Expand QuoteHere's footage of the Pee Wee ad. It's in the fucking Kreper video lol
Some very questionable "makes" in this. Greco looks way cooler doing his ollie, obviously.
https://youtu.be/scdd3PFVEAo
(Someone smarter than me feel free to embed this)[close][close]
He did a noseslide on a skatepark hubba and they put it in the video
Mark Suciu is really smart
Gen x needs to give it up
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteGen x needs to give it up[close]
As long as Powell is making Andy Anderson boards and chain restaurants are thriving, we’ll be here[close]
In 2022 I could have seen him doing a collab deal with Applebees or Buffalo Wild Wings but it seems like hype around him died down in the last year. Maybe the foam handrail shenanigans was his undoing.
Gen x needs to give it up
human evolution is actually not done yet
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Expand QuoteGen x needs to give it up[close]
but I hate golf and pickle ball
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteGen x needs to give it up[close]
but I hate golf and pickle ball[close]
Golf is fun if you lie about your handicap.
I don't get why people say the yoga mat thing was wack. Like, nobody will ever hit that handrail without it - that is certain death. So if AA has to get creative then I'm all for it... pushing boundaries and all that. I'm by no means an Andy fan, he's weird af but I wouldn't even have thought of that yoga thing so I think it was cool.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteGen x needs to give it up[close]
As long as Powell is making Andy Anderson boards and chain restaurants are thriving, we’ll be here[close]
In 2022 I could have seen him doing a collab deal with Applebees or Buffalo Wild Wings but it seems like hype around him died down in the last year. Maybe the foam handrail shenanigans was his undoing.[close]
The foam rail thing was positively wack but I feel like his stuff is targeted at people who don’t care about that shit. He’s basically a meme, and memes age about as well as milk
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteFixed!Expand QuoteHere's footage of the Pee Wee ad. It's in the fucking Kreper video lol
Some very questionable "makes" in this. Greco looks way cooler doing his ollie, obviously.
https://youtu.be/scdd3PFVEAo
(Someone smarter than me feel free to embed this)[close][close]
He did a noseslide on a skatepark hubba and they put it in the video[close]
He did a frontside tailslide on transition in a helmet in an indoor wooden skatepark, and that made the video.
you can say you like it, but do you really not understand why people might think that was wack?I don't get why people say the yoga mat thing was wack. Like, nobody will ever hit that handrail without it - that is certain death. So if AA has to get creative then I'm all for it... pushing boundaries and all that. I'm by no means an Andy fan, he's weird af but I wouldn't even have thought of that yoga thing so I think it was cool.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteGen x needs to give it up[close]
As long as Powell is making Andy Anderson boards and chain restaurants are thriving, we’ll be here[close]
In 2022 I could have seen him doing a collab deal with Applebees or Buffalo Wild Wings but it seems like hype around him died down in the last year. Maybe the foam handrail shenanigans was his undoing.[close]
The foam rail thing was positively wack but I feel like his stuff is targeted at people who don’t care about that shit. He’s basically a meme, and memes age about as well as milk[close]
Just sit on the couch like normal peopleExpand QuoteGen x needs to give it up[close]
but I hate golf and pickle ball
OK fair enough, let me rephrase. I don't get the hate - Kinda reminds of that series keen ramps did where they brought their pre-built ramps to spots. Like yeah, it's not really a clip that counts anymore, but when you click on an AA video u probably (hopefully) weren't expecting a traditional video part anyway.you can say you like it, but do you really not understand why people might think that was wack?Expand QuoteI don't get why people say the yoga mat thing was wack. Like, nobody will ever hit that handrail without it - that is certain death. So if AA has to get creative then I'm all for it... pushing boundaries and all that. I'm by no means an Andy fan, he's weird af but I wouldn't even have thought of that yoga thing so I think it was cool.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteGen x needs to give it up[close]
As long as Powell is making Andy Anderson boards and chain restaurants are thriving, we’ll be here[close]
In 2022 I could have seen him doing a collab deal with Applebees or Buffalo Wild Wings but it seems like hype around him died down in the last year. Maybe the foam handrail shenanigans was his undoing.[close]
The foam rail thing was positively wack but I feel like his stuff is targeted at people who don’t care about that shit. He’s basically a meme, and memes age about as well as milk[close][close]
Mark Suciu is really smart
That reaction has always perplexed me as well. I doubt he's sitting in an interview just waiting for the moment to talk about literature and his education. There's a weird disdain for higher education in the real world setting already, and it's bled over to skateboarding.Expand QuoteMark Suciu is really smart[close]
It always bugs me how much people sneer at him about his academic background when 9 times outta 10 he's only talking about it because some interviewer asked him an incredibly stupid question about it.
Isso acontece muito porque os Estados Unidos só enxergam o resto do mundo como um mercado ou um não mercado. Não existe um interesse genuíno em outras culturas e realidades.
Tradução para o inglês:
This happens a lot because the US only sees the rest of the world as either a market or a non-market. There is no genuine interest in other cultures and realities.
I fucking loathe the acoustic guitar. There’s like 5 players I can take. I know them all in real life. Ill never ever ever record with one.
Boardslide to hurricane/willy/smith/feeble whatever the fuck combos always look terrible
Fuck fuck that guy
i still like vans shoes - have worn plenty of half cabs, rowans, crocketts and will again in the future they're solid and look cool imo
Fuck that guy has to have an alt.
It's either that or they have the most self restraint of anyone interested enough in skateboarding industri to register and browse here but not participate in the conversation.
Expand QuoteFuck that guy has to have an alt.
It's either that or they have the most self restraint of anyone interested enough in skateboarding industri to register and browse here but not participate in the conversation.[close]
I was confused at first and thought you were talking about some guy in this thread. Like fuck, that guy must have an alt etc. But I am dumb and now realize you mean the gimmick poster. And yes he must have an alt.
Boardslide to hurricane/willy/smith/feeble whatever the fuck combos always look terrible
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteBoardslide to hurricane/willy/smith/feeble whatever the fuck combos always look terrible[close]
They should be strictly relegated to transition imo
Same with all those combos like krook to switch 5-0, were you get into a single truck grind and start pivoting around on it.
There are some instances where it's alright, on very specific spots. But generally speaking, they should be kept to transition.
And God Forbid they do ones that's like 3+ "tricks" in one combo that way, just pivoting back and forth. Shit drives me insane.[close]
It’s not like they’re in peoples parts so you’d have to be seeking out skaters who skate curbs frequently to see them very often. Are you just fuming while scrolling IG or what? I’ve never seen such disdain for curb skating/slappy combos.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteBoardslide to hurricane/willy/smith/feeble whatever the fuck combos always look terrible[close]
They should be strictly relegated to transition imo
Same with all those combos like krook to switch 5-0, were you get into a single truck grind and start pivoting around on it.
There are some instances where it's alright, on very specific spots. But generally speaking, they should be kept to transition.
And God Forbid they do ones that's like 3+ "tricks" in one combo that way, just pivoting back and forth. Shit drives me insane.[close]
It’s not like they’re in peoples parts so you’d have to be seeking out skaters who skate curbs frequently to see them very often. Are you just fuming while scrolling IG or what? I’ve never seen such disdain for curb skating/slappy combos.[close]
I usually see the combos I referred to on ledges, and the ones I quoted on rails.
I'm def not seeking it out, and I don't even have IG.
I watch YouTube like a grown ass man.
And I scream like a little girl whenever I see one of those horrible combos.[close]
my apologies I thought this was about curb skating. Ledges have standards in place. Im with you, keep it clean over 8”
Its fucking insane how good the local groms are in the main plaza that everyone skates and it kinda got me frustrated. These kids don't really have access to the filmers and spots we have in the States nor the long historical influence to help them craft appealing parts. The only thing that is really accessible now is IG and comps so that's kinda what they do and the talent withers away.You should help them start a GoFundMe so they can realize their dream of “coming into America.”
98% of ledge tricks to manual are ass and I don't think that is an unpopular opinion. At least I hope it isn't.
Shane Goes 2 really solidified this opinion for me. So many people hyped on his ledge to manny tricks, but they all seemed borderline circusy to me.Expand Quote98% of ledge tricks to manual are ass and I don't think that is an unpopular opinion. At least I hope it isn't.[close]
Definitely one for the popular opinion thread.
The thing I don't get is if we can (mostly) all agree that these ledge combo tricks are ugly and corny as hell, then why do all the pros keep putting them in every video part, especially LA clips? Are they deceptively hard to do or smth? I swear Herm's last part for Real had a combo grind as an ender - salad to switch crooks at EMB... I was like 'wut'? Only pass for me is Marbie because she absolutely spams them to the point that I know she's takin' the piss.Expand QuoteBoardslide to hurricane/willy/smith/feeble whatever the fuck combos always look terrible[close]
They should be strictly relegated to transition imo
Same with all those combos like krook to switch 5-0, were you get into a single truck grind and start pivoting around on it.
There are some instances where it's alright, on very specific spots. But generally speaking, they should be kept to transition.
And God Forbid they do ones that's like 3+ "tricks" in one combo that way, just pivoting back and forth. Shit drives me insane.
I like a good majority of grind to manual combos
I like a good majority of grind to manual combosMy problem is they don’t look fun. Like are you really enjoying that grind if you’re busy thinking about what’s next?
Maybe tech skaters get their enjoyment from the satisfaction after getting it instead of from the fun while doing it?My problem is they don’t look fun. Like are you really enjoying that grind if you’re busy thinking about what’s next?Expand QuoteI like a good majority of grind to manual combos[close]
I like a good majority of grind to manual combos
Yeah maybe so, just not my thing. I just want to hear my trucks hitting concrete for as long as humanly possibleMaybe tech skaters get their enjoyment from the satisfaction after getting it instead of from the fun while doing it?Expand QuoteMy problem is they don’t look fun. Like are you really enjoying that grind if you’re busy thinking about what’s next?Expand QuoteI like a good majority of grind to manual combos[close][close]
I’d love to see someone kickflip nose manual….then start moving those feet around…wiggle your back foot….is he going to flip out??! Nope….ride on 50-50 out to enrage the masses…..
Would love to see Dilo Ollie Hollywood High….land in nose manual……
I've never liked watching Penny footage. The skill he had isn't in question, but his style and outfits always looked dumb to me.
I've never liked watching Penny footage. The skill he had isn't in question, but his style and outfits always looked dumb to me.
Ditto. 26 pages of popular opinions, then this.Expand QuoteI've never liked watching Penny footage. The skill he had isn't in question, but his style and outfits always looked dumb to me.[close]
Now that's what this thread is all about. I respect your immense bravery.
I totally stand behind this statement.Ditto. 26 pages of popular opinions, then this.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteI've never liked watching Penny footage. The skill he had isn't in question, but his style and outfits always looked dumb to me.[close]
Now that's what this thread is all about. I respect your immense bravery.[close]
Vans should kill the sk8 hi and only do the mids.IMUO all skate shoes should be high tops and I was a fool that could've prevented a bunch of rolled ankles for not wearing them in the past.
I totally stand behind this statement.Expand QuoteDitto. 26 pages of popular opinions, then this.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteI've never liked watching Penny footage. The skill he had isn't in question, but his style and outfits always looked dumb to me.[close]
Now that's what this thread is all about. I respect your immense bravery.[close][close]
IMUO all skate shoes should be high tops and I was a fool that could've prevented a bunch of rolled ankles for not wearing them in the past.Expand QuoteVans should kill the sk8 hi and only do the mids.[close]
Vans should kill the sk8 hi and only do the mids.
Well I found one paper that studied 20 basketball players (10 in lo's, 10 in hi's) for an undisclosed amount of time and even though there were 18 more injuries with low tops they conclude that it's not significant enough of a difference to come to any conclusion. Of course it isn't, the sample size was too small to come to any conclusion from the start. This is the kind of "science" publicly available on the subject... lol.Expand QuoteIMUO all skate shoes should be high tops and I was a fool that could've prevented a bunch of rolled ankles for not wearing them in the past.Expand QuoteVans should kill the sk8 hi and only do the mids.[close][close]
If you’re into science and studies there’s no proof that high tops prevent ankle sprains or rolls. There’s even some studies that suggest a low top is better since you have better range of motion and the shoes usually weigh less. One benefit I can see with high tops is if the board were to hit you in the ankle area then it offers some added protection.
Well I found one paper that studied 20 basketball players (10 in lo's, 10 in hi's) for an undisclosed amount of time and even though there were 18 more injuries with low tops they conclude that it's not significant enough of a difference to come to any conclusion. Of course it isn't, the sample size was too small to come to any conclusion from the start. This is the kind of "science" publicly available on the subject... lol.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteIMUO all skate shoes should be high tops and I was a fool that could've prevented a bunch of rolled ankles for not wearing them in the past.Expand QuoteVans should kill the sk8 hi and only do the mids.[close][close]
If you’re into science and studies there’s no proof that high tops prevent ankle sprains or rolls. There’s even some studies that suggest a low top is better since you have better range of motion and the shoes usually weigh less. One benefit I can see with high tops is if the board were to hit you in the ankle area then it offers some added protection.[close]
All I know is I still can't flick without the support of hi tops without pain because of rolling my ankle in lo tops..
I've never liked watching Penny footage. The skill he had isn't in question, but his style and outfits always looked dumb to me.
Expand QuoteWell I found one paper that studied 20 basketball players (10 in lo's, 10 in hi's) for an undisclosed amount of time and even though there were 18 more injuries with low tops they conclude that it's not significant enough of a difference to come to any conclusion. Of course it isn't, the sample size was too small to come to any conclusion from the start. This is the kind of "science" publicly available on the subject... lol.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteIMUO all skate shoes should be high tops and I was a fool that could've prevented a bunch of rolled ankles for not wearing them in the past.Expand QuoteVans should kill the sk8 hi and only do the mids.[close][close]
If you’re into science and studies there’s no proof that high tops prevent ankle sprains or rolls. There’s even some studies that suggest a low top is better since you have better range of motion and the shoes usually weigh less. One benefit I can see with high tops is if the board were to hit you in the ankle area then it offers some added protection.[close]
All I know is I still can't flick without the support of hi tops without pain because of rolling my ankle in lo tops..[close]
We could definitely recruit shoes and gear users and get a much better sample size. Anecdotally I feel less ankle pain when flicking if I wear a high top, and both of my sprains have been in low tops
Expand QuoteWell I found one paper that studied 20 basketball players (10 in lo's, 10 in hi's) for an undisclosed amount of time and even though there were 18 more injuries with low tops they conclude that it's not significant enough of a difference to come to any conclusion. Of course it isn't, the sample size was too small to come to any conclusion from the start. This is the kind of "science" publicly available on the subject... lol.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteIMUO all skate shoes should be high tops and I was a fool that could've prevented a bunch of rolled ankles for not wearing them in the past.Expand QuoteVans should kill the sk8 hi and only do the mids.[close][close]
If you’re into science and studies there’s no proof that high tops prevent ankle sprains or rolls. There’s even some studies that suggest a low top is better since you have better range of motion and the shoes usually weigh less. One benefit I can see with high tops is if the board were to hit you in the ankle area then it offers some added protection.[close]
All I know is I still can't flick without the support of hi tops without pain because of rolling my ankle in lo tops..[close]
We could definitely recruit shoes and gear users and get a much better sample size. Anecdotally I feel less ankle pain when flicking if I wear a high top, and both of my sprains have been in low tops
I've never liked watching Penny footage. The skill he had isn't in question, but his style and outfits always looked dumb to me.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteWell I found one paper that studied 20 basketball players (10 in lo's, 10 in hi's) for an undisclosed amount of time and even though there were 18 more injuries with low tops they conclude that it's not significant enough of a difference to come to any conclusion. Of course it isn't, the sample size was too small to come to any conclusion from the start. This is the kind of "science" publicly available on the subject... lol.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteIMUO all skate shoes should be high tops and I was a fool that could've prevented a bunch of rolled ankles for not wearing them in the past.Expand QuoteVans should kill the sk8 hi and only do the mids.[close][close]
If you’re into science and studies there’s no proof that high tops prevent ankle sprains or rolls. There’s even some studies that suggest a low top is better since you have better range of motion and the shoes usually weigh less. One benefit I can see with high tops is if the board were to hit you in the ankle area then it offers some added protection.[close]
All I know is I still can't flick without the support of hi tops without pain because of rolling my ankle in lo tops..[close]
We could definitely recruit shoes and gear users and get a much better sample size. Anecdotally I feel less ankle pain when flicking if I wear a high top, and both of my sprains have been in low tops[close]
I feel more stable with a supportive mid but don’t really like skating in high tops personally. I think there’s definitely some other contributing factors to ankle rolls like size, weight, bone/ligament strength, trick selection, spot or obstacle etc. Anyone in medical field or physical therapy care to share some knowledge?
Glad to hear first hand experience and that it’s improved for you personally, @bob george what shoes have you been skating in?
i liked point cloudYOU MONSTER!!!
Anything calling itself a podcast and featuring people/men at desks wearing headphones and talking into microphones should be avoided, or at least understood for what it is: entertainment using its allegiance to mainstream consumer values as a selling point.
Blazer Mids. Highest "mid" I've ever seen. They used to make blazer chukkas, they were great and a legitimate mid - not sure why they stopped that. I won't skate another shoe unless the blazers don't exist - i've never had any other shoe last as long as these do too! Like, the shoe doesn't fall apart at all. Usually I stop skating them because the sole has gone a bit smooth, but the rest of the shoe is generally fine (worn, but not fucked).Expand QuoteExpand QuoteWell I found one paper that studied 20 basketball players (10 in lo's, 10 in hi's) for an undisclosed amount of time and even though there were 18 more injuries with low tops they conclude that it's not significant enough of a difference to come to any conclusion. Of course it isn't, the sample size was too small to come to any conclusion from the start. This is the kind of "science" publicly available on the subject... lol.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteIMUO all skate shoes should be high tops and I was a fool that could've prevented a bunch of rolled ankles for not wearing them in the past.Expand QuoteVans should kill the sk8 hi and only do the mids.[close][close]
If you’re into science and studies there’s no proof that high tops prevent ankle sprains or rolls. There’s even some studies that suggest a low top is better since you have better range of motion and the shoes usually weigh less. One benefit I can see with high tops is if the board were to hit you in the ankle area then it offers some added protection.[close]
All I know is I still can't flick without the support of hi tops without pain because of rolling my ankle in lo tops..[close]
We could definitely recruit shoes and gear users and get a much better sample size. Anecdotally I feel less ankle pain when flicking if I wear a high top, and both of my sprains have been in low tops[close]
I feel more stable with a supportive mid but don’t really like skating in high tops personally. I think there’s definitely some other contributing factors to ankle rolls like size, weight, bone/ligament strength, trick selection, spot or obstacle etc. Anyone in medical field or physical therapy care to share some knowledge?
Glad to hear first hand experience and that it’s improved for you personally, @bob george what shoes have you been skating in?
Crayons are fine as a replacement to your six quid Pig skate wax.
Expand QuoteCrayons are fine as a replacement to your six quid Pig skate wax.[close]
i haven’t seen a curb waxed with crayon since 1993
Must've confused thrashing with trashing.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteCrayons are fine as a replacement to your six quid Pig skate wax.[close]
i haven’t seen a curb waxed with crayon since 1993[close]
One time I showed up at the spot and the curb had been "waxed" using a Speed Stick which was also discarded in the same place.
His ability and skill dropped off dramatically after his peak. So I can see your first thought being that he’s overrated and that’s hard to adjust later on.Expand QuoteI totally stand behind this statement.Expand QuoteDitto. 26 pages of popular opinions, then this.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteI've never liked watching Penny footage. The skill he had isn't in question, but his style and outfits always looked dumb to me.[close]
Now that's what this thread is all about. I respect your immense bravery.[close][close][close]
Don't get me wrong because I'm not trying to be edgy or anything - I understand why people love him and his skating, but it never really did anything for me. I did get into skating after his peak though, so I didn't have the experience of seeing his footage when it just came out.
Must've confused thrashing with trashing.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteCrayons are fine as a replacement to your six quid Pig skate wax.[close]
i haven’t seen a curb waxed with crayon since 1993[close]
One time I showed up at the spot and the curb had been "waxed" using a Speed Stick which was also discarded in the same place.[close]
Expand QuoteCrayons are fine as a replacement to your six quid Pig skate wax.[close]
i haven’t seen a curb waxed with crayon since 1993
Expand QuoteMore skaters should snowboard[close]
Snowboarding is just skateboarding for people who’s dads own the dealership.
Blazer Mids. Highest "mid" I've ever seen. They used to make blazer chukkas, they were great and a legitimate mid - not sure why they stopped that. I won't skate another shoe unless the blazers don't exist - i've never had any other shoe last as long as these do too! Like, the shoe doesn't fall apart at all. Usually I stop skating them because the sole has gone a bit smooth, but the rest of the shoe is generally fine (worn, but not fucked).Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteWell I found one paper that studied 20 basketball players (10 in lo's, 10 in hi's) for an undisclosed amount of time and even though there were 18 more injuries with low tops they conclude that it's not significant enough of a difference to come to any conclusion. Of course it isn't, the sample size was too small to come to any conclusion from the start. This is the kind of "science" publicly available on the subject... lol.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteIMUO all skate shoes should be high tops and I was a fool that could've prevented a bunch of rolled ankles for not wearing them in the past.Expand QuoteVans should kill the sk8 hi and only do the mids.[close][close]
If you’re into science and studies there’s no proof that high tops prevent ankle sprains or rolls. There’s even some studies that suggest a low top is better since you have better range of motion and the shoes usually weigh less. One benefit I can see with high tops is if the board were to hit you in the ankle area then it offers some added protection.[close]
All I know is I still can't flick without the support of hi tops without pain because of rolling my ankle in lo tops..[close]
We could definitely recruit shoes and gear users and get a much better sample size. Anecdotally I feel less ankle pain when flicking if I wear a high top, and both of my sprains have been in low tops[close]
I feel more stable with a supportive mid but don’t really like skating in high tops personally. I think there’s definitely some other contributing factors to ankle rolls like size, weight, bone/ligament strength, trick selection, spot or obstacle etc. Anyone in medical field or physical therapy care to share some knowledge?
Glad to hear first hand experience and that it’s improved for you personally, @bob george what shoes have you been skating in?[close]
Expand QuoteBlazer Mids. Highest "mid" I've ever seen. They used to make blazer chukkas, they were great and a legitimate mid - not sure why they stopped that. I won't skate another shoe unless the blazers don't exist - i've never had any other shoe last as long as these do too! Like, the shoe doesn't fall apart at all. Usually I stop skating them because the sole has gone a bit smooth, but the rest of the shoe is generally fine (worn, but not fucked).Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteWell I found one paper that studied 20 basketball players (10 in lo's, 10 in hi's) for an undisclosed amount of time and even though there were 18 more injuries with low tops they conclude that it's not significant enough of a difference to come to any conclusion. Of course it isn't, the sample size was too small to come to any conclusion from the start. This is the kind of "science" publicly available on the subject... lol.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteIMUO all skate shoes should be high tops and I was a fool that could've prevented a bunch of rolled ankles for not wearing them in the past.Expand QuoteVans should kill the sk8 hi and only do the mids.[close][close]
If you’re into science and studies there’s no proof that high tops prevent ankle sprains or rolls. There’s even some studies that suggest a low top is better since you have better range of motion and the shoes usually weigh less. One benefit I can see with high tops is if the board were to hit you in the ankle area then it offers some added protection.[close]
All I know is I still can't flick without the support of hi tops without pain because of rolling my ankle in lo tops..[close]
We could definitely recruit shoes and gear users and get a much better sample size. Anecdotally I feel less ankle pain when flicking if I wear a high top, and both of my sprains have been in low tops[close]
I feel more stable with a supportive mid but don’t really like skating in high tops personally. I think there’s definitely some other contributing factors to ankle rolls like size, weight, bone/ligament strength, trick selection, spot or obstacle etc. Anyone in medical field or physical therapy care to share some knowledge?
Glad to hear first hand experience and that it’s improved for you personally, @bob george what shoes have you been skating in?[close][close]
Crazy to hear this after the only pair of blazer mids I’ve skated I burned through in two days.
That said i had the lounge mountain blazer chukkas and I really liked that shoe
Prefab parks don’t get enough credit. They’re cheaper. They last pretty long all things considered. And some prefab obstacles like a good old fashion fun box are rarely done right in concrete these days. A prefab mini ramp is the best.
Expand QuoteThis trend of basketball is lame. I got into skating to get away from that shit. Now there's a hoop in every private park. If I have to see one more jump shot at the primitive park...[close]
If you’re watching jock skaters in their private parks frequently enough to be annoyed by their basketball hoops I don’t have much sympathy for you.
Expand QuoteThis trend of basketball is lame. I got into skating to get away from that shit. Now there's a hoop in every private park. If I have to see one more jump shot at the primitive park...[close]
If you’re watching jock skaters in their private parks frequently enough to be annoyed by their basketball hoops I don’t have much sympathy for you.
Expand QuoteI've never liked watching Penny footage. The skill he had isn't in question, but his style and outfits always looked dumb to me.[close]
I can’t get down with the brimmed beanie
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteI've never liked watching Penny footage. The skill he had isn't in question, but his style and outfits always looked dumb to me.[close]
I can’t get down with the brimmed beanie[close]
I think the winter jeep hat is styling. Also rock a dark blue one if you be doing dirt at night. Navy blew everything really. The jeep hat is like the cloak in that bigoted anti Hermione story Harry Potter. When a cop shines the light on you on the track sides they see right through you.
That’s why so many 90s 2000s ne writer rocks both styles of jeep hat.
I mean don’t you like Klinger from mash? I love that guy.
Get a used board and boots off Facebook and setup a pvc pipe on a slope and start busting out board slides. It’s tgat easy.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteMore skaters should snowboard[close]
Snowboarding is just skateboarding for people who’s dads own the dealership.[close]
Snowboarding is skateboarding for people who live where it’s not flat as fuck.
Expand QuoteI like a good majority of grind to manual combos[close]
People should start doing slide-to-powerslide combos. That shit is excellent.
Expand QuoteThere are only tricks, dividing them arbitrarily into ‘legit’ or ‘circus’ or whatever is mainly based on how much you care what other people think of your skating.[close]
Just to play devils advocate, if I were the last person on earth there are still tricks I wouldn’t do based on how dumb or distasteful I find them. It’s not about what other people think as much as it is how I see myself.
Expand QuoteThere are only tricks, dividing them arbitrarily into ‘legit’ or ‘circus’ or whatever is mainly based on how much you care what other people think of your skating.[close]
Just to play devils advocate, if I were the last person on earth there are still tricks I wouldn’t do based on how dumb or distasteful I find them. It’s not about what other people think as much as it is how I see myself.
Expand QuoteMore skaters should snowboard[close]
Snowboarding is just skateboarding for people who’s dads own the dealership.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteBlazer Mids. Highest "mid" I've ever seen. They used to make blazer chukkas, they were great and a legitimate mid - not sure why they stopped that. I won't skate another shoe unless the blazers don't exist - i've never had any other shoe last as long as these do too! Like, the shoe doesn't fall apart at all. Usually I stop skating them because the sole has gone a bit smooth, but the rest of the shoe is generally fine (worn, but not fucked).Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteWell I found one paper that studied 20 basketball players (10 in lo's, 10 in hi's) for an undisclosed amount of time and even though there were 18 more injuries with low tops they conclude that it's not significant enough of a difference to come to any conclusion. Of course it isn't, the sample size was too small to come to any conclusion from the start. This is the kind of "science" publicly available on the subject... lol.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteIMUO all skate shoes should be high tops and I was a fool that could've prevented a bunch of rolled ankles for not wearing them in the past.Expand QuoteVans should kill the sk8 hi and only do the mids.[close][close]
If you’re into science and studies there’s no proof that high tops prevent ankle sprains or rolls. There’s even some studies that suggest a low top is better since you have better range of motion and the shoes usually weigh less. One benefit I can see with high tops is if the board were to hit you in the ankle area then it offers some added protection.[close]
All I know is I still can't flick without the support of hi tops without pain because of rolling my ankle in lo tops..[close]
We could definitely recruit shoes and gear users and get a much better sample size. Anecdotally I feel less ankle pain when flicking if I wear a high top, and both of my sprains have been in low tops[close]
I feel more stable with a supportive mid but don’t really like skating in high tops personally. I think there’s definitely some other contributing factors to ankle rolls like size, weight, bone/ligament strength, trick selection, spot or obstacle etc. Anyone in medical field or physical therapy care to share some knowledge?
Glad to hear first hand experience and that it’s improved for you personally, @bob george what shoes have you been skating in?[close][close]
Crazy to hear this after the only pair of blazer mids I’ve skated I burned through in two days.
That said i had the lounge mountain blazer chukkas and I really liked that shoe[close]
yeah I used to rock blazers pretty much exclusively because they used to just never blow out, but I've noticed since a few years ago, probably due to the economic forces that render consumer products shitty everywhere, that they get thrashed pretty quickly. So that high price tag that comes with blazers ain't worth it for me anymore
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteMore skaters should snowboard[close]
Snowboarding is just skateboarding for people who’s dads own the dealership.[close]
Nah, shitty take. Not everyone lives in Vail or whatever.
My friends and I didn't grow up rich. We did what we could to make ends meet so we could afford to go up to the hill and ride every winter together.
There are only tricks, dividing them arbitrarily into ‘legit’ or ‘circus’ or whatever is mainly based on how much you care what other people think of your skating.
snowskating is cooler than snowboarding. The snowskate will make snowboarding obsolete in a decade or so.Snow skating is mad corny, you don’t need a resort to snowboard hike parks and diys are the best part. Also a 8 hour lift ticket is equivalent to the price of 2 hours of bowling. thrift gear and go play in the snow it keeps your skate legs from getting stiff.
Expand QuoteThere are only tricks, dividing them arbitrarily into ‘legit’ or ‘circus’ or whatever is mainly based on how much you care what other people think of your skating.[close]
I like a well executed dolphin/forward flip.
There, I said it.
I talked shit on them for years, probably just because you're supposed to hate them, then I saw a local kid do a massive one down a pretty big 3 block in town and it looked sick as fuck in person. Kinda changed my perspective.
I think lazer flips can look cool too depending on how/where it's done.
The only tricks I've ever seriously hated was that shit where kids would land tricks cross legged, and I also think body varials look like shit about 90% of the time. I can't think of a single example of a body varial I liked, but I'll still give it a 10% buffer for the sake of diplomacy.
Speakin troofExpand QuoteExpand QuoteThere are only tricks, dividing them arbitrarily into ‘legit’ or ‘circus’ or whatever is mainly based on how much you care what other people think of your skating.[close]
I like a well executed dolphin/forward flip.
There, I said it.
I talked shit on them for years, probably just because you're supposed to hate them, then I saw a local kid do a massive one down a pretty big 3 block in town and it looked sick as fuck in person. Kinda changed my perspective.
I think lazer flips can look cool too depending on how/where it's done.
The only tricks I've ever seriously hated was that shit where kids would land tricks cross legged, and I also think body varials look like shit about 90% of the time. I can't think of a single example of a body varial I liked, but I'll still give it a 10% buffer for the sake of diplomacy.[close]
Well executed or cool looking dolphin flip is pretty rare. 9 times out of 10 they look gross. Darrell Stanton had some good ones. Brad Cromer did a nice Ollie body varial over a bump to bar.
The Slap board temporarily going down was a blessing in disguise. A part of me deep down hoped that it was done for.
This forum is clearly toxic and just a cheap hit of dopamine fostered in self-righteous anonymity.
I am aware that it's just a tabloid echo chamber for like-minded rejects but I can't help myself and it somehow helps with constipation.
The only reasons people think snowboarding is prohibitive is because they're in a resort mindset and have insecurity about their fits. That's fine, but so is the hill by your house and the clothes you have. This is about re-framing the act.
A year skateboarding for someone that's okay is as costly, if not more than snowboarding.
Used snowboard, bindings, boots: $600 | New snowboard, bindings, boots: $800-2000.
Used outerwear: Hey, nice jeans with sweatpants underneath.
Six new decks a year with grip: $400-420. | Four pairs of shoes a year (new): ~200 (low end)
$620/yr. $2480/4yrs for skateboarding vs. $500-2000 over four years for snowboarding. I made those numbers up, but if any of you math capital heads want to roll on me with some fucking #s, feel free to waste your time and mine.
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Have fun out there.
The only reasons people think snowboarding is prohibitive is because they're in a resort mindset and have insecurity about their fits. That's fine, but so is the hill by your house and the clothes you have. This is about re-framing the act.
A year skateboarding for someone that's okay is as costly, if not more than snowboarding.
Used snowboard, bindings, boots: $600 | New snowboard, bindings, boots: $800-2000.
Used outerwear: Hey, nice jeans with sweatpants underneath.
Six new decks a year with grip: $400-420. | Four pairs of shoes a year (new): ~200 (low end)
$620/yr. $2480/4yrs for skateboarding vs. $500-2000 over four years for snowboarding. I made those numbers up, but if any of you math capital heads want to roll on me with some fucking #s, feel free to waste your time and mine.
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Have fun out there.
Snowboarding is free if you hike up the hill.Growing up, I did exactly this. There was a hill by us I’d spend the weekends climbing to get practice. Plus, a season pass lift ticket was under $100, used gear wasn’t too bad and lasted years. I was blowing way more money on decks/shoes/gear/VHS growing up.
Hyun for the dolphin flip, Gustav did a nice switch body varial over a bump to bar in Reverb.Speakin troofExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteThere are only tricks, dividing them arbitrarily into ‘legit’ or ‘circus’ or whatever is mainly based on how much you care what other people think of your skating.[close]
I like a well executed dolphin/forward flip.
There, I said it.
I talked shit on them for years, probably just because you're supposed to hate them, then I saw a local kid do a massive one down a pretty big 3 block in town and it looked sick as fuck in person. Kinda changed my perspective.
I think lazer flips can look cool too depending on how/where it's done.
The only tricks I've ever seriously hated was that shit where kids would land tricks cross legged, and I also think body varials look like shit about 90% of the time. I can't think of a single example of a body varial I liked, but I'll still give it a 10% buffer for the sake of diplomacy.[close]
Well executed or cool looking dolphin flip is pretty rare. 9 times out of 10 they look gross. Darrell Stanton had some good ones. Brad Cromer did a nice Ollie body varial over a bump to bar.[close]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1RNcIMaTiA&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Foffshoresnowshapes.com%2F&embeds_referring_origin=https%3A%2F%2Foffshoresnowshapes.com&source_ve_path=MjM4NTE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1RNcIMaTiA&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Foffshoresnowshapes.com%2F&embeds_referring_origin=https%3A%2F%2Foffshoresnowshapes.com&source_ve_path=MjM4NTE)Thank you for this, don’t care if it’s a bike or a board love watching Cardiel.
Cardiel snowboarding 2021.
Thank you for this, don’t care if it’s a bike or a board love watching Cardiel.Expand Quotehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1RNcIMaTiA&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Foffshoresnowshapes.com%2F&embeds_referring_origin=https%3A%2F%2Foffshoresnowshapes.com&source_ve_path=MjM4NTE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1RNcIMaTiA&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Foffshoresnowshapes.com%2F&embeds_referring_origin=https%3A%2F%2Foffshoresnowshapes.com&source_ve_path=MjM4NTE)
Cardiel snowboarding 2021.[close]
kook shit
I would rather go to the boonies than go to slow impact
kook shitExpand Quote
I would rather go to the boonies than go to slow impact[close]
I can deal with farts but when people start sniffing them its kinda weirdExpand Quotekook shitExpand Quote
I would rather go to the boonies than go to slow impact[close][close]
ya that's pretty bad.
notable non-fart sniffer richie jackson. you fucking dumbassI can deal with farts but when people start sniffing them its kinda weirdExpand QuoteExpand Quotekook shitExpand Quote
I would rather go to the boonies than go to slow impact[close][close]
ya that's pretty bad.[close]
I hate people filming at the park and then go home to watch videos filmed by some chump at a park. Talk about being part of the problem.
Expand QuoteI hate people filming at the park and then go home to watch videos filmed by some chump at a park. Talk about being part of the problem.[close]
I'm not sure who you're mad at here?
Did you mean people who film at the park then go home and complain about park clips from others?
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteI hate people filming at the park and then go home to watch videos filmed by some chump at a park. Talk about being part of the problem.[close]
I'm not sure who you're mad at here?
Did you mean people who film at the park then go home and complain about park clips from others?[close]
Myself for supporting the fuckery by watching the vids..[close]
I think I get it. You dislike skatepark footage, yet you find yourself watching it on a regular basis. Am I right?
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteI hate people filming at the park and then go home to watch videos filmed by some chump at a park. Talk about being part of the problem.[close]
I'm not sure who you're mad at here?
Did you mean people who film at the park then go home and complain about park clips from others?[close]
Myself for supporting the fuckery by watching the vids..[close]
I think I get it. You dislike skatepark footage, yet you find yourself watching it on a regular basis. Am I right?[close]
I think it’s they dislike the vibe killing aspect of being around people who are filming at the park but then they’ll go home and watch the end result of others doing that at other parks
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteI hate people filming at the park and then go home to watch videos filmed by some chump at a park. Talk about being part of the problem.[close]
I'm not sure who you're mad at here?
Did you mean people who film at the park then go home and complain about park clips from others?[close]
Myself for supporting the fuckery by watching the vids..[close]
I think I get it. You dislike skatepark footage, yet you find yourself watching it on a regular basis. Am I right?[close]
I think it’s they dislike the vibe killing aspect of being around people who are filming at the park but then they’ll go home and watch the end result of others doing that at other parks[close]
Yep exactly.
Worst of all are the old guys who set up their gorilla tripods to film their 100 pathetic attempts that aren't anywhere close. And the camera is always in the way, on a bank or ledge or something, I guess because the "convenient" gimmick tripods have no height. And no, not talking about one guy that annoys me, it's like a trend.
The scoot kids usually do follow cam with a phone which is way less annoying but still I worry about me being in the footage and where it's going. Because while I may feel like I'm GT when I'm skating, I'm well aware I actually look nothing like him. No one needs to see that, and I certainly don't want to see it myself.
But if I come home and see that Dan Corrigan has been shooting && at some park, annoying everyone there, I'm watching. :D
Snowboarding is rad.Definitely nope. Knees get beyond fucked.
The older I get the more I like it compared to skateboarding.
Easier on the body.
With some planning, you can make it more affordable. But the season, and being 3 hours away from a lift definitely makes it less convenient than skateboarding.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteI hate people filming at the park and then go home to watch videos filmed by some chump at a park. Talk about being part of the problem.[close]
I'm not sure who you're mad at here?
Did you mean people who film at the park then go home and complain about park clips from others?[close]
Myself for supporting the fuckery by watching the vids..[close]
I think I get it. You dislike skatepark footage, yet you find yourself watching it on a regular basis. Am I right?[close]
I think it’s they dislike the vibe killing aspect of being around people who are filming at the park but then they’ll go home and watch the end result of others doing that at other parks[close]
Yep exactly.
Worst of all are the old guys who set up their gorilla tripods to film their 100 pathetic attempts that aren't anywhere close. And the camera is always in the way, on a bank or ledge or something, I guess because the "convenient" gimmick tripods have no height. And no, not talking about one guy that annoys me, it's like a trend.
LL second shoe doesn't look great.The silver ones are pretty gross, but the more standard colorways look great, imo. I’m just happy I can finally support Louie since I can’t wear vulc shoes anymore.
That huge logo on the side makes it look like a team shoe. It's way too similar to a Fastbreak Lo
LL1 was neat
Definitely nope. Knees get beyond fucked.Expand QuoteSnowboarding is rad.
The older I get the more I like it compared to skateboarding.
Easier on the body.
With some planning, you can make it more affordable. But the season, and being 3 hours away from a lift definitely makes it less convenient than skateboarding.[close]
In the spirit of trashing this thread and keeping it unpopular…..
Trashing your knees? You tried posi posi?
LL second shoe doesn't look great.
That huge logo on the side makes it look like a team shoe. It's way too similar to a Fastbreak Lo
LL1 was neat
I think real is pretty much the most boring A-list board brandkinda mean to call primitive b-list
I think real is pretty much the most boring A-list board brand
It’s like saying you can’t flip your board on anything bigger than an 8 or can’t skate switch on a shaped board… you can but….whatever you’re telling yourself is prolly what works best….seems to be the koolaide I’m drinking at least..
After having some knee problems skating you realize that with skating, you’re always on a kick tail so your back knee will somewhat always pronate. The front knee takes most of the beating but your back knee if ducked takes a direct hit inward/pronation. When I went posi posi it just meant my back knee pushed inwards less and could freely bend forward more…..so less pain for me. I’m just happy getting down a run maybe hitting some small park jumps…
Expand QuoteI think real is pretty much the most boring A-list board brand[close]
Certified legends and regional rippers….theyre sticking to it…
kinda mean to call primitive b-listExpand QuoteI think real is pretty much the most boring A-list board brand[close]
Cyrus Bennett is a great skater but one of the coolest things about him is that he starred in Andrei Tarkovsky’s 1979 masterpiece, Stalker.
Maybe you're right, I've always kept that in mind. Maybe it's me and I've done my part to help out in many scenes throughout building and support through contributions to various projects.Expand QuoteCalling a skate scene a "community" is newspeak for clique. I'm sure there's good deeds being done in terms of mental health, aside from that I've always felt like an outsider whenever I went to local diy and helped out from Maine to Oregon, it felt too cool/cool guyed out as opposed to welcoming. Keep your community and eat shit.[close]
Not everyone you come across will be examples of this but skateboarding certainly fits the definition of community in my experience. All of the friends and connections I’ve made just because of this thing we all love to ride have significantly changed the path of my life throughout the years. Without skateboarding I wouldn’t have met the friends that led me to meet my wife who I now have a beautiful family with. Plus all of the people I’ve connected with because of skateboarding that have led to opportunities and generally just feeling like I’m a part of something that not everyone gets access to. Maybe you have a bad attitude or just expecting too much? That last bit leads me to believe maybe it’s just you
(https://i.postimg.cc/vZC8zfnp/IMG-1185.jpg)
Ish Cepeda was not worthy of the sponsors he had. Idk what it is but he never seemed like a fully developed skater and almost has a little kid style. Really surprised when he went pro for April.
Listening to Rodney Mullen talk about skateboarding makes me uncomfortable
Ish Cepeda was not worthy of the sponsors he had. Idk what it is but he never seemed like a fully developed skater and almost has a little kid style. Really surprised when he went pro for April.But if he never went pro for April, then we would never have one of the hall of fame greatest graphics of all time:
Andrew Reynolds has the worst part in Baker 3.
Hell yes bro! I actually really like that part! The nollie over the railing??? One of the best nollies of all time?Expand QuoteAndrew Reynolds has the worst part in Baker 3.[close]
God damn!
You think Lenoce's part is better than Reynolds?
Hell yes bro! I actually really like that part! The nollie over the railing??? One of the best nollies of all time?Expand QuoteExpand QuoteAndrew Reynolds has the worst part in Baker 3.[close]
God damn!
You think Lenoce's part is better than Reynolds?[close]
Reynold's steez reminds me of a whoopee cushion. Lenoce is swaggy as fuck.
Expand QuoteHell yes bro! I actually really like that part! The nollie over the railing??? One of the best nollies of all time?Expand QuoteExpand QuoteAndrew Reynolds has the worst part in Baker 3.[close]
God damn!
You think Lenoce's part is better than Reynolds?[close]
Reynold's steez reminds me of a whoopee cushion. Lenoce is swaggy as fuck.[close]
the fuck does that even mean
Just the way he crouches when he's taking impact man. Straight fart steez. It's probably the objective best way to take impact, I mean he does skate some massive stuff in that vid, but it's very garish to me. I'll take -2 meters off the spot if it means you don't have to whoopee cushion crouch, ya kno wut I mean? For peeps that care less about swag I can see why Reynolds is heralded as he is tho.Expand QuoteHell yes bro! I actually really like that part! The nollie over the railing??? One of the best nollies of all time?Expand QuoteExpand QuoteAndrew Reynolds has the worst part in Baker 3.[close]
God damn!
You think Lenoce's part is better than Reynolds?[close]
Reynold's steez reminds me of a whoopee cushion. Lenoce is swaggy as fuck.[close]
the fuck does that even mean
This guy gets it!Expand QuoteExpand QuoteHell yes bro! I actually really like that part! The nollie over the railing??? One of the best nollies of all time?Expand QuoteExpand QuoteAndrew Reynolds has the worst part in Baker 3.[close]
God damn!
You think Lenoce's part is better than Reynolds?[close]
Reynold's steez reminds me of a whoopee cushion. Lenoce is swaggy as fuck.[close]
the fuck does that even mean[close]
I'm more partial to a slinky.
Hell yes bro! I actually really like that part! The nollie over the railing??? One of the best nollies of all time?Expand QuoteExpand QuoteAndrew Reynolds has the worst part in Baker 3.[close]
God damn!
You think Lenoce's part is better than Reynolds?[close]
Reynold's steez reminds me of a whoopee cushion. Lenoce is swaggy as fuck.
If only someone was to put fart sounds Everytime there was a heavy gap or landing that'd make skate videos at least rememberable and hilarious.Expand QuoteHell yes bro! I actually really like that part! The nollie over the railing??? One of the best nollies of all time?Expand QuoteExpand QuoteAndrew Reynolds has the worst part in Baker 3.[close]
God damn!
You think Lenoce's part is better than Reynolds?[close]
Reynold's steez reminds me of a whoopee cushion. Lenoce is swaggy as fuck.[close]
Don't get me wrong, I like Lenoce and his part.
Ellington's part is one of the most banger opening parts of all time, obviously Dixon's part is legendary,
but to me the only part "better" than Reynolds is Bryan Herman's.
Expand QuoteHell yes bro! I actually really like that part! The nollie over the railing??? One of the best nollies of all time?Expand QuoteExpand QuoteAndrew Reynolds has the worst part in Baker 3.[close]
God damn!
You think Lenoce's part is better than Reynolds?[close]
Reynold's steez reminds me of a whoopee cushion. Lenoce is swaggy as fuck.[close]
Don't get me wrong, I like Lenoce and his part.
Ellington's part is one of the most banger opening parts of all time, obviously Dixon's part is legendary,
but to me the only part "better" than Reynolds is Bryan Herman's.
Hey, Baker 3 doesn't need goofy sound effects to be memorable! First time I watched it was on acid and I still remember all the best bits.If only someone was to put fart sounds Everytime there was a heavy gap or landing that'd make skate videos at least rememberable and hilarious.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteHell yes bro! I actually really like that part! The nollie over the railing??? One of the best nollies of all time?Expand QuoteExpand QuoteAndrew Reynolds has the worst part in Baker 3.[close]
God damn!
You think Lenoce's part is better than Reynolds?[close]
Reynold's steez reminds me of a whoopee cushion. Lenoce is swaggy as fuck.[close]
Don't get me wrong, I like Lenoce and his part.
Ellington's part is one of the most banger opening parts of all time, obviously Dixon's part is legendary,
but to me the only part "better" than Reynolds is Bryan Herman's.[close]
I'm just being silly, Baker 3 rips and memorable quite outstanding in fact. The sound fix is just something to think about. Especially the baker maker landing a long left cheek sneak busting ass.Hey, Baker 3 doesn't need goofy sound effects to be memorable! First time I watched it was on acid and I still remember all the best bits.Expand QuoteIf only someone was to put fart sounds Everytime there was a heavy gap or landing that'd make skate videos at least rememberable and hilarious.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteHell yes bro! I actually really like that part! The nollie over the railing??? One of the best nollies of all time?Expand QuoteExpand QuoteAndrew Reynolds has the worst part in Baker 3.[close]
God damn!
You think Lenoce's part is better than Reynolds?[close]
Reynold's steez reminds me of a whoopee cushion. Lenoce is swaggy as fuck.[close]
Don't get me wrong, I like Lenoce and his part.
Ellington's part is one of the most banger opening parts of all time, obviously Dixon's part is legendary,
but to me the only part "better" than Reynolds is Bryan Herman's.[close][close]
You're right about it being funny tho. I'd watch that with my friends. Hell, I'd make that. Keep an eye out...
Clearly you are not a peep with swag.Expand QuoteJust the way he crouches when he's taking impact man. Straight fart steez. It's probably the objective best way to take impact, I mean he does skate some massive stuff in that vid, but it's very garish to me. I'll take -2 meters off the spot if it means you don't have to whoopee cushion crouch, ya kno wut I mean? For peeps that care less about swag I can see why Reynolds is heralded as he is tho.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteHell yes bro! I actually really like that part! The nollie over the railing??? One of the best nollies of all time?Expand QuoteExpand QuoteAndrew Reynolds has the worst part in Baker 3.[close]
God damn!
You think Lenoce's part is better than Reynolds?[close]
Reynold's steez reminds me of a whoopee cushion. Lenoce is swaggy as fuck.[close]
the fuck does that even mean[close][close]
You should have started a 2025 horrible opinions thread for this. Good god. “For peeps that care less about swag”
Clearly you are not a peep with swag.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteJust the way he crouches when he's taking impact man. Straight fart steez. It's probably the objective best way to take impact, I mean he does skate some massive stuff in that vid, but it's very garish to me. I'll take -2 meters off the spot if it means you don't have to whoopee cushion crouch, ya kno wut I mean? For peeps that care less about swag I can see why Reynolds is heralded as he is tho.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteHell yes bro! I actually really like that part! The nollie over the railing??? One of the best nollies of all time?Expand QuoteExpand QuoteAndrew Reynolds has the worst part in Baker 3.[close]
God damn!
You think Lenoce's part is better than Reynolds?[close]
Reynold's steez reminds me of a whoopee cushion. Lenoce is swaggy as fuck.[close]
the fuck does that even mean[close][close]
You should have started a 2025 horrible opinions thread for this. Good god. “For peeps that care less about swag”[close]
In what era Reynolds were wearing really tight saggy pants and tight t shirts, showing his boxers all fucked?
Hate that this era was probably his peak performance.
Suxx that it's in the clip, but when you're doin a trick like that I think it's gonna get a little sketchy. I think that's what I like about the clip, even she can't believe she landed it! So yeah, the toe drag is swaggy :), especially the way she sneaks the foot back on like admitting that it happened.Expand QuoteClearly you are not a peep with swag.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteJust the way he crouches when he's taking impact man. Straight fart steez. It's probably the objective best way to take impact, I mean he does skate some massive stuff in that vid, but it's very garish to me. I'll take -2 meters off the spot if it means you don't have to whoopee cushion crouch, ya kno wut I mean? For peeps that care less about swag I can see why Reynolds is heralded as he is tho.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteHell yes bro! I actually really like that part! The nollie over the railing??? One of the best nollies of all time?Expand QuoteExpand QuoteAndrew Reynolds has the worst part in Baker 3.[close]
God damn!
You think Lenoce's part is better than Reynolds?[close]
Reynold's steez reminds me of a whoopee cushion. Lenoce is swaggy as fuck.[close]
the fuck does that even mean[close][close]
You should have started a 2025 horrible opinions thread for this. Good god. “For peeps that care less about swag”[close][close]
Just out of curiosity, is blatant toe drag swaggy or something else?
(Not a dig at Efron whom I like very much.)
skin tight women's jeans with puffy shoes was a dark time
Suxx that it's in the clip, but when you're doin a trick like that I think it's gonna get a little sketchy. I think that's what I like about the clip, even she can't believe she landed it! So yeah, the toe drag is swaggy :), especially the way she sneaks the foot back on like admitting that it happened.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteClearly you are not a peep with swag.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteJust the way he crouches when he's taking impact man. Straight fart steez. It's probably the objective best way to take impact, I mean he does skate some massive stuff in that vid, but it's very garish to me. I'll take -2 meters off the spot if it means you don't have to whoopee cushion crouch, ya kno wut I mean? For peeps that care less about swag I can see why Reynolds is heralded as he is tho.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteHell yes bro! I actually really like that part! The nollie over the railing??? One of the best nollies of all time?Expand QuoteExpand QuoteAndrew Reynolds has the worst part in Baker 3.[close]
God damn!
You think Lenoce's part is better than Reynolds?[close]
Reynold's steez reminds me of a whoopee cushion. Lenoce is swaggy as fuck.[close]
the fuck does that even mean[close][close]
You should have started a 2025 horrible opinions thread for this. Good god. “For peeps that care less about swag”[close][close]
Just out of curiosity, is blatant toe drag swaggy or something else?
(Not a dig at Efron whom I like very much.)[close]
Toe drag is not swagwhich should also not be an unpopular opinion. not not never
Anybody else like sketchy steez? Just me? Pivoting the whole trick? Barely catching it? Barely hanging on down a 12 stair? Clean tricks are cool too, but there's a weird in between where it demonstrates a strange level of control. Or maybe comfortability? That's my favourite kind of steez. Toe drags included. Good example is Deedz / Efron / T-Funk
danny renaud's hand drag after the nollie flip in mosaic is a class clip. also love pat burke's skating, that radio television part is probably top ten for meExpand QuoteAnybody else like sketchy steez? Just me? Pivoting the whole trick? Barely catching it? Barely hanging on down a 12 stair? Clean tricks are cool too, but there's a weird in between where it demonstrates a strange level of control. Or maybe comfortability? That's my favourite kind of steez. Toe drags included. Good example is Deedz / Efron / T-Funk[close]
Can't get down with the toe drag personally.
But I get what you're saying, some people pull it off.
I like watching tfunk skate.
Vincent huhta comes to mind for me.
Can't get down with the toe drag personally.Glad we could come to agreement. Vincent is a good example he makes it look like he just woke up haha.
But I get what you're saying, some people pull it off.
I like watching tfunk skate.
Vincent huhta comes to mind for me.
danny renaud's hand drag after the nollie flip in mosaic is a class clip. also love pat burke's skating, that radio television part is probably top ten for meReminds me of pretty much that whole Pig Wood Slaughterhouse vid. There was some crazy shit in there but my god some of those were sketchy beyond belief. Watching that kinda put me on this sketch appreciation path. I remember there was a 270 to tail on a low ass ledge in it that was literally horrendous but just the fact that some guy I'd never heard of could do that trick got me stoked.
skin tight women's jeans with puffy shoes was a dark timehttps://youtu.be/VlWiQ69DGE0
Anybody else like sketchy steez? Just me? Pivoting the whole trick? Barely catching it? Barely hanging on down a 12 stair? Clean tricks are cool too, but there's a weird in between where it demonstrates a strange level of control. Or maybe comfortability? That's my favourite kind of steez. Toe drags included. Good example is Deedz / Efron / T-Funk
Anybody else like sketchy steez? Just me? Pivoting the whole trick? Barely catching it? Barely hanging on down a 12 stair? Clean tricks are cool too, but there's a weird in between where it demonstrates a strange level of control. Or maybe comfortability? That's my favourite kind of steez. Toe drags included. Good example is Deedz / Efron / T-Funk
“Professor” Schmitt is flash over substance. Nice lab coat, can you make boards that have correctly drilled truck holes?
Expand Quote“Professor” Schmitt is flash over substance. Nice lab coat, can you make boards that have correctly drilled truck holes?[close]
Yeah this dude has no idea what he's talking about most of the time, and his decks always suck.
Anybody else like sketchy steez? Just me? Pivoting the whole trick? Barely catching it? Barely hanging on down a 12 stair? Clean tricks are cool too, but there's a weird in between where it demonstrates a strange level of control. Or maybe comfortability? That's my favourite kind of steez. Toe drags included. Good example is Deedz / Efron / T-Funk
Expand Quote“Professor” Schmitt is flash over substance. Nice lab coat, can you make boards that have correctly drilled truck holes?[close]
Yeah this dude has no idea what he's talking about most of the time, and his decks always suck.
Expand QuoteIn what era Reynolds were wearing really tight saggy pants and tight t shirts, showing his boxers all fucked?
Hate that this era was probably his peak performance.[close]
I believe it to be the era of the "side-pipe," my dear friend.
http://youtu.be/awrmMSP0kwE?t=454
Grecalicious.
Slappies should die out as "cool". Hear me out....They are difficult for people who are used to ollies, so are any differently leveraged trick (pressure flips, primo stands, whatever).
I don't care if someone does any trick but stop marketing it as the cool thing to do when you hit 40, or worse, the cool thing to do while you're young and don't have a hip impingement stopping you from ollies. Small ledge tricks are already low impact enough for anyone under 70. Don't sell yourself short.
If it's not good enough for a video game trick it's not good enough for any serious skateboarder. Become a filmer and do something productive if you're that fried.
A big spin board slide should be called a pop-shuvit board slide
Never have never will do a slappy
Expand QuoteA big spin board slide should be called a pop-shuvit board slide[close]
If you dont go to fakie, then yes i agree
Never have never will do a slappy
Aaaaand he did.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteSlappies should die out as "cool". Hear me out....They are difficult for people who are used to ollies, so are any differently leveraged trick (pressure flips, primo stands, whatever).
I don't care if someone does any trick but stop marketing it as the cool thing to do when you hit 40, or worse, the cool thing to do while you're young and don't have a hip impingement stopping you from ollies. Small ledge tricks are already low impact enough for anyone under 70. Don't sell yourself short.
If it's not good enough for a video game trick it's not good enough for any serious skateboarder. Become a filmer and do something productive if you're that fried.[close]
Chill :([close]
99% sure he got banned for this awful take
Expand QuoteA big spin board slide should be called a pop-shuvit board slide[close]
If you dont go to fakie, then yes i agree
Dirty grip is empowering, you don't have to worry about it getting dirty anymore.
Expand QuoteDirty grip is empowering, you don't have to worry about it getting dirty anymore.[close]
big facts, i stopped caring when i lost my grip gum and my life got much easier and happier
Doesn't work for me. Dirty grip drives me insane.
But I'm a little neurotic on the board, I hyper fixate on anything that could be considered a distraction.
Like, if there's a leaf on the ground 4' away from the ledge I'm skating, I have to stop and kick it out of the way.
If there's a big spot of mud on my grip, I fixate on it.
Can't help it, it's just what my brain does.
To be clear, I don't mind some dust and minor spots or wax or dirt.
But if my grip looked like this...
(https://preview.redd.it/how-can-i-clean-a-muddy-board-v0-59weayxpppnc1.jpg?width=1080&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=e828b44655e91d4b110a9ae8810b247102469332)
I'd throw that deck in a bonfire.
regular/fakie and switch/nollie is a false dichotomy that only applies to stationary flatground tricks. regular/nollie and switch/fakie is a more logical way of classifying stances
do you think i'm the first person in history to put these stances into these groupsExpand Quoteregular/fakie and switch/nollie is a false dichotomy that only applies to stationary flatground tricks. regular/nollie and switch/fakie is a more logical way of classifying stances[close]
What's the benefit of putting these four things into two groups?
do you think i'm the first person in history to put these stances into these groupsExpand QuoteExpand Quoteregular/fakie and switch/nollie is a false dichotomy that only applies to stationary flatground tricks. regular/nollie and switch/fakie is a more logical way of classifying stances[close]
What's the benefit of putting these four things into two groups?[close]
Doesn't work for me. Dirty grip drives me insane.Omg I'd be tweaking out with grip gum or thrown it away. My neuroticism and OCD is giving me anxiety through this image. Definitely feel uncomfortable after seeing this here.
But I'm a little neurotic on the board, I hyper fixate on anything that could be considered a distraction.
Like, if there's a leaf on the ground 4' away from the ledge I'm skating, I have to stop and kick it out of the way.
If there's a big spot of mud on my grip, I fixate on it.
Can't help it, it's just what my brain does.
To be clear, I don't mind some dust and minor spots or wax or dirt.
But if my grip looked like this...
(https://preview.redd.it/how-can-i-clean-a-muddy-board-v0-59weayxpppnc1.jpg?width=1080&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=e828b44655e91d4b110a9ae8810b247102469332)
I'd throw that deck in a bonfire.
crass sucks and i am hereby accusing crass logo people of not actually listening to crass but just liking the logo, not unlike the misfits
also chris athens is an impossible abuser
emile has good style
regular/fakie and switch/nollie is a false dichotomy that only applies to stationary flatground tricks. regular/nollie and switch/fakie is a more logical way of classifying stances
regular/fakie + switch/nollie makes sense in terms of footwork but the momentum that comes from skating throws that for a loop. i find that regular/nollie + switch/fakie makes more sense to me because when you do a trick (especially ledge tricks) regular/nollie or switch/fakie, you're likely to stay in that stance. I.E. if you do a fakie 5-0 you're popping fakie but throwing down switch, grinding switch, and landing switch... the theoretical "opposite" trick (a regular 5-0) isn't gonna be much help. meanwhile a nollie nosegrind is just a nosegrind that you nollie into and not really like a switch 5-0 at all. does that make sense?Expand Quoteregular/fakie and switch/nollie is a false dichotomy that only applies to stationary flatground tricks. regular/nollie and switch/fakie is a more logical way of classifying stances[close]
Can you explain why you think it's more logical? I'm genuinely curious.
I feel like they both are equally logical. (Regular/fakie - switch/nollie) makes sense regarding what your feet are doing trick-wise. (Regular/nollie - switch/fakie) makes sense regarding the stance/direction you're currently in.
regular/fakie + switch/nollie makes sense in terms of footwork but the momentum that comes from skating throws that for a loop. i find that regular/nollie + switch/fakie makes more sense to me because when you do a trick (especially ledge tricks) regular/nollie or switch/fakie, you're likely to stay in that stance. I.E. if you do a fakie 5-0 you're popping fakie but throwing down switch, grinding switch, and landing switch... the theoretical "opposite" trick (a regular 5-0) isn't gonna be much help. meanwhile a nollie nosegrind is just a nosegrind that you nollie into and not really like a switch 5-0 at all. does that make sense?Expand QuoteExpand Quoteregular/fakie and switch/nollie is a false dichotomy that only applies to stationary flatground tricks. regular/nollie and switch/fakie is a more logical way of classifying stances[close]
Can you explain why you think it's more logical? I'm genuinely curious.
I feel like they both are equally logical. (Regular/fakie - switch/nollie) makes sense regarding what your feet are doing trick-wise. (Regular/nollie - switch/fakie) makes sense regarding the stance/direction you're currently in.[close]
oh yeah fully. when i was typing that out i realized i could make just as much of an argument for nollie/fakie and switch/regular.Expand Quoteregular/fakie + switch/nollie makes sense in terms of footwork but the momentum that comes from skating throws that for a loop. i find that regular/nollie + switch/fakie makes more sense to me because when you do a trick (especially ledge tricks) regular/nollie or switch/fakie, you're likely to stay in that stance. I.E. if you do a fakie 5-0 you're popping fakie but throwing down switch, grinding switch, and landing switch... the theoretical "opposite" trick (a regular 5-0) isn't gonna be much help. meanwhile a nollie nosegrind is just a nosegrind that you nollie into and not really like a switch 5-0 at all. does that make sense?Expand QuoteExpand Quoteregular/fakie and switch/nollie is a false dichotomy that only applies to stationary flatground tricks. regular/nollie and switch/fakie is a more logical way of classifying stances[close]
Can you explain why you think it's more logical? I'm genuinely curious.
I feel like they both are equally logical. (Regular/fakie - switch/nollie) makes sense regarding what your feet are doing trick-wise. (Regular/nollie - switch/fakie) makes sense regarding the stance/direction you're currently in.[close][close]
I see what you mean, but still not convinced that either convention is more logical than the other for all trick types. I'm no expert on skateboarding nomenclature history, but I think there's enough inconsistencies that deciding what's more logical is pointless.
(https://preview.redd.it/how-can-i-clean-a-muddy-board-v0-59weayxpppnc1.jpg?width=1080&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=e828b44655e91d4b110a9ae8810b247102469332)Generally, once it’s on, I don’t fuxx w/ the grip at all, but I’m gonna need to quote Xoflipxo here; “Could neva be me.”
Doesn't work for me. Dirty grip drives me insane.The horror.......the horror........
But I'm a little neurotic on the board, I hyper fixate on anything that could be considered a distraction.
Like, if there's a leaf on the ground 4' away from the ledge I'm skating, I have to stop and kick it out of the way.
If there's a big spot of mud on my grip, I fixate on it.
Can't help it, it's just what my brain does.
To be clear, I don't mind some dust and minor spots or wax or dirt.
But if my grip looked like this...
(https://preview.redd.it/how-can-i-clean-a-muddy-board-v0-59weayxpppnc1.jpg?width=1080&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=e828b44655e91d4b110a9ae8810b247102469332)
I'd throw that deck in a bonfire.
It's time that Kalis and Tiago drop the fucking swongo.Okay: how’s this for unpopular?
Okay: how’s this for unpopular?Expand QuoteIt's time that Kalis and Tiago drop the fucking swongo.[close]
I am 100% here for the swongo.
Drum and bass needs to make a return. Watch that one demo in Harsh Barge where mcCrank loses his shit and starts doing switch back lips just thinking about how the edit would turn out. Shit was beast.
The last thing skateboarding needs is another part to Band of Horses (even Guy couldn’t get away with that shit) or belle and sebastian like it’s 2007.
Free max b
Doesn't work for me. Dirty grip drives me insane.
But I'm a little neurotic on the board, I hyper fixate on anything that could be considered a distraction.
Like, if there's a leaf on the ground 4' away from the ledge I'm skating, I have to stop and kick it out of the way.
If there's a big spot of mud on my grip, I fixate on it.
Can't help it, it's just what my brain does.
To be clear, I don't mind some dust and minor spots or wax or dirt.
But if my grip looked like this...
(https://preview.redd.it/how-can-i-clean-a-muddy-board-v0-59weayxpppnc1.jpg?width=1080&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=e828b44655e91d4b110a9ae8810b247102469332)
I'd throw that deck in a bonfire.
we need more music diversity in skate footage, skate parts just cycle through the same kinda songs, rock,punk,jazz,hip hop.Think u just need to watch more vids bro. Plenty of house / ambient, among all the others you've mentioned, plus more.
Fuck safe Choices, throw in some House or straight up fucking ambient sounds if it fits the footy vibe.
That being said, remember Bronze 56k "Trust", shit was majestic with that Windows 95 intro, weird electronic beats and overall chaotic sound through the whole video
Expand QuoteDoesn't work for me. Dirty grip drives me insane.[close]
Ok yea, nah. I def can't deal with grip this dirty lol.
I don't think I could trust someone skating grip like this. That's psycho shit.
They're liable to do anything.
It's time that Kalis and Tiago drop the fucking swongo.
I am 100% here for the swongo.
This isn't necessarily related to skating but I can't stand the term "An oral history of___". It just sounds very pretentious from the writer and patronizing to the subject matter.
This isn't necessarily related to skating but I can't stand the term "An oral history of___". It just sounds very pretentious from the writer and patronizing to the subject matter.
This isn't necessarily related to skating but I can't stand the term "An oral history of___". It just sounds very pretentious from the writer and patronizing to the subject matter.
I may have already said this but I can't remember. Also not sure if this unpopular or not, gloves are wack.Bring back lace gloves! There's an ad on Flash radio in GTA: Vice City "Complete the look with a single-hand fingerless lacey glove." haha.
I don't care who you are, or what you're doing, how rough the ground is, or even how cold it is, gloves have been creeping into footage a lot the last few years and it always looks terrible.
Maybe I take back the bit about the cold - if it's like, sub-zero cold and you're wearing the whole shebang of cold weather shit it's ok.
Also, I would accept lace gloves.
I may have already said this but I can't remember. Also not sure if this unpopular or not, gloves are wack.
I don't care who you are, or what you're doing, how rough the ground is, or even how cold it is, gloves have been creeping into footage a lot the last few years and it always looks terrible.
Maybe I take back the bit about the cold - if it's like, sub-zero cold and you're wearing the whole shebang of cold weather shit it's ok.
Also, I would accept lace gloves.
Expand QuoteDoesn't work for me. Dirty grip drives me insane.
But I'm a little neurotic on the board, I hyper fixate on anything that could be considered a distraction.
Like, if there's a leaf on the ground 4' away from the ledge I'm skating, I have to stop and kick it out of the way.
If there's a big spot of mud on my grip, I fixate on it.
Can't help it, it's just what my brain does.
To be clear, I don't mind some dust and minor spots or wax or dirt.
But if my grip looked like this...
(https://preview.redd.it/how-can-i-clean-a-muddy-board-v0-59weayxpppnc1.jpg?width=1080&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=e828b44655e91d4b110a9ae8810b247102469332)
I'd throw that deck in a bonfire.[close]
Ok yea, nah. I def can't deal with grip this dirty lol.
I don't think I could trust someone skating grip like this. That's psycho shit.
They're liable to do anything.
Expand QuoteI may have already said this but I can't remember. Also not sure if this unpopular or not, gloves are wack.
I don't care who you are, or what you're doing, how rough the ground is, or even how cold it is, gloves have been creeping into footage a lot the last few years and it always looks terrible.
Maybe I take back the bit about the cold - if it's like, sub-zero cold and you're wearing the whole shebang of cold weather shit it's ok.
Also, I would accept lace gloves.[close]
How about wool mittens lovingly knitted by a grandmother?
I usually just put socks over my hands when it's cold
It's time that Kalis and Tiago drop the fucking swongo.
The standard skate video part format is inferior and stale
Expand QuoteThe standard skate video part format is inferior and stale[close]
Inferior to what
if lucien never put out his palasonic part they would have nothing to talk about
It's time that Kalis and Tiago drop the fucking swongo.(https://i.ibb.co/DfNQdF4Z/IMG-4077.jpg) (https://ibb.co/DfNQdF4Z)
Expand Quoteif lucien never put out his palasonic part they would have nothing to talk about[close]
Bullshit. Those benches were being skated regardless
Philly [is] terrible
Expand QuotePhilly [is] terrible[close]
we need more music diversity in skate footage, skate parts just cycle through the same kinda songs, rock,punk,jazz,hip hop.
Fuck safe Choices, throw in some House or straight up fucking ambient sounds if it fits the footy vibe.
That being said, remember Bronze 56k "Trust", shit was majestic with that Windows 95 intro, weird electronic beats and overall chaotic sound through the whole video
Drum and bass needs to make a return. Watch that one demo in Harsh Barge where mcCrank loses his shit and starts doing switch back lips just thinking about how the edit would turn out. Shit was beast.
The last thing skateboarding needs is another part to Band of Horses (even Guy couldn’t get away with that shit) or belle and sebastian like it’s 2007.
Free max b
2006 Bobby Worrest was the closest thing to an east coast Mike Carroll that ever existedthere needs to be a "neither popular nor unpopular opinions, just thought provoking takes" thread for stuff like this. tell me more, i'm intruged
Don’t like KarimBrave soul, you are seen.
Don’t like Karim
Tampa pro is worse than the olympics
Expand QuoteTampa pro is worse than the olympics[close]
There’s usually enough good skating that goes down to make up for it but it really does have a gross careerist/parasitic scene around it.
Expand QuoteDon’t like Karim[close]
Wild take, you're in the right place.
Any reason why? Dude seems rad to me.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteDon’t like Karim[close]
Wild take, you're in the right place.
Any reason why? Dude seems rad to me.[close]
Not really. He seems like a good human being. Just not a fan of his skating. No hate, just don’t like him where the rest of this board loves him.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteDon’t like Karim[close]
Wild take, you're in the right place.
Any reason why? Dude seems rad to me.[close]
Not really. He seems like a good human being. Just not a fan of his skating. No hate, just don’t like him where the rest of this board loves him.[close]
That fair, it all comes down to taste really.
He's got some of the best pop though.
Especially in regard to his flip tricks.
I may have already said this but I can't remember. Also not sure if this unpopular or not, gloves are wack.
I don't care who you are, or what you're doing, how rough the ground is, or even how cold it is, gloves have been creeping into footage a lot the last few years and it always looks terrible.
Maybe I take back the bit about the cold - if it's like, sub-zero cold and you're wearing the whole shebang of cold weather shit it's ok.
Also, I would accept lace gloves.
Expand QuoteI may have already said this but I can't remember. Also not sure if this unpopular or not, gloves are wack.
I don't care who you are, or what you're doing, how rough the ground is, or even how cold it is, gloves have been creeping into footage a lot the last few years and it always looks terrible.
Maybe I take back the bit about the cold - if it's like, sub-zero cold and you're wearing the whole shebang of cold weather shit it's ok.
Also, I would accept lace gloves.[close]
I think that a lot of the time when you see pros wearing gloves are actually the padded stuff kinda how jaws did the 25 with gloves on. I think its just a way to wear pads, but without cramping your style too much Hip pads and the the fp insole body protection/hip pads stuff are really popular within the pro circle because of that reason too.
It's some bizarro world shit that the skate consumerism model has gone from "this company is cool because they support the community" to "the community should support this company because they are cool".Hasn't it always worked both ways? Like, always?
Hasn't it always worked both ways? Like, always?Expand QuoteIt's some bizarro world shit that the skate consumerism model has gone from "this company is cool because they support the community" to "the community should support this company because they are cool".[close]
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteTampa pro is worse than the olympics[close]
There’s usually enough good skating that goes down to make up for it but it really does have a gross careerist/parasitic scene around it.[close]
Careerist scene? I mean it is Tampa Pro.. :D
That was Girl and Lakais business planHaha yeah, and that went swimmingly...
People talk shit on FA becoming too watered down and generic, but I think they're actually doing great especially if you compare them to 90's/2000's brand that are still around. Look at Flip, which had a bunch of landmark videos for their time but became fairly tired and had lots of their best riders leave by the mid 00's and it became a mall/contest brand shortly after. FA isn't the Supreme incubator it once was, but I'd take Curren/Jake/Louie/Ave doing their thing sans modern Nak over what Flip or Element became. Same goes for Polar, which doesn't have the "magic" they had with their first vids, but again they are doing great with Emile, David, Oski, Roman, etc. and are still pretty true to their basic graphics/image even tho Big Boys blew up and got played out.
People talk shit on FA becoming too watered down and generic, but I think they're actually doing great especially if you compare them to 90's/2000's brand that are still around. Look at Flip, which had a bunch of landmark videos for their time but became fairly tired and had lots of their best riders leave by the mid 00's and it became a mall/contest brand shortly after. FA isn't the Supreme incubator it once was, but I'd take Curren/Jake/Louie/Ave doing their thing sans modern Nak over what Flip or Element became. Same goes for Polar, which doesn't have the "magic" they had with their first vids, but again they are doing great with Emile, David, Oski, Roman, etc. and are still pretty true to their basic graphics/image even tho Big Boys blew up and got played out.
Elijah is capable of dropping a 2025 version of Daveed's SOTY part.....
Gross take....I know...
Expand QuotePeople talk shit on FA becoming too watered down and generic, but I think they're actually doing great especially if you compare them to 90's/2000's brand that are still around. Look at Flip, which had a bunch of landmark videos for their time but became fairly tired and had lots of their best riders leave by the mid 00's and it became a mall/contest brand shortly after. FA isn't the Supreme incubator it once was, but I'd take Curren/Jake/Louie/Ave doing their thing sans modern Nak over what Flip or Element became. Same goes for Polar, which doesn't have the "magic" they had with their first vids, but again they are doing great with Emile, David, Oski, Roman, etc. and are still pretty true to their basic graphics/image even tho Big Boys blew up and got played out.[close]
FA and Hockey are my fav graphics out there. Pretty consistently cool imo
Watching clips from local spots feels like watching your neighbors fuck, I don't like it.
I skate regular foot, but if I see a big patch of ice, or maybe I'm wearing socks on a slick hardwood floor, and I run and slide across it,
I do it goofy foot.
The first time I realized it was on a big sheet of ice in my work parking lot.
I ran and slid all the way across it and when I got to the other side I wondered "why did I do that switch/goofy?"
So I reset and ran at it again to try sliding across regular foot and man I ate shit after sliding like 2ft, I had no balance.
I guess I'm regular foot across all board sports but goofy foot only in ice sliding. What up with that?
Is that normal? Does anyone else switch stances across any different...like...instances of sideways locomotion?
In 2025, skating switch is no longer the priority that it once was.
I skate regular foot, but if I see a big patch of ice, or maybe I'm wearing socks on a slick hardwood floor, and I run and slide across it,
I do it goofy foot.
The first time I realized it was on a big sheet of ice in my work parking lot.
I ran and slid all the way across it and when I got to the other side I wondered "why did I do that switch/goofy?"
So I reset and ran at it again to try sliding across regular foot and man I ate shit after sliding like 2ft, I had no balance.
I guess I'm regular foot across all board sports but goofy foot only in ice sliding. What up with that?
Is that normal? Does anyone else switch stances across any different...like...instances of sideways locomotion?
Some people are regular on a skateboard and goofy on a snowboard (and vice versa).I know numerous people who surf regular and skate goofy or vice versa. All of them do both well but have no particular switch advantage that I've noticed. It's fascinating to me
It was weird to me at first but it happens and it works well for those people
I skate regular foot, but if I see a big patch of ice, or maybe I'm wearing socks on a slick hardwood floor, and I run and slide across it,
I do it goofy foot.
The first time I realized it was on a big sheet of ice in my work parking lot.
I ran and slid all the way across it and when I got to the other side I wondered "why did I do that switch/goofy?"
So I reset and ran at it again to try sliding across regular foot and man I ate shit after sliding like 2ft, I had no balance.
I guess I'm regular foot across all board sports but goofy foot only in ice sliding. What up with that?
Is that normal? Does anyone else switch stances across any different...like...instances of sideways locomotion?
Ben Degros videos could be more concise
Ben Degros videos could be more concise
I’m fully prepared to be flamed on for this one but I think Fort Miley looks like the shittiest famous skate spot I’ve ever seen. Granted I have never been there but if I do ever go to SF I have no desire to even go look at it.
I’m fully prepared to be flamed on for this one but I think Fort Miley looks like the shittiest famous skate spot I’ve ever seen. Granted I have never been there but if I do ever go to SF I have no desire to even go look at it.you should go check it out, if only because it's on a cool trail close to great views of the beach and the presidio. i also think it's up there with the brooklyn banks in terms of interesting, "how did someone design this so perfectly for skateboarding?" architecture that's been skated since the 80s and you can see how it influenced skateboarding's progression. but yeah it's fucking hard to skate
Expand QuoteI’m fully prepared to be flamed on for this one but I think Fort Miley looks like the shittiest famous skate spot I’ve ever seen. Granted I have never been there but if I do ever go to SF I have no desire to even go look at it.[close]
Fort Miley is a combination of three skate phenomena: 1) the mediocre spot that is near where pros live and where a magazine’s offices are located, 2) a spot where difficulty of tricks isn’t readily apparent to people who have never been there, and 3) a spot that photographs reasonably well and offers contrast to the primarily urban locales in most skate media.
But yeah, I totally agree with your take.
it's an old military fort, there are a fair number of recognizable spots at decommissioned military bases in SFExpand QuoteExpand QuoteI’m fully prepared to be flamed on for this one but I think Fort Miley looks like the shittiest famous skate spot I’ve ever seen. Granted I have never been there but if I do ever go to SF I have no desire to even go look at it.[close]
Fort Miley is a combination of three skate phenomena: 1) the mediocre spot that is near where pros live and where a magazine’s offices are located, 2) a spot where difficulty of tricks isn’t readily apparent to people who have never been there, and 3) a spot that photographs reasonably well and offers contrast to the primarily urban locales in most skate media.
But yeah, I totally agree with your take.[close]
This is interesting to hear.
As a kid in the midwest it was definitely a spot we'd talk about when it came up in videos, mostly trying to decide if it's a street spot (forest spot?) or is it the world's shittiest skatepark? How tall is it? We'd try to determine how tall it was based on the trees in the background but could never come to a consensus. But yeah, a lot of "what the fuck is that place?"
I always thought , man, after the second or third time kicking my board off the building I'd be over it.
it's an old military fort, there are a fair number of recognizable spots at decommissioned military bases in SFExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteI’m fully prepared to be flamed on for this one but I think Fort Miley looks like the shittiest famous skate spot I’ve ever seen. Granted I have never been there but if I do ever go to SF I have no desire to even go look at it.[close]
Fort Miley is a combination of three skate phenomena: 1) the mediocre spot that is near where pros live and where a magazine’s offices are located, 2) a spot where difficulty of tricks isn’t readily apparent to people who have never been there, and 3) a spot that photographs reasonably well and offers contrast to the primarily urban locales in most skate media.
But yeah, I totally agree with your take.[close]
This is interesting to hear.
As a kid in the midwest it was definitely a spot we'd talk about when it came up in videos, mostly trying to decide if it's a street spot (forest spot?) or is it the world's shittiest skatepark? How tall is it? We'd try to determine how tall it was based on the trees in the background but could never come to a consensus. But yeah, a lot of "what the fuck is that place?"
I always thought , man, after the second or third time kicking my board off the building I'd be over it.[close]
Expand QuoteBen Degros videos could be more concise[close]
Counterpoint - Ben Degros videos should be even longer. I could listen to Papa Ben's sweet, informative tenor all night long.
Let it cover me like a warm blanket and protect me from the scary world out there forever and ever.
I know numerous people who surf regular and skate goofy or vice versa. All of them do both well but have no particular switch advantage that I've noticed. It's fascinating to meExpand QuoteSome people are regular on a skateboard and goofy on a snowboard (and vice versa).
It was weird to me at first but it happens and it works well for those people[close]
Fort Miley was worth the tourism trip, imo, for two reasons,
I like gawking at big concrete structures, especially abandoned ones
The niche of skating a pyramid on top of an abandoned base is some Wild Wasteland shit
Aside from that, you gotta be fucked up to get a real trick there. Those safety rails are insane, anyone who makes it to the top rope is actually insane. Dern Brothers style recap would be sick for that spot.
Expand QuoteFort Miley was worth the tourism trip, imo, for two reasons,
I like gawking at big concrete structures, especially abandoned ones
The niche of skating a pyramid on top of an abandoned base is some Wild Wasteland shit
Aside from that, you gotta be fucked up to get a real trick there. Those safety rails are insane, anyone who makes it to the top rope is actually insane. Dern Brothers style recap would be sick for that spot.[close]
Sans the dern brothers, a ted barrow video would hit harder
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Miley_Military_ReservationExpand QuoteExpand QuoteFort Miley was worth the tourism trip, imo, for two reasons,
I like gawking at big concrete structures, especially abandoned ones
The niche of skating a pyramid on top of an abandoned base is some Wild Wasteland shit
Aside from that, you gotta be fucked up to get a real trick there. Those safety rails are insane, anyone who makes it to the top rope is actually insane. Dern Brothers style recap would be sick for that spot.[close]
Sans the dern brothers, a ted barrow video would hit harder[close]
Yes, agreed. I was trying to remember the other "skate history-esque" segment while I was typing that. Some background lore about the function and development would be interesting to hear as well.
cOoL gUys don’t exist. Awkward people who think they deserve or are entitled to your attention sure as hell do though
We may see a resurgence in people buying Powell.
DLXSF basalt boards are about $15 more than a Powell flight.
Flights seem to still be made in the US, not sure about Deluxe. That might account for the price difference. Flight seems to be stronger too, according to preliminary rumor.
if the new shapes Powell is rolling out soon (shorter WB) are any good, they might just catch on thanks to the shitshow the economy is lumbering towards.
Expand QuoteWe may see a resurgence in people buying Powell.
DLXSF basalt boards are about $15 more than a Powell flight.
Flights seem to still be made in the US, not sure about Deluxe. That might account for the price difference. Flight seems to be stronger too, according to preliminary rumor.
if the new shapes Powell is rolling out soon (shorter WB) are any good, they might just catch on thanks to the shitshow the economy is lumbering towards.[close]
I picked up a new deck last week, I was looking at the DBX decks until I saw they were $120.
Even if it lasts twice as long, that's still only a roughly $20 savings over buying two normal decks.
A standard deck lasts me on average probably a month on the low end and maybe 3 months on the really high end. I get bored of decks though, I like to try a new shape, get a new graphic, get new grip, etc. every month or two.
Unless it was a significant savings, I kinda don't want to skate the same deck for 3 to 6 months.
cOoL gUys don’t exist. Awkward people who think they deserve or are entitled to your attention sure as hell do thoughthe term "cool guy" says way more about the person saying it than whoever they're applying it to
Expand QuotecOoL gUys don’t exist. Awkward people who think they deserve or are entitled to your attention sure as hell do though[close]
what’s cool guying exactly? that term seems to flip flop and reshape it’s definition from person to person
the term "cool guy" says way more about the person saying it than whoever they're applying it toExpand QuotecOoL gUys don’t exist. Awkward people who think they deserve or are entitled to your attention sure as hell do though[close]
DBX and Flight and whatever are a step in the right direction but we should have all been on hoverboards by 2015 already according to the prophecy.
Expand QuoteDBX and Flight and whatever are a step in the right direction but we should have all been on hoverboards by 2015 already according to the prophecy.[close]
we already have them bro
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-go2ZOlHV1c
the term "cool guy" says way more about the person saying it than whoever they're applying it toExpand QuotecOoL gUys don’t exist. Awkward people who think they deserve or are entitled to your attention sure as hell do though[close]
Expand QuotecOoL gUys don’t exist. Awkward people who think they deserve or are entitled to your attention sure as hell do though[close]
what’s cool guying exactly? that term seems to flip flop and reshape it’s definition from person to person
Expand QuoteExpand QuotecOoL gUys don’t exist. Awkward people who think they deserve or are entitled to your attention sure as hell do though[close]
what’s cool guying exactly? that term seems to flip flop and reshape it’s definition from person to person[close]
It's basically "acting too cool for someone else" - either their presence, what they say, whatever.
It's the skateboarding equivalent of mean girling someone.
Any tech added to the deck, like carbon fiber and volcano shit, is a gimmick don't buy it.
Any tech added to the deck, like carbon fiber and volcano shit, is a gimmick don't buy it.
Expand QuoteAny tech added to the deck, like carbon fiber and volcano shit, is a gimmick don't buy it.[close]
As a large gentleman that has a tendency to stomp that MFer, I very much disagree.
I’ve been really bummed about the seeming demise of the “Impact” deck (there were Almost, Enjoi, Madness, a few others making them) They had a vertical plank going down the middle. I can easily break a board any time I skate (just cracked a brand new Chocolate today!) but I never once broke an Impact deck.
Come back! Please!
Thankfully they still sell old inventory pretty cheap online. Time to order a fresh new Caswell Berry Enjoi board!
Expand QuoteAny tech added to the deck, like carbon fiber and volcano shit, is a gimmick don't buy it.[close]
As a large gentleman that has a tendency to stomp that MFer, I very much disagree.
I’ve been really bummed about the seeming demise of the “Impact” deck (there were Almost, Enjoi, Madness, a few others making them) They had a vertical plank going down the middle. I can easily break a board any time I skate (just cracked a brand new Chocolate today!) but I never once broke an Impact deck.
Come back! Please!
Thankfully they still sell old inventory pretty cheap online. Time to order a fresh new Caswell Berry Enjoi board!
Expand QuoteAny tech added to the deck, like carbon fiber and volcano shit, is a gimmick don't buy it.[close]
Flip P2s were awesome
Expand QuoteAny tech added to the deck, like carbon fiber and volcano shit, is a gimmick don't buy it.[close]
As a large gentleman that has a tendency to stomp that MFer, I very much disagree.
I’ve been really bummed about the seeming demise of the “Impact” deck (there were Almost, Enjoi, Madness, a few others making them) They had a vertical plank going down the middle. I can easily break a board any time I skate (just cracked a brand new Chocolate today!) but I never once broke an Impact deck.
Come back! Please!
Thankfully they still sell old inventory pretty cheap online. Time to order a fresh new Caswell Berry Enjoi board!
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteAny tech added to the deck, like carbon fiber and volcano shit, is a gimmick don't buy it.[close]
Flip P2s were awesome[close]
I don’t remember P2, but I remember New wave tho. Remember the ruffles? Wait is that the same shit?
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteAny tech added to the deck, like carbon fiber and volcano shit, is a gimmick don't buy it.[close]
Flip P2s were awesome[close]
I don’t remember P2, but I remember New wave tho. Remember the ruffles? Wait is that the same shit?[close]
nah dude different shit, P2 had weird fiber disks under the truck bolts, another addition to the ever growing list of stronger boards/better pop gimmicks.
If I remember correctly, the P2 shtick was that you'd be able to slide longer due to less surface area on the rail/ledge...
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteAny tech added to the deck, like carbon fiber and volcano shit, is a gimmick don't buy it.[close]
Flip P2s were awesome[close]
I don’t remember P2, but I remember New wave tho. Remember the ruffles? Wait is that the same shit?[close]
nah dude different shit, P2 had weird fiber disks under the truck bolts, another addition to the ever growing list of stronger boards/better pop gimmicks.
If I remember correctly, the P2 shtick was that you'd be able to slide longer due to less surface area on the rail/ledge...[close]
P2 were basically the same as the Powell boards they do today. No discs, just one sheet of carbon fiber or whatever that was, on the top ply.
Good boards, but Flip shapes back in those days were terrible. I had one, supposed to be an 8,5. Bullshit, it was 8,5 maybe just on the top bolts before nose, it had crazy taper.
I think it was an Arto board, this one:
https://www.desertcart.ae/products/12905799-flip-arto-saari-swirls-p2-8-25-skateboard-deck
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteAny tech added to the deck, like carbon fiber and volcano shit, is a gimmick don't buy it.[close]
Flip P2s were awesome[close]
I don’t remember P2, but I remember New wave tho. Remember the ruffles? Wait is that the same shit?[close]
nah dude different shit, P2 had weird fiber disks under the truck bolts, another addition to the ever growing list of stronger boards/better pop gimmicks.
If I remember correctly, the P2 shtick was that you'd be able to slide longer due to less surface area on the rail/ledge...[close]
P2 were basically the same as the Powell boards they do today. No discs, just one sheet of carbon fiber or whatever that was, on the top ply.
Good boards, but Flip shapes back in those days were terrible. I had one, supposed to be an 8,5. Bullshit, it was 8,5 maybe just on the top bolts before nose, it had crazy taper.
I think it was an Arto board, this one:
https://www.desertcart.ae/products/12905799-flip-arto-saari-swirls-p2-8-25-skateboard-deck[close]
you sure? i remember those fiberlam boards but i was certain P2 was different.. you had me second guessing myself so i googled it and saw this - granted this article is 12 years old but thats what i had in my head
https://shop.ccs.com/blogs/blog/flip-p2-technology-spring-loaded-pop
As a hefty boy I back any new tech for impact or carbon fiber to keep deck from breaking.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteAny tech added to the deck, like carbon fiber and volcano shit, is a gimmick don't buy it.[close]
Flip P2s were awesome[close]
I don’t remember P2, but I remember New wave tho. Remember the ruffles? Wait is that the same shit?[close]
nah dude different shit, P2 had weird fiber disks under the truck bolts, another addition to the ever growing list of stronger boards/better pop gimmicks.
If I remember correctly, the P2 shtick was that you'd be able to slide longer due to less surface area on the rail/ledge...[close]
P2 were basically the same as the Powell boards they do today. No discs, just one sheet of carbon fiber or whatever that was, on the top ply.
Good boards, but Flip shapes back in those days were terrible. I had one, supposed to be an 8,5. Bullshit, it was 8,5 maybe just on the top bolts before nose, it had crazy taper.
I think it was an Arto board, this one:
https://www.desertcart.ae/products/12905799-flip-arto-saari-swirls-p2-8-25-skateboard-deck[close]
you sure? i remember those fiberlam boards but i was certain P2 was different.. you had me second guessing myself so i googled it and saw this - granted this article is 12 years old but thats what i had in my head
https://shop.ccs.com/blogs/blog/flip-p2-technology-spring-loaded-pop[close]
Ah OK, I thought you meant discs like in those Almost double impact boards. So we were talking about the same thing, just differently.
Anyway, I would skate a P2 again, if it was on a normal shape that didnt feel like shit. It lasted a long time.
As a hefty boy I back any new tech for impact or carbon fiber to keep deck from breaking.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteAny tech added to the deck, like carbon fiber and volcano shit, is a gimmick don't buy it.[close]
Flip P2s were awesome[close]
I don’t remember P2, but I remember New wave tho. Remember the ruffles? Wait is that the same shit?[close]
nah dude different shit, P2 had weird fiber disks under the truck bolts, another addition to the ever growing list of stronger boards/better pop gimmicks.
If I remember correctly, the P2 shtick was that you'd be able to slide longer due to less surface area on the rail/ledge...[close]
P2 were basically the same as the Powell boards they do today. No discs, just one sheet of carbon fiber or whatever that was, on the top ply.
Good boards, but Flip shapes back in those days were terrible. I had one, supposed to be an 8,5. Bullshit, it was 8,5 maybe just on the top bolts before nose, it had crazy taper.
I think it was an Arto board, this one:
https://www.desertcart.ae/products/12905799-flip-arto-saari-swirls-p2-8-25-skateboard-deck[close]
you sure? i remember those fiberlam boards but i was certain P2 was different.. you had me second guessing myself so i googled it and saw this - granted this article is 12 years old but thats what i had in my head
https://shop.ccs.com/blogs/blog/flip-p2-technology-spring-loaded-pop[close]
Ah OK, I thought you meant discs like in those Almost double impact boards. So we were talking about the same thing, just differently.
Anyway, I would skate a P2 again, if it was on a normal shape that didnt feel like shit. It lasted a long time.[close]
I've had a few impact almost boards, P2 flip decks, VX creature deck as well as Real heavyweights deck's. As a 260lbs man 2013 to a 210lbs now those decks have held up. Do I think the gimmick is corny? Fuck yes, but being frugal for being a on team big boy I'd highly recommend it. I still have a Real HW deck somewhere in my quiver of deck's. Mainly for shit rain deck but it's held up since 2019.
I don’t like franki villaniWhy not? Frankie is awsum. Without Frankie Primitive is sooo boring (even though it makes no sense he's on in the first place).
I think a lot of his tricks look stinky and his arts stinkier.Why not? Frankie is awsum. Without Frankie Primitive is sooo boring (even though it makes no sense he's on in the first place).Expand QuoteI don’t like franki villani[close]
I guess they got Tiago he's sick.
I can back this, however aside from his Zumiez kit and such his tricks remind me of a leveled up Louie Barletta.I think a lot of his tricks look stinky and his arts stinkier.Expand QuoteWhy not? Frankie is awsum. Without Frankie Primitive is sooo boring (even though it makes no sense he's on in the first place).Expand QuoteI don’t like franki villani[close]
I guess they got Tiago he's sick.[close]
He needs to retire that monkey beanie too.
Also it’s hard to look cool in head to toe zumiez/dickies skateboarding clothing, i love regular dickies pants but the whole skateboarding program makes there riders look like models for a zumies/empyre catalog
100% and I think franky deserves to be a pro skateboarder - he’s just not for me. He’s galaxies away from a Richie Jackson. I like andy andersons presence in skateboarding as a spectacle and am offended by him being referenced along side of richie jackson and you calling him a weenie. >:(I can back this, however aside from his Zumiez kit and such his tricks remind me of a leveled up Louie Barletta.Expand QuoteI think a lot of his tricks look stinky and his arts stinkier.Expand QuoteWhy not? Frankie is awsum. Without Frankie Primitive is sooo boring (even though it makes no sense he's on in the first place).Expand QuoteI don’t like franki villani[close]
I guess they got Tiago he's sick.[close]
He needs to retire that monkey beanie too.
Also it’s hard to look cool in head to toe zumiez/dickies skateboarding clothing, i love regular dickies pants but the whole skateboarding program makes there riders look like models for a zumies/empyre catalog[close]
If that helmet wearing weenie Andy Anderson or Todd Falcon have a platform so can Frankie. What about that mustachioed loser Ritchie Jackson or Simon Woodstock?! There's plenty of other's that have even stinkier trick selection.
I was only referencing AA as he's got some corny freestyle tricks that I'm not impressed with. Maybe I haven't watched enough of his parts idk. Ritchie Jackson is a fluke gimmick like Simon Woodstock.100% and I think franky deserves to be a pro skateboarder - he’s just not for me. He’s galaxies away from a Richie Jackson. I like andy andersons presence in skateboarding as a spectacle and am offended by him being referenced along side of richie jackson and you calling him a weenie. >:(Expand QuoteI can back this, however aside from his Zumiez kit and such his tricks remind me of a leveled up Louie Barletta.Expand QuoteI think a lot of his tricks look stinky and his arts stinkier.Expand QuoteWhy not? Frankie is awsum. Without Frankie Primitive is sooo boring (even though it makes no sense he's on in the first place).Expand QuoteI don’t like franki villani[close]
I guess they got Tiago he's sick.[close]
He needs to retire that monkey beanie too.
Also it’s hard to look cool in head to toe zumiez/dickies skateboarding clothing, i love regular dickies pants but the whole skateboarding program makes there riders look like models for a zumies/empyre catalog[close]
If that helmet wearing weenie Andy Anderson or Todd Falcon have a platform so can Frankie. What about that mustachioed loser Ritchie Jackson or Simon Woodstock?! There's plenty of other's that have even stinkier trick selection.[close]
Frankie at least has tricks. If we're on the dickies team slander, the appeal of Jake Hayes completely escapes me. The slow mo, high popped tricks from the side is corny. Deathwish makes no sense on him. Andrew Brophy gives me the same vibes.Yeah I bet most people on here could list 100s of pros who are stinkier than Franky, me included but I still don’t like him.
Frankie at least has tricks. If we're on the dickies team slander, the appeal of Jake Hayes completely escapes me. The slow mo, high popped tricks from the side is corny. Deathwish makes no sense on him. Andrew Brophy gives me the same vibes.
I don’t understand how some of you aren’t into his Parappa the Rapper fits: adorable.Those beanies look cool when worn on occasion, I think mangos worn a few and I think I remember genesis Evans wearing one with extra long strings, when it’s in every single clip it’s annoying.
I feel like I’m going crazy I can’t find these god awful dickies pants that had Frankys art printed all big in the leg, I swear I saw them in a ad less then a year ago but now all I can find are his corduroys which actually look p nice.Doesn't he just draw stuff on them ?
any of you know what I’m talking about?
While we're on skaters we don't like... Nelly Moreville is very very meh. I know she's a Slap darling, but she's not impressive at all. She's just another trendy crust-punk looking skater that only does ride-on grinds, slappies, and drop ins. I'll fast forward those clips every time, just very mediocre skating.
What is remembering was an ad to buy them and the drawings looked screen printed onDoesn't he just draw stuff on them ?Expand QuoteI feel like I’m going crazy I can’t find these god awful dickies pants that had Frankys art printed all big in the leg, I swear I saw them in a ad less then a year ago but now all I can find are his corduroys which actually look p nice.
any of you know what I’m talking about?[close]
Y’all have Reynolds and Jake Johnson as beacons. Please respect yourself and not look to Jake HayesExpand QuoteFrankie at least has tricks. If we're on the dickies team slander, the appeal of Jake Hayes completely escapes me. The slow mo, high popped tricks from the side is corny. Deathwish makes no sense on him. Andrew Brophy gives me the same vibes.[close]
Leave Jake outta this
As a tall skinny person myself, he gives me hope that I can maybe not look a complete freak on my skateboard if I practice enough and stay on my best behavior.
Expand QuoteWhile we're on skaters we don't like... Nelly Moreville is very very meh. I know she's a Slap darling, but she's not impressive at all. She's just another trendy crust-punk looking skater that only does ride-on grinds, slappies, and drop ins. I'll fast forward those clips every time, just very mediocre skating.[close]
Nah, she does more than that and deserves more credit than that.
Having said that...one thing that kinda irks me about Nelly Moreville is she skates almost identical to T-funk with the whole tucked knee sidewalk surfer fake steez thing.
Y’all have Reynolds and Jake Johnson as beacons. Please respect yourself and not look to Jake HayesExpand QuoteExpand QuoteFrankie at least has tricks. If we're on the dickies team slander, the appeal of Jake Hayes completely escapes me. The slow mo, high popped tricks from the side is corny. Deathwish makes no sense on him. Andrew Brophy gives me the same vibes.[close]
Leave Jake outta this
As a tall skinny person myself, he gives me hope that I can maybe not look a complete freak on my skateboard if I practice enough and stay on my best behavior.[close]
Her most impressive clip IMO was a kickflip down a 6 stair. Everything else, big meh.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteWhile we're on skaters we don't like... Nelly Moreville is very very meh. I know she's a Slap darling, but she's not impressive at all. She's just another trendy crust-punk looking skater that only does ride-on grinds, slappies, and drop ins. I'll fast forward those clips every time, just very mediocre skating.[close]
Nah, she does more than that and deserves more credit than that.
Having said that...one thing that kinda irks me about Nelly Moreville is she skates almost identical to T-funk with the whole tucked knee sidewalk surfer fake steez thing.[close]
i agree her first notable parts were all drop ins and roll on grinds but over the last year or two she's added more variety to her trick selection i think she's improved with every subsequent part
My favorite chips are salt and vinegar
Expand QuoteMy favorite chips are salt and vinegar[close]
Dude this goes in the popular opinion thread no? I love them too. Are we the same person behind two different accounts?
Janoskis are better than halfcabs.
Neither of you could ever be me >:(Expand QuoteExpand QuoteMy favorite chips are salt and vinegar[close]
Dude this goes in the popular opinion thread no? I love them too. Are we the same person behind two different accounts?[close]
it’s not not possible
Expand QuoteY’all have Reynolds and Jake Johnson as beacons. Please respect yourself and not look to Jake HayesExpand QuoteExpand QuoteFrankie at least has tricks. If we're on the dickies team slander, the appeal of Jake Hayes completely escapes me. The slow mo, high popped tricks from the side is corny. Deathwish makes no sense on him. Andrew Brophy gives me the same vibes.[close]
Leave Jake outta this
As a tall skinny person myself, he gives me hope that I can maybe not look a complete freak on my skateboard if I practice enough and stay on my best behavior.[close][close]
BA too
fuck but my new unpopular opinion is that reynolds, while being one of the top skaters ever career and legacy-wise, does not have one of the greatest styles ever. it’s not bad, definitely above average, he has his tricks like v heels and frontside flips that look beautiful when he does em but like his kickflip is pretty average imo, purely aesthetically speaking. his switch skating style is also not that great
as far as tall skaters go BA for example is much more graceful on a board imo, but reynolds is on a whole another level when it comes to their output
Hayes has clean style for sure. Just boring as all hell. Like video games can probably map his style onto all characters cause it can just blanket as textbook execution. I think i just look for more distinctiveness when I categorize "good" style.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteY’all have Reynolds and Jake Johnson as beacons. Please respect yourself and not look to Jake HayesExpand QuoteExpand QuoteFrankie at least has tricks. If we're on the dickies team slander, the appeal of Jake Hayes completely escapes me. The slow mo, high popped tricks from the side is corny. Deathwish makes no sense on him. Andrew Brophy gives me the same vibes.[close]
Leave Jake outta this
As a tall skinny person myself, he gives me hope that I can maybe not look a complete freak on my skateboard if I practice enough and stay on my best behavior.[close][close]
BA too
fuck but my new unpopular opinion is that reynolds, while being one of the top skaters ever career and legacy-wise, does not have one of the greatest styles ever. it’s not bad, definitely above average, he has his tricks like v heels and frontside flips that look beautiful when he does em but like his kickflip is pretty average imo, purely aesthetically speaking. his switch skating style is also not that great
as far as tall skaters go BA for example is much more graceful on a board imo, but reynolds is on a whole another level when it comes to their output[close]
Yea maybe this is unpopular
Jake hayes has better flat ground style than Reynolds.
Expand QuoteJanoskis are better than halfcabs.[close]
I'll go one further. Neither of them are good
cOoL gUys don’t exist. Awkward people who think they deserve or are entitled to your attention sure as hell do thoughdenying that there are cool guys is skateboarding culture erasure. it’s one of the most elitist, judgmental cultures around, with a rich history of being a dick to outsiders and kooks. skating was founded and molded by cool guys.
Jake Hayes keeps appearing on my TikTok feed with corny engagement bait text plastered over his clips and it might be worse than I Wanna Be A Baker.TikTok has a deathwish
I've had two of my friends who used to skate send me clips of Hayes doing a flat ground trick filmed from the side, like "how siiiick is this guy?!". I guess at least he's a good convo starter between me and old friends. There's some value in it.TikTok has a deathwishExpand QuoteJake Hayes keeps appearing on my TikTok feed with corny engagement bait text plastered over his clips and it might be worse than I Wanna Be A Baker.[close]
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteJanoskis are better than halfcabs.[close]
I'll go one further. Neither of them are good[close]
Halfcab I can understand why people like them. It's a pretty unique shoe with a long history directly tied to skating. I stopped skating then because I hate how potatoey they can look. I never really understood Janoskis though.
Jake Hayes keeps appearing on my TikTok feed with corny engagement bait text plastered over his clips and it might be worse than I Wanna Be A Baker.
All skateboard trucks are the same.Some silicone impregnated according to tracker adsback in the early 90s
Just metal and urethane.
Everyone has just convinced themselves that they are different somehow.
All skateboard trucks are the same.
Just metal and urethane.
Everyone has just convinced themselves that they are different somehow.
Expand QuoteAll skateboard trucks are the same.
Just metal and urethane.
Everyone has just convinced themselves that they are different somehow.[close]
i could see the argument in that they're all metal so the grinds will be similar
but the different shapes/geoemtry making for different turning ability doesn't make a difference for you? i feel like there's a huge difference between venture and ace in terms of pop timing and turning ability
however to concede to your point, any skater with a reasonable floor skill level will be able to do their tricks on every truck company
Libtech skateboards needs a comebackThe 1st run of Nike skate late 90's had the Air Choad.
nike should make a new sick shoe that everyone likes but name it the CHOAD so everyone has to say and type that word as much as "blazer" or "dunk" or "janoski"
The 1st run of Nike skate late 90's had the Air Choad.Expand QuoteLibtech skateboards needs a comeback
nike should make a new sick shoe that everyone likes but name it the CHOAD so everyone has to say and type that word as much as "blazer" or "dunk" or "janoski"[close]
Correct as usual, King Friday.The 1st run of Nike skate late 90's had the Air Choad.Expand QuoteLibtech skateboards needs a comeback
nike should make a new sick shoe that everyone likes but name it the CHOAD so everyone has to say and type that word as much as "blazer" or "dunk" or "janoski"[close]
Jake Hayes keeps appearing on my TikTok feed with corny engagement bait text plastered over his clips and it might be worse than I Wanna Be A Baker.
Libtech skateboards needs a comeback
nike should make a new sick shoe that everyone likes but name it the CHOAD so everyone has to say and type that word as much as "blazer" or "dunk" or "janoski"
Expand QuoteLibtech skateboards needs a comeback
nike should make a new sick shoe that everyone likes but name it the CHOAD so everyone has to say and type that word as much as "blazer" or "dunk" or "janoski"[close]
Such a coincidence that you picked a word they've used hahaha, and if you think of another one consider me on board
All skateboard trucks are the same.That's not unpopular but deeply misinformed
Just metal and urethane.
Everyone has just convinced themselves that they are different somehow.
That's not unpopular but deeply misinformedExpand QuoteAll skateboard trucks are the same.
Just metal and urethane.
Everyone has just convinced themselves that they are different somehow.[close]
Not overthinking, stating that I couldn't disagree more with you.Expand QuoteThat's not unpopular but deeply misinformedExpand QuoteAll skateboard trucks are the same.
Just metal and urethane.
Everyone has just convinced themselves that they are different somehow.[close][close]
Stop hiding from the truck truth
Trucks is trucks
That's it man.
Stop overthinking it.
Expand QuoteThat's not unpopular but deeply misinformedExpand QuoteAll skateboard trucks are the same.
Just metal and urethane.
Everyone has just convinced themselves that they are different somehow.[close][close]
Stop hiding from the truck truth
Trucks is trucks
That's it man.
Stop overthinking it.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteThat's not unpopular but deeply misinformedExpand QuoteAll skateboard trucks are the same.
Just metal and urethane.
Everyone has just convinced themselves that they are different somehow.[close][close]
Stop hiding from the truck truth
Trucks is trucks
That's it man.
Stop overthinking it.[close]
Oh yeah, go ride the OG furys with the ball pivot and tell us that.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteThat's not unpopular but deeply misinformedExpand QuoteAll skateboard trucks are the same.
Just metal and urethane.
Everyone has just convinced themselves that they are different somehow.[close][close]
Stop hiding from the truck truth
Trucks is trucks
That's it man.
Stop overthinking it.[close]
Oh yeah, go ride the OG furys with the ball pivot and tell us that.[close]
If tony could land the 900 on furys I'm pretty sure they're good enough for whatever we are doing
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteThat's not unpopular but deeply misinformedExpand QuoteAll skateboard trucks are the same.
Just metal and urethane.
Everyone has just convinced themselves that they are different somehow.[close][close]
Stop hiding from the truck truth
Trucks is trucks
That's it man.
Stop overthinking it.[close]
Oh yeah, go ride the OG furys with the ball pivot and tell us that.[close]
If tony could land the 900 on furys I'm pretty sure they're good enough for whatever we are doing[close]
Makes sense considering vert boards don't need to pop or turn.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteThat's not unpopular but deeply misinformedExpand QuoteAll skateboard trucks are the same.
Just metal and urethane.
Everyone has just convinced themselves that they are different somehow.[close][close]
Stop hiding from the truck truth
Trucks is trucks
That's it man.
Stop overthinking it.[close]
Oh yeah, go ride the OG furys with the ball pivot and tell us that.[close]
If tony could land the 900 on furys I'm pretty sure they're good enough for whatever we are doing[close]
Makes sense considering vert boards don't need to pop or turn.[close]
Save the tough guy act.
You could do every trick you know on a set of metallic blue phantom 2's
I refuse to hear otherwise.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteThat's not unpopular but deeply misinformedExpand QuoteAll skateboard trucks are the same.
Just metal and urethane.
Everyone has just convinced themselves that they are different somehow.[close][close]
Stop hiding from the truck truth
Trucks is trucks
That's it man.
Stop overthinking it.[close]
Oh yeah, go ride the OG furys with the ball pivot and tell us that.[close]
If tony could land the 900 on furys I'm pretty sure they're good enough for whatever we are doing[close]
Makes sense considering vert boards don't need to pop or turn.[close]
Save the tough guy act.
You could do every trick you know on a set of metallic blue phantom 2's
I refuse to hear otherwise.[close]
I wonder if tony was even riding furys during the 900? them shits were wobbly. I tried a manual on them once and almost died. i duno how to describe it but it felt wild.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteThat's not unpopular but deeply misinformedExpand QuoteAll skateboard trucks are the same.
Just metal and urethane.
Everyone has just convinced themselves that they are different somehow.[close][close]
Stop hiding from the truck truth
Trucks is trucks
That's it man.
Stop overthinking it.[close]
Oh yeah, go ride the OG furys with the ball pivot and tell us that.[close]
If tony could land the 900 on furys I'm pretty sure they're good enough for whatever we are doing[close]
Makes sense considering vert boards don't need to pop or turn.[close]
Save the tough guy act.
You could do every trick you know on a set of metallic blue phantom 2's
I refuse to hear otherwise.[close]
I wonder if tony was even riding furys during the 900? them shits were wobbly. I tried a manual on them once and almost died. i duno how to describe it but it felt wild.[close]
DM'ing Tony like a man about his setup he landed the first 9 on would be one of the most SLAP things a person could do.
That’s the last board he did a 900 onExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteThat's not unpopular but deeply misinformedExpand QuoteAll skateboard trucks are the same.
Just metal and urethane.
Everyone has just convinced themselves that they are different somehow.[close][close]
Stop hiding from the truck truth
Trucks is trucks
That's it man.
Stop overthinking it.[close]
Oh yeah, go ride the OG furys with the ball pivot and tell us that.[close]
If tony could land the 900 on furys I'm pretty sure they're good enough for whatever we are doing[close]
Makes sense considering vert boards don't need to pop or turn.[close]
Save the tough guy act.
You could do every trick you know on a set of metallic blue phantom 2's
I refuse to hear otherwise.[close]
I wonder if tony was even riding furys during the 900? them shits were wobbly. I tried a manual on them once and almost died. i duno how to describe it but it felt wild.[close]
DM'ing Tony like a man about his setup he landed the first 9 on would be one of the most SLAP things a person could do.[close]
https://americanhistory.si.edu/collections/object/nmah_1972737 (https://americanhistory.si.edu/collections/object/nmah_1972737)
FURY! More power to him. And to you, Rick.
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I can't comment on how trucks grind, but all of mine turn differently. ACE, Indy, Venture, and Thunder. I could step on one of my setups blindfolded, push around, and tell you what I'm riding. Obviously they all work and I can get used to anything with time. But they aren't identical IMHO. That's like saying all car handle the same lol
it's just marketing...they all turn the same.
Expand QuoteMind over truck…..[close]
Jedi mind truck
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteMind over truck…..[close]
Jedi mind truck[close]
shut up and truck
This truck fucksExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteMind over truck…..[close]
Jedi mind truck[close]
shut up and truck[close]
Truck it in the fuck it bucket.
Expand QuoteFURY! More power to him. And to you, Rick.
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Lol hell yea.
Sponsored by fury trucks and hot wheels.
Unfuckwithable
Correct as usual, King Friday.Expand QuoteThe 1st run of Nike skate late 90's had the Air Choad.Expand QuoteLibtech skateboards needs a comeback
nike should make a new sick shoe that everyone likes but name it the CHOAD so everyone has to say and type that word as much as "blazer" or "dunk" or "janoski"[close][close]
https://www.nikesb.com/the-vault/pre-sb/choad
Expand QuoteIf I'm looking to buy something off Craigslist, FB Market, etc, I skip any listing that is prematurely aggressive or defensive.
If the item description has any variation of "don't waste my time", I'll skip it even if it's something I really want and the price is good. These people are almost always insufferable pricks.
Half the time their version of "wasting their time" is anything short of your opening message to them being "I'M ON MY WAY WITH CASH IN HAND TO BUY IT NO QUESTIONS ASKED RIGHT NOW!!!".
Also, what's up with people being all aggressive about "I will not respond to 'is this still available'!"
It's not an unreasonable question, people forget to take their listings down all the damn time, and it takes literally one second to type "yes" and hit send.
I've had so many times a listing will even say some version of that and then I message them and they say "it's sold".[close]
I have some shit listed on marketplace right now and it’s crazy how many people ask if it’s still available or send some insulting lowball offer. Half of them are bots. Rare to get a human being that can actually communicate and organize a sale on the times that I’ve sold items on there. I can empathize with the sellers who do it frequently enough putting up the no nonsense prerequisites
I'm the same on Frankie, it comes down to the fact that I simply don't like egg shaped boards, colored wheels, and essentially a Zero 2000's influenced trick/style selection.
On a separate note, does anyone remember the Flip decks that had the crinkles in them like a Ruffles chip? I thought those were P2. I remember my parents saved and saved and got me a Lib Tech deck for Christmas one year and it had the worst pop/board feel you could imagine.
Matt militano has bad style
I’ve noticed that people who nerd out on truck brand, wheelbase whatever generally need all the help they can get. The problem is probably you if you can’t make Indy or Thunders work
I’ve noticed that people who nerd out on truck brand, wheelbase whatever generally need all the help they can get. The problem is probably you if you can’t make Indy or Thunders work
I’ve noticed that people who nerd out on truck brand, wheelbase whatever generally need all the help they can get. The problem is probably you if you can’t make Indy or Thunders work
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteIf I'm looking to buy something off Craigslist, FB Market, etc, I skip any listing that is prematurely aggressive or defensive.
If the item description has any variation of "don't waste my time", I'll skip it even if it's something I really want and the price is good. These people are almost always insufferable pricks.
Half the time their version of "wasting their time" is anything short of your opening message to them being "I'M ON MY WAY WITH CASH IN HAND TO BUY IT NO QUESTIONS ASKED RIGHT NOW!!!".
Also, what's up with people being all aggressive about "I will not respond to 'is this still available'!"
It's not an unreasonable question, people forget to take their listings down all the damn time, and it takes literally one second to type "yes" and hit send.
I've had so many times a listing will even say some version of that and then I message them and they say "it's sold".[close]
I have some shit listed on marketplace right now and it’s crazy how many people ask if it’s still available or send some insulting lowball offer. Half of them are bots. Rare to get a human being that can actually communicate and organize a sale on the times that I’ve sold items on there. I can empathize with the sellers who do it frequently enough putting up the no nonsense prerequisites[close]
Both are valid ways to think, but as someone who is on the buying end of the conversation a lot since I'm always looking at cars on marketplace, I can def say some sellers are pretty wild.
There are a lot of important questions to ask before buying a car and people get so butthurt and impatient when getting asked them. I've sold cars on marketplace too, so I know how it is but damn, you literally signed up to field these offers and questions.
I won't respond to bots or "is this available" but I don't say that in my post lol.
I personally like when people are asking good questions as it usually shows good intent and a knowledgeable buyer, so it always seems super aggro when sellers get mad at me for that.[close]
Oh well yeah a car is a lot different than some lawn chairs lol
I have some shoes listed brand new, never been worn in the box with clear pictures showing every angle and I’ll get some turd dming me “$20” when they’re listed for $45
After so many of those or people just ghosting you it’s easy to become an ogre
Expand QuoteI'm the same on Frankie, it comes down to the fact that I simply don't like egg shaped boards, colored wheels, and essentially a Zero 2000's influenced trick/style selection.
On a separate note, does anyone remember the Flip decks that had the crinkles in them like a Ruffles chip? I thought those were P2. I remember my parents saved and saved and got me a Lib Tech deck for Christmas one year and it had the worst pop/board feel you could imagine.[close]
New wave!
Janoskis are better than halfcabs.
This truck fucksExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteMind over truck…..[close]
Jedi mind truck[close]
shut up and truck[close]
Truck it in the fuck it bucket.[close]
Expand QuoteThis truck fucksExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteMind over truck…..[close]
Jedi mind truck[close]
shut up and truck[close]
Truck it in the fuck it bucket.[close][close]
Too drunk to truck
Yo I HATE RAILS
The ones you put on your board
Expand QuoteYo I HATE RAILS
The ones you put on your board[close]
With you on that one, I am already judging you if you show up with rails on your shit, plus it’s way sicker if your able to do the boardslide pop up to feeble shit without them
like a shaman is shaking his stick with bunches of beads hanging off.You guys remember the wizard staff era? It was like a solid year where everyone was on making wizard staffs with beer cans, used to be in all the videos at the time
If I'm looking to buy something off Craigslist, FB Market, etc, I skip any listing that is prematurely aggressive or defensive.
If the item description has any variation of "don't waste my time", I'll skip it even if it's something I really want and the price is good. These people are almost always insufferable pricks.
Half the time their version of "wasting their time" is anything short of your opening message to them being "I'M ON MY WAY WITH CASH IN HAND TO BUY IT NO QUESTIONS ASKED RIGHT NOW!!!".
Also, what's up with people being all aggressive about "I will not respond to 'is this still available'!"
It's not an unreasonable question, people forget to take their listings down all the damn time, and it takes literally one second to type "yes" and hit send.
I've had so many times a listing will even say some version of that and then I message them and they say "it's sold".
You guys remember the wizard staff era? It was like a solid year where everyone was on making wizard staffs with beer cans, used to be in all the videos at the timeExpand Quotelike a shaman is shaking his stick with bunches of beads hanging off.[close]
People who pay for Shake Junt are idiots. It's almost 2x the cost of anything else for that shitty stencil.
Expand QuotePeople who pay for Shake Junt are idiots. It's almost 2x the cost of anything else for that shitty stencil.[close]
I actually had no idea it was that expensive. I think I agree with you on this one. $14 is crazy, I thought I was splurging for that $8 sheet of pepper but goddamn.
Dark, corny timesI just had to search this up. Unless I'm missing something this game looks dope as hell, I guess that's my unpopular opinion. Pretty funny that there's a wiki page for it featuring several 'graduated wizards'.
The rails thing made me realize I hate noisy skateboards like you can shake them and it sounds like a shaman is shaking his stick with bunches of beads hanging off. Only want to hear those wheels meow
I just had to search this up. Unless I'm missing something this game looks dope as hell, I guess that's my unpopular opinion. Pretty funny that there's a wiki page for it featuring several 'graduated wizards'.Expand QuoteDark, corny times[close]
Also, everytime I look at your PFP from the corner of my eye the super zoomed in brown trousers look just like a blackbird and I can't unsee it. Just thought you should know.
Insert daewon shaking his set up gifYou guys remember the wizard staff era? It was like a solid year where everyone was on making wizard staffs with beer cans, used to be in all the videos at the timeExpand Quotelike a shaman is shaking his stick with bunches of beads hanging off.[close]
I just had to search this up. Unless I'm missing something this game looks dope as hell, I guess that's my unpopular opinion. Pretty funny that there's a wiki page for it featuring several 'graduated wizards'.Expand QuoteDark, corny times[close]
Also, everytime I look at your PFP from the corner of my eye the super zoomed in brown trousers look just like a blackbird and I can't unsee it. Just thought you should know.
Can’t remember the last time I saw someone with shake junt grip, I don’t think any of the baker deathwish dudes even rep the logod grip anymoreFoy just had a "pro" sheet of grip come out with a modified stencil logo. Shit is definitely still around, of course not nearly as prominent as it was in 2013
Akwasi does far too many wallie and wallride tricks. I get the sense that he feels he’s being creative, but he does so many of them, it’s become the opposite.He runs them so much to the point where it feels a little gimmicky. He's still probably the best skater doing wallie/wallride/slappy variations right now tho, but he could mix it up a little bit. Hopefully he does in the new Sci-Fi video
Insert daewon shaking his set up gifExpand QuoteYou guys remember the wizard staff era? It was like a solid year where everyone was on making wizard staffs with beer cans, used to be in all the videos at the timeExpand Quotelike a shaman is shaking his stick with bunches of beads hanging off.[close][close]
Insert t mo shaking wizard staff gif
Thats about the extent of my technological prowess these days
Foy just had a "pro" sheet of grip come out with a modified stencil logo. Shit is definitely still around, of course not nearly as prominent as it was in 2013Expand QuoteCan’t remember the last time I saw someone with shake junt grip, I don’t think any of the baker deathwish dudes even rep the logod grip anymore[close]
He runs them so much to the point where it feels a little gimmicky. He's still probably the best skater doing wallie/wallride/slappy variations right now tho, but he could mix it up a little bit. Hopefully he does in the new Sci-Fi videoExpand QuoteAkwasi does far too many wallie and wallride tricks. I get the sense that he feels he’s being creative, but he does so many of them, it’s become the opposite.[close]
Expand QuoteHe runs them so much to the point where it feels a little gimmicky. He's still probably the best skater doing wallie/wallride/slappy variations right now tho, but he could mix it up a little bit. Hopefully he does in the new Sci-Fi videoExpand QuoteAkwasi does far too many wallie and wallride tricks. I get the sense that he feels he’s being creative, but he does so many of them, it’s become the opposite.[close][close]
agree with both of you but the one he does up the ledge to dumpster is so sick
the trick at 30 seconds in
https://youtu.be/eqLPX07iTJ8?si=dB8QGbTYf0N2Eodo (https://youtu.be/eqLPX07iTJ8?si=dB8QGbTYf0N2Eodo)
Expand QuoteFoy just had a "pro" sheet of grip come out with a modified stencil logo. Shit is definitely still around, of course not nearly as prominent as it was in 2013Expand QuoteCan’t remember the last time I saw someone with shake junt grip, I don’t think any of the baker deathwish dudes even rep the logod grip anymore[close][close]
I've never been able to fathom how one could look down at a full length Grizzly or Junt graphic on their grip and be able to actually concentrate on their tricks
He runs them so much to the point where it feels a little gimmicky. He's still probably the best skater doing wallie/wallride/slappy variations right now tho, but he could mix it up a little bit. Hopefully he does in the new Sci-Fi videoExpand QuoteAkwasi does far too many wallie and wallride tricks. I get the sense that he feels he’s being creative, but he does so many of them, it’s become the opposite.[close]
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteFoy just had a "pro" sheet of grip come out with a modified stencil logo. Shit is definitely still around, of course not nearly as prominent as it was in 2013Expand QuoteCan’t remember the last time I saw someone with shake junt grip, I don’t think any of the baker deathwish dudes even rep the logod grip anymore[close][close]
I've never been able to fathom how one could look down at a full length Grizzly or Junt graphic on their grip and be able to actually concentrate on their tricks[close]
Grizzly/shake junt users walk among us every day
I feel like they should have to report that shit when they move into a new neighborhood or something.
We have to keep a public list of this shit, easily accessible on a website for everyone to see.
Expand QuoteHe runs them so much to the point where it feels a little gimmicky. He's still probably the best skater doing wallie/wallride/slappy variations right now tho, but he could mix it up a little bit. Hopefully he does in the new Sci-Fi videoExpand QuoteAkwasi does far too many wallie and wallride tricks. I get the sense that he feels he’s being creative, but he does so many of them, it’s become the opposite.[close][close]
I feel this with Spanky. I'm so sick of his sw noseslide shit he does in every video (fakie flip or 270 out), token tall slappy, sw wallie, and shitty front big spin where the rear wheels never level out. You reinvented yourself with those same tricks 6 years ago, keep progressing that don't just release the same footage at different spots.
I'm a die hard "just give me whatever is cheapest" rider (usually Jessup)I feel this emphatically so, if it isn't jessup I'll go for mob no graphic. Look as corny as shake junt is/was. I put together a twin tail Ishod deck with purple and green opposing grips one side diagonally it said shake shake in different colors, mind you I was a detoxing alcoholic and thought the shake shake was a deliberate inside joke. However it does seem corny to have big prints whenever you're looking down.
Expand QuotePeople who pay for Shake Junt are idiots. It's almost 2x the cost of anything else for that shitty stencil.[close]
What if your skate heroes rock Shake Junt and seeing the logo makes you stoked to skate?
Skaters having zero regard for slamming their bodies or boards into cars at the spot. If I saw highwater baggy carpenter pants dude on a gx1000 board even look at my car funny, I'd cut his face off and wear it as a mask
Skaters having zero regard for slamming their bodies or boards into cars at the spot. If I saw highwater baggy carpenter pants dude on a gx1000 board even look at my car funny, I'd cut his face off and wear it as a mask(https://i.postimg.cc/zGwNftdf/IMG-4483.gif)
Skaters having zero regard for slamming their bodies or boards into cars at the spot. If I saw highwater baggy carpenter pants dude on a gx1000 board even look at my car funny, I'd cut his face off and wear it as a mask
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteHe runs them so much to the point where it feels a little gimmicky. He's still probably the best skater doing wallie/wallride/slappy variations right now tho, but he could mix it up a little bit. Hopefully he does in the new Sci-Fi videoExpand QuoteAkwasi does far too many wallie and wallride tricks. I get the sense that he feels he’s being creative, but he does so many of them, it’s become the opposite.[close][close]
I feel this with Spanky. I'm so sick of his sw noseslide shit he does in every video (fakie flip or 270 out), token tall slappy, sw wallie, and shitty front big spin where the rear wheels never level out. You reinvented yourself with those same tricks 6 years ago, keep progressing that don't just release the same footage at different spots.[close]
I think Akwasi stands out because of all the wallrides... plus his cool style and wacky outfits. I'm down for more wallrides and appreciate his balance of hesh and tech.
I enjoy modern Spanky so much because he skates relatable things and looks like he's having fun. Everyone has their go-to's and I understand the sentiment, but meh. I still wanna watch Reynolds fs flip and Tiago switch back tail. I think tall slappies (esp switch) are way more exciting than blitzing that handrail in the Emerica vid. He may not be progressing in terms of tricks, but certainly has in terms of style and power.
Skaters having zero regard for slamming their bodies or boards into cars at the spot. If I saw highwater baggy carpenter pants dude on a gx1000 board even look at my car funny, I'd cut his face off and wear it as a mask
Skaters having zero regard for slamming their bodies or boards into cars at the spot. If I saw highwater baggy carpenter pants dude on a gx1000 board even look at my car funny, I'd cut his face off and wear it as a mask
Expand QuoteSkaters having zero regard for slamming their bodies or boards into cars at the spot. If I saw highwater baggy carpenter pants dude on a gx1000 board even look at my car funny, I'dcut his face off and wear it as a maskgrumble under my breath as I got into my car and moved it safely away from the group of teenagers[close]
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteHe runs them so much to the point where it feels a little gimmicky. He's still probably the best skater doing wallie/wallride/slappy variations right now tho, but he could mix it up a little bit. Hopefully he does in the new Sci-Fi videoExpand QuoteAkwasi does far too many wallie and wallride tricks. I get the sense that he feels he’s being creative, but he does so many of them, it’s become the opposite.[close][close]
I feel this with Spanky. I'm so sick of his sw noseslide shit he does in every video (fakie flip or 270 out), token tall slappy, sw wallie, and shitty front big spin where the rear wheels never level out. You reinvented yourself with those same tricks 6 years ago, keep progressing that don't just release the same footage at different spots.[close]
I think Akwasi stands out because of all the wallrides... plus his cool style and wacky outfits. I'm down for more wallrides and appreciate his balance of hesh and tech.
spanky is 40, be realistic about your expectations of these peopleExpand QuoteHe runs them so much to the point where it feels a little gimmicky. He's still probably the best skater doing wallie/wallride/slappy variations right now tho, but he could mix it up a little bit. Hopefully he does in the new Sci-Fi videoExpand QuoteAkwasi does far too many wallie and wallride tricks. I get the sense that he feels he’s being creative, but he does so many of them, it’s become the opposite.[close][close]
I feel this with Spanky. I'm so sick of his sw noseslide shit he does in every video (fakie flip or 270 out), token tall slappy, sw wallie, and shitty front big spin where the rear wheels never level out. You reinvented yourself with those same tricks 6 years ago, keep progressing that don't just release the same footage at different spots.
Trend-driven fits are the new mall grab.
Reynolds’ NB# isn’t that interesting.
every time i see the new reynolds shoe
i have to rub my eyes
understandably, im not the target audience
but they are ugly
After 40 or so years of skate shoe innovation from the skater owned companies to the corporate big dogs eating their lunch, the best shoes to skate are still sambas and jordans.Not sure whether this popular or unpopular but jordans are extremely ugly shoes and when i see people skate in them it makes me feel a bit yuck.
Not sure whether this popular or unpopular but jordans are extremely ugly shoes and when i see people skate in them it makes me feel a bit yuck.Expand QuoteAfter 40 or so years of skate shoe innovation from the skater owned companies to the corporate big dogs eating their lunch, the best shoes to skate are still sambas and jordans.[close]
Not sure whether this popular or unpopular but jordans are extremely ugly shoes and when i see people skate in them it makes me feel a bit yuck.Expand QuoteAfter 40 or so years of skate shoe innovation from the skater owned companies to the corporate big dogs eating their lunch, the best shoes to skate are still sambas and jordans.[close]
I'm tired of wallrides, ride on grinds, slappies, etc in the middle of 5th avenue to be cool because you have Supreme somewhere on you, name it. Maybe I'm off the volcano bag and watching Friday too early in the morning and my Jamaica Avenue upbringing is coming out in this rant and I'm being a dick but I miss watching dudes throw their carcasses all over the Brooklyn Banks and Long Island spots. East coast skating used to have some kind of risk and balls to it. Idk what the fuck Dill was thinking not letting people put their bodies on the line knowing what him and AVE and Gino used to do. What the fuck. Suciu is murdering everyone over there.I love doing roll on grinds in the middle of 5th Ave with the preme boxers on
Disclaimer: Fully expecting to be called out for this post, not being up to date and hating myself when I wake up later. Thank you for your time and patience reading this.
Gino, Quim, Pops, Zered, Antonio and Joe Minuto are the best dudes I've met in NY.
Now I don't mind looking at a full-sized Aliyah sig, but you gotta cut that other one down brother.Just figured out how to choose the size while embedding images, should be smaller now haha
Also are you Sizzle? I was wondering where he went but looks like his account got moderated...
The 933 and the ishod 2 are the obly new things happening in the skate shoes world designwiseVillage pm
Do you have to make a new email for all of these accounts?
Expand QuoteDo you have to make a new email for all of these accounts?[close]
I’m assuming you’re referring to the dude above you, why do you all always do that? Someone most of you dorks decide is annoying gets banned then anyone who disagrees is automatically them under a new account.
It’s the same shit over and over. That or y’all jump to (in my opinion, the corniest shit ever) “what did you have for lunch?” Which inevitably turns into a back and forth of the blandest food you can think of and the same stupid phrases. “Add hot sauce!! Thank me later!!” “Have you tried adding seasoning to your chicken?!! Total game changer!!!” “Don’t throw away hot dog water, freeze it in an ice tray to make broth cubes! You’re welcome!”
“Have you tried adding seasoning to your chicken?!! Total game changer!!!”now throw THAT in your cast iron!
Yea we need more people here it would be nice if it was a little faster like it used to be, banning people cause you wanna be catty is wack as fuck ::)
Fuck you pussyExpand QuoteI like a good ride on grind in a part[close]
Jerry hsu mom was hot as fuck in his epicly laterd
But it's not really an either / or situation... The more people the better, definitely. Especially since posters I like keep getting banned and I miss them! One day Fleak will erroneously get banned and we will all see the error of our ways...Expand QuoteIt's like the amount of posting and posters got cut in half and you guys parade it around as a success and a good thing[close]
Quality>quantity
This place could turn to shit really easily and there’s plenty of people who would like to see that happen.
Flea gets special privilege for some reason, he's said the f word, "homophobic" jokes, all kinds of shit people get banned forLong live Fleak's special privilege!
And I'm not saying he should, I don't believe in banning unless it's illegal or gore/scat stuff
My point being the system here is ridiculous and broken
It's like y'all did a damn pol pot and slaughtered half the population after 2016
You are indeed but I'm with you. Sometimes it can work.Expand QuoteFuck you pussyExpand QuoteI like a good ride on grind in a part[close][close]
I’m in the right thread then
cf. deedzYou are indeed but I'm with you. Sometimes it can work.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteFuck you pussyExpand QuoteI like a good ride on grind in a part[close][close]
I’m in the right thread then[close]
Flea gets special privilege for some reason, he's said the f word, "homophobic" jokes, all kinds of shit people get banned for
And I'm not saying he should, I don't really believe in banning unless it's illegal or gore/scat stuff or just like really bad
My point being the system here is broke and ridiculous
It's like y'all did a damn pol pot and slaughtered half the population after 2016
Long live Fleak's special privilege!Expand QuoteFlea gets special privilege for some reason, he's said the f word, "homophobic" jokes, all kinds of shit people get banned for
And I'm not saying he should, I don't believe in banning unless it's illegal or gore/scat stuff
My point being the system here is ridiculous and broken
It's like y'all did a damn pol pot and slaughtered half the population after 2016[close]
I don't hate flea, I think he should try to grow up a bit thoughExpand QuoteFlea gets special privilege for some reason, he's said the f word, "homophobic" jokes, all kinds of shit people get banned for
And I'm not saying he should, I don't really believe in banning unless it's illegal or gore/scat stuff or just like really bad
My point being the system here is broke and ridiculous
It's like y'all did a damn pol pot and slaughtered half the population after 2016[close]
Flea has made it known he is anti-homophobic.
He also likes dick too, so there’s that.
Flea gets special privilege for some reason, he's said the f word, "homophobic" jokes, all kinds of shit people get banned for
And I'm not saying he should, I don't really believe in banning unless it's illegal or gore/scat stuff or just like really bad
My point being the system here is broke and ridiculous
It's like y'all did a damn pol pot and slaughtered half the population after 2016
I don't hate flea, I think he should try to grow up a bit thoughExpand QuoteExpand QuoteFlea gets special privilege for some reason, he's said the f word, "homophobic" jokes, all kinds of shit people get banned for
And I'm not saying he should, I don't really believe in banning unless it's illegal or gore/scat stuff or just like really bad
My point being the system here is broke and ridiculous
It's like y'all did a damn pol pot and slaughtered half the population after 2016[close]
Flea has made it known he is anti-homophobic.
He also likes dick too, so there’s that.[close]
They call it "punk" for a reason I guess
Nah man, he's speaking the truth. From the heart. If you've ever done psychs you'll understand what he's sayin.Expand QuoteI don't hate flea, I think he should try to grow up a bit thoughExpand QuoteExpand QuoteFlea gets special privilege for some reason, he's said the f word, "homophobic" jokes, all kinds of shit people get banned for
And I'm not saying he should, I don't really believe in banning unless it's illegal or gore/scat stuff or just like really bad
My point being the system here is broke and ridiculous
It's like y'all did a damn pol pot and slaughtered half the population after 2016[close]
Flea has made it known he is anti-homophobic.
He also likes dick too, so there’s that.[close]
They call it "punk" for a reason I guess[close]
What’s up with flea? In the few years I’ve been on this site everyone of his posts are fried as fuck. I just can’t figure him out.
#FreeBigBro
Flea gets special privilege for some reason, he's said the f word, "homophobic" jokes, all kinds of shit people get banned for
And I'm not saying he should, I don't really believe in banning unless it's illegal or gore/scat stuff or just like really bad
My point being the system here is broke and ridiculous
It's like y'all did a damn pol pot and slaughtered half the population after 2016
The worst posters are often some of the best posters.
This place is lacking in big cat energy lately.
Just now? I admire your patience.Expand QuoteFlea gets special privilege for some reason, he's said the f word, "homophobic" jokes, all kinds of shit people get banned for
And I'm not saying he should, I don't really believe in banning unless it's illegal or gore/scat stuff or just like really bad
My point being the system here is broke and ridiculous
It's like y'all did a damn pol pot and slaughtered half the population after 2016[close]
Flea's drug addled rambles are terrible, so I just blocked his posts. It's a pretty easy way to go about the site.
i miss shit for brains
Lizard King probably still has the best kickflip of any skater.still? is there a recent Lizard King kickflip i should be aware of?
still? is there a recent Lizard King kickflip i should be aware of?Expand QuoteLizard King probably still has the best kickflip of any skater.[close]
Just now? I admire your patience.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteFlea gets special privilege for some reason, he's said the f word, "homophobic" jokes, all kinds of shit people get banned for
And I'm not saying he should, I don't really believe in banning unless it's illegal or gore/scat stuff or just like really bad
My point being the system here is broke and ridiculous
It's like y'all did a damn pol pot and slaughtered half the population after 2016[close]
Flea's drug addled rambles are terrible, so I just blocked his posts. It's a pretty easy way to go about the site.[close]
Dyrdek had a genuinely good part in Mind field
Dyrdek had a genuinely good part in Mind field
Dyrdek had a genuinely good part in Mind field
Mikey Taylor was a good skater, especially the In Bloom era. Hitting big rails, clean ledge lines, Nollie flip noseslide Cardiel hubba. Hate on him for his current day persona but you can’t deny that he was ripping back then.
Manderson is underrated and I can't think of many who are truly as "ATV" (fuck, I hate that term) as he is.
Limosine isn't that sick. I like Cyrus despite the fact that he runs the same tricks in every part, kinda bored of Max, Karim is really powerful but I don't love his trick selection, Hugo is dope, the rest I can completely live without.
Hardbody already has a better team in Antonio, Hjalte, Emilio, and Eze. Just don't have as cool of graphics or trendy edits.
I have seen more Lakais in the past few months than ever before because every shop has them for 50% off.
Expand QuoteI have seen more Lakais in the past few months than ever before because every shop has them for 50% off.[close]
I think Slap needs a "Banal Observations 2025" thread.
I have seen more Lakais in the past few months than ever before because every shop has them for 50% off.
Expand QuoteLimosine isn't that sick. I like Cyrus despite the fact that he runs the same tricks in every part, kinda bored of Max, Karim is really powerful but I don't love his trick selection, Hugo is dope, the rest I can completely live without.
Hardbody already has a better team in Antonio, Hjalte, Emilio, and Eze. Just don't have as cool of graphics or trendy edits.[close]
This is where I am at.
Also why I want to see a Limo v Sk8Mafia in the the next KOTR cause if we are being honest, Wes does that Max shit better than Max does, but I dont think SLAP is ready to have that conversation yet.
Cyrus still in my top 5 though
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteLimosine isn't that sick. I like Cyrus despite the fact that he runs the same tricks in every part, kinda bored of Max, Karim is really powerful but I don't love his trick selection, Hugo is dope, the rest I can completely live without.
Hardbody already has a better team in Antonio, Hjalte, Emilio, and Eze. Just don't have as cool of graphics or trendy edits.[close]
This is where I am at.
Also why I want to see a Limo v Sk8Mafia in the the next KOTR cause if we are being honest, Wes does that Max shit better than Max does, but I dont think SLAP is ready to have that conversation yet.
Cyrus still in my top 5 though[close]
i am having a hard time understanding this comparison. went and watched a ton of wes just now to try and understand your point, but i don’t see it. wes does bonks, which one could confuse for creative skateboarding. max shit to me is defined by him moving across irregular surfaces with the wheels sideways to the direction of motion, and wildly innovative versions of that. but if wes was the one who noseslid that slant wall down a set, that was definitely some max shit.
i think wes is probably a more well rounded skater 1:1, but just totally different.
They do weird shit, I think that's the point he's trying to make. Wes' weirdness is kinda normal these days tho.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteLimosine isn't that sick. I like Cyrus despite the fact that he runs the same tricks in every part, kinda bored of Max, Karim is really powerful but I don't love his trick selection, Hugo is dope, the rest I can completely live without.
Hardbody already has a better team in Antonio, Hjalte, Emilio, and Eze. Just don't have as cool of graphics or trendy edits.[close]
This is where I am at.
Also why I want to see a Limo v Sk8Mafia in the the next KOTR cause if we are being honest, Wes does that Max shit better than Max does, but I dont think SLAP is ready to have that conversation yet.
Cyrus still in my top 5 though[close]
i am having a hard time understanding this comparison. went and watched a ton of wes just now to try and understand your point, but i don’t see it. wes does bonks, which one could confuse for creative skateboarding. max shit to me is defined by him moving across irregular surfaces with the wheels sideways to the direction of motion, and wildly innovative versions of that. but if wes was the one who noseslid that slant wall down a set, that was definitely some max shit.
i think wes is probably a more well rounded skater 1:1, but just totally different.[close]
Dude I read that post and did the same thing. Is the similarity that neither of them use a smartphone?
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteLimosine isn't that sick. I like Cyrus despite the fact that he runs the same tricks in every part, kinda bored of Max, Karim is really powerful but I don't love his trick selection, Hugo is dope, the rest I can completely live without.
Hardbody already has a better team in Antonio, Hjalte, Emilio, and Eze. Just don't have as cool of graphics or trendy edits.[close]
This is where I am at.
Also why I want to see a Limo v Sk8Mafia in the the next KOTR cause if we are being honest, Wes does that Max shit better than Max does, but I dont think SLAP is ready to have that conversation yet.
Cyrus still in my top 5 though[close]
i am having a hard time understanding this comparison. went and watched a ton of wes just now to try and understand your point, but i don’t see it. wes does bonks, which one could confuse for creative skateboarding. max shit to me is defined by him moving across irregular surfaces with the wheels sideways to the direction of motion, and wildly innovative versions of that. but if wes was the one who noseslid that slant wall down a set, that was definitely some max shit.
i think wes is probably a more well rounded skater 1:1, but just totally different.[close]
Dude I read that post and did the same thing. Is the similarity that neither of them use a smartphone?
Mikey Taylor definitely ripped. As did Dyrdek. And Berra had an incredible backside flip, he also flipped out of blunts on vert which is super fucked up even now.Expand QuoteMikey Taylor was a good skater, especially the In Bloom era. Hitting big rails, clean ledge lines, Nollie flip noseslide Cardiel hubba. Hate on him for his current day persona but you can’t deny that he was ripping back then.[close]
He was. Also his Mindfield part is great. That doesnt take away his general douchiness tho.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteLimosine isn't that sick. I like Cyrus despite the fact that he runs the same tricks in every part, kinda bored of Max, Karim is really powerful but I don't love his trick selection, Hugo is dope, the rest I can completely live without.
Hardbody already has a better team in Antonio, Hjalte, Emilio, and Eze. Just don't have as cool of graphics or trendy edits.[close]
This is where I am at.
Also why I want to see a Limo v Sk8Mafia in the the next KOTR cause if we are being honest, Wes does that Max shit better than Max does, but I dont think SLAP is ready to have that conversation yet.
Cyrus still in my top 5 though[close]
i am having a hard time understanding this comparison. went and watched a ton of wes just now to try and understand your point, but i don’t see it. wes does bonks, which one could confuse for creative skateboarding. max shit to me is defined by him moving across irregular surfaces with the wheels sideways to the direction of motion, and wildly innovative versions of that. but if wes was the one who noseslid that slant wall down a set, that was definitely some max shit.
i think wes is probably a more well rounded skater 1:1, but just totally different.[close]
Dude I read that post and did the same thing. Is the similarity that neither of them use a smartphone?[close]
neither of them brush their hair?
Expand QuoteJerry hsu mom was hot as fuck in his epicly laterd[close]
Excellent comment
Fleak reminds me a lot of a long-banned poster from the annals of Slap, see if you can guess which one, I think you'll be pleasantly surprised...
http://youtu.be/0-2_DgE2BqM
They do weird shit, I think that's the point he's trying to make. Wes' weirdness is kinda normal these days tho.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteLimosine isn't that sick. I like Cyrus despite the fact that he runs the same tricks in every part, kinda bored of Max, Karim is really powerful but I don't love his trick selection, Hugo is dope, the rest I can completely live without.
Hardbody already has a better team in Antonio, Hjalte, Emilio, and Eze. Just don't have as cool of graphics or trendy edits.[close]
This is where I am at.
Also why I want to see a Limo v Sk8Mafia in the the next KOTR cause if we are being honest, Wes does that Max shit better than Max does, but I dont think SLAP is ready to have that conversation yet.
Cyrus still in my top 5 though[close]
i am having a hard time understanding this comparison. went and watched a ton of wes just now to try and understand your point, but i don’t see it. wes does bonks, which one could confuse for creative skateboarding. max shit to me is defined by him moving across irregular surfaces with the wheels sideways to the direction of motion, and wildly innovative versions of that. but if wes was the one who noseslid that slant wall down a set, that was definitely some max shit.
i think wes is probably a more well rounded skater 1:1, but just totally different.[close]
Dude I read that post and did the same thing. Is the similarity that neither of them use a smartphone?[close]
Expand QuoteThey do weird shit, I think that's the point he's trying to make. Wes' weirdness is kinda normal these days tho.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteLimosine isn't that sick. I like Cyrus despite the fact that he runs the same tricks in every part, kinda bored of Max, Karim is really powerful but I don't love his trick selection, Hugo is dope, the rest I can completely live without.
Hardbody already has a better team in Antonio, Hjalte, Emilio, and Eze. Just don't have as cool of graphics or trendy edits.[close]
This is where I am at.
Also why I want to see a Limo v Sk8Mafia in the the next KOTR cause if we are being honest, Wes does that Max shit better than Max does, but I dont think SLAP is ready to have that conversation yet.
Cyrus still in my top 5 though[close]
i am having a hard time understanding this comparison. went and watched a ton of wes just now to try and understand your point, but i don’t see it. wes does bonks, which one could confuse for creative skateboarding. max shit to me is defined by him moving across irregular surfaces with the wheels sideways to the direction of motion, and wildly innovative versions of that. but if wes was the one who noseslid that slant wall down a set, that was definitely some max shit.
i think wes is probably a more well rounded skater 1:1, but just totally different.[close]
Dude I read that post and did the same thing. Is the similarity that neither of them use a smartphone?[close][close]
This.
Wes could do anything Max can but the same cant be said going the other way.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteThey do weird shit, I think that's the point he's trying to make. Wes' weirdness is kinda normal these days tho.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteLimosine isn't that sick. I like Cyrus despite the fact that he runs the same tricks in every part, kinda bored of Max, Karim is really powerful but I don't love his trick selection, Hugo is dope, the rest I can completely live without.
Hardbody already has a better team in Antonio, Hjalte, Emilio, and Eze. Just don't have as cool of graphics or trendy edits.[close]
This is where I am at.
Also why I want to see a Limo v Sk8Mafia in the the next KOTR cause if we are being honest, Wes does that Max shit better than Max does, but I dont think SLAP is ready to have that conversation yet.
Cyrus still in my top 5 though[close]
i am having a hard time understanding this comparison. went and watched a ton of wes just now to try and understand your point, but i don’t see it. wes does bonks, which one could confuse for creative skateboarding. max shit to me is defined by him moving across irregular surfaces with the wheels sideways to the direction of motion, and wildly innovative versions of that. but if wes was the one who noseslid that slant wall down a set, that was definitely some max shit.
i think wes is probably a more well rounded skater 1:1, but just totally different.[close]
Dude I read that post and did the same thing. Is the similarity that neither of them use a smartphone?[close][close]
This.
Wes could do anything Max can but the same cant be said going the other way.[close]
This is such a sad way to look at skateboarding.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteThey do weird shit, I think that's the point he's trying to make. Wes' weirdness is kinda normal these days tho.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteLimosine isn't that sick. I like Cyrus despite the fact that he runs the same tricks in every part, kinda bored of Max, Karim is really powerful but I don't love his trick selection, Hugo is dope, the rest I can completely live without.
Hardbody already has a better team in Antonio, Hjalte, Emilio, and Eze. Just don't have as cool of graphics or trendy edits.[close]
This is where I am at.
Also why I want to see a Limo v Sk8Mafia in the the next KOTR cause if we are being honest, Wes does that Max shit better than Max does, but I dont think SLAP is ready to have that conversation yet.
Cyrus still in my top 5 though[close]
i am having a hard time understanding this comparison. went and watched a ton of wes just now to try and understand your point, but i don’t see it. wes does bonks, which one could confuse for creative skateboarding. max shit to me is defined by him moving across irregular surfaces with the wheels sideways to the direction of motion, and wildly innovative versions of that. but if wes was the one who noseslid that slant wall down a set, that was definitely some max shit.
i think wes is probably a more well rounded skater 1:1, but just totally different.[close]
Dude I read that post and did the same thing. Is the similarity that neither of them use a smartphone?[close][close]
This.
Wes could do anything Max can but the same cant be said going the other way.[close]
This is such a sad way to look at skateboarding.
I agree. Max is just gimmicky. His Spitfire wheel part was the closest we've gotten to seeing his true potential. Max has the cool guy seal of approval so he can get by with his dinky dork around tricks while Wes is a truly incredible skater who can skate anything. He could 100% skate those bumpy planter "rails" or the fountain spot in NYC just as good as Max.Expand QuoteThey do weird shit, I think that's the point he's trying to make. Wes' weirdness is kinda normal these days tho.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteLimosine isn't that sick. I like Cyrus despite the fact that he runs the same tricks in every part, kinda bored of Max, Karim is really powerful but I don't love his trick selection, Hugo is dope, the rest I can completely live without.
Hardbody already has a better team in Antonio, Hjalte, Emilio, and Eze. Just don't have as cool of graphics or trendy edits.[close]
This is where I am at.
Also why I want to see a Limo v Sk8Mafia in the the next KOTR cause if we are being honest, Wes does that Max shit better than Max does, but I dont think SLAP is ready to have that conversation yet.
Cyrus still in my top 5 though[close]
i am having a hard time understanding this comparison. went and watched a ton of wes just now to try and understand your point, but i don’t see it. wes does bonks, which one could confuse for creative skateboarding. max shit to me is defined by him moving across irregular surfaces with the wheels sideways to the direction of motion, and wildly innovative versions of that. but if wes was the one who noseslid that slant wall down a set, that was definitely some max shit.
i think wes is probably a more well rounded skater 1:1, but just totally different.[close]
Dude I read that post and did the same thing. Is the similarity that neither of them use a smartphone?[close][close]
This.
Wes could do anything Max can but the same cant be said going the other way.
Max skates a lot of NYC crust and Wes is crusty by nature. Wes skates "irregular" shit too - rocks. Is there anything like that ... thing at Lorimer and Meserole in SD? They stick to their different environments so thats why Id want to see them in KOTR
Sorry you can't see the facts. Wes has over a decade of insane parts that demonstrate how fucking talented he is. Max has a few niche parts that have cult status based on when they came out and how "different" they were. I think he contributed to people approaching spots differently, like Alexis' part where he skates a ton of logs and random objects, but most people end up doing it better.
Its fine to like him. I like Cyrus a lot even tho I know 100% what each part will have. I appreciate it for what it is and acknowledge where it sits relative to skating. What we like to watch doesn't have to be "the best"
almost every single part wes kremer has put out for the last ten years is roughly a minute of quality footage and then four minutes of the sloppiest, laziest bullshit you've ever seen in your life, almost as if he only started taking filming seriously when sk8mafia said "hey, video's dropping next week, can you film something for it?" dude's a bum and it's funny you're talking about what he'd do in NYC when he can barely leave SDMax is 100% a cool guy. He's on one of the coolest brands in skating right now. Not sure how that's debatable.
also, max is probably the farthest thing from a "cool guy" there is but by all means, let your insecurities guide your tastes
DustwardprezExpand QuoteExpand QuoteJerry hsu mom was hot as fuck in his epicly laterd[close]
Excellent comment[close]
I'd hope this a popular opinion.
Fleak reminds me a lot of a long-banned poster from the annals of Slap, try to guess which one, I think you'll be pleasantly surprised...
http://youtu.be/0-2_DgE2BqM
So you gonna try to refute any of that or you just gonna edit my post to make some smug "gotcha"?? Sorry you don't like what I said man.Expand QuoteMax is 100% a cool guy. He's on one of the coolest brands in skating right now. Not sure how that's debatable.Expand Quotealmost every single part wes kremer has put out for the last ten years is roughly a minute of quality footage and then four minutes of the sloppiest, laziest bullshit you've ever seen in your life, almost as if he only started taking filming seriously when sk8mafia said "hey, video's dropping next week, can you film something for it?" dude's a bum and it's funny you're talking about what he'd do in NYC when he can barely leave SD
also, max is probably the farthest thing from a "cool guy" there is but by all means, let your insecurities guide your tastes[close]
Have you seen Wes's part in the Sk8Mafia Am video?? Literally nothing "lazy" "sloppy" or "bullshit" in that, but keep letting your cool guy-loving tendencies guide your tastes
The dude also won SOTY so I think he's earned his "bum" phase.
Wes came from a time when you actually had to be really fucking good to be pro. Max is from the new era where you can get by on go-to's, gimmicks, and cool guy points.
These arefactsopinions I pulled out of my ass that I’m willing to make a fool out of myself to defend[close]
Once again, resort to personal attacks because you can't actually refute anything I said. That's a whack way to have a conversation, but you do you bud. I have a bachelors in chemistry, so safe to say I'm more educated than your average Slapper, but keep making baseless assumptions about me brah. I'm sure that will get you far in life.this is a nice reminder that the awful takes you read on here might be coming from someone who can't do basic math and you shouldn't take them too seriouslyExpand QuoteHave you seen Wes's part in the Sk8Mafia Am video?? Literally nothing "lazy" "sloppy" or "bullshit" in that, but keep letting your cool guy-loving tendencies guide your tastesExpand Quotealmost every single part wes kremer has put out for the last ten years is roughly a minute of quality footage and then four minutes of the sloppiest, laziest bullshit you've ever seen in your life, almost as if he only started taking filming seriously when sk8mafia said "hey, video's dropping next week, can you film something for it?" dude's a bum and it's funny you're talking about what he'd do in NYC when he can barely leave SD
also, max is probably the farthest thing from a "cool guy" there is but by all means, let your insecurities guide your tastes[close]
The dude also won SOTY so I think he's earned his "bum" phase.
These are facts.[close]
bachelor's in chemistry but still can't grasp that 2009 was more than ten years agoOnce again, resort to personal attacks because you can't actually refute anything I said. That's a whack way to have a conversation, but you do you bud. I have a bachelors in chemistry, so safe to say I'm more educated than your average Slapper, but keep making baseless assumptions about me brah. I'm sure that will get you far in life.Expand Quotethis is a nice reminder that the awful takes you read on here might be coming from someone who can't do basic math and you shouldn't take them too seriouslyExpand QuoteHave you seen Wes's part in the Sk8Mafia Am video?? Literally nothing "lazy" "sloppy" or "bullshit" in that, but keep letting your cool guy-loving tendencies guide your tastesExpand Quotealmost every single part wes kremer has put out for the last ten years is roughly a minute of quality footage and then four minutes of the sloppiest, laziest bullshit you've ever seen in your life, almost as if he only started taking filming seriously when sk8mafia said "hey, video's dropping next week, can you film something for it?" dude's a bum and it's funny you're talking about what he'd do in NYC when he can barely leave SD
also, max is probably the farthest thing from a "cool guy" there is but by all means, let your insecurities guide your tastes[close]
The dude also won SOTY so I think he's earned his "bum" phase.
These are facts.[close][close]
I have a bachelors in chemistry, so safe to say I'm more educated than your average Slapper
And the point flew right over your head. Wes's part from 2009 holds up better than anything Max has done. In 10 years Max's parts will still be gimmicky. I'll put this one to bed now though. Max is Slap's darling after all.bachelor's in chemistry but still can't grasp that 2009 was more than ten years agoExpand QuoteOnce again, resort to personal attacks because you can't actually refute anything I said. That's a whack way to have a conversation, but you do you bud. I have a bachelors in chemistry, so safe to say I'm more educated than your average Slapper, but keep making baseless assumptions about me brah. I'm sure that will get you far in life.Expand Quotethis is a nice reminder that the awful takes you read on here might be coming from someone who can't do basic math and you shouldn't take them too seriouslyExpand QuoteHave you seen Wes's part in the Sk8Mafia Am video?? Literally nothing "lazy" "sloppy" or "bullshit" in that, but keep letting your cool guy-loving tendencies guide your tastesExpand Quotealmost every single part wes kremer has put out for the last ten years is roughly a minute of quality footage and then four minutes of the sloppiest, laziest bullshit you've ever seen in your life, almost as if he only started taking filming seriously when sk8mafia said "hey, video's dropping next week, can you film something for it?" dude's a bum and it's funny you're talking about what he'd do in NYC when he can barely leave SD
also, max is probably the farthest thing from a "cool guy" there is but by all means, let your insecurities guide your tastes[close]
The dude also won SOTY so I think he's earned his "bum" phase.
These are facts.[close][close][close]
almost every single part wes kremer has put out for the last ten years is roughly a minute of quality footage and then four minutes of the sloppiest, laziest bullshit you've ever seen in your life, almost as if he only started taking filming seriously when sk8mafia said "hey, video's dropping next week, can you film something for it?" dude's a bum and it's funny you're talking about what he'd do in NYC when he can barely leave SD
also, max is probably the farthest thing from a "cool guy" there is but by all means, let your insecurities guide your tastes
Expand QuoteSorry you can't see the facts. Wes has over a decade of insane parts that demonstrate how fucking talented he is. Max has a few niche parts that have cult status based on when they came out and how "different" they were. I think he contributed to people approaching spots differently, like Alexis' part where he skates a ton of logs and random objects, but most people end up doing it better.
Its fine to like him. I like Cyrus a lot even tho I know 100% what each part will have. I appreciate it for what it is and acknowledge where it sits relative to skating. What we like to watch doesn't have to be "the best"[close]
Man, any scorching hot takes on Puleo or Gall while we're at it?
nah the point is that if you can't think of anything wes has done the last ten years that's on the same level as that am part, he's washedExpand QuoteAnd the point flew right over your head. Wes's part from 2009 holds up better than anything Max has done. In 10 years Max's parts will still be gimmicky. I'll put this one to bed now though. Max is Slap's darling after all.Expand Quotebachelor's in chemistry but still can't grasp that 2009 was more than ten years agoExpand QuoteOnce again, resort to personal attacks because you can't actually refute anything I said. That's a whack way to have a conversation, but you do you bud. I have a bachelors in chemistry, so safe to say I'm more educated than your average Slapper, but keep making baseless assumptions about me brah. I'm sure that will get you far in life.Expand Quotethis is a nice reminder that the awful takes you read on here might be coming from someone who can't do basic math and you shouldn't take them too seriouslyExpand QuoteHave you seen Wes's part in the Sk8Mafia Am video?? Literally nothing "lazy" "sloppy" or "bullshit" in that, but keep letting your cool guy-loving tendencies guide your tastesExpand Quotealmost every single part wes kremer has put out for the last ten years is roughly a minute of quality footage and then four minutes of the sloppiest, laziest bullshit you've ever seen in your life, almost as if he only started taking filming seriously when sk8mafia said "hey, video's dropping next week, can you film something for it?" dude's a bum and it's funny you're talking about what he'd do in NYC when he can barely leave SD
also, max is probably the farthest thing from a "cool guy" there is but by all means, let your insecurities guide your tastes[close]
The dude also won SOTY so I think he's earned his "bum" phase.
These are facts.[close][close][close][close][close]
Oops accidentally clicked the middle school arguments-thread.
Of my era, Sorry is probably the best video to come out, though my “hot take” is that the video should have ended with his switch from board down Hollywood High. Because his sort of “introductory” part in menikmati ended with a gnarly regular front board.my hot take is that menikmati is the worst "big" video to ever come out (or aged the worst)
Expand QuoteOops accidentally clicked the middle school arguments-thread.[close]
Tell us about your extensive book collection and how the 48 Laws of Power changed your life
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteOops accidentally clicked the middle school arguments-thread.[close]
Tell us about your extensive book collection and how the 48 Laws of Power changed your life[close]
I'll just say I had to google 48 Laws Of Power.
I was looking for a McCrank clip(turns out it was in Yeah Right) and rewatched Menikmati last week. Skating held up but I couldn't believe how bad the editing and music was. Was shocked how poorly it aged for me, I was blown away when it first came out.Expand Quotemy hot take is that menikmati is the worst "big" video to ever come out (or aged the worst)Expand QuoteOf my era, Sorry is probably the best video to come out, though my “hot take” is that the video should have ended with his switch from board down Hollywood High. Because his sort of “introductory” part in menikmati ended with a gnarly regular front board.[close][close]
I haven’t watched it in years but I always kinda struggled to enjoy it even when it was fresh. I think having Amon Tobin do the entire soundtrack was a mistake.
Lol@ everyone (myself included) arguing about this shit as if we have something important at stake. I love this place and I hope it never changes.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteOops accidentally clicked the middle school arguments-thread.[close]
Tell us about your extensive book collection and how the 48 Laws of Power changed your life[close]
I'll just say I had to google 48 Laws Of Power.[close]
You fuckin wit it?
I love Arto but his skating in both those videos doesn't hold up. That type of skating unfortunately never does. People keep hitting the same rails just 1 upping each other. Didn't Carlos Ribiero sw front blunt the same rail Arto sw front boards? It also makes you realize how many "lines" were just 1 pretty easy trick into the main trick and not really a line.
Expand QuoteFleak reminds me a lot of a long-banned poster from the annals of Slap, see if you can guess which one, I think you'll be pleasantly surprised...
http://youtu.be/0-2_DgE2BqM[close]
sharktits is my best guess
I love Arto but his skating in both those videos doesn't hold up. That type of skating unfortunately never does. People keep hitting the same rails just 1 upping each other. Didn't Carlos Ribiero sw front blunt the same rail Arto sw front boards? It also makes you realize how many "lines" were just 1 pretty easy trick into the main trick and not really a line.
Expand Quotemy hot take is that menikmati is the worst "big" video to ever come out (or aged the worst)Expand QuoteOf my era, Sorry is probably the best video to come out, though my “hot take” is that the video should have ended with his switch from board down Hollywood High. Because his sort of “introductory” part in menikmati ended with a gnarly regular front board.[close][close]
I haven’t watched it in years but I always kinda struggled to enjoy it even when it was fresh. I think having Amon Tobin do the entire soundtrack was a mistake.
i think every aspect about the way the video is edited is super dated, from the voiceovers to the music to the hammers section to the auxiliary montages. beyond being dated, i think the video is monotonous and tedious at times. and through no fault of french fred or anyone in the video, every single skater has a better part in a different video from around the same time (arto/tom in sorry, koston/rick in yeah right, rodrigo/bob in can't stop)Expand QuoteExpand Quotemy hot take is that menikmati is the worst "big" video to ever come out (or aged the worst)Expand QuoteOf my era, Sorry is probably the best video to come out, though my “hot take” is that the video should have ended with his switch from board down Hollywood High. Because his sort of “introductory” part in menikmati ended with a gnarly regular front board.[close][close]
I haven’t watched it in years but I always kinda struggled to enjoy it even when it was fresh. I think having Amon Tobin do the entire soundtrack was a mistake.[close]
as an Amon Tobin fan
there aCtUAlLY is only one track from him in that video and it was a pretty clever match with Rodrigo TX.
The soundtrack was different from what everyone was doing at the time and it was pretty much a genius move imo (as an breakbeat / electronic music amateur) and it worked well throughout the video.
I know I'm biased by nostalgia as this video was released during my foundational years but even now I am convinced Fred Mortagne did an amazing job with the edit ( classical cuts / landing on beat done really well, slow-mo sections at the end of each parts, etc.) and the filming (care about the framing especially).
@Ignatius J Reilly
Would you explain why you feel that way ? I'm genuinely curious
Arto's slander is weird. Jamie Foy in 2025 doesn't mean that Arto's footage in the 2000s doesn't hold up...
I love Arto but his skating in both those videos doesn't hold up. That type of skating unfortunately never does. People keep hitting the same rails just 1 upping each other. Didn't Carlos Ribiero sw front blunt the same rail Arto sw front boards? It also makes you realize how many "lines" were just 1 pretty easy trick into the main trick and not really a line.
http://youtu.be/fM3lTnirMlYdo you really think the skateboarding in menikmati is as progressive as the skateboarding in video days or questionable?
So outdated trick-wise...
1st-T too, I remember watching that live on the television and absolutely losing it.
I seem to be in some kind of minority though when it comes to the soundtrack, I loved almost every song in it, which is rare.
Who wants to step up and be the first to shit on Video Days or Questionable using the same logic?
do you really think the skateboarding in menikmati is as progressive as the skateboarding in video days or questionable?Expand Quotehttp://youtu.be/fM3lTnirMlY
So outdated trick-wise...
1st-T too, I remember watching that live on the television and absolutely losing it.
I seem to be in some kind of minority though when it comes to the soundtrack, I loved almost every song in it, which is rare.
Who wants to step up and be the first to shit on Video Days or Questionable using the same logic?[close]
lmao respect. to your credit i'll also say that i started skating in 03 and menikmati was always a blind spot for me. maybe i'd feel differently if i saw it when i was a kidExpand Quotedo you really think the skateboarding in menikmati is as progressive as the skateboarding in video days or questionable?Expand Quotehttp://youtu.be/fM3lTnirMlY
So outdated trick-wise...
1st-T too, I remember watching that live on the television and absolutely losing it.
I seem to be in some kind of minority though when it comes to the soundtrack, I loved almost every song in it, which is rare.
Who wants to step up and be the first to shit on Video Days or Questionable using the same logic?[close][close]
I just wanted to take the argument to the x-treme, but let's just die on that hill and say "yes", for fun. ;D
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteOops accidentally clicked the middle school arguments-thread.[close]
Tell us about your extensive book collection and how the 48 Laws of Power changed your life[close]
I'll just say I had to google 48 Laws Of Power.[close]
You fuckin wit it?[close]
Nah, it would probably be fun to glance through but I'm more into the Alan Watts way of self-help. How's your mileage?
lmao respect. to your credit i'll also say that i started skating in 03 and menikmati was always a blind spot for me. maybe i'd feel differently if i saw it when i was a kidExpand QuoteExpand Quotedo you really think the skateboarding in menikmati is as progressive as the skateboarding in video days or questionable?Expand Quotehttp://youtu.be/fM3lTnirMlY
So outdated trick-wise...
1st-T too, I remember watching that live on the television and absolutely losing it.
I seem to be in some kind of minority though when it comes to the soundtrack, I loved almost every song in it, which is rare.
Who wants to step up and be the first to shit on Video Days or Questionable using the same logic?[close][close]
I just wanted to take the argument to the x-treme, but let's just die on that hill and say "yes", for fun. ;D[close]
http://youtu.be/fM3lTnirMlY
So outdated trick-wise...
1st-T too, I remember watching that live on the television and absolutely losing it.
I seem to be in some kind of minority though when it comes to the soundtrack, I loved almost every song in it, which is rare.
Who wants to step up and be the first to shit on Video Days or Questionable using the same logic?
Expand QuoteExpand Quotemy hot take is that menikmati is the worst "big" video to ever come out (or aged the worst)Expand QuoteOf my era, Sorry is probably the best video to come out, though my “hot take” is that the video should have ended with his switch from board down Hollywood High. Because his sort of “introductory” part in menikmati ended with a gnarly regular front board.[close][close]
I haven’t watched it in years but I always kinda struggled to enjoy it even when it was fresh. I think having Amon Tobin do the entire soundtrack was a mistake.[close]
as an Amon Tobin fan
there aCtUAlLY is only one track from him in that video and it was a pretty clever match with Rodrigo TX.
The soundtrack was different from what everyone was doing at the time and it was pretty much a genius move imo (as an breakbeat / electronic music amateur) and it worked well throughout the video.
I know I'm biased by nostalgia as this video was released during my foundational years but even now I am convinced Fred Mortagne did an amazing job with the edit ( classical cuts / landing on beat done really well, slow-mo sections at the end of each parts, etc.) and the filming (care about the framing especially).
@Ignatius J Reilly
Would you explain why you feel that way ? I'm genuinely curious
Arto's slander is weird. Jamie Foy in 2025 doesn't mean that Arto's footage in the 2000s doesn't hold up...
my hot take is that menikmati is the worst "big" video to ever come out (or aged the worst)
ah shit. okay i'll take the L on this oneExpand Quotemy hot take is that menikmati is the worst "big" video to ever come out (or aged the worst)[close]
Animal Chin? Nothing but the Truth? Extremely Sorry?
I didn’t start skating until 2012. Didn’t see menikmati until like 2018 when I was 20 years old. And its in my top 10 favorite videos. I still rewatch arto, Penny, Mccrank, and Koston parts regularly to get hyped to go skate. Probably my favorite parts from Penny and Koston ever too. Didn’t mind the soundtrack. Pennys song is perfect. And the geography editing theme reminded me of old school street fighter which I always thought was radlmao respect. to your credit i'll also say that i started skating in 03 and menikmati was always a blind spot for me. maybe i'd feel differently if i saw it when i was a kidExpand QuoteExpand Quotedo you really think the skateboarding in menikmati is as progressive as the skateboarding in video days or questionable?Expand Quotehttp://youtu.be/fM3lTnirMlY
So outdated trick-wise...
1st-T too, I remember watching that live on the television and absolutely losing it.
I seem to be in some kind of minority though when it comes to the soundtrack, I loved almost every song in it, which is rare.
Who wants to step up and be the first to shit on Video Days or Questionable using the same logic?[close][close]
I just wanted to take the argument to the x-treme, but let's just die on that hill and say "yes", for fun. ;D[close]
ah shit. okay i'll take the L on this oneExpand QuoteExpand Quotemy hot take is that menikmati is the worst "big" video to ever come out (or aged the worst)[close]
Animal Chin? Nothing but the Truth? Extremely Sorry?[close]
Damn yall are making me wonder what people are gonna think about PJ's part in WHL in 10-20yrs
Expand QuoteDamn yall are making me wonder what people are gonna think about PJ's part in WHL in 10-20yrs[close]
Dude didn't even land his last flatground trick so they had to cut it quick after he pushes. Weak
I like menikmati, I didn’t start skating until around 2008-2010. I think for people in my specific age group videos like menikmati, this is skateboarding and photosynthesis were an introduction into skate videos because they were all already up on YouTube by the time I started. I like it still because the editing / geographic intros make it feel like a pbs skate video or something.2007-2015 is when I wasn’t paying attention to any skate media (missed Kelly Hart’s whole career).
Edit - weird typos from autocorrect
Once I got more into skating I’d go to my locals video premiers and often get a hard copy of the video to have at home to watch over and over again on my ps2, the videos I owned hard copies of I believe were2007-2015 is when I wasn’t paying attention to any skate media (missed Kelly Hart’s whole career).Expand QuoteI like menikmati, I didn’t start skating until around 2008-2010. I think for people in my specific age group videos like menikmati, this is skateboarding and photosynthesis were an introduction into skate videos because they were all already up on YouTube by the time I started. I like it still because the editing / geographic intros make it feel like a pbs skate video or something.
Edit - weird typos from autocorrect[close]
What videos did you hold in high regard? Was it all YouTubed up by the time you started, so new videos wasn’t really that exciting?
Forgive the old man questions. I’m old.
IDK man... it's not always about the tricks difficulty on paper for me, and I'm assuming others. Rather see a clean kickflip then a messy switch tre. Style, the way it was filmed, what they were wearing, preceding / following trick, music playing...
Rather see an ollie from Heath then any clip from Austyn, but that's just me... probably.
Once I was in high school though I’d always go over to this stoner guy who was in college apartment because he would smoke me out and had It’s a secret, cherry, a few of the og Matt king videos, and some other cool indie videos all hard copy and we’d watch them over and over on his ps3 hooked up to an old round screenExpand QuoteOnce I got more into skating I’d go to my locals video premiers and often get a hard copy of the video to have at home to watch over and over again on my ps2, the videos I owned hard copies of I believe wereExpand Quote2007-2015 is when I wasn’t paying attention to any skate media (missed Kelly Hart’s whole career).Expand QuoteI like menikmati, I didn’t start skating until around 2008-2010. I think for people in my specific age group videos like menikmati, this is skateboarding and photosynthesis were an introduction into skate videos because they were all already up on YouTube by the time I started. I like it still because the editing / geographic intros make it feel like a pbs skate video or something.
Edit - weird typos from autocorrect[close]
What videos did you hold in high regard? Was it all YouTubed up by the time you started, so new videos wasn’t really that exciting?
Forgive the old man questions. I’m old.[close]
Stay gold (I won the photo book, a hat and the dvd in skate shop raffle at there premier of it) mindfield, hesh law, strangeworld, think there were a few more I actually bought but also had at l at least half a dozen strangenotes and other free videos, I remember having tpuds big bang part and some crappy sector 9 full length, probably a few transworld videos too, I know I had hallelujah at least.[close]
We’d also watch hella videos on YouTube too though I think at that time in my life I was a huge Logan Lara fan and watched all those old videos bagillions of times too
As for older videos I hold in high regard my top five are probably
Skate more
Get familiar
Baker 3
Mosaic
Any early krooked video or real video when gonz was on
i honestly don’t know where to post this, but posters referring to themselves as “someone you don’t know” when clapping back at comments made about them on here is trite.Sounds to me like someone you don’t know is actually no one.
Sounds to me like someone you don’t know is actually no one.Expand Quotei honestly don’t know where to post this, but posters referring to themselves as “someone you don’t know” when clapping back at comments made about them on here is trite.[close]
Do I win a prize, or… ?
Keep your head up, playa: they gots no teeth.
Damn yall are making me wonder what people are gonna think about PJ's part in WHL in 10-20yrs
Austyn = budget Suciu. Sometimes I can't even tell the two apart. And his globe shoes r weird and dumb.Expand QuoteIDK man... it's not always about the tricks difficulty on paper for me, and I'm assuming others. Rather see a clean kickflip then a messy switch tre. Style, the way it was filmed, what they were wearing, preceding / following trick, music playing...
Rather see an ollie from Heath then any clip from Austyn, but that's just me... probably.[close]
I get what you’re saying and I’ve held similar opinions about other tricks and spots but I guess my unpopular opinion here is that Austyn has better style than Heath, and I’ve been a Heath fan since Rolling Thunder. But no one has ever uttered his name in the “best” style discussions like Gino, Carroll, etc. Would I rather see a new part today from Heath than Austyn? Yes. Is Austyns skating easier on the eyes for me? Also yes.
Austyn = budget Suciu. Sometimes I can't even tell the two apart. And his globe shoes r weird and dumb.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteIDK man... it's not always about the tricks difficulty on paper for me, and I'm assuming others. Rather see a clean kickflip then a messy switch tre. Style, the way it was filmed, what they were wearing, preceding / following trick, music playing...
Rather see an ollie from Heath then any clip from Austyn, but that's just me... probably.[close]
I get what you’re saying and I’ve held similar opinions about other tricks and spots but I guess my unpopular opinion here is that Austyn has better style than Heath, and I’ve been a Heath fan since Rolling Thunder. But no one has ever uttered his name in the “best” style discussions like Gino, Carroll, etc. Would I rather see a new part today from Heath than Austyn? Yes. Is Austyns skating easier on the eyes for me? Also yes.[close]
Wow I think I'm an Austyn hater haha.
IDK man... think about it...Expand QuoteAustyn = budget Suciu. Sometimes I can't even tell the two apart. And his globe shoes r weird and dumb.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteIDK man... it's not always about the tricks difficulty on paper for me, and I'm assuming others. Rather see a clean kickflip then a messy switch tre. Style, the way it was filmed, what they were wearing, preceding / following trick, music playing...
Rather see an ollie from Heath then any clip from Austyn, but that's just me... probably.[close]
I get what you’re saying and I’ve held similar opinions about other tricks and spots but I guess my unpopular opinion here is that Austyn has better style than Heath, and I’ve been a Heath fan since Rolling Thunder. But no one has ever uttered his name in the “best” style discussions like Gino, Carroll, etc. Would I rather see a new part today from Heath than Austyn? Yes. Is Austyns skating easier on the eyes for me? Also yes.[close]
Wow I think I'm an Austyn hater haha.[close]
did you start skating a month ago? they’re completely different
IDK man... think about it...Expand QuoteExpand QuoteAustyn = budget Suciu. Sometimes I can't even tell the two apart. And his globe shoes r weird and dumb.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteIDK man... it's not always about the tricks difficulty on paper for me, and I'm assuming others. Rather see a clean kickflip then a messy switch tre. Style, the way it was filmed, what they were wearing, preceding / following trick, music playing...
Rather see an ollie from Heath then any clip from Austyn, but that's just me... probably.[close]
I get what you’re saying and I’ve held similar opinions about other tricks and spots but I guess my unpopular opinion here is that Austyn has better style than Heath, and I’ve been a Heath fan since Rolling Thunder. But no one has ever uttered his name in the “best” style discussions like Gino, Carroll, etc. Would I rather see a new part today from Heath than Austyn? Yes. Is Austyns skating easier on the eyes for me? Also yes.[close]
Wow I think I'm an Austyn hater haha.[close]
did you start skating a month ago? they’re completely different[close]
To be fair, I've watched quite a fair amount of Suciu footage, especially from his SOTY run, but I've only really seen the most recent Austyn vid. Can't say that I'll be doin my Austyn research tho. Not my kinda guy evidently.
Austyn = budget Suciu. Sometimes I can't even tell the two apart. And his globe shoes r weird and dumb.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteIDK man... it's not always about the tricks difficulty on paper for me, and I'm assuming others. Rather see a clean kickflip then a messy switch tre. Style, the way it was filmed, what they were wearing, preceding / following trick, music playing...
Rather see an ollie from Heath then any clip from Austyn, but that's just me... probably.[close]
I get what you’re saying and I’ve held similar opinions about other tricks and spots but I guess my unpopular opinion here is that Austyn has better style than Heath, and I’ve been a Heath fan since Rolling Thunder. But no one has ever uttered his name in the “best” style discussions like Gino, Carroll, etc. Would I rather see a new part today from Heath than Austyn? Yes. Is Austyns skating easier on the eyes for me? Also yes.[close]
man i know i posted some dumbass takes this week but they’re nothing compared to the last few posts
Expand QuoteDamn yall are making me wonder what people are gonna think about PJ's part in WHL in 10-20yrs[close]
Timeless. I just watched it again and it’ll always hold up
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteDamn yall are making me wonder what people are gonna think about PJ's part in WHL in 10-20yrs[close]
Timeless. I just watched it again and it’ll always hold up[close]
I think this still holds up. Same with Guy in Mouse or even Stevie in Chocolate Tour. Wouldn't compare to uber tech parts but plenty of dudes put out street parts today that don't compare.
As someone who loves fried take banter Suciu/Austyn is right over the kook/banter border line and should be crucified.
The 80s style shaped boards with basically no concave or nose should be banished.
OK how about this:
For 2 marks, complete the Venn diagram. Maybe we can find some common ground.
(https://i.ibb.co/ynQz4BvK/venn.png) (https://ibb.co/ynQz4BvK)
Nice to see some actual unpopular opinions in this thread for once. Hearing people complain about ride on grinds rails shaped boards etc, take a seat to all this shit the past few pages.
Expand QuoteNice to see some actual unpopular opinions in this thread for once. Hearing people complain about ride on grinds rails shaped boards etc, take a seat to all this shit the past few pages.[close]
Problem is you frequently get kook bombed for posting actual unpopular opinions...in the unpopular opinions thread.
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Curren Caples is really goddamn good and would be more popular if he had a rougher upbringing and/or was slightly more ugly.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteNice to see some actual unpopular opinions in this thread for once. Hearing people complain about ride on grinds rails shaped boards etc, take a seat to all this shit the past few pages.[close]
Problem is you frequently get kook bombed for posting actual unpopular opinions...in the unpopular opinions thread.
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I gnar for bravery in this thread.
Let the psycho takes fly.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteNice to see some actual unpopular opinions in this thread for once. Hearing people complain about ride on grinds rails shaped boards etc, take a seat to all this shit the past few pages.[close]
Problem is you frequently get kook bombed for posting actual unpopular opinions...in the unpopular opinions thread.
(https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:520/1*u_uBMhq8tMSJqKzaQ1GySg.gif)[close]
I gnar for bravery in this thread.
Let the psycho takes fly.
Expand QuoteT-Funk is one of my favourite skaters.[close]
Same. Is that a hot take?
Expand QuoteIDK man... it's not always about the tricks difficulty on paper for me, and I'm assuming others. Rather see a clean kickflip then a messy switch tre. Style, the way it was filmed, what they were wearing, preceding / following trick, music playing...
Rather see an ollie from Heath then any clip from Austyn, but that's just me... probably.[close]
I get what you’re saying and I’ve held similar opinions about other tricks and spots but I guess my unpopular opinion here is that Austyn has better style than Heath, and I’ve been a Heath fan since Rolling Thunder. But no one has ever uttered his name in the “best” style discussions like Gino, Carroll, etc. Would I rather see a new part today from Heath than Austyn? Yes. Is Austyns skating easier on the eyes for me? Also yes.
Tom Knox is the budget Suciu who also cant keep his legs closed.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteT-Funk is one of my favourite skaters.[close]
Same. Is that a hot take?[close]
His cartoon bully face, exaggerated knee tuck and alleged dickhead personality gets a lot of criticism but I think it’s all sick. I like his new shitty mullet as well.[close]
He might be an alleged dickhead but at least he’s not boring. Also sometimes (a lot of times) the dickhead allegations come from the kind of people who can’t fathom why someone they think they’re entitled to interact with doesn’t respond with sunshine and rainbows. Nothing about T-funk makes me think I should ask him for a picture or an autograph and I like it that way.
t-funk isone ofthe greatest skateboardersof all time
You’re in the right thread, that’s for gd sureExpand Quotet-funk isone ofthe greatest skateboardersof all time[close]
Expand Quotet-funk isone ofthe greatest skateboardersof all time[close]
Boards with thrasher mag covers on them are stupid and lazy. Yes, all of them.
Expand QuoteBoards with thrasher mag covers on them are stupid and lazy. Yes, all of them.[close]
Ha that's what I have setup right now. Anti Hero GT board.
Graphic is pretty lame but it has green and blue top two plies and purple on the bottom and a nice shape so...
Today I realized I hate the way big spins look. They're okay out of stuff but I'm tired of seeing them down shit and especially frontside ones.
Curren Caples is really goddamn good and would be more popular if he had a rougher upbringing and/or was slightly more ugly.
gripping over your bolts is a good idea.....Just like a public castration.
gripping over your bolts is a good idea.....Really curious to hear the logic behind this - how tf are you supposed to take your bolts off when you’re switching out decks lol. Bolts are also a helpful “reference point” for identifying where your feet are on the deck.
Just like a public castration.Expand Quotegripping over your bolts is a good idea.....[close]
Also: I fail to see your point.
gripping over your bolts is a good idea.....
Expand Quotegripping over your bolts is a good idea.....[close]
Miles silvas does it.
Expand QuoteExpand Quotegripping over your bolts is a good idea.....[close]
Miles silvas does it.[close]
Stevie does it too…but yeah, I saw the same thing….and he just hammers them out and I assume reuses them.
I know a lot of people really liked Random hardware or hardware where you just use the socket. I think gripping over might actually work without getting the twisties. Skating the V8’s I was thinking the fastest way to move the truck and I thought this might work.
This is what this thread is all about……
I can tell which way my board is facing just by reading my pink grip tape. If it says "SHAKE JUNT" then I am skating the tail.
…I also only screw my axel bolts on until they're flush with the axel.My brother in Christ, have you not heard the good news of the Lord?
I hate it when the ends of the axel mushroom out from landing primo and keeping the bolt flush prevents that.
My wheels have a lot of play, I can shake my board back and forth and it's so rattly it sounds like a maraca, but I've never noticed any effect on my skating.
My brother in Christ, have you not heard the good news of the Lord?Expand Quote…I also only screw my axel bolts on until they're flush with the axel.
I hate it when the ends of the axel mushroom out from landing primo and keeping the bolt flush prevents that.
My wheels have a lot of play, I can shake my board back and forth and it's so rattly it sounds like a maraca, but I've never noticed any effect on my skating.[close]
In the Book of Tate, chapter 6, verse 66, God sayeth that thou may put an extra speed washer or two in there & still keep those axel nuts flush w/o all the noise.
This is the gospel according to Shoes & Gear; thanks be to God & amen.
Peace be with you.
Psalm 98:4 Make a joyful noise unto the LORD.Expand QuoteMy brother in Christ, have you not heard the good news of the Lord?Expand Quote…I also only screw my axel bolts on until they're flush with the axel.
I hate it when the ends of the axel mushroom out from landing primo and keeping the bolt flush prevents that.
My wheels have a lot of play, I can shake my board back and forth and it's so rattly it sounds like a maraca, but I've never noticed any effect on my skating.[close]
In the Book of Tate, chapter 6, verse 66, God sayeth that thou may put an extra speed washer or two in there & still keep those axel nuts flush w/o all the noise.
This is the gospel according to Shoes & Gear; thanks be to God & amen.
Peace be with you.[close]
I've read the pamphlets and subscribed to the newsletter, yet I remain hesitant to join the congregation because...I kinda like my noisy rattly board...
I dont understand why Plan b is still giving Sean Sheffey a board.Legacy and nostalgia money?
Legacy and nostalgia money?Expand QuoteI dont understand why Plan b is still giving Sean Sheffey a board.[close]
Especially with brands that only have their salad days to use for marketing.Expand QuoteLegacy and nostalgia money?Expand QuoteI dont understand why Plan b is still giving Sean Sheffey a board.[close][close]
I keep getting fed old skater crap on Facebook, etc. and I’m pretty sure the nostalgia/old man getting back into skating market is bigger than new young skaters. I’m sure that’s keeping Powell afloat single-handedly.
I dont understand why Plan b is still giving Sean Sheffey a board.
I dont understand why Plan b is still giving Sean Sheffey a board.
As a skater, in vacuum, sure.
As a person, he's a right bellend.
I dont understandwhyPlan bis still givingSean Sheffey a board.
Expand QuoteDoobie is sick and gets way more hate than he deserves[close]
I’ve been saying this. Still no real answer as to why slap hates on him so much aside from that he’s loud andFrenchdrinks a lot
This aftermarket insole shit is almost entirely a scam and you all just need stronger feet.
Expand QuoteThis aftermarket insole shit is almost entirely a scam and you all just need stronger feet.[close]
Where can I get a couple of those? I'm a size 11
Well, you answered the question in there. Dude seems to be an annoying one to have in the session unless you're also a loud person.Expand QuoteDoobie is sick and gets way more hate than he deserves[close]
I’ve been saying this. Still no real answer as to why slap hates on him so much aside from that he’s loud andFrenchdrinks a lot
This aftermarket insole shit is almost entirely a scam and you all just need stronger feet.
Expand QuoteThis aftermarket insole shit is almost entirely a scam and you all just need stronger feet.[close]
I think about this a lot, the whole strengthen vs protection argument in relation to footwear. I wear high tops and will use aftermarket insoles if needed.
Technically, you are right. It would be more ideal to train and rehab my feet/ankles.
But realistically, I'm 32 with a wife, kid, and full time job. I already work out for almost 30 minutes a day, with some foot/leg/ankle stuff on a couple days.
I do not have the time to fix my shit and get my other things done. Something's gotta give somewhere, and I've just reconciled that I need to wear high tops and use insoles if necessary.
This aftermarket insole shit is almost entirely a scam and you all just need stronger feet.
Expand QuoteThis aftermarket insole shit is almost entirely a scam and you all just need stronger feet.[close]
Just reading this collapsed my arches. This opinion is a real contender!
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteThis aftermarket insole shit is almost entirely a scam and you all just need stronger feet.[close]
Just reading this collapsed my arches. This opinion is a real contender![close]
What I’m hearing is that we need Super…. Feet….
I have oddly strong ankles, feet, and legs because my main activity, rock climbing, requires it at the level I'm at. You're often pulling on a dime sized sliver of rock with a single leg to do a hard movement and you build foot strength over time. I've done PT for various issues, I'm only 175 at 6 foot 3, and am strong in any barbell lower body movement (2x bodyweight deadlift off the couch never training it).
That all has fuck all to do with insoles. Skating is a ton of jumping and landing/eccentric in weird asymmetrical positions. Having some arch support helps keep my ankles and knees supported during that. If you're skating a few hours and battling a trick you're popping and landing dozens of times in a strange position vs lifting in a fixed stance or running in a straight, repetitive line. For me it's made a big difference over weeks and months in terms of having zero joint issues, no foot, ankle, or knee soreness post session, and just general comfort.
Skate brand insoles are trash and most excessive padding is a bandaid. Most amateurs aren't even skating shit with the impact an aging Reynolds has.
Climbers are freakishly strong.
And jiu jitsu fighters too.
Independt of body mass.
I don't wear anything with a logo on it, I'm not a walking billboard.
Most of them look bad and they mean nothing about quality.
For most people it's just ostentatious.
Same with tatoos, I'm not a canvas.
I've never seen someone tatooed where I thought it looked good or better than without it.
I don't wear anything with a logo on it, I'm not a walking billboard.
Most of them look bad and they mean nothing about quality.
For most people it's just ostentatious.
Same with tatoos, I'm not a canvas.
I've never seen someone tatooed where I thought it looked good or better than without it.
Expand QuoteI don't wear anything with a logo on it, I'm not a walking billboard.
Most of them look bad and they mean nothing about quality.
For most people it's just ostentatious.
Same with tatoos, I'm not a canvas.
I've never seen someone tatooed where I thought it looked good or better than without it.[close]
Unfortunately your mantra is a brand…..
Just to recalibrate this thread and so I understand…..
‘Friends’ good show?
Expand QuoteI know hating on Rollerblading was beat into my head as a young skater.
But this day and age rollerblading, especially the 4 wheel skates (like the ones you see in roller derby) is way more in style.
Secretly I still hate on roller skaters. Just pick up a damn skateboard and learn how to Ollie up a curb. It’s not easy and you will fall and you will bleed. That’s the point. It’s hard.[close]
I’ve seen fools get absolutely smoked on rollerblades. For a good minute they were doing some insane shit on those things. They’ve always had my respect.
Expand QuoteI know hating on Rollerblading was beat into my head as a young skater.
But this day and age rollerblading, especially the 4 wheel skates (like the ones you see in roller derby) is way more in style.
Secretly I still hate on roller skaters. Just pick up a damn skateboard and learn how to Ollie up a curb. It’s not easy and you will fall and you will bleed. That’s the point. It’s hard.[close]
I’ve seen fools get absolutely smoked on rollerblades. For a good minute they were doing some insane shit on those things. They’ve always had my respect.
Expand QuoteI know hating on Rollerblading was beat into my head as a young skater.
But this day and age rollerblading, especially the 4 wheel skates (like the ones you see in roller derby) is way more in style.
Secretly I still hate on roller skaters. Just pick up a damn skateboard and learn how to Ollie up a curb. It’s not easy and you will fall and you will bleed. That’s the point. It’s hard.[close]
I’ve seen fools get absolutely smoked on rollerblades. For a good minute they were doing some insane shit on those things. They’ve always had my respect.
Like alot of skaters...rollerbladers think it's 2008 and so they always get all defensive not realizing it's 2025 and no one really cares......
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteI know hating on Rollerblading was beat into my head as a young skater.
But this day and age rollerblading, especially the 4 wheel skates (like the ones you see in roller derby) is way more in style.
Secretly I still hate on roller skaters. Just pick up a damn skateboard and learn how to Ollie up a curb. It’s not easy and you will fall and you will bleed. That’s the point. It’s hard.[close]
I’ve seen fools get absolutely smoked on rollerblades. For a good minute they were doing some insane shit on those things. They’ve always had my respect.[close]
Definitely. After I quick skateboarding in 2009 I started blading (from 2011 to 2013) and it was really fun. Basics are much easier than skateboarding. I was sliding ledges and flat rails in no time and doing air grabs on quarter pipes, which I never did with a skateboard. You are bodied more frequently than in skateboarding, where you just bail and walk. Although I could do tons of tricks and it was fun, I never connected with blading in the same way I connected with skateboarding.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteI know hating on Rollerblading was beat into my head as a young skater.
But this day and age rollerblading, especially the 4 wheel skates (like the ones you see in roller derby) is way more in style.
Secretly I still hate on roller skaters. Just pick up a damn skateboard and learn how to Ollie up a curb. It’s not easy and you will fall and you will bleed. That’s the point. It’s hard.[close]
I’ve seen fools get absolutely smoked on rollerblades. For a good minute they were doing some insane shit on those things. They’ve always had my respect.[close]
Definitely. After I quick skateboarding in 2009 I started blading (from 2011 to 2013) and it was really fun. Basics are much easier than skateboarding. I was sliding ledges and flat rails in no time and doing air grabs on quarter pipes, which I never did with a skateboard. You are bodied more frequently than in skateboarding, where you just bail and walk. Although I could do tons of tricks and it was fun, I never connected with blading in the same way I connected with skateboarding.[close]
Fuck, how many of us are rollerbladers?
I was in to action sports anything as a kid, so when I came across a pair of aggressive inline blades on clearance at sports authority I hoped on it. A few other skaters at my local also dabbled inline. I definitely got better at inline faster than I did skating, but skateboarding was and still has been the end all be all.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteI know hating on Rollerblading was beat into my head as a young skater.
But this day and age rollerblading, especially the 4 wheel skates (like the ones you see in roller derby) is way more in style.
Secretly I still hate on roller skaters. Just pick up a damn skateboard and learn how to Ollie up a curb. It’s not easy and you will fall and you will bleed. That’s the point. It’s hard.[close]
I’ve seen fools get absolutely smoked on rollerblades. For a good minute they were doing some insane shit on those things. They’ve always had my respect.[close]
Definitely. After I quick skateboarding in 2009 I started blading (from 2011 to 2013) and it was really fun. Basics are much easier than skateboarding. I was sliding ledges and flat rails in no time and doing air grabs on quarter pipes, which I never did with a skateboard. You are bodied more frequently than in skateboarding, where you just bail and walk. Although I could do tons of tricks and it was fun, I never connected with blading in the same way I connected with skateboarding.[close]
Fuck, how many of us are rollerbladers?
I was in to action sports anything as a kid, so when I came across a pair of aggressive inline blades on clearance at sports authority I hoped on it. A few other skaters at my local also dabbled inline. I definitely got better at inline faster than I did skating, but skateboarding was and still has been the end all be all.
I started roller skating a couple months ago because I've been burned out on skating for a while, and it's really fun. A lot of the fundamental skills carry over so I've been learning stuff fairly quickly
My goal is to be a derby dyke by 2026
Expand QuoteI started roller skating a couple months ago because I've been burned out on skating for a while, and it's really fun. A lot of the fundamental skills carry over so I've been learning stuff fairly quickly
My goal is to be a derby dyke by 2026[close]
Crazy to hear the skills carry over, when I see people skating quads at the park it freaks me out, it looks terrifying.
Especially when they skate ramps and have their feet pointing sideways, I'd have to have an ambulance on standby before I tried that.
And I don't understand how bailing works. It looks like you just have to go all in on every attempt.
I'd definitely have to wear knee pads.
Mad respect for the roller skaters, they're easily my favorite non-skateboarders at the skatepark.
Expand QuoteI started roller skating a couple months ago because I've been burned out on skating for a while, and it's really fun. A lot of the fundamental skills carry over so I've been learning stuff fairly quickly
My goal is to be a derby dyke by 2026[close]
Crazy to hear the skills carry over, when I see people skating quads at the park it freaks me out, it looks terrifying.
Especially when they skate ramps and have their feet pointing sideways, I'd have to have an ambulance on standby before I tried that.
And I don't understand how bailing works. It looks like you just have to go all in on every attempt.
I'd definitely have to wear knee pads.
Mad respect for the roller skaters, they're easily my favorite non-skateboarders at the skatepark.
Expand QuoteI don't wear anything with a logo on it, I'm not a walking billboard.
Most of them look bad and they mean nothing about quality.
For most people it's just ostentatious.
Same with tatoos, I'm not a canvas.
I've never seen someone tatooed where I thought it looked good or better than without it.[close]
Unfortunately your mantra is a brand…..
Just to recalibrate this thread and so I understand…..
‘Friends’ good show?
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteI don't wear anything with a logo on it, I'm not a walking billboard.
Most of them look bad and they mean nothing about quality.
For most people it's just ostentatious.
Same with tatoos, I'm not a canvas.
I've never seen someone tatooed where I thought it looked good or better than without it.[close]
Unfortunately your mantra is a brand…..
Just to recalibrate this thread and so I understand…..
‘Friends’ good show?[close]
Worst show in the history of television IMO. Just watch the vids that don't have the canned laughter. It creates a genre of dumb comedy.
So….saying it’s a good show is an unpopular opinion? Or does the slap norm push it in the other direction…..
That’s why I pose the question….what is our baseline?
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteI don't wear anything with a logo on it, I'm not a walking billboard.
Most of them look bad and they mean nothing about quality.
For most people it's just ostentatious.
Same with tatoos, I'm not a canvas.
I've never seen someone tatooed where I thought it looked good or better than without it.[close]
Unfortunately your mantra is a brand…..
Just to recalibrate this thread and so I understand…..
‘Friends’ good show?[close]
Worst show in the history of television IMO. Just watch the vids that don't have the canned laughter. It creates a genre of dumb comedy.
Slap is Seinfeld
r/skateboarding is friends
Expand QuoteSlap is Seinfeld
r/skateboarding is friends[close]
That's too good for r/skateboarding
r/skateboarding is 100% Bazinga Bang Theory
"uhhmmmm actually that's not a hardflip that's a pop shuv-it, and you should be wearing a safety helmet. Thanks for the gold, kind stranger!"
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteI started roller skating a couple months ago because I've been burned out on skating for a while, and it's really fun. A lot of the fundamental skills carry over so I've been learning stuff fairly quickly
My goal is to be a derby dyke by 2026[close]
Crazy to hear the skills carry over, when I see people skating quads at the park it freaks me out, it looks terrifying.
Especially when they skate ramps and have their feet pointing sideways, I'd have to have an ambulance on standby before I tried that.
And I don't understand how bailing works. It looks like you just have to go all in on every attempt.
I'd definitely have to wear knee pads.
Mad respect for the roller skaters, they're easily my favorite non-skateboarders at the skatepark.[close]
Oh yea the knee pads are essential, I'd be fucked without them. My crew is a mix of skateboarders and quad skaters so it was an easy transition to make with friends there to teach me the basics
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteI don't wear anything with a logo on it, I'm not a walking billboard.
Most of them look bad and they mean nothing about quality.
For most people it's just ostentatious.
Same with tatoos, I'm not a canvas.
I've never seen someone tatooed where I thought it looked good or better than without it.[close]
Unfortunately your mantra is a brand…..
Just to recalibrate this thread and so I understand…..
‘Friends’ good show?[close]
Worst show in the history of television IMO. Just watch the vids that don't have the canned laughter. It creates a genre of dumb comedy.[close]
Naw, that would be "The Big Bang Theory". Fucking HORRIBLY written, lowest-common-denominator, actively unfunny and offensively stupid attempt at "comedy" I've ever had the misfortune to experience.
‘WONDER YEARS sucked!’ Unpopular opinion?
Mission accomplished?
Unpopular skate take: heelflips > kickflips?
Slap is Seinfeld
r/skateboarding is friends
Expand Quote
‘WONDER YEARS sucked!’ Unpopular opinion?
Mission accomplished?[close]
I barely remember what happened in any given episode, but it was my favorite show as a kid because I was madly in love with Winnie Cooper. Might have been my first crush. I vowed I would marry her someday (spoiler alert - it didn't happen)
Help me understand why some kid from Brazil or Portugal accepts a sponsorship from Red Bull and can maybe provide for their family for a few years and they might as well be dead in SLAP's eyes. Hell, deserves to be dead the way some of y'all talk.
Tyshawn ollies a Ferrari in Louis Vuitton pajamas and everyone is clamoring about how absolutely amazing he is.
Why is it okay for Tyshawn to "get that bag" but not okay for literally anyone else?
Why is Tyshawn given a pass to prioritize corporate sponsors who don't give a fuck about skateboarding and it's not just accepted, but enthusiastically praised, but then it's wholly condemned if literally anyone else does it?
Why is he the only one allowed to cash in without losing street cred?
This is a genuine question, not a "gotcha".
Kook button is to the left.
Expand QuoteHelp me understand why some kid from Brazil or Portugal accepts a sponsorship from Red Bull and can maybe provide for their family for a few years and they might as well be dead in SLAP's eyes. Hell, deserves to be dead the way some of y'all talk.
Tyshawn ollies a Ferrari in Louis Vuitton pajamas and everyone is clamoring about how absolutely amazing he is.
Why is it okay for Tyshawn to "get that bag" but not okay for literally anyone else?
Why is Tyshawn given a pass to prioritize corporate sponsors who don't give a fuck about skateboarding and it's not just accepted, but enthusiastically praised, but then it's wholly condemned if literally anyone else does it?
Why is he the only one allowed to cash in without losing street cred?
This is a genuine question, not a "gotcha".
Kook button is to the left.[close]
Just to be clear, your asking why a 2 time SOTY, that’s rode for the biggest brands in skateboarding and has multiple video parts has more street cred than kelvin hoefler?
Why is Tyshawn given a pass to prioritize corporate sponsors who don't give a fuck about skateboarding and it's not just accepted, but enthusiastically praised, but then it's wholly condemned if literally anyone else does it?
Expand QuoteWhy is Tyshawn given a pass to prioritize corporate sponsors who don't give a fuck about skateboarding and it's not just accepted, but enthusiastically praised, but then it's wholly condemned if literally anyone else does it?[close]
Gonna need a citation for this one.
Do you understand that a skateboarder's only job is to market their sponsors products? It is not a meritocracy.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteWhy is Tyshawn given a pass to prioritize corporate sponsors who don't give a fuck about skateboarding and it's not just accepted, but enthusiastically praised, but then it's wholly condemned if literally anyone else does it?[close]
Gonna need a citation for this one.
Do you understand that a skateboarder's only job is to market their sponsors products? It is not a meritocracy.[close]
I'm not sure what you're missing.
I was never questioning the motives of the skaters, but the public opinion of the skaters for doing so.
My whole point was why are most skaters condemned for accepting corporate sponsorship but Tyshawn is praised for it?
So many are dragged through the mud for skating for an energy drink, which I don't necessarily even disagree with, but Tyshawn is praised for rolling with Louis Vuitton and Warby Parker which...I guess this is unpopular but I personally don't think is very cool either.
I don't even mean uncool from an ethical point of view, I mean...I just don't think Louis Vuitton is a cool company, I think their shit is wack as fuck disposable garbage for privileged, basic douchebags and they can fuck off.
Help me understand why some kid from Brazil or Portugal accepts a sponsorship from Red Bull and can maybe provide for their family for a few years and they might as well be dead in SLAP's eyes. Hell, deserves to be dead the way some of y'all talk.
Tyshawn ollies a Ferrari in Louis Vuitton pajamas and everyone is clamoring about how absolutely amazing he is.
Why is it okay for Tyshawn to "get that bag" but not okay for literally anyone else?
Why is Tyshawn given a pass to prioritize corporate sponsors who don't give a fuck about skateboarding and it's not just accepted, but enthusiastically praised, but then it's wholly condemned if literally anyone else does it?
Why is he the only one allowed to cash in without losing street cred?
This is a genuine question, not a "gotcha".
Kook button is to the left.
not sure if popular or not but there isnt a skater alive i need to see 50 tricks at 50 years old from
I promise not to get drunk and try to be edgy and controversial on the slap boards ever again until I do it again.
As punishment I get to work all day with sea legs and a screaming headache.Expand Quotenot sure if popular or not but there isnt a skater alive i need to see 50 tricks at 50 years old from[close]
You don't want to see every variation of 180, shuvit, kickflip, and heelflip and every way to pop into a 50/50 and every no comply and then ultimately see things like power slides and dropping off a curb be counted as a trick?
Your loss, buddy. I'll be on the edge of my seat.
not sure if popular or not but there isnt a skater alive i need to see 50 tricks at 50 years old from
You don't want to see every variation of 180, shuvit, kickflip, and heelflip and every way to pop into a 50/50 and every no comply and then ultimately see things like power slides and dropping off a curb be counted as a trick?
Your loss, buddy. I'll be on the edge of my seat.
Expand Quotenot sure if popular or not but there isnt a skater alive i need to see 50 tricks at 50 years old from[close]
I’d be more stoke to see anyone who post here do this.
Expand Quotenot sure if popular or not but there isnt a skater alive i need to see 50 tricks at 50 years old from[close]
I’d be more stoke to see anyone who post here do this.
*insert embedded video of 43 on 43rd*Look if you do 43 43s at 43, I might be into it
Denis boobsandtits pushes like a someone who has parkinson
I wonder what modern day rollerbladers think about our use of wax/lacquer nowadays? I recall hating on bladers for waxing everything to death but do not recall them waxing more than current skaters do.
"Rails and copers and you still can't slide? Go buy some blades already, kook."-13 year old rollerblader to 45 year old skater
Tyshawn Jones and Frankie Spears skate with the exact same style and almost the same tricks.
Expand QuoteI wonder what modern day rollerbladers think about our use of wax/lacquer nowadays? I recall hating on bladers for waxing everything to death but do not recall them waxing more than current skaters do.
"Rails and copers and you still can't slide? Go buy some blades already, kook."-13 year old rollerblader to 45 year old skater[close]
I think part of the issue was bladers waxing the tops of ledges to do cess slides so it fucked up the surface
barbarians at the gate on vhs was some holy grail shit back in my day
Expand Quotebarbarians at the gate on vhs was some holy grail shit back in my day[close]
So curious about your reasoning for this. Is it cuz it provided a glimpse into the skaters life/personality during a time that wasn't a thing? I just remember there's barely any skating and I woulda been so bummed if I bought it on VHS as a kid.
i haven't watched it since he recently told me but one of the homies is apparently in the background at the wet t-shirt contestExpand QuoteExpand Quotebarbarians at the gate on vhs was some holy grail shit back in my day[close]
So curious about your reasoning for this. Is it cuz it provided a glimpse into the skaters life/personality during a time that wasn't a thing? I just remember there's barely any skating and I woulda been so bummed if I bought it on VHS as a kid.[close]
because boobs. duh
Pink Floyd invented heavy metal not Sabbath
Expand QuotePink Floyd invented heavy metal not Sabbath[close]
I was going to ask for elaboration until I realized who wrote it. Godspeed, Uncle Fleak
Aside from the catch, inward heels are a really similar technique to a tre flip
https://youtu.be/MduQlWUoyhI?si=SyBUuPbtBR2Thsd_
Example 2 earlier that year.
i haven't watched it since he recently told me but one of the homies is apparently in the background at the wet t-shirt contestExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand Quotebarbarians at the gate on vhs was some holy grail shit back in my day[close]
So curious about your reasoning for this. Is it cuz it provided a glimpse into the skaters life/personality during a time that wasn't a thing? I just remember there's barely any skating and I woulda been so bummed if I bought it on VHS as a kid.[close]
because boobs. duh[close]
Expand QuoteExpand Quotebarbarians at the gate on vhs was some holy grail shit back in my day[close]
So curious about your reasoning for this. Is it cuz it provided a glimpse into the skaters life/personality during a time that wasn't a thing? I just remember there's barely any skating and I woulda been so bummed if I bought it on VHS as a kid.[close]
because boobs. duh
Pink Floyd invented heavy metal not Sabbath
neonbrown bringing the rock climbing gear to sand dunes
Anyone who thinks that a brand like Disorder or King are just “tax write offs” has no fucking clue what they’re talking about. If those companies operate at a loss, it means they won’t be taxed as much as an individual, but they lost more money on the business than they save in taxes owed. And they probably spent a significant amount of time working on the brand.
https://youtu.be/BAjxn2US7J8?si=mOkXQENNbvXV9xIe
Anyone who thinks that a brand like Disorder or King are just “tax write offs” has no fucking clue what they’re talking about. If those companies operate at a loss, it means they won’t be taxed as much as an individual, but they lost more money on the business than they save in taxes owed. And they probably spent a significant amount of time working on the brand.
https://youtu.be/BAjxn2US7J8?si=mOkXQENNbvXV9xIe
Expand QuoteAnyone who thinks that a brand like Disorder or King are just “tax write offs” has no fucking clue what they’re talking about. If those companies operate at a loss, it means they won’t be taxed as much as an individual, but they lost more money on the business than they save in taxes owed. And they probably spent a significant amount of time working on the brand.
https://youtu.be/BAjxn2US7J8?si=mOkXQENNbvXV9xIe[close]
Sure, but you are effectively getting a huge discount on your investment. Effectively getting more for your money.
And it gives you a place to dump money that will potentially earn your more money, until it becomes profitable. Keeping your personal tax bill lower in the meantime.
Sell the profitable business once it's profitable and rinse, wash, repeat, do it all over again with another business.
There's a reason people with money operate like this.
Parental Advisory is a good video minus the horrible skits. Some crazy cameos too. Wade D's part is fire.The skits are so funny watching with a group of friends.
this is reminding me that there was a user here called Brak Sabbath a while ago. The Brak Show was one of my favourite animated shows. that's my unpopular opinionDamn. Spaceghost coast2coast was way the hell ahead of its time. Shit was super unhinged, especially zorak.
Damn. Spaceghost coast2coast was way the hell ahead of its time. Shit was super unhinged, especially zorak.Expand Quotethis is reminding me that there was a user here called Brak Sabbath a while ago. The Brak Show was one of my favourite animated shows. that's my unpopular opinion[close]
The whole shit is super underrated
Free max b
No one ever says switch nollie. It's not a thing.
People who argue over trick names like switch nose manny instead of fakie manny, or 180 nosegrind instead of 180 switch 5-0, suski, or salad .
Should be more open to the motherfuckers who can actually do the trick.
For example i was confused on what i would call a switch flip switch nose manny fakie heelflip out. Is it fake manny fakie heel out? Or switch nollie heel out?
I have made the conclusion it would be fakie heel out.
I havnt landed this trick yet but P-Rod said in that nardwuar interview shit would be a fakie heelflip out.
So i found my answer and qas leaning toward fakie heel out anyway.
If you have done this trick is this what you would call it?
.. makes s3nse to me.
If you have done this trick is this what you would call it?It's interesting to hear how Braden Hoban feel about grinding that circular thing to tell if it's FS or BS.
It's interesting to hear how Braden Hoban feel about grinding that circular thing to tell if it's FS or BS.Expand QuoteIf you have done this trick is this what you would call it?[close]
But should we listen to a pro skateboarder for logic in a discussion about a trick name convention that doesn't exist ?
Expand QuoteIt's interesting to hear how Braden Hoban feel about grinding that circular thing to tell if it's FS or BS.Expand QuoteIf you have done this trick is this what you would call it?[close]
But should we listen to a pro skateboarder for logic in a discussion about a trick name convention that doesn't exist ?[close]
Im not sure which trick you are referencing.
Whas it in his part or did he do it at sls?
No one ever says switch nollie. It's not a thing.THPS 1
THPS 1Expand QuoteNo one ever says switch nollie. It's not a thing.[close]
People who argue over trick names like switch nose manny instead of fakie manny, or 180 nosegrind instead of 180 switch 5-0, suski, or salad .
Should be more open to the motherfuckers who can actually do the trick.
For example i was confused on what i would call a switch flip switch nose manny fakie heelflip out. Is it fake manny fakie heel out? Or switch nollie heel out?
I have made the conclusion it would be fakie heel out.
I havnt landed this trick yet but P-Rod said in that nardwuar interview shit would be a fakie heelflip out.
So i found my answer and qas leaning toward fakie heel out anyway.
If you have done this trick is this what you would call it?
.. makes s3nse to me.
Fighting over trick names is the worst kind of discourse on a sessionDrop into a bowl a blast a fs Indy in front of the old heads while yelling the trick name and watch the world burn.
Expand QuoteTHPS 1Expand QuoteNo one ever says switch nollie. It's not a thing.[close][close]
lol i forgot about this
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Expand QuotePink Floyd invented heavy metal not Sabbath[close]
This doesn't make a lot of sense. If you're going to set your metric at "who made the first heavy music", you've gotta go back at least to Deep Purple, Blue Cheer, even the Beatles with "Helter Skelter". It's not true that any one band "invented" heavy metal, but Black Sabbath do serve as the primary influence for the genre known as "heavy metal", so people logically start there.
Expand Quotehttps://youtu.be/MduQlWUoyhI?si=SyBUuPbtBR2Thsd_
Example 2 earlier that year.[close]
It’s ok yo. I do agree that sabbath was the first band to have all the elements in one place. Especially with the down tuning.
I'm not seeing it. Nothing here really gives metal aside from some semi-aggressive vocals. This is just psychedelic rock. The first example you gave was even further away for me. If you hear metal, I won't say you're wrong, but I don't hear it.
Fighting over trick names is the worst kind of discourse on a session
I got another one.Is your skate shop a zumiez?
Skate shop employees should know how to fucking skate
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteTHPS 1Expand QuoteNo one ever says switch nollie. It's not a thing.[close][close]
lol i forgot about this
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I am defeat
Is your skate shop a zumiez?Expand QuoteI got another one.
Skate shop employees should know how to fucking skate[close]
I fucking hate acoustic guitars.Me too that's why I only make amps and pedals.
I fucking hate acoustic guitars.
I fucking hate acoustic guitars.
Expand QuoteI fucking hate acoustic guitars.[close]
Do you hate City and Color?
Expand QuoteI fucking hate acoustic guitars.[close]
Do you hate City and Color?
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteI fucking hate acoustic guitars.[close]
Do you hate City and Color?[close]
I would venture to say that most people with functional ears do.
I fucking hate acoustic guitars.
Simon Bannerot deserves better than Girl
well then paint him green, hike up his socks, and put the man on what he deserves....Creature....
Just out of curiosity who else have you seen and why didn’t they measure up?Expand QuoteSimon Bannerot deserves better than Girl[close]
I say this without exaggeration - he is probably the single best skateboarder I've ever seen in person. I don't think most people who have seen him skate would disagree.
Is your skate shop a zumiez?Expand QuoteI got another one.
Skate shop employees should know how to fucking skate[close]
Expand QuoteIs your skate shop a zumiez?Expand QuoteI got another one.
Skate shop employees should know how to fucking skate[close][close]
Might as well be. Its called one boardshop and its filled with young women for employees who dont know anything about skateboarding.
Expand Quotewell then paint him green, hike up his socks, and put the man on what he deserves....Creature....[close]
Okay but hear me out…… GX
insane take he's way too good for either.he's creature or natural koncepts to the coreExpand Quotewell then paint him green, hike up his socks, and put the man on what he deserves....Creature....[close]
I keep seeing people say Natual Koncepts on here. Well like twice cause no one talks about that company. But there is no si am listening and learning
Millennials that picked up skating during the pandemic who identify as 80’s pool skaters really annoy me. They’re all usually pretty friendly if not a bit sheepish, but I can’t help but feel judgmental when I see some 38YO cosplayer trying to do a boneless on a 10” shaped board yet can’t ollie up a curb properly and have zero awareness or skatepark etiquette.
Millennials that picked up skating during the pandemic who identify as 80’s pool skaters really annoy me. They’re all usually pretty friendly if not a bit sheepish, but I can’t help but feel judgmental when I see some 38YO cosplayer trying to do a boneless on a 10” shaped board yet can’t ollie up a curb properly and have zero awareness or skatepark etiquette.
Expand QuoteMillennials that picked up skating during the pandemic who identify as 80’s pool skaters really annoy me. They’re all usually pretty friendly if not a bit sheepish, but I can’t help but feel judgmental when I see some 38YO cosplayer trying to do a boneless on a 10” shaped board yet can’t ollie up a curb properly and have zero awareness or skatepark etiquette.[close]
We have a lot of actual 50-something guys doing the '80s pool skater cosplay here.
Most actually were skating in the '80s, but I know for a 100% fact there wasn't a single skateable pool or bowl within 250 miles of this city until skateparks started popping up in the mid-2000s, so it still kinda counts as cosplaying in my book, cosplaying a past they didn't actually live.
They can be good to have around though, they're like the skatepark commissary.
If you ever need wax, a skate tool, a bearing, hardware, a lightly used deck, a bandaid, an ace bandage, ibuprofen, water, string cheese, a beer, an encouraging word, a hug, or a ride home, those '80s cosplay guys will have you covered.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteMillennials that picked up skating during the pandemic who identify as 80’s pool skaters really annoy me. They’re all usually pretty friendly if not a bit sheepish, but I can’t help but feel judgmental when I see some 38YO cosplayer trying to do a boneless on a 10” shaped board yet can’t ollie up a curb properly and have zero awareness or skatepark etiquette.[close]
We have a lot of actual 50-something guys doing the '80s pool skater cosplay here.
Most actually were skating in the '80s, but I know for a 100% fact there wasn't a single skateable pool or bowl within 250 miles of this city until skateparks started popping up in the mid-2000s, so it still kinda counts as cosplaying in my book, cosplaying a past they didn't actually live.
They can be good to have around though, they're like the skatepark commissary.
If you ever need wax, a skate tool, a bearing, hardware, a lightly used deck, a bandaid, an ace bandage, ibuprofen, water, string cheese, a beer, an encouraging word, a hug, or a ride home, those '80s cosplay guys will have you covered.[close]
Riding parks that we could have only dreamed about as a kid isn't cosplaying a past we didn't actually live, it's living the dream.
Millennials that picked up skating during the pandemic who identify as 80’s pool skaters really annoy me. They’re all usually pretty friendly if not a bit sheepish, but I can’t help but feel judgmental when I see some 38YO cosplayer trying to do a boneless on a 10” shaped board yet can’t ollie up a curb properly and have zero awareness or skatepark etiquette.
Damn. Spaceghost coast2coast was way the hell ahead of its time. Shit was super unhinged, especially zorak.Expand Quotethis is reminding me that there was a user here called Brak Sabbath a while ago. The Brak Show was one of my favourite animated shows. that's my unpopular opinion[close]
The whole shit is super underrated
Free max b
Andy Roy basically made a career out only being able to boneless, not that that’s anything to admire, just an observationyeah, and being teethless.
and pukingyeah, and being teethless.Expand QuoteAndy Roy basically made a career out only being able to boneless, not that that’s anything to admire, just an observation[close]
Expand QuoteDamn. Spaceghost coast2coast was way the hell ahead of its time. Shit was super unhinged, especially zorak.Expand Quotethis is reminding me that there was a user here called Brak Sabbath a while ago. The Brak Show was one of my favourite animated shows. that's my unpopular opinion[close]
The whole shit is super underrated
Free max b[close]
Check out the album “space ghosts musical bbq”
and pukingExpand Quoteyeah, and being teethless.Expand QuoteAndy Roy basically made a career out only being able to boneless, not that that’s anything to admire, just an observation[close][close]
I enjoy Dills interviews and other non-skate content. Sure he’s pretentious and desperate to sound cool but he’s still entertaining.I second this especially when I was a teenager I was enamoured by his stories
Expand Quoteand pukingExpand Quoteyeah, and being teethless.Expand QuoteAndy Roy basically made a career out only being able to boneless, not that that’s anything to admire, just an observation[close][close][close]
I like this part but I think his main claim to fame was just for being a hellraiser.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6G6oZVreylg
Expand Quoteand pukingExpand Quoteyeah, and being teethless.Expand QuoteAndy Roy basically made a career out only being able to boneless, not that that’s anything to admire, just an observation[close][close][close]
I like this part but I think his main claim to fame was just for being a hellraiser.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6G6oZVreylg
Back in the 2000s, a friend of mine would loudly sing DONT TOUCH ME if creepy guys tried to creep on/put their hands on her at the bar. Always enjoyed it.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteDamn. Spaceghost coast2coast was way the hell ahead of its time. Shit was super unhinged, especially zorak.Expand Quotethis is reminding me that there was a user here called Brak Sabbath a while ago. The Brak Show was one of my favourite animated shows. that's my unpopular opinion[close]
The whole shit is super underrated
Free max b[close]
Check out the album “space ghosts musical bbq”[close]
Shout out to my grandma for buying me this for my birthday way back when. Dont send in the clowns was a banger
Heroin boards are lame.
Expand QuoteHeroin boards are lame.[close]
so are most of the folks that skate their shit. i can’t tell u why but i cannot stand seeing that slither-stomping fool. plus idk he’s 31 on r/oldskaters like bro u you’re younger than ishod
Expand QuoteHeroin boards are lame.[close]
so are most of the folks that skate their shit. i can’t tell u why but i cannot stand seeing that slither-stomping fool. plus idk he’s 31 on r/oldskaters like bro u you’re younger than ishod
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteHeroin boards are lame.[close]
so are most of the folks that skate their shit. i can’t tell u why but i cannot stand seeing that slither-stomping fool. plus idk he’s 31 on r/oldskaters like bro u you’re younger than ishod[close]
It's always been weird to me how much skaters fetishize being "old". And I feel like it's mostly transition skaters too, cuz I swear I've heard 18 year olds talk about how over the hill they are while being the youngest ones on the session by at least a decade.
Unless I'm talking to friends or other older guys I never bring up my age on a session (unless someone asks).
But still, I'm not bothered by people who do, not because I think it's cool or necessary, I just understand what they're going through.
It's a hard pill to swallow accepting that you're past your prime and you'll never be as good as you once were at your favorite thing in the world. Especially since skating inevitably becomes such a big part of your life and personality.
The whole "old guy doing my best" comes in because people don't want to say "I just suck at skateboarding and that's all there is to it", especially when they were once much, much better than they are now.
I love it when people can successfully age gracefully, but I have empathy for people who struggle to do so.
It's not always easy for me either.
Expand QuoteExpand Quoteand pukingExpand Quoteyeah, and being teethless.Expand QuoteAndy Roy basically made a career out only being able to boneless, not that that’s anything to admire, just an observation[close][close][close]
I like this part but I think his main claim to fame was just for being a hellraiser.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6G6oZVreylg[close]
You know I’ve never taken the time to watch Andy Roy footage, but I actually sat through this and I gotta say, that was a fun watch
Expand QuoteUnless I'm talking to friends or other older guys I never bring up my age on a session (unless someone asks).
But still, I'm not bothered by people who do, not because I think it's cool or necessary, I just understand what they're going through.
It's a hard pill to swallow accepting that you're past your prime and you'll never be as good as you once were at your favorite thing in the world. Especially since skating inevitably becomes such a big part of your life and personality.
The whole "old guy doing my best" comes in because people don't want to say "I just suck at skateboarding and that's all there is to it", especially when they were once much, much better than they are now.
I love it when people can successfully age gracefully, but I have empathy for people who struggle to do so.
It's not always easy for me either.[close]
I feel this (both in sentiment and literally), but I'm more talking about people behaving like they're way older than they actually are. I was recently skating with someone who always complains about what an "old man" they are, but they're like 24, and on that particular session he was talking to people who were literally 20 years older than him. Just made for a really awkward vibe for those of us just trying to skate and have some fun.
I also feel like people in general just have a weird attitude about aging. I have peers my age who act like being 30 is straight up decrepit because they themselves just don't really do anything, and they do this weird projection about it when they find out that I'm still reasonably physically active at 33.
the fetishization of old age in skateboarding is why the industry is dying, shit is turning into cricket
I fucking hate acoustic guitars.big agree for steel big disagree for nylon
P Rod is not elite, he is not in the GOAT conversation, his reputation has way overrun his actual output. He was just a kid who was good who did just enough to stay relevant. He has no signature clips/tricks (aside from maybe the NAC which is more of a bit than anything).
He should really be discussed as “remember that guy? He was pretty good” instead of acting like he’s some elder statesman that changed skateboarding.
counter-counterpoint: who cares about street skateboarding contests? the only reason we give those 80s vert contests weight because that's all there was, i don't see why anyone should truly care about contest results past 1990 or whenever the skate video became kingExpand QuoteP Rod is not elite, he is not in the GOAT conversation, his reputation has way overrun his actual output. He was just a kid who was good who did just enough to stay relevant. He has no signature clips/tricks (aside from maybe the NAC which is more of a bit than anything).
He should really be discussed as “remember that guy? He was pretty good” instead of acting like he’s some elder statesman that changed skateboarding.[close]
Counterpoint - the rod dominated every contest for almost a decade. He's arguably the best street contest skater of all time. He's relevant in the way that Cab is in that way
P Rod is not elite, he is not in the GOAT conversation, his reputation has way overrun his actual output. He was just a kid who was good who did just enough to stay relevant. He has no signature clips/tricks (aside from maybe the NAC which is more of a bit than anything).
He should really be discussed as “remember that guy? He was pretty good” instead of acting like he’s some elder statesman that changed skateboarding.
fully agree @BartHarleyJarvis, he was always a good skateboarder but i never thought he was "the best" in any way (other than at fluffing his own ego and reputation)counter-counterpoint: who cares about street skateboarding contests? the only reason we give those 80s vert contests weight because that's all there was, i don't see why anyone should truly care about contest results past 1990 or whenever the skate video became kingExpand QuoteExpand QuoteP Rod is not elite, he is not in the GOAT conversation, his reputation has way overrun his actual output. He was just a kid who was good who did just enough to stay relevant. He has no signature clips/tricks (aside from maybe the NAC which is more of a bit than anything).
He should really be discussed as “remember that guy? He was pretty good” instead of acting like he’s some elder statesman that changed skateboarding.[close]
Counterpoint - the rod dominated every contest for almost a decade. He's arguably the best street contest skater of all time. He's relevant in the way that Cab is in that way[close]
Expand QuoteP Rod is not elite, he is not in the GOAT conversation, his reputation has way overrun his actual output. He was just a kid who was good who did just enough to stay relevant. He has no signature clips/tricks (aside from maybe the NAC which is more of a bit than anything).
He should really be discussed as “remember that guy? He was pretty good” instead of acting like he’s some elder statesman that changed skateboarding.[close]
Counterpoint - the rod dominated every contest for almost a decade. He's arguably the best street contest skater of all time. He's relevant in the way that Cab is in that way
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteP Rod is not elite, he is not in the GOAT conversation, his reputation has way overrun his actual output. He was just a kid who was good who did just enough to stay relevant. He has no signature clips/tricks (aside from maybe the NAC which is more of a bit than anything).
He should really be discussed as “remember that guy? He was pretty good” instead of acting like he’s some elder statesman that changed skateboarding.[close]
Counterpoint - the rod dominated every contest for almost a decade. He's arguably the best street contest skater of all time. He's relevant in the way that Cab is in that way[close]
Cab is not elite, he is not in the GOAT conversation, his reputation has way overrun his actual output. He was just a kid who was good who did just enough to stay relevant. He has no signature clips/tricks (aside from maybe having a fucked up neck and dating 19 year olds which is more of a bit than anything).
He should really be discussed as “remember that guy? He was pretty good” instead of acting like he’s some elder statesman that changed skateboarding.[close]
I call it a fakie backside 360 or fakie backside flip just to normalize taking him out of the conversation
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteP Rod is not elite, he is not in the GOAT conversation, his reputation has way overrun his actual output. He was just a kid who was good who did just enough to stay relevant. He has no signature clips/tricks (aside from maybe the NAC which is more of a bit than anything).
He should really be discussed as “remember that guy? He was pretty good” instead of acting like he’s some elder statesman that changed skateboarding.[close]
Counterpoint - the rod dominated every contest for almost a decade. He's arguably the best street contest skater of all time. He's relevant in the way that Cab is in that way[close]
Cab is not elite, he is not in the GOAT conversation, his reputation has way overrun his actual output. He was just a kid who was good who did just enough to stay relevant. He has no signature clips/tricks (aside from maybe having a fucked up neck and dating 19 year olds which is more of a bit than anything).
He should really be discussed as “remember that guy? He was pretty good” instead of acting like he’s some elder statesman that changed skateboarding.[close]
I call it a fakie backside 360 or fakie backside flip just to normalize taking him out of the conversation[close]
👏 Normalize 👏 taking 👏 Cab 👏 out 👏 of 👏 the 👏 conversation
I need to stop calling 360s anti cabs thenExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteP Rod is not elite, he is not in the GOAT conversation, his reputation has way overrun his actual output. He was just a kid who was good who did just enough to stay relevant. He has no signature clips/tricks (aside from maybe the NAC which is more of a bit than anything).
He should really be discussed as “remember that guy? He was pretty good” instead of acting like he’s some elder statesman that changed skateboarding.[close]
Counterpoint - the rod dominated every contest for almost a decade. He's arguably the best street contest skater of all time. He's relevant in the way that Cab is in that way[close]
Cab is not elite, he is not in the GOAT conversation, his reputation has way overrun his actual output. He was just a kid who was good who did just enough to stay relevant. He has no signature clips/tricks (aside from maybe having a fucked up neck and dating 19 year olds which is more of a bit than anything).
He should really be discussed as “remember that guy? He was pretty good” instead of acting like he’s some elder statesman that changed skateboarding.[close]
I call it a fakie backside 360 or fakie backside flip just to normalize taking him out of the conversation[close]
👏 Normalize 👏 taking 👏 Cab 👏 out 👏 of 👏 the 👏 conversation
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteP Rod is not elite, he is not in the GOAT conversation, his reputation has way overrun his actual output. He was just a kid who was good who did just enough to stay relevant. He has no signature clips/tricks (aside from maybe the NAC which is more of a bit than anything).
He should really be discussed as “remember that guy? He was pretty good” instead of acting like he’s some elder statesman that changed skateboarding.[close]
Counterpoint - the rod dominated every contest for almost a decade. He's arguably the best street contest skater of all time. He's relevant in the way that Cab is in that way[close]
Cab is not elite, he is not in the GOAT conversation, his reputation has way overrun his actual output. He was just a kid who was good who did just enough to stay relevant. He has no signature clips/tricks (aside from maybe having a fucked up neck and dating 19 year olds which is more of a bit than anything).
He should really be discussed as “remember that guy? He was pretty good” instead of acting like he’s some elder statesman that changed skateboarding.[close]
I call it a fakie backside 360 or fakie backside flip just to normalize taking him out of the conversation[close]
👏 Normalize 👏 taking 👏 Cab 👏 out 👏 of 👏 the 👏 conversation[close]
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41 the new 21
I just wanna see more fs noseslides down big rail and on transitions
lol if Cab is known for anything today, it's for dating people half his age
Expand QuoteP Rod is not elite, he is not in the GOAT conversation, his reputation has way overrun his actual output. He was just a kid who was good who did just enough to stay relevant. He has no signature clips/tricks (aside from maybe the NAC which is more of a bit than anything).
He should really be discussed as “remember that guy? He was pretty good” instead of acting like he’s some elder statesman that changed skateboarding.[close]
Counterpoint - the rod dominated every contest for almost a decade. He's arguably the best street contest skater of all time. He's relevant in the way that Cab is in that way
Expand QuoteI just wanna see more fs noseslides down big rail and on transitions[close]
Did we just become best friends?
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteI just wanna see more fs noseslides down big rail and on transitions[close]
Did we just become best friends?[close]
I would give you a very masculine hug for sure
So what's the consensus on "How old is old in skateboarding?"
My také would be: The moment your lower back started to mess with you bad enough to be affecting your daily life.
the fetishization of old age in skateboarding is why the industry is dying, shit is turning into cricket
Ok maybe not in the goat conversation for most but you can’t say Prods not a good skater. Switch 360 flip Santa Monica triple is timeless. In Bloom and Yeah Right parts were great at the time. Still skating at a fairly high level for being 40 years old.yes
Is consistency a part of the equation when discussing greatest skaters?
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteI just wanna see more fs noseslides down big rail and on transitions[close]
Did we just become best friends?[close]
I would give you a very masculine hug for sure[close]
I made a thread about front noses on transition... And lately I was imagining an alternate universe where Foy front nosed el toro instead.
I still like Paul Machnau's rdsfsu2002 ender. I know I know...
Apart from him and Lizard King Hollywood 16 what are some other big rail fs noses? Most of the burliest ones are on hubbas naturally.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteI just wanna see more fs noseslides down big rail and on transitions[close]
Did we just become best friends?[close]
I would give you a very masculine hug for sure[close]
I made a thread about front noses on transition... And lately I was imagining an alternate universe where Foy front nosed el toro instead.
I still like Paul Machnau's rdsfsu2002 ender. I know I know...
Apart from him and Lizard King Hollywood 16 what are some other big rail fs noses? Most of the burliest ones are on hubbas naturally.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteI just wanna see more fs noseslides down big rail and on transitions[close]
Did we just become best friends?[close]
I would give you a very masculine hug for sure[close]
I made a thread about front noses on transition... And lately I was imagining an alternate universe where Foy front nosed el toro instead.
I still like Paul Machnau's rdsfsu2002 ender. I know I know...
Apart from him and Lizard King Hollywood 16 what are some other big rail fs noses? Most of the burliest ones are on hubbas naturally.[close]
Alf
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteP Rod is not elite, he is not in the GOAT conversation, his reputation has way overrun his actual output. He was just a kid who was good who did just enough to stay relevant. He has no signature clips/tricks (aside from maybe the NAC which is more of a bit than anything).
He should really be discussed as “remember that guy? He was pretty good” instead of acting like he’s some elder statesman that changed skateboarding.[close]
Counterpoint - the rod dominated every contest for almost a decade. He's arguably the best street contest skater of all time. He's relevant in the way that Cab is in that way[close]
Cab is not elite, he is not in the GOAT conversation, his reputation has way overrun his actual output. He was just a kid who was good who did just enough to stay relevant. He has no signature clips/tricks (aside from maybe having a fucked up neck and dating 19 year olds which is more of a bit than anything).
He should really be discussed as “remember that guy? He was pretty good” instead of acting like he’s some elder statesman that changed skateboarding.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteP Rod is not elite, he is not in the GOAT conversation, his reputation has way overrun his actual output. He was just a kid who was good who did just enough to stay relevant. He has no signature clips/tricks (aside from maybe the NAC which is more of a bit than anything).
He should really be discussed as “remember that guy? He was pretty good” instead of acting like he’s some elder statesman that changed skateboarding.[close]
Counterpoint - the rod dominated every contest for almost a decade. He's arguably the best street contest skater of all time. He's relevant in the way that Cab is in that way[close]
Cab is not elite, he is not in the GOAT conversation, his reputation has way overrun his actual output. He was just a kid who was good who did just enough to stay relevant. He has no signature clips/tricks (aside from maybe having a fucked up neck and dating 19 year olds which is more of a bit than anything).
He should really be discussed as “remember that guy? He was pretty good” instead of acting like he’s some elder statesman that changed skateboarding.[close]
If Cab didn’t have the shoe that other skaters made successful, would he be anymore famous than, say, Eddie Elguera or Monty Nolder or something? Even McGill’s name doesn’t come up too often, but at least he has a skateshop he runs.
Also, kudos on the P Rod opinion. There was a time on Slap he was only ever an untouchable saint. I once said he skated too slowly and everyone acted like I spit in their mothers face and insulted her cooking.
Prod and Kanye were both very influential for their time and are inarguably naturally talented at what they do. Given that we know so much more about who they are outside of their respected positions it’s obvious why hip hop turned its back on Kanye and many skaters who’re aware of Prod’s real character don’t want to throw flowers at the little capitalist cigar smoker who hangs out with right wing podcasters and woman beaters.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteProd and Kanye were both very influential for their time and are inarguably naturally talented at what they do. Given that we know so much more about who they are outside of their respected positions it’s obvious why hip hop turned its back on Kanye and many skaters who’re aware of Prod’s real character don’t want to throw flowers at the little capitalist cigar smoker who hangs out with right wing podcasters and woman beaters.[close]
Yea, like I said, you can have issues with him off the board, but the criticism being levied against prod was that his skills on the board weren't significant, which is total bullshit lol.
People make fun of tony hawk for his bagel bites sponsorships and capitalism engagement all the time, but no one questions his actual skateboarding talents.
Someone turning out to hold values and opinions you don't like doesn't mean they weren't at the top for a fucking decade and can't switch tre a 10 stairs at 40 years old.
You're running ahead of schedule today man because comparing prod to Kanye is fried RIGHT NOW.[close]
Yeah I’m not in the mood to have an art vs artist debate with you. All I’m trying to say is fuck Paul Rodriguez and his wack fucking brand and all the sleazy creeps he keeps company. Is that ahead of schedule, Rick?
A guy who gives Chris Cole a platform despite knowing the allegations against him, is in my eyes just as despicable as someone who wears clan robes on Twitter.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteA guy who gives Chris Cole a platform despite knowing the allegations against him, is in my eyes just as despicable as someone who wears clan robes on Twitter.[close]
Holy shit bro we get it.
You are on the right side of history and have all the correct opinions about pros. Everyone knows you are a defender of all that is righteous and good in skateboarding.
Thank you for making us all aware of prods transgressions, and may he be punished swiftly by... You?
But for the last time, that's not what the discussion was about.[close]
Surprised you didn’t call me out for “virtue signaling” or complain about wokeness yet. You’re a real fuckin kook, Ricky.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteA guy who gives Chris Cole a platform despite knowing the allegations against him, is in my eyes just as despicable as someone who wears clan robes on Twitter.[close]
Holy shit bro we get it.
You are on the right side of history and have all the correct opinions about pros. Everyone knows you are a defender of all that is righteous and good in skateboarding.
Thank you for making us all aware of prods transgressions, and may he be punished swiftly by... You?
But for the last time, that's not what the discussion was about.[close]
Surprised you didn’t call me out for “virtue signaling” or complain about wokeness yet. You’re a real fuckin kook, Ricky.[close]
Hate me all you want, you missed the entire point of this conversation lol. Prod is a goat, stay mad.
And that's Mr. Trapasso to you son.
Mr. Rodriguez as well.[close]
Lmao glaze him a little harder maybe he’ll let you be his water boy. Hey that can be your new name since you don’t like Ricky. Pee Rods water boy! I’ll make note in case I ever need to refer to you on here again,Rick Trapassowater boy.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteA guy who gives Chris Cole a platform despite knowing the allegations against him, is in my eyes just as despicable as someone who wears clan robes on Twitter.[close]
Holy shit bro we get it.
You are on the right side of history and have all the correct opinions about pros. Everyone knows you are a defender of all that is righteous and good in skateboarding.
Thank you for making us all aware of prods transgressions, and may he be punished swiftly by... You?
But for the last time, that's not what the discussion was about.[close]
Surprised you didn’t call me out for “virtue signaling” or complain about wokeness yet. You’re a real fuckin kook, Ricky.[close]
Hate me all you want, you missed the entire point of this conversation lol. Prod is a goat, stay mad.
And that's Mr. Trapasso to you son.
Mr. Rodriguez as well.[close]
Lmao glaze him a little harder maybe he’ll let you be his water boy. Hey that can be your new name since you don’t like Ricky. Pee Rods water boy! I’ll make note in case I ever need to refer to you on here again,Rick Trapassowater boy.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteA guy who gives Chris Cole a platform despite knowing the allegations against him, is in my eyes just as despicable as someone who wears clan robes on Twitter.[close]
Holy shit bro we get it.
You are on the right side of history and have all the correct opinions about pros. Everyone knows you are a defender of all that is righteous and good in skateboarding.
Thank you for making us all aware of prods transgressions, and may he be punished swiftly by... You?
But for the last time, that's not what the discussion was about.[close]
Surprised you didn’t call me out for “virtue signaling” or complain about wokeness yet. You’re a real fuckin kook, Ricky.[close]
Hate me all you want, you missed the entire point of this conversation lol. Prod is a goat, stay mad.
And that's Mr. Trapasso to you son.
Mr. Rodriguez as well.[close]
Lmao glaze him a little harder maybe he’ll let you be his water boy. Hey that can be your new name since you don’t like Ricky. Pee Rods water boy! I’ll make note in case I ever need to refer to you on here again,Rick Trapassowater boy.[close]
You are being a massive dork and yes, you did divert the conversation for an embarrassingly obvious ego boost. Getitouttahere[close]
Oh fuck, it’s ok I prepared for this.
I’d like to apologize to you, Prod, Mikey Taylor, Chris Cole, Kanye West and anyone else I’ve hurt with my disregard for the rules here on slap ™️. But most importantly I’d like to apologize to Rick trapasso aka water boy and his unyielding admiration for Paul Rodriguez.
Shalom and amen.
goddamn got spicy up in here
Expand Quotegoddamn got spicy up in here[close]
the unpopular opinion thread deliversperennially
Expand QuoteExpand Quotegoddamn got spicy up in here[close]
the unpopular opinion thread deliversperennially[close]
You definitely meant perineumly.
Pray deeply into your hats for the misguided fools who try to slander Prods skills. For they know not what of what they speak.
They must be brought into the light of salvation. The time is now, repent prod haters!
Step into the light, bask in the waters of his wetty switch tre and cleanse your tainted soul.
Im not denying PROD is good. He’s just not a GOAT. The fact that the best defense anyone can come up with is “he can switch tre down stairs” is sort of the point.
Quick, name a PRod ender. Name ANY PRod trick. Nothing that he’s done has had any impact on greater skateboarding or shifted the zeitgeist in any way.
Expand QuoteIm not denying PROD is good. He’s just not a GOAT. The fact that the best defense anyone can come up with is “he can switch tre down stairs” is sort of the point.
Quick, name a PRod ender. Name ANY PRod trick. Nothing that he’s done has had any impact on greater skateboarding or shifted the zeitgeist in any way.[close]
I'm not a fan of the guy but the nollie backside front foot flip. That was a memorable Prod trick.
I said it was memorable, not pretty
Expand QuoteI said it was memorable, not pretty[close]
I didn't even mean that in a judgy way, I just thought it was fitting. I'm not going to participate in this P-Rod debate because
I wasn't following skateboarding during his prime.
To me he's the kid on Es and Girl and the wannabe entrepreneur douche, nothing in between.
Im not denying PROD is good. He’s just not a GOAT. The fact that the best defense anyone can come up with is “he can switch tre down stairs” is sort of the point.
Quick, name a PRod ender. Name ANY PRod trick. Nothing that he’s done has had any impact on greater skateboarding or shifted the zeitgeist in any way.
Expand QuoteI said it was memorable, not pretty[close]
I didn't even mean that in a judgy way, I just thought it was fitting. I'm not going to participate in this P-Rod debate because I wasn't following skateboarding during his prime. To me he's the kid on Es and Girl and the wannabe entrepreneur douche, nothing in between.
PRod was an originator of the bolts style and not being able to discern if they’re skating switch or not. Make of that what you will.Pat Channita would like to have a word with you…
Hats up
Im not denying PROD is good. He’s just not a GOAT. The fact that the best defense anyone can come up with is “he can switch tre down stairs” is sort of the point.
Quick, name a PRod ender. Name ANY PRod trick. Nothing that he’s done has had any impact on greater skateboarding or shifted the zeitgeist in any way.
Im not denying PROD is good. He’s just not a GOAT. The fact that the best defense anyone can come up with is “he can switch tre down stairs” is sort of the point.
Quick, name a PRod ender. Name ANY PRod trick. Nothing that he’s done has had any impact on greater skateboarding or shifted the zeitgeist in any way.
I'd rather see Bobby Worrest switch 360 flip on flat than anything Paul has ever done.
I never thought defending prod would be so controversial. I feel like people are lacking a serious sense of objectivity here.
Gerwer kickflip down Wallenberg is more significant than any trick P Rod ever did
;)
Prod was put on a pedestal from a pretty young age, that’s really the only thing I got against the dude, he skates well and has definitely influenced a swathe of young Hispanic children to pick up skateboarding which is cool, don’t care for his late stage career but it’s whatever
Cody Chapman and karimNYC both have this certain way they jerk there arms and head around while staying squatted I don’t enjoy watching
Gerwer kickflip down Wallenberg is more significant than any trick P Rod ever did
;)
I kinda dig Lazer Crawfords Juggalo steez
PROD skates like someone sponsored by Target. He's an unseasoned rotisserie chicken.https://corporate.target.com/press/release/2010/08/target-signs-professional-skateboarder-paul-rodriguez (https://corporate.target.com/press/release/2010/08/target-signs-professional-skateboarder-paul-rodriguez)
Soon random kids will drop insane NBD's at famous spots but it's all AI and we can't tell. Probably later this year.
Soon random kids will drop insane NBD's at famous spots but it's all AI and we can't tell. Probably later this year.
Expand QuoteSoon random kids will drop insane NBD's at famous spots but it's all AI and we can't tell. Probably later this year.[close]
I'm not excited for AI to be fully refined and polished.
Right now I can usually spot it, even if everything is spelled correctly and nobody has 8 fingers, it still has that weird, waxy plastic look. I'm not sure how else to describe it.
I rue the day it's refined enough to be completely undetectable without editing and refinement from a human being.
Fuck artists all to hell, I guess.
Expand QuoteSoon random kids will drop insane NBD's at famous spots but it's all AI and we can't tell. Probably later this year.[close]
Or will Edgelrd replace Koston with AI Koston?
Expand QuoteSoon random kids will drop insane NBD's at famous spots but it's all AI and we can't tell. Probably later this year.[close]
I'm not excited for AI to be fully refined and polished.
Right now I can usually spot it, even if everything is spelled correctly and nobody has 8 fingers, it still has that weird, waxy plastic look. I'm not sure how else to describe it.
I rue the day it's refined enough to be completely undetectable without editing and refinement from a human being.
Fuck artists all to hell, I guess.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteSoon random kids will drop insane NBD's at famous spots but it's all AI and we can't tell. Probably later this year.[close]
I'm not excited for AI to be fully refined and polished.
Right now I can usually spot it, even if everything is spelled correctly and nobody has 8 fingers, it still has that weird, waxy plastic look. I'm not sure how else to describe it.
I rue the day it's refined enough to be completely undetectable without editing and refinement from a human being.
Fuck artists all to hell, I guess.[close]
Who gives a shit. AI is just internet, if you believe what you see on the internet you’re a fucking dork anyway.
Back to only believing what you see in real life with your own eyes or hear from people you trust.
It’s actually a good thing.
If you're already using Photoshop or some sort of editing tool are you really an artist or a graphic designer? These AI modeling tools are always going to have that shitty CGI-ness to it
Deepfakes are nothing new and governments around the world have been doing that long before computers or the internet were around.
There will always be a place for real art and craftsmanshipHopefully, if we can still tell the difference, which depends on:
These AI modeling tools are always going to have that shitty CGI-ness to itWhich doesn’t seem to be holding true, like, already..
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The only "artists" that are gonna be out of work because of AI are people who make deviantart-tier furry porn...... and that's a good thing. If you're already using Photoshop or some sort of editing tool are you really an artist or a graphic designer? These AI modeling tools are always going to have that shitty CGI-ness to it and the people that use that kind of imagery aren't the ones supporting artists anyways. Deepfakes are nothing new and governments around the world have been doing that long before computers or the internet were around. There will always be a place for real art and craftsmanship, the only difference is now the people that get paid $100k/yr to make shitty corporate slideshows and advertising slop will have to get real jobs.[close]
I cannot overstate how wrong this is. You’re vastly unaware of how many art based industries from Indy comic illustration to top level concept art and everything in between have incorporated digital tools in the last 25+ years.
I love ai. Hopefully in the future we can all just chill with ubi while ai does all the work
I remember like 10 years ago some dude on here bragging about how he could never lose his job cause a computer could never do it, he was some kind of artist
Lmao at mad people and their jobs
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The only "artists" that are gonna be out of work because of AI are people who make deviantart-tier furry porn...... and that's a good thing. If you're already using Photoshop or some sort of editing tool are you really an artist or a graphic designer? These AI modeling tools are always going to have that shitty CGI-ness to it and the people that use that kind of imagery aren't the ones supporting artists anyways. Deepfakes are nothing new and governments around the world have been doing that long before computers or the internet were around. There will always be a place for real art and craftsmanship, the only difference is now the people that get paid $100k/yr to make shitty corporate slideshows and advertising slop will have to get real jobs.[close]
I cannot overstate how wrong this is. You’re vastly unaware of how many art based industries from Indy comic illustration to top level concept art and everything in between have incorporated digital tools in the last 25+ years.
Covid newbies have been skating for 5 years and are better than you.
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The only "artists" that are gonna be out of work because of AI are people who make deviantart-tier furry porn...... and that's a good thing. If you're already using Photoshop or some sort of editing tool are you really an artist or a graphic designer? These AI modeling tools are always going to have that shitty CGI-ness to it and the people that use that kind of imagery aren't the ones supporting artists anyways. Deepfakes are nothing new and governments around the world have been doing that long before computers or the internet were around. There will always be a place for real art and craftsmanship, the only difference is now the people that get paid $100k/yr to make shitty corporate slideshows and advertising slop will have to get real jobs.[close]
I cannot overstate how wrong this is. You’re vastly unaware of how many art based industries from Indy comic illustration to top level concept art and everything in between have incorporated digital tools in the last 25+ years.[close]
atleast this is posted in the correct thread.
what do you do for work minilogo?
Rich fucks? Ai is for everyoneExpand QuoteI love ai. Hopefully in the future we can all just chill with ubi while ai does all the work
I remember like 10 years ago some dude on here bragging about how he could never lose his job cause a computer could never do it, he was some kind of artist
Lmao at mad people and their jobs[close]
Yeah man, all the rich fucks who have their hands in AI are going to use it for good and helping the general populace. Get fucked
I love ai. Hopefully in the future we can all just chill with ubi while ai does all the work
I remember like 10 years ago some dude on here bragging about how he could never lose his job cause a computer could never do it, he was some kind of artist
Lmao at mad people and their jobs
U fuckin idiot... I'm not one to get mad but ppl r so dum when it comes to "AI". All "AI" has pre-conceived prompts as well as the prompt given by the user. The people that own the "AI", not the people that coded made the "AI" are ultimately in charge of these pre-conceived prompts. This is a tool perfect for propaganda, fear mongering, fake news and general chaos in the hands of any rich fuck since any otherwise factual response can be twisted to fit a narrative based on these prompts. You may have heard of Grok on Twitter (not calling it the dumb name), you can @ it in any thread and it will reply with a response to your question or the topic, whatever; You may have also recently heard it's recent spaz over white genocide in South Africa, injecting it into literally every conversation for I think a week or two. You might not be aware that Elon Musk made a post about white genocide in South Africa which the bot, when @'d, disagreed with... coincedentally a couple days before the spaz... huh... that's weird.... DO THE MATH IT'S A PROPAGANDA MACHINE!!! He changed the prompt so that it didn't disagree with his viewpoint because he was butthurt, but he forgot to write the prompt properly so it injected into every conversation. Fkn dumbass. DO YOU REALLY WANT ALL OF YOUR INFORMATION GIVEN TO YOU BY A CORPORATION??? One time I was at work and I overheard this lady talkin about the Matrix, she said it was actually doing humanity a favour because they were safe... yea...Rich fucks? Ai is for everyoneExpand QuoteExpand QuoteI love ai. Hopefully in the future we can all just chill with ubi while ai does all the work
I remember like 10 years ago some dude on here bragging about how he could never lose his job cause a computer could never do it, he was some kind of artist
Lmao at mad people and their jobs[close]
Yeah man, all the rich fucks who have their hands in AI are going to use it for good and helping the general populace. Get fucked[close]
I'm making a movie
All we gotta teach kids now is promoting and proofreading
What faucet of society has not been propagandized, I'll waitSkateboarding.
I'm a hero bitch
You're wrong, you're a bitch, and I had chat gpt tell you so.Uhhh lemme just get the double americana venti sized, thanks
Uhhh lemme just get the double americana venti sized, thanksExpand QuoteYou're wrong, you're a bitch, and I had chat gpt tell you so.[close]
Wait is this reddit nowUhhh lemme just get the double americana venti sized, thanksExpand QuoteYou're wrong, you're a bitch, and I had chat gpt tell you so.[close]
Worse, this is slapWait is this reddit nowExpand QuoteUhhh lemme just get the double americana venti sized, thanksExpand QuoteYou're wrong, you're a bitch, and I had chat gpt tell you so.[close][close]
BigmanBolts Tha Snowman
Propaganda
Proper grammar is propaganda we must spread
So u cured now?
Bolts I know your gonna read this
Apply for SSI and SSDI and you don't gotta steal from mom for the big supreme no more
Everyone on slap has to pay for it too
Can’t believe I’m this far down the page and no one has noticed ‘faucet of society’ lol
(https://i.ibb.co/wFttgW7D/IMG-1221.jpg) (https://ibb.co/wFttgW7D)
AI sucks and so do low effort trolls
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what do you do for work minilogo?[close]
Handyman as my 9-5 and RV repair on the side. How about you?
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what do you do for work minilogo?[close]
Handyman as my 9-5 and RV repair on the side. How about you?[close]
I manually masturbate caged animals for artificial semination.
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what do you do for work minilogo?[close]
Handyman as my 9-5 and RV repair on the side. How about you?[close]
I manually masturbate caged animals for artificial semination.[close]
That's tuff B but at least AI can't take your job.
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what do you do for work minilogo?[close]
Handyman as my 9-5 and RV repair on the side. How about you?[close]
I manually masturbate caged animals for artificial semination.[close]
That's tuff B but at least AI can't take your job.[close]
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you haven’t heard the news?
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what do you do for work minilogo?[close]
Handyman as my 9-5 and RV repair on the side. How about you?[close]
I manually masturbate caged animals for artificial semination.[close]
That's tuff B but at least AI can't take your job.[close]
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you haven’t heard the news?
What board brand could get away with a cyborg bro-job on a horse graphic? April?Old World
What board brand could get away with a cyborg bro-job on a horse graphic? April?
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what do you do for work minilogo?[close]
Handyman as my 9-5 and RV repair on the side. How about you?[close]
I manually masturbate caged animals for artificial semination.[close]
That's tuff B but at least AI can't take your job.[close]
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you haven’t heard the news?
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Sci fi
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what do you do for work minilogo?[close]
Handyman as my 9-5 and RV repair on the side. How about you?[close]
I manually masturbate caged animals for artificial semination.[close]
That's tuff B but at least AI can't take your job.[close]
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you haven’t heard the news?[close]
Mikey Taylor's wife gonna be happy
At least 90% of everyone has no idea how insane their shoelace tying situation isYou can 100% judge someone based on the way they lace any footwear I swear on it
I think it's peaked and already well on it's way to mellowing out, you can see it in the loose pant thread. People made their investments though and so that's probably what you are seeing.
Expand QuoteI think it's peaked and already well on it's way to mellowing out, you can see it in the loose pant thread. People made their investments though and so that's probably what you are seeing.[close]
Every girl aged 13-35 is wearing pants which would have been considered “baggy” by a skater in ~2017, and I think that’s as good a sign as anything that the baggy pants ship has sailed.
some dudes who film lines wearing shorts, end up ruining a good clip because thier stupid legs are distracting.
and its usually the sock choice
Unpopular opinion….pants don’t matter…..
Expand QuoteUnpopular opinion….pants don’t matter…..[close]
Don't get me wrong, some of my favorite skaters regularly wear shorts.
Ishod practically lives in jorts.
My favorite up and comer, Aimu Yamazuki, frequently wears shorts and I still lose my shit over his clips.
But...a part of me can't help but think...that clip would be even better if he wasn't wearing huge, goofy jorts and a Primitive x Guns'n'Roses triple XL shirt.
Or who knows, maybe that's a part of the charm?
generationnal clash: half cab vs fakie bs 180why say in 7 syllables what you can say in two
why say in 7 syllables what you can say in twoExpand Quotegenerationnal clash: half cab vs fakie bs 180[close]
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why is it backside when you are facing forward the entire time?
Expand Quotewhy say in 7 syllables what you can say in twoExpand Quotegenerationnal clash: half cab vs fakie bs 180[close][close]
Fakie 👏 back 👏 180 👏
to avoid saying his name
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why is it backside when you are facing forward the entire time?[close]
because from the top your shoulders are going the same way (clockwise if regular, counterclockwise if goofy)
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why is it backside when you are facing forward the entire time?[close]
because from the top your shoulders are going the same way (clockwise if regular, counterclockwise if goofy)
this is how I explain BS/FS to kids and they get it right away
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand Quotewhy say in 7 syllables what you can say in twoExpand Quotegenerationnal clash: half cab vs fakie bs 180[close][close]
why is it backside when you are facing forward the entire time?[close]
because from the top your shoulders are going the same way (clockwise if regular, counterclockwise if goofy)
this is how I explain BS/FS to kids and they get it right away[close]
I never thought about it in terms of clockwise. Seems like the best solution honestly.
fakie clockwise 180.
nollie counter clockwise flip
switch clock 1.
counter clock flip
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why is it backside when you are facing forward the entire time?[close]
because from the top your shoulders are going the same way (clockwise if regular, counterclockwise if goofy)
this is how I explain BS/FS to kids and they get it right away[close]
I never thought about it in terms of clockwise. Seems like the best solution honestly.
fakie clockwise 180.
nollie counter clockwise flip
switch clock 1.
counter clock flip
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why is it backside when you are facing forward the entire time?[close]
because from the top your shoulders are going the same way (clockwise if regular, counterclockwise if goofy)
this is how I explain BS/FS to kids and they get it right away[close]
I never thought about it in terms of clockwise. Seems like the best solution honestly.
fakie clockwise 180.
nollie counter clockwise flip
switch clock 1.
counter clock flip[close]
That'd get really confusing since we have two opposing foot stances.
A fakie clockwise 180 would be backside for a regular skater and frontside for a goofy skater.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand Quotewhy say in 7 syllables what you can say in twoExpand Quotegenerationnal clash: half cab vs fakie bs 180[close][close]
why is it backside when you are facing forward the entire time?[close]
because from the top your shoulders are going the same way (clockwise if regular, counterclockwise if goofy)
this is how I explain BS/FS to kids and they get it right away[close]
I never thought about it in terms of clockwise. Seems like the best solution honestly.
fakie clockwise 180.
nollie counter clockwise flip
switch clock 1.
counter clock flip[close]
That'd get really confusing since we have two opposing foot stances.
A fakie clockwise 180 would be backside for a regular skater and frontside for a goofy skater.[close]
So we get rid of stances altogether then, easy money.
Nollie backside flip? Go fuck yourself. Nothing about that is backside. Nothing. You’re literally doing a switch frontside flip riding backwards ffs.
Shove its are flip tricks.
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why is it backside when you are facing forward the entire time?[close]
because from the top your shoulders are going the same way (clockwise if regular, counterclockwise if goofy)[close]
it makes perfect sense if you are having an out of body experience then
Shove its are flip tricks.
People are gonna hate Lucas Puig and Andrew Wilson if they don't like shorts.
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Puig don't wear high tops.
No adult man should wear high tops with shorts. Some rare chuck moments might happen and work out but that's about it
I never write in these things but my biggest gripe with terminology is that nollie rotation is incorrectly named which then in turn fucks fakie terminology, so badly. The concept of nollie just being regular stance off the nose is so psychotically incorrect, I loathe it. Nollie is literally switch fakie, it’s not some unique or special stance just because you’re popping off the nose in regular stance; you’re popping switch going backwards.
Nollie backside flip? Go fuck yourself. Nothing about that is backside. Nothing. You’re literally doing a switch frontside flip riding backwards ffs. These 8th grade drop outs were so cooked and given too much power, now we all suffer decades later.
While we're on this topic, will someone please fucking tell me what this trick is called:
I approach a rail in fakie stance with my back to the rail, I fakie ollie into what would be a switch bs noseblunt.
Is that fakie bs bluntslide or a fakie fs bluntslide?
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Puig don't wear high tops.
No adult man should wear high tops with shorts. Some rare chuck moments might happen and work out but that's about it
I agree unless it's a regular pop shove it. I don't make the rules.
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The foundation of our collective culture was definitely poured by fried 8th grade dropouts, and the cracks show in many areas, but on this one it's not so cut-and-dry.
Shove its are flip tricks.
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Slap is circular. I remember this discussion from when I first joined.
I respect your opinion but I’m of the mind if the wheels aren’t facing up at anytime, it’s not a flip trick but a rotation trick. Also on the half cab note, you don’t need to call it a fakie backside 180. Tricks are given the assumption that unless it’s stated frontside, everyone knows it’s backside. Call it a fakie 180. A half cab is a girl half cabs age. Full cab, same age as him.
Trick names are fluid, ever-shifting like the flow of the oceanLike sand through an hourglass so are the names of our tricks.
Like sand through an hourglass so are the names of our tricks.Expand QuoteTrick names are fluid, ever-shifting like the flow of the ocean[close]
No adult man should wear shorts.
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Fixed that for you. Although I still do sometimes.
Also the longer I skate the more I veer from trick terminology to "do thing here!". It's freeing. I guess it sometimes also helps with mental blocks regarding expectations on what you can do.
https://youtu.be/N6JV8fWY5Ks?feature=sharedExpand QuotePeople are gonna hate Lucas Puig and Andrew Wilson if they don't like shorts.[close]
Puig don't wear high tops.
No adult man should wear high tops with shorts. Some rare chuck moments might happen and work out but that's about it
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Slap is circular. I remember this discussion from when I first joined.
I respect your opinion but I’m of the mind if the wheels aren’t facing up at anytime, it’s not a flip trick but a rotation trick. Also on the half cab note, you don’t need to call it a fakie backside 180. Tricks are given the assumption that unless it’s stated frontside, everyone knows it’s backside. Call it a fakie 180. A half cab is a girl half cabs age. Full cab, same age as him.
shorts are a must in the summer time gym shorts are a nono tho
I dont care that cab had a fling with a 20-something year old.Same, if only he’d shut up online though.
I dont care that cab had a fling with a 20-something year old.
That “rapid fire” thread is a place many people writing but not many reading
Very self indulgent and boring
That “rapid fire” thread is a place many people writing but not many reading
Very self indulgent and boring
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Very self indulgent and boring[close]
Threads like that make everyone think "time to air my opinions for everyone to see" and not "time to read other people's opinions!".
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Very self indulgent and boring[close]
Threads like that make everyone think "time to air my opinions for everyone to see" and not "time to read other people's opinions!".
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Very self indulgent and boring[close]
Threads like that make everyone think "time to air my opinions for everyone to see" and not "time to read other people's opinions!".[close]
I actually found it very interesting and I read every single one.
To me, it's nice to learn more about the people I'm interacting with basically every day. It's easy to say "it's just the internet" or whatever but you're all real people on the other end and that's not nothing to me.
It was neat to see how different the answers were from person to person, but also how many of the same answers popped up over and over. Jerry and Arto are absolutely beloved (and rightly so).
It was cool to learn where everyone is at skill wise in their skating, who has actually been sponsored, etc
If anyone found it boring, it's because they're not interested in their fellow pals, and that's okay too, but it doesn't mean it was bad.
It's nice to see people open up.
The most boring people here are the ones who act like they're above any modicum of sincerity and just regurgitate the approved one liners over and over again.
That “rapid fire” thread is a place many people writing but not many readingsorry mate, i made it cause i thought it was interesting. i've been reading them all.
Very self indulgent and boring
sorry mate, i made it cause i thought it was interesting. i've been reading them all.Expand QuoteThat “rapid fire” thread is a place many people writing but not many reading
Very self indulgent and boring[close]
Expand Quotesorry mate, i made it cause i thought it was interesting. i've been reading them all.Expand QuoteThat “rapid fire” thread is a place many people writing but not many reading
Very self indulgent and boring[close][close]
It’s interesting! I’ve read everything too but my favorite answer was Fred Gall.
Oh shit
https://mundanemag.com/uk-rapper-tom-penny-releases-highly-anticipated-album-both-sides-of-the-coin/
Other than the Gary Rogers thread, the posting here for the past few weeks has absolute dogshit. Too many people banned, too many drummed out or annoyed enough to just stop posting. "Vibes" are terrible.Expand QuoteThat “rapid fire” thread is a place many people writing but not many reading
Very self indulgent and boring[close]
If you’re talking Ginwoo I agree with you
Haven’t seen him since Gary Rogers smoked him out and got fired from xgames ‘cause Gin’s dad caught’em
Expand QuoteOther than the Gary Rogers thread, the posting here for the past few weeks has absolute dogshit. Too many people banned, too many drummed out or annoyed enough to just stop posting. "Vibes" are terrible.Expand QuoteThat “rapid fire” thread is a place many people writing but not many reading
Very self indulgent and boring[close][close]
I miss jinn :'(
Kanaan Dern is wasting what could be a much more respectable and interesting skate career by going all in riding for Zero, along with his boring and eye roll inducing YouTube channel. At this point, I also can't see any other team wanting him, or where he would even properly fit in, and his"legacy" in skateboarding will live and die as the guy who threw down at the Hellride dressed as the Joker that one time. Probably doesn't help that he and the other Dern brothers have kind of a weird vibe to them I can't quite put my finger on.
Kanaan Dern is wasting what could be a much more respectable and interesting skate career by going all in riding for Zero, along with his boring and eye roll inducing YouTube channel. At this point, I also can't see any other team wanting him, or where he would even properly fit in, and his"legacy" in skateboarding will live and die as the guy who threw down at the Hellride dressed as the Joker that one time. Probably doesn't help that he and the other Dern brothers have kind of a weird vibe to them I can't quite put my finger on.Apparently one of them is a Trumper so I assume at least one of them is a sex pest
Expand QuoteKanaan Dern is wasting what could be a much more respectable and interesting skate career by going all in riding for Zero, along with his boring and eye roll inducing YouTube channel. At this point, I also can't see any other team wanting him, or where he would even properly fit in, and his"legacy" in skateboarding will live and die as the guy who threw down at the Hellride dressed as the Joker that one time. Probably doesn't help that he and the other Dern brothers have kind of a weird vibe to them I can't quite put my finger on.[close]
I cannot think of someone who came on the scene with less promise than the guy who dressed as the joker for hellride. Zero honestly might be too good for him, and that's saying a lot
Doesn't he do the Joker costume every year? Also it helps that he is really good at skating, both of the brothers are. "Less promise"? Also also the stuff they do on the YT channel is awesome. Where else can you find a list of tricks done at a spot with footage? That's documenting heritage right there.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteKanaan Dern is wasting what could be a much more respectable and interesting skate career by going all in riding for Zero, along with his boring and eye roll inducing YouTube channel. At this point, I also can't see any other team wanting him, or where he would even properly fit in, and his"legacy" in skateboarding will live and die as the guy who threw down at the Hellride dressed as the Joker that one time. Probably doesn't help that he and the other Dern brothers have kind of a weird vibe to them I can't quite put my finger on.[close]
I cannot think of someone who came on the scene with less promise than the guy who dressed as the joker for hellride. Zero honestly might be too good for him, and that's saying a lot[close]
Sorry god, but that Hellride Halloween contest was fucked up good, we still remember it years later which that in itself is something very hard to do with the amount of content that gets put out every day.
For example, I remembered last Krooked video was really good but honestly could not remember any specific trick. I re-watched and it was like watching a brand new video even if I had watched it before more than once. So having people still remember him from a contest of years ago was probably because the skating was fucking nuts (complementing with a dope costume)
Honestly dude's a match with Zero in terms of skating style and attitude. He could have probably gotten another board sponsor but it seems like he wanted to ride for Zero and is really appreciating being sponsored by them and not just taking advantage of getting free boards from someone.
Simultaneously rich and broke? If you watch those house tour vids that is not the house of made-it-out-the-mud skate rat.
If ur parents r rich then ur rich by proxy. Something to fall back on. Prod is probably only a pro skater bcuz of his semi-rich dad. See what I mean? Otherwise he would've stayed in skewl.Expand QuoteSimultaneously rich and broke? If you watch those house tour vids that is not the house of made-it-out-the-mud skate rat.[close]
Rich when they're at home in their affluent parents' suburban Florida house, broke when they're out on their own in LA. That not such an uncommon thing, is it?
If ur parents r rich then ur rich by proxy. Something to fall back on. Prod is probably only a pro skater bcuz of his semi-rich dad. See what I mean? Otherwise he would've stayed in skewl.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteSimultaneously rich and broke? If you watch those house tour vids that is not the house of made-it-out-the-mud skate rat.[close]
Rich when they're at home in their affluent parents' suburban Florida house, broke when they're out on their own in LA. That not such an uncommon thing, is it?[close]
If ur parents r rich then ur rich by proxy. Something to fall back on. Prod is probably only a pro skater bcuz of his semi-rich dad. See what I mean? Otherwise he would've stayed in skewl.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteSimultaneously rich and broke? If you watch those house tour vids that is not the house of made-it-out-the-mud skate rat.[close]
Rich when they're at home in their affluent parents' suburban Florida house, broke when they're out on their own in LA. That not such an uncommon thing, is it?[close]
Nyjah is the best.
Hands down, word is bond
Everybody loves him they just too scared to say it out loud. Anybody say hes wack is jealous
Best parts, hardest tricks
Gets the girls you wish you had
Gets paid to live the life you dreamt of but didnt have the talent/ work ethic to achieve
Has fun everyday and doesn’t care what you think of his clothes
Dont be mad cause he’s different than you, that’s some racist shit
Nyjah is the best.
Hands down, word is bond
Everybody loves him they just too scared to say it out loud. Anybody say hes wack is jealous
Best parts, hardest tricks
Gets the girls you wish you had
Gets paid to live the life you dreamt of but didnt have the talent/ work ethic to achieve
Has fun everyday and doesn’t care what you think of his clothes
Dont be mad cause he’s different than you, that’s some racist shit
Expand QuoteIf ur parents r rich then ur rich by proxy. Something to fall back on. Prod is probably only a pro skater bcuz of his semi-rich dad. See what I mean? Otherwise he would've stayed in skewl.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteSimultaneously rich and broke? If you watch those house tour vids that is not the house of made-it-out-the-mud skate rat.[close]
Rich when they're at home in their affluent parents' suburban Florida house, broke when they're out on their own in LA. That not such an uncommon thing, is it?[close][close]
Rent a flat above a shop
And cut your hair and get a job
And smoke some fags and play some pool
Pretend you never went to school
But still you'll never get it right
'Cause when you're laid in bed at night
Watching roaches climb the wall
If you called your dad he could stop it all, yeah
Expand QuoteIf you’re talking Ginwoo I agree with you
Haven’t seen him since Gary Rogers smoked him out and got fired from xgames ‘cause Gin’s dad caught’em[close]
What?!
Nyjah is the best.
Hands down, word is bond
Everybody loves him they just too scared to say it out loud. Anybody say hes wack is jealous
Best parts, hardest tricks
Gets the girls you wish you had
Gets paid to live the life you dreamt of but didnt have the talent/ work ethic to achieve
Has fun everyday and doesn’t care what you think of hisclothesASS MANDALAS
Looking forward for somebody to step up and come with a uid MandalassExpand QuoteNyjah is the best.
Hands down, word is bond
Everybody loves him they just too scared to say it out loud. Anybody say hes wack is jealous
Best parts, hardest tricks
Gets the girls you wish you had
Gets paid to live the life you dreamt of but didnt have the talent/ work ethic to achieve
Has fun everyday and doesn’t care what you think of hisclothesASS MANDALAS[close]
Fixed that for you and gnar’d for posting this in the correct thread.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteIf you’re talking Ginwoo I agree with you
Haven’t seen him since Gary Rogers smoked him out and got fired from xgames ‘cause Gin’s dad caught’em[close]
What?![close]
It's something I heard on a skateboard twich stream. If you know the approximate date Gary got fired and Ginwoo disappeared I might be able to find the stream
I don't do social media but I watch almost any contest that is on and I haven't seen Ginwoo since
I hate trash talking a kid but Ginwoo desperately needs to start refining his style. He's getting old enough that "he's just a kid" isn't holding up as an excuse anymore. Plenty of 15 year olds have good style.
That's just referring to the way he skates, he should also stop being the only person on Earth emulating Nyjah's fashion choices. Hell, even Nyjah is starting to dress less like Nyjah.
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Haven’t seen him since Gary Rogers smoked him out and got fired from xgames ‘cause Gin’s dad caught’em[close]
What?![close]
It's something I heard on a skateboard twich stream. If you know the approximate date Gary got fired and Ginwoo disappeared I might be able to find the stream
I don't do social media but I watch almost any contest that is on and I haven't seen Ginwoo since[close]
Pretty sure that was a joke. And based on insta, ginwoo is still out there and did kasso. Dealing with a broken arm or something. Interested to see what he does with another 8 years in the oven.
Looks like this is pretty unpopular, I really like Santa Cruz.I too like Santa Cruz. Who cares if it's cool their decks are primo. They were the only ones holding down the old school shapes for a long time before Welcome came along
I've loved Jim Phillips art (even outside skateboarding) since I was young.
It's okay if they're not the coolest, newest, hotness for the kids.
I'm not cool, new, hot or a kid myself.
Nyjah is the best.Jeez guy, why don't you go balls deep with sucking his cock and tongue punching his ass already?! If he didn't already roofie you and have one of the Loy bro's film it. He probably would then cuck.
Hands down, word is bond
Everybody loves him they just too scared to say it out loud. Anybody say hes wack is jealous
Best parts, hardest tricks
Gets the girls you wish you had
Gets paid to live the life you dreamt of but didnt have the talent/ work ethic to achieve
Has fun everyday and doesn’t care what you think of his clothes
Dont be mad cause he’s different than you, that’s some racist shit
Colin Provost could do most of the stuff in the new Curren video that most seem to like, but if he put out that part everyone would hate it and talk shit.Dude Colin does not have Curren’s style
Including myself.
Jeez guy, why don't you go balls deep with sucking his cock and tongue punching his ass already?! If he didn't already roofie you and have one of the Loy bro's film it. He probably would then cuck.Expand QuoteNyjah is the best.
Hands down, word is bond
Everybody loves him they just too scared to say it out loud. Anybody say hes wack is jealous
Best parts, hardest tricks
Gets the girls you wish you had
Gets paid to live the life you dreamt of but didnt have the talent/ work ethic to achieve
Has fun everyday and doesn’t care what you think of his clothes
Dont be mad cause he’s different than you, that’s some racist shit[close]
I swear ever fucking time I'm on this thread there's some absolute buffoonery afoot that breaks my brain. Holy shit!!!! What an absolute dumb unpopular opinion, and to say that last bit, are you sure you're not projecting your own self there champ?!
Jeez guy, why don't you go balls deep with sucking his cock and tongue punching his ass already?! If he didn't already roofie you and have one of the Loy bro's film it. He probably would then cuck.Expand QuoteNyjah is the best.
Hands down, word is bond
Everybody loves him they just too scared to say it out loud. Anybody say hes wack is jealous
Best parts, hardest tricks
Gets the girls you wish you had
Gets paid to live the life you dreamt of but didnt have the talent/ work ethic to achieve
Has fun everyday and doesn’t care what you think of his clothes
Dont be mad cause he’s different than you, that’s some racist shit[close]
I swear ever fucking time I'm on this thread there's some absolute buffoonery afoot that breaks my brain. Holy shit!!!! What an absolute dumb unpopular opinion, and to say that last bit, are you sure you're not projecting your own self there champ?!
If you're not trollin on Slap then you're not doing your job
there should be kid parks and adulkt parks?OK but how would they police this?
OK but how would they police this?Expand Quotethere should be kid parks and adulkt parks?[close]
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I'm imagining a bunch of oldheads hanging at the "kiddie pool" drunk as fuck skatin the 2 stair.
Nyjah is the best.
Hands down, word is bond
Everybody loves him they just too scared to say it out loud. Anybody say hes wack is jealous
Best parts, hardest tricks
Gets the girls you wish you had
Gets paid to live the life you dreamt of but didnt have the talent/ work ethic to achieve
Has fun everyday and doesn’t care what you think of his clothes
Dont be mad cause he’s different than you, that’s some racist shit
OK but how would they police this?Expand Quotethere should be kid parks and adulkt parks?[close]
(https://i.postimg.cc/pXdqMrSk/TALL.png) (https://i.postimg.cc/pXdqMrSk/TALL.png)
Expand Quotewe cant just go back in time. the parks are for kids. they are the ones buying skate products after all. you really have no business being there as a grown man or whatever.[close]
Fucking wut
Expand QuoteOK but how would they police this?Expand Quotethere should be kid parks and adulkt parks?[close]
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Idk just been thinking about how intimidating it must be for a parent with no ties to skating to bring their kid to a park
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteOK but how would they police this?Expand Quotethere should be kid parks and adulkt parks?[close]
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Idk just been thinking about how intimidating it must be for a parent with no ties to skating to bring their kid to a park[close]
Don't worry! Karens fear nobody and the skatepark belongs to them and their evil hellspawns.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteOK but how would they police this?Expand Quotethere should be kid parks and adulkt parks?[close]
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Idk just been thinking about how intimidating it must be for a parent with no ties to skating to bring their kid to a park[close]
Don't worry! Karens fear nobody and the skatepark belongs to them and their evil hellspawns.[close]
Incredibly accurate take, bravo
Also must be another reason for the surge in DIY spots
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteOK but how would they police this?Expand Quotethere should be kid parks and adulkt parks?[close]
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Idk just been thinking about how intimidating it must be for a parent with no ties to skating to bring their kid to a park[close]
Don't worry! Karens fear nobody and the skatepark belongs to them and their evil hellspawns.[close]
Incredibly accurate take, bravo
Also must be another reason for the surge in DIY spots[close]
I really want to witness a heavyset mother scream at skaters that got too close to her scooter son; the sounds likened to the power of deep rumblings not heard since the earth still lent its power to the feral land dwellers in exchange for their affection, worship, and blood sacrifices.
Probably not the most unpopular opinion ever, but cross lock grinds just bother me so much
you guys sound like r/childfree posters, referring to
kids as “hellspawns”, corny af
heard nikolai piombo was denied the v8 baseplate for his venture pro model as it was strictly for koston. i’d much rather support nikolai over koston js. koston dont need my money
Expand Quoteheard nikolai piombo was denied the v8 baseplate for his venture pro model as it was strictly for koston. i’d much rather support nikolai over koston js. koston dont need my money[close]
Both are 16 year olds in adult bodies
Probably not the most unpopular opinion ever, but cross lock grinds just bother me so much
I have a friend that cross locks on ledges and it looks silly.Expand QuoteProbably not the most unpopular opinion ever, but cross lock grinds just bother me so much[close]
Expand QuoteWhile we're on this topic, will someone please fucking tell me what this trick is called:
I approach a rail in fakie stance with my back to the rail, I fakie ollie into what would be a switch bs noseblunt.
Is that fakie bs bluntslide or a fakie fs bluntslide?[close]
Fakie front blunt, just like how if you did it into a what would be a sw back tail it would be a fakie front noseslide.
I agree...but the other way, I'd just say half cab blunt....koo...koo....
Expand QuoteHardflip backtails are illegal. Hardflip backlips too but that's pretty obvious. Anything involving less than a 180° shuv into a slide ain't right[close]
Is this directed only at pro skaters? Because fuck man, if you can do a hard flip to back lip that would pretty much shut down the session at any of my local skateparks.
Expand QuoteHardflip backtails are illegal. Hardflip backlips too but that's pretty obvious. Anything involving less than a 180° shuv into a slide ain't right[close]
Is this directed only at pro skaters? Because fuck man, if you can do a hard flip to back lip that would pretty much shut down the session at any of my local skateparks.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UhKLU0iNoUExpand Quoteyou guys sound like r/childfree posters, referring to
kids as “hellspawns”, corny af[close]
It's a warzone out there.
Hardflip backtails are illegal. Hardflip backlips too but that's pretty obvious. Anything involving less than a 180° shuv into a slide ain't right
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UhKLU0iNoUExpand QuoteExpand Quoteyou guys sound like r/childfree posters, referring to
kids as “hellspawns”, corny af[close]
It's a warzone out there.[close]
you right fam
Expand QuoteHardflip backtails are illegal. Hardflip backlips too but that's pretty obvious. Anything involving less than a 180° shuv into a slide ain't right[close]
If it feels good, do it. Pop shuv nose slides are fun. Puig and JB Gillet seem to agree.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteHardflip backtails are illegal. Hardflip backlips too but that's pretty obvious. Anything involving less than a 180° shuv into a slide ain't right[close]
If it feels good, do it. Pop shuv nose slides are fun. Puig and JB Gillet seem to agree.[close]
for a pop shuv noseslide/hardflip front nose you do more than half of the shuvit, for a pop shuv lipslide or a hardflip back tail you usually do less than half unless you're doing lipslides/backtails going away from the ledge somehow[close]
Pop shuv noseslide, like a 90 degree bs shuv to bs noseslide.
I've never flatspotted a wheel in my life.woah - this confession probably better fits in here:
woah - this confession probably better fits in here:Expand QuoteI've never flatspotted a wheel in my life.[close]
https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=6958.10650
Expand Quotewoah - this confession probably better fits in here:Expand QuoteI've never flatspotted a wheel in my life.[close]
https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=6958.10650[close]
I've never been a big power slider, I barely ever do them except maybe a quick little frontside power slide once in a while.
How else do people flatspot wheels? I do plenty of nose and tail slides, it's not uncommon for me to under rotate a 180/360 trick and have to slide out the rest of it. I dunno, just never happened to me.
I like scraped 5-0s more than balanced.Even on ledges? What about with a trick out? How about nosegrinds?
I like scraped 5-0s more than balanced.
Expand QuoteI like scraped 5-0s more than balanced.[close]
Frontside is acceptable but backside must be balanced
I've never flatspotted a wheel in my life.
Even on ledges? What about with a trick out? How about nosegrinds?Expand QuoteI like scraped 5-0s more than balanced.[close]
+1Expand QuoteEven on ledges? What about with a trick out? How about nosegrinds?Expand QuoteI like scraped 5-0s more than balanced.[close][close]
On ledges too. Balanced is harder and you can grind further, but scraped sounds and looks cooler to me.
Shoveled nosegrinds are unpleasant to me.
Every time someone claims a trick is illegal, I can’t help but picture Sheckler dressed as a sheriff telling that.
Expand QuoteEvery time someone claims a trick is illegal, I can’t help but picture Sheckler dressed as a sheriff telling that.[close]
The concept of illegal tricks in the context of an oftentimes socially transgressive interest encourages me to take all of skateboarding less seriously. I'm going to hop a fence and scrape a 5-0 or mar my "forbidden 14" before the cops can respond to the neighbors complaints, and some guy on the Internet wants to say I did it wrong? Feels like we're losing the plot.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteEvery time someone claims a trick is illegal, I can’t help but picture Sheckler dressed as a sheriff telling that.[close]
The concept of illegal tricks in the context of an oftentimes socially transgressive interest encourages me to take all of skateboarding less seriously. I'm going to hop a fence and scrape a 5-0 or mar my "forbidden 14" before the cops can respond to the neighbors complaints, and some guy on the Internet wants to say I did it wrong? Feels like we're losing the plot.[close]
Brother we never had the plot. We flying by the seat of our pants out here.
Expand QuoteEvery time someone claims a trick is illegal, I can’t help but picture Sheckler dressed as a sheriff telling that.[close]
The concept of illegal tricks in the context of an oftentimes socially transgressive interest encourages me to take all of skateboarding less seriously. I'm going to hop a fence and scrape a 5-0 or mar my "forbidden 14" before the cops can respond to the neighbors complaints, and some guy on the Internet wants to say I did it wrong? Feels like we're losing the plot.
Expand QuoteEvery time someone claims a trick is illegal, I can’t help but picture Sheckler dressed as a sheriff telling that.[close]
The concept of illegal tricks in the context of an oftentimes socially transgressive interest encourages me to take all of skateboarding less seriously. I'm going to hop a fence and scrape a 5-0 or mar my "forbidden 14" before the cops can respond to the neighbors complaints, and some guy on the Internet wants to say I did it wrong? Feels like we're losing the plot.
Expand QuoteEven on ledges? What about with a trick out? How about nosegrinds?Expand QuoteI like scraped 5-0s more than balanced.[close][close]
On ledges too. Balanced is harder and you can grind further, but scraped sounds and looks cooler to me.
Shoveled nosegrinds are unpleasant to me.
this might be a popular unpopular opinion: skateboarding or the industry as it is may cease to exist in 100 years timeNot on my watch! SKATEBOARDING WILL NEVER DIE!
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteI like scraped 5-0s more than balanced.[close]
Frontside is acceptable but backside must be balanced[close]
magnolia remember which thread this is
For some reason, when I think of balanced 5-0's I think of Spitfire tablet shaped wheels, thunders, and grizzly grip. Maybe it's only regional to one of the local parks I go to.+1Expand QuoteExpand QuoteEven on ledges? What about with a trick out? How about nosegrinds?Expand QuoteI like scraped 5-0s more than balanced.[close][close]
On ledges too. Balanced is harder and you can grind further, but scraped sounds and looks cooler to me.
Shoveled nosegrinds are unpleasant to me.[close]
Balanced 5-0s are for try-hards
For some reason, when I think of balanced 5-0's I think of Spitfire tablet shaped wheels, thunders, and grizzly grip. Maybe it's only regional to one of the local parks I go to.Expand Quote+1Expand QuoteExpand QuoteEven on ledges? What about with a trick out? How about nosegrinds?Expand QuoteI like scraped 5-0s more than balanced.[close][close]
On ledges too. Balanced is harder and you can grind further, but scraped sounds and looks cooler to me.
Shoveled nosegrinds are unpleasant to me.[close]
Balanced 5-0s are for try-hards[close]
this might be a popular unpopular opinion: skateboarding or the industry as it is may cease to exist in 100 years time
I can get behind this. Contrary to what some guy upthread was saying I can balance 5-0s and occasionally do on a perfect ledge or curb. But when you see Jamie Thomas doing one on like a crusty 15 foot ledge it’s like - dude, just relax already. It’s not that big of a deal, I don’t care what Sal said.Expand QuoteFor some reason, when I think of balanced 5-0's I think of Spitfire tablet shaped wheels, thunders, and grizzly grip. Maybe it's only regional to one of the local parks I go to.Expand Quote+1Expand QuoteExpand QuoteEven on ledges? What about with a trick out? How about nosegrinds?Expand QuoteI like scraped 5-0s more than balanced.[close][close]
On ledges too. Balanced is harder and you can grind further, but scraped sounds and looks cooler to me.
Shoveled nosegrinds are unpleasant to me.[close]
Balanced 5-0s are for try-hards[close][close]
Balanced 5-0 on a skatepark or perfect marble ledge, scrape on a more haggard ledge is where its at.
I can get behind this. Contrary to what some guy upthread was saying I can balance 5-0s and occasionally do on a perfect ledge or curb. But when you see Jamie Thomas doing one on like a crusty 15 foot ledge it’s like - dude, just relax already. It’s not that big of a deal, I don’t care what Sal said.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteFor some reason, when I think of balanced 5-0's I think of Spitfire tablet shaped wheels, thunders, and grizzly grip. Maybe it's only regional to one of the local parks I go to.Expand Quote+1Expand QuoteExpand QuoteEven on ledges? What about with a trick out? How about nosegrinds?Expand QuoteI like scraped 5-0s more than balanced.[close][close]
On ledges too. Balanced is harder and you can grind further, but scraped sounds and looks cooler to me.
Shoveled nosegrinds are unpleasant to me.[close]
Balanced 5-0s are for try-hards[close][close]
Balanced 5-0 on a skatepark or perfect marble ledge, scrape on a more haggard ledge is where its at.[close]
Expand Quoteheard nikolai piombo was denied the v8 baseplate for his venture pro model as it was strictly for koston. i’d much rather support nikolai over koston js. koston dont need my money[close]
Both are 16 year olds in adult bodies
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UhKLU0iNoUExpand QuoteExpand Quoteyou guys sound like r/childfree posters, referring to
kids as “hellspawns”, corny af[close]
It's a warzone out there.[close]
you right fam
Probably not the most unpopular opinion ever, but cross lock grinds just bother me so much
Expand QuoteProbably not the most unpopular opinion ever, but cross lock grinds just bother me so much[close]
Was thinking this today, at least on a ledge. A rail I can understand
Expand QuoteBoth are 16 year olds in adult bodiesExpand Quoteheard nikolai piombo was denied the v8 baseplate for his venture pro model as it was strictly for koston. i’d much rather support nikolai over koston js. koston dont need my money[close][close]
Bitch what??
Granite or metal demands balance.
Chunk demands Scrape.
Probably not the most unpopular opinion ever, but cross lock grinds just bother me so much
Someone post an example of a cross lock on a ledge, I can’t imagine that happening on purpose
Expand QuoteSomeone post an example of a cross lock on a ledge, I can’t imagine that happening on purpose[close]
I see this most often on Long ledge/curb grinds where eventually one truck starts to slip off and moves to the opposite wheel locking it in, and they ride the rest of it out that way.
I've def done this on very long grinds.
cross locks are sick and actually opened up new doors to what is possible down railsThat’s not necessarily true. See David Gravette’s crazy kinked rail grind. It’s got 9 kinks in it and he’s heel locked the entire way down. It can be done without the cross lock, people just like to take the easy way out.
no it is true, you are just living in the past
quite a few big kinkers done by dudes like foy, ducky, braden hoben that would be pretty much impossible without cross lock
Expand Quoteno it is true, you are just living in the past
quite a few big kinkers done by dudes like foy, ducky, braden hoben that would be pretty much impossible without cross lock[close]
Kyle walkers big kink rail 50 was all heel lock ::)
Expand QuoteExpand Quoteno it is true, you are just living in the past
quite a few big kinkers done by dudes like foy, ducky, braden hoben that would be pretty much impossible without cross lock[close]
Kyle walkers big kink rail 50 was all heel lock ::)[close]
who?
Expand Quoteno it is true, you are just living in the past
quite a few big kinkers done by dudes like foy, ducky, braden hoben that would be pretty much impossible without cross lock[close]
Using ducky as a reference while telling someone they’re living in the past is so fuckin funny
Someone post an example of a cross lock on a ledge, I can’t imagine that happening on purpose
Cross lock on a ledge AND it’s a ride on grind?? WoofExpand QuoteSomeone post an example of a cross lock on a ledge, I can’t imagine that happening on purpose[close]
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C5M2EpgpQRf/?igsh=MTZudmhhZTZqZDR3dg==
Example of cross lock on a ledge...
Expand QuoteSomeone post an example of a cross lock on a ledge, I can’t imagine that happening on purpose[close]
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C5M2EpgpQRf/?igsh=MTZudmhhZTZqZDR3dg==
Example of cross lock on a ledge...
I dont care if its crosslocked as long as they are going fast. But high speed will make almost anything look cool.This made me imagine a high speed pogo for some reason.
mj would never wear jorts
Expand Quotemj would never wear jorts[close]
Have another L goofy
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Damn @formula420 beat me to it!
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteSomeone post an example of a cross lock on a ledge, I can’t imagine that happening on purpose[close]
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C5M2EpgpQRf/?igsh=MTZudmhhZTZqZDR3dg==
Example of cross lock on a ledge...[close]
Here’s another good one:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C5EfoJOPujf/?igsh=ZGQ2cmVjcndsOWUw
I don't remember the vid but y'all remember that one clip of Diego Todd doin an impossible back 50 super sketch barely holding on? That clip is the reason that cross lock on ledges is fine by me. If anybody could find it / remembers the vid I'd love to see it again.
Curren Caples skating is boring
Curren Caples skating is boringI was going to tell you to fuck off and then remembered which thread is this.
Shoot, my bad that's the one. I don't normally open insta links. Hell yea its beautiful! hahahahaha. I'm not even a big Diego fan but daaamnnnn.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteSomeone post an example of a cross lock on a ledge, I can’t imagine that happening on purpose[close]
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C5M2EpgpQRf/?igsh=MTZudmhhZTZqZDR3dg==
Example of cross lock on a ledge...[close]
Here’s another good one:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C5EfoJOPujf/?igsh=ZGQ2cmVjcndsOWUw[close]Expand QuoteI don't remember the vid but y'all remember that one clip of Diego Todd doin an impossible back 50 super sketch barely holding on? That clip is the reason that cross lock on ledges is fine by me. If anybody could find it / remembers the vid I'd love to see it again.[close]
Are you sure it isn't this impossible front 50 from upthread? I went searching for an impossible back 50 but couldn't find it.
Either way, the back foot flair on this is simultaneously ridiculous and beautiful imo.
Shoot, my bad that's the one. I don't normally open insta links. Hell yea its beautiful! hahahahaha. I'm not even a big Diego fan but daaamnnnn.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteSomeone post an example of a cross lock on a ledge, I can’t imagine that happening on purpose[close]
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C5M2EpgpQRf/?igsh=MTZudmhhZTZqZDR3dg==
Example of cross lock on a ledge...[close]
Here’s another good one:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C5EfoJOPujf/?igsh=ZGQ2cmVjcndsOWUw[close]Expand QuoteI don't remember the vid but y'all remember that one clip of Diego Todd doin an impossible back 50 super sketch barely holding on? That clip is the reason that cross lock on ledges is fine by me. If anybody could find it / remembers the vid I'd love to see it again.[close]
Are you sure it isn't this impossible front 50 from upthread? I went searching for an impossible back 50 but couldn't find it.
Either way, the back foot flair on this is simultaneously ridiculous and beautiful imo.[close]
Tom Knox suxx. 'Intellectual' type skating is so dumb to me.
Well, I don't really like Suciu either, so ya, I guess so hahahaha. All that shiz where theyre skatin a two stair but technically its really hard and takes quick footwork and stuff like that. Just annoying I want bangerz!!!
Nobody shut up. Let the unpopular opinions fall like rain
Expand QuoteWell, I don't really like Suciu either, so ya, I guess so hahahaha. All that shiz where theyre skatin a two stair but technically its really hard and takes quick footwork and stuff like that. Just annoying I want bangerz!!![close]
Is this unpopular? I like the 90s Muska/"iLLuSiOn" style hardflips better than the new "proper" hardflips the kids are doing these days. It looks awkward to me the way people have to bring their front leg inwards and practically click their heels.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteWell, I don't really like Suciu either, so ya, I guess so hahahaha. All that shiz where theyre skatin a two stair but technically its really hard and takes quick footwork and stuff like that. Just annoying I want bangerz!!![close]
Is this unpopular? I like the 90s Muska/"iLLuSiOn" style hardflips better than the new "proper" hardflips the kids are doing these days. It looks awkward to me the way people have to bring their front leg inwards and practically click their heels.[close]
I guess both can be cool but it feels a lot better to do the Muska style hardflip. Not that I've landed many. Or any...
Gifted Hater was saying the same thing but if you look at his previous Vans part he had a few really gnarly clips. I think he just doesn’t like tech stuff.Expand QuoteCurren Caples skating is boring[close]
I’m with you, man. He’s super talented but he seems like he’s only skating at 70% capacity.
Nobody shut up. Let the unpopular opinions fall like rain
Expand QuoteNobody shut up. Let the unpopular opinions fall like rain[close]
You are right. I just got mad. 😔
Dill was never that good
Expand QuoteDill was never that good[close]
Its not about being good.
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UNCULTURED SWINE!
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Wade D’s saccharine inspo-stories bug me even though he’s one of my all time favorite skaters
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I guess I’m just wary of people with a highly optimistic social media presence in general. It’s definitely a “me” thing more than a Wade thing. Unpopular opinion that reflects my negative disposition.Expand QuoteWade D’s saccharine inspo-stories bug me even though he’s one of my all time favorite skaters
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Why do you think that is?
I can understand feeling this way about some corny ass YouTuber doing shit like this.
But it feels more genuine from someone like wade.
I think it's pretty cringe too. I just can't image Wade pulling up to the ledge spot and giving the homies their daily affirmations.I guess I’m just wary of people with a highly optimistic social media presence in general. It’s definitely a “me” thing more than a Wade thing. Unpopular opinion that reflects my negative disposition.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteWade D’s saccharine inspo-stories bug me even though he’s one of my all time favorite skaters
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Why do you think that is?
I can understand feeling this way about some corny ass YouTuber doing shit like this.
But it feels more genuine from someone like wade.[close]
Carrolls part in Modus is really a shared part with Rick and Scot Johnston
I love Wade but he's on some Live Love Laugh shit.But why come it says “Eight Words” when there are very clearly eighTEEN words there?!?
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But why come it says “Eight Words” when there are very clearly eighTEEN words there?!?Expand QuoteI love Wade but he's on some Live Love Laugh shit.
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I love Wade but he's on some Live Love Laugh shit.
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Expand QuoteI love Wade but he's on some Live Love Laugh shit.
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im more interested in the milk jug here. do people transfer their milk to a specific milk glass container for storage often? i dont really drink milk and i recently discovered what a butter bell is so anything feels possible right now.
The milk tastes better when it’s had time to open up & breathe before you pour it over cereal.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteI love Wade but he's on some Live Love Laugh shit.
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im more interested in the milk jug here. do people transfer their milk to a specific milk glass container for storage often? i dont really drink milk and i recently discovered what a butter bell is so anything feels possible right now.[close]
The loss of milk decanters in contemporary culture was the first casualty of the class war. Never forget what they took from us. The middle class will rise again!
My girl got me on oat milk and now real milk kinda grosses me out. Pretty much only use cow milk for cooking.
Being a "pro" is and never was worth it. Seems to me when I say this. Being pro is whoring your name out to the point of absurdity, that the word pro absolutely means nada.
I Agree with traveling I'd also say that being a part of a crew and having that solidarity will get you far and hooked up with a board brand homies or shop either way you're better off being hometown hero imo.Expand QuoteMy girl got me on oat milk and now real milk kinda grosses me out. Pretty much only use cow milk for cooking.[close]
You’ll be back just give it timeExpand QuoteBeing a "pro" is and never was worth it. Seems to me when I say this. Being pro is whoring your name out to the point of absurdity, that the word pro absolutely means nada.[close]
Good opportunity to travel while skating. people just need to time it right, everyone’s timeline is different but it’s easy to see now that at some point being pro turns your life to shit
Covid kinda fried Wades brain. Still a great dudeI think it's pretty cringe too. I just can't image Wade pulling up to the ledge spot and giving the homies their daily affirmations.Expand QuoteI guess I’m just wary of people with a highly optimistic social media presence in general. It’s definitely a “me” thing more than a Wade thing. Unpopular opinion that reflects my negative disposition.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteWade D’s saccharine inspo-stories bug me even though he’s one of my all time favorite skaters
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Why do you think that is?
I can understand feeling this way about some corny ass YouTuber doing shit like this.
But it feels more genuine from someone like wade.[close][close]
Wade D’s saccharine inspo-stories bug me even though he’s one of my all time favorite skaters
(https://i.ibb.co/r2vpGLfX/IMG-1459.jpg) (https://ibb.co/fdQNYKGT)
Expand QuoteWade D’s saccharine inspo-stories bug me even though he’s one of my all time favorite skaters
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Have you been to Ottawa? Corniness and taking yourself too seriously is in the water
i hope wade walks paul to his room and tucks him into bed while theyre on primitive trips
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this is my fave thread
also
if you are an adultwho has never skated beforeyou are too oldto learnto skate
beinga n00b beginneradult is undignified and embarrassing not just to the skater but to all skaters
also it's dangerous as fuck
As a 49-year old I back thisExpand Quotethis is my fave thread
also
if you are an adultwho has never skated beforeyou are too oldto learnto skate
beinga n00b beginneradult is undignified and embarrassing not just to the skater but to all skaters
also it's dangerous as fuck[close]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8rEhIa46a8
Being a "pro" is and never was worth it. Seems to me when I say this. Being pro is whoring your name out to the point of absurdity, that the word pro absolutely means nada.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8rEhIa46a8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8rEhIa46a8This channel is gold
ginwoo 2025 soty
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8rEhIa46a8
Expand Quoteginwoo 2025 soty[close]
Ginwoo pulled an “Austen Seaholm” at XGames Japan last weekend. He got 3rd place so he left before they gave out the medals on the podium. I thought that was pretty funny.
Expand Quoteginwoo 2025 soty[close]
Ginwoo pulled an “Austen Seaholm” at XGames Japan last weekend. He got 3rd place so he left before they gave out the medals on the podium. I thought that was pretty funny.
Expand Quoteginwoo 2025 soty[close]
Ginwoo pulled an “Austen Seaholm” at XGames Japan last weekend. He got 3rd place so he left before they gave out the medals on the podium. I thought that was pretty funny.
The freestyle conspiracy is still going.
Listening to Steve Douglas on the Nine Club I learnt that Jean Marc Vaisette owns a big distributor in France, and Hazze Lindgren owns the main distribritution in Sweden. To add to Reggie Barnes (east coast USA), Kevin Harris (Canada), and Rocco, Mullen, Per Welinder, Frank Messman, Don Brown, Pierre Andre, Jeremy Fox etc
Expand QuoteThe freestyle conspiracy is still going.
Listening to Steve Douglas on the Nine Club I learnt that Jean Marc Vaisette owns a big distributor in France, and Hazze Lindgren owns the main distribritution in Sweden. To add to Reggie Barnes (east coast USA), Kevin Harris (Canada), and Rocco, Mullen, Per Welinder, Frank Messman, Don Brown, Pierre Andre, Jeremy Fox etc[close]
irrelevant boomers keeping the wealth hostage
I don't know about the freestyle conspiracy though
Expand Quoteginwoo 2025 soty[close]
Ginwoo pulled an “Austen Seaholm” at XGames Japan last weekend. He got 3rd place so he left before they gave out the medals on the podium. I thought that was pretty funny.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8rEhIa46a8
https://www.muckmouth.com/freestyle/freestylers-run-the-skateboard-world
i know that the dudes behind muckmouth are kinda wack, the article is not the best either, but it explains the conspiracy
Expand Quotehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8rEhIa46a8[close]
moving the gym mat only to each shit twice straight up felt like a Looney Tunes bit.
Gear left at the park is for kids to take and use. It's a bad look to be an adult snatching up used boards at the local. If you're a legal adult, you should just buy gear from the skate shop.
Gear left at the park is for kids to take and use. It's a bad look to be an adult snatching up used boards at the local. If you're a legal adult, you should just buy gear from the skate shop.
Expand QuoteGear left at the park is for kids to take and use. It's a bad look to be an adult snatching up used boards at the local. If you're a legal adult, you should just buy gear from the skate shop.[close]
Also if you're older than teenage stay the fuck out the product toss.
Also if you're older than teenage stay the fuck out the product toss.
Every time I see a shuv or 180 out of a nose manual or nosegrind, I always think that they werent confident enough to go straight out
Also are old guys really standing around for the board toss? Don’t you guys have wheelbases, woodshop and number of colored plies to worry about?
boards over 8.25 makes flip tricks look terrible
boards over 8.25 makes flip tricks look terrible
boards over 8.25 makes flip tricks look terrible
Expand QuoteEvery time I see a shuv or 180 out of a nose manual or nosegrind, I always think that they werent confident enough to go straight out
Also are old guys really standing around for the board toss? Don’t you guys have wheelbases, woodshop and number of colored plies to worry about?[close]
I think this same thing about crooked grinds.
boards over 8.25 makes flip tricks look terrible
The freestyle conspiracy is still going.
Listening to Steve Douglas on the Nine Club I learnt that Jean Marc Vaisette owns a big distributor in France, and Hazze Lindgren owns the main distribritution in Sweden. To add to Reggie Barnes (east coast USA), Kevin Harris (Canada), and Rocco, Mullen, Per Welinder, Frank Messman, Don Brown, Pierre Andre, Jeremy Fox etc
Expand QuoteGear left at the park is for kids to take and use. It's a bad look to be an adult snatching up used boards at the local. If you're a legal adult, you should just buy gear from the skate shop.[close]
Also if you're older than teenage stay the fuck out the product toss.
idk if it's unpopular or not but whenever someone who doesn't skate anymore at all, or even makes an effort to, throws the once a skater always a skater trope, for the most part i think they're full of shit
what even is a skater these days
but i know life happens and i'm being a sourpuss rn and prob change my mind later
powdered toast man has been stressing a lot lately trying to save the world from evil and whatnot just venting:)
idk if it's unpopular or not but whenever someone who doesn't skate anymore at all, or even makes an effort to, throws the once a skater always a skater trope, for the most part i think they're full of shit
what even is a skater these days
but i know life happens and i'm being a sourpuss rn and prob change my mind later
powdered toast man has been stressing a lot lately trying to save the world from evil and whatnot just venting:)
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteEvery time I see a shuv or 180 out of a nose manual or nosegrind, I always think that they werent confident enough to go straight out
Also are old guys really standing around for the board toss? Don’t you guys have wheelbases, woodshop and number of colored plies to worry about?[close]
I think this same thing about crooked grinds.[close]
I have 3 friends who have to 180 or shuv out of crooks. Can't come straight out no matter how hard they try.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteEvery time I see a shuv or 180 out of a nose manual or nosegrind, I always think that they werent confident enough to go straight out
Also are old guys really standing around for the board toss? Don’t you guys have wheelbases, woodshop and number of colored plies to worry about?[close]
I think this same thing about crooked grinds.[close]
I have 3 friends who have to 180 or shuv out of crooks. Can't come straight out no matter how hard they try.[close]
This is me. When I first learnt crooks I could pop out of them mid ledge but these days when I do I always land primo so I have to 180 or shuv out. I'm sure I could get them back if I practiced though but turning or shuv ing out is so much easier
Expand Quote‘tasteful’ should be erased from skate nomenclature. It sounds gross and distasteful[close]
You’d love that
Mike York has the best part in Yeah Right!
Mike York has the best part in Yeah Right!
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteEvery time I see a shuv or 180 out of a nose manual or nosegrind, I always think that they werent confident enough to go straight out
Also are old guys really standing around for the board toss? Don’t you guys have wheelbases, woodshop and number of colored plies to worry about?[close]
I think this same thing about crooked grinds.[close]
I have 3 friends who have to 180 or shuv out of crooks. Can't come straight out no matter how hard they try.[close]
This is me. When I first learnt crooks I could pop out of them mid ledge but these days when I do I always land primo so I have to 180 or shuv out. I'm sure I could get them back if I practiced though but turning or shuv ing out is so much easier[close]
turning or shuv ing out is not a good trick
it lacks tastefulness
Mike York has the best part in Yeah Right!
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteEvery time I see a shuv or 180 out of a nose manual or nosegrind, I always think that they werent confident enough to go straight out
Also are old guys really standing around for the board toss? Don’t you guys have wheelbases, woodshop and number of colored plies to worry about?[close]
I think this same thing about crooked grinds.[close]
I have 3 friends who have to 180 or shuv out of crooks. Can't come straight out no matter how hard they try.[close]
This is me. When I first learnt crooks I could pop out of them mid ledge but these days when I do I always land primo so I have to 180 or shuv out. I'm sure I could get them back if I practiced though but turning or shuv ing out is so much easier[close]
turning or shuv ing out is not a good trick
it lacks tastefulness[close]
I think the reliance on to fakie/shove out is because the trick isn't being done strongly enough to resist turning towards noseslide. Like the ledge won the battle and you got away with it by turning out.
Expand Quote“Crooked grind-to fakie: Seriously? Look, you already got the front truck up there. And you just gone fall back? How do you do that? Would you put your foot on a fence, leave your back foot dangling and try to lay on your back after jumping over it? Exactly. So, why would you do this trick? Smarten up.” - Clyde Singleton[close]
This thread is giving me the skateboarding equivalent of an eating disorder
Expand QuoteExpand Quote“Crooked grind-to fakie: Seriously? Look, you already got the front truck up there. And you just gone fall back? How do you do that? Would you put your foot on a fence, leave your back foot dangling and try to lay on your back after jumping over it? Exactly. So, why would you do this trick? Smarten up.” - Clyde Singleton[close]
This thread is giving me the skateboarding equivalent of an eating disorder[close]
Clyde wrote a Big Brother product review about some wax brand that fucked my young brain up forever, he went on and on about how ridiculous and insulting the very concept of skate wax is and mocked anyone who may feel otherwise as soft and slow. Just skate faster, he said. Fast forward 20 years and I still never have wax on me. But I also don't skate very fast.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand Quote“Crooked grind-to fakie: Seriously? Look, you already got the front truck up there. And you just gone fall back? How do you do that? Would you put your foot on a fence, leave your back foot dangling and try to lay on your back after jumping over it? Exactly. So, why would you do this trick? Smarten up.” - Clyde Singleton[close]
This thread is giving me the skateboarding equivalent of an eating disorder[close]
Clyde wrote a Big Brother product review about some wax brand that fucked my young brain up forever, he went on and on about how ridiculous and insulting the very concept of skate wax is and mocked anyone who may feel otherwise as soft and slow. Just skate faster, he said. Fast forward 20 years and I still never have wax on me. But I also don't skate very fast.[close]
Not waxing a ledge but expecting it to slide/grind just by going faster is probably one of the dumbest myths in skateboarding.
Expand QuoteMike York has the best part in Yeah Right![close]
Excellent part. I always appreciated his style.
Love the first line of kickflip up the kerb, 360 flip the flat gap then nollie off.
And the first line at 3rd+army has another absolutely great 360 flip, followed by a mannual up some wood then popped into a frontside noseslide. That felt quite ahead of its time.
He's got plenty of clips there in this part including a great double flip. Fakie five-0 the curved ledge filmed from the other side of the white pipe always stuck with me too.
That bs 180 nosegrind and nose manual shove nosemannual both at Pier 7 rule too.
First part of his I saw after seeing Mouse, was super bummed seeing his knee get fucked in Hot Chocolate.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteMike York has the best part in Yeah Right![close]
Excellent part. I always appreciated his style.
Love the first line of kickflip up the kerb, 360 flip the flat gap then nollie off.
And the first line at 3rd+army has another absolutely great 360 flip, followed by a mannual up some wood then popped into a frontside noseslide. That felt quite ahead of its time.
He's got plenty of clips there in this part including a great double flip. Fakie five-0 the curved ledge filmed from the other side of the white pipe always stuck with me too.
That bs 180 nosegrind and nose manual shove nosemannual both at Pier 7 rule too.
First part of his I saw after seeing Mouse, was super bummed seeing his knee get fucked in Hot Chocolate.[close]
I always loved how the car alarm in the background syncs with the music.
Mike York has the best part in Yeah Right!
Mike York has the best part in Yeah Right!even as a dumb little kid who knew nothing about skateboarding for some odd reason i really liked mike york's part back when YR! came out and had it on repeat a lot, all around very enjoyable imo. my friends didn't understand why i loved it so much and neither did i. same with gino and chico.
the ricardo carvahlo footage for me. the forgotten yeah righter. never any mention of his time at chocolate. i hope he's doing good and still skatingeven as a dumb little kid who knew nothing about skateboarding for some odd reason i really liked mike york's part back when YR! came out and had it on repeat a lot, all around very enjoyable imo. my friends didn't understand why i loved it so much and neither did i. same with gino and chico.Expand QuoteMike York has the best part in Yeah Right![close]
like a prepubescent crush on a random girl; i'm not aware of the reasons for this, but i choo choo choose you
took me years to "get it"
i also remember thinking koston's part was too much too fast too complex too long and also found the song pretty annoying.
and back then i was really into k0rn so that says something
the ricardo carvahlo footage for me. the forgotten yeah righter. never any mention of his time at chocolate. i hope he's doing good and still skatingExpand Quoteeven as a dumb little kid who knew nothing about skateboarding for some odd reason i really liked mike york's part back when YR! came out and had it on repeat a lot, all around very enjoyable imo. my friends didn't understand why i loved it so much and neither did i. same with gino and chico.Expand QuoteMike York has the best part in Yeah Right![close]
like a prepubescent crush on a random girl; i'm not aware of the reasons for this, but i choo choo choose you
took me years to "get it"
i also remember thinking koston's part was too much too fast too complex too long and also found the song pretty annoying.
and back then i was really into k0rn so that says something[close]
Expand Quotethe ricardo carvahlo footage for me. the forgotten yeah righter. never any mention of his time at chocolate. i hope he's doing good and still skatingExpand Quoteeven as a dumb little kid who knew nothing about skateboarding for some odd reason i really liked mike york's part back when YR! came out and had it on repeat a lot, all around very enjoyable imo. my friends didn't understand why i loved it so much and neither did i. same with gino and chico.Expand QuoteMike York has the best part in Yeah Right![close]
like a prepubescent crush on a random girl; i'm not aware of the reasons for this, but i choo choo choose you
took me years to "get it"
i also remember thinking koston's part was too much too fast too complex too long and also found the song pretty annoying.
and back then i was really into k0rn so that says something[close][close]
Holy shit. Completely forgot that guy. I need to watch Yeah Right again.
Expand QuoteRegulators and tastemakers are desperately needed in skateboarding right now, from the industry all the way to the local spot or park. If there was more vibing, calling out wack shit, and embarrassing these clowns out here half of these kids would quit and take up something else.[close]
Fuck I’m glad your kind are dying out.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteRegulators and tastemakers are desperately needed in skateboarding right now, from the industry all the way to the local spot or park. If there was more vibing, calling out wack shit, and embarrassing these clowns out here half of these kids would quit and take up something else.[close]
Fuck I’m glad your kind are dying out.[close]
Lol amd your kind are why people like Beatrice Domond have a fucking pro model AND a shoe.
My unpopular opinion: backside flips > frontside flips.
Dad goes and skates like a normal skater and Ben waxes on about how he seeks out specific ledges to get deeper grooves. It's weird when people seek out terrain just to make their gear look more used. Like anyone cares.
Also Ben is apparently a pain to work with.
My unpopular opinion: backside flips > frontside flips. They always look more powerful and flow with the direction of skating in a more aesthetic way. Pat Washington, Hjalte Halberg, and Cyrus have my current favorites.
All those dudes were so cocky about not waxing but you look back at their footage and they’d be doing four inch nose grinds. Like just call it a bonk at that point.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand Quote“Crooked grind-to fakie: Seriously? Look, you already got the front truck up there. And you just gone fall back? How do you do that? Would you put your foot on a fence, leave your back foot dangling and try to lay on your back after jumping over it? Exactly. So, why would you do this trick? Smarten up.” - Clyde Singleton[close]
This thread is giving me the skateboarding equivalent of an eating disorder[close]
Clyde wrote a Big Brother product review about some wax brand that fucked my young brain up forever, he went on and on about how ridiculous and insulting the very concept of skate wax is and mocked anyone who may feel otherwise as soft and slow. Just skate faster, he said. Fast forward 20 years and I still never have wax on me. But I also don't skate very fast.[close]
Not waxing a ledge but expecting it to slide/grind just by going faster is probably one of the dumbest myths in skateboarding.
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My unpopular opinion: backside flips > frontside flips.[close]
Come on man, this is far from unpopular. In fact, a backside flip is arguably the best looking trick ever...
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My unpopular opinion: backside flips > frontside flips.[close]
Come on man, this is far from unpopular. In fact, a backside flip is arguably the best looking trick ever...
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My unpopular opinion: backside flips > frontside flips.[close]
Come on man, this is far from unpopular. In fact, a backside flip is arguably the best looking trick ever...[close]
as someone who can only backside flip, i approve this message.
big fan of when someone does it like louie in bag of suck
(https://i.imgur.com/Oi9S7rb.gif)
YES!!Expand QuoteExpand Quote
My unpopular opinion: backside flips > frontside flips.[close]
Come on man, this is far from unpopular. In fact, a backside flip is arguably the best looking trick ever...[close]
as someone who can only backside flip, i approve this message.
big fan of when someone does it like louie in bag of suck
(https://i.imgur.com/Oi9S7rb.gif)
Expand QuoteExpand Quote
My unpopular opinion: backside flips > frontside flips.[close]
Come on man, this is far from unpopular. In fact, a backside flip is arguably the best looking trick ever...[close]
as someone who can only backside flip, i approve this message.
big fan of when someone does it like louie in bag of suck
(https://i.imgur.com/Oi9S7rb.gif)
beaming (when not filming) is fun and coolThe best beamin'
beaming (when not filming) is fun and cool
I love seeing him turn into an affirmations mommy, straye and ftp are tragic combo though
I may be mistaken, but I think I recall him going back to school and onto college. He might just be skating for fun and not worrying about sponsors. This is pure speculation, though.Expand Quote
I love seeing him turn into an affirmations mommy, straye and ftp are tragic combo though[close]
I remain shocked he doesn't have better sponsors. It seems like he's straightened his life out, skating constantly, still one of the most beloved skaters of all time.
Are Straye and FTP somehow paying him a fuckload of money?
Are companies still hesitant to hook him up because of his past?
What gives??
i think he's super loyal to angel cabada from supra who currently runs straye, not sure what the deal with FTP is. i'm also pretty sure any brand would hook up him in a heartbeat if antwuan approached themExpand QuoteExpand Quote
I love seeing him turn into an affirmations mommy, straye and ftp are tragic combo though[close]
I remain shocked he doesn't have better sponsors. It seems like he's straightened his life out, skating constantly, still one of the most beloved skaters of all time.
Are Straye and FTP somehow paying him a fuckload of money?
Are companies still hesitant to hook him up because of his past?
What gives??[close]
Where's that dude hating on wade D's positive vibes at? He's gonna be so bummed when he sees this from twuan.
Watching this X-Games shit got me thinking...Is it unpopular to say I feel absolutely zero affinity with anything that has handlebars?
I feel like companies occasionally try to squish us together and think we should be BFFs since we're all "alternative sports".
Scooters are obvious, but BMXers too. I just...don't give a shit. I don't think it looks good or cool at all, and when they show up to a park I get annoyed and wish they'd leave. The bikes are too fast and silent to integrate into a skate flow, and they frequently (in my experience) don't fully comprehend the path and flow of skaters.
Expand QuoteWatching this X-Games shit got me thinking...Is it unpopular to say I feel absolutely zero affinity with anything that has handlebars?
I feel like companies occasionally try to squish us together and think we should be BFFs since we're all "alternative sports".
Scooters are obvious, but BMXers too. I just...don't give a shit. I don't think it looks good or cool at all, and when they show up to a park I get annoyed and wish they'd leave. The bikes are too fast and silent to integrate into a skate flow, and they frequently (in my experience) don't fully comprehend the path and flow of skaters.[close]
I feel this way about bladers, too. They ride a lot of the same stuff as skaters but the lines don't make sense to me. Every one I've met is either currently or previously using hard drugs, has been incarcerated, or throws tantrums about people blocking an obstacle w/o asking them to move first. Seeing a face tattooed blader throw a kids board for snaking him was a highlight of my old local. Everyone there clowned him so hard he called his girlfriend to pick him up since he's not allowed to drive lol. Real class act. In my experience the bmx riders stick to their own corner of the park where the bowls are and leaves us alone.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteWatching this X-Games shit got me thinking...Is it unpopular to say I feel absolutely zero affinity with anything that has handlebars?
I feel like companies occasionally try to squish us together and think we should be BFFs since we're all "alternative sports".
Scooters are obvious, but BMXers too. I just...don't give a shit. I don't think it looks good or cool at all, and when they show up to a park I get annoyed and wish they'd leave. The bikes are too fast and silent to integrate into a skate flow, and they frequently (in my experience) don't fully comprehend the path and flow of skaters.[close]
I feel this way about bladers, too. They ride a lot of the same stuff as skaters but the lines don't make sense to me. Every one I've met is either currently or previously using hard drugs, has been incarcerated, or throws tantrums about people blocking an obstacle w/o asking them to move first. Seeing a face tattooed blader throw a kids board for snaking him was a highlight of my old local. Everyone there clowned him so hard he called his girlfriend to pick him up since he's not allowed to drive lol. Real class act. In my experience the bmx riders stick to their own corner of the park where the bowls are and leaves us alone.[close]
Damn, I've actually had really good experiences with bladers in the past few years. They're typically very rare, humble, and always have wax they're willing to share. I still don't think it's very stylish, but at least they seem to acclimate to the skate flow and I'll win a collision if they don't.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteWatching this X-Games shit got me thinking...Is it unpopular to say I feel absolutely zero affinity with anything that has handlebars?
I feel like companies occasionally try to squish us together and think we should be BFFs since we're all "alternative sports".
Scooters are obvious, but BMXers too. I just...don't give a shit. I don't think it looks good or cool at all, and when they show up to a park I get annoyed and wish they'd leave. The bikes are too fast and silent to integrate into a skate flow, and they frequently (in my experience) don't fully comprehend the path and flow of skaters.[close]
I feel this way about bladers, too. They ride a lot of the same stuff as skaters but the lines don't make sense to me. Every one I've met is either currently or previously using hard drugs, has been incarcerated, or throws tantrums about people blocking an obstacle w/o asking them to move first. Seeing a face tattooed blader throw a kids board for snaking him was a highlight of my old local. Everyone there clowned him so hard he called his girlfriend to pick him up since he's not allowed to drive lol. Real class act. In my experience the bmx riders stick to their own corner of the park where the bowls are and leaves us alone.[close]
Damn, I've actually had really good experiences with bladers in the past few years. They're typically very rare, humble, and always have wax they're willing to share. I still don't think it's very stylish, but at least they seem to acclimate to the skate flow and I'll win a collision if they don't.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteWatching this X-Games shit got me thinking...Is it unpopular to say I feel absolutely zero affinity with anything that has handlebars?
I feel like companies occasionally try to squish us together and think we should be BFFs since we're all "alternative sports".
Scooters are obvious, but BMXers too. I just...don't give a shit. I don't think it looks good or cool at all, and when they show up to a park I get annoyed and wish they'd leave. The bikes are too fast and silent to integrate into a skate flow, and they frequently (in my experience) don't fully comprehend the path and flow of skaters.[close]
I feel this way about bladers, too. They ride a lot of the same stuff as skaters but the lines don't make sense to me. Every one I've met is either currently or previously using hard drugs, has been incarcerated, or throws tantrums about people blocking an obstacle w/o asking them to move first. Seeing a face tattooed blader throw a kids board for snaking him was a highlight of my old local. Everyone there clowned him so hard he called his girlfriend to pick him up since he's not allowed to drive lol. Real class act. In my experience the bmx riders stick to their own corner of the park where the bowls are and leaves us alone.[close]
Damn, I've actually had really good experiences with bladers in the past few years. They're typically very rare, humble, and always have wax they're willing to share. I still don't think it's very stylish, but at least they seem to acclimate to the skate flow and I'll win a collision if they don't.[close]
I'm open to giving them a chance but haven't been proven wrong yet. Just moved to a new area and there seems to be a large community of bladers and roller skaters here according to social media. Haven't seen any roller skate girls in a while. I miss them.
Rollerblades? What about those shoes with the little fuckin' wheel in the heel, MF's doing 'Sole Grinds' on hand rails with them shits.
Oakley need to go away forever. Jacked gym rats wore those abominations.
Ray Bans, please.
The technique where the board goes almost vertical or the fact that it’s off the curb “the wrong way”? Both are great!YES!!Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand Quote
My unpopular opinion: backside flips > frontside flips.[close]
Come on man, this is far from unpopular. In fact, a backside flip is arguably the best looking trick ever...[close]
as someone who can only backside flip, i approve this message.
big fan of when someone does it like louie in bag of suck
(https://i.imgur.com/Oi9S7rb.gif)[close]
This is what I picture when I think of a backside flip.
Perfect execution.
Personally think a FSA gets me a little more fired up, bit more of a power move but a good backside air is a work of artWho gots the best no-grab BS 180 on verts?
Who gots the best no-grab BS 180 on verts?Expand QuotePersonally think a FSA gets me a little more fired up, bit more of a power move but a good backside air is a work of art[close]
Basic ass skreet trick sure hits different on the steep walls.
I don’t mind roller skaters at the park. They’re kind of cool.
I don’t mind roller skaters at the park. They’re kind of cool.
Expand QuoteI don’t mind roller skaters at the park. They’re kind of cool.[close]
I back the bladers around here. There seems to only be a small handful of them truly dedicated to it around here, but they're really cool and some have even contributed more to our DIYs than a lot of skateboarders.
Rollerbladers are now our allies. A rare sight and the breeding population is too small to be a threat anymore. And they are not scooterers. The enemy of my enemy is my friend.Quoting myself from earlier in this thread, personal NBD. First try too.
I agree that rollerskater girls are cool and I have no issue with them, but I'll throw out the unpopular opinion about them.
I see some of them doing grinds on lower boxes where they put one skate up on the ledge and their other leg is still on the ground, then they lift up the other skate into the grind never having jumped into it. Maybe it's a way to learn, but the ones who do it easily enough AND for an entire session don't get a pass that's illegal. Jump into it.
Expand QuoteI don’t mind roller skaters at the park. They’re kind of cool.[close]
I back the bladers around here. There seems to only be a small handful of them truly dedicated to it around here, but they're really cool and some have even contributed more to our DIYs than a lot of skateboarders.
Same. They’re pretty much the bestExpand QuoteI don’t mind roller skaters at the park. They’re kind of cool.[close]
If I roll up and the quad girls are there, I'm stoked.
They're super positive and fun to skate with, and they're fuckin buck.
You couldn't pay me enough to drop in on a 6ft quarter pipe on quad skates, I'd need an ambulance and EMTs on standby.
They always have a big bluetooth speaker blasting some kind of alt-metal band I've never heard but that doesn't bother me.
I agree that rollerskater girls are cool and I have no issue with them, but I'll throw out the unpopular opinion about them.
I see some of them doing grinds on lower boxes where they put one skate up on the ledge and their other leg is still on the ground, then they lift up the other skate into the grind never having jumped into it. Maybe it's a way to learn, but the ones who do it easily enough AND for an entire session don't get a pass that's illegal. Jump into it.
All these dudes horny AF for the roller skate chicks at their park.
I just hope everyone at the skatepark has fun
Expand QuoteI agree that rollerskater girls are cool and I have no issue with them, but I'll throw out the unpopular opinion about them.
I see some of them doing grinds on lower boxes where they put one skate up on the ledge and their other leg is still on the ground, then they lift up the other skate into the grind never having jumped into it. Maybe it's a way to learn, but the ones who do it easily enough AND for an entire session don't get a pass that's illegal. Jump into it.[close]
you're basically describing a slappy noseslide
“What will this pro’s personality be?”Doobie is annoying.
“…uhhhh, he likes fishing.”
This has already been used for Jamie Foy, Daan Van Der Linden, Doobie, and David Gravette. I think it only seems genuine for Gravette.
“What will this pro’s personality be?”
“…uhhhh, he likes fishing.”
This has already been used for Jamie Foy, Daan Van Der Linden, Doobie, and David Gravette. I think it only seems genuine for Gravette.
Expand Quote“What will this pro’s personality be?”
“…uhhhh, he likes fishing.”
This has already been used for Jamie Foy, Daan Van Der Linden, Doobie, and David Gravette. I think it only seems genuine for Gravette.[close]
"Younger pro enjoys fishing in their spare time" vs "Older pro transitioning into full time golfer"
who you got??
Expand Quote“What will this pro’s personality be?”
“…uhhhh, he likes fishing.”
This has already been used for Jamie Foy, Daan Van Der Linden, Doobie, and David Gravette. I think it only seems genuine for Gravette.[close]
"Younger pro enjoys fishing in their spare time" vs "Older pro transitioning into full time golfer"
who you got??
All these dudes horny AF for the roller skate chicks at their park.Every roller girl I’ve ever met dresses like a highschool drama student. According to slap they aren’t as unbearable as the look.
Most of us dress like we’re still in high school tho tooEvery roller girl I’ve ever met dresses like a highschool drama student. According to slap they aren’t as unbearable as the look.Expand QuoteAll these dudes horny AF for the roller skate chicks at their park.[close]
Most of us dress like we’re still in high school tho tooExpand QuoteEvery roller girl I’ve ever met dresses like a highschool drama student. According to slap they aren’t as unbearable as the look.Expand QuoteAll these dudes horny AF for the roller skate chicks at their park.[close][close]
If the roller girls were roller guys you’d all be talking shit
If the roller girls were roller guys you’d all be talking shit
Expand QuoteIf the roller girls were roller guys you’d all be talking shit[close]
In my city they are. Roller girls peaked in the year or two after covid, now there's only a handful, with more and more dudes showing up in the space.
“What will this pro’s personality be?”lol and lmao
“…uhhhh, he likes fishing.”
This has already been used for Jamie Foy, Daan Van Der Linden, Doobie, and David Gravette. I think it only seems genuine for Gravette.
If the roller girls were roller guys you’d all be talking shitI’ve only seen one roller dude and he seemed pretty chill. He was rocking some of those wings that like strippers wear. Would skate with him for sure.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteIf the roller girls were roller guys you’d all be talking shit[close]
In my city they are. Roller girls peaked in the year or two after covid, now there's only a handful, with more and more dudes showing up in the space.[close]
Same where I am. Summer of 2021, I'd go to the park and there'd be literally 20-30 girls hanging out and skating. These days I see one, she was the best of all of them back them and she's still there, ripping the bowl and pool.
Fishing always > golf for me. The culture alone, golf has pretty much got the worst culture, a lot of money and exclusion. And uses so much water. Plus nature is prettier than mowed lawns.Expand QuoteExpand Quote“What will this pro’s personality be?”
“…uhhhh, he likes fishing.”
This has already been used for Jamie Foy, Daan Van Der Linden, Doobie, and David Gravette. I think it only seems genuine for Gravette.[close]
"Younger pro enjoys fishing in their spare time" vs "Older pro transitioning into full time golfer"
who you got??[close]
Would you rather cook in the summer sun for 18 holes with Eldy and Malto, or drink some Twisted Teas tubing on the river with Gravette and Foy?
Expand QuoteExpand Quote“What will this pro’s personality be?”
“…uhhhh, he likes fishing.”
This has already been used for Jamie Foy, Daan Van Der Linden, Doobie, and David Gravette. I think it only seems genuine for Gravette.[close]
"Younger pro enjoys fishing in their spare time" vs "Older pro transitioning into full time golfer"
who you got??[close]
Would you rather cook in the summer sun for 18 holes with Eldy and Malto, or drink some Twisted Teas tubing on the river with Gravette and Foy?
Expand QuoteExpand Quote“What will this pro’s personality be?”
“…uhhhh, he likes fishing.”
This has already been used for Jamie Foy, Daan Van Der Linden, Doobie, and David Gravette. I think it only seems genuine for Gravette.[close]
"Younger pro enjoys fishing in their spare time" vs "Older pro transitioning into full time golfer"
who you got??[close]
Would you rather cook in the summer sun for 18 holes with Eldy and Malto, or drink some Twisted Teas tubing on the river with Gravette and Foy?
I'm already tired of Brooklyn Banks footage
I'm already tired of Brooklyn Banks footage
Expand QuoteI'm already tired of Brooklyn Banks footage[close]
same
& it's still not the same without the small banks
Doobie is annoying.Expand Quote“What will this pro’s personality be?”
“…uhhhh, he likes fishing.”
This has already been used for Jamie Foy, Daan Van Der Linden, Doobie, and David Gravette. I think it only seems genuine for Gravette.[close]
Doobie can expand market share in Europe / France (with the help of the current momentum of Vans Europe and their regular quality videos)I guess but I still think he’s annoying
Nick would just be another US pro (and kinda niche)
(just like Kyonosuke went pro before Dylan)
It's a matter of weeks anyway
Hasta la vista, AM status
bowling is a better hobby than fishing and golf and more skaters should embrace itShout out to Dime.
A lot of Toronto and philly dudes are heavy into bowling.Shout out to Dime.Expand Quotebowling is a better hobby than fishing and golf and more skaters should embrace it[close]
I guess but I still think he’s annoyingExpand QuoteDoobie can expand market share in Europe / France (with the help of the current momentum of Vans Europe and their regular quality videos)
Nick would just be another US pro (and kinda niche)
(just like Kyonosuke went pro before Dylan)
It's a matter of weeks anyway
Hasta la vista, AM status[close]
Ouch yeah it was cute at first but it’s gone on too long and at least Doobie produces footy.Expand QuoteI guess but I still think he’s annoyingExpand QuoteDoobie can expand market share in Europe / France (with the help of the current momentum of Vans Europe and their regular quality videos)
Nick would just be another US pro (and kinda niche)
(just like Kyonosuke went pro before Dylan)
It's a matter of weeks anyway
Hasta la vista, AM status[close][close]
100% agree!
Same goes for Maité Steenhoudt.
Seems always drunk and/or high on some leaves or something..
bowling is a better hobby than fishing and golf and more skaters should embrace it
Ben's melon smith is trick of the year so far
Expand Quotebowling is a better hobby than fishing and golf and more skaters should embrace it[close]
Bowling is easy, and quite possibly the most boring thing ever. Not to mention the total lack of exercise and movement. Roll, sit down, wait, repeat.
Buddy’s never even bowled a turkey beforeExpand QuoteExpand Quotebowling is a better hobby than fishing and golf and more skaters should embrace it[close]
Bowling is easy, and quite possibly the most boring thing ever. Not to mention the total lack of exercise and movement. Roll, sit down, wait, repeat.[close]
Post a clip of you rolling a 275 if it's so easy
Expand Quotebowling is a better hobby than fishing and golf and more skaters should embrace it[close]
Bowling is easy, and quite possibly the most boring thing ever. Not to mention the total lack of exercise and movement. Roll, sit down, wait, repeat.
Fishing is close to boring, but at least your outside learning, and practicing how to outsmart your prey every time, in a different environment every time. Catch and release ALWAYS.
Golf is king. Good luck mastering that shit. And you have to (should) walk 6 miles. It's actually funny how many people can't compress a golf ball towards a target.
Just my take, enjoy the lanes broski
Expand Quotebowling is a better hobby than fishing and golf and more skaters should embrace it[close]
Bowling is easy, and quite possibly the most boring thing ever. Not to mention the total lack of exercise and movement. Roll, sit down, wait, repeat.
Fishing is close to boring, but at least your outside learning, and practicing how to outsmart your prey every time, in a different environment every time. Catch and release ALWAYS.
Golf is king. Good luck mastering that shit. And you have to (should) walk 6 miles. It's actually funny how many people can't compress a golf ball towards a target.
Just my take, enjoy the lanes broski
Mini golf > real golf
Expand Quotebowling is a better hobby than fishing and golf and more skaters should embrace it[close]
Bowling is easy, and quite possibly the most boring thing ever. Not to mention the total lack of exercise and movement. Roll, sit down, wait, repeat.
Fishing is close to boring, but at least your outside learning, and practicing how to outsmart your prey every time, in a different environment every time. Catch and release ALWAYS.
Golf is king. Good luck mastering that shit. And you have to (should) walk 6 miles. It's actually funny how many people can't compress a golf ball towards a target.
Just my take, enjoy the lanes broski
what's the exercise in golf again? swinging a stick and walking to and from a go-cart while dressed like a fucking dweeb?Expand Quotebowling is a better hobby than fishing and golf and more skaters should embrace it[close]
Bowling is easy, and quite possibly the most boring thing ever. Not to mention the total lack of exercise and movement. Roll, sit down, wait, repeat.
Fishing is close to boring, but at least your outside learning, and practicing how to outsmart your prey every time, in a different environment every time. Catch and release ALWAYS.
Golf is king. Good luck mastering that shit. And you have to (should) walk 6 miles. It's actually funny how many people can't compress a golf ball towards a target.
Just my take, enjoy the lanes broski
what other hobbies should/shouldn't skaters have?
Expand Quotewhat other hobbies should/shouldn't skaters have?[close]
I think my girl and I are going to get into day hiking, maybe camping. We've already bought a nice backpack, some small, lightweight folding camp chairs that you can carry on a hike, a couple knives, a portable stove/grill, a fuckin' monocular dude it's so rad and now we can look at animals or whatever from really far away.
I think I like buying the gadgets and stuff more than actually hiking.
My main side hobby right now would be D&D I guess.
The main thing I won't do as an additional hobby is anything that puts me in danger of injury.
If I'm gonna get injured, it's gonna be from skating.
Expand QuoteExpand Quotewhat other hobbies should/shouldn't skaters have?[close]
I think my girl and I are going to get into day hiking, maybe camping. We've already bought a nice backpack, some small, lightweight folding camp chairs that you can carry on a hike, a couple knives, a portable stove/grill, a fuckin' monocular dude it's so rad and now we can look at animals or whatever from really far away.
I think I like buying the gadgets and stuff more than actually hiking.
My main side hobby right now would be D&D I guess.
The main thing I won't do as an additional hobby is anything that puts me in danger of injury.
If I'm gonna get injured, it's gonna be from skating.[close]
I've seen some skaters camp, so that sounds like a pretty good hobby. Can't say the same for D&D tho, so I would cut that out.
Outdoor boys YT channel is donezo. It doesn’t seem like that ben degros fakeout either. A tragic
what other hobbies should/shouldn't skaters have?
Expand Quotewhat other hobbies should/shouldn't skaters have?[close]
SHOULD: Crypto and real estate investing, drop shipping, money laundering
SHOULDNT: photography, motorcycles, fishing, skateboarding
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand Quotewhat other hobbies should/shouldn't skaters have?[close]
I think my girl and I are going to get into day hiking, maybe camping. We've already bought a nice backpack, some small, lightweight folding camp chairs that you can carry on a hike, a couple knives, a portable stove/grill, a fuckin' monocular dude it's so rad and now we can look at animals or whatever from really far away.
I think I like buying the gadgets and stuff more than actually hiking.
My main side hobby right now would be D&D I guess.
The main thing I won't do as an additional hobby is anything that puts me in danger of injury.
If I'm gonna get injured, it's gonna be from skating.[close]
I've seen some skaters camp, so that sounds like a pretty good hobby. Can't say the same for D&D tho, so I would cut that out.[close]
No, but funny thing is, in a roundabout way I have
@Candied cigarettes to thank for all this interest in outdoor shit and camping.
It was this comment in Things You Are Not Stoked On back in May...Expand QuoteOutdoor boys YT channel is donezo. It doesn’t seem like that ben degros fakeout either. A tragic[close]
I'd never heard of it, so I put one of his videos on. It was pretty entertaining so I watched a few more, then outdoor shit started clogging up my YouTube rec feed, so my girl and I just rolled with it and started watching a shitload of outdoors and bushcraft videos.
Then we were like, fuck man we should go out in the woods or something and we went and hiked a trail.
Loved it, started buying gear, planning on hitting a new trail every weekend.
I enjoy golf slightly more since seeing this the other day
https://www.reddit.com/r/PublicFreakout/comments/1ludwwf/drunk_golfer_finds_a_water_hazard_and_gets_his
Expand Quotewhat other hobbies should/shouldn't skaters have?[close]
I think my girl and I are going to get into day hiking, maybe camping. We've already bought a nice backpack, some small, lightweight folding camp chairs that you can carry on a hike, a couple knives, a portable stove/grill, a fuckin' monocular dude it's so rad and now we can look at animals or whatever from really far away.
I think I like buying the gadgets and stuff more than actually hiking.
My main side hobby right now would be D&D I guess.
The main thing I won't do as an additional hobby is anything that puts me in danger of injury.
If I'm gonna get injured, it's gonna be from skating.
I enjoy golf slightly more since seeing this the other day
https://www.reddit.com/r/PublicFreakout/comments/1ludwwf/drunk_golfer_finds_a_water_hazard_and_gets_his
Hi.
My name is Lou & I’m here for the D&D convo.
what's the exercise in golf again? swinging a stick and walking to and from a go-cart while dressed like a fucking dweeb?Expand QuoteExpand Quotebowling is a better hobby than fishing and golf and more skaters should embrace it[close]
Bowling is easy, and quite possibly the most boring thing ever. Not to mention the total lack of exercise and movement. Roll, sit down, wait, repeat.
Fishing is close to boring, but at least your outside learning, and practicing how to outsmart your prey every time, in a different environment every time. Catch and release ALWAYS.
Golf is king. Good luck mastering that shit. And you have to (should) walk 6 miles. It's actually funny how many people can't compress a golf ball towards a target.
Just my take, enjoy the lanes broski[close]
I thought Slap would be the last place I'd see a snarky defender of golf. Shit seems boring as hell but maybe fun to goof off with your friends for a bit. There's no way it's good exercise though.
Kinda bringing it back to the original topic - would you guys consider skating a form of exercise? I have this discussion with my friends a lot, bcuz I'd say it's not really. Like it obviously keeps you active but if you told me you've been working out and I'm like "damn leg day?" And your like "nah man 2 hr skate sesh" im gonna be like... yeah u were smokin a blunt for a good half of that hahaha. Little short bursts of running and jumping kinda counterbalanced by the abhorrent lifestyle.
what other hobbies should/shouldn't skaters have?
Reselling free product on ebayExpand Quotewhat other hobbies should/shouldn't skaters have?[close]
gambling and tax fraud
Hi.
My name is Lou & I’m here for the D&D convo.
I joined my first D&D group recently. I created a character, then two people in the group had a big falling out and now hate each other. It's divided the group and we still haven't played.
Feel like I did a speed-run on the full experience?
I thought Slap would be the last place I'd see a snarky defender of golf. Shit seems boring as hell but maybe fun to goof off with your friends for a bit. There's no way it's good exercise though.
Kinda bringing it back to the original topic - would you guys consider skating a form of exercise? I have this discussion with my friends a lot, bcuz I'd say it's not really. Like it obviously keeps you active but if you told me you've been working out and I'm like "damn leg day?" And your like "nah man 2 hr skate sesh" im gonna be like... yeah u were smokin a blunt for a good half of that hahaha. Little short bursts of running and jumping kinda counterbalanced by the abhorrent lifestyle.
what other hobbies should/shouldn't skaters have?
Hi.It’s been a few years since I played- have you tried the updates?
My name is Lou & I’m here for the D&D convo.
Unpopular opinion - White Bones wheels are best because they're super bright white and stay super bright white forever, they don't turn that ugly orangish-yellowish color.
Expand QuoteUnpopular opinion - White Bones wheels are best because they're super bright white and stay super bright white forever, they don't turn that ugly orangish-yellowish color.[close]
Since the introduction of the new Bones formula wheel, I’ve noticed a lot of extremely white wheels in skateboarding videos, which conspiratorially believe are Spitfire pros rubbing the Bones logo off in order to get a trick at a super crusty spot.
Expand QuoteUnpopular opinion - White Bones wheels are best because they're super bright white and stay super bright white forever, they don't turn that ugly orangish-yellowish color.[close]
Since the introduction of the new Bones formula wheel, I’ve noticed a lot of extremely white wheels in skateboarding videos, which conspiratorially believe are Spitfire pros rubbing the Bones logo off in order to get a trick at a super crusty spot.
what other hobbies should/shouldn't skaters have?I wanna see more skaters get into riding expensive ass fixed gear bikes, full spandex and all. Evan Hay and Johnny Wilson make that shit look so fun.
I wanna see more skaters get into riding expensive ass fixed gear bikes, full spandex and all. Evan Hay and Johnny Wilson make that shit look so fun.Expand Quotewhat other hobbies should/shouldn't skaters have?[close]
Yep. New updates are fun & add some variety.It’s been a few years since I played- have you tried the updates?Expand QuoteHi.
My name is Lou & I’m here for the D&D convo.[close]
Never got into D&D but I'll play pretty much any other tabletop game.
Yep. New updates are fun & add some variety.Expand QuoteIt’s been a few years since I played- have you tried the updates?Expand QuoteHi.
My name is Lou & I’m here for the D&D convo.[close][close]
Started playing again in the last few years to have another fun indoor activity to engage my two boys with on rainy days, etc, so they aren’t face down in a screen for hours on end.
Just recently rolled up a new character after building an exhaustive backstory for him.
As chance would have it, I, like @GnarAlarm am a Monk, though I’m still only Level 1 & as such, I've not (yet) designated which monastic tradition I’m an adherent of, since I’ve not even completed our first campaign w/ this new guy. Suffice to say, he’ll also be a disciple of The Way of the Open Hand when the time comes, in order to fit the storyline I've created for him.
I was having trouble finding a figurine that represented the specifics I wanted, so I initially built one out of Lego mini-figure parts & it came out rad, but then my kids showed me that Hero Forge website where you can custom build your own character figurine & have it 3D-printed for a stupid amount of money, so… I did THAT.
Poor guy is practically naked in the wilderness w/ no armor beyond textile garments & a small hatchet & grain flail/thresher to protect himself with.
It’s been a lot of fun so far & im looking forward to rolling a lot of dice while the family & I are on vacation together in a couple weeks.
Wholesome fun.
Expand QuoteI wanna see more skaters get into riding expensive ass fixed gear bikes, full spandex and all. Evan Hay and Johnny Wilson make that shit look so fun.Expand Quotewhat other hobbies should/shouldn't skaters have?[close][close]
Johnny Wilson is mostly a traditional roadie, right? I know from my LA bike friends that Axel Cruysberghs, when he was still living in LA, was basically not skating at all and was fully into the load road riding scene. And of course there is Louie Lopez, who is effectively sponsored by Crust Bikes.
D&D is for nerds on a budget. The real big dork ballers are playing Warhammer 40,000
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteUnpopular opinion - White Bones wheels are best because they're super bright white and stay super bright white forever, they don't turn that ugly orangish-yellowish color.[close]
Since the introduction of the new Bones formula wheel, I’ve noticed a lot of extremely white wheels in skateboarding videos, which conspiratorially believe are Spitfire pros rubbing the Bones logo off in order to get a trick at a super crusty spot.[close]
Honestly I kinda like the faded off-white color that Spits get. They look cool in the same way that an old set of trucks look cool. But I have always wondered why they don't just dye them more white if they can dye pretty much any other color.
That might be a dumb question, but idk man, I just buy the dang things.
I wanna see more skaters get into riding expensive ass fixed gear bikes, full spandex and all. Evan Hay and Johnny Wilson make that shit look so fun.Expand Quotewhat other hobbies should/shouldn't skaters have?[close]
Diego Todd had the best part in Hockey IV.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteUnpopular opinion - White Bones wheels are best because they're super bright white and stay super bright white forever, they don't turn that ugly orangish-yellowish color.[close]
Since the introduction of the new Bones formula wheel, I’ve noticed a lot of extremely white wheels in skateboarding videos, which conspiratorially believe are Spitfire pros rubbing the Bones logo off in order to get a trick at a super crusty spot.[close]
Honestly I kinda like the faded off-white color that Spits get. They look cool in the same way that an old set of trucks look cool. But I have always wondered why they don't just dye them more white if they can dye pretty much any other color.
That might be a dumb question, but idk man, I just buy the dang things.[close]
It's not necessarily the dye, but how the urethane compound responds to oxidation and stains. The compound itself might also take dye differently than others, like the standard Spits. It's hard because wheels wear down over time whereas some types of urethane used on car parts or outdoor furniture doesn't wear and keeps its initial color longer.
I enjoy looking down at a nice worn set of potatoes. My setup looks so gross when it's worn everything but new wheels.
Diego then Cruise.Expand QuoteDiego Todd had the best part in Hockey IV.[close]
I don’t think this is unpopular at all. Feel like most slappers (including me) would probably agree.
I liked big johns personallyDiego then Cruise.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteDiego Todd had the best part in Hockey IV.[close]
I don’t think this is unpopular at all. Feel like most slappers (including me) would probably agree.[close]
I liked big johns personallyExpand QuoteDiego then Cruise.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteDiego Todd had the best part in Hockey IV.[close]
I don’t think this is unpopular at all. Feel like most slappers (including me) would probably agree.[close][close]
Since we are on D&D and hiphop, let me derail this thread further.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=v-VhNKqX_HY&pp=0gcJCfwAo7VqN5tD
Expand QuoteD&D is for nerds on a budget. The real big dork ballers are playing Warhammer 40,000[close]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBqCSseQXsI
7.5-7.75” Lurpiv trucks on a similar size board would look kind of awesome
You’re probably rightExpand QuoteDiego Todd had the best part in Hockey IV.[close]
I don’t think this is unpopular at all. Feel like most slappers (including me) would probably agree.
You’re probably rightExpand QuoteExpand QuoteDiego Todd had the best part in Hockey IV.[close]
I don’t think this is unpopular at all. Feel like most slappers (including me) would probably agree.[close]
I just haven’t paid much attention to him and seeing his part I was like- damn this dude is good
Isn't first part often the best part, but not the most anticipated part?
Expand QuoteIsn't first part often the best part, but not the most anticipated part?[close]
First part should make you want to go skate. Last part should make you go skate. Simple.
Would be a cool jenkem piece to collect data on what part in videos is used most for worst part, I’d assume it’s 2nd or 3rd part mainlyExpand QuoteExpand QuoteIsn't first part often the best part, but not the most anticipated part?[close]
First part should make you want to go skate. Last part should make you go skate. Simple.[close]
Second part used to be for the token Man Am and it usually did not make you want to go skate.
Would be a cool jenkem piece to collect data on what part in videos is used most for worst part, I’d assume it’s 2nd or 3rd part mainlyExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteIsn't first part often the best part, but not the most anticipated part?[close]
First part should make you want to go skate. Last part should make you go skate. Simple.[close]
Second part used to be for the token Man Am and it usually did not make you want to go skate.[close]
I vote Herman Stay Gold best 2nd part
Expand QuoteI vote Herman Stay Gold best 2nd part[close]
Pops in fully flared
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteI vote Herman Stay Gold best 2nd part[close]
Pops in fully flared[close]
Cory Kennedy in Pretty Sweet.
The arms down, expressionless roll away style is deeply boring to me. Throw some fuckin jazz on that shit.
The better everyone gets at skating, the more subpar pros we end up with, which is really weird.
yes to both of you. add diego and wade to that list of natural.Expand QuoteThe arms down, expressionless roll away style is deeply boring to me. Throw some fuckin jazz on that shit.[close]
I always want to say it's just an entire generation that desperately wants to skate like Antuan Dixon, but then, the talent level in skateboarding just keeps getting higher and higher, and with people constantly getting better and better all the time, super solid, bolts, arms down landings are going to be more common too. Not too dissimilar from olympic level gymnastics.
I'm cool with whatever style as long as it looks natural and not forced, Antuan and Aimu clearly just skate like that, you couldn't force that level of steeze if it didn't come naturally. I'm cool with more wild styles too, but there's a fine line between wild style and sloppiness. If it's full on wacky flailing arm man, powersliding out of every trick with toes dragging and hands on the ground...that's a bit much for me.
Clean that shit up.
Expand QuoteThe better everyone gets at skating, the more subpar pros we end up with, which is really weird.[close]
Subpar in what way?
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteThe better everyone gets at skating, the more subpar pros we end up with, which is really weird.[close]
Subpar in what way?[close]
Subpar in that they would not be pro 20 years ago because they would not be considered good enough at the act of professional skateboarding.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteThe better everyone gets at skating, the more subpar pros we end up with, which is really weird.[close]
Subpar in what way?[close]
Subpar in that they would not be pro 20 years ago because they would not be considered good enough at the act of professional skateboarding.[close]
yesterdays am is today’s pro
If we're going all NinjaLifestyle
Expand QuoteIf we're going all NinjaLifestyle[close]
No not never. You should too.
today's average mid-tier pros are more well-rounded, more capable, and more productive than your average mid-tier pro from 2005, who would probably be someone like gareth stehr or braydon szafranski. there was a lot of really mid skating in the 2000s that people gloss over when they make these claimsThis.
today's average mid-tier pros are more well-rounded, more capable, and more productive than your average mid-tier pro from 2005, who would probably be someone like gareth stehr or braydon szafranski. there was a lot of really mid skating in the 2000s that people gloss over when they make these claims
Expand Quotetoday's average mid-tier pros are more well-rounded, more capable, and more productive than your average mid-tier pro from 2005, who would probably be someone like gareth stehr or braydon szafranski. there was a lot of really mid skating in the 2000s that people gloss over when they make these claims[close]
Disagree
If you look at skating from the early-mid 00s through 2025 lenses it's mid. The skill level has exponentially increased since then. There are 10 year olds that can kf front board 12 stairs like it ain't shit now. If you could do that back then you could get hooked up. Its easier to see amd learn how to skate because every town has a skatepark and there is so much content out there compared to back in the day.
Also, the gigantic popsicle shapes kids are skating now are easier to land on compared to the skinny boards that were the norm back then... try doing today's skating on a 7.75 or 7.5.
Expand Quotetoday's average mid-tier pros are more well-rounded, more capable, and more productive than your average mid-tier pro from 2005, who would probably be someone like gareth stehr or braydon szafranski. there was a lot of really mid skating in the 2000s that people gloss over when they make these claims[close]
100% this. There are few skaters from that era who would be considered standouts by today’s standards. I think people just remember the cinematic elements and soundtracks of that era more so than the actual skating.
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Also, the gigantic popsicle shapes kids are skating now are easier to land on compared to the skinny boards that were the norm back then... try doing today's skating on a 7.75 or 7.5.[close]
do you really believe its easier to do a 3flip on a 8.75 than a 7.5?
He said a lot of early 00s skating was mid and I said it wasn't. If you compare the average 00s pro to the average 2025 pro then yeah.. the 00s pro's skating would be mid... the average skill level in skating has increased.there was lots of mid skating in the early 2000s based on the standards of the time, not compared to now. compare "dying to live" or "sorry" to "slaughterhouse" or "cataclysmic abyss" and you'll see plenty of guys doing one-down tricks at popular spots years after the fact. there's an entire microgeneration of handrail guys who could barely push down the street but could kickflip back lip a rail. there was a solid few years where doing a 5-0 stall or a flip trick to fakie on a mellow bank was considered "creative" and video-part worthy, and people thought it was lame at the time too. when people reminisce on an era they generally think about the absolute highlights and there are lots of mid-2000s videos and skaters that i put on a pedestal, but there was plenty of bland and forgettable skateboarding to go around
all of this + pros today have to perform at a pace that would kill your average mid-00s pro who could put out a three minute video part and then rest on his laurels for three yearsThis.Expand Quotetoday's average mid-tier pros are more well-rounded, more capable, and more productive than your average mid-tier pro from 2005, who would probably be someone like gareth stehr or braydon szafranski. there was a lot of really mid skating in the 2000s that people gloss over when they make these claims[close]
Also, I believe if today's average pros valued traditional skill sets such as straightforward rails, stairs, and ledges, they would be just as good as the average pro's of that era. Popular pros have more awareness in spot selection which I appreciate. And if you are into the traditional progression, there is plenty of that too.
Forgot about this one, apparently thinking Versace_Plug isn't objectively the greatest skateboarder of all time is unpopular.To answer that commenter's question, everyone who isn't bs doubleflipping down sets is better. Yuck.
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Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteThe better everyone gets at skating, the more subpar pros we end up with, which is really weird.[close]
Subpar in what way?[close]
Subpar in that they would not be pro 20 years ago because they would not be considered good enough at the act of professional skateboarding.[close]
yesterdays am is today’s pro[close]
This is clearly a case of "pro" being so open to interpretation and any company being able to turn anyone they want "pro".
If we're comparing absolute top tier technical ability, todays top pros are objectively doing harder tricks than the top pros of 20 years ago and it's not really close.
If we're going all NinjaLifestyle and complaining that "rollllll on grind" guys are going pro now, or people are going pro for dressing cool or having a lot of instagram followers, that's a whole different conversation.
there was lots of mid skating in the early 2000s based on the standards of the time, not compared to now. compare "dying to live" or "sorry" to "slaughterhouse" or "cataclysmic abyss" and you'll see plenty of guys doing one-down tricks at popular spots years after the fact. there's an entire microgeneration of handrail guys who could barely push down the street but could kickflip back lip a rail. there was a solid few years where doing a 5-0 stall or a flip trick to fakie on a mellow bank was considered "creative" and video-part worthy, and people thought it was lame at the time too. when people reminisce on an era they generally think about the absolute highlights and there are lots of mid-2000s videos and skaters that i put on a pedestal, but there was plenty of bland and forgettable skateboarding to go aroundExpand QuoteHe said a lot of early 00s skating was mid and I said it wasn't. If you compare the average 00s pro to the average 2025 pro then yeah.. the 00s pro's skating would be mid... the average skill level in skating has increased.[close]all of this + pros today have to perform at a pace that would kill your average mid-00s pro who could put out a three minute video part and then rest on his laurels for three yearsExpand QuoteThis.Expand Quotetoday's average mid-tier pros are more well-rounded, more capable, and more productive than your average mid-tier pro from 2005, who would probably be someone like gareth stehr or braydon szafranski. there was a lot of really mid skating in the 2000s that people gloss over when they make these claims[close]
Also, I believe if today's average pros valued traditional skill sets such as straightforward rails, stairs, and ledges, they would be just as good as the average pro's of that era. Popular pros have more awareness in spot selection which I appreciate. And if you are into the traditional progression, there is plenty of that too.[close]
Funny I was just thinking about Suffer the Joy (2006) where Austin Stephens did a varial heel on bank at my local skatepark for his part that was def abd by us groms at the time. I don't think even the novelty pros today would use that for a part.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteThe better everyone gets at skating, the more subpar pros we end up with, which is really weird.[close]
Subpar in what way?[close]
Subpar in that they would not be pro 20 years ago because they would not be considered good enough at the act of professional skateboarding.[close]
yesterdays am is today’s pro[close]
This is clearly a case of "pro" being so open to interpretation and any company being able to turn anyone they want "pro".
If we're comparing absolute top tier technical ability, todays top pros are objectively doing harder tricks than the top pros of 20 years ago and it's not really close.
If we're going all NinjaLifestyle and complaining that "rollllll on grind" guys are going pro now, or people are going pro for dressing cool or having a lot of instagram followers, that's a whole different conversation.[close]
Yes. There are definitely still people pushing boundaries and skating anything you can put in front of them, but there is this class of novelty pros whose current footage would make you scratch your head if it were shown to you in like 2006.
Prod came up and kinda just made Evan uneccessary.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand Quotetoday's average mid-tier pros are more well-rounded, more capable, and more productive than your average mid-tier pro from 2005, who would probably be someone like gareth stehr or braydon szafranski. there was a lot of really mid skating in the 2000s that people gloss over when they make these claims[close]
100% this. There are few skaters from that era who would be considered standouts by today’s standards. I think people just remember the cinematic elements and soundtracks of that era more so than the actual skating.[close]
So someone like an Evan Hernandez would be considered mid now? He was one of the top up and comers back then, or TK?[close]
Especially those 2
To answer that commenter's question, everyone who isn't bs doubleflipping down sets is better. Yuck.Expand QuoteForgot about this one, apparently thinking Versace_Plug isn't objectively the greatest skateboarder of all time is unpopular.
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yes to both of you. add diego and wade to that list of natural.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteThe arms down, expressionless roll away style is deeply boring to me. Throw some fuckin jazz on that shit.[close]
I always want to say it's just an entire generation that desperately wants to skate like Antuan Dixon, but then, the talent level in skateboarding just keeps getting higher and higher, and with people constantly getting better and better all the time, super solid, bolts, arms down landings are going to be more common too. Not too dissimilar from olympic level gymnastics.
I'm cool with whatever style as long as it looks natural and not forced, Antuan and Aimu clearly just skate like that, you couldn't force that level of steeze if it didn't come naturally. I'm cool with more wild styles too, but there's a fine line between wild style and sloppiness. If it's full on wacky flailing arm man, powersliding out of every trick with toes dragging and hands on the ground...that's a bit much for me.
Clean that shit up.[close]
to add a bit more, i think the immediate access to a smartphone's camera that lets you go back and forth as many times you want and analyze your own steez/ rollaway after the homie recorded you (or recorded yourself) until you're satisfied makes you look even more contrived, way too polished, and unnatural.
imo it seems like up and comers focus way more on their steeze and filming than just the act of skateboarding. and i dont blame them; it's what they see and it's how theyre being raised to "do it".
then again, this is old folk rant and it's not so unpopular of an opinion among us i think
I disagree with the ‘Steeze is supreme’ takes, and agree with the original post that expressionless skating is boring.
Like in all art, there are people who value technical execution over all else. And sure, technical skill impressive, but it doesn’t make me feel anything. Painting, music, or otherwise.
I love seeing someone walk the line and attempt to cross the gap between their ability and their vision, and let it rip. Beginners it pros, that’s what gets me stoked to skate. Arms be damned.
Not if u do them right on an actual curb, on a higher ledge this is true somewhat thoExpand QuoteExpand QuoteI agree that rollerskater girls are cool and I have no issue with them, but I'll throw out the unpopular opinion about them.
I see some of them doing grinds on lower boxes where they put one skate up on the ledge and their other leg is still on the ground, then they lift up the other skate into the grind never having jumped into it. Maybe it's a way to learn, but the ones who do it easily enough AND for an entire session don't get a pass that's illegal. Jump into it.[close]
you're basically describing a slappy noseslide[close]
Slappy crooks
you should be allowed to reuse an ABD song only if you have the balls to publicly say that whoever used the song before sucks and didn't do it justice
I miss Skateline NBD. I honestly laughed at some jokes and the clips they showed were often a good chance to watch parts that maybe you missed or even to get to know other skaters.
Sir this is the unpopular opinion thread
I'd rather listen to The Misfits than Dream Theater.
But when I'm sitting down to watch a skate video, I'd rather watch Wade Desarmo than T-Funk.
Expand QuoteI miss Skateline NBD. I honestly laughed at some jokes and the clips they showed were often a good chance to watch parts that maybe you missed or even to get to know other skaters.[close]
Quartersnacks Top 10 is the same but better.
I like Pretty Sweet and don't understand what's so awful about it.
Marc Johnson skating to Bowie, Sean Malto's part is fucking epic (and the Justice song kicks ass), aside from that Fitz and the Tantrums song I think it has a pretty fucking banger soundtrack (Suicidal Tendencies, NWA, Justice, Bowie, Beasties, Sleigh Bells) and the goofy "cringe" and sketches have always been a part of Girl videos going all the way back to Goldfish.
Friendly reminder that this is the unpopular opinion thread.
Expand QuoteI like Pretty Sweet and don't understand what's so awful about it.
Marc Johnson skating to Bowie, Sean Malto's part is fucking epic (and the Justice song kicks ass), aside from that Fitz and the Tantrums song I think it has a pretty fucking banger soundtrack (Suicidal Tendencies, NWA, Justice, Bowie, Beasties, Sleigh Bells) and the goofy "cringe" and sketches have always been a part of Girl videos going all the way back to Goldfish.
Friendly reminder that this is the unpopular opinion thread.[close]
The celebrity parts were unnecessary. They straight up redid the Owen Wilson bit with Will Arnett and the Jack Black annoying filmer thing was brutally unfunny.
Obviously some really great skateboarding in that video, but some really weird choices when it comes to everything else
Owen Wilson’s cameo worked well because it was unexpected and out of left field and made you double take. Unfortunately lightning dosent strike twice.. and barely gets off the ground when it’s an over-the-top personality like Jack Black or worse Jonah “I used to skate” Hill
Well, I like Jack Black and Will Arnett so them being on screen for like 1 minute isn't gonna ruin it for me
1st time I watched Sorry as a kid I thought to myself, wtf does Johnny Rotten have to do with skateboarding? Funniest bit was him dissing Ali's gear low key calling him a poser.
Foundation is or was involved in some sketchy shit.Long time ago 95-96ish I skated with a few characters in South Carolina Ethan Fowler was amongst them. My gf at the time was 17 and I was 18, suffice it to say she cheated on me with Ethan Fowler, I was pissed about it at the time.
I heard an odd story from a friend who had a friend who rode for Foundation and went on a few trips in the late 2000s. He claimed Foundation had contacts for sex workers across multiple cities "for the team" or something like that.
Then there's that video (Tentacles of Destruction?) where Heath Josh Beagle are engaging in some weird shit very much orchestrated by Foundation, including procuring 14 year-old girls as "dates". Yuck
I've always joked that Foundation isn't a real company just based on the fact that I've never seen a Foundation deck in the wild but what was going on over there?
I swear I read an interview where someone told a story about Leo Romero posting on Craigslist in attempts to get laid. Not exactly the same thing but similar energy (if true).Long time ago 95-96ish I skated with a few characters in South Carolina Ethan Fowler was amongst them. My gf at the time was 17 and I was 18, suffice it to say she cheated on me with Ethan Fowler, I was pissed about it at the time.Expand QuoteFoundation is or was involved in some sketchy shit.
I heard an odd story from a friend who had a friend who rode for Foundation and went on a few trips in the late 2000s. He claimed Foundation had contacts for sex workers across multiple cities "for the team" or something like that.
Then there's that video (Tentacles of Destruction?) where Heath Josh Beagle are engaging in some weird shit very much orchestrated by Foundation, including procuring 14 year-old girls as "dates". Yuck
I've always joked that Foundation isn't a real company just based on the fact that I've never seen a Foundation deck in the wild but what was going on over there?[close]
Foundation and many other team's that have cruised through the south eastern area, I wouldn't say creeps so much as sketchy sometimes homophobic nonsense. I'm only speaking from the few interactions I've had over the year's, call it right place right area to see these guys at random spots and kicked it with them.
One of the kotr challenges one of the dudes made out with a local rippers girl while he was on camera watching, it was sad broThat's really lame...
Ben DeGros is an industry Psy-Op to get us to care about gear more than we otherwise would and thus seek out specific measurements in products we wouldn't likely buy if we weren't aware of the nuances.
Ben DeGros is an industry Psy-Op to get us to care about gear more than we otherwise would and thus seek out specific measurements in products we wouldn't likely buy if we weren't aware of the nuances.
Ben DeGros is an industry Psy-Op to get us to care about gear more than we otherwise would and thus seek out specific measurements in products we wouldn't likely buy if we weren't aware of the nuances.
Expand QuoteBen DeGros is an industry Psy-Op to get us to care about gear more than we otherwise would and thus seek out specific measurements in products we wouldn't likely buy if we weren't aware of the nuances.[close]
he is a drywaller.....
Expand Quote1st time I watched Sorry as a kid I thought to myself, wtf does Johnny Rotten have to do with skateboarding? Funniest bit was him dissing Ali's gear low key calling him a poser.[close]
He didn't even slightly call him a poser in the Sorry video.
He said:
"he's brillian' on a skateboard and a complete plonk off one, lay off the punk gear my mate, you know? ... you look like a gerl on yer skateboard when ye wear that stuff"
I had the same thought though - clearly it was just a pay day and an excuse for Rotten to get drunk. Seemed like he was enjoying himself and the commentary added a good bit to the vid.
We have too many pros. It should be capped at like 100 or something closer to what the industry can sustain. Everyone else get a job, get flowed shoes and boards and skate for the love of it. You will be better off in the long run. Was it Bill S who said everyone is at their illest right before they blow up. I'm feeling that energy in these bloated times. The money is spread too thin. Also it isn't mandatory for every ex pro to start their own company. Glad to get that off my chest lol
Ben DeGros is an industry Psy-Op to get us to care about gear more than we otherwise would and thus seek out specific measurements in products we wouldn't likely buy if we weren't aware of the nuances.
Expand QuoteBen DeGros is an industry Psy-Op to get us to care about gear more than we otherwise would and thus seek out specific measurements in products we wouldn't likely buy if we weren't aware of the nuances.[close]
I know deep down it doesn't make a difference because I'm terrible / not pro, but I can imagine people with OCD habits or whatever may get frustrated. Must be overwhelming for kids who think it actually matters.
Angels Advocate: That's crazy talk.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteBen DeGros is an industry Psy-Op to get us to care about gear more than we otherwise would and thus seek out specific measurements in products we wouldn't likely buy if we weren't aware of the nuances.[close]
I know deep down it doesn't make a difference because I'm terrible / not pro, but I can imagine people with OCD habits or whatever may get frustrated. Must be overwhelming for kids who think it actually matters.[close]
Devil's Advocate here, I'd say knowing exactly what works best for you and why it works might be more beneficial to a less gifted skater than a pro or even local shredder.
Especially since nobody is giving us free boards.
Everybody has bought a board that just doesn't work out, maybe it's like kickflips just keep going rocket on this deck and you don't know why but you paid $75 for it so you're just stuck with it for the next 4-6 weeks.
That's a scenario where it'd be good to know your kickflips suck on longer wheelbase decks so be sure to buy shorter wheelbase decks from now on.
Angels Advocate: That's crazy talk.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteBen DeGros is an industry Psy-Op to get us to care about gear more than we otherwise would and thus seek out specific measurements in products we wouldn't likely buy if we weren't aware of the nuances.[close]
I know deep down it doesn't make a difference because I'm terrible / not pro, but I can imagine people with OCD habits or whatever may get frustrated. Must be overwhelming for kids who think it actually matters.[close]
Devil's Advocate here, I'd say knowing exactly what works best for you and why it works might be more beneficial to a less gifted skater than a pro or even local shredder.
Especially since nobody is giving us free boards.
Everybody has bought a board that just doesn't work out, maybe it's like kickflips just keep going rocket on this deck and you don't know why but you paid $75 for it so you're just stuck with it for the next 4-6 weeks.
That's a scenario where it'd be good to know your kickflips suck on longer wheelbase decks so be sure to buy shorter wheelbase decks from now on.[close]
Anybody who's new / a beginner / not especially gifted in skating needs practice, not board dimensions. We're talking about quarters of an inch here, that is the least of a sucky guys concern.
Expand QuoteAngels Advocate: That's crazy talk.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteBen DeGros is an industry Psy-Op to get us to care about gear more than we otherwise would and thus seek out specific measurements in products we wouldn't likely buy if we weren't aware of the nuances.[close]
I know deep down it doesn't make a difference because I'm terrible / not pro, but I can imagine people with OCD habits or whatever may get frustrated. Must be overwhelming for kids who think it actually matters.[close]
Devil's Advocate here, I'd say knowing exactly what works best for you and why it works might be more beneficial to a less gifted skater than a pro or even local shredder.
Especially since nobody is giving us free boards.
Everybody has bought a board that just doesn't work out, maybe it's like kickflips just keep going rocket on this deck and you don't know why but you paid $75 for it so you're just stuck with it for the next 4-6 weeks.
That's a scenario where it'd be good to know your kickflips suck on longer wheelbase decks so be sure to buy shorter wheelbase decks from now on.[close]
Anybody who's new / a beginner / not especially gifted in skating needs practice, not board dimensions. We're talking about quarters of an inch here, that is the least of a sucky guys concern.[close]
Devils Acrobat: both are wrong
Specs provided by Ben are only 'useful' to the mediocre skater who is good enough to realize the difference between wheelbases but also not good enough to get decks, trucks, etc with the same specs for free. Also the one who is obsessed with skating and dreams of getting a tiny bit better by changing gear. Taking a hard look in the mirror myself rn.
We don't need anymore Ben DeGros. We need Ben ToGo.
Expand QuoteAngels Advocate: That's crazy talk.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteBen DeGros is an industry Psy-Op to get us to care about gear more than we otherwise would and thus seek out specific measurements in products we wouldn't likely buy if we weren't aware of the nuances.[close]
I know deep down it doesn't make a difference because I'm terrible / not pro, but I can imagine people with OCD habits or whatever may get frustrated. Must be overwhelming for kids who think it actually matters.[close]
Devil's Advocate here, I'd say knowing exactly what works best for you and why it works might be more beneficial to a less gifted skater than a pro or even local shredder.
Especially since nobody is giving us free boards.
Everybody has bought a board that just doesn't work out, maybe it's like kickflips just keep going rocket on this deck and you don't know why but you paid $75 for it so you're just stuck with it for the next 4-6 weeks.
That's a scenario where it'd be good to know your kickflips suck on longer wheelbase decks so be sure to buy shorter wheelbase decks from now on.[close]
Anybody who's new / a beginner / not especially gifted in skating needs practice, not board dimensions. We're talking about quarters of an inch here, that is the least of a sucky guys concern.[close]
Devils Acrobat: both are wrong
Specs provided by Ben are only 'useful' to the mediocre skater who is good enough to realize the difference between wheelbases but also not good enough to get decks, trucks, etc with the same specs for free. Also the one who is obsessed with skating and dreams of getting a tiny bit better by changing gear. Taking a hard look in the mirror myself rn.
Ben degros is boring I’d rather watch hardcore porn and do everytime someone tries and talk to meI don't know what to say about this, but it's quite the statement.
Andrew Allen has quite a long career to look at with also quite a wide range of skate styles. He was pretty technical earlier in his career and that stood out compared to the rest of the Anti Hero team. I think part of the appeal now is his fans know how much talent and experience he has and they appreciate his current approach.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=66WEcoz_ND0Expand QuoteAndrew Allen has quite a long career to look at with also quite a wide range of skate styles. He was pretty technical earlier in his career and that stood out compared to the rest of the Anti Hero team. I think part of the appeal now is his fans know how much talent and experience he has and they appreciate his current approach.[close]
Thanks for explaining it, are there any AH parts in particular that stand out?
Spitfire has a terrible logo and I'd never wear a shirt with it
A lot of people like AA cause they're outta shape white dudes
And switch game
What kind of busted calculator brain logic is thisExpand QuoteA lot of people like AA cause they're outta shape white dudes
And switch game[close]
Basically
I always thought he was an odd fit on AH. He isnt really gnarly and his skating is AM level to me. Must have a good personality.
I feel there are way too much trucks models and variations on the market.
We have Lows, Highs, hollows, inverted kingpins, titanium, 8 holes, cast, forged.
I really feel half of it is just gimmicky and brands should focus on doing less products and do them better (i.e. better bushings, better quality control, better pivot cups, etc.). It's a good metaphor of current economy, in a way we don't need half of the products/features we have, but just more durable/thoughts products, but that cannot work because our economy model needs constant replacement/renewal of products to survive.
I don't get the AA hype. I only know him from the hockey videos so maybe I'm missing his incredible legacy at antihero but his skating is so blah to me
Prevent this Tragedy is the AA part for me. Smooth switch, decent tech, looks like Winnie the Pooh when he slams.
Prevent this Tragedy is the AA part for me. Smooth switch, decent tech, looks like Winnie the Pooh when he slams.
max palmer is the current most overrated skater. feel like i’m in the twilight zone every time someone says he’s their favorite skater
Expand Quotemax palmer is the current most overrated skater. feel like i’m in the twilight zone every time someone says he’s their favorite skater[close]
Honestly yea, his 917 part is so sick but in more recent videos I'm kinda like "oh boy more of this"
Ben D videos stopped being helpful after 2019. Maybe it’s what the YouTube hivemind wanted but around that point, his videos became more of an ode and narration to himself
Expand QuoteExpand Quotemax palmer is the current most overrated skater. feel like i’m in the twilight zone every time someone says he’s their favorite skater[close]
Honestly yea, his 917 part is so sick but in more recent videos I'm kinda like "oh boy more of this"[close]
Respect the opinion but penalty of fame/being a big name is probably the case here? In general he's only gotten better since the 917 vid.
Max has pigeon-holed himself into that guy who skates those bumpy planter railings in NYC and as the "losi grind" guy. Very gimmicky. He showed some promise with his spitfire part but then reverted back to his old ways.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand Quotemax palmer is the current most overrated skater. feel like i’m in the twilight zone every time someone says he’s their favorite skater[close]
Honestly yea, his 917 part is so sick but in more recent videos I'm kinda like "oh boy more of this"[close]
Respect the opinion but penalty of fame/being a big name is probably the case here? In general he's only gotten better since the 917 vid.[close]
I feel like I'm just getting diminishing returns from his footage, like I get the concept but it just doesn't hit the same. The most recent Atlantic Drift really felt that way for me
I feel there are way too much trucks models and variations on the market.I hear what you're saying and agree, but that's the devil's advocate for consumerism/capitalism fomo if you will.
We have Lows, Highs, hollows, inverted kingpins, titanium, 8 holes, cast, forged.
I really feel half of it is just gimmicky and brands should focus on doing less products and do them better (i.e. better bushings, better quality control, better pivot cups, etc.). It's a good metaphor of current economy, in a way we don't need half of the products/features we have, but just more durable/thoughts products, but that cannot work because our economy model needs constant replacement/renewal of products to survive.
mediocre pro skating is actually just so hot right nowWhy not? Everyone else in the world is phoning it in. We're all fucked, so like, why try hard?
an endless sea of tailslide flip outs, ride on grinds, nosebonk 270's, and knee high bank maneuvers
Max Palmer needs to shave that dead bird off his head. Let the hair go man.
Max Palmer needs to shave that dead bird off his head. Let the hair go man.
In that case... I think Max' hair is kinda steezy. Like a mad scientist or something. He should keep it. Bonus points for being ginger.Expand QuoteMax Palmer needs to shave that dead bird off his head. Let the hair go man.[close]
Of all the Max Palmer opinions in this thread this is definitely the most popular
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Being down for silica dust exposure is lamer than lame
Just watched a compilation of Koston footage (I’m assuming it’s from the last couple years)
Koston still rules.
Skating used to be fun until the liberals took over.
Skating used to be fun until the liberals took over.
Skating used to be fun until the liberals took over.
Seeing a new Vans Kyle Walker banner floating around for a pink waffle cup shoe.
Pretty interesting all the Air Max 95 beef and advertising then you get this pink piece of shit.
Does anyone care about Kyle Walker?
Seeing a new Vans Kyle Walker banner floating around for a pink waffle cup shoe.
Pretty interesting all the Air Max 95 beef and advertising then you get this pink piece of shit.
Does anyone care about Kyle Walker?
it's pretty much the exact same as his first shoe, but pink
I like Kyle Walker
Expand QuoteI like Kyle Walker[close]
Where did the hate come from? I don't remember him doing anything lame. I am once again asking slap "what did he do"
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteI like Kyle Walker[close]
Where did the hate come from? I don't remember him doing anything lame. I am once again asking slap "what did he do"[close]
He got called out by Nak for casually dropping the N Bomb around them
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteI like Kyle Walker[close]
Where did the hate come from? I don't remember him doing anything lame. I am once again asking slap "what did he do"[close]
He got called out by Nak for casually dropping the N Bomb around them[close]
Walker definitely has some redneck in him, and when it comes to white midwest rednecks that use the N-word there are two camps...
The white guys who think think they get a pass to say N-word because of where and/or how they grew up, maybe they have a few black friends who let it slide in private.
Generally they don't mean any harm, just tone-deaf and oblivious, and hopefully they don't try to pass it off in mixed POC company.
Then there's the straight up racist hard R guys.
Which one was Walker?
I believe the story was him rapping along to songs in the van in Nak's presence and thinking nothing of it.well shit, ok, I like Kyle Walker less than I did before hearing this.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteI like Kyle Walker[close]
Where did the hate come from? I don't remember him doing anything lame. I am once again asking slap "what did he do"[close]
He got called out by Nak for casually dropping the N Bomb around them
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteI like Kyle Walker[close]
Where did the hate come from? I don't remember him doing anything lame. I am once again asking slap "what did he do"[close]
He got called out by Nak for casually dropping the N Bomb around them[close]
Walker definitely has some redneck in him, and when it comes to white midwest rednecks that use the N-word there are two camps...
The white guys who think think they get a pass to say N-word because of where and/or how they grew up, maybe they have a few black friends who let it slide in private.
Generally they don't mean any harm, just tone-deaf and oblivious, and hopefully they don't try to pass it off in mixed POC company.
Then there's the straight up racist hard R guys.
Which one was Walker?[close]
as a POC regardless of intentional harm or not, Its sounds the same when using the A or the R when used by someone who isn't black (might be my own unpopular opinion)...I know black people who don't mind when their white,mexican or asian friends using it, but like Nak I'll call someone out for using it in public regardless of intent
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteI like Kyle Walker[close]
Where did the hate come from? I don't remember him doing anything lame. I am once again asking slap "what did he do"[close]
He got called out by Nak for casually dropping the N Bomb around them[close]
Walker definitely has some redneck in him, and when it comes to white midwest rednecks that use the N-word there are two camps...
The white guys who think think they get a pass to say N-word because of where and/or how they grew up, maybe they have a few black friends who let it slide in private.
Generally they don't mean any harm, just tone-deaf and oblivious, and hopefully they don't try to pass it off in mixed POC company.
Then there's the straight up racist hard R guys.
Which one was Walker?[close]
as a POC regardless of intentional harm or not, Its sounds the same when using the A or the R when used by someone who isn't black (might be my own unpopular opinion)...I know black people who don't mind when their white,mexican or asian friends using it, but like Nak I'll call someone out for using it in public regardless of intent[close]
As a Midwest white guy with some redneck in him, I agree.
I just don't do it and I don't have any urge to and don't feel like I'm missing out on anything by not using it.
Every time I meet a white guy (or honestly even more commonly a hispanic or asian guy) who thinks for whatever reason it's okay for them to use that word I'm just like...whether or not that's okay is not for YOU to decide, and if you can't use it in mixed/unfamiliar company that's a goddamn good sign that it's NOT okay.
Can I please see his goddam pink shoes?
I like Kyle Walker
I'm sick of clips using grates/tiles propped up as kickers. Was cool at first but it's so overdone now and sometimes it changes the spot so much it's a bit Steve Berra-ish
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteI like Kyle Walker[close]
Where did the hate come from? I don't remember him doing anything lame. I am once again asking slap "what did he do"[close]
He got called out by Nak for casually dropping the N Bomb around them[close]
oof
I'm sick of clips using grates/tiles propped up as kickers. Was cool at first but it's so overdone now and sometimes it changes the spot so much it's a bit Steve Berra-ish
Can I please see his goddam pink shoes?
Expand QuoteCan I please see his goddam pink shoes?[close]
https://skateparkoftampa.com/products/vans-kyle-walker-wafflecup-pink-shoes?variant=51876734206225
I don't think anyone here is saying he's in the same category as that dweeb with the toothpick having a confederate flag tattoo, it's just not a good idea and Kyle should probably know better.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteI like Kyle Walker[close]
Where did the hate come from? I don't remember him doing anything lame. I am once again asking slap "what did he do"[close]
He got called out by Nak for casually dropping the N Bomb around them[close]
oof[close]
If my memory serves me correctly, I thought is was because he either lip-synced or said the word in an Instagram post where he was singing a rap song that contained the word in question...
He then went on and made another post where he apologized for the original post...
This narrative makes him sound like a racist, a bona fide racist...
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Expand QuoteCan I please see his goddam pink shoes?[close]
https://skateparkoftampa.com/products/vans-kyle-walker-wafflecup-pink-shoes?variant=51876734206225
Expand QuoteI'm sick of clips using grates/tiles propped up as kickers. Was cool at first but it's so overdone now and sometimes it changes the spot so much it's a bit Steve Berra-ish[close]
skate in the street much?
Expand QuoteI'm sick of clips using grates/tiles propped up as kickers. Was cool at first but it's so overdone now and sometimes it changes the spot so much it's a bit Steve Berra-ish[close]
skate in the street much?
Dill's not-between-the-legs, extra-boned nollie inward heel at Lockwood in "Feedback" is the best one ever done.
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never stop popping grates.
- Stephan Bárra
I got 2
Nik Stain had a better part on the Play Dead than Tu Shawn
Cyrus and Max Palmer have been the best duo since Rick and Mike
despite being awfully cheesy, i look forward to every primitive video and would be pretty bummed if they went underTheir team is pretty sick even if it's not really the type of skating a like to watch.
Their team is pretty sick even if it's not really the type of skating a like to watch.Expand Quotedespite being awfully cheesy, i look forward to every primitive video and would be pretty bummed if they went under[close]
I wish they would stop naming their videos in corporate speak
Future Primitive (see what I did there) video titles:Their team is pretty sick even if it's not really the type of skating a like to watch.Expand Quotedespite being awfully cheesy, i look forward to every primitive video and would be pretty bummed if they went under[close]
I wish they would stop naming their videos in corporate speak
The Youtube Personality Skateboard Reviewer phenomenon has peakedIf this is a prediction it's a popular one
Future Primitive (see what I did there) video titles:Expand QuoteTheir team is pretty sick even if it's not really the type of skating a like to watch.Expand Quotedespite being awfully cheesy, i look forward to every primitive video and would be pretty bummed if they went under[close]
I wish they would stop naming their videos in corporate speak[close]
-Touching Base
-Proven Track Record
-Synergy
-Low-Hanging Fruit
-Deliverable
-Best Practice
-Core Competency
Expand QuoteIf this is a prediction it's a popular oneExpand QuoteThe Youtube Personality Skateboard Reviewer phenomenon has peaked[close][close]
I don’t think slap has ever been the target demo for skateboarding content on YouTube.
Future Primitive (see what I did there) video titles:Expand QuoteTheir team is pretty sick even if it's not really the type of skating a like to watch.Expand Quotedespite being awfully cheesy, i look forward to every primitive video and would be pretty bummed if they went under[close]
I wish they would stop naming their videos in corporate speak[close]
-Touching Base
-Proven Track Record
-Synergy
-Low-Hanging Fruit
-Deliverable
-Best Practice
-Core Competency
Expand QuoteFuture Primitive (see what I did there) video titles:Expand QuoteTheir team is pretty sick even if it's not really the type of skating a like to watch.Expand Quotedespite being awfully cheesy, i look forward to every primitive video and would be pretty bummed if they went under[close]
I wish they would stop naming their videos in corporate speak[close]
-Touching Base
-Proven Track Record
-Synergy
-Low-Hanging Fruit
-Deliverable
-Best Practice
-Core Competency[close]
- soft skills
- billable hours
- rush job
- circle back to it
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteIf this is a prediction it's a popular oneExpand QuoteThe Youtube Personality Skateboard Reviewer phenomenon has peaked[close][close]
I don’t think slap has ever been the target demo for skateboarding content on YouTube.[close]
can I have a list of these YT Personalities? because I have no idea what you guys are talking about :o
Debt ServiceExpand QuoteExpand QuoteFuture Primitive (see what I did there) video titles:Expand QuoteTheir team is pretty sick even if it's not really the type of skating a like to watch.Expand Quotedespite being awfully cheesy, i look forward to every primitive video and would be pretty bummed if they went under[close]
I wish they would stop naming their videos in corporate speak[close]
-Touching Base
-Proven Track Record
-Synergy
-Low-Hanging Fruit
-Deliverable
-Best Practice
-Core Competency[close]
- soft skills
- billable hours
- rush job
- circle back to it[close]
-Subscription model
-profit in perpetuity
-Ice Plunge
-360 Deals
The more you nerd out over gear the worse at skating you are.
Unless you really REALLY nerd out over gear then you're really good.
Expand QuoteThe more you nerd out over gear the worse at skating you are.
Unless you really REALLY nerd out over gear then you're really good.[close]
100%. There’s a point of diminishing returns. One can read whatever specs are good (tbh I do regardless because I enjoy skateboarding) but when it comes down to it, a board is a board
Sounds corny but every setup has its strengths and weaknesses. If a board was only going to last you a month as it were, I think it’s healthier to see it as a chance to try some new tricks
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteThe more you nerd out over gear the worse at skating you are.
Unless you really REALLY nerd out over gear then you're really good.[close]
100%. There’s a point of diminishing returns. One can read whatever specs are good (tbh I do regardless because I enjoy skateboarding) but when it comes down to it, a board is a board
Sounds corny but every setup has its strengths and weaknesses. If a board was only going to last you a month as it were, I think it’s healthier to see it as a chance to try some new tricks[close]
now i am just being ornery, but 1) diminishing returns do not imply increased returns after a really REALLY high threshold, so not “100%”, and 2) reading specs is likely not an artifact of enjoying skateboarding.
but i digress. peace. shalom. no ill will.
I like Theotis Beasly and enjoy watching him skate.
I like Theotis Beasly and enjoy watching him skate.
Expand QuoteI like Theotis Beasly and enjoy watching him skate.[close]
I do too, he's a guilty pleasure. His tricks are wack, his style is wack and his fits are wack but he makes them work when it's edited in the Baker way
I like Theotis Beasly and enjoy watching him skate.His part in baker 4 was one of the most enjoyable parts in the video for me.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteI like Theotis Beasly and enjoy watching him skate.[close]
I do too, he's a guilty pleasure. His tricks are wack, his style is wack and his fits are wack but he makes them work when it's edited in the Baker way[close]
I started to not like him when his ass got too big.
Plus i hate colored underwear always showing
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteI like Theotis Beasly and enjoy watching him skate.[close]
I do too, he's a guilty pleasure. His tricks are wack, his style is wack and his fits are wack but he makes them work when it's edited in the Baker way[close]
I started to not like him when his ass got too big.
Plus i hate colored underwear always showing[close]
Hot take (literally) the moment his ass got too big is when I started liking him......
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteI like Theotis Beasly and enjoy watching him skate.[close]
I do too, he's a guilty pleasure. His tricks are wack, his style is wack and his fits are wack but he makes them work when it's edited in the Baker way[close]
I started to not like him when his ass got too big.
Plus i hate colored underwear always showing[close]
Hot take (literally) the moment his ass got too big is when I started liking him......
Gonz's paintings are horrible.
Gonz's paintings are horrible.
Debt ServiceExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteFuture Primitive (see what I did there) video titles:Expand QuoteTheir team is pretty sick even if it's not really the type of skating a like to watch.Expand Quotedespite being awfully cheesy, i look forward to every primitive video and would be pretty bummed if they went under[close]
I wish they would stop naming their videos in corporate speak[close]
-Touching Base
-Proven Track Record
-Synergy
-Low-Hanging Fruit
-Deliverable
-Best Practice
-Core Competency[close]
- soft skills
- billable hours
- rush job
- circle back to it[close]
-Subscription model
-profit in perpetuity
-Ice Plunge
-360 Deals[close]
Rightsizing
Restructuring
Winding Down Operations
Fingerboards are yo-yo's without strings.
William strobecks a racist pedophile and everyone on violet is evil gang member secret spy has special powers
It is kind of cool but too much power
Pretty soon it’s all 15 minute city’s and big bill gets a big fat check it’s ridiculous I’ve been to the bank 6 times on my knees crying begging this man to help me sort this out hertz double charged my credit card 5WEEKS AGO and maxed out my card because my credit limit 500 now sanitation is taking all my belongings away saying I can’t be here it’s awful
Boom fereal ked. Definitely gonna call out video fouls regardless of the person pushing wood.
I hope I don’t sound like a misogynator. I’m just hungry as fuck and I’m trying not to move too much so to conserve energy. Sorry if I’m being a picky bitch.
I’m being punished by the state 100 bucks a month at this time my bike got stolen
My left shoulder and elbow is junk making my arm weak and it hurts to play guitar. I think I’ve been living with a tapeworm. I got photo proof this time tho.
My bike got ripped off straight out my garage so I can’t make it to the spot that I’m kinda too weak to skate rn anyway.
It’s hard as fuck living off 800 bucks a month. I wish my only issue was a bad 5050 clip while on a rolling party trip.
Everyone needs to chill out and empathize in 3d 360° and it’s all not that deep yo. Trust me. I’m dying fo sho so I know
Fingerboards are yo-yo's without strings.
If you have to stand it's not a premier
If you have to stand it's not a premier
Expand QuoteIf you have to stand it's not a premier[close]
Taking shots at the local/homie vids?
You're in the right thread.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteIf you have to stand it's not a premier[close]
Taking shots at the local/homie vids?
You're in the right thread.[close]
I have had a seat for many if not most local homie vids. Honestly it was more a shot at sci-fi fantasy
Board feel is a marketing gimmick to sell cheap ass boring shoes
Expand QuoteBoard feel is a marketing gimmick to sell cheap ass boring shoes[close]
As a cupsole enjoyer, I think people should keep their board feelings to themselves
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteBoard feel is a marketing gimmick to sell cheap ass boring shoes[close]
As a cupsole enjoyer, I think people should keep their board feelings to themselves[close]
as a casual participant on SLAP i think you should go to hell and die, though board feel may be over rated
You two bicker like an old married couple and I think it’s kinda cute.
Pine been abused by skaters for so long he’s of the opinion that this wnsm payday can’t hurt nothing.
Expand QuotePine been abused by skaters for so long he’s of the opinion that this wnsm payday can’t hurt nothing.[close]
lol, has he even responded since the news broke about him getting cozy with Pim Tool and his crew of Russian oligarchs and incel/rejects
Expand QuoteExpand QuotePine been abused by skaters for so long he’s of the opinion that this wnsm payday can’t hurt nothing.[close]
lol, has he even responded since the news broke about him getting cozy with Pim Tool and his crew of Russian oligarchs and incel/rejects[close]
It’s a bummer. Why loan your voice and name to any of that?
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuotePine been abused by skaters for so long he’s of the opinion that this wnsm payday can’t hurt nothing.[close]
lol, has he even responded since the news broke about him getting cozy with Pim Tool and his crew of Russian oligarchs and incel/rejects[close]
It’s a bummer. Why loan your voice and name to any of that?[close]
You never grew up your whole life dreaming of one day getting $1k and a night in a hotel room?
Expand QuoteProbably not unpopular, but the internet got all these kids thinking wheel bite is a bigger problem than it actually is.[close]
I think all this wheelbite/inverted kingpin tech is largely directed at the older crowd who constantly obsess over their setups. As they say in the music scene, “it’s not the gear it’s the ear”
Bastien Salabanzi would like to have a word with you.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteProbably not unpopular, but the internet got all these kids thinking wheel bite is a bigger problem than it actually is.[close]
I think all this wheelbite/inverted kingpin tech is largely directed at the older crowd who constantly obsess over their setups. As they say in the music scene, “it’s not the gear it’s the ear”[close]
As someone else in the music scene, a custom shop strat never hurt anyone
But only after bitching about Vueling.Bastien Salabanzi would like to have a word with you.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteProbably not unpopular, but the internet got all these kids thinking wheel bite is a bigger problem than it actually is.[close]
I think all this wheelbite/inverted kingpin tech is largely directed at the older crowd who constantly obsess over their setups. As they say in the music scene, “it’s not the gear it’s the ear”[close]
As someone else in the music scene, a custom shop strat never hurt anyone[close]
A trend is no longer cool once Koston gets into itLmfaooo
The trick/manual combos in the Sci Fi video are going to age like the ledge dancing in Pretty Sweet.That and fully flared ledge dancing are my fav kind of skating to watch. I guess that’s why I like the Joa part so much.
Nik Stain skates like someone who pooped their pants and they're trying to keep their butt level to the ground so the poo doesn't roll out of their boxers and down their leg; they walk/skate that way so they can get to a toilet and flop the poop out into the bowl
Speaking from experience
The trick/manual combos in the Sci Fi video are going to age like the ledge dancing in Pretty Sweet.
The only 90s pros we need to see anymore are Fred, BA, Elissa and Chico. The rest should kindly stfu cause there's a lot of legacies being ruined by modern day kookery.
The only 90s pros we need to see anymore are Fred, BA, Elissa and Chico. The rest should kindly stfu cause there's a lot of legacies being ruined by modern day kookery.
Expand QuoteThe only 90s pros we need to see anymore are Fred, BA, Elissa and Chico. The rest should kindly stfu cause there's a lot of legacies being ruined by modern day kookery.[close]
Kalis
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteThe only 90s pros we need to see anymore are Fred, BA, Elissa and Chico. The rest should kindly stfu cause there's a lot of legacies being ruined by modern day kookery.[close]
Kalis[close]
Gerwer
The Lakai logo looks really awesome in footage. Something about it just says skate-rat
I respect the guys you've mentioned, but if we keep going like this someone is going to come along and mention KostonExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteThe only 90s pros we need to see anymore are Fred, BA, Elissa and Chico. The rest should kindly stfu cause there's a lot of legacies being ruined by modern day kookery.[close]
Kalis[close]
Gerwer[close]
Reynolds
Hsu
If MJ dropped a part today I would stop wherever I was doing and watch it.
I’m sure there are more but it’s early.
Paul rod is drake for skateboardMiles Silvas reminds me of drake. He’s the drake of skating.
Miles Silva is more like bad bunny of skating imoMiles Silvas reminds me of drake. He’s the drake of skating.Expand QuotePaul rod is drake for skateboard[close]
Daniel Castillo is the Kendrick.
Small and cute but feisty when the bigger guys pick on him.
Thought you guys were talking about PRudd and I was so confused
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I thought bad bunny was the cash me outside girls rap name and was like ??? but I googled and now I can see how he is like Miles.Miles Silva is more like bad bunny of skating imoExpand QuoteMiles Silvas reminds me of drake. He’s the drake of skating.Expand QuotePaul rod is drake for skateboard[close]
Daniel Castillo is the Kendrick.
Small and cute but feisty when the bigger guys pick on him.[close]
Appreciate ur take on these issues
Expand QuoteThe trick/manual combos in the Sci Fi video are going to age like the ledge dancing in Pretty Sweet.[close]
Funny and accurate take imo.
I am the lone soldier, I am ridiculed for being different and stomped on by my peers but I am pure and my vision is truth. Cats out of the bag I am slap now fried later, Brandon feeble and uncle freak, I created these false versions of myself learn how to get my mojo back, but it went to far and now I have cancer in my heart.We've had our differences, but hearing your plight I've seen the light - I accept your love into my heart, lets squash the beef - We have a common enemy. Also wtf is that creature?
The zero teams been driving around my house like vultures they can smell the death, the ashtrays full but I’m too sick to throw it out, now the beds on fire - at least it’ll keep me warm until the needle hits the casket of my never ending misery of love and graditude
Asics gotta be the most poopy butt looking shoe out there right now…
I like asics.
Expand QuoteI like asics.[close]
I haven’t skated them but I think they look kinda cool
Max’s part in the sci-fi video is the best BECAUSE of the song
I've never seen an artwork, graffiti piece or board graphic by Neck Face that I liked.
Wish they’d let that tweaker dude keep posting here.Totally agree slap can get pretty boring without the trolls
Imo white visible socks look a little silly.
Ankle/no-show socks look best but I understand wearing high socks as a way to slightly stop pain when you get hit by your board.
Black high socks look fine sometimes and they actually can look good if worn by a black person.
Mindfield is sicker than Photosynthesis, and I’m getting too old to keep pretending otherwise.
Also, Pretty Sweet just had wack music. Cory Kennedy and MJ had the best parts because those were the only parts with fitting song choices.
I can't keep white socks to stay white for the life of me so I usually prefer black. Sometimes a mellow graphic.I only learned a few weeks ago that no show and ankle socks are like a faux pas in skate culture.
That's about how long I think about socks.
I can't keep white socks to stay white for the life of me so I usually prefer black. Sometimes a mellow graphic.
That's about how long I think about socks.
I think international skateboarding is amazing
There are many good skaters in Canada, Europe, Middle East/North Africa, Asia... not to mention hungry kids and growing cultural hubs that are so cool.... like breeding grounds for early baker-style videos
There have been so many recent influxes of clips from foreign skaters & foreign videos recently and i love it & crave for more... shoutout Motic from the philippines.
The funds in mainstream skateboarding are being split among so many pros and core companies in the USA - It's almost like skaters connected to skate shops etc are the first to get picked/coverage - I am not saying that is unfair, I am just stating a point objectively.
I think international skateboarding is amazing
There are many good skaters in Canada, Europe, Middle East/North Africa, Asia... not to mention hungry kids and growing cultural hubs that are so cool.... like breeding grounds for early baker-style videos
There have been so many recent influxes of clips from foreign skaters & foreign videos recently and i love it & crave for more... shoutout Motic from the philippines.
The funds in mainstream skateboarding are being split among so many pros and core companies in the USA - It's almost like skaters connected to skate shops etc are the first to get picked/coverage - I am not saying that is unfair, I am just stating a point objectively.
stinkbug looks better than the right way atleast in the streets
Koston should be considered an asian skater
I only learned a few weeks ago that no show and ankle socks are like a faux pas in skate culture.Expand QuoteI can't keep white socks to stay white for the life of me so I usually prefer black. Sometimes a mellow graphic.
That's about how long I think about socks.[close]
Expand QuoteI only learned a few weeks ago that no show and ankle socks are like a faux pas in skate culture.Expand QuoteI can't keep white socks to stay white for the life of me so I usually prefer black. Sometimes a mellow graphic.
That's about how long I think about socks.[close][close]
If, and only if, you’re wearing shorts, then high socks are allowable.
I also don’t understand the market for high-socks with logos and prints all over them.
No-show socks slip down under your heel; and don’t protect ankles, leading to shoes rubbing or more painful board impacts.
High socks are hot and itchy.
Ankle socks are the correct choice.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteI only learned a few weeks ago that no show and ankle socks are like a faux pas in skate culture.Expand QuoteI can't keep white socks to stay white for the life of me so I usually prefer black. Sometimes a mellow graphic.
That's about how long I think about socks.[close][close]
If, and only if, you’re wearing shorts, then high socks are allowable.
I also don’t understand the market for high-socks with logos and prints all over them.
No-show socks slip down under your heel; and don’t protect ankles, leading to shoes rubbing or more painful board impacts.
High socks are hot and itchy.
Ankle socks are the correct choice.[close]
I wear ankle socks exclusively, unless I’m in my work boots
Also nb is the ugliest shit happening in skateboarding rn, giant ass N shoes, you guys will realize in like 10 yearsAs someone who exclusively buys NB, I can't disagree with this. The current bigger N logo is slightly more integrated into the design of the shoe more but still only marginally less awful and awkward looking. They nail some colorways and others look like scraps of leftover panels just randomly stitched together. Still I respect their variety, dare I say creativity, with coloring. They've got a cup of tea for most. But the N is entirely unimaginative.
Also nb is the ugliest shit happening in skateboarding rn, giant ass N shoes, you guys will realize in like 10 yearsStraye and Fallen are grosser. You just don't see as many people wearing them.
The ride away trick after a heavy ledge or rail trick is dumb as shit. Part of which I liked about Transworld, Thrasher, 411vm or any other skate brand 00's videos was the back to back tricks nothing extra reactions or roll away tricks group hugs.
Yesterday I saw 5 people on Fallen, it was gross as you said.Straye and Fallen are grosser. You just don't see as many people wearing them.Expand QuoteAlso nb is the ugliest shit happening in skateboarding rn, giant ass N shoes, you guys will realize in like 10 years[close]
I fucking hate the word ‘tasteful’ in skateboarding
Expand QuoteI fucking hate the word ‘tasteful’ in skateboarding[close]
Agreed.
Expand QuoteThe ride away trick after a heavy ledge or rail trick is dumb as shit. Part of which I liked about Transworld, Thrasher, 411vm or any other skate brand 00's videos was the back to back tricks nothing extra reactions or roll away tricks group hugs.[close]
The thing I dislike about this the most is when the camera pans to random whatever pedestrians for validation
Straye and Fallen are grosser. You just don't see as many people wearing them.Expand QuoteAlso nb is the ugliest shit happening in skateboarding rn, giant ass N shoes, you guys will realize in like 10 years[close]
bro hugs are really getting out of hand these days
Also agree. “Tasteful” skating often goes with “relatable” skating which usually just means people who won’t/can’t go big.Expand QuoteI fucking hate the word ‘tasteful’ in skateboarding[close]
Agreed.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteThe ride away trick after a heavy ledge or rail trick is dumb as shit. Part of which I liked about Transworld, Thrasher, 411vm or any other skate brand 00's videos was the back to back tricks nothing extra reactions or roll away tricks group hugs.[close]
The thing I dislike about this the most is when the camera pans to random whatever pedestrians for validation[close]
Nah. This is sick. And its not validation. Thats an insecure point o mf view.
Its just nice to see someone stocked by something cool.
Its amusement. Like when a kid smile at something.
Pedestrians are kids in our realm. We do little jumpy and flippy things and the clap in awe. Silly babies.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteThe ride away trick after a heavy ledge or rail trick is dumb as shit. Part of which I liked about Transworld, Thrasher, 411vm or any other skate brand 00's videos was the back to back tricks nothing extra reactions or roll away tricks group hugs.[close]
The thing I dislike about this the most is when the camera pans to random whatever pedestrians for validation[close]
Nah. This is sick. And its not validation. Thats an insecure point o mf view.
Its just nice to see someone stocked by something cool.
Its amusement. Like when a kid smile at something.
Pedestrians are kids in our realm. We do little jumpy and flippy things and the clap in awe. Silly babies.
Socks and boxers are very important parts of my skate kit. Cotton relaxed fit boxers are best for skating. Roomy and better air flow. Can’t skate in polyester spandex briefs. And socks have to have some extra fabric or compression, not too thin or slippery. Stance performance line, not the casual line. Nike soccer or baseball socks are good too, not just the standard ones. Anyone else like this?
Expand QuoteSocks and boxers are very important parts of my skate kit. Cotton relaxed fit boxers are best for skating. Roomy and better air flow. Can’t skate in polyester spandex briefs. And socks have to have some extra fabric or compression, not too thin or slippery. Stance performance line, not the casual line. Nike soccer or baseball socks are good too, not just the standard ones. Anyone else like this?[close]
I’ve been wearing Darn Tough socks for the last 4 years and never looking back. Ankle cut for the summer, crew cut for the rest of the year.
I fucking hate the word ‘tasteful’ in skateboarding
What’s the reasoning for the football tho. Seems out of left field for limosineIt's an ugly shoe until Limo explains why it makes sense for them.
(https://i.ibb.co/W48H1jS9/IMG-9891.jpg) (https://ibb.co/W48H1jS9)
This doesn’t deserve to be a Vans ad, sorry.
(https://i.ibb.co/W48H1jS9/IMG-9891.jpg) (https://ibb.co/W48H1jS9)
This doesn’t deserve to be a Vans ad, sorry.
pro tip - use a razor to cut the N logo off your new balance if its high contrast from the background
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This doesn’t deserve to be a Vans ad, sorry.[close]
Here we fucking go again, look dude it’s your fault you started taking this shit so seriously, it’s ashoe ad, for vansrandom post in the unpopular opinion thread….. you have to do more work to post about this than you would if you’d just ignore it, your tired, and you need nap, having hard on for Breanna 24/7 must be exhausting
pro tip - use a razor to cut the N logo off your new balance if its high contrast from the background
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This doesn’t deserve to be a Vans ad, sorry.[close]
Here we fucking go again, look dude it’s your fault you started taking this shit so seriously, it’s ashoe ad, for vansrandom post in the unpopular opinion thread….. you have to do more work to post about this than you would if you’d just ignore it, your tired, and you need nap, having hard on for Breanna 24/7 must be exhausting[close]
Expand Quotepro tip - use a razor to cut the N logo off your new balance if its high contrast from the background[close]
or a seam ripper
I bought a seam ripper specifically to take the label off the last pair of Half-Cabs I got. Shoe looks fuckin clean w/o it
Taking the time to rip the logo off of your shoe is as tedious and dumb as sanding the graphics off of your wheels.
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This doesn’t deserve to be a Vans ad, sorry.[close]
Here we fucking go again, look dude it’s your fault you started taking this shit so seriously, it’s ashoe ad, for vansrandom post in the unpopular opinion thread….. you have to do more work to post about this than you would if you’d just ignore it, your tired, and you need nap, having hard on for Breanna 24/7 must be exhausting[close][close]
I take nothing serious about my unpopular opinions. This is a banner on Quartersnacks and I think it’s lame. Sorry
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This doesn’t deserve to be a Vans ad, sorry.[close]
Here we fucking go again, look dude it’s your fault you started taking this shit so seriously, it’s ashoe ad, for vansrandom post in the unpopular opinion thread….. you have to do more work to post about this than you would if you’d just ignore it, your tired, and you need nap, having hard on for Breanna 24/7 must be exhausting[close][close]
I take nothing serious about my unpopular opinions. This is a banner on Quartersnacks and I think it’s lame. Sorry[close]
that was for texas guy. what he said is applicable to him responding to you. just gives off the vibe that people have to walk on eggshells around here to share their opinions.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuotePine been abused by skaters for so long he’s of the opinion that this wnsm payday can’t hurt nothing.[close]
lol, has he even responded since the news broke about him getting cozy with Pim Tool and his crew of Russian oligarchs and incel/rejects[close]
It’s a bummer. Why loan your voice and name to any of that?[close]
You never grew up your whole life dreaming of one day getting $1k and a night in a hotel room?
Expand QuoteTaking the time to rip the logo off of your shoe is as tedious and dumb as sanding the graphics off of your wheels.[close]
There are two kinds of skaters: those who care way too much about the aesthetics of their gear, and those who make a big production about not caring.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteTaking the time to rip the logo off of your shoe is as tedious and dumb as sanding the graphics off of your wheels.[close]
There are two kinds of skaters: those who care way too much about the aesthetics of their gear, and those who make a big production about not caring.[close]
This sums it up perfectly.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteTaking the time to rip the logo off of your shoe is as tedious and dumb as sanding the graphics off of your wheels.[close]
There are two kinds of skaters: those who care way too much about the aesthetics of their gear, and those who make a big production about not caring.[close]
This sums it up perfectly.[close]
And then there's a 3rd: the person who wears/skates what works for their lifestyle. Utility focused and don't sway one way or the other about caring/not caring about image. These are the "blue collar" skaters, if you will. All, if not, most are nowhere near Slap forums hahah
Diego Todd is becoming overrated off of hype
Diego Todd is becoming overrated off of hype
Expand QuoteDiego Todd is becoming overrated off of hype[close]
Agreed
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteDiego Todd is becoming overrated off of hype[close]
Agreed[close]
Seeing him skate irl made me a big fan. Give him soty
Hockey 4 was Benny's Pretty Sweetyeah overall Hockey 4 was kinda weak. Diego's part was the best one though.
Brandon beibel filming a stranger punch a naked person should have been used as a teaching moment instead of a cancellation.
Brandon beibel filming a stranger punch a naked person should have been used as a teaching moment instead of a cancellation.
Expand QuoteBrandon beibel filming a stranger punch a naked person should have been used as a teaching moment instead of a cancellation.[close]
Yeah let's try and teach this 40yro idiot meathead that gleefully filming someone being beaten into unconsciousness, and being hit in the head while unconscious is not a good idea.
He wasn't "cancelled", he was already on his drug import / exporting / being a dickhead online /miami influencer lifestyle at that point in time, and people were rightfully appalled at his barbarianism.
Does Mark Suciu do any tricks that Shane O'Neill couldn't do? Or is he just more willing to get in the trenches while Shane is more of a luxury skater
Jacuzzi has better graphics than Sci-Fi Fantasy.
Jacuzzi has better graphics than Sci-Fi Fantasy.
Expand QuoteJacuzzi has better graphics than Sci-Fi Fantasy.[close]
Agreed. Sci-Fi graphics are weak
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteJacuzzi has better graphics than Sci-Fi Fantasy.[close]
Agreed. Sci-Fi graphics are weak[close]
This sounded initially like a wild take because I haven’t really been following Jacuzzi that hard but I just went to both websites and checked out their latest drop and yeah……you’re right.
Maybe not unpopular, but in the scenario of a quick up ollie followed by a trick, I don’t like when people set up their feet before they’ve landed the ollie. I just watched Aimu do this, and it’s Aimu - so it was as clean as possible, but it looks bad to me. Landing in varial heel position just makes the quick up ollie gross.
I saw one a few months ago where the guy did a switch quick up ollie into a fakie trick, so he lands his switch ollie right into fakie position. This was the worst example I can remember. Maybe it’s just me. I don’t have too many skating peeves but that one actually makes me cringe
Maybe not unpopular, but in the scenario of a quick up ollie followed by a trick, I don’t like when people set up their feet before they’ve landed the ollie. I just watched Aimu do this, and it’s Aimu - so it was as clean as possible, but it looks bad to me. Landing in varial heel position just makes the quick up ollie gross.
I saw one a few months ago where the guy did a switch quick up ollie into a fakie trick, so he lands his switch ollie right into fakie position. This was the worst example I can remember. Maybe it’s just me. I don’t have too many skating peeves but that one actually makes me cringe
Expand QuoteMaybe not unpopular, but in the scenario of a quick up ollie followed by a trick, I don’t like when people set up their feet before they’ve landed the ollie. I just watched Aimu do this, and it’s Aimu - so it was as clean as possible, but it looks bad to me. Landing in varial heel position just makes the quick up ollie gross.
I saw one a few months ago where the guy did a switch quick up ollie into a fakie trick, so he lands his switch ollie right into fakie position. This was the worst example I can remember. Maybe it’s just me. I don’t have too many skating peeves but that one actually makes me cringe[close]
Damn that's a crazy one. That level of board control is unfathomable to me.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteMaybe not unpopular, but in the scenario of a quick up ollie followed by a trick, I don’t like when people set up their feet before they’ve landed the ollie. I just watched Aimu do this, and it’s Aimu - so it was as clean as possible, but it looks bad to me. Landing in varial heel position just makes the quick up ollie gross.
I saw one a few months ago where the guy did a switch quick up ollie into a fakie trick, so he lands his switch ollie right into fakie position. This was the worst example I can remember. Maybe it’s just me. I don’t have too many skating peeves but that one actually makes me cringe[close]
Damn that's a crazy one. That level of board control is unfathomable to me.[close]
http://youtube.com/watch?v=3O8F1qgUxhw
24:42
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteMaybe not unpopular, but in the scenario of a quick up ollie followed by a trick, I don’t like when people set up their feet before they’ve landed the ollie. I just watched Aimu do this, and it’s Aimu - so it was as clean as possible, but it looks bad to me. Landing in varial heel position just makes the quick up ollie gross.
I saw one a few months ago where the guy did a switch quick up ollie into a fakie trick, so he lands his switch ollie right into fakie position. This was the worst example I can remember. Maybe it’s just me. I don’t have too many skating peeves but that one actually makes me cringe[close]
Damn that's a crazy one. That level of board control is unfathomable to me.[close]
http://youtube.com/watch?v=3O8F1qgUxhw
24:42[close]
Yeah that's fucked up good.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteMaybe not unpopular, but in the scenario of a quick up ollie followed by a trick, I don’t like when people set up their feet before they’ve landed the ollie. I just watched Aimu do this, and it’s Aimu - so it was as clean as possible, but it looks bad to me. Landing in varial heel position just makes the quick up ollie gross.
I saw one a few months ago where the guy did a switch quick up ollie into a fakie trick, so he lands his switch ollie right into fakie position. This was the worst example I can remember. Maybe it’s just me. I don’t have too many skating peeves but that one actually makes me cringe[close]
Damn that's a crazy one. That level of board control is unfathomable to me.[close]
http://youtube.com/watch?v=3O8F1qgUxhw
24:42
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteMaybe not unpopular, but in the scenario of a quick up ollie followed by a trick, I don’t like when people set up their feet before they’ve landed the ollie. I just watched Aimu do this, and it’s Aimu - so it was as clean as possible, but it looks bad to me. Landing in varial heel position just makes the quick up ollie gross.
I saw one a few months ago where the guy did a switch quick up ollie into a fakie trick, so he lands his switch ollie right into fakie position. This was the worst example I can remember. Maybe it’s just me. I don’t have too many skating peeves but that one actually makes me cringe[close]
Damn that's a crazy one. That level of board control is unfathomable to me.[close]
http://youtube.com/watch?v=3O8F1qgUxhw
24:42[close]
I didn’t hate that one. As good as I’ve ever seen that performed. I don’t think that clip makes the edit without the quick up to nollie position though
Maybe not unpopular, but in the scenario of a quick up ollie followed by a trick, I don’t like when people set up their feet before they’ve landed the ollie. I just watched Aimu do this, and it’s Aimu - so it was as clean as possible, but it looks bad to me. Landing in varial heel position just makes the quick up ollie gross.
I saw one a few months ago where the guy did a switch quick up ollie into a fakie trick, so he lands his switch ollie right into fakie position. This was the worst example I can remember. Maybe it’s just me. I don’t have too many skating peeves but that one actually makes me cringe
I don’t think nollie front tails look that bad
Expand QuoteI don’t think nollie front tails look that bad[close]
Out fakie is cool, to forward not so much
Hello, unpopular opinion thread: when done at a high speed, nollie front tail to fakie is the best looking ledge trick
Super unpopular opinion right now but I still love Lance. His beliefs and opinions are really sad and disappointing but I'm not going to disregard his influence on the way I see skateboarding because of his antiquated superstitions. Lucero and Grosso did not seem at all religious and Lance is their boy. I bet Lucero cringed super hard at Lance's charlie kkkirk simp post but still loves him like a brother. It's gonna take people like Lucero to reaffirm "this is not what Joe Strummer would do" and guide with love instead of hate in these gross times. Empathy is a good thing.Yeesh, I'm a huge fan of Mountain too and his influence is undeniably well appreciated. (Even his religious posts) I'd imagine Grosso rolling his eyes and Lucero shrugging it off.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteI don’t think nollie front tails look that bad[close]
Out fakie is cool, to forward not so much[close]
Hello, unpopular opinion thread: when done at a high speed, nollie front tail to fakie is the best looking ledge trick
Unpopular opinion but I hate when people use the term nollie half cab to describe a nollie front 180
Expand QuoteUnpopular opinion but I hate when people use the term nollie half cab to describe a nollie front 180[close]
Me too :^)
dudes spam posting himself wearing skinny jeans rolling away from curb tricks, with fake steez, I feel sorry for him mostly
Unpopular opinion but I hate when people use the term nollie half cab to describe a nollie front 180
Expand Quotedudes spam posting himself wearing skinny jeans rolling away from curb tricks, with fake steez, I feel sorry for him mostly[close]
Thank you for your thoughts. I feel sorry for myself too.
Unpopular opinion but I hate when people use the term nollie half cab to describe a nollie front 180
Expand QuoteUnpopular opinion but I hate when people use the term nollie half cab to describe a nollie front 180[close]
I just say frontside nollie or backside nollie. The 180 is implied
Nollie bs smiths are an underrated trick.
I just say nollie 180. Adding "frontside" sounds weird to me, while nollie back 180 doesn't.
I know its 'technically' incorrect, but I prefer 'nollie half cab' because the nomenclature is confusing in skateboarding. A half cab is a fakie backside 180, while a nollie half cab is a nollie frontside 180 - even though in my head its the same trick, spinning in the same direction, just that the stance is different. If I'm playing a game of skate and someone says nollie frontside 180 I'd have to think about what direction they're referring to, since it would be opposite to fakie. Also, some people don't know the correct nomenclature, so they may be getting the two directions mixed up. With 'nollie half cab' everyone immediately knows the direction of rotation.
I also don't understand why a half cab or cabellarial is considered backside? In theory your chest would be facing the coping before your back would. Even if you're approaching switch stance rather than fakie, you would still be rotating a switch frontside 360...
I also like the term 'nollie cab' to describe a nollie frontside 360. its short and sweet and sounds cool.
Yes it is. It makes sense if you think about fakie as riding backwards in your normal stance. Try it for yourself with your fingers or a tech deck and you can see that a half cab is just a backside 180 while riding backwards.Expand QuoteI know its 'technically' incorrect, but I prefer 'nollie half cab' because the nomenclature is confusing in skateboarding. A half cab is a fakie backside 180, while a nollie half cab is a nollie frontside 180 - even though in my head its the same trick, spinning in the same direction, just that the stance is different. If I'm playing a game of skate and someone says nollie frontside 180 I'd have to think about what direction they're referring to, since it would be opposite to fakie. Also, some people don't know the correct nomenclature, so they may be getting the two directions mixed up. With 'nollie half cab' everyone immediately knows the direction of rotation.
I also don't understand why a half cab or cabellarial is considered backside? In theory your chest would be facing the coping before your back would. Even if you're approaching switch stance rather than fakie, you would still be rotating a switch frontside 360...
I also like the term 'nollie cab' to describe a nollie frontside 360. its short and sweet and sounds cool.[close]
to your later point, is a half cab really backside though?
i encourage vitriol in your responses.
Yes it is. It makes sense if you think about fakie as riding backwards in your normal stance. Try it for yourself with your fingers or a tech deck and you can see that a half cab is just a backside 180 while riding backwards.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteI know its 'technically' incorrect, but I prefer 'nollie half cab' because the nomenclature is confusing in skateboarding. A half cab is a fakie backside 180, while a nollie half cab is a nollie frontside 180 - even though in my head its the same trick, spinning in the same direction, just that the stance is different. If I'm playing a game of skate and someone says nollie frontside 180 I'd have to think about what direction they're referring to, since it would be opposite to fakie. Also, some people don't know the correct nomenclature, so they may be getting the two directions mixed up. With 'nollie half cab' everyone immediately knows the direction of rotation.
I also don't understand why a half cab or cabellarial is considered backside? In theory your chest would be facing the coping before your back would. Even if you're approaching switch stance rather than fakie, you would still be rotating a switch frontside 360...
I also like the term 'nollie cab' to describe a nollie frontside 360. its short and sweet and sounds cool.[close]
to your later point, is a half cab really backside though?
i encourage vitriol in your responses.[close]
It's always nollie frontside 180, because you're turning frontside and popping nollie. Do the same exercise explained above and you'll see that it's the same motion, but you're turning around a different pivot point.
I know its 'technically' incorrect, but I prefer 'nollie half cab' because the nomenclature is confusing in skateboarding. A half cab is a fakie backside 180, while a nollie half cab is a nollie frontside 180 - even though in my head its the same trick, spinning in the same direction, just that the stance is different. If I'm playing a game of skate and someone says nollie frontside 180 I'd have to think about what direction they're referring to, since it would be opposite to fakie. Also, some people don't know the correct nomenclature, so they may be getting the two directions mixed up. With 'nollie half cab' everyone immediately knows the direction of rotation.
I also don't understand why a half cab or cabellarial is considered backside? In theory your chest would be facing the coping before your back would. Even if you're approaching switch stance rather than fakie, you would still be rotating a switch frontside 360...
I also like the term 'nollie cab' to describe a nollie frontside 360. its short and sweet and sounds cool.
I think about it more in terms of which direction I’m turning, not whether the front or back of my body is facing the obstacle. This works for the normal 180s like half cab (fakie backside 180) versus nollie frontside 180.Expand QuoteYes it is. It makes sense if you think about fakie as riding backwards in your normal stance. Try it for yourself with your fingers or a tech deck and you can see that a half cab is just a backside 180 while riding backwards.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteI know its 'technically' incorrect, but I prefer 'nollie half cab' because the nomenclature is confusing in skateboarding. A half cab is a fakie backside 180, while a nollie half cab is a nollie frontside 180 - even though in my head its the same trick, spinning in the same direction, just that the stance is different. If I'm playing a game of skate and someone says nollie frontside 180 I'd have to think about what direction they're referring to, since it would be opposite to fakie. Also, some people don't know the correct nomenclature, so they may be getting the two directions mixed up. With 'nollie half cab' everyone immediately knows the direction of rotation.
I also don't understand why a half cab or cabellarial is considered backside? In theory your chest would be facing the coping before your back would. Even if you're approaching switch stance rather than fakie, you would still be rotating a switch frontside 360...
I also like the term 'nollie cab' to describe a nollie frontside 360. its short and sweet and sounds cool.[close]
to your later point, is a half cab really backside though?
i encourage vitriol in your responses.[close]
It's always nollie frontside 180, because you're turning frontside and popping nollie. Do the same exercise explained above and you'll see that it's the same motion, but you're turning around a different pivot point.[close]
While the logic makes sense, I still don't like it. If the nomenclature comes from your orientation in regards to the lip of the ramp, it should still be frontside. Can we join is solace against scab and redefine the nomenclature in protest?
On a side note, there is further inconvenience in regards to frontside flip/fakie frontside flip and switch frontside flip/nollie backside flip. All 4 tricks register in my brain as a frontside flip based on the mechanics, but if you're going down an obstacle, you'd be flying down it blind (backside) for both fakie and nollie. Should they both be considered backside or both frontside?
Same thing with grinds and slides, when we were kids we had the nomenclature all f*cked up for boardslides because of the orientation of our body related to the direction of the slide. For backside boardslide, the obstacle is behind you but your sliding with your chest facing forward (frontside) while rotating in the direction of a frontside 180, while a frontside boardslide the obstacle is in front of you but your sliding blind (backside) while turning in the rotation of a backside 180.
Is this the reason the skate industry is dying? Are new balance shoes actually cool? Is this part of the freestyle conspiracy? I need answers!
Hahaha, don't know what you are talking about. Just felt seen. ;)Expand QuoteExpand Quotedudes spam posting himself wearing skinny jeans rolling away from curb tricks, with fake steez, I feel sorry for him mostly[close]
Thank you for your thoughts. I feel sorry for myself too.[close]
Wait wait wait, you created a second account so you post that BS???? I thought it was someone who actually didn’t know any better, for shame
Hahaha, don't know what you are talking about. Just felt seen. ;)Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand Quotedudes spam posting himself wearing skinny jeans rolling away from curb tricks, with fake steez, I feel sorry for him mostly[close]
Thank you for your thoughts. I feel sorry for myself too.[close]
Wait wait wait, you created a second account so you post that BS???? I thought it was someone who actually didn’t know any better, for shame[close]
"Nollie full cab" can go to hell.
NADC burgers are actually pretty good. I can't stand Neen's heelflips though.Yea they are good, just over priced.
It's a Nollie Ollie because you're doing an Ollie in Nollie stance.
Switch Ollie
Fakie Ollie
Nollie Ollie
Expand QuoteA nose ollie is a nollie. Why isn’t a switch ollie a swollie?[close]
a nose ollie is a nollie ollie, technically, because nollie is the stance. everyone has been wrong since the beginning.
Expand QuoteUnpopular opinion but I hate when people use the term nollie half cab to describe a nollie front 180[close]
I'm with you. "Nollie full cab" makes my brain short-circuit.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteUnpopular opinion but I hate when people use the term nollie half cab to describe a nollie front 180[close]
I'm with you. "Nollie full cab" makes my brain short-circuit.[close]
Nollie full cab is hilarious. Heard someone say Fakie full cab recently and I thought that was bad. I’m really over people saying full cab in general.
real always have one or two bangers tho and this is going back to ccs catalog days 2001-3. https://laskate.com/products/real-skateboards-huf-new-york-hufs-basketball-2002-7-75-classic-skateboard-deck?srsltid=AfmBOoodbMD7mFoAg-_0ln5q4W5G43XlxYgRaZNlyrceYME_quHJh5PaExpand QuoteReal has a great team and makes quality boards but it’s the 2nd most bland major brand in skateboarding.
Santa Cruz is the most bland and real comes right after imo.
Every pro I like that’s on real I would love to see them on other brands.
Also bland doesn’t equal wack. There are def brands that are wack and I don’t think real is wack.[close]
Unfortunately I agree. Real was one of the sickest brands back in the day but with no real art direction everything feels sterile and sorta “one size fits all”
It’s puzzling how they’ve arrived at this with how much history and impact the brand has. Maybe it’s intentional
Evan was never not sick.
Real has a few standouts from the board specs perspective, like the 7.75x29.5x13 true mid or the 8.12x31.3x14. The first is really great for kids and I swear by the second, so that alone makes them my favorite board brand. From a marketing/graphic design perspective they are bland as hell, I agree.I highly disagree with you on the last part of your thoughts (respectfully of course).
For someone that just has skating as a hobby and isn't involved financially, I really love where skateboarding is right now.It does seem like the industry is struggling. But that's only going to be a problem if I can't buy skateboards anymore
We get blessed with at least one great video a month with crews all over the world. We have huckers, creative types, varying skill levels, cool spots, and crisp HD footage.
Going on SLAP makes it seem like skating is in some miserable phase. I don't see it.
Dawg Shit was a more appealing brand than Grimple Stix.
I'd rather talk to Duane Peters about his new take on Spiritual growth than have a recent sermon about faith in Christ welcomed within the walls that a pro skate contest continues to be held for the foreseeable future. And a pro skater giving the sermon.I don't think I've ever seen an interview with that dude or even hear him speak. but for some reason I've always thought he was insufferable. Thank you for giving me a proper reason
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqXoDKRFspU
I feel like DLX is not that cool guy, really just Spitfire and Venture. thunder seems like people are mostly just on there cause they are getting paid not cause they prefer the trucks.There's no way u think Vinyl is a cool guy brand!? Honestly if ur skating at all ur probably a lil bit of a cool guy y'know? Hard to go wrong.
super cool guy is like violet, sci fi, edgelrd, vinyl , i am not on that level.
heroin / ace is like this alt-cool guy type shit not sure where that fits
fa/hockey is only like baker level of cool guy, gx1000, quasi, polar, frog all feel about in that realm, i am not buying $120 boards though but i get those brands if the price is right.
There's no way u think Vinyl is a cool guy brand!? Honestly if ur skating at all ur probably a lil bit of a cool guy y'know? Hard to go wrong.Expand QuoteI feel like DLX is not that cool guy, really just Spitfire and Venture. thunder seems like people are mostly just on there cause they are getting paid not cause they prefer the trucks.
super cool guy is like violet, sci fi, edgelrd, vinyl , i am not on that level.
heroin / ace is like this alt-cool guy type shit not sure where that fits
fa/hockey is only like baker level of cool guy, gx1000, quasi, polar, frog all feel about in that realm, i am not buying $120 boards though but i get those brands if the price is right.[close]
a christian board brand can't be cool
Expand Quotea christian board brand can't be cool[close]
Wrong thread
Pivoted back 360s on flat are the ugliest flatground trick. Also looking around after doing your trick definitely makes it coolerDon't think that's unpopular
Expand QuoteReal has a great team and makes quality boards but it’s the 2nd most bland major brand in skateboarding.
Santa Cruz is the most bland and real comes right after imo.
Every pro I like that’s on real I would love to see them on other brands.
Also bland doesn’t equal wack. There are def brands that are wack and I don’t think real is wack.[close]
Unfortunately I agree. Real was one of the sickest brands back in the day but with no real art direction everything feels sterile and sorta “one size fits all”
It’s puzzling how they’ve arrived at this with how much history and impact the brand has. Maybe it’s intentional
Aimu is boring as shit to watch. Super talented, but his fits and trick selection are mid.
Adidas is a brand founded by nazis.Yeah thread is about unpopular opinions in 2025 not historical facts bub
Aimu is boring as shit to watch. Super talented, but his fits and trick selection are mid.
Fuck Felipe Gustavo.
This dude is fully on adidas while Ethan Loy is flow
previous pageExpand QuoteFuck Felipe Gustavo.
This dude is fully on adidas while Ethan Loy is flow[close]
Fair but realistically Felipe is pulling in a bunch of the Brazilian market and Ethan loy is sick but probably not moving numbers.
Genuinely interested to hear why fuck felipe specifically rather than any other rider.
Board graphics are the last thing I think about when picking up a deck.
Coco Chanel was a Nazi and DC loves herYeah thread is about unpopular opinions in 2025 not historical facts bubExpand QuoteAdidas is a brand founded by nazis.[close]
Board graphics are the last thing I think about when picking up a deck.I agree 100,000,000% a deck is a deck wheelbase nose and tail, I won't skate those weird tapered Baker shapes but best believe if it checks all the boxes I'm absolutely down.
previous pageExpand QuoteExpand QuoteFuck Felipe Gustavo.
This dude is fully on adidas while Ethan Loy is flow[close]
Fair but realistically Felipe is pulling in a bunch of the Brazilian market and Ethan loy is sick but probably not moving numbers.
Genuinely interested to hear why fuck felipe specifically rather than any other rider.[close]
Aimu is boring as shit to watch. Super talented, but his fits and trick selection are mid.
I feel like DLX is not that cool guy, really just Spitfire and Venture. thunder seems like people are mostly just on there cause they are getting paid not cause they prefer the trucks.
super cool guy is like violet, sci fi, edgelrd, vinyl , i am not on that level.
heroin / ace is like this alt-cool guy type shit not sure where that fits
fa/hockey is only like baker level of cool guy, gx1000, quasi, polar, frog all feel about in that realm, i am not buying $120 boards though but i get those brands if the price is right.
Expand QuoteI feel like DLX is not that cool guy, really just Spitfire and Venture. thunder seems like people are mostly just on there cause they are getting paid not cause they prefer the trucks.
super cool guy is like violet, sci fi, edgelrd, vinyl , i am not on that level.
heroin / ace is like this alt-cool guy type shit not sure where that fits
fa/hockey is only like baker level of cool guy, gx1000, quasi, polar, frog all feel about in that realm, i am not buying $120 boards though but i get those brands if the price is right.[close]
You jud g e someone's coolness on what board brand they're skating? lol
I'd rather talk to Duane Peters about his new take on Spiritual growth than have a recent sermon about faith in Christ welcomed within the walls that a pro skate contest continues to be held for the foreseeable future. And a pro skater giving the sermon.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqXoDKRFspU
I still like and skate Vans.Expand QuoteAimu is boring as shit to watch. Super talented, but his fits and trick selection are mid.[close]
I’m with you on this. I’ve said it before maybe in this thread or his thread. The overly baggy fits don’t suit him like a mid 2000’s Wade or Grant Patterson. And the slumpy, hands in his pockets landings just seem gimmicky or forced. Doesn’t have that chill natural style like Twuan or Herm. He’s super talented though and I can see why people are drawn to him.
Expand QuoteI still like and skate Vans.Expand QuoteAimu is boring as shit to watch. Super talented, but his fits and trick selection are mid.[close]
I’m with you on this. I’ve said it before maybe in this thread or his thread. The overly baggy fits don’t suit him like a mid 2000’s Wade or Grant Patterson. And the slumpy, hands in his pockets landings just seem gimmicky or forced. Doesn’t have that chill natural style like Twuan or Herm. He’s super talented though and I can see why people are drawn to him.[close]
Aimu is dope. Really dope. Just has no edge . All I see is a smiley kid killing it. Which is great, but when compared with people like Penny that made everyones jaw drop their overall vibe is a little flat. I prefer watching Kyo skate too.
Board graphics are the last thing I think about when picking up a deck.
Real has a great team and makes quality boards but it’s the 2nd most bland major brand in skateboarding.
Santa Cruz is the most bland and real comes right after imo.
Every pro I like that’s on real I would love to see them on other brands.
Also bland doesn’t equal wack. There are def brands that are wack and I don’t think real is wack.
Expand QuoteI still like and skate Vans.Expand QuoteAimu is boring as shit to watch. Super talented, but his fits and trick selection are mid.[close]
I’m with you on this. I’ve said it before maybe in this thread or his thread. The overly baggy fits don’t suit him like a mid 2000’s Wade or Grant Patterson. And the slumpy, hands in his pockets landings just seem gimmicky or forced. Doesn’t have that chill natural style like Twuan or Herm. He’s super talented though and I can see why people are drawn to him.[close]
Aimu is dope. Really dope. Just has no edge . All I see is a smiley kid killing it. Which is great, but when compared with people like Penny that made everyones jaw drop their overall vibe is a little flat. I prefer watching Kyo skate too.
I'd rather talk to Duane Peters about his new take on Spiritual growth than have a recent sermon about faith in Christ welcomed within the walls that a pro skate contest continues to be held for the foreseeable future. And a pro skater giving the sermon.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqXoDKRFspU
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You jud g e someone's coolness on what board brand they're skating? lol
Boards are all the same….why do they skate differently? There’s only one answer…..graphics….# of fingers you can fit in between the flat bit between the bolts and the start of the curvature of the nose. Obviously...
Boards are all the same….why do they skate differently? There’s only one answer…..graphics….
If you are over the age of 30 and going to a skatepark alone you gotta reevaluate your life choices. Go do something productive. If skateboarding is the only interesting thing about you, go fix a street spot or start building a diy or something. Parks are for kids. Skating is so toothless and domesticated right now and skating a park is reinforcing the status quo
Expand QuoteIf you are over the age of 30 and going to a skatepark alone you gotta reevaluate your life choices. Go do something productive. If skateboarding is the only interesting thing about you, go fix a street spot or start building a diy or something. Parks are for kids. Skating is so toothless and domesticated right now and skating a park is reinforcing the status quo[close]
So if i'm 25 going to the park alone, i don't need to self-reflect on how I spend my time for another 5 years?
If you are over the age of 30 and going to a skatepark alone you gotta reevaluate your life choices. Go do something productive. If skateboarding is the only interesting thing about you, go fix a street spot or start building a diy or something. Parks are for kids. Skating is so toothless and domesticated right now and skating a park is reinforcing the status quo
Expand QuoteIf you are over the age of 30 and going to a skatepark alone you gotta reevaluate your life choices. Go do something productive. If skateboarding is the only interesting thing about you, go fix a street spot or start building a diy or something. Parks are for kids. Skating is so toothless and domesticated right now and skating a park is reinforcing the status quo[close]
if youre looking for friends to skate with you can just say that
If you are over the age of 30 and going to a skatepark alone you gotta reevaluate your life choices. Go do something productive.
Here I am thinking I've found the secret to keeping the flab at bay in the most fun way ever. Is running in circles around some track being more productive?Expand QuoteIf you are over the age of 30 and going to a skatepark alone you gotta reevaluate your life choices. Go do something productive.[close]
"if skateboarding is the only thing interesting thing about you, go do something else involving skateboarding" great advice manExpand QuoteIf you are over the age of 30 and going to a skatepark alone you gotta reevaluate your life choices. Go do something productive. If skateboarding is the only interesting thing about you, go fix a street spot or start building a diy or something. Parks are for kids. Skating is so toothless and domesticated right now and skating a park is reinforcing the status quo[close]
If you are over the age of 30 and going to a skatepark alone you gotta reevaluate your life choices. Go do something productive. If skateboarding is the only interesting thing about you, go fix a street spot or start building a diy or something. Parks are for kids. Skating is so toothless and domesticated right now and skating a park is reinforcing the status quo
I’m all for skateboarding in urban environments, Especially as an older individual.Expand QuoteIf you are over the age of 30 and going to a skatepark alone you gotta reevaluate your life choices. Go do something productive. If skateboarding is the only interesting thing about you, go fix a street spot or start building a diy or something. Parks are for kids. Skating is so toothless and domesticated right now and skating a park is reinforcing the status quo[close]
This is the dumbest opinion ever. Shit yiu might as well have said if you are over 30 quit skateboarding. Kook.
I’m all for skateboarding in urban environments, Especially as an older individual.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteIf you are over the age of 30 and going to a skatepark alone you gotta reevaluate your life choices. Go do something productive. If skateboarding is the only interesting thing about you, go fix a street spot or start building a diy or something. Parks are for kids. Skating is so toothless and domesticated right now and skating a park is reinforcing the status quo[close]
This is the dumbest opinion ever. Shit yiu might as well have said if you are over 30 quit skateboarding. Kook.[close]
As soon as you relegate yourself to a skatepark (specifically streetparks in this case) you are essentially destroying any meaningful thesis to your work. At that point, why not quit? Is skating merely self-serving? I thought the real thrasher heads were into the idea that skating “doesn’t owe you anything”.
Expand Quote"if skateboarding is the only thing interesting thing about you, go do something else involving skateboarding" great advice manExpand QuoteIf you are over the age of 30 and going to a skatepark alone you gotta reevaluate your life choices. Go do something productive. If skateboarding is the only interesting thing about you, go fix a street spot or start building a diy or something. Parks are for kids. Skating is so toothless and domesticated right now and skating a park is reinforcing the status quo[close][close]
This was an olive branch for those without the passion or creativity to find a new hobby. I figure this way, they can subconsciously begin the transition towards things like woodworking, masonry, urban planning, gardening, etc without having to face the realization that skateboarding favors youth .
Maybe it reads better as
“If skateboarding is the only interesting thing about you, at least fix a street spot or start building a diy or something
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csB4jsVuhno
wow ill never look at cromer the same
none of what you said supersedes finding a moment of peace and accomplishment through the actual act of skateboarding, regardless if takes place in the streets or at a solo session at skatepark, and grandstanding as if you're making some sort of political statement and everyone else is myopic for, ironically enough, having a wider view than you of what skateboarding can be and how it's fulfilling is honestly embarrassing.Expand QuoteI’m really trying to give you all the benefit of the doubt here. You’ve never considered what skateboarding means to you, or the culture at large (aka a thesis)? Do you really think the idea ends at “useless wooden toy”? The beauty is in making stories around the toy.[close]
signed, a 34 year old who enjoys skateboarding in the streets with my friends, at skateparks when i feel like it, and partakes in numerous fulfilling hobbies outside of skateboarding
i'm definitely being unnecessarily harsh but for the record i understand your point more and more as i age. do i want to spend the last three years i can do this at a high level in a park? but i like the balance of skating a park and actually getting to roll around doing tricks versus going out and trying something, or just watching someone else try something and experiencing the city. to me, it's not one or the other, it's two sides of the same coinExpand QuoteExpand Quotenone of what you said supersedes finding a moment of peace and accomplishment through the actual act of skateboarding, regardless if takes place in the streets or at a solo session at skatepark, and grandstanding as if you're making some sort of political statement and everyone else is myopic for, ironically enough, having a wider view than you of what skateboarding can be and how it's fulfilling is honestly embarrassing.Expand QuoteI’m really trying to give you all the benefit of the doubt here. You’ve never considered what skateboarding means to you, or the culture at large (aka a thesis)? Do you really think the idea ends at “useless wooden toy”? The beauty is in making stories around the toy.[close]
signed, a 34 year old who enjoys skateboarding in the streets with my friends, at skateparks when i feel like it, and partakes in numerous fulfilling hobbies outside of skateboarding[close]
Ugh, 😩 thank you for this. Got me dead to rights. I’ll need to tweak the foundation of my argument, because I don’t think I have space for this perspective in my current framework. I’m still not sold on the solo session, but I do like the thread of “why compartmentalize? Isn’t it all skating?”[close]
i'm definitely being unnecessarily harsh but for the record i understand your point more and more as i age. do i want to spend the last three years i can do this at a high level in a park? but i like the balance of skating a park and actually getting to roll around doing tricks versus going out and trying something, or just watching someone else try something and experiencing the city. to me, it's not one or the other, it's two sides of the same coinExpand QuoteExpand Quotenone of what you said supersedes finding a moment of peace and accomplishment through the actual act of skateboarding, regardless if takes place in the streets or at a solo session at skatepark, and grandstanding as if you're making some sort of political statement and everyone else is myopic for, ironically enough, having a wider view than you of what skateboarding can be and how it's fulfilling is honestly embarrassing.Expand QuoteI’m really trying to give you all the benefit of the doubt here. You’ve never considered what skateboarding means to you, or the culture at large (aka a thesis)? Do you really think the idea ends at “useless wooden toy”? The beauty is in making stories around the toy.[close]
signed, a 34 year old who enjoys skateboarding in the streets with my friends, at skateparks when i feel like it, and partakes in numerous fulfilling hobbies outside of skateboarding[close]
Ugh, 😩 thank you for this. Got me dead to rights. I’ll need to tweak the foundation of my argument, because I don’t think I have space for this perspective in my current framework. I’m still not sold on the solo session, but I do like the thread of “why compartmentalize? Isn’t it all skating?”[close]
I hate skating somewhere and asking myself "why did i even come here?"
If you are over the age of 30 and going to a skatepark alone you gotta reevaluate your life choices. Go do something productive. If skateboarding is the only interesting thing about you, go fix a street spot or start building a diy or something. Parks are for kids. Skating is so toothless and domesticated right now and skating a park is reinforcing the status quo
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I hate skating somewhere and asking myself "why did i even come here?"[close]
This is the key point. Avoid this at all costs.
This is such a boring and oft-repeated opinion but I still feel it strongly: the proliferation of skate parks ruined skateboarding as an outsider cultural force by reducing it to something you see in any town's parks (like a tennis court or running track) but, in some degree of tension with that decline, raised the overall quality and quantity of skateboarding as a competitive activity so that it resembles a sport - but without the resulting standardization and regimentation that makes a sport - even as the markers of an outsider cultural force seem to persist (magazines, art, lingo, fashion) albeit in a comparatively diminished state. Ok, tell me I'm wrong or dumb please
I know I’ll probably get roasted for this, and I hate to say it because he’s still one of my favorites. Penny just doesn’t look that good on a board anymore. Obviously age plays a role, but the exaggerated steez holding his hands down way too long after every trick, doesn’t come off smooth or graceful. It looks forced, and the flow he used to have just isn’t there anymore. Still a legend, no doubt, but you can see the difference.
Expand QuoteI know I’ll probably get roasted for this, and I hate to say it because he’s still one of my favorites. Penny just doesn’t look that good on a board anymore. Obviously age plays a role, but the exaggerated steez holding his hands down way too long after every trick, doesn’t come off smooth or graceful. It looks forced, and the flow he used to have just isn’t there anymore. Still a legend, no doubt, but you can see the difference.[close]
I •never• liked his style.
Just like people getting stoked on Rickk and Mike clips. We all know they’re past their prime. We just wanna see them skate.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteI know I’ll probably get roasted for this, and I hate to say it because he’s still one of my favorites. Penny just doesn’t look that good on a board anymore. Obviously age plays a role, but the exaggerated steez holding his hands down way too long after every trick, doesn’t come off smooth or graceful. It looks forced, and the flow he used to have just isn’t there anymore. Still a legend, no doubt, but you can see the difference.[close]
I •never• liked his style.[close]
I don't think anyone thinks he looks particularly great on a board anymore. I think it's more just that people are excited and/or appreciate seeing him still riding a skateboard at all.
I know I’ll probably get roasted for this, and I hate to say it because he’s still one of my favorites. Penny just doesn’t look that good on a board anymore. Obviously age plays a role, but the exaggerated steez holding his hands down way too long after every trick, doesn’t come off smooth or graceful. It looks forced, and the flow he used to have just isn’t there anymore. Still a legend, no doubt, but you can see the difference.
Expand Quotei'm definitely being unnecessarily harsh but for the record i understand your point more and more as i age. do i want to spend the last three years i can do this at a high level in a park? but i like the balance of skating a park and actually getting to roll around doing tricks versus going out and trying something, or just watching someone else try something and experiencing the city. to me, it's not one or the other, it's two sides of the same coinExpand QuoteExpand Quotenone of what you said supersedes finding a moment of peace and accomplishment through the actual act of skateboarding, regardless if takes place in the streets or at a solo session at skatepark, and grandstanding as if you're making some sort of political statement and everyone else is myopic for, ironically enough, having a wider view than you of what skateboarding can be and how it's fulfilling is honestly embarrassing.Expand QuoteI’m really trying to give you all the benefit of the doubt here. You’ve never considered what skateboarding means to you, or the culture at large (aka a thesis)? Do you really think the idea ends at “useless wooden toy”? The beauty is in making stories around the toy.[close]
signed, a 34 year old who enjoys skateboarding in the streets with my friends, at skateparks when i feel like it, and partakes in numerous fulfilling hobbies outside of skateboarding[close]
Ugh, 😩 thank you for this. Got me dead to rights. I’ll need to tweak the foundation of my argument, because I don’t think I have space for this perspective in my current framework. I’m still not sold on the solo session, but I do like the thread of “why compartmentalize? Isn’t it all skating?”[close][close]
Ah no worries it’s fun to be harsh/super critical online (as I’ve shown).
I’m in a similar place. 33yo. I have 5 kids all under the age of 10. Ive never made much money, even for the Rust belt city I live in (just started making the most I’ve ever made this past year — 57k). I’ve experienced a lot of loss/death over the past 2 years. It’s all made me question how much time I can spend on anything and why I should spend any time at all. I’d say the only tethers keeping me interested in skating are friends and this idea that it adds to a larger picture of an American city in a certain time and place.
^bro probably makes 58
Skateboarding looks better in slim or regular cut pants than in baggy pants if you have great style. This only applies to people with great style. For everybody else it doesn't matter.
also because he clearly hadn't skated in three yearsExpand QuoteSkateboarding looks better in slim or regular cut pants than in baggy pants if you have great style. This only applies to people with great style. For everybody else it doesn't matter.[close]
Slap darling Ethan Fowler has great style in Nervous Breakdown but I find his That's Life part to be so visually unappealing due of his beefy thighs in boot-cut jeans.
Diy culture/parks are overrated as in skating in skate parks is the lowest from of skateboarding. Fixing spots is ok to me.
also because he clearly hadn't skated in three years
Sorry if I bummed anyone out with my responses the other day. Been dealing with another loss in the family and just started firing posts off to release some stress. I do have strong feelings about skateparks, but if you are a good, kind person I don’t care where you skate. Just glad you’re out there. Peace.
I mean let's be real though if your skating after 25 and not getting paid for it your on some Beavis and Butthead shit skatepark or not
Expand QuoteSkateboarding looks better in slim or regular cut pants than in baggy pants if you have great style. This only applies to people with great style. For everybody else it doesn't matter.[close]
Slap darling Ethan Fowler has great style in Nervous Breakdown but I find his That's Life part to be so visually unappealing due of his beefy thighs in boot-cut jeans.
This is 100% the correct takeExpand QuoteExpand QuoteSkateboarding looks better in slim or regular cut pants than in baggy pants if you have great style. This only applies to people with great style. For everybody else it doesn't matter.[close]
Slap darling Ethan Fowler has great style in Nervous Breakdown but I find his That's Life part to be so visually unappealing due of his beefy thighs in boot-cut jeans.[close]
Possibly unpopular opinion but Dark Prince Fowler had the best style, narrowly beating Thrift Store Fowler (A Visual Sound), solidly ahead of Flannel Fowler (Tincan Folklore), and miles better than Skynrd Fowler. Unfortunately, he really kooked himself out of the conversation and I have a hard time appreciating any iteration today.
2025 has been a horrible year in many aspects but for skateboarding it has been one of the most exciting years in decades.Joslins el toro tre got me back in to slap and following skate media in general. That alone deserves SOTY for me
So much extremely good and creative skateboarding, Aimu, Gustav, Jakko, Kento, Durao, Milou
More Gonogold high speed insanity in Colombia
Jamie Griffins flatground black magic wizardry
The Bulard Renaissance
El Toro tre flip
Tom Schaars "Vert's not dead"
And just as I type this I see there's a new Puig part.
There's a lot more I can't think of right now but damn 2025 is good so far.
UPDATE: Puig went fishing instead of skateboarding lol. Nice really nice switch 360 heelflip over the hip though
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Diy culture/parks are overrated as in skating in skate parks is the lowest from of skateboarding. Fixing spots is ok to me.[close]
Parks are great for people who don't have all day to skate and in general can't break out for a session as often, especially if you live in a city where spots are sparse and spread out.
Saturday mornings I could go to the ledge spot, then drive 15 minutes to the bank spot, then drive 10 more minutes out to the flat bar spot and hope nobody is parked in front of them. I typically only have a couple hours to skate so that's about a quarter of my skate time spent traveling (and having to warm up again), so just hitting a park and having a mix of everything in one place works better for me.
I'd agree parks aren't as cool and I dislike seeing park footage in videos for the most part, but for the bare bones act of skateboarding the park does it's job fine for me.
gonna assume anyone who hates on skateparks as an adult just really sucks at skating quarter pipes.guilty as charged
gonna assume anyone who hates on skateparks as an adult just really sucks at skating quarter pipes.I'll agree, let's face it those that didn't have that convenient "park" were sorted to contend with a ledge or manual pad. Not that parks aren't rad just wasn't something that we were used to till later on.
People who suck usually skate for longer. If your 30 or 40 and can't skate tranny that just means you have something to learn, whereas when you get good with everything it's easier to move on to other things
I see it all the time at the parkExpand QuotePeople who suck usually skate for longer. If your 30 or 40 and can't skate tranny that just means you have something to learn, whereas when you get good with everything it's easier to move on to other things[close]
That's not how any of this works.
^ ketamine b roll 2026 trend watch
People who suck usually skate for longer. If your 30 or 40 and can't skate tranny that just means you have something to learn, whereas when you get good with everything it's easier to move on to other things
Real and Krooked have the most random ass teams
Tbh so does baker now too but their team has kinda levels to it and it sorta makes sense to me somehow
Wondering if there was ever any team where I was hyped on every single guy. This is Skateboarding emerica was pretty close. Also baker up until around neen (almost the same team)
Expand QuoteReal and Krooked have the most random ass teams
Tbh so does baker now too but their team has kinda levels to it and it sorta makes sense to me somehow
Wondering if there was ever any team where I was hyped on every single guy. This is Skateboarding emerica was pretty close. Also baker up until around neen (almost the same team)[close]
Hmm. That’s kind of fun to think about. Jump off a Building era Toy Machine was fun. Ed, BA, Elissa, Maldonado, Chris Senn, Bam, Kerry. Pretty good.
An argument can be made that Dylan Reider is the most influential skater of this century.
you're lame if you're sponsored and don't have your sponsors in your bio on instagram
I would be pissed if i owned a company and gave you free shit and you didn't support me back
yeah I understand that with adult responsibilities you'd want a convenient way of skating but that is the problem for me…
Im glad skateboarding is slowly becoming more underground.Is it? Ever since Skate 4 dropped I keep seeing kids with boards...
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That's not how any of this works.
I’m old and pretty much a hack and what I’ve seen is there are some really good skaters that wanted to do it.. they did it..and they aren’t about to accept anything less…..so they are out. Then there are people like myself that just genuinely enjoy skating the way we skate and are more or less just happy to be there. I think this is pretty common in a lot of things….most pro athletes don’t leisurely keep playing the same sport…..skateboarding is the culture, the community and the activity….everyone puts a different emphasis on what they get out of it, and it changes….
I’m old and pretty much a hack and what I’ve seen is there are some really good skaters that wanted to do it.. they did it..and they aren’t about to accept anything less…..so they are out. Then there are people like myself that just genuinely enjoy skating the way we skate and are more or less just happy to be there. I think this is pretty common in a lot of things….most pro athletes don’t leisurely keep playing the same sport…..skateboarding is the culture, the community and the activity….everyone puts a different emphasis on what they get out of it, and it changes….
I’m old and pretty much a hack and what I’ve seen is there are some really good skaters that wanted to do it.. they did it..and they aren’t about to accept anything less…..so they are out. Then there are people like myself that just genuinely enjoy skating the way we skate and are more or less just happy to be there. I think this is pretty common in a lot of things….most pro athletes don’t leisurely keep playing the same sport…..skateboarding is the culture, the community and the activity….everyone puts a different emphasis on what they get out of it, and it changes….
I have a disdain for Nike, nb, Adidas and can't stand how popular their shoes are. I have no problem with people taking their money, my problem is us giving them our money. NGL I skated the sb when they first came out so it's been a long while but they can't be that much better than anything else. Nothing a little super glue and insoles won't solve. Kook away
Ok back to the matter at hand here…..I prolly post this every year but my opinion is evolving:
Wax: 1) single discreet line when necessary on coping is now officially ok 2) everywhere else if you can’t handle the wax, it’s your problem 3) the first guy who says : ‘just skate faster’ is usually the first guy to never hit it…..
I thought I was becoming too old with 34.. I know. Had a nasty slam last friday that still hurts but I also did an Ollie onto a knee high ledge. So yeah. I hope I can still Ollie up a curb when I am 50. Or 60. Or maybe even 70. I would put myself also in the mediocre category but that's okay. Skateboarding has always been difficult.
Oh wait we are in the unpopular opinion thread. I think Pop shuv it's are mad hard. Especially on banks, down gaps or anywhere else that isn't straight flatground. Wasn't there a lunatic a long time ago that did a Pop shuv down Wallenberg 4? That's incredible to me.
I thought I was becoming too old with 34.. I know. Had a nasty slam last friday that still hurts but I also did an Ollie onto a knee high ledge. So yeah. I hope I can still Ollie up a curb when I am 50. Or 60. Or maybe even 70. I would put myself also in the mediocre category but that's okay. Skateboarding has always been difficult.Seems like when everyone first starts they have like a first peak where they're cracked at pop shuvs. Then they learn other cooler stuff and suddenly they lose the pop shuv cuz they can treflip. Anyone else notice this? Just me..? OK...
Oh wait we are in the unpopular opinion thread. I think Pop shuv it's are mad hard. Especially on banks, down gaps or anywhere else that isn't straight flatground. Wasn't there a lunatic a long time ago that did a Pop shuv down Wallenberg 4? That's incredible to me.
Seems like when everyone first starts they have like a first peak where they're cracked at pop shuvs. Then they learn other cooler stuff and suddenly they lose the pop shuv cuz they can treflip. Anyone else notice this? Just me..? OK...Expand QuoteI thought I was becoming too old with 34.. I know. Had a nasty slam last friday that still hurts but I also did an Ollie onto a knee high ledge. So yeah. I hope I can still Ollie up a curb when I am 50. Or 60. Or maybe even 70. I would put myself also in the mediocre category but that's okay. Skateboarding has always been difficult.
Oh wait we are in the unpopular opinion thread. I think Pop shuv it's are mad hard. Especially on banks, down gaps or anywhere else that isn't straight flatground. Wasn't there a lunatic a long time ago that did a Pop shuv down Wallenberg 4? That's incredible to me.[close]
I have a disdain for Nike, nb, Adidas and can't stand how popular their shoes are.
Expand QuoteOk back to the matter at hand here…..I prolly post this every year but my opinion is evolving:
Wax: 1) single discreet line when necessary on coping is now officially ok 2) everywhere else if you can’t handle the wax, it’s your problem 3) the first guy who says : ‘just skate faster’ is usually the first guy to never hit it…..[close]
i spent so much of my life thinking wax was illegal because of older dudes that i look back on now and realise none of them could skate ledges or rails anyway. i got absolutely pumped a few times as youth "just go faster"ing on objects which were truly ungrindable without wax. also did not understand how people were noseblunting ledges. i thought i would never be able to do it, it was unfathomable.
i support wax usage, but i do believe it's worth working up incrementally to find a sweet spot. some people just lather past the point straight up and i still think that's obnoxious.
what are people waxing the coping for though? that is genuinely unnecessary.
Hard no on waxing the coping, not trying to die on a lipslide. Yes you can just go faster to do 50-50s on the mini. Ledges are fair game.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteOk back to the matter at hand here…..I prolly post this every year but my opinion is evolving:
Wax: 1) single discreet line when necessary on coping is now officially ok 2) everywhere else if you can’t handle the wax, it’s your problem 3) the first guy who says : ‘just skate faster’ is usually the first guy to never hit it…..[close]
i spent so much of my life thinking wax was illegal because of older dudes that i look back on now and realise none of them could skate ledges or rails anyway. i got absolutely pumped a few times as youth "just go faster"ing on objects which were truly ungrindable without wax. also did not understand how people were noseblunting ledges. i thought i would never be able to do it, it was unfathomable.
i support wax usage, but i do believe it's worth working up incrementally to find a sweet spot. some people just lather past the point straight up and i still think that's obnoxious.
what are people waxing the coping for though? that is genuinely unnecessary.[close]
Some coping really gets sticky, especially if it's rained and it gets a bit rusty. A bit of wax does wonders. Yes you can just wax your own trucks but it basically transfers the wax to the coping anyway so it's the same. I get that people are worried about slipping their wheels out or whatever but it's usually guys who aren't skating hard enough to be affected that are complaining.
Expand QuoteSeems like when everyone first starts they have like a first peak where they're cracked at pop shuvs. Then they learn other cooler stuff and suddenly they lose the pop shuv cuz they can treflip. Anyone else notice this? Just me..? OK...Expand QuoteI thought I was becoming too old with 34.. I know. Had a nasty slam last friday that still hurts but I also did an Ollie onto a knee high ledge. So yeah. I hope I can still Ollie up a curb when I am 50. Or 60. Or maybe even 70. I would put myself also in the mediocre category but that's okay. Skateboarding has always been difficult.
Oh wait we are in the unpopular opinion thread. I think Pop shuv it's are mad hard. Especially on banks, down gaps or anywhere else that isn't straight flatground. Wasn't there a lunatic a long time ago that did a Pop shuv down Wallenberg 4? That's incredible to me.[close][close]
definitely. i had ripping pop shove its as a young kid. i relearnt them as an actual trick in the arsenal a few years ago. when you get comfy doing pop shove its over like funbox, bank to bank type things they're a great feeling trick - you can suck them up so high and get 'em kind of boned.
Hard no on waxing the coping, not trying to die on a lipslide. Yes you can just go faster to do 50-50s on the mini. Ledges are fair game.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteOk back to the matter at hand here…..I prolly post this every year but my opinion is evolving:
Wax: 1) single discreet line when necessary on coping is now officially ok 2) everywhere else if you can’t handle the wax, it’s your problem 3) the first guy who says : ‘just skate faster’ is usually the first guy to never hit it…..[close]
i spent so much of my life thinking wax was illegal because of older dudes that i look back on now and realise none of them could skate ledges or rails anyway. i got absolutely pumped a few times as youth "just go faster"ing on objects which were truly ungrindable without wax. also did not understand how people were noseblunting ledges. i thought i would never be able to do it, it was unfathomable.
i support wax usage, but i do believe it's worth working up incrementally to find a sweet spot. some people just lather past the point straight up and i still think that's obnoxious.
what are people waxing the coping for though? that is genuinely unnecessary.[close]
Some coping really gets sticky, especially if it's rained and it gets a bit rusty. A bit of wax does wonders. Yes you can just wax your own trucks but it basically transfers the wax to the coping anyway so it's the same. I get that people are worried about slipping their wheels out or whatever but it's usually guys who aren't skating hard enough to be affected that are complaining.[close]
Expand QuoteHard no on waxing the coping, not trying to die on a lipslide. Yes you can just go faster to do 50-50s on the mini. Ledges are fair game.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteOk back to the matter at hand here…..I prolly post this every year but my opinion is evolving:
Wax: 1) single discreet line when necessary on coping is now officially ok 2) everywhere else if you can’t handle the wax, it’s your problem 3) the first guy who says : ‘just skate faster’ is usually the first guy to never hit it…..[close]
i spent so much of my life thinking wax was illegal because of older dudes that i look back on now and realise none of them could skate ledges or rails anyway. i got absolutely pumped a few times as youth "just go faster"ing on objects which were truly ungrindable without wax. also did not understand how people were noseblunting ledges. i thought i would never be able to do it, it was unfathomable.
i support wax usage, but i do believe it's worth working up incrementally to find a sweet spot. some people just lather past the point straight up and i still think that's obnoxious.
what are people waxing the coping for though? that is genuinely unnecessary.[close]
Some coping really gets sticky, especially if it's rained and it gets a bit rusty. A bit of wax does wonders. Yes you can just wax your own trucks but it basically transfers the wax to the coping anyway so it's the same. I get that people are worried about slipping their wheels out or whatever but it's usually guys who aren't skating hard enough to be affected that are complaining.[close][close]
That rust comes off with a few grinds. Wax on coping is awful. I’ve eaten shit on fakie rocks and disasters and stuff because you slip upwards as you go down. Sometimes a little friction is good.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteHard no on waxing the coping, not trying to die on a lipslide. Yes you can just go faster to do 50-50s on the mini. Ledges are fair game.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteOk back to the matter at hand here…..I prolly post this every year but my opinion is evolving:
Wax: 1) single discreet line when necessary on coping is now officially ok 2) everywhere else if you can’t handle the wax, it’s your problem 3) the first guy who says : ‘just skate faster’ is usually the first guy to never hit it…..[close]
i spent so much of my life thinking wax was illegal because of older dudes that i look back on now and realise none of them could skate ledges or rails anyway. i got absolutely pumped a few times as youth "just go faster"ing on objects which were truly ungrindable without wax. also did not understand how people were noseblunting ledges. i thought i would never be able to do it, it was unfathomable.
i support wax usage, but i do believe it's worth working up incrementally to find a sweet spot. some people just lather past the point straight up and i still think that's obnoxious.
what are people waxing the coping for though? that is genuinely unnecessary.[close]
Some coping really gets sticky, especially if it's rained and it gets a bit rusty. A bit of wax does wonders. Yes you can just wax your own trucks but it basically transfers the wax to the coping anyway so it's the same. I get that people are worried about slipping their wheels out or whatever but it's usually guys who aren't skating hard enough to be affected that are complaining.[close][close]
That rust comes off with a few grinds. Wax on coping is awful. I’ve eaten shit on fakie rocks and disasters and stuff because you slip upwards as you go down. Sometimes a little friction is good.[close]
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I have a disdain for Nike, nb, Adidas and can't stand how popular their shoes are. I have no problem with people taking their money, my problem is us giving them our money. NGL I skated the sb when they first came out so it's been a long while but they can't be that much better than anything else. Nothing a little super glue and insoles won't solve. Kook away
Wax: the first guy who says : ‘just skate faster’ is usually the first guy to never hit it…..
Expand QuoteI have a disdain for Nike, nb, Adidas and can't stand how popular their shoes are. I have no problem with people taking their money, my problem is us giving them our money. NGL I skated the sb when they first came out so it's been a long while but they can't be that much better than anything else. Nothing a little super glue and insoles won't solve. Kook away[close]
Agreed but NB in particular are an actual step up in terms of fit and support that I've never ever had anywhere else. Which sucks because them and Adidas really take the cake when it comes to the whackest looking skateshoes in the biz.
Hard no on waxing the coping, not trying to die on a lipslide. Yes you can just go faster to do 50-50s on the mini. Ledges are fair game.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteOk back to the matter at hand here…..I prolly post this every year but my opinion is evolving:
Wax: 1) single discreet line when necessary on coping is now officially ok 2) everywhere else if you can’t handle the wax, it’s your problem 3) the first guy who says : ‘just skate faster’ is usually the first guy to never hit it…..[close]
i spent so much of my life thinking wax was illegal because of older dudes that i look back on now and realise none of them could skate ledges or rails anyway. i got absolutely pumped a few times as youth "just go faster"ing on objects which were truly ungrindable without wax. also did not understand how people were noseblunting ledges. i thought i would never be able to do it, it was unfathomable.
i support wax usage, but i do believe it's worth working up incrementally to find a sweet spot. some people just lather past the point straight up and i still think that's obnoxious.
what are people waxing the coping for though? that is genuinely unnecessary.[close]
Some coping really gets sticky, especially if it's rained and it gets a bit rusty. A bit of wax does wonders. Yes you can just wax your own trucks but it basically transfers the wax to the coping anyway so it's the same. I get that people are worried about slipping their wheels out or whatever but it's usually guys who aren't skating hard enough to be affected that are complaining.[close]
Expand QuoteI skate solely running shoes cause skate shoes are hideous and needing a flat sole to skate is a myth
Maybe if your a beginner or something but it really doesn't matter
I'm not gonna say my favorite shoes to skate cause swag stealers but they have a indent in the middle of the sole and it's fine
Only landing flip trips can it get a little awkward but I don't flip my shit like that[close]
“Swag stealers” says the guy doing the most trendy shit at the moment
You aren’t missing much. I’ve tried a few NBs now and they all are terrible. They’re probably great if you have extremely narrow feet but I shouldn’t need a shoehorn to wear my shoes correctly. They never feel like they break in eitherExpand QuoteExpand QuoteI have a disdain for Nike, nb, Adidas and can't stand how popular their shoes are. I have no problem with people taking their money, my problem is us giving them our money. NGL I skated the sb when they first came out so it's been a long while but they can't be that much better than anything else. Nothing a little super glue and insoles won't solve. Kook away[close]
Agreed but NB in particular are an actual step up in terms of fit and support that I've never ever had anywhere else. Which sucks because them and Adidas really take the cake when it comes to the whackest looking skateshoes in the biz.[close]
I third this sentiment. To go to the extreme, I don't care how comfortable, durable, or ergonomically perfect the shoes are, I will never skate something that looks like a running shoe with a big ass N on the side.
Expand QuoteHard no on waxing the coping, not trying to die on a lipslide. Yes you can just go faster to do 50-50s on the mini. Ledges are fair game.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteOk back to the matter at hand here…..I prolly post this every year but my opinion is evolving:
Wax: 1) single discreet line when necessary on coping is now officially ok 2) everywhere else if you can’t handle the wax, it’s your problem 3) the first guy who says : ‘just skate faster’ is usually the first guy to never hit it…..[close]
i spent so much of my life thinking wax was illegal because of older dudes that i look back on now and realise none of them could skate ledges or rails anyway. i got absolutely pumped a few times as youth "just go faster"ing on objects which were truly ungrindable without wax. also did not understand how people were noseblunting ledges. i thought i would never be able to do it, it was unfathomable.
i support wax usage, but i do believe it's worth working up incrementally to find a sweet spot. some people just lather past the point straight up and i still think that's obnoxious.
what are people waxing the coping for though? that is genuinely unnecessary.[close]
Some coping really gets sticky, especially if it's rained and it gets a bit rusty. A bit of wax does wonders. Yes you can just wax your own trucks but it basically transfers the wax to the coping anyway so it's the same. I get that people are worried about slipping their wheels out or whatever but it's usually guys who aren't skating hard enough to be affected that are complaining.[close][close]
That rust comes off with a few grinds. Wax on coping is awful. I’ve eaten shit on fakie rocks and disasters and stuff because you slip upwards as you go down. Sometimes a little friction is good.
I skate solely running shoes cause skate shoes are hideous and needing a flat sole to skate is a myth
Maybe if your a beginner or something but it really doesn't matter
I'm not gonna say my favorite shoes to skate cause swag stealers but they have a indent in the middle of the sole and it's fine
Only landing flip trips can it get a little awkward but I don't flip my shit like that
More people should skate iPath shoes.iPath shoes should be more available.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteHard no on waxing the coping, not trying to die on a lipslide. Yes you can just go faster to do 50-50s on the mini. Ledges are fair game.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteOk back to the matter at hand here…..I prolly post this every year but my opinion is evolving:
Wax: 1) single discreet line when necessary on coping is now officially ok 2) everywhere else if you can’t handle the wax, it’s your problem 3) the first guy who says : ‘just skate faster’ is usually the first guy to never hit it…..[close]
i spent so much of my life thinking wax was illegal because of older dudes that i look back on now and realise none of them could skate ledges or rails anyway. i got absolutely pumped a few times as youth "just go faster"ing on objects which were truly ungrindable without wax. also did not understand how people were noseblunting ledges. i thought i would never be able to do it, it was unfathomable.
i support wax usage, but i do believe it's worth working up incrementally to find a sweet spot. some people just lather past the point straight up and i still think that's obnoxious.
what are people waxing the coping for though? that is genuinely unnecessary.[close]
Some coping really gets sticky, especially if it's rained and it gets a bit rusty. A bit of wax does wonders. Yes you can just wax your own trucks but it basically transfers the wax to the coping anyway so it's the same. I get that people are worried about slipping their wheels out or whatever but it's usually guys who aren't skating hard enough to be affected that are complaining.[close][close]
That rust comes off with a few grinds. Wax on coping is awful. I’ve eaten shit on fakie rocks and disasters and stuff because you slip upwards as you go down. Sometimes a little friction is good.[close]
https://youtube.com/shorts/isvQEjMowwY[close]
Hahahaha is that Auby?
so you hate N'sExpand QuoteExpand QuoteI have a disdain for Nike, nb, Adidas and can't stand how popular their shoes are. I have no problem with people taking their money, my problem is us giving them our money. NGL I skated the sb when they first came out so it's been a long while but they can't be that much better than anything else. Nothing a little super glue and insoles won't solve. Kook away[close]
Agreed but NB in particular are an actual step up in terms of fit and support that I've never ever had anywhere else. Which sucks because them and Adidas really take the cake when it comes to the whackest looking skateshoes in the biz.[close]
I third this sentiment. To go to the extreme, I don't care how comfortable, durable, or ergonomically perfect the shoes are, I will never skate something that looks like a running shoe with a big ass N on the side.
I don't care at all about current skate culture.
I did to some extent when I was younger then life goes on. I dont have a clue whats cool, whats wac, who most of these new names are or anything like that. I see a lot of insta clips from people who obviously rip but I have no idea who they are and I have no interest on keeping upto date.
Perfectly happy living mentally in my own personal golden era, occasionally putting on full lengths like stay gold or yeah right etc and blissfully being unaware of what is generally going on in the industry and i kinda like it that way.
Im sure this has been a thing since for ever, slightly older jaded guy stuck in his bubble but yeah, i cant imagine this is a hugely popular opinion.
More people should skate iPath shoes.
I skate solely running shoes cause skate shoes are hideous and needing a flat sole to skate is a myth
Maybe if your a beginner or something but it really doesn't matter
I'm not gonna say my favorite shoes to skate cause swag stealers but they have a indent in the middle of the sole and it's fine
Only landing flip trips can it get a little awkward but I don't flip my shit like that
I skate solely running shoes cause skate shoes are hideous and needing a flat sole to skate is a myth
Maybe if your a beginner or something but it really doesn't matter
I'm not gonna say my favorite shoes to skate cause swag stealers but they have a indent in the middle of the sole and it's fine
Only landing flip trips can it get a little awkward but I don't flip my shit like that
^ fair opinion but then what are you on slap for?
This is a dead horse but I feel like ranting since I just listened to this topic on the Mostly Skateboarding podcast and this wasn't really brought up, though I'm sure most people here agree with me...still apparently unpopular IRL though.
Is it not obvious that kids and teens want to see (without realizing it) kids their age skate street and do hijinks and shenanigans? And just be silly and have a good time with friends on video? Jackass, baker 3, viva la bam, etc...that "type" of skating is still cool, and always will be. I actually hear teens regularly complain about lack of freedom, too much social media, etc and how they're somehow nostalgic for the "simple, free" life of the 2000s before social media, aka hanging outside being bored and making your own fun (aka skating).
Why do teen homie videos absolutely blow up on youtube, yet I hear nothing about them anywhere outside of the fucking video comments itself? Some of these videos are more entertaining than pro parts. Some group of teens doing crooks on a blown out rail is actually fun to watch if it's a homie video because of how raw it is, and usually there's tons of personality shown amongst them. Below are some examples (not all teen examples but still).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vfb_CyfWw9g
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5qPCMgp0aM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlQqPOJCg3M
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yye0u82J2hw
I mean why are we not funding this? Did we not learn from the success of Supreme in the 2010s that whatever the kids think is cool ACTUALLY is cool and good for business? Why are we putting Andrew Reynolds on a cover instead of Troy Gipson or something?
Again, this is a dead horse but jesus christ, it's so annoying how you have to go down 2 years of indie rabbit holes in skate culture to find entertaining videos as a non skater. In the past, you can find fisheye raw skating and culture in the menus in a Tony Hawk game.
Any IG conglomarate or major skate social media pressance (especially "normie" ones) should be blowing up these videos. It's literally a net benefit for everyone..
Skating's barrier to entry is even larger now because of this shit. Kids equate it to being good at an instrument or sport.
Imagine being a kid and your friend says "come play piano with me". You would immediately be "I've never taken classes though. I know it takes a ton of practice and classes and training to learn piano". They literally say the same thing with skating. This is the consequences of Olympic skating and SLS and massive handrail skating. We should be blowing up frog videos to cancel this shit out.
"I never went to skate camp so I shouldn't skate, I don't know how". Kids today literally see it the same way we would see indoor speed ice skating or bobseld or something. Some olympic bullshit that only rich kids do that have access to special coaches and training facilities.
Sorry to ramble and beat the dead horse, just felt like ranting
Chris Milic is like 35 and I'm fairly sure Jesse Alba is over 30. Even Nick Michel isn't young.
I mean why are we not funding this? Did we not learn from the success of Supreme in the 2010s that whatever the kids think is cool ACTUALLY is cool and good for business? Why are we putting Andrew Reynolds on a cover instead of Troy Gipson or something?I'm pretty sure "older" dudes get the cover bcuz oldheads are the ones with the money. Follow the money...
Again, this is a dead horse but jesus christ, it's so annoying how you have to go down 2 years of indie rabbit holes in skate culture to find entertaining videos as a non skater. In the past, you can find fisheye raw skating and culture in the menus in a Tony Hawk game.
Any IG conglomarate or major skate social media pressance (especially "normie" ones) should be blowing up these videos. It's literally a net benefit for everyone..
Skating's barrier to entry is even larger now because of this shit. Kids equate it to being good at an instrument or sport.
Imagine being a kid and your friend says "come play piano with me". You would immediately be "I've never taken classes though. I know it takes a ton of practice and classes and training to learn piano". They literally say the same thing with skating. This is the consequences of Olympic skating and SLS and massive handrail skating. We should be blowing up frog videos to cancel this shit out.
"I never went to skate camp so I shouldn't skate, I don't know how". Kids today literally see it the same way we would see indoor speed ice skating or bobseld or something. Some olympic bullshit that only rich kids do that have access to special coaches and training facilities.
Sorry to ramble and beat the dead horse, just felt like ranting
I'm pretty sure "older" dudes get the cover bcuz oldheads are the ones with the money. Follow the money...
Also do kids say this stuff? Like have u ever heard a kid say any of that? I always see kids sucking at skateparks but just having fun trying with their friends. The issue here is that our viewpoints are anecdotal. I really do think kids still care to try tho. It's not like SLS cancels out the existence of Frog / Jacuzzi / whatever else.
Man y u always down on the kids?
Three poor dead horses beaten.
Let’s end this horsicide.
U should let em know that u don't have to be good at skateboarding to be good at skateboarding if u know what I mean. Unless they're very career conscious 3rd and 5th graders hahaha.QuoteExpand QuoteI'm pretty sure "older" dudes get the cover bcuz oldheads are the ones with the money. Follow the money...
Also do kids say this stuff? Like have u ever heard a kid say any of that? I always see kids sucking at skateparks but just having fun trying with their friends. The issue here is that our viewpoints are anecdotal. I really do think kids still care to try tho. It's not like SLS cancels out the existence of Frog / Jacuzzi / whatever else.
Man y u always down on the kids?[close]
You're right, it's definitely anecdotal. It's anecdotal based on my 3rd - 5th grade nephews, who I noticed see skating the same way I saw snowboarding growing up (you need to take lessons and if you miss your window to start when you're 4 years old, don't bother). So I just assume other kids have this mentality.
To clarify, I'm saying it's more difficult to "stumble" upon good street skating with good filming and music if you're not already in that algorithm or know what to look for. Because people are only exposed to the "sport" side of skating, it creates a barrier to entry mentally for kids. It becomes no different than going to a expensive Violin camp or gymnastics classes, and (based on my nephews), they don't even bother trying skating because to them they believe they need special coaches and yada yada.
I don't think it's the end of the world and the world won't be deprived of good skate content because of it, this is just a niche internet forum topic I felt like typing out to pass the time since it was on my mind.
I'm not even forcing my nephews to skate or anything, I just noticed they see it different than how me and my friends saw it growing up (THPS, CKY, etc).
I think maybe kids are just using skating as a hobby and not making it their whole personality like people used to
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What’s all this about Mikey Taylor being beaten?Ooohhhhhhhh madone...
U should let em know that u don't have to be good at skateboarding to be good at skateboarding if u know what I mean. Unless they're very career conscious 3rd and 5th graders hahaha.Expand QuoteQuoteExpand QuoteI'm pretty sure "older" dudes get the cover bcuz oldheads are the ones with the money. Follow the money...
Also do kids say this stuff? Like have u ever heard a kid say any of that? I always see kids sucking at skateparks but just having fun trying with their friends. The issue here is that our viewpoints are anecdotal. I really do think kids still care to try tho. It's not like SLS cancels out the existence of Frog / Jacuzzi / whatever else.
Man y u always down on the kids?[close]
You're right, it's definitely anecdotal. It's anecdotal based on my 3rd - 5th grade nephews, who I noticed see skating the same way I saw snowboarding growing up (you need to take lessons and if you miss your window to start when you're 4 years old, don't bother). So I just assume other kids have this mentality.
To clarify, I'm saying it's more difficult to "stumble" upon good street skating with good filming and music if you're not already in that algorithm or know what to look for. Because people are only exposed to the "sport" side of skating, it creates a barrier to entry mentally for kids. It becomes no different than going to a expensive Violin camp or gymnastics classes, and (based on my nephews), they don't even bother trying skating because to them they believe they need special coaches and yada yada.
I don't think it's the end of the world and the world won't be deprived of good skate content because of it, this is just a niche internet forum topic I felt like typing out to pass the time since it was on my mind.
I'm not even forcing my nephews to skate or anything, I just noticed they see it different than how me and my friends saw it growing up (THPS, CKY, etc).[close]
No points though, I think ur onto something. Like how Japan, the Netherlands, Woodward (still a thing? not sure) have those skate programs, and the best of those are the ones we see become pro 10 years down the line which is why we see so many pros from these areas. Like Lazer Crawford; he's a lil Grom glow up guy, he's fkn amazing. Or Heitor. Ginwoo as an extreme example.
I definitely think Skate 4 will impact popularity. Maybe not immediately but the seed is sown. I played Skate 3 religiously as a kid, but I didn't start skatin until many years later, but I still kinda "got it" as a result of the game addiction. Don''t see why history won't repeat itself.
The thing about trick tips is they can be a little personal. What works for one MIGHT work for somebody else, but from experience like 60% of the time they're doing the trick in a different enough way that it actually just throws them further off the scent. Or, if they're a beginner-ish, it just gives them too much to think about and it all falls down like a stack of cards. I think an individuals personal journey in skateboarding is quite sacred like that. The occasional tip is OK I guess, but I would always just say "keep this in mind" or something like that, not present it like it is the "correct answer". Depends on the person as well I guess. This actually kinda ties into the "you must be taught" thing your nephews are going through. There isn't really a right way to do most hobbies, theres just a way that is industry accepted. Like you could play the Piano all crazy like and make ur own style, same with skating. External objectivity really brings a downer on these things that are actually quite personal.
95% of small town shops are wackFair enough, but do you support them? If not then there's your problem...
95% of small town shops are wackshoplurker.com (http://shoplurker.com)’s got you handled.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteI think maybe kids are just using skating as a hobby and not making it their whole personality like people used to[close]
Finally[close]
This is sadly true. The culture has been removed from the act.
I think maybe kids are just using skating as a hobby and not making it their whole personality like people used to
Adidas should buy Vansand start making a 12 1/2
Never again will skate photography be as iconic and artful asDaniel Harold Sturt's run in the 90sGrant B. in the ‘80s.
I'd like to believe there's genuine concerns for those with mental illness as well suicide ideations, I do follow John Rattray as well as the Ben Raemers foundation/feeling scene.
What gives me pause and reluctance towards asking for help or reaching out (friends or skate buddies) is the same as tagging along with at different spots. You know a friend of a friend and are invited but feel less included whenever it's your time to shine.
Maybe it's my tism that's showing, I'm awkward as shit whenever I just lurk about with the gang. The solidarity that used to be for me feels lost, and rightfully so maybe the same things don't make me feel stoked anymore and I'd rather skate alone then pissing about.
Expand QuoteNever again will skate photography be as iconic and artful asDaniel Harold Sturt's run in the 90sGrant B. in the ‘80s.[close]
Fixed.
If I was Andy Anderson I would start my own company and sell AA branded everything, that shit would sell
I think people should be more welcome to trick tips among strangers. It provides the opportunity to meet more people and make friends, and trick tips are always good.
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I think people should be more welcome to trick tips among strangers. It provides the opportunity to meet more people and make friends, and trick tips are always good.[close]
Just want to say, I fucken hate trick tips. Please let me suck in peace
+1 Skating is too small to be parroting. Too often I hear a Corrigan-ism and I physically shudder. He has invaded our Personal Private Place.Expand QuoteExpand Quote
I think people should be more welcome to trick tips among strangers. It provides the opportunity to meet more people and make friends, and trick tips are always good.[close]
Just want to say, I fucken hate trick tips. Please let me suck in peace[close]
More often than not, it's a tip for a trick I've done before, by someone who's never done it. I would rather just some words of encouragement. It does the same job of opening the door to conversation and connections, without making me hate your guts.
ON THE SUBJECT OF TRICKTIPS! And I've said the same thing about Ben Degros, I get it, you watch youtube, you watch reels. We both skate, We get the same shit pushed in our algorithm. Don't come up to me with some shit you just saw michie brusco say 2 days.
I like what Alexis said in her Epicly Laterd about people giving her trick tips but she doesn’t have that type of relationship with the person. Don’t just start telling me what to do or not do when we don’t interact much. There’s also better ways to go about it rather than just blurting out “you should do this and not that!” Some people come across as know it alls or demanding even if they’re not trying to.Omg this... Idk you nor do I want to be bothered unless we're tight friends or you show through example and ask if it's ok.
what gets me is when guys who are clearly mediocre start nagging younger skaters. watched a 30 year old get mad at some 14 year old kid about the way he was trying to pop shuv the 5 stair at my local, while he couldn't boardslide a flat bar and had a few nose stall variations on transition. It's a pop shuv it, he'll figure it out, and a tip is nice but when you're getting mad at the kid for not committing despite the fact that he's been trying the trick for 5 minutes and you're visibly frustrated with him while delivering the tip, it just kills the vibe.
Expand Quotewhat gets me is when guys who are clearly mediocre start nagging younger skaters. watched a 30 year old get mad at some 14 year old kid about the way he was trying to pop shuv the 5 stair at my local, while he couldn't boardslide a flat bar and had a few nose stall variations on transition. It's a pop shuv it, he'll figure it out, and a tip is nice but when you're getting mad at the kid for not committing despite the fact that he's been trying the trick for 5 minutes and you're visibly frustrated with him while delivering the tip, it just kills the vibe.[close]
This. I have a "friend" like this (In his 30's). He also cannot help himself but to give me advice on how to do tricks that he cannot do himself. It is extremely annoying. He's a very mediocre skater who gives off strong grumpy vibes that will kill any session.
On the flip side, I get the warm fuzzies when someone asks me how to do a trick I just landed.
+1 Skating is too small to be parroting. Too often I hear a Corrigan-ism and I physically shudder. He has invaded our Personal Private Place.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand Quote
I think people should be more welcome to trick tips among strangers. It provides the opportunity to meet more people and make friends, and trick tips are always good.[close]
Just want to say, I fucken hate trick tips. Please let me suck in peace[close]
More often than not, it's a tip for a trick I've done before, by someone who's never done it. I would rather just some words of encouragement. It does the same job of opening the door to conversation and connections, without making me hate your guts.
ON THE SUBJECT OF TRICKTIPS! And I've said the same thing about Ben Degros, I get it, you watch youtube, you watch reels. We both skate, We get the same shit pushed in our algorithm. Don't come up to me with some shit you just saw michie brusco say 2 days.[close]
Expand QuoteMight as well weigh in. A couple months ago a guy at the park gave me advice on backside grinds on transition. It completely changed my life. I’ve frontside grinded some decent stuff, various deep ends and whatnot but I’ve always been deathly afraid of backside grinds. I have them now, the guy just gave me the missing piece that makes them seem like nothing.
Very appreciative of that guy. It wasn’t completely unsolicited, we were chatting and I mentioned his pivot fakie was cool and it eventually led to the trick tip. I’m open to random advice though. It’s my choice to utilize it or not.[close]
Curious to know what he told you that made them click. I always have to cross lock otherwise my front shoulder will over rotate. Always wanted a solid heelside back5050 on coping
It’s always been late, it was way worse before when we relied on print and they had it on the newsstands at least a week prior….
Mine sit around for weeks anyways, I kinda like revisiting this stuff….you know they make no dough on print… we’re lucky we have it.
i think nyjah is not cool anymore. today i woke up and he was uncool. i don't know what happened yesterday but i think he spent the last penny of his street credit. i know you guys love him and for you he is the goat but i'm sorry.
edit: he was cool for a while... i think he need a new part, must do something with el toro. at least he can smoke weed with t-funk on a b-roll of a baker vid.
I kinda miss Consolidated. At least the riders and some of the graphics. I wish they would reissue a few.
Expand QuoteIt’s always been late, it was way worse before when we relied on print and they had it on the newsstands at least a week prior….
Mine sit around for weeks anyways, I kinda like revisiting this stuff….you know they make no dough on print… we’re lucky we have it.[close]
We are indeed. I slow roll the articles, too.
Was it decided that Thrasher still exists because their clothing got popular as a fashion statement? I missed that entire conversation.
Starting Point - the Transworld trick tip video with Jeremy Wray - is a masterpiece.
Expand QuoteStarting Point - the Transworld trick tip video with Jeremy Wray - is a masterpiece.[close]
I got that vhs for Christmas when it came out. Indeed a masterpiece.
Expand QuoteStarting Point - the Transworld trick tip video with Jeremy Wray - is a masterpiece.[close]
I got that vhs for Christmas when it came out. Indeed a masterpiece.
Yeah that’s exactly correct, skateboarder,TWS and Big Brother were owned corporately, so they never pivoted…. The skateboard magazine wasn’t bankrolled the same way…..Thrasher the print mag I bet operates at a loss but they’re making up money somewhere else….
While we’re on the topic….the mag is better than it’s ever been….
VillagePM is actually pretty sick and so is Thanyan Costa. Just because their aesthetics are a little too advanced and arty Euro for the average oldhead slappy authority doesn't make them bad. I think it's pretty great that they're really going for something fresh and I'd love to see them succeed, even though I could never wear them.
I do think that the logo helped to a certain extent. It's a way cooler logo than Transworld had.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteIt’s always been late, it was way worse before when we relied on print and they had it on the newsstands at least a week prior….
Mine sit around for weeks anyways, I kinda like revisiting this stuff….you know they make no dough on print… we’re lucky we have it.[close]
We are indeed. I slow roll the articles, too.
Was it decided that Thrasher still exists because their clothing got popular as a fashion statement? I missed that entire conversation.[close]
Didn’t know which part to quote, but they also embraced/pivoted to online video where Transworld didn’t. Taylor Kirby talks about it in his Bunt inteview that Transworld didn’t want to host any Shep Dawg related thing even though they were all in the same city/region; whereas Thrasher was down.
I wish this were talked about more because it’s so crazy that Thrasher won out over everything. Perhaps it helped that they have no corporate overlords either. I’d take a “what really happened to Transworld” article/videopiece..
Expand QuoteVillagePM is actually pretty sick and so is Thanyan Costa. Just because their aesthetics are a little too advanced and arty Euro for the average oldhead slappy authority doesn't make them bad. I think it's pretty great that they're really going for something fresh and I'd love to see them succeed, even though I could never wear them.[close]
imo they aren't advanced or arty, the shoes look like your standard rock climbing/trail running type shoes. theyre just marketing it towards skaters now which i'm not saying is a bad thing, after all we're all bored of the same skate shoe silhouettes
VillagePM is actually pretty sick and so is Thanyan Costa. Just because their aesthetics are a little too advanced and arty Euro for the average oldhead slappy authority doesn't make them bad. I think it's pretty great that they're really going for something fresh and I'd love to see them succeed, even though I could never wear them.
Slim fit shoes like those VillagePM, Last Resort or Vans Old School look weird when skating, at least when wearing baggy jeans or sweat pants. They look a bit better with cuffed regular straight jeans or if you cut them like T-Funk.
Expand QuoteSlim fit shoes like those VillagePM, Last Resort or Vans Old School look weird when skating, at least when wearing baggy jeans or sweat pants. They look a bit better with cuffed regular straight jeans or if you cut them like T-Funk.[close]
The real thing here is how the shoe interacts with the rest of the fit. The bigger shoes with lots of panels can look weird too. Like the nb and es stuff or even some colorways of cons as1 pro.
I kinda hesitate to put this opinion out there, but here goes:I know this'll get me looked to death but I'll take a stab at it.i mean not that there's anything wrong with daily private affirmations and self gratitude just not posting online...
With all gratitude and respect that Antwuan is sober, healthy, and skating these days... his constant instagram stories of corny affirmations, pictures of his gym, cliched hustle-culture platitudes, and footage of his church pastor is becoming insufferable. And, to be honest, each skatepark clip of yet another noseslide heelflip bring diminishing returns.
Again, all preferable to Antwuan going down, and he should do whatever makes him happy and fulfilled. But dude's content is boring as hell these days. One could even say "Neen-esque".
I know this'll get me looked to death but I'll take a stab at it.i mean not that there's anything wrong with daily private affirmations and self gratitude just not posting online...Expand QuoteI kinda hesitate to put this opinion out there, but here goes:
With all gratitude and respect that Antwuan is sober, healthy, and skating these days... his constant instagram stories of corny affirmations, pictures of his gym, cliched hustle-culture platitudes, and footage of his church pastor is becoming insufferable. And, to be honest, each skatepark clip of yet another noseslide heelflip bring diminishing returns.
Again, all preferable to Antwuan going down, and he should do whatever makes him happy and fulfilled. But dude's content is boring as hell these days. One could even say "Neen-esque".[close]
There's something whack about dudes who's career peeked and needing constant validation ball licking, post aftermath of crazy shenanigans. We get it you're sober and are doing amazing, we loved that about his story arc.
I wouldn't say Neen but something of a main character syndrome and everyone else is NPC's. Just my 2 cents and it probably sucks. There's just something vapid in all of this dudes Instagram.
Expand QuoteI know this'll get me looked to death but I'll take a stab at it.i mean not that there's anything wrong with daily private affirmations and self gratitude just not posting online...Expand QuoteI kinda hesitate to put this opinion out there, but here goes:
With all gratitude and respect that Antwuan is sober, healthy, and skating these days... his constant instagram stories of corny affirmations, pictures of his gym, cliched hustle-culture platitudes, and footage of his church pastor is becoming insufferable. And, to be honest, each skatepark clip of yet another noseslide heelflip bring diminishing returns.
Again, all preferable to Antwuan going down, and he should do whatever makes him happy and fulfilled. But dude's content is boring as hell these days. One could even say "Neen-esque".[close]
There's something whack about dudes who's career peeked and needing constant validation ball licking, post aftermath of crazy shenanigans. We get it you're sober and are doing amazing, we loved that about his story arc.
I wouldn't say Neen but something of a main character syndrome and everyone else is NPC's. Just my 2 cents and it probably sucks. There's just something vapid in all of this dudes Instagram.[close]
Don't some of these dudes have stuff in their contract that says they have to post x times a day (especially if they already have a following)?. It's bullshit but they need to get money somehow. In this economy I can't get mad at someone with no other options. Can't blame them, we all have rent and food bills.
Backside noseslides look sick. I feel like they look cooler than front tails
This one might be controversial but switch back tail never look or feel as cool to me as they should. I love switch back lip though and am open to examples to be proven wrong on this one
Switch impossible > switch tre
All you fools hating on antwuan probably have mobbed ass kickflips.
Sit TF down pooseys.
Backside noseslides look sick. I feel like they look cooler than front tails
This one might be controversial but switch back tail never look or feel as cool to me as they should. I love switch back lip though and am open to examples to be proven wrong on this one
Switch impossible > switch tre
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteT-Funk is one of my favourite skaters.[close]
Same. Is that a hot take?[close]
His cartoon bully face, exaggerated knee tuck and alleged dickhead personality gets a lot of criticism but I think it’s all sick. I like his new shitty mullet as well.
Expand QuoteBackside noseslides look sick. I feel like they look cooler than front tails
This one might be controversial but switch back tail never look or feel as cool to me as they should. I love switch back lip though and am open to examples to be proven wrong on this one
Switch impossible > switch tre[close]
Def an unpopular opinion
If you cant ollie above an object and slam the front truck like you would a tailslide your nose slide is trash. Stab and wiggle nose slides suck.
Basically if you dont do em like Keenan or Drake Jones don't film that shit lol.
Tailslides >>>>
Back nose is kind of a grom/struggle trick along with bs board slides.
Expand QuoteAll you fools hating on antwuan probably have mobbed ass kickflips.
Sit TF down pooseys.[close]
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Eat a bag of dicks fuckface.
Did anyone say anything about hating on Antwuan? I'm hyped for his video part's and edits, just not his filler banter of thoughts and prayers.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kG3iBQZrWbY&t=12s
First clip in this is what always comes to mind when I hear bs noseslides mentioned.
Edit: He's a kook and all, but it's also mad that Steve Caballero boardslide a multi-kink handrail in 1996 two clips later.
Why r they called conicals tho?
Small classic wheels look stupid
Just like penises….they all look dumb….
Nothing about the new balance skate program appeals to me, the ads, the branding, the make up of the team, all of it just seems off to me
Expand QuoteNothing about the new balance skate program appeals to me, the ads, the branding, the make up of the team, all of it just seems off to me[close]
The shoes are great and they sponsor some of the best dudes.
Branding and marketing is pretty sterile, but what do you expect from a company that made its money in "dad" shoes?
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteNothing about the new balance skate program appeals to me, the ads, the branding, the make up of the team, all of it just seems off to me[close]
The shoes are great and they sponsor some of the best dudes.
Branding and marketing is pretty sterile, but what do you expect from a company that made its money in "dad" shoes?[close]
i agree that nb is not very exciting from a marketing standpoint. nothing about the brand has ever really grabbed my attention in that facet.
the videos are usually too sanitized (something that was made to be playable anywhere and not raise any eyebrows), very bland ads in mags and also, is nb numeric apparel really necessary?
also, i'm just bitter that they discontinued the v1 440 hi.
Nothing about the new balance skate program appeals to me, the ads, the branding, the make up of the team, all of it just seems off to me
Nothing about the new balance skate program appeals to me, the ads, the branding, the make up of the team, all of it just seems off to me
Same here with NB# being at the top of that list. Strangely I've had and enjoyed some NB chiller shoes but all the skate shoes just look wrong. Even the understated models are too busy and the colorways are off.Expand QuoteNothing about the new balance skate program appeals to me, the ads, the branding, the make up of the team, all of it just seems off to me[close]
That's how I felt until a few years ago but I just don't find anything cool about any other shoe brands at all now.
Nothing about the new balance skate program appeals to me, the ads, the branding, the make up of the team, all of it just seems off to me
Expand QuoteNothing about the new balance skate program appeals to me, the ads, the branding, the make up of the team, all of it just seems off to me[close]
Image aside, New Balance shoes are way too overhyped. They're just not as great as everyone makes out. Especially the durability aspect. 1010s soles wear down very fast and become useless once you go through to the foam. Also all New Balance shoes fit weird, not just the skate shoes. This may explain why some people love them cos they probably have some janky busted up feet that don't fit into a normal shoe properly.
Skaters are pretty much shoe zombies….we don’t fucking know….we just wander around from trend to trend and whoever is currently dumping money into ‘lifestyle’ we should be so lucky that these major brands haven’t figured out how uncool skateboarding actually is…..
Expand QuoteSkaters are pretty much shoe zombies….we don’t fucking know….we just wander around from trend to trend and whoever is currently dumping money into ‘lifestyle’ we should be so lucky that these major brands haven’t figured out how uncool skateboarding actually is…..[close]
The most correct take ever. And I include myself in this.
- Charlie Birch should’ve stayed on Yardsale: look, the shit he does with Palace is fucking sick, and he is a highlight of the vids to me, but Palace is becoming stale. I fw Palace, but half of the videos just feel boring now. I was watching Birch’s Palace footy and just thinking to myself how sick he’d look with Yardsale doing some old VHS camera stuff, only to switch it up with HD cameras. My point is that Yardsale isn’t for everybody, but they are at least taking a more interesting approach to editing than “We are British rave techno ciggies and accents”.
- Big ass board trend is fine, but the market is gonna be saturated once brands latch onto Heroin/Anti-Hero’s shapes. Fuck it – start making 7.0 decks with actually ridable wheelbases now to stay ahead of the curb before people start mouth-watering over small deck nostalgia
- 90% of skate vids have the most obnoxious fucking titles and are just 2 random words put together. That’s fine, but it’s getting to a point where I could literally just type in two random words, and there will be a thumbnail of a skater’s face and a filmer’s username. Bring back gay ass corporate names like “Flip Skateboards Sorry” – so that I know what the fuck I am actually watching/what brand this is, rather than “NUT SHOT” – which is probably a great name, but who the fuck in the video/what company it be?
I'll go even farther, pro skater's especially the older burned out dude's seem dumb as shit. Mind you this isn't everyone I'm sure and heard a few older dudes that have moved on since their careers found worthwhile hobbies that are skate adjacent or science related.Expand QuoteSkaters are pretty much shoe zombies….we don’t fucking know….we just wander around from trend to trend and whoever is currently dumping money into ‘lifestyle’ we should be so lucky that these major brands haven’t figured out how uncool skateboarding actually is…..[close]
The most correct take ever. And I include myself in this.
I'll go even farther, pro skater's especially the older burned out dude's seem dumb as shit. Mind you this isn't everyone I'm sure and heard a few older dudes that have moved on since their careers found worthwhile hobbies that are skate adjacent or science related.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteSkaters are pretty much shoe zombies….we don’t fucking know….we just wander around from trend to trend and whoever is currently dumping money into ‘lifestyle’ we should be so lucky that these major brands haven’t figured out how uncool skateboarding actually is…..[close]
The most correct take ever. And I include myself in this.[close]
It just seems the biggest dolts or bong resin fried skater's have the IQ of a coconut and it shows in interviews and podcasts.
eg.. Mike Plumb and I hate saying this E.E. listened to about 5 minutes of that living proof podcast and felt my brain dying. Maybe the softball questions seemed nothing profound but holy shit I'm sure I wasn't the only one bored as fucking shit listening to him talk.
Living proof produces mediocre interviews and the only reason they're popular is #1 connections to skaters people want to hear from and #2 an absence of decent skate journalism.
half of their interviews are about substance abuse which is a big issue in skating but it can make the interviews feel pretty monotone.
I'll see the skater being interviewed and be like hell yeah, then it's just two guys talking like therapists about random shit.
Why the fuck are we still talking about the movie KIDS in 2025. It's just mediocre. RIP harold hunter and respect to the skaters involved but it's just a bad, exploitative movie, and larry clark is a freak. We gotta let that kind of nostalgia go.
Bruh every1 skates 8.5 these days u basically just called out the whole industry hahahaha.Expand Quote- Charlie Birch should’ve stayed on Yardsale: look, the shit he does with Palace is fucking sick, and he is a highlight of the vids to me, but Palace is becoming stale. I fw Palace, but half of the videos just feel boring now. I was watching Birch’s Palace footy and just thinking to myself how sick he’d look with Yardsale doing some old VHS camera stuff, only to switch it up with HD cameras. My point is that Yardsale isn’t for everybody, but they are at least taking a more interesting approach to editing than “We are British rave techno ciggies and accents”.
- Big ass board trend is fine, but the market is gonna be saturated once brands latch onto Heroin/Anti-Hero’s shapes. Fuck it – start making 7.0 decks with actually ridable wheelbases now to stay ahead of the curb before people start mouth-watering over small deck nostalgia
- 90% of skate vids have the most obnoxious fucking titles and are just 2 random words put together. That’s fine, but it’s getting to a point where I could literally just type in two random words, and there will be a thumbnail of a skater’s face and a filmer’s username. Bring back gay ass corporate names like “Flip Skateboards Sorry” – so that I know what the fuck I am actually watching/what brand this is, rather than “NUT SHOT” – which is probably a great name, but who the fuck in the video/what company it be?[close]
I think a lot of people's skating would look better if they skated a deck more proportionate to their size... I learned how to skateboard on 7.75s and because those are smaller you had to really learn footwork and balance... a lot of younger and older skaters on these gigantic decks have a really sloppy unrefined style because there's more room for their feet to land on as opposed to a smaller more proportioned deck that forces you to land properly...
I think those 1999-2005 or so videos are all pretty unwatchable for me because everyone is riding around on baby boards with giant shoes. There are some exceptions but I really hate the look of that era.Bruh every1 skates 8.5 these days u basically just called out the whole industry hahahaha.Expand QuoteExpand Quote- Charlie Birch should’ve stayed on Yardsale: look, the shit he does with Palace is fucking sick, and he is a highlight of the vids to me, but Palace is becoming stale. I fw Palace, but half of the videos just feel boring now. I was watching Birch’s Palace footy and just thinking to myself how sick he’d look with Yardsale doing some old VHS camera stuff, only to switch it up with HD cameras. My point is that Yardsale isn’t for everybody, but they are at least taking a more interesting approach to editing than “We are British rave techno ciggies and accents”.
- Big ass board trend is fine, but the market is gonna be saturated once brands latch onto Heroin/Anti-Hero’s shapes. Fuck it – start making 7.0 decks with actually ridable wheelbases now to stay ahead of the curb before people start mouth-watering over small deck nostalgia
- 90% of skate vids have the most obnoxious fucking titles and are just 2 random words put together. That’s fine, but it’s getting to a point where I could literally just type in two random words, and there will be a thumbnail of a skater’s face and a filmer’s username. Bring back gay ass corporate names like “Flip Skateboards Sorry” – so that I know what the fuck I am actually watching/what brand this is, rather than “NUT SHOT” – which is probably a great name, but who the fuck in the video/what company it be?[close]
I think a lot of people's skating would look better if they skated a deck more proportionate to their size... I learned how to skateboard on 7.75s and because those are smaller you had to really learn footwork and balance... a lot of younger and older skaters on these gigantic decks have a really sloppy unrefined style because there's more room for their feet to land on as opposed to a smaller more proportioned deck that forces you to land properly...[close]
I had the exact opposite experience. Always had to get 7.75s and below with average (10-10.5) feet. When bigger boards finally became the norm, I immediately started landing new tricks left and right. 8.5s just flip the right speed with the right heft for me. Not to mention all grind tricks feel a million times better.I was bullied in to skating a bigger deck as a teen since I have big feet. I reluctantly skated 8.25 for like 6 years. I recently finally sized back down to 8.0 because I don’t care what people say anymore, and flip tricks flip so much better and higher. I feel like I wasted years of time being self conscious of what people thought.Expand QuoteExpand Quote- Charlie Birch should’ve stayed on Yardsale: look, the shit he does with Palace is fucking sick, and he is a highlight of the vids to me, but Palace is becoming stale. I fw Palace, but half of the videos just feel boring now. I was watching Birch’s Palace footy and just thinking to myself how sick he’d look with Yardsale doing some old VHS camera stuff, only to switch it up with HD cameras. My point is that Yardsale isn’t for everybody, but they are at least taking a more interesting approach to editing than “We are British rave techno ciggies and accents”.
- Big ass board trend is fine, but the market is gonna be saturated once brands latch onto Heroin/Anti-Hero’s shapes. Fuck it – start making 7.0 decks with actually ridable wheelbases now to stay ahead of the curb before people start mouth-watering over small deck nostalgia
- 90% of skate vids have the most obnoxious fucking titles and are just 2 random words put together. That’s fine, but it’s getting to a point where I could literally just type in two random words, and there will be a thumbnail of a skater’s face and a filmer’s username. Bring back gay ass corporate names like “Flip Skateboards Sorry” – so that I know what the fuck I am actually watching/what brand this is, rather than “NUT SHOT” – which is probably a great name, but who the fuck in the video/what company it be?[close]
I think a lot of people's skating would look better if they skated a deck more proportionate to their size... I learned how to skateboard on 7.75s and because those are smaller you had to really learn footwork and balance... a lot of younger and older skaters on these gigantic decks have a really sloppy unrefined style because there's more room for their feet to land on as opposed to a smaller more proportioned deck that forces you to land properly...[close]
Expand QuoteSkaters are pretty much shoe zombies….we don’t fucking know….we just wander around from trend to trend and whoever is currently dumping money into ‘lifestyle’ we should be so lucky that these major brands haven’t figured out how uncool skateboarding actually is…..[close]
The most correct take ever. And I include myself in this.
I was bullied in to skating a bigger deck as a teen since I have big feet. I reluctantly skated 8.25 for like 6 years. I recently finally sized back down to 8.0 because I don’t care what people say anymore, and flip tricks flip so much better and higher. I feel like I wasted years of time being self conscious of what people thought.Expand QuoteExpand Quote- Charlie Birch should’ve stayed on Yardsale: look, the shit he does with Palace is fucking sick, and he is a highlight of the vids to me, but Palace is becoming stale. I fw Palace, but half of the videos just feel boring now. I was watching Birch’s Palace footy and just thinking to myself how sick he’d look with Yardsale doing some old VHS camera stuff, only to switch it up with HD cameras. My point is that Yardsale isn’t for everybody, but they are at least taking a more interesting approach to editing than “We are British rave techno ciggies and accents”.
- Big ass board trend is fine, but the market is gonna be saturated once brands latch onto Heroin/Anti-Hero’s shapes. Fuck it – start making 7.0 decks with actually ridable wheelbases now to stay ahead of the curb before people start mouth-watering over small deck nostalgia
- 90% of skate vids have the most obnoxious fucking titles and are just 2 random words put together. That’s fine, but it’s getting to a point where I could literally just type in two random words, and there will be a thumbnail of a skater’s face and a filmer’s username. Bring back gay ass corporate names like “Flip Skateboards Sorry” – so that I know what the fuck I am actually watching/what brand this is, rather than “NUT SHOT” – which is probably a great name, but who the fuck in the video/what company it be?[close]
I think a lot of people's skating would look better if they skated a deck more proportionate to their size... I learned how to skateboard on 7.75s and because those are smaller you had to really learn footwork and balance... a lot of younger and older skaters on these gigantic decks have a really sloppy unrefined style because there's more room for their feet to land on as opposed to a smaller more proportioned deck that forces you to land properly...[close]
- 90% of skate vids have the most obnoxious fucking titles and are just 2 random words put together. That’s fine, but it’s getting to a point where I could literally just type in two random words, and there will be a thumbnail of a skater’s face and a filmer’s username. Bring back gay ass corporate names like “Flip Skateboards Sorry” – so that I know what the fuck I am actually watching/what brand this is, rather than “NUT SHOT” – which is probably a great name, but who the fuck in the video/what company it be?
TH is CIA all day. His father Frank flew with George Bush Senior who later became director of the CIA. ANYONE that gotnhis hs way was murdered dismissed put in jail or became junkjes aka mk ultra. He had Mike Frazier his florida boy dismantle a coast to coast vert series so the could promote the video game and continue the control vert skateboarding...... the next trend. Wonder why they had all that ww2 propaganda in th powell videos? Tony tells you he loves Japan in those videos and whos on top now? Whoever TH and his ppl can contol. Its all fake and has been since the 70s. All to control angry youth. RIP Adam Effertz Jay Adams Jeff Grosso Mark Rogowski (figuratively) Jake Phelps, Blaize Blouin Jeff Phillips Hosoi (figuratively). Sad cult. (https://i.ibb.co/xqJh4BvS/Ramp-light-stars.jpg) (https://ibb.co/xqJh4BvS)
Duane Peters has entered the chat...Expand QuoteTH is CIA all day. His father Frank flew with George Bush Senior who later became director of the CIA. ANYONE that gotnhis hs way was murdered dismissed put in jail or became junkjes aka mk ultra. He had Mike Frazier his florida boy dismantle a coast to coast vert series so the could promote the video game and continue the control vert skateboarding...... the next trend. Wonder why they had all that ww2 propaganda in th powell videos? Tony tells you he loves Japan in those videos and whos on top now? Whoever TH and his ppl can contol. Its all fake and has been since the 70s. All to control angry youth. RIP Adam Effertz Jay Adams Jeff Grosso Mark Rogowski (figuratively) Jake Phelps, Blaize Blouin Jeff Phillips Hosoi (figuratively). Sad cult. (https://i.ibb.co/xqJh4BvS/Ramp-light-stars.jpg) (https://ibb.co/xqJh4BvS)[close]
I'm fully on board with this but why would the cia want to kill vert skating
Expand QuoteTH is CIA all day. His father Frank flew with George Bush Senior who later became director of the CIA. ANYONE that gotnhis hs way was murdered dismissed put in jail or became junkjes aka mk ultra. He had Mike Frazier his florida boy dismantle a coast to coast vert series so the could promote the video game and continue the control vert skateboarding...... the next trend. Wonder why they had all that ww2 propaganda in th powell videos? Tony tells you he loves Japan in those videos and whos on top now? Whoever TH and his ppl can contol. Its all fake and has been since the 70s. All to control angry youth. RIP Adam Effertz Jay Adams Jeff Grosso Mark Rogowski (figuratively) Jake Phelps, Blaize Blouin Jeff Phillips Hosoi (figuratively). Sad cult. (https://i.ibb.co/xqJh4BvS/Ramp-light-stars.jpg) (https://ibb.co/xqJh4BvS)[close]
I'm fully on board with this but why would the cia want to kill vert skating
TH is CIA all day. His father Frank flew with George Bush Senior who later became director of the CIA. ANYONE that gotnhis hs way was murdered dismissed put in jail or became junkjes aka mk ultra. He had Mike Frazier his florida boy dismantle a coast to coast vert series so the could promote the video game and continue the control vert skateboarding...... the next trend. Wonder why they had all that ww2 propaganda in th powell videos? Tony tells you he loves Japan in those videos and whos on top now? Whoever TH and his ppl can contol. Its all fake and has been since the 70s. All to control angry youth. RIP Adam Effertz Jay Adams Jeff Grosso Mark Rogowski (figuratively) Jake Phelps, Blaize Blouin Jeff Phillips Hosoi (figuratively). Sad cult. (https://i.ibb.co/xqJh4BvS/Ramp-light-stars.jpg) (https://ibb.co/xqJh4BvS)
Expand Quote- 90% of skate vids have the most obnoxious fucking titles and are just 2 random words put together. That’s fine, but it’s getting to a point where I could literally just type in two random words, and there will be a thumbnail of a skater’s face and a filmer’s username. Bring back gay ass corporate names like “Flip Skateboards Sorry” – so that I know what the fuck I am actually watching/what brand this is, rather than “NUT SHOT” – which is probably a great name, but who the fuck in the video/what company it be?[close]
lmao, great take. I had the same thought thinking "You could tell me these are AI generated and I would believe you" when seeing my youtube front page consist 90% of teenager homie videos that feature the face of some kid and a random word title (either all caps or all lowercase).
Sometimes I can see a video thumbnail and username I've never seen before, and correctly guess the vibes or style of the video itself without even clicking it, which is pretty cool tho.
I don't actually have a big problem with it. It's just annoying to have to tell friends "look up xxxxx + skate on youtube, it'll be the 2nd video" instead of "look up the new krooked video". I find indy / homie videos very very entertaining so it's usually all I recommend people.
Expand QuoteExpand Quote- 90% of skate vids have the most obnoxious fucking titles and are just 2 random words put together. That’s fine, but it’s getting to a point where I could literally just type in two random words, and there will be a thumbnail of a skater’s face and a filmer’s username. Bring back gay ass corporate names like “Flip Skateboards Sorry” – so that I know what the fuck I am actually watching/what brand this is, rather than “NUT SHOT” – which is probably a great name, but who the fuck in the video/what company it be?[close]
lmao, great take. I had the same thought thinking "You could tell me these are AI generated and I would believe you" when seeing my youtube front page consist 90% of teenager homie videos that feature the face of some kid and a random word title (either all caps or all lowercase).
Sometimes I can see a video thumbnail and username I've never seen before, and correctly guess the vibes or style of the video itself without even clicking it, which is pretty cool tho.
I don't actually have a big problem with it. It's just annoying to have to tell friends "look up xxxxx + skate on youtube, it'll be the 2nd video" instead of "look up the new krooked video". I find indy / homie videos very very entertaining so it's usually all I recommend people.[close]You want to talk about putting two random words together, how about Gay Ass?
IDK why this got but this got me hahahahaYou want to talk about putting two random words together, how about Gay Ass?
TH is CIA all day. His father Frank flew with George Bush Senior who later became director of the CIA. ANYONE that gotnhis hs way was murdered dismissed put in jail or became junkjes aka mk ultra. He had Mike Frazier his florida boy dismantle a coast to coast vert series so the could promote the video game and continue the control vert skateboarding...... the next trend. Wonder why they had all that ww2 propaganda in th powell videos? Tony tells you he loves Japan in those videos and whos on top now? Whoever TH and his ppl can contol. Its all fake and has been since the 70s. All to control angry youth. RIP Adam Effertz Jay Adams Jeff Grosso Mark Rogowski (figuratively) Jake Phelps, Blaize Blouin Jeff Phillips Hosoi (figuratively). Sad cult....SlappyKrook?
(https://i.ibb.co/xqJh4BvS/Ramp-light-stars.jpg) (https://ibb.co/xqJh4BvS)
...SlappyKrook?
Fell down the skate video critique rabbit hole and it’s so fucking tired. If you have to slow down a video to the frame level to tell if somebody touched it does fuckingYeah if a ninja vid comes on my YouTube on random, I always immediately stop what I'm doing to shut that loud lame shit off.
Matter. It feels like it use to be a joke to say some one scraped, and a bunch of smooth brains started taking it to seriously
Don’t want to say too much but experiencing him in person is even more insufferable. Even if you try to avoid him at a park he will go out of his way to draw attention to himself/get in your way, etc. Seen him be rude as hell to young kids too, not cool.Yeah if a ninja vid comes on my YouTube on random, I always immediately stop what I'm doing to shut that loud lame shit off.Expand QuoteFell down the skate video critique rabbit hole and it’s so fucking tired. If you have to slow down a video to the frame level to tell if somebody touched it does fucking
Matter. It feels like it use to be a joke to say some one scraped, and a bunch of smooth brains started taking it to seriously[close]
I like joslins style. It’s not my favorite ever. He’s definitely no aimu or Dylan. But it’s not bad by any means either
Sometimes I have no idea why Quartersnacks chooses the clips they do. Especially when there were several better and more interesting clips in the video part it’s from.I think one of the points is to get the viewer to watch the whole part/video the clip is taken from. They hardly ever put enders in which is understandable.
It'd be cool if there other top weekly top 10s as well; Jenkem, Village Psychic, Simple Magic, whoever.I think one of the points is to get the viewer to watch the whole part/video the clip is taken from. They hardly ever put enders in which is understandable.Expand QuoteSometimes I have no idea why Quartersnacks chooses the clips they do. Especially when there were several better and more interesting clips in the video part it’s from.[close]
In the end it’s just a matter of personal taste of QS staff. Though I agree they often use less interesting stuff and I’m not sure if those really make people to watch the video in question.
Also: fakie hardflips.
Took a few days, but I got through this entire thread. Entertaining, thought provoking, and enjoyable.
probably not an unpopular opinion here but it seems to be out there is nike should part ways with paul rodriguez, i really can't see reissues of his shoes bringing in the money to make it worth itI was living abroad so I missed his peak years, but I never understood how that guy got to the level he did. He's good but there's nothing interesting about him or his skating.
nike sb has such a stacked team theyd have no problems finding another or several skaters to push and put more resources behind
The fucking Dirty Dog is better than flying. I don’t understand why people get in airplanes unless it’s absolutely mandatory cuz of large bodies of water.
You get to see awesome sights. Meet more people and take more naps.
4 days on a bus each way is nothing.
Hey, we all did and we're... fine.Expand QuoteTook a few days, but I got through this entire thread. Entertaining, thought provoking, and enjoyable.[close]
There's no way you read all 100+ pages without your brain liquifying and draining out of your ears and nostrils.
If I know Fleak, he most likely is. Would sure as hell make the Greyhound go quicker.Expand QuoteThe fucking Dirty Dog is better than flying. I don’t understand why people get in airplanes unless it’s absolutely mandatory cuz of large bodies of water.
You get to see awesome sights. Meet more people and take more naps.
4 days on a bus each way is nothing.[close]
you're tripping. Straight tripping
In the future, Deathwish has potential to be cooler than Baker. They just have to play their cards right. Just you watch.
young prodigy, switch and stuffI was living abroad so I missed his peak years, but I never understood how that guy got to the level he did. He's good but there's nothing interesting about him or his skating.Expand Quoteprobably not an unpopular opinion here but it seems to be out there is nike should part ways with paul rodriguez, i really can't see reissues of his shoes bringing in the money to make it worth it
nike sb has such a stacked team theyd have no problems finding another or several skaters to push and put more resources behind[close]
My god... it's already happening! Nah JK, they definitely have a different vibe atm. Yuri is the future.Expand QuoteIn the future, Deathwish has potential to be cooler than Baker. They just have to play their cards right. Just you watch.[close]
I honestly don't even really differentiate between them anymore.
I regularly forget who is on which team.
I was living abroad so I missed his peak years, but I never understood how that guy got to the level he did. He's good but there's nothing interesting about him or his skating.Expand Quoteprobably not an unpopular opinion here but it seems to be out there is nike should part ways with paul rodriguez, i really can't see reissues of his shoes bringing in the money to make it worth it
nike sb has such a stacked team theyd have no problems finding another or several skaters to push and put more resources behind[close]
This has probably been discussed, but the idea of an abd being bad is stupid. And here are some situations where I think it’s okay to use abs in a video part
You did objectively it better
It’s your signature trick that fans want to see you do it
Spite m
Homage/respect
You want to show how you measure up to a legend
Nobody saw the video the first guy did it in
The video that it was in came out before you were born
It was over a decade ago.
The person who did them first turned out to be a huge asshole
young prodigy, switch and stuffExpand QuoteI was living abroad so I missed his peak years, but I never understood how that guy got to the level he did. He's good but there's nothing interesting about him or his skating.Expand Quoteprobably not an unpopular opinion here but it seems to be out there is nike should part ways with paul rodriguez, i really can't see reissues of his shoes bringing in the money to make it worth it
nike sb has such a stacked team theyd have no problems finding another or several skaters to push and put more resources behind[close][close]
AND the worm in the apple (among a few others) that helped Nike step into skateboarding.
probably not an unpopular opinion here but it seems to be out there is nike should part ways with paul rodriguez, i really can't see reissues of his shoes bringing in the money to make it worth it
nike sb has such a stacked team theyd have no problems finding another or several skaters to push and put more resources behind
This has probably been discussed, but the idea of an abd being bad is stupid. And here are some situations where I think it’s okay to use abs in a video part
You did objectively it better
It’s your signature trick that fans want to see you do it
Spite m
Homage/respect
You want to show how you measure up to a legend
Nobody saw the video the first guy did it in
The video that it was in came out before you were born
It was over a decade ago.
The person who did them first turned out to be a huge asshole
Expand QuoteThis has probably been discussed, but the idea of an abd being bad is stupid. And here are some situations where I think it’s okay to use abs in a video part
You did objectively it better
It’s your signature trick that fans want to see you do it
Spite m
Homage/respect
You want to show how you measure up to a legend
Nobody saw the video the first guy did it in
The video that it was in came out before you were born
It was over a decade ago.
The person who did them first turned out to be a huge asshole[close]
I absolutely agree to all your points.
And I say someone should tre flip wallenberg 4.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteThis has probably been discussed, but the idea of an abd being bad is stupid. And here are some situations where I think it’s okay to use abs in a video part
You did objectively it better
It’s your signature trick that fans want to see you do it
Spite m
Homage/respect
You want to show how you measure up to a legend
Nobody saw the video the first guy did it in
The video that it was in came out before you were born
It was over a decade ago.
The person who did them first turned out to be a huge asshole[close]
I absolutely agree to all your points.
And I say someone should tre flip wallenberg 4.[close]
That french guy, Aurelien, did it a couple years ago. First try too, if I remember corectly, it was on Thrasher IG story or something. Here is the Tiktok clip I found.
https://www.tiktok.com/@streetleagueskate/video/7079579724430921006
young prodigy, switch and stuffExpand QuoteI was living abroad so I missed his peak years, but I never understood how that guy got to the level he did. He's good but there's nothing interesting about him or his skating.Expand Quoteprobably not an unpopular opinion here but it seems to be out there is nike should part ways with paul rodriguez, i really can't see reissues of his shoes bringing in the money to make it worth it
nike sb has such a stacked team theyd have no problems finding another or several skaters to push and put more resources behind[close][close]
AND the worm in the apple (among a few others) that helped Nike step into skateboarding.
Expand Quoteyoung prodigy, switch and stuffExpand QuoteI was living abroad so I missed his peak years, but I never understood how that guy got to the level he did. He's good but there's nothing interesting about him or his skating.Expand Quoteprobably not an unpopular opinion here but it seems to be out there is nike should part ways with paul rodriguez, i really can't see reissues of his shoes bringing in the money to make it worth it
nike sb has such a stacked team theyd have no problems finding another or several skaters to push and put more resources behind[close][close]
AND the worm in the apple (among a few others) that helped Nike step into skateboarding.[close]
After Savier flop. Nike tried some legends like BA and Gino to put the skate program. But it only blew up with P.Rod joining on the team. Its all about taste, to me P. Rod is one of most talented skaters ever (unpopular opinion here). Few dudes can do a switch back smith backside flip out on a concrete tall ledge in their 40s.
Expand QuoteExpand Quoteyoung prodigy, switch and stuffExpand QuoteI was living abroad so I missed his peak years, but I never understood how that guy got to the level he did. He's good but there's nothing interesting about him or his skating.Expand Quoteprobably not an unpopular opinion here but it seems to be out there is nike should part ways with paul rodriguez, i really can't see reissues of his shoes bringing in the money to make it worth it
nike sb has such a stacked team theyd have no problems finding another or several skaters to push and put more resources behind[close][close]
AND the worm in the apple (among a few others) that helped Nike step into skateboarding.[close]
After Savier flop. Nike tried some legends like BA and Gino to put the skate program. But it only blew up with P.Rod joining on the team. Its all about taste, to me P. Rod is one of most talented skaters ever (unpopular opinion here). Few dudes can do a switch back smith backside flip out on a concrete tall ledge in their 40s.[close]
Yes. People talk about Prod on SLAP as if he’s “milking it” when his entire brand now is about his commitment to skating hard as he gets older.
This has probably been discussed, but the idea of an abd being bad is stupid. And here are some situations where I think it’s okay to use abs in a video partI agree. If someone comes along and does it more stylishly I think it's fine. Like, who cares?
You did objectively it better
It’s your signature trick that fans want to see you do it
Spite m
Homage/respect
You want to show how you measure up to a legend
Nobody saw the video the first guy did it in
The video that it was in came out before you were born
It was over a decade ago.
The person who did them first turned out to be a huge asshole
skateboarding used to be about history, culture and a drive for progression.What if we've progressed as much as we can/should?
The concept of NBD among numerous things plays a part in all that.
You did it better - better is subjective, time frame is important, show respect for past accomplishments
It’s your signature trick that fans want to see you do it - do it somewhere else, have your own NBD
Spite - ego
Homage/respect - valid
You want to show how you measure up to a legend - do it and keep it to yourself
Nobody saw the video the first guy did it in - grey area
The video that it was in came out before you were born - do your homework, know your history
It was over a decade ago. - do your homework, know your history
The person who did them first turned out to be a huge asshole - valid, remove awards/delete that guy
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteThis has probably been discussed, but the idea of an abd being bad is stupid. And here are some situations where I think it’s okay to use abs in a video part
You did objectively it better
It’s your signature trick that fans want to see you do it
Spite m
Homage/respect
You want to show how you measure up to a legend
Nobody saw the video the first guy did it in
The video that it was in came out before you were born
It was over a decade ago.
The person who did them first turned out to be a huge asshole[close]
I absolutely agree to all your points.
And I say someone should tre flip wallenberg 4.[close]
That french guy, Aurelien, did it a couple years ago. First try too, if I remember corectly, it was on Thrasher IG story or something. Here is the Tiktok clip I found.
https://www.tiktok.com/@streetleagueskate/video/7079579724430921006[close]
Wow. Never thought I would watch TikTok in my ripe age but here we are. So that makes Aurelien the only person who tre flipped Wallenberg 4. That's sick.
skateboarding used to be about history, culture and a drive for progression.
The concept of NBD among numerous things plays a part in all that.
You did it better - better is subjective, time frame is important, show respect for past accomplishments
It’s your signature trick that fans want to see you do it - do it somewhere else, have your own NBD
Spite - ego
Homage/respect - valid
You want to show how you measure up to a legend - do it and keep it to yourself
Nobody saw the video the first guy did it in - grey area
The video that it was in came out before you were born - do your homework, know your history
It was over a decade ago. - do your homework, know your history
The person who did them first turned out to be a huge asshole - valid, remove awards/delete that guy
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand Quoteyoung prodigy, switch and stuffExpand QuoteI was living abroad so I missed his peak years, but I never understood how that guy got to the level he did. He's good but there's nothing interesting about him or his skating.Expand Quoteprobably not an unpopular opinion here but it seems to be out there is nike should part ways with paul rodriguez, i really can't see reissues of his shoes bringing in the money to make it worth it
nike sb has such a stacked team theyd have no problems finding another or several skaters to push and put more resources behind[close][close]
AND the worm in the apple (among a few others) that helped Nike step into skateboarding.[close]
After Savier flop. Nike tried some legends like BA and Gino to put the skate program. But it only blew up with P.Rod joining on the team. Its all about taste, to me P. Rod is one of most talented skaters ever (unpopular opinion here). Few dudes can do a switch back smith backside flip out on a concrete tall ledge in their 40s.[close]
Yes. People talk about Prod on SLAP as if he’s “milking it” when his entire brand now is about his commitment to skating hard as he gets older.[close]
I don't think anyone ever called p-rods talent or current ability into question when criticizing him for being lame.
Ironically, if someone were to film a part consisting of only ABDs, it would be an NBD.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteThis has probably been discussed, but the idea of an abd being bad is stupid. And here are some situations where I think it’s okay to use abs in a video part
You did objectively it better
It’s your signature trick that fans want to see you do it
Spite m
Homage/respect
You want to show how you measure up to a legend
Nobody saw the video the first guy did it in
The video that it was in came out before you were born
It was over a decade ago.
The person who did them first turned out to be a huge asshole[close]
I absolutely agree to all your points.
And I say someone should tre flip wallenberg 4.[close]
That french guy, Aurelien, did it a couple years ago. First try too, if I remember corectly, it was on Thrasher IG story or something. Here is the Tiktok clip I found.
https://www.tiktok.com/@streetleagueskate/video/7079579724430921006[close]
Wow. Never thought I would watch TikTok in my ripe age but here we are. So that makes Aurelien the only person who tre flipped Wallenberg 4. That's sick.[close]
Is this intentional erasure I’m unaware of?
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteThis has probably been discussed, but the idea of an abd being bad is stupid. And here are some situations where I think it’s okay to use abs in a video part
You did objectively it better
It’s your signature trick that fans want to see you do it
Spite m
Homage/respect
You want to show how you measure up to a legend
Nobody saw the video the first guy did it in
The video that it was in came out before you were born
It was over a decade ago.
The person who did them first turned out to be a huge asshole[close]
I absolutely agree to all your points.
And I say someone should tre flip wallenberg 4.[close]
That french guy, Aurelien, did it a couple years ago. First try too, if I remember corectly, it was on Thrasher IG story or something. Here is the Tiktok clip I found.
https://www.tiktok.com/@streetleagueskate/video/7079579724430921006[close]
Wow. Never thought I would watch TikTok in my ripe age but here we are. So that makes Aurelien the only person who tre flipped Wallenberg 4. That's sick.[close]
Is this intentional erasure I’m unaware of?[close]
It is indeed intentional. In regards to what OP wrote about NBDs.
"The person who did them first turned out to be a huge asshole"
Real has the best team but puts out the most mid videos
Expand QuoteReal has the best team but puts out the most mid videos[close]
Roll Forever is pretty mid...
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand Quoteyoung prodigy, switch and stuffExpand QuoteI was living abroad so I missed his peak years, but I never understood how that guy got to the level he did. He's good but there's nothing interesting about him or his skating.Expand Quoteprobably not an unpopular opinion here but it seems to be out there is nike should part ways with paul rodriguez, i really can't see reissues of his shoes bringing in the money to make it worth it
nike sb has such a stacked team theyd have no problems finding another or several skaters to push and put more resources behind[close][close]
AND the worm in the apple (among a few others) that helped Nike step into skateboarding.[close]
After Savier flop. Nike tried some legends like BA and Gino to put the skate program. But it only blew up with P.Rod joining on the team. Its all about taste, to me P. Rod is one of most talented skaters ever (unpopular opinion here). Few dudes can do a switch back smith backside flip out on a concrete tall ledge in their 40s.[close]
Yes. People talk about Prod on SLAP as if he’s “milking it” when his entire brand now is about his commitment to skating hard as he gets older.[close]
I don't think anyone ever called p-rods talent or current ability into question when criticizing him for being lame.[close]
I’ve seen it more than once people try to act like Prod wasn’t an incredible or influential skater. Hate on his personality or corniness but don’t act like he’s milking it or hasn’t been consistently ripping since he was a young teen. To add to the unpopular opinion I like Primitive. The collab stuff isn’t really my thing but I do like some of their other graphics and the videos are always top notch.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteReal has the best team but puts out the most mid videos[close]
Roll Forever is pretty mid...[close]
Real to Reel was the last one with a good edit. Pretty sure Dan Wolfe was behind that. Everything since then has been slap-dash and half-assed
I’m beginning to realize I really hate graffiti on skate spots. It fucks with me visually and mentally and different colors will sometimes be more or less slippery.
Given a choice, I actually prefer chicken scratch “penis” type shit over “good” pieces because I can tune it out more easily.
Zion Wright has toddler body
Reals music choices are BAD. I refuse to rewatch so many good parts because the songs are so off putting. Even worse than Creature.Expand QuoteReal has the best team but puts out the most mid videos[close]
Roll Forever is pretty mid...
Reals music choices are BAD. I refuse to rewatch so many good parts because the songs are so off putting. Even worse than Creature.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteReal has the best team but puts out the most mid videos[close]
Roll Forever is pretty mid...[close]
Zion Wright has toddler body
You boys just aren't accustomed to all that cake.Expand QuoteZion Wright has toddler body[close]
Thats it. You nailed it
I always thought something was off.
I’m beginning to realize I really hate graffiti on skate spots. It fucks with me visually and mentally and different colors will sometimes be more or less slippery.Whoever goes over the 'essketit' ledge deserves soty.
Given a choice, I actually prefer chicken scratch “penis” type shit over “good” pieces because I can tune it out more easily.
Exodus is sick, but I totally agree. That part was sooooo fucked but that particular song selection seemed so random, I even tried talking myself into liking that edit, like, that was supposed to be THE Ramondetta part, but it really didn’t work, at least for me. Kind of a bummer. Footage was ridiculous though.Expand QuoteReals music choices are BAD. I refuse to rewatch so many good parts because the songs are so off putting. Even worse than Creature.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteReal has the best team but puts out the most mid videos[close]
Roll Forever is pretty mid...[close][close]
I love Exodus but that song they used for that one Ramondetta part was such a weird choice. They could’ve went with Toxic Waltz or Lesson in Violence, but they used a random b-side that made no sense
Exodus is sick, but I totally agree. That part was sooooo fucked but that particular song selection seemed so random, I even tried talking myself into liking that edit, like, that was supposed to be THE Ramondetta part, but it really didn’t work, at least for me. Kind of a bummer. Footage was ridiculous though.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteReals music choices are BAD. I refuse to rewatch so many good parts because the songs are so off putting. Even worse than Creature.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteReal has the best team but puts out the most mid videos[close]
Roll Forever is pretty mid...[close][close]
I love Exodus but that song they used for that one Ramondetta part was such a weird choice. They could’ve went with Toxic Waltz or Lesson in Violence, but they used a random b-side that made no sense[close]
Expand QuoteReals music choices are BAD. I refuse to rewatch so many good parts because the songs are so off putting. Even worse than Creature.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteReal has the best team but puts out the most mid videos[close]
Roll Forever is pretty mid...[close][close]
I love Exodus but that song they used for that one Ramondetta part was such a weird choice. They could’ve went with Toxic Waltz or Lesson in Violence, but they used a random b-side that made no sense
Kyle Walker and Aidan Mackey skate the same way, Kyle just does it more competentlyYou’re right. Walker is just a prayed up Mackey.
This was rattling around in my head for Kyle's entire part in Oval but the manual varial heel out really cemented it for me
Kyle Walker and Aidan Mackey skate the same way, Kyle just does it more competentlyAiden Mackey isn’t ollieing a 2 story apartment gap in a throwaway part.
This was rattling around in my head for Kyle's entire part in Oval but the manual varial heel out really cemented it for me
Whoever goes over the 'essketit' ledge deserves soty.Expand QuoteI’m beginning to realize I really hate graffiti on skate spots. It fucks with me visually and mentally and different colors will sometimes be more or less slippery.
Given a choice, I actually prefer chicken scratch “penis” type shit over “good” pieces because I can tune it out more easily.[close]
Kyle Walker and Aidan Mackey skate the same way, Kyle just does it more competently
This was rattling around in my head for Kyle's entire part in Oval but the manual varial heel out really cemented it for me
Expand QuoteKyle Walker and Aidan Mackey skate the same way, Kyle just does it more competently
This was rattling around in my head for Kyle's entire part in Oval but the manual varial heel out really cemented it for me[close]
Insane ragebait
Kyle Walker and Aidan Mackey skate the same way, Kyle just does it more competently
This was rattling around in my head for Kyle's entire part in Oval but the manual varial heel out really cemented it for me
Expand QuoteKyle Walker and Aidan Mackey skate the same way, Kyle just does it more competently
This was rattling around in my head for Kyle's entire part in Oval but the manual varial heel out really cemented it for me[close]
Interesting, I must've missed kyles dirt Mannys
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteKyle Walker and Aidan Mackey skate the same way, Kyle just does it more competently
This was rattling around in my head for Kyle's entire part in Oval but the manual varial heel out really cemented it for me[close]
Interesting, I must've missed kyles dirt Mannys[close]
They skate different spots at a different scale but they're stylistically similar. Aidan hucksc the same way Kyle does, just not at the same level
What an insane take. Has Aiden ever skated a handrail? Drop ins on dirt hills and riding off of a garage roof is not the same as grinding kinked rails and hucking huge bump to bars. But continue to live in la la land I guessExpand QuoteExpand QuoteKyle Walker and Aidan Mackey skate the same way, Kyle just does it more competently
This was rattling around in my head for Kyle's entire part in Oval but the manual varial heel out really cemented it for me[close]
Interesting, I must've missed kyles dirt Mannys[close]
They skate different spots at a different scale but they're stylistically similar. Aidan hucksc the same way Kyle does, just not at the same level
1995 Anti-hero would probably vomit on 2025 Anti-hero.
The Nike, Yeti, Supreme, etc. collabs are lame as fuck.
Their new collab with Supreme is…some turboclown shit.
Expand Quote1995 Anti-hero would probably vomit on 2025 Anti-hero.
The Nike, Yeti, Supreme, etc. collabs are lame as fuck.
Their new collab with Supreme is…some turboclown shit.[close]
Is that really an unpopular opinion? Because I would agree.
What an insane take. Has Aiden ever skated a handrail? Drop ins on dirt hills and riding off of a garage roof is not the same as grinding kinked rails and hucking huge bump to bars. But continue to live in la la land I guessExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteKyle Walker and Aidan Mackey skate the same way, Kyle just does it more competently
This was rattling around in my head for Kyle's entire part in Oval but the manual varial heel out really cemented it for me[close]
Interesting, I must've missed kyles dirt Mannys[close]
They skate different spots at a different scale but they're stylistically similar. Aidan hucksc the same way Kyle does, just not at the same level[close]
1995 Anti-hero would probably vomit on 2025 Anti-hero.
The Nike, Yeti, Supreme, etc. collabs are lame as fuck.
Their new collab with Supreme is…some turboclown shit.
I feel like Mugatu from Zoolander when I see casper Brookers footage.”ITS ALL THE SAME THING!!!”
Backtail, nose slide, noseslide kickflip out, front crook, backside flip, backside 360, 360 flip, crooked grind, crook kickflip out
My unpopular opinion is I like supreme. The LA guys have always been cool to me.
If the supreme collabs mean that Julien can pay his rent/mortgage and keep skating, I’m for it. They’ve definitely had a couple already, they did the Atmosphere Urine drop and the Supr/Hero drop just off the top of my head.
Expand Quote1995 Anti-hero would probably vomit on 2025 Anti-hero.
The Nike, Yeti, Supreme, etc. collabs are lame as fuck.
Their new collab with Supreme is…some turboclown shit.[close]
Pretty popular opinion
This is the 2nd Supreme with them collab btw
An unpopular opinion would be Anti Hero has sucked for about 15 years now.
1995 Anti-hero would probably vomit on 2025 Anti-hero.
The Nike, Yeti, Supreme, etc. collabs are lame as fuck.
Their new collab with Supreme is…some turboclown shit.
My unpopular opinion is I like supreme. The LA guys have always been cool to me.
If the supreme collabs mean that Julien can pay his rent/mortgage and keep skating, I’m for it. They’ve definitely had a couple already, they did the Atmosphere Urine drop and the Supr/Hero drop just off the top of my head.
Expand QuoteI feel like Mugatu from Zoolander when I see casper Brookers footage.”ITS ALL THE SAME THING!!!”
Backtail, nose slide, noseslide kickflip out, front crook, backside flip, backside 360, 360 flip, crooked grind, crook kickflip out[close]
But fast as fuuuuuck
Fingerless gloves should be taken more seriously as skate accessories, I mean, padded palms!
I don't understand:Expand QuoteFingerless gloves should be taken more seriously as skate accessories, I mean, padded palms![close]
Understandable but for some reason gloves look awful in skate clips, can't explain why.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteI feel like Mugatu from Zoolander when I see casper Brookers footage.”ITS ALL THE SAME THING!!!”
Backtail, nose slide, noseslide kickflip out, front crook, backside flip, backside 360, 360 flip, crooked grind, crook kickflip out[close]
But fast as fuuuuuck[close]
Him and Hjalte are both much better versions of Nik Stain.
Who was skating dress shoes? One of the worst ever was the rubber toe caps on shoes that were popular before 2020
Who was skating dress shoes? One of the worst ever was the rubber toe caps on shoes that were popular before 2020toecaps were rad. nike sb all court cory kennedy was top notch
I feel like I've commented on the glove thing before. Absolutely no one looks good skating in protective gloves. Obviously Chima is incredible - I'm never trying anything he's doing and both of the clips I will mention are extremely gnarly, but he did that ollie over the stairs and gate in Spinning Away (pretty sure Kyle Walker 180'd it in Oval without gloves) and the Martin Place double set in gloves and it taints both clips to me.
I don't think I'd be as offended by gloves for fashion purposes, but gloves for protection look very out of place. Like if Greco wanted to wear leather gloves, or if Efron or someone wore Madonna style lace fingerless gloves, I could get behind that much more.
For a while people on here were wondering why Anti Hero hadn’t turned Nick Matthews pro, but then people are shocked and dismayed at their Supreme collab.
What is money?
I ain't hearing any of this anti-hero slander.
Consistently having one of the best teams and putting out great videos for 20+ years, matters more than any of this shit people are complaining about.
Also, the Eagle graphic is untouchable.
You dorks can suck a fat one.
I feel like I've commented on the glove thing before. Absolutely no one looks good skating in protective gloves. Obviously Chima is incredible - I'm never trying anything he's doing and both of the clips I will mention are extremely gnarly, but he did that ollie over the stairs and gate in Spinning Away (pretty sure Kyle Walker 180'd it in Oval without gloves) and the Martin Place double set in gloves and it taints both clips to me.
I don't think I'd be as offended by gloves for fashion purposes, but gloves for protection look very out of place. Like if Greco wanted to wear leather gloves, or if Efron or someone wore Madonna style lace fingerless gloves, I could get behind that much more.
Expand QuoteI ain't hearing any of this anti-hero slander.
Consistently having one of the best teams and putting out great videos for 20+ years, matters more than any of this shit people are complaining about.
Also, the Eagle graphic is untouchable.
You dorks can suck a fat one.[close]
Bout to come through with a true unpopular opinion.
Consolidated > AH
Crucify me!
why is everyone suddenly up in arms about the antihero/supreme collab, there's been like 5 of them over the past decade.
why is everyone suddenly up in arms about the antihero/supreme collab, there's been like 5 of them over the past decade
Expand QuoteI feel like I've commented on the glove thing before. Absolutely no one looks good skating in protective gloves. Obviously Chima is incredible - I'm never trying anything he's doing and both of the clips I will mention are extremely gnarly, but he did that ollie over the stairs and gate in Spinning Away (pretty sure Kyle Walker 180'd it in Oval without gloves) and the Martin Place double set in gloves and it taints both clips to me.
I don't think I'd be as offended by gloves for fashion purposes, but gloves for protection look very out of place. Like if Greco wanted to wear leather gloves, or if Efron or someone wore Madonna style lace fingerless gloves, I could get behind that much more.[close]
So protection is lame and fashion is cool?
Expand Quotewhy is everyone suddenly up in arms about the antihero/supreme collab, there's been like 5 of them over the past decade[close]
could only speak for me but i have collab fatigue everything is a fucking collab, and it never seems like lets come together and create something new but more like lets double our audience for maximum revenue potential.
I feel like I've commented on the glove thing before. Absolutely no one looks good skating in protective gloves. Obviously Chima is incredible - I'm never trying anything he's doing and both of the clips I will mention are extremely gnarly, but he did that ollie over the stairs and gate in Spinning Away (pretty sure Kyle Walker 180'd it in Oval without gloves) and the Martin Place double set in gloves and it taints both clips to me.
I don't think I'd be as offended by gloves for fashion purposes, but gloves for protection look very out of place. Like if Greco wanted to wear leather gloves, or if Efron or someone wore Madonna style lace fingerless gloves, I could get behind that much more.
I agree with the assessment that Consolidated fizzled in the end, and that the cube was a strong ass logo.consolidated definitely did not fizzle, i can pinpoint the moment it fell off drastically, directly after 'so quick achieved'
I also agree that the eagle is tired. I’ve been over it for a minute now.
Krooked is sick though.
Dunks are ugly and look too big.
Expand QuoteI feel like I've commented on the glove thing before. Absolutely no one looks good skating in protective gloves. Obviously Chima is incredible - I'm never trying anything he's doing and both of the clips I will mention are extremely gnarly, but he did that ollie over the stairs and gate in Spinning Away (pretty sure Kyle Walker 180'd it in Oval without gloves) and the Martin Place double set in gloves and it taints both clips to me.
I don't think I'd be as offended by gloves for fashion purposes, but gloves for protection look very out of place. Like if Greco wanted to wear leather gloves, or if Efron or someone wore Madonna style lace fingerless gloves, I could get behind that much more.[close]
So protection is lame and fashion is cool?
consolidated definitely did not fizzle, i can pinpoint the moment it fell off drastically, directly after 'so quick achieved'Expand QuoteI agree with the assessment that Consolidated fizzled in the end, and that the cube was a strong ass logo.
I also agree that the eagle is tired. I’ve been over it for a minute now.
Krooked is sick though.[close]
My unpopular opinion is
2025 Powell is more punk rock than 2025 Anti Hero
Expand QuoteMy unpopular opinion is
2025 Powell is more punk rock than 2025 Anti Hero[close]
Show-up at the park with a Powell deck and helmet, loose cool-guy points.
Show-up with an AH and Dickies, you pass the "appearance" test.
Punk was never about being one of the cool guys, so there is some logic to your sentiment.
Expand QuoteMy unpopular opinion is
2025 Powell is more punk rock than 2025 Anti Hero[close]
Show-up at the park with a Powell deck and helmet, loose cool-guy points.
Show-up with an AH and Dickies, you pass the "appearance" test.
Punk was never about being one of the cool guys, so there is some logic to your sentiment.
My unpopular opinion is
2025 Powell is more punk rock than 2025 Anti Hero
Modern slap has played a part in killing skateboardings edge.How so? I think most people would say it's one of the last bastions of edginess...
I think most people would say it's one of the last bastions of edginess...Haha you are out of your mind.
People wearing Huf Dylans in suits has not aged well
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteMy unpopular opinion is
2025 Powell is more punk rock than 2025 Anti Hero[close]
Show-up at the park with a Powell deck and helmet, loose cool-guy points.
Show-up with an AH and Dickies, you pass the "appearance" test.
Punk was never about being one of the cool guys, so there is some logic to your sentiment.[close]
is that like loose change?
On top of that slap itself puts more value over politics than skating.I would fucking love you to elaborate on this one
I want slap and skateboarding to thriveUnpopular opinion- I couldn't care less if they do or don't
It's not
Slap is pretty much an echo chamber for the 35 to 40 regular posters on this website.At least I'll be around their age when they start to die off, old ass motherfuckers, I can't wait.
I want slap and skateboarding to thrive
It's not
God your such a fuckin loserExpand QuoteI want slap and skateboarding to thrive
It's not[close]
You wanna whine and provide a platform for bigots.
How does letting hateful people share a space with the rest of us positively benefit the industry? They have their little hate filled corner in corny ass companies like the Boonies.
Ah eagle is lame. Ah pigeon is perfection.
I see so much love for the eagle and I’m like that’s just a generic biker tattoo. Yawn.
I would fucking love you to elaborate on this oneExpand QuoteOn top of that slap itself puts more value over politics than skating.[close]
God your such a fuckin loserExpand QuoteExpand QuoteI want slap and skateboarding to thrive
It's not[close]
You wanna whine and provide a platform for bigots.
How does letting hateful people share a space with the rest of us positively benefit the industry? They have their little hate filled corner in corny ass companies like the Boonies.[close]
And full of shit
People only know about the boonies because you talk about it on slap, that's how lame shit is you talk about tim pool lmao
You guys ban skateboarders for their politics, sometimes even perceived politics, thats putting politics over skating and that's why there's only like 150 people here now.
Do you not?
Is that not putting politics over skating?
that guy might be hanging out with Jason Jessee, has probably been banned in the past(https://i.imgur.com/6bWk5UO.gif)
And came back again
right?
Expand QuoteGod your such a fuckin loserExpand QuoteExpand QuoteI want slap and skateboarding to thrive
It's not[close]
You wanna whine and provide a platform for bigots.
How does letting hateful people share a space with the rest of us positively benefit the industry? They have their little hate filled corner in corny ass companies like the Boonies.[close]
And full of shit
People only know about the boonies because you talk about it on slap, that's how lame shit is you talk about tim pool lmao[close]
You’re*
You’re an enabler who’s ok co-mingling with shit tier individuals who hold bad beliefs, just because they “rip”.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteGod your such a fuckin loserExpand QuoteExpand QuoteI want slap and skateboarding to thrive
It's not[close]
You wanna whine and provide a platform for bigots.
How does letting hateful people share a space with the rest of us positively benefit the industry? They have their little hate filled corner in corny ass companies like the Boonies.[close]
And full of shit
People only know about the boonies because you talk about it on slap, that's how lame shit is you talk about tim pool lmao[close]
You’re*
You’re an enabler who’s ok co-mingling with shit tier individuals who hold bad beliefs, just because they “rip”.[close]
See, your cultish behavior is showing.
Slap is pretty much an echo chamber for the 35 to 40 regular posters on this website. I still come here mostly for shoes and gear and to peek in on the happenings in UWTB but there's definitely a lack of fun posters. I miss Cheetahsheets and LeDave and a few of the other resident schizos that got ran out of here (most of them because of their own fault). Uncle Flea is my favorite PAL because you never know what state of lucidity he's in.
Expand QuoteSlap is pretty much an echo chamber for the 35 to 40 regular posters on this website. I still come here mostly for shoes and gear and to peek in on the happenings in UWTB but there's definitely a lack of fun posters. I miss Cheetahsheets and LeDave and a few of the other resident schizos that got ran out of here (most of them because of their own fault). Uncle Flea is my favorite PAL because you never know what state of lucidity he's in.[close]
This is such a tired argument. Instead of engaging and providing entertainment yourself you whine about the offensive posters getting banned because they made slap entertaining for you.
be the change you wanna see, post something entertaining fuccboi.
Ah eagle is lame. Ah pigeon is perfection.
I see so much love for the eagle and I’m like that’s just a generic biker tattoo. Yawn.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteGod your such a fuckin loserExpand QuoteExpand QuoteI want slap and skateboarding to thrive
It's not[close]
You wanna whine and provide a platform for bigots.
How does letting hateful people share a space with the rest of us positively benefit the industry? They have their little hate filled corner in corny ass companies like the Boonies.[close]
And full of shit
People only know about the boonies because you talk about it on slap, that's how lame shit is you talk about tim pool lmao[close]
You’re*
You’re an enabler who’s ok co-mingling with shit tier individuals who hold bad beliefs, just because they “rip”.[close]
See, your cultish behavior is showing.[close]
For thinking that certain people shouldn’t be provided privileged public platforms?
You’re a simple brained cunt.
Expand QuoteYou guys ban skateboarders for their politics, sometimes even perceived politics, thats putting politics over skating and that's why there's only like 150 people here now.
Do you not?
Is that not putting politics over skating?[close]
Because politics have real life implications and affects people’s lives …so yeah you should be kooked if your political takes align with Tim pool, Henry Sanchez, or Jason Ellis
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteGod your such a fuckin loserExpand QuoteExpand QuoteI want slap and skateboarding to thrive
It's not[close]
You wanna whine and provide a platform for bigots.
How does letting hateful people share a space with the rest of us positively benefit the industry? They have their little hate filled corner in corny ass companies like the Boonies.[close]
And full of shit
People only know about the boonies because you talk about it on slap, that's how lame shit is you talk about tim pool lmao[close]
You’re*
You’re an enabler who’s ok co-mingling with shit tier individuals who hold bad beliefs, just because they “rip”.[close]
See, your cultish behavior is showing.[close]
For thinking that certain people shouldn’t be provided privileged public platforms?
You’re a simple brained cunt.[close]
You’re doubling down on my point. Look at how you’re reacting to the mere idea of people not agreeing with you. You don’t look like the compassionate and enlightened one with moral authority.
Expand QuoteAh eagle is lame. Ah pigeon is perfection.
I see so much love for the eagle and I’m like that’s just a generic biker tattoo. Yawn.[close]
With the youts these days saying “ahh” instead of “ass”, I read you post as ass-eagle is lame, and ass-pigeon is perfection.
Is that like spread-eagle?
When gifted hater introduced slap to the Gen z masses it was the final straw for the message boards
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteSlap is pretty much an echo chamber for the 35 to 40 regular posters on this website. I still come here mostly for shoes and gear and to peek in on the happenings in UWTB but there's definitely a lack of fun posters. I miss Cheetahsheets and LeDave and a few of the other resident schizos that got ran out of here (most of them because of their own fault). Uncle Flea is my favorite PAL because you never know what state of lucidity he's in.[close]
This is such a tired argument. Instead of engaging and providing entertainment yourself you whine about the offensive posters getting banned because they made slap entertaining for you.[close]
Where did I say that I missed the offensive posters? Like the dude shitting up this current thread, the obvious trolls and edgemeister's get weeded out pretty quickly. I even prefaced it by saying that most of them did that on their own by being dumbasses. It's not even that I want everything to be super edgy and offensive it's just most of you have the opinions of redditors and think being a snarky and passive aggressive dork is the high point of comedy. I've come to terms that I don't have any of the same opinions as most of the people here and keep a lot of it to myself instead of complaining. I just wish people weren't as uptight and we could have some fun posting more often.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteSlap is pretty much an echo chamber for the 35 to 40 regular posters on this website. I still come here mostly for shoes and gear and to peek in on the happenings in UWTB but there's definitely a lack of fun posters. I miss Cheetahsheets and LeDave and a few of the other resident schizos that got ran out of here (most of them because of their own fault). Uncle Flea is my favorite PAL because you never know what state of lucidity he's in.[close]
This is such a tired argument. Instead of engaging and providing entertainment yourself you whine about the offensive posters getting banned because they made slap entertaining for you.[close]
Where did I say that I missed the offensive posters? Like the dude shitting up this current thread, the obvious trolls and edgemeister's get weeded out pretty quickly. I even prefaced it by saying that most of them did that on their own by being dumbasses. It's not even that I want everything to be super edgy and offensive it's just most of you have the opinions of redditors and think being a snarky and passive aggressive dork is the high point of comedy. I've come to terms that I don't have any of the same opinions as most of the people here and keep a lot of it to myself instead of complaining. I just wish people weren't as uptight and we could have some fun posting more often.[close]
You are right, I put offensive in your mouth, you did not say that. But the rest still stands, you claim that most share the same opinion and it became boring on here. So my point still is: why not change it up yourself, I am sure there are plenty others like you that would like to have more fun, so start the movement!
Slap is predicated on being hateful, all there is is hate here, hate for fellow skateboarders.
You guys don't have a problem with hate you have a problem with naughty words.
And if you have a problem with naughty words you belong in church.
Slap is predicated on being hateful, all there is is hate here, hate for fellow skateboarders.
You guys don't have a problem with hate you have a problem with naughty words.
And if you have a problem with naughty words you belong in church.
Expand QuoteSlap is predicated on being hateful, all there is is hate here, hate for fellow skateboarders.
You guys don't have a problem with hate you have a problem with naughty words.
And if you have a problem with naughty words you belong in church.[close]
No, SLAP is predicated by skateboarding…so in that context most skateboarders have a problem with kooks who try to play their bigotry as some kind of thought freedom fighting
Some guys here mocking Koston for dress like a young boy are disgusting.
Yall are actin like big jorts fashion is almost 40 years old. Its like ask for your father to stop dress sweater just because it was the fashion when he was young.
My generation invented baggie pants and I will not stop wearing then just because youngs want to dress like I dressed 30 years ago,and I still do it.
I still looking fucking great in 90s fits and people look at me as Im the coolest dude in the room. Sorry.
Koston's fits are awful.. no grown man should be wearing that shit.. and he doesn't have swagger. He looks like Steve Buscemi in that gif..
Bill Strobeck is another culprit. He looks like a drugged dropout from 1995.
TJ Rogers is who yall hype Durao up to be. And I say that as a big Durao fanYes, TJ Rogers is the third eye open, one foot enjoying, illegal trick magician, NY spot destroyer we all love.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteSlap is predicated on being hateful, all there is is hate here, hate for fellow skateboarders.
You guys don't have a problem with hate you have a problem with naughty words.
And if you have a problem with naughty words you belong in church.[close]
No, SLAP is predicated by skateboarding…so in that context most skateboarders have a problem with kooks who try to play their bigotry as some kind of thought freedom fighting[close]
People that call people kooks are usually kooks themselves.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteSlap is predicated on being hateful, all there is is hate here, hate for fellow skateboarders.
You guys don't have a problem with hate you have a problem with naughty words.
And if you have a problem with naughty words you belong in church.[close]
No, SLAP is predicated by skateboarding…so in that context most skateboarders have a problem with kooks who try to play their bigotry as some kind of thought freedom fighting[close]
People that call people kooks are usually kooks themselves.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteSlap is predicated on being hateful, all there is is hate here, hate for fellow skateboarders.
You guys don't have a problem with hate you have a problem with naughty words.
And if you have a problem with naughty words you belong in church.[close]
No, SLAP is predicated by skateboarding…so in that context most skateboarders have a problem with kooks who try to play their bigotry as some kind of thought freedom fighting[close]
People that call people kooks are usually kooks themselves.
There’s already a 2025 trendwatch so why not
Not a big fan of una farrar
Aurélien Giraud is awesome
Milton Martinez should be on emerica
When gifted hater introduced slap to the Gen z masses it was the final straw for the message boards
Koston's fits are awful.. no grown man should be wearing that shit.. and he doesn't have swagger. He looks like Steve Buscemi in that gif..
Bill Strobeck is another culprit. He looks like a drugged dropout from 1995.
Expand QuoteWhen gifted hater introduced slap to the Gen z masses it was the final straw for the message boards[close]
gifted hater ruined a lot of things but life must go on. I hope society will recover. I can't wait til he shuts ups and goes away forever.Expand QuoteKoston's fits are awful.. no grown man should be wearing that shit.. and he doesn't have swagger. He looks like Steve Buscemi in that gif..
Bill Strobeck is another culprit. He looks like a drugged dropout from 1995.[close]
Eric Koston is 50 years old. Once you're 50 years old you can wear whatever you want, critiquing anyones outfit who's 50+ is way lamer than anything. The only thing you can wear at that age is skin tight clothes. tight clothes are off limits.
Bill Strobeck is an sucessful artist and artists can do whatever the fuck they want. especially if you made it in NYC. he's getting paid for what you could only dream of doing.
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Strobeck is proof positive that you can be highly successful and also lame as fuck. He's made some great videos, violet is cool, and he's never gotten over how much he hated middle school
We all contain multitudes
Slaughterhouse remains, to this day, one of the single best and most enjoyable skateboard videos of all time.Is this unpopular???
I thought it was a classic back then when I first got and rewatched and rewatched the DVD and I still think so.
"Fuck you Baca"
"Lizard King's great"
"I'm not stopping filming this is my jawb"
Strobeck is proof positive that you can be highly successful and also lame as fuck. He's made some great videos, violet is cool, and he's never gotten over how much he hated middle school
We all contain multitudes
Strobeck is proof positive that you can be highly successful and also lame as fuck.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteWhen gifted hater introduced slap to the Gen z masses it was the final straw for the message boards[close]
gifted hater ruined a lot of things but life must go on. I hope society will recover. I can't wait til he shuts ups and goes away forever.Expand QuoteKoston's fits are awful.. no grown man should be wearing that shit.. and he doesn't have swagger. He looks like Steve Buscemi in that gif..
Bill Strobeck is another culprit. He looks like a drugged dropout from 1995.[close]
Eric Koston is 50 years old. Once you're 50 years old you can wear whatever you want, critiquing anyones outfit who's 50+ is way lamer than anything. The only thing you can't wear at that age is skin tight clothes. tight clothes are off limits.
Bill Strobeck is an sucessful artist and artists can do whatever the fuck they want. especially if you made it in NYC. he's getting paid for what you could only dream of doing.[close]
Gifted hater didn't "ruin" anything. You can still go ride your skateboard and watch all the skate videos you want. Quit crying just because people you don't like are also participating in something you do like.
Baby ass mentality running rampant on these boards.
Expand QuoteStrobeck is proof positive that you can be highly successful and also lame as fuck.[close]
Ever consider that maybe it's you who is lame, and not Bill?Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteWhen gifted hater introduced slap to the Gen z masses it was the final straw for the message boards[close]
gifted hater ruined a lot of things but life must go on. I hope society will recover. I can't wait til he shuts ups and goes away forever.Expand QuoteKoston's fits are awful.. no grown man should be wearing that shit.. and he doesn't have swagger. He looks like Steve Buscemi in that gif..
Bill Strobeck is another culprit. He looks like a drugged dropout from 1995.[close]
Eric Koston is 50 years old. Once you're 50 years old you can wear whatever you want, critiquing anyones outfit who's 50+ is way lamer than anything. The only thing you can't wear at that age is skin tight clothes. tight clothes are off limits.
Bill Strobeck is an sucessful artist and artists can do whatever the fuck they want. especially if you made it in NYC. he's getting paid for what you could only dream of doing.[close]
Gifted hater didn't "ruin" anything. You can still go ride your skateboard and watch all the skate videos you want. Quit crying just because people you don't like are also participating in something you do like.
Baby ass mentality running rampant on these boards.[close]
Nah, Gifted Hater is toxic as fuck. It's bad for skateboarding. He's the Nick Fuentes of online skateboarding. Shit sucks. I'm old - but I'm so glad I grew up in the 90s where you couldn't do that shit, and if you did, you'd get your lights knocked out. The internet and social media is evolving people and things in the wrong direction. Full stop.
Expand QuoteStrobeck is proof positive that you can be highly successful and also lame as fuck.[close]
Ever consider that maybe it's you who is lame, and not Bill?Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteWhen gifted hater introduced slap to the Gen z masses it was the final straw for the message boards[close]
gifted hater ruined a lot of things but life must go on. I hope society will recover. I can't wait til he shuts ups and goes away forever.Expand QuoteKoston's fits are awful.. no grown man should be wearing that shit.. and he doesn't have swagger. He looks like Steve Buscemi in that gif..
Bill Strobeck is another culprit. He looks like a drugged dropout from 1995.[close]
Eric Koston is 50 years old. Once you're 50 years old you can wear whatever you want, critiquing anyones outfit who's 50+ is way lamer than anything. The only thing you can't wear at that age is skin tight clothes. tight clothes are off limits.
Bill Strobeck is an sucessful artist and artists can do whatever the fuck they want. especially if you made it in NYC. he's getting paid for what you could only dream of doing.[close]
Gifted hater didn't "ruin" anything. You can still go ride your skateboard and watch all the skate videos you want. Quit crying just because people you don't like are also participating in something you do like.
Baby ass mentality running rampant on these boards.[close]
Nah, Gifted Hater is toxic as fuck. It's bad for skateboarding. He's the Nick Fuentes of online skateboarding. Shit sucks. I'm old - but I'm so glad I grew up in the 90s where you couldn't do that shit, and if you did, you'd get your lights knocked out. The internet and social media is evolving people and things in the wrong direction. Full stop.
Expand QuoteStrobeck is proof positive that you can be highly successful and also lame as fuck.[close]
Ever consider that maybe it's you who is lame, and not Bill?Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteWhen gifted hater introduced slap to the Gen z masses it was the final straw for the message boards[close]
gifted hater ruined a lot of things but life must go on. I hope society will recover. I can't wait til he shuts ups and goes away forever.Expand QuoteKoston's fits are awful.. no grown man should be wearing that shit.. and he doesn't have swagger. He looks like Steve Buscemi in that gif..
Bill Strobeck is another culprit. He looks like a drugged dropout from 1995.[close]
Eric Koston is 50 years old. Once you're 50 years old you can wear whatever you want, critiquing anyones outfit who's 50+ is way lamer than anything. The only thing you can't wear at that age is skin tight clothes. tight clothes are off limits.
Bill Strobeck is an sucessful artist and artists can do whatever the fuck they want. especially if you made it in NYC. he's getting paid for what you could only dream of doing.[close]
Gifted hater didn't "ruin" anything. You can still go ride your skateboard and watch all the skate videos you want. Quit crying just because people you don't like are also participating in something you do like.
Baby ass mentality running rampant on these boards.[close]
Nah, Gifted Hater is toxic as fuck. It's bad for skateboarding. He's the Nick Fuentes of online skateboarding. Shit sucks. I'm old - but I'm so glad I grew up in the 90s where you couldn't do that shit, and if you did, you'd get your lights knocked out. The internet and social media is evolving people and things in the wrong direction. Full stop.
Expand QuoteStrobeck is proof positive that you can be highly successful and also lame as fuck.[close]
Ever consider that maybe it's you who is lame, and not Bill?Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteWhen gifted hater introduced slap to the Gen z masses it was the final straw for the message boards[close]
gifted hater ruined a lot of things but life must go on. I hope society will recover. I can't wait til he shuts ups and goes away forever.Expand QuoteKoston's fits are awful.. no grown man should be wearing that shit.. and he doesn't have swagger. He looks like Steve Buscemi in that gif..
Bill Strobeck is another culprit. He looks like a drugged dropout from 1995.[close]
Eric Koston is 50 years old. Once you're 50 years old you can wear whatever you want, critiquing anyones outfit who's 50+ is way lamer than anything. The only thing you can't wear at that age is skin tight clothes. tight clothes are off limits.
Bill Strobeck is an sucessful artist and artists can do whatever the fuck they want. especially if you made it in NYC. he's getting paid for what you could only dream of doing.[close]
Gifted hater didn't "ruin" anything. You can still go ride your skateboard and watch all the skate videos you want. Quit crying just because people you don't like are also participating in something you do like.
Baby ass mentality running rampant on these boards.[close]
Nah, Gifted Hater is toxic as fuck. It's bad for skateboarding. He's the Nick Fuentes of online skateboarding. Shit sucks. I'm old - but I'm so glad I grew up in the 90s where you couldn't do that shit, and if you did, you'd get your lights knocked out. The internet and social media is evolving people and things in the wrong direction. Full stop.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteStrobeck is proof positive that you can be highly successful and also lame as fuck.[close]
Ever consider that maybe it's you who is lame, and not Bill?Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteWhen gifted hater introduced slap to the Gen z masses it was the final straw for the message boards[close]
gifted hater ruined a lot of things but life must go on. I hope society will recover. I can't wait til he shuts ups and goes away forever.Expand QuoteKoston's fits are awful.. no grown man should be wearing that shit.. and he doesn't have swagger. He looks like Steve Buscemi in that gif..
Bill Strobeck is another culprit. He looks like a drugged dropout from 1995.[close]
Eric Koston is 50 years old. Once you're 50 years old you can wear whatever you want, critiquing anyones outfit who's 50+ is way lamer than anything. The only thing you can't wear at that age is skin tight clothes. tight clothes are off limits.
Bill Strobeck is an sucessful artist and artists can do whatever the fuck they want. especially if you made it in NYC. he's getting paid for what you could only dream of doing.[close]
Gifted hater didn't "ruin" anything. You can still go ride your skateboard and watch all the skate videos you want. Quit crying just because people you don't like are also participating in something you do like.
Baby ass mentality running rampant on these boards.[close]
Nah, Gifted Hater is toxic as fuck. It's bad for skateboarding. He's the Nick Fuentes of online skateboarding. Shit sucks. I'm old - but I'm so glad I grew up in the 90s where you couldn't do that shit, and if you did, you'd get your lights knocked out. The internet and social media is evolving people and things in the wrong direction. Full stop.[close]
People didn't make fun of other skaters or talk hella shit in the '90s? You condemn toxicity in the first sentence then exalt the extremely toxic and violent nature of a "better time". I think what you're trying to say is you got worked by GH and you wish you could beat him up but you can't because you're 40-year-old washed up skater on an internet forum. Go get your T levels checked playa.
Expand QuoteStrobeck is proof positive that you can be highly successful and also lame as fuck.[close]
Ever consider that maybe it's you who is lame, and not Bill?Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteWhen gifted hater introduced slap to the Gen z masses it was the final straw for the message boards[close]
gifted hater ruined a lot of things but life must go on. I hope society will recover. I can't wait til he shuts ups and goes away forever.Expand QuoteKoston's fits are awful.. no grown man should be wearing that shit.. and he doesn't have swagger. He looks like Steve Buscemi in that gif..
Bill Strobeck is another culprit. He looks like a drugged dropout from 1995.[close]
Eric Koston is 50 years old. Once you're 50 years old you can wear whatever you want, critiquing anyones outfit who's 50+ is way lamer than anything. The only thing you can't wear at that age is skin tight clothes. tight clothes are off limits.
Bill Strobeck is an sucessful artist and artists can do whatever the fuck they want. especially if you made it in NYC. he's getting paid for what you could only dream of doing.[close]
Gifted hater didn't "ruin" anything. You can still go ride your skateboard and watch all the skate videos you want. Quit crying just because people you don't like are also participating in something you do like.
Baby ass mentality running rampant on these boards.[close]
Nah, Gifted Hater is toxic as fuck. It's bad for skateboarding. He's the Nick Fuentes of online skateboarding. Shit sucks. I'm old - but I'm so glad I grew up in the 90s where you couldn't do that shit, and if you did, you'd get your lights knocked out. The internet and social media is evolving people and things in the wrong direction. Full stop.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteStrobeck is proof positive that you can be highly successful and also lame as fuck.[close]
Ever consider that maybe it's you who is lame, and not Bill?Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteWhen gifted hater introduced slap to the Gen z masses it was the final straw for the message boards[close]
gifted hater ruined a lot of things but life must go on. I hope society will recover. I can't wait til he shuts ups and goes away forever.Expand QuoteKoston's fits are awful.. no grown man should be wearing that shit.. and he doesn't have swagger. He looks like Steve Buscemi in that gif..
Bill Strobeck is another culprit. He looks like a drugged dropout from 1995.[close]
Eric Koston is 50 years old. Once you're 50 years old you can wear whatever you want, critiquing anyones outfit who's 50+ is way lamer than anything. The only thing you can't wear at that age is skin tight clothes. tight clothes are off limits.
Bill Strobeck is an sucessful artist and artists can do whatever the fuck they want. especially if you made it in NYC. he's getting paid for what you could only dream of doing.[close]
Gifted hater didn't "ruin" anything. You can still go ride your skateboard and watch all the skate videos you want. Quit crying just because people you don't like are also participating in something you do like.
Baby ass mentality running rampant on these boards.[close]
Nah, Gifted Hater is toxic as fuck. It's bad for skateboarding. He's the Nick Fuentes of online skateboarding. Shit sucks. I'm old - but I'm so glad I grew up in the 90s where you couldn't do that shit, and if you did, you'd get your lights knocked out. The internet and social media is evolving people and things in the wrong direction. Full stop.[close]
People didn't make fun of other skaters or talk hella shit in the '90s? You condemn toxicity in the first sentence then exalt the extremely toxic and violent nature of a "better time". I think what you're trying to say is you got worked by GH and you wish you could beat him up but you can't because you're 40-year-old washed up skater on an internet forum. Go get your T levels checked playa.[close]
Bro this is a message board
We all grew up in the 90s
You are over exaggerating
And my actual unpopular opinion: The major problem with current skateboarding is that the graphic design has been trash for about a decade.
There hasn’t been an interesting board graphic since the Alex Olson/Grace Jones deck that parodied the Jason Lee/David Bowie graphic.
And my actual unpopular opinion: The major problem with current skateboarding is that the graphic design has been trash for about a decade.
There hasn’t been an interesting board graphic since the Alex Olson/Grace Jones deck that parodied the Jason Lee/David Bowie graphic.
Expand QuoteAnd my actual unpopular opinion: The major problem with current skateboarding is that the graphic design has been trash for about a decade.
There hasn’t been an interesting board graphic since the Alex Olson/Grace Jones deck that parodied the Jason Lee/David Bowie graphic.[close]
There's a Bajillion skate brands and not a single one has an art direction you like?
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteAnd my actual unpopular opinion: The major problem with current skateboarding is that the graphic design has been trash for about a decade.
There hasn’t been an interesting board graphic since the Alex Olson/Grace Jones deck that parodied the Jason Lee/David Bowie graphic.[close]
There's a Bajillion skate brands and not a single one has an art direction you like?[close]
Yes, but the thought exercise made me change my opinion slightly.
- I like Palace as a brand but their board graphics don’t do it.
- I used to like Polar, their stuff is very uninspired now.
- I liked the first run of FA, from start to around the first batch of Gino graphics, since then it’s been a lot of decent boards, but nothing great.
- Magenta has been doing the same thing for about 12 years now.
- Same with Hopps.
…Then I thought about Quasi, a company I love. They occasionally have decent stuff, but most of their graphics look like slop. Then I remembered their “I survived school today” graphic, which is hands down the best board graphic of the past 10 years.
So my modified stance is now: “The major problem with current skateboarding is that the graphic design has been trash for about a decade. There hasn’t been an interesting board graphic since the Quasi I survived school today deck.”
In the 90s there was no social media. Yeah there was shit talking in magazines and in real life, but you dealt with real life consequences of running your mouth. Bill Pepper got “most annoying skater of the year” award and he walked into Thrasher and punch Phelps in the face.
This may be hard to believe, but there were no online army’s or faceless posters cheering on one person or bullying up on another person. This aspect of social media - the digital ease - of being able to attack people and bully them online is not progress.
I’m just personally not a fan of negative criticism and critique it’s just pointless. It’s ruined music. It’s proven to have negative effects on all parties involved. If you don’t like something find something you do and hype it up. Thats what I spend my life doing, however, seeing Gifted Hater get sponsored and rise to fame, with his online army of fan boys - is real depressing to me. I’m guilty of my own crime here. Negativity breeds negativity. It looks the same as that straight white online incel army people like Nick Fuentes have. It’s the polar opposite of diversity in skateboarding.
This is an unpopular opinions thread and this is my opinion.
Is this unpopular???Expand QuoteSlaughterhouse remains, to this day, one of the single best and most enjoyable skateboard videos of all time.
I thought it was a classic back then when I first got and rewatched and rewatched the DVD and I still think so.
"Fuck you Baca"
"Lizard King's great"
"I'm not stopping filming this is my jawb"[close]
It's like the sponsor me tape for the Baker/Deathwish people post Baker 3 gang. I loved it! It's amazing to see Sammy Baca rocking the skinny jeans AC/DC rocker style and then go cholo baggy as fuck later on in life.
Expand QuoteIs this unpopular???Expand QuoteSlaughterhouse remains, to this day, one of the single best and most enjoyable skateboard videos of all time.
I thought it was a classic back then when I first got and rewatched and rewatched the DVD and I still think so.
"Fuck you Baca"
"Lizard King's great"
"I'm not stopping filming this is my jawb"[close]
It's like the sponsor me tape for the Baker/Deathwish people post Baker 3 gang. I loved it! It's amazing to see Sammy Baca rocking the skinny jeans AC/DC rocker style and then go cholo baggy as fuck later on in life.[close]
I can only hope that now it is recognised for the classic I've always seen it as, I definitely used to see a lot of hate for it in the few years after it released. No joke I'm really happy if it's no longer a controversial opinion to share though.
Baca was fucking 16 in the video and has one of the best parts along with Ragdoll, Lizard and Slash.
I think we all knew Pig Wood wasn't going to last, but seeing 3 of those guys get picked up by Baker was cool as fuck. I've loved Ragdoll since Blackout and his Digital part, but I've got to also mention Adrian Mallory too. Always had a soft spot for his shit since Slaughterhouse.
In the 90s there was no social media. Yeah there was shit talking in magazines and in real life, but you dealt with real life consequences of running your mouth. Bill Pepper got “most annoying skater of the year” award and he walked into Thrasher and punch Phelps in the face.
This may be hard to believe, but there were no online army’s or faceless posters cheering on one person or bullying up on another person. This aspect of social media - the digital ease - of being able to attack people and bully them online is not progress.
I’m just personally not a fan of negative criticism and critique it’s just pointless. It’s ruined music. It’s proven to have negative effects on all parties involved. If you don’t like something find something you do and hype it up. Thats what I spend my life doing, however, seeing Gifted Hater get sponsored and rise to fame, with his online army of fan boys - is real depressing to me. I’m guilty of my own crime here. Negativity breeds negativity. It looks the same as that straight white online incel army people like Nick Fuentes have. It’s the polar opposite of diversity in skateboarding.
This is an unpopular opinions thread and this is my opinion.
Slaughterhouse remains, to this day, one of the single best and most enjoyable skateboard videos of all time.
I thought it was a classic back then when I first got and rewatched and rewatched the DVD and I still think so.
I was wrong you two are way more irritating than the lukewarm Gen z takes. Bring on more GH fans to the boardsExpand QuoteIn the 90s there was no social media. Yeah there was shit talking in magazines and in real life, but you dealt with real life consequences of running your mouth. Bill Pepper got “most annoying skater of the year” award and he walked into Thrasher and punch Phelps in the face.
This may be hard to believe, but there were no online army’s or faceless posters cheering on one person or bullying up on another person. This aspect of social media - the digital ease - of being able to attack people and bully them online is not progress.
I’m just personally not a fan of negative criticism and critique it’s just pointless. It’s ruined music. It’s proven to have negative effects on all parties involved. If you don’t like something find something you do and hype it up. Thats what I spend my life doing, however, seeing Gifted Hater get sponsored and rise to fame, with his online army of fan boys - is real depressing to me. I’m guilty of my own crime here. Negativity breeds negativity. It looks the same as that straight white online incel army people like Nick Fuentes have. It’s the polar opposite of diversity in skateboarding.
This is an unpopular opinions thread and this is my opinion.[close]
You are reaching so hard dude.
Ultimate old guy baby mode right now.
Shuuuuut uuuuuup.
"I grew up in the 90s, GH is basically Nick Fuentes" lmfaoooo
Slaughterhouse remains, to this day, one of the single best and most enjoyable skateboard videos of all time.
I thought it was a classic back then when I first got and rewatched and rewatched the DVD and I still think so.
"Fuck you Baca"
"Lizard King's great"
"I'm not stopping filming this is my jawb"
for better or worse gh has filled the void of the phelper
a polarising, funny personality whose opinions generally echo that of the core community
in 2025 it only makes sense that this is in the form of a youtuber/twitch streamer
also, i can almost guarantee the old guys he pisses off these days would have held phelps word as gospel in the hellride era , which i think only adds to my point .. in 10 years gh devotees gonna be doing the same to whoevers next up - provided they survive the groyper wars of 2028
future is now old guys
If anything Joa has more. Phelps didn't really matter to anyone until KOTR, and even then I don't think people really cared about his opinions that much. Like, go fast and do scary stuff was a thing before Phelps came along.Expand Quotefor better or worse gh has filled the void of the phelper
a polarising, funny personality whose opinions generally echo that of the core community
in 2025 it only makes sense that this is in the form of a youtuber/twitch streamer
also, i can almost guarantee the old guys he pisses off these days would have held phelps word as gospel in the hellride era , which i think only adds to my point .. in 10 years gh devotees gonna be doing the same to whoevers next up - provided they survive the groyper wars of 2028
future is now old guys[close]
Joa having the same cred as Phelps is laughable...Also grew up in the 90s and am not a fan of his videos but don't care for him, what either way he ends up in skateboarding, the scene has gotten so big that I can enjoy it without ever interacting with any of his content. The only people who i think deserve to be punched in the face are literal nazi's like Nick Fuentes and Richard spencer. Joa or any opinions like his does not deserve any physical violence
Funny I would go the exact opposite. GH is maybe the only popular person in skateboarding right now who calls shit out and criticizes rightfully. Some parts of skateboarding are so lame right now and we need more people like gifted hater who uncover and speak up against lame shit.
If anything Joa has more. Phelps didn't really matter to anyone until KOTR, and even then I don't think people really cared about his opinions that much. Like, go fast and do scary stuff was a thing before Phelps came along.Expand QuoteExpand Quotefor better or worse gh has filled the void of the phelper
a polarising, funny personality whose opinions generally echo that of the core community
in 2025 it only makes sense that this is in the form of a youtuber/twitch streamer
also, i can almost guarantee the old guys he pisses off these days would have held phelps word as gospel in the hellride era , which i think only adds to my point .. in 10 years gh devotees gonna be doing the same to whoevers next up - provided they survive the groyper wars of 2028
future is now old guys[close]
Joa having the same cred as Phelps is laughable...Also grew up in the 90s and am not a fan of his videos but don't care for him, what either way he ends up in skateboarding, the scene has gotten so big that I can enjoy it without ever interacting with any of his content. The only people who i think deserve to be punched in the face are literal nazi's like Nick Fuentes and Richard spencer. Joa or any opinions like his does not deserve any physical violence[close]
yeah all credibility is lost when you are a heroin addictDisagree I don't wanna hear about what's supposed to be gnarly from a dude who hasn't even tried hard drugs.
Expand QuoteSlaughterhouse remains, to this day, one of the single best and most enjoyable skateboard videos of all time.
I thought it was a classic back then when I first got and rewatched and rewatched the DVD and I still think so.[close]
Do you like the 88 Footwear video Destroy Everything Now? I think of it as the best "rocker" video of the era, with the coolest team and soundtrack. Slaughterhouse, Baker 3, & Cataclysmic Abyss have some gems but it seemed like the emphasis was more about playing dress up.
Right, but was it that influential? I feel like they were the 3rd place mag in the 90s and even then I remember thinking of him as an 80s relic. IMHO Dave Carnie was more influential.Expand QuoteIf anything Joa has more. Phelps didn't really matter to anyone until KOTR, and even then I don't think people really cared about his opinions that much. Like, go fast and do scary stuff was a thing before Phelps came along.Expand QuoteExpand Quotefor better or worse gh has filled the void of the phelper
a polarising, funny personality whose opinions generally echo that of the core community
in 2025 it only makes sense that this is in the form of a youtuber/twitch streamer
also, i can almost guarantee the old guys he pisses off these days would have held phelps word as gospel in the hellride era , which i think only adds to my point .. in 10 years gh devotees gonna be doing the same to whoevers next up - provided they survive the groyper wars of 2028
future is now old guys[close]
Joa having the same cred as Phelps is laughable...Also grew up in the 90s and am not a fan of his videos but don't care for him, what either way he ends up in skateboarding, the scene has gotten so big that I can enjoy it without ever interacting with any of his content. The only people who i think deserve to be punched in the face are literal nazi's like Nick Fuentes and Richard spencer. Joa or any opinions like his does not deserve any physical violence[close][close]
phelps edited Thrasher for 26 years you fucking person.
and was top pro for WhalecockRight, but was it that influential? I feel like they were the 3rd place mag in the 90s and even then I remember thinking of him as an 80s relic. IMHO Dave Carnie was more influential.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteIf anything Joa has more. Phelps didn't really matter to anyone until KOTR, and even then I don't think people really cared about his opinions that much. Like, go fast and do scary stuff was a thing before Phelps came along.Expand QuoteExpand Quotefor better or worse gh has filled the void of the phelper
a polarising, funny personality whose opinions generally echo that of the core community
in 2025 it only makes sense that this is in the form of a youtuber/twitch streamer
also, i can almost guarantee the old guys he pisses off these days would have held phelps word as gospel in the hellride era , which i think only adds to my point .. in 10 years gh devotees gonna be doing the same to whoevers next up - provided they survive the groyper wars of 2028
future is now old guys[close]
Joa having the same cred as Phelps is laughable...Also grew up in the 90s and am not a fan of his videos but don't care for him, what either way he ends up in skateboarding, the scene has gotten so big that I can enjoy it without ever interacting with any of his content. The only people who i think deserve to be punched in the face are literal nazi's like Nick Fuentes and Richard spencer. Joa or any opinions like his does not deserve any physical violence[close][close]
phelps edited Thrasher for 26 years you fucking person.[close]
See this is exactly what I was referring to when bringing up the video in this specific thread.
The shit said about people's outfits even when it was released was silly imo.
Except Ragdoll. That two song part was basically his magnum opus anyway.
Right, but was it that influential? I feel like they were the 3rd place mag in the 90s and even then I remember thinking of him as an 80s relic. IMHO Dave Carnie was more influential.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteIf anything Joa has more. Phelps didn't really matter to anyone until KOTR, and even then I don't think people really cared about his opinions that much. Like, go fast and do scary stuff was a thing before Phelps came along.Expand QuoteExpand Quotefor better or worse gh has filled the void of the phelper
a polarising, funny personality whose opinions generally echo that of the core community
in 2025 it only makes sense that this is in the form of a youtuber/twitch streamer
also, i can almost guarantee the old guys he pisses off these days would have held phelps word as gospel in the hellride era , which i think only adds to my point .. in 10 years gh devotees gonna be doing the same to whoevers next up - provided they survive the groyper wars of 2028
future is now old guys[close]
Joa having the same cred as Phelps is laughable...Also grew up in the 90s and am not a fan of his videos but don't care for him, what either way he ends up in skateboarding, the scene has gotten so big that I can enjoy it without ever interacting with any of his content. The only people who i think deserve to be punched in the face are literal nazi's like Nick Fuentes and Richard spencer. Joa or any opinions like his does not deserve any physical violence[close][close]
phelps edited Thrasher for 26 years you fucking person.[close]
Was it influential? Cmon dude, Phelps was part of a legacy. 100% skateboarding. The Mag wasn’t always at the top but it was always legit. SOTY, Bust or Bail, KOTR. What’s Joa done? YSL and Dumb Data’s Skate. Phelps was all over the world skating gnarly shit and touring with bands. GH is in Orange County and LA at perfect skateparks and ordering Uber eats to his apartment. Not to diminish his influence for this current era but it’s more internet clout imo. YT vids and streamer content, not really legendary stuff. Staring into a computer screen giving opinions by yourself is kind of corny but I guess that’s what people consume these days. Kind of an apples to oranges comparison but let’s not act like Jake was some random dude who didn’t contribute much and no one paid attention to.
youtubers, streamers and such should not be respected.100% agree. Working on some project for a long time to then have some nerd making a career of criticizing every last aspect of it from the comfort of their own home and have anyone take it a least bit seriously is completely fried. On par with seeing music or film as just "product" to consume. I feel all kinds of strongly about this kind of thinking.
i won't care about some dude sitting in front of his pc recording some lame ass youtube videos giving HIS opinions on stuff. i don't care. i can have my own opinion, i don't need yours. i also don't care for GH. i think watching these fucking endless videos is a waste of time. comparing him to phelps is peak ridiculuousness.
but you do you. go ahead and keep watching if you enjoy it.
Unfortunately unwarranted constant criticism is the most popular form of discourse these days. We have so much time to hate.100% agree. Working on some project for a long time to then have some nerd making a career of criticizing every last aspect of it from the comfort of their own home and have anyone take it a least bit seriously is completely fried. On par with seeing music or film as just "product" to consume. I feel all kinds of strongly about this kind of thinking.Expand Quoteyoutubers, streamers and such should not be respected.
i won't care about some dude sitting in front of his pc recording some lame ass youtube videos giving HIS opinions on stuff. i don't care. i can have my own opinion, i don't need yours. i also don't care for GH. i think watching these fucking endless videos is a waste of time. comparing him to phelps is peak ridiculuousness.
but you do you. go ahead and keep watching if you enjoy it.[close]
Expand QuoteRight, but was it that influential? I feel like they were the 3rd place mag in the 90s and even then I remember thinking of him as an 80s relic. IMHO Dave Carnie was more influential.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteIf anything Joa has more. Phelps didn't really matter to anyone until KOTR, and even then I don't think people really cared about his opinions that much. Like, go fast and do scary stuff was a thing before Phelps came along.Expand QuoteExpand Quotefor better or worse gh has filled the void of the phelper
a polarising, funny personality whose opinions generally echo that of the core community
in 2025 it only makes sense that this is in the form of a youtuber/twitch streamer
also, i can almost guarantee the old guys he pisses off these days would have held phelps word as gospel in the hellride era , which i think only adds to my point .. in 10 years gh devotees gonna be doing the same to whoevers next up - provided they survive the groyper wars of 2028
future is now old guys[close]
Joa having the same cred as Phelps is laughable...Also grew up in the 90s and am not a fan of his videos but don't care for him, what either way he ends up in skateboarding, the scene has gotten so big that I can enjoy it without ever interacting with any of his content. The only people who i think deserve to be punched in the face are literal nazi's like Nick Fuentes and Richard spencer. Joa or any opinions like his does not deserve any physical violence[close][close]
phelps edited Thrasher for 26 years you fucking person.[close][close]
Was it influential? Cmon dude, Phelps was part of a legacy. 100% skateboarding. The Mag wasn’t always at the top but it was always legit. SOTY, Bust or Bail, KOTR. What’s Joa done? YSL and Dumb Data’s Skate. Phelps was all over the world skating gnarly shit and touring with bands. GH is in Orange County and LA at perfect skateparks and ordering Uber eats to his apartment. Not to diminish his influence for this current era but it’s more internet clout imo. YT vids and streamer content, not really legendary stuff. Staring into a computer screen giving opinions by yourself is kind of corny but I guess that’s what people consume these days. Kind of an apples to oranges comparison but let’s not act like Jake was some random dude who didn’t contribute much and no one paid attention to.
youtubers, streamers and such should not be respected.
i won't care about some dude sitting in front of his pc recording some lame ass youtube videos giving HIS opinions on stuff. i don't care. i can have my own opinion, i don't need yours. i also don't care for GH. i think watching these fucking endless videos is a waste of time. comparing him to phelps is peak ridiculuousness.
but you do you. go ahead and keep watching if you enjoy it.
100% agree. Working on some project for a long time to then have some nerd making a career of criticizing every last aspect of it from the comfort of their own home and have anyone take it a least bit seriously is completely fried. On par with seeing music or film as just "product" to consume. I feel all kinds of strongly about this kind of thinking.Expand Quoteyoutubers, streamers and such should not be respected.
i won't care about some dude sitting in front of his pc recording some lame ass youtube videos giving HIS opinions on stuff. i don't care. i can have my own opinion, i don't need yours. i also don't care for GH. i think watching these fucking endless videos is a waste of time. comparing him to phelps is peak ridiculuousness.
but you do you. go ahead and keep watching if you enjoy it.[close]
pressing record, opening your mouth, and posting it online isn't doing jack shit for the culture!!!!!!
some of ya'll in this new generation are SPENT.
lowest common denominator shit.
youtubers, streamers and such should not be respected.
i won't care about some dude sitting in front of his pc recording some lame ass youtube videos giving HIS opinions on stuff. i don't care. i can have my own opinion, i don't need yours. i also don't care for GH. i think watching these fucking endless videos is a waste of time. comparing him to phelps is peak ridiculuousness.
but you do you. go ahead and keep watching if you enjoy it.
Now that you mention it, Hitler was also notoriously lazy and leaned heavy on the unwarranted criticism of people. Something of a Gifter Hater of his time?Expand Quote100% agree. Working on some project for a long time to then have some nerd making a career of criticizing every last aspect of it from the comfort of their own home and have anyone take it a least bit seriously is completely fried. On par with seeing music or film as just "product" to consume. I feel all kinds of strongly about this kind of thinking.Expand Quoteyoutubers, streamers and such should not be respected.
i won't care about some dude sitting in front of his pc recording some lame ass youtube videos giving HIS opinions on stuff. i don't care. i can have my own opinion, i don't need yours. i also don't care for GH. i think watching these fucking endless videos is a waste of time. comparing him to phelps is peak ridiculuousness.
but you do you. go ahead and keep watching if you enjoy it.[close][close]
hitler spent years on mein kampf, he put in that work, you gotta respect it
Expand Quoteyoutubers, streamers and such should not be respected.
i won't care about some dude sitting in front of his pc recording some lame ass youtube videos giving HIS opinions on stuff. i don't care. i can have my own opinion, i don't need yours. i also don't care for GH. i think watching these fucking endless videos is a waste of time. comparing him to phelps is peak ridiculuousness.
but you do you. go ahead and keep watching if you enjoy it.[close]
Says the guy with 5k posts on slap
Did Phelps ever film a full part?
I just don't think anyone was saying "well Phelps said this about this" in conversation in the 90s.
Just wanna say I've seen mad people turn into straight bitches over the years to be able to fit in and continue to get gnars on slap.
Just wanna say I've seen mad people turn into straight bitches over the years to be able to fit in and continue to get gnars on slap.
Just wanna say I've seen mad people turn into straight bitches over the years to be able to fit in and continue to get gnars on slap.its always funny to me when people who have had their profile for less than a month say shit like this
its always funny to me when people who have had their profile for less than a month say shit like thisExpand QuoteJust wanna say I've seen mad people turn into straight bitches over the years to be able to fit in and continue to get gnars on slap.[close]
Expand QuoteIf anything Joa has more. Phelps didn't really matter to anyone until KOTR, and even then I don't think people really cared about his opinions that much. Like, go fast and do scary stuff was a thing before Phelps came along.Expand QuoteExpand Quotefor better or worse gh has filled the void of the phelper
a polarising, funny personality whose opinions generally echo that of the core community
in 2025 it only makes sense that this is in the form of a youtuber/twitch streamer
also, i can almost guarantee the old guys he pisses off these days would have held phelps word as gospel in the hellride era , which i think only adds to my point .. in 10 years gh devotees gonna be doing the same to whoevers next up - provided they survive the groyper wars of 2028
future is now old guys[close]
Joa having the same cred as Phelps is laughable...Also grew up in the 90s and am not a fan of his videos but don't care for him, what either way he ends up in skateboarding, the scene has gotten so big that I can enjoy it without ever interacting with any of his content. The only people who i think deserve to be punched in the face are literal nazi's like Nick Fuentes and Richard spencer. Joa or any opinions like his does not deserve any physical violence[close][close]
phelps edited Thrasher for 26 years you fucking person.
Expand Quoteits always funny to me when people who have had their profile for less than a month say shit like thisExpand QuoteJust wanna say I've seen mad people turn into straight bitches over the years to be able to fit in and continue to get gnars on slap.[close][close]
Vaguely reminds me of one of my favorite lines in hip hop history
"That's why I always get respect from true soldiers
While half of the critics claim it every year: "HiP hOp'S oVeR"
FUCK YOU, hip hop just started
It's funny how the most nostalgic cats are the ones who were never part of it"
Aesop Rock - We're Famous
Expand Quoteyoutubers, streamers and such should not be respected.
i won't care about some dude sitting in front of his pc recording some lame ass youtube videos giving HIS opinions on stuff. i don't care. i can have my own opinion, i don't need yours. i also don't care for GH. i think watching these fucking endless videos is a waste of time. comparing him to phelps is peak ridiculuousness.
but you do you. go ahead and keep watching if you enjoy it.[close]
Says the guy with 5k posts on slap
Did Phelps ever film a full part?
Expand QuoteExpand Quoteyoutubers, streamers and such should not be respected.
i won't care about some dude sitting in front of his pc recording some lame ass youtube videos giving HIS opinions on stuff. i don't care. i can have my own opinion, i don't need yours. i also don't care for GH. i think watching these fucking endless videos is a waste of time. comparing him to phelps is peak ridiculuousness.
but you do you. go ahead and keep watching if you enjoy it.[close]
Says the guy with 5k posts on slap
Did Phelps ever film a full part?[close]
and? so what?
i've had my profile since 2012 with 5.8k posts
you've had your profile since 2019 with 2.4k posts
extrapolate these numbers and then reevaluate again what point you're trying to make.
phelps was a skater back when filming parts was a completely different feat. so hardly comparable to now, where you can pull out your phone and film shit in best quality and publish it online within seconds. so again i don't get what you are saying. then as someone already pointed out he was editor in chief for nearly thirty years of a print mag that survived print's extinction and somehow it successfully transformed to today's thing which became the only relevant mag in the online era. so there's that.
gregson's filming makes the all footy about himself, so it is badWhat about if there's a wall in the way? Or you are otherwise sure to get smoked? You probably had a clip or two in mind when u wrote that...?
if you can't fully roll away from a trick it doesn't count. none of this stepping off at high speed one second after the landing nonsense
I disagree that Thrasher was dictating what was cool in skating back in the day. I think Transworld was bigger in the 80s, and Big Brother was more influential in the 90s. Thrasher was in this weird old guy space in the 90s, trying to figure out how to cover what was happening while sticking to their hash roots. Their coverage of pool skaters and such was just not the thing that people cared about. Even SOTY was kind of a thing like- oh cool, good for them. It wasn't the big deal it is now.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteIf anything Joa has more. Phelps didn't really matter to anyone until KOTR, and even then I don't think people really cared about his opinions that much. Like, go fast and do scary stuff was a thing before Phelps came along.Expand QuoteExpand Quotefor better or worse gh has filled the void of the phelper
a polarising, funny personality whose opinions generally echo that of the core community
in 2025 it only makes sense that this is in the form of a youtuber/twitch streamer
also, i can almost guarantee the old guys he pisses off these days would have held phelps word as gospel in the hellride era , which i think only adds to my point .. in 10 years gh devotees gonna be doing the same to whoevers next up - provided they survive the groyper wars of 2028
future is now old guys[close]
Joa having the same cred as Phelps is laughable...Also grew up in the 90s and am not a fan of his videos but don't care for him, what either way he ends up in skateboarding, the scene has gotten so big that I can enjoy it without ever interacting with any of his content. The only people who i think deserve to be punched in the face are literal nazi's like Nick Fuentes and Richard spencer. Joa or any opinions like his does not deserve any physical violence[close][close]
phelps edited Thrasher for 26 years you fucking person.[close]
Those 26 years in which Phelps ran Thrasher has influenced skateboarding, good or bad, far beyond anything else. Phelps himself didn't really put himself out there as the face of Thrasher until later in that career, but Thrasher dictated what was cool or not in skateboarding for decades, and Phelps dictated what was in Thrasher. Almost every trend you can think of became one because that's what Thrasher decided to elevate.
I don't listen to Gifted Hater, I don't do the Nine Club or the Bunt either, just not my thing, but the idea any Youtuber in a sea of youtubers has even a fraction of the cultural impact that the primary skateboarding magazine for 40 years, and the last standing for the last few years, has had, seems ridiculous.
Joa Fields has more integrity than Jake Phelps ever had. Sure Phelps ran his big mouth and drug addled hellride like some kind of hero of the gnar but when it comes down to it he was an industry bendover like everybody else. He knew exactly where the line was and toed it perfectly, never once held someone accountable for doing actually bad things when it would've cost ad dollars. Always snuck up to just the right people and stomped on the easy targets. Even if my personal tastes when it comes to skateboarding aesthetics and culture are way closer to Phelper than Gifted Hater, I know which one gave Christine a platform, I know which one exposed industry plants and posers like Berle and Beatrice, I know which one has refused industry money time and again so he could keep saying exactly what he wanted. Doesn't make me like the Youtuber's cringey contrarianism any more but I won't let personal preference cloud my judgement over who of the two has/had an actual spine.
I disagree that Thrasher was dictating what was cool in skating back in the day. I think Transworld was bigger in the 80s, and Big Brother was more influential in the 90s. Thrasher was in this weird old guy space in the 90s, trying to figure out how to cover what was happening while sticking to their hash roots. Their coverage of pool skaters and such was just not the thing that people cared about. Even SOTY was kind of a thing like- oh cool, good for them. It wasn't the big deal it is now.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteIf anything Joa has more. Phelps didn't really matter to anyone until KOTR, and even then I don't think people really cared about his opinions that much. Like, go fast and do scary stuff was a thing before Phelps came along.Expand QuoteExpand Quotefor better or worse gh has filled the void of the phelper
a polarising, funny personality whose opinions generally echo that of the core community
in 2025 it only makes sense that this is in the form of a youtuber/twitch streamer
also, i can almost guarantee the old guys he pisses off these days would have held phelps word as gospel in the hellride era , which i think only adds to my point .. in 10 years gh devotees gonna be doing the same to whoevers next up - provided they survive the groyper wars of 2028
future is now old guys[close]
Joa having the same cred as Phelps is laughable...Also grew up in the 90s and am not a fan of his videos but don't care for him, what either way he ends up in skateboarding, the scene has gotten so big that I can enjoy it without ever interacting with any of his content. The only people who i think deserve to be punched in the face are literal nazi's like Nick Fuentes and Richard spencer. Joa or any opinions like his does not deserve any physical violence[close][close]
phelps edited Thrasher for 26 years you fucking person.[close]
Those 26 years in which Phelps ran Thrasher has influenced skateboarding, good or bad, far beyond anything else. Phelps himself didn't really put himself out there as the face of Thrasher until later in that career, but Thrasher dictated what was cool or not in skateboarding for decades, and Phelps dictated what was in Thrasher. Almost every trend you can think of became one because that's what Thrasher decided to elevate.
I don't listen to Gifted Hater, I don't do the Nine Club or the Bunt either, just not my thing, but the idea any Youtuber in a sea of youtubers has even a fraction of the cultural impact that the primary skateboarding magazine for 40 years, and the last standing for the last few years, has had, seems ridiculous.[close]
proving my point.What about if there's a wall in the way? Or you are otherwise sure to get smoked? You probably had a clip or two in mind when u wrote that...?Expand Quotegregson's filming makes the all footy about himself, so it is bad
if you can't fully roll away from a trick it doesn't count. none of this stepping off at high speed one second after the landing nonsense[close]
Also how do you make footage about yourself? What? It's not like they're his parts dude... You might be doing too much meta-criticism here - Imagine you were in the park watching him film, would you say the same? Nah you'd probably say "damn, sick".
Expand QuoteI disagree that Thrasher was dictating what was cool in skating back in the day. I think Transworld was bigger in the 80s, and Big Brother was more influential in the 90s. Thrasher was in this weird old guy space in the 90s, trying to figure out how to cover what was happening while sticking to their hash roots. Their coverage of pool skaters and such was just not the thing that people cared about. Even SOTY was kind of a thing like- oh cool, good for them. It wasn't the big deal it is now.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteIf anything Joa has more. Phelps didn't really matter to anyone until KOTR, and even then I don't think people really cared about his opinions that much. Like, go fast and do scary stuff was a thing before Phelps came along.Expand QuoteExpand Quotefor better or worse gh has filled the void of the phelper
a polarising, funny personality whose opinions generally echo that of the core community
in 2025 it only makes sense that this is in the form of a youtuber/twitch streamer
also, i can almost guarantee the old guys he pisses off these days would have held phelps word as gospel in the hellride era , which i think only adds to my point .. in 10 years gh devotees gonna be doing the same to whoevers next up - provided they survive the groyper wars of 2028
future is now old guys[close]
Joa having the same cred as Phelps is laughable...Also grew up in the 90s and am not a fan of his videos but don't care for him, what either way he ends up in skateboarding, the scene has gotten so big that I can enjoy it without ever interacting with any of his content. The only people who i think deserve to be punched in the face are literal nazi's like Nick Fuentes and Richard spencer. Joa or any opinions like his does not deserve any physical violence[close][close]
phelps edited Thrasher for 26 years you fucking person.[close]
Those 26 years in which Phelps ran Thrasher has influenced skateboarding, good or bad, far beyond anything else. Phelps himself didn't really put himself out there as the face of Thrasher until later in that career, but Thrasher dictated what was cool or not in skateboarding for decades, and Phelps dictated what was in Thrasher. Almost every trend you can think of became one because that's what Thrasher decided to elevate.
I don't listen to Gifted Hater, I don't do the Nine Club or the Bunt either, just not my thing, but the idea any Youtuber in a sea of youtubers has even a fraction of the cultural impact that the primary skateboarding magazine for 40 years, and the last standing for the last few years, has had, seems ridiculous.[close][close]
I was hanging out with 2 well regarded mid 80-mid 90s pro’s this past summer in California and conversation about Phelps came up. One dude liked him, the other said he wasn’t a particularly nice guy. Both stated, unequivocally, that more than anyone, Phelps decided what was going to be seen in skateboarding. Phelps doesnt like your city, it wont be covered. Phelps doesnt like you, you wont be covered.
Im 40, so not some old heshed out bowl dog Phelps worshipper, and slap mag was the best mag, but to say that Transworld and Big Brother were better or more influential isn’t accurate. Maybe for you, in your town, but that’s definitely an unpopular opinion. Shit, a month or 2 ago, i asked one of my very good friends, east coast dude early 50s dude, been skating since the 80s, in the industry since 97, about skate mag hierarchy in his lifetime and it went like “big brother had a cool early phase, but it’s always been Thrasher. I likes slap the best, the whole SF vibe, but Thrasher had dictated what happens in skateboarding. Transworld was like a Christian style skate mag.”
So its anecdotal and opinion based, but I haven’t encountered anyone sharing your opinion in the wild
I disagree that Thrasher was dictating what was cool in skating back in the day. I think Transworld was bigger in the 80s, and Big Brother was more influential in the 90s. Thrasher was in this weird old guy space in the 90s, trying to figure out how to cover what was happening while sticking to their hash roots. Their coverage of pool skaters and such was just not the thing that people cared about. Even SOTY was kind of a thing like- oh cool, good for them. It wasn't the big deal it is now.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteIf anything Joa has more. Phelps didn't really matter to anyone until KOTR, and even then I don't think people really cared about his opinions that much. Like, go fast and do scary stuff was a thing before Phelps came along.Expand QuoteExpand Quotefor better or worse gh has filled the void of the phelper
a polarising, funny personality whose opinions generally echo that of the core community
in 2025 it only makes sense that this is in the form of a youtuber/twitch streamer
also, i can almost guarantee the old guys he pisses off these days would have held phelps word as gospel in the hellride era , which i think only adds to my point .. in 10 years gh devotees gonna be doing the same to whoevers next up - provided they survive the groyper wars of 2028
future is now old guys[close]
Joa having the same cred as Phelps is laughable...Also grew up in the 90s and am not a fan of his videos but don't care for him, what either way he ends up in skateboarding, the scene has gotten so big that I can enjoy it without ever interacting with any of his content. The only people who i think deserve to be punched in the face are literal nazi's like Nick Fuentes and Richard spencer. Joa or any opinions like his does not deserve any physical violence[close][close]
phelps edited Thrasher for 26 years you fucking person.[close]
Those 26 years in which Phelps ran Thrasher has influenced skateboarding, good or bad, far beyond anything else. Phelps himself didn't really put himself out there as the face of Thrasher until later in that career, but Thrasher dictated what was cool or not in skateboarding for decades, and Phelps dictated what was in Thrasher. Almost every trend you can think of became one because that's what Thrasher decided to elevate.
I don't listen to Gifted Hater, I don't do the Nine Club or the Bunt either, just not my thing, but the idea any Youtuber in a sea of youtubers has even a fraction of the cultural impact that the primary skateboarding magazine for 40 years, and the last standing for the last few years, has had, seems ridiculous.[close]
I disagree that Thrasher was dictating what was cool in skating back in the day. I think Transworld was bigger in the 80s, and Big Brother was more influential in the 90s. Thrasher was in this weird old guy space in the 90s, trying to figure out how to cover what was happening while sticking to their hash roots. Their coverage of pool skaters and such was just not the thing that people cared about. Even SOTY was kind of a thing like- oh cool, good for them. It wasn't the big deal it is now.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteIf anything Joa has more. Phelps didn't really matter to anyone until KOTR, and even then I don't think people really cared about his opinions that much. Like, go fast and do scary stuff was a thing before Phelps came along.Expand QuoteExpand Quotefor better or worse gh has filled the void of the phelper
a polarising, funny personality whose opinions generally echo that of the core community
in 2025 it only makes sense that this is in the form of a youtuber/twitch streamer
also, i can almost guarantee the old guys he pisses off these days would have held phelps word as gospel in the hellride era , which i think only adds to my point .. in 10 years gh devotees gonna be doing the same to whoevers next up - provided they survive the groyper wars of 2028
future is now old guys[close]
Joa having the same cred as Phelps is laughable...Also grew up in the 90s and am not a fan of his videos but don't care for him, what either way he ends up in skateboarding, the scene has gotten so big that I can enjoy it without ever interacting with any of his content. The only people who i think deserve to be punched in the face are literal nazi's like Nick Fuentes and Richard spencer. Joa or any opinions like his does not deserve any physical violence[close][close]
phelps edited Thrasher for 26 years you fucking person.[close]
Those 26 years in which Phelps ran Thrasher has influenced skateboarding, good or bad, far beyond anything else. Phelps himself didn't really put himself out there as the face of Thrasher until later in that career, but Thrasher dictated what was cool or not in skateboarding for decades, and Phelps dictated what was in Thrasher. Almost every trend you can think of became one because that's what Thrasher decided to elevate.
I don't listen to Gifted Hater, I don't do the Nine Club or the Bunt either, just not my thing, but the idea any Youtuber in a sea of youtubers has even a fraction of the cultural impact that the primary skateboarding magazine for 40 years, and the last standing for the last few years, has had, seems ridiculous.[close]
Fuck it. ima just say it:
Skating a Heroin deck in 2025 feels icky, like irl 4chan dudes hoarding Pokémon cards or collecting Funko Pops. I say this because even though I fuck heavy with Heroin, the Instagram is literally just “look at my setup” porn. Do any of these people actually ride the fucking boards? Why am I looking at a wall covered in 8 different fucking egg decks on a Insta reel? When did did we start collecting readily available skateboards and treat them like PSA graded collectables instead of skating them? Like yeah, deck collecting always been a thing, but at this point I just want to see Craig Questions do a fat boneless or Dead Dave do something interesting, as opposed to a bunch of divorced dads jerking their pickles on the Heroin Insta. That said, I’m not out here saying all of Heroin is wack now. Did see a kid with a curb crusher deck the other day, and he was pretty chill.
Expand QuoteFuck it. ima just say it:
Skating a Heroin deck in 2025 feels icky, like irl 4chan dudes hoarding Pokémon cards or collecting Funko Pops. I say this because even though I fuck heavy with Heroin, the Instagram is literally just “look at my setup” porn. Do any of these people actually ride the fucking boards? Why am I looking at a wall covered in 8 different fucking egg decks on a Insta reel? When did did we start collecting readily available skateboards and treat them like PSA graded collectables instead of skating them? Like yeah, deck collecting always been a thing, but at this point I just want to see Craig Questions do a fat boneless or Dead Dave do something interesting, as opposed to a bunch of divorced dads jerking their pickles on the Heroin Insta. That said, I’m not out here saying all of Heroin is wack now. Did see a kid with a curb crusher deck the other day, and he was pretty chill.[close]
I'm not hating on your post or anything- and I don't use insta anymore so admittedly maybe I'm missing the point, but what the fuck are you saying here?
Heroin have been doing their own thing since 1999 or before. Always been good shit to me.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteFuck it. ima just say it:
Skating a Heroin deck in 2025 feels icky, like irl 4chan dudes hoarding Pokémon cards or collecting Funko Pops. I say this because even though I fuck heavy with Heroin, the Instagram is literally just “look at my setup” porn. Do any of these people actually ride the fucking boards? Why am I looking at a wall covered in 8 different fucking egg decks on a Insta reel? When did did we start collecting readily available skateboards and treat them like PSA graded collectables instead of skating them? Like yeah, deck collecting always been a thing, but at this point I just want to see Craig Questions do a fat boneless or Dead Dave do something interesting, as opposed to a bunch of divorced dads jerking their pickles on the Heroin Insta. That said, I’m not out here saying all of Heroin is wack now. Did see a kid with a curb crusher deck the other day, and he was pretty chill.[close]
I'm not hating on your post or anything- and I don't use insta anymore so admittedly maybe I'm missing the point, but what the fuck are you saying here?
Heroin have been doing their own thing since 1999 or before. Always been good shit to me.[close]
Basically, whenever I click on Instagram all Heroin ever posts on their story/reel page thing are just picks of people's setups, and it's at a point where it just feels like none of these dudes even ride the decks they're posting/are just clout chasing for a repost/like from Heroin. Some of the posts are legit like walls of Heroin decks. Now, look, I'm full on cringe myself, but I can't help but feeling even more cringe looking at this shit. Of course other brands also do this, but with Heroin it's at a point where every fucking time I log in there's legit like 20 pictures of Heroin reposting/liking bullshit on their story. Yes, it's my dumbass choice to use social media, but at least other brands I follow are like posting actual interesting shit. It's not so much the products themselves, but the way the brand is becoming a repost bot on Instagram.
Fuck it. ima just say it:
Skating a Heroin deck in 2025 feels icky, like irl 4chan dudes hoarding Pokémon cards or collecting Funko Pops. I say this because even though I fuck heavy with Heroin, the Instagram is literally just “look at my setup” porn. Do any of these people actually ride the fucking boards? Why am I looking at a wall covered in 8 different fucking egg decks on a Insta reel? When did did we start collecting readily available skateboards and treat them like PSA graded collectables instead of skating them? Like yeah, deck collecting always been a thing, but at this point I just want to see Craig Questions do a fat boneless or Dead Dave do something interesting, as opposed to a bunch of divorced dads jerking their pickles on the Heroin Insta. That said, I’m not out here saying all of Heroin is wack now. Did see a kid with a curb crusher deck the other day, and he was pretty chill.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteI disagree that Thrasher was dictating what was cool in skating back in the day. I think Transworld was bigger in the 80s, and Big Brother was more influential in the 90s. Thrasher was in this weird old guy space in the 90s, trying to figure out how to cover what was happening while sticking to their hash roots. Their coverage of pool skaters and such was just not the thing that people cared about. Even SOTY was kind of a thing like- oh cool, good for them. It wasn't the big deal it is now.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteIf anything Joa has more. Phelps didn't really matter to anyone until KOTR, and even then I don't think people really cared about his opinions that much. Like, go fast and do scary stuff was a thing before Phelps came along.Expand QuoteExpand Quotefor better or worse gh has filled the void of the phelper
a polarising, funny personality whose opinions generally echo that of the core community
in 2025 it only makes sense that this is in the form of a youtuber/twitch streamer
also, i can almost guarantee the old guys he pisses off these days would have held phelps word as gospel in the hellride era , which i think only adds to my point .. in 10 years gh devotees gonna be doing the same to whoevers next up - provided they survive the groyper wars of 2028
future is now old guys[close]
Joa having the same cred as Phelps is laughable...Also grew up in the 90s and am not a fan of his videos but don't care for him, what either way he ends up in skateboarding, the scene has gotten so big that I can enjoy it without ever interacting with any of his content. The only people who i think deserve to be punched in the face are literal nazi's like Nick Fuentes and Richard spencer. Joa or any opinions like his does not deserve any physical violence[close][close]
phelps edited Thrasher for 26 years you fucking person.[close]
Those 26 years in which Phelps ran Thrasher has influenced skateboarding, good or bad, far beyond anything else. Phelps himself didn't really put himself out there as the face of Thrasher until later in that career, but Thrasher dictated what was cool or not in skateboarding for decades, and Phelps dictated what was in Thrasher. Almost every trend you can think of became one because that's what Thrasher decided to elevate.
I don't listen to Gifted Hater, I don't do the Nine Club or the Bunt either, just not my thing, but the idea any Youtuber in a sea of youtubers has even a fraction of the cultural impact that the primary skateboarding magazine for 40 years, and the last standing for the last few years, has had, seems ridiculous.[close][close]
I was hanging out with 2 well regarded mid 80-mid 90s pro’s this past summer in California and conversation about Phelps came up. One dude liked him, the other said he wasn’t a particularly nice guy. Both stated, unequivocally, that more than anyone, Phelps decided what was going to be seen in skateboarding. Phelps doesnt like your city, it wont be covered. Phelps doesnt like you, you wont be covered.
Im 40, so not some old heshed out bowl dog Phelps worshipper, and slap mag was the best mag, but to say that Transworld and Big Brother were better or more influential isn’t accurate. Maybe for you, in your town, but that’s definitely an unpopular opinion. Shit, a month or 2 ago, i asked one of my very good friends, east coast dude early 50s dude, been skating since the 80s, in the industry since 97, about skate mag hierarchy in his lifetime and it went like “big brother had a cool early phase, but it’s always been Thrasher. I likes slap the best, the whole SF vibe, but Thrasher had dictated what happens in skateboarding. Transworld was like a Christian style skate mag.”
So its anecdotal and opinion based, but I haven’t encountered anyone sharing your opinion in the wild[close]
Same thing but replace Thrasher with Transworld. When it came to coverage and videos they put out, Thrasher definitely got the B-sides. Every great skater (even ones Phelps didn’t like) was putting their best stuff towards anything but Thrasher.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteI disagree that Thrasher was dictating what was cool in skating back in the day. I think Transworld was bigger in the 80s, and Big Brother was more influential in the 90s. Thrasher was in this weird old guy space in the 90s, trying to figure out how to cover what was happening while sticking to their hash roots. Their coverage of pool skaters and such was just not the thing that people cared about. Even SOTY was kind of a thing like- oh cool, good for them. It wasn't the big deal it is now.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteIf anything Joa has more. Phelps didn't really matter to anyone until KOTR, and even then I don't think people really cared about his opinions that much. Like, go fast and do scary stuff was a thing before Phelps came along.Expand QuoteExpand Quotefor better or worse gh has filled the void of the phelper
a polarising, funny personality whose opinions generally echo that of the core community
in 2025 it only makes sense that this is in the form of a youtuber/twitch streamer
also, i can almost guarantee the old guys he pisses off these days would have held phelps word as gospel in the hellride era , which i think only adds to my point .. in 10 years gh devotees gonna be doing the same to whoevers next up - provided they survive the groyper wars of 2028
future is now old guys[close]
Joa having the same cred as Phelps is laughable...Also grew up in the 90s and am not a fan of his videos but don't care for him, what either way he ends up in skateboarding, the scene has gotten so big that I can enjoy it without ever interacting with any of his content. The only people who i think deserve to be punched in the face are literal nazi's like Nick Fuentes and Richard spencer. Joa or any opinions like his does not deserve any physical violence[close][close]
phelps edited Thrasher for 26 years you fucking person.[close]
Those 26 years in which Phelps ran Thrasher has influenced skateboarding, good or bad, far beyond anything else. Phelps himself didn't really put himself out there as the face of Thrasher until later in that career, but Thrasher dictated what was cool or not in skateboarding for decades, and Phelps dictated what was in Thrasher. Almost every trend you can think of became one because that's what Thrasher decided to elevate.
I don't listen to Gifted Hater, I don't do the Nine Club or the Bunt either, just not my thing, but the idea any Youtuber in a sea of youtubers has even a fraction of the cultural impact that the primary skateboarding magazine for 40 years, and the last standing for the last few years, has had, seems ridiculous.[close][close]
I was hanging out with 2 well regarded mid 80-mid 90s pro’s this past summer in California and conversation about Phelps came up. One dude liked him, the other said he wasn’t a particularly nice guy. Both stated, unequivocally, that more than anyone, Phelps decided what was going to be seen in skateboarding. Phelps doesnt like your city, it wont be covered. Phelps doesnt like you, you wont be covered.
Im 40, so not some old heshed out bowl dog Phelps worshipper, and slap mag was the best mag, but to say that Transworld and Big Brother were better or more influential isn’t accurate. Maybe for you, in your town, but that’s definitely an unpopular opinion. Shit, a month or 2 ago, i asked one of my very good friends, east coast dude early 50s dude, been skating since the 80s, in the industry since 97, about skate mag hierarchy in his lifetime and it went like “big brother had a cool early phase, but it’s always been Thrasher. I likes slap the best, the whole SF vibe, but Thrasher had dictated what happens in skateboarding. Transworld was like a Christian style skate mag.”
So its anecdotal and opinion based, but I haven’t encountered anyone sharing your opinion in the wild[close]
Same thing but replace Thrasher with Transworld. When it came to coverage and videos they put out, Thrasher definitely got the B-sides. Every great skater (even ones Phelps didn’t like) was putting their best stuff towards anything but Thrasher.[close]
If you wanna talk about which mag has been more influential
google image search “Celebs wearing Thrasher”
Then google image search “Celebs wearing Transworld” lol
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Expand QuoteExpand QuoteSlaughterhouse remains, to this day, one of the single best and most enjoyable skateboard videos of all time.
I thought it was a classic back then when I first got and rewatched and rewatched the DVD and I still think so.[close]
Do you like the 88 Footwear video Destroy Everything Now? I think of it as the best "rocker" video of the era, with the coolest team and soundtrack. Slaughterhouse, Baker 3, & Cataclysmic Abyss have some gems but it seemed like the emphasis was more about playing dress up.[close]
See this is exactly what I was referring to when bringing up the video in this specific thread.
The shit said about people's outfits even when it was released was silly imo.
I enjoyed the fuck out of the 88 footwear video too, and it's similarly great. But Slaughterhouse, warts and all, is a well put together fucking classic. Charlie Castelluzo aside, everyone in the video went on to bigger things. It gave a load of the Baker crew their start. Except Ragdoll. That two song part was basically his magnum opus anyway.
And Slash kickflip fs 5050d the grass-side rail of Beverly Hills High (I think) but didn't get the recognition it deserved because of some tight jeans.
Middle aged Midwest dude here to chime in. In the mid/late 90’s to early 2000’s Transworld was way bigger here than Thrasher. Transworld full length videos used to be one of the big things you always looked forward to and always hit. Thrasher was definitely the older dude skating bowls mag to us, which given the closest shitty 3 foot quarter pipe to us was a 45 minute drive IF we could get a ride, it didn’t resonate. It was the 4th most popular mag in our little town. Funny enough my friends sister used to work at a shitty gas station that sold Slap Mag so we had every issue of it for years.
Expand QuoteMiddle aged Midwest dude here to chime in. In the mid/late 90’s to early 2000’s Transworld was way bigger here than Thrasher. Transworld full length videos used to be one of the big things you always looked forward to and always hit. Thrasher was definitely the older dude skating bowls mag to us, which given the closest shitty 3 foot quarter pipe to us was a 45 minute drive IF we could get a ride, it didn’t resonate. It was the 4th most popular mag in our little town. Funny enough my friends sister used to work at a shitty gas station that sold Slap Mag so we had every issue of it for years.[close]
transworld was always available in magazine stands in the grocery store where I was, with skateboarder 2nd and Thrasher just slightly 3rd. Probably equal if I ever got to go to Borders Books and Music or somewhere with a huge selection
Middle aged Midwest dude here to chime in. In the mid/late 90’s to early 2000’s Transworld was way bigger here than Thrasher. Transworld full length videos used to be one of the big things you always looked forward to and always hit. Thrasher was definitely the older dude skating bowls mag to us, which given the closest shitty 3 foot quarter pipe to us was a 45 minute drive IF we could get a ride, it didn’t resonate. It was the 4th most popular mag in our little town. Funny enough my friends sister used to work at a shitty gas station that sold Slap Mag so we had every issue of it for years.
Fuck it. ima just say it:
Skating a Heroin deck in 2025 feels icky, like irl 4chan dudes hoarding Pokémon cards or collecting Funko Pops. I say this because even though I fuck heavy with Heroin, the Instagram is literally just “look at my setup” porn. Do any of these people actually ride the fucking boards? Why am I looking at a wall covered in 8 different fucking egg decks on a Insta reel? When did did we start collecting readily available skateboards and treat them like PSA graded collectables instead of skating them? Like yeah, deck collecting always been a thing, but at this point I just want to see Craig Questions do a fat boneless or Dead Dave do something interesting, as opposed to a bunch of divorced dads jerking their pickles on the Heroin Insta. That said, I’m not out here saying all of Heroin is wack now. Did see a kid with a curb crusher deck the other day, and he was pretty chill.
Current stash:
(https://i.ibb.co/ycGhnrm8/stash.jpg)
Companies should run board graphics for more than a season. A year minimum before bringing in new stuff. Pay each artist more. Gives potential classics room to grow in the zeitgeist. Gives shops breathing room and saves board wall space (they can display a couple and store the rest).Do artists make more money off deck sale royalties or the initial commission for the art? That could be the driving force behind the current way things are done. Whichever is cheaper for the brand too...
Seems like deck brands run themselves thin of ideas and instead put bad stuff out that adds up and hurts their image in the long run.
In my model it would be upfront flat rate and then royalties past a certain threshold of decks sold. No idea if it’s cheaper than doing things per season but I feel like there is a large amount of slop coming out that end up in sale bins anyway. Same feelings toward softgoodsDo artists make more money off deck sale royalties or the initial commission for the art? That could be the driving force behind the current way things are done. Whichever is cheaper for the brand too...Expand QuoteCompanies should run board graphics for more than a season. A year minimum before bringing in new stuff. Pay each artist more. Gives potential classics room to grow in the zeitgeist. Gives shops breathing room and saves board wall space (they can display a couple and store the rest).
Seems like deck brands run themselves thin of ideas and instead put bad stuff out that adds up and hurts their image in the long run.[close]
In my model it would be upfront flat rate and then royalties past a certain threshold of decks sold. No idea if it’s cheaper than doing things per season but I feel like there is a large amount of slop coming out that end up in sale bins anyway. Same feelings toward softgoodsExpand QuoteDo artists make more money off deck sale royalties or the initial commission for the art? That could be the driving force behind the current way things are done. Whichever is cheaper for the brand too...Expand QuoteCompanies should run board graphics for more than a season. A year minimum before bringing in new stuff. Pay each artist more. Gives potential classics room to grow in the zeitgeist. Gives shops breathing room and saves board wall space (they can display a couple and store the rest).
Seems like deck brands run themselves thin of ideas and instead put bad stuff out that adds up and hurts their image in the long run.[close][close]
apart from all of those, barnes and noble, borders always had kingpin, color, document, slam. tower records had strength, concussion, maybe juice, i def remember there being skate zines in there.Expand QuoteMiddle aged Midwest dude here to chime in. In the mid/late 90’s to early 2000’s Transworld was way bigger here than Thrasher. Transworld full length videos used to be one of the big things you always looked forward to and always hit. Thrasher was definitely the older dude skating bowls mag to us, which given the closest shitty 3 foot quarter pipe to us was a 45 minute drive IF we could get a ride, it didn’t resonate. It was the 4th most popular mag in our little town. Funny enough my friends sister used to work at a shitty gas station that sold Slap Mag so we had every issue of it for years.[close]
transworld was always available in magazine stands in the grocery store where I was, with skateboarder 2nd and Thrasher just slightly 3rd. Probably equal if I ever got to go to Borders Books and Music or somewhere with a huge selection
slaughterhouse fucking sucks and anyone claiming otherwise is deluding themselves. everyone on the team* definitely dressed like shit but that's besides the point, all of those guys were operating on such a low level of skating compared to their peers. slash kickflip 50-50ing rails that bastien kickflip backside tailslid three full years prior (in a line!) and boardsliding hubbas that had already been front blunted, lizard king's ugly "creative" skating that was sometimes literally nothing (kickflip up a curb, nose bash fakie, switch heel off? come on), adrian mallory just skating like a watered down TNT, ragdoll's ass out and dragging on the ground every other shitty firecracker or grab or scraped manual because he can't keep up with people doing real tricks on those spots. and i don't love such direct trick-to-trick comparisons but its not like this video offers anything else, it's not edited well either and they're just skating a bunch of blown-out southern california spots, just worse! it was a laughing stock when it dropped, no one took it seriously, it hasn't aged well, so over of people calling it a classic. just because something came out when you were a teenager doesn't mean it's good.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteSlaughterhouse remains, to this day, one of the single best and most enjoyable skateboard videos of all time.
I thought it was a classic back then when I first got and rewatched and rewatched the DVD and I still think so.[close]
Do you like the 88 Footwear video Destroy Everything Now? I think of it as the best "rocker" video of the era, with the coolest team and soundtrack. Slaughterhouse, Baker 3, & Cataclysmic Abyss have some gems but it seemed like the emphasis was more about playing dress up.[close]
See this is exactly what I was referring to when bringing up the video in this specific thread.
The shit said about people's outfits even when it was released was silly imo.
I enjoyed the fuck out of the 88 footwear video too, and it's similarly great. But Slaughterhouse, warts and all, is a well put together fucking classic. Charlie Castelluzo aside, everyone in the video went on to bigger things. It gave a load of the Baker crew their start. Except Ragdoll. That two song part was basically his magnum opus anyway.
And Slash kickflip fs 5050d the grass-side rail of Beverly Hills High (I think) but didn't get the recognition it deserved because of some tight jeans.[close]
I loved the video at the time...and encapsulates 3 months of my life perfectly...but watching it now i wouldnt even have this in my top 50 videos of all time...the video works better as a independent video. Pig wood is such a nasty brand lmfao
Nah, bcuz a video is so much more than the tricks written down.slaughterhouse fucking sucks and anyone claiming otherwise is deluding themselves. everyone on the team* definitely dressed like shit but that's besides the point, all of those guys were operating on such a low level of skating compared to their peers. slash kickflip 50-50ing rails that bastien kickflip backside tailslid three full years prior (in a line!) and boardsliding hubbas that had already been front blunted, lizard king's ugly "creative" skating that was sometimes literally nothing (kickflip up a curb, nose bash fakie, switch heel off? come on), adrian mallory just skating like a watered down TNT, ragdoll's ass out and dragging on the ground every other shitty firecracker or grab or scraped manual because he can't keep up with people doing real tricks on those spots. and i don't love such direct trick-to-trick comparisons but its not like this video offers anything else, it's not edited well either and they're just skating a bunch of blown-out southern california spots, just worse! it was a laughing stock when it dropped, no one took it seriously, it hasn't aged well, so over of people calling it a classic. just because something came out when you were a teenager doesn't mean it's good.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteSlaughterhouse remains, to this day, one of the single best and most enjoyable skateboard videos of all time.
I thought it was a classic back then when I first got and rewatched and rewatched the DVD and I still think so.[close]
Do you like the 88 Footwear video Destroy Everything Now? I think of it as the best "rocker" video of the era, with the coolest team and soundtrack. Slaughterhouse, Baker 3, & Cataclysmic Abyss have some gems but it seemed like the emphasis was more about playing dress up.[close]
See this is exactly what I was referring to when bringing up the video in this specific thread.
The shit said about people's outfits even when it was released was silly imo.
I enjoyed the fuck out of the 88 footwear video too, and it's similarly great. But Slaughterhouse, warts and all, is a well put together fucking classic. Charlie Castelluzo aside, everyone in the video went on to bigger things. It gave a load of the Baker crew their start. Except Ragdoll. That two song part was basically his magnum opus anyway.
And Slash kickflip fs 5050d the grass-side rail of Beverly Hills High (I think) but didn't get the recognition it deserved because of some tight jeans.[close]
I loved the video at the time...and encapsulates 3 months of my life perfectly...but watching it now i wouldnt even have this in my top 50 videos of all time...the video works better as a independent video. Pig wood is such a nasty brand lmfao[close]
*not counting shuriken but his part isn't enough to save this piece of shit
yeah it's also the editing and spot selection and everything... which also fucking suck in slaughterhouse! i said that!Nah, bcuz a video is so much more than the tricks written down.Expand Quoteslaughterhouse fucking sucks and anyone claiming otherwise is deluding themselves. everyone on the team* definitely dressed like shit but that's besides the point, all of those guys were operating on such a low level of skating compared to their peers. slash kickflip 50-50ing rails that bastien kickflip backside tailslid three full years prior (in a line!) and boardsliding hubbas that had already been front blunted, lizard king's ugly "creative" skating that was sometimes literally nothing (kickflip up a curb, nose bash fakie, switch heel off? come on), adrian mallory just skating like a watered down TNT, ragdoll's ass out and dragging on the ground every other shitty firecracker or grab or scraped manual because he can't keep up with people doing real tricks on those spots. and i don't love such direct trick-to-trick comparisons but its not like this video offers anything else, it's not edited well either and they're just skating a bunch of blown-out southern california spots, just worse! it was a laughing stock when it dropped, no one took it seriously, it hasn't aged well, so over of people calling it a classic. just because something came out when you were a teenager doesn't mean it's good.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteSlaughterhouse remains, to this day, one of the single best and most enjoyable skateboard videos of all time.
I thought it was a classic back then when I first got and rewatched and rewatched the DVD and I still think so.[close]
Do you like the 88 Footwear video Destroy Everything Now? I think of it as the best "rocker" video of the era, with the coolest team and soundtrack. Slaughterhouse, Baker 3, & Cataclysmic Abyss have some gems but it seemed like the emphasis was more about playing dress up.[close]
See this is exactly what I was referring to when bringing up the video in this specific thread.
The shit said about people's outfits even when it was released was silly imo.
I enjoyed the fuck out of the 88 footwear video too, and it's similarly great. But Slaughterhouse, warts and all, is a well put together fucking classic. Charlie Castelluzo aside, everyone in the video went on to bigger things. It gave a load of the Baker crew their start. Except Ragdoll. That two song part was basically his magnum opus anyway.
And Slash kickflip fs 5050d the grass-side rail of Beverly Hills High (I think) but didn't get the recognition it deserved because of some tight jeans.[close]
I loved the video at the time...and encapsulates 3 months of my life perfectly...but watching it now i wouldnt even have this in my top 50 videos of all time...the video works better as a independent video. Pig wood is such a nasty brand lmfao[close]
*not counting shuriken but his part isn't enough to save this piece of shit[close]
Companies should run board graphics for more than a season. A year minimum before bringing in new stuff. Pay each artist more. Gives potential classics room to grow in the zeitgeist. Gives shops breathing room and saves board wall space (they can display a couple and store the rest).
Seems like deck brands run themselves thin of ideas and instead put bad stuff out that adds up and hurts their image in the long run.
Expand QuoteFuck it. ima just say it:
Skating a Heroin deck in 2025 feels icky, like irl 4chan dudes hoarding Pokémon cards or collecting Funko Pops. I say this because even though I fuck heavy with Heroin, the Instagram is literally just “look at my setup” porn. Do any of these people actually ride the fucking boards? Why am I looking at a wall covered in 8 different fucking egg decks on a Insta reel? When did did we start collecting readily available skateboards and treat them like PSA graded collectables instead of skating them? Like yeah, deck collecting always been a thing, but at this point I just want to see Craig Questions do a fat boneless or Dead Dave do something interesting, as opposed to a bunch of divorced dads jerking their pickles on the Heroin Insta. That said, I’m not out here saying all of Heroin is wack now. Did see a kid with a curb crusher deck the other day, and he was pretty chill.[close]
these mfs really got hooked on heroinExpand QuoteCurrent stash:
(https://i.ibb.co/ycGhnrm8/stash.jpg)[close]
What's even more bizarre to me is that it seems to be especially popular amongst the older crowd.
I wouldn't think the art would be appealing to older skaters or anything.
I guess it's all centered around old guys with too much disposable income doing Slappy's and feeling like these are the best boards for them?
Idk
slaughterhouse fucking sucks
Wish I could see more woman age 25-35 skating they're usually either too young or too old for me to enjoy the "skating"
Pretty mid. I saw a girl in a juicy sweat suit earlier now that's my style of skating 8)Expand QuoteWish I could see more woman age 25-35 skating they're usually either too young or too old for me to enjoy the "skating"[close]
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-AwCo7JqZA/?igsh=MXVpbXBjeWdzdzM2bQ==
Transworld made Cardiel and TNT household names with those video parts which Thrashr then was able to capitalize upon.
maybe not even unpopular, but it's time for skating to let Steve Cab go.
drop him from everything. Or boycott the brands that don't.
dude fucking sucks.
maybe not even unpopular, but it's time for skating to let Steve Cab go.
drop him from everything. Or boycott the brands that don't.
dude fucking sucks.
Expand Quotemaybe not even unpopular, but it's time for skating to let Steve Cab go.
drop him from everything. Or boycott the brands that don't.
dude fucking sucks.[close]
It’s easy to boycott vans, Powell & whatever other random sponsors still send that moldy little groundhog a check, but how many of you are willing to ditch your Indy’s until they give fucko the boot?
Wish I could see more woman age 25-35 skating they're usually either too young or too old for me to enjoy the "skating"
Mostly talking about Instagram here
Expand QuoteExpand Quotemaybe not even unpopular, but it's time for skating to let Steve Cab go.
drop him from everything. Or boycott the brands that don't.
dude fucking sucks.[close]
It’s easy to boycott vans, Powell & whatever other random sponsors still send that moldy little groundhog a check, but how many of you are willing to ditch your Indy’s until they give fucko the boot?[close]
Ditching Indy has never been easier. Several truck brands and models are just as good if not better at this point.
About Antonio Durao. Imagine this dude skating for Cariuma and being from California. All dudes here where saying he is cringe with that ollie north or one foot bullshit. Dude has pop, but his trick sellection is weird.
Hey man SoCal has a lot to answer for but Cab is from San JoseExpand Quotemaybe not even unpopular, but it's time for skating to let Steve Cab go.
drop him from everything. Or boycott the brands that don't.
dude fucking sucks.[close]
yeah vans needs to drop him. I don't understand what goes wrong in these SoCal dude's brains.
Like, what are they so angry about? It's fucked up. So many shittier places you could be forced to
live, with shitty weather, and no opportunities - yet these SoCal guys with immense priveldge end
up being biggoted haters in the sunshine. That's why I can't stand GH. It's the same shit to me -
priveledged white male skater from fucking Orange County with a sponser who spends his free time hating
on people and dragging others down. it's so bad.
About Antonio Durao. Imagine this dude skating for Cariuma and being from California. All dudes here where saying he is cringe with that ollie north or one foot bullshit. Dude has pop, but his trick sellection is weird.
Expand QuoteMiddle aged Midwest dude here to chime in. In the mid/late 90’s to early 2000’s Transworld was way bigger here than Thrasher. Transworld full length videos used to be one of the big things you always looked forward to and always hit. Thrasher was definitely the older dude skating bowls mag to us, which given the closest shitty 3 foot quarter pipe to us was a 45 minute drive IF we could get a ride, it didn’t resonate. It was the 4th most popular mag in our little town. Funny enough my friends sister used to work at a shitty gas station that sold Slap Mag so we had every issue of it for years.[close]
transworld was always available in magazine stands in the grocery store where I was, with skateboarder 2nd and Thrasher just slightly 3rd. Probably equal if I ever got to go to Borders Books and Music or somewhere with a huge selection
Pretty mid. I saw a girl in a juicy sweat suit earlier now that's my style of skating 8)Expand QuoteExpand QuoteWish I could see more woman age 25-35 skating they're usually either too young or too old for me to enjoy the "skating"[close]
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-AwCo7JqZA/?igsh=MXVpbXBjeWdzdzM2bQ==[close]
Expand QuoteAbout Antonio Durao. Imagine this dude skating for Cariuma and being from California. All dudes here where saying he is cringe with that ollie north or one foot bullshit. Dude has pop, but his trick sellection is weird.[close]
it's easy to hate what you don't understand, but try to appreciate that he has so much board control that he can do a variety of flip tricks with so much control even after the catch that he can squeeze in another trick (sometimes even opposite stance like the sw fs flip on wallenberg) on the way down if he feels so inclined because, well, he is him
I was a fan when Ozawa was pro. His boards don't even show up on google image search. Death skateboards too fuggit. I had a Steve Bailey Consolidated at the time. Damn.Expand QuoteCompanies should run board graphics for more than a season. A year minimum before bringing in new stuff. Pay each artist more. Gives potential classics room to grow in the zeitgeist. Gives shops breathing room and saves board wall space (they can display a couple and store the rest).
Seems like deck brands run themselves thin of ideas and instead put bad stuff out that adds up and hurts their image in the long run.[close]
I like thisExpand QuoteExpand QuoteFuck it. ima just say it:
Skating a Heroin deck in 2025 feels icky, like irl 4chan dudes hoarding Pokémon cards or collecting Funko Pops. I say this because even though I fuck heavy with Heroin, the Instagram is literally just “look at my setup” porn. Do any of these people actually ride the fucking boards? Why am I looking at a wall covered in 8 different fucking egg decks on a Insta reel? When did did we start collecting readily available skateboards and treat them like PSA graded collectables instead of skating them? Like yeah, deck collecting always been a thing, but at this point I just want to see Craig Questions do a fat boneless or Dead Dave do something interesting, as opposed to a bunch of divorced dads jerking their pickles on the Heroin Insta. That said, I’m not out here saying all of Heroin is wack now. Did see a kid with a curb crusher deck the other day, and he was pretty chill.[close]
these mfs really got hooked on heroinExpand QuoteCurrent stash:
(https://i.ibb.co/ycGhnrm8/stash.jpg)[close][close]
I really do not understand the heroin craze. Especially to the extent that they have become collectables.
What's even more bizarre to me is that it seems to be especially popular amongst the older crowd.
I wouldn't think the art would be appealing to older skaters or anything.
I guess it's all centered around old guys with too much disposable income doing Slappy's and feeling like these are the best boards for them?
Idk
Also, if you're hating on cab you must call them fakie 180s/360s, not half cab/cab.I heard a grom who obviously just started skating use the term “fakie half can” at the local today and I didn’t even correct him; my friend was about to though but I grabbed his shoulder to stop him and just shook my head no in silence. He looked at me and then responded by shaking his head yes in silence, showing that he understood. Up yours, Cab!
Hey man SoCal has a lot to answer for but Cab is from San JoseExpand QuoteExpand Quotemaybe not even unpopular, but it's time for skating to let Steve Cab go.
drop him from everything. Or boycott the brands that don't.
dude fucking sucks.[close]
yeah vans needs to drop him. I don't understand what goes wrong in these SoCal dude's brains.
Like, what are they so angry about? It's fucked up. So many shittier places you could be forced to
live, with shitty weather, and no opportunities - yet these SoCal guys with immense priveldge end
up being biggoted haters in the sunshine. That's why I can't stand GH. It's the same shit to me -
priveledged white male skater from fucking Orange County with a sponser who spends his free time hating
on people and dragging others down. it's so bad.[close]
Surfers are terrible, definitely agree there.Expand QuoteHey man SoCal has a lot to answer for but Cab is from San JoseExpand QuoteExpand Quotemaybe not even unpopular, but it's time for skating to let Steve Cab go.
drop him from everything. Or boycott the brands that don't.
dude fucking sucks.[close]
yeah vans needs to drop him. I don't understand what goes wrong in these SoCal dude's brains.
Like, what are they so angry about? It's fucked up. So many shittier places you could be forced to
live, with shitty weather, and no opportunities - yet these SoCal guys with immense priveldge end
up being biggoted haters in the sunshine. That's why I can't stand GH. It's the same shit to me -
priveledged white male skater from fucking Orange County with a sponser who spends his free time hating
on people and dragging others down. it's so bad.[close][close]
Haha I realized that right when I posted, but he’s been living in SD for 10 years I think. I’ll never understand the angry California man. Surfers are the worst offenders.
What's the nicest place in California? Idc about skating wise, Is it orange county? I used to jerk to real housewives of Orange county. I've never been but I'ma go this year.
What's the nicest place in California? Idc about skating wise, Is it orange county? I used to jerk to real housewives of Orange county. I've never been but I'ma go this year.
I’ve lived in San Jose since 1988 and it’s been my favorite California spot …pismo beach was also pretty dope for me, I prefer NorCal city’s over socalHey man SoCal has a lot to answer for but Cab is from San JoseExpand QuoteExpand Quotemaybe not even unpopular, but it's time for skating to let Steve Cab go.
drop him from everything. Or boycott the brands that don't.
dude fucking sucks.[close]
yeah vans needs to drop him. I don't understand what goes wrong in these SoCal dude's brains.
Like, what are they so angry about? It's fucked up. So many shittier places you could be forced to
live, with shitty weather, and no opportunities - yet these SoCal guys with immense priveldge end
up being biggoted haters in the sunshine. That's why I can't stand GH. It's the same shit to me -
priveledged white male skater from fucking Orange County with a sponser who spends his free time hating
on people and dragging others down. it's so bad.[close]
Hey fuck you Bart Harley Jarvis!Expand QuoteWhat's the nicest place in California? Idc about skating wise, Is it orange county? I used to jerk to real housewives of Orange county. I've never been but I'ma go this year.[close]
Orange County sucks shit (this belongs in the popular opinion thread)
About Antonio Durao. Imagine this dude skating for Cariuma and being from California. All dudes here where saying he is cringe with that ollie north or one foot bullshit. Dude has pop, but his trick sellection is weird.
Nah, bcuz a video is so much more than the tricks written down.Expand Quoteslaughterhouse fucking sucks and anyone claiming otherwise is deluding themselves. everyone on the team* definitely dressed like shit but that's besides the point, all of those guys were operating on such a low level of skating compared to their peers. slash kickflip 50-50ing rails that bastien kickflip backside tailslid three full years prior (in a line!) and boardsliding hubbas that had already been front blunted, lizard king's ugly "creative" skating that was sometimes literally nothing (kickflip up a curb, nose bash fakie, switch heel off? come on), adrian mallory just skating like a watered down TNT, ragdoll's ass out and dragging on the ground every other shitty firecracker or grab or scraped manual because he can't keep up with people doing real tricks on those spots. and i don't love such direct trick-to-trick comparisons but its not like this video offers anything else, it's not edited well either and they're just skating a bunch of blown-out southern california spots, just worse! it was a laughing stock when it dropped, no one took it seriously, it hasn't aged well, so over of people calling it a classic. just because something came out when you were a teenager doesn't mean it's good.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteSlaughterhouse remains, to this day, one of the single best and most enjoyable skateboard videos of all time.
I thought it was a classic back then when I first got and rewatched and rewatched the DVD and I still think so.[close]
Do you like the 88 Footwear video Destroy Everything Now? I think of it as the best "rocker" video of the era, with the coolest team and soundtrack. Slaughterhouse, Baker 3, & Cataclysmic Abyss have some gems but it seemed like the emphasis was more about playing dress up.[close]
See this is exactly what I was referring to when bringing up the video in this specific thread.
The shit said about people's outfits even when it was released was silly imo.
I enjoyed the fuck out of the 88 footwear video too, and it's similarly great. But Slaughterhouse, warts and all, is a well put together fucking classic. Charlie Castelluzo aside, everyone in the video went on to bigger things. It gave a load of the Baker crew their start. Except Ragdoll. That two song part was basically his magnum opus anyway.
And Slash kickflip fs 5050d the grass-side rail of Beverly Hills High (I think) but didn't get the recognition it deserved because of some tight jeans.[close]
I loved the video at the time...and encapsulates 3 months of my life perfectly...but watching it now i wouldnt even have this in my top 50 videos of all time...the video works better as a independent video. Pig wood is such a nasty brand lmfao[close]
*not counting shuriken but his part isn't enough to save this piece of shit[close]
About Antonio Durao. Imagine this dude skating for Cariuma and being from California. All dudes here where saying he is cringe with that ollie north or one foot bullshit. Dude has pop, but his trick sellection is weird.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteAbout Antonio Durao. Imagine this dude skating for Cariuma and being from California. All dudes here where saying he is cringe with that ollie north or one foot bullshit. Dude has pop, but his trick sellection is weird.[close]
it's easy to hate what you don't understand, but try to appreciate that he has so much board control that he can do a variety of flip tricks with so much control even after the catch that he can squeeze in another trick (sometimes even opposite stance like the sw fs flip on wallenberg) on the way down if he feels so inclined because, well, he is him[close]
I’m a big Antonio fan. But even I’ll acknowledge it’s a bit much sometimes. Salt can season a steak and make it taste better. But too much salt makes the steak gross.
Also, if you're hating on cab you must call them fakie 180s/360s, not half cab/cab.We do that, but we also make it an illegal trick. It's the benihana of 180s.
+ it's the only vid im aware of with Viktor Vaughn. Fkn dope. Everyone has swag in that vid and I love that they have interesting boards, especially Lizard king with the coloured grip matching the deck. People ask for variety in skate vids then be hatin. wth is a blown out spot anyway??? talkin bout editing might be thinkin too hard. And I was born the year it came out. compromise - when it's at it's lowest it does get fried af, but there's definitely undeniable hammers.Expand QuoteNah, bcuz a video is so much more than the tricks written down.Expand Quoteslaughterhouse fucking sucks and anyone claiming otherwise is deluding themselves. everyone on the team* definitely dressed like shit but that's besides the point, all of those guys were operating on such a low level of skating compared to their peers. slash kickflip 50-50ing rails that bastien kickflip backside tailslid three full years prior (in a line!) and boardsliding hubbas that had already been front blunted, lizard king's ugly "creative" skating that was sometimes literally nothing (kickflip up a curb, nose bash fakie, switch heel off? come on), adrian mallory just skating like a watered down TNT, ragdoll's ass out and dragging on the ground every other shitty firecracker or grab or scraped manual because he can't keep up with people doing real tricks on those spots. and i don't love such direct trick-to-trick comparisons but its not like this video offers anything else, it's not edited well either and they're just skating a bunch of blown-out southern california spots, just worse! it was a laughing stock when it dropped, no one took it seriously, it hasn't aged well, so over of people calling it a classic. just because something came out when you were a teenager doesn't mean it's good.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteSlaughterhouse remains, to this day, one of the single best and most enjoyable skateboard videos of all time.
I thought it was a classic back then when I first got and rewatched and rewatched the DVD and I still think so.[close]
Do you like the 88 Footwear video Destroy Everything Now? I think of it as the best "rocker" video of the era, with the coolest team and soundtrack. Slaughterhouse, Baker 3, & Cataclysmic Abyss have some gems but it seemed like the emphasis was more about playing dress up.[close]
See this is exactly what I was referring to when bringing up the video in this specific thread.
The shit said about people's outfits even when it was released was silly imo.
I enjoyed the fuck out of the 88 footwear video too, and it's similarly great. But Slaughterhouse, warts and all, is a well put together fucking classic. Charlie Castelluzo aside, everyone in the video went on to bigger things. It gave a load of the Baker crew their start. Except Ragdoll. That two song part was basically his magnum opus anyway.
And Slash kickflip fs 5050d the grass-side rail of Beverly Hills High (I think) but didn't get the recognition it deserved because of some tight jeans.[close]
I loved the video at the time...and encapsulates 3 months of my life perfectly...but watching it now i wouldnt even have this in my top 50 videos of all time...the video works better as a independent video. Pig wood is such a nasty brand lmfao[close]
*not counting shuriken but his part isn't enough to save this piece of shit[close][close]
Agreed. It's not just about the tricks, because if we just do 1 to 1 comparisons of tricks in any video part we would be here all day and get fucking nowhere. Like, Anotnio Durao "just" doing a half flip over a picnic table isn't nothing just because Bryan Herman had an unbelievable picnic table part in Stay Gold.
I'm mostly replying to carlwinslow here with all this but I thought your comment was worth highlighting.
The comment about about how everyone "dressed like shit" just, again, sums up my point about how stupid that sort of comment is in relation to the video. At the time of release and, seemingly, now as well.
I stand by what I said and all that bluster about "operating on such a low level of skating" is just inane nonsense.
"Real" tricks. lol.
If he doesnt get that foot back on the board before the board touches the ground the trick shouldn't count.y not? landing one foot would be kinda sick, so why not for a second?
Expand QuoteAbout Antonio Durao. Imagine this dude skating for Cariuma and being from California. All dudes here where saying he is cringe with that ollie north or one foot bullshit. Dude has pop, but his trick sellection is weird.[close]
this makes no sense - you're saying if durao was a totally different person, people might not like him? like sure but you could say this about anyone
what if antwuan dixon wore skinny jeans his entire career? what if tj rogers had t-funks personality? what if t-funk was a quiet polite kid from connecticut?
Expand QuoteAbout Antonio Durao. Imagine this dude skating for Cariuma and being from California. All dudes here where saying he is cringe with that ollie north or one foot bullshit. Dude has pop, but his trick sellection is weird.[close]
this makes no sense - you're saying if durao was a totally different person, people might not like him? like sure but you could say this about anyone
what if antwuan dixon wore skinny jeans his entire career? what if tj rogers had t-funks personality? what if t-funk was a quiet polite kid from connecticut?
who started the one foot revolution?
who started the one foot revolution?
who started the one foot revolution?
Expand QuoteWhat's the nicest place in California? Idc about skating wise, Is it orange county? I used to jerk to real housewives of Orange county. I've never been but I'ma go this year.[close]
Orange County sucks shit (this belongs in the popular opinion thread)
Expand Quotewho started the one foot revolution?[close]
(https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/CZLSGOXHIEI6ZJBCCG53SHNTBM.jpg)
Expand Quotewho started the one foot revolution?[close]
what is the one foot revolution?
who started the one foot revolution?
I'm glad Girl/Crail are still doing goofy, dad joke skits in their videos. It's a tradition at this point.
What's the nicest place in California? Idc about skating wise, Is it orange county? I used to jerk to real housewives of Orange county. I've never been but I'ma go this year.
It's not polite to ask if something was switch.
It's not polite to ask if something was switch.
Expand QuoteIt's not polite to ask if something was switch.[close]
but also video parts first trick should always be regular.
Fuck this first trick switch shit.
Given that Jerry went out of his way to skate his natural stance for the first trick in Bag of Suck, I think honoring that is the least we can do.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteIt's not polite to ask if something was switch.[close]
but also video parts first trick should always be regular.
Fuck this first trick switch shit.[close]
We have to establish a baseline!
It's not polite to ask if something was switch.”Have you been skating much lately?”
It’s ok to take a dump in the middle of a skatepark
It’s ok to take a dump in the middle of a skateparkAye aye captain
Aye aye captainExpand QuoteIt’s ok to take a dump in the middle of a skatepark[close]
It’s ok to take a dump in the middle of a skatepark
The OG tensor trucks with the replaceable slide piece are the best looking trucks ever made. Tensor is a sick name for a truck brand too, and I like the OG logo a lotThe answer is yes. Too bad the trucks skated like ass.
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Expand QuoteIt’s ok to take a dump in the middle of a skatepark[close]
That 12’ coping bowl was put there for a reason……
It’s ok to take a dump in the middle of a skatepark
Every year skate graphics keep getting worse.With some holographic shit too. Its so terrible.
Every year I care less about graphics as long as the base ply/coats are nice because I skate decks long enough to slide most of it off anyways. Decks are fleeting.
Colored trucks though... gotta look at those for a year....
Skateboarding is not about fits.Black tees and brown dickies would like a word.
I would never dress like TJ or Gabbers, and I personally hate some of their fits, yet they both delivered the most interesting parts/skating this year.
Nothing will ever top that shit ass Decenzo monkey AI generated graphic that was "Not AI, I hired an artist".With some holographic shit too. Its so terrible.Expand QuoteEvery year skate graphics keep getting worse.[close]
Dwindle/Chinese pressed boards are the most durable and longest lasting boards of any wood shop.
Dwindle/Chinese pressed boards are the most durable and longest lasting boards of any wood shop.
Dwindle/Chinese pressed boards are the most durable and longest lasting boards of any wood shop.
Zoolander skaters are kooks. You know.. the guys who strive to be male models and walk the runway and shit.
Zoolander skaters are kooks. You know.. the guys who strive to be male models and walk the runway and shit.
we know what he looks like on video 360 flipping el toro
Joslin brought his kids to El Toro not for inspiration or dedication but because he lacked child care that dayToo far away from a Target.
Joslin brought his kids to El Toro not for inspiration or dedication but because he lacked child care that dayfield day with the kids. nothing wrong with that. joslin is dope
Joslin brought his kids to El Toro not for inspiration or dedication but because he lacked child care that day
Expand QuoteJoslin brought his kids to El Toro not for inspiration or dedication but because he lacked child care that day[close]
With the price of childcare nowadays that's fully understandable
ABDs should be more commonplace especially if you can do it better or if your style puts its own spin on it
Hollywood high inward heel got done again so much better than the original
Someone else should (regular) 360 flip Wallenberg, so many good tre flips out there and it got wasted on Chris Cole which had none of the characteristics of a great tre flip
I think it was Salman Agah who said something like, "Not in this body" when someone told him a trick he was trying was ABD. I think that's pretty cool. It's kind of weird if you think about it, like we never get to see anyone else do a backside flip down Wallenberg now? Why? Someone else doing it would be awesome. You should have a bunch of new shit in a part, but I wouldn't mind seeing the different ways other people would do cool tricks. It's like when a band covers a song or something, put their own style on it.
Someone else should (regular) 360 flip Wallenberg, so many good tre flips out there and it got wasted on Chris Cole which had none of the characteristics of a great tre flip
Expand QuoteSomeone else should (regular) 360 flip Wallenberg, so many good tre flips out there and it got wasted on Chris Cole which had none of the characteristics of a great tre flip[close]
Here you go, this is from five days ago. Fuck Chris Cole, all his shit retroactively doesn't count. Congrats to Aurelien on the NBD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efQs8k19GSA
I consider broken board rollaways to be bonus points
Expand QuoteI consider broken board rollaways to be bonus points[close]
This is the most sensible way of looking at a broken board rollaway.
Like they did that shit even though their equipment failed. It's brilliant and adds to the clip.
Like Ed T's This is skateboarding fs lipslide ender is SO much cooler because of the snapped tail.
There are many other examples but I'm struggling to think of them right now.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteI consider broken board rollaways to be bonus points[close]
This is the most sensible way of looking at a broken board rollaway.
Like they did that shit even though their equipment failed. It's brilliant and adds to the clip.
Like Ed T's This is skateboarding fs lipslide ender is SO much cooler because of the snapped tail.
There are many other examples but I'm struggling to think of them right now.[close]
Rolling away on a broken board is like shattering the backboard from a slam dunk
I don't consider it the equipment's fault though. Just didn't land cleanly on the board. It's my unpopular opinion. I know the majority are ok with it.Expand QuoteI consider broken board rollaways to be bonus points[close]
This is the most sensible way of looking at a broken board rollaway.
Like they did that shit even though their equipment failed. It's brilliant and adds to the clip.
Like Ed T's This is skateboarding fs lipslide ender is SO much cooler because of the snapped tail.
There are many other examples but I'm struggling to think of them right now.
Expand QuoteSomeone else should (regular) 360 flip Wallenberg, so many good tre flips out there and it got wasted on Chris Cole which had none of the characteristics of a great tre flip[close]
Here you go, this is from five days ago. Fuck Chris Cole, all his shit retroactively doesn't count. Congrats to Aurelien on the NBD
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efQs8k19GSA
Raven Tershay quit wayyy too early that kid had the best style ever
the fact aurelian did in 3 tries is actually pretty insane to show how outdated chris cole is already actually compared to the pros of today. i believe he was the first person to use a roll in and it was also before the renovation, it was hidden in the back so you couldnt see it on purpose. so i actually do think his kinda doesnt count in a lot of ways... it was only gnarly for the amount of slams it took him to get it. i am pretty sure Herman could have done this without the roll in at the time but he was not as much of a "seeker" of like legendary spot NBDs, I think he was just out there skating doing his thing. he was the first one to 3 flip wilshire.
Pool coping is not as cool as everyone thinks, steel coping is perfectly radical. Pool coping is fun sometimes, but it doesn't need to be on everything.
Pool coping is not as cool as everyone thinks, steel coping is perfectly radical. Pool coping is fun sometimes, but it doesn't need to be on everything.
Pool coping is not as cool as everyone thinks, steel coping is perfectly radical. Pool coping is fun sometimes, but it doesn't need to be on everything.
there were more gnar tricks but the coolest trick of the year belongs to Daiki Hoshino around 48 seconds in
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBPSKyvO1os
Expand Quotethere were more gnar tricks but the coolest trick of the year belongs to Daiki Hoshino around 48 seconds in
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBPSKyvO1os[close]
For me that ender is one of the most memorable tricks of the year.
Crazy kickflip gap to bank and rolls away smoother than I can roll off a curb...fuck me.
Expand QuoteExpand Quotethere were more gnar tricks but the coolest trick of the year belongs to Daiki Hoshino around 48 seconds in
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBPSKyvO1os[close]
For me that ender is one of the most memorable tricks of the year.
Crazy kickflip gap to bank and rolls away smoother than I can roll off a curb...fuck me.[close]
Entire part was nothing but cool tricks but the ender lives rent free. If this is the direction skating takes then it will be in a good place. Also had a cool slam before the make. Made QS top 10 the week it dropped too.
I don’t like seeing the filmer’s shadow
idk if there is a nitpicky-opinion thread
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand Quotethere were more gnar tricks but the coolest trick of the year belongs to Daiki Hoshino around 48 seconds in
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBPSKyvO1os[close]
For me that ender is one of the most memorable tricks of the year.
Crazy kickflip gap to bank and rolls away smoother than I can roll off a curb...fuck me.[close]
Entire part was nothing but cool tricks but the ender lives rent free. If this is the direction skating takes then it will be in a good place. Also had a cool slam before the make. Made QS top 10 the week it dropped too.[close]
From wall/bank to floor like it’s nothing.
This thread was prematurely abandoned...
Anthony Shulz said nothing inaccurate about Joslin's El Toro clip, didn't claim to be an OG, and cracked me up when he kept his piggies in line for talking over each other.
Expand QuoteThis thread was prematurely abandoned...
Anthony Shulz said nothing inaccurate about Joslin's El Toro clip, didn't claim to be an OG, and cracked me up when he kept his piggies in line for talking over each other.[close]
Where do I see this?
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteThis thread was prematurely abandoned...
Anthony Shulz said nothing inaccurate about Joslin's El Toro clip, didn't claim to be an OG, and cracked me up when he kept his piggies in line for talking over each other.[close]
Where do I see this?[close]
https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=2861552.0
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteThis thread was prematurely abandoned...
Anthony Shulz said nothing inaccurate about Joslin's El Toro clip, didn't claim to be an OG, and cracked me up when he kept his piggies in line for talking over each other.[close]
Where do I see this?[close]
https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=2861552.0[close]
I thought Anthony Schultz (of slave) said something funny about Joslin.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteThis thread was prematurely abandoned...
Anthony Shulz said nothing inaccurate about Joslin's El Toro clip, didn't claim to be an OG, and cracked me up when he kept his piggies in line for talking over each other.[close]
Where do I see this?[close]
https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=2861552.0[close]
I thought Anthony Schultz (of slave) said something funny about Joslin.[close]
I figured you’d find the thread pretty easily yourself but Smh, it figures I got his first name wrong rather than his last, like OP did since I’m such a big fan. 🙄
The only backward thing I heard Andrew say was his idea that THPS inspired this current era flip in/out tech… combos ain’t creative.
i think nyjah is not cool anymore. today i woke up and he was uncool. i don't know what happened yesterday but i think he spent the last penny of his street credit. i know you guys love him and for you he is the goat but i'm sorry.
edit: he was cool for a while... i think he need a new part, must do something with el toro. at least he can smoke weed with t-funk on a b-roll of a baker vid.