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Skateboarding => PHOTOS/VIDEO => Topic started by: ArtVandelay on November 26, 2017, 10:41:19 AM
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Apparently Louie Lopez is releasing a new video part tomorrow called West End. The SOTY race is getting heavy! Anybody have details on the video?
Updated: http://www.thrashermagazine.com/articles/videos/louie-lopez-s-west-end-part/
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Loui Lopez
‘West End’ ‘SOTY part’
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Guarantee they're going to reveal that he's SOTY at the event. The formula is too obvious.
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agreed ^
Has Thrasher ever had a premier for a part? Burnett even had something in his IG about it this morning. Seems like a setup for a SOTY surprise video. All about creating a narrative these days.
I think Gip said it in another thread that no one has had a greater impact on skating this year than Tiago. Popping high and sliding long has changed. One photo of a sculpture wallie Louie did sticks out in my mind and nothing else.
I’m sure this part will be great but will it change skating? I hope so.
Add Tiago to the list with Guy and Evan Smith.
End presumptive rant.
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agreed ^
Has Thrasher ever had a premier for a part? Burnett even had something in his IG about it this morning. Seems like a setup for a SOTY surprise video. All about creating a narrative these days.
I think Gip said it in another thread that no one has had a greater impact on skating this year than Tiago. Popping high and sliding long has changed. One photo of a sculpture wallie Louie did sticks out in my mind and nothing else.
I’m sure this part will be great but will it change skating? I hope so.
Add Tiago to the list with Guy and Evan Smith.
End presumptive rant.
But watching Louie makes me want to go skate.
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Don’t get me wrong, love his skating. This year just seems like the most obvious choice.
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Seems early to do it. They usually whittle down the online list. Then again, the Thrasher posts of this have lots of pics of really young Louie in it, which def lends credence to this being a soty event
Also, it’s his birthday today...
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agreed ^
Has Thrasher ever had a premier for a part? Burnett even had something in his IG about it this morning. Seems like a setup for a SOTY surprise video. All about creating a narrative these days.
I think Gip said it in another thread that no one has had a greater impact on skating this year than Tiago. Popping high and sliding long has changed. One photo of a sculpture wallie Louie did sticks out in my mind and nothing else.
I’m sure this part will be great but will it change skating? I hope so.
Add Tiago to the list with Guy and Evan Smith.
End presumptive rant.
Congratulations.
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You didn't skate in the 90's early 2000's if Tiago doesn't get you hyped to skate
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I feel like when Thrasher announces SOTY depends on their media schedule. I remember they announced Chris Cole the second time midway through December, whereas they announced Grant before Thanksgiving in 2011.
I'd be really surprised if this isn't a SOTY part, and good for Louie if so, but this pick seems a little sterile given everything that's happened this year (the past few months especially). I was hoping Tiago would pull above politics for a victory, a la Wes Kremer, but Louie's definitely been groomed for SOTY over the past few years and I can see this move pleasing plenty of industry types.
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hope this aint some more vanilla stuff from him
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agreed ^
Has Thrasher ever had a premier for a part? Burnett even had something in his IG about it this morning. Seems like a setup for a SOTY surprise video. All about creating a narrative these days.
I think Gip said it in another thread that no one has had a greater impact on skating this year than Tiago. Popping high and sliding long has changed. One photo of a sculpture wallie Louie did sticks out in my mind and nothing else.
I’m sure this part will be great but will it change skating? I hope so.
Add Tiago to the list with Guy and Evan Smith.
End presumptive rant.
Is Thrasher hosting the event? I'm pretty sure we've seen premieres for online parts. Last year they did for Kyle Walker and Elijah's, and I'm pretty sure there was an event for Mason Silva's red baloon part this year.
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I feel pretty confident Foy will get it. He has a ton of stuff still coming out in Ty's "Flat Earth," which comes out in early December, and heard he's releasing something before the end of the year with the fs crook on El Toro in it. Would be happy with Louie winning though. They both deserve it and same with Tiago.
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Foy and Louie are exceptional skateboarders.
Tiago is an evolutionary step, simultaneously forward and backward.
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Biggest rail of the year will make one more SOTY: Gonzales, Walker.
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Wow it's almost like SOTY is just another advert for Thrasher
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Biggest rail of the year will make one more SOTY: Gonzales, Walker.
won't this year. people have figured out how to lock into rails on that feeble shit and can surf x amount of feet now.
tiago foy and louie are all pretty fucking eligible but if you've met Phelps in person you realize how much of a loose cannon dude is, and is on some dictator shit regardless of who actually killed it the most.
and politics which thrasher is supposed to be above re: Guy
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Biggest rail of the year will make one more SOTY: Gonzales, Walker.
won't this year. people have figured out how to lock into rails on that feeble shit and can surf x amount of feet now.
tiago foy and louie are all pretty fucking eligible but if you've met Phelps in person you realize how much of a loose cannon dude is, and is on some dictator shit regardless of who actually killed it the most.
and politics which thrasher is supposed to be above re: Guy
huh? when has the mag ethos ever not been petty and self-aggrandizing? it's the "bible"
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Biggest rail of the year will make one more SOTY: Gonzales, Walker.
won't this year. people have figured out how to lock into rails on that feeble shit and can surf x amount of feet now.
tiago foy and louie are all pretty fucking eligible but if you've met Phelps in person you realize how much of a loose cannon dude is, and is on some dictator shit regardless of who actually killed it the most.
and politics which thrasher is supposed to be above re: Guy
huh? when has the mag ever not been petty and self-aggrandizing? can you tell me any other mags than the "bible" that has banned people?
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Louie is in the window and really skating at a level on par with the flip guys in the sorry era. it's incredible. he's been casually destroying shit all year.
Tiago is doing the exact same thing. as someone who said earlier, if you started skating in the late 90s the dude embodies that era and is a 2017 version of a no bullshit ripper skaterat. he would fit perfect in They Dont Give a Fuck About Us, one of the heaviest vids of the early 2000s. it's uncanny.
i'm happy with either and i'd love to see louie get it but would also love to see tiago get it. how sick would it be if both got it
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I actually can only think of one trick louie did this year, the back shove it over the rail in thrash and burn. I am a big louie fan but if Tiago doesnt get it, thats really the last straw for me paying any attention to the SOTY shenanigans.
Also gotta say, Foy and Louie will probably be neck and neck for second after his part.
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I feel pretty confident Foy will get it. He has a ton of stuff still coming out in Ty's "Flat Earth," which comes out in early December, and heard he's releasing something before the end of the year with the fs crook on El Toro in it. Would be happy with Louie winning though. They both deserve it and same with Tiago.
Yea that fs crook is probably going to be in the Flat Earth video he has a full part in it but I still think Louie is going to get it there are more politics in his favor
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Anyone make it out to the premier?
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On Nora's insta story at the premiere the crowd was chanting SOTY right as I think Burnett was finishing giving a speech before the video played. Probably just be the crowd being hyped though
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agreed ^
Has Thrasher ever had a premier for a part? Burnett even had something in his IG about it this morning. Seems like a setup for a SOTY surprise video. All about creating a narrative these days.
I think Gip said it in another thread that no one has had a greater impact on skating this year than Tiago. Popping high and sliding long has changed. One photo of a sculpture wallie Louie did sticks out in my mind and nothing else.
I’m sure this part will be great but will it change skating? I hope so.
Add Tiago to the list with Guy and Evan Smith.
End presumptive rant.
Then what list does Busenitz belong to?
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On Nora's insta story at the premiere the crowd was chanting SOTY right as I think Burnett was finishing giving a speech before the video played. Probably just be the crowd being hyped though
I think it was just a birthday party
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So when is this online?
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So when is this online?
probably when west coast hits 9am
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Tiago is amazing, and so is Louie.
But neither one of them have accomplished as much as Foy has this year.
This is gonna be a close one for sure!
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Biggest rail of the year will make one more SOTY: Gonzales, Walker.
won't this year. people have figured out how to lock into rails on that feeble shit and can surf x amount of feet now.
tiago foy and louie are all pretty fucking eligible but if you've met Phelps in person you realize how much of a loose cannon dude is, and is on some dictator shit regardless of who actually killed it the most.
and politics which thrasher is supposed to be above re: Guy
David killed it and deserved it that year. Stop crying about it, Guy even cosigned the decision.
I could see Foy winning it along with Tiago. Louie still hasn't done anything notable. Don't give me winning Tampa Pro- somebody wins that shit every year, and they seldom also get SOTY for it. If his part that premiered last night is insane, I'll give him credit, but right now he just comes off as an industry insider golden boy
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Biggest rail of the year will make one more SOTY: Gonzales, Walker.
won't this year. people have figured out how to lock into rails on that feeble shit and can surf x amount of feet now.
tiago foy and louie are all pretty fucking eligible but if you've met Phelps in person you realize how much of a loose cannon dude is, and is on some dictator shit regardless of who actually killed it the most.
and politics which thrasher is supposed to be above re: Guy
I could see Foy winning it along with Tiago. Louie still hasn't done anything notable. Don't give me winning Tampa Pro- somebody wins that shit every year, and they seldom also get SOTY for it. If his part that premiered last night is insane, I'll give him credit, but right now he just comes off as an industry insider golden boy
Signed,
Me
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http://www.thrashermagazine.com/articles/videos/louie-lopez-s-west-end-part/
Proper trick selection, aside from the heelflip crooks, which seems oddly out of place.
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Wow, that was really good
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Great part! Not enough to win soty though. Tiago and Foy still are the frontrunners in my mind
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Enjoyed it a lot- especially the lines at that Salton Sea looking wallride spot and that wavy rollercoaster he rode then nollie backheeled off of
Still have Tiago as SOTY tho
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wow. imo, most enjoyable part out of the 3 frontrunners.
tiago has the most "wtf" clips like when you see the height of the ssbsts and the noseslide on a wall. jamie foy and louie make you say "ooo shit" with the 5050 shove pop over and the hurricane halfcab flip.
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I feel that his parts will stand the test of time. His spot selection is usually interesting, he has a neat style that isn't too robotic (in my opinion), and he dresses modestly. There's nothing gimmicky about him. What a nice boy.
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bigspin heel heath hap was ridiculous!
thought kirbys bs biggie was of chop but that was nuts!
whole part was great
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great part, however, if he gets the nod the fix is in.
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back noseblunt shove it out. so sexy
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I have been all Tiago this year, but this part really looks like a soty part. Louie has had a great year, no doubt 2017 is fully stacked with great contenders though: Louie, Tiago, Jaime foy, Miles.
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Damn heavy part, love the way he pieces lines together, fs hurricane half flip was insane.
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That was gnarly, wasn't expecting that ender. Im still rooting for Foy! But it looks like that flat earth video doesn't come out till the 12th of December. Would be a shame if SOTY was announced before then and ruin his chance all because they were trying to wait to the very end. Either way Tiago or Louie winning would be well deserved.
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Wow... that was incredible
Louie has this in the bag, all signs pointing to it
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Do people really think Thrasher is waiting on a Ty Evans helicopter video to decide SOTY?
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Enjoyed it a lot- especially the lines at that Salton Sea looking wallride spot and that wavy rollercoaster he rode then nollie backheeled off of
Still have Tiago as SOTY tho
Came here to say these two things!
Also I feel as amazing as this part is, in a few years he can pull off a career defining part like Dylan's Gravis part.
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So I realize Im probably in the minority here, but I feel like SOTY is for ATV guys who crush whatever is in front of them. Tiago and Louie are both nuts, but I kinda think this award should go to Ishod continually until someone else gets on his level.
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You know Phelps and We have a SOTY.
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Get Louie, Tiago and Foy together for some Thrasher SOTY challenges and Give it to whoever can land a 360 flip in high heels first.
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LUBIN LOPEZ
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Out of the 3 guys people consider the front-runners, I'd say this is the most enjoyable part, and I'll probably end up re-watching the Louie Lopez footage from this year, more than either Tiago's or Foy's. Louie skates fast and smooth, with a great selection of tricks. That ender was also fucked.
I will add though, I think Shane had the most mind-melting part this year in regards to holy shit, what the fuck. But, he hasn't dropped anything since summer, but between his 10 days in Melbourne part and his Nike part, I would personally give it to him, but he seems to have no traction.
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Yo, Louie, I'm really happy for you and I'mma let you finish, but Tiago had one of the tallest noseslides of all time!
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I was thinking Louie was mentioned in the SOTY conversation from the amount of footage (not saying it wasnt quality), but this part definitely has him holding the trophy. Great fucking part
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booooooooooo fuck all that SOTY race bullshit people dumping footage in November for Thrasher parts. Ain't even tryin to be slick dropping it for a video or anything. Fuckin dumb award too. Its literally just one dude's opinion, which is probably super arbitrary.
(Not that this wasn't amazing) Heath gap got destroyed this year.
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This was a great part. His style is smooth and unique while doing some really gnarly shit. With that being said, I can't say that he's necessarily brought anything new to skateboarding with his parts this year. Tiago is out here doing the hardest tricks on ledges most of us wouldn't even consider an actual spot let alone attempt a trick on. That being said it has been proven in the past that Thrasher doesn't really give a fuck about actual progression so I guess we might as well start guessing who Phelps is going to pick next year. 2018 will be Jamie Foy's first full year as a professional, so I expect we are going to see a shit ton of content from him this year, and I'm looking forward to it.
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This shit shouldn't be about trophies.
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Yeah SOTY has kind of become a big deal hasn't it? In years past there was no poll, no video drop, you'd just get January's issue with the SOTY on the cover and an interview. It's getting a little out of control. But I guess there's good sides to it being so big too - the SOTY trip videos are usually epic.
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That was a good damn good video! like 2min in and told myself, fuck the movies I'm going skating after work. Every 2 trick line, the first trick was done fucking beautifully. The lipslide on to the white bump was so smooth I could watch all day.
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didn't enjoy this part too much to be honest. i still think that tiago should be soty, louie is an amazing skateboarder but the music was god awful and the whole part was boring for me, too many wallrides i guess
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Brilliant! Absolutely brilliant!!
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pretty good, but liked the Krooked vid much better.
Riley still has my SOTY vote. Foy's part is good if you ignore Cole Wilson's part from earlier in the year.
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Louie killed it. Good part.
I've already forgotten just about all of it. Feeble pop over and ender were the standout tricks to me.
I just don't see anything particularly special about his skateboarding idk. He's streetleague-core exemplified
(I have no idea if he competes in SL)
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That was a legit part he put out and it was great. Sure he doesn't have a giant switch backtail or is nosesliding people's roofs,but Louie came through solid!
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It has to kind of suck to put a bunch of work into a part and have it get judged solely in the context of SOTY.
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he dresses modestly. What a nice boy.
Lickcakes, are you 73 now?
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best style of the year
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damn that was amazing.
he killed it soo smoothly.
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soty or not i hope he gets on fa or hockey! sick part!!!
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holy shit he has good style.
that kf back smith was so locked.
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holy shit he has good style.
that kf back smith was so locked.
I fucking jizzed when I saw that. Got damn, that was a thing of beauty.
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Super sick. I like Tiago for SOTY but Louie is insane the way he makes stuff look easy. Just the way he does some of his tricks like the half cab flip over the flat bar, wallride nollie bigspin but actually lands back on the wall, kickflip back smith and the my favorite was probably lip sliding but keeping all his speed on that roller coaster bump thing to nollie backside flip..they just look like it's meh to him.
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wow this was crazy, he's one of the most talented people to step on a board, he puts out consistent video parts and long video parts, his volcom part, his footage in the converse tour and this have all been over 5 minutes
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I was really stoked on the clip where he had to run and jump onto that skinny ledge to ollie over to 50 down the rail. I've never seen anyone jump on their board and take a push simultaneously. It was really cool.
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Is it possible that Louie just makes everything look too easy? I'm pulling for Tiago this year, but loved this. The shuvit rewind looked better than it should have and the front hurricane half-cab flip out (or fakie flip out) on the bump to rail was a highlight for me.
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this part is a clear indication that this dude is going to become someone BIG. Def got a pre-gravis Dylan feel that has me excited
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So I realize Im probably in the minority here, but I feel like SOTY is for ATV guys who crush whatever is in front of them. Tiago and Louie are both nuts, but I kinda think this award should go to Ishod continually until someone else gets on his level.
i've been saying this since Ishod's soty year. he is the GOAT.
Louie is being pushed so hard by thrasher, their description of the video part and louie is so mushy
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Anyone know if that Cons video is coming out this year? Seemed like a lot of that part was filmed stateside and I’m sure he’s got a bunch of footage filmed on all those cons trips
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I hate to say it but I just don't get it. I don't see how he's had a year like Tiago, Jamie Foy, or even Riley Hawk.
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Anybody else see that flip to back smith and immediately think “Tiago did a kickflip back smith on a ledge that high...from flat...in a line...switch...?” That was my first thought, but likely because of the soty context.
But guess what? Converse is apparently currently making a full length, and he chose to release a separate part before the full video was released in late november, so any comparisons to other soty front-runners is more than fair, it was invited. This is not skateboarding as art or expression, this is skateboarding for the sake of WINNING.
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I hate to say it but I just don't get it. I don't see how he's had a year like Tiago, Jamie Foy, or even Riley Hawk.
He's 2017's palate cleanser, and dear god, we need one.
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Anybody else see that flip to back smith and immediately think “Tiago did a kickflip back smith on a ledge that high...from flat...in a line...switch...?” That was my first thought, but likely because of the soty context.
But guess what? Converse is apparently currently making a full length, and he chose to release a separate part before the full video was released in late november, so any comparisons to other soty front-runners is more than fair, it was invited. This is not skateboarding as art or expression, this is skateboarding for the sake of WINNING.
Is there any confirmation on either of these points?
I hate to say it but I just don't get it. I don't see how he's had a year like Tiago, Jamie Foy, or even Riley Hawk.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kiV-MWla9QU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WcOPtD6YfQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJkIpUlOSBo
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^That's a solid year.
he deserves to be in the running no doubt.
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Luie is good but is kinda like too many guys in the game nowadays. Tiago is umatched Im voting for him.
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Anybody else see that flip to back smith and immediately think “Tiago did a kickflip back smith on a ledge that high...from flat...in a line...switch...?” That was my first thought, but likely because of the soty context.
But guess what? Converse is apparently currently making a full length, and he chose to release a separate part before the full video was released in late november, so any comparisons to other soty front-runners is more than fair, it was invited. This is not skateboarding as art or expression, this is skateboarding for the sake of WINNING.
I guess, but you are comparing what Tiago is absolutely the best at. Tiago couldn't do half the rail tricks Louie did in this video, just like Louie can't pop a switch flip high-enough to back smith a ledge. I mean, Ishod won in 2013, when no one else would have been able to do a lot of the stuff in Westgates part, and no chance Ave is doing what Shane O'neil did in his parts in 2015. I'm not saying Ave and Ishod shouldn't be SOTY.
And it isn't like Tiago isn't doing the same thing, he dropped a part for Independent two days before Louie.
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Anybody else see that flip to back smith and immediately think “Tiago did a kickflip back smith on a ledge that high...from flat...in a line...switch...?” That was my first thought, but likely because of the soty context.
But guess what? Converse is apparently currently making a full length, and he chose to release a separate part before the full video was released in late november, so any comparisons to other soty front-runners is more than fair, it was invited. This is not skateboarding as art or expression, this is skateboarding for the sake of WINNING.
And it isn't like Tiago isn't doing the same thing, he dropped a part for Independent two days before Louie.
Tiago has done nollie inward heel backlips down handrails in contest runs. The dude has plenty of insane rail tricks.
Bad comparison, of course, there is no way Louie definitively outshines Tiago, so it was a good attempt
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That was like one of the best parts ever. Lots of like jaw droppingly textbook tricks. Specially enjoy his manny/wallride game.
Makes Tiago's skating look like a big steaming turd. Comment about his skating being a huge step forward and huge step back nailed it.
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I bet the dork above me thinks body varials are “progress.”
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Dude I was pushing for Tiago but this part rules. The way he catches and rolls away from tricks is so rad. There's no "stomp." He just keeps going.
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Definitely was 100% wanting Tiago to take it this year. But Louie destroyed it. Also, fuck. Throw mike Anderson a bone and give it to him too. Those 3 for my vote.
I also hate how this Thrasher SOTY has made us all choose and defend who should win some pointless award. It’s silly. Everyone crushed it. This year was mind melting. They just need to take em all on a camping trip and sing camp songs over a fire or something.
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holy shit he has good style.
that kf back smith was so locked.
I fucking jizzed when I saw that. Got damn, that was a thing of beauty.
Judging from the face he made after landing it, I think he jizzed too. This part lived up to the hype. Louie hasn't peaked yet either O_o
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7 minutes went by pretty damn quickly!
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damn that was a good part! super smooth!! he's been killing it all year
really impressed with louie throughout the years watching him skate, honestly wasn't a fan during his extremely sorry, super baby louie days, but he's grown into his own since then and its fucking rad
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he dresses modestly. What a nice boy.
Lickcakes, are you 73 now?
Yes. And to prove it, here is my phone.
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I was really stoked on the clip where he had to run and jump onto that skinny ledge to ollie over to 50 down the rail. I've never seen anyone jump on their board and take a push simultaneously. It was really cool.
That stood out to me too. Whole part was sick and I’d feel like shit if I was Taylor Kirby right now . His Enders got one upped not even a week after his part got released. Tbh with Jake Hayes and foy pro now they can just let Kirby go, they already got the best of out that crew on baker.
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I was really stoked on the clip where he had to run and jump onto that skinny ledge to ollie over to 50 down the rail. I've never seen anyone jump on their board and take a push simultaneously. It was really cool.
That stood out to me too. Whole part was sick and I’d feel like shit if I was Taylor Kirby right now . His Enders got one upped not even a week after his part got released. Tbh with Jake Hayes and foy pro now they can just let Kirby go, they already got the best of out that crew on baker.
Kirby's boardslide down that rail was probably the heaviest thing in his part, and I don't think Riley's 50-50 really one ups it. Kirby's sick, and to be honest, I prefer his footage over Riley's.
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that was so sick. he has become so incredible and i think he's just getting started.
couple things though:
1. i've heard he has not stopped filming and will have a full part in the cons video. so like, why not release it?
2. i might has misread but did someone insinuate he isn't an ATV machine? lol what the fuck. everyone on flip is nasty on transition. maybe TX the only person who rode for flip that wasn't nuts on transition, but he can still skate it. i've seen him murder a mini at a demo.
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That was an amazing part. Great filming, music and especially editing. It's been ages since I've seen a part so well edited. Spots, style and trick selection were all totally on point. Fs feeble drop down from the fence was gnarly as were the other obvious hammers (massive switch crook, hurricane flip, big spin heel etc). This dude needs to leave Flip IMMEDIATELY!
I think this was probably the most well rounded/most enjoyable to watch part of the three SOTY frontrunners however I would still give it to Tiago any day of the week. Louie is amazing but so are many other people. Jamie Foy seems like a decent guy and slays rails but you can't give it to a guy who is NEVER seen without a Red Bull hat on and is about to star in a Ty Evans IMAX fart fest. Tiago is straight up changing the game with the most wild finesse and unimaginable hammers in the game. It's simple.
EDIT: just watched the clips posted on the other page. Louie has had a heavier year than I realised. He has such a deep bag of trick. Crazy that his Holy Stokes part came out within the last 18 months too.
Also, I would recommend that everyone rewatch the Thrash and Burn Spitire Euro vid on page 3. Absolutely amazing skating from all your favourites- Grant, Ishod, CK, Louie. Even Gerwer makes an appearance
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shouts to ugly mane
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bank flip to bs smith was too nice
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Apart from the last trick nothing was exciting as anything from Foy or Tiago.
If I made the decision (inb4 'you don't) he would fourth in line for SOTY - behind Foy, Tiago, and Riley.
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Very good with some amazing tricks, esp towards the end, but nowhere near as mind-boggling as Foy, not to speak of Tiago, who is revolutionising the entire game.
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Tiago is 2010 Dylan. Changing the game.
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That was Louie's best part no doubt!!! I love it!
That being said, Louie is not changing the game the way Tiago is. For that alone Tiago still my SOTY choice.
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who should louie ride for when he leaves flip?
could see him on krooked
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Before I say this, I realize the impact Tiago has had this year
But this whole Tiago is revolutionizing the game is misplaced, he has massive power and pop which allows him to do mind boggling long and high tricks, but that is not the same a progression or changing the game. How many future pros will do what he does because the new thing is grinding a head high wall. Not many. He is one of kind, which may be deserving of SOTY, but he is not that new new, he couldn't keep up with Louie, he couldn't even manage a letter against wade. He is a special talent but I do t think people should not be getting carried away by saying he is the future of skating. Tiagos style is nothing special, his trick selection is nothing special,he didn't make me want to skate he made my jaw drop
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Ban this guy ^
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I won't be surprised if Louie has more footage out before the year is up.....
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I really don't care what other people's opinions about SOTY are
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Louie for SOTY. we have watched him grow via Thrasher. Hes the poster child of the current generation. He rips. He sells product. Tiago is wearing the wrong pants to be SOTY in 2017. tall straight slides are cool and all but its not very creative. and has Tiago even been on a road trip with Jake? this aint KOTR the award is more than longest highest fastest. Its also about who embodies the ethos of the mag and represents skateboarding from a thrashonian stand point. Foy and Tiago did good stuff that raised the bar of whats possible but they are not as cute as little Louie Lopez.
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Louie has my vote. Don't get me wrong Tiago had an amazing year but Louie's skating is more appealing to me than Tiago's. Louie does all the right tricks without being overly "tech". Sometimes less is more.
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Louie is good but he's not creative at all, if you would see a silouette of the guys tricks it could be like 5 different (really good) guys. his tricks selection is just the same tricks everybody else does. That being said SOTY should be called TSOTY (T for Thrasher) because it's not about who changed the game but who hung out with Phelps more obviously.
And the fools above me who are dissing my man Tiago should get permanently banned from skateboarding.
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The part was phenomenal and he has a pretty diverse selection of tricks with no gimmicks. My biggest issue is that it seemed like he was moving kinda slow, and the music didn't help that feeling.
I think Tiago might have my vote tho, he's been the name all year. Louie's gonna have another year, kid's a machine and will probably drop 15 minutes worth footage next year.
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Before I say this, I realize the impact Tiago has had this year
But this whole Tiago is revolutionizing the game is misplaced, he has massive power and pop which allows him to do mind boggling long and high tricks, but that is not the same a progression or changing the game. How many future pros will do what he does because the new thing is grinding a head high wall. Not many. He is one of kind, which may be deserving of SOTY, but he is not that new new, he couldn't keep up with Louie, he couldn't even manage a letter against wade. He is a special talent but I do t think people should not be getting carried away by saying he is the future of skating. Tiagos style is nothing special, his trick selection is nothing special,he didn't make me want to skate he made my jaw drop
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I love Tiago, but I cant see a SOTY trip with him and Phelps. All I see is Tiago punching Phelps in the face. I still think Louie will win.
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I love Tiago, but I cant see a SOTY trip with him and Phelps. All I see is Tiago punching Phelps in the face. I still think Louie will win.
Tiago is a super positive guy and rock big rails and transitions. That nollie crookcs olie over the steps in DC promo was heavy. Tiago, Evan, Wes and others rippers in same thrasher tour.
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I love Tiago, but I cant see a SOTY trip with him and Phelps. All I see is Tiago punching Phelps in the face. I still think Louie will win.
Tiago is a super positive guy and rock big rails and transitions. That nollie crookcs olie over the steps in DC promo was heavy. Tiago, Evan, Wes and others rippers in same thrasher tour.
Good point. Nothing against Tiago, he seems cool as hell.
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Louie has my vote. Don't get me wrong Tiago had an amazing year but Louie's skating is more appealing to me than Tiago's. Louie does all the right tricks without being overly "tech". Sometimes less is more.
How is Tiago not the prime example for less is more? Some of his most discussed tricks and lines are as simple as can be. A switch backside tailslide on a chest high ledge is still just one basic trick- no flip in, no flip out, and a trick that has been done for decades, just taken to an insane new level. His line on embarcadero had one flip trick in it if I remember right. He does do some techy stuff, but his most memorable stuff is when he takes simple tricks, and does them on things or in ways that are insane.
That being said, despite not thinking he should win SOTY, I think I was harsh on Louie's part yesterday. It was really really good, and his style has matured and is now incredible. He deserves more love for that part than hate. Its stupid to be like "Fuck that dude for not being the best skateboarder of anybody this entire year" even though that wasn't my first thought.
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Louie has my vote. Don't get me wrong Tiago had an amazing year but Louie's skating is more appealing to me than Tiago's. Louie does all the right tricks without being overly "tech". Sometimes less is more.
That being said, despite not thinking he should win SOTY, I think I was harsh on Louie's part yesterday. It was really really good, and his style has matured and is now incredible. He deserves more love for that part than hate. Its stupid to be like "Fuck that dude for not being the best skateboarder of anybody this entire year" even though that wasn't my first thought.
I thought that for a second but we didn't start that conversation or frame this part in that way.
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Before I say this, I realize the impact Tiago has had this year
But this whole Tiago is revolutionizing the game is misplaced, he has massive power and pop which allows him to do mind boggling long and high tricks, but that is not the same a progression or changing the game. How many future pros will do what he does because the new thing is grinding a head high wall. Not many. He is one of kind, which may be deserving of SOTY, but he is not that new new, he couldn't keep up with Louie, he couldn't even manage a letter against wade. He is a special talent but I do t think people should not be getting carried away by saying he is the future of skating. Tiagos style is nothing special, his trick selection is nothing special,he didn't make me want to skate he made my jaw drop
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I love Tiago, but I cant see a SOTY trip with him and Phelps. All I see is Tiago punching Phelps in the face. I still think Louie will win.
Tiago is a super positive guy and rock big rails and transitions. That nollie crookcs olie over the steps in DC promo was heavy. Tiago, Evan, Wes and others rippers in same thrasher tour.
Would be sick to see a plaza tour.....
Tiago 's style of skating right now at least, is unique and he's held it down all year....so I'd give it to him....
Louie though I think is capable of an Ishod like run for the next five years.....
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This part was really good and no one can deny that but I doubt I'll watch it again. Aside from a few tricks (fakie ollie over that corner rail, the ollie over 50-50, and the manual back 180), not much stood out amongst all the good skating. If this gets Louis as SOTY consideration, then Manderson deserves it for his Krooked part which i think is much more deserving of a rewatch.
Basically, Louie is good but he seems like just a good skater in my eyes - nothing super notable.
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i think its a great "part", but im tired of this solo project soty push. i like seeing footy all year, part of something. tiago and foy have both put out parts IN something. as well as constant coverage all year. not just one go in novermber.
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Louie is good but he's not creative at all, if you would see a silouette of the guys tricks it could be like 5 different (really good) guys. his tricks selection is just the same tricks everybody else does. That being said SOTY should be called TSOTY (T for Thrasher) because it's not about who changed the game but who hung out with Phelps more obviously.
And the fools above me who are dissing my man Tiago should get permanently banned from skateboarding.
Oh come on, you're just talking out your ass at this point.
1. I'm a fan of both Louie and Tiago, but what exactly is mind-numbingly creative about Tiago's skating as compared to Louie's?
2. A silhouette of Louie would be instantly recognizable. He's got grace while doing unbelievable shit, to the point where it works against his favor. Any trick in that last section would be an ender elsewhere.
3. Who the fuck else is doing frontside hurricane half cab flip out on bank to rail, gap out to wallrides over twelve stairs, and shove it rewinds over tables, among more low-key shit like manual backside 180s to start lines and back noseblunt front shove to end lines?
I like Tiago, his skating is nuts and he seems to have a good head on his shoulders, and I'm rooting for him for SOTY, but the dickriding around here is getting a little much. It seems like everyone goes out of their way to point out that he's "better" than anyone else in any given thread now.
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Louie is good but he's not creative at all, if you would see a silouette of the guys tricks it could be like 5 different (really good) guys. his tricks selection is just the same tricks everybody else does. That being said SOTY should be called TSOTY (T for Thrasher) because it's not about who changed the game but who hung out with Phelps more obviously.
And the fools above me who are dissing my man Tiago should get permanently banned from skateboarding.
I get the point you are making,but it is called Thrasher's SOTY, if you haven't noticed,because it's by Thrasher Magazine...not sports illustrated or Time.
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Louie is good but he's not creative at all, if you would see a silouette of the guys tricks it could be like 5 different (really good) guys. his tricks selection is just the same tricks everybody else does. That being said SOTY should be called TSOTY (T for Thrasher) because it's not about who changed the game but who hung out with Phelps more obviously.
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Yo, Louie, I'm really happy for you and I'mma let you finish, but Tiago!
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Louie is good but he's not creative at all, if you would see a silouette of the guys tricks it could be like 5 different (really good) guys. his tricks selection is just the same tricks everybody else does. That being said SOTY should be called TSOTY (T for Thrasher) because it's not about who changed the game but who hung out with Phelps more obviously.
the t is silent
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Sort of a slow year imo in terms of soty. Did Louie do anything else other than this part to put him in the top 3?
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I guess I should add that part was fucked. Not trying to be an OG purist or whatever but is HD pissing anyone off more n more
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I guess I should add that part was fucked. Not trying to be an OG purist or whatever but is HD pissing anyone off more n more
Yes. I was watching the Krooked vid with a friend and we both liked Bobby's vx section the most, but agreed that it made the rest of the vid feel kinda slow in comparison
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I like how you can't really tell what trick he's doing until he does it, it's pretty unique. Also not sure about winning it off a solo part, but I guess that's how it goes - feed the internet content and all that.
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Sort of a slow year imo in terms of soty. Did Louie do anything else other than this part to put him in the top 3?
spitfire part, won tampa pro, and that thrasher cover
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That was great part, skating and music were both on point and he absolutely went off. That being said though, still doesn't hold a candle to Tiago or Jamie Foy imo.
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Liked it but would love it if he could just grind a little further.
The two longest were possibly the gnarliest.
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This is a win-win-win.
I'll be pleased if either Foy, Tiago, or Lopez win. Those are the finalists for sure.
Nike/Converse trumps Diamond and DC for potential spend. Lopez will win.
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Louie has my vote. Don't get me wrong Tiago had an amazing year but Louie's skating is more appealing to me than Tiago's. Louie does all the right tricks without being overly "tech". Sometimes less is more.
That being said, despite not thinking he should win SOTY, I think I was harsh on Louie's part yesterday. It was really really good, and his style has matured and is now incredible. He deserves more love for that part than hate. Its stupid to be like "Fuck that dude for not being the best skateboarder of anybody this entire year" even though that wasn't my first thought.
I thought that for a second but we didn't start that conversation or frame this part in that way.
It was more of a mea culpa for my posts, although looking back it wasn't too bad. I just felt like I was trying to argue why a great part wasn't great, just because I like Tiago more.
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Sort of a slow year imo in terms of soty. Did Louie do anything else other than this part to put him in the top 3?
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Sort of a slow year imo in terms of soty. Did Louie do anything else other than this part to put him in the top 3?
spitfire part, won tampa pro, and that thrasher cover
also went on that thrash & burn euro tour in aug/sept with ishod, grant taylor, zion, daan & more including phelps
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One of the best to ever do it
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Louie is good but he's not creative at all, if you would see a silouette of the guys tricks it could be like 5 different (really good) guys. his tricks selection is just the same tricks everybody else does. That being said SOTY should be called TSOTY (T for Thrasher) because it's not about who changed the game but who hung out with Phelps more obviously.
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good bad joke
I have a bone defficiany where I can't pronounce the "T" in plane-arium.
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ugly mane is trash. decent production for the time..boring voice with forgettable rhymes.
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Agreed. At least on a technical level, I probably enjoyed the first two parts in the Krooked video just as much. I'm actually surprised Shane didn't get much traction. I guess its because he's had arguably more impressive years and didn't drop a November part.
Although out of all the 3 people are pushing for SOTY right now, Louie has my vote. He has great style and trick selection. What Tiago does is crazy in regards to pop, but I'm not a big fan of his style, but if he wins its not like I don't think he's worthy. Tiago has released a crazy amount of high-quality stuff the last 2 years.
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Louie has my vote. Don't get me wrong Tiago had an amazing year but Louie's skating is more appealing to me than Tiago's. Louie does all the right tricks without being overly "tech". Sometimes less is more.
That being said, despite not thinking he should win SOTY, I think I was harsh on Louie's part yesterday. It was really really good, and his style has matured and is now incredible. He deserves more love for that part than hate. Its stupid to be like "Fuck that dude for not being the best skateboarder of anybody this entire year" even though that wasn't my first thought.
I thought that for a second but we didn't start that conversation or frame this part in that way.
I am so proud of you <3
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Shane Oneil levels still part of the year.
Although out of all the 3 people are pushing for SOTY right now, Louie has my vote. He has great style and trick selection. What Tiago does is crazy in regards to pop, but I'm not a big fan of his style, but if he wins its not like I don't think he's worthy. Tiago has released a crazy amount of high-quality stuff the last 2 years.
I feel like Shane has a curse like a guy like Gonz or Mariano- they all produced so much at such a high level for so long, that the progression becomes expected and standard, despite being levels beyond what anybody else is even imagining. Other people can come in and do less, and people are blown away, but since everybody already knows how amazing guys like Shane are, they don't get the hype.
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Shane Oneil levels still part of the year.
Although out of all the 3 people are pushing for SOTY right now, Louie has my vote. He has great style and trick selection. What Tiago does is crazy in regards to pop, but I'm not a big fan of his style, but if he wins its not like I don't think he's worthy. Tiago has released a crazy amount of high-quality stuff the last 2 years.
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I kinda wish tracer was here to spew some
Nonesensical answer on why soty sucks but his best friend on the roller hockey team deserves it for being Canadian and not getting enough shine.
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Shane Oneil levels still part of the year.
Although out of all the 3 people are pushing for SOTY right now, Louie has my vote. He has great style and trick selection. What Tiago does is crazy in regards to pop, but I'm not a big fan of his style, but if he wins its not like I don't think he's worthy. Tiago has released a crazy amount of high-quality stuff the last 2 years.
Yeah, this is fair, I hope he finally gets it like Daewon, who was in a similar boat and somehow got it in a year which wasn't his most impressive (should have got it with the Skate More part). He's the first guy I think of when we talk about guys levels beyond everyone else.
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ur fuckin fried my guy
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amazing part. soty is indeed a dumb reward
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Shane Oneil levels still part of the year.
Although out of all the 3 people are pushing for SOTY right now, Louie has my vote. He has great style and trick selection. What Tiago does is crazy in regards to pop, but I'm not a big fan of his style, but if he wins its not like I don't think he's worthy. Tiago has released a crazy amount of high-quality stuff the last 2 years.
I thought Daewon did win it after Skate More came out?
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Never was a fan of Louie Lopez but in recent years he has become unbelievable. As someone said, there's no stomp on any of his tricks, he just keeps perfect momentum. Skates everything, fast and stylish.
I was going to say something about Foy - I knew he killed rails but didn't get why he was in this conversation yet. But I just watched what he's been up to this year and... yeah fair enough that dude is something else as well. Not as exceptional as Louie though.
I think some of the older heads on here may have some nostalgia creeping into their appreciation for Tiago. That's what I have anyway. His footage always reminds me of LA County, feels like he's carrying on in that vein. If that makes sense. Probably the most unlikely candidate for SOTY, but he's got my vote.
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ugly mane is trash. decent production for the time..boring voice with forgettable rhymes.
ur fuckin fried my guy
Ugly would destroy most rappers out today
http://youtu.be/zr6eqgrmhMU
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Shane Oneil levels still part of the year.
Although out of all the 3 people are pushing for SOTY right now, Louie has my vote. He has great style and trick selection. What Tiago does is crazy in regards to pop, but I'm not a big fan of his style, but if he wins its not like I don't think he's worthy. Tiago has released a crazy amount of high-quality stuff the last 2 years.
I thought Daewon did win it after Skate More came out?
Naw, I'm pretty sure Cole won it that year. He won it the year he dropped the Get Familiar part and Cheese and Crackers. I always felt Daewon should have got it for the Skate More year, and Jerry should have got it the year Daewon won, although, I'm not going to bitch too hard about Daewon winning it, because he deserves it almost every year.
So, it was after, but not for the year Skate More came out.
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ugly mane is trash. decent production for the time..boring voice with forgettable rhymes.
have you heard any lum songs other than the one in this part? i don't like it as well (it's a lot better than that first song though) but his projects like mista thug isolation or uneven compromise are great
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Shane Oneil levels still part of the year.
Although out of all the 3 people are pushing for SOTY right now, Louie has my vote. He has great style and trick selection. What Tiago does is crazy in regards to pop, but I'm not a big fan of his style, but if he wins its not like I don't think he's worthy. Tiago has released a crazy amount of high-quality stuff the last 2 years.
I thought Daewon did win it after Skate More came out?
So, it was after, but not for the year Skate More came out.
That's what happened, and that's exactly how I felt too.
I think some of the older heads on here may have some nostalgia creeping into their appreciation for Tiago. That's what I have anyway. His footage always reminds me of LA County, feels like he's carrying on in that vein. If that makes sense. Probably the most unlikely candidate for SOTY, but he's got my vote.
Remind me again of who was doing chest high switch back tails that we are nostalgiac for...
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I think some of the older heads on here may have some nostalgia creeping into their appreciation for Tiago. That's what I have anyway. His footage always reminds me of LA County, feels like he's carrying on in that vein. If that makes sense. Probably the most unlikely candidate for SOTY, but he's got my vote.
Remind me again of who was doing chest high switch back tails that we are nostalgiac for...
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I don't mean to say he's regressive at all. That would be ridiculous. Just think he reps a similar aesthetic, and actually brings it back because he pushes it to new heights. Back then, this type of skating (hiphop, baggy dress, tech ledge lines) was more the norm. Now it's about skating everything, no tricks are taboo and so on. I'm sure many of us know those skaters who still stick an extra tongue in their somehow (where do they find them?) puffy shoes, pull up their pants at the thighs before popping, wouldn't dream of grabbing their board, and mainly watch videos from that era (and if they watch something current, it's likely a Brazilian). But they're a bit of a dying breed and it feels like they have a new champ in Tiago. I meant something like that.
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I'm sure many of us know those skaters who still stick an extra tongue in their somehow (where do they find them?) puffy shoes, pull up their pants at the thighs before popping, wouldn't dream of grabbing their board, and mainly watch videos from that era (and if they watch something current, it's likely a Brazilian). But they're a bit of a dying breed and it feels like they have a new champ in Tiago. I meant something like that.
You think it's just a few tall tee baggy pants dudes that like Tiago? Dude is one of the most talked about skaters out there right now, and it's not because he likes baggy camo pants. He's amazing to watch, no matter what your favorite type of skateboarding is.
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I can imagine Tiago, Louie and Jamie scratching their heads reading this shit... Also LOL @ guys saying Tiago's skating is ''throwback'' or whatever. Y'all too worried about the dude's pants to see clearly.
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You think it's just a few tall tee baggy pants dudes that like Tiago? Dude is one of the most talked about skaters out there right now, and it's not because he likes baggy camo pants. He's amazing to watch, no matter what your favorite type of skateboarding is.
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No, I don't think I even implied that. He's in the conversation and obviously amazes everybody. Didn't think to mention something so obvious.
Edit: Not to say I don't realize how silly this skate theory stuff is. But I'm in a cold and unskateable place atm, so theory is all I have. That and raki.
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I can imagine Tiago, Louie and Jamie scratching their heads reading this shit... Also LOL @ guys saying Tiago's skating is ''throwback'' or whatever. Y'all too worried about the dude's pants to see clearly.
His style is loose and his arms are wild,he doesn't skate perfect (at times)and doesn't seem to care. With so many robot skater styles it's refreshing to see someone visibly trying,hence the throwback. Not saying he doesn't ever land clean as fuck,he does,but watching him gets me nostalgic. Poppin on shit like Stevie and Huf.
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I dont want to be a hater because the kid seems like a nice kid and all, but I really dont seem why this kid is so amazing, the only really mindblowing tricks on this part imo are the half cab flip over the gate, the heel flip and kickflip to the banks and the big spin heel over the kirchart gap, but there are better skaters out there in this moment imo.
oh, by the way, and his style isnt that great.
sorry just my opinion, not hating.
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I always knew that little bugger would grow up to be great. Too good man.
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Dude is nice. Style is wavy. Shreds basically everything. Not quite breaking the mold like Tiago and Foy are though.
In the same boat with the ones saying they don't get what is amazingly special about the dude.
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Interview from Thrasher
http://www.thrashermagazine.com/articles/louie-lopez-west-end-interview/
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They should not allow Ewan Bowman to do interviews. "Who would win in a fight?"
You've got one of the currently most talked about people in skating in front of you and these are the fucking questions you're asking? "Remember that time that guy got in your face?" "yeah yeah that was crazy bro"
Let chops from chromeball do thrashers interviews, they might actually have some substance!
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Enjoyable but underwhelming. I really thought he might have saved his best stuff for last instead of more of the same. It's easy on the eyes but none of that is memorable for me.
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I dont want to be a hater because the kid seems like a nice kid and all, but I really dont seem why this kid is so amazing, the only really mindblowing tricks on this part imo are the half cab flip over the gate, the heel flip and kickflip to the banks and the big spin heel over the kirchart gap, but there are better skaters out there in this moment imo.
oh, by the way, and his style isnt that great.
sorry just my opinion, not hating.
I don't know man....his style is really good. I agree he isn't pushing any boundaries or redefining skating though.
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Louie...great skating, but this part has no jazz.