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Skateboarding => PHOTOS/VIDEO => Topic started by: disintegration on February 20, 2020, 04:17:17 PM
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Crazy how much good footage this guy has and still isn't pro.
I just watched this again and he basically has a full part in a web edit.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PGAF7Bmm5M
Post Nik Stain shit.
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i ollied 13
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to be fair i think 917 has limited ability in how many pro's they can support
but in due time he'll get one forsure
also, this just dropped. the Busenitz line he mentions is incredible
https://quartersnacks.com/2020/02/five-favorite-parts-with-nik-stain/
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An Appreciation thread for Nik would be better, but it don't matter to me. I can always appreciate a Nik Stain thread, regardless.
https://youtu.be/kt4pRvqUhJY (https://youtu.be/kt4pRvqUhJY)
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Goes fast and does easy tricks.. pro?
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If I were a glib douchebag, I’d say he’s a “skater’s skater”.
But I’m not, so I won’t.
But he is.
A skater’s skater I mean.
Not a glib douchebag.
That’s what I am.
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An Appreciation thread for Nik would be better, but it don't matter to me. I can always appreciate a Nik Stain thread, regardless.
https://youtu.be/kt4pRvqUhJY (https://youtu.be/kt4pRvqUhJY)
Well it is an appreciation thread.
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only a minute of footage but this on loop the year it came out
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzePbWlt4fk
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I want to understand why his kickflips are the way they are but I cant put my finger on it
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I want to understand why his kickflips are the way they are but I cant put my finger on it
they're not mob, per se, but he keeps his front leg very straight and flicks way out in front of him, where a gold standard Penny/Reynolds flick pulls that front leg up more and then out at the peak. No hate, I like when people have non-cookie-cutter technique.
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I want to understand why his kickflips are the way they are but I cant put my finger on it
they're not mob, per se, but he keeps his front leg very straight and flicks way out in front of him, where a gold standard Penny/Reynolds flick pulls that front leg up more and then out at the peak. No hate, I like when people have non-cookie-cutter technique.
(https://i.imgur.com/PKEeuoE.png)
they're kinda like this
(https://66.media.tumblr.com/341f2658a1b1b8e9f1fa85e48a054491/tumblr_mzaxy9273d1r9tjrbo1_1280.jpg)
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Goes fast and does easy tricks.. pro?
agreed, love his skating when its good but I see like no progression in his parts, its kind of the same thing every time. Love him to prove me wrong and release a really good well-rounded part though.
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Goes fast and does easy tricks.. pro?
I will take 20ft long back smiths on chunky ledges with immaculate style from now til eternity. He's got a unique thing going and that counts for everything, especially now-a-days when there are literally thousands of skaters i've never heard of who skate at what would've been a "pro" level in decades past
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Timeless style beats tech every time. This guys is one of the best by far
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ya ya I get it, there is an in-between though. for every weird gross athletic street league freak there's a lot of good "unique" skaters that do different tricks that get nowhere near the shine Nik stain does. Don't get me wrong his skating is great I just wish he'd do some different tricks, not just like take 4 extra pushes and do another long crook/backsmith.
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Hot take. He's not that good and that should matter.
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Itd be different if he had constant coverage
But he does 3 tricks and puts out 3 minutes of footy every 3 years probably in an average
Someone like him should be able to film 2 parts a year
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ya ya I get it, there is an in-between though. for every weird gross athletic street league freak there's a lot of good "unique" skaters that do different tricks that get nowhere near the shine Nik stain does. Don't get me wrong his skating is great I just wish he'd do some different tricks, not just like take 4 extra pushes and do another long crook/backsmith.
Exactly.
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back in 2018 I saw nik stain and some others skating EMB on my lunch break. i waited to see him actually start skating but he just pushed around the bricks scraping his tail. it was really cool. like he was tuning a violin or something
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back in 2018 I saw nik stain and some others skating EMB on my lunch break. i waited to see him actually start skating but he just pushed around the bricks scraping his tail. it was really cool. like he was tuning a violin or something
razor tail is not cool
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back in 2018 I saw nik stain and some others skating EMB on my lunch break. i waited to see him actually start skating but he just pushed around the bricks scraping his tail. it was really cool. like he was tuning a violin or something
Is “watching Nik tailscrape” the new “watch Gino push”?
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This first part reminds my of that bit in Krooked Kronichles where Gonz admonishes the viewer to do tricks "more powerful".
I've seen him skate a few times and for sure there are other people with more tricks and there are other people who do the same tricks "better" but Nik manages to do tricks memorably - which counts for something when a lot of people can't.
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Who rly gives a fuck about pro status anymore besides “Instagram skaters,” Braille kids, and dudes like Aaron Cairo.
Also, what even constitutes “pro status” anymore? He is essentially pro right now.
Technically anyone who signs a contract regardless if they’re paid or not is considered a professional athlete. In skating, contracts are usually made for pieces hosted by purveyors such as Thrasher, transworld, berrics, etc. For example, the basketball player LaMelo Ball lost his NCAA basketball eligibility because he played professional basketball in Europe, before trying to play college basketball in the US. NCAA wouldn’t let LaMelo in because he simply signed a contract to play basketball for a Lithuanian league in Europe which automatically turns into pro status, messing up his amateur status and eligibility for college. Lamelo’s family thought he would still be eligible because there wasn’t money involved, but he did sign a contract to play hoops overseas and NCAA can’t let professionals into their league.
Nik stain is clearly already a “pro” and probably oblivious to his own “pro status” because he skates for the enjoyment of it.
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Also, what even constitutes “pro status” anymore?
having your name on a board...same as always
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to be fair i think 917 has limited ability in how many pro's they can support
but in due time he'll get one forsure
also, this just dropped. the Busenitz line he mentions is incredible
https://quartersnacks.com/2020/02/five-favorite-parts-with-nik-stain/
One of the best top 5s I've seen (plus I hadn't seen that Ricky color part, what a treat), good selection from different time periods and styles, and solid insights into what makes these parts work. He has a great appreciation for skating and it shows in his own.
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Hot take. He's not that good and that should matter.
On Pontus new show company?
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I want to understand why his kickflips are the way they are but I cant put my finger on it
they're not mob, per se, but he keeps his front leg very straight and flicks way out in front of him, where a gold standard Penny/Reynolds flick pulls that front leg up more and then out at the peak. No hate, I like when people have non-cookie-cutter technique.
(https://i.imgur.com/PKEeuoE.png)
sick, i do em like this too. just worse.
(https://i.imgur.com/T38b06M.png)
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Two Nik Stain manual compilations.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B8uMD78l559/
https://www.instagram.com/p/B86c4ezlCt5/
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Also a compilation of some of his footy from the HD John Wilson web edits
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glqRkHmnIc0
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This person is a Stain in the skateboard industry.
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Hot take. He's not that good and that should matter.
I agree and it does matter: his skating is a lot more defined and enjoyable than someone who looks like they can do every trick, every try. Personal lukewarm take I guess...
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tricks nik stain does:
kickflip
bs flip
fakie flip
crooks
sw crooks
bs smith
fs smith
bs noseslide
bs bigspin
ollie
sw fs 180 ollie
manual, nosemanual, fakie manual
bs tailslide
fs tailslide
sw kickflip
sw heelflip
360 flip
half cab
fs 180 nollie
bs lipslide
shuvems
sw shuvems
fakie bs 180 heelflip
+combinations
not too bad of a trick selection
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In an era when everyone can do everything, Nik’s skating is absolutely perfect for what it is: powerful, captivating, and memorable. Those things absolutely deserve consideration if we’re discussing pro qualities.
If you want to watch “good” skateboarding where good is a cypher for dudes who can do a lot of tricks, go watch a Sewa part or a Berrics clip.
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I feel like there are dozens of pro skaters who make less than he does.
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You're a heartless coward if this part doesn't get you hyped
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uup3K06itmA
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If you want to watch “good” skateboarding where good is a cypher for dudes who can do a lot of tricks, go watch a Sewa part or a Berrics clip.
this is the most tired logic ever like there is nothing in-between nik stain and sewa..
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I want to understand why his kickflips are the way they are but I cant put my finger on it
they're not mob, per se, but he keeps his front leg very straight and flicks way out in front of him, where a gold standard Penny/Reynolds flick pulls that front leg up more and then out at the peak. No hate, I like when people have non-cookie-cutter technique.
(https://i.imgur.com/PKEeuoE.png)
they're kinda like this
(https://66.media.tumblr.com/341f2658a1b1b8e9f1fa85e48a054491/tumblr_mzaxy9273d1r9tjrbo1_1280.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/I6MRRDe.jpg)
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If you want to watch “good” skateboarding where good is a cypher for dudes who can do a lot of tricks, go watch a Sewa part or a Berrics clip.
Almost as tired as "good skateboarding is strictly determined by the number of tricks you can do," no?
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If you want to watch “good” skateboarding where good is a cypher for dudes who can do a lot of tricks, go watch a Sewa part or a Berrics clip.
sure, but who’s saying that?
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(https://media.giphy.com/media/j3h2LjoqAXVbfEnwDN/giphy.gif)
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Internally and emotionally, Nik Stain is my "post-second-cup-of-coffee" mood in the morning.
I think I'm placing J-Scott as my "pre-first-cup-of-coffee" mood.
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turn the man pro @ olsonstuff
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tricks nik stain does:
kickflip
bs flip
fakie flip
crooks
sw crooks
bs smith
fs smith
bs noseslide
bs bigspin
ollie
sw fs 180 ollie
manual, nosemanual, fakie manual
bs tailslide
fs tailslide
sw kickflip
sw heelflip
360 flip
half cab
fs 180 nollie
bs lipslide
shuvems
sw shuvems
fakie bs 180 heelflip
+combinations
not too bad of a trick selection
Doesn't seem too bad on paper but he's never really doing those tricks into anything/on anything remotely interesting anymore. I want to see something surprising, I know he can skate fast and powerful but so can Busenitz and he's been going years and is still fresh.
I really do like this guy's style and I can see why you guys love him but for me it's got a bit too predictable now. I'm always left feeling like he's over it and doesn't push himself
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(https://media.giphy.com/media/j3h2LjoqAXVbfEnwDN/giphy.gif)
Also, Nik Stain and Liu Kang rhyme. Coincidence?
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i met nik stain he was wearing jeans
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Doesn’t he have a legit career doing statistical analysis or something math related?
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LB4-0Mno-j4
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tricks nik stain does:
kickflip
bs flip
fakie flip
crooks
sw crooks
bs smith
fs smith
bs noseslide
bs bigspin
ollie
sw fs 180 ollie
manual, nosemanual, fakie manual
bs tailslide
fs tailslide
sw kickflip
sw heelflip
360 flip
half cab
fs 180 nollie
bs lipslide
shuvems
sw shuvems
fakie bs 180 heelflip
+combinations
not too bad of a trick selection
nollie heel
nollie back heel
nollie bs flip
ss fs flip
nollie inward
ss bs smith
fs krooks
bs 180 fakie wheelie
fs 180 fakie wheelie
bs 180 ss wheelie
fs 180 ss wheelie
flip nose wheelie
ss shuv fakie wheelie
nooooosegrind
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tricks nik stain does:
kickflip
bs flip
fakie flip
crooks
sw crooks
bs smith
fs smith
bs noseslide
bs bigspin
ollie
sw fs 180 ollie
manual, nosemanual, fakie manual
bs tailslide
fs tailslide
sw kickflip
sw heelflip
360 flip
half cab
fs 180 nollie
bs lipslide
shuvems
sw shuvems
fakie bs 180 heelflip
+combinations
not too bad of a trick selection
nollie heel
nollie back heel
nollie bs flip
ss fs flip
nollie inward
ss bs smith
fs krooks
bs 180 fakie wheelie
fs 180 fakie wheelie
bs 180 ss wheelie
fs 180 ss wheelie
flip nose wheelie
ss shuv fakie wheelie
nooooosegrind
You fuckin dorks forgot ollie and frontside regular push
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Once again:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzePbWlt4fk&feature=emb_logo
The line at :41 is one of my favorite clips of all time! Takes something that would be a stretch to even call a spot and does something super fresh- not to mention gnarly. I think he's definitely offering something original and deserves a lot of credit for putting together tasteful lines as well as his unique approach to manuals.
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Yes.
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And hey, those are just his "B" runs.
Sorry.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LB4-0Mno-j4
So good.
Style will always trump the amount of tricks someone can do. If you make something look good it’ll be great to watch every time. If you happen to have both that’s great but it’s not so common. Give this man some $$.
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some people on here wouldn't know good skateboarding if it bit them in the face. Get this dude off of 917, turn him pro for Hockey.
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some people on here wouldn't know good skateboarding if it bit them in the face. Get this dude off of 917, turn him pro for Hockey.
Ooooo somebody has their ear to the ground but doesn't want to be accused of starting rumors....
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Nik seems like the type of dude to get super weirded out by a thread of grown men arguing about whether he's a good skateboarder or not.
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^ YEAH Y'ALL AIN'T EVEN FUNNY.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXHYvFRVBCQ
New Insta comp
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https://twitter.com/PotCzach/status/1252612119545217026?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
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In an era where more people than ever have turned pro for how they skate and not necessarily what tricks they do, Nik Stain should be pro 10 times over.
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Nik Stain is fuckin epic
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Can't ever see his name without thinking Dick Stain and picturing the outline of a jizz load staining some cheap ass futon in some artist loft while a bum is taking a dump in the alley out back. Nothin to do with his skating, just cant get past the name and how it triggers me
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jumpman
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I think that’s the Emerica logo on its side
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https://twitter.com/PotCzach/status/1252612119545217026?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
this is golden.
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that looked like a warm up ollie on the fountain gap
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i've never been clear on wether Nik is from NY or Scandinavia, can someone help me out on that?
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(https://i.imgur.com/7sgVBvk.jpg)
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dude's deserved the board
is it waiting on 917 or Hockey?
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(https://i.imgur.com/7sgVBvk.jpg)
a modern day jesus?
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One of the most refreshing and fun dudes to watch
Check out glory push by Ben chadbourne him and hjalte is a great combo
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a modern day jesus?
Nah, Joseph. He’s a Bethlehem Pa