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Skateboarding => USELESS WOODEN TOY BANTER => Topic started by: Paulie Gualtieri on January 19, 2021, 08:42:11 AM
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Who has the meanest vertical leap, stamina, body coordination, quickest feet, etc.
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zion williamson
zack levine
ja morant
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Current Pros: Ishod and GT
Master Division: Reese, Donger and D-Way
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Fucking Kechaud Johnson man. Looks like he could be a Navy seal without even having to train. Seen him nollie flip up four steps in a line like it was easy, then casually grind up another handrail, then spends another minute destroying the park. And he backside 360'd this loooong platform at HB vans park that nobody even dared ollie.
Also, Danny Way in his prime could hold his own against any pro athlete. He beat out a bunch of them in an off season triathlon in Hawaii and got a hundred grand for for first place.
Sean Sheffey has the genetics. His brother was a college football running back.
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Zion Wright, Ishod, GT, Tyshawn, that 13 year old Brazilian girl who skates like a 20 year old man
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Tiago. I don't give him much love on here, but he has a ton of power and pop for his size.
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I'll put gonz in here. He jumped over that car real slick. I mean he's like 50 plus still skating, pretty amazing.
I think anywhere that has proper football culture owns the quick foot race. Lots of euro dudes seem to just have that on lock. See also Brazilian dudes.
Sean Sheffey is also a very correct answer.
I think winkowski should be in there.
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Kevin Bradley can go weeks without skating, hop on the board faded as hell, and do a trick perfectly that most would work hours for. If that’s not athleticism, i’m not sure what is
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Puig, Winkowski, and Sheffey.
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Tyshawn looks very athletic
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Jeremy Klein
Andy Anderson
Justin Bieber
Beebull
Steve Berra
Rob Dyrdek
Pat Pasquale
Sean Pablo
Jamie Tancowny
Jason Dill
Frankie Hill
Steve Cab
Bam
Davey Boy from Punisher Skates
Todd Falcon when he was pro
Did I forget anyone?
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Zion Wright. The way he can evade getting fucked up with the most insane bailouts, that's pure athletic reflexes
From 3:00
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoFSMvn64r0
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Zion Wright. The way he can evade getting fucked up with the most insane bailouts, that's pure athletic reflexes
From 3:00
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoFSMvn64r0
That’s what I’m saying. Dude is built like a brick shithouse and skates like a svelte 140 lbs skater. His bails are almost as good as his makes. He is a complete natural athlete
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sage can dunk a basketball with ease. dude has hops and pop for days
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Tyshawn without a doubt. His athleticism is absurd.
John Dilo is pretty amazing as well. He does really hard shit and looks totally balanced and well postured while he’s doing it.
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my record long jump is 11 and a half feet
i might be one of the most athletically gifted slappers, at least top 15
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Myquell Haddox got bunnies like energizer
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Shawn Powers
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Pedro Barros has quarter back face...
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Would hate to run into him at a skate plark.
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I’d say probably Biebel.
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Miles Silvas = soccer pro
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tyshawn
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All the dudes that sink a three pointer after filming a trick.
Funny y’all brought up Zion’s slams. Watching Mason’s rough cuts I thought he slams like a guy that just started skating. Some scary shit I’m surprised he walked away from unscathed.
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I think I read somewhere that Jon Dickson was a pretty good wrestler, and he looks like a powerful dude. He's probably up there.
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Brandon Westgate.
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my record long jump is 11 and a half feet
i might be one of the most athletically gifted slappers, at least top 15
While we're getting all Uncle Rico, I broke the record for both most blocked shots and most technical fouls in a single season for Wisconsin Boy's Varsity Basketball in 2002.
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TJ is outrageous. That clip of him someone around here gifed in their sig, the one where he’s trying to smith grind the barrier rail set up down the front of the courthouse and he goes off the drop, but catches the edge with his hand and lands on his feet...yeah.
Jon Dickson is also a good pull, compact and powerful. Tons of pop.
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......... Fred Gall.
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Blondie... who jump a car like that?
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zion williamson
zack levine
ja morant
basketball has to be the most soft sport
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Miles Silvas = soccer pro
I could see him on Manchester City
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Tyshawn and Nakel seem like the kind of people that could have excelled at any sport if they decided to.
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Mike v plays hockey
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I think it is possible that Dustin Dollin is one of the most naturally gifted dudes out there.
Considering he has done all his crazy shit without really taking care of himself, he has to have a ton of natural ability.
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sluggo?
bufoni
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I think it is possible that Dustin Dollin is one of the most naturally gifted dudes out there.
Considering he has done all his crazy shit without really taking care of himself, he has to have a ton of natural ability.
He said he eats healthy, drinks a lot of water and whatever else. But I don't really trust it too much after seeing him make that baloney taco in Baker 4.
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Fucking Kechaud Johnson man. Looks like he could be a Navy seal without even having to train. Seen him nollie flip up four steps in a line like it was easy, then casually grind up another handrail, then spends another minute destroying the park. And he backside 360'd this loooong platform at HB vans park that nobody even dared ollie.
Also, Danny Way in his prime could hold his own against any pro athlete. He beat out a bunch of them in an off season triathlon in Hawaii and got a hundred grand for for first place.
Sean Sheffey has the genetics. His brother was a college football running back.
Source for the Danny Way triathlon win? Genuinely curious about that.
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zion williamson
zack levine
ja morant
Tell that to guys like Ron Artest or Charles Oakley. If you want to talk this era, tell that to James Johnson.
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Ishod 100%, dude looks like an NBA player sans height.
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zack levine
ja morant
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZ2GQgs0MR4
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Joslin. If you’ve seen the UC Davis gap in person you know
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Tyshawn, Tiago, Huf, Busenitz
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Kien Lieu
that level of pop is God-given
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Kechaud Johnson
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Didn't Donta's trainer say he could be gold gloves material or some shit? A more appropriate thread title should be "Who would win in a fight between Donta and Fred Gall. I'm only backing Gall 5ish years ago with a slab under his belt, but it could go either way.
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Lucas Rabelo
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Like the other guy said, Kechaud Johnson is athletic as shit. He’s a local in my scene and grinding up handrails is part of the warm up.
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Shin Sanbongi, shit looks so easy for him, definitely a natural.
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AVE looks like he'd be playing in the NHL if he wasn't skating.
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Pedro Barros has quarter back face...
(https://3127bd09bc5dbc82e90b-2f84b28f704f9f5fbcd9c873e843c0af.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/images/skaters/alex-sorgente/_301x301_crop_center-center_85_none/skater_alexSorgente.jpg)
Would hate to run into him at a skate plark.
That's Alex Sorgente.
I'd definitely say Mason. Incredible physical strength.
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Back in the day I would have said Gershon Mosley.
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Zion and Dashawn for me.
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Dashawn jordan is the correct answer
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Kevin Bradley can go weeks without skating, hop on the board faded as hell, and do a trick perfectly that most would work hours for. If that’s not athleticism, i’m not sure what is
Hate to break it to you but that is not a sign of athleticism...
Sage. Super powerful style and can dunk pretty easily.
Nakel has a lot of bounce too.
TJ.
Danny Way clearly lifts but I think he's naturally athletic as well.
Sheffey looks like a his pops was a dam Mac truck.
Lucas puig could probably be playing soccer with his agility and quickness.
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luan oliveira - would probably be playing soccer for brazil if he didn't skate
ishod wair - probably good at any sport he tries
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Ishod
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Zion Wright, Ishod, GT, Tyshawn, that 13 year old Brazilian girl who skates like a 20 year old man
she shreds
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I think it is possible that Dustin Dollin is one of the most naturally gifted dudes out there.
Considering he has done all his crazy shit without really taking care of himself, he has to have a ton of natural ability.
(https://media0.giphy.com/media/3o7TKs8b6ZIDchmUDe/giphy.gif)
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AVE looks like he'd be playing in the NHL if he wasn't skating.
Too short for the NHL, but he definitely seems very powerful. Hate to say it but: Nyjah, Chris Cole, Zion Wright and Luis Tolentino. Athletes have kind of a wack style? Makes sense. Athlete don’t Dance!
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Pedro Barros has quarter back face...
(https://3127bd09bc5dbc82e90b-2f84b28f704f9f5fbcd9c873e843c0af.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/images/skaters/alex-sorgente/_301x301_crop_center-center_85_none/skater_alexSorgente.jpg)
Would hate to run into him at a skate plark.
That's Alex Sorgente.
I'd definitely say Mason. Incredible physical strength.
Thanks for correcting—dude still has quarterback head. Mason was my second thought but I was thinking about Pedro at the Lower Bob’s contest. His energy was unbelievable.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0Aj1O0UzjKs
At 31:30 Pedro begins blasting.
The modern skater just seems better conditioned overall—just like NFL athletes now compared to 20 years ago.
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Fucking Kechaud Johnson man. Looks like he could be a Navy seal without even having to train. Seen him nollie flip up four steps in a line like it was easy, then casually grind up another handrail, then spends another minute destroying the park. And he backside 360'd this loooong platform at HB vans park that nobody even dared ollie.
Also, Danny Way in his prime could hold his own against any pro athlete. He beat out a bunch of them in an off season triathlon in Hawaii and got a hundred grand for for first place.
Sean Sheffey has the genetics. His brother was a college football running back.
Seeing Kechaud Johnson skate in person is nothing short of incredible. I'd see him alot at Vans Skatepark in orange as well as their Huntington beach park. That being said, there are definitely some tricks that he'll do that look pretty ugly, and not the super crazy shit, but when he tries to get tech.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BaArzLwn6ff/
https://www.instagram.com/p/BZm_xcdnEUn/
https://www.instagram.com/p/CFfubhHF6vO/
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Fucking Kechaud Johnson man. Looks like he could be a Navy seal without even having to train. Seen him nollie flip up four steps in a line like it was easy, then casually grind up another handrail, then spends another minute destroying the park. And he backside 360'd this loooong platform at HB vans park that nobody even dared ollie.
Also, Danny Way in his prime could hold his own against any pro athlete. He beat out a bunch of them in an off season triathlon in Hawaii and got a hundred grand for for first place.
Sean Sheffey has the genetics. His brother was a college football running back.
was about to post this, and hes in his 30s
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Antonio Durwow
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Fucking Kechaud Johnson man. Looks like he could be a Navy seal without even having to train. Seen him nollie flip up four steps in a line like it was easy, then casually grind up another handrail, then spends another minute destroying the park. And he backside 360'd this loooong platform at HB vans park that nobody even dared ollie.
Also, Danny Way in his prime could hold his own against any pro athlete. He beat out a bunch of them in an off season triathlon in Hawaii and got a hundred grand for for first place.
Sean Sheffey has the genetics. His brother was a college football running back.
Seeing Kechaud Johnson skate in person is nothing short of incredible. I'd see him alot at Vans Skatepark in orange as well as their Huntington beach park. That being said, there are definitely some tricks that he'll do that look pretty ugly, and not the super crazy shit, but when he tries to get tech.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BaArzLwn6ff/
https://www.instagram.com/p/BZm_xcdnEUn/
https://www.instagram.com/p/CFfubhHF6vO/
First time seeing this dude skate. I am absolutely fucking floored.
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my record long jump is 11 and a half feet
i might be one of the most athletically gifted slappers, at least top 15
Haha Legend! Ben/Rasheed Wallace combo
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I think it is possible that Dustin Dollin is one of the most naturally gifted dudes out there.
Considering he has done all his crazy shit without really taking care of himself, he has to have a ton of natural ability.
He's had a ton of successful knee surgeries: six and counting. Australia's world class healthcare system deserves a lot of credit for Dollin's longevity.
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my record long jump is 11 and a half feet
i might be one of the most athletically gifted slappers, at least top 15
This is some raw shit and I love it!
Agree heavily with the take that footballers appear much more athletic on a skateboard because their footwork is so on point.
Louie Lopez looks very coordinated and in control almost always, but when I think hops I think of Tiago or Westgate.
We all know it's Nigel though, right?
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zion williamson
zack levine
ja morant
this is the opinion of an unenlightened man
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Deshawn jordan
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zion williamson
zack levine
ja morant
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american soccer is by a wide margin
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Fucking Kechaud Johnson man. Looks like he could be a Navy seal without even having to train. Seen him nollie flip up four steps in a line like it was easy, then casually grind up another handrail, then spends another minute destroying the park. And he backside 360'd this loooong platform at HB vans park that nobody even dared ollie.
Also, Danny Way in his prime could hold his own against any pro athlete. He beat out a bunch of them in an off season triathlon in Hawaii and got a hundred grand for for first place.
Sean Sheffey has the genetics. His brother was a college football running back.
Seeing Kechaud Johnson skate in person is nothing short of incredible. I'd see him alot at Vans Skatepark in orange as well as their Huntington beach park. That being said, there are definitely some tricks that he'll do that look pretty ugly, and not the super crazy shit, but when he tries to get tech.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BaArzLwn6ff/
https://www.instagram.com/p/BZm_xcdnEUn/
https://www.instagram.com/p/CFfubhHF6vO/
First time seeing this dude skate. I am absolutely fucking floored.
His sponsors don't market him for shit and it's sad. He should be the guy on Darkstar and idk who else he even rides for.
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zion williamson
zack levine
ja morant
this is the opinion of an unenlightened man
this era is soft as hell though. but bball is the best sport for sure
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zack levine
ja morant
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Kyle Nicholson
https://www.instagram.com/p/BlY8pmwgSD4/?igshid=1ewbz5yoios9
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zion williamson
zack levine
ja morant
this is the opinion of an unenlightened man
Lots of running either way. You mean American futbol? Soccer already is.
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TJ, ishod, puig
sebo is a sleeper. read somewhere he was incredible at soccer but chose skating.
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Zion Wright. The way he can evade getting fucked up with the most insane bailouts, that's pure athletic reflexes
From 3:00
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoFSMvn64r0
That’s what I’m saying. Dude is built like a brick shithouse and skates like a svelte 140 lbs skater. His bails are almost as good as his makes. He is a complete natural athlete
This made me wonder what the origin of the phrase brick shithouse was.
“ An outhouse built out of brick, therefore, would be one that was much more well-built than usual, hence the allusion in the idiom. So, to be built like a brick shithouse is to be better built (in terms of physique or figure) than usual.”
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zion williamson
zack levine
ja morant
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Ever heard of baseball?
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zack levine
ja morant
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Not much of a baseball fan, but there's something not so soft about standing in front of a 100mph fastball.
Let's be honest, golf is the softest sport.
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I think people in this thread are confusing athleticism for natural talent.
For example: Wayne Gretzky is considered by many to be the greatest hockey player ever, but I think you would be hard-pressed to find anyone to say that he was the most athletic player even on his teams, let alone ever. (sidenote: some would argue that Gretzky wasn't even the most naturally talented, just the smartest. Many would say Mario Lemieux was the greatest natural talent ever)
Or take Tony Hawk in the 80s. He won most competitions he entered and was light years ahead of most of his peers as far as technical tricks go, but guys like Hosoi and Chris Miller could blast higher and their physical prowess made ol' Bony Cock look like a 95 lb weakling (which he was).
That being said, I think Zion is probably a good name to throw out there. Tyshawn, Nick Dompierre (even pre-personal trainer days), Pedro Barros, Luan. Probably some of those vert/mega guys too. Cardiel was probably a beast at any sport he played.
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I dont think Jamie Foy + Frankie Villani are fat at all, they must be actually very fucking strong to be able to fly those huge bodies all over the place. when you see their shirt fly up its almost like they have a 6 pack
no one said Aurelian G i think he has some very good atheltic ability at least incredible sense of timing or something. but he gets the fuck up there.
one of my fav skaters of all time Alex Carolino always had a very good mix of power and good steez , I think he had a lot of strength:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_-Hd-YCUJQ
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zion williamson
zack levine
ja morant
this is the opinion of an unenlightened man
Not much of a baseball fan, but there's something not so soft about standing in front of a 100mph fastball.
Let's be honest, golf is the softest sport.
Not to mention breaking up a double play or trucking a catcher at the plate.
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John Cardiel. Hands down
Skate, Snow, BMX, Fixie. I'm sure he could play any sport. Dude's built like a tank and he's skating/walking/riding/snow boarding after breaking his spine.
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Americans should just toughen up and play football without the whole armor stuff, just like they do in Rugby. My sister used to play it and her coach had metal plates in his head from being stomped in the game.
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John Cardiel. Hands down
Skate, Snow, BMX, Fixie. I'm sure he could play any sport. Dude's built like a tank and he's skating/walking/riding/snow boarding after breaking his spine.
Yeah, I've always had the sense that Cardiel woulda been a Hall of Famer at whatever sport he decided to focus on
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Kyle Nicholson
https://www.instagram.com/p/BlY8pmwgSD4/?igshid=1ewbz5yoios9
Yeah for real. He’s also good at like everything he tries.
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Americans should just toughen up and play football without the whole armor stuff, just like they do in Rugby. My sister used to play it and her coach had metal plates in his head from being stomped in the game.
sounds awesome
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not what skater is your favorite, the most athletic. my vote is for aurelian. Cant believe I watched ke'chup johnson for more than a second. not ke chaud, ke froid