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Title: Jon Nguyen - relatively new part
Post by: benboardbreaker on September 16, 2021, 02:17:44 PM
I went to the local skate shop today and they had a some Isle boards and I found one of Jon Nguyen. I was wondering why he still had a board, since you never see anything from him. I looked up youtube tonight for him and apparently he put out this part last year with very few views and I couldn't find a topic for it in here. The part has a very good feeling to it and smooth skating. Enjoy!

The guy at the store said that he was told from the distribution that this will be the last batch of Isle boards since they are done. I don't know.. maybe just skate-shop gossip.

But this part is sick. Thank you Jon!  8)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1-A8UxCos4
Title: Re: Jon Nguyen - relatively new part and perhaps last part since Isle might be done
Post by: pointandclick on September 16, 2021, 02:31:04 PM
there is a spring 22 prebook i did, so i hope they are still going.
Title: Re: Jon Nguyen - relatively new part and perhaps last part since Isle might be done
Post by: bluntfullofmid on September 16, 2021, 02:31:33 PM
Isle is done? since when? where are the sources? where would anyone on this team fit in elsewhere?
Title: Re: Jon Nguyen - relatively new part
Post by: benboardbreaker on September 16, 2021, 02:39:54 PM
It seems I might be wrong about the end of Isle then - that would also be such a shame. And cool you made their new catalog. Any way it was just the typical skate-shop gossip and I decided to share it here, but good you have other information.
Title: Re: Jon Nguyen - relatively new part and perhaps last part since Isle might be done
Post by: twic3 on September 16, 2021, 02:40:21 PM
Maybe they wont be distributed by TOA anymore?
Title: Re: Jon Nguyen - relatively new part
Post by: Atiba Applebum on September 16, 2021, 02:57:29 PM
the topic should be changed to be about Isle ending

I did wonder why I haven’t seen new boards of there’s in a bit.   Maybe they’re just switching to Atlantic Drift branding
Title: Re: Jon Nguyen - relatively new part
Post by: Pappy Jones on September 16, 2021, 03:11:21 PM
the last batch of Isle boards since they are done.
Excuse me what
Title: Re: Jon Nguyen - relatively new part
Post by: pointandclick on September 16, 2021, 03:14:42 PM
It seems I might be wrong about the end of Isle then - that would also be such a shame. And cool you made their new catalog. Any way it was just the typical skate-shop gossip and I decided to share it here, but good you have other information.
just to clarify; i booked some decks on the prebook, i did not produce their catalog.
Title: Re: Jon Nguyen - relatively new part
Post by: douchenozzle on September 16, 2021, 03:23:59 PM
I wouldn’t be surprised. Don’t get me wrong, I love the aesthetic and team. I just don’t see their boards in the wild. Also TOA doesn’t have Chrystie on their website now.
Title: Re: Jon Nguyen - relatively new part
Post by: h00man on September 16, 2021, 04:35:04 PM
love Jon! Such an underrated skater.
Title: Re: Jon Nguyen - relatively new part
Post by: roba on September 16, 2021, 04:41:02 PM
yall are fucking with me right? what do you mean isle is done? i just started working at a skateshop and we were just talking about trying to get isle in there since no skateshops in my country carry that brand and now i’m hearing that it’s done?
Title: Re: Jon Nguyen - relatively new part
Post by: HORSES on September 16, 2021, 06:14:25 PM
Would anyone be to bummed if Isle was done? Gotta remember Atlantic Drift was born out of Vase, and Isle seems to been entirely proper up by Atlantic Drift ever since. They would still continue if Isle was done.

For the record, I don't think they are done, but it's interesting that some of the hate 917 & Numbers got, despite Isle doing even less than either. Also it must absolutely suck having to deal with brexit and shipping out of the UK.
Title: Re: Jon Nguyen - relatively new part
Post by: Turtle Boy on September 16, 2021, 08:59:39 PM
I know Isle had issues producing boards, and some of them are now made at HLC, which could have some impact on the availability on the US market I guess, but I can't see them disappearing soon.
Title: Re: Jon Nguyen - relatively new part
Post by: Atiba Applebum on September 17, 2021, 11:13:48 AM
DMed Isle IG - rumors of them ending are false
Title: Re: Jon Nguyen - relatively new part
Post by: Idk on September 17, 2021, 11:56:54 AM
DMed Isle IG - rumors of them ending are false
Lets go buy some Isle boards. Their 8.25 shape is solid. Jon Nguyen is underrated.
Title: Re: Jon Nguyen - relatively new part
Post by: lucascbn on September 17, 2021, 12:41:23 PM
DMed Isle IG - rumors of them ending are false

like a man, thx
Title: Re: Jon Nguyen - relatively new part
Post by: the canadian suit on September 17, 2021, 01:14:08 PM
Would anyone be to bummed if Isle was done? Gotta remember Atlantic Drift was born out of Vase, and Isle seems to been entirely proper up by Atlantic Drift ever since. They would still continue if Isle was done.

For the record, I don't think they are done, but it's interesting that some of the hate 917 & Numbers got, despite Isle doing even less than either. Also it must absolutely suck having to deal with brexit and shipping out of the UK.

Yeah I’d be bummed. I’d say five out of my last ten have been Isle.

Plus at least their shit is cohesive and thoughtful. Fucking Numbers? Numbers and Isle aren’t even in the same skate park
Title: Re: Jon Nguyen - relatively new part
Post by: benboardbreaker on September 17, 2021, 01:27:39 PM
It's good that the rumor I heard wasn't true and being debunked by people with more knowledge on here.

But this part is sick and we should be discussing how beautiful this guy skates. His style has really aged well. I think that this is the best part I have seen of him. Very graceful and smooth. That frontside alley-oop up the curb is so perfect for example. This is the type of skating I enjoy.
Title: Re: Jon Nguyen - relatively new part
Post by: Coastal Fever on September 17, 2021, 03:45:51 PM
I wouldn’t be surprised. Don’t get me wrong, I love the aesthetic and team. I just don’t see their boards in the wild. Also TOA doesn’t have Chrystie on their website now.
Would be more bummed about Chrystie being done, their videos were killer.  Any opportunity for Brett Weinstein, Johnny Purcell and Kaue footage is good by me, and despite the hate he gets, that Herrington part to Lou Reed was a classic.
Title: Re: Jon Nguyen - relatively new part
Post by: BugleBites on September 17, 2021, 04:31:27 PM
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I wouldn’t be surprised. Don’t get me wrong, I love the aesthetic and team. I just don’t see their boards in the wild. Also TOA doesn’t have Chrystie on their website now.
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Would be more bummed about Chrystie being done, their videos were killer.  Any opportunity for Brett Weinstein, Johnny Purcell and Kaue footage is good by me, and despite the hate he gets, that Herrington part to Lou Reed was a classic.

Johnny is on some truckstop fashion brand called Billy Hill now so I doubt there will be any Chrystie clips from him.

I guess super tacky giant prints that give off nascar/hunting vibes is the cool shit now.
Title: Re: Jon Nguyen - relatively new part
Post by: Atiba Applebum on September 17, 2021, 05:09:09 PM
It's good that the rumor I heard wasn't true and being debunked by people with more knowledge on here.

But this part is sick and we should be discussing how beautiful this guy skates. His style has really aged well. I think that this is the best part I have seen of him. Very graceful and smooth. That frontside alley-oop up the curb is so perfect for example. This is the type of skating I enjoy.

I like Jon but I feel like he’s a holdover from needing an American on the team.   I’d rather him be on AWS (not to punish him but I feel like some of those guys are his crew) and Kyron take his spot on Isle
Title: Re: Jon Nguyen - relatively new part
Post by: RoaryMcTwang on September 18, 2021, 05:31:10 AM
I was slightly disappointed after opening this thread because when I saw the title I thought “Relatively New Part” is the coolest part name I’ve seen in a minute.
Title: Re: Jon Nguyen - relatively new part
Post by: Gnarfunkell on September 18, 2021, 06:35:22 AM
Jon Nguyen has some damn fine style. Dare I say he's got quite a bit of Nate Broussard in him.
That's high-praise right there.
Title: Re: Jon Nguyen - relatively new part
Post by: anon on September 18, 2021, 11:24:29 AM
Jon Nguyen has some damn fine style. Dare I say he's got quite a bit of Nate Broussard in him.
That's high-praise right there.
nick mclouth comes to mind
Title: Re: Jon Nguyen - relatively new part
Post by: Hevonen on September 18, 2021, 11:59:46 AM
I thought this was about that asian guy on new alien, what's that guys name? Remembering he was soper good
Title: Re: Jon Nguyen - relatively new part
Post by: FatGuy92 on September 18, 2021, 07:46:27 PM
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Jon Nguyen has some damn fine style. Dare I say he's got quite a bit of Nate Broussard in him.
That's high-praise right there.
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nick mclouth comes to mind

Jon kinda reminds me of BA (in terms of how he looks when he skates, not trick selection). It’s hard to describe but sometimes BA looks like he’s moving in slow motion when in reality he’s probably skating pretty fast.
Title: Re: Jon Nguyen - relatively new part
Post by: Sidewalk Funk. on September 18, 2021, 09:12:28 PM
I thought this was about that asian guy on new alien, what's that guys name? Remembering he was soper good

You're thinking of Brandon Nguyen. Big fans of both Jon and Brandon. Really talented skaters. Would love to see more new footage of them.
Title: Re: Jon Nguyen - relatively new part and perhaps last part since Isle might be done
Post by: DannyDee on September 18, 2021, 10:23:36 PM
Isle is done? since when? where are the sources? where would anyone on this team fit in elsewhere?
Jensen at a minimum would fit in on Palace given his connection to the formation of the brand. But, I don't think they are ending. I'm sure tons of brands would love to have Tom Knox or Casper, but there isn't some blatantly obvious fit.
Title: Re: Jon Nguyen - relatively new part
Post by: Lo-fi Explosion on September 19, 2021, 04:52:20 AM
Jon Nguyen has some damn fine style. Dare I say he's got quite a bit of Nate Broussard in him.
That's high-praise right there.
Spot on
Title: Re: Jon Nguyen - relatively new part
Post by: Baby on Board on September 19, 2021, 08:09:38 AM
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I wouldn’t be surprised. Don’t get me wrong, I love the aesthetic and team. I just don’t see their boards in the wild. Also TOA doesn’t have Chrystie on their website now.
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Would be more bummed about Chrystie being done, their videos were killer.  Any opportunity for Brett Weinstein, Johnny Purcell and Kaue footage is good by me, and despite the hate he gets, that Herrington part to Lou Reed was a classic.

Kaue is on this new brand Top Heavy Ent.
Title: Re: Jon Nguyen - relatively new part
Post by: Pappy Jones on September 19, 2021, 10:37:20 AM
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I wouldn’t be surprised. Don’t get me wrong, I love the aesthetic and team. I just don’t see their boards in the wild. Also TOA doesn’t have Chrystie on their website now.
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Would be more bummed about Chrystie being done, their videos were killer.  Any opportunity for Brett Weinstein, Johnny Purcell and Kaue footage is good by me, and despite the hate he gets, that Herrington part to Lou Reed was a classic.
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Kaue is on this new brand Top Heavy Ent.
Top Heavy sucks, the owner somehow took the team on a trip to Brazil he couldn’t afford and everyone quit before the end of the trip