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Skateboarding => PHOTOS/VIDEO => Topic started by: QixHexagon on January 09, 2023, 09:46:09 AM
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVTY8rXs2DE
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One of the best switch/nollie tres. His sw impossible is fucked too (I don't think I've seen anyone besides him and Luan doing one).
And is he not on Sovrn anymore? Is Sovrn still a thing by the way? They weren't on the "Supported by" credits.
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switch backside 360 kickflip :o
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Somebody please sponsor this guy. I have no idea why he isnt on Nike fully.
Walker would actually be perfect on Krooked.
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Somebody please sponsor this guy. I have no idea why he isnt on Nike fully.
Walker would actually be perfect on Krooked.
Agreed. He's been underrated for years. I don't understand how he can be so good, but can't get a good board or shoe sponsor to save his life. Probably not marketable enough? Idk, but he's more than good enough.
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So much shit in there that nobody else could do. Amazing.
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yeah his switch game is insane...damn
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That was so good loved the trick selection. Really don't know anything about this dude other than the recent nose grind fs flip at pyramid ledges but I'll be following him
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That was so good loved the trick selection. Really don't know anything about this dude other than the recent nose grind fs flip at pyramid ledges but I'll be following him
https://youtu.be/k_DFKJAh1pU
Enjoy.
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Damn for someone who doesn't really have a pro career anymore he still skates like he's on the top tier companies. And he fucking should be on those top tier companies because this dude has put out two incredible parts less than three months apart?? The dude switch backside flipped LOVE for a homie video for fucks sakes. The switch impossibles are fucked up too. Nobody has that trick anywhere close to as good, let alone at all.
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Dudes literally been killing it for nearly 20 years. He’s like 35 too and still doing fucked up shit. Plus he writes books and puts out great skate health and injury recovery content. Why can’t I buy a board with his name on it? Actually, and hear me out, he’d be sick on sci fantasy imagine him and Ryan lay shared parts .
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guy looks like he is having the time of his life every single day
incredible skill on the board and not a pile out
can tell he has worked hard to get where he is, always blown away by the stuff he puts out constantly
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Walker Ryan Textures Ranger
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Mans really switch backside flipped love
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Mans really switch backside flipped love
He really did tho...
I enjoyed this. Sw back 3 kickflip was dope.
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If this was released in Nov/Dec he would have been in the running for SOTY
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As always I was blown away by his skating. Really wish he was properly hooked up, he’s one of the few id really go out of my way to support.
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One of the best switch/nollie tres. His sw impossible is fucked too (I don't think I've seen anyone besides him and Luan doing one).
And is he not on Sovrn anymore? Is Sovrn still a thing by the way? They weren't on the "Supported by" credits.
I think he quit just last year. Glad he didn’t waste this footage on them.
I will echo he would fit on Krooked. He’s great friends with Sebo, what is the hang up? I don’t understand why Deluxe doesn’t have a spot for him when they seem to have a spot for everybody.
Great part. Sick to see him murder the stairs at the end. Smooth smooth guy.
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Damn that was really good. What'd be an appropriate sponsor? Alien, Habitat, Maxallure? Burrito?
Also regarding the switch impossible, Wes Kremer has good ones. I thought one in China was a cover but apparently not. I could also see Cookie do them well but I could just be imagining that.
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Another vote that he would be good on krooked. That was brilliant.
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Wow I didn't know I love Walker Ryan
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That intro was horrible but the skating more than made up it!
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wonderful part
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That intro was horrible
Yeah, what the hell? Where's the video that the two attractive women were making? You can't just show me that and not provide a follow-up. Is this what his books are like, all build-up and no follow-through?
No but seriously, he's very talented and it's odd for him to not have a solid sponsor based on how prominent he's been.
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He's so underrated. Should be on a good Board brand. Also, could see him on Nb 440's...
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Is the implication that Walker Ryan had a three way with his italo-wife and the other chick? Was the candle wax used in any form or fashion?
Could see him on WKND. I like the Sci-Fi idea best though. He should really have a board, maybe Old Friends could put together a little series of some kind, minimum’s only 50 these days :)
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Wow. I dare say that is his best part to date. Love all the spots.
I even wish in an odd way he got on Maxallure and under Karl Watson again. Krooked is fine too.
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He also seems well respected by lots of cohorts of skaters. He was super close with Dave Abair and skated with the GX dudes in SF when he's up there and gets love from almost everyone.
My guess is he's just not trendy or corny enough. He's not rocking some late 90's throwback kids, recycled mall metal fits, or remotely in the Supreme realm. Sadly that's what sells boards. Beatrice has a pro board and more sponsors than Walker....
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dudes been this good for years, its silly no one is fully supporting him
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Switch 360 flip at the courthouse was crazy
(https://i.makeagif.com/media/1-09-2023/fmC1zD.gif) (https://www.slapmagazine.com/gif/-fmC1zD)
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I wonder if Suciu has read Walker Ryan's book.
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I wonder if Suciu has read Walker Ryan's book.
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Dudes literally been killing it for nearly 20 years. He’s like 35 too and still doing fucked up shit. Plus he writes books and puts out great skate health and injury recovery content. Why can’t I buy a board with his name on it? Actually, and hear me out, he’d be sick on sci fantasy imagine him and Ryan lay shared parts .
that would be beautiful. Both of them are some of my favorites atm
He also seems well respected by lots of cohorts of skaters. He was super close with Dave Abair and skated with the GX dudes in SF when he's up there and gets love from almost everyone.
My guess is he's just not trendy or corny enough. He's not rocking some late 90's throwback kids, recycled mall metal fits, or remotely in the Supreme realm. Sadly that's what sells boards. Beatrice has a pro board and more sponsors than Walker....
as happy as I am for Beatrice, this just made me question that world of skateboarding
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Underrated is an understatement
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I wonder if Suciu has read Walker Ryan's book.
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0351/8205/1468/products/offclarkshopifyback_1200x1200.jpg?v=1670517603)
"Innumerable" kinda sounds like something I'd write if I didn't do my research.
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Dudes literally been killing it for nearly 20 years. He’s like 35 too and still doing fucked up shit. Plus he writes books and puts out great skate health and injury recovery content. Why can’t I buy a board with his name on it? Actually, and hear me out, he’d be sick on sci fantasy imagine him and Ryan lay shared parts .
I back this idea
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Dude's post "retirement" skating is some best in class shit.
Also, major props to him for writing 2 books. So many people talk their whole lives about writing a book but never get around to it. Haven't read either of them, but even if they're not great it's commendable that they even exist. Impressive guy this Walker Ryan.
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One of my new favorite skaters. Always knew he was good but damn I slept on him
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Someone give this man a pro board and pay him to skate goddamn it. Dude has always been lowkey one of the best skaters out and criminally underrated. His skating is a perfect combo of tech wizardry, hucking, and unique shit done with great style.
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Criminally underrated forever. So much gnarly shit in there made to look so mellow.
Dude has it and deserves much better.
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Been a favorite for some time now, love his skating. That switch 360 kickflip was so good.
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People should talk about his fs shoves more because they’re immaculate.
Has anyone read his book? I’d be kinda interested in checking it out…
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Kayo's mike pioware. Damn good but just doesn't quite have that x factor. Pretty cool thrasher will still post his parts. makes me wonder what this guy does for a living though. Definitely has the gnar and tech down, although nothing really stood out until he cab flipped down the stairs
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I prefer his skating in CA honestly, but he tore some NYC spots a new one. Good stuff.
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That was fucking sick! New favorite.
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With a dude this good, I'd be curious if it's a case of him not wanting sponsors, rather than brands not wanting to back him.
Dude's what, 35? And writes book now? Maybe he just doesn't want all the demands and expectations that come with being on a board brand. I'm probably trippin though.
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Logic suggests despite his undeniable skills in all four stances and smooth style, he must have a defect personality not to gain and maintain top notch sponsorships.
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Logic suggests despite his undeniable skills in all four stances and smooth style, he must have a defect personality not to gain and maintain top notch sponsorships.
Skated with him once for a day and can say he was as friendly as they come.
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Logic suggests despite his undeniable skills in all four stances and smooth style, he must have a defect personality not to gain and maintain top notch sponsorships.
Your logic is flawed. Dude just spent too much time with Kayo and missed some opportunities. He's great and he rips, but not everybody ends up with PRod level sponsors.
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Dudes literally been killing it for nearly 20 years. He’s like 35 too and still doing fucked up shit. Plus he writes books and puts out great skate health and injury recovery content. Why can’t I buy a board with his name on it? Actually, and hear me out, he’d be sick on sci fantasy imagine him and Ryan lay shared parts .
I back this idea
(https://i.imgur.com/H8h31hB.png?2)
(Credit to pizzafliptofakie)
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He should be on magenta
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That was stupidly good and creative.
Fs shove fs nosegrind doesn't even seem feasible let alone in a line.
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super sick bag of tricks. his switch game is pretty nuts
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His best part yet, to me. Ender was so sick. Rollerbladers are so silly
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kind of had expected this to be a welcome to habitat part
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Just watched until the end of the credits and when he lands his sw tre at the courthouse he crosses the street to get fist bumps from a puffin Kader and a smiling Tyshawn. Tyshawn is often a serious guy so to get a smiling fist bump- you've done good.
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Wow what a incredible part. Bonus props for making it to the street after Le Dome double set with a front shuv ender.
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35? dude will kills it till 45.
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He could be on sk8 mafia, they secured Javier Sarmiento and should do the same for Walker Ryan
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Damn. I didnt know what to expect here. I knew he was good, but hes real good. He also has the style i like. Effortless looking yet you can tell hes trying if that makes any sense.
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god damn. lots of heavy tricks. should of been in an epic full length.
at least put him on business & company
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I just read through this tread. Dude has no sponsors? Just flow for a bunch of companies? WTF? Tell daewon and TPuds to put him on. Naw but really he needs to be up there in lights.
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Want to say amazing skating as always, but that was even better than what he's put out so far. Last trick is incomprehensible. I second all the calls for him to get sponsored right now by Krooked or Sci-Fi (or Primitive, April or even Thank You) plus Nike. What the fuck guys, come on!
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Switch 360 flip at the courthouse was crazy
(https://i.makeagif.com/media/1-09-2023/fmC1zD.gif) (https://www.slapmagazine.com/gif/-fmC1zD)
This and the switch impossible had me hitting the rewind
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He's too smart and mild mannered to be marketable enough for a top tier brand. I could see him on something like Almost or Habitat though.
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We need a Walker Ryan Lay part. No Krooked but him and Tom Knox on the same squad makes sense.
Team suburbia for sure.
Dudes seems like he eats avocado toast.
Not enough tattoos to get backing from a proper sponsor?
Walker on Business and Company just fits 8)
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sad to think after all that, he’ll just end up on Habitat
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he's never really disappointed as a skip-through-the-part-to-the-ender skater
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Didn’t need to flex on us by showing that he knows two attractive ladies like that
…and then flex on us by skating like that
We get it, Walker
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Wow what a incredible part. Bonus props for making it to the street after Le Dome double set with a front shuv ender.
hah, glad someone else noticed that too
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kind of had expected this to be a welcome to habitat part
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Wow what a incredible part. Bonus props for making it to the street after Le Dome double set with a front shuv ender.
That was awesome. I liked that the part opened with a street grab. Never expected to see that from him.
Love Walker's skating since he came out for Organika and it's a crime he doesn't have top tier sponsors. That switch impossible over the rail was so good. It started wrapping so fast. Loved the switch impossible noseslide as well.
makes me wonder what this guy does for a living though.
I've wondered this too. I know he runs Old Friends and has written two books (and I think his family owns a winery), but that can't be enough for him to live on. And I think he's posted on his IG that the past two summers, he and his wife have just gone and worked abroad while traveling around Europe for two or three months. And that's not cheap, even if his wife has a really great job, and I'm pretty sure they're living in NYC now or they were, which is also not cheap. Whenever I see him skating in like Cyprus, I get curious.
I believe he posted a little mini IG part of all of the footage his wife filmed of him when they were in Europe last year and even that footage was fun. He's definitely productive so it's odd he doesn't have more support.
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Just give him all the money. Worst shoe sponsor luck in recent history?
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I'm starting to think Jelly Hart cursed many of his fellow team riders and friends and Walker got it bad. I respect having no sponsors for now over hopping on eS and Visit or Santa Cruz
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loved the whole thing, but this stands out to me
(https://i.makeagif.com/media/1-10-2023/X8b52G.gif) (https://www.slapmagazine.com/gif/walker-ryans-textures-part-X8b52G)
"Yo check out how married I am"
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Logic suggests despite his undeniable skills in all four stances and smooth style, he must have a defect personality not to gain and maintain top notch sponsorships.
He is one of the most genuinely lovely people in the world of skateboarding
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Logic suggests despite his undeniable skills in all four stances and smooth style, he must have a defect personality not to gain and maintain top notch sponsorships.
He is one of the most genuinely lovely people in the world of skateboarding
I think he’s more of a case of “doesn’t have a capital “I” Image to market so sponsors are wary” that you hear about in skaters interviews about the rough side of industry
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Kayo's mike pioware. Damn good but just doesn't quite have that x factor. Pretty cool thrasher will still post his parts. makes me wonder what this guy does for a living though. Definitely has the gnar and tech down, although nothing really stood out until he cab flipped down the stairs
You must have had a blast in the late 2000s.
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We've done it before and we can do it again, get this man on Sci-Fi Fantasy!
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Hyped to see all the love that Ryan is getting on Slap.
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so much good, but the switch 270 noseslide back to regs at 3rd and army really stood out.
Walker is amazing.
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One of the best switch/nollie tres. His sw impossible is fucked too (I don't think I've seen anyone besides him and Luan doing one).
And is he not on Sovrn anymore? Is Sovrn still a thing by the way? They weren't on the "Supported by" credits.
John Rob Moore has a good one, but yeah I see what you mean
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forgotten TWS part w/Busenitz and Walker Ryan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTXNo2Kx4Yw (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTXNo2Kx4Yw)
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Echoing everyone else here in that was amazing. Him being on Sci-Fi would be great and I also wouldn't be mad at him being an OG on Max Allure either with his SF/Karl connection.
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stupid ass intro is the worst thing i’ve seen in skateboarding in a while, i couldn’t even finish the part after that. walker ryan good enough that he shouldn’t need a wack ass gimmick like this but i guess not. smh.
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Wow what a incredible part. Bonus props for making it to the street after Le Dome double set with a front shuv ender.
That was awesome. I liked that the part opened with a street grab. Never expected to see that from him.
Love Walker's skating since he came out for Organika and it's a crime he doesn't have top tier sponsors. That switch impossible over the rail was so good. It started wrapping so fast. Loved the switch impossible noseslide as well.
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makes me wonder what this guy does for a living though.
I've wondered this too. I know he runs Old Friends and has written two books (and I think his family owns a winery), but that can't be enough for him to live on. And I think he's posted on his IG that the past two summers, he and his wife have just gone and worked abroad while traveling around Europe for two or three months. And that's not cheap, even if his wife has a really great job, and I'm pretty sure they're living in NYC now or they were, which is also not cheap. Whenever I see him skating in like Cyprus, I get curious.
I believe he posted a little mini IG part of all of the footage his wife filmed of him when they were in Europe last year and even that footage was fun. He's definitely productive so it's odd he doesn't have more support.
Having rich parents allows one to travel and write books pretty effortlessly.
Great skater. Song and edit were straight out of 2008 - would do him justice to get a re-edit. It’s cool that he’s including his wife in his project. My favorite trick was the switch 270 nose slide to regular at emb.
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Amazing part! He would fit well on Habitat and give them a little new blood. Wherever he goes, his name should be on a board.
There is a lot of $$ in Napa Valley.
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Didn’t his dad die a long ass time ago and they didn’t own a vineyard just worked on them?
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2023: this skill level has been wasting away in the sovrn barn while other companies are turning people pro based on IG follower count...I know, SkAtinG iSn't juST abOut SKills but it fucking should be.
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I love him but can't resist calling this part The White Brotus
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If he got a board on Habitat I would buy it immediately
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Intro was a bit lame , otherwise part was good
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one of the best out there. seems like a really nice dude too. unfortunately, i think he doesn't do himself a lot of favors sponsor-wise with the whole "wife guy" thing and stuff like the IG clip of him reading his own book while doing a nose manual nollie tre in nyc. none of it is especially egregious but it's not super surprising to me he hasn't been able to land on one of the trendier brands... but ffs he at least deserves to be on Habitat or something (Austyn is way cornier and seems like a dick comparatively). whatever harmless corniness is vastly dwarfed by his skill, productivity, and seemingly solid nice-guy personality. hope some decent brands recognize that soon because i would love to continue to see him supported to do this level of skating for another few years, and he's clearly capable of it.
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Unless I’m looking at an out of date Nike SB team page, I hope Nike gives him more than just free shoes. He put an amazing 8 min part out there and the only recognizable products were his dumb Nikes. Pretty fucking lame if they don’t send him some sorta photo/video incentive pay.
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Hard to be a square in the skate industry. Walker rips
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Unless I’m looking at an out of date Nike SB team page, I hope Nike gives him more than just free shoes. He put an amazing 8 min part out there and the only recognizable products were his dumb Nikes. Pretty fucking lame if they don’t send him some sorta photo/video incentive pay.
He's definitely just flow. Maybe he gets some photo/video incentive, but he's not fully on the team.
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walker ryan, sebo walker, austyn gillette, and mark suciu should start their own brand called cheugy skateboards
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I love him but can't resist calling this part The White Brotus
Serious vibes on that tip...
I know the switch bs 360 kickflip is the pinnacle trick he did on that 1PP set (I think that's where it is, don't quote me), but the rarely seen nollie big flip was the real standout to me.
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Dude is unbelievable!
A couple of repeat tricks. For example, why include the first switch back bigspin when you’ve got a better one later. Same for switch backside flip and switch impossible.
The switch impossible over the rail would’ve hit so much harder if it was the first time we saw him do the trick in the part.
Tricks like the varial heelflip over the rail were very welcomed, as it was totally different to his expected switch backside schtick.
That being said, can’t really be too critical of a part that finishes with a switch backside 360 kickflip down a set of stairs.
He really should have a comfortable board and shoe sponsor. He comes across as decent and well spoken in his podcast, so I’m not exactly sure why the industry has given him the cold shoulder.
Habitat/Nike/LRG would be a great fit.
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Side note: how the fuck was this dude on SOVRN until only a few weeks ago? Boggles the mind. That’s like Cariuma Skateboards.
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I vaguely remember him being a pretty open believer in some conspiracy theories. Maybe that's the reason why nobody wants to put him on.
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I vaguely remember him being a pretty open believer in some conspiracy theories. Maybe that's the reason why nobody wants to put him on.
Speaking of theories, can you explain the 'who pulled seven' tattoo you have?
I have "Who Pulled Seven?" tattoo'd on my ankle as a tribute to my late father and a reminder to myself to question things that we may be told that simply don't make logical sense. My father was very passionate about uncovering what really happened on 9/11, because there are countless holes in the story we are told to believe. "Who Pulled Seven?" refers to World Trade Center Building Seven which completely collapsed over seven hours after the two towers came down. No one was in the building, so no one was killed, and the destruction of the building was kind of swept under the rug and the explanation for it coming down was due to fire. The building was 47 stories tall and it’s the only steel skyscaper in history to collapse completely "due to a fire." We'll probably never know what happened or why, but there are things that happened on 9/11 that were definitely covered up. My tattoo is a reminder to myself to never stop questioning.
Are you generally into conspiracy theories or just that one? I personally love to hear them, any other good ones you've heard or lean towards?
My friends and I are pretty sure Apple makes their chargers white so they're easier to lose. Haha, I'm just kidding. Generally I'm not super into conspiracy theories. I find some very interesting, but I don't consume too much of my time looking into them. The pursuit of the conspiracy is a frustrating one. Most questions that spark conspiracy theories are so daunting and scary, unless you’re going to dedicate your life to uncovering them, you’re probably not going to get anything positive out of looking into them. Much of what happened on September 11th that doesn’t make sense will probably always remain a mystery. And for all the families that suffered loss from that tragedy, I think that is super sad. More than being into conspiracies, I just like to remain aware. Read, research, and always try to see both sides to an issue.
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His Instagram story today was pretty dope, broke down the entire video part.
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Seems like one of those situations where either A: He doesn't care about pursuing skating and getting fully on companies or B: He's a bit of a dork and maybe teams don't really fuck with him, because clearly his skating isn't the issue and you don't just choose SOVRN over other brands if you have the option.
It is funny how everyone just assumes every skater that puts anything out is desperate to get fully hooked up, maybe he's just a nerd.
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I vaguely remember him being a pretty open believer in some conspiracy theories. Maybe that's the reason why nobody wants to put him on.
Speaking of theories, can you explain the 'who pulled seven' tattoo you have?
I have "Who Pulled Seven?" tattoo'd on my ankle as a tribute to my late father and a reminder to myself to question things that we may be told that simply don't make logical sense. My father was very passionate about uncovering what really happened on 9/11, because there are countless holes in the story we are told to believe. "Who Pulled Seven?" refers to World Trade Center Building Seven which completely collapsed over seven hours after the two towers came down. No one was in the building, so no one was killed, and the destruction of the building was kind of swept under the rug and the explanation for it coming down was due to fire. The building was 47 stories tall and it’s the only steel skyscaper in history to collapse completely "due to a fire." We'll probably never know what happened or why, but there are things that happened on 9/11 that were definitely covered up. My tattoo is a reminder to myself to never stop questioning.
Are you generally into conspiracy theories or just that one? I personally love to hear them, any other good ones you've heard or lean towards?
My friends and I are pretty sure Apple makes their chargers white so they're easier to lose. Haha, I'm just kidding. Generally I'm not super into conspiracy theories. I find some very interesting, but I don't consume too much of my time looking into them. The pursuit of the conspiracy is a frustrating one. Most questions that spark conspiracy theories are so daunting and scary, unless you’re going to dedicate your life to uncovering them, you’re probably not going to get anything positive out of looking into them. Much of what happened on September 11th that doesn’t make sense will probably always remain a mystery. And for all the families that suffered loss from that tragedy, I think that is super sad. More than being into conspiracies, I just like to remain aware. Read, research, and always try to see both sides to an issue.
“the official 9/11 narrative is sus” is pretty low on the conspiracy theory spectrum imo and honestly holds quite a lot of water. it doesn’t seem like he’s into pizzagate or Qanon weird child trafficking illuminati shit at all so I’m not inclined to think much more of it. From what I can tell, his politics seem relatively left of center and he’s not an antivax conspiracy nut.
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I vaguely remember him being a pretty open believer in some conspiracy theories. Maybe that's the reason why nobody wants to put him on.
Speaking of theories, can you explain the 'who pulled seven' tattoo you have?
I have "Who Pulled Seven?" tattoo'd on my ankle as a tribute to my late father and a reminder to myself to question things that we may be told that simply don't make logical sense. My father was very passionate about uncovering what really happened on 9/11, because there are countless holes in the story we are told to believe. "Who Pulled Seven?" refers to World Trade Center Building Seven which completely collapsed over seven hours after the two towers came down. No one was in the building, so no one was killed, and the destruction of the building was kind of swept under the rug and the explanation for it coming down was due to fire. The building was 47 stories tall and it’s the only steel skyscaper in history to collapse completely "due to a fire." We'll probably never know what happened or why, but there are things that happened on 9/11 that were definitely covered up. My tattoo is a reminder to myself to never stop questioning.
Are you generally into conspiracy theories or just that one? I personally love to hear them, any other good ones you've heard or lean towards?
My friends and I are pretty sure Apple makes their chargers white so they're easier to lose. Haha, I'm just kidding. Generally I'm not super into conspiracy theories. I find some very interesting, but I don't consume too much of my time looking into them. The pursuit of the conspiracy is a frustrating one. Most questions that spark conspiracy theories are so daunting and scary, unless you’re going to dedicate your life to uncovering them, you’re probably not going to get anything positive out of looking into them. Much of what happened on September 11th that doesn’t make sense will probably always remain a mystery. And for all the families that suffered loss from that tragedy, I think that is super sad. More than being into conspiracies, I just like to remain aware. Read, research, and always try to see both sides to an issue.
“the official 9/11 narrative is sus” is pretty low on the conspiracy theory spectrum imo and honestly holds quite a lot of water. it doesn’t seem like he’s into pizzagate or Qanon weird child trafficking illuminati shit at all so I’m not inclined to think much more of it. From what I can tell, his politics seem relatively left of center and he’s not an antivax conspiracy nut.
Agreed. This was meant to negate the comment I quoted.
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Finally watched the part. And figured out the answer to the question "How can someone this good not have a legit board sponsor?" It's the backwards hat. Definitely the backwards hat.
Different hat, totally different skater.
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I vaguely remember him being a pretty open believer in some conspiracy theories. Maybe that's the reason why nobody wants to put him on.
Speaking of theories, can you explain the 'who pulled seven' tattoo you have?
I have "Who Pulled Seven?" tattoo'd on my ankle as a tribute to my late father and a reminder to myself to question things that we may be told that simply don't make logical sense. My father was very passionate about uncovering what really happened on 9/11, because there are countless holes in the story we are told to believe. "Who Pulled Seven?" refers to World Trade Center Building Seven which completely collapsed over seven hours after the two towers came down. No one was in the building, so no one was killed, and the destruction of the building was kind of swept under the rug and the explanation for it coming down was due to fire. The building was 47 stories tall and it’s the only steel skyscaper in history to collapse completely "due to a fire." We'll probably never know what happened or why, but there are things that happened on 9/11 that were definitely covered up. My tattoo is a reminder to myself to never stop questioning.
Are you generally into conspiracy theories or just that one? I personally love to hear them, any other good ones you've heard or lean towards?
My friends and I are pretty sure Apple makes their chargers white so they're easier to lose. Haha, I'm just kidding. Generally I'm not super into conspiracy theories. I find some very interesting, but I don't consume too much of my time looking into them. The pursuit of the conspiracy is a frustrating one. Most questions that spark conspiracy theories are so daunting and scary, unless you’re going to dedicate your life to uncovering them, you’re probably not going to get anything positive out of looking into them. Much of what happened on September 11th that doesn’t make sense will probably always remain a mystery. And for all the families that suffered loss from that tragedy, I think that is super sad. More than being into conspiracies, I just like to remain aware. Read, research, and always try to see both sides to an issue.
“the official 9/11 narrative is sus” is pretty low on the conspiracy theory spectrum imo and honestly holds quite a lot of water. it doesn’t seem like he’s into pizzagate or Qanon weird child trafficking illuminati shit at all so I’m not inclined to think much more of it. From what I can tell, his politics seem relatively left of center and he’s not an antivax conspiracy nut.
Agreed. This was meant to negate the comment I quoted.
Well if someone has a tattoo referring a conspiracy theroy, even it's a widely accepted one, I as a company wouldn't want to touch him. The tattoo makes the difference not the part about questioning 9/11
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I vaguely remember him being a pretty open believer in some conspiracy theories. Maybe that's the reason why nobody wants to put him on.
Speaking of theories, can you explain the 'who pulled seven' tattoo you have?
I have "Who Pulled Seven?" tattoo'd on my ankle as a tribute to my late father and a reminder to myself to question things that we may be told that simply don't make logical sense. My father was very passionate about uncovering what really happened on 9/11, because there are countless holes in the story we are told to believe. "Who Pulled Seven?" refers to World Trade Center Building Seven which completely collapsed over seven hours after the two towers came down. No one was in the building, so no one was killed, and the destruction of the building was kind of swept under the rug and the explanation for it coming down was due to fire. The building was 47 stories tall and it’s the only steel skyscaper in history to collapse completely "due to a fire." We'll probably never know what happened or why, but there are things that happened on 9/11 that were definitely covered up. My tattoo is a reminder to myself to never stop questioning.
Are you generally into conspiracy theories or just that one? I personally love to hear them, any other good ones you've heard or lean towards?
My friends and I are pretty sure Apple makes their chargers white so they're easier to lose. Haha, I'm just kidding. Generally I'm not super into conspiracy theories. I find some very interesting, but I don't consume too much of my time looking into them. The pursuit of the conspiracy is a frustrating one. Most questions that spark conspiracy theories are so daunting and scary, unless you’re going to dedicate your life to uncovering them, you’re probably not going to get anything positive out of looking into them. Much of what happened on September 11th that doesn’t make sense will probably always remain a mystery. And for all the families that suffered loss from that tragedy, I think that is super sad. More than being into conspiracies, I just like to remain aware. Read, research, and always try to see both sides to an issue.
“the official 9/11 narrative is sus” is pretty low on the conspiracy theory spectrum imo and honestly holds quite a lot of water. it doesn’t seem like he’s into pizzagate or Qanon weird child trafficking illuminati shit at all so I’m not inclined to think much more of it. From what I can tell, his politics seem relatively left of center and he’s not an antivax conspiracy nut.
Agreed. This was meant to negate the comment I quoted.
Well if someone has a tattoo referring a conspiracy theroy, even it's a widely accepted one, I as a company wouldn't want to touch him. The tattoo makes the difference not the part about questioning 9/11
Skating should be welcoming characters like this. Obviously Puleo level numerology would be a step too far, but this isn’t the typical corporate environment, skaters can have actual personalities. And, gasp, tattoos. With context it seems this was about a connection with his dad, if anything Walker is too bland and well adjusted to provide the image a lot of brands covet. But on a more bookish team like Habitat or Sci-Fi he fits. He’s also getting older and went to a Berra/Mikey Taylor board brand after Organika went away. He’s fine, it’s just more about your brand than your skating these days, unless the perfect company comes along who really gets what you do and knows how to partner with and market you
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forgotten TWS part w/Busenitz and Walker Ryan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTXNo2Kx4Yw (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTXNo2Kx4Yw)
Clicked for Walker, got stoked for Pepper and Matthews. Stank you!
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I vaguely remember him being a pretty open believer in some conspiracy theories. Maybe that's the reason why nobody wants to put him on.
Speaking of theories, can you explain the 'who pulled seven' tattoo you have?
I have "Who Pulled Seven?" tattoo'd on my ankle as a tribute to my late father and a reminder to myself to question things that we may be told that simply don't make logical sense. My father was very passionate about uncovering what really happened on 9/11, because there are countless holes in the story we are told to believe. "Who Pulled Seven?" refers to World Trade Center Building Seven which completely collapsed over seven hours after the two towers came down. No one was in the building, so no one was killed, and the destruction of the building was kind of swept under the rug and the explanation for it coming down was due to fire. The building was 47 stories tall and it’s the only steel skyscaper in history to collapse completely "due to a fire." We'll probably never know what happened or why, but there are things that happened on 9/11 that were definitely covered up. My tattoo is a reminder to myself to never stop questioning.
Are you generally into conspiracy theories or just that one? I personally love to hear them, any other good ones you've heard or lean towards?
My friends and I are pretty sure Apple makes their chargers white so they're easier to lose. Haha, I'm just kidding. Generally I'm not super into conspiracy theories. I find some very interesting, but I don't consume too much of my time looking into them. The pursuit of the conspiracy is a frustrating one. Most questions that spark conspiracy theories are so daunting and scary, unless you’re going to dedicate your life to uncovering them, you’re probably not going to get anything positive out of looking into them. Much of what happened on September 11th that doesn’t make sense will probably always remain a mystery. And for all the families that suffered loss from that tragedy, I think that is super sad. More than being into conspiracies, I just like to remain aware. Read, research, and always try to see both sides to an issue.
“the official 9/11 narrative is sus” is pretty low on the conspiracy theory spectrum imo and honestly holds quite a lot of water. it doesn’t seem like he’s into pizzagate or Qanon weird child trafficking illuminati shit at all so I’m not inclined to think much more of it. From what I can tell, his politics seem relatively left of center and he’s not an antivax conspiracy nut.
Agreed. This was meant to negate the comment I quoted.
Well if someone has a tattoo referring a conspiracy theroy, even it's a widely accepted one, I as a company wouldn't want to touch him. The tattoo makes the difference not the part about questioning 9/11
Skating should be welcoming characters like this. Obviously Puleo level numerology would be a step too far, but this isn’t the typical corporate environment, skaters can have actual personalities. And, gasp, tattoos. With context it seems this was about a connection with his dad, if anything Walker is too bland and well adjusted to provide the image a lot of brands covet. But on a more bookish team like Habitat or Sci-Fi he fits. He’s also getting older and went to a Berra/Mikey Taylor board brand after Organika went away. He’s fine, it’s just more about your brand than your skating these days, unless the perfect company comes along who really gets what you do and knows how to partner with and market you
Well maybe it's the combination of both which makes him unattractive to companies. On the one hand he's too bland and the other hand he also has that weird tattoo. Together the risk seems higher than the reward.
For a company like sci-fi the risk is probably pretty low but if we talk about Nike, Adidas etc we talk about corporate environment and they are too scared to put on a guy with a conspiracy tattoo my friend.
If he was covered with tattoos it would be ok. But it looks like he just has this one? Or maybe this one and small number of others. That makes it weirder.
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He talks about this part a little bit in this pod, it was an entertaining listen
https://open.spotify.com/episode/15VVE1FJrtnhJHGR5j6Mdg?si=x6O2dHtIS_CmVGbFgBioGQ (https://open.spotify.com/episode/15VVE1FJrtnhJHGR5j6Mdg?si=x6O2dHtIS_CmVGbFgBioGQ)
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You guys are fucked and I think Watson is the closest to being correct.
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He talks about this part a little bit in this pod, it was an entertaining listen
https://open.spotify.com/episode/15VVE1FJrtnhJHGR5j6Mdg?si=x6O2dHtIS_CmVGbFgBioGQ (https://open.spotify.com/episode/15VVE1FJrtnhJHGR5j6Mdg?si=x6O2dHtIS_CmVGbFgBioGQ)
Yeah I think his lack of sponsors is mainly due to his age and bad luck. Luckily I don’t take most of these companies seriously anyway. It’s never been about pure talent. Gotta have the right image and now the right people.
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He's got a Thrasher interview up and reveals he's made basically no money from skating since the DVS reboot fell through, so like 4 or 5 years or so?
https://www.thrashermagazine.com/articles/walker-ryan-s-last-pro-interview/
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jesus christ. imagine doing all this for the love of the game for almost a decade, while married no less!
"I currently make zero money from skateboarding brands."
fuck that noise. dude needs a steady.
as an aside, the constant travel/digital nomad thing kinda sounds banging. before i got a job in seattle i thought about doing that, and i have always regretted not trying.
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He's got a Thrasher interview up and reveals he's made basically no money from skating since the DVS reboot fell through, so like 4 or 5 years or so?
https://www.thrashermagazine.com/articles/walker-ryan-s-last-pro-interview/
Good interview, someone needs to give him a job or sponsor him. Someone with his talent should be on a team and getting a steady check, even if it’s only a few thousand a month. This industry is weird, too many pros are barely getting by. But I agree with him, I think a lot of these companies don’t pay well cause they know most of these guys aren’t in it for the money, they’d be doing this shit either way. Still, pay them!
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Any EU folk know where to buy his books over here?
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Any EU folk know where to buy his books over here?
It’s self-published so you could probably get it on Kindle on Amazon. You won’t be able to find it in any stores, not even in the states.
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Any EU folk know where to buy his books over here?
I don't do Amazon. I'll just DM him.
Edit: There is a link to buy it on his instagram page. Works out at 37 USD to get it here to France. Its been along week not sure why I didn't check there first.
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Any EU folk know where to buy his books over here?
Edit: There is a link to buy it on his instagram page. Works out at 37 USD to get it here to France. Its been along week not sure why I didn't check there first.
where are you in France ?
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Any EU folk know where to buy his books over here?
Edit: There is a link to buy it on his instagram page. Works out at 37 USD to get it here to France. Its been along week not sure why I didn't check there first.
Depending on the shipment costs to Europe we could to a large Euro Pal order and redistribute over here 8) probably not worth it moneywise though.
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The Palomino out of London carries his books! Not EU obviously but cheaper shipping than straight out of the states
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The Palomino out of London carries his books! Not EU obviously but cheaper shipping than straight out of the states
Good looking out, thanks!
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I like t funk and walker this year. Both have the right attitude. If we could breed them we could come up with the skate messiah.