Author Topic: who has/had best life in skateboarding? (Read 7274 times)

Alois Hitler Jr. · « **on:** March 16, 2019, 03:19:23 AM »

Made me think when Phelpher died how awesome his life was. He was around everything that happened and lived skateboarding every day of his life which is every skateboarders dream. (even better than being a pro under pressure of filming and other things)

iKobrakai · « **Reply #1 on:** March 16, 2019, 03:41:57 AM »

Olson, got pro for free.

#notmypro

lampshade · « **Reply #2 on:** March 16, 2019, 04:27:02 AM »

I'd like to think Rickk. Quiet, seemed humble, ripped, has/had ownership in some pretty successful companies, seems (From the outside) he has a good eye for talent and treats his riders well. Never tried to push an image like TNT or The Muska (Those guys are rad in their own right).

shalom hardware · « **Reply #3 on:** March 16, 2019, 04:49:01 AM »

far as i can tell there are three who are neck and neck:

phelpers - world record for milking it. r.i.p.

tony hawk - the most famous, most respected, most vertiest, he is living the dream and so is his family. still ripping and putting out video games. recognized all over the world.

rodney mullen - won so many contests but was never a top selling pro. went in to manufacturing, changed the game, and made money on nearly every skateboard sold by world industries and co. still ripping and still getting dwindle money. people who don't skate have no idea who he is.

in a sport where most folks get broke off and smoked before they even take a picture, these dudes went the distance for decades

sometimeperhaps · « **Reply #4 on:** March 16, 2019, 05:27:51 AM »

Koston would be up there. Came up super skilled, winning contests, top video parts. Rode for the best teams during there primes (eS, Girl, Fourstar) made that sweet sweet THPS money. Seemed to be able to navigate sponsorship well in order to get paid. Seems to have travelled all over the world. Now he's just chillin on the Nike retirement contract, and building his sneaker collection. Also started Numbers (which I don't care for) and the Berries (which I also don't care for) so he's diversified, and probably extended his Nike contract due to exposure.

ChrisLambe94 · « **Reply #5 on:** March 16, 2019, 05:38:43 AM »

For me I think Keenan Milton had the best life. He always had a huge smile on his face and he was always laughing. Keenan Forever.

Eds_gallerist · « **Reply #6 on:** March 16, 2019, 05:46:43 AM »

Whenever I step foot on my skateboard my life feels best. So all of us who feel it have the best life in skateboarding.

Allen. · « **Reply #7 on:** March 16, 2019, 07:09:38 AM »

Quote from: Eds_gallerist on March 16, 2019, 05:46:43 AM

Whenever I step foot on my skateboard my life feels best. So all of us who feel it have the best life in skateboarding.

Comparing lives is not a good idea.

johnes · « **Reply #8 on:** March 16, 2019, 08:10:04 AM »

PRod- went for most of his career without a major injury and made great investments/money and keeps progressing.

Hairy Ballsagna · « **Reply #9 on:** March 16, 2019, 08:58:16 AM »

Julien. He’s been there for so much, from Natas to GT and everything in between.

GAY · « **Reply #10 on:** March 16, 2019, 09:08:15 AM »

The answer is very obviously that hands down person.

CarbonaNotWax · « **Reply #11 on:** March 16, 2019, 09:27:14 AM »

Stecyk has literally seen all of it.

Merlin · « **Reply #12 on:** March 16, 2019, 09:43:41 AM »

Quote from: Eds_gallerist on March 16, 2019, 05:46:43 AM

Whenever I step foot on my skateboard my life feels best. So all of us who feel it have the best life in skateboarding.

Lies, you sack a rail or credit card your board you’ll be hating life.

Classy Durag · « **Reply #13 on:** March 16, 2019, 09:44:56 AM »

Skateboarding has been very good to Dustin Dollin

Alois Hitler Jr. · « **Reply #14 on:** March 16, 2019, 10:22:08 AM »

Quote from: GAY on March 16, 2019, 09:08:15 AM

The answer is very obviously that hands down person.

jizzy scott?

JamesFardy · « **Reply #15 on:** March 16, 2019, 10:41:30 AM »

Lindsey Robertson or Ryan Smith. They had to commit the least gnarly tricks and have the most to show for it.

SonictheHedgehog · « **Reply #16 on:** March 16, 2019, 10:46:38 AM »

Spike Jonze?

ScudMantels · « **Reply #17 on:** March 16, 2019, 10:51:49 AM »

I agree with the dude who said Steezus Christ. He now doesn't have to work a day in his life, has a massive sneaker collection, he didnt make it in skateboarding but still has a higher social status and industry acceptance than most pros.

Eds_gallerist · « **Reply #18 on:** March 16, 2019, 12:17:28 PM »

Quote from: Merlin on March 16, 2019, 09:43:41 AM

Quote from: Eds_gallerist on March 16, 2019, 05:46:43 AM
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Whenever I step foot on my skateboard my life feels best. So all of us who feel it have the best life in skateboarding.
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Lies, you sack a rail or credit card your board you’ll be hating life.

I am having high hopes that you are able to understand what I meant. If not, go sack your rail.

TheLurper · « **Reply #19 on:** March 16, 2019, 04:41:44 PM »

From the outside, I'd argue Cab got pretty damn lucky. His shoe has been one of the best selling shoes for nearly 30 years. He is not the absolute richest dude in skateboarding, but that shoe probably has allowed him to live a very nice life without the same stress other dudes have had to worry about.

Hmmmm Nice Bike · « **Reply #20 on:** March 16, 2019, 05:22:32 PM »

Gonz seems pretty content with life.

Nag Champa · « **Reply #21 on:** March 16, 2019, 07:57:09 PM »

me, when i die this all goes up in smoke

duster1 · « **Reply #22 on:** March 16, 2019, 08:18:17 PM »

Not gonna lie, Dylan Rieder

Dustwardprez · « **Reply #23 on:** March 16, 2019, 08:20:14 PM »

Christian Slater is the correct answer.

Lord Quas · « **Reply #24 on:** March 16, 2019, 08:21:39 PM »

Danny Way, no jail time.

Mickey Knox · « **Reply #25 on:** March 16, 2019, 08:23:42 PM »

Quote from: Eds_gallerist on March 16, 2019, 05:46:43 AM

Whenever I step foot on my skateboard my life feels best. So all of us who feel it have the best life in skateboarding.

Same man. I’m having a tough time with depression but when I’m skating it all just melts away. Like Phelps said, we’re all lucky to have found it. Thanks for reminding me Ed.

Soft Boiled · « **Reply #26 on:** March 16, 2019, 08:27:17 PM »

Mocha Mike /thread

Sad dad · « **Reply #27 on:** March 16, 2019, 08:32:32 PM »

From a monetary standpoint I would say Dyrdek: he was a good skater but never a top talent, and was able to do all kinds of things on the business side to have a lot of success. Some of his choices have made me cringe but he really made the most of his opportunities.

As far as someone who had a long, influential career that I would be proud of if I were him? I’d say Ed Templeton. The guy built an art career and a company while continuing to skate, remained productive into a pretty old age to be pro (he never milked it in my opinion) until his leg injury. He’s also been an advocate for veganism since way back which is cool to me.

Frank · « **Reply #28 on:** March 16, 2019, 08:34:02 PM »

Quote from: shalom hardware on March 16, 2019, 04:49:01 AM

rodney mullen - won so many contests but was never a top selling pro. went in to manufacturing, changed the game, and made money on nearly every skateboard sold by world industries and co. still ripping and still getting dwindle money. people who don't skate have no idea who he is.

are you joking? he's like the second most famous name drop in skater/non-skater conversations by non-skaters, after tony hawk. i can't count the times i had coworkers ask me if i know rodney mullen and how he must be the best skater because he casperslides and stuff.

Buck Bundy · « **Reply #29 on:** March 16, 2019, 08:49:09 PM »

Quote from: Soft Boiled on March 16, 2019, 08:27:17 PM

Mocha Mike /thread

I laughed out loud at this. Thank you soft boiled!

Author Topic: who has/had best life in skateboarding? (Read 7274 times)

ChrisLambe94

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Hmmmm Nice Bike

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