9-Year-Old Trae ”The Tank” Montgomery Ollies A 20. But What's Up With His Dad?

[os89]

i just want to see all of the rad dads square up with each other over who's child is a better skateboarder.

[Punished Skateboards]

If kids are still allowed in the Braille House, Aaron needs to invite Trae to skate the Braille Drop.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CGvx7wiphtg/?igshid=k8s0at5z3pvb

[trashparty]

If kids are still allowed in the Braille House, Aaron needs to invite Trae to skate the Braille Drop.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CGvx7wiphtg/?igshid=k8s0at5z3pvb

The way his knee jerks into his body makes me cringe so fucking hard. that cannot be healthy, no matter how young this kid is.

if he keeps doing drops like this, i will seriously be suprised if he's able to walk at 40 years old.

props to the lil homie for doing big shit, but i seriously am praying for those knees / ACL's

[Double Thick Filbert]

Enough with the giant ollies... nollie flip 7, hit a rail switch etc

[Sandygoat]

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Should DM his sponsors tell them to stop encouraging this

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I'm becoming that guy but I actually did DM Andrew Cannon to get his opinion on this when I first saw the thread. No response so far. I like Andrew, he seems levelheaded so I'd like to hear his thoughts.

It reminds me of John Cardiel's Epicly Laterd, where Phelps tells a story about how John's dad was an ex-Marine I believe, and made John jump off a 70-foot bridge or something when he was seven or eight. Obviously it's water instead of concrete, and it's not skateboarding, but in my opinion it's still not the right way to raise a child. Not talking badly about Cardiel's family, I just don't agree with that.

Furthermore, it also reminds me of a PhD candidate who wanted to make her kids "strong" so she would show them horror movies...her kids were 5-8 years old. These backwards-ass misconceptions of parenting continue to be used. I don't get it.

It worked for GG Allin so...

[Glurmpz]

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If kids are still allowed in the Braille House, Aaron needs to invite Trae to skate the Braille Drop.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CGvx7wiphtg/?igshid=k8s0at5z3pvb

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The way his knee jerks into his body makes me cringe so fucking hard. that cannot be healthy, no matter how young this kid is.

if he keeps doing drops like this, i will seriously be suprised if he's able to walk at 40 years old.

props to the lil homie for doing big shit, but i seriously am praying for those knees / ACL's

For real - that knee buckle thing is gonna come back to haunt the poor kid. No way that's harmless.

Also, Tancowny kickflipped that thing over decade ago. 3:18

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58Q_uNh7GT4

[EdLawndale]

That Tancowny kickflip lol. Something tells me Trae's dad has no idea and doesn't care to investigate the ABDs on spots he's throwing his kid down.

[HotnSpicyMcChicken]

Also, Tancowny kickflipped that thing over decade ago. 3:18

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58Q_uNh7GT4

Wow, forgot how hard he was ripping back then. Heavy part.

[hateboard]

i thought Tancowny would be the next big thing.. Pro Skating is a brutal life choice.

[Glurmpz]

That Tancowny kickflip lol. Something tells me Trae's dad has no idea and doesn't care to investigate the ABDs on spots he's throwing his kid down.

I'd have to agree. He obviously just asks friends where local famous spots are, but probably doesn't know jack about skate history in the long run. I feel like a better understanding of how skateboarding works might result in a different approach, ie: not going to blown out spots to do an ollie - but I'm genuinely curious to see how this plays out with their current trajectory. I sincerely believe Trae will have major knee/hip issues when he's still young. Anyone know if he's had any serious injuries?

[Cellular]

this kid come to my local a lot.  never personally met him but got some mutuals
https://www.instagram.com/p/CDWeEaMpOHP/

somehow he got clips at my hs which is relatively impossible

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs65iA7BcTv/
the other one missing but i remember it got posted hella around our school

this across the street from the hs
https://www.instagram.com/p/CDrI7aQp3rW/

no idea why he putting different locations when these both in scripps ranch.  the hs is almost impossible there always security and getting in is pretty hard cuz the gates.  afaik there is not an easy way to get to the quad.  the dad def pulling some strings bc that spot never open and the clip was barely worth the trouble

unrelated this is some douchebag shit https://www.instagram.com/p/BvaaPxvBRet/

hope this kid gets help it sad seeing all this.  kid has talent but if he dont wanna do it nobody should force him

[Atiba Applebum]

Text book way to fuck up some growth plates

[WobbleHeadBob]

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If kids are still allowed in the Braille House, Aaron needs to invite Trae to skate the Braille Drop.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CGvx7wiphtg/?igshid=k8s0at5z3pvb

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The way his knee jerks into his body makes me cringe so fucking hard. that cannot be healthy, no matter how young this kid is.

if he keeps doing drops like this, i will seriously be suprised if he's able to walk at 40 years old.

props to the lil homie for doing big shit, but i seriously am praying for those knees / ACL's

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For real - that knee buckle thing is gonna come back to haunt the poor kid. No way that's harmless.

Also, Tancowny kickflipped that thing over decade ago. 3:18

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58Q_uNh7GT4

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he s messing up his hip more than his knees- clearly doesn t have the strength to take the impact... poor kid i feel sorry for him

the way he walks after he lands that ollie is fucked. looks like hes hurtin.

that tancowny part is rad! what could have been if he stuck with Zero?

[Burnout420]

i thought Tancowny would be the next big thing.. Pro Skating is a brutal life choice.

Why tf is this kid olllieing shit that makes him buckle on impact. Fuck the dad he a loser like half of slap posters. Jt was my fav and def was entertaining to watch skate sucks injuries hindered him.

[Windsor Knot]

It reaaaaaaally looks like the tanks knee actually touches his face. I really hope it does it makes me so happy

[Eric Dolphy]

Stop being a bunch of weak American faggots and one of you go bash the fuckhead. Bunch of limp wristed poofs.

hard first post

[Pete]

Surprised this kids dad hasn’t beat him up yet and posted it. caption like tough love is the only love here in Orange County for my son Tank.


Free max b

[notmikerusczyk]

this kid come to my local a lot.  never personally met him but got some mutuals
https://www.instagram.com/p/CDWeEaMpOHP/

somehow he got clips at my hs which is relatively impossible

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs65iA7BcTv/
the other one missing but i remember it got posted hella around our school

this across the street from the hs
https://www.instagram.com/p/CDrI7aQp3rW/

no idea why he putting different locations when these both in scripps ranch.  the hs is almost impossible there always security and getting in is pretty hard cuz the gates.  afaik there is not an easy way to get to the quad.  the dad def pulling some strings bc that spot never open and the clip was barely worth the trouble

unrelated this is some douchebag shit https://www.instagram.com/p/BvaaPxvBRet/

hope this kid gets help it sad seeing all this.  kid has talent but if he dont wanna do it nobody should force him

where do you go to high school again?

[Mongoloid]

Dave “Tank” Abbott > Trae “the Tank” Montgomery.

[GuessAgain?]

Not sure how this stuff works in the US but shit... The Dad deserves to go bankrupt over his son's medical bills tbh.

I don't have any kids or anything but after having a childhood of trying to impress an uninterested dad I do feel for the kid, this is all he knows. I think he probably does like skating and want to do it but I also think his general idea of why he enjoys it might be terribly skewed. Putting mental and physical stress on this child for what? Investment? Self-gratification? Living vicariously?

Anyway I don't personally know anyone involved, only read the stuff on this thread, so I might just not know the real scope.

[georgethecat]

Dave “Tank” Abbott > Trae “the Tank” Montgomery.

[Cellular]

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this kid come to my local a lot.  never personally met him but got some mutuals
https://www.instagram.com/p/CDWeEaMpOHP/

somehow he got clips at my hs which is relatively impossible

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs65iA7BcTv/
the other one missing but i remember it got posted hella around our school

this across the street from the hs
https://www.instagram.com/p/CDrI7aQp3rW/

no idea why he putting different locations when these both in scripps ranch.  the hs is almost impossible there always security and getting in is pretty hard cuz the gates.  afaik there is not an easy way to get to the quad.  the dad def pulling some strings bc that spot never open and the clip was barely worth the trouble

unrelated this is some douchebag shit https://www.instagram.com/p/BvaaPxvBRet/

hope this kid gets help it sad seeing all this.  kid has talent but if he dont wanna do it nobody should force him

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where do you go to high school again?

not in rb 

[Ms. Tamzarian]

What's even worse is the horde of nonces commenting on every video like, "Wow you are so perfect, I see you grow every day!" Check any profile from the fuckers that leave those comments. Grown ass men with pages on pages of creepy selfies.

If his dad gave at least half a shit (which he obviously doesn't) he would shut this page the fuck down - all skateboarding aside - because it's a fucking night club for groomers. Disgusting shit. The dad should be ashamed of himself.

Also:

The Dad deserves to go bankrupt over his son's medical bills tbh.

Pete you're right though, fuck.

This shit sucks.

[Hyliannightmare]

Andre's nickatina on the montage. Kid shreds, hope he can stay healthy

[IpathCats]

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If kids are still allowed in the Braille House, Aaron needs to invite Trae to skate the Braille Drop.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CGvx7wiphtg/?igshid=k8s0at5z3pvb

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The way his knee jerks into his body makes me cringe so fucking hard. that cannot be healthy, no matter how young this kid is.

if he keeps doing drops like this, i will seriously be suprised if he's able to walk at 40 years old.

props to the lil homie for doing big shit, but i seriously am praying for those knees / ACL's

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For real - that knee buckle thing is gonna come back to haunt the poor kid. No way that's harmless.

His dad needs to start buying all the shit neen is selling. All that water ball shaking, robo suit, fancy bio-powder magic bull shit he's on.

[Grind King Rims]

When I read the first post and saw that it was from February, no way did I think that I'd get to today's posts at the end of October and it would still be the same cycle of abuse. Coming from someone who had Child Protection Services investigating my family when I was 14, I cannot believe that someone hasn't intervened. Jesus fucking Christ.

[TastyBurrito]

When I read the first post and saw that it was from February, no way did I think that I'd get to today's posts at the end of October and it would still be the same cycle of abuse. Coming from someone who had Child Protection Services investigating my family when I was 14, I cannot believe that someone hasn't intervened. Jesus fucking Christ.

Look up the dad, he's a roided out semi-pro (semi-racist) baseball has-been. He's obviously living his desire for a professional sports career through his kid. Also, he's from a super upper-middle class family, so I'd surmise he has good enough connections to avoid having people look in on him.

That interview he did (even though it was on Trae and not him) for Thrasher probably gave him the thrill of making it.

[liquid]

i wish that kid just had the chance to have some fun- grow some friendships and live life! skateboarding is so sick and tre most likely knows that!! ...makes this even more sad

[Alois Hitler Jr.]

His dad Panzer Montgomery

[wigwam_24]

why would you want your kid to be really good at big gaps... poor kids gonna be on crutches/wheelchair by the time hes 40