Author Topic: Mike Mo Retires (Read 30807 times)

C.J. Gap · « **on:** July 18, 2020, 05:17:28 PM »

I thought there was one of those “tweet through 2020” threads for Mike Mo, but it looks like that was just Mikey Taylor and Tyshawn Jones. I’ll be interested to see if Mike Mo gets a retirement board while Biebel just gets unceremoniously removed from Girl’s website.
https://mobile.twitter.com/_Mikemo/status/1284418325724803073
https://mobile.twitter.com/_Mikemo/status/1284413132194983936
https://mobile.twitter.com/_Mikemo/status/1284426542009876481

Cuban_Lynx · « **Reply #1 on:** July 18, 2020, 06:20:29 PM »

Oh well, Mo money Mo problems.

georgethecat · « **Reply #2 on:** July 18, 2020, 06:24:06 PM »

Mike Mo thinking it's time for everything to come to a close many years after everything had come to a close.

blowjobtofakie · « **Reply #3 on:** July 18, 2020, 06:26:01 PM »

Serious question, you think he was still on payroll?

Madam, I'm Adam · « **Reply #4 on:** July 18, 2020, 06:29:36 PM »

Well he's thinking about it, he hasn't actually retired.

I might be wrong, but I doubt he'd be tweeting that if the royalties were good. That's not an attack on his character, either. It's common sense, you don't climb out of a gold mine.

It's wise of him to close the door on a pro board. It's probably psychologically stressful to have undergone his injury in his prime and to still have a board despite not skating. He could even develop imposter syndrome after awhile; he might not think he's accomplished enough rest on his laurels, and feel like a pro model is mocking him at times and that he's become a fraud.

Hyliannightmare · « **Reply #5 on:** July 18, 2020, 06:31:01 PM »

Forecast, fully flared, pretty sweet and iirc one of the matix videos. He shredded them all

BrockSamson · « **Reply #6 on:** July 18, 2020, 06:38:49 PM »

honestly a bummer. Mike Mo rules(past tense?) and I always kind of hoped he would rebound post injury. Has to be the dumbest career ending injury for a skater(athlete?) of all time.

I think his sunglass company does pretty well. so there's that, i guess.

RhinestoneCowboy · « **Reply #7 on:** July 18, 2020, 06:46:38 PM »

Imagine following Mike Mo on Twitter and actually encouraging him to continue on...

DannyDee · « **Reply #8 on:** July 18, 2020, 07:00:57 PM »

Sucks how he destroyed his ankle due to a stupid mistake, but no pro-quality parts in 8 years should mean retirement if you aren't stacking footage for something or have legend status. If he's still on the payroll, it would be good to free up cash to turn Niels and Griffin pro in the near future.

JANUS · « **Reply #9 on:** July 18, 2020, 07:03:17 PM »

Quote from: Mean Salto on July 18, 2020, 06:59:04 PM

"Skate Industry" for women: grind for years for no recognition, no money, ever

"Skate Industry" for men: get hooked up as an adolescent, get free product whole life, filmers trip over themselves to cover you, act like an idiot and get praised, drive drunk, injure your friends, openly talk about not skating for years, put out no coverage for years, only stop getting paid and getting free shit shit when you voluntarily just decide you're too cool anymore

No, this is about Mike Mo Capocollo.

ndsr · « **Reply #10 on:** July 18, 2020, 07:04:24 PM »

Quote from: Mean Salto on July 18, 2020, 06:59:04 PM

"Skate Industry" for women: grind for years for no recognition, no money, ever

"Skate Industry" for men: get hooked up as an adolescent, get free product whole life, filmers trip over themselves to cover you, act like an idiot and get praised, drive drunk, injure your friends, openly talk about not skating for years, put out no coverage for years, only stop getting paid and getting free shit shit when you voluntarily just decide you're too cool anymore

Cheer up, I’m sure everyone still holds u as the #1 hometown hero

lk130 · « **Reply #11 on:** July 18, 2020, 07:10:31 PM »

I'm honestly surprised he hasn't gotten that much better even a few years after the re-introduction

DannyDee · « **Reply #12 on:** July 18, 2020, 07:32:40 PM »

Quote from: lk130 on July 18, 2020, 07:10:31 PM

I'm honestly surprised he hasn't gotten that much better even a few years after the re-introduction

Pretty sure he has permanent nerve damage giving him no feeling in that foot, that's really going to fuck with a tech skater. Even prior to that he fucked up his ankle really bad early on, making it easily swell-up easily after a bail. Similar to what Tim Connor had.

shannamal · « **Reply #13 on:** July 18, 2020, 07:45:06 PM »

the rest of the tweets are super self aware.

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Sad to think the last Girl video that came out was when I was 28 and I had one clip. If my dumb injury didn’t happen it would of been a full part. With that said. I actually appreciate the injury and the perspective it’s given me. It’s made me grow up and learn different skills. And with this said, why couldn’t I just learn the nice grateful perspective and also have my foot not be paralyzed? That’d be pretty awesome haha

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Also, sad to think that I fucked my skate career up at 24 years old. I had at least another 6 prime years to give. Side note. I am not sad about this. Just reflecting and thinking. Totally ok with where I am at now

JamesFardy · « **Reply #14 on:** July 18, 2020, 08:01:35 PM »

He finally flared to his fullest

swordtechnique · « **Reply #15 on:** July 18, 2020, 08:21:07 PM »

Quote from: shannamal on July 18, 2020, 07:45:06 PM

the rest of the tweets are super self aware.

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Sad to think the last Girl video that came out was when I was 28 and I had one clip. If my dumb injury didn’t happen it would of been a full part. With that said. I actually appreciate the injury and the perspective it’s given me. It’s made me grow up and learn different skills. And with this said, why couldn’t I just learn the nice grateful perspective and also have my foot not be paralyzed? That’d be pretty awesome haha
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Also, sad to think that I fucked my skate career up at 24 years old. I had at least another 6 prime years to give. Side note. I am not sad about this. Just reflecting and thinking. Totally ok with where I am at now
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Yeah, sucks for sure, but he dropped some classic parts, those will always exist. Fucked how it wasn't even a skating injury that took him out, but a golf cart of all things. Life really is a crapshoot.

Vds · « **Reply #16 on:** July 18, 2020, 08:26:53 PM »

I just got his board

mynameisnotjeff · « **Reply #17 on:** July 18, 2020, 08:30:52 PM »

It’s rough to see him go through this.
Could see him as TM; as well as McCrank.

doublesteveburger · « **Reply #18 on:** July 18, 2020, 08:34:31 PM »

Mike Mope

DannyDee · « **Reply #19 on:** July 18, 2020, 08:40:46 PM »

Quote from: mynameisnotjeff on July 18, 2020, 08:30:52 PM

It’s rough to see him go through this.
Could see him as TM; as well as McCrank.

I feel both of them have better things going on then being a TM. Isn't Glassy doing fairly well, and does McCrank still have that show with Vice?

pizzafliptofakie · « **Reply #20 on:** July 18, 2020, 08:42:37 PM »

I always feel like an asshole when I bring this up, but I’m genuinely confused. I’m aware of his condition and limitations, but like, he can skate. He did at least okay in the BATB. He can still skate flat very well. He had an ad switch crooking a ledge. Obviously I don’t expect him to switch flip an exploding 10 stair or anything, but it still appears that he can skate pretty well. I respect his self awareness if he feels he can no longer fulfill the role of a professional but I feel like his injury is talked about as if he can physically no longer skate and that’s just not true. Am I missing something here?

DannyDee · « **Reply #21 on:** July 18, 2020, 08:48:20 PM »

Quote from: pizzafliptofakie on July 18, 2020, 08:42:37 PM

I always feel like an asshole when I bring this up, but I’m genuinely confused. I’m aware of his condition and limitations, but like, he can skate. He did at least okay in the BATB. He can still skate flat very well. He had an ad switch crooking a ledge. Obviously I don’t expect him to switch flip an exploding 10 stair or anything, but it still appears that he can skate pretty well. I respect his self awareness if he feels he can no longer fulfill the role of a professional but I feel like his injury is talked about as if he can physically no longer skate and that’s just not true. Am I missing something here?

Not sure, but once you have bad injuries, skating can make it likely for those parts to really act up again with significant swelling after doing something minimal taking you out for a bit each time. I'd assume that can be mentally draining and frustrating, especially if people are hounding you all the time on why you aren't skating (which I've seen on his insta a ton over the years). Plus the fact you can't do anything close to what you used to at a young age, and didn't age gracefully. I think it was Trapasso who talked about how his knee would blow up swelling wise all the time post surgery. Plus, unlike professional athletes, its not like they have a dedicated staff to ice it down right after a game or get it drained.

Yesterdays-pop · « **Reply #22 on:** July 18, 2020, 08:51:00 PM »

Time for an AA meeting Michael

pizzafliptofakie · « **Reply #23 on:** July 18, 2020, 09:16:05 PM »

Quote from: DannyDee on July 18, 2020, 08:48:20 PM

Quote from: pizzafliptofakie on July 18, 2020, 08:42:37 PM
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I always feel like an asshole when I bring this up, but I’m genuinely confused. I’m aware of his condition and limitations, but like, he can skate. He did at least okay in the BATB. He can still skate flat very well. He had an ad switch crooking a ledge. Obviously I don’t expect him to switch flip an exploding 10 stair or anything, but it still appears that he can skate pretty well. I respect his self awareness if he feels he can no longer fulfill the role of a professional but I feel like his injury is talked about as if he can physically no longer skate and that’s just not true. Am I missing something here?
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Not sure, but once you have bad injuries, skating can make it likely for those parts to really act up again with significant swelling after doing something minimal taking you out for a bit each time. I'd assume that can be mentally draining and frustrating, especially if people are hounding you all the time on why you aren't skating (which I've seen on his insta a ton over the years). Plus the fact you can't do anything close to what you used to at a young age, and didn't age gracefully. I think it was Trapasso who talked about how his knee would blow up swelling wise all the time post surgery. Plus, unlike professional athletes, its not like they have a dedicated staff to ice it down right after a game or get it drained.

Yeah I certainly feel that. It’s definitely got to be very hard to deal with and I’m sure even low impact skating is a significant effort for him. I just get confused when I hear his injury discussed as if he is physically incapable of skating when he appears to still be able to do it very well.

thespacewolf · « **Reply #24 on:** July 18, 2020, 09:57:41 PM »

I know I heard somewhere that he didn't want to milk his pro status and even told Girl that they can stop giving him boards, but they still are (hence the tweet)

WPG · « **Reply #25 on:** July 18, 2020, 10:03:00 PM »

IK most on here probably aren’t fans of his, but I was always a fan. Fully Flared, Pretty Sweet, his “sponsor me for Spitfire trucks.” His love of Kid Rock. I was holding out hope for one more part even if it was nowhere near his prior parts it wouldn’t have mattered, oh well I hope he’s happy and wish all the best to him

Dooky-shoes · « **Reply #26 on:** July 18, 2020, 10:14:22 PM »

Quote from: shannamal on July 18, 2020, 07:45:06 PM

the rest of the tweets are super self aware.

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Sad to think the last Girl video that came out was when I was 28 and I had one clip. If my dumb injury didn’t happen it would of been a full part. With that said. I actually appreciate the injury and the perspective it’s given me. It’s made me grow up and learn different skills. And with this said, why couldn’t I just learn the nice grateful perspective and also have my foot not be paralyzed? That’d be pretty awesome haha
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Also, sad to think that I fucked my skate career up at 24 years old. I had at least another 6 prime years to give. Side note. I am not sad about this. Just reflecting and thinking. Totally ok with where I am at now
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Sounds like he’s chalking it up to some freak accident or something beyond his control. He fucked up and got hurt, could’ve been a lot worse. Take responsibility for your actions.
That said...it’s a shame he can’t skate anymore. He’s probably my favorite tech guys. Bummed to hear he’s retiring. Hope he keeps showing up for batb.

Ok · « **Reply #27 on:** July 18, 2020, 10:23:31 PM »

Quote from: pizzafliptofakie on July 18, 2020, 08:42:37 PM

I always feel like an asshole when I bring this up, but I’m genuinely confused. I’m aware of his condition and limitations, but like, he can skate. He did at least okay in the BATB. He can still skate flat very well. He had an ad switch crooking a ledge. Obviously I don’t expect him to switch flip an exploding 10 stair or anything, but it still appears that he can skate pretty well. I respect his self awareness if he feels he can no longer fulfill the role of a professional but I feel like his injury is talked about as if he can physically no longer skate and that’s just not true. Am I missing something here?

He’s no Jon Comer.
I completely agree with your take: he can still skate. His biggest injury is between his ears, imo, Mike Mope indeed.
He injured himself being a dumbass. Seems to be a culture problem with the company he had been employed by.

SLAPASONIC · « **Reply #28 on:** July 18, 2020, 10:26:40 PM »

Quote from: pizzafliptofakie on July 18, 2020, 09:16:05 PM

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I always feel like an asshole when I bring this up, but I’m genuinely confused. I’m aware of his condition and limitations, but like, he can skate. He did at least okay in the BATB. He can still skate flat very well. He had an ad switch crooking a ledge. Obviously I don’t expect him to switch flip an exploding 10 stair or anything, but it still appears that he can skate pretty well. I respect his self awareness if he feels he can no longer fulfill the role of a professional but I feel like his injury is talked about as if he can physically no longer skate and that’s just not true. Am I missing something here?
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Not sure, but once you have bad injuries, skating can make it likely for those parts to really act up again with significant swelling after doing something minimal taking you out for a bit each time. I'd assume that can be mentally draining and frustrating, especially if people are hounding you all the time on why you aren't skating (which I've seen on his insta a ton over the years). Plus the fact you can't do anything close to what you used to at a young age, and didn't age gracefully. I think it was Trapasso who talked about how his knee would blow up swelling wise all the time post surgery. Plus, unlike professional athletes, its not like they have a dedicated staff to ice it down right after a game or get it drained.
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Yeah I certainly feel that. It’s definitely got to be very hard to deal with and I’m sure even low impact skating is a significant effort for him. I just get confused when I hear his injury discussed as if he is physically incapable of skating when he appears to still be able to do it very well.

He has no sensation or motor skills in his damaged foot from the shin down, his nerves have been damaged to the point of no recovery. The only reason he could skate in those clips was because he was wearing a suspension type foot brace that would completely do the flicking of his feet for him, Mike Mo actually can't move his feet with will.

This basically means yeah, for some flatground tricks and ledge tricks, he can skate and land some stuff but it's still skateboarding with pretty much a dead foot and flicking tricks hail mary. The risk of further injury is very high, especially when you have no mobility in the ankles if he lands improper he has high chance of destroying his knee, hip or back. IT also means he has no sensation in his toes most likely, and I'm sure as a skater you can tell how vital your toes are in sensing your foot position and balancing. It's like trying to play tennis without wrist mobility or sensation of the fingers/hands. Can maybe be done with assistance of a brace but will probably end up causing more harm in the long run and you'd never be able to play at a competitive level.

urbneathme · « **Reply #29 on:** July 18, 2020, 10:42:06 PM »

Quote from: Ok on July 18, 2020, 10:23:31 PM

Quote from: pizzafliptofakie on July 18, 2020, 08:42:37 PM
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I always feel like an asshole when I bring this up, but I’m genuinely confused. I’m aware of his condition and limitations, but like, he can skate. He did at least okay in the BATB. He can still skate flat very well. He had an ad switch crooking a ledge. Obviously I don’t expect him to switch flip an exploding 10 stair or anything, but it still appears that he can skate pretty well. I respect his self awareness if he feels he can no longer fulfill the role of a professional but I feel like his injury is talked about as if he can physically no longer skate and that’s just not true. Am I missing something here?
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He’s no Jon Comer.
I completely agree with your take: he can still skate. His biggest injury is between his ears, imo, Mike Mope indeed.
He injured himself being a dumbass. Seems to be a culture problem with the company he had been employed by.

dude legitimately can’t move one of his feet. i guess the problem is “between his ears” because his brain sends a signal his body can’t respond to, but imagine skating without one of your feet moving. imagine playing basketball without one of your hands moving. if he bails on the paralyzed side he physically can’t stop himself. how can you skate anything but flat ground with those limitations? do you want to see a flat ground part? because based on what you’re saying, i’m guessing you’d say he was milking it if he did anything less than fully flared

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