Author Topic: Manny Santiago of Fortune skateboard (Read 4929 times)

bigdave · « **Reply #30 on:** September 14, 2020, 08:25:53 PM »

who is of what

fucking, joy · « **Reply #31 on:** September 14, 2020, 11:04:48 PM »

a somehow less likable Chaz Ortiz

Noble Experiment · « **Reply #32 on:** September 14, 2020, 11:08:56 PM »

Quasi welcome to the team ad coming soon

mareo · « **Reply #33 on:** September 14, 2020, 11:31:23 PM »

Quote from: figureitout on September 14, 2020, 08:17:11 PM

Quote from: mynameisnotjeff on September 14, 2020, 03:48:32 PM
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I actually feel kinda bad for this guy.
He has horrendous luck with sponsors and has been giving off that Zumiez guy vibe after cutting his hair.

I’d be okay with him on Darkstar through the Bachinsky connect. He’s one of those guys that would put out footage.
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Mate, it's super illegal to have the Avatar you have while also showing any sort of respect for Manny Santiago's skating, putting out footage, or his history of sponsors. I know you can do better and i think this was a mistake you've made...That's also just like my opinion man.

Company=yuck
Pro=yuck

"Him, bachinsky and maxham would make skateboarding better if they fucked off into obscurity.
Take david loy with them." -POTY contender

Manny Santiago does better tricks than your favorite skater, prove me wrong.

mynameisnotjeff · « **Reply #34 on:** September 15, 2020, 12:01:46 AM »

Quote from: figureitout on September 14, 2020, 08:17:11 PM

Quote from: mynameisnotjeff on September 14, 2020, 03:48:32 PM
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I actually feel kinda bad for this guy.
He has horrendous luck with sponsors and has been giving off that Zumiez guy vibe after cutting his hair.

I’d be okay with him on Darkstar through the Bachinsky connect. He’s one of those guys that would put out footage.
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Mate, it's super illegal to have the Avatar you have while also showing any sort of respect for Manny Santiago's skating, putting out footage, or his history of sponsors. I know you can do better and i think this was a mistake you've made...That's also just like my opinion man.

Company=yuck
Pro=yuck

"Him, bachinsky and maxham would make skateboarding better if they fucked off into obscurity.
Take david loy with them." -POTY contender

Eh, I grew up as a PRod fan and this guy is/was his sparring partner for BATB.

But damn, this dude is constantly picking the wrong sponsors. Just wow. It’s kinda painful to watch.
I’m not praising his footage or Darkstar but, who puts out a part a year. No one asked for it but, it’s there.

KoRnholio8 · « **Reply #35 on:** September 15, 2020, 12:09:23 AM »

I feel bad for the guy, because he really has a very good work ethic and crazy tricks, but his style was always so stiff and his personality so vanilla.

benboardbreaker · « **Reply #36 on:** September 15, 2020, 01:24:48 AM »

It was weird because when Manny Santiago first came out on the scene for Think Skateboards he didn't look that bad, eastcoast skating tech rails etc., but then it has been one big downhill from that both style and sponsor wise.

Chapingro · « **Reply #37 on:** September 15, 2020, 02:46:53 AM »

seems like all the riders for Fortune called it quits based on their IG posts. the only one who hasn't said anything is Brett Conti, the owner? the drama will surely unfold and maybe someone will notice and comment on it. must be hard having a skate company that falls into a weird space in between YouTube and SLS.

gonzSOI · « **Reply #38 on:** September 15, 2020, 04:43:55 AM »

wth happened between him and felix? i thought felix was his main man.

Arto!Arto!WakeUp! · « **Reply #39 on:** September 15, 2020, 06:26:55 AM »

his double set 540 pop shuv in 'pound for pound' is my guiltiest and most pleasurable guilty pleasure clip

artskool · « **Reply #40 on:** September 15, 2020, 06:37:42 AM »

I could definitely see him on a YouTube brand. Bachinsky, mentioned earlier would make an excellent YouTube skate brand ambassador as well.

Where do I pitch my Youtube branded head-to-toe brand concept?

Kombuch-A-Holic · « **Reply #41 on:** September 15, 2020, 06:38:32 AM »

Quote from: Lou Strux on September 14, 2020, 04:14:40 PM

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Never been a fan of Manny but he was always miles ahead of this YouTuber zumiez brand. Never seen anyone rep or so much as mention Fortune. He'll do fine on whatever middle of the road, boring, contest-loving brand he moves to.
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So... Plan B it is!

I don't think Primitive is the middle of the road brand.

Chatbot · « **Reply #42 on:** September 15, 2020, 06:40:51 AM »

When your homie starts a brand called Primitive and doesn't ask you to be on the team so then you join Fortune Skateboards with a youtuber speaks for itself. I don't see him getting on anything relevant.

Hyliannightmare · « **Reply #43 on:** September 15, 2020, 07:17:49 AM »

Dides had bad luck with sponsors. Hope those ecko checks are still coming in. His last part was heavy even though everyone kooks him

Merman · « **Reply #44 on:** September 15, 2020, 08:21:49 AM »

Quote from: TwisT on September 14, 2020, 06:50:35 PM

Quote from: Dooky-shoes on September 14, 2020, 05:31:15 PM
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Him, bachinsky and maxham would make skateboarding better if they fucked off into obscurity.
Take david loy with them.
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Bachinsky has literally done nothing but consistently rip and mind his own business

Exactly. Sprinkle some respect on the man's name for fuck's sake. Dude is the only one to ride away from a flip trick sans grab down El Toro. Now he makin tables and chairs outta old decks and shit? He a bad motherfucker! Long live Chappelles and Bachinskys.

Szechuan · « **Reply #45 on:** September 15, 2020, 09:04:28 AM »

Quote from: Merman on September 15, 2020, 08:21:49 AM

Quote from: TwisT on September 14, 2020, 06:50:35 PM
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Quote from: Dooky-shoes on September 14, 2020, 05:31:15 PM
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Him, bachinsky and maxham would make skateboarding better if they fucked off into obscurity.
Take david loy with them.
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Bachinsky has literally done nothing but consistently rip and mind his own business
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Exactly. Sprinkle some respect on the man's name for fuck's sake. Dude is the only one to ride away from a flip trick sans grab down El Toro. Now he makin tables and chairs outta old decks and shit? He a bad motherfucker! Long live Chappelles and Bachinskys.

They do share the same affinities for chain smoking and camo hats.

lovermangenius · « **Reply #46 on:** September 15, 2020, 02:23:47 PM »

Quote from: Chapingro on September 15, 2020, 02:46:53 AM

seems like all the riders for Fortune called it quits based on their IG posts. the only one who hasn't said anything is Brett Conti, the owner? the drama will surely unfold and maybe someone will notice and comment on it. must be hard having a skate company that falls into a weird space in between YouTube and SLS.

did the guy who started this brand have anything to do with skateboarding? I looked at his account and he just seems like some youtube rich kid

duniwayRobber · « **Reply #47 on:** September 15, 2020, 06:47:18 PM »

I dunno about bad luck as much as making terrible sponsorship decisions. Ecko, Ammo, Felix?? I like(d) Felix, but he was never a major player (somebody feel free to correct my ignorance. ) so I never understood why Manny's career seemed placed into his hands.

There is also the issue with his little-kid boards. Something about grownups skating 7.5's (hello Felipe Gustavo) with shit wheels.

jakeumms · « **Reply #48 on:** September 15, 2020, 10:22:33 PM »

Not for nothing but Christie DeJesu's sexual harassment allegations were specifically against the dudes who run Fortune. I wasn't surprised to hear Rachelle's on something else and am not shocked to see Manny go either. Maybe it's all unrelated but they did sound like basic dicks.

ThisFuckingDude · « **Reply #49 on:** September 15, 2020, 10:34:31 PM »

Quote from: lovermangenius on September 15, 2020, 02:23:47 PM

Quote from: Chapingro on September 15, 2020, 02:46:53 AM
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seems like all the riders for Fortune called it quits based on their IG posts. the only one who hasn't said anything is Brett Conti, the owner? the drama will surely unfold and maybe someone will notice and comment on it. must be hard having a skate company that falls into a weird space in between YouTube and SLS.
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did the guy who started this brand have anything to do with skateboarding? I looked at his account and he just seems like some youtube rich kid

Yea Brett is from Long Island he actually rips. I used to think he would go somewhere in skating then he decided to become this kook YouTube dude after college. The dude Chad that did 50 tricks 50 states is his cousin.

el chino · « **Reply #50 on:** September 17, 2020, 12:53:14 PM »

I got to skate the berrics once ( i already told my magical experience of it in a heath thread) but while me and my homie were skating manny went to subway and offered to buy us food, we declined.

headtowall · « **Reply #51 on:** September 17, 2020, 12:58:48 PM »

Dude does a lot for the skate community in Puerto Rico, i support anyone bringing good shit to the motherland.

Hyliannightmare · « **Reply #52 on:** September 17, 2020, 02:13:30 PM »

Quote from: headtowall on September 17, 2020, 12:58:48 PM

Dude does a lot for the skate community in Puerto Rico, i support anyone bringing good shit to the motherland.

Dudes beyond loved there. Exactly why I got a soft spot for him and skating in ecko

ProjectBluebeam · « **Reply #53 on:** September 17, 2020, 05:44:36 PM »

legend has it he was born without knees

C.J. Gap · « **Reply #54 on:** September 17, 2020, 06:40:00 PM »

Quote from: jakeumms on September 15, 2020, 10:22:33 PM

Not for nothing but Christie DeJesu's sexual harassment allegations were specifically against the dudes who run Fortune. I wasn't surprised to hear Rachelle's on something else and am not shocked to see Manny go either. Maybe it's all unrelated but they did sound like basic dicks.

Yep. This is about Brett Conti.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CD-ahydlp0l/?igshid=1xcz17ludrxud

lovermangenius · « **Reply #55 on:** September 17, 2020, 08:24:40 PM »

Quote from: C.J. Gap on September 17, 2020, 06:40:00 PM

Quote from: jakeumms on September 15, 2020, 10:22:33 PM
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Not for nothing but Christie DeJesu's sexual harassment allegations were specifically against the dudes who run Fortune. I wasn't surprised to hear Rachelle's on something else and am not shocked to see Manny go either. Maybe it's all unrelated but they did sound like basic dicks.
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Yep. This is about Brett Conti.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CD-ahydlp0l/?igshid=1xcz17ludrxud

After reading this thread I found the thread she posted on here and it didn't make any fucking sense to me. It seemed like a totally incoherent rant. What's the story here?

euro tm · « **Reply #56 on:** September 17, 2020, 08:46:56 PM »

i loved manny growing up. i used to watch this part a lot. last trick is fucked. i wish he kept running shit like this

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZD_ykGIeHn4

Aatila · « **Reply #57 on:** September 17, 2020, 10:42:33 PM »

I doubt manny is hurting financially He looks to be doing well.

TwisT · « **Reply #58 on:** September 18, 2020, 04:54:20 AM »

Quote from: Aatila on September 17, 2020, 10:42:33 PM

I doubt manny is hurting financially He looks to be doing well.

Has a house
Doesn’t drive Uber?

he’s crushing it compared to most pros.

moonordie · « **Reply #59 on:** September 18, 2020, 05:03:58 AM »

As many, I thought it was his brand so I'm a little shocked confusion wise.
All jokes aside he could be on Darkstar ir Blind as a pal said.

Author Topic: Manny Santiago of Fortune skateboard (Read 4929 times)

gonzSOI

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