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I知 just tired of feeling like I need to celebrate almost intentionally mediocre skateboarding.
Also, filming a trick in a fucking beret? Come on.
new parts come out everyday, maybe just ignore it and celebrate shit that inspire you.
I agree with this sentiment and think some of you guys are being a bit harsh about this and possibly losing sight of the fact that this is a clothing company first and foremost, NOT a skateboard company.
With that said, any company putting themselves out in the open market is subject to criticism and SLAP is the place to hear the brutal truth on Skater's opinions.
I dig the vibe of the company and the skaters they've chosen to represent them. It speaks to alot of us who view skateboarding more as an art form and not a sport.
Where style takes precedence over hammer drop after hammer drop. That stuff is definitely impressive, but not always inspiring in a way that makes skateboarding look "fun".
From a marketing perspective, it doesn't matter who is the best skateboarder, but what they bring in terms of marketability and aesthetics.
They want to push a certain image and message to appeal to a certain sector of the market and I believe that they do it successfully here.
I don't even necessarily agree with their messaging, but like that they take a stand on what they believe and don't change with the tides..
Not everyone's cup o tea. But it's not supposed to be. In regard to being over priced, that only applies if you don't see the value and or can't afford it. They chose to go high end and compete with Supreme. Good for them.
They must be doing something right if they are still in business 5 years later. I'm rooting for Noah and all the up and comers in this video. Call it mediocre skating if you must, but we all know this video doesn't necessarily show their best skating and be that as it may, each one likely rips on a level most can only dream of.
Exciting to see what the future holds for the Brand and their "skate team".
At least that's my .42 pesos on the matter and fuck me for being extra. But agree or disagree, Noah brings something new, fresh, and unique to skateboarding. For me, THAT is what it's all about.
As you were, gentlemen (and ladies and insert preferred pronoun here)!