David Gonzalez

[HaveFunSkateboarding]

I was never a fan when (nothing to back up why I felt this way) he was “in his prime” and ended up SOTY. I randomly started following him on Instagram a few months ago, and I must say, I’m completely in awe at how hard he skates still, the shit he’s been putting out on Instagram, and the amount of shit he puts in there as well. Almost every day, gnarly shit. Say what you want about him, but he’s skating harder and putting out more footage (even if it’s just through social media) than a lot of other skaters from when he was coming up/in his prime. Basically, I just want other people to watch his skating and appreciate it.

[layzieyez]

I actually feel like he deserved SOTY when he got it and I feel vindicated every time he posts more skating on insta. He's definitely charging as hard as ever. Globe shouldn't have dropped him.

[DaleSr]

I'm glad daveed is getting some shine finally. He's always been gnarly and he's a nice dude from my interactions with him. We chatted a bit at agenda a few years ago and he was very kind

[NoComply180]

Yeah I’ve always been stoked on him. Kid from a tough place who is clearly a skate rat, ATV ripper, does flip tricks on tranny, all stuff I dig.

[fakie butt drop]

He's always sat in my head as this kind of rock and roll warrior that could never appeal to the masses- but obviously fucking rips. Not really my thing but you have to respect the skating at the very least.

[ziggy]

He skates more and creates more footage than some entire teams put together

[DannyDee]

I actually feel like he deserved SOTY when he got it and I feel vindicated every time he posts more skating on insta. He's definitely charging as hard as ever. Globe shouldn't have dropped him.

I feel Suciu did, but Thrasher was never going to give it to an AM at that point.

[SatanicPanic]

I don’t know why people hate the dude. He’s not my favorite but he’s good

[skatingisntspecialstupid]

I’m pro Daveed all the way. Don’t care if people say he’s corny, he’s such a great character. Like a metal super villain who lives off of guitar chords, weed, and whatever energy drinks they’re sending him.

[GlenSuggittsflexfit]

watched the shit out of this on my ipod

[Watson]

What alternate universe Slap Message Board did I click on here?

[HORSES]

What alternate universe Slap Message Board did I click on here?

Was thinking the same thing haha.

[Reed Richards]

I've always been into his skating, and you have to respect someone who stays that active years later.  Plenty of dudes pile out or milk it after having half as much success as he did.

[HORSES]

I've always been into his skating, and you have to respect someone who stays that active years later.  Plenty of dudes pile out or milk it after having half as much success as he did.

He literally did though. He won SOTY in 2012, and then didn't drop another part until 2019.

[Jimmy The Saint]

He's always been gnarly and i don't understand the hate he gets on here. He's still crushing it and definitely deserved SOTY when he won it. 

[lk130]

Can't give any crap to that Og soundtrack or his skating

[urbneathme]

he’s always felt like the motley crue of skateboarding to me.

do with that what you will.

[Sila]

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I've always been into his skating, and you have to respect someone who stays that active years later.  Plenty of dudes pile out or milk it after having half as much success as he did.

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He literally did though. He won SOTY in 2012, and then didn't drop another part until 2019.

He had a bad run of injuries too .

Yeah the rocker thing makes me shudder but I back him all the way.

[nevrwasben]

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What alternate universe Slap Message Board did I click on here?

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Was thinking the same thing haha.

Yep, but I still have to respect the level of gnar; the persona is just too much for me tho…

[Mean salto]

Does he still wear shoes four sizes too big?

I also think he deserved soty when he got it. It used to be about doing the most for thrasher and he went on every trip and had photos in every mag and his part came out on their website.
Other skaters had great years too but filmed videos for their sponsors and had the photos and interviews ran in other mags.

[rocklobster]

Same sentiment on Luan - hated them as the new faces of Flip during Extremely Sorry but their skateboarding has grown on me. David skates some huge stuff constantly, and Luan did that amazing Nollie Heel at BATB 12, so all is forgiven.

What alternate universe Slap Message Board did I click on here?

We were all riding Ricky Oyola's / Bobby Puleo's nuts in the 2000s, people change....

[Madam, I'm Adam]

Notable David moments:

- saying that his favourite sport is “masturbation while watching porno” in an interview when he was a kid

- holding up a dead bird and spitting on it

- the 600K incident

- that big 5050

- kickflip into the ditch

So in conclusion, if this was a perfect world then David would ride for B bandanas.

[versacekid420]

oh lord

[doomstation55]

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I actually feel like he deserved SOTY when he got it and I feel vindicated every time he posts more skating on insta. He's definitely charging as hard as ever. Globe shouldn't have dropped him.

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I feel Suciu did, but Thrasher was never going to give it to an AM at that point.

Lol suciu was like 4th in line that year behind daveed, figgy and guy.

I think daveed is sick, not a favorite but I enjoy his footage enough. His insta is pretty wild, woulda never known so thx for the thread.

[Xen]

I follow him on insta, his clips are still pretty sick and very raw; he's still out there!

[iKobrakai]

What alternate universe Slap Message Board did I click on here?

Don't like it? You will soon...

[livin on a speyer]

Yeah! Team David!

[Turtle Boy]

Notable David moments:

- saying that his favourite sport is “masturbation while watching porno” in an interview when he was a kid

- holding up a dead bird and spitting on it

- the 600K incident

- that big 5050

- kickflip into the ditch

So in conclusion, if this was a perfect world then David would ride for B bandanas.

What is the 600k incident ?

[Ghost Lurker]

I sincerely hope FLiP can restore itself to some semblance of its former greatness. The ad direction in the new issue of Thrasher isn’t really doing it for me personally, but we have a Large Mountain (B-How TS ref, lol) on the way to my lil shop. FLiP should be up there in the ranks with Toy and Zero, for crying out loud.

David needs a gnarly skate ad or a cover, with a big ass logo tee on to grow some new community following or something maybe. They should also get Roos the gal who 50 grinded Hollywood 16, that’s the move right there if anyone from FLiP is reading this, imho.

[Mean salto]

I sincerely hope FLiP can restore itself to some semblance of its former greatness. The ad direction in the new issue of Thrasher isn’t really doing it for me personally, but we have a Large Mountain (B-How TS ref, lol) on the way to my lil shop. FLiP should be up there in the ranks with Toy and Zero, for crying out loud.

David needs a gnarly skate ad or a cover, with a big ass logo tee on to grow some new community following or something maybe. They should also get Roos the gal who 50 grinded Hollywood 16, that’s the move right there if anyone from FLiP is reading this, imho.

I think flip is still pretty much level with toy and zero. They just kinda lack a clear image both as a team and graphics wise. You know a toy machine board from a mile away. Roos sure but also Aori and Pamela Rosa. Flip should of taken them at least 3 years ago. If Roos is on enjoi flow it would prob make sense to swap over to blind. That might actually lead somewhere the team is from all over and many do comps etc