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1. Switch ollie in the beginning was baffling, can he not skate switch?2. That shit was lame, the most impressive trick was him lipsliding a four stair, and that was only cool because his board is unnecessarily huge and heavy, so fundamentally just gimmicky3. Would literally rather watch Ben K footage any day and I’m not a Ben K fan, that dudes gimmick is like 600x better than that shitNow that I think about it, any shape without a nose is fucking stupid. Front noseslides are literally the best feeling ledge trick out there and you want me to pay to ride a setup without a nose? Why? I would focus my deck if I snapped the nose off, why does Santa Cruz get a pass
Quote from: pizzafliptofakie on January 04, 2023, 12:27:30 PMExpand QuoteQuote from: SatanicPanic on January 04, 2023, 11:32:38 AMExpand QuoteQuote from: modern life is war on January 04, 2023, 11:14:54 AMExpand QuoteI don't even think being old is an excuse to get crazy with your set up. I cringe when i see older guys skating and they have like an andy-anderson deck with some huge crazy colored wheels, a flyaway helmet with 25 different powell stickers on it, a t-shirt that says 'HAVE YOU SEEN HIM' and a full set of salba-style zebra print pads, including wrist guards, and then they are just barely doing kickturns. You probably don't see that kind of thing very often outside of socal but it's pretty common here.I know some really, really good 50+ skaters and they definitely keep it mellow with their setups and outfits compared to the 'i just retired and returned to skateboarding after 30 years in the LAPD' crowd.[close]Yeah the Powell fetish is lame. Same goes for 80s decks. If you want to ride an eighties deck knock yourself out but don’t try telling me it’s because it’s easier to ride. Because they are not. I’ve seen too many dickheads go on Reddit forums and recommend them to beginners, I’m like that’s fucked up to push your weird agenda on noobs. And those curb setups are dumb. One time we were at a curb spot and this old head rolls up. He’s got like 9.5 with tiny wheels and extremely loose trucks. Poor guy could barely stay on top of the thing and I think I saw him roll away from one very inept slappy. Most of those slappy Sunday guys who actually shred curbs ride pretty normal setups with rails added.[close]Agree with both things. There's a few exceptions, but for the most part I think specialty set ups are pointless for the average skater. In most cases you're better off skating a board most comfortable to you and just practicing more. If you're just skating that stuff cuz you like it, cool, but we don't have to pretend that those Dragon Wheels are really helping you ride through this million dollar skatepark.[close]I have dragon wheels and as much as I like them on asphalt they are slow and terrible at the park.
Quote from: SatanicPanic on January 04, 2023, 11:32:38 AMExpand QuoteQuote from: modern life is war on January 04, 2023, 11:14:54 AMExpand QuoteI don't even think being old is an excuse to get crazy with your set up. I cringe when i see older guys skating and they have like an andy-anderson deck with some huge crazy colored wheels, a flyaway helmet with 25 different powell stickers on it, a t-shirt that says 'HAVE YOU SEEN HIM' and a full set of salba-style zebra print pads, including wrist guards, and then they are just barely doing kickturns. You probably don't see that kind of thing very often outside of socal but it's pretty common here.I know some really, really good 50+ skaters and they definitely keep it mellow with their setups and outfits compared to the 'i just retired and returned to skateboarding after 30 years in the LAPD' crowd.[close]Yeah the Powell fetish is lame. Same goes for 80s decks. If you want to ride an eighties deck knock yourself out but don’t try telling me it’s because it’s easier to ride. Because they are not. I’ve seen too many dickheads go on Reddit forums and recommend them to beginners, I’m like that’s fucked up to push your weird agenda on noobs. And those curb setups are dumb. One time we were at a curb spot and this old head rolls up. He’s got like 9.5 with tiny wheels and extremely loose trucks. Poor guy could barely stay on top of the thing and I think I saw him roll away from one very inept slappy. Most of those slappy Sunday guys who actually shred curbs ride pretty normal setups with rails added.[close]Agree with both things. There's a few exceptions, but for the most part I think specialty set ups are pointless for the average skater. In most cases you're better off skating a board most comfortable to you and just practicing more. If you're just skating that stuff cuz you like it, cool, but we don't have to pretend that those Dragon Wheels are really helping you ride through this million dollar skatepark.[close]
Quote from: modern life is war on January 04, 2023, 11:14:54 AMExpand QuoteI don't even think being old is an excuse to get crazy with your set up. I cringe when i see older guys skating and they have like an andy-anderson deck with some huge crazy colored wheels, a flyaway helmet with 25 different powell stickers on it, a t-shirt that says 'HAVE YOU SEEN HIM' and a full set of salba-style zebra print pads, including wrist guards, and then they are just barely doing kickturns. You probably don't see that kind of thing very often outside of socal but it's pretty common here.I know some really, really good 50+ skaters and they definitely keep it mellow with their setups and outfits compared to the 'i just retired and returned to skateboarding after 30 years in the LAPD' crowd.[close]Yeah the Powell fetish is lame. Same goes for 80s decks. If you want to ride an eighties deck knock yourself out but don’t try telling me it’s because it’s easier to ride. Because they are not. I’ve seen too many dickheads go on Reddit forums and recommend them to beginners, I’m like that’s fucked up to push your weird agenda on noobs. And those curb setups are dumb. One time we were at a curb spot and this old head rolls up. He’s got like 9.5 with tiny wheels and extremely loose trucks. Poor guy could barely stay on top of the thing and I think I saw him roll away from one very inept slappy. Most of those slappy Sunday guys who actually shred curbs ride pretty normal setups with rails added.[close]
I don't even think being old is an excuse to get crazy with your set up. I cringe when i see older guys skating and they have like an andy-anderson deck with some huge crazy colored wheels, a flyaway helmet with 25 different powell stickers on it, a t-shirt that says 'HAVE YOU SEEN HIM' and a full set of salba-style zebra print pads, including wrist guards, and then they are just barely doing kickturns. You probably don't see that kind of thing very often outside of socal but it's pretty common here.I know some really, really good 50+ skaters and they definitely keep it mellow with their setups and outfits compared to the 'i just retired and returned to skateboarding after 30 years in the LAPD' crowd.[close]
Quote from: Sizzle on January 04, 2023, 09:28:45 PMExpand Quote1. Switch ollie in the beginning was baffling, can he not skate switch?2. That shit was lame, the most impressive trick was him lipsliding a four stair, and that was only cool because his board is unnecessarily huge and heavy, so fundamentally just gimmicky3. Would literally rather watch Ben K footage any day and I’m not a Ben K fan, that dudes gimmick is like 600x better than that shitNow that I think about it, any shape without a nose is fucking stupid. Front noseslides are literally the best feeling ledge trick out there and you want me to pay to ride a setup without a nose? Why? I would focus my deck if I snapped the nose off, why does Santa Cruz get a pass[close]chill out fun police
1. Switch ollie in the beginning was baffling, can he not skate switch?2. That shit was lame, the most impressive trick was him lipsliding a four stair, and that was only cool because his board is unnecessarily huge and heavy, so fundamentally just gimmicky3. Would literally rather watch Ben K footage any day and I’m not a Ben K fan, that dudes gimmick is like 600x better than that shitNow that I think about it, any shape without a nose is fucking stupid. Front noseslides are literally the best feeling ledge trick out there and you want me to pay to ride a setup without a nose? Why? I would focus my deck if I snapped the nose off, why does Santa Cruz get a pass[close]
During sex to prevent myself from ejaculating I think about Osama Bin Laden running my dick through a sewing machine.
Quote from: vinithebr on January 04, 2023, 12:03:17 PMExpand QuoteI'm rocking black wheels right now but I half regret it, it's pretty bold with red bearings and red trucks but I miss lighter colors.[close]Dude, ew. Cmon.
I'm rocking black wheels right now but I half regret it, it's pretty bold with red bearings and red trucks but I miss lighter colors.[close]
Skate whatever setup you want but with the recent trend of people adding bloatware to their skating to mask that fact that they're not that good at it a shaped board often comes across to me as another tool to do just that, for a lot of people I see round here anyway
So you're telling me I'm a poser with my grimple stix true full with shaggy carpet as grip tape?
Quote from: Sizzle on January 04, 2023, 09:28:45 PMExpand Quote1. Switch ollie in the beginning was baffling, can he not skate switch?2. That shit was lame, the most impressive trick was him lipsliding a four stair, and that was only cool because his board is unnecessarily huge and heavy, so fundamentally just gimmicky3. Would literally rather watch Ben K footage any day and I’m not a Ben K fan, that dudes gimmick is like 600x better than that shitNow that I think about it, any shape without a nose is fucking stupid. Front noseslides are literally the best feeling ledge trick out there and you want me to pay to ride a setup without a nose? Why? I would focus my deck if I snapped the nose off, why does Santa Cruz get a pass[close]He does a good switch flip on flat @ 0:25 to start a line. The line is actually pretty fucking smooth. All of your ranting/bad takes aside, he does an awesome fs flip @ 0:42 that would be incredibly difficult for 90% of people on that board shape. This guy deserves respect and praise.
Sizzle is speedrunning positive to negative repQuote from: SneakySecrets on January 04, 2023, 12:39:01 PMExpand QuoteQuote from: vinithebr on January 04, 2023, 12:03:17 PMExpand QuoteI'm rocking black wheels right now but I half regret it, it's pretty bold with red bearings and red trucks but I miss lighter colors.[close]Dude, ew. Cmon.[close]*wipes tears* it c-can work, I just need a baker board now
Quote from: vinithebr on January 04, 2023, 12:03:17 PMExpand QuoteI'm rocking black wheels right now but I half regret it, it's pretty bold with red bearings and red trucks but I miss lighter colors.[close]Dude, ew. Cmon.[close]
You’re a Florida native, aren’t you?
Quote from: GrayCellGreen on January 05, 2023, 08:32:18 AMExpand QuoteQuote from: Sizzle on January 04, 2023, 09:28:45 PMExpand Quote1. Switch ollie in the beginning was baffling, can he not skate switch?2. That shit was lame, the most impressive trick was him lipsliding a four stair, and that was only cool because his board is unnecessarily huge and heavy, so fundamentally just gimmicky3. Would literally rather watch Ben K footage any day and I’m not a Ben K fan, that dudes gimmick is like 600x better than that shitNow that I think about it, any shape without a nose is fucking stupid. Front noseslides are literally the best feeling ledge trick out there and you want me to pay to ride a setup without a nose? Why? I would focus my deck if I snapped the nose off, why does Santa Cruz get a pass[close]He does a good switch flip on flat @ 0:25 to start a line. The line is actually pretty fucking smooth. All of your ranting/bad takes aside, he does an awesome fs flip @ 0:42 that would be incredibly difficult for 90% of people on that board shape. This guy deserves respect and praise.[close]I think the overall point tho is you don't get bonus points for whatever your setup is. You chose to ride that so it's just a frontside flip on flat just like anyone with a standard popsicle.
Quote from: Sizzle on January 04, 2023, 09:28:45 PMExpand Quote1. Switch ollie in the beginning was baffling, can he not skate switch?2. That shit was lame, the most impressive trick was him lipsliding a four stair, and that was only cool because his board is unnecessarily huge and heavy, so fundamentally just gimmicky3. Would literally rather watch Ben K footage any day and I’m not a Ben K fan, that dudes gimmick is like 600x better than that shitNow that I think about it, any shape without a nose is fucking stupid. Front noseslides are literally the best feeling ledge trick out there and you want me to pay to ride a setup without a nose? Why? I would focus my deck if I snapped the nose off, why does Santa Cruz get a pass[close]He does a good switch flip on flat @ 0:25 to start a line. The line is actually pretty fucking smooth. All of your ranting/bad takes aside, he does an awesome fs flip @ 0:42 that would be incredibly difficult for 90% of people on that board shape. This guy deserves respect and praise.[close]
Well, Winkowski is a Polish-sounding last name, so he might not be aware that they make boards that are easier to skate now.
TJ doesn't bend his knees, also Luan could kickflip the tracks in less than 3 tries. Kader is discount Antwuan
Quote from: SatanicPanic on January 04, 2023, 12:55:00 PMExpand QuoteQuote from: pizzafliptofakie on January 04, 2023, 12:27:30 PMExpand QuoteQuote from: SatanicPanic on January 04, 2023, 11:32:38 AMExpand QuoteQuote from: modern life is war on January 04, 2023, 11:14:54 AMExpand QuoteI don't even think being old is an excuse to get crazy with your set up. I cringe when i see older guys skating and they have like an andy-anderson deck with some huge crazy colored wheels, a flyaway helmet with 25 different powell stickers on it, a t-shirt that says 'HAVE YOU SEEN HIM' and a full set of salba-style zebra print pads, including wrist guards, and then they are just barely doing kickturns. You probably don't see that kind of thing very often outside of socal but it's pretty common here.I know some really, really good 50+ skaters and they definitely keep it mellow with their setups and outfits compared to the 'i just retired and returned to skateboarding after 30 years in the LAPD' crowd.[close]Yeah the Powell fetish is lame. Same goes for 80s decks. If you want to ride an eighties deck knock yourself out but don’t try telling me it’s because it’s easier to ride. Because they are not. I’ve seen too many dickheads go on Reddit forums and recommend them to beginners, I’m like that’s fucked up to push your weird agenda on noobs. And those curb setups are dumb. One time we were at a curb spot and this old head rolls up. He’s got like 9.5 with tiny wheels and extremely loose trucks. Poor guy could barely stay on top of the thing and I think I saw him roll away from one very inept slappy. Most of those slappy Sunday guys who actually shred curbs ride pretty normal setups with rails added.[close]Agree with both things. There's a few exceptions, but for the most part I think specialty set ups are pointless for the average skater. In most cases you're better off skating a board most comfortable to you and just practicing more. If you're just skating that stuff cuz you like it, cool, but we don't have to pretend that those Dragon Wheels are really helping you ride through this million dollar skatepark.[close]I have dragon wheels and as much as I like them on asphalt they are slow and terrible at the park.[close]I don't genuinely judge people for their gear but at smooth parks specifically they sound like nails on a chalkboard to me
Quote from: pizzafliptofakie on January 04, 2023, 12:27:30 PMExpand QuoteQuote from: SatanicPanic on January 04, 2023, 11:32:38 AMExpand QuoteQuote from: modern life is war on January 04, 2023, 11:14:54 AMExpand QuoteI don't even think being old is an excuse to get crazy with your set up. I cringe when i see older guys skating and they have like an andy-anderson deck with some huge crazy colored wheels, a flyaway helmet with 25 different powell stickers on it, a t-shirt that says 'HAVE YOU SEEN HIM' and a full set of salba-style zebra print pads, including wrist guards, and then they are just barely doing kickturns. You probably don't see that kind of thing very often outside of socal but it's pretty common here.I know some really, really good 50+ skaters and they definitely keep it mellow with their setups and outfits compared to the 'i just retired and returned to skateboarding after 30 years in the LAPD' crowd.[close]Yeah the Powell fetish is lame. Same goes for 80s decks. If you want to ride an eighties deck knock yourself out but don’t try telling me it’s because it’s easier to ride. Because they are not. I’ve seen too many dickheads go on Reddit forums and recommend them to beginners, I’m like that’s fucked up to push your weird agenda on noobs. And those curb setups are dumb. One time we were at a curb spot and this old head rolls up. He’s got like 9.5 with tiny wheels and extremely loose trucks. Poor guy could barely stay on top of the thing and I think I saw him roll away from one very inept slappy. Most of those slappy Sunday guys who actually shred curbs ride pretty normal setups with rails added.[close]Agree with both things. There's a few exceptions, but for the most part I think specialty set ups are pointless for the average skater. In most cases you're better off skating a board most comfortable to you and just practicing more. If you're just skating that stuff cuz you like it, cool, but we don't have to pretend that those Dragon Wheels are really helping you ride through this million dollar skatepark.[close]I have dragon wheels and as much as I like them on asphalt they are slow and terrible at the park.[close]
Quote from: Yonnycage on December 31, 2022, 08:33:45 PMExpand QuoteLipslides are just as boring and stupid as boardslides[close]Lipslides and boardslides are fun, but not really worth it to clip unless you're doing it on something gnarly.
Lipslides are just as boring and stupid as boardslides[close]
I don’t care what anyone says, a tit mouse’s tibia is a thing of beauty.
The streets await
Quote from: Billy Bitchcakes on January 05, 2023, 07:23:23 AMExpand QuoteSkate whatever setup you want but with the recent trend of people adding bloatware to their skating to mask that fact that they're not that good at it a shaped board often comes across to me as another tool to do just that, for a lot of people I see round here anyway[close]There’s those dudes - the old heads trying to flex and/or relive the 80s with their weird setups. But I also see a ton of young rippers inexplicably riding these things. That’s probably a flex too- look at me I can rip on this ridiculous board. At least the young guys don’t add all the dumb plastic accessories.
Skate whatever setup you want but with the recent trend of people adding bloatware to their skating to mask that fact that they're not that good at it a shaped board often comes across to me as another tool to do just that, for a lot of people I see round here anyway[close]
Quote from: SatanicPanic on January 05, 2023, 09:13:34 AMExpand QuoteQuote from: Billy Bitchcakes on January 05, 2023, 07:23:23 AMExpand QuoteSkate whatever setup you want but with the recent trend of people adding bloatware to their skating to mask that fact that they're not that good at it a shaped board often comes across to me as another tool to do just that, for a lot of people I see round here anyway[close]There’s those dudes - the old heads trying to flex and/or relive the 80s with their weird setups. But I also see a ton of young rippers inexplicably riding these things. That’s probably a flex too- look at me I can rip on this ridiculous board. At least the young guys don’t add all the dumb plastic accessories. [close]My local scene is having a moment with shaped decks, the younger crowd is on Polar shaped decks and Heroin eggs and the old heads are on Creature/Black Labels. I also see a lot of formally strictly street folks dipping a toe into vert with the Andy Anderson deck.
Quote from: Billy Bitchcakes on January 05, 2023, 07:23:23 AMExpand QuoteSkate whatever setup you want but with the recent trend of people adding bloatware to their skating to mask that fact that they're not that good at it a shaped board often comes across to me as another tool to do just that, for a lot of people I see round here anyway[close]There’s those dudes - the old heads trying to flex and/or relive the 80s with their weird setups. But I also see a ton of young rippers inexplicably riding these things. That’s probably a flex too- look at me I can rip on this ridiculous board. At least the young guys don’t add all the dumb plastic accessories. [close]
Quote from: Billy Bitchcakes on January 05, 2023, 07:23:23 AMExpand QuoteSkate whatever setup you want but with the recent trend of people adding bloatware to their skating to mask that fact that they're not that good at it a shaped board often comes across to me as another tool to do just that, for a lot of people I see round here anyway[close]So you're telling me I'm a poser with my grimple stix true full with shaggy carpet as grip tape?
Quote from: Billy Bitchcakes on January 05, 2023, 07:23:23 AMExpand QuoteSkate whatever setup you want but with the recent trend of people adding bloatware to their skating to mask that fact that they're not that good at it a shaped board often comes across to me as another tool to do just that, for a lot of people I see round here anyway[close]Yep. The setup isn’t part of the trick pal
I'm rocking black wheels right now but I half regret it, it's pretty bold with red bearings and red trucks but I miss lighter colors.
Quote from: wane brady on January 05, 2023, 06:07:34 AMExpand QuoteQuote from: Sizzle on January 04, 2023, 09:28:45 PMExpand Quote1. Switch ollie in the beginning was baffling, can he not skate switch?2. That shit was lame, the most impressive trick was him lipsliding a four stair, and that was only cool because his board is unnecessarily huge and heavy, so fundamentally just gimmicky3. Would literally rather watch Ben K footage any day and I’m not a Ben K fan, that dudes gimmick is like 600x better than that shitNow that I think about it, any shape without a nose is fucking stupid. Front noseslides are literally the best feeling ledge trick out there and you want me to pay to ride a setup without a nose? Why? I would focus my deck if I snapped the nose off, why does Santa Cruz get a pass[close]chill out fun police[close]Fucking seriously. Some people here have the most boring, dry, rigid view of skateboarding. I cannot imagine hanging out with them is remotely fun.As for Dragons in the park - I skated my prototype wheels in the park for like ~10 minutes before I gave up and swapped back to F4.
Quote from: Sizzle on January 04, 2023, 09:28:45 PMExpand Quote1. Switch ollie in the beginning was baffling, can he not skate switch?2. That shit was lame, the most impressive trick was him lipsliding a four stair, and that was only cool because his board is unnecessarily huge and heavy, so fundamentally just gimmicky3. Would literally rather watch Ben K footage any day and I’m not a Ben K fan, that dudes gimmick is like 600x better than that shitNow that I think about it, any shape without a nose is fucking stupid. Front noseslides are literally the best feeling ledge trick out there and you want me to pay to ride a setup without a nose? Why? I would focus my deck if I snapped the nose off, why does Santa Cruz get a pass[close]chill out fun police[close]
Quote from: vinithebr on January 04, 2023, 12:03:17 PMExpand QuoteI'm rocking black wheels right now but I half regret it, it's pretty bold with red bearings and red trucks but I miss lighter colors.[close]I’m not judgmental of anybody’s cruiser setups on a personal level but I would assume you were a sex offender if you pulled up skating red trucks and black wheels
I don’t know if this is an unpopular opinion on here but pops fully flared part is arguably one of the worst parts of all time. Die hard pops fan but that shit was garbage