2023 Skate/Trend Predictions

[IpathCats]

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This will have zero effect on skateboarding. Anyone who was gonna sit inside all day playing crash Bandicoot or whatever wasn't going to skate anyway

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You’re looking at it from the perspective of a grown ass man dedicated to skating with disposable income though. The bulk of the skate industry is fueled by the financial decisions of teenagers and early 20-something’s who juggle skating with a wider variety of fleeting interests.

 It’s not even about whether a kid is more into skating than gaming, it’s more how the value proposition of videogames shit on a lot of similarly priced activities. The 19 year old college student who typically buys 3-4 decks a year will probably just buy 1-2 because he bought Street Fighter 6 and Final Fantasy 16 during the summer.

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But it’s also 3 years of already sitting inside playing shit. I’m burnt out of my game

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2020, yes…but beyond that not much has been released in videogames, so much more skating going on.

Seems like a reach man.

Skateboarding is not riding on the type of people that would prioritize gaming in that way

For every situation like the one you mentioned there will be someone who picks up skating or starts skating more.

[lurkluke]

Soap Shoes making a comeback in 2023

I can't help myself from watching soap (and now epic) videos. It's so damn funny when they land and have to do a little jog away. Whatever it is about that jog just gets me every time.

There's a few youtubers making regular content and I'm not sure if they are serious or joking.

[benboardbreaker]

I can't stand skate art done with old skateboards. I predict that 2023 will be the year people will look at the wood work of different things for the home made by old skateboards as boring and the fade will die.  It's goofy and lame, just stop it. It was perhaps cool with the first artist or two doing it, but now it has been totally over done.

Or maybe I just need some morning coffee and some more sleep and not caring about this issue and let people be creative with old boards. fuck it.

[goodatmeth]

I can't stand skate art done with old skateboards. I predict that 2023 will be the year people will look at the wood work of different things for the home made by old skateboards as boring and the fade will die.  It's goofy and lame, just stop it. It was perhaps cool with the first artist or two doing it, but now it has been totally over done.

Or maybe I just need some morning coffee and some more sleep and not caring about this issue and let people be creative with old boards. fuck it.

Recycling stuff is pretty cool. I wish more people would make stuff and use 100% of old skateboards instead of using some tiny amount and generating more waste, so you do have a point.

[benboardbreaker]

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I can't stand skate art done with old skateboards. I predict that 2023 will be the year people will look at the wood work of different things for the home made by old skateboards as boring and the fade will die.  It's goofy and lame, just stop it. It was perhaps cool with the first artist or two doing it, but now it has been totally over done.

Or maybe I just need some morning coffee and some more sleep and not caring about this issue and let people be creative with old boards. fuck it.

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Recycling stuff is pretty cool. I wish more people would make stuff and use 100% of old skateboards instead of using some tiny amount and generating more waste, so you do have a point.

I agree recycling in general is a really good thing. The whole idea of giving old things a new life is something we need much more of. I am just really over seeing skaters making a fruit bowls out of old boards, like it was some unique art.

[manysnakes]

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I can't stand skate art done with old skateboards. I predict that 2023 will be the year people will look at the wood work of different things for the home made by old skateboards as boring and the fade will die.  It's goofy and lame, just stop it. It was perhaps cool with the first artist or two doing it, but now it has been totally over done.

Or maybe I just need some morning coffee and some more sleep and not caring about this issue and let people be creative with old boards. fuck it.

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Recycling stuff is pretty cool. I wish more people would make stuff and use 100% of old skateboards instead of using some tiny amount and generating more waste, so you do have a point.

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I agree recycling in general is a really good thing. The whole idea of giving old things a new life is something we need much more of. I am just really over seeing skaters making a fruit bowls out of old boards, like it was some unique art.

Counterpoint - Akwasí Owusu🇬🇭

[benboardbreaker]

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I can't stand skate art done with old skateboards. I predict that 2023 will be the year people will look at the wood work of different things for the home made by old skateboards as boring and the fade will die.  It's goofy and lame, just stop it. It was perhaps cool with the first artist or two doing it, but now it has been totally over done.

Or maybe I just need some morning coffee and some more sleep and not caring about this issue and let people be creative with old boards. fuck it.

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Recycling stuff is pretty cool. I wish more people would make stuff and use 100% of old skateboards instead of using some tiny amount and generating more waste, so you do have a point.

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I agree recycling in general is a really good thing. The whole idea of giving old things a new life is something we need much more of. I am just really over seeing skaters making a fruit bowls out of old boards, like it was some unique art.

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Counterpoint - Akwasí Owusu🇬🇭

That guy is the exception to the main rule. What he does looks dope though.

[tuesday]

Braden Hoban

[manysnakes]

2023 is the year we figure out how many angels can dance on the aglet of an Emerica.

[dannyprovolone]

2023 year of the fedora

[sle_epy]

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Soap Shoes making a comeback in 2023

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I can't help myself from watching soap (and now epic) videos. It's so damn funny when they land and have to do a little jog away. Whatever it is about that jog just gets me every time.

There's a few youtubers making regular content and I'm not sure if they are serious or joking.

You're def doing something wrong if you make rollerblading look as sick as skateboarding by comparison.

[Evrart Claire]

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Soap Shoes making a comeback in 2023

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I can't help myself from watching soap (and now epic) videos. It's so damn funny when they land and have to do a little jog away. Whatever it is about that jog just gets me every time.

There's a few youtubers making regular content and I'm not sure if they are serious or joking.

lmao this has to be a bit

[RoughStylin]

Guy Mariano will win 2023 SOTY.

He’s been quietly stacking clips for the better half of a decade and will release his 3 song part later in the year for Nike. It will be a legacy SOTY pick and will bring justice to his miss in 2012.

Watch this space.

(Admittedly haven’t closely followed the thread to see if anyone else has made this call)

[Heshrat]

More reggae in skate parts 

[manysnakes]

Guy Mariano will win 2023 SOTY.

He’s been quietly stacking clips for the better half of a decade and will release his 3 song part later in the year for Nike. It will be a legacy SOTY pick and will bring justice to his miss in 2012.

Watch this space.

(Admittedly haven’t closely followed the thread to see if anyone else has made this call)

This is my long-shot SOTY 2023 pick, too. A “lifetime SOTY” for a couple of great parts, much as happened with AVE.

[boogs]

More reggae in skate parts 

fuck yeah

[goodatmeth]

Loud hard wheel noises will be edited into footage because every single pro skater secretly rides dragon wheels

[Fartknocker415]

People will start riding destructo trucks

[sle_epy]

Might sound weird but while I think pants will stay pretty baggy, I think tee shirts are going to get more fitted.

[manysnakes]

2023 is the year of the Leo Romerossance.

[mooraga]

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Guy Mariano will win 2023 SOTY.

He’s been quietly stacking clips for the better half of a decade and will release his 3 song part later in the year for Nike. It will be a legacy SOTY pick and will bring justice to his miss in 2012.

Watch this space.

(Admittedly haven’t closely followed the thread to see if anyone else has made this call)

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This is my long-shot SOTY 2023 pick, too. A “lifetime SOTY” for a couple of great parts, much as happened with AVE.

I still miss the 2015 mariano who was posting insta clips everyday
Last part he had was a berrics type shit 8 fucking years ago 

[backside_frontside]

2023 is the year of the Leo Romerossance.

He's still capable of putting out a great part. I'd love to see it.

[johnny radcakes]

mj has been hiding out in the mountains, 'working on himself'. he makes a stunning return w/ a full head of hair [inexplicably] and all the tech moves we know and love.

[Mallie]

Farm skating. Like wallrides on giant pumpkins, bs smith a tractor, etc.

Is that the idea for Louie Barletta's new brand?

Someone said it's mostly Enjoi team (their current crop (badum-tschhhh) of ams look like they'd rip in a barn), an other guy (Cody Mac, of course) and a legacy pro out of left field (Muska after he heals).

It's all coming together, my brothers.

[djoekr]

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Farm skating. Like wallrides on giant pumpkins, bs smith a tractor, etc.

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Is that the idea for Louie Barletta's new brand?

Someone said it's mostly Enjoi team (their current crop (badum-tschhhh) of ams look like they'd rip in a barn), an other guy (Cody Mac, of course) and a legacy pro out of left field (Muska after he heals).

It's all coming together, my brothers.

ABD by Tom Day

[one-off]

I can't stand skate art done with old skateboards. I predict that 2023 will be the year people will look at the wood work of different things for the home made by old skateboards as boring and the fade will die.  It's goofy and lame, just stop it. It was perhaps cool with the first artist or two doing it, but now it has been totally over done.

Or maybe I just need some morning coffee and some more sleep and not caring about this issue and let people be creative with old boards. fuck it.

next trend is making boards out of Eames chairs and ottomans and using them strictly to huck

[landedprimo]

ABD by Tom Day

That was one of the sickest parts I've seen. That backyard is awesomely innovative.

[WavyDavy]

I can't stand skate art done with old skateboards. I predict that 2023 will be the year people will look at the wood work of different things for the home made by old skateboards as boring and the fade will die.  It's goofy and lame, just stop it. It was perhaps cool with the first artist or two doing it, but now it has been totally over done.

Why are you're saying such mean things about my sporks made from old decks?  :'( :'( :'(

[landedprimo]

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I can't stand skate art done with old skateboards. I predict that 2023 will be the year people will look at the wood work of different things for the home made by old skateboards as boring and the fade will die.  It's goofy and lame, just stop it. It was perhaps cool with the first artist or two doing it, but now it has been totally over done.

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Why are you're saying such mean things about my sporks made from old decks?  :'( :'( :'(

You make sporks out of old decks? That's awesome. Good way to recycle. Do you sell them?

[Lou Strux]

ABD by Tom Day

Absolutely lovely. Thank you for that.
After watching, I feel like we can hand this Tom Day dude the crustiest spots award: sorry east coasters, I think this guy may have just snatched your honorarium.