Andreau Soptich PRO AF for WORLD INDUSTRIES

[Rasmus]

His world part from 1 Year ago. Probably the most recent footage

World is making videos???

That wasn't bad - it's not the best, but it's also not the worst out there. I mean the editing was ass and looked like it was done by an AI to license free YouTube music, but skating wise I thought that was quite good (also he's obviously not the youngest pro out there).

By the way - I like the early reaper and wet willy graphics. Maybe it's pure nostalgia, but I think they are very representative of a period I enjoy a lot.

[Rasmus]

I’m more curious about this than any relevant company/pro news

I feel the same - something about this is so deeply fascinating.

[Jim and Dan]

This team page is bad ass!

https://worldindustries.com/team/

Holy fucking Parma ham, that's something!

The irony of a once illustrious West Coast company being full of Massholes from the Cape (minus this one guy). How can Shetler be on World and AIN? I'm so confused by everything going on here but I love it all the same!

[WavyDavy]

They should have sold it to jenkem


they have shoes on their internet site, but not on their shop site?

[Mallie]

This team page is bad ass!

https://worldindustries.com/team/

Jesus Christ, they even managed to spell their main guy's name wrong in huge, bold typeface. That's special.

[Throwaway1]

This team page is bad ass!

https://worldindustries.com/team/

I clicked on the guy sam’s insta link from the team page and it took me to another unrelated skater called sam’s insta profile

[Jim and Dan]

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This team page is bad ass!

https://worldindustries.com/team/

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I clicked on the guy sam’s insta link from the team page and it took me to another unrelated skater called sam’s insta profile

It's definitely the same guy given all the Metalboro shit, which for the uninitiated is an amalgamation of the words "metal" and "Attleboro", a rather common town name in Southern New England. I mean did you not see the footage of all the other WI riders in the posts?

[pugmaster]

I remember this name from a promo for a “new” Crimson skateboards company after Markovich failed on the first go. This promo is from like 2008. His tricks stuck out compared to the rest of the team so I was kinda excited to see what he had in this….

It’s literally the same footy, missing some clips and adding a few more. Starts at 2:41:



This is wild. I have a lot of questions.

Lol

[Throwaway1]

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This team page is bad ass!

https://worldindustries.com/team/

[close]

I clicked on the guy sam’s insta link from the team page and it took me to another unrelated skater called sam’s insta profile

[close]

It's definitely the same guy given all the Metalboro shit, which for the uninitiated is an amalgamation of the words "metal" and "Attleboro", a rather common town name in Southern New England. I mean did you not see the footage of all the other WI riders in the posts?

So weird- I just found the sam Curran guy on insta via the world industries profile.

If I click on the insta profile picture via the team page it takes me to another unrelated kid called samsilverwalker.

They typed in the insta link wrong on their website or my phone bugging? I’m blaming it on world

[IpathCats]

I remember this name from a promo for a “new” Crimson skateboards company after Markovich failed on the first go. This promo is from like 2008. His tricks stuck out compared to the rest of the team so I was kinda excited to see what he had in this….

It’s literally the same footy, missing some clips and adding a few more. Starts at 2:41:



This is wild. I have a lot of questions.

HA! That's hilarious.

I think World could stand a chance in today's market if they made decent boards with desirable dimms and ran with their silly graphics.

I mean frog sells skateboards without any history behind them.

[figureitout]

who, what, when, where, why?

[Mouth]

Should have stayed in 2003.

[donkey]

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I remember this name from a promo for a “new” Crimson skateboards company after Markovich failed on the first go. This promo is from like 2008. His tricks stuck out compared to the rest of the team so I was kinda excited to see what he had in this….

It’s literally the same footy, missing some clips and adding a few more. Starts at 2:41:



This is wild. I have a lot of questions.

[close]

HA! That's hilarious.

I think World could stand a chance in today's market if they made decent boards with desirable dimms and ran with their silly graphics.

I mean frog sells skateboards without any history behind them.

frog has a huge history behind the creation of the brand and selling of boards

[Welpok]

I asked them what woodshop they use and they blocked me lol

[sluggers]

I wonder what World pays Shetler and his Cape Cod crew. It really is fascinating if you think about it.

[pbj]

[ShyLow]

just gonna pretend I didn't see any of this

[biggums mcgee]

Shelter used to post on here maybe he will chime in

The evil world leaders graphic is definitely something I would have loved when I was 12

They should have sold it to jenkem


they have shoes on their internet site, but not on their shop site?

This is great

[#alexander#]

I’m ashamed to say I like this.

[NoComply180]

Haven’t watched

New rule: you can’t be pro unless most actual skateboarders have heard of you
Should also apply to entering Tampa contests

[quackquack]

Kader announced when??

[i halfcab board ledges]

im nxt

[sluggers]

I’d love to see a three hour long Rocco interview discussing the rise and fall of World.

Slap fundraiser. I’d say $80,000 and he might do it.

[lurkluke]

I’d love to see a three hour long Rocco interview discussing the rise and fall of World.

Slap fundraiser. I’d say $80,000 and he might do it.

like this?  (I haven't watched this for years so I forget how much steve is in it)

[streetsoup]

Stoked for this dude!

[switchfakie]

didnt even know world industries was even a thing anymore

[augustmoon]

sounds like skaters don't own World anymore, and this dude somehow gaslit them with a 15 year old footy tape.  legendary if true. 

[hayduke lives]

sounds like skaters don't own World anymore, and this dude somehow gaslit them with a 15 year old footy tape.  legendary if true.

from what i could tell from a short wiki investigation they are essentially owned by canadian tire. "In 2011, Canadian Tire bought FGL Sports Ltd." "On August 10, 2014, World Industries was purchased by GVS America, a subsidiary that is wholly owned by INA Sports Inc. & FGL Sports Ltd." looks like there are world industries scooters, long and penny boards. kinda same or worse than darkstar now but it would be pretty legendary if dude is getting paid from super old footy. 

[mynameisnotjeff]

sounds like skaters don't own World anymore, and this dude somehow gaslit them with a 15 year old footy tape.  legendary if true.

Honestly, gotta respect that finesse at that point.

[RoaryMcTwang]

sounds like skaters don't own World anymore, and this dude somehow gaslit them with a 15 year old footy tape.  legendary if true.

Now that you’ve said it this makes the most sense of this absurd situation. Preparing to send my 20 year old prime part, see if I can get a check.