Author Topic: RIP Robbie McKinley (Read 37218 times)

roba · « **Reply #30 on:** March 29, 2023, 06:31:46 AM »

damn this one actually hurt me. other than dyrdek he was the only skater that i knew of for a long ass time that had the same first name as me, and on top of that he had polish roots. i used to watch his yeah right part a lot when i was younger, hell i still watch it a lot, the last time i watched it was probably like a week ago, and today of course. much love to his family and friends.

assvogel · « **Reply #31 on:** March 29, 2023, 07:12:11 AM »

Rest in peace

Condolences to his family, friends and everyone else who knew him personally.

Huell Howser · « **Reply #32 on:** March 29, 2023, 07:23:12 AM »

damn just saw the unfortunate news

his yeah right part is burned in my brain. cool to see he really dove into surfing after skating, must’ve sparked something in him like skating did

RIP

Billy Bitchcakes · « **Reply #33 on:** March 29, 2023, 07:31:26 AM »

Damn what a shame. Yeah Right had such an impact on me growing up and I always loved his part, such feel good skating with that song. RIP Robbie

rocklobster · « **Reply #34 on:** March 29, 2023, 07:35:53 AM »

https://chromeballincident.blogspot.com/2021/01/chrome-ball-interview-146-robbie.html

Goddamit

DISTANT RUMOURS · « **Reply #35 on:** March 29, 2023, 07:48:46 AM »

I can't believe it ... way too young

sometimeperhaps · « **Reply #36 on:** March 29, 2023, 07:59:17 AM »

RIP Robbie. Condolences to his family, friends and all those he’s touched.

Don’t much much to add other than he was underrated, had a great style and trick selection. It still remember his Yeah Right part pretty well after all these years. When I watched that movie as a young kid, I was all about tech tricks and big spots. Big rails and lots of flip tricks made you a “good skater”. I hadn’t yet learned to appreciate style and trick selection but something about his approach had me interested and I always liked his part.

veritas · « **Reply #37 on:** March 29, 2023, 08:14:53 AM »

His Nollie back heels and especially the nollie flip down that double set in yeah right are burned into my brain whenever I hear the Talib Kweli song. One of my first transworlds had a girl Canada tour article with that fakie 5-0 he did on the parking lot ledge transfer thing with Ty Evans filming in the frame, such a sick photo. Rest In Peace Robbie McKinley

edit: just found it

fulfillthedream · « **Reply #38 on:** March 29, 2023, 08:19:10 AM »

Damn i remember a long time a go like in 2000-2001 I saw him and Daniel Haney at this local skatepark Pedlow in the San Fernando Valley. He was so nice and took photos with me. Loved his DC and Yeah Right part. RIP

moonordie · « **Reply #39 on:** March 29, 2023, 08:23:11 AM »

Terribly underrated deeply appreciated by everybody.

Rest in peace.

Kombuch-A-Holic · « **Reply #40 on:** March 29, 2023, 08:27:25 AM »

no way... I'm shook. Hes always been one of my favorite skateboarders. Rest easy.

lamfordie · « **Reply #41 on:** March 29, 2023, 08:29:17 AM »

Damn this one hurts me. I was such a big fan of his skating. His footage in the dc video always had an impact on me. His nollie 180 over the car got me so inspired to do that trick like him. Mad underrated skater. My condolences to his family and friends.

pizza bitch · « **Reply #42 on:** March 29, 2023, 09:02:22 AM »

Man this fucking sucks. Amazing skateboarder.

I was working in a skate/surf shop a few years back and was chatting with this guy who was looking to buy a surfboard. We had yeah Right playing on the tv and the dude was staring at it, and all of the sudden starts laughing and goes "that's me!". Lo and behold, it was Robbie McKinley himself! Great guy. RIP 🌹

Drawcula · « **Reply #43 on:** March 29, 2023, 09:51:36 AM »

Sad news, gone way too soon. All the love to you Robbie.

waffle · « **Reply #44 on:** March 29, 2023, 10:01:26 AM »

Rip. Love his floaty nollie 360 over the trash can in yeah right.

blurst_of_times · « **Reply #45 on:** March 29, 2023, 10:07:46 AM »

Quote from: pizza bitch on March 29, 2023, 09:02:22 AM

Man this fucking sucks. Amazing skateboarder.

I was working in a skate/surf shop a few years back and was chatting with this guy who was looking to buy a surfboard. We had yeah Right playing on the tv and the dude was staring at it, and all of the sudden starts laughing and goes "that's me!". Lo and behold, it was Robbie McKinley himself! Great guy. RIP 🌹

That's a great story. Thank you for sharing

Manolo · « **Reply #46 on:** March 29, 2023, 11:14:17 AM »

Got to hang out with Robbie a few time and he was one of the nicest dudes i met met in California. Saw him move to Hawaiï later on and he seemed to be doing good over there, surfing and whatnot .This is awful. Rest in peace Robbie.

JM · « **Reply #47 on:** March 29, 2023, 11:15:11 AM »

Original music on VHS Yeah Right was way better than the DVD version.

Super sad to see these pinned RIP posts growing.

rocklobster · « **Reply #48 on:** March 29, 2023, 11:33:43 AM »

Quote from: pizza bitch on March 29, 2023, 09:02:22 AM

Man this fucking sucks. Amazing skateboarder.

I was working in a skate/surf shop a few years back and was chatting with this guy who was looking to buy a surfboard. We had yeah Right playing on the tv and the dude was staring at it, and all of the sudden starts laughing and goes "that's me!". Lo and behold, it was Robbie McKinley himself! Great guy. RIP 🌹

Great story, thanks all for sharing the interactions with him.

It's heartwarming to know he only had 2 video parts almost 20 years ago, never went pro and yet he's still remembered fondly. Speaks volumes of his skating and his character.

Any news on how he passed?

flocke · « **Reply #49 on:** March 29, 2023, 12:03:41 PM »

his line in yeah right with the nollie nosegrind on the first ledge and bs noseblunt on the second. For me the most stylish nollie nosegrind ive ever seen. rip robbie mckinley

layzieyez · « **Reply #50 on:** March 29, 2023, 12:05:41 PM »

I’m so fucking sad now. My heart can only take so much you know. I’m still reeling and finally moving forward then this. Those closest to him my condolences. Sincere and raw. That was his style to me. No fakes. Just heartfelt fun.

ziggy · « **Reply #51 on:** March 29, 2023, 12:11:22 PM »

I wish Alien or Habitat would have given this guy a sponsorship, that would have been cool

Matze · « **Reply #52 on:** March 29, 2023, 12:58:43 PM »

Always wished you would have continued your career and showed us a bit more of your style and talent. Rest easy.

happenstance · « **Reply #53 on:** March 29, 2023, 01:07:43 PM »

Quote from: rocklobster on March 29, 2023, 11:33:43 AM

It's heartwarming to know he only had 2 video parts almost 20 years ago

One of those guys that had more footage than you might recall, just wasn't in full part form. Tim Dowling's 'Listen', Round 1 Blind section, Chocolate Tour, always a strong presence in 411. I am sure there's some I am not thinking of.

Dark Knight · « **Reply #54 on:** March 29, 2023, 01:14:38 PM »

First time I saw him skate I knew he had “it”. There was something about the way he approached things. Powerful with finesse, if that makes any sense. Every time I saw him I’d be amazed. You could watch him and learn tricks just by how proper he did everything. This shit really hurts.

Knox Harrington · « **Reply #55 on:** March 29, 2023, 01:18:57 PM »

RIP. He was one of those guys who was friends with everyone and he didn’t really have to be.

pugmaster · « **Reply #56 on:** March 29, 2023, 01:20:27 PM »

Great trick selection and style... another one gone way too soon. RIP Robbie

El Freegano · « **Reply #57 on:** March 29, 2023, 01:33:51 PM »

So sad

Condolences to his family and friends!
Rest in Peace, Robbie!

Trilogy · « **Reply #58 on:** March 29, 2023, 01:39:30 PM »

Sad news!

Dude has style and talent.

What really happened to him??

PatrickSkateman · « **Reply #59 on:** March 29, 2023, 01:58:51 PM »

Quote from: happenstance on March 29, 2023, 01:07:43 PM

Quote from: rocklobster on March 29, 2023, 11:33:43 AM
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It's heartwarming to know he only had 2 video parts almost 20 years ago
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One of those guys that had more footage than you might recall, just wasn't in full part form. Tim Dowling's 'Listen', Round 1 Blind section, Chocolate Tour, always a strong presence in 411. I am sure there's some I am not thinking of.

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Author Topic: RIP Robbie McKinley (Read 37218 times)

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