2025 unpopular opinion thread

[moonordie]

I don't understand why everyone loves those Krooked beemers so much. They look stupid, they're expensive and pretty much no truck is wide enough for them.
If you're into weird shapes that's good but if is another way of dick riding Gonz because you like the art well...

[RichardBarkley]

Am I missing something? Is there recent Gino footage?

[TheWineClub]

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I loved Gino well into adulthood and now he's just kinda sad like seeing Mike Tyson box.

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But yet somehow we're still getting gonz clips and people say they enjoy them.

I certainly enjoy everything Gino has put out in the past few years over gonz.

Comparing Gonz and Gino is fucking wild. Gonz is still out there skating little handrails in beamers boards and slamming, while Gino is doing ride on manuals as the highest paid pro on asics, you’re cooked. I get everyone has their own taste but come on.

[Rick Trapasso]

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I loved Gino well into adulthood and now he's just kinda sad like seeing Mike Tyson box.

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But yet somehow we're still getting gonz clips and people say they enjoy them.

I certainly enjoy everything Gino has put out in the past few years over gonz.

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Comparing Gonz and Gino is fucking wild. Gonz is still out there skating little handrails in beamers boards and slamming, while Gino is doing ride on manuals as the highest paid pro on asics, you’re cooked. I get everyone has their own taste but come on.

Gonz's signature sketchy style and mobbed ass kickflips just aren't for me man.

Again, I have a great deal of respect for all of his contributions to skateboarding and all.

But I just don't enjoy his clips, and I know the general sentiment towards his skateboarding is pretty positive. So I felt it appropriate for this thread to counter your "unpopular opinion" with another.

I stand by it.

[Dwayne Hoover]

gonz doesn’t have a “prime,” he’s still out there producing cool footage and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible on a skateboard in your mid-50s. that grind on water street is arguably the gnarliest thing someone of his age has ever done. gino, on the other hand, is filming backside tailslides on ledges i’ve kickflip back tailed

[Aerozzmith]

rob welsh has bad style

Opinions may be subjective, but…….. child please, the switch tre over the banks wall alone detonates this take.

Also, he had a Newport color way shoe so let’s show this tastemaker some respect.

[TheWineClub]

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I loved Gino well into adulthood and now he's just kinda sad like seeing Mike Tyson box.

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But yet somehow we're still getting gonz clips and people say they enjoy them.

I certainly enjoy everything Gino has put out in the past few years over gonz.

[close]

Comparing Gonz and Gino is fucking wild. Gonz is still out there skating little handrails in beamers boards and slamming, while Gino is doing ride on manuals as the highest paid pro on asics, you’re cooked. I get everyone has their own taste but come on.

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Gonz's signature sketchy style and mobbed ass kickflips just aren't for me man.

Again, I have a great deal of respect for all of his contributions to skateboarding and all.

But I just don't enjoy his clips, and I know the general sentiment towards his skateboarding is pretty positive. So I felt it appropriate for this thread to counter your "unpopular opinion" with another.

I stand by it.

Honestly….respect. This is the right thread for this.

[Rick Trapasso]

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I loved Gino well into adulthood and now he's just kinda sad like seeing Mike Tyson box.

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But yet somehow we're still getting gonz clips and people say they enjoy them.

I certainly enjoy everything Gino has put out in the past few years over gonz.

[close]

Comparing Gonz and Gino is fucking wild. Gonz is still out there skating little handrails in beamers boards and slamming, while Gino is doing ride on manuals as the highest paid pro on asics, you’re cooked. I get everyone has their own taste but come on.

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Gonz's signature sketchy style and mobbed ass kickflips just aren't for me man.

Again, I have a great deal of respect for all of his contributions to skateboarding and all.

But I just don't enjoy his clips, and I know the general sentiment towards his skateboarding is pretty positive. So I felt it appropriate for this thread to counter your "unpopular opinion" with another.

I stand by it.

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Honestly….respect. This is the right thread for this.

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[Scarecrow Radio]

Vulc shoes shouldn't be leather and cup shoes shouldn't be canvas.

Agreed

[Cheshire Cat]

rob welsh has bad style

I do not respect this opinion in the slightest.

[WashingtonNECKTIE]

Vulc shoes shouldn't be leather and cup shoes shouldn't be canvas.

Canvas on skate shoes is the dumbest shit

Sorry vegans, do what you need

[BeachChicken]

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I loved Gino well into adulthood and now he's just kinda sad like seeing Mike Tyson box.

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But yet somehow we're still getting gonz clips and people say they enjoy them.

I certainly enjoy everything Gino has put out in the past few years over gonz.

I find Gonz corny and don't care about his skating or most of his art, but love the skaters that ride for his brand so I tolerate it. Penny is especially sad I don't find the fried old dude thing cute it sucks he threw away his career for shrooms and is so mentally gone.

At least Eastbound and Down was fictional and funny but these dudes aren't.

[Cheshire Cat]

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I loved Gino well into adulthood and now he's just kinda sad like seeing Mike Tyson box.

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But yet somehow we're still getting gonz clips and people say they enjoy them.

I certainly enjoy everything Gino has put out in the past few years over gonz.

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I find Gonz corny and don't care about his skating or most of his art, but love the skaters that ride for his brand so I tolerate it. Penny is especially sad I don't find the fried old dude thing cute it sucks he threw away his career for shrooms and is so mentally gone.

At least Eastbound and Down was fictional and funny but these dudes aren't.

At least Penny is still actually enjoyable to watch on a skateboard.
I haven't watched a current Gonz clip in probably close to 8 years, but devour anything that Penny puts out.

[Aerozzmith]

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I loved Gino well into adulthood and now he's just kinda sad like seeing Mike Tyson box.

[close]

But yet somehow we're still getting gonz clips and people say they enjoy them.

I certainly enjoy everything Gino has put out in the past few years over gonz.

[close]

I find Gonz corny and don't care about his skating or most of his art, but love the skaters that ride for his brand so I tolerate it. Penny is especially sad I don't find the fried old dude thing cute it sucks he threw away his career for shrooms and is so mentally gone.

At least Eastbound and Down was fictional and funny but these dudes aren't.

Penny had short video within the last 18 months for es where he tre flipped a decent set with solid scoop and catch. Any 45+ dude would be thrilled to pull that kind of stunt.

While this might be the unpopular opinion thread, it’s veered into irrational salty opinions. It’s GOAT-hating off the hook in here.

[BeachChicken]

How is Penny enjoyable? He has stiff legged style and does the same few tricks at every spot most of which are warmups for many talented teenage flow riders. Occasionally he flicks a fs flip like he used to be he's so damn far off it's cringey.

[back smith]

How is Penny enjoyable? He has stiff legged style and does the same few tricks at every spot most of which are warmups for many talented teenage flow riders. Occasionally he flicks a fs flip like he used to be he's so damn far off it's cringey.

Tom Penny is the realeast.

[kookdusoleil]

How is Penny enjoyable? He has stiff legged style and does the same few tricks at every spot most of which are warmups for many talented teenage flow riders. Occasionally he flicks a fs flip like he used to be he's so damn far off it's cringey.

talented teenage flow riders

[BeachChicken]

I love Penny I'm just not watching his current footage. The original topic was pros who gotta stop milking it and hang it up at least sponsor wise. Both Gino and Tom had addiction problems and I actually feel bad for how much it impacted their skating and career and it's not an enjoyable car crash to slow down for. Give me their classic footage all day or even Tom's sorry parts.

[Rick Trapasso]

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How is Penny enjoyable? He has stiff legged style and does the same few tricks at every spot most of which are warmups for many talented teenage flow riders. Occasionally he flicks a fs flip like he used to be he's so damn far off it's cringey.

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talented teenage flow riders

Lol

[Painted Baby]

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How is Penny enjoyable? He has stiff legged style and does the same few tricks at every spot most of which are warmups for many talented teenage flow riders. Occasionally he flicks a fs flip like he used to be he's so damn far off it's cringey.

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talented teenage flow riders

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Lol

They do Penny's go to tricks
Without trying!

[back smith]

I love Penny I'm just not watching his current footage. The original topic was pros who gotta stop milking it and hang it up at least sponsor wise. Both Gino and Tom had addiction problems and I actually feel bad for how much it impacted their skating and career and it's not an enjoyable car crash to slow down for. Give me their classic footage all day or even Tom's sorry parts.

The fact he's still fully doing it even if he's not the floaty child prodigy anymore just makes me respect him more.

[j....soy.....]

He’s the one pro, I’d prolly rather listen to than watch skate…..you just picture him holding a staff and some wizard hat and it’s tolerable….

[munchbox]

nobody should be hyped on nb# apparel
we glaze the shoes because the product is quality
the clothes cant and wont be anything noteworthy
do you really need a hoodie to match the shoes?

i know this place is not the pinnacle of good taste
especially when it comes to clothing choices
but please, have some shame

[TrickMaster7000]

How is Penny enjoyable? He has stiff legged style and does the same few tricks at every spot most of which are warmups for many talented teenage flow riders. Occasionally he flicks a fs flip like he used to be he's so damn far off it's cringey.

Have some respect! I feel personally offended by this statement.

[conan777]

nobody should be hyped on nb# apparel
we glaze the shoes because the product is quality
the clothes cant and wont be anything noteworthy
do you really need a hoodie to match the shoes?

i know this place is not the pinnacle of good taste
especially when it comes to clothing choices
but please, have some shame

Couldn't agree more. I am at the point now where I only wear NB or Jordan's but why would you pick out and pay money for a shirt or hoodie with a big Nike logo? They should be paying you to wear it

[neonbrown]

Adults buying skate company branded merchandise are in need of an intervention.

[Pbn_jake]

Adults buying skate company branded merchandise are in need of an intervention.

I’ll get a shop tee here and there. Maybe some dime or bronze stuff but anything else can piss off

[kookdusoleil]

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Adults buying skate company branded merchandise are in need of an intervention.

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I buy hats and hoodies from companies I want to support from my local because I know that’s how they make most of their money. I try to mix and match with non skate attire though because I do feel a bit weird with recognizable skate logos in more than one place at one time

Absolutely that. Buy softgoods. The margins are great for small companies and it’s a great way to support them

[doomstation55]

Amidst all this talk of aging skaters and who’s better, I’ll throw out the opinion that Chico is the GOAT street skater aged 50+

It’ll be Guy in a few years most likely but for now let’s appreciate Chicos tech tricks on odd shapes and his longevity in skateboarding.

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Adults buying skate company branded merchandise are in need of an intervention.

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I buy hats and hoodies from companies I want to support from my local because I know that’s how they make most of their money. I try to mix and match with non skate attire though because I do feel a bit weird with recognizable skate logos in more than one place at one time

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Absolutely that. Buy softgoods. The margins are great for small companies and it’s a great way to support them

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Yep. And tbh it’s no different than wearing a logo of a sports team or anything else you’re into. I think the guy who posted this is probably at that age somewhere around your mid-late 20’s where you feel like you need to look a certain way to be taken seriously so you ditch all the shit you liked when you were younger.

the older i get, the more hyped i am on skate branded gear. a nice subtle, classic logo on a quality garment can't be beat.