Vallely of by the sword???

[alienlurkshop]

From what I know there is still a team rule book. I think one of the rules is you can't wear re issued shirts in new ads. Im not sure how thats going to work now that they are powell peralta and its all re issued stuff.

[victor doom]

I am still hoping he will call it a fucking day, I am so amazed that he has the balls to think his name will carry his own gay jock skate companies, and why companies will sign him (EVEN POWELL!) knowing his deck sales are crap. I think he does alot of "sword" swallowing to still have a job!

[PatrickSkateman]

Lest we forget...

[Ronald Wilson Reagan]

This is a sick photo


Stacy Peralta filming Mike V, 1988, Edison, NJ. Photo by Craig Stecyk.

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Says Mike V, ?Powell Peralta and the Bones Brigade has always been my ideal. Since I left the team in 1989, I?ve been chasing after that ideal, or at least trying to make good on it. With Stacy Peralta back with George Powell, I could not refuse the opportunity to drop everything I was doing and join forces with two people I have great respect and admiration for, and for a cause I truly believe in. I feel I can finally now make peace with my skateboard career. And that as far as the business of skateboarding is concerned, that I now have a purpose to continue to be involved for a long time to come.?

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Its funny, because I very clearly remember him talking a TON of shit about Powell after he quit the first couple times. Whining about some shit about running through a graveyard as if it was some terrible injustice. I never saw the big deal in Powell asking him to do that, but the fact that he quit them and talked shit, then quit world and threatened rocco and talked shit, just made him seem unprofessional and like a meathead, and really stuck in terms of my impression of the guy.
Now him talking about them like he never had any issue with them whatsoever, and its been cool the whole time makes him look like a complete bitch.
DIY or DIE? You made your choice Mike. stick with something for once you pussy dilettante. Its not DIY, so I guess its time to...

[Hold The Tomatos]

Im sure that any person with any social skills and above average intelligence can realize the type of personality traits that Mike V carries are those of a lost, confused and insecure individual desperately trying to make his next choice based on what he deems acceptable at the time.
meanwhile, constantly questioning his true worth on a daily basis and diving further into insecurity.

also, remember when this asshole painted a confederate flag on his camaro? you're from jersey fool!

[oyolar]

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This is a sick photo


Stacy Peralta filming Mike V, 1988, Edison, NJ. Photo by Craig Stecyk.

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Says Mike V, ?Powell Peralta and the Bones Brigade has always been my ideal. Since I left the team in 1989, I?ve been chasing after that ideal, or at least trying to make good on it. With Stacy Peralta back with George Powell, I could not refuse the opportunity to drop everything I was doing and join forces with two people I have great respect and admiration for, and for a cause I truly believe in. I feel I can finally now make peace with my skateboard career. And that as far as the business of skateboarding is concerned, that I now have a purpose to continue to be involved for a long time to come.?

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Its funny, because I very clearly remember him talking a TON of shit about Powell after he quit the first couple times. Whining about some shit about running through a graveyard as if it was some terrible injustice. I never saw the big deal in Powell asking him to do that, but the fact that he quit them and talked shit, then quit world and threatened rocco and talked shit, just made him seem unprofessional and like a meathead, and really stuck in terms of my impression of the guy.
Now him talking about them like he never had any issue with them whatsoever, and its been cool the whole time makes him look like a complete bitch.
DIY or DIE? You made your choice Mike. stick with something for once you pussy dilettante. Its not DIY, so I guess its time to...

Yeah, Mike V. makes some odd choices. I remember reading that KOTR article he wrote when Element was one of the participants and on one page, he talked about how much fun he had just skating a pool with everybody and ignoring the trick book for a night and how that's what skateboarding is about, never lose sight of that, even when you're in a contest designed to be fun, and shit. Then the next page, he said something to the effect of "Well, we lost. I wish some people on the trip would have taken this as seriously as I did." I don't get it.

[vegan*shawn]

I think he has some sort of undiagnosed mental illness, to constantly change the way he does, it is almost like he is a schizophrenic.

[Acrid Avid Jam Shred]

Kristian, please start posting in here, already.

[Hatechild]

Im sure that any person with any social skills and above average intelligence can realize the type of personality traits that Mike V carries are those of a lost, confused and insecure individual desperately trying to make his next choice based on what he deems acceptable at the time.
meanwhile, constantly questioning his true worth on a daily basis and diving further into insecurity.

also, remember when this asshole painted a confederate flag on his camaro? you're from jersey fool!

haha

[barkeep11]

I think he has some sort of undiagnosed mental illness, to constantly change the way he does, it is almost like he is a schizophrenic.

I would have guessed ADHD.  Still stoked on him though... minus the hockey shit.

[CigaretteBeer]

I think he has some sort of undiagnosed mental illness, to constantly change the way he does, it is almost like he is a schizophrenic.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Identity_crisis_(psychology)

[vegan*shawn]

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I think he has some sort of undiagnosed mental illness, to constantly change the way he does, it is almost like he is a schizophrenic.

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Identity_crisis_(psychology)

Sounds about right.

[Chavo]

Im sure that any person with any social skills and above average intelligence can realize the type of personality traits that Mike V carries are those of a lost, confused and insecure individual desperately trying to make his next choice based on what he deems acceptable at the time.
meanwhile, constantly questioning his true worth on a daily basis and diving further into insecurity.

also, remember when this asshole painted a confederate flag on his camaro? you're from jersey fool!

I think it's more of a case of a 40 year old pro skater with a wife, kids and mortgage but no skill or desire to work a normal job. Perhaps he's lost and confused, but his choices are probably based on keeping food on the table instead of some mental problem.

I've been around long enough to know that whenever someone tries to instill some lofty ideal or philosophy on an inanimate object (skateboards), it's just another marketing gimmick. I'm not saying that people shouldn't talk shit on him, but what career choices would you make if you were in his shoes?

[Hold The Tomatos]

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Im sure that any person with any social skills and above average intelligence can realize the type of personality traits that Mike V carries are those of a lost, confused and insecure individual desperately trying to make his next choice based on what he deems acceptable at the time.
meanwhile, constantly questioning his true worth on a daily basis and diving further into insecurity.

also, remember when this asshole painted a confederate flag on his camaro? you're from jersey fool!

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I think it's more of a case of a 40 year old pro skater with a wife, kids and mortgage but no skill or desire to work a normal job. Perhaps he's lost and confused, but his choices are probably based on keeping food on the table instead of some mental problem.

I've been around long enough to know that whenever someone tries to instill some lofty ideal or philosophy on an inanimate object (skateboards), it's just another marketing gimmick. I'm not saying that people shouldn't talk shit on him, but what career choices would you make if you were in his shoes?

How about keeping it fucking real?

Steve Olson hardly even skates and is endorsing products and getting paid enough to support himself and a family if he chose to. That's just one example off the top of my head.

You don't have to lecture these people about marketing tactics either, we all understand this fairly simple concept.
I,ve been around for long enough too big boy, integrity overpowers all when it comes to success. Mike v has none left.

[Rocuronium]

Looks like my prayers for a McGill comeback may soon be answered. Thank you Jesus.

[Pete]

mike v was the hometown hero in 85. look at him now

[The Math Professor]

Gino of chocolate.

Thanks for posting that.  It just isn't a legit Slap "someone's off some company" thread unless someone drops the GOC bomb.

[sixpackoftablets]

"Stacy Peralta and I just did not get along and I never felt like I fit the mold of the Bones Brigade skater[...]"

"There have been a lot of times in the years where I've found myself cringing[...]"

"Steve Rocco came over to me and said, 'You'll never be as good as the Gonz.'"

[cheese]

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Im sure that any person with any social skills and above average intelligence can realize the type of personality traits that Mike V carries are those of a lost, confused and insecure individual desperately trying to make his next choice based on what he deems acceptable at the time.
meanwhile, constantly questioning his true worth on a daily basis and diving further into insecurity.

also, remember when this asshole painted a confederate flag on his camaro? you're from jersey fool!

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I think it's more of a case of a 40 year old pro skater with a wife, kids and mortgage but no skill or desire to work a normal job. Perhaps he's lost and confused, but his choices are probably based on keeping food on the table instead of some mental problem.

I've been around long enough to know that whenever someone tries to instill some lofty ideal or philosophy on an inanimate object (skateboards), it's just another marketing gimmick. I'm not saying that people shouldn't talk shit on him, but what career choices would you make if you were in his shoes?

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How about keeping it fucking real?

Steve Olson hardly even skates and is endorsing products and getting paid enough to support himself and a family if he chose to. That's just one example off the top of my head.

You don't have to lecture these people about marketing tactics either, we all understand this fairly simple concept.
I,ve been around for long enough too big boy, integrity overpowers all when it comes to success. Mike v has none left.

Ever heard or Duane Peters? One of the many reasons hes the fuckin greastest is because he keeps it real, sure he may not have certain insurances and  goes through some hard economical times, but who the fuck dosnt?? he still has enough money to support himself and his kids.

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

I don't mind this as long as it's his last kick at the can....it's a good way to go out.....up river....

[Ronald Wilson Reagan]

"Steve Rocco came over to me and said, 'You'll never be as good as the Gonz.'"

He takes that as shocking? It looks like a statement of fact to me. "Fuck Rocco for being truthful and not kissing my ass at all times"

[sleepypancakes]

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12.03.10 //Goodbye to By The Sword

SWWWWOOOOOSSSSHHHH !! Thats the sound of a toilet flushing. Well after 6 months of working on "By the Sword" with Mike Vallely, it seems that it has come to an end. We recently recieved an email from Mikes partner with BTS telling us that he got an offer to go back to Powell Peralta and that he is taking it. We at Regulator never had a say in any of it. We just got an email and that was that. Of course we are bummed to not be working with Mike anymore but I think I am more bummed for the shops, distributors and skaters that got behind the message of BTS and supported it. In the end I am stoked for Mike. He is my friend and I only want what is best for my friends. In the meantime maybe Ill steal the "DIY Or Die" slogan?! I really liked that!
So there you go. If you still want to find some stupid skater owned bull shit, Regulatordist.com is still your place to go!
Now take that to your message boards ya queers!
Kristian Svitak
www.Regulatordist.com
1-800-Get Bent

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Svitak is intensley the shit.

This makes me love Svitak more, and gain some respect for 1031. Even the distributors realized it was a shit company.

[StabMasterArson]

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12.03.10 //Goodbye to By The Sword

SWWWWOOOOOSSSSHHHH !! Thats the sound of a toilet flushing. Well after 6 months of working on "By the Sword" with Mike Vallely, it seems that it has come to an end. We recently recieved an email from Mikes partner with BTS telling us that he got an offer to go back to Powell Peralta and that he is taking it. We at Regulator never had a say in any of it. We just got an email and that was that. Of course we are bummed to not be working with Mike anymore but I think I am more bummed for the shops, distributors and skaters that got behind the message of BTS and supported it. In the end I am stoked for Mike. He is my friend and I only want what is best for my friends. In the meantime maybe Ill steal the "DIY Or Die" slogan?! I really liked that!
So there you go. If you still want to find some stupid skater owned bull shit, Regulatordist.com is still your place to go!
Now take that to your message boards ya queers!
Kristian Svitak
www.Regulatordist.com
1-800-Get Bent

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Svitak is intensley the shit.

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This makes me love Svitak more, and gain some respect for 1031. Even the distributors realized it was a shit company.

"diy or die"
when mike v ended his business venture with the distributor, he had his "partner" send an email. Thats about as lame as you're girl dumping you on a text.  But we all know DIY means "do it yourself" and when it come to quitting a business deal, mike v couldnt do it himself.

[spool of cord]

I still think mike v is dope. his stuff at the berrics was probably the most interesting stuff to go down there.

[sid vicious]

his part in 1281 was ridiculously good.

[lalala]

The guy's an OG, nothing but respect. I hope he keeps skating.

[Poele]

So in sword-terminology this would be harakiri?

[bumpnrun]

So in sword-terminology this would be harakiri?

lol

[natenola forever]

I am still hoping he will call it a fucking day, I am so amazed that he has the balls to think his name will carry his own gay jock skate companies, and why companies will sign him (EVEN POWELL!) knowing his deck sales are crap. I think he does alot of "sword" swallowing to still have a job!

His board sales on Element were actually pretty good from what i heard, when he was first on he was just sorta the legends guy but he sold a ton of stuff so they put him on for real and then thats how he got his shoe deal. The guy has a pretty big following with old school skaters and everyone that watchs his show, i'm pretty sure its kids that got too old for Bam but regardless he does have a pretty big following.

[ihitmyheadalot]

I used to respect mike vallely a lot.  I was a fan forever and over the years I've defended him on more then one occasion with every ounce of commitment, enthusiasm and passion.  His part in public domain was a favorite.  I remember doing everything i could to learn anything he did back then.   I've watched his carreer for as long as I have been skating.   The pride I felt as a fan has given way to shame and embarassment and ,while I admit, he played an enormous part in skateboarding, The problem is that Mike Vallely will never be as legendary to skateboarding as he is to himself in his own mind. 

He has blown himself up to a point where his delusions of grandeur are nothing short of humiliating.   Every word that comes out of his mouth is a ticking timebomb of hyprocrisy waiting to contradict itself.  Theres a certain implied guarantee that anytime he says anything about anything or anyone that he's going to turn on it eventually and within minutes his saving grace will become an instant damnation.
He has turned his back on sponsors, gone against his word and sold out friends along the way.

It's the desperate attempt of a man holding on to something he lost years ago. 

Face it Mike, Regardless of what you think about yourself.. take a little advice: You will never be close to the kind of legend Cab, Mountain, Natas or Gonz are.