Author Topic: RIP Harold Hunter (Read 10558 times)

Bubblegum Tate · « **on:** February 16, 2011, 10:51:04 PM »

5 years ago today (on the east now)

April 2, 1974- February 17, 2006

Legends Never Die

GatorsGhost · « **Reply #1 on:** February 17, 2011, 12:11:54 AM »

I was standing a few feet away when he flew feet first into the landing ramp at ASR years ago. Shoulda been done for, but he just smiled it off. Everyone was thoroughly hyped after that, myself included.

get some · « **Reply #2 on:** February 17, 2011, 02:38:39 AM »

Quote from: GatorsGhost on February 17, 2011, 12:11:54 AM

I was standing a few feet away when he flew feet first into the landing ramp at ASR years ago. Shoulda been done for, but he just smiled it off. Everyone was thoroughly hyped after that, myself included.

Oh shit haha so was I!! That was hella gnarly! I was right in front of the landing ramp and he did a full on face to the top of the ramp slam at full speed, think they were going for 10 ft. on that one. That was 2002, right? fuck I can't believe that's been almost 10 years ago already...I was standin next to a very young dreadhead chick, who I later realized upon watching Street Cinema, was Devine Calloway. he was so small and frail back then haha...anyways, I wish I could've talked with Harold in the Zoo booth that day cuz that was the only time I ever saw him in person and I'd have been stoked to talk with him, even for a moment, seemed like that kinda dude... but he was chillin on a 40 and had some chick massaging his neck, looked like he was hurtin so I didn't wanna bug him. Now I wish I would've, can't believe it's been 5 years already...RIP Harold

Stanley Hol · « **Reply #3 on:** February 17, 2011, 02:39:56 AM »

RIP. Can't believe its been 5 years already...

weregoingunion · « **Reply #4 on:** February 17, 2011, 09:41:05 AM »

Quote from: Bubblegum Tate on February 16, 2011, 10:51:04 PM

Legends Never Die

RIP HAROLD. DUDE WAS RAD.

Joust Ostrich · « **Reply #5 on:** February 17, 2011, 10:05:34 AM »

Quote from: GatorsGhost on February 17, 2011, 12:11:54 AM

I was standing a few feet away when he flew feet first into the landing ramp at ASR years ago. Shoulda been done for, but he just smiled it off. Everyone was thoroughly hyped after that, myself included.

I was standing next to the take off ramp. That is the only time I had ever seen him. I just thought what the hell is he doing, but the brush off and the smile was cool to see. That is what I think of every time I see his name.

Then Fabrizio kickflipped it at like 15 feet, that surprised me too.

Turtle Butt · « **Reply #6 on:** February 17, 2011, 01:53:16 PM »

I was at that trade show to. I still remember him flying through the air then he went right through the grindking banner on the other ramp and disappeard for about 30 seconds then he emerged from the rubble like a super hero.

Turtle Butt · « **Reply #7 on:** February 17, 2011, 02:07:48 PM »

This is how a true skateboarder skates.

vegan*shawn · « **Reply #8 on:** February 17, 2011, 02:10:15 PM »

Nancy Chin The Manicurist · « **Reply #9 on:** February 17, 2011, 02:37:29 PM »

one of the nicest and most approachable pros i've ever met. Dude was rad. Rest in peace.

Rampfoot · « **Reply #10 on:** February 17, 2011, 02:38:10 PM »

Quote from: Turtle Butt on February 17, 2011, 01:53:16 PM

I was at that trade show to. I still remember him flying through the air then he went right through the grindking banner on the other ramp and disappeard for about 30 seconds then he emerged from the rubble like a super hero.

R.I.P. Harold Hunter

Filip · « **Reply #11 on:** February 17, 2011, 02:38:30 PM »

I will always remember how I was at my friends house probably 7 years ago. I havent seen that many videos back then, cause they were so hard to get. This friend gave me a tape, and told me to watch it.. I was like, of course, and then came home and finished not watching the tape for the next 2 years because I simply forgot.. Then 5 years ago, I found the tape somewhere, so I just put it on, and next month after that, Harold died.. It was super strange feeling for me back then. RIP, I will always respect dudes like him, 100% skateboarder.

DevilOnEnzyte · « **Reply #12 on:** February 17, 2011, 02:41:07 PM »

I got a chance to chill/skate with Harold and some of the Zoo York crew back in 2004, when they were filming skate maps. Such a genuine dude. Had this persona to him that you could not help but love.

RIP Harold

Commercial D · « **Reply #13 on:** February 17, 2011, 03:06:45 PM »

Saw him at Coney Island High (now-defunct music venue on St. Marks) in early '97 with an entourage of groupie chicks. I was starstruck, said "What's up Harold!" and he gave me a pound.

Then in summer 2006, I saw this in the LES. It was like seein a ghost.

Cockaigne · « **Reply #14 on:** February 17, 2011, 04:32:45 PM »

Never met him, but seemed like an awesome guy,

keep RIPping

kevbo999 · « **Reply #15 on:** February 17, 2011, 04:41:46 PM »

Definitely miss his presence in the skate world. I'd see him in mags and videos, and of course Kids, and think "what a crazy dude, what will he do or say next?" Skateboarding really needs more Harolds right now.

H8R part 4 · « **Reply #16 on:** February 17, 2011, 05:16:35 PM »

one of the nicest, most open dudes you could meet. rip.

pmatute · « **Reply #17 on:** February 17, 2011, 11:06:37 PM »

RIP! The owner of the shop I support loved this dude

seamoose · « **Reply #18 on:** February 17, 2011, 11:32:42 PM »

I saw a little book that Reda put together of pictures of Harold in Montoya's living room not to long ago, it bummed me out. He was (is) definitely one of my favorites

pugmaster · « **Reply #19 on:** February 17, 2011, 11:57:55 PM »

Harold Hunter was and is an amazing human being. Harold Hunter was and is a pug parent. God Bless you Harold.

SYMPTOMS COLLECTIVE · « **Reply #20 on:** February 18, 2011, 09:09:48 AM »

Sean Stem & Harold Hunter @ Talent SkatePark Circa 2000

Gone not forgotten!

The Donger · « **Reply #21 on:** February 18, 2011, 02:16:17 PM »

I've always wondered why Keenan Milton isn't remembered the way Harold is. I guess it was Harold's personality/lust for life that keeps him memory alive and kicking. When DVS came out with that Harold tribute shoe I was a little confused the same thing wasn't done for Keenan. DVS has Gavin, Chico, Daniel Castillo and Jeron: all Girl/Choc. I think Keenan had a much better style and trick selection than Harold. Seems like everyone forgot about Keenan. I don't get it.

friendly dave · « **Reply #22 on:** February 18, 2011, 06:51:02 PM »

Quote from: The Donger on February 18, 2011, 02:16:17 PM

I've always wondered why Keenan Milton isn't remembered the way Harold is. I guess it was Harold's personality/lust for life that keeps him memory alive and kicking. When DVS came out with that Harold tribute shoe I was a little confused the same thing wasn't done for Keenan. DVS has Gavin, Chico, Daniel Castillo and Jeron: all Girl/Choc. I think Keenan had a much better style and trick selection than Harold. Seems like everyone forgot about Keenan. I don't get it.

Nike did this collabo with chocolate, that was a Keenan Tribute shoe.

givecigstosurfgroms · « **Reply #23 on:** June 05, 2014, 12:02:14 PM »

"why was keenan not remembered like harold"(?) well 1st off you're couple ing of these two dead dudes is obviously cuz there both dead black dudes. I think that ur stupid querie comes from a (hopefully) dated euro centric mind set. Second of all harold had a full page in thrasher in the 80s!!!

GAY · « **Reply #24 on:** June 05, 2014, 12:24:22 PM »

Quote from: givecigstosurfgroms on June 05, 2014, 12:02:14 PM

"why was keenan not remembered like harold"(?) well 1st off you're couple ing of these two dead dudes is obviously cuz there both dead black dudes. I think that ur stupid querie comes from a (hopefully) dated euro centric mind set. Second of all harold had a full page in thrasher in the 80s!!!

You bumped this three year old thread for this? YOU BUMPED THIS THREE YEAR OLD THREAD........FOR THIS?

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Schismatic · « **Reply #25 on:** June 05, 2014, 04:55:56 PM »

Quote from: Bubblegum Tate on February 16, 2011, 10:51:04 PM

5 years ago today (on the east now)

April 2, 1974- February 17, 2006

Legends Never Die

Shit, I read the thread title and thought he died again. Phew!

Fongstarr. · « **Reply #26 on:** June 05, 2014, 05:07:23 PM »

I just saw these on Shut's site. 1st and 2nd are pretty dope.

givecigstosurfgroms · « **Reply #27 on:** June 05, 2014, 09:36:32 PM »

whoopsy

360 frip · « **Reply #28 on:** June 05, 2014, 10:13:03 PM »

RIP.

Were Harold and Keenan both drug related deaths?

shark tits · « **Reply #29 on:** June 05, 2014, 10:21:03 PM »

Quote from: 360 frip on June 05, 2014, 10:13:03 PM

RIP.

Were Harold and Keenan both drug related deaths?

ol 88 died from cocaine and keenan, prolly drunk swimming? one time i was at this black bar, it's kind of a gay bar but it's all black except me and i'm dopesick [jackson, ms] and the news is on, someone drowned. i goes 'what kind of asshole drowns? the human body floats' and every person turned and stared me down. i guess the stereotype about black people can't swim is somewhat true....

Author Topic: RIP Harold Hunter (Read 10558 times)

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