Skaters that a lot of people like but you don't

[GAY]

if you watched Video Days when it first came out you know that nothing Gonz ever does for the rest of history can be wrong.

ever.

I did watch it when it first came out. I didn't get it then and I still don't get it. So your hypothesis, if I use only myself as the test sample, is 100% wrong.

I do think it's funny how upset people get if someone simply says that they don't like him. I'm not trying to be contrary. Like I said in an earlier post, I've tried to get him and I understand he's an innovator, but I just can't.

Not to mention if anybody else mobbed their kickflips like he does they would be torn to shreds and shat on all over this forum.

[Reggie Dunlop]

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Dylan and Gilbert would be great if they didn't fake pose after every trick. It's the worst offense. Dylan would also be better if he didn't talk.

Jamie Thomas does his share of over-posing.  And jumping on trends like a teenager.

Poppalardo and Spanky are better suited skating like they did when they first broke out. The banks and pole jams aren't a good look for them. Spanky has an great f/s flip that has been replaced by a sloppy crailslide. Popps best shit is tech. He's looks more comfortable
doing flip tricks but his hipster self hates that. He would also be better if he didn't talk.
The shit on here about Gonz is sacrilege.

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You're kind-of making our (or at least my) point for us (or, me). Sacrilege? Really?

I can't stand Elton John either. Guess I'm a sacrilegious skater and queer.

I was making my point. I was trying to give reasons instead of just listing names.

You don't have to like Gonz. But you're gonna burn in hell for it.

As far as EJ is concerned, "Saturday Night is Alright (For Fighting)" is it. The rest is basically shit.

[L33Tg33k]

I've got Gay's back.

[realitycontrol]

i cant stand dylan reider or leo romero, sorry.

[dirtyweemidden]

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if you watched Video Days when it first came out you know that nothing Gonz ever does for the rest of history can be wrong.

ever.

[close]

I did watch it when it first came out. I didn't get it then and I still don't get it. So your hypothesis, if I use only myself as the test sample, is 100% wrong.

I do think it's funny how upset people get if someone simply says that they don't like him. I'm not trying to be contrary. Like I said in an earlier post, I've tried to get him and I understand he's an innovator, but I just can't.

Not to mention if anybody else mobbed their kickflips like he does they would be torn to shreds and shat on all over this forum.

Im with GAY on this too.. but from my frame of reference i just dont like the dude.. i too have tried to get stoked on Gonz and his videos but i just dont get the hype

[my pregnant head]

I dunno if "a lot" of people like him but I can't stand to look at ernie torres.

[GAY]

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Dylan and Gilbert would be great if they didn't fake pose after every trick. It's the worst offense. Dylan would also be better if he didn't talk.

Jamie Thomas does his share of over-posing.  And jumping on trends like a teenager.

Poppalardo and Spanky are better suited skating like they did when they first broke out. The banks and pole jams aren't a good look for them. Spanky has an great f/s flip that has been replaced by a sloppy crailslide. Popps best shit is tech. He's looks more comfortable
doing flip tricks but his hipster self hates that. He would also be better if he didn't talk.
The shit on here about Gonz is sacrilege.

[close]

You're kind-of making our (or at least my) point for us (or, me). Sacrilege? Really?

I can't stand Elton John either. Guess I'm a sacrilegious skater and queer.

[close]

I was making my point. I was trying to give reasons instead of just listing names.

You don't have to like Gonz. But you're gonna burn in hell for it.

As far as EJ is concerned, "Saturday Night is Alright (For Fighting)" is it. The rest is basically shit.

This is the only argument that makes any sense to me. Today I like Gonz just a little bit more.

[GAY]

I've got Gay's back.

I KNEW I could count on you, son! (this only sounds right if you say it like a member of the Wu Tang Clan)

[Hercules Rockefeller]

i kinda get this whole gonz debate. i only really like his real to reel part (dont start with video days, its great and all but i prefer this part), all the other stuff is kinda.. weird for the sake of being weird.

i am glad that he is in skateboarding though.

[GAY]

i kinda get this whole gonz debate. i only really like his real to reel part (dont start with video days, its great and all but i prefer this part), all the other stuff is kinda.. weird for the sake of being weird.

i am glad that he is in skateboarding though.

Very good point...and I agree.

In spite of my flamboyant online persona, I'm kind-of a total bore in person. In bed by 10:30. Always on time to work. So yeah...professional skateboarding from a personality standpoint would be so tired if people with my personality populated it.

Come to think of it, I'd probably hate me if I was pro.

[yungnol]

Can't watch Nick Merlino footage. Idk if I'm the only one

[Facehead]

Steve Berra.

[The Ghost of Lenny Kirk]

I always thought that there was too much good skating going on around the time video days came out to give it sole credit for anything. Its like people totally forget that h-street and santa cruz were killing it before blind even existed.

[ben shraider]

Steve Berra.

Nobody likes steve berra.

[Ollie Ringwald]

Leo Valls.

[doomstation55]

I don't get Jose Rojo. Mediocre in almost every way. I kinda feel the same way about Nestor Judkins too, but he's got a unique trick/spot selection at least.

[snowman888]

lewis "deadabetes" marnell

[pizzafliptofakie]

I forgot about him, but today's BATB reminded me: Chad Muska.