2014 predictions

[Lou_Sanus]

Everyone will continue to get a big dick over nighttime NYC edits.

Late shuv return?

Shoelace belts officially go out of style.

Nolan Johnson's budding popularity causes an influx of kids dressing like crust punks. As a result of this Carheart starts marketing overalls and bandannas to skateboarders.

Someone from the Baker/Deathwish/Shake Junt team goes to rehab. A reality webisode series is created to document the experience.

More clips of people hugging and bro-ing out after a trick is landed.

Jeremy Klein and Hook-Ups become relevant again for no particular reason.

[paraquat]

Jake Johnson lakai intro clip released.

Side burns make a return (Ala Ethan fowler, j lee)

[Andrefosho]

Jake Johnson lakai emerica intro clip released.

Side burns make a return (Ala Ethan fowler, j lee)

[knockout]

Emerica made 2 will have the rest of the emerica crew in it. Heard it here first

[Dr Steve Brule]

Everyone will continue to get a big dick over nighttime NYC edits.

Late shuv return?

Shoelace belts officially go out of style.

Nolan Johnson's budding popularity causes an influx of kids dressing like crust punks. As a result of this Carheart starts marketing overalls and bandannas to skateboarders.

Someone from the Baker/Deathwish/Shake Junt team goes to rehab. A reality webisode series is created to document the experience.

More clips of people hugging and bro-ing out after a trick is landed.

Jeremy Klein and Hook-Ups become relevant again for no particular reason.

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Hey this reminds me, does anyone here have the 'I wanna be a baker!'  show?

[WeirdBeach]

Same trick twice in a row in lines on some avant-garde shit

. Fully backing this.

[WeirdBeach]

6. Skate scenes become more polarized in some doing it as a sport and others as an art

exactly what I was thinking.

[dillanharp]

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6. Skate scenes become more polarized in some doing it as a sport and others as an art

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exactly what I was thinking.

How is skateboarding an art?  And what makes you think that people who happen to compete don't consider what they do an art? The age old question is it an art or a sport? I believe it's neither.

[steam vent]

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6. Skate scenes become more polarized in some doing it as a sport and others as an art

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exactly what I was thinking.

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How is skateboarding an art?  And what makes you think that people who happen to compete don't consider what they do an art? The age old question is it an art or a sport? I believe it's neither.

In most of the traditionally accepted "arts", competing is often a large part of staking one's claim to the spotlight, especially in "classical" music, which is super similar to how competitive skateboarding works. Standard repertoire of tricks/pieces and the most accurate often wins barring any major stylistic or interpretive issues, if ones art both are imo.

[band]

id like to hear more about the arts

[DISTANT RUMOURS]

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Westgate finally leaves Zoo York, most likely for Toy Machine

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honestly i kinda feel like if he left Zoo he'd end up on Alien Workshop instead. i dunno why, but I think he'd be a great fit on there.

Pretty damn hyped if that would happen...

[Nosferatu]

If you're interested in how the 2013 predictions panned out.
http://www.slapmagazine.com/component/option,com_jfusion/Itemid,4/index.php?topic=66779.0

[floop]

Japan only Supreme/eS Accel collab.
More dudes dressing like 1950's prisoners/Marlon Brando.
Jason Dill's arm is still in a cast.
Prods company refuses to employ any form of art direction, ever. 

hilarious

[fulfillthedream]

If you're interested in how the 2013 predictions panned out.
http://www.slapmagazine.com/component/option,com_jfusion/Itemid,4/index.php?topic=66779.0

i browsed through it and looks like these were right. most are copied and pasted

Evan Smith goes pro

Kelly Hart still isn't pro

bs noseblunt on hollywood high

donnelly turned pro

plan b video still isn't out

Static IV still doesn't come out.

more cupsoles

welcome skateboards blow up

New Balance becomes a legit shoe sponsor

Dylan on Huf

C1rca leaves the skate industry

Mark Suciu goes pro.

Raney Beres blows up.

Lee Yankou stays am and its total bullshit

[witty pseudonym]

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6. Skate scenes become more polarized in some doing it as a sport and others as an art

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exactly what I was thinking.

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How is skateboarding an art?  And what makes you think that people who happen to compete don't consider what they do an art? The age old question is it an art or a sport? I believe it's neither.

While I agree that it is not just either of these things, it is clearly more of an art than a sport if one were to choose.  Style is such a huge factor in skateboarding and it most often trumps skill.  I would personally call it more of a hobby.   

[beazlocal]

Nike will be the only shoe sponsor on planet earth
Pro's will no longer be allowed to be over the age of 18

[Lou_Sanus]

Hey this reminds me, does anyone here have the 'I wanna be a baker!'  show?

Was that actually made? I was under the impression it was a joke.

[JB]

more boards will mimic early 90s graphic styles. dyed veneer decks will become more popular than full graphic decks.

[NoComply180]

chase gabor attempts to screwdriver rocky norton and gets beaten to death

nyjah continues to be better than everyone

the vans video turns out to be a disappointment to all of us, as the new guys are given focus and the old guys have shorter parts than we hoped for

somebody finally does a cab flip backside nosegrind on a ledge

somebody ollies up a 10 stair

landing tricks in the middle of a stair set and then riding down the stairs gains popularity

FA puts out 60 minutes worth of web videos, none of which feature skateboarding

plan b closes shop

[Andrew]

the vans video turns out to be a disappointment to all of us, as the new guys are given focus and the old guys have shorter parts than we hoped for

no way

[The Nose Face]

- More Car Sponsors in Skateboarding (think Salazar on Toyota). It'd be funny to see smart car or mini cooper target an urban audience so you can get around a city better to spots and have a better chance of finding parking.

- McDonald's / Burger King / Dominos start sponsoring kids - a collaboration ensues with Mountain Dew making it more widely available.

- A team of "healthy" skateboarding ensues backed by GNC or something - combining weight lifting/fitness/running with skateboarding.

- People like Tyler the Creator and Little Wayne are going to have more impact on skateboarding than actual skateboarders.

- Skate Shops have a harder and harder time trying to stock product because it's too hard to know what anyone like anymore; whether young or old. 

- Elissa Steamer ends up somewhere good in skateboarding.

[Seamus_McShamebag]

Steve Berras' love for each other will continue to mature and flourish.

[Monkey_Mcpott]

Antwuan still in jail, groupies fans will still talk about how hes the best ever after a welcome part that came out 10 years ago.

Pappalardo will do a ollie

CK2 wont be invited to BATB

Cervantes still not pro

Cupsoles will outsell vulc shoes.

No Gino footage

Plan B video will get a premiere date and on that date Danny way will push it back once again.

Guy will do the switch 360 flip noseblunt

[jexe]

A 10 year old kid will do a regular degrees spin via the mega ramp.

[SKATE DAD]

Forrest Edwards somehow ends up in street league. Wins.

Polar, Palace, Magenta, etc. continue to be awesome.

People in LA continue to skate the same 3 spots.

NYC gets more attention from skaters than any other city.

Bushing technology.

8.5 is the new 8.25 (if not already)

[Switch Front Feeble]

chase gabor attempts to screwdriver rocky norton and gets beaten to death

nyjah continues to be better than everyone

the vans video turns out to be a disappointment to all of us, as the new guys are given focus and the old guys have shorter parts than we hoped for

somebody finally does a cab flip backside nosegrind on a ledge

somebody ollies up a 10 stair

landing tricks in the middle of a stair set and then riding down the stairs gains popularity

FA puts out 60 minutes worth of web videos, none of which feature skateboarding

plan b closes shop

looks like Gravette got a head start on that one @ 1:20

[NoComply180]

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chase gabor attempts to screwdriver rocky norton and gets beaten to death

nyjah continues to be better than everyone

the vans video turns out to be a disappointment to all of us, as the new guys are given focus and the old guys have shorter parts than we hoped for

somebody finally does a cab flip backside nosegrind on a ledge

somebody ollies up a 10 stair

landing tricks in the middle of a stair set and then riding down the stairs gains popularity

FA puts out 60 minutes worth of web videos, none of which feature skateboarding

plan b closes shop

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looks like Gravette got a head start on that one @ 1:20

i need to watch that part more often. so awesome.

daewon does a lot of that in his almost part too.


another prediction:

chris cole releases a part for dc

[dask8d00d]

Forrest Edwards somehow ends up in street league. Wins.

I'd love to see forest in SL but I question whether he has the type of mental fortitude required to do well in that setting. He has the skills, but do you really think his awkward ass has what it takes to land tricks in high-pressure situations with an entire stadium watching his every move? you gotta have a competitive mindset or an intense focus do consistently do well there. It'd be interesting to see how forest stacks up in those areas , I hope he ends up competing there one day

[Salty Lame Ass Poosey]

more illuminati take over. ask stacy p. bout them one-eyed bird man graphics.

[Nigga]

- More Car Sponsors in Skateboarding (think Salazar on Toyota). It'd be funny to see smart car or mini cooper target an urban audience so you can get around a city better to spots and have a better chance of finding parking.

- McDonald's / Burger King / Dominos start sponsoring kids - a collaboration ensues with Mountain Dew making it more widely available.

- A team of "healthy" skateboarding ensues backed by GNC or something - combining weight lifting/fitness/running with skateboarding.

- People like Tyler the Creator and Little Wayne are going to have more impact on skateboarding than actual skateboarders.

- Skate Shops have a harder and harder time trying to stock product because it's too hard to know what anyone like anymore; whether young or old. 

- Elissa Steamer ends up somewhere good in skateboarding.

I guarantee that dude skates just as much, if not more than you do. he's a skaterat from cali who happened to get famous making music.
fuck lil wayne though