21 Levels of Skateboarding with Tony Hawk: Easy to Complex | WIRED

[@rubi6977]

My ranking: Level 1: Get on the board Level 2: "Oh God please don't fall" Level 3: Get up

[@Freelocybin]

yup, thats pretty much where I am as well xD

[@gavin_rockz8383]

Lol that’s funny 😆

[@giantasiansticker8068]

Beginner Level

[@philhitchings]

me to a tee

[@user-vf9to2it8g]

Soccer is the number 1 and most important sport on Planet Earth and is massive in over 240 countries. Every nation on Earth loves soccer. American football is only popular in the USA. Soccer will be the most popular sport in the USA by 2050 ohfh

[@anxietyprimev6983]

Tony Hawk is apparently 51 now, but he still sounds like a rad 80's teenager both in name and in voice.

[@pablonaranjo]

Facts

[@thatsmynass5668]

That’s the doubleH power

[@juanbautistamaciel6767]

He is very cool

[@CL0WN]

Names don't change pal lol

[@anxietyprimev6983]

@@CL0WN Alright, listen up here you little shi-

[@PrinsTan]

Let’s be honest - for most of us, level 1 is just standing on the board without falling, level 2 is moving forward, level 3 is turning left or right

[@wllyfht]

Yes.

[@mauriciomaldonado6657]

When u have skated since u were 7 years old and am now 27. I forget people cant just jump on a skateboard and do tricks. 😂

[@bobbyfrost5403]

@@mauriciomaldonado6657 bro I cant hop on one and go 5mph n not be scared to fall lmao

[@twigtoyoulater]

Level 5 is an ollie

[@richardpaulus8456]

after lvl 3, comes the realm of unreality

[@frailty7280]

love how by like level 13 we're already into like top level pro skating territory

[@rageagainstthehygiene2357]

Level 3 is "Using the force" so he clearly doesnt understand mortals

[@yeet__5955]

FR like no talking ab handrails or anything that peeps be doin on the streets

[@watchvideos3210]

@@yeet__5955 hes not a street skater tho i do think he shouldve at least went to tre or smth

[@yeet__5955]

@@watchvideos3210 yeah but dude he can hit handrails

[@watchvideos3210]

@@yeet__5955 yeah but hes not known for it so it makes sense why he didnt talk about it

[@1995killswitch]

Never skated in my life Sees Tony hawk 25 minute video recommended "Yeah I think I got time"

[@lifewjaymi]

1995killswitch ye i dont kno y i clicked on this

[@christopherfoster2244]

Sameeee

[@muhammadalfatih899]

Same lol. But the more important thing for me, i got the philosophy of skateboarding that no matter how much you makes a mistake, all you need to do is just do it over and over again. I think the patience of learning how to skate makes us a better person in real life haha

[@Tobyee]

*THE GOAT OF SKATEBOARDING* 🐐 🔥

[@giovannilaux9850]

Toby Creation John Cardiel: “Am I a joke to you?”

[@Rock-sz9hn]

I like how everyone just universally knows who tony hawk is

[@milkduds9148]

And yet, according to his twitter, no one knows him by his face haha

[@im50Brian]

I saw him on an Airplane once as I was boarding half asleep at 6am. He was looking down and I only saw the corner of his face. I’m glad I recognized him so quickly. I was able to take a blurry selfie with him because I was so nervous. He was really nice.

[@caiofonseca46]

Blame Playstation for this.

[@ulisesroman7259]

How wouldn't we? that name was pushed through popular culture so hard during the 2000's

[@divitiaevictoria9605]

😂👏🏿💯

[@trevorpatterson1421]

One of the best things about Tony Hawk is that he doesn’t act like he never messes up, he owns his mistakes

[@user-sw1wq8lh2w]

maybe on a skateboard...

[@lmlCOBHClml]

He kind of has too. He's great on a ramp but when it comes to street skating he's got some ugly looking tricks lol

[@cameronhooper118]

Every skater I've ever met owns to their mistakes, my groups does I do

[@apd5068]

He just make happy mistake

[@yungshinigami728]

@@lmlCOBHClml He looked so fkn awkward doing those flat ground tricks lol

[@MangoMotors]

I like how he says "This is my interpretation" as a disclaimer as if someone would challenge him on this

[@SethKolbePrefect]

Everyone is different with skating. People learn different tricks at different times and some that are easy for one maybe be really challenging for another so on and so forth…

[@ellepalmer]

my rankings: level one: skate level two: skate fast level 21: skate downhill

[@flylikeeph7999]

Bruh moment

[@Kiki-vz2mi]

If you think about it riding doesn’t make you a skater kids on penny boards can ride yet there not skaters to do an Ollie is something penny board kids can’t do so that makes u a skater

[@jakimoretti7771]

@@Kiki-vz2mi I don't really skate but wouldn't just skating make you a skater? even if it's just a kid with a penny board he is still a skater right?

[@Arthur-sn7zg]

@@jakimoretti7771 no cause it's called a penny board so you are a pennyboarder if you do tricks on a SKATEboard you are a skater

[@jakimoretti7771]

@@Arthur-sn7zg would that mean you're not a skater if you use a longboard? longboarder sounds weird

[@jackmeehoff1449]

This man is so rad. Never promoted drugs or alcohol. Just shredding. Aged like a fine wine

[@blahsomethingclever]

Totally agree

[@charliedeane6636]

Jack Meehoff like ur profile pic

[@isaac2bands]

M E T H O D Man

[@RohannvanRensburg]

The whole Bones Brigade was a surprisingly positive influence.

[@panteraforever9411]

DITTOED!

[@xavnicely4095]

I'm glad that Tony is humble enough to show people his skateboarding mistakes and fails. Others would be embarrassed. Hes a cool teacher.

[@witchychlo]

yeah it's cool, but most skate videos include the fails, as most of the time it's not just about the tricks, but also the commitment and time taken! :D check out My War on the Thrasher channel, it's a whole series about working on tricks

[@starboy__finesse__4166]

@@witchychlo First guy I met named Chloe lol

[@witchychlo]

@@starboy__finesse__4166 lol no

[@starboy__finesse__4166]

@@witchychlo Oh thought person on ur pfp was u💀😭

[@witchychlo]

@@starboy__finesse__4166 omg lol no, it's cliff Burton

[@tunafishboi4236]

I remember watching Tony Hawk land that 900 on TV. It was a very big deal, and i feel like we were all rooting for him. Watching him succeed was very inspirational even if you weren't a skater. The determination bridged so many gaps!

[@picardplays]

For ages it was known as a "hawk 900"

[@sjsiemka]

My dude has the most prestige name for the sport he does professionally - Tony Hawk. A literal Hawk with a board in Air.

[@crazyralph6386]

Probably the most iconic thing ever done in skateboarding?

[@raggaeldestro8609]

The best thing about skateboarding competitions is they usually be cheering for each other.

[@crazyralph6386]

@@raggaeldestro8609 that’s funny you mentioned that, cause I just finished watching Hawks autobiography on HBO and his old man Frank(who was the father of NSA ramp competition) say the exact same thing back in the 80’s! The man was wise beyond his years.

[@godspeed809]

"If that sounds difficult, It Is..." - Tony Hawk, 2019

[@littlegoobie]

That's what i say when i'm moving in a straight line without too much wobbling and both feet on the board.

[@fahmimansor]

16:21 in case you wonder

[@TheSnivilous]

I like how they showed him messing up and used that as examples of how even a guy who is a beast at skating can have basic mess ups. Dude seems super cool in all the interviews I've seen, and I can't even skate.

[@jagutichsachma]

hes just not a street skater.

[@bugglemagnum6213]

@@SamuraiPanda201 skateboarding forces you to be humble, unless you're like, gator or something, you couldn't possibly hold any delusions really idk

[@coltonwbragg]

@@bugglemagnum6213 im thinking the majority of the comment section is gonna miss the gator reference. but this is as true as it gets.

[@NarutoUzumaki-hj2hb]

IVS this guy is like 60 of course he has trouble im sure he hasn’t skated for years

[@cartoonhanks1708]

He hasn't been competitive or skated frequently in a long time.

[@wolfmanjacksaid]

I'm not a skater, I'm just here because I love to hear a master describe how to do things.

[@raizel9560]

ahahaha same

[@ChicCanyon]

Same

[@BUFU1610]

Same. Even more so if it is Tony Hawk!

[@maarp4720]

love that

[@professionalhater3348]

Me too.

[@ChrisLKF]

22:56 dude this is incredibly INSANE i tried a 1260 without a board and i got so dizzy, i cant imagine how difficult it may be with a board in the air! This guy is a legend, it inspired me so much

[@godoftune]

Like, on a trampoline?

[@acidd4681]

He said he wasn't in the air, so I think he just did it standing still lmao

[@JayArr96]

@Acidd No, they said they did it *without a board.* Learn to read.

[@acidd4681]

@@JayArr96 clearly you don't understand, "I tried a 1260 *without a board* and I got so dizzy", "I can't imagine how difficult it may be with a board *in the air* "

[@JayArr96]

@@acidd4681 He could've alternatively meant a board that is also in the air, as he didn't say that he tried it without a board *and* on the ground.

[@LG-ro5le]

The fact that Tony hawk is still THIS GOOD at his age is insane. He's gonna keep going until he physically can't anymore I can tell

[@AliothAncalagon]

A German bodybuilder and international B-actor (Ralf Moeller) who is in his 60s was once asked how he is able to keep training. His answer was: "Training is part of my life. Its like brushing my teeth. I wouldn't suddenly stop brushing my teeth on my 60th birthday either would I?"

[@jaydenhansord8336]

LG age is just a number dude

[@SpaceMissile]

age is mind over matter - if you don't mind, it doesn't matter.

[@Narsterstar]

Rodney Mullen is even better for his age

[@delusional8917]

If it's part of the daily routine you'll be good until you physically can't do it anymore, yeah you might degrade over the years and most likely not win competitions against younger guy's but what's the point in quitting your life-long passion and legacy anyway right?

[@mofdh]

“I once saw him try this trick for 3 hours and make it once, it was worth it” this is why I love skateboarding

[@ngu-phxntom3252]

wholesome

[@patking5816]

"Oh, nice, time to learn some basics." ** Sees level 1 and 2 ** “ight imma head out.”

[@Noah-vh9uw]

I like how they also show Tony failing when he tries his tricks, this shows that it's not as easy as it seems like in the clip where he succeeds. So people will see that even the greatest skater fails and they will not get demotivated when they fail themselves

[@TiberiusStorm]

Right! I have to admit, I was surprised to see him making so many mistakes. We get it in our heads that professionals are almost infallible but that's not true.

[@Hutros]

@@TiberiusStorm You do realise his age of 50 might also be a factor? XDDD

[@Noah-vh9uw]

@@Hutros dude, you realise that he is the Tony Hawk, who landed a 900 at this age

[@UnitedxThrash]

@@Hutros that's not the point bro, we all know he is 50 now and how that can affect his performance, the thing is that is really important showing him failing, at that point you start seeing him as human hahah and I think that makes you wanna keep trying, and not losing your motivation.

[@Skarhodges]

He’s bad at street skating though. He never practiced and doesn’t have the muscle memory

[@mareker]

Ok, here's my story: I bought a skateboard for my son last week. Yesterday I decided to learn with him. Today I watched this video. Level one will keep me going for next 5 years. Level 5 will keep me going for the rest of my life :) Thanks Tony. Ps. I completed Tony hawk pro skater 2 with (almost) everything done/unlocked/achieved.

[@thedrunkphoenix2216]

Tony Hawk is a skating ICON, yet it seems the fame has never gone to his head. Still talks like a normal, down to earth guy. Respect forever man :D

[@tori7872]

down to earth until he enters the vert

[@glennspencergalanido5427]

What do you mean zItachyyy?

[@meep8279]

@@glennspencergalanido5427 skating joke

[@trey4857]

gelnn spencre meaning he ramps into the air using a vert ramp, no longer being “down to earth” in the literal sense

[@theboy689]

zItachyyy that’s a bar

[@wahyujp318]

After 15+ yrs and several broken bones, I finally able to complete level 1, the Ollie.

[@LeagueLoreIndonesia]

@America Project yeaaa "Surviving a broken bone"

[@fwmatt9629]

@@LeagueLoreIndonesia ollie dumbass 🤦‍♂️

[@LeagueLoreIndonesia]

@@fwmatt9629 you didn't get the joke

[@stormz379]

A OLLIE?

[@Roozyj]

@Zara for universal lord Haha, I feel you. I can solve a rubic's cube in 2 minutes, which is mildly impressive. I speak multiple languages on a "Hello, my name is potato, where is the train station?" level, I know most capitals of the world, but I can't say I am even close to the best in anything xD I've never been able to ollie though. Too scared of falling to commit to it.

[@robertgammett8718]

Tony Hawk, the only pro skater that will purposely miss tricks on film to make beginner skaters feel better.

[@nephanims8273]

True

[@starstencahl8985]

Meanwhile other skaters get angry over being filmed training, because they don’t want anyone to see them fail

[@TheMagicPencilG]

To be fair he isn’t a flat skater so he probably did miss those tricks on pure circumstance he isn’t a flat/street skater

[@Dante_S550_Turbo]

@@starstencahl8985 tbf they are still fighting for sponsorships and trying to make ends meat. Tony Hawk has been set for life for many decades.

[@bingusgorkin1625]

@@TheMagicPencilG the ones he messed up on, he put his feet in the wrong place on purpose to show how much that stuff really matters

[@bozzy-101]

Tony Hawk is such a humble guy. He deserves all of his success.

[@cadenjacobs8837]

Level 1: Ollie Me: Psh that’s easy I can do that Level 2: Frontside 180 Ollie Me: WHY WE GOING SO FAST???

[@ogunclearnoldgaming1790]

I agree

[@iCast8d6]

its true. I find frontside 180s just as simplistic, after years and years of practice, as an ollie. I can actually perform fs180s better than ollies. I'm 31 now. Well out of practice. In my prime, I definitely had some pretty fuckable fs180s.

[@Floricena7]

Haha good joke i cant even do an ollie

[@rhamm813]

HAHAHAHA😂😂😂

[@dylangarus8886]

Lol I learned a fs 180 before an ollie

[@nightspicer]

Level 1: Ollie me: wohoo, slow down a bit there, sir.

[@nightspicer]

@@xsiberiankissx i knew that it would be ollie, but it's about how many people try it and can't even do this (me included).

[@xsiberiankissx]

@@nightspicer all it takes is some practice & then you'll learn them :)

[@FrozakRL]

Christian Tally could have been regular shove it’s, drop in and riding in general

[@xsiberiankissx]

@@FrozakRL I learned Ollie before regular shuvits & dropping in

[@streky5]

@@FrozakRL yea i learned shove its before ollie and i never really could ollie good, my shove its had way more snap in it.

[@mickeybubzx33]

I really appreciate that they showed his “fails” I think it’s so easy to compare yourself with other people especially pros but it’s nice to see that they’re not perfect either

[@subtrumpska]

I also like he said he failed several lands. Humbling and means he truly loves his craft.

[@TheLingo56]

I feel like this is why skateboard culture as a whole is so likable. Almost nobody hides their failures and instead embrace them as a core component of the lifestyle.

[@ShugoAWay]

@@TheLingo56 yea there's a whole subculture devoted to skate fail videos

[@christinafidance340]

Guys... let’s not forget that he is 52 years old!!! (51 when this was taped!) As someone who just turned 40, I can honestly tell you that my body just ain’t what it used to be!!! Also, as people get older, they are just less willing to risk injury since it could cause WAY more PERMANENT damage to their bodies!!! Now, every time it rains, I literally hurt EVERYWHERE I was EVER injured ALL AT ONCE! (Sad but true!) Not to mention, you just aren’t as good at athletic type stuff, like skateboarding, as you used to be. That’s why 40 year old football players, like Tom Brady, are so freakin rare and everybody talks about how old they are!

[@juliebraden6911]

@@christinafidance340 lol no Tony Hawk is forever.

[@mxandrew]

i like how humble and proficient he is. He is happy to concede his own limits but you can see that his technical prowess/understanding and personality is the reason why people still respect him.

[@jeurifermin6971]

doesn’t matter where you born or how you were raised, you know who this man is.

[@Faazz01]

​@@AbhishekSingh-gj7dx Yes, I am a Saudi Arabian and tony was part of my childhood. Me and my brother used to play his game on ps2 and watch him on DVD he influenced me to buy my first skating board when I was 6 years old and I still have it since 2006 ;)

[@Kesk02]

Only if he has his skateboard. He’s an IRL Perry the Platypus

[@lillapickett2906]

Berplesnort lmao 😂

[@nicholus_h2]

look up the video where he does "do a kickflip," and see how many SKATERS don't recognize him.

[@bournejackson7799]

▒█ █▒█▀▀▀ ░▀▄ ▄▀ Wa isch da für eine wo do weiss i wieviel Geld überchunt für so Skateboard Tricks ???? ▒█▄▄▄█▒█▀▀▀ ▒█ ▒█ █▒█▄▄▄ ▒█ Hat hier überhaupt noch jemand Zeit um nachzudenken???

[@pyropeps]

He's so humble, every time he says "in my opinion" "To me" "I personally feel" even though we know it's subjective and only his personal ranking. I like it

[@LuisDental]

Dunning-Kruger effect

[@birdiec]

I feel when tony says "in my opinion" hes making new rules. His word is gospel

[@nat-moody]

and to preemptively appease the trolls

[@Nogli]

Similarly, he's first to shut down anyone who thinks that anyone achieving tricks beyond his on 'Megaramps' and things are somewhat cheating. He sees skateboarding as one big thing, and takes no issue to saying that there are regions of it that just aren't in his field of expertise. He wasn't going to scoff at Tom Schaar having to use a big quarterpipe for his 1080. He respected it.

[@TheEthanEdge]

@@LuisDental How has that got anything to do with this? The Dunning-Kruger effect is about not knowing what you are talking about but think you do. Tony has shown he is a great and capable skater.

[@Cylonknight]

I like that he’s honest about his attempts.

[@Tobyee]

*THE GOAT OF SKATEBOARDING* 🐐 🔥

[@hitanshu99]

The difference between the master and the student is that the master has failed more times than the student has even tried

[@MrHeroicDemon]

All skaters know it takes many attempts to do tricks to get that one perfect shot. You wont be perfect 100% of the time, that's the art. As hitanshu said. Failing to become as close to perfect. He can still do 90%+ of tricks out today, even if he messes up some he will take less time and mistakes to do 90% of tricks than normal skater even if they knew 90%+ tricks.

[@emeukal7683]

@@MrHeroicDemon He is also 90%more likely to get injured pusing the limits at his age. He is the greatest ramp skater of his time but he knows that a new generation will overcome him, thats why he prerecorded the 1260.

[@drwoah7242]

Lol i guarantee you he did it wrong intentionally for an example and is just writing it off as his mistakes for the humbleness

[@ThaRockisInTheBLdG]

my guy broke so many bones and still riding....a true legend in the sport

[@Rihardololz]

Sawdust factory.

[@hochiminrodriguez5908]

i love how tony is so legit to the point where he's a skating legend but admits even he fucks up a trick once or twice

[@wacamac1006]

nobodys perfect lol

[@T0N1CCR4Z3]

Yeah true lol but hes also 51 now 🤣

[@BraedonLytle]

That’s skateboarding

[@Rubberbandfan1]

Skateboarding is 60% muscle memory, 30% mental focus, and 10% luck.

[@wajd6480]

@@Rubberbandfan1 so nyjah luck is 10%? Lol

[@EJIsaksen]

21 levels Level 3: "Use the force"

[@z1lla4]

Level 69 😎

[@pawanbajpayi4175]

Lolololololo

[@lohst1672]

& run time degaba..

[@poznic]

When I was 8 years old, Tony Hawk was a skateboarding legend and I wanted to skate like he did. I'm 35, and he's still doing tricks like a young kid.

[@onkelpappkov2666]

Most importantly, did you get into skating?

[@han1218]

@@onkelpappkov2666 haha. He skipped over that part.... Maybe he's too embarrassed :))

[@latthewhish9484]

i started skating when i was nine and now im 12 and can only do a kickflip

[@randomstuffs26]

Yeah and he's 50 yrs old.

[@maddankmedz9585]

Same here but I'm only 26 I use to think I would be like him.. legendary bro man's my hero 👊💯

[@saky29]

This man used to be my hero, past 50 almost halfway to 60 and still catching those airs and teaching them youngs. What a beast! The one and only Hawkman!

[@jayb.1461]

Tony: “These are nbd” Me: “no big deal?” Tony: “never been done” Me: “oh, okay”

[@oceanview5691]

NBD? Challenge accepted.

[@konoacda9935]

Lmao

[@dannysalas1739]

Lol

[@typicalstudent8854]

1260 has been done before, look it up

[@foux7061]

Imagine being able to say: "Yeah I made this move" or "Yeah I was there the first time this move was done". About an OLYMPIC discipline. The prestige.

[@Novastar.SaberCombat]

I remember some GREAT moments in Tricking history, but... that's different (yet... similar). 💪😎🤟

[@scottlandb6579]

Imagine being the guy that actually pulled it off first but know one knew him cause he wasn’t Tony Hawk

[@shishi1079]

@@scottlandb6579 everyone would know if someone did lol. there arent many vert ramps and theres always spectators anyway. so someone would def know

[@scottlandb6579]

@@shishi1079 I agree - these days!!! I skated el toro h.s. back in the mid to late 80’s early 90’s and can tell you stories about the el toro stairs back during skateboard jams etc. just cause people were there to witness back then doesn’t mean the stories stick or make it as “x person did this first etc” unless you’re x person or the pro name makes it in a mag or video and marks you as the first to do it.

[@goaway5852]

Primo slide turns landing primo fun and what level is the nollie. Forgot nollies.

[@abzee14]

I literally know nothing about skateboarding but give me Tony Hawk being a wholesome human and I'm here for it

[@Nickelberkelium]

If you watched the vid you’d know somethin about skateboarding

[@tc860]

Hmu

[@christineh86]

Yeah I don't skate, but this guy is such a role model and so interesting so I watch anyway 😊 I want to be this cool when I'm 51 too! I won't, but at least Tony Hawk is very inspiring

[@cartoonhanks1708]

Are humans generally not wholesome?

[@ducky_vx1_gaming]

@@christineh86 he's 51????? Wow he looks much younger

[@helveticabestfont12345]

Tony is not just a pro skater. He is a skateboard legend.

[@Turbinam4a1]

The 900 is so easy to do. Just hit front down and circle (or B).

[@seanwets]

MY CONTROLLER DOESN'T HAVE A FRONT BUTTON! HELP.

[@trizerfury4847]

@@seanwets mine TOO, Help me TOO

[@tankster1999]

Priyanshu Dhar just change your controls, I made mine up down square 😈

[@Hazardous_Mutation]

Mines left,down B

[@____jjstrxnge1858]

It is down left O

[@vert1412]

"If that sounds difficult, it is." -Tony Hawk

[@enbee_ash6740]

I liked this then realised I can't ruin 101 likes.

[@EverlastGX]

@@enbee_ash6740 its 105

[@izzwith10z]

Gregor Müller 169 ;)

[@TheButtfart95]

@@enbee_ash6740 it's 238 now 😔

[@stephaniediaz5665]

@@TheButtfart95 its 262 now

[@Feverm00n]

I don’t skateboard and probably never will, but this is is super fascinating. I love watching really skilled/knowledgeable ppl talk about their craft. It’s so satisfying.

[@KandiKlover]

Yeah i'd love to be able to do tricks.

[@sabrina.natalie]

Samesies! 🥰

[@jrv7054]

@@KandiKlover just do it

[@charlottem9422]

I 100% agree

[@rackzz9358]

you should definitely start skating

[@emperomassinencambio...9941]

18:15 I see a lot of comments about how Mr. Hawk's so down to earth and humble. I think in that moment of the video he explains perfectly the reason for that.

[@ivyevers8713]

“you’re using the force” so that’s how he does it

[@JohnnyNada]

😂😊

[@ButterCheeseCornGozaru]

Of course he's Tony Wan-Kenobi

[@veggietale7207]

I think tony Hawk is a Sith Lord

[@Sbmp90210]

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[@thehammer6437]

Duh

[@ianipoo]

“And just remember, this is my personal interpretation of this challenge” Said humbly by the Legend himself...

[@asdasd3383]

lol tony hawk is everything (including a legend) but humble

[@neft16]

@@asdasd3383 What makes you say that? He always comes of as a down to earth decent guy

[@gozinta82]

@@asdasd3383 He wouldn't have gotten to his level of skill w/o being humble. Period. Most people these days would blame the ramp, or their wheel bearings, or something stupid.

[@danielbell4007]

Like Jesus saying “this is just my personal interpretation on turning water into wine” or (earlier) tiger woods saying “this is just my personal interpret on playing golf” or Wayne Greysky “this is just my personal interpretation of playing hockey”

[@gozinta82]

@@danielbell4007 I'd honestly stick to specifically the sports guys, rather than jesus, but yeah. All of them worked hard their whole life to obtain their greatness. All through humility and humbleness.

[@djh780]

"If that sounds difficult, it is." - Tony Hawk Truest statement ever about many things.

[@bournejackson7799]

▒█ █▒█▀▀▀ ░▀▄ ▄▀ Wa isch da für eine wo do weiss i wieviel Geld überchunt für so Skateboard Tricks ???? ▒█▄▄▄█▒█▀▀▀ ▒█ ▒█ █▒█▄▄▄ ▒█ Hat hier überhaupt noch jemand Zeit um nachzudenken??? Go to And Play Frame ???

[@NR-gp2il]

@@bournejackson7799 go vack to Germany

[@bournejackson7799]

@@NR-gp2il I WANT TO MAKE MY OWN FOOD WITH NATRIUMDAMPFLAMPE AND PLASMALAMPE... BIO... AND NOBODY HAS THE MONEY TO BE A REAL PART OF THIS CONTEST.

[@Allagi22]

Tony Hawk is the only celebrity that I'd absolutely love to meet. I don't skate, (tried to, it didn't take) but the culture, the music, the games, the "fashion" (still wear skate shoes) were such a huge part of my life and everybody I know my age. Precisely because I never had the ability for skate boarding, or the discipline/perseverance I'm in awe of those that can do it well. Tony Hawk for president!

[@RhysMogg]

3 things this video taught me: 1. If KZbin had been around when I tried skateboarding as a kid, I might have been able to ollie after watching the slowmo in this video, and I wouldn't have given up so fast. 2. Tony Hawk cannot do every trick in the book. I had literally no idea. I thought he was superman on a skateboard. 3. He's a really humble dude and I would like to be his friend. Ok, I already knew that one, but it needed saying again.

[@ther1spammer261]

I mean no one can do every trick invented theres too many. Hes a legend for sure but in transition skating.

[@autumnleaf2976]

He literally invented/popularize 16 out of 21 tricks mentioned, until the tricks got ridiculously risky (he was considerably old even when he did 900, it is stupid to go for higher momentum tricks unless you want to be crippled). The ones above 900 are performed by a lot younger skaters, because it was a lot easier for them to push the envelope further. He is indeed a national treasure :)

[@buffderick5397]

He had how to videos in the late 90s and early 2000s. Tony Hawks Trick Tips 1&2

[@soloscoots6918]

@Must_Tang Boss in addition most of the spin tricks aren’t even on a vert ramp, they are on mega ramps

[@robertacierno2803]

Rodney Mullen can do everything, and basically invented skateboarding as we know it

[@AverytheCubanAmerican]

He’s 51 and still has awesome skateboarding skills. Legendary

[@KxngKUDA]

Every seen half a century do a mctwist?

[@brunomcleod]

Level 51 more like

[@cloroxbleach7554]

This guy should definitely try skateboarding. He's not too bad at it.

[@kanyeeast5037]

Clorox Bleach I read it wrong and I thought you were an idiot lol 😂

[@lambsaro4140]

Definitely! Maybe one day he’ll be famous.

[@gjantschke9150]

I think he is kinda famous at the skateboarding world, actually. I remember seeing that name on some games I used to play in my childhood.

[@boffle539]

Maximo Gamboa why?

[@4gerars500]

I think he went to my school Jk he rly did

[@informationnotfound]

I love how humble Tony is. He doesn't see himself as the greatest skateboarder, he admits his flaws and his mess ups, and he's not ashamed of it. He has humility and I absolutely respect him for that. This is why he so goated, he's legendary for what he's accomplished, but he has no ego.

[@FFmaxxx]

It helps when hes best friends with rodney mullen. It helps you keep grounded when you know someone who invented the basis for all modern freestyle tricks.

[@josebrownceballos3996]

Tony hawk is so humble, he introduced himself as a professional skater when the world knows this man is a legend.

[@SethKolbePrefect]

He's a humble man. Very hard to hate him

[@josebrownceballos3996]

@Benjamin McCann he could have said he is the legendary Tony Hawk like some legends do

[@liambarnett3962]

So genuine in the way he doesn't cover up his failed attempts

[@Zach-h2l]

Even better that he specifically pointed them out and made them a part of his explanation

[@teaminviminkook2794]

It’s his passion and loves to teach

[@rippedtorn2310]

Its pretty much the done thing tbh no one covers up failed attempts ..its 80% of skating .

[@robertswitzer990]

Every skater knows that for every trick that's nailed, there were 1001 fails before it.

[@justinwilliam4644]

I thought he meant to stufbup to show a point

[@jandrews377]

I love how humble Tony is, giving props to the other pro's and their achievements. Perfect ambassador for the sport. GOAT.

[@sssj806]

Even though Mullen will always be my favourite and was more of a pioneer to the sport than Tony was/is.. There's something special about Tony, it's not because I grew up playing his games either. Skating wouldn't be what it is without the two ✌️

[@bbarrera86]

@@sssj806 are u using detrimental correctly? seems kinda off here

[@sssj806]

@@bbarrera86 it is... It's way off 😂 I must have been very stoned

[@sssj806]

@@bbarrera86 fixed it 😂

[@uncooked_ham]

@@sssj806 Oh cool, you do the drugs?

[@briansnead4787]

"If that sounds difficult, it is"... level 17. You had me thinking that on the ollie. Skateboarding is crazy acrobatic , and at 6'8" I would have never attempted to do anything but ride on the board and push it down the street. Mad respect.

[@vince-1337]

Level 22 : Transfert between 2 hotels with a Mctwist above a copter

[@defstrikem2743]

vince rare reference 😍

[@vince-1337]

@@defstrikem2743

[@vince-1337]

@@Rob-_ totally !

[@geebaucham]

😂😂😂 love it

[@vince-1337]

@@geebaucham 😂

[@mikeypadventures]

Tony Hawk: I invented the 720 in 1985 I was trying 900s for 10 years before I landed one Such a legend

[@TheFlyingFriedChickenGreasy]

?

[@Castrated__]

TFFC idiot

[@Derp___]

Love how he shows his mistakes. Humble as ever I see! What a legend

[@68idl]

Well, failing is an essential part of learning :)

[@badcornflakes6374]

Skateboarders fail so many times before they get a trick right consistently

[@TheAilmam]

Kids show off, Men stay humble

[@TheIronRafael]

This man is an inspiration. Seeing him nail the tricks, but also be humble enough to admit when he fails makes me realize you can only fail if you try, but you can also only succeed if you try.

[@JudyCZ]

Really good editing of the video. Especially the counting of the spins - seeing "okay, this is 180 and now it's 360" was very useful.

[@dr.floridamanphd]

I think it was the Varial 720 where the skater does a 720 but the board does a 900. I had to count the board spin myself because that just seems beyond ridiculous for that level of complexity. If only I were 30 years younger I’d try to learn this stuff.

[@Insertnamesz]

@@dr.floridamanphd I did the exact same thing lol, first part of the vid I paused and went frame by frame

[@Pentaloft]

If you love Wired turn this button blue 👇If you love tech subscribe to my channel (I'm gifting iPhones to my next 100 subscribers). Peace ✌

[@JudyCZ]

@@steev1290 Ok...

[@xnerobeats]

"Hey I'm Tony Hawk, Pro Skater.." Bruh. You don't have to introduce yourself twice.

[@catkakashi9382]

Tony doesn’t even need an introduction

[@BNLandim]

I though he was going to say some number after that "Hey I'm Tony Hawk, Pro Skater.....3"

[@diemkt]

I think that's just his full name now

[@xnerobeats]

@@BNLandim 😭😂😂

[@techdiesel4026]

best pickup line ever

[@JanMichael-Vincent]

I can’t wait until he’s like 76 and doing tricks with walkers

[@roberth4395]

Walkers with wheels on them.

[@Kato_Rin]

Jan Michael Vincent dude not gonna lie, I laughed really hard at this

[@MickGrocholl]

like zombies or

[@JanMichael-Vincent]

ResidentEvil302cuba rican215 last time i saw this comment it was at like 230 so i appreciate it

[@simarjeetsingh9083]

Him on a wheelchair will make every teen own one

[@AlexXanderMarketing]

Tony is literally the nicest, most genuine guy ever. Nice meeting you in North County bro.

[@augustjschroeder]

Age 20: sounds like a teenager. Age 30: sounds like a teenager. Age 40: sounds like a teenager. Age 50: sounds like a teenager.

[@mathesonize]

At what point will you understand that teenagers sound like Tony

[@wmhfv992]

He's just Californian.

[@tonypasma1707]

mmm

[@Terik17]

more like sounds like a skater

[@MrAxeman293]

Age 13: sounds like a teenager

[@NicolasClark7732]

I'm not even a skateboarder, but I really admire and appreciate this man.

[@muhammadagungwibowo3068]

Me: "Level 1 probably gonna be standing still on the board" Tony: "Level 1 is Ollie-" Me: HOLD UP

[@CodenameEnVoR]

This lmfao 🤣🤣💯

[@EdsterZ0529]

Level 22 being able to ride through a single pebble catching under your wheel

[@mikehunt5926]

Level one being able to grab the board by the trucks without hurting your hands

[@DC3Refom]

Level100 being able to 7 kickflips with a front flip then a superman in 720 degree spin then landing back on the ramp

[@farisshaarawi7506]

sim_ tastic vids how.

[@hereliestales]

It's so crazy to see how some can now do 1080's on regular sized ramps. The progressions of this sport has come such a long way.

[@BangBTS]

Probably the best explained skate video out there. Plus the slow motion vids really help as he's talking.

[@luizmosciaro]

Really really true

[@briarwhite8327]

Facts!

[@jojoversus1100]

Try Tony Hawk's Trick Tips Vol 1 & 2.

[@jlateralus21]

I wish I had this in the 90's. Lol.

[@tonystarkunlimited7332]

I like how he has the date on invention and who did it.

[@ArthurGomes1984]

{Floor} 0:28 Ollie (Level 1) 1:24 Frontside 180 Ollie (Level 2) 2:24 Backside 180 Ollie (Level 3) 3:14 Backside Pop Shove-It (Level 4) 4:24 Frontside Pop Shove-It (Level 5) 5:44 Kickflip (Level 6) 6:50 Heelflip (Level 7) 7:55 Varial Flip [Shove-It Kickflip] (Level 8) {Air} 10:18 180 Aerial (Level 9) 10:42 360 Aerial (Level 10) 11:20 Frontside 180 Heelflip (Level 11) 11:40 McTwist [540 Spin] (Level 12) 12:28 720 Aerial [720 Spin] (Level 13) 13:08 Varial McTwist (Level 14) 13:43 Kickflip McTwist (Level 15) 15:47 Varial 720 (Level 16) 16:45 900 (Level 17) 18:56 1080 (Level 18) 20:05 Heelflip 720 (Level 19) 21:57 Ollie 720 on Transition (Level 20) 22:26 1260 (Level 21)

[@mikiex]

@Deserve Not Desire because its more interesting to watch the whole thing :)

[@jonathankelley4041]

Rodney Mullen came up with most of these.

[@Minoru72991]

@Ben Fletcher Not really. Well, I guess if you've never skated before.

[@ArthurGomes1984]

@Ben Fletcher haha! I used to skate a lot and I was always intrigued by these terms, I'd even had a sketchbook with them picturing the correct movement.

[@thechannelitrollwith1645]

The way he explains everything is an art in itself. Sounds like he's been talking and teaching skateboarding for decades lol.

[@xpdobrada]

He is literally talking and teaching skateboarding for decades

[@munaf-sheikh]

He is literally. Tony Hawk is Legend in skateboarding.

[@SparkzUK.]

I know, it’s so amazing, he’s never skated before

[@juanluispulidomorales4318]

nice username

[@Baconpillin]

This. I don't even skateboard and thought this vid was amazing.

[@chrisparker783]

As someone who has been following Tony Hawk my whole life, what a great guy. We were truly blessed to have this guy guiding us.

[@puertoriconnect4611]

He looks like when a movie makes a character older by just giving them grey hair.

[@bournejackson7799]

▒█▀▀█ ▒█▀▀█ ▒█ █ ▒█Es gibt keine Echten Menschen! Ist das die Schoko Gehirnwäsche? Ich will Gemüse!!! ▒█ █ ▒█ █ ▒█▄▄█ ▒█Es gibt keine Echten Menschen! Ist das die Schoko Gehirnwäsche? Ich will Gemüse!!! ▒█▄▄█ ▒█▄▄█ ▒█ █ ░▄ Es gibt keine Echten Menschen! Ist das die Schoko Gehirnwäsche? Ich will Gemüse!!!

[@youtubesucksbutt10]

@@bournejackson7799 I'm scared

[@judgesmails2031]

Yeah like Back to the Future

[@danielle_tno]

Yessssss heheheh

[@thehappypainterwithrickymu4799]

When you love what you do, it keeps you young!

[@nbarealtalker]

He’s like the year 2000 encapsulated in a human.

[@medlawar8645]

Bruh he is 1975 in a person

[@tucker8071]

I would say like 1990 encapsulated

[@danny1ft1]

@@medlawar8645 I think it's because 2000 is where he had a massive impact, is that not tony hawk pro skater time line where a bunch of kids like myself was playing his game and going man I wanna go try this outside.

[@rahmellbrown162]

Lmfaooo

[@givdb5513]

I don't understand why those newbies talk like if *it's true what they're talking about*. WTF! Dude go check yourself first before saying some BS

[@undiecover3939]

“First mistake of anyone learning 900s” yeah all 12 people trying to learn that

[@Blackbirdone11]

i looked it up there are only 11 people who done this so far with documentation on an competition.... hmmm

[@Epic501]

@@404Tired anybody able to do a 900 already is competing

[@fastmoneyenterprise7305]

@@Blackbirdone11 I'm #12

[@KandiKlover]

@@Epic501 Not really. Some just love to skate. Not everything has to be some kind of a weird game.

[@Salty_Bass]

I think in this scenario he's speaking to future generations of skaters who would attempt this

[@leonardoramirez3280]

This became a skateboarding history class and i enjoyed every second

[@TheMagicPencilG]

Leon BBX that’s because the presenter is the history .

[@KBGoob]

Level 8: Don’t sprain your ankle. Level 9: Don’t die.

[@ninja1676]

Jesus is Dog : But most of all Don’t break your legs because that is when your done with your skating yrs.

[@PajamaPantsStudios]

lol this comment has me looking back through the video

[@foskco87]

Landing my first kickflip was the moment I truly felt like a skateboarder.

[@ctlfitness4767]

Nice dude.

[@lbj2320]

@@ctlfitness4767 dude, nice.

[@ctlfitness4767]

@@lbj2320 Dude.... Nice.

[@lbj2320]

@@ctlfitness4767 DUDE........ niiiice.

[@ctlfitness4767]

@@lbj2320 niiiiice. Deeeeeeewwd

[@lyjwb8]

It's crazy how humble he is in explaining all these tricks considering how legendary he is

[@AceofHeartsFox]

I'm 26, and haven't touched my skateboard since I was 16 and this makes me want to relearn again. Tony Hawk is a national treasure!

[@20rileybob]

Was thinking the same thing at 34 and haven't touched my board (other than longboard) since i was 18 or 19

[@eveoff]

Im 27 and i havent skated for the same around of time but i ordered a longboard for dancing and i think im gonna shred again just differently. :D

[@Tretrebonghits]

I hear you. I just turned 30, and last time I got on a board, i'd collapse every flip trick I tried. Lmao it's depressing.. I gotta get rid of the gut. 😩

[@Sursion]

Same! 28 here and stopped skateboarding when I was teenager, but this stuff makes me wanna buy a board and get back into it :D

[@alancepeda9596]

26 and trying to do it for the first time, we can do it guys

[@soxnation1000]

Tony Hawk blows my mind. Many teenagers cannot do any of these tricks, and most can't even dream of doing any of the harder ones, but he's casually killing it at age 51.

[@drew_cooke7371]

Pros be pros man

[@lillyfitzgerald9996]

53*

[@v.k.healthlongevity9807]

I mean it's not that unbelievable, the man is literally one of the greatest skateboarders of all time and he's still very physically active. Tom Brady just won a Super Bowl in his mid 40s getting hit by 6'6 290lb monsters weekly, for nearly 7 months straight. Roger Federer and Serena Williams are still playing at the highest level at 40 - and that's like 3 hours of high intensity cardio in the elements. The longevity of modern athletes is insane! We'll probably be watching Nyjah Huston rip concrete well into his 70s 😂

[@Shanonmcnab576]

It's like he says commit to your tricks. The reason why some don't is fear. It's in all of us.

[@rampageblizzard]

experience comes with time, age, and practice. Does it not make sense Tony is better than teenagers?

[@dagoldenchiken7214]

He looks like he’s 26 and 76 at the same time I’m so confused

[@Mercy384]

XD

[@OhMyGadd]

Skating is cardiovascular so that's probably why. Imagine doing cardio at lesst 4 times a week for over 30 years, it's pretty much what he did, he also did it without performance enhancers. He is probably crazy healthy on that side of things and it probably explains why he looks oddly young in some ways.

[@basedtyrone461]

He is 51, the average of those ages. Good number choice

[@theylivewesee1674]

also he has no eyebrows

[@theonewhoknocks2809]

Dude insane lol

[@guisantesconjamon]

Never skated , but it's incredible to listen to this guy.

[@Mbbrog]

I still remember the day he first landed the 900. I was at summer camp with no tv or anything (available to the campers at least) and within 20 minutes of him landing it, the counselors announced it on the loud speaker and we all went absolutely nuts for that whole afternoon. Such an underrated sports moment.

[@Ffeoli1039]

Some real good times around that time. Moments like these rarely happen anymore with all this instant access anywhere you want with smartphones. The reaction after the announcement must have been unforgettable

[@billsmith30]

Tony is such a great role model for the sport. He tells you that the pop shove it is a very beginner trick, and then shows video of himself messing it up. Good reminder that you will never be perfect, because even Tony Hawk misses kickflips sometimes

[@johnblademusic]

0:29 Level 1: Ollie 1:24 Level 2: 180 Frontside Ollie 2:22 Level 3: Backside 180 Ollie 3:13 Level 4: Backside Pop Shove-It 4:22 Level 5: Frontside Pop Shove-It 5:37 Level 6: Kickflip 6:50 Level 7: Heelflip 8:11 Level 8: Varial Flip 10:17 Level 9: 180 Aerial 10:42 Level 10: 360 Aerial 11:22 Level 11: Frontside 180 Heelflip 11:42 Level 12: McTwist 12:27 Level 13: 720 Aerial 13:09 Level 14: Varial McTwist 13:39 Level 15: Kickflip McTwist 15:47 Level 16: Varial 720 16:45 Level 17: 900 18:55 Level 18: 1080 20:05 Level 19: Heelflip 720 22:02 Level 20: Ollie 720 22:28 Level 21: 1260

[@AfroSean]

👏

[@Rocky-oq9cy]

@@AfroSean Level 22: Clap

[@Someone-bf9gd]

@@Rocky-oq9cy Level: 23: Level 22: Clap

[@itzmeavery9854]

@@Someone-bf9gd level 24: level 23: level 22: 👏

[@1-SFOD]

Thx

[@silv3r7ongue97]

Started watching this a month ago when I was just starting.. I am back after just hitting my first heel flip today, time for some ramps 😎

[@roneil6713]

For those wondering, he is 51 years old as of Sept 2019. And still got skills!

[@brianliu9209]

what a coincidence that area *51* was raided this September

[@zelno9579]

area 51?

[@the_minimalistic_adventure]

51 ain't that old, mang.

[@MothMan22]

@@the_minimalistic_adventure do some of that in your 51 and we'll see

[@thehamburgler3570]

Pantam Dreamscapes for a pro athlete 51 is ancient

[@andrewx8888]

What about just standing on the board without falling off?

[@hplexicon]

Sounds like an NBD to me

[@joestormstrike5072]

A couple that weren't added (in my opinion) lv -1: Standing balanced on the board lv 0: being able to move forward while remaining balanced on the board. lol

[@einc70]

Level -1

[@richardgallimore5976]

@@joestormstrike5072 I like these, saying I passed 2 out of 23 levels sounds better than 0 out of 21.

[@haniaszczygielska9413]

I've never actually understood what a huge pioneer Tony Hawk is. He was near the creation of almost half the tricks that today are the very basics. Awsome man, very insipring

[@mayerstef3162]

You have to look at rodney mullen, he basically invented street skating and so most flip tricks

[@boyedoge235]

True, rodney and tony are the godfathers

[@ztruth7792]

Incredible guy

[@jimday666]

Don't forget Rodney Mullen

[@Dalton_Boardman2000]

Tony is the best vert skater and most famous and successful business wise. Rodney created and named the most used tricks today and is probably the best freestyle skater.

[@stephenhdz4884]

I never get tired of watching this video over and over again, it's really amazing the way Tony Hawk explains every detail based on his huge experience at skateboarding

[@linah1998]

Tony Hawk is one of the coolest guys ever... his twitter is hilarious as well xD

[@boutek]

Yeah, but his ollie? 0:32? I'm highly disappointed.

[@boutek]

Btw what's your Twitter/Insta? We shall hook up and I'll show you an ollie you won't forget xx

[@ytuseracct]

@@boutek the man is 51 yrs old

[@thylordloper8175]

420 likes, too perfect to disrupt

[@XavielYouTube]

@@boutek he's a vert skater. Its not like you need to have perfect ollies

[@muchlovegambine949]

This guy is literally to skating what Jordan is to basketball. As a 30 year old black man, I can honestly say tony hawk contributed ALOT to my childhood.

[@phy6282]

Word

[@vitortimoteojourney]

tony and rodney mullen

[@juliebraden6911]

L I T E R A L L Y

[@jorgeissa4775]

As a 30 year old middle eastern man, I eat too much hummus.

[@shaheemclarke4297]

Facts bro

[@mr.moonthegoon4178]

To see tony hawk still mess up on "easy" tricks is really humbling

[@Novastar.SaberCombat]

*NO* trick is easy. Backflip is considered a basic move (acro, Tricking, gymnastics), and every now and again, I'd bail on them, lol. Meanwhile, I was attempting 720 doubles a ton, failing about 50 before landing a few. 💪😎🤟 It's all trial & error.

[@tamerlanegrand]

Tells a lot about his character to show those clips and talk about them too

[@Novastar.SaberCombat]

@@tamerlanegrand Any 'personal sport' leaves you with no ability to shift blame onto others, so... owning your mistakes (and the reality that ATTEMPTS far, far outweigh successes) is a given. In TEAM sports, you can just shift the spotlight onto others. But... in skating... fencing... snowboarding... tennis... Tricking, MMA, etc. ... you basically have no one to take credit for successes & failures except yourself. 💪😎🤟

[@tamerlanegrand]

@@Novastar.SaberCombat That’s incorrect. It’s not a given. Many professionals in both non-team and team sports struggle with owning - let alone publicizing - their failures.

[@jonmotes5406]

Yea man good point. Gotta just practice and don’t overthink it if you’re not that good yet (like myself) I always feel like people are laughing at me but it’s all in my head

[@alexiadler]

i love seeing tony skating flat ground, just going to the basics. it really “humanizes” (i use that term VERY lightly in this context) his skating

[@joeltherrien5310]

I think he’s one of the most talented and lovable celebrities ever.

[@himalayafilms439]

1st trick (ollie) : 0:30 2nd trick (180 ollie) : 1:24 3rd trick (backside ollie) : 2:22 4th trick (backside pop-shove-it) : 3:13 5th trick (frontside pop-shove-it) : 4:22 6th trick (kickflip) : 5:37 7th trick (heelflip) : 6:49 8th trick (varial flip) : 7:55 9th trick (180 aerial) : 10:16 10th trick (360 aerial) : 10:42 11th trick (frontside 180 heelflip) : 11:13 12th trick (mctwist) : 11:40 13th trick (720 aerial) : 12:26 14th trick (varial mctwist) : 13:09 15th trick (kickflip mctwist) : 13:39 16th trick (varial 720) : 15:47 17th trick (900) : 16:44 18th trick (1080) : 18:53 19th trick (heelflip 720) : 20:03 20th trick (ollie 720 on transition) : 21:47 21st trick (1260) : 22:12

[@ksubsbefore-pz1xt]

Thank you for this

[@rileyalexis06]

Tysm

[@alfieayling3812]

thanks bae xx

[@himalayafilms439]

@@alfieayling3812 gotchu

[@mummycooper1462]

Ty

[@rcykc]

21 Levels .. Tony Hawk: "level 17 took me 10 year" me: wtf is level 21?

[@Clap1520]

A 1260

[@iicynicy9473]

Clap _ no he’s trying to say like wtf does level 21 take like 30 years or impossible

[@danielsweeney6689]

Patrick Quick and yet buddy who did it didn’t even practice it

[@csulb_ee7364]

Tony Hawk's Skateboard School.

[@Hellscrap3r]

Even now, it's great to know that Tony is still super-passionate about skateboarding, even all these decades later. Keep going, Birdman.

[@OhYeah10100]

"I watched him try this trick for almost 3 hours straight and make it once, and it was worth it". Any non-skaters would be sick of watching by a few minutes, let alone 3 hours. Gotta love seeing someone so passionate about what they do.

[@mortisCZ]

It reminded me that I've watched my sword fighting students for hours trying new techniques and it's just an amazing moment when everything goes ting-ting-clack and just works. :-D I would guess that it's always rather nice to see someone struggle and then succeed in a field you love.

[@han1218]

@@mortisCZ and what's the successful outcome? The sword piercing through? Kinda disturbing...

[@mortisCZ]

@@han1218 No, we don't have that many students. :-D It'S when they perform moves well with good tempo etc. that would be deadly if they used sharp swords and much less protective gear. To sum things up the moment is when you truly understand not just how some technique works in general but how to coordinate your body to do it yourself.

[@Taima]

He's like the Eminem of skateboarding