Ace Pelka - Portrayal Project

Not all professions are created equal. In our time spent with Ace Pelka, a professional skateboarder, we get a glimpse of how he balances his day-to-day. From van life-ing, working for a vendor at the local farmers market, to battling a spot to land a trick. He lets us in on the journey to making a living from his passion and we walk away with inspiration and motivation as Ace shows the audience what determination, creativity, and a tough mindset look like.
Find him on Instagram ► SlappyRedz
Podcast Series ► Portrayal Project Podcast (wherever you stream your podcasts)
Special thanks to Thread for backing this episode! Threadwallets.com

[@RadDadBuilds]

I loved every second of this.

[@sweetpeasuter41]

🥲❤️

[@PortrayalProject]

Rad! So glad to hear it. 🙌🏽

[@innoutsucks___3016]

Just the first 10 sec for me

[@christophervail6066]

He really said "the cool thing about getting hurt..." 😅 most positive dude ever

[@Blackberries.86]

Ace is 100% living my dream 🤙🏻

[@ThatHappyFamily]

💯

[@ChrisPlush]

SlappyReds is the best dude... living the dream.

[@PortrayalProject]

THE BEST

[@livingteaneil7073]

So fitting Ace for you to end the video at the old tap room with John Lamb mural as your back drop. Good on you brother! Cheers

[@scottkeenan6339]

That's how the pros do it 💥🤙

[@Nediler]

Ace is AWESOME! Been a fan of him for a while now

[@rickbata]

I didn’t want this to end.

[@PortrayalProject]

Love to hear it! We also recorded a podcast with ace. You can find it wherever you stream podcasts by searching "Portrayal Project Podcast."

[@wedepeixmen]

para mi, esto significa la pureza del skate. la vida, el disfrutar cada lugar, un grande Ace y amigos!!

[@austinkeeling3120]

This was such a rad video. Ace is the man! I might have to watch this again

[@PortrayalProject]

Be sure to check out the podcast that we recorded with him while recording this video. Just search "Portrayal Project Podcast" wherever you listen. :)

[@karimarfaowi]

Never took the time to check out your new channel but wow, this is some awesome stuff! Love the filming and editing, and love Ace of course!

[@PortrayalProject]

So glad you decided to check it out, and that you enjoyed it! 🤘🏽

[@ThatHappyFamily]

Ace is the man!

[@helm.fingerboards]

That was sick. Great work.

[@PortrayalProject]

Thanks a lot!

[@burger1113]

The most real skater of this generation, maybe.

[@PortrayalProject]

Oozing realness. 😁

[@halfstring]

Glad this popped up on my feed. This is what skateboarding and life is about. Going with the flow and being present in the present 😎

[@PortrayalProject]

So glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the positive words.

[@Jimberley]

This was so awesome, Ace is one of my favorites !

[@PortrayalProject]

Skaters favorite skater! :)

[@SanDiego_VDubLife]

Pretty sweet. I don't really know Ace, but have met him once. I love his slappy grinds. He's one of the best at it. Love that he appreciates a good slappy but also kills it in street and bowl skating.

[@SaraB305x]

loooove your vids!

[@PortrayalProject]

Sweet! Thank you!

[@_quasarstudio]

it was worth the wait! great stuff!

[@PortrayalProject]

Thank you!

[@joaolopes792]

i loved watching this

[@PortrayalProject]

👁👁 sweet!

[@whatfleshmeanstoskeleton]

❤️

[@tacocat-_-5365]

weird seeing a skate documentary pop up in my recommended with the same pump track i go to lol

[@noahzakarian7886]

Favorite skater! Great production!

[@PortrayalProject]

Mine too! Thank you.

[@ConKelly92]

Love Ace! Great job!

[@Nediler]

Funny how he talks about the "skateboard eye". I skated for a long time and I dont anymore, but I still subconciously recognize good spots to skate lol. I still love curb skating and wall rides tho (and tre flips) so im guilty for that. Bought a cruiser but its so hard to refrain from doing all the old tricks because the push is still in me. FACCKKKKK. Something that never leaves your soul.

[@oghash4912]

Dudes too cool, saw him in Philly at the rip run rally.. Should've got his autograph

[@PortrayalProject]

He's just the best. Be sure to check out the podcast that we recorded with him while recording this video. Just search "Portrayal Project Podcast" wherever you listen. :)

[@mikayla_collie]

5:47 oh damn! O_O that was smooth as hell, lol.

[@PortrayalProject]

flows like water.

[@brandonrayburn9288]

So effortless and fun.

[@PortrayalProject]

Repping skateboarding so well. 🔥

[@ServJesus7]

He seems like a really great guy. Do nice and friendly. GOD Bless brother : )

[@PortrayalProject]

Such a great dude. Loves people, loves life and it’s contagious.

[@paullucci]

Seems like a very chill life. Great vibes.

[@PortrayalProject]

🤙🏽

[@MARCONIPUMA]

Great stuff

[@jackwatson7323]

I've got a baby boy on the way, I gotta ask my partner if she likes the name Ace. Respect to Brent too for being a patient and supportive filmer

[@PortrayalProject]

Amazing! 👶 dudes getting babies named after him. 😁🔥

[@CarlosLopez-yw5ib]

This is cool

[@PortrayalProject]

Thank you!

[@DustinDollinsShinBone]

My current long-term goal in skateboarding is skating a pool barefoot. Slash grind photo, specifically.

[@thundersnow819]

Puts on ankle brace after barefoot airs.

[@i-fart-in-elevators]

Fvck coffee and caffeine in general ace knows what's good

[@PortrayalProject]

Loved the warm drink ☕️

[@PortrayalProject]

Want More? Listen to "Portrayal Project Podcast" on spotify. open.spotify.com/episode/0zTDJkbD2KPWPy8n0SUVVN?si=5d1603e3afc5463d

[@fernyperez4020]

W video

[@brobro3112]

Where is the pump track at?

[@KristianwithdaK]

Cool vibes! What kind of lav setup are you using?

[@PortrayalProject]

Thank you. I'm currently running the Rode wireless goII

[@KristianwithdaK]

@@PortrayalProject oh sweet! I just got that one! I’m interested in doing short documentary style films like this. This video was a great inspiration to me. Thank you!

[@trentonmccullough5483]

Good stuff boys!!

[@PortrayalProject]

Thanks Trenton! 🤙🏽

[@mojoejojo171]

4:45 What wheels are those?

[@biba9919]

Lovely✨ nice life!! could you tell me the shirts where I can get?the one first 5:00-6:00min

[@TumamaxDjajsjs]

What Board shape is this???

[@brianwalkosz9567]

I wear a self proclaimed man bun but don't have a KZbin channel.... damnit I'm old....is this legal?

[@PortrayalProject]

You do you. 😜

[@nickros8578]

Is he on madness or not?

[@PortrayalProject]

Ace recently made the switch to Arbor.

[@loganramsay378]

Why barefoot tho

[@PortrayalProject]

Don’t knock it til ya try it. 😜😆

[@arowoflights1377]

"For God so loved the world, that He gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life" John 3:16 We are dead in our sins against God. But in His love, He gave us the choice to turn to Christ and He will heal us. We can be reconciled to the Father, who is eternal life. Believe in Him while you still are able!