Classics - Eric Koston Menikmati 2000

[@Treeezplz]

There's just something so nostalgic about watching koston skate in baggy jeans/cargo pants and basketball shoes. Oh and the occasional Lakers jersey haha. Man it brings back memories. Golden Era of skateboarding. The 2000s

[@Darknessevolves]

Late 90’s early 00’s were golden years of skating

[@TheDangerousKid]

Treeezplz they were just the horrible over sized Es lol. They made awesome shoes but they also made horrible ones

[@jessedewitt4514]

Basketball shoes....?? Hes wearing the koston 3's....

[@recon1986]

No basketball shoes my dude those were the koston 1.0s

[@static1217]

@@TheDangerousKid those were dope. Are you blind? LoL

[@SubterraneanChick]

Watching this dawned a realization that TIME is real. Tangible. In every way, shape and form, life is so different. Every emotion evoked watching this and thinking back and never thinking then that we all would age and our teenage or early 20s self would cease to exist. There are some emotions and feelings I felt then and never again. Unreal and no words to express.

[@ApePostle]

Life is one of those journeys that can only be traversed forwards but understood backwards

[@Tony-Jabroni]

Right on

[@EagleLogic]

Well said

[@paulgilson2347]

So glad to have been a skater in this era.

[@kyleelsmore1947]

This was the best time in skateboarding. Literally some of the most important videos came out around this era. And in general things were much more interesting. You had to physically wait to buy a VHS to get the latest content. The excitement of getting the latest skating video was immense.

[@hmstrong6694]

The local skate shop would play the new videos and it was always an epic time.

[@penguinbadgerturkeybear4343]

I'm glad you can just watch them on youtube now. They were fucking expensive!

[@tiefighter3445]

@@hmstrong6694 Yeah, I remember when a new video would come in to the skate shop and me and my buddies would pester the employees there to play the video and we would just stand there for like a whole hour watching the videos until it was over. Great times.

[@izzybizzy9589]

Kyle Elsmore I try to explain it to young kids. It’s hard

[@chadwellington2524]

@@hmstrong6694 yes wow, and crews of kids would be around the skate shop skating outside

[@chrismaw5117]

In my teens this guy was a beast man I miss the 90's

[@southpaw578]

This was the first skate video I purchased. I filled the Tony Hawk pro skater wave in the early 2000s. 2023 and I’m still freakin here boys!

[@ericwidder2954]

Can't count how many times I watched this video in the basement with my homies to hype us up for a day of skating.

[@EndGondeLL]

"menikmati" is Indonesian language, which means "enjoy it" 😉

[@adi_ptm]

Watercooled Performance 19 now

[@dwipard]

Asoy

[@rentapwarrior3929]

Menikmati is language of Malaysia

[@indonesiaball8277]

@@rentapwarrior3929 Indonesia dan Malaysia satu rumpun

[@Hanaku_co]

@@rentapwarrior3929 sama Aja la babi

[@Dextro626]

That Nollie-heel Noseslide down the Wilshire 10 changed skateboarding... my VHS tape is worn out because I rewound it so many times!!!

[@chivalrous_chevy1163]

Henry Feenie can u pls provide a time stamp, for those of us less literate in skating?

[@007Variable]

Cassidy Preston 5:38

[@marcelurban4120]

Facts and his 3 flip noseblunt in yeah right

[@User_92020]

Erica koston is the most over rated skater 😢. Sit down 😅

[@mamba4817]

​@@User_92020troll. Must've not been around then

[@justinreyez5561]

menikmati had one of the most original soundtracks

[@nujabesrip5416]

First skate movie i ever saw. I remember when i bought my first board the skateshop gave me this movie as a gift. Then koston became one of my hero. The first board i chose was a girl koston and i can't remember how many times i watch this movie.

[@recession81]

There's a reason the statement "Koston is the best to ever do it" is held so high in the skateboarding community, still to this day I can't think of one skater with such unique insane style with a bag of tricks like Koston had back then

[@eatassonthefirstdate]

Tom Penny

[@recession81]

@@eatassonthefirstdate You got me there can't argue with that 🤣

[@eatassonthefirstdate]

@@recession81 lol Penny n Koston was IT from like 95 thru 98. Then Penny fell off the face of the earth til Menikmati dropped but Koston kept going n going n going and to this day nobody has put out as many ill video parts spanning 20 sum years as he has. Not even Nyjah has skated at the top echelon level as long as Koston did. He's on his way but he hasn't hit that 20 yr mark of basically being on top yet. Muska had that potential, so did Kareem but they both fell off due to personal issues and too much partying. Reynolds and Stevie Williams is up there tho.

[@RoundIII]

I acctually had this video back in the day It's amazing

[@harryhogstew]

Same

[@solongyouth]

as Daryl would say, it's pretty memorable (x10).

[@SupremeKilroy]

Back when skaters were like a lil secret society. Floating around relatively unnoticed and in smaller tight knit groups going to office complex and school yards after hours. Now I can't even go to a spot without the "hey they have skateparks speech" or skate fast in a SKATEpark without soccer moms telling me how skateboards should behave, while their kid sits on the box. Thanks. Old man back in the good ol days rant.

[@Mr74261000027]

Yeah, i cannot stop thinking about that

[@joel5090]

How the world has fucked itself. 18 year veteran myself....I feel your pain.-

[@JCDenton2000]

Glad I'm not the only one who's noticed this

[@scottycamera]

+MIKE KILROY SO MUCH TRUTH!!!

[@MotoSly]

+MIKE KILROY yeah.... skateboarding isn't what it was 10 yrs ago.... :( i skate for 14 years now... and miss the good old days... it makes me sad

[@viehlee]

When Nike was far away

[@raysonraypay5885]

viehlee Nike sux go adidas

[@illmuskyhunter3313]

viehlee I had the kosten 2s awesome shoe

[@heelturnsface]

rayson raypay Nike and Adidas both suck

[@NewFriiiikan]

In 23 years I haven't seen anybody mention how many nollie and switch tricks are in this video. Homie made at least 85% of his part skating switch. Insane. And the fact that skateboarding is getting better and gnarlier is even crazier!

[@RobSteez]

My dad use to blast this song at his BBQs and partys back in it day. He loved kostons track,

[@randomazn420]

Sick how the beat goes in sync with his skating in this clip

[@oyea1217]

now this is what i call a legend in his prime. this guy is still one of the greatest skaters that ever lived and this video part is still amazing today

[@adamwalkeraw]

20 years ago. Kill me now. I remember every second of this burned into my brain. All of menekmati and dying to live lol

[@eatassonthefirstdate]

Photosynthesis Fulfill the Dream too. Transworld was putting out disgusting vids in that time frame too, from like 97-98 til 01-02 Every TWS video was insanity. Man I'd even watch their trick tip videos! Lol

[@p0w3rbik3]

Thnx Eric for inventing the K-Grind , you're the best inspiration a skateboarder could have.

[@bobateman9067]

First part that made me truly understand the art of skateboarding! Koston is legend!

[@remo2009]

this was the first skate video that i ever watched. feels like im goin back down memory lane.

[@robertsobotka2473]

His skating is timed perfectly with the music.

[@Blinsten]

this part would still be amazing if it came out now

[@psykick77]

I was so amazed by Menikmati the first time i saw it. To this day It still holds up as one of my favorites..

[@bitsofbacon]

one of the best skate vids of all time

[@squllymcfadden6262]

#1 favorite skate movie. All bangers!!

[@skubb02able]

Man I remember watching this for the first of about a thousand times back when it was first released. I was prob 16 or 17 at the time and skateboarding was life for my friends and I. This part is so well put together and koston doing what he does best. Awesome to rewatch many years later. Still gives me chills lol

[@starlitshadows]

Yeah, I remember watching this for the first time too with my friends after waiting for the vid to release for months. Was looking for a new Tom Penny part but the whole vid blew me a way. Good times!

[@PhxMTB]

Still here in 2024. I have this red VHS somewhere. My favorite skate video of all time.

[@bigpunholla]

Every part in this video is gold! Arto, TX, McCrank, Koston, Burnquist even Penny and Creager had good parts. And this is one of the first videos where it felt crafted by a director. French Fred forever!

[@orfeas-konstantinossotirio1253]

The music is fantastic! That part set a threshold in the skateboarding Era!

[@aspenmallery]

The music... the snare hits everytime the board does as well. Dope work

[@jasonanno3881]

Not sure if everyone will agree but i feel like this era koston was the only time in modern skateboarding when there’s been a consensus best skateboarder alive

[@1ZmonZ1]

wow, even back then koston was killin it as hard as some of our modern pros

[@travisguide4516]

Where has this part been all my life its unbelievable

[@donpatrese]

Best Era by far!! Kareem Campbell,Koston,Chet Thomas,Guy Mariano were heros for me!!! Skate or Die!!

[@falconhoof6]

damn. this takes me back. koston back then was my inspiration to skate. shame i've given it up now :( my biggest regret.

[@marcelurban4120]

Did you ever start skating again? Been 10 years now lol

[@sbailey2001]

Love how he lands the tricks on beat every time

[@antonelimgenco5716]

Nice

[@Eyeaversion]

I noticed that too

[@sssesoj]

I always loved this part cuz they did a great job of paring the landing sound of the sk8board with the song. Koston was a huge inspiration to me when I was growing up, too bad I dropped skateboarding 17 years ago, I should have kept going.

[@Andrew-vw5vb]

Everything about this part is perfect. It's been my favorite easily since Menikmati came out.

[@randomsht196]

Koston has to be one of the all-time greats. Legend status for sure.

[@davidtrumpy4908]

This was suchhh a good video. I remember i was 10 years old when this dropped i was like mesmerized. It was the first of the real cinematic skate videos. I always loved how kostons tricks lined up with the beat.

[@jamespirtle9142]

this video made want to learn nollie noseslide back in the day

[@neverwoner]

this whole video is just timeless!

[@DonCramon]

Now, THATS a classic.. And he is still going strong today after 24 years of skating..

[@sasproductions701]

not so now lol.

[@kelvins.7817]

Great editing!

[@mountainlion3461]

props to whoever edited this part

[@boogie56ace]

What a great video and awesome editing. Koston kills it

[@TheRickyp83]

I was in highschool when this video came out. I've always thought it was one of the best skate videos to ever come out. I still do to this day. If that video were to come out today it would still be considered an amazing video. And Eric's part would still be considered jaw dropping good. Stuff that comes out nowadays just don't seem to have as many hammers as this video did...and this was from 12, 13 years ago!

[@f4rw4rott14]

my first nickname ever on the Internet was menikmati because of this Video 😂 we watched that video a million times back then. golden days

[@drrrrzz9145]

I had the eS koston 1s and 2s. Koston is the greatest of all time.

[@deathbypowerglove]

I miss my K1's Those were my favorite shoes.

[@Houfaaa]

this editing is gold

[@pepper5128]

What I find so fascinating about the music being synced up to the skating is that it makes me aware of the 'music' of skateboarding. There's definitely some kind of rhythmic component to it, a flow of emotion brought about by meticulous repetition and mastery which can then be felt by the spectator.

[@alexgebruers5621]

Bro, look how good every frame is timed with the beat

[@fishtank551]

everything is so clean

[@widu33]

damn, i think it's one of the best filmed parts too.. so nice to watch

[@minseokchoi7857]

This is a Legendary video. Kids, he is not just fun guy doing only slappy grind. He is on the top of my favourite skater list and probably most balanced skater.

[@nickf6509]

Menikmati will always be top 3 best videos of all time

[@nonyabidness6724]

3:19 is on vanowen in north Hollywood. I used to live across the street.

[@louizifer8922]

Legend

[@ifabforfun]

holy shit i totally forgot about this video but i remember being so blown away. koston has always been one my my favorite skaters too so this is a nice dose of nostalgia.

[@DeathBringer769]

1:56 and onwards, I like how some of his grinds/landings are timed to the music, lol. Sick video.

[@sherwinbangs]

yeah! So dope!

[@apexresidual22]

I have seen this shit so many times but im also just blown away by his style and finesse

[@EagleLogic]

That backside nose slide down the 18 stair was rad

[@selenaavalos2062]

This yeah right, falling down, mouse , goldfish, fully flared? Do we really need another koston video to show godly this guy is

[@666streetskater]

Its amazing to me how much skateboarding has evolved in ten years. This is amazing

[@rey4304]

10 years later?

[@arrell]

Music is synced up with some of his landings. noicee

[@D4ncake]

I remember my best skate-buddy’s older brother hand me over a copied vhs cassette that said “Menikmati” on the home made sticker. “You should definitely watch this”. And I did, to many times to count. Legendary. Tom penny, Arto Saari and ofc Koston.

[@rvillal57]

epic video, epic part. does anyone else agree: EVERY SINGLE TRICK IS AN ENDER.

[@johnsnowwww]

That frontside 180 boardslide tap over the stairs at 2:39 is majestic

[@Fit.TheLegend]

The gold old days, when skateboarder was real and dressed like one.

[@adamwalkeraw]

Yes, baggy jeans and a t, not running shorts n dungarees.... Ahh the early 2000s

[@Houfaaa]

ok boomer

[@dearSamuelSamuel1]

@@Houfaaa oK bOoMeR

[@sudsmckenzie7419]

Fuccboi that joke hasn’t been funny for months

[@hoeckergestalt5584]

@@sudsmckenzie7419 who the fuck cares how ppl dress while skating. Only thing that matters is that you skate and not pose

[@riccoerland]

Damn i miss this video... i miss arto saari....i have been meet them at hongkong and i've got foto both of them....helll yeahhhh!!!

[@poland2929]

MENIKMATI

[@analarissa8525]

No tempo que o Eric koston tava no auge! ✌😎

[@Pray4Mojo1]

Oh and I almost forgot, had a pair of the Scheme's as well. Those were awesome to skate in.

[@hookedonbassncats]

Him and Chad muska were my two Idols back then. I started skate boarding in 1999. Those two were doing big and new things back then. And Eric was doing incredible stuff in switch position. By 2005 i got pretty good but injuries are often and tough on the body when boarding. And two broken ankles and a broken arm, made me stop. I wish I could of been half as good as muska and kostin. My favorite skate video was fulfill the dream.

[@HuntingMemoriesTV]

Skater of the years

[@Paperplanes_kush]

I love how his skating matches up with the beat

[@Ievolovel]

I have Menikmati sitting in my DVD player now. Haha the nostalgia... ROCKET!

[@bretabolehlav6759]

song named Theme for the Outcaste by Pressure Drop

[@wjklein]

damn homie this shits already a classic, i was in middle school, got this banger on vhs

[@Thurston86]

My lady is your name right now as i type! Hahahahaha B=D (I)

[@AlexBiron]

forgot how well the music worked in this part

[@skaterdavid1997]

man i love the 2000s style with those basketball shoes xD

[@dkdylann]

if you think koston is one of the most underrated yet gnarliest skaters ever like this!

[@iuriSalvador]

5:54 that was the best Bs Nose Blunt I ever seen in my life.

[@ITSYUPYUP]

if this part was put out today it would still be amazing, even with todays standards.

[@Scarecrow-skate-racing-videos]

And still now

[@stanleypitou3198]

Father of modern skate ❤️

[@joandsk830]

17 years of this Clasic .Damn im old

[@stevechapman07]

Gonz,Koston.In that order.He's the most innovative street skater ever.

[@dylancates5965]

Fantastic editing with him landing in time with the drums. Who ever did the editing. Well done👏🏼. Oh and Erick koston was a beast!!

[@09amaze]

Finally I found the song.!!!! YESSSS

[@UltimateToast99]

Is this song available anywhere else?

[@09amaze]

Yesss sir, I got the link kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2epqKepZbmWapY

[@metalisgreat94]

the line at le dome was amazing!

[@Kobra_Commander15]

Koston was so legendary. And those es K3s are immaculate!! Bring those back. Wtf are you guys doing!

[@mikeymercure]

Koston! The hollow 139 kostons are the first pair of trucks I grinded through. Ah the memories.

[@theo1e517]

Dude was ahead of his time but also there at the right time

[@TheSantaofSantas]

Menikmati was the first video i ever watched. fucken sweet.

[@Pray4Mojo1]

Why are you guys all talking about the k3's? the k1's were one of the best shoes ever made. I skated those shoes hard for like atleast 2 years straight.

[@VENGEFULHEXX]

Yea but the K3s clearly were a Jordan inspired skate shoe which is crazy to think about. Both amazing shoes but design wise the K3 was a huge risk and very bold.