DEFINE. Behind the Missions Episode 1. Kyo & Dylan

On episode one of DEFINE. Behind the Missions, we take a closer look into Kyo and Dylan's introduction to Primitive and what went into the short timelines they had to film for the video. Carlos tells us about how he didn't see Dylan miss one flatground trick in 3 days and Paul explains how Kyo reminds him of his favorite era in skating.
Directed and edited by Alan Hannon.
Still photography by Bailey Schreiner.
Original music by My Best Friend Jacob.
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Primitive Skateboarding was established in early 2014 by Paul Rodriguez and Heath Brinkley. Our pros are Paul Rodriguez, Tiago Lemos, Miles Silvas, JB Gillet, Spencer Hamilton, Robert Neal, Carlos Ribeiro, Brian Peacock, Wade Desarmo, Franky Villani, Giovanni Vianna, Trent McClung and Tre Williams. Ams: Kyonusuke Yamashita, Dylan Jaeb, and Filipe Mota.

[@imitachi2800]

I saw Kyonosuke growing up through Luis Mora’s Videos , it’s really satisfying to see him skating better everytime a video comes out

[@Its_iQ]

Same man, so many of us had the pleasure of watching KyKy grow into who he is today and continue to grow. Such a sick skater!

[@GoodySB]

Same here 💪🏼 luis mora find diamond 🥶

[@emilyonkov2172]

When Carlos is freaked out about somebody being consistent, you know it's not a joke 😅

[@nickvas95]

Paul feeling like a mafia leader lol. I know he loves Kyo’s style cuz it’s just like his 😅

[@RobertSalazardarkparadise]

Nah prod style is way different . but hes really toying with these guys they're already at prod level

[@billclinton3010]

Lmfaooo

[@JaX1point6]

hahahah yes he almost has a mafia like name rodriguez lol

[@ericcraw9265]

P-Rod nailed it when he said Kyo at a older style. It honestly mirrors Paul’s old footage. Crazy !

[@Ace-ig3mj]

humble, cool, and talented young skaters. they have such big influence in the industry already and they fit in so well in primitive

[@jl4689]

Dylan gives such Mike Mo vibes when it comes to style. Funny how PRod kinda put on Mike Mo with his forecast vid and now Dylan! Good looks Paul! 🤙🏽

[@jaytroll188]

true. hes the 2023 version of mike mo. forecast part was insane for its time. and he was like 15

[@wydnoob5974]

Can’t wait to see these dudes grow up and see how crazy good they get

[@Jm-ue8ze]

P rod got scouting talent, his found two mike mos already !!!

[@Plastic35789]

These stories are so inspiring not only for skateboarders, it’s amazing when u make things happen they appear so naturally to us

[@alecdenby1316]

Both such humble dudes. Can’t wait to see what their future holds.

[@gnarmarmilla]

Well amigo, you're going to have to wait...there is no other way. Seen?

[@mikeuptegrove]

Wait, Dylan is an AM? You better turn him pro soon. This kid is better than pretty much all the, “pros”, in my view. He reminds me of Penny, when Penny just popped on the scene.

[@estebanvprado]

Agree... I think it's just an age thing that P-Rod decided to make him AM instead of Pro. That would be my guess. But Dylan's for sure gonna go pro. There are other brands that would make him pro already and if Primitive doesn't do it soon enough, another brand will.

[@Kefacrow]

As usual they put amazing visuals with amazing music.

[@jamaljones5647]

Eric just casually dropping that he also knows Japanese and is a dual Brazil and Japan citizen!!! Can we get a whole segment explaining his back story please?!?! Haha. I've been waiting for these BTM episodes and they never dissapoint.

[@somistyy]

Lots of Japanese people immigrated to Brazil in the 1900s. He probably grew up there in a Japanese community

[@jamaljones5647]

@@somistyy Very interesting. Thank you very much for this info!

[@lvt8studio]

Such an amazing story, outstanding quality video and all the behind the scenes stories/footage. More more more!

[@greens294]

Love that you're BTM's for this. Define is one of the best full lengths of all time. Can't wait for the Wade episode

[@andrefrances4577]

love this format!!!!!

[@chestercastillo9612]

I love this in depth stories about skaters, the boss, and the team. It makes me want to watch Define again.

[@chuloflako]

KYO keep going!

[@pierrekiwiz]

Dylan's my new fav fr

[@eric1035]

2 of my favourite skaters right here

[@Samurai_aidan]

LOVED THIS. CHILLS.

[@snyderman77]

Absolutely love this series. Can't wait to see Wade D's.

[@dont4get2wipe]

As a mediocre skater and mediocre business owner, I appreciate big time what Paul has managed to create with Primitive…these videos capture moments so perfectly, how the editing showed the vibe after that first trick at the beginning. My Primitive hoodie is by far my favourite piece of clothing! And I bought a gold deck couple years ago for the express purpose of learning 360 flips on it so I could put it up on the wall after with a story to tell. Thanks for being real ones Paul and the whole crew!

[@hadrrienprod]

Loved the vid, the music choice was on point and Kyo/dylan are amazing person/skater

[@TV8summit]

Got to meet Dylan while he was out here in Colorado this winter-super nice guy, super humble and down to Earth. Keep crushing it dawg!

[@judderzm2252]

All the primitive team absolutely rip as for dylan he's something very special 🙏

[@NinoBone]

This is awesome, makes both of them look human! That varial heel battle

[@notbricio]

Que episódio bom!!! espero ver mais desses dois na primitive, acompanho o Dylan a um bom tempo e o estilo e a paixão que ele tem pelo skate é surreal 🔥❤️

[@VibesLaCroix]

dylan and kyo are so damn good! this primitive team is in the good hands !

[@ryanrowe1975]

Can't wait

[@Tony2Times1]

Yo I swear Japanese skaters are killing it!!

[@nuni1128]

thank you dylan, kyonusuke and primitive

[@Zakbenji]

More videos like these much appreciated also kynosuke and Dylan are young killers 🤘

[@Youngbuckinnacut]

Paul makes a good point about team selection and at da end of the day selecting pros and ams for your team are diversely subjective to one persons selection process.

[@gunnarorion1562]

So sick!

[@AlbertoEntertainment]

Dylan just reminds me sooooo much of Mike Mo bro!

[@tomsativa]

So rad ty

[@ethandavidson72]

Good stuff!!!

[@MS-vk9ph]

Ah yes my favorite up and coming talent wade desarmo and Tiago lemos. Glad that they are starting their career off strong. Lol the time stamps are wild on the video.

[@leethomas7659]

Social media is turbo charging progression, as well as talent being identified and plucked from obscurity, kids everywhere are seeing what’s possible as it happens and going for it, a lot of them these days are better than a lot of pros were 15-20 yrs ago, the future is bright indeed. And Dylan gives me young Mike Mo vibes 🔥

[@robertolopez2282]

Damn bro so good ❤❤

[@jaytroll188]

dylan reminds me so much of mike mo. the 2023 version. insane consistency and style. just looks like hes playing skate 2.

[@yanis9572]

Love Kyo❤❤

[@eduardocuadraneyra]

Dylan remembers me to mike mo, I hope he inspire so many people as much as mike did at his time, nice tricks, better brand.

[@jewellione6131]

Put Tj Roger's on .

[@Flips2Clips]

That would be soo dope

[@jewellione6131]

@Flips2Clips TJ primitive decks would fly off the shelves no? 🤩🤩

[@Itzbigx]

Lessss GO

[@billclinton3010]

Fire

[@Dechral]

2 of my favorite young guns

[@khmerboredom4]

7:38 hard top s2000 in the background suits the kyo clip

[@surfangel1263]

🙌🙌🙌

[@MATDZNR]

team primitive my inspiration

[@brandonritchie106]

Damn didn’t realize how long and gnarly that Portugal hubba is, they make it look more mello with the fisheye I guess, that thing is long tho

[@Pdxzach]

9:40 🔥💥

[@fauxxromance]

first instrumental is hard

[@stayhappykid]

I love primitive

[@leookkk..]

wow

[@vassilykoloskov8707]

P-Rod giving off Michael from The Office vibes

[@leotownsend]

rodfather in full effect

[@GregMuniz7]

Elite team

[@pxsner]

Gasss content

[@shittoi_bean1055]

Franky for episode 2 pls

[@anthonydandrea270]

Franky is the most talented skater on the team without a doubt. Most versatile skater I’ve seen since jerry hsu

[@JhonatanLopezProductions]

Dylan has a similar style and vibe like Mike Mo

[@BoredMedia-ge4wz]

Where the rest of the series?

[@chrisalarcon17]

Dylan is literally new Gen mike mo

[@franzsebastiandimaano2861]

Kyonosuke Yamashita was discovered in Japan skateboarding scene by Luis Mora of Erased Project. mad props to PROD for the mid 90s skater style recognition for kyo.

[@bradsucks9872]

7:37 S2K

[@fatmaru]

So good!

[@petrnykl420]

what happened with Marek?

[@ze2004]

prod the priest amen

[@flamer1]

Dylan is a monster

[@GreatWall872]

I see Mike Mo from Dylan

[@astroman8231]

primitive and portugal 🫶🏾

[@user-tg5tj5ez5f]

京之助さん！只今、修行中につき、未完成状態ですが、この滑りですよ？　まだ10代半ば？😮　先恐ろしい存在です。今は、 フォームや様々な要素を学んだいますが、 人としても成長しているし、独特の個性も 勉強中、コミュニケーションの取り方は、同業者とファン等一般人向けにも異なるでしょう！人としても人生経験を積み重ねていき、良い意味で、男の色香漂う個性も必要でしょう😎　色んな面で、これから期待のスケボーダーの一人でしょう👍

[@Nukr0_games]

How to learn boardslide

[@suar3zj]

dylan is a league all his own. Kyo is a mf beast but you gotta put some respek on Luis' name fr

[@sancara_art]

Eu achei que fosse o Mike mo

[@BackwoodChong]

Bro Dylan skates a double nose board

[@Pck42]

Dylan = mike Mo

[@chrisXjosi]

🛹🛹

[@gifterhater69]

What the fuck is Paul talking about at 5:20?

[@buttkissery2k]

That front nose was getting CRINGE and I felt dudes frustration but he came back 💯

[@theskatevectorkudzmuti]

Primitive philosophy might be good for you...

[@yahyuhyahyuhyah7732]

why do americans always have to short form every international name? he's been going by his full name for his whole career, but some respect on it!

[@southerncalifornia8597]

Aint no one got time for full names bruh

[@shawndiggs8304]

Some people have to find a problem with everything. Carlos was shortening his name and he’s from Brazil.

[@SS_BS_TS]

Its not just international lol My name is only 6 letters long and growing up all my friends said it was too long to pronounce. So they gave me a nickname

[@majtechtings]

What if that’s what they call him back home?

[@braddillon4311]

Probably just because we have a hard time pronouncing it. Like we call the quarterback for the Dolphins Tua instead of Tuanigamanuolepola.

[@crybabytez9419]

damn he talking like its basketball. smh if yall listening to this dude your crazy. Nike is not about skating. neither are ppl like prod hes basically rob and yall hated him

[@BabyWolf_BG-Bandit]

My names Antonio but I’ve been called Tony, tone, ant my whole life. Why you complaining for another man?

[@K1NGdrift]

L primitive for acting like they took care of kyonusuke when he first came to LA! Luis Mora took care of that kid since he was still in Japan, not on some baby brother chit but luis actually looked out for the kid.. Idgaf if you “core skaters” don’t care about “KZbin skaters” but put some respect on Luis’s name!!

[@anthonydandrea270]

Please for the love of God do a 20 minute section on just Franky villani. He’s earned it and most aren’t aware but has put out more content than probably anyone on the team except for prod.

[@PauloSSS-sx6vo]

Dude make u want to be a pro skater…mellow video … too emotive… but the true is too far gone this happy end.. Skate Is too dificult and the money don’t come easy to live for it !!

[@RobertSalazardarkparadise]

Nah turn these guys pro ya doing them wrong

[@RobertSalazardarkparadise]

Shane turned a 15 year old girl pro so come on prod stop playing with them