Epicly Later'd: Elissa Steamer (Part 4/4)

It is with a heavy heart that we say this is the last part of the Elissa Steamer Epicly Later'd series. We've learned a lot about Elissa over the past four weeks, like the fact that she has a sick kickflip and is a pretty easy going gal. In this part, Elissa explains what "life after skate" is like and how surfing may actually be the key to her future.
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[@RaspySquares]

"Sometimes it worked, sometimes I just wanted to eat pizza" classic lol

[@clarksteelo]

I WOULD BUY AN ELISSA STEAMER BOARD RIGHT NOW.

[@ViniAndradeMusic]

too late

[@tbassingtoniv5702]

Just because she doesn't have a sponsor doesn't mean the world didn't see her and believe me.... We see you Elissa and always have and I believe the world loves you for what you have done because you set one hell of a bar.

[@Garand6644]

Teddy Ballback - Still got your old set up? Take it out for another ride one of these days. Best decision of my adult life so far.

[@CT-nb5lm]

I get bad vibes from Jamie Thomas then & now.. I know why everyone disliked him & his employees had to kiss his ass.

[@goaldeninturnet684]

I just can't help smiling watching this. When she says "so sick" about her name in Slayer font and all that. she has just absorbed so much from the culture she's been living in and she is just so cool

[@speedhead]

this actually was quite depressing, such a sick and talented rad chick, i cant believe no company picked her up. Really its quite unbelievable.

[@enjoysuon]

Pig_Trough yea it sucks but she even said it her self she wasn't a hard worker when shit needed to get done. She was more like there for the ride if that makes sense.

[@greensteez15]

Shes the shit and i love her but why feel bad she can do whatever she wants. She could build a company tomorrow and capitalize on it $$$$$$ shes just doing what she wants and that makes her even cooler to me

[@parkersnyders5764]

John Dunbar did more with her life than you ever will.

[@sapiobihlac]

she became pro for bakerrrrr

[@Dandramere]

She was a strong skater, but not at the highest level, she also didn't work too hard compared to some of her counter parts. Her sign-ability came from the fact she was a female and could attract female skaters, but the market wasn't big enough to put money into that.

[@bobkilla430]

Funny how all these friends of her who say she should have a spencer and besides Jamie, don't put her on one of the many companies they at least partly own/manage or high enough to easily put her on one of the companies. Hope she made some good money on her tony hawk pro skater character to be able to live well after her career in skating. Thanks vice for all these epicly later'd. Its a weird feeling to see all these pro skaters who I grew up idolizing in the late 90s early 2000s grow older. Its a great series of the life behind the videos and the inner working of the skate industry that never thought about to even think about while I was spending 8hrs a day on my board as a teen.

[@travisclifton1581]

I know I'm like 5 years late, but yeah, well said man

[@Mirokuofnite]

They did alright for the royalties of thps. At least like the first 3/4 games before they switched to a one off payment system. Andrew Reynolds said this. "So for the first game, everybody got paid. Elissa Steamer, myself [Reynolds], whoever else was in it, we were laughing-we got like one check for royalties that was like [US]$190,000 or something. We were like what! This is amazing! ... I really love that Elissa Steamer got $190,000 out of it too [laughs] that’s my favorite part."

[@tbassingtoniv5702]

wow growing up I remember her on thps4 and thinking man she can do shit most guys in my day couldn't or even try. Man seeing all the old skaters now a days makes me feel like those were the days. I am glad I still have my old skate boards, broke or not every time I pick one up it reminds me of what I used to do and what generation inspired me to do so. Seriously puts a warm spot in my chest. Miss it dearly.

[@CT-nb5lm]

hell yeah.. I regret stopping in very late 1990's & was still involved until 2003'ish. but in 2013 i started skating again as a dad & my kid didn't stick with it but i been skating again almost 4-5 days a week since. ***The older locals around 19-25 don't like me & my homie because they refuse to skate outside the skatepark similar to how almost completely refuse to skate at the skatepark. but my point was im having fun still skating at 48 years old.. stairs are out but skating fast with larger wheels on vintage era bLind football shaped decks is fun.. Right now im in my "New Deal" phase of decks & just got a Templeton deck cause it's smaller then the freaking 9" Dannry SARGENT ONE...

[@thanielrichey3160]

Elissa Steamer is actually the reason why im starting to skate and putting all my effort into it. im a guy yeah, im straight, but shes a true icon in skate legends and she inspired me more than the guy skaters in these videos

[@Andrew4181975]

I just couldnt imagine the shit she had to put up with when she was skating. The fact that she did it for,as long as, she did says she is a very strong person. She deserves much respect and props from all the girls that are coming up now. I cant believe how the skate companys screwed her over like they did. She seems like a really cool person to hang with.

[@MeliMissfit]

Elissa got me into skating back around the 2005-2006 area, since she's woman who was also an incredible skater in my eyes. This documentary is just depressing, as in how oblivious I was at how she was handled by the skating industry, especially at the status she was back then. She'll always be one of my favorite skaters though.

[@beatzandwheels]

+Meli Missfit jup especially when you look at all the people she was friends with. I guess she just was not one to ask for shit... but yeah it`s depressing to see what has come out of the career of the best girl skater of all time..

[@Imakebeatsss]

Meli Missfit facts she was completely alot people missed out on a gr8 thin9

[@slavvewilliams1948]

totally agree about her career ultimately being a bummer... but the thing i took away from this doc was that E ultimately doesn't give a fuck. she literally just wants to ride and be free... and that is exactly what she always did

[@TekMoliGy]

she quit zero and toy machine on her own. IT's dumb to feel bad for her not having a sponsor.

[@TekMoliGy]

yea some great team rider she is. Jump ship the second anything looks like its going down. They ended up being huge companies now so thats what she gets for being a fair weather friend to those guys.

[@clntmagee]

Amazing portrait of Elissa. It's a shame the industry failed to find the ample space she deserves.

[@3times3buster44]

i remember watching her in those video parts on vhs in Canada.. my gf was jealous of her. This was an insanely cool doc. Thanks for doing it! The fact she is sober and living well is a testament to her cool spirit. Hard not to love her.

[@markolivares6943]

I hope Elissa knows the skating community has mad love for her. ❤️

[@carmen.zombie]

Elissa Steamer was my skating role model growing up. I really enjoyed this video. Thank you for making this!

[@DoggoWillink]

That line with the inward heelflip and nollie crook is like gold for that time period. That was sick, for anyone.

[@JustJohnny]

"It doesn't hurt as bad... except when it hits me in the face." I died laughing.

[@ibobeko4309]

+Just Johnny Haha the pictures gave me the rest. xd

[@scottshepard1215]

Her style is so relaxed and effortless

[@anddyyxx]

legend! I remember always watching her short parts that came with the THPS games back in the day shes rad af.

[@johnrodriguez4904]

So weird how everyone was quick to shoot "for a girl." Maldonado was the only person who praised her skating, outside of her being female.

[@rachelgb4256]

John Rodriguez For real. Tbh hearing them say that was pretty depressing. Even when they talked about who she was they were still super hung up on it.

[@TekMoliGy]

yea but she wouldn't have even have been good enough to be a pro if she wasn't a girl.

[@johnjacob4973]

I get what you're saying, but i don't think its like that at all. The point is, is that skateboarding was predominately a male sport before any female broke out, and obviously after year of males progressing they're going to be at a higher level. Elissa totally broke through that and so by calling her the best "female" ever they're giving her credit for that

[@TekMoliGy]

so then i should be able to become a pro ballerena if i'm not even half the skill level as a female because its a female dominated "sport"... no because thats fucking sexist and irrational.

[@johnjacob4973]

nate lol there's a ton of talented male ballerinas. Ballet has included men for a long time. Nice argument

[@cheeseontoast9418]

DUUUUDE 1:21 the way she falls and gets back up on that hill is so impressive

[@skadude113]

I'm pretty bummed that she stopped looking for sponsors/sponsors stopped looking for her but I guess she just felt like ending that part of her life. I skate in SF a lot, just to have fun, I'd be so stoked to run into her one day skating down the street. Gotta respect her and all she did for skating.

[@segregatchin]

her style is so good

[@alecjahn]

Thank you, Elissa! You rule.

[@thomasrainbow]

Wonder what she's up to now? She's such a rad person and skater!

[@blacksunshine7485]

It's a shame she never gets the credit she deserves. Not just for being the greatest girl skater ever but she also had a really unique style.

[@only1clover]

She has always been in my top 5 for pro skaters! Much Love!

[@SmashingKinpumps]

I wish you much love and happiness Elissa. I first heard of you when playing the tony hawk games and watching your clips on the videogames. You definitely were an inspiration to me. I too skated with only dudes when I was younger

[@davidmurauski9586]

Me too dude i used to play her in Tony hawk games. She is soo fucking awesome.

[@ineverexisted26]

Forever and always one of the greats . Hopefully I can get as good as Elissa one day .

[@ephraimdrakeful]

Elissa is probably the most coolest skater. I'm in love.

[@level70undeadpriest]

i hope she does start her own surfing school or something, that would be rad

[@garywarren6802]

its amazing, once again, how the skate industry/world can turn its back so quickly on someone. I grew in the mid 90's till 2012 skating. can't say i ever miss being on a skateboard now, or many of the fake/douche people i met throughout the years.This video was amazing! surf on!

[@heyjoe710]

You're a fake/douche person, go diddle your dog or something.

[@hunterwhitner6998]

Truly lucky to have skated w her, cole, and thomas all at an OP zero demo back when.

[@SmokeNUFC]

Great episode! .. I saw her on a few videos and in a few magazines back in the day but it was great to see her life as a female skater in a time when there wasn't very many female skaters and very few pro females. That's why I love this seires the diversity of skaters is insane it ov has all the greats but a lot of lesser known skaters that still skated just as well as the known pros

[@MrRalphanate]

Damn this is probably the best one of the series! Makes me look at her in a whole new light.

[@ace4evr]

Elissa is fucking awesome, I always wanted to spark a bowl with her and just skate haha. Makes me feel like skating right now.

[@chetrok1]

Her ledge game is so on point and her front crooks are butter props girl

[@yar7707]

she's so awesome

[@y_not]

"And sometimes I just wanted to eat pizza" is such a rad line

[@veselinpantev118]

The best thing is that she is that brilliant person ❤

[@alligatorwine84]

THANK YOU PATRICK AND VICE FOR ALL OF THESE EPICLY LATER'D's. THEY ARE MUCH APPRECIATED.

[@Chris-vo7og]

Jesus, she’s so fucking cool man. I’m 34 and somehow I’ve never forgot about watching her part in both Toy Machine videos as a kid. God what a legend.

[@andrewolivetreemixing]

She's so rad.

[@barryklaus]

She could've started making her own exclusive female skateboard team/company. And then the design would be some rad steampunk design because "steamer". lol dunno

[@JoelMartinez]

@TUME 1 Have you never seen a dude riding a 'Girl' board?

[@rw499]

Da steamer is cause of fucking farts

[@nathanieltatum5311]

Eliza is a Goat. She just did her own thing her whole life not giving at. Badass girl

[@fry5544]

🤘🏾Thank you E, for showing me how to live my freaking life. You’re an absolute legend. 🤘🏾

[@mikehideous]

Elissa's problem was that she was more interested in drinking than skating. On tours, she'd spend half or more of the demo time trying to find weed and beer while the rest of the team did their jobs. Not knocking her, but she wasn't that into being a pro skateboarder. She just happened to be really good, and companies wanted her. After ten years or so, companies focused on other folks who were hungrier. Just a natural progression. I hope she's doing very well now, and I hope she succeeds at whatever she finally decides to do.

[@IAmKillEveryone]

Dude all skaters back then were pilled-out, coked-out alcoholics that only stopped partying long enough to film video parts. Look at all those guys today and half of them are still hooked on painkillers.

[@markowhisper]

yup, skating was different back then

[@abortivus]

Definitely not "all skaters". I knew some killer straight-edge skaters. They were the exception, though, and not the rule. If you're young, have more money than you know what to do with, and spending hours and hours on the road there isn't much else to do to alleviate boredom. Are they "hooked on painkillers" or "managing chronic/debilitating pain" (not that those are mutually exclusive)?

[@bvdatech1]

Kill Everyone yeh but they were still getting gnarlier than her

[@rw499]

Get your facts right. Dumb fuck.

[@stratfender89]

This might be their best epicly later'd. Great subject, very warm and chill.

[@marcusgutierrez7089]

I have mad respect for Elissa

[@ashitaka241]

I love how everyone on Toy Machine had a big brother complex for her and at the same time a bit of a crush too :p. who wouldn't?!? She skated, partied and is cool as shit. I definitely now have a crush on Elyssa Steamer

[@deltagraph]

She's rad, very motivating video. She did what made her feel good and that was that.

[@Iamkurtisbennett]

One of the greatest documentaries ever and streamer is one of the coolest people ever

[@skait174]

I look forward to seeing some new footy somewhere in the future. Much respect 'Liss!

[@chrishendricks1160]

Living in fort myers from 1999 to 2019 her name was a big deal.. being a skater I ended up around all her friends when I moved there, she had just left town but Fort Myers is hella proud of her...

[@PablitoEscobar]

such a good style !

[@SofaKingMusic]

i love how during certain points in the interview she's just sitting at a school desk. i wish i had one of those at my house

[@Ivan103090]

This is a great documentary. I only knew Elissa from Tony Hawk Pro Skater for Playstation One. Now that I know a little more about her I think she is a great girl. I really hope she finds whatever is next in her life and is really happy. Nice job VICE.

[@MauroTeLaDa]

Can’t wait to play her in THPS 1+2 Remake so excited

[@sitizarina3447]

I really love you elissa When you said at first you such at skating then you get better and better your the best

[@ephraimdrakeful]

hell i'd give 20% of my meager wages to sponsor steamer, just to acknowledge her talent, and her radness. Just let me do some music for the shoot.

[@maverickrmedia]

Rips way harder then I ever did!

[@rvillal57]

Elissa you rock and keep doing whatever makes you happy!!

[@rachelcuellar2900]

I don't know why she don't have everything!!! She is Amazing!! Thank you for inspiration

[@thormx47]

shes dope. i remember playing her in tony hawk all the time

[@nathanevans2755]

why doesn't she ride for Brian's company 3D?

[@jdportwerks6795]

Amazing what she accomplished and did for girls till today! Her style is fucking amazing!

[@WretchedDrummer]

Thats messed up how the skate companies ditched her pretty much.. Respect to her.

[@jimmyvolakis5194]

30 years old male and just got into skateboarding and she’s my current role model and favourite pro skater

[@kalloused]

I love Elissa Steamer. Remember as a young teen seeing her in welcome to hell and being amazed at her. Glad to know she's doing well. Would love to see her start skating again tho.

[@michaelbanks2401]

She's rad, I watch this video at least once a year

[@hazyperspective]

I've never skated further than 4 feet without falling on my ass, but I still love these EL'd videos. They're so well done, they make total strangers interesting and relevant.

[@p4fizzle]

A Perfect Soul. Love you Elissa

[@kennethknecht9179]

Man I'm still in love with this girl ❣️!

[@fergalbyrne175]

What's the deal with her crutches? How did she just throw them away and go surfing at the end?

[@RicosHeadLieutenant]

I don't know if your ever see this but I used to stand outside the fence at the skate park next to the skatium in fort myers and watched you cos the shut down the park for you, good seeing you alive, i always think what ever happend to you lol

[@johnjess4111]

She was a a rad 🛹 skater! I told my Niece about Elissa Steamer when she was 5 I believe and two years later she talked to me about her. I was amazed my Niece remembered her, I told her that Girls can also skateboard. 🙂

[@calebhogue2619]

Damn I can relate to that so much when all you do is just skate and party and do drugs and when you finally wake up from the haze when it’s all over so much changes and the shit you like changes

[@Nickles4]

"people look at you so funny when you have that" lmfaoooo I'm dead

[@THEMRLURCH1]

I always wondered what became of her. Good to see she's alive and kicking. Peace. Sk8rz4life!

[@markjohnston3245]

Does she not skate anymore because you should never quit especially with the talent elissa has wish i could skateboard half as good....

[@adriantardy205]

Elissa did a lot of competition skating. I wish they had talked about that a little bit.

[@portraitphenomenon]

man, this girl could have been a goldmine.. how could someone miss that oportunity? i hope she at least made enough money to get her a house out of this skating career of hers.

[@DedicatedSpirit8]

Amazing.. I missed out on all these videos growing up.. I hung out with alot of skaters who talked about these people and I was completely out of tune... Steamer is an OG and a legend in her own right.

[@TheEdiaz91]

What a rad and amazing chick. I hope she’s doing well and if she’s not I hope someone is taking care of her

[@leomottaever]

Nostalgia...

[@grandmasboy3544]

She's Fuckin Rad Ass Bro!!.. I'm 36 & Always Admired Her in THPS & Her One of a Kind Image Rocks Hard!!.. She Should Have her Own Board Company!!.. I Really Learned & Can Relate to This 4th Part in My Current Life!!.. Thank You Elissa Steamer for Being 100% You & Honest!!.. Xgames Ventura 2023!!.. Let's Go!!.. ✌️

[@christian94stefon]

She was amazing and awesome in zero strange world I love her part in the video! Too awesome and nice too

[@sonicbird4315]

i had her old toy machine board as a tech dech a long time ago the orange n blue one with skeleton and flower

[@skatesnowbingo]

she is sooo rad

[@solbergsaft]

Amazing woman and amazing portrait!

[@nichri7230]

She set one helluva bar. Like miles high.

[@AtilioEscobar]

A truly great Epicly Later'd. Thanks so much for making this.=]

[@Morbidia]

Kitty we can't see her surf :( her skate style rocked hard.

[@jinnychang941]

elissa keeping it real

[@lesfaul4924]

I still have that same Altamont shirt she's wearing in the opening. Where does the time go

[@whycamucwatuwant]

She can be so proud....haha my mom wants to start skateboarding at 60's.

[@CuttyDFlam-mx7iq]

I LOVE ELISSA!

[@mikemoloney]

She's so cool.

[@bucketofampz]

what a legend

[@cookncrook6902]

Love ellissa. Wish we saw more of her bak i tha day

[@oljerzbastard]

"Back then, you were weird if you skated. Nowadays you're weird if you DON'T skate." -Elissa Steamer So much love and respect for this girl.