You'll Never See Tony Hawk the Same Way Again...

[@minhdang423]

He’s absolutely right. I went to a skateboard contest in Sacramento around 1988. I was 12 or 13 years old. Tony was my all time favorite. I think he was 19 years old. While Tony was practicing in the Sacramento heat, I kept calling his name and he would stop and look at me. I was so star struck that I would just snap a photo of him, or I would just stand there and look at him. I kept calling his name to see if he would respond, and he would wave to me every time. Later that evening, my friend and I snuck around to the professional skaters side where the ramp was. I saw Tony sitting on this wall talking to a friend. I told my buddy that I was going to sit on the other side of him and to hurry up and take a photo before he caught me. By the time my friend got the camera ready to take the photo, Tony had turned around and saw me. Right as my friend went to snap the photo, Tony leaned in towards me to take the photo with me. He then asked if my friend wanted a photo too. He ended up signing our shirts and he gave me his contest wrist band. I remember not being able to sleep that night because it felt like a dream. Tony was my hero and I’m glad he’s reached this level of success in his life. I still can’t believe that happened to me. I’m 49 years old and I will always tell this story to whoever that will listen.😂 oh, by the way, he won that night.

[@bobcat2938]

Awesome. Thanks for sharing

[@Ihcdt857jhsrtb]

Frank Hawk Tony’s dad dropped sports to back Tony’s skating and created NSA and was fully committed to his son 😀

[@gloriousstereo]

Wow what a dude

[@itsangbruh]

Surf Expo 1999. I was like 13 years old and last in line for an autograph signing for Tony. I finally got to the table and he spent at least 5 minutes talking to me and answering my stupid questions. One of the nicest guys ever. When i got older i thought about it and realized that he had been sitting there signing for over an hour and when he finally got to me he still took the time to be super cool. (Also saw PLG and Bucky destroying in a vert demo that year, that was rad)

[@bmxking6582]

"hey tony hawk" in a brooklyn italian voice is what I hear everyday at work lol. Amazing how huge a name can get when people who never touched a skateboard in their life know an icons name. like how I never had an interest in golf yet know who tiger woods is. Especially in a sport that gets way less coverage than most traditional sports that have legendary names. Hats off to Tony Hawk and what he achieved for himself, his brand, and the skateboarding community.

[@StrictlyBusiness47]

Ultimate respect to Tony Hawk for being a solid guy on and off the board. His sons composure alone speaks volumes 💯🫡

[@1Joe-dangerous]

When Tony is in Mammoth California were he has a home and visits our Volcom skatepark, He is cool and down to Earth. When worked at a Restaurant called Mammoth Bar and Grill Tony came in with his family (2004) and our teenage Host Reed was star struck. Tony gave Reed a autographed Bottle of Hawk wine. Since then Tony was a regular customer. Unfortunately the restaurant closed its doors in 2006.

[@YouilAushana]

Any notable stories or favorite dishes?

[@radtothebone23]

I love that Riley is into extreme metal. Gulch rules.

[@benphilo4672]

It’s impossible to put more respect on Tony Hawk, even ponytail Tony… He’s the best!

[@polaridoo1]

Seems like a totally cool, level headed, down to earth, nice guy; just like his dad.

[@YeahImAnthony]

Must agree.

[@GYPSYTALES]

100%, he's a super cool person.

[@StrictlyBusiness47]

Couldn’t have put it better.

[@YouilAushana]

It's a skate thing. You're ego can't land these tricks goid luck

[@StrictlyBusiness47]

@@YouilAushana *good

[@theianbarton]

Great example of how important parenting is. Insanely cool family haha

[@chucknorris843]

Dudes married to Kurt Cobain's daughters Frances so nuts

[@YouilAushana]

Definitely important to not have two narcissists for parents. Talk about avoidance of feelings.

[@blayyyyze_926]

Dude knows good music. GULCH. 🤘🏻

[@Hateyou512]

He’s always had cool shit in his parts too. California puts out so much good shit though. S/o gulch

[@13Skaree]

In the 80's my parents did not like me being into the skate scene "that tony hawk is a bad influence" My old man was the bad influence Tony has always stood for being good Good at skating Good in how you conduct business and good at how you treat others

[@Roostfactor1]

100% Jase! I met you in Arlington and couldn't believe you remembered me at Texas Motor Speedway. Been watching your show for years and two 30 second interactions solidified a fan.

[@ScoobIV]

Riley seems like such a genuine dude. Like father like son

[@FazeredTube]

This is extra proof of what an incredible human Tony Hawk is. The fact he produced a nepo baby that is also clearly a good human speaks volumes.

[@IDiggPattyMayonnaise]

Great skater obviously, good human maybe not. There's a reason he has like 6 ex wives. His current wife is his (former) friends wife.

[@adambartle7826]

I’m a moto guy, but this is my favorite video thus far! So real and awesome!🙏

[@arinovtimur1740]

Imagine your grandpas being Tony Hawk and Kurt Cobain 😭

[@YouilAushana]

Or Eminem!!

[@eastab]

The whole crew was kind as could be when my buddy noticed them in Ghenki Sushi Kauai. 15 years ago.

[@Seaneskatejitsu]

So many good memories with the game , learning tricks with my cousins and trying to take them to the streets. Thanks for the childhood 🙏🏼

[@YouilAushana]

Hes also a professional skater in his own right and under his own merit. Skateboarding definitely almost doesn't translate from father to son but with time and dedication. It would be funny to track the timelines and historyb from tony hawks pro career to how his son vacant became pro. Definitely a dynasty of skate culture.

[@tjberkmortel2623]

Some times ppl forget little deeds go along way even just a small chat can do it we need more ppl like Tony hawk n his son in this world n less haters !

[@TheCryptonaught]

You were right.. 100% lived this era in Australia and when the first THPS came out on the PS1 all the local skaters were hooked. We skated less no matter the weather because it was sooo sick. 45 and still at it... SK8 OR DIE 🛹🛹🛹🛹

[@marketingmasters3550]

The first Tony Hawk Proskater game came out way after Sk8OrDie game for Nintendo. Like at least 10-13 years after. No skateboard games in between.

[@lavoykicks4321]

such a sick story from Tahiti,

[@Womb2DaTomb]

I think to most 90s kids, especially boys, Tony is the f***** man.

[@YouilAushana]

Tony was the man in the 80s. In the bones brigade they just reinvented themselves well

[@christian__sullivan]

Great guy! Awesome perspectives!

[@brandonrobbins2274]

Very true was all bundled up in Canada in the winters playing thps

[@CrèmeFraîche88]

Legend

[@TheStokeAge]

the Tahiti story was classic! 🤣😆

[@bobcat2938]

Riley Hawk's Pro Skater??? DO IT.

[@bobby8737]

Like you said, GTA, Call of Duty, THPS are the only games I ever cared about playing

[@papabear9498]

Do a kick flip

[@YouilAushana]

Do a tre flip

[@andrewtharpe4972]

GULCH!!!

[@chucknorris843]

Riley's sick man

[@LaneStaley]

Bro I thought this was Dan Hooker with long hair at first 😂

[@HellaDopeGuy]

Is met tony in bend oregon class act. Stopped eating his pizza shook my hand and chatted about skate lab

[@timpounds42069]

this guy looks like tony hawk

[@Bizarreparade]

Your mother looks like Tony Hawk.

[@timpounds42069]

@@Bizarreparade at least my mom isn't my grandma

[@Bizarreparade]

@timpounds42069 thank God for that huh?

[@YouilAushana]

​@@Bizarreparade my dad is my uncle, brother and father. 😮

[@Bizarreparade]

@@YouilAushana fair enough. I don't like to pry into such matters

[@markfullerton9890]

It's great he learned patience from his dad!! He will need it when dealing with his crazy mother-in-law. 😂😂😂

[@Sabbathbloodysabbath666]

hOlE iS a GoOd BaNd 😂

[@passedthemark]

heavy claim

[@thebillcollector]

Tony Hawk rips