How Tas Pappas Landed the 900 - All This Mayhem

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Legendary skateboarder Tas Pappas explains how he pulled off some of the most ambitious tricks of all time.
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All This Mayhem is an unflinching, never-before-seen tale that uncovers a world of drugs and unfettered hedonism during the glory days of professional vert skateboarding. Legendary skaters and charismatic brothers Tas and Ben Pappas share an intense bond that not only propels them to the pinnacle of their sport, but also proves their undoing in this tragic story of Shakespearian proportions. Coming soon to theaters.
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[@reddragon99100]

One of the most underrated skaters ever, what a legend.

[@BarbsBasement]

As a skateboarder. There is nothing more amazing than landing something after trying for so long.

[@hurricane4548]

Ya I know this comment is 4 years old but it is so lame, you literally just described life, what you said is not deep at all.

[@idontwantone132]

@@hurricane4548 no he's right. If you're not a skater you won't understand. You won't understand trying a trick for hours and then landing it. You just won't ever experience that.

[@xedn]

Hurri Cane u don’t get the point bitch

[@rivermason1009]

I definitely agree

[@rivermason1009]

K yeh I know

[@GUIDOFROMNY]

The best years of my life were spent skateboarding ... Much Respect

[@mrmedl4]

You should get back into it

[@ElenaArboria]

I'm not even into skateboarding but this documentary is one of my favorites. It's a beautiful story. Sad, but beautiful. Tas is inspiring.

[@AkihiroRey]

His excitement when he lands the 9 put a smile on my face. I can feel my eyes starting to tear up. Looking forward to watching this film.

[@shanebeckett3557]

I love hearing these stories I've been away from my board for just over 10yrs and hearing this story shows it's never too late. My hat goes off to pappas

[@ProsperAmetsife]

That's the 900s I'm waiting for since 1999!! Real 900! Thank you very mutch. Awsome!!

[@BubbleOhse7en]

Aww man almost brought a tear to my eye watching the footage of you finally landing. To come out of prison and not skate for that long then relearn and do it is really inspirational. Well done man that takes a heart that few people have x

[@VICE]

Legendary skateboarder Tas Pappas explains how he pulled off one of the most ambitious tricks of all time: the 900. Watch the full film and learn more about "All This Mayhem" here: bit.ly/1pms61l

[@mathewharmer478]

At one time bp + to bean counter

[@JacquesDray]

Hats off to Tas Pappas for that 900 and the serious air to make that possible. Things can only get better from there.

[@zetascorpii9519]

Fuck ya Tas!! Make that comeback! Just watched All This Mayem last night and it was one of the best skate documentaries I've ever seen. I remember back in the early 90's seeing Tas in Thrasher and Transworld, good to see him still riding!

[@Mydevineself]

just watched all this mayhem tonight it was mind blowing. 10 out of 10 tas has gone through so much him and ben,i just couldn't believe it. so well put together. respect there courage and bravery to move forward so much R.I.P. Ben

[@nigelio3]

With all due respect, I believe it is one of the most compelling and impressive documentaries I have ever seen - period. Sports, skateboarding, or otherwise. Amazing story.

[@fadribrunner5861]

yo, just tonight ive met this guy in Portland, victoria. He was so nice and just talked with us as if he wasnt what he is. Hes a legend

[@watergraffiti]

i concur, met tas on a train, he is totally humble.

[@jamemann4700]

Skateboarding is awesome after a crappy life, jail, or u name it, skateboarding still helps Feel bad for those who don't know that feeling cus they have a negative perception of it..

[@tickytock85]

Same as surfing man, even if you’re a kook like me it makes life more bearable 🤙🏼

[@jbean9021]

Shut up with that stupid trite opinion.

[@rayray87456]

Congrats on the 900 bro. There's no better feeling then accomplishing a goal you dedicated yourself too and busted your ass for. Much props 👏💪.

[@DavidSmith-ne1zp]

I cheered when Tas finally landed that scary trick. Perseverance!

[@rhythmelf8881]

"To get that feeling back... that's the true drug in life."

[@andyfulcher4132]

His story is inspirational I hope you guys do a documentary on him or something

[@thebayskate]

If anyone els lived this life they would of gave up years ago, Tas Aussie legend!!

[@brendonchase9460]

Great story and perspective on skating. Mad respect

[@judderzm2252]

bought tears to my eyes watching this 👌

[@lambo4866ify]

As a kid from 1975 skating and shitty boards and risers and kryp wheels . When the Tappas bros came around later in the 80s............ at that time we all had jobs but still watching !!!!!!!!!!!!! . There was nobody else . BLEW THE SCENE AWAY AND CREATED A NEW ONE. Skaters owe those brothers .

[@ChristianRaymondFilms]

Tas was always revved up and thats how he rolled, that’s how he was raised, a household in turmoil will make you into this, respect to Tosh for keeping at the 900, a lifelong achievement.

[@wigdog1981]

I was lucky enough to grow up around the prahran bowl as a kid in Melbourne. I remember watching them after the pool in summer. Tas and Ben pappas were legends back then... pity about how life turned out for Ben. I hope things a better now for Tas.

[@foolishsuckas]

Really looking forward to this film

[@thimbletoe]

I saw it an an independent cinema last month, its really great :)

[@KerriCz]

Onya Tas I can't wait to watch this doc.

[@suckzinclee]

I fucking love this guy! A fine bromance! Gawd bless ya, Tas!!

[@Jay-fq8uz]

Dude that fucking doc was insane. Mind blown

[@ralphmolina635]

Saw this on netflix the other day. Wow great documentary.

[@kellienicolebrooksschettin6598]

YeahcTaz I remember watching u skate because u are one of the skaters who get high airs,and myself I live amped airs,spin or not height is what counts in my book,people have no idea how hard it is to spot ur landing when u have to spin 3 times as fast as u due,I've got 360 in me too old now but still having fun on vert one with the force always....piece out.thanks for post.

[@hobmarg]

I feel bad posting this because that was an awesome 900 (style wise) and to do it at that age after all he has been through is amazing... but, isn't a 900 on a mega ramp roll-in to oversize QP a bit different from a standard half pipe?

[@taspappas4321]

hobmarg of course its different mate,im just thanking god i even got it after everything thats happened,my hats off to anyone who does it on vert

[@turbotonic27]

Tas Pappas prove that you are the real tas pappas and not some of those fakers that pretend to be other people

[@edwardbernays8617]

***** why should he, if you dont believe its him, then dont

[@turbotonic27]

rasquatch idk, i see so many fakers thats why

[@freestyla101]

Tas Pappas Either way mate it's very inspiring. Takes a big man to move past all the shit that happens in ones life!

[@babypinhead7656]

gave me goosebumps when he actually did it !!!

[@logang6583]

Could not get more perfect either

[@yodanny1637]

Best documentary ive ever seen!!!!!!

[@mattcred]

Love it. Best feeling when you finally land a trick. Props to him for sticking with it.

[@tr4vis243]

EPIC. all hail Tas.

[@terensk]

Congrats Tas!

[@macspartan2371]

This made me smile

[@tunelowplayslow5623]

Power and style. One of the best looking 900s, if not the best.

[@andrewblackburn1441]

one of the best vert stakers ever

[@vahgeuvje10]

So happy for him, God bless you Mr. Pappas

[@kellienicolebrooksschettin6598]

THANKS,piece out....get old never stop skating,I'm going from half pipe to bowls and pools at 54,I figure at 62 I should be ready for X games,

[@MrSethticles]

I was sitting on the platform when Tas did his “first 540” footage, probably wasn’t his first 540 but could his first 540 on video, footage is croydon ramp hell ramp comp January 1991

[@ChopASk8]

Pappa's brothers were my fav pro sk8rz from the era.

[@AE86Trueno04]

When I saw the thumbnail, I thought they were gonna interview the "I Love Helmets" guy from the Prescott Highside video

[@rhythmelf8881]

So undeniable man... clean as a fucking whistle when he finally lands that fucking DELICIOUSLY PERFECT NINE!!!

[@kel5594]

That intro song been looking for that fucker ever since all this mayhem came out.

[@willandrews9741]

Who is impressed also at the way he stopped his board as easily as blinking or something? That always struck me as cool too

[@tomselby24]

So glad i found this story tas is the fuckin legend

[@DangWTD]

I have so much respect for Tas and his brother Ben. Legendary skaters that should have gotten way more credit for the way they innovated skateboarding. Im ashamed of myself that I just learned about them recently after watching the documentary considering how much I love the sport. I hope Tas makes a comeback in the years to come.

[@benanderson5992]

Epic he did it so good too very stylish tas

[@stickers1974]

Tas your a true rock and roll skater......

[@skatefreedom5355]

An amazing Skateboarder, an original.

[@combatcontent1680]

As as street skater, I’ve always been terrified of vert..

[@larrybird364]

Same here, its just not my thing. I like ledges, gaps, stairs and rails.

[@mikexxxmilly]

First time I ever tried vert . My friend talked me into dropping into a 12 ft half. Worst decision ever lol

[@dominicraynes1569]

This guy and his Brother were very underrated pro skaters. I saw a documentary on them a few years ago on Amazon video or Netflix, it was awesome.

[@inobi30]

They weren't underrated. They were rated number 1 & 2. I think under appreciated would be a better word.

[@PaulieWalnuts_007]

What was it called? I gotta check it out.

[@lifeofbradenhallock2123]

This makes me happy ✊

[@supernewuser]

Damn, I had no idea that he and Ben went to jail during this period. I used to love these dudes. Also had no idea Tas managed to land the 900. I saw Tony do one at sports and music festival 3d back in like 99/2000. It was on top of the hard rock cafe and during that same weekend Danny Way was jumping out of helicopters into the ramp. Rode in an elevator with Colin Mckay and he gave me his current board while he setup another one. My asshole little brother stole it from me and sold it. Had the biggest wheel wells I'd ever seen.

[@olliehofland]

fuktonyhawk

[@Codisrocks]

@@olliehofland because he put in the effort instead of getting messed up like these guys?

[@organicmechanic5150]

Hawk refused to skate in the XGames if Tas competed because he knew that Pappas had already landed it in practice. Hawk was the poster boy for skating.

[@Doatello1991]

@@organicmechanic5150That’s actually false. Tas never landed the 900 on vert. Tony Hawk’s 900 at the X Games was the first on vert. It just happened to be in front of a live audience.

[@Mo11y666]

Plus Tas loaded that 9 like 15 years later and on a megaramp. Hawk did it on a regular vert ramp.

[@jesusdelahoz2828]

Amazing!!

[@semerson8978]

I remember my first 900, what a day.

[@Venom_6_RP]

Super Nice Trick!

[@alexquintana1031]

GODDAM he went completely inverted Mc’Twist with his🔥👏🏾

[@Trev612]

Do this movie broke my heart these dudes we're rad bro him and his brother with fucking cool

[@murrknn9501]

Here from spanains video ❤

[@karenvanvuuren4813]

RESPECT

[@mrpete1972]

Superb

[@CodyHinkle92]

The 9 dedicated to Ben R.I.P.✊

[@skylarrweaver3239]

Very underrated

[@cinturoncito]

Blacklisted i'd say..

[@ricardolutz8964]

Well when Tas wants all the credit, he should have done the 900 on the halfpipe

[@MaynardOwns]

Meh, tony hawk even said dudes are crazy for trying that shit on mega ramps

[@SwoleCalibur]

@@MaynardOwns Yes, for the scare factor. It's harder to pull it off on a regular vert ramp.

[@topshelfsweetness21]

Cleaner than Tony’s

[@ThorCarlton]

@@topshelfsweetness21 because it was on the mega

[@stephenenglefield9136]

He did U fucn moron

[@Tehcarp]

With that setup (ramp into quarter) maybe someone could do an inward 900?

[@TheGiantSpirit]

tas is awesome

[@shiftnative]

You speak from the heart Tas Pappas, much love to you and your love for skateboarding! - that 900 was absolutely perfect. (To anyone speaking ill: get off the computer, go outside and learn about yourself and the world around you.)

[@Atomic_Johnny]

Many people need to understand something here; almost landing a trick first doesn't mean shit. It certainly doesn't entitle you claim the trick is yours or saying you did it first. There is only doing. You either LANDED it first, or you did not.

[@ryucaro]

L A I agree a 100 percent

[@paddlepop77]

Aussie legends!

[@dwaynerobertson6998]

And congratulations getting that 900

[@robizoobi6016]

Big UP 🔥

[@user-rs4qk6qy3x]

i watched the movie today and i highly urge anyone who has any interest in the trailer or skating in general to BUY the film, a really great watch and touching story

[@XTheSonofTheSunX]

fuck yeah, man!

[@earlgrey2130]

To all those who say "but hawk did it first!": I don't give a shit about who did it first. Whoever works on such a hard trick for so long and finally lands it has my respect. I don't even skateboard much (but used to rollerblade a lot) and never landed the 720, let alone a 900. This guy is awesome. Period.

[@TN_AU]

Lets put it this way, what if hawk banged your missus before you did? Would you still give a shit? You probably wouldn't, but knowing he did would give you the shits though. Get my drift?

[@wornoutshoes11]

Pappas did it on a huge ramp... Tony did it in a halfpipe... Still happy for tas? 🤘

[@BucketPukes1969]

wornoutshoes11 Yes. Is that okay with you? I hope so. Either way, can’t wait for your upload of you pullin a 9 on your mini ramp!! High 5 on that bud!

[@arto9775]

@@TN_AU Tony is obviously the better skater then. Pappas tried it and failed for years.

[@glennmorris3868]

Matt Hoffman actually did it first.

[@rhythmelf8881]

Tas man, you are an absolute living legend!!! please continue to skate and grow!!! your NINE was FUCKING AWESOME MAN, SO CLEAN, SO GRACEFUL, utter poetry in motion. You're a hero man!!!😄😄😄

[@alexb302]

R.I.P Ben

[@lukekar2513]

song at the start?

[@Sim0nDrums]

Awesome doco. Tony painted as a dog. Loose units, crazy lifè

[@based2j]

whats the first song?

[@surchthis]

Barnes it baby!!

[@970Bryson]

Incredible way to be persistent

[@lucianmartinez6961]

Dude is badass

[@pierrebarthelemy8228]

Big up👌😎.

[@user-fn4gt2oj6k]

Don't you see that this ramp type differs from one that tony hawk did his 900?

[@drkewan5276]

@Chris 1983 He's not talking about the date he's talking about how this was done on a mega ramp opposed to a half pipe.

[@MaynardOwns]

@Chris 1983 tony said on several occasions a bunch guys were trying the 900 since the mid 80s. They all put the the work in. Tony just happened to land it that night on television. Does suck that guy got kicked out of the comp tho.

[@bigpoppa3020]

Chris 1983 Too old? Tony has done it on vert multiple times in his forties.

[@dco1019]

@Chris 1983 ironically hawk did it recently in the half pipe. In 2016 ....48 years old. We just have to face facts that tony hawk was and is much better equipped to do that trick

[@danielmc8385]

Chris 1983 he didn’t get kicked out of the best trick competition. He failed to qualify for it for fucks sake.

[@CrescimoneMatt]

wow

[@echo1983]

So was this the first one?

[@rhythmelf8881]

Man this makes me feel SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO FUCKING GOOD!!! Tas man...Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart for all the inspiration you give me everyday of my life, since I watched AlL tHiS MayHEm. I love you man🙂🙂🙂 It makes me cry tears of happiness, I'm very proud to say😢😢😢😄😄😄 I'm so tremendously happy for you!!! and sincerely have not been inspired like this in an exceedingly long time, THANK YOU TAS!!!😃😃😃 LOVE AND RESPECT FOREVER MAN☘☘☘ raw emotion. The piano at the end in combination with Tas's SAVAGE NINE, is truly moving and simply beautiful. Fuck man this is incredible😄😄😄

[@danielleahy1078]

Rhythm elf88 lol

[@sn1000k]

SAVAGE NINE

[@JhonatanLopezProductions]

I'm not going to LIE! Tony Hawk was the first but this dude make it look so much better. Raw Style

[@MrFunderbee]

Tas, you are the only vert skater I actually enjoy watching. Keep up the good work and it was awesome to see your true happiness when you landed that baby. much happier to see you land it over Tony :P

[@viehlee]

team tas

[@rajbhattacharya4427]

Tony hawk stole the 900 from Pappas, yet it took Pappas over 15 years after Hawk to land the damn thing?

[@colx1191]

Raj Mahal altho pappas landed it first

[@disprogreavette8616]

@@colx1191 Danny Way was trying it before either of them.

[@SleepyFen]

@raiden z To be fair Tony kinda botched his 900 by tapping his hands for balance. But Tony's was off of a regular half-pipe while other people did it off of ramps.

[@nathanblindt]

@@SleepyFen mega ramp***

[@HEYitzED]

Jens Tony Hawk has hit the 900 clean before without dragging his hand. X Games 2003 I believe.

[@bedazzlejuju]

Barns it!

[@ericpluard819]

so who did it 1st?

[@13thNemesis]

He did it on a mega ramp.. A kid did a 1440 recently so.. yeah. Tony did a 900 way back (and yes, he was first)

[@spirit3936]

Wish this guy was still skating ..Fcuking inspiration to the next next next level..good luck bro

[@jeremiahwilson1781]

that wasnt a halfpipe though.

[@DGdescendant22]

did it have to be ? he did it for himself , from being wrecked on drugs and contemplating suicide to doing a 9 i dont think anybody cared

[@freeman1352]

what a ledgend

[@patshort177]

that ramp at Prahran was not for fucking around on. I MISS MELBOURNE