It Happened | Pushing Through America Tour | Day 24

Today I skate the famous EZ7 ditch and slam like a sack of potatoes. Later on I hit Southside skatepark to watch some locals rip and premiere “Across America”.
Get a copy of my new book Pushing Through America here - www.chadcaruso.com
Next stops:
2/7- Austin, TX (No Comply premiere 7pm)
2/15 - Dallas, TX (4DWN premiere)
If you’d like to set up a book signing or documentary premiere, send me a DM on Instagram
IG - @chad_caruso

[@ChadCaruso]

*Upcoming Documentary Premieres* 2/7- Austin, TX (No Comply 7pm) 2/15 - Dallas, TX (4DWN 7pm) What U.S. cities should I hit next?

[@sixsicksixhell]

Belgium ? you're welcome Dude 🎉

[@Mike_Cosentino]

Babylon again!

[@thunt164]

Maybe one day you'll be in ohio, we could skate at skatopia or my local

[@Jack_Vane]

Oh man, that was like a Tarrantino movie when the real action happens out of frame! Breaking truck, metal on concrete, Chad hitting the bank, I couldn't see it but I could FEEL it. Glad you are OK, but, what a time for that to finally happen. Great vid as always dude.

[@lifeofcode]

some gnarly slams bro, and still get right back up! props.

[@dizzychizzy1]

Those two shredders shredding to Dr octagon, bear witness was the coolest thing I seen all year… ❤❤❤

[@matthewbrandon267]

Wow man, those kids were jacked! So sick!!! Great episode man

[@atwinssk8]

It was good to see you again Chad! We enjoyed the documentary. Thank you for taking the time to come by Southside and share your experience with us. Also, thank you for catching some clips of us on the vert ramp.

[@JAYSON_DIAZ]

Great video ! Thanks for putting me in the video !🙏🏼🥳 16:07

[@Jsbtillinfinity]

EZ 7! Historical spot. Rad that you got to go there and see it. Southside will be fun. Love following the journey dude.

[@claytonwise4219]

Bro the twins are sick watched them land their 720 at the new 12ft vert ramp in lumberton texas. That slam sounded gnarly lol great video killing it like always.

[@mackie_p]

My trucks snapped too although it’s because my board got run over by a bus 🤣 That’s a lot of force over time!

[@Invertcurt]

Great to meet you last night. Appreciate you coming out to Houston, and all you’ve done for skateboarding!

[@rvaguitars]

Just from the sound of that slam, I could feel it.

[@CarnageDestructicus]

Man, I would have so felt bad laughing at your truck break slam if it wasn’t for you laughing it off too. I hyperextended my knee once, just landing wrong coming off a low rail (about one foot high) and the amount of pain I was in from such a small fall had me laughing hysterically. I actually forgot your truck was cracked because you have been skating with it that way in so many spots. Love to see the excitement from the other skaters and shop owners when you show up.

[@ckmedia3215]

Broooooo the sound of that slam lmao😂 so glad you were micd up for that - brutal Take it easy Duke! But keep these awesome videos coming

[@GL64]

Houston here....EZ7 legendary spot for sure. Lots of boards in that bayou. Skated it in the 80s. Broke my collarbone at Southside in 2021 aint been back since LOL!

[@AdventuresInSkateboarding]

The spot and those slams were gnarly. I think your trucks have a lifetime warranty, 😂. Glad you walked away. Then the kids on the vert ramp‼️ Vert has a bright future. Stay Rad, Sir

[@BabyBowDingBall]

man those kids were wild! Was absolutely not expecting them to go that hard on the big half pipe. Really sick.

[@bryantsutton2915]

Such an amazing spot, the thanksgiving jam is legendary.

[@bonbonjames16]

Brutal slam but keep on powering through!! Thanks for the inspiration!!

[@willcaston7930]

Damn! Those that come out of nowhere when you’re not even trying anything and don’t expect em are often the worst. Glad you’re good.

[@scottlistenfelt4895]

Another great episode safe travels 💯🛹🤙

[@brianrand7191]

Those kids were throwing down! So sick

[@Launchrampers]

Those groms were little rippers!

[@djantix1200]

Dang, those little kids were ripping on that half!

[@louisahofer849]

Love how you seem to speak apologetically about not skating anymore at the end and we're all like CHAD, take a breath dude!

[@Brock0117]

Man I loved when the trip started I got in to live at day 14 inspired me a bit more skateboarding born in 1986 still skateboarding

[@anowysz6]

15:41 that kid just randomly did a forward to fakie 720! i'm pretty sure only jimmy wilkins and bucky lasek have done one of those, that's insane

[@andresjoberg]

oooooufh, that spot looks gnarly and amazing, something my 19 year old self back in the early 90’s would have *loved* - two thumbs up for walking and not being rolled away from that spot ;)

[@Naltddesha]

@13:19 hahaha- bro that was a perfect catch

[@Mike_Cosentino]

That is such a sickkk DIY spot behind the skatepark, I’d love to fly out to TX for a weekend solely just to skate that spot.. safe travels, Chad! Keep pushin’! 🛹

[@ebruary]

You’re so proud! As you should be that’s epic!!!🎉 8:55

[@adrive4343]

That slam! Dang! Hope you doin ok!

[@OGskater]

Those kids are little shredders. As far as that slam, too bad it wasn't on video. Getting a good slam on video is almost as getting a good clean trick on video. Keep rolling.

[@TheBoaChampion]

Sick you came to EZ7! That DIY is gnarly, and slamming into the bank is brutal!

[@JT-un7dc]

Hell yeah! I've been wanting to skate Ez 7 ditch for many years. Go back!

[@StarcraftDr]

Awesome ditch

[@toekneealma]

the sound of the slam😮

[@Keiran27729]

Damn man you got chewed up this video I can’t believe the truck would snap at the worst time.

[@pauliewalnuts5241]

I had a feeling that would happen 😂 that was a gnarly crash Chad. The sound of it was crazy

[@soberskater]

Shuv in shuv out... that was dope

[@DatMee333]

Ez7 ditch is dangerous bra lol i definitely feel your pain. Ive fell so bad there almost every time.

[@Naltddesha]

That seems like such a unique concrete spot. Never seen something quite like that- I’m sure there are some locals that call that spot home

[@crustycatfish]

It was great meeting you last night at Southside

[@PressureCracksToHealthySnacks]

No way it happened as you were going down the bank. Hahah damn man hope your good, checks out

[@fev0r]

Goddamn. Riding that park with that truck was ballsy. Usually i warch these before sleep. Im fully awake now 😂

[@paulwhite3377]

I'm so sorry man, but that slam was so unexpected I couldn't help but crack the fuck up laughing. That really got me dude! Haha! Thanks for that ...really hate it happened though.

[@SOUPBOY1972]

Heard that!!!

[@burneraccount9829]

its often dry down in the bottom ditch...but must have rained recently down there

[@user-uu5of8rd1n]

Riding til the trucks fall off

[@idonid4417]

found this ditch by complete accident when I was visiting Houston. first thing I did was roll in from top drain straight into the bottom opposite bank headfirst... good times

[@DitchDecks]

Dannggggg bro I did not see you were in Houston! I live over by EZ7

[@DRUMTRAPp]

this spot is loco

[@sixsicksixhell]

DAMN Chad 😂😢😂😢😮😅

[@SOYLUISO]

fuck yeah chad, nice skating

[@johnnylive8575]

Ooh yup aaààaàgh that was good😊

[@goofyfootgreg]

Good you’re alright! Bummer it wasn’t in frame 🎥

[@mustknow6545]

good job broda, love from Russia❤

[@TheAnimeist]

Another banger video! Ouch :)

[@SKEC212]

Actually you did a switch pop shove it. A shove it is when your back wheels come off the ground first.

[@Drewturgin]

Would love to see some companies reach out to you and hook up some product flow

[@rileysmithphoto]

That was punishing man. Glad you are okay

[@traddad9172]

Gnarly landmarks like that ditch are notorious for tesring the quality of your equipment- check all hardware & laminate before going hard at such a place💪✅️

[@himebaughchris4026]

Tougher Than Leather, Bro.

[@HI_Evans]

You got to respect the ditch! That place will take you out!

[@RickKanesGhost]

Somebody get this guy some new trucks

[@StageVibez]

That truck shoulda been good with some duct tape

[@darrelgroda875]

7 easy carves

[@ehj.skaterchris]

🛹🛹🛹

[@YorkshireMatt]

Glad I didn't see it . Sound of it was bad enough.