Braille's "Pro" Skaters

[@AtlasOcean]

Whenever I watch clips of Mogely or Ricky skating, I feel the need to go outside and skate, and to me that says it all. They’re unique and inspirational skaters, and it’s dope to see people digging them.

[@KarlMasich66]

So true

[@rickyglaser]

Nice video John. I like sk8

[@tizzlewaaa1228]

Nice

[@benjamindeml]

The man himself. Good shred session at the Worst Skatepark Ever!

[@graemeguthrie8758]

Props to you Rick!!

[@fungus_cat]

I LOVE SK888888888888888888!!!!!

[@darkk6636]

i also like sk8

[@VLSkate]

radical! i agree

[@mdawsonh]

yooo wassuo vlskate

[@somekindarobot]

There is NO difference between "man I watched Yeah Right a million times and that's why I wanted to start skating" or "THPS made me want to skate" and "I watched (insert name here) on KZbin and that made me want to skate". For me it was Police Academy 4 and Back to the Future that made me pick up a skateboard. It shouldn't matter what inspires you, as long as you're inspired.

[@yolotheking3881]

preach🙌 i was inspired by Erased project about a year and a half ago and i started skating august of last year

[@nollieflipcrook]

Facts.

[@gabecruz01]

Thank you for being awesome

[@Th0rNe]

I was inspired by a 50% off sign.

[@rillloudmother]

lol, i only went to see police academy 4 in the theater because the bones brigade were in it.

[@breezylifestyle]

People also forget that Ricky was already pro.

[@cody6678]

Dude literally skates for Vans

[@benpreston2163]

@@cody6678 dude literally needs a stylist

[@wepolwl4853]

Wait who was he pro for

[@GrowingDownUnder]

@@benpreston2163 what's wrong with his style? I think his style is fresh always got the fresh shirt, shorts, socks & shoes. His hair the ladies love it and it's real australian surfer/skate type hairstyle

[@Protiac]

@@wepolwl4853 Folklore

[@lucykan475]

So happy you uploaded🕺🏻🕺🏻 p.s landed my first kick flip yesterday 🤙😎

[@JefeDeJefes8484]

Congrats! Skies the limit! Keep pushing and progressing out there!

[@ligma420]

Congrats

[@jacoblott4002]

Keep killin it my guy

[@Damoforce]

Nothing quite like that feeling, now the heel!

[@josefraticellimaldonado8137]

Dawg I’m barely getting the Ollie

[@sabionallen9631]

This video is giving me Gifted Hater-esque vibes, but like a wholesome version

[@Damoforce]

More of a Skate Or Die. People been doing this well before that chap :)

[@GarretRB]

I like his content but sometimes he seems overly petty just for the video

[@vgrepairs]

@@GarretRB someone's gotta say it though bro. Gifted is dope.

[@lonelypatios]

lmfaoo immediately what i thought

[@djangoelliott]

@@vgrepairs he's alright, funny to watch but sometimes he's too much of an oldhead and ends up contradicting himself

[@Mogely]

Hell yeah john 🤟🏼

[@cameronwilliams5704]

you destroyed that sketchy park in todays vid

[@matthewmcallister7446]

I’ve met Mogely he’s super chill and nice and hooked me and my brother with some grip

[@matthewmcallister7446]

Keep up the good work

[@8zab]

Mogs you were my inspiration to get back into skateboarding at 27, and hearing someone explain things the way I think k about things has been a huge help. Keep doing you man you're an inspiration, a great personality and a great soul

[@lawtoncoleman2772]

Yooo

[@Errk2G]

I'm a kid off the 90s. I love skating then and now. I love all the great skateboarding content now on youtubes. We didn't have that so I have a great appreciation for it. I love what Andy did so I happily ride a Revive board and Force wheels.

[@SkateVibes]

How do you feel about skating in the Olympics

[@Errk2G]

@@SkateVibes It was cool. Good to see more skateboarding. Definitely don't take it too seriously.

[@SkateVibes]

@@Errk2G Ahh ok thanks for the reply homie🤙🏽

[@markedgar]

Love this man’s positivity That’s why I’ve been watching every video for 3 years

[@benlines266]

When I was younger I used to talk trash on youtube skateboarding, which was insanely ironic because I learned every basic trick I had from Aaron Kyro. No one is more core than the people that you can see love skateboarding the most. Much love for you John and every youtube skater out here killing it, making their own path, and becoming successful despite traditional skateboarding industry standards. It's incredible the love that the youtube skateboarding community has for skateboarding and other skaters!

[@Curtmaniac93]

🤮🤮🤮

[@hofx666]

Not really, this dude constantly talks shit about the skate industry that never wanted anything to do with him. How is that showing love to the skate community. He has this us versus them mentality when it comes to the skate industry. Dudes a phony. Any chance he gets he will talk shit about the mainstream. Don’t keep falling for his “ah schucks” routine.

[@MacanWigit]

I just can't wait until McNugget become their pro.

[@XandeRToXic]

He deserves it so much.

[@tylerzane7579]

Exactly just as much as mowgli

[@PalmelaHanderson]

No way, he's too handsome. Make him a pro and I'll never get a girlfriend again.

[@garettturbettmusic]

@@PalmelaHanderson 😂😂😂

[@JKAV_76]

Exactly, im suprised he wasnt their first

[@kaseycontreras8049]

John hill watching your videos got me into skateboarding , even tho I felt to old to start (34) but I’m at it everyday at least 30 min a day. Even bought your board !

[@41tinman41]

I wouldn’t mind a skateboarding news segment of your channel, pertaining to things you think should be brought up more and your opinions on stuff that’s happening in the skateboarding universe as a pro and as someone who legitimately loves the sport.

[@SIX1NINE]

Started skating in 06' because of Yeah Right, watched it a million times by now 🤣

[@bradleyzorg]

I like the setup and feel here. call it "lets get in the ""board"" room"

[@dancearoundtheworld5360]

Sorta news

[@hangnailworldwide]

i love how you said random kid in wisconsin. that’s literally me and all my friends lol.

[@poulsentyler]

Ricky was already pro for an Australian company. I went down a rabbit hole of watching some of his old parts. He's also a cool mix in my opinion of "core" and KZbinr skater.

[@TH-vl8dw]

Compared to established pros there not on the same level.

[@poulsentyler]

@@TH-vl8dw they're 🙃 learn to spell before you talk shit 😂

[@alastair9835]

Its honestly crazy to see ricky come this far. I remember when i was like 12-13 me and my mate saw him walk into a 711 in reservoir (suburb in north melbourne) and me saying “are you ricky glaser?” and mispronouncing his name. We all knew him as hes kinda a local dude everyone knows especially at edwards lake skatepark and even from instagram. Pre crazy mane.

[@gabecruz01]

Got another one dropping tomorrow too 🤫🤫🤫

[@JasonParkSucks]

Your hair is awesome my wonderful teammate 😍

[@Damoforce]

A wild Jason appears 😍

[@jacksonwalsh6900]

Hello Jason

[@dolthegill]

when i see your name i can hear eagle's voice in the sky. so majestic!

[@Coleman_H]

*THPS special trick sound fx plays*

[@fsmvda]

Thanks for being awesome! I was a bit afraid the video wouldn't be positive when I saw the title, complete opposite. Looking forward to the weekly videos!

[@braillearmy]

Let's Go!

[@TheKAYLEN101]

Bro honestly Ricky does tricks that I never seen done before.... definitely deserves going pro

[@LatiNoble]

Looks like John should’ve waited a day to make this video. 😅 Congrats McNug! The graphic is so dope and on brand.

[@LatiNoble]

Looms like he needs to make another video? Congrats McNug! The graphic is so dope and on brand.

[@sirchadothy1560]

Chris McNugget is pro now too! Edit: let’s get John to 1M he’s so close!

[@daviddenoncourt757]

Yes, came here to say this, very happy for McNug, always loved his attitude and presence!

[@ashleybrown4754]

The only other dude I've seen do a big flip hurricane is Matt Berger, a legit pro. Mogely is good as f-ck. If you've watched NKA'S channel for awhile you already know this.

[@JohnHill]

oh yeah! damn he did do that, that's insane haha.

[@SatanistSchool]

Congrats to Mogley and Ricky. Y'all are sick

[@Ichinosuke]

i love this new type of brodcast content

[@davidsno3501]

Got a board and started skating again after 15+ years because of your channel + the art you create. (I’ll grab some grip tape on the next board) I think they’re a great example of what happens when good friends who skate just figured out how they were going to run the business side together in the new landscape. I’m excited about them. I plan on testing out business models to bring new skaters into the community. It would be my dream to link up with people that are down to earth like y’all but also high caliber creative athletes 🥷🏽🤙🏽

[@ChaseFrost]

I love this style of laid back news about skating

[@Damoforce]

Def a bit different to Gary from Thrasher haha

[@kngznart]

Feels like you found a good path for your videos! Seemed like you were lost for a bit there, very glad to see you going strong again! Keep killing it 💪

[@datukalex]

“Hi, welcome to another edition of between one fern. I’m your host John Hill”.

[@fallenhobbit6554]

Underrated comment. wish I could like it more than once.

[@axxxlrxxxo396]

i think the people who like to gatekeep for the “culture” don’t realize how dumb they sound. i started skating thanks to channels like yours and i’m proud to call myself a skater :).

[@dancearoundtheworld5360]

Used to watch warehouse wednesday years ago, and i spray painted my walmart board back in 2012 as the revive logo with blue 10dollar rush bearings , and rode to school everyday

[@axxxlrxxxo396]

@@dancearoundtheworld5360 lol that’s amazing I used to ride this target board everywhere with my friends it sucked bc of how slow it was but once i got wheels thats when it made a difference to my skating.

[@dsrree]

ok poser.

[@axxxlrxxxo396]

@@dsrree 🦦

[@tmeafd1790]

As long as you're having fun, you're a skater. Anyone that says otherwise is a poser.

[@XilentKiller187]

ANOTHER EPISODE OF SKATELINE NBD🔥🔥🔥

[@bakedbeings]

Q: Is skateboarding your profession? A: Yes Done!

[@axel.lessio]

Exactly!

[@highinjuly4799]

Finally somebody talking about skateboarding that is actually passionate and good. Gifted hater could never be on this wave he’s too pretentious doing shuv it reverts and power sliding; then pouting and being pissed at the skate you tubers and skate brands. You actually talk about skateboarding and it’s refreshing. Just saying you thank you John for doing what gifted could never do 🖤

[@mr.broski4849]

They are by no means up to skill with the hardcore thrasher dudes, but they have very marketable names and fanbases and thats what helps them pro n stuff.

[@colinhawks2469]

Skateboard companies and who founded/owns them (that I know of at least): Almost Skateboards - Rodney Mullen and Daewon Song Girl Skateboards - Rick Howard and Mike Carrol Plan B Skateboards - Danny Way, Colin McKay, Mike Ternasky (RIP) Birdhouse Skateboards - Tony Hawk and Per Welinder Baker Skateboards - Andrew Reynolds Zero Skateboards - Jamie Thomas Primitive Skateboards - Paul Rodriguez April Skateboards - Shane O’Neil DGK - Stevie Williams

[@dsrree]

Revive - People that suck too much to get sponsored by real companies.

[@DJKr15py]

@@dsrree you really gonna say that about Jonny Giger with a straight face?

[@sageprophet937]

@@dsrree yet he's watching.....

[@emilymisty798]

@@dsrree Its not always about being the best.

[@saucer1017]

I’ve deadass been subbed since 2017 when I started skating and dude I love your vids man like whenever I was bummed out I’d watch your vids and honestly just Thank you man for just making vids and just like being Amazing. Thanks bro

[@danieladelman8362]

This suits you. I love this format for you

[@dankjeenyus]

Dang John well said! LET THAT BOY PREACH!

[@natemckinney7518]

Best quote was, “Was it a bad idea to drink half a bottle of Soju before filming? Probably not!” Hahaha 🤣🤣

[@remorse.999]

I love the fact that I started KZbin at a young age and grew up to make my own brand because of you ,John hill, and Chris chann I now have all kinds of merch in the pharmacy Skateshop 🔥🦇 Thank you for the inspiration 🔥

[@sadsevenlucas]

Little reference to GiftedHater at the end perhaps? I think there's definitely a place for criticism in any industry, especially one that has a younger impressionable audience such as skateboarding.

[@JohnHill]

Well, yeah criticism is the biggest part of any industry, it’s unavoidable, especially skateboarding. Definitely wasn’t referring to gifted hater when making that statement though.

[@jacobhiers]

Honestly though gifted haters channel is so good too haha

[@chasedavis7403]

I like his hair in this, looks dope

[@justjessica3373]

I’ve been watching your videos for years! love your normal format but these sit down videos are cool!

[@711shnitz]

“I just want people to skate, I like to skate, yaaaaaay” Aaron Kyro in one sentence

[@koltaire5938]

Creature is a prefect example of a brand who is run my skaters skating. Darren Nav still kills it.

[@davidsalsberry5748]

Nav doesn’t run/own creature though

[@koltaire5938]

@@davidsalsberry5748 I guess I misunderstood what went down. I though that Darren basically inherited and revived creature skateboards.

[@shredorbedead2047]

You made some really good points. Andy Shrock is a skateboard company owner that actually SKATES, and I never even acknowledged that. Admittedly, I saw Revive as a corny company, but honestly, he's a reflection of a certain part of skateboarding. It's authentic. I'm pretty happy with this outlook, especially since I love the idea of skateboarding being run by actual skateboarders.

[@mozeshoy1710]

This is the same question I had when Progress Daily started building a team, just on a bigger scale. Since John was sponsored by revive, and then started sponsoring like Carlos Lastra for PD itself. Only difference is because Braile is selling boards itself, so like "competition" for Revive

[@Lucas_206]

Best skate boarding yt channel

[@stupidside5807]

Hey john hill you and skate or die inspired me to start skating like 3 months ago

[@DLivingston]

Wish I had the balance to get on my board again. Anyways, love the use of the easel here. Love the vids

[@SantinoDeluxe]

"will this sink into the fiber of what skating is?" thats kinda the opposite perspective to whats really goin on in the viewers mind... having fun with friends is what invented skateboarding in the first place, having fun with friends is worth watching by itself... look at the success of CKY videos and then Jackass... skaters doing all kinda stuff other than skating and nobody knew why it was so fun to watch, its cuz theyre a real group of friends having fun.

[@JohnHill]

Kind of the opposite but actually exactly what I was saying haha

[@z2918]

@@JohnHill Why are you even pro? You’re flow if anything 🤣 Most Cali AM skateboarders are better than you lol

[@dwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww]

@@z2918 says the loser on KZbin without any accomplishments

[@komo514]

@@z2918 nobody knows any of those AM cali skaters, and if they had a name on a board no one will buy it, except for their friends and some losers like you

[@aaron_jordaan]

@@komo514 exactly

[@karolsport8007]

i thought it was a gifted hater upload for a sec

[@1cheesemaster113]

Watching you skate makes me want to buy my first revive board

[@waidebraaf2690]

Thank you for this vid. I honestly feel like mogley is a beast on the board. He, as well as yourself, inspire me on the daily. I just hit a dolphin flip off a 6 stair and I wouldn't have been able to do it without you guys showing what persistence really is

[@THESK8_prodigy]

Lemme see the clip

[@Clarke1982]

I dig the KZbin thing. Jonny Gigger is a MASSIVE inspiration, as are the rest of you. It's home grown and grass roots and I dig it. Nice message, John. Cheers.

[@KyleAndersonSkates]

dunt dunt, dunt dunt, dunna na na, dunt dunt - hyped on these skate line style videos

[@DanceLouisDance]

Braile is what got me into skateboarding. Last yr I bought a basic Santa Cruz skateboard and have been learning how to skate with that. Only trick i can do is a basic ollie and nollie haha

[@aaronhernandez7585]

Love it when john post

[@coresskate]

dont we all

[@not_a_sweat4843]

You and Andy got me in to skateboarding

[@TheAnimeist]

Name dropping? Love the format John!

[@blokmotion]

Great video. No padding, just content. Really appreciate it.

[@alexvillalobos7137]

I haven’t been skateboarding as much but your videos get me to hop on my board

[@amyly8822]

Hey! I recently got into skateboarding because of you, and I'd like to think that most skaters I know are all fairly chill people. I think there's something about continuing falling down, and getting back on the board every single time to try again; it's really humbling, you know? thanks for consistently making great content!! we love to see it

[@KasranFox]

putting the scare quotes around "pro" made me so worried you were gonna throw shade

[@christophergray07]

I love that he’s wearing a suit

[@leocantskate1506]

John's making his own skateline

[@Apa-is2jz]

good af vid bro thanks john your like a gifted complementer

[@Carlosmenchaca-wn2yt]

John Is my reason I started skateboarding its fun and you make new friends.I love his moto of progressing daily we love john

[@lukepowell2514]

Well said, I hope this stirs up a conversation within the skate community. Loving your confidence lately John, you’re shining

[@hofx666]

The only thing I got out of this video is him crying not being accepted to the main stream and hating on them in a subtle way. Instead of trying to unite the two sides of skateboarding he’s kind of keeping them separated by calling out the mainstream. He thinks so highly of himself and his friends who didn’t make it in the “big time” I would have had some respect for him if he did batb. Instead he decided to poke the cool and edgy brands.

[@impossible_error]

"Pro" just requires being friends with the Gatekeepers.

[@axel.lessio]

Nope, it only requires you to make income with your skating, that's what a professional is. You can make money by winning tons of contests, releasing parts under a big brand name, but also by uploading KZbin and Instagram videos on your own or as part of a team like Revive... it literally does NOT matter. You can be the most skilled skateboarder of all time, if that doesn't make you earn your income then you're not a pro.

[@BakedAndAwakePodcast]

MY HEART! More of this in the world, please.

[@dylanwarren]

hell yeah rick!

[@StevenMcconnon]

Love this format

[@deadmoon5350]

john i can say you and Chad Caruso got me back to skating again after about 9 years away

[@TyProwant]

Love this talk you had with us. I will always have more respect for the skaters that grow the community for reasons beyond money. Being professional to help grow the community instead of raking in money is the only big difference I can see between companies. Wish these dudes so much success in their professional careers.

[@Hals]

They're growing Scientology

[@chrism8234]

They're good skateboarders but in order to be pro now you have to be super humanly athletic and basically risk your life for every trick so them calling themselves professional kinda waters down the industry imo these dudes are like B team good or AM level..

[@josephcampbell4708]

Looooove this format john, we got some skateline inspo i see 😌😃

[@BehindTheKitOfficial]

Very cool! Loved this type of video. Spread the loooooove.

[@rottenrodentspell]

you got me in to skateboarding like fr

[@Sanchezx22]

Really good vid. I dont skate at all never have. Tried a month in middle school but didnt get into it like that but iv always been interested as a fan and hearing deep dives like this fascinating.

[@fredodafrog]

Love this kind of report video…you should talk about popular things about skateboarding like olympics, KZbin Chanel’s, Instagram content and more Much love from Paris ❤️

[@PalmelaHanderson]

Marketing is the most overlooked aspect of skateboarding. People forget that Bam Margera sold more boards than Tony Hawk did in the early 00's. Was Bam the best skateboarder in the world? By a longshot, no. He was very good, but he didn't skate competitions, he didn't go on skate tours, he was basically a social influencer before that was a thing. And for a while, he sold more boards than anyone on the planet and made Element a lot of money in the process. Is Aaron Kyro the best skateboarder in the world? By a longshot, no. But guess how many more kids watch his videos than give two shits about Nyjah Huston nollie laser flipping a 30 stair or placing first in Street League. He sells skating, which is the whole point of being pro. Is Andy Anderson the best skater in the world? Judging by his competition scores, the judges certainly don't think so. Guess whose pro model is selling like water in the desert.

[@impossible_error]

Marketing is Skateboarding. That's how bad ideas Sell. You could put a homeless guy on a skateboard and sell it. I am better than Aaron Kyro, but I do zero marketing. (Bam did tours with Toy Machine and Element I am sure. I remember watching the videos. Bam was Gnarly.) (Nyjah doesn't do Nollie Laser Flips and has never even ollied a 20 stair. Nyjah has been marketing since he was doing heelflip feebles down handrails at 12 years old.) (Andy Anderson is one of the Best Skaters in the World.)

[@andrewpegg]

I met Mowglie a couple days ago at my local park. He was awesome and swept up a bunch of glass in the parking lot before skating. I ordered his pro deck the next day.

[@itay1108]

Wow that was actually was really interesting you have to make more videos like it anyway I love your videos and content

[@DrBdan8]

Love this style of video and look forward to more!

[@s_baby5076]

I got scared when I saw the thumbnail ngl, thought beef was finna start lol

[@looseygoosey23]

Very thorough stuff

[@m4ugs950]

Whatsup everybody and welcome to another episode of BRAILLELINE NBD

[@davidfloyd4877]

Looks like we got two episodes this week!

[@jasonarp]

The hair is looking good John, love the jacket.

[@williamsmith1124]

I bet he Where's a little man bun? 👨

[@cavanaghhq]

Really enjoyed this format. Great vid!

[@tylerzane7579]

Honestly I think McNugget deserves it just as much as mowgli both are very talented but Chris keeps up with mowgli all day

[@Curtmaniac93]

Mcnug is a way better skater than Moegly that’s just the facts of the matter. I have never been a fan of how they treat him tbh the general vibe around him

[@joshuagrabowski6071]

Good news, mate.

[@Buildbridgesnotborders]

Loved this like I love Skateline NBD. I'll watch every week. Keep it real and keep it up! P.s. more friends = more sick tricks = more fun Don't hate. Go Skate!

[@salmonskates3400]

Hey, Im a new skater and I love your videos, I discovered your channel a month ago and have loved your content!

[@mikecrossley4231]

John, speaking as a fan I think sometimes you stress on what old heads and haters say a lot. That being said I do enjoy hearing you talk about some of the things that many of us are thinking so big up. Anyway keep doing you bro you are a talent and a deep thinker. Much love.

[@BLAS214]

It’s John hill with the new version of skateline now u gotta play that other dude sk8 😂

[@respectanimals2]

You did a brilliant job with this video , you definitely have the gift of the gab , loved it , peace ✌️ 😎🌴

[@vintagecottonon]

Damn, how did i just realise that Johns hair has grown so long lol 🤣😂