Meet One Of The Pioneers Of Street Skateboarding Mike Vallely | SKATE TALES S2

0:00 - Intro
1:30 - Who Is Mike Vallely?
2:45 - Mike's Skateboard Company Street Plant
5:10 - Public Domain
5:45 - Street Sesh
6:30 - Discovering Skateboarding
7:00 - Turning Pro & First Time Street Skating
7:40 - Bicycle Culture
9:00 - Iowa State Fair
10:10 - Skateboard School
12:00 - Park Sesh With Mike V
13:30 - How Street Plant Started
16:00 - Mike's Bands
20:00 - Music & Skateboarding
22:50 - Seeing Skateboarding Change Over The Years
23:40 - Park Sesh
24:25 - East Coast Skateboarding
25:55 - Jersey Barrier Session
27:40 - What Does Skateboarding Mean To Mike V
In truth, we probably haven’t got enough bandwidth to do the twists and turns of Mike Vallely’s skateboarding life story justice- so let us perhaps instead consider some of the many roles he has played in order to provide some context as to what makes him such an enduring enigma.
There are worse places to start charting his cultural ascent within skateboarding than his breakout section from Powell Peralta’s game-changing 1988 video release Public Domain. Skateboarding was changing daily at that point with the genesis of street skating and Mike V’s East Coast aesthetic and floppy- wristed silhouette caught the attention of an entire skateboarding world that had realised that there was more to this culture than hero-worshipping the MTV- generation of sleeveless T-shirted Californian vert professionals who were appearing more dated and anachronistic by the day.
His double-kick Barnyard board for World Industries effectively signalled a new era in skateboarding trick development which Salman Agah would later pioneer and effectively treble the skateboarding trick lexicon by adding nollie and switchstance possibilities to every trick hitherto utilising the ollie alone.
Despite being on a tangent to what the skateboarding mainstream was doing, Vallely was still an enticing prospect to sponsors precisely because he has always had his own constituency within skateboarding: 120,000 Mexicans turned out to watch him put on a one-man skate demo in 2008.
Accordingly, he would ride for brands like Powell, Black Label and Element Skateboards when each of those brands were at the peak of their powers before finally starting his own Street Plant label in 2015 while somehow finding time along the way to front the re-formed punk band Black Flag and have stints in both semi- professional wrestling and ice hockey.
Now settled with his family in Des Moines, Iowa he has enjoyed a 35-year pro skating career on his own terms. There are no other Mike Vallely’s.
Madars Apse hits the streets with a true original to learn about Street Plant, punk rock and the journey of a street scoundrel from New Jersey.
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[@beemelonhead1]

Mike V taught me how to Ollie, 180, and pop shuv it. My dad bought me a Mike V trick tips VHS 📼 when I was 10 years old and I never looked back. What a legend!

[@oftheheron]

I had that same video in the 90s.

[@Skatelifemidcrisis]

U still got the video? Just curious cuz I luv watching old videos from the early days when I started or actually way before.lol

[@davidmorrissey1149]

Me too!!! Lolll!!!

[@beemelonhead1]

@@Skatelifemidcrisis I wish I did.. there's a slight possibility it's in my dad's basement... maybe I can get him on the phone and go check in the next day or so

[@patriciacowan5798]

OMG I remember that, I agree he is Legendary

[@y_not]

No way, that handstand at the end was amazing!

[@MegaLegoFace]

Mike V is about as genuine as a person can get...a personal hero from the get-go. Public Domain was a mind melter at the time.

MIKE V is a character that skateboarding always needed since the beggining, but now its almost more important than it ever has been

[@charpool169]

When you think about how much time mike v spends either inverted and/or with his head closer to the ground then the average skater not only is the helmet not something to judge, but something that makes total sense.

[@eliottkelly6029]

People who mKs fun of guys for using helmets and protecting their brains are fucking tools. I'm so glad thlse types of bullies are on their way out

[@SongJLikes]

If someone judges Mike V for wearing a helmet, then they aren’t listening to what Mike V has to say about skateboarding and life in general.

[@DaveS71]

One of the most aggressive, hard skaters I ever knew bonked his melon in a backyard pool, seized for what seemed like eternity floppin like a fish...

[@SongJLikes]

@@DaveS71 - There is nothing cool about that. Why not protect your head/health and your ability to skate/live normally, ya know? Helmet-haters are weird.

[@myhousehaswheels]

Nobody gives a fuck if he wears a helmet. He’s fucking Mike V, if you even consider judging him you’re a kook.

[@TheXIAOone]

When I think of skateboarding, I think of Mike V. He is skateboarding. So appreciative of what he has given and continues to give. Bless

[@BeauMedas]

Skate tales might be my fave show going on these days!! This episode in particular was amazing, gotta love Mike V! But honestly I haven't seen an episode I didn't love!

[@djmashmart]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJ7EdZuhpd1sn9k Live Premiere Welcome..😎

[@BadMofoTraining]

Madars is such a good host for the show too

[@hangingon]

Mikey V been one of my favorite skaters since the late 80s. Dudes a legend! Still my go to character in THPS.

[@VinnyEntertainmentYAH]

Skateboard biz mikey

[@camoesobral]

I still have my original barnyard board. Riden to the limit. N'ose snd tail are half size...

[@wildoafi3]

MV deserves way more respect .. even more then he has. Such a nice dude always has been

[@skeven0]

Mike V, one of the skaters i really like ever since i got a VHS in the late 90s/early 00s with footage of the Vans Generation 97 contest in Wembley, 2:50 him smashing up that car is forever engrained into my mind, an recently i learned that contest is the origin of the term EUROGAP

[@michab4291]

Mike V is definitely and unquestionably a Legend . it was an honor to watch you on VHS in the late 90s /early 00s and it's an honor to see you in such good shape now - stay strong Mikey 💪🤘🔥

[@AMPcreativemedia]

Came to this expecting archive footage and story of an epic career, so to see the current day Mike V was a true delight. This guys embodies the characteristics of the ideal human - persistent, loyal, empathetic, loving, driven and without compromise. Thank you for this video, I’m going skating right now

[@kyleunderberg6177]

Gotta love the spotlight on my hometown! So awesome to have this out for the world. Mike V is legend. DSM 515!

[@RealSkateStories]

EPIC 👑🙌 Mike V is skateboarding.

[@allaboutflow]

What a legend Mike V is!

[@turtleboypurp]

man the memories that flooded to me as soon as I saw Svitak in this. Grew up watching all of that dudes early black label parts. Such a legend.

[@wellsayd]

Beanplant/footplant to judo was pretty sick

[@hi.7038]

The next one needs to be with gonz.

[@RedEyeGinger]

respect to Mike V for being one of the most hardcore skaters out there and he still decides to wear a helmet! major respect

[@dawidjuros474]

And now You see, behind the image of a totall Badass, there's a Noble Soul of a Man, that's full of respect to others. Rare in this world

[@ryanrowe1975]

Mike Vallely passion is skateboarding and musician of rock and roll while skating in many skatespot and fun activities to have a great adventure in Des Moines, Iowa!

[@JonBoyDrummer]

Mike V is the raddest human alive! Biggest inspiration as a human and skateboarder

[@luizfernandopereirajeremia6405]

This series is just too good, love both guys

[@BeachBumsk8]

Mike V rules..glad he’s still out there ripping🔥

[@ShinobiKush]

Seeing Mike V do street plants takes me back to those days in 85-88....ho hos, sadplants...etc....I miss those airwalks he wore in public domain....in VA, we were so scared of him,after hearing rumors that he beat up some hardcore guys....only to meet him briefly and realize, he's one of the kindest ppl in the Universe...keep inspiring,my man.....bc of you, my hip hop, my art, my life became better...thank you for being you, man...salute

[@shane5553]

It made me so happy to watch this and see how Mike is genuinely a good dude

[@smfg1756]

18:16 looks like a string had to look twice hahaha love the episode tho

[@kylemulqueen6155]

Is it a thong lol?

[@brennansage4100]

Also saw

[@smfg1756]

Nahhh haha it's a shoelace used as a belt

[@sirdabzmcgee]

As someone from Jersey; Mike V is a huge inspiration. Super stoked that he still crushing it and doing so much for the community. Honestly from this video Iowa not bad for what I always thought was a boring state.

[@brendangreen6197]

This was seriously great...have ridden maybe 30 MIke V decks since 87 and still do today...the PP Elephant graphic is still the most powerful graphic in skateboarding history and I still see it everyday. Its been with me that long. Mike V influenced me heavily after Public Domain. I couldn't ollie onto handrails just didn't have that pop but after Public Domain seeing Mike caveman rails I could then make them. And Madar's is the man. Was lucky enough to meet him in Dubai a few years back and he's the real deal. What you see there is what you get...really nice guy and very very good at skateboarding. And big shout at Kristian Svitak. Style for miles.

[@Ridestereo765]

My all time favorite skater has been Mike V. Ever since I seen him do a boneless back in the 90s was instantly into skating. Thank you for everything you do for this world man! 🤘

[@pandabaer5552]

man he is so wholesome, but still scarry hhaha, poor soul who dates his daughter xD amazing video, what a throwback to the times with this legend still big active and in video games (:

[@AndySo2000]

Mike Vs the best dude in skating and he's still skating tough! Props again to Mike V

[@kylewattssurfing3266]

Super cool putting skateboard OG 's in the spotlight to learn more cool stuff about skateboarding past and present!!! Thxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Red Bull!!!

[@j-mac7401]

There has been some damn good Skate Takes episodes - this one is tough to beat. Mike V. is about as gnarly as it gets. In 1988, Mike V. along with Lance Mountain, Steve Saiz and Rodney Mullen came to my hometown in Memphis, TN for a demo in a parking lot of a local mall. There were quite a of us groms trying to get their autographs and they all graciously stayed til everyone got it.... I was ( and will always be) a fan( hate using that term) of Lance and his skating from watching the Powell vids and contests. It was Mike V that was skating everything that day in the mall parking lot - both street and vert. From then on Mike V was one of those skaters I paid attention to as far as he rode for and his sponsors to his photos in mags. Mike is a true pioneer in the world of skateboarding....

[@Don-lg3oy]

This was a great piece on Mike V! He was a big inspiration on me back in the late 80’s and on. He’s still awesome as ever.

[@SkateboardingWithLo]

Wish the video was twice as long. This video brings joyful tears to my eyes. Watching this video reassure me why I still skateboard as of present day. I rode my first skateboard in 1985 after watching the movie Back to the Future. I am very happy that I am able to still ride my skateboard. Thank you skateboarding and always keep on rollin'.

[@filaprintzau9275]

another amazing tale ..... n a sprinkle of svitak was epic too ... ❤🇦🇺

[@lonerblader85]

I remember Mike V wrote an article basically saying people should stop hating on rollerbladers so much. That’s how nice he is. Much love Mike 💛

[@cacaloca5434]

Hell yeah, im going to see his band at Muddy Roots. My bro Matt Horan playing also

[@sparksk8er]

Never forget watching the Mike V classes on comcast on demand circa 2009. Legend forever

[@villenbob]

Mike Vallely, the Godfather/pioneer of street skating, I met him at a demo for SMA back in '89/90, at a shopping mall parking lot. coolest skater, real

[@nonamelyman3549]

Never on a board in my life , but just watched this video about him. Awwwwsome dude. Thanks for all you do.

[@stephenvanpoortfliet1473]

So stoked to see Red Bull at my home park & madders!! Come back to DM & thanks for the soap box race!🤘🏼

[@skate4mationskateboarding]

been waiting for soo long!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! salute to mike V

[@adamgaul5539]

I have been on board with Mike since I saw him in the article with Gonz and Natas pointing at his broken nose. I’m thinking TWS, but memories are hard to come by these days. As I drifted in and out of skateboarding over the last 35 years, I could always seem to rely on Mike to be a rock solid consent no matter what era of skateboarding Mike carved his niche and is able to stay relevant. I give you all the props in the world brother!! I’m stoked on all you do! Starting with Elephant( shit situation, so sorry). Now with Srreetplant. Elephant bullshit obviously happened for a reason. I’m so happy to see you continue to do skateboarding your own way, and on your terms with no compromise. Love you man Never Comply

[@hellaflushhonda]

I’m not really into skating anymore but I can still watch it, I remember being like 12 back in 2009 learning about Mike V and how much of a hardcore (rebel like) legend he was. seeing him teach younger kids skateboarding, ride bikes and wear a helmet is a 360 of what I remember him as, it’s so cool to see him doing so well and helping the skate community so much!

[@dawidjuros474]

This is a true beauty of a history of Freedom. Thanx for doing it

[@detroitisback8021]

This was RAD!!

[@Donkeysj]

Such a good episode. One of my most favorite and most influential skaters in my own life. Thanks for this.

[@cat-in-mask]

Mike V my favorite skater. Isaw vhs 411 so many times then i was a kid

[@danw7447]

Iowa is so lucky to have Mike v in their city, as someone who grew up in the Midwest and lives is south Dakota I'm super jelouse of what they have going on

[@roddymac998]

I started skating 1984 aswell. Mike has been a constant in my life, I was also a touring punk drummer lol. I fully get his passions concepts and his ability to love everything about skating. Skating on Ur own he's happy skating with a couple dudes he's happy skating with a crew he's happy. As long as he still stands on a board he will be happy. I'm 48 and I still skate the best I can when I can. Mike v will always be a skate brother in my eyes, I actually saw him at livi skatepark Scotland late 80s it was mobbed haha but was an amazing day..

[@binkieruby2191]

That was great! I have been a fan of Mike V most of my 50 years of life. Met him once at a demo in Michigan it was amazing. Thanks ♥️

[@dishman4694]

13 or 14 years ago, I took a break from work, as a snow cone vendor, and went to a shoe store. I saw a pair of shoes that I immediately loved. I went to checkout. The cashier lady told me I could get a 2nd pair half off. I went back to the shelf where I found my first pair and saw another. The first was chocolate brown. The second black with white soles, if I remember correctly. They were Victory Skate Shoes. Mike V. I found that out on a whim my second month wearing them.

[@Jonnys_Adventrues]

Yes Finally the one I was waiting For! 🤙🏽

[@SecretSpots]

LEGEND! Honored and lucky to have not only skated with him at Deiner Park at Rutgers where that fakie ollie to bench was filmed, but also at the infamous "Shred For Life" in Edison around 95', and, get to print him in my magazine Rare Breed in 97'. One of the GOATS. Love you Mike V ❤️ THANK YOU for you massive contributions to skateboarding. 🙏🏽

[@stone_love311]

Mike Vallely is, and will always be one of the greatest inspirations, and favorite skateboarders of mine!

[@datoad6787]

One of the greatest to ever do it! Keep it up Mike v! 🤘❤

[@marcossantana7829]

great footage, great edit

[@KavaKavana]

Fun, joy, creativity, self expression and love. Words to live by

[@RedBullSkateboarding]

Well said!

[@therealjd1503]

Mike is such an awesome ambassador for skateboarding. He has never lost his edge. Best episode so far… just saying

[@evilisforbidden3981]

That was absolutely brilliant, so well done. I love these, please Red Bull Skateboarding keep these rolling 🙌 I loved every minute of it and Madars Apse has such a cool, calm and collected personality. Respect to Mike V for still Thrashing 👍

[@ticoskate]

Mike Vallely is the first Pro skater I ever met , it change me as a Kid

[@Dantrooker]

This is something I’m gonna have to watch over and over,I love Mike V, his tricks go from being mind blowing to occasionally something that’s not that difficult that the rest of us could learn but always done with such style it just makes you wanna get out there n try it! The Street Plant boards and wheels are amazing too, I’m on my 5th or 6th board and second set of wheels! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@christiansullivan9904]

SO goooood!!! MIKE V rules..

[@cinemasnitch3959]

proudly got the signed muska ducks streetplant deck up on the wall. Dudes such a legend.

[@uncomfortablynumb9800]

Are you high? lol.

[@ianvictory8469]

Massive mike v fan. Have been since I was little and it's been rad watching all his stuff lately. Stumbled onto this before going to work.

[@danielmcaloon4691]

🤘🤘🤘 total respect for the ability and the attitude of Mike V

[@SavingSoulsMinistries]

i got to meet mike at a mall in rockaway NJ In 07. i'll never forget that day!!

[@casual_sk8er]

Mike V has inspired me to continue skateboarding into middle age. He gives off the vibe... if it's your passion, then keep doing it, it's all about the love. Legend! ⚡️

[@kylewattssurfing3266]

@1:09 This is why learning manuals goes beyond style and most definitelyyy includes functionality and flow!!! Dope balance going over those mini skateboard obstacles!!! One of the doorstep skateboard shows on the internet!!!! Thxxx Red Bull!!!

[@NegotiableHemingway]

Watching them find random shit in the street to skate for hours, something as simple and basic as a curb just takes me back to when I was young skating with my friends, some of who are no longer with us. Great memories to reminisce. Do t take those times for granted kids. You’ll look back on these days and wished they’d never ended.

[@albertolalin8072]

mike vallely inspiration

[@FabledCity]

Public Domain was so ahead of its time and Mike's part was a core part of my original infatuation with skating. This episode is amazing,

[@jamesgowell2226]

enjoyed every second of this. thank you!!

[@BraveClam]

I truly like Mike V, I've loved his style since I was a child. Such a steezy personal touch on everything he does! Also the way he got onto the Tony Hawk tour that eventually produced the 'viral clip' is also incredible - He wanted on the tour, he made sure he would be a part of it one way or another!!

[@johnnyc.3261]

Been stoked on Mike V since he fought those couple chads in front of a store in the 90’s and dominated. Just a really sick guy all around. His daughter, Emily, is super talented too. ♥️❤️

[@ashleybrown4754]

Possibly one of the greatest videos in existence

[@Shay-dn7cz]

Madders is the best host. He makes it way better. And what a episode!!

[@Studbeefpile]

Mike Vallely is such a rad dude and skater. All time favorite skater, and loved his spots on 411 Vid Mags. Cheers!

[@tytompkins9065]

A rare style to see, mike a goat

[@magicwood2360]

Always killing it Mike 🤙👊🔥

[@crazyralph6386]

His backward Ollie’s in Public Domain were cool however, his half cab kick flip was completely insane, especially for that time period, and on those big heavy boards! He Gonz and Natas were probably the only ones doing that stuff in 87-88?

[@mazescopak405]

Most-enjoyable to watch. Thank you.

[@8bitsamurai6]

Legend. Love his passion for it.

[@fuji4202]

Most respected skater Mike V ⚡️

[@supakoolkris]

what an amazing episode ❤️

[@hassan4773]

How did I miss this when it came out? So stoked on this series and Mike V.

[@zrebrutibreniti]

I remember growing up looking up to this guy so much he was the badass skater we all wanted to be! cheers from Portugal 🇵🇹

[@jsan9116]

Best skate series ! Thanks!

[@RichardEBurchSr.]

Awesome Skater. Fan of his band Revolution Mother..... Please come skate Fireman's Skatepark in Houma,La.

[@riffraffrichard]

Well done! Using his talents to make the world a better place!

[@loonyprism7310]

These are so cool!! 🔥🤘🔥

[@markglover100]

These skate tales are epic. Mike V is a real one 🤘🤘

[@wakizashipwreck]

Chef’s kiss on the outro footage \,,/

[@EdwinLap]

great video. I am not a skater, but always loved Mike V and the video series he did "DRIVE" and that drop at :27 was nuts!!!!

[@rawxtir]

Dayyyyyyum, this is good! Big ups to Apse- good host & entertainer lol. Including vallely talk reasons for des Moines and helmet gets extra bonus points.

[@Salamancametalcraft]

He is a super cool dude. I grew up watching videos of him skating. Back when we had to buy VHS tapes. Finally met him on warped tour and my band played the Lucky stage for the whole tour. Revolution Mother shared that stage the whole tour. A Super rad dude.

[@robertliles2400]

Mike V was the man his innovation paved the way for many out their.

[@MarcS4R]

thanks for sharing Mike Vs story , such a legend