Men’s Skateboard Street Elimination: FULL COMPETITION | X Games California 2023

Watch the spoiler-free full competition of the Men’s Skateboard Street Elimination at X Games California 2023!
How medal event is judged:
1 heat of 16 athletes. Each athlete gets two :45 second runs. Best run counts, ranked 1-16. Athletes ranked 1-8 advance to the final.
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[@joshloisel]

Shane got over scored for not really doing anything kicking out Vincent who had a way better line wth

[@samfountain8804]

I said the same thing

[@MrBlazingVortex]

Yeah, that run will be controversial in that sense. Shame :/

[@joshloisel]

I love Shane but the judges really messed up

[@augustvong7057]

The switch ollie down the roof and switch back lip looked a little bit too easy, maybe. But yeah, he played it a bit safe ...

[@Jasonlimitless]

Judging in skateboarding in general is so bad 🥲 not sure why when everyone in the comments usually agrees lol

[@NickZimmermann]

run 1 4:06 curren caples 5:52 chris joslin 7:52 felipe gustavo 9:45 ishod wair 12:18 ryan decenzo 15:09 kelvin hoefler 17:25 vincent milou 19:38 giovanni vianna 22:04 jamie foy 24:22 gustavo ribeiro 26:25 braden hoban 28:46 dashawn jordan 31:40 jagger eaton 33:39 shane o'neil 35:21 yuto horigome 38:45 nyjah huston run 2 42:33 curren caples 44:48 chris joslin 46:42 felipe gustavo 49:17 ishod wair 50:58 ryan decenzo 53:40 kelvin hoefler 55:49 vincent milou 58:17 giovanni vianna 1:01:18 jamie foy 1:02:42 gustavo ribeiro 1:05:24 braden hoban 1:07:19 dashawn jordan 1:09:06 jagger eaton 1:11:35 shane o'neil 1:13:41 yuto horigome 1:15:44 nyjah huston

[@dsrree]

Thanks, anything to hear Gary Rogers talk less.

[@Makabert.Abylon]

@@dsrreeyou non american? I can’t stand him. My theory is that you can only like him and his style if you are from the us. Loud, obnoxious…

[@okisktr8728]

Real hero.

[@F1uffyPanduh]

My Guy

[@dr.moviecase8606]

Für was?? Lohnt es sich nicht alles anzuschauen? 😉

[@CollinGill7]

20:32 that might be the coolest dismount ive ever seen

[@eduartgames1786]

I was flipping when i saw it 🤯

[@danEasyE]

The park is awesome! Throwback design is spot on

[@robinpallets]

The XGames has been KILLING it this year!

[@Thelilbone]

Makes me feel like a kid again! They're back ❌

[@romanizaboss6641]

X cept for letting Gin woo win… kids style, dork tricks. Might as well let Andy ( helmet 🪖) win! 🤷🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️

[@robinpallets]

@@romanizaboss6641 You are what's wrong with the world.

[@Giiatzusama]

Favtss

[@joshsteelman88]

I don't like how short each run is.. it puts to much stress and pressure on the skater to try and force out as many tricks as possible In a couple of minutes.. this makes the quality of tricks and creativity go down when the skater is more focused on the extremely limited time they have during their run.. xgames should rethink the way they set up this event for street skating because the fans and skaters are definitely losing out on seeing each skaters full potential and diverse bag of tricks.

[@maxvonstrasser9041]

Mad respect to everyone out there but I feel shane only got that 82 because he is shane oneil. Milou deserved that 8th spot his line was stronger.

[@satchelito1514]

Yea I don’t understand how Milou got under an 85. Dudes lines are way more interesting than pretty much everyone elsr

[@AP-yr7ks]

Shane himself obviously wasn't even feeling it and hardly tried, chucking random flat ground tricks in there. To be honest he's probably feeling a bit embarrassed that he's in the finals and not Milou or Bradon.

[@deFINExGaming1]

Yeah man, they ensure certain guys get certain placements for the brand of skateboarding and making sure viewers get a show. It is what it is. Nyjah even told Braden his first run shoulda got a higher score. They know there’s nonsense going on

[@deFINExGaming1]

@@satchelito1514he already knew he was cheated, he had his bag on and everything ready to leave. But he puts a good face on to not look salty

[@augustvong7057]

@@satchelito1514 He had a lot more power and flow than Shane. Shane did a few mighty switch tricks, though.

[@justindavis2388]

That course is incredible. The details are bonkers!

[@CollinGill7]

curren starting off with the gap to blunt from the qp to the rail was so sick!!

[@zacvotruba8374]

His second run was so good up until he fell on the tailstall :’(

[@samfountain8804]

They did Vincent so dirty man. Favoritism for Shane . Not fair to Vincent . Shane barely did anything and Vincent smashed

[@Taxmandarmus]

Decenzo has just upped his levels over the last couple years he looked like a serious contender in the last few comps, love to see it🎉

[@PurpleXTC]

Oh yes, seeing his runs made me so happy!!

[@robertbarnhart7791]

Heck yeah. He just tuned 37 a couple days ago. Still pushing the limit

[@Taxmandarmus]

@robertbarnhart7791 thats what's crazy for about 8 years before 2022 he just seemed like he was there to make up the numbers, now it's seems like he can win every time completes and what love about it is no drugs can make you a better skater so it's just sheer hard work.

[@robertbarnhart7791]

@@Taxmandarmus yeah geez 8 years ago his brother Scott was in the scene heavy too, skating for Plan B. They had that amazing Thrasher cover where Ryan is frontside flipping this gap next to Scott doing a front board down the handrail. Last I saw Scott he was riding Powell boards but that's been years back now

[@Outdakuts]

Did anyone else notice Ralfy The Plug in the crowd 30:59

[@Deletedcommentfactory]

I think Joslins clothes are covered with sweat already when he puts them on in the morning.

[@nicholasfarris7744]

I don’t get the hate toward the announcers. I think they’re entertaining af

[@xanderbrooks1691]

They were genuinely hilarious together

[@jstma6201]

Tards gonna hate. As long as they are positive and trying to emphasize the skaters and tricks then let's go I love Gary and the other dude

[@peazeralus]

Anyone that hates Gary has never touched a skateboard more than once in their life

[@PaintGuy]

It’s seems like they mellowed out a bit this contest.

[@DMark25]

Because people like Brandon Graham clearly are disconnected with the vast majority of skateboarding. Making claims like "perhaps the gnarliest next generation of street skateboarding", when he is clearly unaware of the current landscape will garner disapproval. Especially from those actually in the industry at large. X-Games has the resources to put someone with previous elite level talent and a charismatic voice into this position. They have enough funds to option out some dweeb like Graham. Gary is Gary. He's relatively funny yet has to change his own character he molded into, through Metro's media, to make it friendly for corporate media. Which, in turn, comes off a bit corny and forced. I get X-Games and SLS require this wall of positive noise for the sake of viewer engagement, but audiences pointing out disingenuous traits isn't always "hate". In fact, most companies would actually survey their target demographics to get a fundamental understanding of how their product is externally viewed.

[@DizzyDez613]

Ryan Decenzo; the pride of Canada. KILLIN it! 💪

[@AntwonVinnie]

When decenzo flipped off the camera 😂 14:20

[@xanderbrooks1691]

“Don’t worry bout that watch Ryan decenzo” 🤣🤣🤣🤣 12:45

[@notch7751]

Gary on commentary once again, guess I'm watching on mute

[@PierrickMusik]

So bumped for Vincent Milou. Definitively deserved the 8th spot.

[@GHOST__BRAIN]

shane oneils switch ollie at 1:12:50 was dope

[@PettyDown]

Should millou be knocked out by the goat shane though? IDK man that last run was nice but millous was better , All my opinion.

[@trumanb4758]

Great course. Way more organic then the simple straight up and down of other comps I've seen. I'm a vert/park guy but this course has actually kept me interested in a street comp.

[@GrowingDownUnder]

they should just keep this course as a permanent skatepark

[@ShawnMeyateetsPomegranate]

The streetpark looks unbelievable!

[@nicholasfarris7744]

It’s a crime Braden Hoben didn’t get in the finals.

[@satchelito1514]

Vincent Milou*

[@kjdacod]

Makes no sense. Props to Nyjah telling it! 1:06:51 Bradon should easely got top three with that run, come on!

[@deFINExGaming1]

@@kjdacodYeah they know there’s nonsense going on. Look at those judges. They haven’t skated a day in their lives. And even if they have, They’re to ensure certain placements. They aren’t true to skateboarding

[@jaysant6958]

Probably for the kicklflip repetition. I think he kicklipped 3 times into tricks.

[@satchelito1514]

@@MrElpajita Braden and Vincent’s lines were both better than Shane’s. Every one heralds Shane as “the best” so why do they need to give him special treatment?

[@CarlosCastillo-rw3to]

Gary reminds me of those sign language imposters who sign on live television and don’t know what they’re doing lol

[@heroicsquirrel3195]

Such BS! How tf did Shane’s run beat milous ffs

[@JhonatanLopezProductions]

1:06:51 I was thinking the same thing as Nyjah to be honest!

[@spikerzombie]

Gary for the people other dude for naming medals

[@TheMetalMixtape]

Great course this year! One love guys! i love skateboarding! 20 years now

[@zogardne]

24:04 great commentating 😁

[@Samroble1]

Gary is rude and speaking over the other commentator

[@MrBlazingVortex]

That is their thing. Takes a while to get used to at least for me, found the duo to be very funny, but Gary doesn’t interrupt often.

[@drthkdus2504]

The 2nd run by Ryan Decenzo was on point.

[@augustvong7057]

The silent GOAT!

[@deFINExGaming1]

This field was full of HEAVY HITTERS man! 🔥🔥

[@408lurks]

At 1:06:50 nyjah tells Brayden that his first run should have been a higher score. These are facts. Plus 10 respect points for nyjah.

[@kevinc8369]

I dont know which was better. Ryan flipping the camera off by mistake or Gary making a hilarious Doug reference for Kelvin hoefler 😂😂😂

[@jonbaker1405]

I love the way that Brandon Graham handles Gary’s excitement. It’s hilarious how subtle and almost condescending he is with him. He loves saying Gary’s name. 😂 Such a spectacular xgames going on. These riders are beast! Get it boys and girls

[@karlmiller7395]

How is it condescending? You probably never had a rambunctious friend you had to calm down because he was too turnt up

[@michaelgale6163]

53:10 when Descenzo tells Joslin "ok so if you just did what I did." lol priceless

[@dr.moviecase8606]

Curren rules so in the second run... Wow never see a change of a run like his 👌

[@RMaxKeeling]

Shane should be out for finals and Vincent should be in 😢

[@theubervlog]

Vincent got robbed

[@gnarmarmilla]

Thanks so much, X-Games. I remember when I first started watching the X-Games back in 1997, you were stoked if you caught any event after school or on the weekend, Parks Bonifay on the wakeboard or some in-line on the very ramp, but now it’s so nice to be able to see my favorite sport on KZbin when I get off work. The park was rad and the line up of pros cannot get any better. These are all some of the most talented skateboarders on the planet and we are lucky to see them skate here. If I may give some feedback, I want to say, I do think Gary can be more professional or educated sounding about the tricks.

[@ob_shinobi]

Another exciting year for Games🔥🔥

[@torereeetxx]

The great work of the cameras is impressive, everything recorded is incredible!

[@augustvong7057]

Chris Gregson!

[@justindavis2388]

Gary keep it going man! Love your commentary!

[@kjdacod]

So Hoban would be in the Finals if he just called it after the flip bs crook?! Don't makes any sense!

[@foylad4862]

Great show to all those involved 👍

[@later_skateboards]

The fact that nyjah had never even broken a bone until this injury is nuts to me! 🤯

[@losingflo]

The park is looking like any school level from some thps game. Love X.

[@pgfrank2351]

I love this park design!

[@coburgerj1993]

That last few times I've seen Joslin he has been a little off. I hope everything is going well for him and he takes the next step eventually in contest skating. And by next step, I mean landing his monster tricks and winning some contests .

[@oisinmckellar3046]

I would imagine having young children could be a factor.

[@sh666nks]

Skateboarding is super hard dude… he prolly got a lot of stuff going on messing with consistency but idk how u can say this after doing a big flip first try down that set. Notice how everyone just hit the rail or hubba? That wasn’t a contest friendly gap at all. That’s a heavy banger double set. Doing that first try even if it was ur local skatepark is CRAZY

[@jonathonredfearn3632]

He's my fav skater man. Always inconsistent but def the craziest always. When he lands he lands big. True love of the game

[@coburgerj1993]

@sh666nks im saying that as a fan of Chris.. he always has a spark and power to his skating no goes unmatched by anyone. But the last 3 times ive seen him he seems tired or hurt. Im shocked he didnt land anything down Rincon; I was rooting hard for him. Im just hoping the best for him cause when he's on ; he might be the best.

[@augustvong7057]

@@letmediecast Don't over exhaust yourself in the gym! ;)

[@AMIPARIS-fe2yj]

Congratulations Yuto❤️‍🔥

[@mrknowitall8663]

Thanks for getting the judges live verbal input. It truly means a lot.

[@BAMZ1ER]

Commentators dynamic was dope, need to keep Gary!💥💥💥

[@BlackJacketJones]

probably the best x games course i've ever seen

[@PierreKokou]

Yuto that Chillin' Machine! ^^

[@followsuittrading]

I just love how felipe g. Messes up his back noseblunt and just comes back with the kickflup back nb like butter 😅 what a casual beast

[@deedontworry]

What an awesome event! 🔥 Endless bangers!

[@otow27]

A volta da Milou 55:47 A volta da Shane 1:11:35 Eu amo o Shane mas ele ñ fez nada kkkkk como ele tá na final, só pelo NOME? O Milou foi roubado e o os juízes inflaram demais a nota do Shane ridiculamente

[@jcalmeida1351]

Não só o Milou, como o Braden também foi roubado. A única coisa interessante que o Shane fez, foi aquele drop de switch. Ter hype ajuda muito na pontuação.

[@SteezyMcCheezie]

Good skating boys 👏

[@tuckertrenton774]

Having the first part of the video playing in the background in the morning while I make breakfast made me feel like I was in one of those movies

[@rolandbruegger4482]

Very entertaining to watch - thank you for sharing this event. Great course and skateboarding 🍹🤙🍀

[@audioradio7257]

I”m back and the waddle off got me feeling old 😂😂😂

[@seasonalvro7966]

This is by far one of the best parks in contests.

[@somosknow1]

Shane thought he was in Tampa at the end there

[@austinjordan1744]

Gary annoying af tbh. But after reading the comments that’s clearly an unpopular opinion

[@julianbrown6805]

Honestly I think Gary's a fun commentator. Its cool to see that he's good friends with all the skaters. And because he knows them outside of the competition, i think that's why he tends to vier off topic sometimes lol. But he's a huge contrast from the typical announcers who basically repeat the same thing about every competitor in the competition each time they do their run. Plus other people in the comments saying they feel bad that the other announcer has to deal with Gary. Bruh, every time they show they're reactions, it looks like they're having a good time.

[@someguy3717]

You don't want a commentator to comment the same things? Me too. Tell Gary that he doesn't have to talk about how everyone isn't dressed cool like him and to stop just ranting about how great Ishod is for never planning his lines, etc. I've honestly skated for 15 years now and every single contest I have watched he has said the same things at every event. Multiple times at those events too. He is obnoxious and that's his shtick. He excites the little kids that don't understand what's going on but like random loud noises with unnecessary, exaggerated gestures. He is the jester of skateboarding

[@notch7751]

There's a time and a place. Personally I'd prefer if they had someone like Chris Cole or Geoff Rowley as the analyst instead of Gary. The two examples I gave (Chris and Geoff) tend to give more insight and substance into what's going on in the actual heat compared to Gary.

[@julianbrown6805]

@@someguy3717 You sound like a serious hater. You need some help my friend.

[@julianbrown6805]

@@notch7751 Very true, Cole would be great in the booth.

[@dannyg.6431]

Gary joked about a 69 score in a professional contest thats been going on for decades... Gary is how old? Nothing funny about it

[@Dude00796]

14:20 bro lol

[@KZRock]

"How bout that flow mo cam?" 😂

[@jesusislord88]

Definitely one of my favorite courses I've ever seen for any skate event. Reminiscent of the THPS or Skate games, which I'm absolutely loving. We need more courses like this. Also, would love to see more real street events, maybe even some in a place where we could get some lines, not just best trick? 🤙

[@SuperDoctorprofessor]

Skateboarding has become so insane, the abilities here are beyond belief.

[@weapon7126]

Lets go Yuto!

[@stevenevenson4611]

Man really stoked on x-games this year. Glad to say that again

[@mitchella3455]

finally a good / fun course

[@xanderbrooks1691]

Honestly the commentary chemistry is insane

[@Chillionaire]

This Event was Sick!

[@PoolSideJams_]

Decenzo flipping the camera off 😭😂

[@therealjd1503]

Such a good course

[@claycollins8973]

Love the course, feels like early 00's again

[@randylahey1822]

Judges blowing it again

[@AuttieshtheUniverse]

Most Incredible SkatePark for X Games Ever

[@TheLifePhoenix]

Best actual street course I’ve ever seen in an X-games. Solid design Good comp.

[@parzifal-.-2947]

Insane course

[@user-ph1xw5bs1r]

Decenzo is sending it... 37 years young....

[@bigLs400]

curren's shoes so clean, vans needs to release those era hi pros my god

[@R.PMcMurphy]

Gary Rogers is too much, he gives me a migraine. " That was water" ? Trying way to hard

[@garrinking6489]

Solid skateboarding! Proper lineup. Any one of those skaters can pull up and smash a spot.

[@ianbee1959]

WHERE’S GINWOO?!!

[@jaysant6958]

Switch backside Smith down the hubba and rail is just nothing now? Crazy.

[@malice4422]

Only carlos ribiero, vincent milou, and jagger doing them. So sick

[@donotcomply1628]

That park looks so fun!

[@robertchase8504]

Throwback.. Austin and Barcelona🤙 Can’t help but miss the “old crew”(Cole shecks p-rod…) It’s skateboarding, let’s git it!

[@underthesonson845]

Who’s us, you go get him water, he got leg, Gary rogers 31:28 hilarious 🗣️🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@BrandonKohout]

Go get'em, Nyjah my bro! I’ll be rooting for you!

[@kjdacod]

Props to Nyjah saying the truth there at 1:06:51

[@Turtleboykid]

yuto's run was dope but that score was crazy high in comparison to other people's difficult runs that also had a better flow to them.

[@rym7174]

Does decenzo not age

[@sorenman1]

now this is a real street arena, a roundabout, planters, vending machines, stairs. pavement markings, yup a nice neighborhood street for skating

[@claysoggyfries]

X games has the most beautiful courses. This one is almost as good as the Shanghai one

[@karlmiller7395]

I know i haven't watched an XGames in over a decade but going from Sal to Gary is a definite upgrade.... 🤔 Maybe i can finally be apart of XGames as the next color(pun definitely intended) commentator gotta put my app in😂😂

[@dannymorgan7252]

Love Gary as an announcer keeping it real.

[@AndraeBird007]

some people may disagree

[@Enough.Said.]

Curren's flow is so smooth. I'll give him his flowers.🌹

[@EmillionWayz]

That's a sick park. Obviously can't do all too many tricks in one run but it's almost like watching real street skating because of the obstacles and how cool they are presented 👍

[@joahyoga1995]

one of your better shows -

[@smogrem]

I think the camera man deserves the gold!

[@marcelurban4120]

Gary was hyped on the slappy curb switch crook 😂😂