My Dilemma | Skate Across America Day 42

Help raise money for this trip, mental health, and addiction here -
www.gofundme.com/f/skateboard...
Today is day 42 of my 3,000+ mile skate from Venice Beach across the country to Virginia Beach ending at the @jackalopefest June 2nd-4th.
My route - www.komoot.com/collection/200...

[@ChadCaruso]

Help raise money for this trip, mental health, and addiction here - gofund.me/9af4048d

[@loudd]

great idea. Im worried about the hill bombs in the Appalachians

[@bodyboardingchronicles602]

Chad, rotate them out. Index new sk8 wheels. You will roll better?

[@_....J........................]

just get new wheels. you'll still be among a handful of people to do it. at least enjoy it with the comfiest ride you can get without going long board.

[@Meech616]

This is really inspiring Chad! Keep it up!

[@dieseldabz7104]

What you do with this money to help with mental health and addiction crisis really curious? As someone who's dealt with both 1/2 my life and sober 9 years now n clean as well equally the same it's a few subjects I take interest in.

[@BorisTheMonkey]

Change them. The last thing you want is a blowout when a truck is flying past you. Also you'd preserve them and could auction them for charity or something.

[@justinsteranka1]

Agreed!!! There one set of wheel mission is not important in my eyes compared to safety.

[@WeStayTrueUK]

This right here, it's already and incredible achievement skating across the US, the fact that the wheels could now pose a danger is not worth the risk, just switch them out

[@joseywilds3133]

🤣 seriously? I don’t want broken 💩! Waste money on something that has no value? That’s good er thinker! 🤡

[@eastcoastjordan]

This. His shoes were changed because of wear. There isn’t a difference in changing your wheels. But I get why he wants to. That board would be a treasure if all intact. At the end of the day I’m sure he’s aware if they won’t make it.

[@williametzler3743]

Yeah, it is not about the exact same board making it across america, it is about you and your journey!

[@Sicnus]

We're all chanting "CHANGE THE WHEELS! CHANGE THE WHEELS!" We care more about your safety than trying to get those wheels to make it x-country! Keep going brother!

[@smoothkid765]

no faking this shit, man. No extra production, just a man and his board and his mission. It's amazing to me, your determination. Stay strong!

[@passenger-rider]

You should definitely change the wheels and board, you will feel like it's a new start with new energy to continue the journey. You don't want the wheels to fail or you get a hang up on a highway so you get hurt and risk everything. Keep pushing Chad, we are all cheering for you.

[@stoneless_skating]

He can't change board, he doesn't just carry another deck along. Def. Should change the wheels tho

[@passenger-rider]

@@stoneless_skating Of course he don’t have the board with him but he can get it sent to him, just like the shoes and other things.

[@ModernBuilds]

Excited to see how many people show up and skate on your final day... I bet it’s gonna be wild!

[@koobs4549]

Don’t risk it, change them. I know it would be cool to do it on one set but you’re not diminishing how monumental this is by swapping to a safer option.

[@TBilbr01]

Bro...my absolute favorite is Chad's relationship with all the cows. "Yoooo...what up? Wanna go?" LOL! It's the BEST! By far the best KZbin epic journey ever!

[@thtboijeffrey3879]

Dudes gunna be like Forrest Gump and have a whole bunch of skaters following him, good stuff your a legend

[@Daikini88]

Do a side by side size comparison of the old wheels vs the new wheels.

[@RegularFootisChris]

"I put these wheels on a regular board to be in the spirit of your adventure."

[@Raven187FPV]

That first guy was so damn wholesome bro. What a legend. Everyone was cool!

[@ericharmon7163]

I think the best part of this, on your end, is seeing the country up close. I used to hitchhike a lot and you don't realize how much you miss while riding in a car until you walk that route. I love the animal interactions, lol.

[@ericharmon7163]

@@sam_rowan you are exactly correct. The more disconnected we are from nature, the more issues we seem to have.

[@CIRCLEONE77]

@@sam_rowan well said

[@carsilk2492]

This is straight up like Forrest Gump when nearing the end he has a whole squad of runners running with him. When you get to VB you're gonna have a whole crew behind you!

[@jessetorres9444]

Change the wheels!!! not worth the risk.

[@filmbuffturk]

For real the simple gesture of people showing up just to push a bit with essentially a stranger and having such a pleasant interaction is honestly restoring my faith in humanity. That's what life is all about.

[@NoSecondSeason]

What a great guy, the one that skated with you in the green top. So considerate, not wanting to waste your time, wishing you well and perhaps coming to the end event🙌❤️ and the motorbike guy🙌 and Dan🙌, so good they all came out🙌 You're doing great Chad, quite amazing how you're covering the miles 🙌❤️

[@afrosheenix]

Not sure if it's the regions, your minor celebrity status or what but there seems to be a lot of southerners wanting to support and meet you during this journey. I thought Texas was friendly but Tennessee is showing you a lot of love. Being from new York, I have to wonder if this has changed your perception at all.

[@fabianng3153]

What's up chad from Malaysia 🇲🇾. I'm 11pm mostly the time you post 😂 you entertained me bro , good 10 to 15 mins video . Thanks bro

[@MiamiMorslav]

All the homies along the way definitely make it great. At first my reaction was like “nah, not going to get anywhere stopping to talk all the time”, but in a way that’s the point of traveling and even life on the day to day routine of whatever, to keep moving and balance it out with the right amount of spontaneous interactions and connections/ conversation. Has inspired me to take time to converse a little more.

[@josiahamaze]

Great insight

[@lancairw867]

He seems to like the company and viewers like to see who is gonna show up each day 👍🏻

[@kianr2200]

I thought very similar and have come to the same conclusion

[@chrisspinazzola2651]

This content, the 50 states, it’s providing something better in the KZbin skate sphere, what you see from someone doing a long challenge is more in line with the truth than snippets of perfection. Honestly it’s a work of art

[@tracphonevirtualmagazine]

How are regular clips a lie? Especially when they have the long cuts that show every try.

[@trwh9640]

Seeing all the support and people tagging along is just awesome, might just be my favourite day yet! Oh and please change the wheels!

[@zachfischer6818]

As a guy who road his bicycle from Washington to Virginia, I relish in your story, Chad. I hope you can pump up and down the hills of Virginia. There’s more elevation gain and loss in that one state alone than the rest of the route combined!! That includes crossing the continental divide seven times! Virginia is hilly AF. Pump those hills Chad!! Oh and swap those wheels!!

[@skiaddict08]

agreed on the wheels

[@MarkFunJones]

I’ll be driving down 70 in a couple hours look forward to hopefully seeing you keep on shredding

[@willowkid419]

You’re a beast. I just got done a 14 mile push and my legs are cooked. You inspired me so I took full advantage of my Friday. Keep crushing it bro! Much love 💚🦾

[@alexism1127]

I love how all the interactions you show are always so wholesome, just a couple of nice guys skateboarding together. Stay safe out there!

[@SickPigeon]

I love seeing people show up and push a bit with you. I think it’s great how you share time and the journey with them. All these people seem like they could be lifelong friends and you just met them.

[@arnisador8600]

I love how more and more people are coming out to meet you Chad. It’s just Bananas how much of affect this mission is having

[@AdventuresInSkateboarding]

Awesome. Love how many people come from all over to Push with you. Amazing community.

[@soulpunkcatgoddess]

I know you've probably been getting this a lot, but if you happen to come through anywhere near Richmond once you get to VA, I would love to treat you to a meal, some snacks, whatever you need... I've been following since Day 1. I put my partner and my whole family on to you, and you have brought us so much joy over this past month and a half. Not trying to be corny, but you are easily my favorite skater. Period. I've struggled with mental health and dependency issues my whole life. Getting back into skating over this past year and being inspired by your story, your words, and your evolution has truly changed the course of my life. I am so blessed to witness this beautiful history and community you're creating. It's deeply impactful. Everyone feels it. Thank you. Bless you. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 -Harluuuuuuu!!!

[@floater1063]

I'm getting a shirt that says "ride like Chad." This guy is incredible.

[@brendonmasters]

Those wheels take off! Also, that cat in the beginning is pure soul.

[@priceyindividual2995]

I love how cool all the people you meet on this journey are. The way skateboarding brings people together is something special.

[@BabyBowDingBall]

That first guy was so nice. Something about his energy, felt like I’d get along with him really well. Good stuff.

[@yodieandme.5801]

Yo!🐄🐄 loving the journey since Venice. Great to see all the people who stop you along the way. I say ride the wheels till they fall off!

[@12BadRL]

Man the way everyone keeps stopping to push with you for a bit! Inspiring stuff Chad

[@KCKG11]

so rad people coming out to roll with you. an experience you'll have with you for life. Cheers

[@Mike_nym]

Amazing to watch this whole project grow every day. Way to go chad

[@mutinypunx]

These videos have become my daily lunch time ritual. You rule dude.

[@Itwasatragedy]

humble people you can come across just off of inspiration, good for your brother!

[@pauliewalnuts5241]

So many cool people stopping to skate and show support, it's awesome.

[@kev5782]

thanks for this series chad! it's super inspiring switch the wheels if you want to, or don't if you don't, but damn a lot of people in these comments can't let that go. falling is a big part of skateboarding. if chad wants to risk a fall to have one set last the whole trip, so be it! maybe he wants to keep them for himself, maybe he wants a museum to have them. who cares? it's chad's trip. if you've commented more than 1x demanding a wheel change, get out there and start pushing, and along with your safety lecture, change your own wheels after 1500 miles.

[@jasonpeterson1506]

Change them. Such a smooth ride for the end and you won’t die

[@BirdDogg]

If it’s raining on those hills, you might oughta change those wheels, would suck to get hurt this close to the finish line. Be safe and keep crushing it, big inspiration

[@djlancer88]

good to see I'm not the only motorcycle rider who straps a board to their back seat =D

[@emjay1573]

That dude is Tennessee's answer to Andy Anderson 😂 What a legend! ✌

[@jimmythepirate494]

The 'no biff solution' is always the best solution my man, this advice ages well with you instead of against you.

[@joesphschramm3754]

There's gonna be real terrain if you are going through the Blue Ridge mountains. It's so beautiful. It's probably in my top 5 rides on the motorcycle.

[@AirborneAnt]

You have met nothing but genuine good people this whole trip…that makes me so happy

[@johndwilson6431]

Ok Brother, yes I have watched for the past 33 days or so. I love what you are doing and I'm so proud of your sobriety journey. You are inspiring me to skate again. I'm 51. I have 2 wonderful family members who have been sober for 22 years between them. God bless you and watch over you. Keep pushing.

[@themoog924]

I'd change em up tbh, good luck whichever way. Doing amazingly well Chad👍

[@joelkowal3234]

I’m impressed the wheels made it this far, you deserve a new set. Push on brother!

[@dbandthekings9206]

Ehh… that’s quite the dilemma. I think you’re smart to leave the really messed up ones on the back. I got pitched forward on a onewheel and I broke my collarbone. Sucked. What a nice guy. Dude, so many nice people. You’re really making a big effect on people’s lives. Just amazing. Wow 3 people in one day. Bro that’s awesome. So happy for you. It is cool to see your progress.

[@itsfullerz]

Enjoy the last stretch, soak it all in.... mad props Chad.

[@vyiz1004]

Chad COMING from downhill skateboarding, Taking a look at your wheels , the plan is solid. Theres terrific chances of the wheels holding up another week b4 you really feel as if you rather switch to the second set.

[@slimchance7748]

Been waiting for U to hit Nashville! Back in 99’ I was there & they had a small sk8park w/ wooden ramps, it got me back into it, rad place. Luv some of these sites, memories!

[@darrinsiberia]

Man in like 40 years yer gunna have the best memories. I had kinda a crappy day but watching this I feel inspired and rdy for adventure. Thanks so much for all you do.

[@ryanrowe1975]

Warm-up and skating in a little bit of a great tour!

[@tnc4700]

given where you ride at... maybe you should change those wheels! it would be so sad to see the trip going wrong because of something that simple, STAY safe Chad.

[@AtilioEscobar]

That dude was mad cool. Loved his cadence. Should start a KZbin channel.

[@Benji_In_Memphis]

Thrilled to see guys pushing along the way. Weather is looking better I hope.

[@falcosk8]

Safe travels, young man! This is an epic journey!!

[@Jacob-gg1ng]

i love how many people you interact with on the trip. its so cool and wholesome!

[@sandalkid2351]

Bro I love these videos. I love the fact that these dudes find you and wanna skate with you. Shits rad 🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@HsvPeavey]

I tried to give up my shift at work today to come skate the eastern part of Nashville with you. Didn’t work out. Good luck Chad 🤜🤛

[@quackywhackityphillyb.3005]

Change the wheels!!!!!!

[@Jordans__Adventures]

Leave them on the back, but play it safe so you can finish your journey to Virginia Beach. If you have to swap out a wheel, maybe go that route, just so you don't injure yourself. I love the journey man, keep pushing!

[@stuminnis4050]

I’m posting this a month late so who knows if you’ll see it. But regarding the support vehicle conversation, there’s a long history of Fastest Known Time records in long distance hiking and cycling. And they’re usually separated into “supported” anf “unsupported” records. Someone will probably do your route faster soon, with support, and that’s awesome for them. But the fact that you did it first, unsupported, is FUKKIN’ BOSS!

[@Wallett]

So stoked to wake up every morning to watch this series . Super excited for you to be getting close to the end!

[@overtonesnteatime198]

The support for your cause is so contagious man. ❤ always good vibes.

[@richiechouinard348]

Keep it going man! The wheels are chucky for sure but you will know when its time and you understand the value of every mile every inch. Just keep a spare in your bag just incase.

[@pdx503]

New wheels and board then bust out 100 mile days no sweat!

[@emriboss]

Chad you are an absolut animal! Forrest Gump is one of my all time favorite movies and this is starting to Provide the Same Vibe. Greets and huuuuge respect from Germany

[@stevenbaker436]

Your a inspiration!!! I'm stoked!

[@titou1again]

Keep on cruising while you keep on smiling. Have a good ride

[@BigSirZebras]

God, please don't shit on this whoever you are but It is so nice to see Americans from all over hang out together and not be divided by politics. We all have much more in common and it is beautiful to see people come together without the politics that might divide us. Next time somebody asks me if I am republican or democrat I am going to answer "I support skateboarding".

[@scottlistenfelt4895]

Safe travels 💯🛹🤙

[@kellymcentee7172]

Great day! Keep on pushin'!

[@terribletoos26]

Love the shot of seeing you riding in this video. Very cool.

[@azazelreficulmefistofelicu7158]

I called it! I knew about just one set of wheels across America. It's hard to say, I would rotate them beause the ones in the back suffer more and that way thry would last longer, but that make the front wheels "thinner" and more susceptible to rough terrain and peebles. I also can't see the wheels really close so... Also I agree with many commenters, this journey is very important for many people. Today I had a "cigarette break" and didn't feel the urge to smoke or any cravings. First time but many more to come. Keep it up!

[@robmckiernan3264]

Another vote for changing the wheels!

[@BelgianSpeedcuber]

Epic to see rad skaters skate with you along the way!! Keep pushing dude!! Safe travels 🤘🤘🔥🔥❤️

[@drone-vision]

Bless you dude!!! Skate safe!!! Greetings from 🇬🇧

[@barkeyes8592]

Boy, you had quite a few visitors or fans show up today. Good for you. Just as I predicted you will have more and more people wanting to skate along with you now. And just like Forest Gump you will have a group skating with you right up the board walk to the beach!

[@wyzeazz]

switch your wheels, then when your worried ride your board backwards down hills!

[@stephenhenderson7546]

you met so many cool people on your journey and not even finished yet.

[@westcoastsweatshop3840]

Cheers Chad been in since day 28 🎉 safe travels

[@Slix6Skates]

Keep it going bro your doing great

[@stoneless_skating]

I would love 1 set of wheels to last the whole trip to, but for your safety I think you should change them bro. Some of those trucks come way too close, don't want it to give out then and get rammed by a semi! Good luck and much love❤

[@tourhead]

The heads showing up on your route to hype you up are awesome!!!

[@bermchasin]

welcome to nashville, BEAUTIFUL morning today!

[@brianjones9392]

I'm on on the change them side.

[@hargosolomon]

Put those new wheels on. Damn. 😂

[@TommileeCashOConnor]

I bet having some mineral water instead would be wicked for the cramps and stuff!

[@necgist]

There is no prize for continuing with the original wheels.

[@bonerjamz2024]

Rock it till the wheels fall off!!!

[@muttyvisuals577]

Change the wheels at a round number and switch no need to risk getting hurt

[@conradquiroz185]

You’re meeting the coolest people✌️

[@steves9522]

another sic day! respect bro!

[@charlesyniguez2392]

And the climent has changed drastically better in the beginning l bet I wanted to cry you were so out there