My War: Miles Silvas

Five trips, four years and one epic switch back heel crossed off the NBD list, Miles' victory at Wallenberg didn’t come easy. This is one helluva battle.
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[@nastynoles7946]

I can't even imagine rolling down the ramp to that thing switch LMAO

[@aerialviper5891]

I can barely ride switch

It isnt switch

[@E-Bizzy]

@ did you watch the same video? lmao

[@andrewiffrig7308]

Yeah it is lol

[@ThrasherMag]

@ Cmon!

[@pablo.gasoline9277]

My war is one of the greatest series ThrasherMagazine has made

[@pablo.gasoline9277]

True

[@ThrasherMag]

listen...... thanks guys

[@Dontbustthecrust]

@Michael Espinoza it's series of segments then ya hair splitting kook.

[@quewhyes7605]

Facts. I really wish they made more.

[@sneakerknockerz702]

facts

[@varih5866]

When he punched his board I could feel the pain in my fists

[@matthewreynolds345]

I could feel the pain in his heart that shit is rough when u get to that point

[@noahjohansson9468]

haha one time i was so mad i punched my board and popped it up at the same time, still have a scar from the mob grip

[@jbean9021]

666th like baby 😈

[@billybarnes6613]

ik that hurt more than the slam

[@toddwareham]

It's amazing how he laid down something so gnarly but still maintained his steez. Soo smooth. Good shit

[@localjoe]

If he did that switch back heel off the curb I would’ve been impressed with his style but he sent the whole damn thing!

[@toddwareham]

@@localjoe right! And that landing was butter. If I saw that clip and someone said he did it first try I'd believe it.

[@pretzil16]

Todd Wareham Steez = Maintained

[@menikmati789]

I’d be just as stoked landing an Ollie off the 1st step

[@davidwest4175]

Sand Hanitizer pennys section is rad

[@kev.argueta]

my war was heelflip it kzbin.info/www/bejne/mX2Qe2qli9uojdk

[@stoneybaloney4673]

No you wouldn't

[@be3rryy]

Menikmati stiap ollie anda.

[@jfncho]

the overhead shot of Wallenberg is so gnarly.

[@leapoldstotch4987]

I'd buy a print

[@jfncho]

@@leapoldstotch4987 0:21 would be perfect

[@matthewjames206]

The cinematography in this is amazing. So many wonderful shots and angles.

[@morris7025]

It can be really hard to show how big something is in a photo - they did a great job - nailed it - looks so gnarly.

[@verox2820]

@@morris7025 i dont even skate but i love to watch people being good at their talents

[@BIMONLAKI]

I’m telling you y’all, it was the FIT

[@localjoe]

Got a pair of those sweats but I always feel like I’m gonna rip them when I skate

[@sidtoler9725]

Local Joe I rip every pair of adidas wind pants skating lol

[@joshuasmith6346]

HONDA Fit?

[@johnpetrillo2051]

those olympique lyon pants were the trick for sure

[@Jahhhhk]

I copped that Jersey and gave it to a girl... didnt get it back

[@TenThumbsProductions]

What is wild is how perfect it is. You'd never have guessed it took him years to do.

[@JohnHill]

alright, i'm going skating

[@rogueclips2628]

What is that John hill?! Literally my biggest inspiration to skate! #progressdaily

[@jackgregory3025]

Hi John

[@raspberrysloth9558]

John hill !!!!!!!!

[@spencerdaskater7409]

Hehe

[@isaaccall1686]

What’s good

[@robl8080]

I just binged every single one of the “My War” videos. So glad a new one just got uploaded!

[@averyprice9422]

Same

[@awbert]

lmfao same, saw all the comments saying i wish they'd make more My War and here we are.

[@JesusDisciple916]

Rob L, fancy meeting myself here...

[@godf0g744]

Watching this thinking I'll be like them one day.

[@name-tr4qw]

Watching this HOPING I’ll be like them someday

[@nobody-gh2yf]

Believe in yourself! These dudes never gave up even when the world seemed like it told em too

[@vasectomyfail442]

i believe in you, there's nothing stopping you from sitting on a couch and having a conversation, just like these guys. you got this, bro

[@name-tr4qw]

I’ve been working on my skateboarding during quarantine and it’s made me land so many tricks

[@name-tr4qw]

I’m 11and I want to get one by 14 I just learned varial kickflips

[@NinjaLifestyle]

Man he could not have done that any more perfect!

[@gdsc4tm4n60]

yo nocomplys are my favorite trick

[@imakrewitatl]

He didnt even push TWI-EE-I-EE-IIIIICE 👎🏻

[@gabealegre6532]

@@gdsc4tm4n60 lmaoooo

[@gdsc4tm4n60]

@@gabealegre6532 that means a lot to me thank you

[@juicydoubles1144]

Bro that shit was all bolts, too clean

[@Pryslak]

That lil kids smile holding your board giving it back to you is awesome!

[@JesusDisciple916]

Time stamp, bro? I must have missed that, but I love to see lil kids stoked about skating!

[@bumrodgers]

Even after watching the whole video, he lands it so clean and easy looking it made me instantly forget how hard he worked on it. His style is insane. I also love that he had everyone their skating with him. Dude seems like an awesome person.

[@localjoe]

Yeah like they were saying looks like he didn’t work for it at all. Looks effortless

[@logangood1802]

Grew up with him and his lil bro throughout high school. Miles has always been a legend

[@JasonPatrick-tj4xj]

I'm age 44. Canadian living in Toronto. I travelled to Cali in the 1990's to skate wallenberg and embarcadero. I still watch clips from those spots. Great memories for me

[@PhaseSkater]

I was driving thru San Fran one time and I decided to stop by Wallenberg just to look at it. Stood at the top and I was like “ I’ve done 12 stairs but I’ll never try this ever in my life!” The thing is so freaking long. You’re looking out more than looking down, plus it’s pretty high too

[@llifenz992]

Yeahh I dont think some people realise how intimidating this would be irl....

[@drivenbyfate]

Yea man I checked it out once and it looks unreal. Like it doesn't even look possible to me. I can't believe the stuff people have thrown down it.

[@laavnmooeri8430]

yea looks pretty big in video but its NOTHING compared to reality.. just insane

[@aaronz.3972]

It's terrifying. One of my boys from Martinez took me there a few years ago, he landed an ollie, I tried and quit. When I visit again, might go back and just try to stick an ollie, apart from that, I'm not getting younger.

[@PhaseSkater]

Ω Shred how old are you?

[@The_Angry_BeEconomist]

four years a true war

[@SuperEroticJesus]

You know you're ggnarly when you have 2 My War parts

[@bg6012]

Mad respect for going back 5 times and probably driving from LA to SF, then having the homies set up the ramp each time add's extra pressure. That's persistence and damn did it pay off, it couldn't have been more beautifully executed. Most people don't appreciate how much work goes into the majority of the 3 - 7 second clips that make up a video part.

[@Hassan97moe]

this series caught my attention on recommend and then made me cop a board last week, now I’m fully hooked

[@MrEazyE357]

That's so fucking cool to hear! Have fun. I quit skating before I ever got to 20, mostly because I just go too damn big, but wish I hadn't. Such an awesome and fun sport!

[@Hassan97moe]

that_G_EvanP yeah man I’m loving it, hopefully one day you get back at it😤 I’m 22 and I feel little too old to start too

[@raphaeltavares6121]

@@Hassan97moe it's never too late to start bro, just take it easy, learn 1 trick at a time and have fun always ::)

[@nestormerinoayala9827]

@@Hassan97moe Never too late to start. Quit when I was 24, started again at 39 ... five years ago. The body changes and one learns to adapt. Keep going!

[@raveandsweets]

@@Hassan97moe yo broo same,im 22 and been skating for 2 months now,cant wait when i can ollie properly high and jump onto things

[@moneyball8287]

My war: Getting my grip tape on my board

[@kev.argueta]

My War: heelflip two stair kzbin.info/www/bejne/mX2Qe2qli9uojdk

[@originalgnar]

Great, now I have a crack in my screen where the like button is! Silvas is out of his mind with this one!!

[@GrammerOfficer]

The only GOAT 🐐 with 2 My War episodes.

[@crazyweedsmoker12]

Liked in the advertisement. Mile's style and ambition is impeccable... impenetrable... & impregnable. Thank you Tyson.

[@aowho]

I stayed up too late. I’m going to bed to wake up to this later.

[@aowho]

If I didn’t pass out I’d of stayed up the entire day because that gap has me WIRED. good shit

[@giantsfan7733]

Hail be to Wallenberg, Thrasher, Miles, and switch back heels!

[@vanei_does_things]

nothing but RESPECT for my dude .

[@stevensquawking5715]

I could watch all these videos for days

[@blackedmirror5073]

Love this dudes vibe and style.

[@JG-fp7hm]

Stoked for this. I love this little web series. Shows the dedication that’s needed to skateboard at a high level

[@edouarddalphond5018]

My War is honestly the best Thrasher series

[@DCComicsAndSomeOtherThings]

My war is the best series on thrasher. Keep em coming

[@Mordorer]

That look like “did I do it?” Was priceless! Well done sir.

[@JRCNYC33]

this made my palms sweaty

[@jeff7764]

This is the best series on KZbin and I’m not even a skateboarder.

[@martinivey451]

The main thrasher logo of a city was the grip tape logo on my first ever board, my uncle use to love that logo and new I loved it too so he got me the grip tape,nine years later present day my uncle is buried with that same board. Rip Chris I you will always be the dad I never had

[@technodrome]

Wallenberg, similar to the Davis gap, is one of those spots that you can watch in a video and appreciate it, but you won't get how gnarly it really is until you get a look from the top in person. Another legendary addition to the list - that's a great My War. Thanks to Thrasher for continuing the series. The Phelper is proud and smiling from above.

[@ashleybrown4754]

You have no idea how long those stairs are till you get there.

[@masface6]

Steezy rollaway 🔥

[@philliprich1707]

Sheesh. So many things have to go right, in milliseconds, for something like this to go down. Hats off to Miles.

[@ehsam8202]

These is the best series on thrasher, change my mind

[@jasonlongo6823]

It's so crazy how you can try something for four years and when you finally land it it's steezy. I can't even imagine how that works. If I have to kill myself for a trick it ain't looking steezy haha.

[@jasonlongo6823]

@Luca Crist even more the reason it's crazy

[@gialewis9082]

miles will always be my idol i love him

[@lifeofnothing123]

I don’t even skate anymore, but these series remind me to wake up and give it 100 percent everyday

[@Chaise_johns]

The feeling of rolling away from a trick like that after trying for years must feel incredible

[@StevenRey]

Damn, he landed it so perfect! Kinda wish he did it with the Lucas Puig jersey on lol

[@wmcroy3306]

Oh well

[@patalo299]

Kansas Geoff You must be gay

[@jacob5976]

@J. Mtz grow up old man, your life is over.

[@emiliofranklin7096]

My war: kickflip a two stair

[@chikindinnr]

My war kickflip

[@ArschTeurer]

My war: Pushing without getting a rock bite fml

[@kev.argueta]

My War: Heelfliping a two stair kzbin.info/www/bejne/mX2Qe2qli9uojdk

[@kev.argueta]

it's a parody

[@sebastiantrujillo549]

So far this my war us the best one thrasher has published.

[@saiko980]

my war: ollie 4 stairs

[@robspot7687]

Same 🐝

[@NineteenEighty8]

4-5 is what I'm comfortable doing tricks off of.

[@quantumxfluxmd6821]

Theres something about that fourth stair that is just the hardest to break free from

[@dagoeckertovar9374]

final: me with my ankles broked up

[@sugarcuba4628]

Lol same

[@asherskrumeda8400]

Hell yes this is fire

[@the2ndbestNameever]

Thank you Thrasher. The "My War" series is the best!

[@benn255b3]

This dude use to skate at my skate park as a kid, crazy how far he has come. Glad to see someone make it!

[@DilluminatiTV]

Miles is my favorite skater for this reason here. Still think he was 2019 soty... Milton deserves it tho. Got a signed board of miles on my wall

[@joelglanton6531]

Miles, Mark, or Milton could have won SOTY 2019 and it would have been well-deserved.

[@mrdeadrg]

I remember Lindsey Robertson doing this same trick there like nothing. But this one is switch!

[@krokonuts9092]

Back to the Berg. He landed that BS Heel without effort. It was gnarly as hell

[@aaronshah3893]

Yeah i remember that

[@rampchamp9283]

I like the way you highlighted this as the movement of information and how it's taken for granted and how much goes into is important. Well done man 👍

[@jacksonh3985]

Hands down best series on thrasher

[@matthewskelton6929]

KARL WATSON is the best part of this whole video!!!!

[@margar1taschulz248]

Hey dude, could you tell me what did he say exactly at 1:25 - 1:26? I'm new to skateboarding and want to know everything. Thanks.

[@phaphamanibantwini9685]

@@margar1taschulz248 nbd means (never been done). So that switch back Smith grind was an nbd on that handrail.

[@margar1taschulz248]

@@phaphamanibantwini9685 I appreciate it dude, but what I want to know is the part between 'that is like' and 'super big', which sounds like 'modi mento'? What is it? Could you help me out?

[@Sindrireplica]

@@margar1taschulz248 monumental

[@ohno1657]

O O lympique Ly Onais X 2 👌

[@andrewsimpson3194]

Always so stoked when I see a new My War. Always great stories, great skating and video production. This edit is no exception.

[@andyr0ck]

I love how clean it's made as well. That must be all the more sweet a victory to see how great it looks. Perfect.

[@jesuschristlovesyou726]

Jesus Christ is coming soon repent ❤️🙌🙏🕊️

[@cjones5332]

All hail Satan.

[@dilbertdoe601]

👎🏻👎🏻

[@ThrasherMag]

🖤🖤

[@dilbertdoefanboy5084]

👍

[@dont4get2wipe]

This just changed my whole perspective on what’s possible in life. What a boss.

[@caseystu123]

so rad to see him progress. Ive been watching his local clips from sacto for a minute, since he was a kid.

[@MrJackWorse]

this is hands down the best skateboarding related series on the internet. these and the rough cuts make me appreciate every trick so much more. a video full of makes is nice and all but witnessing the battles just elevates everything.

[@jasonbernard9012]

I’ve become addicted to watching My War. These vids are incredible!

[@a.s.6718]

First My War to ever give me goose bumps!

[@itsJoelSandoval]

I honestly get more hyped to skate after watching My War or mission videos than actual parts. It’s easy to get lost watching a part full of banger but when you get to see how your favorite pro gave his all for it that’s what gets me out of my seat to go skate

[@Arenymous]

The amount of dedication for the passion. Unbelievable...

[@michaelsnyder6922]

I’ve never been on a skateboard but I still think this series is fascinating. So well made and such a brilliant idea. Great job guys

[@jessejames9272]

the love n passion n the drive to make that one triick is wat made me fall in love w skateboarding theres nothing better then being able to ride out of a trick u been working so hard on when i see it n they land them i feel that for second for them whoever it is im watching much love to all

[@blackedmirror5073]

Finally listening to the people! We want more war!!

[@niklasvonluders4176]

That was an epic episode.!

[@aefoaanemone4731]

A true warrior. Guess his friends being around also did it's part. Thank you Miles for being an inspiration and Thrasher for the great series.

[@ianross9738]

Watched this several times now over the past week. Almost get straight up EMOTIONAL hahaha. Miles is so sick.

[@joshuahudgson7246]

Greatest series keep em comin

[@5olas]

The dedication and perseverance these athletes display in the face of such odds is nothing short of amazing. God bless.

[@notch7751]

Been saying this for ages but we need more of these segments, please

[@mathewspider-maneigen4826]

That shit made me tingle when he rolled away . Congrats on that I'm mind blown !!

[@quinnmccoy379]

We need more of the best series on thrasher

[@AlexanderLeGrand17]

These My War series are by far the best thing on the planet

[@matzeausderklapse9568]

Love. Story, spot, trick, rider, clothing, style, landing. Goosebumps.

[@andreasmeersman]

every time someone lands there tricks in my war videos is the best feeling ever

[@929dasher]

Soooo gnarly, no one makes a video that makes you want to go out there to do something other than thrasher! 🔥🔥

[@matthew3496]

My favorite series of all time.

[@taquito2606]

People need to watch Miles's other My War before this! Gotta first respect him as the man with one of the best lines in skating's history 😍

[@taquito2606]

Also, holy fuck. This is so dope. Breaking that mental barrier and even progressing during the fact. Fuck yeah

[@zacharywarner1678]

So lovely! Good work man. Way to hang in there and crush it!

[@bananaclipjones8345]

I love this MY WAR! Series. Keep it up

[@MeechJacobs]

These My War vids are the true essence of skateboarding. Miles' explanation of the satisfaction gained from landing that trick is WHY I SKATE!

[@JWB86]

Beautiful... an episode of My War is just what I needed 👊

[@kev.argueta]

there aren't enough of these so I made one kzbin.info/www/bejne/mX2Qe2qli9uojdk i hope you like it man

[@davighidetti8947]

Four years to do it, and when you do it, it's perfect. No words.

[@markwaters6409]

All those tries, and the make was so perfect. Bolts, clean, style, no rollerblade claiming of it... dude's amazing.

[@dylanturner1317]

The fact a man can battle such a gnarly trick for so long and roll away so smooth that it looks effortless blows my fucking mind to this day

[@clivemathieu9386]

Love how hard he went for this.... he is definitely one of the best of his generation. GET IT

[@2sk8mafia4life]

This is so freaking amazing

[@counterpartclone]

Man not only was it a make, but it was perfect! The roll away was so steezy.

[@pcp2522]

Love the my wars. This one was dope as usual

[@kokandylandy6096]

Amazing ! That spirit is mindblowin

[@kuds7219]

The miles Silva my war of the LA line is what got me back into skating after a gnarly injury. I’m not kidding the end just showing a raw line with no music was so emotional it captures perfect what skating is all about

[@duganmiller6656]

This video put me in such a good mood

[@brickandmortar1]

Inspirational. Thanks Thrasher!