Prism Skate Co. - Faces - James Kelly

James Kelly has been at the forefront of downhill skateboarding for years while simultaneously building it up judiciously from behind the scenes. Through all the ups and downs, booms and busts, injuries and transitions - James has maintained an involvement in the scene at home and abroad that rivals many others. His Faces part jumps through timelines but his love and dedication towards our shared passion remains a constant.
Directed by: Jack Boston
Follow Film by: Tom Flinchbauch
Additional Filming: Stephan Reinhardt
Dig deeper at www.prismskateco.com
MUSIC:
"Astro" by Sun Ra & Walt Dickerson
"Heroine (Got Nothing On You)" by Christopher Owens
"Gentle Persuasion" by Doug Hream Blunt
"Interlude" by Le Femme
"Gypsy Woman" by Joe Bataan

[@ethancochard9107]

James Kelly has always been, and will forever be, my favorite downhill skater.

[@erwinbangaoil]

Definitely. I remember the 360p days and ratatat on repeat!

[@seanjones6326]

Dad?

[@BoulderBoulder_]

the tony hawk of downhill longboarding

[@lesbeefmemebois5552]

Everything i learned in skating comes from this man. Watching the old otang videos back in 2008/2009 and trying to learn what i saw. Thanks for keeping me stoked for 10 years!

[@christianteplitzkyvich-mac1365]

Hands down the best Faces video yet. Has to be the most "feel good" out of all of them. I love how he talks about downhill skating at a pro level so realistically too. Really puts it in perspective that sending it at insane speed isn't easy every day.

[@Lachlans-i2s]

GREAT film, great tunes and surprisingly recent!

[@ClimbingKeen]

I started my longboarding career after watching louis pilloni and james kelly videos. Love you both so much. havent skated in years but man im about to.

[@sgdr569]

you inspire me james, to get back up harder than you fall. respect brother

[@rayalavan]

The most honest insight to downhill skating I’ve ever seen anyone admit to. Thank you for keeping it real; you’re a true inspiration! 💯🙌✌️❤️

[@for4spaces744]

Honestly prism has the best skating/downhill videos out there right now. These are documentary level videos, It's incredible!

[@ProjectInfinityOfficial]

Whoever edits over at prism is nothing short of a mad genius. I am in love with everything they put out.

[@jacktopoleski4923]

I may not be a downhill skater, but the cinematography and production are so great I have to keep coming back to these. Fantastic!

[@kenifroggy]

Good memories there!! Hope you improved your juggling since then James! 🤙🤣

[@ac1dpunch]

you guys know the way skate clip should sounds and looks like!

[@KABOBkabob]

LOVE this series so much. It bums me out that the Burn it Down video isn't online anymore. I assume it has to do with legal issues with Arbor but please bring it back! It's an absolute classic that shouldn't be lost for petty business reasons.

[@toe-b203]

KABOB kabob i think you can still find it

[@KABOBkabob]

Atlas in dick quality tho

[@toe-b203]

KABOB kabob not really, its the first one that pops up on the seach, and its 1080p

[@greanr8929]

Is there gonna be a downhill skateboarding exposed 4??? (I love those videos)

[@KABOBkabob]

likely

[@strangersound]

The American Dream. Set the standard. :)

[@elmaximus6767]

When their new video get uploaded and it feels like christmas😍

[@AndreiCLongboard]

Please do more of these!

[@TheFacemakerTV]

your faces series is the inspiration I found to shoot my own video which is halfway done respect

[@metalduro2407]

So much respect from DR, awesome inspiring video .

[@outsidecreativestudio5835]

Amazing series and an ispirational rider!! Weel done 👍🏻

[@morganel9413]

I love this Video! that was crazy!

[@slimmybilly]

2:28 I remember that rage clip!!! Still funny to this day hahahahaha

[@jamesnelson6884]

This series is so sick!

[@beyondim794]

Loved the clip from 4.50 and that piece of music. Is that Utopia?

[@KristenChangstahh]

I love this! Keep it up!

[@doncarlitovlog7902]

He's my hero in longboarding along with Patrick Switzer and Kevin Reimer. . .these guys are the legend!

[@alejandropalacios3516]

James Kelly es mi figura a seguir desde hace más de dos años ahhhhhg lo amo ):

[@snlocals131]

biggest Idol!!!!

[@phdgkos47952]

THIS GUY JUST SHOUTED OUT TO THE SWISS CHEESE BRO. SUBSCRIBED YALL ROCK THANKS FOR SHOWING AN ACTUAL FALL OMG! ITS LIKE HOW DO SOME OF THESE GUYS NOT FALL??? ROAD RASH BRO YOU SPEAK DATRUTH ITS SCARY !!!

[@danielnneu]

i love this vid!!!

[@elfrond1]

I didnt want it to end Fuckin props James

[@samuelpariola2560]

respect!!

[@andreasjager2306]

Hey James, you are such a crazy guy... nice to met you in Croatia this summer ... cu

[@danielkubricky9796]

perfect video :)

[@jairus6191]

Legend

[@genesisintilde]

La Femme!!

[@Mathijs_Snoek]

Good shit dude!

[@boarderlinesk8media433]

Sick video

[@bryantstewart1996]

this footage is crispy

[@MeatMedia]

The greatest

[@Marcelo.Germano]

Parabéns pelo vídeo, muito loko

[@thenickherrera]

Prime video Jack

[@downhillskateboarding9318]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@user-dp2wi2zx1o]

I feel like I'm in a dream while watching this video..

[@zzirjukez2899]

bet, this fall weather sucks, but this vid hyped me up to go shred

[@lifesbetteronaboard]

So sick

[@nathanwyss6627]

so nice

[@electrovipernock]

Excelente trabajo Jack boston, um whats cameras use for this film?

[@greanr8929]

Is that why james doesn't skate as much standup anymore? I know he never had a "standup" style, but back in the arbor days, he'd skate standup more than now

[@StevenGill1002]

Grean R harder on your body, the falls will be more brutal

[@maxhupp]

❤🤙🏼

[@phdgkos47952]

TRUE

[@elltielle]

Not available in my country :( Do you have it uploaded anywhere else (facebook, dailymotion, etc)?

[@yzf3300]

Lukas G. Same I'm in Canada and I can't see it

[@kaydenfish8018]

My guess is vimeo

[@kaydenfish8018]

Try finding it on Vimeo

[@user-sn8qj1hg5m]

Damn, dudes, you're fucking awesome.

[@OneEyeGoating]

Is that Kings Mountain footage in there? We used to bomb it back in the 80's.

[@swayyzzz6573]

Amazing qauilty

[@Elfpecar13]

Anyone know what kind of helmet James is wearing at 3 minutes??? PLEEAASEEEEEE @PRISM SKATE CO @James Kelly

[@anterminator12]

sf look so sick to ride!

[@jacobhopfl1202]

that fall tho holly shit

[@JohnathanJoseLouw]

Should skate again!

[@christiansteinbach8145]

cant wait for coopers faces vid

[@discobetamusic]

dOpe!

[@kingtoon1]

Can’t skate but I love what you guys doing but I think you guys should take a look at Jamaica I got some real narrow roads and A lot of curves if ever do please send me a video keep up with good work

[@_Brian_420]

Do one of tom please

[@bryantzamudio826]

Nice

[@MDProgramming]

Dang that hurt

[@treyhotaling986]

Wait shit I don't know much about downhill skating but how tf are the follow behind shots filmed?

[@moneforallr]

How often do you replace the wheels?

[@harmanaw4198]

2024 I was here

[@Destrozando12]

James fuckin Kelly

[@BoarderBart]

James is such a cutie.

[@ducttape3358]

doope

[@brianibarra6065]

Dude that road at 3:26 is fucking awsome I need the adress or area I gotta ride there

[@nickikins]

James ultrachilling

[@222blaider]

Road hot

[@straffblad]

perfect position at 6:04... the truks junt can't handle that. and please! use full protection gear

[@hamsack981]

I thought it said feces.....I love his tuck though. Its so loose and more like a weird squat. Man I miss skating. I need to get off my fat ass.

[@boepiesnoep7867]

This dude looks and talks exactly like the actor Paul Schneider (the assassination of jesse james by the coward robert ford). Just 15 yrs younger.

[@MrBadiay]

James Kelly ? No squat ? Bring GRADE times back :(

[@travelin422]

What helmet is he wearing?

[@owendoyle8815]

TRAVELIN it's a rische bean. Very rare, expensive and exclusively sold

[@owendoyle8815]

*Risch

[@koolmanlou]

Professional or non professional if you wear knee pads it definitely helps. True Story! James is still the man though...Hats off.

[@evantheduke8085]

I have your slide gloves

[@trw45q]

Fucking fuck I'm not much of a pad guy either but if you're going this fast how can you not use it? xO Currently w/ a torn ACL :c

[@hectoraguilar9635]

I thought breaking my arm was bad

[@ethangavilan6164]

in Spain hospitals are free and even foreigners have the right to free healthcare. in Sierra Nevada you could have gone to the hospital.

[@jk2y98]

ㅋㅋㅋㅋ이제 몸사리네

[@thegreenarrow39cw58]

you need shark wheels

[@Estuardino71]

Call me a woose, but I am fun of pads.

[@ICKY427]

So fuckin rad. Gnarly as fuck though, not worth it to me. Got a brakeboard setup and i love it.