Ray Barbee - "Uncomfortably Confused"

[@seanjermaine5710]

I grew up as a teen thinking you were a class act. As an adult I see you're even classier. Do it brother.

[@eversezramclaurin3103]

Your words spoke history.

[@bagan8804]

Agreed.

[@sarahfoster3288]

Y ou nailed it with that comment. one of the last genuine real people around. Nothing but respect for this man.

[@kanescrimes4848]

Ray Barbee needs to be talked about more often. Such an incredible artist/human/skater. Style for miles.

[@jaybrown4246]

What a simple, but amazing thought " comfortably and uncomfortably confused " !! Ray, you were an inspiration for me growing up ( I'm white ) , but also a bigger inspiration for one of my best friends ( who's black ) !! He stood in line and waited for the skate shop open to get your 1st pro model from Powell Peralta !! You're an amazing soul !! Thank you for being you !!

[@j.champion]

When I was a kid Barbee was my idol! I was like 10 or 11and everyday me and my buddies watched Public Domain and Ban This. I was Barbee because I'm a brown kid and he was Mariano. I became the best skater around because I emulated all of Barbees tricks. Parking block no complies, kick flips etc. I thought back on these days and looked up Barbee on Google to see how he's been. I'm glad to see he is blessed and doing well! Thanks for being you Ray Barbee

[@X-101]

Pretty much the same for me, i must've watched his part in Public Domain 1000x

[@jamesmcfarlane4060]

Same here and Slash as a guitarist :)..

[@Bassboy1972]

Thanks for sharing your testimony Ray Barbee. It means a lot to other skaters like myself.

[@charliechenga]

Bassboy1972i didn't even know these guys were christian, it's such a nice feeling to find out that people you admire are your brothers and sisters in christ! and i feel you man it means alot

[@freddiesmith-wright7531]

@@charliechenga I've felt so drawn to his style and what he's about, now it makes sense to learn he's a man of faith. he got that serenity haha

[@JESSIETEXAS]

Family right here.....All the best to ya Ray..

[@MSSkateMinistry]

Thanks Chuck, glad you like the video and Im stoked to have a few shots of you drumming in it!

[@tonycruise]

i always used to see ray skate, i didnt know he was christian and i wasnt christian then but ill see him at village skate park in paramount

[@coryenderby]

Ray Barbee is a beautiful person.

[@dominiquegagnon5264]

amen

[@mouija1450]

He's the fucking man!

[@puffy1333]

i'm 39 and i havent skated since i was 17 but still and will always love skateboarding, just grew up in the suburbs in a time and place where skateboarding wasnt big, ray barbee has been one of my ultimate favorite skaters to watch over the years and i remember meeting him at a demo and just have to say just an awesome guy and all around person, and i remember the following week and i broke my board and bought ray barbee deck 2 days after it came out, rag doll flipping cards, just loved it, besides the original bones brigade ray barbee is right up their with being original and just awesome

[@TheFingerlady]

dudes, lol i'm 41 just a bunch of us old guys just started up again, we rent out indoor skate parks for a couple hours here and there. We have nice relaxed sessions. And btw fuck falling on cement at 41 lol, no but it's great and ya fuck cement lol. I forgot how great some tricks feel. I never got to see Barbee, saw Natas in like 98, unbelievable, you think Natas as kind of laid back, he hit everything at %110 percent it was sick.

[@petermajka3007]

46, back to skating after 25 years off.

[@robertdemon3550]

I got that deck in 89 for Christmas.

[@MegaDerek1975]

One of my childhood hero's and still is.

[@kryptichands968]

No place for hate, thank you for all the years of positive influence Ray, be blessed one love

[@harshbrownes]

I have no idea what made me think of Ray Barbee. But I'm glad I did.

[@sterlingh1256]

Nice name

[@MrKag180]

i agree with ray barbee and im a Muslim, as long as you find your way to peace with in then thats all what matters.

[@tabathamanzanilla2912]

"seeking allah finding Jesus"utube". ask for a vision a dream fromJesus christ👐☝😭

[@alejandroarreola1646]

We are all created by the same God.

[@SimonWorlds]

Life is too short for racism, everyone is my brother.

[@ChemistryAmsterdam]

Same,,,,, one blood!

[@paulrevere2928]

Bigotry is the issue.

[@christisgreaterthanculture9255]

fast forward and we enter a new era of racism through blm and other woke cultists

[@PettyTyranny]

One of the best to ever set foot on a skateboard. Great to hear about his personal journey of faith as well.

[@LuisRivera-tj3vy]

It's 2/6/2020, I am a 45 year old man, I have grown and married children, after being off a board for 30 years this may sound ridiculous, but I felt led by the Lord to pick up a board again. Ive been at it three months now. Today i come across this, one of my skate idols not only thrashes here on Earth, but because of Jesus I will someday see Ray Barbie for myself tearing it up in the streets of gold! Our heavenly home! Jesus you are truly the king of Kings! and Ray Barbie, you rock my friend !

[@johnbradshaw623]

You were a childhood hero of mine growing up skating. God bless you Ray!

[@sunnyside9273]

OG Ray. Big part of my formative years in junior high. His skate style fits perfectly with his personality. Smooth & mellow.

[@MrGabys91]

I know exactly what this guy feels! This guy is a great dude

[@jaytv777]

I started a skate shop as a kid and organised a coach trip for al the locals to go see the premier of Ban This in London .. Ray was there doing promotion after the film .. he was cool as .. for kids like us these guys were just heros.. I loved his style ...but getting to actually meet and talk - even then he had a humbleness about him that certainly made an impression and kind of stuck with me .. this is great viewing, thanks Ray :-D

[@laurentpk]

It's no coincidence I'm here. Awesome revelation... Amen Ray. I've been where you were. You are amazing. ..peace to you😊❤✌

[@Spree1775]

True story..

[@giovannirivera3732]

One of my favorite skaters in the late 80’s early 90’s. Not religious but glad you found peace and purpose in life.

[@jamesradski9082]

What a noble man! respect to you brotha Ray

[@davidallen346]

heres a good man, Im glad he still skating plus making music now.

[@burtman9649]

I just bought both of your pro Krooked models! Am putting them on the wall! We love you Ray !!! ❤ Ive been skating since 1985

[@mikej4721]

Ray what a trip. I remember Ray from highschool. He hasn't changed much at all it looks like. Most easy going guy ever. I hung with him a little. Skated in the old ralphs parking lot by his house with him once or twice. But what was more fun than the skating was the music he used to play with some guys I knew. They rented a storage unit in santa ana and played inside it for hours and hours. It was a trip just listening to the songs that were created. Glad to see Rays still jamming.

[@damjanpugelj5405]

Hey helo from Slovenia - EU! You were our role model in our starting times in the early 90's! THX man! :) Couple of versions of your first pro decs (with the hydrant!) were most popular in our region.

[@MrLeisurely]

This is so incredible!! Ray just went from my boyhood skate hero to my lifetime ambition... if I could be anything like this guy life would be complete! Very beautiful words thanks for being so awesome Ray.

[@eckyp247]

That moment in time when you realise, Some people miss it & just let it go by BUT it stopped & you grasped it with your heart, Great words Ray barbee I used to Sk8 way bk in the 80's I'm 42 now But I just realised that I need to grasp it as he's been calling on me my whole life too I needed to see & hear him..

[@bigben1986]

good for you RAY WE LOVE YOU!!!!! JESUS IS THE WAY.

[@laleifeste]

@Blackie BMW Motorwerks This isnt the place for a theological debate, but I would like for you to think on this and let it sit and percolate in your head a bit. Chuck Colson, who was President Nixons hatchetman, said that he and a room full of people couldnt stick to their guns and keep Watergate and their involvement a secret for 2 weeks, yet 11 of 12 of the Disciples of Christ and countless other disciples proclaimed the truth of Christ right up until the time they were beheaded or crucified after being stoned, flogged and tortured, I find it hard to believe that not one of them would save himself for a hoax or a "myth." Stew on that one for a bit.

[@michaeljohn8905]

Absolutely one of my top 10 skaters of all time. Super awesome flow and always wanted to meet the dude. Ray Barbee is the man .

[@MotoMarv-Micahboy]

My child hood hero, the only other black sk8er dude I knew of when I started skating in the 80's. Thanks Ray Barbee for the inspiration.

[@whatchinmewatchu7031]

Ray allen Sean scheffy Sal barbier Ron chatman List goes on... and on

[@buzztone359]

Pure greatness right here. love ya Ray...

[@iamknosound]

I recall watching Ray on Ban This when it dropped 28 years ago. I said to myself "this guy has stylish peaceful glow around him." And to this day, I can only say he has stayed genuine to himself, and has even become a brighter spirit.

[@edwinthomasr]

OH Ray, always an inspiration! you were always my favorite! you rule, dude!

[@tomf4087]

Thanks Ray. When I saw public domain, it made a big impression on me. The way he skated inspired me to skate for 15 years before injury forced my "retirement". How I wish I could watch his part again and go skating straight after like I was 15 again.

[@coreyfisher2542]

Bless you Ray.

[@alangillies3039]

Before I knew who Ray was, he used to pull up on my street corner in Long Beach all by himself, pull out his board from the trunk of his late model Honda and start workin' the curbs. He was so fluid with his moves. It was fun to watch. Now I wish he'd come back so I could thank him for sharing this video.

[@tonycruise]

same here he used to show up at the skatepark looking fresh and being super respectful all the time

[@CapoG21519]

been watchin ya since the early 90's bro... i used to skate as well and being black it doesnt matter what we do. If we work ... play... have fun... act ... sing... whatever... these people will continue to hate us for god knows whatever reason ... power to you bro. you're a heck of a motivator fam. god bless you and keep you-.

[@savezelda]

Always my favorite skater. I remember in early videos how his face just shone; you could tell he was a good person.

[@xpanderxt2]

Ray is awesome. He is one of the best people I know.

[@andrewlong3510]

We need more Rays out here. Well done Ray. Much respect for you and your ability to spread this message. Hope

[@dan.e-559]

always a fan. got to meet Ray Barbee at the old Hot Skates in the Orange Circle. one of the most iconic decks ever. much love

[@jemues25]

You were the one who inspired me to skate and even your skateboards bought! Skateboarding is not a crime!

[@chiil034]

Ray... you inspired me when I had started skating. Grew up in the 'burbs of Chicago, and surround by a good mix of people skating (origins, colors, etc.). I'm 43 now and you are still inspiring me. Cheers!

[@clock655321]

Ray Barbee's decks were awesome!!!

[@Dave76-d4q]

You were one of the skaters I looked up to 20 some years ago. So glad to here of your conversion.

[@trenthawkes9945]

Mad props to you Ray! You were always one of my favorite skaters when I first started skating in the late 80’s. Much respect!!

[@MsBob314]

Too cool to see Chuck Treece's comment and the classic Ray Barbee!!! You guys were so influential and an amazing force when I was a runt!!! I still LOVE "My Weakness"!

[@travisguide4516]

wow what a kind heart I can see how nice he was as a kid in his video parts it's great to see his soul hasn't withered but stayed true and grew to continue inspiring us

[@jamesfinney8121]

Always been one of my favorites ever since seeing Public Domain all those years ago, much respect/love Ray Barbee!

[@6207865]

Very inspiring video. Ray Barbee's deck was my first skateboard and he was always one of my favorites. Stumbled across his music when I was older and it just re-ignited my appreciation for the guy. Immensely cool person! It's inspiring to listen to his passion for a peaceful and righteous human existence! As-salamu alaykum Ray Barbee! Stay cool man!

[@CenteredTrading]

I grew up watching you skate on VHS - thank you for sharing

[@selversterharley7628]

🖤🙏🏾🔥🛹 A legend !!!!! For ever

[@einc70]

The gnarled no comply of the late 80s. Always tried to emulate that flatground no complies he did from the Powell videos.

[@THX-vx6ei]

He has been an inspiration since I was 12 now I'm 44 and he still is an inspiration. Ray is the man.

[@AfricaSkate]

BIG UP Ray Barbee!

[@Raiderfn31]

Heartfelt stuff. I'm not a Christian(or religious) but I am spiritual, and being spiritual(that is, feeling a connection with all beings) brings many questions. These are the questions we try to answer in our life;s journey. Ray's journey is coming along quite well. What a great young man,

[@Raiderfn31]

***** Because being spiritual is about feeling a connection with those around us. Religion is about believing in a book. Get it?

[@Raiderfn31]

***** And I feel sorry for those like you.

[@Raiderfn31]

***** OK......good skater

[@tekjonston]

I remember watching your vids when you were younger. Happy to see you turned out to be such a solid person. It was a pleasure to watch.

[@nascarvintage17]

surelly one of best skater ever for me. The part where he describes the altercation with the skinheads is really sad and nearly brought me to tears. You can feel Ray's confusion and his struggle to understand why there is so much hatred from these people. The way Ray tells it is incredibly moving. this guy as a soul beautiful

[@ezedjay]

Big love to Ray Barbee. Always a skateboarding hero of mine. You could see it in Public Domain - top guy. Massive respect Ray ❤

[@Eunoia78634]

He's definitely one of my favorite skaters!

[@hmstrong6694]

That was great , he is a very decent dude!

[@drdre3824]

Absolutely! I hadn't heard of him until now, and thankful that I have n_n

[@jerryhello]

What a man. Blessings to you, brother.

[@MrKOMbyy]

Big up! God bless you Ray

[@Grayback1973]

Absolutely wonderful! The Lord brought me to this video to listen to you Ray.I use to skate long ago when I was living in the darkness.

[@oscarpaguada9487]

i look up to this dude so much.

[@dougreviewstheuniverse9082]

God bless you Ray, thank you for your work.

[@davidbellingham34]

I am your age & an 80s skater & now a Christian too Love this Praise GOD

[@MarcS4R]

gotta love this guy. i always admired his style of skating...but he seems such a cool personality too

[@FunkleGaff]

God bless you brother. Prayers to everyone at this hard time. June 2020.

[@Drivingformoney]

It’s sad to hear these stories…. I’m glad you’re ok. I completely get it.

[@xcaliburgaming7378]

Amazing. He was my idol back in these days. I had his first sig - deck, the shirt and wheels, I believe. Now that I am 45, I still got him on my mind...and my socks 😂.

[@judderzm2252]

That bought a tear to my eye how can someone who doesn't even know you hate u so much it doesn't make sense!!!!

[@TheXitone]

Ray you put out a lot of good vibes into the universe .

[@benoduartebd]

Dude thanks your awesome I remember you. Stood out alot, but I have that luv too for boarding thanks for your story. Touched me mega. I wish I could Minister like that. Skating is so pure and you can really zen on it. It in my soul bro✌️👍

[@sexyliam]

Man, sorry to hear about the skinhead story... I met Ray at a skate camp way back in 2000, and he was really great to us kids. I remember getting some props from him for a trick on the bank, and it meant a lot to me, being one of the less talented skaters there.

[@jeremiahpersinger3771]

Amazing testimony brother, I’m glad i got to see this. God bless.

[@Paseosinperro]

Beautiful!! I also found this at the perfect time.

[@channelzer0308]

Loved your style from the Public Domain days. Skin head tale is harrowing. So glad nothing bad happened. As your T says Keep On Truckin!

[@zoeannrbird]

totally had similar experience. Love and light.

[@fireworksphreak]

Grew up watching him skate and all the skaters in the Powell Peralta family. I thought he was amazing then and one of the best skaters ever. After watching as an adult and hearing his story, just makes me sick how much hate and racism is in this world and hearing him get chased down makes me sad. What did Barbee ever do? Doesn't matter what colour you are, we are all the same inside out at the end of the day. Barbee you are a truly talented and amazing human being and one awesome skater.

[@cassondrariley2921]

Thanks Ray. This is super.

[@jeremiahbear175]

Grew up watching him skate, Amen brother.

[@scottlandb6579]

Still impressive- glad this was shared

[@justinabush]

Very glad I came across this video! Your a great inspiration Ray! Jesus Saves AMEN!

[@20413475]

super powerful. much love

[@nathanexplosion7442]

damn man so humble

[@kawancraigstewart]

Amen... God Bless you Ray. One of my favorites. And I always knew there was something more special about you than your skate, and I was right.

[@joshireson5457]

You are awesome ray and I’m so glad you didn’t get hurt that night

[@777oz]

Thank you so much for being vocal about your faith. I'm a follower of Jesus and it can get lonely in the skate world.

[@mikeSmith-pv9fd]

When did you start skateboarding? You said I've been skateboarding for 6 years and he says so when did you start skateboarding and you said 6 years ago lol.i grew watching you skate your the man.

[@mytorment]

Can't believe this lad is alive, he was my favourite rubber boy, this is like when I heard Julie Andrews is still with us, love your style man 😋🫒🥰

[@mytorment]

Did someone like yourself bro not invent the Ollie?? 🫒

[@hollywoodkidd2002]

Thanks Ray. This has truly given me a new found Faith in the word of God. God Bless you for being so open and sharing about your faith especially in these uncertain times we live in.👍🏼👍🏼✌

[@patrickdoyle8377]

Right on brother, I am 43 and remember first seeing you in Public domain and thought “that guy can do fat tricks,” You were one of my top 5 favorite skaters during my skating days. Now hearing that you gave your life to Jesus, all I can say is, amen brother. You found His Way, as I did. Thanks for being such an influence on my youth!!

[@ArtVandelayOfficial]

Ban This you mean

[@lawbuggy24]

Makes me think a lot. I'm glad I herd this

[@anthonykennedy7093]

Ray Barbee is the most underrated pro ever! Reasons for that up to your imagination..

[@boywonderrr71]

That hate is the devil inside them. Thank you for your testimony

[@wellahartig6382]

I am so sorry! I’m from Huntington and I’m so ashamed of that place, it was hidden when I was growing up ! Please don’t think we all feel that way 🥲

[@jasonward3565]

One of my favorite skateboarders.

[@srfnma6813]

One of the best