Relearning How To Skate After Going Blind With Dan Mancina | SKATE TALES Ep 3

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Welcome indeed to Skate Tales, Madars Apse’s new series journeying through skateboarding’s wilder shores.In this episode Madars meets up with fellow skateboarder Dan Mancina in Detroit, Michigan, to hear his journey of relearning how to skateboard after slowly losing his sight.
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[@Dujfjfo]

@2:25 - bless his heart...he went in for the first bump with a blind dude.

[@krishnamcallister2071]

Lol. I would do the same by instinct. Poor guy lol

[@gorbyg.4332]

It looks like the blind dude made a fist after the shake, which probably threw him off.

[@skandral1339]

not as bad as when i asked a blinde dude if hes seen the new south park movie.. he was cool with it tho

[@pollumG]

@@gorbyg.4332 100%

[@techwizethan8348]

ik i saw that bruh

[@Z3R00_]

The fact that he tapped his pole on the ground whenever he heard someone do a trick was so wholesome honestly

[@geniocristo5297]

"Whats the problem here" (i have to look cool for my fans, so i unwillingly argue with security) 👎

[@geniocristo5297]

I watched this until he knocked on the door awkwardly and tried to fist bump a blind guy 👎 garbage

[@datemike2841]

@@geniocristo5297 I'm glad I wasn't the only one who noticed that. What an idiot

[@oceanwoods]

"he lost his sight, but not his vision"

[@Floorwitt]

right, that one is deep

[@elijahmatheson4775]

no god took it cause he knows he would be to powerful

[@jakandaxter1]

damn...

[@astrovillain479]

@@elijahmatheson4775 lmao why kind of god does that shit

[@red1387]

💯

[@seanpoletynski4044]

“He used the cane to balance that” Dan: “You used your eyes” Best comeback ever! 16:20

[@kesselsol]

lol damn haha

[@trogglerantz5827]

OOF

[@TOGGGAA1]

The part where his old homie recognized him at the park was the best moment for me

[@mylesburnett2725]

2:26 My man caught lacking with the attempt at a fist bump

[@chazzlachina8494]

For sure

[@chubbyrain1813]

ope

[@skaterdudeprodutions]

Just like Kyro

[@kennyb216]

Lmao caught that atleast he put it down quick

[@Boomer112]

Hah yeah. Pretty embarrassing to be honest since it was clearly visible. Luckily he put it down pretty quick though.

[@johnnyc.3261]

This dude actually has really good style. If you’re not completely blown away by this dudes skating then just stop being you.

[@ThePeacePlant]

He's actually pretty good too. A solid kickflip, grind and everything

[@doolbro]

100% agree. This is just incredible.

[@tealbagger]

"you used the cane for balance" "you used your eyes" lol

[@loremaster73]

This had me dying 😂

[@syn304]

Lol same

[@cosmicbackwoods]

quit making me cry redbull! jesus these dudes rip and make me feel so silly for complaining about rolled ankles and sore legs. so damn inspiring. loved seeing dan at tampa pro too

[@davidnorrman7848]

So true

[@TIGERGUTS]

I didn't think i could love skateboarding more. This is why skateboarding is so good. These dudes are brilliant! Thank you !

[@orlandocasillas2015]

No way i have the same disease! Or eye condition to be more correct. This shit is fucking crazy, im happy to know i will still be able to skate after losing my vision.

[@lilyaku2069]

@@91750fast 323f$f

[@elix-kasounddj7756]

Ooooooooooooooooooooooooo

[@benskinner8580]

For sure man, it's truly a great sport, he's definitely right when he said he feels better when he's on his board.

[@hadleyjordanconnonbray831]

This blind guy should start tramp boarding, I can't kick flip on a skateboard but on a tramp board I can 360 frontside nollie heel a metre high lol, if it's a rectangle tramp because circle trampolines aren't bouncy

[@harrydean8724]

Just realized he can skate in the dark because he doesn't see anything anyway maddness

[@djsb5760]

This is madness! Madness? This, is....skating!!!!

[@Mandemfamily]

this tripped me tf out :DDDDDd

[@comradesandwich9437]

Pedro Salcido B nah, pretty sure this is Sparta...

[@djsb5760]

Bill Bottriell it sure is. You got it

[@yuriaankarpinski3237]

This is the best 20 min I have spent during al of the quarantine

[@cagethelonewolf]

Did you not watch the last 2 mins you poser

[@AndrewJobes]

cagethelonewolf lmfaoooi

[@gskpops8570]

Watching this took away pain, from a lost of my son. For the whole video. Thank you guys so much. These two men will forever be legends. Amen 🙏🏼🧖🏾‍♂️💙💯

[@zachkiss8870]

This must be one of the most pure forms of expression of movement. Steez is important, even if NO ONE can see it.

[@moonmadness9465]

I rarely comment on anything but these dudes are incredible. It just goes to show, you cant let ANYTHING stop you from doing what you want in life. These guys are landing tricks I wish I could. So sick. Love it.

[@crispcaddy3064]

When Justin got out the van and opened his cane it gave me Jedi vibes

[@connorleferink8456]

Whether you skate or not, This man is an Inspiration with a True Heart of Gold.

[@monello1077]

My first comment on youtube. This is amazing. I just started skateboarding and have my board with me everywhere. This made me even more inspired of getting out there. Be humble among eachother, spread love and do what you can to make your life worth livin. Take care everyone

[@benjaminzavala3358]

Check vhs skate tube a good channel with classic skate videos good to know your roots

[@Deltron37]

I hope you stick with it because you definitely get it. You know what's up.

[@mayleye]

Not only one but two skateboarding legends right there

[@CapFalcon]

Full on goosebumps when they rode the handstand down the parking-lot after taking a few heavy slams. So awesome to see

[@SadDeath.]

Im such a softie. I cried 😭 these guys dedication is the craziest thing ive ever seen. Aint no skateboarder gunna skate with their eyes closed. Anything is possible. Thanks guys

[@kayziix9618]

ain't a softie when you cry for something meaningful bro ;)! bless ya

[@KevIn-ej3gm]

I am a almost 30 years old man with a long beard an I am in tears I feel so hard with them but I don't want to because they don't want us to cry they are so strong I am fucking mindblown

[@JKHRIST730]

So much respect for these homies . They make me feel blessed for what i do have. Thank you for inspiring me.

[@Cookiekekw]

Those 6 dislikes were from blind people who meant to like instead. Update: 200 more blind people have mistakenly done this.

[@reyesbrunello5697]

Good one bro

[@El_Chompo]

lol. also the dislike button also shows user engagement and helps promote your video anyway :) with the al gore rythm

[@_RobBanks]

sirgallium al gore doesn’t have any rhythm

[@jamespowers.gpa.]

Lol nice!

[@benjaminzavala3358]

Blind person: “I don’t even know what a like button is”

[@JackedBlack88]

I love how caring Madars is. He genuinely is stoked to be hanging with these dudes. So much Heart here

[@jannishansoonn]

I fricking love this dude!

[@justmetal227]

20:28 has the steeziest trick I've ever seen on a 3 set

[@youtubename7733]

fax i had to rewind that

[@HoryuArthur]

@@youtubename7733 me2

[@theskateboardfan]

And I liked how stoked he was!!🙌👍

[@aznstylz]

This was such a heart filled video but there was one scene that touched my heart, the handstand he pumped to catch up and lead the way out of the parkade into the light. was just something that touched me so much! great video.

[@ThomasJeff4s0n]

This.

[@P.r.i.m.o]

It's mindblowing how well they both can skate. It's such an inspiration to see someone get back up so well after life literally knocks them off a cliff.

[@yvess3010]

Mad respect. Even the ollie into the bank I can't imagine how scary that is without being able to see. Pity they can't see the comments here, hopefully a homie reads it for them.

[@markeggins890]

There is software too that can read text.

[@jordanthistle2360]

When you whine about how tough your life is, things open your eyes to just how good you have it.

[@ouiamsareini8991]

yo i skated with this dude once, really chill guy, also have the dvd he made with a local skateshop too. so dope

[@luckyleo88]

I'm crying watching this. It's beautiful how the human spirit can thrive through adversities and circumstances of life. Nothing but utmost respect to these guys and I wish them all the joys and success this life will bring to them.

[@rickryan6271]

Dear Red Bull Skateboarding, Never stop making these. We loved it!

[@luismiguelvasquezvillegas4789]

How people can give a dislike to this, the must be a frustrated skaters

[@Brandon-bl8ko]

lol right, still tryin to land that 1st kickflip, blind dude showin em up

[@SpyPabloSanchez]

Could be they dislike the skate tales series

[@turtleboypurp]

I'm glad they got Madars doing these. Gotta be one of the most open minded professionals in the game and that goes a long way.

[@SloppyPotatoo]

People like these guys. are the few reason i think humans are amazing. What a big heart n soul

[@LeifCoffield]

Justin reaching for Madars' hand at 17:46 is the sweetest and most wholesome shit ever man

[@kieranfoley1057]

These guys are absolute rockstars, I'm even more stoked to get back to skateboarding once my ankle heals up :)

[@jnxythemouse]

Detroit homie at the park “GOOD TO SEE YOU MAN!”

[@skaren1384]

He is a man of focus, commitment and sheer fucking will!

[@armorykittington]

This is so gnarly. I can't imagine closing my eyes and skating.....anything. I've tried it out on my board and on my bike for as long as I can and I can do like 10 seconds, tops. Mad respect.

[@DYNANiK.official]

This was heartwarming, Dan is such a likeable guy!

[@tomcuddy]

truly inspirational. a really humbling watch

[@oceanwoods]

what a great film. Beyond the mind blowing stoke and inspiration, I love how this tells it's story. Fluid and real. Not the expected over idealized corporate commercial.

[@ZoSo889]

This had chills running down my spine. Thank you for creating such an inspirational piece. Also, disabled? I think not. Their ability is astonishing and motivational. Utmost respect and much love.

[@PhillipReina]

Love these Skate series ! I get pumped every time I get a notification about them 🛎 Makes me fell young again....back in my days.... 😂

[@jordankostic8309]

Bro when the security told him to stop he should’ve jus ignored her and rode away and continue on to where he was heading would’ve been funnier 😂

[@ManiacDrummer1212]

I skate that spot it goes down a hill, there are like 7 more things to hit so I usually go up and down hitting the stuff about 4 times as they stand on that ledge trying to talk to me 🤙

[@LandonCook17]

ManiacDrummer1212 definitely brah

[@sethnicholls7861]

She was kinda cute with her reprimands..

[@dennisvillatoro3901]

This is truly emotional man, nothing can stop these dudes from skating and thats punk af. What a great video.

[@ezralm]

so much respect

[@eskater147]

This has made my day. True legends!!!!!!

[@eelsallad333]

so awesome that skaters like this exist and are paving the way to make skateboarding even more accesible to even more types of people. amazing role models to children with disabilities !

[@TheStereoSystem]

I am a legally blind skateboarder and I am so grateful for Dan and Justin's examples for me to never give up and always push myself!

[@alexandermorris4336]

"You used your eyes" 😌

[@b3wz]

this is the most inspiring thing i've seen in 2020, props to all of you guys

[@youngsadsatan]

A round of applause for these guys, congratulations for all your strength, focus, will and persistence, it's incredible. A big hug from 🇧🇷 to all skaters from anywhere in the world.

[@michaelfoster886]

Yo dude Dan Mancina is so humble to give these blind dudes a platform to show their skills even though they are blind. Theu are better then alot of others. Amazing. So inspiring.

[@ralptyrab.8495]

If the time come that i will be rich, I will help people like Dan support their hobbies and all the things that makes them happy. sorry for my english

[@augustosj]

perhaps you can make an audible version of this video, so blind people can "watch" it and get inspired too. something like a narrator describing everything happening in the video

[@marsbase3729]

Wow, that is truly inspirational! Makes me feel dumb about complaining about petty shit. Rock on Dan! 👍😎👍

[@ziemniakgaming3925]

Those guys are precious, you can really see how passionate they are about skating and how happy they are, i wish them the best

[@BodhiNDaddy]

Awesome documentary! Handful of us are deaf and still skate, surf, and snowboard. Huge respect for them!

[@Nullaconcentrate]

I was just waiting for the “dude did you see that!?!” After they landed a trick ahaha

[@smufinstuff]

I swear this is the dopest shit I've seen in a while🙌🏽💪🏾

[@oh1125]

They don't let their lack of sight deter them from living a great life. I love these dudes.

[@l.j.i]

This just gave me so much hope. I have depression and am going through a bit of a rough patch right now, but watching this and hearing him say "a lot of people have it worse", I was reminded that I can do anything if I just keep putting one foot in front of the other. Thank you for that message today. 🙏❤️

[@Phillmo8]

WOW THIS WAS SO AMAZING IT MADE MY HEART SMILE!

[@lucasrehberg4896]

Never give up 🤙🏼👊🏼

[@magelovebari]

big respect Dan Mancina ፻፻፻ bless

[@felixg.7574]

You my friend are a good man, Madar! and those you talk to are inspirational... the moment he did the hand stand and you rush to guide him down...tears... why can we all be good brothers and sisters...

[@flamingrank7507]

Anyone notice that fist bump attempt when he showed up to the house?😬

[@toxicslug9233]

Awkward....

[@Stark_ish]

Yeeesh......

[@banemszokasmordor5061]

But that ain’t no coincidence he’s not American

[@fntaxtxc3224]

i notice how he wanted to greet him like he would greet any skater friend of his. Respect.

[@posdadtx]

When he went for the fist bump I choked on my fried rice 🙃

[@Laamalaan]

I seriously did not expect them to be so good at skateboarding! Lovely characters with exceptional, humble attitudes. I dig.

[@sikamoreify]

Madars is such a chill dude. Always loved his demeanor since seeing him on KOTR.

[@Just_KotaX]

I cant even skate and i can see

[@bullishmike7851]

2:13 when you meet up with a shady crack dealer for the first time.

[@michalisr9]

I m 37,started sk8ing 3 weeks ago.Those ppl are real superstars,life is beautiful ,we shouldnt forget that... we are all equal .rip floyd

[@hecki3528]

Damnnn bro i almost cried watching this whew y’all something else I won’t stop in life no matter, the circumstances wow 😯 y’all really motivated bruh. God bless ⚫️

[@papillon1232]

21:14 he lost his thumb too and never mentioned it...

[@postaldude255]

Now that you pointed that out, I didn't even noticed it !

[@gramoukdoom]

So humble

[@a_squuared7530]

Red Bull literally spelled Michigan wrong.

[@duckspeaker2702]

You spelled spelled wrong

[@willferreira9330]

Duck Speaker he’s not trying to spell spelled

[@chicofromph33nix64]

@@duckspeaker2702 you spelt wrong rong.. lol

[@johnnyvarga6068]

@@duckspeaker2702 FYI there are more countries in the world than just the U.S buddy :P

[@MisterCastro5]

I have my eye's and don't know anything about skateboarding but these men are an inspiration to push past any obstacle. Such a wholesome video too.

[@kennethjanczak4900]

Absolutly amasing... Just shows that skating is for everyone, no one is left out in this great sport

[@wrythm1]

Who are the 3 people that disliked this video

[@isthatyoumax8397]

Soulless fools mate, that's who

[@aconsciousperspective5628]

Bots

[@AaronHolden]

That fist bump when he walked in to the blind skater was a lil dumb....

[@EastsideDonkey]

Yeah but to be fair he was trying to treat him like any other person and everyone has a different way of greeting people when you first meet them

[@ze2004]

@@EastsideDonkey usually skateboarders do that compliment by reflex and anyway he felt that didn't work out

[@FranzBills]

What a huge inspiration. One of the biggest characters in skating right now.

[@theymademedoit6814]

Blew my mind ...A lesson in never quit right there .Real souls INSANE!🙏

[@lakatamaxwell7666]

You guys are SO rad and inspiring! True heroes here! Y'all give me chills. Much much love. May your lives be extraordinarily blessed!

[@ia9705]

These dudes shred ... good shit man .. Never give up anything you love ..

[@BebehCookieIcecream]

This made me so happy. Like I smiled genuinely and multiple times throughout the video. Thank you.

[@Da808Boii]

Dans such an amazing and sweet guy, so motivating to see nothing stop someone from doing something they love.

[@comradesandwich9437]

This was amazing. So damn happy for Dan. There was something super epic and beautiful about them bombing the garage hill after the handstands.

[@luisbehnke4559]

imagine tose two guys having the same motivation/ pation for skating without vision loss. They would be the best of the world. Now they are the best motivational people that`ll ever live. They are awesome. They literally represent that you can become everything you want whoever you are.

[@JESSEverything]

Much respect to these guys.

[@03_austindrake88]

These 2 are so inspiring. They not only skate, they're really good.

[@aaronbrazeaudozier6316]

Smiled the whole time through this video. So much positive energy.

[@peejayem4700]

mad respect for these guys

[@eld2503]

just incredible

[@SmallStorms]

Dan Mancina, smoothest kickflips in the game, i love this man

[@Killerbeege]

Dudes can skate better than me when I used to skate as a teenager lol I love seeing their smiles man they truly making the best of their situation.

[@locknessmonsta7355]

mad respect for these guys. imagine showing to a park blind and being able to learn the features and do tricks. can't even fathom that.

[@petergarland1668]

These dudes are incredible.. mad props, better than 90% of skaters and blind!? Ya'll are legends!

[@simmoisbest1]

Love this series!

[@scale2176]

Mad respect for these dudes