Rich Kids VS Poor Kids At Skateparks

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[@mikeyp4690]

I grew up fairly poor but there was a dude who lived in my village who'd give us his old decks everytime he got a new one. Absolute legend.

[@bahhalso9651]

ACTUALLY SAME LMAO

[@haxatr3881]

@@dnarsh4597 same, I got a semi old board from my neighbor that I barely speak too

[@chalabread]

your lucky to have such a nice guy in your village

[@tracer4244]

Nice

[@_lowpoke700]

I get so much joy saving my old decks to give to the kids riding those beat up boards.

[@rccollin7699]

I am the person that still talks to those people at the skatepark who wear headphones just to compliment them on how well they are skating and that I am trying to learn more. I use to think people hated me for doing that but now when people see me they come say hello and it feels good. I feel like I made more friends at a skatepark than I have ever at school.

[@colbeknudsen1833]

John is such a genuine guy!

[@colbeknudsen1833]

Also I make some ok vids

[@finnmoyer2732]

Yep

[@JohnHill]

you are! Thank you (:

[@fuckinglogan2731]

@@colbeknudsen1833 I’m subbed you really do!

[@anthonysanchez1585]

@@colbeknudsen1833 ok I’ll watch your vids

[@dpkallert4759]

''lets warm up'', immediately does kickflip 50-50

[@teohio]

😂 Ikr

[@mackenziesamm8939]

Switch kickflip 50-50

[@jayskate_8821]

@@mackenziesamm8939 it’s not switch😑

[@pou1191]

Then nollie 50 50

[@tylerska8er749]

What's your favorite trick? Mines the ghetto bird a nollie hard flip late 180 and switch Tre crook

[@antsinmyeyes9547]

imagine you chip yo board and then john hill calls you poor 💀💀

[@dipl8150]

Lmaooooooo

[@GroovyGotMilk]

HAHAHA

[@hsernay3745]

@Josue Maison yea it works the report button works

[@emilyhinton1019]

Ooof my boards like a piece of cardboard now

[@droolinghuman1429]

HABAHAHAHAHAHGAHSHSBA*SBSGS

[@lexwinitsky9706]

Hes so humble that he doesnt even ride his own pro model! mad respect

[@jak3w]

No one does fr though

[@exolt]

@@jak3w quite a bit of people do lol

[@exolt]

@@jak3w but i get what you mean man

[@axxelgannon9146]

Yeh most pros ride their homies pro model

[@jonahhawkins3910]

It’s about the shape not the graphic

[@chrisbiggs131]

Coming from a small Midwest town and being lower class I feel this so hard John. We skated what we had and did what we had to do to get the job done. Puts it all in a different light now that I’m an adult with adult money and it feels so nice being able to give back to the skateboard community when I can whether it be new/used boards,trucks or whatever I still remember being that envious “poor” kid just trying to skate and feel free. That’s why at 32 I’m still skating,to feel just as good as I did at 12 when I started.

[@Mattm182]

I’ve seen almost every single video John has uploaded for the last 2 and half or so years and I still can’t figure out how he synchronizes his tricks up with the music in his videos so CRISPY PERFECT like he does.

[@romeoramirez2681]

“We had a fight”- “now a word from our sponsor”, 😂

[@PHeMoX]

I also loved how it wasn't _really_ a fight, but mostly just verbal intimidation....

[@romeoramirez2681]

Right😂

[@chalabread]

LOL

[@AdventuresInSkateboarding]

Money and priorities stopped me from skating in the 80s. But at 44 I have to say, I really enjoy being able to get a fresh board and try different setups. I do my best to pass on my lightly used boards to the people at the park putting in work. I am grateful to pay it forward and keep a few people rolling.

[@jacobmorkly170]

Anyone else have this fear of feeling judged/insecure about skating after graduating high school? I’m a junior but I know skating doesn’t have an age limit but still. Sorry if I seem ignorant.

[@fuckingfork6353]

Have fun forever! It might help to meet more people, get in the scene more. Hope that helps a bit

[@j897xce]

Just got back into it at 29 and many folks were stoked on my renewed love for it. If you're psyched, it'll spread. If you judge yourself, others will follow.

[@JohnHill]

no i 100% understand. ALL my friends felt that way after high school, and most of them quit. really depends on the city. it's not weird to see an older skater in metropolis cities, like new york city, la. so the most influential cities in the world, have more, and older skaters, so if some one were to judge you for it, they just don't know much.

[@amjroid5291]

I quit shortly after high school, mostly because my friends all quit, and I totally regret it. Got back into it almost 20 years later and I'm in love with it now, but I always imagine how good I would have been if I had stuck with it...

[@donnyjones7803]

If u like it keep doing it. It really doesn’t matter what anyone thinks. Plus when ur 40 and ur knees r shit ur gonna wish u shredded a lil more when u could

[@mitchellvines820]

That was actually a really nice moral to that story. Thanks for that John!

[@pringlecan6622]

My biggest inspiration when it comes to skating is John Hill

[@thuglife009]

Mine is Jonah Hill

[@yourname993]

Pretty low standard man.

[@akalankam2009]

Couldn't help but notice we have the same DP!!! You have good taste my friend 😂

[@pringlecan6622]

@@yourname993 wdym

[@pringlecan6622]

@@akalankam2009 😂😂😂 true surfs up is the best

[@lukasjohansson8705]

"Skateboarding is SOO expensive!" Mountain Bikers:

[@Chris-ps9ce]

Skateboarders left the chat...

[@travguy8017]

Laughed so damn hard when I read this, santa cruz bikes popped into my mind.

[@backyardtracker6422]

Mountain bikes that are good are like $500 to $10k. Crazy expensive

[@JarthenGreenmeadow]

@@backyardtracker6422 You can find full bikes at yard sales for like 20 bucks. Thats how I got into mountain biking tbh. Put new brakes in and it was gucci for 2-3 years. Tbh it probably still is wherever is. (Someone took off with it pre covid RIP)

[@backyardtracker6422]

@@JarthenGreenmeadow yeah I started on a Walmart bike but to get one that will handle actual tough stuff it’s pretty pricey. To get skate board to last more than an hour it’s like $90 😂

[@CarsCatAliens]

I can relate to this.. I wasn't just the poor kid.. I was the poor kid in a very affluent town. It sucked.. so as soon as I turned 14, got my working papers and started making my own money. Was working 50-60 hours a week by SR year in highschool..

[@berriesfruitas430]

Wow you grew up fast then

[@beuxjmusic]

I'm always impressed by how smoothly you are able to Grind and Manual, even when you're having trouble or tackling a slightly more terrifying obstacle. Reminds me of how I used to feel watching people like Koston and McCrank, and so many more I won't list. Keep up the good work!

[@willyjilly9684]

Poor kids will always have more appreciation for a new deck.

[@hmglo]

I have been saying this for a while now but can we please get this guy to one million Love your videos your such a good guy

[@thenumberonebeaner2211]

As someone who made a rough journey from poverty to a middle-class life, you really hit the nail on the head with the attitudes I had growing up poor and finding the genuinely good people out there that are financially stable. Money doesn't define a person, but how they use it.

[@vineetski5735]

I miss u and Jhon Reyes i used to love watching you although i do scooter it was fun watching you and jhon reyes

[@alexlocklair2484]

Him:ughI am skating so bad. He says as he does some weird flipping trick into a manual. Me: I am skating so bad. Can’t even Ollie consistently yet.

[@clapz00theboss41]

How bout now

[@jdoriginals9223]

How bout now

[@wilsoniothegreat6162]

How bout now

[@koltenriver2832]

How bout now

[@alexlocklair2484]

@@koltenriver2832 lol I ended up getting pretty good. My most impressive trick i had was a varial kickflip onto a nose grind. I am now working to conquer BMX

[@Dave3rdEyeArt]

My friends always passed boards if we had an extra, in skates SO many hand me downs

[@kaceo.damondaze5270]

I’m a big fan of new-to-me stuff. A new opportunity to use and appreciate something.

[@Ryan-xq3kl]

Im in my 20s and hadnt skated for around 2~ years to pursue more serious things, your channel and content has really goten me more excited to get back out and skate again. Im setting up some new trucks and bearings on my board while watching this. cheers

[@swixle8423]

Congrats bro, back to the grind

[@sonnypearce5279]

Another dynamic of skateparks that was always interesting to me was this supposed "rivalry" between young skaters and old skaters. I grew up skating in the 90s and as a kid it was beyond intimidating skating with older shredders who weren't always the most friendly. Growing up skating in San Francisco and Santa Cruz there was no shortage of great skaters but I really felt that pressure and judgement being a kid and rolling up to a park. Now that I'm 32 and still hitting the parks consistently, I don't feel it anymore personally but I am conscious to not put that energy out there either and to be as supportive as I can. It definitely seems to be much more inclusive without that hardcore local vibe these days which is great. That's still there but I don't sense it directed at kids anymore which is kind of my point; if an adult is a kook and in the way that's one thing but don't get on the kids for that. Guide them.

[@j.a.c3154]

I finnaly got motivation to get off my phone and clean my room then I saw this notification pop up so thx john

[@tealeaf0124]

even after damaging his brand new car he still kept a smile and his composure... mad respect, love the tacoma. good choice

[@jamesmata2945]

It might be a ez fix with some buffing and a lil paint

[@kingmusic3617]

Same with drums. You can get a good set of shells for cheap, get some good heads. It's really the cymbals that makes your bank gasp. I mean it's about $500-$1000 for a solid setup

[@robertborden2666]

Those 4-runners are so nice. We got one as a loaner from the Sienna van going in for recall work. I was tempted to never return it. Felt like you could drive over any bump at highway speed. Like a good setup it feels like you can do things that just weren’t possible before. Sorry yours got a scar. It’ll be ok.

[@asahess4970]

"I am the way I am, and some people are gonna hate me for that" -John Hill

[@kalecardenas9645]

It is true tho

[@filipgrohman5151]

"let's just warm up " proceeds to do kickflip 50 on a hubba as a first trick

[@NathanMcBroom]

"Keep killing iiiiiiit!" My favorite sign off

[@ryryreyn2402]

It would be amazing to meet John and it makes me feel better cause I live about 20 mins away from him

[@techx1233]

I really liked how everytime he lands the beat drops at the same time

[@Jjaazz]

I love how the music lines up with the landing of his tricks

[@carlitosj2010]

Roanoke Skatepark is amongst the best ones I've ever skated. The people there are also very encouraging whether you're almost close to achieving a trick or just simply droppin in from a higher ramp

[@austinselby3086]

This content is unbelievably good! Please keep going on this train. And thank you for the words of encouragement my man.

[@JimmyTheGiant]

fuck yes on that message john, loved it

[@icejelloofficial3584]

Love ur videos jimmy

[@jaxgrier9935]

jimmy its funny are a parkour guy

[@twisted2473]

John hill driving that is how you know he moved

[@alexortiz8326]

I started watching him because I wanted to get into skateboarding but honestly he's now one of my favorite youtubers :-)

[@stop-terrorists]

In Pasadena Texas during the '80s, most kids where I lived didn't have a choice; we had to take care of our boards to make them last. If you received one skateboard a year where I lived, you were considered as lucky. Marcelo and I were best friends; we would go dumpster diving, looking for old, damaged boards with ground down tails and other problems. Marcelo had advanced woodworking knowledge for someone is age; he would fix the discarded skate decks with sundried popsicle sticks (birch wood), super glue, and fiberglass. Although his father was an illegal immigrant from Mexico, his family ran a fairly successful "cash-only" landscaping business. At the time, back in 1987, my father was laid off and out of work. On the weekends Marcelo's parents would take us fishing. After a long day fishing on the beach, his mother would prepare our fish dinner. While we were waiting for dinner to be ready, Marcelo and I would fix the skateboards we found in the dumpster during the previous week. Surprisingly, he made most of the skate decks like new. Oh, how the time flies! Shout-out to Marcelo Rodriguez; I haven't seen you for 35 years but I hope you're doing well.

[@nomoreskate]

this caught me so off guard but i’m glad he uploaded

[@DougDoNascimento]

That dude he met after the Roanoke session was my boss 😂😂

[@Urhoodkilla]

1:58^ u call that a warm up that’s like siko mode ur insane much love~!!!❤️❤️😂💯

[@DanEather]

These inspirational videos are how i found you channel originally, and why i keep subscribed.

[@bigsexyyoghurt9785]

I just talk to everyone. Even tho i'm not rich or poor i am me...that helps me at least

[@smashyrashy]

Everyone should be like that

[@bigsexyyoghurt9785]

@@smashyrashy agreed

[@PHeMoX]

It's the only way how you can get rid of these annoyingly bad preconceptions about other people. T a l k. It's the only way of learning how people really are. And poor people can be total jerks just as well as rich people. The whole hating on people with money is ridiculously silly. 80 out of a 100 skaters will be down to earth, somewhat shy but ultimately cool people that share the same passion. People assume too much how rich people will be jerks, which is just dumb talk.

[@smashyrashy]

@@PHeMoX money has nothing to do with it

[@bigsexyyoghurt9785]

@@PHeMoX not only a way to get rid of annoying people but instead a way to make friends aswell as learn & teach and just the best way get on with everyone in the best possible way.

[@discgolfwithben657]

Do you think you could tell me if that Sam vestal board is, i might get it.

[@igamenow5939]

You should go to Brushy Creek skatepark, it is in Austin, Texas and used to be my local park. It's a good mix of street and vert, the flow of the park is great and the people there are mostly friendly. It's in round rock and I just want to see maybe a few clips there!

[@seanburke28]

The 180 Manuel over the hydrant was so dope man!!!!

[@undercover1299]

“Skating so bad” Casually does a half cab flip manny

[@kluv5133]

Dude wtfff I sesh at Roanoke park all the time it’s definitely one of the best in dfw along with the Toyota park

[@Rilly_rob_joe]

At my local we do this thing if your over with a board we give it to the skatshop across the street un less it’s snapped and if some one snaps there board or vice versa for other parts the will give it to you for free if you can’t afford a new deck it’s used but it’s still a deck

[@gaelarenas5925]

I love multiple things going on at one time, never boring

[@imlegit1162]

Congrats’ To Everyone Who Is Early And Who. Found This 🎂

[@g.y5682]

Thank you

[@I-have-no-clue]

Lol

[@forever_spiteful]

You too lmao

[@g.y5682]

Can you pelaes like mi comment

[@joaogomes7128]

I just watched your stream lol

[@chrissayles7575]

Thats all paint transfer!!! You can buff 95% of that out! :) go get a $12 Walmart car buffer and some meguiars compound and go full send!

[@Spootyskater]

Scrolled a decent ways hoping to see this comment. I did the same thing to my car and was able to get it back to looking like new all without spending less than I would on lunch

[@gavinbander5]

@@Spootyskater spootyskater spotted

[@justinb1063]

John hill is my most favorite person on planet earth your amazing

[@tedbundy1064]

What a pleasant sunday night treat yay

[@lucascharf5048]

I'm not even lying, I haven't come across a disrespectful rude person at the skatepark yet

[@clbskates9729]

The first time i went ( like 3 months ago) this kid on a bmx bike said trash while i was trying a trick and walked away. ( i was trying to ollie onto a 1 ft box) just ignored him and kept skating.

[@brockramos3903]

I've never seen that good of a skatepark

[@untam3dw0lf]

Roanoke, Texas man!!

[@carloss4583]

He is the best youtuber in internet. He is humble and not all youtubers has that power

[@meganmisaki4429]

When the dog ran across the screen, I, out loud, said, “Hey, Puppy”! Thinking it would come to me 😂! I need more coffee 😅!

[@twood27]

Yo have you heard about the new garland Texas park that’s coming out

[@miauzey3400]

when you already know what john hill says about squarespace becaus every second video is sponsored by squarespace. love ya u re amazing keep going.

[@midnightplays4]

He says he’s gonna warm up then immediately does a kickflip into a 50/50 grind he is insane at skating

[@Jaxsurf895]

I love Fakie n Nollie 360’s ! So much fun

[@kaleballen763]

hey john i've watched you foreverrrr notice me

[@calebthepure9111]

I hate when rich kids have their parents buying them expensive stuff, then the flex it ass if they bought it them selves. You shouldnt be proud about something you didnt earn. And dont rub it in other people's faces.

[@JohnHill]

haha that is such an insane concept. like when you see a kid who is 12 braggin about gucci, haha

[@codykidwell1369]

It’s ok we all know the kid with the messed up board sherds way harder every time haha

[@liamkong7566]

@@JohnHill as a kid who doesn't have as good skate gear as the other kids, i understand the frustration of being flexed at or even laughed at, so i keep my head down at the skate park and stay lowkey.

[@calebthepure9111]

@@JohnHill hey while i got your attention can you do a video where you learn different flips? Unless you already know all of them which in that case thats cool

[@SoulSoilLove]

“Let’s warm up”. Kick flips gaps, grinds and board slides like a boss. 🙌🏼

[@loganmozingo7162]

I swear John is so consistent with content it's amazing.

[@poopooman6593]

When there’s 21 likes and no views

[@Rileys_dad]

That 800$ damage to your vehicle is something I would either fix myself or it would just stay the way it is.

[@scottgomez9890]

Doesn’t really look 800 worth tbh

[@claytonlewis9242]

Yeah same, I feel like your getting ripped off, I would look other places

[@minisimpalex4342]

Looks like just a scratch

[@fkujakedmyname]

not on a lease

[@FREAKout59]

you are so right my dude thank you for doin what you doin

[@mathieudouw2196]

Yo for real this is the COOLEST park I've ever seen. The mannie pads, the bank to bank, the perfect hubba which is not steep, nice three stair, I'm so jealous, what an insane mellow park!

[@max-xb1cp]

When I skate for a month my shoes are super trashed but I still skate them cause I don’t want to buy another pair. It sucks that my parents don’t buy my shoes

[@Willyjohn69420]

Shoes are too expensive and as long as you’re not grating your skin off why get new ones lol

[@keeganbrush2490]

John: I’m so dead John 5 minutes later having a session

[@ChrisSmith-sw6iu]

my two favorite youtube’s just moved to texas in the same week you and jschlatt

[@esk8jaimes]

I can relate to this, all the stuff about growing up poor, being the 'affordable' board rider in the Esk8 space. Some people go through these £350-6000 ones like it's toilet paper, yet here I am cherishing every one I get. I stuck with a 12mph esk8 for one year, a 15mph for two years... Meanwhile, everyone else was complaining their boards ONLY did 24mph/climbed 15% hills with ease.

[@mateomassoni]

When someone asks who is the best skater. My response: John Hill

[@olliewain1932]

Too early I can’t comprehend what I’m typing

[@carlmarshall40]

That 1st skate park was amazing, wish we had park's like that in West Sussex U.K.

[@thegoodnoodle2896]

Hey John! Man am I happy to be early to a video I just got into the commitment phase of kickflips and I just got back from my first full day session. Your videos are probably the only things that kept me going durring the winter months. Anyways, hate to dump this on ya but I love the videos keep it up man!

[@lazyshrimpo1726]

I feel the poor kid thing I got my board free someone donated it to a place in my town and they gave it to me it’s a solid board exactly what I would have gotten which is an amazing coincidence

[@edereder6867]

What even is Rich when you’re skateboarding, in my opinion since we’re all skaters we’re all humble we’re all raggedy you for me it seems like you build a name based on your skills

[@kennethrand1032]

One of my best friends Scott Ratterman took me to the X-games his dad was rich as hell and he knew I loved skating and asked me and told me it's all covered. I was almost dirt floor poor my single mom worked three jobs I was happy as hell to go and Tony Hawk landed the 900 at the X-games it's in my top 5 happiest memories.

[@jackhogan2077]

Your attitude to everything is incredible

[@Semitotal]

Kickflip nosestall nollie flip @11:21 might be my favorite trick you've ever done. Don't know why, something about it, especially on that particular ledge.

[@leviiwiinter]

for soccer, an average ball is around 35, and a high end can go up to 200, and good boots are at least 200-300 usd, however you can always find boots on sale and only have to buy 1-3 pairs a season, whereas skateboarding you typically always need a new deck or wheels, so in that regards it’s way more expensive

[@brandonritchie106]

Bro I am convinced John Hill Is one of the most consistent skaters of this generation, kid lands everything 1st or 2nd try, and literally there is not one trick he can't do, lol the one video he was saying he can't hardflip butyet did it first try, it didnt look right at all hut he did it lol, he doesn't spread his legs and let the board flip between his legs, he just does the flip and jumps backward looks like a backwards varial like no vertical motion to it at all lol, I think the steeziest hardflips arwnr to vertical but they kinda gotta be a little vertical not to hit your legs, and the one foot catch at 90 and guide it all the away around, looks so sick, cabr do it that way lol,but mine at least flip between my legs not behind me lol

[@Nam1nat0r]

Just found your channel and I’m already inspired. Thanks!

[@crazylion3816]

I ride bmx. If you do too you’ll know exactly what I mean. Bmx is the most expensive (non-winter) sport. A beginner level bike can run your upwards of 300 bucks and a pro one is like 1500-1700 and that’s not even custom and with $200 tune ups every now and then

[@guitarandarts9646]

John is teaching me life lessons rn... Not only that but he keeps it lowkey how good he is at skating mad respect bro I really look up to you

[@UpstatePoser]

That front 180 to nose manny put a smile on my face

[@macstuntsable]

Wonderful topic... thank you for the information and optimistic approach.

[@zachl1159]

Bro you're my favorite skater because of how you portray that all skaters should be more open minded, accepting, and supportive of other skaters. Change the stigma, change the sport for the better!

[@therat5184]

When I first got my skateboard (wich was a cruiser) I thought I could do tricks untill my cousin told me it's not for tricks so when I got home I looked on the internet for a skateboard and after a few minutes of research I found the skateboard I want,The Globe G1 FairWeather. It took me around 2 weeks to get the money to get the skateboards like cleaning my brothers room fir 2 dollars or something.I was really happy when i had the money for it.I ordered the skateboard yesterday and I'm super happy

[@tristanbratton9349]

Man it's so weird that you're in texas but I'm glad to have you here

[@stevebutabi9084]

I love how fluent you skate and yet you still call yourself out on mistakes. You really stick true to progress daily man. Thank you for your time and videos. I do have a request though. I have been skating since 10 years old and I'm 31 now. in those 21 years I have never landed a kickflip, not once. I can do heel flips and loads of heel flip variations from inward heelflips to varials, laserflips. and I can do some fakie heel variations like fake inwards, and fakie varial and fakie lasers and even bs halfcab heels. I love watching you kickflip, you have one of the cleanest kickflips in my opinion. So my question is, How do you kickflip? I have watched so many tutorial videos and they just don't click it for me. And unfortunately I don't have any friends who skateboard so getting a visual and assistance on what I'm doing incorrect is kind of impossible. Do you have any recommendations on how to train/practice the flick for one? Any advice would be appreciated. Regardless, I appreciate the content and would Truly embrace any advice. thanks, Kyle.

[@david_in_4k]

about the community i'm really glad with the one at my local, i had never had a lot of money to spend on boards so after my first board i was offered this used board by a guy who bought a new one for himself, he said he would snap it but he liked my skills so he gave it as my board was well destroyed. and recently it happened again when a friend gave me a spare board he had, becasue of this i was able to save up enough to buy new trucks and bearings... the money was going to go for a new board but as he was A REAL BLESS i was able to afford more than that. personally i want to be like that towards the community, be able to help

[@timothythegreat6294]

be cool if u had or came up with a board storage thing for your suv. market it 2 like the boards would have inserts they fit in then its a slide out tray .....do it

[@Oh-Well-OK]

These new Texas videos remind me of your really early vlogs! Not sure if it’s the scenery or something about the way you’ve edited it but it’s cool to see both a sprinkling of old John and obviously the person you are now :)

[@diamonddog2817]

0:38 not quite, I get where your at tho as you know our boards and shoes only last a few months but team sports are expensive too!