Robert Neal Welcome to Primitive... Officially

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Even tho we're just making the announcement now, Rob is actually kind of an OG on the team because when we saw him and connected with him, Primitive was under a year old, it was just me, Nick, Carlos and Bastien. Just four pros and one flow kid. We took him under our wing to help him progress and evolve in to what we believed he would become, and when I watch Rob skate now it’s hard to believe. He’s been with us on so many trips and skated so many demos with us, I think kids see him as part of the team already anyway. When the people are demanding it, usually that’s when it’s time to make it official so here it is, Robert Neal: welcome to the team. Officially!” - Paul Rodriguez
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Primitive Skateboarding was established in early 2014 by Paul Rodriguez and Heath Brinkley. Our pros are Paul Rodriguez, Shane O'Neill, Bastien Salabanzi, Nick Tucker, Devine Calloway, Carlos Ribeiro, Diego Najera, Brian Peacock and Trent McClung. Ams: Franky Villani and Robert Neal

[@shineperishingrepublic]

Paul Rodriguez is a good mentor. Never been controversial or a drugged out loser groping girls on tour videos. A class act. I'm glad he's influencing the next generation to make skateboarding last.

[@elijahmiller6187]

Yea, guys like him dont seem to get enough credit for that. Always kept his head down and worked hard, put youngins on and kept ripping.

[@Seamo57]

Brandon Hamilton Absolutely! I remember skating in the 90’s, as soon as Everton saw Paul skate, it was pure finesse, style for miles... & the fact that he’s such a good person really makes it that much better!

[@therealwewin]

Pretty cocky tho

[@drewtatasciore7086]

@@therealwewin whatttttt are you insane!? he seems super humble to me ...... I mean I don't know him personally , do you??

[@ryanjacobson7394]

@@Seamo57 who Paul's humble or rob?

[@KenHigaG]

"When the people are demanding it, usually that’s when it’s time to make it official..." Paul, we need a primitive full lenght full video :(

[@dillanskatez8376]

Ken Higa G. YESSSSSSS FUCKKKKKKK YESSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!

[@deehaver1120]

Plan B needs to learn that about Trevor

[@joaofaccini6840]

Yes!

[@HelgeStrichen]

I heard it's gonna be called 90 minutes of ledge skating in LA.

[@seancoughlin5713]

they're making one

[@jasoncastillo4808]

Yup, fresh prince of skateboarding.

[@phill93]

in Italy the show it's called Prince of bel air

[@dillanskatez8376]

Filippo Lescai same here in America bro

[@famlee6351]

he too good man

[@thedurtylemur2282]

Dude is seriously good on a board, and HAS THE RIGHT MINDSET. I've known plenty of good cats turn to crime and get locked up when they had real talent on a board. Use your talents please! I had a friend, 13 when I met him could barely Ollie. Our group that skated was older around 16-18 and we sort of took him under our wing. Drove him to spots or to the park to skate, he came from a hard life, no dad mom was sick with cancer etc. Just a hard life. When he skated he was the happiest most fun dude to be around on and off the board. This kids style developed so fast and it seemed so easy for him that he started to outshine us the older guys. He had pop to the ceiling as well, everything tweaked it was nasty...but when he was around 18-19 he got locked up for 3 years for a B&E was all coked out etc. Prior he stopped hanging with us and started hanging out with the wrong people, no matter how hard we fought him on it. If he would've kept his head on straight or maybe we could've been harder on him he would be in a better place. He's out now but has to start over and he's a convicted felon..I feel really happy for this dude Robert, but sad as well because he reminds me of what my friend use to be like.

[@GrimReacts]

Dude is so fucking clean, great addition to the team.

[@gavinsauceda6007]

No fuckin way 😂 no bullshit guide to tre flips next ?

[@reggie4049]

Gavin Sauceda 😂😂😂

[@trentuzumaki]

bruh i b seeing u in bladee videos and u snow robert neal i sea u🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶

[@tomassy8819]

2:37 definately best sw fs pop i have ever seen..sick dude anyway well deserved

[@Eli-hi1cn]

replayed that at least 20 times

[@Primitiveskateboarding]

we're thinking of putting it on loop like Chris Robert's switch flip switch manny on the courthouse haha

[@Eli-hi1cn]

I would spend just as much time watching it as I did with crob's loop. That thing is a work of art!

[@jamaljones5647]

TRRRRUUUUEEEEE

[@lucasmccann4709]

honestly kind of the only trick I favorited in this video, I see too much of this "style" these days

[@jewwyjones9760]

The style this man has while casually killing it is amazing. Good luck with the career, the brand, and staying in the sport as long as possible. Damn I miss skateboarding.

[@bigpapa9412]

Get'cho ass back in there 🙌🙌🙌

[@CHANNELAPOLLO]

Met Robert, Kevin White, and Danta Hill yesterday at our local skate park in Sydney. They pulled up and shook everyones hands eye to eye , introducing themselves by name, and skated with us all day along. Super humble guys that really brought a lot of good energy and made everyone feel good about their skating regardless of what they're respective skill levels were. There's a new generation of guys on the come up that are very humble and grateful and I really commend them for being a good role model to the younger kids.

[@AlexADalton]

Robert Neal is one of the best out there - the pop, the style, the difficulty level of the tricks - he has it all....

[@kfcnutrients9537]

I love how he said when he started just having fun with skateboarding that's when he got onto the flow team. I think a lot more skaters and people in general need to take that mind-set.

[@MrArosure]

Tbh, once you're that good and can land shit consistently skateboarding becomes a lot more fun compared to not landing anything.

[@thefucci]

It's a dilemma because being so hard on himself may have been what drove him to become so good, and what allowed him to transition to his eventual carefree amazing style.

[@kfcnutrients9537]

A F true that - I think you can get good and have fun with it at the same time, but you're right that could of been what helped him develop into a consistent skater.

[@blakehall3861]

I got into skating cause its fun but it’s stressful cause i suck ass. I could go to the park all day and land an ollie of a 2 stair and thats all I’ll land for 6 hours

[@bonnytodd5300]

So true skate boarding shouldn't be taken seriously like all other physical activities it's a time to express yourself and just let go of all the negatives in life. It's to just have fun and learn new things that your body never knew it could do!

[@brvndonle]

sickest style, well deserved welcome video.

[@RobertNeal]

Brandon Le thank you!

[@rageagainstthetoymachine2410]

I agee with Brandon, Robert you look so fucking comfortable/natural doing insane tricks its unreal to me.

[@carlhartt8346]

True that, a very smooth and steezy welcome video!! Nothing but Big Bad Tricks all the way Through!!

[@cig292]

new fav skater, looks smooth, solid tricks, best switch heel of the year.

[@AhriMcCoy]

Primitive is truly the new super team. Every rider has a uniquely good style and the skills to match.

[@maxaitkins222]

Big YES for putting Sade - Nothin can come between us , over his part . Pure smooth jazz/funk

[@gti_patryk3567]

Can't get enough of Rob so smooth flip in flip out game too strong. GOALSSSSS

[@blairsingleton9305]

Super underrated skater. Glad he’s getting recognized.

[@stackierobinson5408]

The first 3 mins turned me into a fan!!!

[@RobertNeal]

Raúl Racks thank you!

[@stackierobinson5408]

Robert Neal you're honestly in your own lane. I wouldn't compare you to ANYBODY. You absolutely rip, not to forget you're humble and a believer in God. Respectable all around 💯🤙.

[@jamaljones5647]

Thank you Primitive for mixing skate footage with a narrative piece. Y'all understand that we want to hear the come up story and know the background of our favorite skaters. As well as their incredible skating. His skating and story can now both be an inspiration. Thank you, thank you! 👌🏾👏🏾🔥

[@sebbyknows]

Congrats Robert to be on Primtive!👊🔥👊

[@sebbyknows]

Angel Hernandez yea Officially on the team! He was flow about 3-4 years now.

[@jdportwerks6795]

This kid seem so genuinely humble and extremely talented!!!!

[@City2x]

Robert is a incredibly gifted skater. I love watching him skate. Super stoked for him. And man what a solid team to be apart of.

[@RobertNeal]

TijucaWeirdo 🙏🏾

[@abe051811]

Who cut the onions ??? Can’t wait to see this man grow he deserves everything the world has to offer. Amazing. Humble. Loving. Never lose faith kid you got this .

[@wywok8263]

"The Fresh Prince of Skateboarding"

[@LazyEinstein]

Primitive needs to make this a graphic for one of his board.

[@tannermizeres5384]

such a humble dude, well deserved. only good things happen to those who are patient and that stay positive

[@Luke-qp9fd]

Hes style is flawless .. tre flip nose heel out ?? Wow .. goes big and tech asf .. keep going brother. Love to see you in the street league circuit. I think he would give all of the pros a run for their money 100%

[@montgomerymercado7938]

Sade to start it off. How can you not love this kid!

[@Rufusdos]

inspired choice!

[@bakerofpotatoes]

3flip noseslide heelflip out in a line looking so effortless This dude is blessed with incredible skills

[@Seamo57]

Kid kills it!! Paul is such a good dude too, Primitive has an amazing line-up! Rob deserves all this for sure! Congrats!

[@derekperc]

The format of the video was a great idea. Well done.

[@mustyskate9435]

Seeing this guy in person is so unreal

[@NotoriousNUGS]

Ill never understand how some kids get soo good so quick, just something clicks with them that doesn't with others. The whole way he moves on a board is just effortless. Not to often do people like him come around

[@dave_makes_magport]

I'm so stoked for this dude.

[@______-im2cn]

kid is so so good and seems to be a super nice down to earth kid a hope all the best for him.

[@whiskeypete355]

This video was done extremely well. I love how it shows his skating but also tells his story kinda like a documentary. I love stories like this cuz they are super inspiring and it proves that hard work and dedication do pay off in the end. This dude def deserves all the good shit coming his way cuz not only is he crazy talented with amazing style but he’s super humble and that’s always important in a world full of egos. Congrats homie.

[@Malindean]

That was haha down the best switch front pop I've ever seen! Congrats Rob!! You deserve this fosho!!!

[@josueloseguiazcarate8786]

Flow

[@TOTALLYAKIRA]

Bro I met Robert Saturday and he’s like the most coolest and positive dude ever bro like he’s so chill and welcoming he just makes you feel comfortable. I believe in him and I know that he can be bigger . He deserves way more hype then he has . I support him heavily too because he’s a black skater and there aren’t that many black skaters . WWW ROBERT ❤

[@LinkMassing]

This kid is AMAZING! Too comfortable on a board.

[@studderboxx5488]

Link Massing straight up, dude is born to be on a skateboard.

[@jonathanhorch7665]

Perfect addition to the team. Congrats Robert!

[@MetZelRio]

I am thoroughly impressed, not only with the skill, but also with the STEEZINESS. dang! First time I've heard of him but I am sure I'll be hearing about him much more! Props!

[@JoshP81]

I really like the approach to flowing skaters, helping them develop, mentoring them, and bringing them along.

[@seawill2062]

Continue to find myself coming back to this video, really enjoy his personality/contribution to the team and just how clean that intro is when that Sade comes on🙌🏽

[@Donny_filmz]

Nice to see a company do something more for announcing a new guy to the squad. He fucking kills it!

[@gldnsnlt37]

So Cool! He skates switch so well that I had to look up his stance....regular if anyone else was wondering.

[@dannyrussano5723]

At first I was thinking what took so long... but the story behind it made it apparent. Amazing story and an amazing skateboarder. Paul just seems like the nicest person you could ever meet and to give someone a chance and time to prove themselves is all anyone could ask for. Much respect!

[@rossiek1]

That was the best introduction video I've ever seen. The story is important. Well Done Primitive & congrats Robert!!

[@jamescarollo7809]

I have goosebumps, that was probably the most captivating 12 minutes of my life, congrats!!

[@RobertNeal]

James carollo 🙏🏾

[@tristanbrock500]

This is a long time coming and is more than deserved by Robert! Great job mayn!!! I'm happy to see that your in a great place my mayns

[@AlexBiron]

The fact that he's this good and his first board was a JR PlanB blew my mind and shows how fast time is passing.

[@saxenas]

1:40-1:45 line of the century

[@IntergalacticMath]

This dude is officially one of my favorite skaters. He has such good tricks, style, and speed.

[@mclarensaleenf7]

His style is unreal! So floaty and perfect, could watch it all day. Congrats and well deserved!

[@derrickshadrack4442]

Rob's like a blend of Shane and Prod, his style and precision.

[@hidog420]

Paul and crew, this piece is so well thought out and put together, I felt like I was watching a Hollywood movie! Just sayin, congrats Rob, well deserved. Primitive on the fast lane to the top!

[@bolerkins]

So Hyped on T H I S !!! Congrats Rob !

[@MikeChudley]

I first saw Robert on Instagram a few years ago and instantly thought 💭 I’ve never seen style that sick...

[@fiore_adriano]

Came here after watching Robert Neals Nine Club. Style for days. Killing it Rob.

[@notorioustofu3482]

Style for days. A new fav for me. When you go pro, I’m buying your deck, Rob.

[@Capitan_Chaos]

Never seen this guy until now. He’s smooth, looks like he’s not even trying.

[@Sk8Mafia1206]

The sound of the switch heelflip at 1:05 Sounds beautiful. That shit was so clean 💯

[@Absquatulationist]

This isn't just a skate video, the production is very artful, great job.

[@modiggady]

In my Big Black voice (rip) "hit it up Rooooob" this kid is ridiculously clean with all his tricks! Truly gifted!

[@PittiSkates386]

Deserved it, stoked for you Robert!!

[@berniehughes5234]

that nollie bs heel down the 13 was SO dope...this cat is SWAG central!

[@bluewidow1734]

Congratulations rob from what I see you deserve it 110% like you said don't take skating to serious and have fun and you will excel even further keep it up buddy

[@OGSkateshop]

saw him last year first time Copenhagen skating the bench ... 1st trick he rolls up THAT STYLE you can see it in seconds than he Nollie Heel Tailslide hands down... my mind was like .... AND TALENT .... I have also a Full length Video about My Copenhagen trip .. PS : Good job Paul & Primitiv ..!!! see ya

[@BrianGideon420]

LOL, saw him at dam am in NYC and he's such an arrogant douche and the nollie heel to tail and noseslide is a trick he works on all the f'ing time. His bag of tricks isn't that big. He's talented, but personally I don't think he's good enough yet to be officially on Primitive. Just like some of their other riders

[@hennodepenno2581]

wen man hier nicht so alles trifft :D

[@manocchs9369]

read this and all i can think about is "but was it frontside or backside!?!"

[@OGSkateshop]

fs

[@clay_2792]

Waiting on that first pro model! Make it happen in the future!

[@fgDAB]

Homie is the definition of style

[@remy_james]

Yeeeaaaa making that money! First time I saw Robert was at el dorado in long beach doing nollie flip crooks like nothing. I still can't even nollie up to noseslide... Kid's incredible. Congrats bro

[@parrishking4746]

I grew up with p rod as the all around best in my mind. Glad he's running a board co. All y'alls ideas, commercials, videos, etc. Are a step above the competition. Keep it going the stock is up!

[@jose9061]

I've watched this video before and today somewhat I'm watching it again, specially because of the interview and for now on I'll be skating for real no matter what! I wanna raise my country's flag

[@rroollfallen]

This is great news! he is an amazing skateboarder down to earth! Well deserved!

[@MaldoMusicTV]

My god...... the style! How old is this kid?! He's going to be one of the greatest!

[@abuhaneefa7422]

Everything about the video is MASTERPIECE! The music selections, tricks, styles are all QUALITY contents!

[@ricardozazueta4447]

Saw him in the demo in El Centro back in 2017, the dude was ripping he did a massive sw laser flip down a super big gap, everybody was flipping!!

[@normmcsanchez7956]

So hype for this guy, I really enjoyed this!

[@mftsh00tthis52]

im glad your up there rob it was fun growing up with you even before we started skateboarding

[@Chubbin_]

I never knew how much I wanted a Sade track in a skate video.

[@ShelfWarmer]

Chico Brenes

[@nosmanual]

First of all, who edited this video?! Alan or Kevin? How can you edit this good 😵, this show exactly what the spirit of skateboarding is, so beautifully put together. Robert I remember watching you on Instagram way back and so your KZbin videos, which made me look up to you as a model already. Can’t believe in what you’ve grown, much love! ❤️✌🏻

[@wanaqil7261]

So fresh so clean, lookin' like all done at first try!🔥💕

[@jaredlyon6668]

Glad to see him on the team! I like how you guys are introducing him with some back story. Should do this with all pros

[@SUMAIMAGENYSONIDO]

I love you guys sooo much... so much positive and demandibg for progression that makes me go mad. Thanks and keep up with the gret job 👐

[@chimyshark]

This guy is so smooth! I love that fs 180 at 1:10, the wall kinda obscures his pop so it looks like he just floats over it.

[@strickjr.7674]

Primitive is by far my favorite skate brand, not just board company, brand in general. But it is so difficult to be supportive when you're jealous of the talent oozing from every one of these soon to be legends.

[@rielarmonnarcelles5804]

I really thought he was already on the team.Well deserved! Congrats rob! Next vid. I'll be looking out is when he turns pro. Good job primitive family. 🔥💯🔥💯🔥💯

[@EnterThePortal]

switch front shuv and nollie back heel were next level.

[@spookyx960]

This is by far the best welcome to the team video

[@bryanramos83]

I THOUGHT THIS WAS AN ANNOUNCEMENT FOR HIM GOING PRO I WAS HYPED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ATXskate]

lol same... that time will come soon I bet

[@BrianGideon420]

Pro? Not good enough at all yet

[@ATXskate]

InfowarsDK better than you are tho lmao

[@Mikecanmanifest]

Jonah Brigham facts 😂😂😂

[@septicgreen5932]

InfowarsDK your dumb asf

[@youngprestige1738]

Congratulations rob! Hope you get everything you want out of life!!!!! Much love.

[@louismustafa672]

I genuinely can't tell if he's goofy or regular

[@IamdanimalFg4]

Louis Mustafa think he’s regular. Because he does a fakie flip like when Paul first saw him at the 3 stair/block

[@leodanysperez1261]

Just love this dudes style so buttery and effortless

[@christophersantiago6011]

Respect young man. Great story.

[@Alexander-ko4qe]

So fluent . Such style . This guy is is next level

[@UnaChicaCuriosa764]

mas que merecido !!! felicidades por pertenecer a esta prestigiosa marca

[@zewkee4861]

Congrats Rob! Has one of the best nollie 180 flips

[@theswagernaut]

Bra, Robert is smart asf! P-Rod complimented Jeremiah Johnson on his fakie flips too. Congrats man!

[@muhhjordy2504]

I love this dudes style and vibe. Robert Neal is the shit.

[@mortyfalch]

gives me a tear in the eyes for many reasons.... keep skatin

[@dirtboy896]

Primitive is untouchable and on top of the mountain. Big ups Paul.

[@borys444]

Love Sade, dude shreds. Mad props for skating and living the good life as opposed to the negative aspect involved in Long Beach. Keep grinding homie...

[@TeeDeshawn]

Congrats robert God bless you More to come your way FAM 💯💯💯 let’s Get it

[@outonbail355]

Sick style and seems like a humble guy, well done mate💯