Skaters Have the Best Names | Jeff Grosso's Loveletters to Skateboarding | VANS

From guys like Shreddi Repas and Skitch Hitchcock in the 70’s, to Mountain, Hawk and Stranger in the 80’s and 90’s, skaters have always had the best names. This episode has no other theme than simply showcasing the skaters who have cool names. Make your own list before you watch.
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I've got a good one. Jeff Grosso. Rest in peace dude.

[@darteinas]

Tristan Funkhouser

[@playboimarty]

ON GOD

[@s.a.l.1974]

Some wagner shit bro

[@s.a.l.1974]

Like black Wagner bro

[@kus88]

Axel Cruysberghs. Yes I had to look up how to spell it. Probably still got it wrong.

[@vans]

Nah, you spelled it right! Solid point! If you enjoyed that episode, check out the rest of Grosso's Loveletters: bit.ly/2cMcdIe

[@cron205]

RADSTER SHOW

[@michaelinglis8516]

Chad Muska an Bucky Lasek, the same era also. Those were the two guys to watch when I was growing up in the late 90s early 2000s. Damn and Muska had two of my favorite designs the Muska silhouette deck and more importantly Muska Rising. My friend got a Muska rising deck and I was so jealous. I had the blind turntables(Ronnie creager red cap but it only had two turntables and no writing on it like the new ones) deck that was real wide which was great for pushing my technique but when I would try the same things on the Muska rising board it was so much easier.

[@kanekochera6595]

Tosh Townend and Jake Rupp

[@andrewholmes7383]

i always loved Louie Barletta. The name suits his personality so much

[@wandabh]

and Bucky Lasek sounds like one of the Little Rascals

[@Lengsel7]

A little rascal who does eye surgery.

[@thecoolones666]

I always thought antwuan Dixon was a awesome night

[@thecoolones666]

name*

[@Perryh]

I was waiting for Chad Muska the whole time

[@b.w.22]

Yes, yes, yes. The Muska.

[@coda1587]

What about Gou Myagi?

[@Tgrogg1]

Daan Van Der Linden.

[@Tgrogg1]

And Nassim Guamaz

[@Tgrogg1]

Omar Salazar and Emanuel Guzman. I've been thinking about this all day.

[@PatDeezy]

^^ those are extremely common names hahahaha

[@PanamaSabroso]

I've always thought Skaters had the sickest names but it's crazy how hard it hit me when this Loveletters dropped.. So fuckin' true! Love the show Vans. Thanks for all the stoke among the years!!!

[@vans]

Thanks for the love! Glad you're as stoked as we are. You can catch the rest of Grosso's Loveletters here: bit.ly/2cMcdIe

[@SteelyDanimal]

Simon Woodstock. Caswell Berry. Hosoi. The list goes on.

[@uccimane]

Ray barbee is a great name and a great dude

[@vans]

Thanks for sharing, pedropepperoni! We're glad you enjoyed watching! If you haven't already seen the most recent Grosso episode, you can check it out, here: bit.ly/2dd2wR0

[@Thrashin_Victim]

Gino iannucci Mike Archimedes Mike Vallely (just because everyone pronounced it wrong in every skate video I saw in the 80s) Val a lee is the right way not va lay lee

[@zonk26]

Couple that came to mind: Marin shredders Noah Salasnek, Eric Tervo, Pat Duffy. Duffy? classic name for a classic human. Royce Nelson, Curtis Hsang RIP, Billy Hanley. Ross Goodman SJ vert ripper used to spit on Greg Neal during vert sessions at the Kennedy warehouse in San Jose. Cardiel could have his own episode. You could do like 6 names episodes! Thanks for keeping me up late at night reliving the glory days. Love your work Sixstair!

[@sloobydoobyboo]

Tony Trujillo (TNT) and John Cardiel of course.

[@hebrewsfl]

Diego Bucchieri is a good one.

[@vans]

Solid point bringing up the Butcher! If you liked this episode of Loveletters, you can check out the rest of our episode playlist: bit.ly/2cMcdIe

[@Sketchyskate]

Nice naming the butcher! we would love a show about skate zines, thats what we love...greetins from argentina vans! waiting for the inaugural party of the pool you are building in bs as!

[@collin9085]

The story about neil at the last 15 seconds was the best part.

[@AnttiBrax]

It's a stupid name but at least it's not "iDabble VM" :D

[@b.w.22]

F’n BOULALA. The best. And though he’s controversial, how about Bam Margera. Such a good name.

[@thevernonposse]

I miss Jeff so much the combination of confidence and being a self critic makes him one of the realest people In the business it's a rare trait these days

[@astobl]

I know you had the little pause with add your own, but JUSTIN CASE!! Come on lads how's that one not in here?

[@milesrose4778]

Raven Tershy and Jeff Grosso are my favorite names. And Tony Hawk.

[@jameslowe2979]

Love the show. If only Vans put as much effort into the quality control of their shoes.

[@zacklaird407]

James Lowe it’s the pro ones that skate well all the other shit is meant for “style” bullshit

[@fabiendecker4936]

@@zacklaird407 I can't skate the pros. Too confortable. I only skate the shit so l can feel the board. I had a few pros, they didn't last. For me, the pros are shit.

[@SkateGirlAndrea]

Oh yea, here we go :o) Loveletters. Chilling with these vids is like being at my home park with my skate community

[@vans]

Thanks for watching, Skate Girl! We’re happy you’re stoked about these vids! You can catch another episode of Jeff Grosso’s Loveletters here: bit.ly/2cR30wL

[@SkateGirlAndrea]

Vans you guys are great

[@Nebuloid1]

Love this one so much, all these names and yeah, never met anyone with that last name ever.

[@guava9051]

never really thought about this what a cool thing to make a loveletter about, also genesis evans is one of the sickest names in skating

[@wandabh]

Well skate related.... ATIBA!!!!! Love his photos

[@fattytoflatty3591]

what about the barrier kult members? Depth Leviathan Dweller Deer Man of Dark Woods

[@PatDeezy]

don't think they're down for deer man hahaha, didn't you watch the trends episode?

[@gutierrezp49]

Pat Deezy which episode is that exactly

[@PatDeezy]

the episode is just called "trends"

[@l__andon]

*RIP MANNY LAW*

[@13thNemesis]

Heath Kirchart? :D Just sounds cool!! At least they didn't let out Arto Saari! Also Antwuan Dixon sounds cool and Erik Ellington :D

[@johnfanti7863]

john cardiel ????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@MilkSteak23]

Jack Sabback. Ed Templeton, Jason Dill it seems like almost every name can be cool if you think about it.

[@dealt]

Tony Magnusson. Erik Ellington. Pat Channita. Dan Drehobl. Eddie Elguera. Mike McGill. Mike Maldonado. Frankie Hill. Ray Underhill. Steve Caballero. Steve Saiz. Jovontae Turner. Sal Barbier. Nick Lockman. Lennie Kirk. Keenan Milton. Kareem Campbell. Peter Smolik. Kien Lieu. Rick Ibaseta. Shamil Randle. Jason Lee. Lee Ralph. Eric Dressen. Andy Roy. Chris Senn. Phil Shao. Matt Mumford. Jim Thiebaud. Willy Santos. Josh Kalis. Danny Supa. Harold Hunter. Ronnie Bertino. Ronnie Creager. Gideon Choi. Gershon Mosley. Mike Santarossa. Jeron Wilson. Lavar McBride. Clyde Singleton. Kris Markovich. Henry Sanchez. Peter Ramondetta. Pepe Martinez. Fred Gall. Matt Reason. Robbie Gangemi. Vinny Ponte. Tom Penny. And my name's Harvey Guevara. My older brother skated in the 80's; his name is Chris Villalobos. We really do have the best names.

[@notbemon]

My last name is Mountain in spanish. I started laughing when Hunt said that it was insane hahaha

[@bryceshannenclother4657]

Josh Harmony...can't sleep on that name

[@Y0Pug]

RIP Grosso, f'n loved you man

[@skatercop]

WHAT ABOUT HOSOI, CAB, MUSKA, VALLELY, STEDHAM, LOSI, ALVA, ELGUERA ALL AWESOME NAMES THAT CANT BE FORGOTTEN!!!!!!!!! AND OF COURSE GROSSO THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME!!!!!!

[@elpadrino1128]

Micky Papa, Chet Thomas, Rodney Mullen and Harold Hunter proved that you can have a dork name but it can sound cool if you have a cool last name :v

[@gnarhound]

pat duffy, ethan fowler, tony trijullio, rodrigo tx, geoff rowley, theres so many!!!i fucking love it

[@vans]

Tons of great names, gnarhound! Thanks for watching and commenting! More Jeff Grosso videos can be found here: bit.ly/2lICpDd

[@xyzd70]

Idk if they got Daewon Song or not

[@suicidalpepsi]

they did at 8:14

[@Williamstanway]

DD Dustin dollin

[@zrewsworld]

Exactly!

[@Cloudkusanagui]

BB Bob Burnquist

[@MycoMatty]

You’re god damn right that’s Manny Law.

[@kaiglembocki]

My dad always pointed out Motley Crue band has the sickest names

[@simonvance8054]

Also David Lee Roth and David Coverdale

[@kaiglembocki]

@@simonvance8054I like lee Roth name for sure

[@zainotenniscourtsoffice5952]

oh and obviously Jason Jesse is a total bad ass name

[@scurvype30]

if only there was an ollie north in skateboarding lol

[@jivey007]

bucky lasek, bob burnquist, Darren navarrette, Sam hitz

[@BKKgrind]

yes SAM HITZ!!!!

[@poetsrear]

Dustin Dollin - Sewa Kroetkov - Anthony Pappalardo Leticia Bufoni - Marquis Preston - Gershon Mosley Marius Syvänen - Boo Johnson - Aurelien Giraud

[@poetsrear]

Torey Pudwill - Chaz Ortiz - Elissa Steamer Tristan Funkhouser - Donovan Strain - Mason Silva Aidan Mackey - Didrik Galasso - Gustav Tønnesen Hyun Kummer - Eniz Fazliov - Mark Appleyard

[@ArkhamDrifter]

Chief. A Boston skater. In the 80's he ripped everything...the C Pool, streets, ramps...and only like two dudes knew his real name. R.I.P. Chief.

[@kanebanner]

Rune Glifberg, Dune, so many..

[@hunterbath562]

Greyson Fletcher!!

[@kimrice394]

Per Welinder, freestyle guy who crossed over into street comps. Had his street deck, my all time favorite board! I got so fuckin sick of trying to tell idiots what my board said.

[@maxiepattie85]

Ishod, Natas, Woodstock, and Donger!!!

[@vans]

Another episode of Loveletters to Skateboarding is here! What skater names make the top of your list?

[@jamesjohnson5720]

Thankyou.

[@commander_pilot_band]

Tas Pappas, Tony Trujillo, Frank Gerwer, Claus Grabke, Mike Mo Capaldi, and Max Schaaf (for the most porno sounding name)

[@ramiromares7617]

Keep em coming!!

[@ramiromares7617]

Chris P. Bacon is so sick

[@goonplant5150]

We want more letters !!

[@johndoughnut9350]

Tony Hawk and Chad Muska are the coolest names

[@jeffwilson3527]

Who’s that? Manny Law. Goddamn right that’s Manny Law. Kills me every time

[@zainotenniscourtsoffice5952]

Glenn SUGGIT, JUSTIN CASE, you nailed the rest of my bitching list. Love you Jeff!

[@StankBootyAss]

Gino Iannucci

[@voltaire2001]

Not weird,just sounds like an everyday Italian name.

[@MrGwaldo]

To answer Scott Oster’s question, Guenter Mokulys invented the G-turn. Dino Squilino is a great name for a skater. Chima Ferguson too.

[@DexterMorgaification]

RIP Manny Law!

[@jcmfer1]

Laban Pheidias was always one of my fav's

[@dylanjones1990]

Cooper Wilt and Sky SIljeg are good ones.

[@mcgnarley99]

How did they not say forest Kirby my mind is being blown!

[@blayasblay3941]

I wonder why Arto didn't mention a finnish skater called Rad Mike.

[@aaronstoddard4511]

Grosso should do a podcast.

[@vans]

Solid idea! Hope you were stoked on this episode. You can catch the rest of Grosso's Loveletters here: bit.ly/2cMcdIe

[@remy_james]

the hemie! Marius Syvanen!

[@backsmithfakie]

I always liked the name Chip Van Ham

[@MrGrandpaGreg]

I must've just missed it, cause there's no way Lizard King isn't in there.

[@alexurquhart2119]

Lance's eyes r so funny to watch

[@alberg7716]

Chad Tim Tim

[@johngrant6984]

Love it! How about a love letters to nicknames Jeff!

[@itsrighthere1370]

NATAS KAUPUS?! Coolest most controversial name in skateboarding (next to Gator)

[@_Ramen-Vac_]

Salmon on the fakie ollie north or is that nollie-south.. lol, what stance IS that guy? 0? -- Joe Picciolo - badass name and crazy dude too

[@mattimaranda9638]

Simon Woodstock, and it sounds like a porn name. Thanks for being rad, Simon!!!

[@BKKgrind]

But on the homie side, Austin Funk and Levi Adams have awesome names and are huge rippers as well.

[@dOnKeYbondage]

Great episode. I love the Otter Pops t-shirt.

[@adamabbashighoctane]

Harold Hunter, June Cate, Mark Appleyard, Peter Smolik, Tony Manfre, Adam Louder, Bobby Puleo, Nik Stain, Jason Lee, Brian Lotti, etc...

[@SixStair]

So bummed we left out June Cate- good one

[@infestedcoochie3660]

stoked to see kale sandridge me n him skated pools in Hawaii and he's always at aala skate park

[@phantooooooooooomy]

Dude Braydon Szafranski

[@wasnt_it]

Holy shit, Omar's head slash was goddamn vicious...

[@snafuLYFE]

nick trapasso, louie barletta, van wastell, marius syvanen

[@andrewbikes1]

Not a skater but my Grandparents last name is Paradise. Always thought that was pretty G

[@Matheus-rk3pw]

Klaus Bohms Biano Bianchin Marcelo Amador Lucas Xaparral Giancarlo Nacarato Andre Genovesi Gilherme Zolin You should do an episode of nicknames, then you would have a huge list from Brazil, pretty much every Brazilian has a nickname.

[@Njyankees7]

van wastell!!

[@tomhenning2809]

You asked so... Steve Steadham, Sean Mandoli, Clause Grabke, Rob Roskopp, the Donger, Pepe Martinez, Tosh Townsend, Adam McNatt, John Cardiel, Wade Speyer, Per Welinder, Ray Barbee, Danny Seargent, John Lucero, Peggy Oki,Tommy Waller, Shogu Kubo, mike Vallely, Kerry Getz, Tony Trujillo,, Gator,, Chudu, Rick McCrank, P J Ladd, and the best name is Crazy Eddie. If you have ever seen skate you would agree!

[@DaCocoNutMan]

Guru Khalsa, Marius Syvanen, Shuriken Shannon, Cale Nuske, Anthony Pappalardo, Tristan Funkhouser, Austin Kanfoush, Wieger Van Wageningen, Daan Van Der Linden, Caswell Berry, Louie Barletta, Rowan Zorilla, Dennis Busenitz, Frank Gerwer, John Rattray, Quim Cardona, Og De Souza, Youness Amrani, Braydon Szafranski, Al Partenen, Eric Dressen, Madars Apse, Arto Saari, Chad Muska, Axel Cruysberghs, Chewy Cannon, Bjorn Johnston, Alex Carolino, Flo Mirtain, Flo Marfaing, Justin Case

[@simonvance8054]

Bucky Lasek, Hosoi, Caballero, Shogo Kubo...that sounds like a Samurai warriors name...

[@MrPlasterbrick]

anthony pappalardo, tommy sandoval, tom penny, rune glifberg, clyde singleton, stacy peralta, diego bucchieri

[@ChristertonTullo]

Cara-Beth Burnside, Tom Penny, Kenny Reed, Geoff Rowley, Steve Cabalero

[@channelgong]

My typical pick would be Corey "Duffman" Duffel, but how good is Chewy Cannon?

[@random3785]

How do you not put J O H N C A R D I E L!!?? J E F F G R O S S O

[@kobenoyashi3394]

Devine Calloway and Ray Barbee come to mind

[@danlebofsky7908]

Guy Mariano, Gou Miyagi, Wade Speyer, Reese Forbes, Remy Stratton...

[@rizouz]

you guys are so right

[@gabrielcortez8933]

Denis Busenitz, Genesis Evans

[@cooperfranco]

Harold Hunter, Mickey Papa, Tobin Yelland, Colt Cannon! How did they forget Colt Cannon?!!!

[@SixStair]

he's in there...

[@SixStair]

but we did forget Chewey Cannon-- and about 100 other good ones...

[@ramiromares7617]

Dean Gullburry has always been my favorite skater!

[@nicktracy2206]

Do one about the destroy part of skating, please.

[@justaturbo7017]

Chad Tim Tim. I can't think of anyone else with three first names.

[@lwlakksjd]

CHOPPY OMEGA

[@VintageBalderdash]

Lance Mountain sounds like a Rocket Power character.