Skating the Carlsbad Gap in 2023!? - Spot History Ep. 2

[@icecreamenjoyer]

does anyone out there have a connect to the inward heel slam dude? Jenkem wants to interview him but can’t track him down

[@norunners_]

Joel Uzelac

[@icecreamenjoyer]

@@norunners_ they have his name but cannot find him on social media or a way to him

[@markwarne5049]

Did he credit card or hit the wall at bottom?

[@kensingtonwick]

Looks like a credit card😣😢🤢

[@Sean-Hr]

He died shortly after RIP

[@AL_KING777]

“Time to go” “Time to land it” Legendary mom/son convo at the gap.

[@jakes.5143]

I laughed so hard when I heard it

[@mthedu]

And then you gotta think the conversation in their heads about the conversation, Mom. "Okay, time to go." In her head, "Okay, it's official. I'm the worst Mom ever." Kid. "Time to land it." In his head, "I'll end you. My whole life depends on this very moment."

[@idan_prtz]

also the No! and he replied "Yes"! amazing

[@MarkHarrison4]

Hands down the best line of the video

[@dtothej4044]

Let's shout out MOM, for being a real one for taking the kids to hit the spot back in the day.

[@VortexTheGreat69]

Fr great mom

[@heyb6268]

My mom woulda been like THATS ILLEGAL 😂

[@MikeRawbertson]

@@heyb6268 my mom never spent more than like 2 min watching me skate and i been skating for like 25 years

[@snavisTM]

You guys who got a ride to the spot by mom's prolly the same kids talking about how hard you think you are after mom's minivan pulls away.

[@MathWithMozart]

@@snavisTM someone is mad their mommy doesn't love them 😂😂 Its not your fault, it was probably the drugs and alcohol 😂😂😂

[@AndrewSchrock]

This was such a rad way to document the history of a spot. More of this dudes! I vote Arco next. Those rails were my dream spot in the late 90s

[@DernBrothers]

Good suggestion!

[@YolandaGutierrez-n7y]

Lets make it happen

[@WeirdTactics27]

I love your content and revive skateboards

[@Neverwoner561]

Sick that Markovich literally skated the gap until the last second! True skater at heart.

[@thorbenzin8753]

HE opened the gap, HE closed it. 🎉🎉🎉

[@kaiglembocki]

This is the content people are consumed. Really nailed it on the head keep this format up

[@DernBrothers]

Thank you! We have lots of spots we want to do more videos at!

[@memorysometimers3067]

AND it’s the Dern brothers!!! That says it all 🍻👌

[@technicaIIyspeaking]

very good format I'm not even a sub and quit skateboarding yet I find myself watching in nostalgia

[@matroxman11]

Awesome video I subbed

[@GuyKampfen99]

We need more skate gap history from you guys, cheers !

[@GuyKampfen99]

love to see a love park video

[@IXICREATUREIXI]

That was sick, you guys know your history! I like how ya'll implemented each of your own personal history on the spot too. Subbed for sure

[@DernBrothers]

Thanks for the sub! We are stoked you enjoyed the video!

[@monkadelic13]

these kids werent even alive when those clips were made

[@iggystardust9236]

@@monkadelic13 lol no they definitely were bud. I know cuz I was around and they are the same age as me.

[@ifbridges]

I'm old and haven't skated in decades, but it's content like this that keeps me coming back to the sport - if only as an observer. Excellent work on this!

[@kensingtonwick]

Me too. Busted my leg in ‘97 and skateboarding went downhill from there for me. I love how there is so much access to content on KZbin. Way back when you were limited to a VHS tape that you had to purchase. Or a copied version from a friend. Now all I have to do is type stuff into KZbin. Still love to watch the progression. People are so fucking good at skateboarding now it’s retarded.

[@100mphFastball]

Same here

[@kennynewell85]

Great video. Awesome to look back on all that history. “Time to land it” was my favorite quote in the video.

[@DernBrothers]

Haha when I found that clip on our old hard drive, I was laughing so hard at that!

[@llll7396]

Cracked up when he fell and his mum being like "time to go!" And he's like "time to land it 😤" 😂😂

[@clay2889]

Such a unique video series for skateboarding, I'm not sure what spot to check out next, but I really hope you guys continue making videos like this!

[@DernBrothers]

We have some spots in mind that we are going to go to soon!

[@solodolo6018]

@@DernBrothers Wilshire, hubba hideout, or 3rd and army would be dope. You could make a 30 minute video at the least on just 3rd and army!

[@blazedONEin87]

Embarcadero!!!!!

[@blazedONEin87]

San Francisco it self could be 10 part video

[@TheBlakus420]

@@DernBrothers Well, I subbed and turned on the notifications for your channel, yo

[@rickyglaser]

"Time to land it" lmao, This was really well done, def keep doing this at famous spots, i love the connection to your childhood too

[@claudeman]

That switch hardflip from Brandon Turner is so epic. Especially with the run up he had.

[@bler1890]

First trick I think of with this gap.

[@mfdoom479]

lmao this is amazing, the mom-cam ollie had me dying

[@dukestain6211]

Lol time to land it

[@DernBrothers]

haha one of our favorite parts! Our mom is rad for even taking us to the spot on our vacation back then!

[@hutchm8914]

Hell yeah dude, been seeing so many skate history vids lately and I love it. I'm 29, been skating for like 16-17 years now, glad theres dudes like you on YT keeping the history alive for all the kids coming up now.

[@laisedern]

I love it! Please more videos of little Kanaan skating 😆

[@MereCashmere]

Love seeing channels before they blow up. Good work guys. That was a fun one. Subbed

[@HENNOZINGER]

Greatest youtube video of the year so far..with all the clips included. This is dope!!! good coffee watch video

[@rowdysfabshop9276]

Beginning clips all legends but hands down Brandon Turner’s hard flip is iconic 🔥

[@rtk90083]

Even better, it was a switch hardflip. Yeah I'm surprised that dident make their list.

[@yorp68]

SWITCH HARDFLIP GNARLY

[@COU51N.Kyle.]

I didn't know ya'll had a channel. Easy sub! CAn't wait to see more of this series

[@GearSounds]

This channel is extremely under rated. 54.4 k subscribers as of 12-19-2023? That is insane! I'm sure you guys will blow up, just keep making great content. You should have hundreds of thousands with the quality you are putting out. Your knowledge of the spots, commentary, and great skating of the spots themselves is always entertaining.

[@Splakyy]

Twuans Nollie heel and Brandon’s switch hard flip ❤❤❤❤

[@B.G.Bandit]

This is when the algorithm is sooo worth it! Thank god for this channels. Such a dope idea for content 👌🏼 been wanting to see something like this since like 2002. (With my old ass self)

[@mursebobby408]

When I first heard you all say it was destroyed, I initially thought they destroyed it because they didn't want people using it any more. Then realized it was just for renovation. Pretty cool people got to use it for so long!

[@DernBrothers]

Yeah, we wish it was still here but it was just time to update the school I guess, at least there are still a few spots at the school!

[@edgar_leon1790]

Damm I got there right when they remodeled the school and I wish I got to experience those good times I bet the vibe around that time was amazing

[@sleepjrow]

That was such a sick documentary. Subbed, please make more content like this. Was great seeing the spot conquest evolution.

[@rufouslakeman8845]

I really like how this was in the style of a documentary. Like the flashbacks to old clips (which I know is a lot of work to edit and I appreciate it!) brings a lot of good memories. Keep up the hard work!

[@DernBrothers]

Thank you! Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoy the video, it’s a lot of work but worth it!

[@elcanaldefish8241]

The gnarliest one for me was Layton’s switch tre. Love this kind of videos! You should make of more famous spots.

[@tuckandsammie]

So much work went into this video and it shows. Totally epic finally getting some of the recognition that you guys deserve! 🤙

[@SkateStopperPro]

That’s so kind of you to say! You know how editing hours add up! So happy for y’all! Hugs 🤗 to all three of you from Mama Dern! 🙏🏻

[@Spazbricks]

This is the content I need in my life this is awesome and then the personal clip with your mom haha dope I definitely felt that

[@cadamstech1658]

Sweet video guys!! Awesome seeing footage of Kanaan from back in the day haha!

[@DernBrothers]

Thanks Chris! I still need to upload our old skate preview video! I still have the dvd you gave me!

[@cadamstech1658]

​@@DernBrothers Awesome! Sounds good man!

[@t.j.hanley6111]

You guys are all rad but what makes me happy is that you love each other so much. My brother is my best friend in the world. Keep up the love!!!

[@DernBrothers]

We are strongest when working together! 💪

[@t.j.hanley6111]

@Dern Brothers Hell yes we are!! Stay up gents! Thanks for the response!

[@SkateStopperPro]

💁‍♀️ Awweeee, I like this comment the best, Love Mama Dern 🙏🏻

[@aidanr9164]

i don’t even watch skateboard videos but the format you did this video in was so cool with all the flashbacks

[@AdamCeladin]

Great video guys ,)) My favorite is Brandon Turner SS hardflip from shortis Guilty !!!!

[@nostalgic_pokemon_memories]

Love this type of video showing old spots and skate history on them! Thanks for sharing!

[@DernBrothers]

Thanks for watching!

[@harryo4844]

Definitely want to see more videos like this. You two are the perfect people to show off the history of the spot

[@luiluke_]

Ich te mich schon auf die nächsten

[@ParlorCityPickersDiggers]

Sweet video guys. Well done. Always been one of my favorite gaps to see clips of. Love the history

[@alrightalright4585]

5:25 that edit lol 🤣 For real though, love these "history of skateboarding" and, or "showcasing a classic spot" types of videos. Just saw one on the Leap of Faith. Good stuff. Seeing these classic bits of old skate videos is hella nostalgic too.

[@gin8505]

Crazy how much history at one spot, whole video was such a nostalgic feeling lol

[@Mumumumykul]

ive never seen a lot of those tricks you showed in the second half! thanks for that

[@2wheelsupwithcorey]

First time seeing you guys. Really enjoyed watching this. When he ollied "the new carlsbad gap" and had the small image of his younger self pushing along-side him was really awesome. Sort of an emotional moment as I'm the same age and as we all are getting older and still pushing ourselves to do what we really fell in love with when we were young. Subscribed.

[@lukedonovan6562]

thanks for the detailed info on the spot, awesome stuff

[@blueballs9712]

Cool video man, I enjoyed it very much. Very nostalgic for me. Do more of these.

[@eldensmith4161]

Awesome video we need more of these!

[@deoge3278]

Holy shit...dude I haven't seen that part where Jeremy Wray FS flips this in, idk how long. That whole video was so good. But his FS flip along with the music was perfect. That 3 second spot all on its own used get me so pumped to go skate. Even now...after all these yrs...still made the hair on my neck stand up. Best time of my life

[@brendonm3252]

He did that in a huge line in 1994 30 years ago😊

[@TOMANDKATIE]

Instant Follow Boys! Fukkin awesome video! I’m so mad I never got to skate that gap

[@Haydunn]

This video was sick, great work

[@_barnac]

such a sick vid, loove the archive footage jonathan pierce was so sick back in the pyramid days

[@DernBrothers]

Thank you! Yes Jonathan Pierce is rad!

[@optiks87]

This video was incredible I'm blown away at all the clips new and old!! We need more of these

[@TheWeekendShooter308]

Antwan Dixons Nollie heel on the bad gap was so smooth 👌🏾

[@MurxxDaily]

Great video. I would always go through the tricks in my head on what I would try down that gap. Its really awesome you had the opportunity to see a famous spot in videos and give it your best shot. So funny hearing your mom supporting you but also fearing for your life. Exactly how any parent sane parent would act seeing their child chase their skateboarding dreams.

[@Philthy_777]

Man I remember back in 7th grade sitting in my room listening to my portable discman and doing whatever cool tricks I could think of down the Carlsbad gap in THPS2. I started skating at the perfect time, like 6 months before the first one came out, so those games were my favorite thing in the world at the time lol.

[@TheBiglittlebugger]

What an awesome video!!! Paying homage!!! This brought me back!!! 🤘🤘

[@Splakyy]

Thanks for keeping in Erik ellingtons “creeper walk” after the big spin im definitely subbing to this channel

[@FTWLiveMusicScene]

Right down the street from my house, I skate there all the time, but I ain't doing nollie's over the gaps ect - I am an old man now & 40 years of skating has taken its toll on my knees - Sick Vid, the classical music in the background works somehow- BTW Josh Kasper holy smokes dude !

[@TheAnimeist]

8:54 "That's how it goes when your mom's on the set" What a cool mom. Don't know if it was a pain at times or not, but it's better to have her there than not. I can imagine the anxiety she was going through.

[@SkateStopperPro]

💁‍♀️ I survived! Thanks for the kind comment! 😎

[@nick44]

Sick video. Glad this was recommended to me. I would love to see more spots! Subbed!

[@Jimberley]

This is awesome y’all, great video!

[@DernBrothers]

Thanks for watching!

[@Eric-mz9en]

Erik Ellington came to mind first when thinking about the Carlsbad gap. Lol

[@newthrash1221]

Twuan's nollie heel lives rent-free in my mind still.

[@3DEditor]

Ocean Howell attended Carlsbad High. I ollied the gap back in 1992/93, by then I was already ollying 12 stair sets and over fire hydrants. I was first and foremost best at Freestyle, then Street while competing with guys like Daewon Song, Danny Castillo, Chet Thomas from the late 1980s through the early 1990s.

[@jessiemartinez3056]

Yes sir great times...

[@chives9998]

Just found my new favorite series. Such good editing and content

[@diegojimenez7735]

SICK BRO KEEP IT UP SHIT WAS ENTERTAINING AND LOVE THAT YOU ADDED THE HISTOY TO IT

[@DernBrothers]

Thank you! We are going to make more videos like this on other spots in the future

[@frasert8779]

It was in the intro but I feel like shouting out Brandon Turner’s switch hardflip is a must. Great video!

[@evilyoshi56]

so crazy to see my high school in this and how iconic it was for skaters truly mind blowing

[@JanoyCresva]

I love how you guys show the clips at the spots. Really cool idea man.

[@paulpagoda5835]

Nice vid, I like the spot history and walking around the space to get context. Maybe a Santa Monica Triple Set video would be good. I went there and could not imagine even jumping down them, so damn long, and the runway blows.

[@DernBrothers]

Santa Monica triple is a very good suggestion! That thing is huge!

[@slimeforest]

I don't event skate and I enjoyed this all the way to the end. Nice little documentary you made here man

[@costaricaBL]

Really cool vid! Its nice to hear about the history. Keep up the good work 👍🏻

[@jay-ov6vh]

Just found the channel and love the vibes you guys have, you guys are going to crush YT and be one of the big dawgs soon keep it up. Its great to see homies having fun and skating just living life, cheers

[@SolracFS]

That was brilliant, really enjoyed the skating + history. How about a tour around famous SF spots?

[@RoyGBiv1776]

Love the history! I remember some of these gritty vids on 📼. Thank you for the flashback. Great times trying to recreate in our own towns. Wow

[@TheMlc4life]

Jeremy Wray is a BOSS. That water tower gap was insane. He doesn't get enough credit. But by far Brandon Turners sketchy roll up to hardflip was the sickest shit to go down. Major steez.

[@gunnarpedersen216]

Plus, Brandon's regular so it's switch. Crazier yet!

[@gregfreg9575]

Can’t wait to see more. You guys did a great job paying your respects to the gap!

[@roob9337]

Now that I'm 30 and no longer skate, videos like this are nostalgia gold. I will always respect and appreciate skateboarding and it's history. Skate or die 🔥

[@svsuke]

Y'all took me back to my skating days , I loved the baker videos and all the old-school skate films .

[@bobwiley9447]

Brandon Turner switch hardflip is nuts.

[@DernBrothers]

Yes it is!

[@skhateanddestroy1252]

So buttery!!

[@austins.2495]

Awesome stuff guys, I love the clips from when you were younger shredding it up. Good job on this series

[@recession81]

Jeremh Wray talks about being the first person to discover the gap in the early 90s so he's most likely the first to ollie it

[@DernBrothers]

I bet you are right!

[@vooduh]

First time seeing one of your vids. Absolutely love this format. Seeing all the different tricks done at the same spot and learning some skate history, mixed in with some clips from you guys is dope!

[@dtipersonally3919]

This was my highschool, I knew history had been made there but never really knew how much.

[@DernBrothers]

I am glad you now know the history on such a legendary high school for skateboarders! Thanks for watching

[@mariocannon25]

Quality channel. Subscribed and wishing you guys much success! Looking forward to your new videos

[@Kallum]

'but i think the craziest thing that ever went down...' Man i knew it had to be cole's back 3 flip, so gnarly

[@LGAustralia]

360 flip tail grab is next, too.

[@jessiemartinez3056]

Naw nollie late shuv was dope also..

[@Kallum]

@@jessiemartinez3056 all insane in their own way, matter of preference

[@jessiemartinez3056]

@@Kallum yeah for sure brah.. All insane..dat gap was insane back then..not gonna lie when i went there i didnt try to ollie it but just once..Lol

[@brownleafpuddle7621]

Great videos you guys are making. Subscribed!

[@omnisrk]

"Time to go!" more like, "Time to land it!"

[@DernBrothers]

😂😂😂

[@MeilyMedia]

This was honestly one of the best things I've seen in a while! Thank you for sharing this.

[@marvj8255]

Yo rest in peace Joel uzelac, I hope he's in a better place now

[@DernBrothers]

Such a brutal slam!

[@CatDaddy-SB]

"TIME TO LAND IT" what a chad lol

[@ryanrowe1975]

This is the best line of creating a good gap in 2012!

[@DernBrothers]

Excellent!

[@ryanrowe1975]

@@DernBrothers Yes Sir!

[@GearSounds]

Seeing that slam at Carlsbad with the credit card initially made me think "wow, these people are idiots, nothing is worth this!". Then I remember all the fun times I had nearly dying at the skatepark trying to grind copings. I also think to when I nearly destroyed my guitar playing hand from a 5-0 grind on a very tall coping that went wrong. I fell into the bowl and bent my guitar playing hands fingers so far back I felt my sciatic nerve grind against my wrist horribly. This gave me a permeant but mild form of carpel tunnel that permanently affected my ability to play my chosen style of music, heavy metal. I could no longer grip the neck precisely enough, and to this day still can't to play that quickly any longer. I can still play fast, don't get me wrong. However, I am nowhere near what I was before my injury and unfortunately I didn't have a KZbin channel nor the self esteem to film myself back then. That being said, I now have a flourishing KZbin channel playing guitar and demoing guitar pedals. I can't play as fast but I changed my style, as a result I make far more money with my guitar solos because they have a wider appeal. This was a welcome side effect but I do with I could both skate, and play guitar at the level I used to. My injury made that impossible and I had nightmares for decades and to this day. I'm a guitar teacher so that slam was enough to make me quit skating for what I thought was for good. I don't think anyone is an idiot for doing what they love but what I found stupid was me not wearing a helmet or a cup! There must be a credit card proof cup right? Anyways, I'm 35 now and this channel has inspired me to get back to the park, albeit with knee pads, elbow pads, wrist guards, a cup and a helmet. I don't care if I look like a jackass. At least I'll be safe. If that's what it takes for me to not destroy my ability to play, I'm happy. Now I'm staying within my limits and still doing a lot of my old vert tricks. Stay safe out there everyone. A helmet is a MUST.

[@yoyoyo9669]

such a joy to watch really great video guys!

[@CruxalYT]

Dude this video was so fuckin rad, props for getting all the clips of the actual tricks you were talking about too! More stuff like this!

[@soulademics]

Brandon Turners switch hard flip over that gap 🔥💯

[@johneburke1]

Chris cole can 360 kick flip anything lol definitely the craziest trick to go over Carlsbad gap

[@jtakata87]

Great video. I’m glad I was able to see it in person if only once. Such a classic spot in skateboard history!!!!! I can’t wait to see what spot you check out next.

[@seang577]

Awesome video guys! Loved learning the history of this famous gap. Sad that it's gone but lives on in memory! Cheers boys.

[@XgracenX34]

Really enjoyed this video, aswell as it being very informative it gave me a new found respect for the sk8rs who full sent this gnarly gap.

[@GarGetsHigh]

Eric big spin in baker 3 was legendary! I couldn’t remember what trick he did I just remember his little victory dance at the end. Legend.

[@Naltddesha]

This series is so cool. This kinda content would have blown my mind if it was available when I was obsessed with everything skateboarding growing up. Late90’s early 2000’s. When one of my friends would get a new skate video and we’d rewatch it dozens of times, or looking at a new Thrasher, even getting a new monthly free CCS catalog in the mail was something to look forward to. This is such a rad idea for a KZbin channel, you guys are killing it

[@AS34N]

Just came across y'alls channel and I LOVE IT. Keep doin what ya doin. You guys shred 🤘