The Real Reason Why Andy Anderson Always Wears A Helmet

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[@fortheloveofit7294]

I rock a helmet everytime I skate. They have saved me trips to the hospital and who knows what injuries I've prevented from wearing one. A cool moment happened the other day when a mom at the skate park came up to me and thanked me. Her son didnt want to use his helmet until he saw me skate. We are the examples!

[@socks2441]

awesome dude.

[@lilbowski3885]

hit das mom g

[@Sirmellowman]

thats so crazy because ive never hit my head a single time been skating for 15 years. not saying people shouldnt and I think its cool that some people do but I honest to god had never hit my head a single time jumping down 10 sets and shit constantly. but I dont skate vert, so maybe its more common there?

[@socks2441]

@@Sirmellowman i hit my head moderately hard in a bowl a year or so back, first time ive 'really' hit my head skating. luckily it did nothing other than give me a headache though. i hit it worse at work ducking under some shelving, lol. i did hit my head once riding my dirtbike and literally forgot who a was or what existence was for about 15 minutes. if it wasnt so dangerous i would honestly say it was quite an entertaining experience, lol. (fyi, i was wearing a helmet riding my bike, and im glad i was) i am 100% for wearing a helmet, but i am also 100% for people to have the choice not to. its their lives afterall, maybe they cant afford it, or skate too infrequently for it to be worth the expense, maybe they just prefer not to wear one, maybe they are too scared of judgement and wouldnt even skate if they had to wear a helmet, maybe it offbalances them. whatever the reason, i respect their choice. as long as they know it 'could' kill them, or put them in a wheel chair the rest of their lives and they will never skate again. honestly, imagine knowing you consciously said no to a helmet and that one little decision is the reason you sit at home all day everyday with no life wishing you could still skate for the rest of your life, thats enough to drive someone insane. better safe than sorry i say. that being said... i dont currently own/ wear one... so im a hypocrite.

[@Sirmellowman]

@@socks2441 yeah bro I've hit my head so freaking hard riding a bmx bike. I Always wear a helmet when riding dirt bikes though that shit can fuck you up so bad. thats crazy you forgot who you were. that would scare the shit out of me. you are totally right thought it only takes that one time.

[@sleepgangrecords7316]

Bro is such a good influence to our youth not just for wearing a helmet but also as a conscientious and humble dude even after reaching the top of the sport. Mad respect to Andy and to Nine Club for giving him a platform.

[@allegorx58]

Concussions in my teens have had a massive impact on my life as a middle aged adult. Please wear your helmets.

[@ze2004]

pirate team youpikayey

[@GhandusMusic]

Seriously, guys. THIS COMMENT!! Just wear it, dude. If you don't want to just look up a video on CTE or side effects of concussions. ITS NOT COOL TO HAVE BRAIN DAMAGE.

[@Jordan__Sloan]

You have to have like 20 concussions for it to give you cte

[@P4PKing]

Tf you on about there's no set amount of concussions you need to have in order to develop CTE.@@Jordan__Sloan

[@allegorx58]

@@Jordan__Sloanyeah this isn’t even remotely true….not that i ever even mentioned cte or anything…but carry on

[@tylersmith9868]

Andy - wearing a helmet is no big deal Everyone else - tell me about your helmet shits weird

[@ayobmedz]

I got emotional watching this, in the best possible way. Andy Anderson is a Fucking Hero (shout out to City of Caterpillar 🐛). This man is literally saving lives. I'm a lifelong fan of skateboarding, American football, and professional wrestling. A super strange combo under any circumstances, admittedly. But through that I've seen countless examples of lives being absolutely decimated by CTE, and head trauma in general. Any measures that can be taken to help future generations avoid that (frankly 100% completely preventable) darkness, needs to be put high up on a pedestal and celebrated. ......Not to mention the fact he completely fucking rips. With such a lovely style. Andy fills me with the same fascination I had for Mullen as a middle school kid back in the day. I'm an American, but I'll be rooting for Canada in the Olympics park comp solely because of this dude 🍁🤘 I'd invest in that helmet company if I could too, if anyone could ever make them "mainstream" it's Andy

[@KAGENfilms]

American football the band or sport?

[@ayobmedz]

Yes :D

[@haunt0logist]

wtf this was the most random place to encounter a city of caterpillar shoutout

[@martskione]

⁠@@haunt0logisthaha I was thinking the same thing

[@calebwilson4027]

Andy is such an awesome person, he's so cool

[@raildude270]

Wears a helmet, also drinks “liquid death” ☠️😂

[@blakebolton4852]

liquid death is literally water😂 like actually h2o

[@raildude270]

Blake Bolton sounds dangerous

[@HIM7070]

@@blakebolton4852 100% of people who drink water die, name checks out.

[@skateordielaughing8753]

It's not just the kids, the old guys wear the helmets because of Andy too. I'm 47 and knocked my head yesterday, thank you Andy, it would have ended my session with my helmet on.

[@thomaswilson9240]

Anderson is an ultimate OG! This is the most respectable thing ever, yea your hands make money! But how well do your hands work, when your brain is damaged..? This dude is why even if I go pro in snowboarding, I will wear my helmet till I’m 80 😂

[@user-ht5ce2it3z]

That "bro" at 4:03 was hilarious

[@DizzyDez613]

I’m really glad Andy wears the helmet. He can really help kids feel it’s ok to wear one. You can wear a helmet and still be cool.

[@stevee.7419]

Ya know, i asked him once too. He’s just setting a good example. He’s a stand- up dude!

[@THEjoelivingstone]

So I'm just going to real talk this one: I used to work in medical publishing, and one of our clients was a group that was hired by the NFL to find a way to develop new helmets to reduce CTE. I'm talking Mayo Clinic level research here. There is no possible way to prevent brain damage if you're taking a slam, heavy or not. It's not about your head hitting the ground, but more your brain banging against the inside of your skull. There's literally no way to prevent it. Also it's not just the heavy slams. Repeated impacts and half-saves add up. I say this as somebody who has had two (maybe three?) severe concussions, and has CTE. Helmets are good for kids because they're still developing, but if you're in it long enough no helmet will save you. That's the price of the games we play.

[@monroestearman1550]

This man is a hero!!!

[@aliennetwork08]

been watching him for a while now

[@kaceo.damondaze5270]

It’s attached to his hair like Joe Dirt. For real though, I admire his commitment to do what works best for him. ❤

[@thekingsofballin]

I’ve been called out for wearing a helmet while snowboarding. That thing has saved my ass so many times

[@nolives]

i dont wear one, mainly cause Im not doing anything Im not comfortable bailing from yet. I will when i learn vert and rails until im comfy. But I respect Andy for being so rebellious he rebelled against the anti helmet rebels lmao. He is a sick skater regardless of what he wears.

[@aspiresk8boarding]

I skated for a good 14 years and never hit my head. But I knew my limits and learned how to fall correctly at a young age

[@markthebldr6834]

I'm no extreme sports guy but it seems like it would give you more freedom to try risky tricks. If I was to water ski without a life jacket I wouldn't be as aggressive as if I had one on.

[@DizzyDez613]

Andy: I never got bullied or anything about it. Well, Andy, when you’re by far the best skater at the park, it’s kinda hard for people to talk shit. Lol

[@alessandro3000]

funny that even his hat looks like the helmet he wears

[@kek-vy1fu]

Saftey is smart and this guy knows what's up

[@bobbyochoa2234]

You know what I’m going to start. Waking up fucked up scares the absolute fucking shit out of me.

[@dembonz7457]

Phelps wouldnt coddle this kid

[@northeastjerk6381]

"skate lessons" .....Im old and still skating and Andy is rad but wtf! There was no "skate lessons" from people when I was a kid. You skated and learned. Now everyone goes to Woodward or has a class...I dont respect it. sorry but it seems that a poor kid's rebel lifestyle became an entitled kids "official sport."

[@AlexNiedt]

Skating doesn't have to be the same thing to everyone, and gatekeeping only keeps potentially great skaters away.

[@lagus76]

Im 45 and has been riding a couple of years mostly with my son. I was amazed how many riders didnt wear a helmet.. I myslef has slamed my head several times, and a couple of times i wasnt even my own fault. If i didnt wear my helmet (and the other pads) i would get seriously hurt.

[@airsickgrove]

For me nearly cracking my skull open on some coping, a helmet is a must.

[@DrugzMunny]

Does it have something to do with cranium protection?

[@rkulla]

It's rather ironic that our brain comes up with the thinking "I don't want to wear a helmet".

[@andrewut7ya511]

Lmao, thats some self sabotage right there.

[@freezerfingers]

brain: fuck me up boii

[@Knightgil]

That's the kind of brain that gets weeded out by natural selection.

[@jfkeh5615]

It's called cognitive dissonance!

[@fortknobberdale]

HAH FOR SURE! My brain just laughed at itself 😄

[@saml8119]

As an older guy that continues to suffer the consequences of not wearing a helmet I think it’s dope to see Andy rock a helmet!

[@austinfontenot8955]

Dude. This is the thing. I've had a few concussions in my life and a bad one several years back from a wreck. I don't remember about two weeks of my life(during which I even bought a car), I'd forgotten I'd moved in with my (now) wife, and was on repeat for that whole night apparently. What if that wasn't just two weeks? What if I hadn't just forgotten moving and forgot my wife entirely? What if I was stuck on repeat every 5 minutes now 7 years later? Wear a freaking helmet.

[@krystalmcknight1834]

@@austinfontenot8955 - absolutely! Glad you didn't suffer more than you did... Scary close to it being far worse. Pro's should really set the scene and wear the helmet - the sport has such a rep against it - it is shocking. I get that people can bail from the board easily, but, that doesn't necessarily mean in a SAFE and CONTROLLED manner! Watching this has enlightened me. I am now 39 - my brother did the skateboarding and I leant more to inline aggressive, and I never understood the helmet issue. Albeit, being young, no one wants to do the safety requirements - but looking to those we aspire to - if many more were like this beautiful young dude, then helmets would be more mainstream. Maybe I am just OLD now - lol!!!

[@marvingamez9057]

Absolutely agreed! I didn’t realize some of my blurred vision in my 30’s isn’t natural, but still lingering issues with concussions.

[@rebbedoes]

What happend

[@yallRweirdAF]

@@austinfontenot8955same thing happened to me after a car wreck. Don’t think I’ve ever fully recovered

[@ripplerfx]

If you’re making fun of someone for wearing a helmet you’re most likely under 20

[@fueg00nyxxx]

Most definitely

[@seife41]

Sadly that's not even true

[@Nikolebichon]

Mentally speaking

[@chrismitchell523]

or over 40

[@ihateallthethings2683]

Nah I’m 29 and it’s definitely gay

[@informationsuperkhan]

I always knew this would happen. I've been waiting for the day that someone would have the balls to wear a helmet and just make us all look like try-hards for being too self-conscious to put a helmet on.

[@jusontask]

REALEST comment, ive always supported wrist guards but my young self was anti helment as well

[@gotfetti]

fr

[@adamwalkeraw]

Andy andersons got a great personality, no spin at all just his truth, seems a really nice guy 👌 great ambassador for skating.

[@Si74l0rd]

Yeah, modern Rodney in a lot of ways.

[@glyphiclive15]

aa for president.

[@shafferfs]

@@glyphiclive15 haha imagine trump making fun of his helmet in the debate

[@kebokev7519]

Yea theses skate brands shud want be throwing their boards and clothes at him to wear their stuff

[@jt_rooster3228]

A nice guy who doesn't take shit from anyone is the biggest badass.

[@scottharman3331]

I know a long boarder and skateboarder who never wore a helmet, one day he went down a hill on a trail he always used, and wiped out. He hit his head so bad that he caused significant brain damage, his parents had to pull the plug on him because he was too far gone. Doctors said if he wore a helmet, things might have been different. He was only 18. Rest in peace josh Hardy! safety is a lot cooler than people judging you.

[@dyvira7085]

Kid from my high school wiped out longboarding and died on the scene😢😢

[@dyvira7085]

I’ve never not work a helmet ever again. f*** anyone who’s judgmental. why try to impress these people in the first place, not worth your life

[@CarnifaxMachine]

Similar thing happened to my cousin. He survived but had major brain damage, and hasn't been the same since.

[@pauls6448]

I long boarded with a group of buddies in HS and saw a good friend eat it hard on one of the biggest hills in town (Austin. "Hill country") and we had to rush him to the hospital. I was one of 2/6 people that wore a helmet. Luckily he ended up being okay, but that was a scary night.

[@pauls6448]

I also fell badly once and the helmet saved my dome. Too bad I couldn't have a helmet for my shoulder... (My orthopedic surgeon told me in the 30 years he had been doing that job, he only saw one shoulder torn worse than mine. I can still hear that sound to this day, over 18 years later. Wear your helmets people.

[@flatgroundtv7097]

Andy Anderson era just begun. Skate anything. Skate everything. Skate all styles. He is a full package skateboarder. ✊🏽

[@andrewut7ya511]

Andy is like the weird shit from fancy lad and tony hawk level fundamental skills mixed together

[@flatgroundtv7097]

@@Hack_The_Planet_ honestly he is like Rodney Mullen and Daewon Song in one.

[@sdh643fn]

@@Hack_The_Planet_ lol I love that part but the cheese and crackers tech, small pants, beanie era ended around 2017-2018 😔

[@neighborhood_k]

Unfortunately the larger companies need someone that looks cool and is able to do tricks down stairs. They don't care about being unique or being creative.

[@Hack_The_Planet_]

@@neighborhood_k except Andy’s board sells like crazy

[@bradmuehlenbein]

I like how skateboarding is the only sport where people think you’re weird to wear a helmet like excuse me for caring about my own health. 🤣

[@BlazedOutKing818]

Because skateboarding is gnarly like that. It’s what makes skateboarding what it is. Not caring about what happens when you try the trick is embedded is it’s history.

[@bradmuehlenbein]

@@BlazedOutKing818 And if you don’t land the trick You might be history. 😂 I’m sorry I’ll stop.

[@1MarcoDavid]

@@BlazedOutKing818 .....so edgy.

[@seife41]

@@1MarcoDavid yea right :D

[@Nikolebichon]

Motorcycling and snowboarding too can be like this around certain crowds.

[@TheWhyer]

I'm often the only person at the park who wears a helmet. What really helps is 1) knowing that most others don't care at all what you're doing; and 2) anyone who looks down on you isn't worth your time or mental energy.

[@Inexpressable]

well put.

[@ze2004]

the good thing you can be a reference that its not about age to get portected and being covered shows that you are responsible person that cares safety and thats really good. If someone says something funny about it just believe me that you are in the right path.

[@mattxm1]

I got a traumatic brain injury skating and now am missing 20-30% of my frontal lobe . Don’t let skating mess up your life like how it did mine

[@saira9632]

Lol u didn't wear a helmet

[@von...]

@@saira9632 I appreciate that "Lol" added in is so people know you're worthless instead of just ignorant. No shit they didn't wear a helmet, but they are telling others to please consider making the choice to do so when they go skate. Sorry to hear your story MM, I am glad you are still with us & are using your story to inform others.

[@bufforc4555]

@@saira9632 go away :D

[@Shhways]

I agree with von and want to point out you grammar is still better than mine so glad you cam share your story. I don’t ski but I thought for 12 balcony when I was 12 landing on the back of my head went into a coma for a few days. Definitely did some damage.

[@nyxx7813]

@@von... I love guys like you who fall for the "NO shit" bait. If anything hes tasteless a lil insensitive but not worthless. Don worry Saira I appreciate you.

[@kylechapin1057]

Tony hawk, bob burnquist, andy mac all wear helmets all the time

[@Smart-Towel-RG-400]

Tony usally wore one but after the Gorilla loop fall where he cracked his skull he almost never don't wear one

[@3to1media]

Those are all vert skaters of course vert skaters wear helmets

[@thatguy5013]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZaYmal-gZeKisk not always

[@Finkardop]

They skate vert. Street skaters don’t wear helmets.

[@amaninaroom8678]

@@Finkardop But they should, the ground is harder than theyr heads.

[@rydog7920]

Everyone’s a G until severe head trauma comes a calling

[@murkyylurkss]

The amount of people who don't hit their heads is insanely high tho

[@murkyylurkss]

The secret? We learned how to fall

[@StreetWarrior24]

@@murkyylurkss Every dog has its day. There are skaters far better than the both of us who have smacked their domes very hard like JT Aultz.

[@djshiva]

@@murkyylurkss Injuries happen. Acting like you are impervious to an accident you didn't see coming is ridiculous.

[@bmorris5863]

@@murkyylurkss that's why it's called an accident........

[@gorandenonde]

Fuuuuck I´ll admit I had some weird dislike for this guy cause he´s unconventional, but after watching/hearing this pod, how can you not love Andy!? I'll happily recognize I was in the wrong and I embrace the future of skateboarding that Andy among others bring to us, BIG love

[@28russ]

Go on ya dude. Good attitude. 👍

[@michaelrave7526]

Yk that’s amazing of you for admitting that bro.

[@shafferfs]

Respect

[@jarrongordon7034]

That’s progress right there

[@C4reful]

I always found "unconventional" one of the main ingredients of skating.

[@jakalack1]

I think Andy’s skating speaks for itself helmet or not. I don’t wear one but would never give hate to someone that does. It’s a waste of energy

[@CaliBreeeze]

Agree

[@theatlasvision]

but i feel like wearing a helmet unbalances me so much, but if i am trying some crazy stuff even if i am unbalanced i sure will put a helmet. but no helmet for regular skate park days

[@SylasG]

@@theatlasvision If you wear it enough to get used to it it won't be an issue.

[@EzStevie2k2]

if youre good noone can say shit but if youre not good best believe the shit talking commences

[@emegvf]

I’ve been skating for 8 years and I’ve never fallen on my head. Last year I started wearing a helmet all the time because of Andy. It only takes one bad fall to stop you skating.

[@emegvf]

@Heavyhead2k1 I broke my ankle skating a few weeks ago and I was wearing all my gear (knee pads, wrist guards, helmet) and it probably would have been worse if I didn’t have then on

[@markcrystaltownsend1578]

Im a bmx guy . Concept of no helmet is just crazy to me . Dose the ease of bailing or kicking the board away at any point help with feeling safe with no helmet.

[@Inexpressable]

@@markcrystaltownsend1578 yeah a little, caue with a bike you've got that between your legs and its hard to bail without it, so yeah a helmet on bike is a must.

[@allegorx58]

That’s cool bro but also learn to think for yourself.

[@MikeRay1978]

Good for you bro. Literally one mistake is all it takes.

[@NutrigrainHulk]

13 year old me would be hard-pressed to wear a helmet, 30 year old me understands how quickly everything can change from one slam. I really respect that Andy stuck to his beliefs during that, lord knows how much bullshit he's dealt with for it.

[@BlazedOutKing818]

Don’t skate if you’re worried about that “one slam”

[@dariquewarren]

@@BlazedOutKing818 to be fair, yours is an immature mindset. older bodies recover slower so slams mean alot more. you cant predict the future so you really dont know HOW you're gonna slam. im also gonna assume youre a young skater and just spoke from emotion , because slams are common af. hall of meat exists for a reason and is NOT a life goal

[@NutrigrainHulk]

@@dariquewarren exactly. Head injuries can be life-changing. I have friends and family I care about, and I want to be able to enjoy life. If wearing a helmet lets me reduce risk while also enjoying skating, I’m gonna wear it.

[@NutrigrainHulk]

@@usernameonutube That's a great way to frame it - wearing a helmet just shows that you want to keep skating. And if someone is only comfortable skating WITH a helmet, that's totally fine! Skateboarding rules and has always been about individualism, if you choose to wear a helmet, more power to you.

[@deathblade909]

@@BlazedOutKing818 lol tell that to any pro skater .

[@Sinlessgrins]

I love this guy. I’m 45, I just started riding an old board around my neighborhood with my kids and I’m definitely getting a new helmet and some pads. At my age, your body is having none of it after a fall. Hell, my feet and ankles hurt just from pushing and doing a few ollies. There shouldn’t be a stigma about helmets, it’s just being smart at any age.

[@garyfreeman896]

I'm also a 45 year old skater. Picked it back up 3 years ago. I use a longboard (37 inch drop thru on 70mm wheels) and find it way more forgiving on my old bones than a park/street board with small wheels. Have fun!!

[@darylarmentrout252]

41yo here. Over the Hill skate club whewwww!

[@sn1000k]

Pads are hilarious. A helmet just makes sense

[@dcamnc1]

I'm 46 and also longboard wearing a helmet. I crashed too many times when I was a road cyclist (cracking my helmet once) to care if others think it looks cool or not.

[@rushthezeppelin]

If you haven't yet look into what in your diet is causing inflammation. Helps a ton with the store joints.

[@RetroHabit82]

Mike V wears a helmet, and I don't see anyone trying to clown him, especially not to his face.

[@OldmanSk8ing]

Mike V can do what ever he likes.

[@plexus]

Hell no. Lol.

[@jamesthoem7109]

Except the four random ocks

[@NovemberFoxtrotRC]

@@jamesthoem7109 That video is as old as the internet lol. I remember showing all my friends that shit back in the day.

[@brandonpaavola5634]

@@NovemberFoxtrotRC That was one of the first viral fight videos, Bam Margera filmed it if I recall. Also when Glen Danzig got punched out buy some other big dude that was another O.G early day fight video.

[@chrisJcarr87]

When I was 12, I was just skating down the street without a helmet, not even doing any tricks and I hit a pebble. Woke up in the hospital, had to stay for almost a week. I had a serious concussion and short term memory damage that never fully recovered. That feeling of going into a room and forgetting why I'm there is literally a way of life for me. Where your helmets kiddos!!!

[@rebbedoes]

How are you now

[@chrisJcarr87]

@@rebbedoes I'm fine, just really forgetful. Thank you for asking.

[@p00pie]

When I was about 12, an older guy fell doing something relatively small on our 20ft hubba. He suffered brain damage and paralyzation and his life was basically over. Scared the shit out of me.

[@JonnyDIY]

Wearing a helmet while doing an extremely dangerous sport, what a novel idea lol. I tell you wearing one saved me splitting my head open numerous times 🤙🏼

[@stevesharpe3370]

But it makes you look gay

[@mezo72271]

@@stevesharpe3370 oh shut up

[@stevesharpe3370]

@@mezo72271 but it’s cool to be gay

[@mezo72271]

@@stevesharpe3370 no it isn't

[@stevesharpe3370]

@@mezo72271 it is actually? My Hungarian friend Maybe not in your country but in my country United States it is. Sometimes people even try to be gay when there not to be cool , it’s called “queerbating” Recently Billie Elish got reprimanded for this.

[@larrylamonts1483]

You know dude got a fair amount of hate on the helmet and some of his tricks over the years. He stuck to his guns and now every time you hear his name come up among other pros they all seem to give him tons of props

[@diabolical1976]

" I get a surprising lack of hate" - Andy Anderson

[@cjtm92]

yeah he said multiple times he didn’t get hate or bullied over the helmet. andy’s always been respected especially because of his trick list. but i know you mean it all in good spirit!

[@shakes.816]

Look at tony hawk. He always is padded.

[@OFFICIALLYBENPEARCE]

@@shakes.816 vert skater

[@RatSewage]

​@@OFFICIALLYBENPEARCEdoes that really matter? You can crack your head open gapping a 20 stair or grinding a rail of equal size.

[@jimmydgaf8291]

I cut my head right open few years back, 18 stitches nicked an artery fractured my cheekbone. Shook me hard, if I had a helmet on wouldn’t have been anywhere near as bad. I support it.

[@TheBushRanger.]

Did you fully recover?

[@SO-ym3zs]

I wear helmet and pads when I skate. I'm too old to want to deal with serious injuries, pain, and medical expenses. I have a job, family, and other hobbies that I need to stay 100% for. I may look silly to some people, but I'm sure I look silly on a board period since most people think it's just for kids. Kudos to Andy for being so good at what he does and setting a good example of using common-sense protection.

[@firtythive]

Andy's style might not be to everyone's taste, but you gotta respect it. His style is original and he does what he wants, for himself (originally), not anybody else. But now he knows where he's at, he wants to help other people be safe while skating, mostly children. He's a good human.

[@andofb]

Besides his helmet wearing I wasn't aware there were people who didn't like his style. He is really fun to watch and creative as!

[@kebokev7519]

His style is so smooth and fluid

[@ze2004]

Andy himself dont like everything that others like, do you?

[@firtythive]

@@ze2004 what do you even mean

[@kennybraverman9719]

As a skater that started skating in my 40's I wear a helmet and pads. I have noticed that older skaters do this. We do not heal as fast and getting hurt, hurts more. Just the physics of it seem to demand it. We can't afford time from work either. Helmet and pads are a necessity, not a luxury. I have never been teased for wearing PPE and find the skate community supporting.

[@retroonlinemultiplayer9196]

well you missed out on so much awesome stuff like 25 years ago it was so awesome. who would wanna skate with a bunch of cancel culture trans people now?

[@danielsmith-kp3ce]

I’m 32 and just started skating again after 10 years. First time out I was doing pretty good and got cocky and busted my ass my hat being backwards was the only thing that kept the back of my head from bouncing off the concrete. I went straight home and ordered a helmet 🪖 and to be honest it’s helped my skating by making me more confident.

[@heyaisdabomb]

When it comes to snowboarding, I always wear a helmet, as it's so easy when your flipping/spinning through the air to hit your head or catch an edge and get slammed. Skating though is different. I've hit my head many times skating, but I've also learned that half of skateboarding is learning how to fall. Catching your head is part of that. Get the elbows and hands down and tuck your neck and hold it tight. Even if you can't get into a tuck and roll, you can hold your head up and prevent the whiplash. But most people don't do this and smash their skull open.

[@danielsmith-kp3ce]

@@heyaisdabomb as a skater I’m very aware of “how to fall” but when you land a trick on your wheels and the board shoots out from under you and you land flat on your back your tuck and roll isn’t gonna stop shit. If you think skating without a helmet is somehow safer than snowboarding you’re either just rolling around and calling your self a skater or you’ve already hit your head to many times and should stick to snowboarding.

[@k7l3rworkman97]

I’m 27, skateboarding since I was 11 (so 16years) and I almost always wear a helmet ✌🏻 the one time I got on a Bicycle, no helmet, I got hit by a car 🤣 Don’t Hate, Just Skate ✌🏻🛹🙏🛹

[@vanbias4234]

I hate you, but I will skate.

[@breezylifestyle]

Andy is the reason I’m comfortable wearing a helmet. Used to be really self conscious about it.

[@zapruderr]

Good for you homie that’s what’s up!

[@sebp400]

and Vallely too

[@greatvaluecorndog]

Some idiot at the skatepark I grew up skating at put a picture of me wearing a helmet in the local skate mag and called me a kook. He ended up colliding with a bmx in the snake run and had to be rushed to the hospital with severe head trauma a couple months after that. Totally avoidable if he'd been wearing a helmet.

[@StreetWarrior24]

@@greatvaluecorndog Karma on two wheels got him.

[@stevesharpe3370]

You look gay and your wife isn’t hot.

[@fortheloveofcake93]

When I was 18 yrs old I flipped over the handlebars and was knocked out for minutes. What was a concussion could've been a skull fracture without a helmet. The pros and cons are pretty obvious when it comes to helmets.

[@TheBushRanger.]

How long was your recovery?

[@fortheloveofcake93]

​@@TheBushRanger. I was fine the same day.

[@OldmanSk8ing]

Andy Anderson looks pretty cool wearing the helmet. It kinda looks weird when he doesn’t wear it. And it’s the industries loss if they didn’t jump on the opportunity to sell helmets that Andy wears. I went on his website and couldn’t find any of his helmets for sale. Either they are all sold out or he can’t manufacture them due to covid at the moment. The design of his helmet is kinda cool with a little visor. Cool Mind Control helmets though.

[@furleyforever]

If you rip, you can wear anything you want. Skills trump everything else.

[@lhbally]

Even better, wear whatever you want even if you don't rip.

[@furleyforever]

​@@lhbally For sure. I'm just touching on the point that people give passes to people with skills. Shouldn't be that way but you'll always have the critics.

[@Unlockingparadoxes]

If i skate a vert park I'm definitely going to wear a helmet and my first helmet will definitely be one of Andy's mind control helmets.

[@BurnsyRuns]

As someone who wishes they had never *not* worn a helmet and took a injury to my skeletal cranium... I am afraid to skate again despite loving it and that is something that I wish upon no one. Protect. Your. Head.

[@thegarbageman7511]

if you have ever had a head injury or have seen one happen you wouldn't need convincing to wear one. props to Andy for being himself!

[@technodrone313]

The helmet says hes smarter than everyone else. Cuz he is.

[@stevesharpe3370]

And gayer lol.

[@mamadinks7924]

Cuz you ain’t know.

[@BooksAndShitButNotLiterally]

@@stevesharpe3370 Let me guess what your insecurities involve, lmao.

[@TboneTenEighties]

Being a skater from back in the late 80's Andy Anderson is a breath of fresh air tbh. His style reminds me of an older school style imo. I am 46 and getting back at it. I purchased the PP flight Cab Ban this this week. Cannot wait for it..set up and fly. I am just a big kid young at heart. I have not much in common with people my own age LOL. Just do you alway's is my advice to the youth.

[@PapaPerk360]

Jeron is very talkative in this podcast. He’s really vibing with Andy for real! Straight up connecting and heart to hearting.

[@hypnoticsoundscapes4406]

Probably cause he feels bad for hating on his helmet so hard in an experience episode a while back.

[@Nobodyimportant696]

@@hypnoticsoundscapes4406 lol exactly!

[@retroonlinemultiplayer9196]

jeron is super libbed out blm victim material

[@rushthezeppelin]

I was one of those kids who gave into the peer pressure on not wearing any safety gear. Almost 37 and started skating again after 12 years. Realized very quickly that I needed as much safety gear as I could buy otherwise my skating would be very short lived. So nice to be at an age where I care way more about not ending up with hospital bills and not having to do joint replacement surgery earlier in life than I do how I look. It's also forcing me to change my diet to reduce inflammation so that I can actually recover. Nice to see a pro who cares about his dome.

[@jeremymoorer1611]

There's absolutely nothing wrong with wearing a helmet actually it's the smarter choice

[@reese5520]

Just looks awkward

[@abmflow2147]

Yeah but let’s be honest street skating since the very day one helmets have never been a thing if he wants to wear it that’s cool but it will never become the norm

[@jcsk8]

@@abmflow2147 until someone famous die.

[@jeremymoorer1611]

@@abmflow2147 nobody's trying to make it the norm but nobody needs to be hassled for wearing one either

[@carterstanley561]

I almost died when I hit my head skating in the 80's, skating a little parking block. One screw up and it's over. I wore a helmet every time I skated after that. Glad to see it, it's a great example to the kids. And honestly, no one gave a shit. As for Andy, man, if you can skate like that, do what you want, it works...

[@BasedGodGotenks]

Been skating my whole life. 12 years ago I was skating downhill , looking behind me for cars, and hit a crack while looking back, body rag dolled and landed on nothing but my head. It was like a flash bang went off, everything went white and all I heard was a loud ringing. My vision came back, but I’m 28 now and i still have the ringing in my ear and it drives me Fuckin nuts. That injury also led me to years of an opiate addiction. Just wear a Fuckin helmet homies!

[@morrisalanisette9067]

exactly. i just made a comment that even if you dont get brain damage you can get minor ailment like permanent tinitis or neurological shit like vertigo and headaches that will really lower your quality of life. i've gone through smth similar with a minor neck injury and it was awful. The head is really fragile I've come to find out. If just one small thing is out of place you will have problems

[@BBouffard3D]

I wish the industry would embrace the helmet! I have seen way to many peps get seriously hurt. Its going to take guys like Andy to change that! Thank you Andy for staying true to yourself!

[@retroonlinemultiplayer9196]

yeah dude lgbtq rocks!!!!!

[@Atx512fool]

Can’t deny what he can do on a skateboard. Helmet or not

[@anthonybernero9720]

But then you say that like the helmet makes some kind of difference. 🤨

[@BooksAndShitButNotLiterally]

@pervert I guess your name speaks for itself

[@Cleatus1]

When i take my son out 4 a skate session. We will both be wearing a helmet👍

[@mattimaranda9638]

Andy Anderson and Jamie Foy should fight to the death to see who can remove the opponent's magical head garment.

[@SkorDie-id9qf]

Not fair. Andy's got a chin strap lmao.... then again jamie wrestled lol

[@tradeka4206]

I don’t like when people try to use their skill level as an excuse to not wear a helmet. “Oh I’m a pro I don’t need to wear a helmet” but literally anyone can fall and hurt themselves, if anything a really good skater is more likely to get hurt from pushing themselves and trying more difficult and dangerous stuff.

[@SabiaCDO]

Helmet 🪖 saved my life twice. Transfer skateboarding is dangerous AF.

[@prodbywes]

why i expect him to have a helmet in this interview

[@mikekeating]

I'm 46 years old next month. Been skating for 35 years. I never wore a helmet till the first time I took my kids to a skate park. Unless I was just bombing around , worn one every time since.

[@Si74l0rd]

Yeah I'm same age and after a few years off I got myself a new board recently, now I'm considering getting a helmet. I can still skate fine, my balance and muscle memory are intact, but I've been lucky as goes headshots, and luck runs out eventually. Better to be safe than sorry, and I love the peak on Andy's helmet, more my style than anything else I've seen.

[@zkipa]

love the story at the end, " i dont remember exactly who it was". andy kept it G, no snitching. that dude knows whats up wherever he is, big flex from mr anderson.

[@Stemgineer7850]

Severely underrated comment💯💯💯

[@bravobullz7475]

No shame in protecting the melon 💀 He is this generations Rodney Mullen Solid dude one of my favorites

[@clivemathieu9386]

Everyone have bravado till they have a brain injury.....

[@jacklandon9739]

The insanity of this conversation? To question ones ability to use common sense against popularity makes me sick.

[@socks2441]

thats a good, and worrying, way to put it. i have always thought the same, but i still dont wear a helmet. i have been wearing wrist braces the last few years though as i have fallen too many times and used my hands, so my wrists are in mildly bad shape. it was a total gamechanger, now i can fall as much as i want and my wrists seem to be fine. takes a lot of the worry out of it, and means you dont have to stop skating for a week for them to heal, or worry about your wrists not functioning right at work.

[@danielguaracha7531]

As a skater of a few years I wear a full set of pads. That includes helmet, knee pads, elbow pads, and wrist guards. One day on my way to work I spilled and cut up my hands, knees, shoulder, and injured my wrist badly before I spent the next 8 hours using my hands at work. Falling is a huge part of skating. Unless you feel super comfortable on your board, by all means fugg it up but if not... I highly recommend using safety gear!!

[@thewing286]

Respect Andy. You can’t repair a brain injury.

[@minseokchoi7857]

i began teaching my daughter stakeboarding and i started to keep wearing a helmet wherever i skate with her because i want to be a good role model to her. I totally respect andy’s attitude and wish more pro skaters would be a good role model for kids or any skaters. Thanks andy for your positive influence!

[@Malekmsalem1]

oh my god hahaha thru process of elimination, found out who on team Coastal said it to Andy

[@luf4rall]

plenty of talented individuals have had their lives ruined by a traumatic brain injury. Andy is a good role model.

[@TheMisterBowler]

As a skater with a downhill freestyle background, I loved when guys transitioned to a short board and didn’t take it off! It set a great example for youngins and progression. He stood out for sure and it’s wild that wearing a helmet had such an impact on this guys image! Bravo, brims look slick

[@863music6]

I remember being young and my dad telling me to wear my helmet and I told him Bam Margera doesn’t wear a helmet😂😂

[@nickdaveNDM]

One of the brighter stars in bmx had a career ending injury, and he was wearing it when it happened, brutal. I carry one, I wear it whenever I do anything that I'm not confident in.

[@socks2441]

im guessing you are talking about scotty? that shit was bad. very unfair, the dude was an ambassador for helmets, and an incredible rider. very unlucky. astronomically. but without that helmet he probably wouldnt be here today at all.

[@kanecoggins2127]

@@socks2441 Stephen Murray

[@jevinday]

I always remember Bucky Lasek's white helmet. And Bob Burnquist always had a black one. Gotta wear a helmet if you're skating bowls and half pipes. Like the time at the x games Jake Brown had that gnarly, gnarly accident. My brother and I were watching it on ESPN. I still remember his shoes flying off like it was yesterday. Imagine if he didn't have a helmet on

[@robs5121]

Lol Andy IS THAT MAN!! True humility. Too smooth he can even feel the hate.

[@imslik.420]

Lost my best friend to longbording he went into cardiac arrest on impact and all could've been prevented by just wearing a helmet trust me it's cooler to have all your friends with helmets then losing one then starting to wear a helmet

[@tylergates4075]

Can wear a green helmet and que it out of the edit if it's a big deal.

[@mrpzpdx]

It’s a big responsibility to be a hero. Mad props Andy Anderson your carrying a bright torch respect G!!

[@luispinheirodosmontes7219]

The dutch should hear Andy talking about wearing helmets. These guys here they go around with 2 or 3 toddlers on their bikes...none wearing helmets...! Not the mum/dad nor this 6 months old babies who barely can hold their necks straight while sitting on a stearing seat. Got to love this guy...most talented skateboarder who doesn't care if its (not)cool to wear a helmet. Isn't it incredible that guys like this are the exception, not the rule? It should be uncool NOT to wear helmets on skate, bikes, scooters whatever...

[@andrewut7ya511]

I always go back to what my dad said about helmets. It doesnt matter if you are just messing around in the driveway, the pavement is hard everywhere and it just takes 1 slip to split your noggin like a watermelon. The best rider in the world can slip on a kickflip landing primo and whip back fast as fuck. Andy is cool for not giving a shit what anyone might say, because only a goon would talk shit about someone wearing a helmet, imagine making fun of someone for not wanting to split their head, which is fairly soft and very splittable.

[@DJ-kg6zq]

The skin yeah but skulls are really strong… I like the way your dad said that.

[@DJ-kg6zq]

@Chance Bauer I was saying it’s easy to split the skin open and it sounds dramatic. Your brain gets rattled even if you have a helmet on.

[@DJ-kg6zq]

@Chance Bauer if you have a helmet you don’t protect your brain as much because you think you’re fine. Just like football players with brain injuries and rugby players with less brand injuries

[@DJ-kg6zq]

@Chance Bauer also you mess your neck up way more with that extra weight on your head. The neck is way weaker than the skull

[@colliemon]

@@DJ-kg6zq dude helmets help protect from brain damage/CTE, but obviously not 100%. If they did not help, they would not be used in nearly every extreme sport outside of skating. Also you can skate cautiously with a helmet on the same as being without one; skating is typically far more casual and relaxed than football/rugby and the objective is not to smash your head into dudes to complete a tackle/truck a defender.

[@prodweerdo7630]

when i first watched a video of andy skating, I honestly didnt even realize he was wearing a helmet until about halfway through, i was too busy enjoying how fucking rad and talented he is!

[@gummywormjim]

Andy Anderson is the coolest hippie ever