Paul Schmitt | The Nine Club With Chris Roberts - Episode 174

Paul Schmitt discusses growing up in La Crosse Wisconsin, moving to Tampa, selling rails made of Wood and Fiberglass, making the first plastic rails, how Schmitt Stix was created, making boards in his bedroom, moving to Costa Mesa to make boards for Vision and Schmitt Stix, leaving Vision to create The New Deal with Steve Douglas and Andy Howell, forming PS Stix, tailoring boards to a skaters needs, how “Nano Tubes” affect your pop, what goes into making a single skateboard deck, his Create A Skate program for schools and much more!
SUBSCRIBE TO THE NINE CLUB:
www.youtube.co...
(Click the bell icon so you’ll know when we add a new episode!)
SUBSCRIBE TO OUR HIGHLIGHTS / CLIPS CHANNEL:
www.youtube.co...
SUPPORT US - BECOME A CHANNEL MEMBER:
/ @thenineclub
--------------------------------------------------
THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY:
Nixon - Design your own custom watch: www.nixon.com/...
New Era Cap: www.neweracap.com
Independent Trucks: independenttru...
Lagunitas Hi-Fi Hops: lagunitas.com/...
Mob Grip: mobgrip.com
CHECK OUT ALL OUR DEALS & DISCOUNTS:
thenineclub.co...
--------------------------------------------------
WANT MORE NINE CLUB? CHECK OUT THESE PLAYLISTS:
The Nine Club: • The Nine Club
The Nine Club Experience: • Nine Club EXPERIENCE Live
Nine Club Highlights: • Most Recent Clips
PICK UP OFFICIAL NINE CLUB MERCH:
The Nine Club Store: thenineclub.co...
Chris Roberts Chocolate Decks: crailstore.com...
LINKS WE TALKED ABOUT THIS EPISODE:
Switchflip Switch Manny: • Chris Roberts | Switch...
Create A Skate: www.createaskat...
Pop Higher Ollies With Science - Spencer Nuzzi & Paul Schmitt: • Pop Higher Ollies With...
Paul's KZbin Channel: / @professorschmitt
/ @professorschmitt
Cardboard Skateboard : featuring Paul Schmitt and Tony Hawk : Cardboard Chaos: • Cardboard Skateboard :...
New Deal Skateboards KZbin Channel: / @newdealskateboards
newdealskatebo...
SUBSCRIBE AND LISTEN TO THE AUDIO PODCAST:
thenineclub.co...
CONTACT US:
thenineclub.co...
----------------------------------------
Shot By: Eric Longden
Edited By: Chris Roberts & Roger Bagley
----------------------------------------
FOLLOW THE NINE CLUB:
Instagram: / thenineclub
Twitter: / thenineclub
Facebook: / thenineclub
Website: thenineclub.com
FOLLOW THE NINE CLUB EXPERIENCE:
Instagram: / thenineclubexperience
FOLLOW CHRIS:
Instagram: / chrisroberts
Twitter: / chris_roberts1
Snapchat: / chris_roberts1
Facebook: / chrisroberts7
KZbin Channel: www.youtube.co...
FOLLOW PAUL SCHMITT:
Instagram: / professorschmitt
Instagram: / createaskate
FOLLOW PAUL'S HASHTAGS:
#triangleofleverage: / triangleofleverage
#createaskateheightchart: / createaskateheightchart
FOLLOW ROGER:
Instagram: / the_breadcrumb_trail
FOLLOW KELLY:
Instagram: / kellyhart
Twitter: / kellyhart
Snapchat: / kellymhart
Facebook: / kellyhartskate
PRODUCTS WE USE TO MAKE THE SHOW:
Microphones: amzn.to/2AEKyku
Mic Stand: amzn.to/2igiP1X
Headphones: amzn.to/2zAOyEu
Main Camera: amzn.to/2zz0dUp
Second Camera: amzn.to/2ht0amg
Other Cameras: amzn.to/2ADPR3M
Memory Cards: amzn.to/2AFC38O
Tripods: amzn.to/2ifgC6S
Lighting: amzn.to/2AJMZ5r
Presonus Mixer: amzn.to/2ITnbY3
Cloudlifter (for audio gain): amzn.to/2ADjLFa
Audio Box: amzn.to/2AA8CEZ
Hard Drive: amzn.to/2ABUhrz
Macbook Pro: amzn.to/2zBbJhZ
XLR Cables: amzn.to/2htNesZ
La Croix Pamplemousse: amzn.to/2yv0nsp
Visit our Amazon Page: www.amazon.com...
#Skateboarding #Podcast #Interview

[@richardstanley1169]

That was the best episode yet, I've never sat and watched such a long episode and been so interested by it. I hope it gets like a million views because people need to hear this.

[@jemiiam]

Then u need to sit and watch the Mike V episode..

[@UppingDowners]

Right I’m so fascinated it’s crazy i never even heard of this guy until now love the nine club it’s a nice big package!

[@mackm3875]

Agree, 100%. There's cultural history and there's technical history. The Professor has both. I've been waiting for this episode. I'd love to see a PS Stix channel that deals with these issues in depth for individual skaters. Not just theory, but application.

[@michaelbonior6406]

I think its definitely the next step in the Skateboard / Rider , able to customize the exact setup for how you ride and your physical body at the time, also math and geometry make factual sense with board performance and balance.... The Professor needs to make some SOP's for other "board crafters" such a Mike V to follow suit, especially with those skaters in the Olympics .... it's a given to obtain that one step ahead of the competition , or making that certain trick you want to get .... super cool to learn stuff like this ! A+ .....it's cool to hear the history , I too came up thru Silk Screening and early Post Production , neat to hear about that tech again ... Quadra 900 !! I used one also back then , it was the Mac Pro of today !

[@michaelbonior6406]

The Alton Brown of Skateboarding

[@frankstringhill5111]

This man's knowledge about skateboarding, and how skateboards work is unparalleled. He needs to write a book or figure out a way to preserve all of his knowledge for future generations.

[@NoceilingsCSGOyup]

YES 100%. Would love to read anything about board shapes/parts and how they affect your skating

[@timmarshall2491]

Skateboard 101 by Professor Schmitt

[@switchback3638]

Look up ben degros’ youtube channel, he does reviews with this kind of mindfulness of what he’s skating

[@AnnaCentauri]

truly. I been to skatopia as a kid every fall. Met Jake a few times. Skated from HK to HTown. This is priceless

[@tonyfaase]

he just needs to keep returning to the nine club. we have 7 hrs of an "audiobook" already!

[@ashoup7534]

Schmitt: "What's the heaviest thing around your house that rolls?" Roger: "Fridge."

[@randomsim6312]

Andy Shoup roger a genius

[@lvparm]

There's nothing like opening up KZbin to see a 4 hr Nine Club episode

[@That1Guy]

Paul Schmitt cares! Been in the game since the absolute begining and still on the cutting edge. Thank you @The Nine Club What a gift

[@cptafar]

I love how smitten Roger is, he's soooo happy and concentrated in every single word that comes out of the Dr.'s mouth haha

[@deekan]

Doc Schmitt dropping knowledge bombs outchyea

[@MontaukFilms7]

He's like that with all the OG guys. He truly loves that era, as do all of us who came up in it. It's wonderful to watch. He's awesome. They're all awesome. They make such a great show.

[@robertcartwright2254]

THIS MAN IS LITERALLY THE GLUE OF THE SK8 INDUSTRY

[@gregkosinski2303]

not literally.

[@michaeljglocks1402]

That imPRESSing

[@Mateo-et3wl]

@@michaeljglocks1402 you were so close. Why didn't you just say imPRESSive?

[@Mateo-et3wl]

Please abstain from using the word "literally" for one year

[@jgoldie7992]

“huuh” - Chris Roberts 2019

[@cinemasnitch3959]

Rog out here like the teacher's pet and it's adorable.

[@indy1440]

for sure... '

[@averyprice9422]

😂😂😂😂🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@seanridge]

He gets like that with filmers and photographers too haha

[@kevinalamo4250]

They speak similarly lol. Paul could be his uncle

[@radsk8rbigollies594]

Re-Al-ity!! Scmhitt is a good dude and his boards are solid! He has pride in his work. Love it. Great show. Anyone remember the Skateboarding with Schmitt Stix VHS you could buy at Sears? I wore that video out. Monty ruled!

[@safetypatrol]

He autographed my Copy of that tape last February! Told me the story of how it was produced and edited and who paid for it and all this other obscure info about it.... v cool

[@sw111lol]

I feel like he needs to have a monthly episode about skate tech

[@sw111lol]

Silver Legion hell yeah! Dude id love to see an episode with him and man child

[@danielelston7457]

Definitely

[@ticket2space621]

Thats a good idea man. Keep everyone updated

[@gentlejones]

this is the best episode of nine club and also the greatest skate interview of all time on any platform

[@oskargarden4559]

I really enjoyed it too. If you like good interviews.. check out Steve Berra's on Jenkem

[@Simulated_lifeform]

Everytime roger says “another one” when chris is saying special you know it’s going to be a good episode!

[@c0nsci0usness]

Special...special...SPECIAL

[@GSA_Drums]

Great video guys! Paul Schmitt... Please write a book on board setup and the variables. How to set your board up for your goal. It would be a great book and educate those who want to setup their board correctly. Thanks for everything that you bring and have bought to skateboarding. Greets from Germany :)

[@zJerryyyyy]

HELL YEAH

[@QuarantineND]

Best episode ever gentlemen. This guy is a national treasure to skateboarding, thank you for having him on.

[@dan-iw3bv]

its a big one. its a long one. its a great one. I'm way into skate science, super picky with dimensions. getting old, declining body, looking for that edge. thx for this one guys. and Paul's gifts damn, he's so rad!

[@jesus_saves_coupons]

You guys always have banger guests but I have to say this was hands down my favorite episode to date! What Paul does and contributes to skateboarding is beyond comprehension and he still has that fire when he talks about it. Thank you Nine Club!

[@insacious683]

Never seen an interview with the Professor before and gotta say: GLUED to the episode till the end. Great work Nine Club

[@jonahlefever7147]

By far my favorite episode to date. 4 hours wasn't near enough time to crack the knowledge vault of Paul. Thank you so much for bringing him on the show and I also thank him for basically evolving skating into what it became in the 90's. Fucking epic!

[@Brandon-yi9sj]

Kelly sipping on milk that's been sitting out for 4 hours

[@letsgo-uw8lz]

hopefully that fool has almond in there

[@zezty4295]

I know I want to tell him that a full grown man doesn't need milk and shouldn't be drinking it lol

[@anttik7966]

@George Davis yes we do at least everyone i know does

[@oskargarden4559]

@George Davis ... not true. But if you would be educated enough .. you would know that they do not need to be refrigerated when fresh ;)

[@choco1atemmm]

@@oskargarden4559 lemme break it down! in the US it is a law to wash eggs before selling them as they use Chemicals and other substances in the chickens and on the eggs as there is a higher chance of getting salmonella in the US. In Europe they do not wash the eggs which leave a protective layer stopping the egg from going bad unlike in the US where that protective layer is gone. (That is why you sometimes get feathers)THerefore yes, it is true that you do not need to refrigerate an egg in Europe as it has a protective layer, stoppin it from going bad. :) Hope that makes sense and Yes we are the only species that drink milk after being a kid and we shouldnt do that!

[@TheSurfRyder]

The guys a hidden gem of the skate scene that I grew up in. From rails to tails the guy knows everything about the useless wooden toys we grew up on! Thank you Paul for all you’ve shared over the years.

[@micheledaley2869]

When ya board ain’t popping right who’s the doc that they told you to go see

[@BlenderMountain]

muthafuccas act like they forgot about schmidt

[@BurtoniousPrime]

SCHMITT! DAMN RIGHT.

[@AdventuresInSkateboarding]

I see what you did there, haha Rad.

[@Yemoe777]

Michele Daley y’all better listen up closely

[@spartan78ism]

Woah Paul schmitt is actually amazing. Its actually crazy how much development went in to making a board.

[@josephnorcia5394]

most interesting interview ive ever seen on any subject in my entire life. thanks paul, skateboarding wouldnt be where it is today without you.

[@incsk8]

I started this on Spotify and I was like "I need to see this, can't just hear it" and here I am.

[@helloaddax]

Such a good episode. Harvard or MIT or someone needs to make him an honorary professor of skateboarding, he has all the knowledge to teach a full course on it. Also, ANOTHER Markovich reference...... Eventually we're gonna have to get that interview.

[@charl12]

My first real board was a Joe Lopes Schmitt Stix was a huge moment. Thank you Professor Schmitt

[@jpn0466]

This is interesting! I even went to grab a board to look at the plies. Editing my comment to say best episode yet! Just finished it and my mind is blown. Now I want to support board companies that use him to make their boards.

[@shawnmonger9340]

Exactly my thought

[@TheSoundstereo]

Working in manufacturing and engineering, this is such a dope episode to watch and hear about the whole process! I never thought about it as much! THANK YOU!

[@Anarchist2013]

This episode is now among my favorite episodes of the nine club. This was absolutely amazing!

[@JoshTrainsReyesBfmv]

Very Special guest! Thank you Nine Club! ❤️

[@MrFlashwall]

One of the most important episodes

[@stop736]

As a kid at 10 years old in the mid 80’s that was obsessed with skateboarding, lol, I had always called every rail that was made “Schmitt Stix”. Didn’t matter what company made them, they were Schmitt Stix to me and to all my buddies back then. LOL It’s great listening to this mans stories. This and the Vallely episode...just incredible! And now Schmitt is helping design and make some of the StreetPlant boards! I love how this whole history of skating comes down to a bunch of kids that want to ride a board and just have fun! Great episode guys!

[@heikorubsam9096]

This is definitely one of the best episodes. I'm putting this in my top 5, along with Muska, Thomas, Vallely, and Hassan.

[@coleparkchillmfer]

For a while, Indy would change the “size” of their trucks as a new stage would come out. Stage 7 was 137, stage 8 was 138, stage 9 was 139. Once Indy got to stage 10 they stopped changing that last digit so now they’ve just kept the last digit as a 9.

[@michaelbia]

Best episode yet, I have been skating for 36 years and I learned so much watching this. Thanks a lot.

[@p1rz666]

Paul Schmitt is a legend!... Been in the game for so long... We owe him a lot to the science of skateboarding.

[@econobeer]

"He's used to a thin rail sliding into a crack"

[@MadCandor]

Hahaha that shit had me busting up

[@Gimp408]

😂

[@retrosmodernlife8705]

So sick you got Schmitt on! The knowledge from him is never ending, crazy that a 4hr video just scratched the surface.

[@skategreaser]

This is seriously one of the best skate-related interviews I've ever seen.

[@bigmidget6]

Just thought wow 55 minutes in and so much knowledge has been dropped. 3 hours left. I love this shit.

[@ssbsts1239]

Straight up legend! The man that taught me about wheelbase and how much board dimensions actually matter.

[@UppingDowners]

This was the most educated I’ve been on skateboarding thanks to this episode love the nine club can’t wait for the next guests ! 😊

[@megabusive]

this episode was super informative. it'd be rad to have a PS segment on The Experience, every now and then...or every episode. Keep up the great work, guys.

[@mackm3875]

Yeah, man! I wish he'd do his own channel, but I'd settle for a skate science segment with the Professor!

[@fattybourgeois1014]

Its nice listening to a guest not say"Like" nonstop

[@davidwasneverthere9301]

Hahaha for real

[@anarchohippie3000]

he says "you know" a lot rhough.

[@quezlark7875]

Reality is most people subconsciously repeat phrases when talking.

[@Toeknees_idle]

habitual speech patterns are difficult to break, especially if you are not doing public speaking on the regular

[@MontaukFilms7]

YES.

[@ridgewoodvarietytimelivefr9008]

So incredible how much of a difference singular humans can make. Thank you Professor!!! Thank you Nine Club! This shit is the best.

[@samzadgan]

I remember reading the technical column in transworld, i use to do some many things to my set up based on those...never thought it was Paul Schmitt writing...makes sense now!

[@LinkMassing]

I have seen every episode and NEVER given a shout out recommendation who to interview next. The 100th was Tony Hawk (excellent choice), this episode was definitely a special treat. For 200th episode I vote ROCCO! STEVE ROCCO 200th episode!!!!...STEVE ROCCO 200th episode!!!!...STEVE ROCCO 200th episode!!!!...STEVE ROCCO 200th episode!!!!...STEVE ROCCO 200th episode!!!!...STEVE ROCCO 200th episode!!!!...STEVE ROCCO 200th episode!!!!...STEVE ROCCO 200th episode!!!!...STEVE ROCCO 200th episode!!!!...STEVE ROCCO 200th episode!!!!...STEVE ROCCO 200th episode!!!!...STEVE ROCCO 200th episode!!!!...STEVE ROCCO 200th episode!!!!...STEVE ROCCO 200th episode!!!!...STEVE ROCCO 200th episode!!!!...STEVE ROCCO 200th episode!!!!...STEVE ROCCO 200th episode!!!!...STEVE ROCCO 200th episode!!!!...STEVE ROCCO 200th episode!!!!...STEVE ROCCO 200th episode!!!!...STEVE ROCCO 200th episode!!!!...STEVE ROCCO 200th episode!!!!...STEVE ROCCO 200th episode!!!!...STEVE ROCCO 200th episode!!!!...STEVE ROCCO 200th episode!!!!...STEVE ROCCO 200th episode!!!!...STEVE ROCCO 200th episode!!!!...STEVE ROCCO 200th episode!!!!...STEVE ROCCO 200th episode!!!!...STEVE ROCCO 200th episode!!!!...STEVE ROCCO 200th episode!!!!...

[@timothyphillips4801]

I've now listened to this over 300 times. Truth...inspirational stories that I relate to.I had a vision,powell,and ps stix boards (girl,plan b etc).Thank you 9 club,you guys are just rad.

[@justinlewis4376]

Bow down to the Professor! Skateboarding owes a huge debt of gratitude to this dude. He has a pure love for skating and his knowledge is unreal. Hope there are a couple 'young professors' ready to keep pushing things forward. Thank you so much for having him as a guest!

[@sneakuhatx9464]

As someone who started skating in the late 80’s as a kid, hearing this history has been so cool. Thanks for hosting this discussion!

[@Dsaucin]

Paul "the reality is" Schmitt, good guy.

[@illastration1]

As someone who works in engineering this was an amazing episode. Crob and Kelly were exactly like when I try and have a conversation with my friends about anything slightly technical... or even very basic maths.

[@tlc6912]

This truly is an amazing episode. (I'm gonna have to re watch it at least 9 times to fully understand) All seriousness, this guy is the professor/doctor/philosopher of skateboarding. Period. On a funny note, with no disrespect, he looks like Colonel Sanders. Now I'm craving a bucket of chicken. Thank you, skateboarding!

[@golt_45]

Shout out Dyson for keeping the Nine Club lab clean

[@ohbrettski]

YES. However we still need Fred Gall.

[@morgellon9449]

Fuck yeah. I've been on a big Fred Gall kick lately. Just watched his Bobshirt interview the other day. He had an old Slap cover doing a noseblunt yank in on a weird bank in Indian School Ditch I tried to drop into one time and ate so much shit. He did it from the rail up top and I just tried dropping in from the top of the bank and died. You can't really see the fucked up little bolts you have to go between on the Slap cover, but that's what killed me.

[@forevershampoo]

Definitely

[@ExoticTurtle3]

The perfect contrarian guest for the professor! I love Freddy

[@ToniLovesSkateboarding]

One of my fav episodes for sure! Ive been learning and experimenting with wheelbase and different boards on my channel and its amazing the difference a small number can make. I feel like so many skaters can benefit from switching their setup just a bit. needless to say today I got a Thank You board (PS Stix) to review soon!

[@Presto1125]

Great to hear a 3rd side to skateboarding's history! First the skaters and then filmers now how the decks came to be! Thank you for another great show!

[@tsigr]

This guy progressed the engineering of skateboards. Wack suckers for hitting thumbs downs.

[@ogKEGGY]

A nice long one to get me through the workday. Thanks, guys!

[@pigdog237]

I'm so glad people seem to be really enjoying this episode! I knew I would love it as I'm a total skate nerd, but so pleased that (probably younger) skaters are stoked on it too. Paul Schmitt is a legend - used to love the ads with Grosso and Lucero dorking around!

[@jasonnavarro55]

hands down the best nine club guest ever. this was great thank u

[@terratenientesalgo2511]

i follow a youtuber called ben degros, and he reviews skate stuff, and he is always super picky with meassurements and how to balance a setup etc. so i been having a lot of care with my setups. i really wish i could play around making my own shaped board, and i always wanted to play with the concave and the wheelbite pockets because everytime i reshape a razor tail or chiped boards they explode because if i take too much material or compromise the concave too much they snap or delaminate.

[@AdventuresInSkateboarding]

Ben is Rad.

[@HooksieMusic]

One of the best episodes and glad everyone agrees! Went and measured an old “8.5” that I felt good on and turns out it’s 8.38 set it up and did my first Nollie flip! Thank you Nine Club and Paul Schmitt!

[@leapoldstotch4987]

All those years hacksaw Jim duggen was lying about his 2x4

[@bern7851]

I listen to the podcast and rarely watch it. Came to KZbin just to like the video and comment. What a great episode, never thought of a skateboard from that perspective.

[@duncanmcduie-ra6181]

When I got to the end of the episode (listened to the audio) I stood up and gave a standing ovation to a crowded train platform... wonderful episode and what a legend Paul Schmitt is...he could probably have been anything and he chose to make skateboarding innovative decade after decade

[@322MacG]

WOW how did 1 guy create schmitt stix and KFC! Legend we love you Colonel Paul Schmitt Sanders

[@elgaijin2488]

YES!!! oddly enough i just watched schmitt stix 1987 video last week.

[@steverogers3503]

The best! Thank you Nine Club! Keep em coming.

[@ninjaman12310]

Please do a segment of Crob at the Professor's workshop. Press a board, analyze the geometry of his board, then go over to the stage and test it out

[@keithmullin7827]

Hell yeah!! Skate dream right here!! Thanks Nine Club and thank you Professor Schmitt for all your innovations in the skate world!!

[@Ramboskates85]

We need to make biodegradable decks that have tree seeds in them! Break your board on the sesh? Bury it at the spot! In a few weeks you’ll have a nice couple of tree sproutings

[@mackm3875]

Most glues/aheaives are toxic. Gotta take a pass on that.

[@BoltzonBoard]

That's why the #recycledskateboard community is so essential! Down the road we will be getting involved in forest preservation and regeneration. Blessings!

[@martinjanota5857]

Well done dudes!!! Love how you get random legends of different era's..Thanx fer the killer content... Skate or die...Jak's teem B.C. Canaduh... shredding since 1983

[@anthonysermeno7675]

WOW! This is easily up there as one of the top 3 episodes.. I didn't want it to end! Thank you so much for this show. SANTA SCHMITT!

[@typ044]

Paul has done so much for skating, such an awesome guy, loved the stories and history!

[@IowaIvan]

Feels like a community college night class right now

[@bendajoue8590]

One of the best 4 hours ever spend

[@the3in1workshop]

And I listened to it 3 times

[@TonyNguyenFR]

This dude employed high school students but made it part of their education. Genius.

[@ObiJuansk8s]

I can listen to this guy talk about the science of skateboards all day. So much knowledge.

[@scottgajewski3925]

Wow, one of the best episodes yet!

[@hotelaux4432]

i never knew i needed all this information thank you professor schmitt! this guy has contributed so much to skating

[@NatGreenOnline]

The story of how the name "Schmitt Stix" came about was awesome!

[@JFLY78]

Sad how Paul was left out of that article on New Deal...that's like writing about Apple and not mentioning Steve Jobs.

[@hakimjonasghoula576]

Or more like not mentioning Steve Wozniak actually...

[@Skatedaddy09]

I remember in the 80’s seeing a huge improvement in decks when I bought a Schmitt Stick ATV and then a Gonz Sweat Paints board.

[@harrytryphonos9752]

I want to see Crob's setup therapy session with Schmitt in a segment on an Experience episode 👍

[@Darry..]

I’m always staying up till 3:00 AM and It makes my Monday thank you ❤️

[@Zeal808]

Such a brilliant guest. Super happy to catch this episode 🛹

[@Tom______________]

Tosh Townend episode on the Nine Club? Would be great.

[@NinoBone]

The videos with Spencer taught me a lot. Switched to bigger wheels and was able to pop a little higher. Paul is the man! S/O to the Midwest work ethic.

[@zezty4295]

Are you popping higher or were you just already higher off the ground 🤔 lol just playing I'm baked lol

[@NinoBone]

zack anthony lmao you baked baked but i tried riser pads for a second which definitely helped my pop but ended up turning to bigger wheels and smaller trucks

[@elmolino]

The “rallity” is this is a great episode 👍🏻

[@JohnDoe-zq1ho]

I’ve been dying for this’n here. Thanks boyos, you’re all my favorites.

[@slickskimboards]

could watch this a hundred times and not get tired, such a knowledgeable dude with a very positive attitude!

[@Myrrhoej]

So happy this episode finally happened! Such an interesting guy and story! Thanks guys!

[@prodigaljess]

Professor Schmitt is a living legend! Such a rad episode! I had no idea he was such a major player in so many companies over the years. What an amazing life!

[@skierAZdude]

Damn this one was awesome!! So cool! So much history and knowledge. Thanks guys!

[@retrosmodernlife8705]

What a great f#ckin ep. I've always known about Paul Schmitt but my goodness all the stuff this guy has done is almost mind blowing! I just wanna say thank you to Paul for the basically endless things he's done for skating, always staying so innovative & pushing the envelope. Thank fellas for another special, special, special ep!!

[@filaprintzau9275]

Amazing episode again wow like a day at skateschool ...... Everyone so enthralled and yet bewildered too

[@zezty4295]

I had to share this with the kids today.History lesson for the session lol.

[@corylynn8390]

My mind is blown. everything about my skate setup is being questioned right now.