Leo Romero's "SKATER" Emerica Part

Skater is fuelin' the van and rippin' the rail at the gas station. Skater is going back to back at a spot with your best friend. Skater is never slowing down after already being one of the best in the game. Leo Romero is skater.
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[@eshrug]

forever one of my favorite skaters, grew up influenced by this man ❤

[@whosRickyy]

Me too

[@whosRickyy]

Such good style

[@leo8049]

Same bro! The Romero 2 mid was my favorite skate shoe! The one with the 2 lines on it!

[@Wooargh]

tyshawn can pop higher though

[@eduardorivera7723]

@@Wooargh yeah cause hes still younng and in his prime lol ? lets see him have that much pop in his mid 30s

[@remibassaler9361]

how is he skating so fast and so hard after as long a career, this is beyond my comprehension. One of my favorite skater since his Foundation days.

[@BetterSkateThanNever]

tough as nails!

[@whosRickyy]

Always with such graceful style.

[@ChikoBonez]

Good ol days foundation was one of the best boards I skated

[@bdis89]

36 ain’t that old, and also love for skateboarding, nobody gonna stop that

[@joshtoy]

A lot of skaters don’t realize how much conditioning these guys do on and off the board. It makes a world of difference, especially at an older age.

[@deadbeatpete3075]

man skateboarding has felt so stale. We really needed this. I don't think Leo really understands how impactful he is to older skaters that grew up in the era he did. We get to watch a core skater who has always crushed, always put in the work, and always delivered bless us again with a full part for the first time in years. What a great part im sad the 12 minutes are over. Thank you for skateboarding Leo, you dont know how many people youve touched.

[@mattbaker6975]

Yer I literally seen a short of this and was like what I swear I had a pair of his shoes 15 years ago how old is he???

[@johnmeehan7884]

Stale? The entire part was basic handrail tricks.

[@brolyonsome3963]

​@@johnmeehan7884you missed the point

[@stamatisgkionis2357]

Truest words have never been spoken.Im 34 now,about to start skating again after 6 years and to bring back the pump,I'm watching Leo as he's one of my favorites ever and others like him.He is even better than what he was before 6 years when I stopped

[@Bigflopper99]

@@johnmeehan7884 he might be doing basic tricks but most of the spots he’s skating do not look easy to skate for anyone

[@djmon1987]

36 years old! Fucking so, so impressive to still be skating at this level.

[@NittyGritty420]

Makes me think.. what’s my excuse. 35 and after one session I can barely move my legs the next day.

[@AlexNiedt]

@DJ 91 That's how I felt when I got heavily back into skating at 34. Now at almost 38, I can skate for hours just about every day. Truly a matter of physical and mental conditioning, and also optimal recovery habits 👊🏻

[@djmon1987]

@@NittyGritty420 Yeah, I’m 36 and I have to pace myself these days. Leo is truly inspirational.

[@djmon1987]

@@AlexNiedt What’s your secret? What habits do you recommend? Also, no offence, there is a big difference between getting back into skating and jumping on kinked handrails!

[@michaelsutherlandsk8a4life]

I’m almost 38 and I still skate great. Flexibility is soo key along with eating healthy. Take Collagen and fish oil supplements eat a lot of bananas and watch a lot of skate videos and you too will skate into your old age lol 👌

[@greens294]

Never did I think he could put out a part like this 20 years into his professional career. It’s truly insane!

[@djlethal]

Dude hasn't aged a day. Still a monster, skating like hes 22. Love you Leo

[@HARDL3FT]

Leo is such a big influence. A street skating legend. Unmatched pop, power, and style. Been a fan since That's Life.

[@therealwewin]

Foundation days

[@anthonydandrea270]

Leo…man, not enough adequate words to describe this part. Legendary, epic, incredible, inspiring, amazing, just WOW. Leo is like the David Bowie of skateboarding, he never disappoints. Not to mention this man is 36 years old. THIRTY SIX, if your an older skater that’s already sunk in on just how many levels of sheer disbelief this part really is. Those who are younger and don’t understand yet, you will one day. Wish this was on a DVD! God bless you Leo, thanks for the blood bath 🩸

[@anthonydandrea270]

@@mstunameow yup, only a couple of em that age skating at that caliber man. Like literally 5 in the entire world

[@essenceofemerald]

Yes I wish this was on DVD or had to pay for this as well.

[@michaelbenjamin2625]

@@anthonydandrea270 you can skate at a high level at that age if you take good care of yourself

[@OneHundredPercent-100]

​@@michaelbenjamin2625 I guess it all comes down to injuries and damages. There must be hundreds of skaters that have the will to skate but their bodies have taken too many bad slams and they can't. Anyone still skating at a world class level at 35 is typically the exception to the rule. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@anthonydandrea270]

Then Why are there only a few in the entire world at this age that do then? Hmmm 🧐 well, probably because when you are hurling your body down enormous flights of stairs and handrails for decades it causes major damage to your body. Apparently everyone thinks they are a doctor on the subject so how about we consult the others who have done this at his age…..wait a second. There’s only decenzo, Reynolds, Romero and a few others….I wonder why 🤔 maybe it’s because pie squared equals these nuts 🥜 i don’t fucking care, all I’m saying is that it hardly ever happens and I’m in awe of his determination and luck/blessings to us for 10 plus years of high content shit

[@Lbundy]

Everybody loves leo ❤️ Always has stuck to his own thing and never let the times change him. True legend 🤙🏼

[@YNWA346]

Perfectly sums up Leo. Nicely said!

[@alexanderferus7816]

Indeed an excellent skateboard 🛹 er

[@geezer7640]

Everybody loves Leo

[@JhonatanLopezProductions]

That's why he is respected

[@miked8075]

That nose slide at Promenade!!!🤯 Props!! I grew up skating that school

[@colossalfart]

Goddamit, Leo! That's too much awesomeness! When you got SOTY in 2010, I bet no one would imagine you dropping this gem of a part 13 years later! I don't care what anyone says or thinks, you just barged your way real high into the roster of all time greats, at least for me! Thank you for this, and for all the sick things you've done before! It's truly inspiring!

[@shookmusic]

Leo is keeping that classic Emerica spirit alive. ✌❤

[@romans1227]

He really is. Reminds me of the old emerica videos.

[@SuperLeouzumaki]

Leo is your favourite skater’s favourite skater !!! Dude is so gnar and tech, love it !! It sucks that this ends

[@NittyGritty420]

It’s his style man it’s just so smooth and unique

[@corrym.8029]

Still incredible 15 years later THIS IS SKATEBOARDING

[@JOHAMSK8]

20 years🤕

[@RedheadTraining]

He has the best looking nosegrinds and noseslides, so much style ! Don't see too many older skaters still going that fast, dude is legendary.

[@davido7081]

Leo does not age!! Like a fine wine, he just keeps getting better and better 🔥🔥

[@greenbean1613]

I know right - isn't he like 40?

[@morgellon7877]

I don't know. Leo's a hard grape to grow. As you know. He's thin-skinned, temperamental, ripens early. He's not a survivor like Cabernet that can grow anywhere and thrive even when neglected. Leo needs constant care and attention and in fact can only rip in specific little tucked- away corners of the world. And only the most patient and nurturing TM's can do it really, can tap into Leo's most fragile, delicate qualities. Only when someone has taken the time to truly understand his potential can Leo be coaxed into his fullest expression. And when that happens, his flavors are the most haunting and brilliant and subtle and thrilling and ancient on the planet.

[@SamOperchuck]

its beyond me how someone could be this good for this long. GOAT.

[@steven4217]

Leo’s footage is insane in this part. He was heel flipping the crap out of everything in his way and added plenty of variety in regards to tricks. Mans basically dropped an end of the year part in February. What a beast

[@matthewpennington2354]

Went to high school with Leo and I can say his jokes were legendary and everybody just saw him as one of the guys. I used to breakdance at school too and he would say, "What is that? that is NOT breakdancing!" He was always honest and a good friend.

[@huyxhoang]

I waited 12 years for this Leo part. His follow up tricks are by far the best in the game

[@lovestospooge66]

Seeing Leo killing it in his mid 30s is so awesome. Dude can still keep up with the young new top Dawgs like Braden Hoban, good shit!

[@jon5one7]

From "this is skateboarding" all the way to this. Been crazy being able to watch Leo skate for so long.

[@RafaelAragao98]

13 years after being SOTY still puts out a part like this… this is what SKATER stands for! Unbelievable 🤯

[@gromitmitten7803]

Sheesh...That first rail spot didnt stand a chance 🤣 Leo is incredible 🔥

[@sir_tut2949]

Leo putting out a part like it is 15 years ago... I'm here for it!!!

[@NittyGritty420]

12 whole minutes at that

[@drill4408]

Man, I admire the long grinds when he skates! 🎉

[@memoirsofamoustache]

It has been amazing to watch Leo and Spanky kill it for decades!! So much talent in so many aspects of art and life

[@timeslot09]

Both coming out with solid parts recently too.

[@jrock4687]

So inspirational Leo is an all time legend. Unbelievable part and one of the best edits of the last decade

[@jesusbaltazar3524]

Legend! Always here for a Leo Romero part!

[@thehandleiwantedwasntavailable]

I LOVE THIS STYLE OF SKATE PART! It feels much more like the reality of 'skating', than the usual 'cut cut cut cut cut' edit. Also, I'm here because my teenage daughters just got inspired to start skateboarding. So I dusted my 15+ year old board off and noticed it's a Leo model! So here I am, blown away by someone who can still skate at such a level - he's 37 while I'm 47, so I truly understand how insane this part is at any age, yet alone 37. Amazing.

[@RandyTwang]

I'm watching this while wearing my Emerica/toy machine t-shirt and I couldn't be more proud.

[@PulaskiSkater71]

Never disappoints. Massive fan since transworlds First Love.

[@Mogely]

Forever my fav skater of the year! 13 yrs later ❤❤

[@AB-rh5yq]

I don’t get how Leo can STILL keep progressing, rockin, and hucking off this stuff after doing it for so long. I’m basically the same age and my body struggles to keep up anymore … but if your still riding at this level … I’m impressed. You’re an inspiration. I guess I’ll have to push it a little harder. Keep skating, I love it.

[@zackmccurdy8144]

Leo could make a full part skating a single handrail and I'd have no problem watching it's entirety. Leo shreds! ♥️🤙

[@NittyGritty420]

Leo hasn’t changed a bit… it’s crazy to see home still skating at this level

[@jondorsey1715]

One of my favorite skaters since early 2000s. This video is insane he's still killing it

[@cinemasnitch3959]

homie got that vintage 5050 lock in. Im 30 and been watching this dude drop parts since middle school. L is for legend.

[@DanielConvalescence]

Childhood legend is still producing insane skate video parts. It's bittersweet because I know Leo will not put together another insane video at this caliper. I hope he proves me wrong, but regardless of whether he does or doesn't, he will always be my favorite skater.

[@sergiotrevino3710]

Love how Leo skates with such speed, power and determination. Another amazing part.👏👏👏

[@bloodfeast123]

So inspiring. Pure art.

[@CPRfourtwenty]

Could watch Leo slay handrails all day. The crooks and nose in the intro were so graceful

[@jeremylamovsky3669]

I can't believe how long hes been killing it. Dudes built himself two decades worth of pro skateboarding. I remember he was one of the early "rail guys" who rode for foundation, pharmacy and emerica. Those were the three brands of that kind of skating in the 2000s. Along with brands like Pig and Baker. I've always thought Toy Machine was an awesome fit for him. Toy Machine has stayed awesome forever though. Been so many different chapters in it's existence and who's rode for it

[@thomasbernd3656]

still killing it after all these years! SOTY contender for sure!

[@matildagreene]

4:00 new fear unlocked

[@HaterHater519]

The first KZbin video I watched was of Leo back in 2003, Leo is an inspiration to skaters 💯🔥

[@liamprado1678]

The Skateboarding is Leo Romero ! 🙌💯🔥

[@TiberiusCreates]

I see Leo, I click

[@Fakie_B]

Only skate shoes I’ve used since early 2000’s

[@geoffresmart]

Guaranteed shredding

[@theubervlog]

If this isn’t top SOTY pick so far on Nine Club’s list, the game is rigged 😂 I remember one of my first hard copy vids back in 2004 was Kids in Emerica, then First Love in 2005. Leo was always one of the best. Then SOTY in 2010. That’d be crazy to get it again 13 years later

[@brianyobbz497]

I see a new Leo part and I click NO QUESTIONS ASKED - one of the gnarliest rippers EVER

[@natesanchez2402]

Leo is Amazing after all these years🙏✊🏽He should be SOTY again!! That’s WORK PUT IN !!

[@mdavis05]

Keepin skinny jeans alive in 2023

[@Hunter-pl1ym]

So refreshing to see skinny jeans again

[@bighat6554]

Leo is my favorite skater. I remember first seeing him in Emerica's This is Skateboarding. Still ripping, what a legend!

[@Str1ctlyB1zness47]

Leo Romero is the definition of a true skater. Been ripping for decades literally !!!

[@ryankuhn926]

This is skateboarding

[@dilbertdoe601]

👎👎

[@OneHundredPercent-100]

👍🏼🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍🏼

[@dilbertdoe601]

@@OneHundredPercent-100 🇺🇸🍺🇺🇦🥃🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@dilbertdoefanboy5084]

👍

[@thethrasher562]

Let's see your skate video armchair warrior. You probably are a glutenous foo

[@matthewwall4942]

one of my favorite parts ever. loved everything about it.

[@andrewperkins185]

This dude has been ripping forever 🙌💪😎

[@tomaskopacek1850]

Can we already give him SOTD (Skater of the decade) award, please. Thank you

[@danieldrkness7489]

hahhaa I wrote the same thing on IG ! like FACTS!

[@chrismforsyth7080]

One of the best to ever do it! greatest 5-0s to ever go down

[@sourdonkeyjuice]

Such a sick and uplifting part! Great music choice

[@randall_4126]

been watching this guy for so long. Amazing he is still going this hard.

[@WheelMarks]

Amazing part! Leo has been consistently killing it for so long. Truly inspiring 🙏❤️

[@Timootimoo00]

Same vibe after a decade, Leo is one of my inspirations 🔥 Stay Gold!

[@facknows]

Chapeau Leo Romero. SOTY 13 years ago and still maintaining the same standards.

[@nateblock9945]

Man every time I watch this it just gets better and better Leo is a one of a kind in every way! Thank you for all the years of Gnar Leo!

[@gabrielherrera4643]

Definitely brought me back to my high school years. Thanks emerica and Leo for this video

[@user-kq4sm3qr2s]

Nooice! Such a classic skateboarding! Love that

[@fallenbullseye]

how have i been watching this man for my entire skate life and he STILL rips?! absolutely beautiful and inspiring.

[@matthewrigby38]

Phenomenal skater, has always been one of my favourites and an absolute masterpiece of a part, super refreshing, how its shot, music, everything is perfect

[@Scrub_Jake]

Man to me, Leo is the Definition of a professional skateboarder 👏🔥

[@dp1381]

Gotta love this man’s unique style. He looks like a condor when he nose grinds. The little nollie pop out of some rail grinds. Those epic, long front boards. This is awesome.

[@sixohtwo12]

Favorite skate shoe of all time was his OG shoe

[@symsdhk]

To be honest i grew up watching him since stay gold! Thank you Leo!

[@JesseHolland]

Literally the Skater of All Time. He's been killing it for so long. This is just as good if not better than Stay Gold.

[@mrayan99]

Leo is still killing it like he always has. He has one of the sickest styles too! Thanks for the video!

[@diegoemmanuelornelasbecerr7683]

This guy was the first dude i saw become SOTY when i started skating 13 years ago. Mans still got it.

[@zagreb112112]

This is a perfect example of a guy who lives what he loves, loves what he lives. Never ever seen anything about Romero being fucked up, spoiled, whatsoever, in the last like 20 years since he went pro, my assumption is he is a humble, normal guy who just loves skateboarding at a level a few people could understand. Cheers to Romero, awesome part!

[@One-vx4bl]

One of the best skatevids. Just great this grinding and slidin'

[@NikkeSillanpaa]

Leo still has so much style and pop after all these years! Amazing part!

[@danielteran3731]

This is skateboarding at its best. Thank you Romero!

[@carlosruiz1247]

I saw this guy skating for the first time in foundation's that's life and have been a fan since! Leo never dissapoints! 👍👍👍

[@GONZO51298]

There’s so many reasons to love this video, Leo is one of my all time favorite skaters. Emerica always does such a great job encapsulating the true beauty of skateboarding and the friendships you make along the journey.

[@TimothyLinn2323]

This. Is. Leo. Definately one of his better parts. Beautifully put together. Production, music well done!

[@Flips2Clips]

Love watching Leo skate. Always watching his instagram - tall rails, lines; I know this part will be good

[@leonvz2575]

The Godspeed You! Black Emperor intro gave me chills! Great way to start the best part of the year so far

[@marcusbrown87]

Man I love watching Leo skate!

[@alextrugs]

LFG 🔥🤘 Leo Romero is so sick, stoked right now to watch this

[@defleppardsucks7595]

Leo is the last of a dying breed. Living legend.

[@risskipp]

Leo and Emerica. Name a more iconic duo.

[@MikeRawbertson]

i am same age as Leo and got super emotional watching this

[@mittenskateboarding]

Glad to see a part from Leo. Used to watch his that's life part daily

[@fepetrucci]

A real skate part!! Thank god! Romero, you're just amazing!

[@fullyfb3847]

Oh my gawd this part was absolutely amazing.

[@dannyprasetya2496]

I just don't understand it. A man whose life filled with gnar and so much more. Hats off. As always. Will always be. 🤙

[@carloschievano2040]

Thanks Leo, from the bottom of my heart

[@grossgaming4296]

If kirchart and cardiel had a baby, it would be leo. This is the best part I've seen in years.

[@willd4716]

Definitely one of my favs. Never forget a SOTY. Still crushing 🤙🏼

[@shaffner2]

Wow, that was exceptional. So perfect in every way.