"Bag of Suck" - The Untold Story behind the Enjoi Classic

Bag of Suck is an undeniable classic. Louie, Jerry, Evs and the cast set the record straight on their clips, crashes and every iconic moment that cracked us up.
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[@sebfield]

This and the Ben Raemers documentary have made my week

[@Sylvesteranwar]

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[@jetlifewill23]

I hope they make an epicly laterd for him he def deserves it

[@MurphyMurks530]

Can you send me the link to it?

[@robertblackettt]

Ben's doc hit hard. Lost a photo I had of when I met him too. Gutted

[@kevinalamo4250]

Bag of Suck defined a period of my life. I have memories watching it with friends who have passed, friends I lost touch with, people who have largely moved on to have families and careers. It holds such a special place in my heart. Thank you for this🙏

[@Sylvesteranwar]

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[@MysticStylez999]

Well said

[@flowmastak1]

Dude the nostalgia is fucking killing me.

[@TheGhostOfFredZeppelin]

I remember watching it in school all the time on my iPod video, only video on there, on repeat. Good times!

[@therealwewin]

Still got the orange DVD!

[@clever-username]

Glad they put shine on Jason Adams' part. I will never forget the feeling of that opening line: hauling ass through the parking lot, reverts and no complies every which way, music building up, that satisfying frontside boardslide. Bag of Suck is a perfect video.

[@Sylvesteranwar]

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[@nightpandas7178]

Couldn't agree more, that video part is a feeling as much as its about skating, I think maybe the best parts of all time are like that

[@verifiedhandle9103]

My favorite part. Hits every time

[@fordgalaxie3695]

@Yeahmannnnn I WAS THINKING ABOUT LOVE AND THE ACID TEST

[@seankain3239]

"The dream is to be in a pocket of time and make something like that with people that you care about and are your friends. That is it." Jerry said it best

[@therealjd1503]

I wish thrasher would do more like this. Much love

[@Sylvesteranwar]

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[@conaillclarke1845]

appreciate it now geeza

[@DvDPlaya]

Saaaame

[@jarnold3415]

I don’t think you can make a doc like this with other companies enjoi is just so unique

[@deathblow777]

baker 3 is a must, probably the most important video in all of skating

[@Quesly1]

RIP Enjoi fantastic brand that maybe overstayed their welcome but will be remembered fondly by those who remember it.

[@chloeelizabeth9344]

Whats happened they have deleted their insta ?

[@rupert6478]

@@chloeelizabeth9344 dwindle got bought and it was downhill from there

[@goforgrim]

Jacuzzi Unlimited looking solid though

[@dirtydirtmcgogurt]

The way Jerry lands the nollie bs heel was so epic, like how the board gets way ahead of his upper body. The "banana bend", as I call it, that he does is burned into my brain for being one of the coolest looking lands that I've ever seen. The Banana Steez was real. P.S. - Bag of Suck is still my favorite video of all-time. Every single part in the video is awesome.

[@Rustyfingaz]

its was on point even with the song

[@BlackJacketJones]

“The banana steez was real.” Is one of the dumbest sentences I’ve ever read in my life.

[@bneshel1514]

i totally second that

[@Sylvesteranwar]

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[@Tripster_2011]

Between this sorry or wonderful horrible life all classics

[@KyleCamarillo]

Thank you Brendan Bill and Thrasher for putting this together! All the comments on here about how BOS affected them is incredible. I dont know how the stars aligned for me on this one, but im so thankful and honored to have been a part of this insanity. Means the world to me. jerry louie evs cas jose jason clark chris marc. Love you guys forever.

[@Sylvesteranwar]

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[@TheGhostOfFredZeppelin]

You helped shape part of my childhood, I don't know whether to blame you or thank you haha! Always been one of my favorite videos!

[@zacharyangulo9456]

This comment makes me feel sad life was so much simpler back then the girls I had in that time where the sweetest 😥

[@mesohunt704]

Dude you helped make one of the most timeless videos of all time. This video prolly contributed to me failing some classes in high school because I was watching this on the iPod video instead of paying attention. My favorite trick in the video is Jerry’s nosegrind pop out on the bank to blue ledge which is actually in this video. He got all 4 wheels back in after the pop out which of course you had to get all 4 in or it wouldn’t of been as legit. I always loved that trick. It inspired me to film a similar trick for my part in our local shops video. Did you film that clip of Jerry?

[@KyleCamarillo]

@@mesohunt704 so rad to hear! I didnt film that trick. It was either Matt Eversole or Chris Avery. And yes that trick is insane. the control he has...wild. Long live Jerry!

[@scottlopez9089]

Who ever came up with this at Thrasher give them a raise. If not,make more of these types of vids. So much goes into making a skate video this can be a series.

[@danersson]

Hsu’s part is my all time favourite. Style for miles!

[@wegotmonkey444]

I get goosebumps thinking about his parts

[@butterknutts5888]

he would probably hate you said "style for miles"..

[@Sylvesteranwar]

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[@AlexG1020]

his fakie bigpsin off a curb is one of my fav tricks by him. so simple yet stylish and fun

[@autentyk5735]

And let me tell you one thing about Jerry's part. I have now for many years liked how the term "magnum opus" rolls off my tongue when referring to it. Before Bag of Suck came out, everyone knew how great a skater Jerry was, but no one could expect from him the heavenly attainment he blessed upon skateboarding in 2006. He went where only a handful of marathon video visionaries used to go before, and I speak of those one could clearly anticipate such, often annual, feats from. We know this stuff didn't come as easy to Jerry. We can only imagine what a fight he put up to get what he did. Considering how producing a video part can be a devastating long-term project tough on a skater's psyche, often filled with dread, tears and sleepless nights, I dare to say Jerry Hsu's Bag of Suck video part is the greatest achievement in the history of skateboarding.

[@KyleCamarillo]

amazing

[@RasKitchen]

Certified Classic! That nollie backside heel is the ender of enders 🙌

[@STEELCITY1989]

The whole second half of the part blows my mind

[@theramplocal]

So so sick!

[@sadsixersfan.]

I can hear Superstar by Sonic Youth already

[@Sylvesteranwar]

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[@mateszabo2798]

Will tell my gf to butt focus her penny board someday. (Sidenote: a book should be released containing all the classic enjoi ads, to me they are the only brand that carried on 90s bb-esque creative freedom, the most authentic ads damn right)

[@cardoantonio3942]

Started skating in 06. The first video I saw was Bag of Suck, and changed my life and the way I viewed the world. As I'm literally scoping out my local for a session, I want to thank Thrasher, and the Bag of Suck crew for the everlasting memories❣

[@KyleCamarillo]

Thats so rad!

[@HARDL3FT]

One of the best videos ever made. Every part was good in its own unique way.

[@Sylvesteranwar]

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[@jimmyg7806]

This was THE video when I was in high-school. It MADE you go skate with the homies!

[@tacotodd398]

This came out in my glory days.. it being called a classic makes me feel old, god damn.

[@Sylvesteranwar]

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[@nicholasgraff894]

i had no idea how much i needed this. must be my separation anxiety from jerry hsu. legit one of the best classics ever

[@nicknorthcutt7680]

I can't tell you how nostalgic bag of suck was for me and the friends I grew up with man... Growing up in the San Jose Bay Area as a skater during the 2010's seshing Sunnyvale, Downtown SJ, SF, SC, Campbell, Stanford, Menlo Park... it just makes bag of suck one of if not the most iconic skate videos for me, and that much more impactful for me man. These were my childhood heros.

[@seeyousoonagain]

Dude that's a fucken classic and I am now gonna watch it for a 10000000th time This is now the best series on Thrasher

[@Skateandcreate9]

Ill never forget watching this at my friends house. Was so jealous he owned the dvd! Lol

[@Sylvesteranwar]

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[@nicolasbaker9601]

Thrasher, this is awesome! As an older head (31). Thank you for this please do more! When this came out,Jerry's part seriously rocked the skate world. Thanks thrasher for a gift from the skate gods!

[@GnarlyCharly]

Never have I clicked a video faster.

[@Cluelessfucks]

Felt that

[@lalovalencia]

L to the OL, straight up!

[@morgellon9449]

Adams' wallride boardslides on hubbas are so rad, especially frontside. I learned them backside on a big flat wall because of his Label Kills part and I think that was the happiest I've ever been learning a trick. He's one of the greatest skaters of all time; he might not be the greatest athlete, but his style and originality is just so good. Seeing Caswell's face brings back happy early 00's vibes like crazy. He was so gnarly. Watching Enjoi vids with friends was always a really good time. I just noticed the building has the number 13 painted on it behind Hsu flying at the 13 stair for the nollie back heel.

[@Sylvesteranwar]

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[@hmoore1338]

that ending minute? possibly the most enjoi thing i've seen outside an enjoi video

[@scottharris5407]

This could have been 3 hours long and I’d love every second. One of the most watch videos in my youth! So good

[@Sylvesteranwar]

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[@greens294]

I friggin loved this!! Y’all should do this with other classic videos. Maybe Flip - Sorry for next

[@fahveye]

Clark Hassler is one of the most underrated skaters ever!

[@Sylvesteranwar]

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[@lovemycamry]

This will always be my favorite full length skate video, nothing has topped it

[@sean78745]

Jerry Hsu's style is the most interesting I've seen in skateboarding

[@wegotmonkey444]

Every Asian millennial skaters hero

[@bella_testastretta]

I learned to embrace the falls from watching him lol

[@youngboyouchswag9288]

His fucking fists, man...

[@Sylvesteranwar]

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[@keeganbrown3999]

I cannot express how important this video was to me as a kid. I mean, I literally watched this video every single day for at least a year, before school after school, after skating! Each video part, the songs and the humour and fun loving style of Enjoi is etched in my memory. This video truely is a part of who I am now as an adult. I wish I was able to explain the feeling I had watching this as a kid. Pure inspiration.

[@christian97971]

This was one of the many videos that influenced my style and just made me fall in love with skating all over again.

[@Sylvesteranwar]

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[@inguziii]

This was the first video i ever got and owned on DVD. Still hypes me tf up, makes me want to start filming for a part and make it pretty fucking hammer crazy.

[@Sylvesteranwar]

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[@cinemasnitch3959]

read the thrasher article was not expecting a video piece! lets go!

[@BadB0ba]

Still the best skate video ever made. Cemented Jerry Hsu as my favorite skater forever.

[@mesohunt704]

I was about 15 when this video came out and watched it hundreds of times. I totally didn’t expect my favorite clip from the entire video to be in here because it’s one that goes by fast in Jerry’s part but ill be dammed it’s in here. 14:07 the nosegrind pop out on the bank to ledge. First of all that spot looks hard as hell to skate and the fact he gets all 4 wheels back in after the pop out make it so much better. In the last video part I ever filmed for our local skate shop I did a nosegrind pop out on a banked ledge inspired by this clip. It was basically a flat ledge that the face of it was a steep bank. So I popped from flat into the nosegrind and popped out into the banked face of the ledge. Honestly it was so steep and short I wasn’t entirely sure it was possible to get all 4 in but I somehow managed. I was super hyped and it was totally inspired by this clip. Thanks for being one of the fucking best jerry.

[@beatgod9582]

Being a skater from San Jo and knowing these dudes where from there made you feel so proud !! Tilt mode is still one of my favorite videos! The best was running into these dudes at CinnaBar or The Caravan super faded! Those times I will always cherish. Skating with my homies all day, all night, partying and meeting chicks! I love San Jose and the skate scene during those times. The best shit ever!! Thank you all of Enjoi for providing such entertainment and motivation to have fun and just skate. 🤘🏾

[@lilgabagool]

man the amount of times we sat in my mates room watching this on dvd when it came out. prime days

[@devinrodriguez3530]

My best friend passed away in 2020 he got me into skateboarding this was our video thank you

[@skatecabbage6493]

Im not sure if thrasher has any more of these kinds of videos but this was an awesome look into a classic can’t wait for the next one

[@turtleboypurp]

I was a senior in high school when this video came out. I remember these days like it was yesterday and seeing this for the first time at a skate shop in SD.

[@taxpurposes646]

My fav skate video of all time. Watching this documentary I realized a trick in Jerry’s part is right by my house. A few times a week I pass it leaving the skatepark and think “damn someone really good could get a trick here” lol

[@toshikinoguchi1554]

That's great story for my one of the most fav vid in my life! And finally I'm in San Jose! Thank you for driving y life Enjoi!

[@ItsMrHydration]

this whole video means so much to me, i remember so vividly the time of my life when this video came out, how much this influenced me to go out and skate harder and harder than i did the day before. there's not one part in this video i don't love, not one song i would skip. the team, the video, everything is so timeless. bag of suck will mean so much to me for the rest of my life. thank you.

[@Sylvesteranwar]

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[@johnnydelight4586]

One of my favorite videos of all time! I miss that era of skateboarding. 💔

[@Matlawk]

Still my favorite skate video ever I remember downloading it off limewire and watching it a million times

[@shadimmir]

Great time in Skateboard-history. Miss these days... warm, fun and soulful.

[@pas69tie]

Legit one of the best videos ever. So much fun, always gets me hyped to skate. Jerry's part is unreal, showed what determination is all about. Thanks for putting this out. Skating needs enjoi..... now more than ever.

[@Mogely]

this video had one of the biggest influences to my skateboarding and I love them for their hard work!

[@jordancollmann840]

Bought it as soon as it hit the shelf. Out of all my skate videos I've owned over the years, this is one that I somehow have still held onto in every move.

[@MarcusMcGrizz]

Bag of suck is one of my all-time favorites. Really enjoyed this video.

[@DatBoiAntix]

I can't tell you how many times over my LIFETIME (I don't even skate anymore!) did I watch Louie Barletta's part. He's been my idol since I first started skating. It all started with 1 Strange Notes DVD....

[@josephmayer763]

Watching this while on my lunch break at work. Made my workday that much better. 🤙🛹👍

[@johndoug4794]

So fuckin' nostalgic man, this was on loop on my VCD player the entire week. A great starter to a skate weekend, tnx Thrasher!

[@basedbuddha777]

Jerry will always be the GOAT. Always. You could see his silhouette and know who is skating. Hands down the the steaziest, most brutal, most characteristic legendary skater ever. His 411 parts and BOS 20-15 years ago made him my fave and idol and nothing has changed. I loosened up and noodled my way into concussions as a teenager thanks to him. Memories. Thank you for making the world a fucking rad place, my dude.

[@johnberg3032]

Loved Louie’s part sooo much. Still pumps me up for skating.

[@OmnikouraBB]

This video was such a huge inspiration to me growing up

[@Sylvesteranwar]

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[@nicklang7]

bag of suck has lived in my head rent free for too long i needed this thank you

[@metaworldpees]

Need more of these please.

[@KyleShernoff]

The only thing that could have made this better would have been if Caswell had a shaved head during the interview.

[@HmmmmNiceBike]

He's never had a shaved head in his life.

[@princequestly2218]

Such an important and classic skate vid. That team was like no other. So good.

[@mitchellbarron2019]

Much love from Madison, Wisconsin. Enjoi rules.

[@HARDL3FT]

Dave Mayhew, Madison legend, had an Enjoi board.

[@Sylvesteranwar]

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[@shawnpattisonball4370]

I remember the day I bought this video. It absolutely blew away my expectations, and I still own my copy and have watched it with my son.

[@asthelittlethingsgo35]

This was my fucking childhood. So cool. Thanks guys!!!

[@Peksisarvinen]

Louies part is probably my favorite part from all of skateboarding. Banger of a video. An absolute classic.

[@austang8556]

That Wallride onto that street sign in front of Madison Metro was sick. That's where I'm from so I recognized it right away! Showed it to my dad because he worked there lol good job!

[@ChristianTaro]

That match cut @09:13 😄👌 Bag of suck is still one of my all time favorite videos. Has that tilt mode army flair!

[@thegoldenagetvshow]

I was living in San Jose at this time and making my own video. I had some Caswell footage and was hoping to do a full part. Matt Evs woke me up from a nap on the phone to tell me he was gonna "put a stop to it." Classic. I ended up using like 4 tricks of Caswell in a montage. What a rad time to be in San Jose. Lived there from 1999-2010

[@nicolasbaker9601]

Lol that's a great story

[@furleysbrain]

This was epic thanks Thrasher

[@shredward6662]

One of my favorite videos of all time. I need more of these video docs.

[@dannyclarke1482]

One of my all time fav video parts growing up. The skating was so creative and the editing was unique. And it looked like everyone was having so much fun. I just loved it. Still do.

[@michaelthielsch5050]

This is skating how it should be. Imagine having the time of your life documented in a piece of art. Enjoi ❤

[@jlush3393]

This immediately made me go watch Louies part twice in a row. All time favourite part

[@Sylvesteranwar]

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[@allenmeangreenoliver767]

Priceless.. I'm blessed to have still been shredding back then. I'm paralyzed now! And fortunately the shred rolls on! 🍻 cheers!

[@danielrehrer2469]

I bought this video when I was in high school and got so stoked on it. Such a rad mash up of personalities. Just re watched it today for the first time since and it packs the same punch.

[@xxthesarcasm]

Awww this was cute. Made me miss the good times me and my friends stay up to watch this on repeat.

[@zackvideo]

A truly special video that heavily influenced my initial interest in skateboarding. So much personality matched by incredible skating. Forever an all time favorite!

[@joethemusicjunkie]

the music was as incredible as the skating. this is still in my top 3 skate videos of all time. i remember watching this to get myself hyped to go out and skate. i can watch it to this day and still be hyped. every part is soooo good. 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@basedvisa]

bag of suck has been my fav skate movie since i was a kid. It was so creative, amazing skaters, great music, and awesome ending. Not enough people talked about it imo. Thank you for this behind the scenes I'm so happy to see more content from bag of suck.

[@eddiebreelz4226]

My fav video of all time... still have my original copy..... this was a great story

[@jonathanlollar6201]

So many good video parts in one video. The style everyone had was so individualistic. Definitely is in my top 3 skate videos of all time. Iconic

[@pcbibid]

These San Jose legends inspire me. Fucking love this time period. Remember stumbling across these dudes at August Boeger Middle School in the East. Watching them skate irl was insane. Much love

[@cakedboy3179]

holy shit, im from san jose. I haven't watched the video yet but holy shit im excited to press the play button. These dudes are literally all my hometown heroes along with tiltmode

[@SkeletonHandss]

Still my favorite skate video to this day. 2021. Still have that small orange dvd box too

[@TeighMart]

Dude yes, this video is basically what taught me how to have fun while skating. Please do more of these!

[@Alskie666]

Still have this on DVD its sitting right in front of me now. Still love Louie's part the most. Its so unique. You guys should do more of these for classic videos. Maybe Jump off a building? Dying to live? Yeah Right?

[@xanathell]

one of the best videos ever. no question.

[@kooskoos8181]

This is one of my fav videos of my youth.

[@loscrows1836]

I'm so glad I grew up skating during that era.

[@Christophe_L]

This one holds a place in my most loved videos. Bag of Suck, Hot Chocolate, Yeah Right, Fully Flared, Menikmati... just charisma and talent being showcased in the coolest way. Jerry's part is definitely one of the best all time.

[@andygarcia7299]

First skate video I ever watched on my own 🔥🔥🔥 love this video man!!!

[@asbjones]

Best video premiere I ever went to! Beer cans flying at the screen after every banger trick!!

[@RobertJW]

I remember reading in a magazine that Enjoi's new DVD "Bag of Suck" was phenomenal, so I went out and got a copy of it. That magazine reviewer had it right, Bag of Suck was phenomenal.

[@sandhanitizer15]

Jose Rojo is so underrated...loved him since Tilt Mode Man Down

[@JasonParkSucks]

This video meant so much to me growing up skating, and still does to this day - the influence it’s had on my life is ridiculous. This is a perfect skate video ❤️

[@juliovasquez2894]

Is this why you suck? 😅

[@Sylvesteranwar]

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[@impersonatingresplendent9966]

17:18 - It almost says Jason Park on the right sheet of paper - like, technically, Clark, but that CL viewed from the side angle is sorta F-looking - so Jason Fark (🤣😁) more so than Park, but just a tiny bit of ink far from “P”, so it's almost like it's destined to have an impact on you and also like you have a wee easter-egg cameo in there!! 🥳 *PS.* This is radiokoala if you remember me. Big ups and distant Hi-to-Hawaii from Belarus! 😎

[@yukoncorneliusjr8273]

Jerry’s coolness is intimidating haha one of my all time favs

[@JHibbeln93]

I loved this. so many people I know haven't seen bag of suck and I'm always shocked and appalled.

[@prunehead]

All my freinds thought I was mad for loving Jason Adams part the most. None of them skate anymore but if they did and with hindsight, I think they would agree with me now. It's amazing.

[@Sylvesteranwar]

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[@slurpedvision879]

Amazing! This video was a historic for the skate industry. I hope the new gen will give it the flowers it rightly deserves. More of these please TM!