Loveletters Season 8: All Hail Cardiel - Part 2 | Jeff Grosso’s Loveletters to Skateboarding | VANS

[@vans]

Cardiel’s episode continues with Part 2 with more and more footage. Which video part was your all-time favorite?

[@nuffaction5464]

Ross Tafari uhhhhhhhhhhh...gee....think it could have something to do with manufacturing costs? Personally think it's laughable that skaters today need a specific shoe to skate in.

[@_....J........................]

it's called free market global capitalism. welcome to the real world of economics. it's why Vans has not gone out of business. you can't fight the tide. you can ride out the wave. a pair of vans today are about the same price as they were in the 1990's. go figure.

[@nuffaction5464]

J But are you old enough to remember the quality of vans?? In the early eighties you'd pull them out of the box and they'd stick to the carpet...true gum rubber soles. And I'd rather pay more for quality and jobs. Makes me laugh when they show the factory and how they carefully don't show you the Chinese employees

[@_....J........................]

true I loved the original cabs, but the modern ultracush is way better. I've got fucked up heels and achilles to prove that the OG shoes fucked my feet up for life. hahaha. BTW to get them made in the US the old way would mean your vans would probably cost $200 a pair by todays money, and Vans would go out of business. The US needs to invest in education and create high skilled jobs in green technologies, not go back to the past, because the past is gone forever.

[@_....J........................]

BTW I don't give a fuck if Chinese people are doing the factory jobs. They'll all be done by robots in a few years anyhow, then what? Here's one of America's finest, Bruce Sterling talking about just that at SXSW this year soundcloud.com/officialsxsw/the-future-history-that-hasnt-happened-yet-sxsw-2017

[@sailboatsandwine]

Clicked on this so fast I gave Grosso a shiner.

[@briana.1165]

jen last he punched himself at the vans pool party contest

[@sailboatsandwine]

jay casanova

[@DannyThomson]

Alright Vans you know what we need. A John Cardiel Full Documentary! Yes John Cardiel: Epicly Later'd was awesome but a nice super long movie about Cards will be even better.

[@Souran123]

Danny Thomson Hell yes! and talk about his gnarly head injury trying that boardslide as well as his snowboard career.

[@billbrasky6387]

Danny Thomson still waiting on Barefoot the Lee Ralph story......for the pat 3 years !

[@yandman26]

Danny Thomson fuck yeah ! ' The real Cardiel '

[@dylanjones1990]

The epicly later'd doc is almost two hours. And spans his childhood until the late 00s.

[@skulleagletartat]

Epicly Later'd is good but we need the full production, the full investment. Danny Way's was amazing, 'All This Mayhem' was amazing (sad, too). Totally agree, fully backed and funded production of Cardiel, then, now and everything in between. This guy is an absolute crowbar to SLS, Olympics, etc. And I'm not against the contests but that arena pales in comparison to this dude's incentive to do what he does and did. Practice? Fuck practice!

[@grampageoff]

It hurts my soul to hear people talking about Cards' skating in the past tense. Cool that he's still ripping in his own way, but goddamn that man is the very soul of skateboarding incarnate.

[@djsubliminalreeve]

considering how old some of the clips are now he is still one of the top 10 best skateboarders ever

[@coreygolphenee9633]

As a fixie adult this dude is an inspiration

[@coreygolphenee9633]

@@djsubliminalreeve him version the last ten years is Jordan vs leBron

[@renemo]

John is one of the most amazing, kind, and dedicated skaters I have ever met. Been sitting on some rad footage from way back of him at the Old Star ramp....maybe it's time to bring it out...

[@CaliBreeeze]

He deserves some kind of best all around skater award for sure! He's been driving and inspiring people from the early 90s! And still rips to this day! His fire burns on and only gets bigger

[@DAWIII]

Peter Hewitt ..."the ability to push others beyond what they could do!" (7:49) Dead On, what Skateboarding with friends is about.

[@edwinmatos3698]

All hail Cardiel!!!! 🙌🏻

[@vans]

You know what it is, Edwin Matos. Cardiel is bringing all the glory. If you thought this was dope, check out more of Loveletters to Skateboarding here: bit.ly/2ql5c3E

[@SpicyJax3000]

Savage for all the right reasons. I first came across Cardiel back in '92 as a snowboarder. I don't even skate but I have to give him maximum respect. What an inspiring human being.

[@ductape3107]

Who on Gods green earth would give this a thumbs down.

[@jesuschil3491]

I'm glad Andy Roy got new teeth, but how much clearer his eyes look is what makes me truly happy. Hell yeah. All hail cardiel

[@3kzy233]

Cardiel is the living proof that everything is damn possible with the right attitude, will, drive, dedication, passion, perseverence and determination to let some excuse stand in the way. Respect him like the soul of skateboarding itself

[@nescafeandasmoke]

Thank you John Cardiel!

[@mxrider933]

8:10 is the smoothest bail ever

[@xvilleneuve]

THIS GUY IS A LEGEND!

[@vans]

Hey, Xavier! Thanks for stopping by. Cardiel definitely lives up to the hype! If you haven't already, check out Part 1 of All Hail Cardiel here: bit.ly/2qUuqse

[@flo-calfishing8274]

Grosso’s black eye 👍🏼

[@fintanoclery2698]

This better be good, I called in sick when I got the notification.

[@fintanoclery2698]

Anyone know what happened to the Cardiel Rail? I remember a clip of Gerwer removing it....

[@NoMoreEvil402]

Paddy O'Lantern I heard Vans has it🤔

[@erichanhauser3190]

Prob already commented but this is def top 3 love letters. All hail.

[@chromatic1976]

0:51 HOLY FUCK! Erindale Snake Pit, grew up 5 minutes away as a kid, did not expect that, fuckin awesome!

[@Rufusdos]

Great episode, can't think of a more fitting tribute to this great man.

[@bigbruh4203]

I Saw Cards at Ripon when he got the cover of i think transworld doing that overhead enormous backside air transfer, Craziest thing ive seen in skateboarding in 30 years ! G.O.A.T

[@Inconceivable-Montoya]

JC rules. Energy Fire Love downright grit. Legend skateboarder and human being. As Jeff - RIP - says - operating on another level. Savage beautiful scary loveable

[@percyzeppelin]

Kinda lucky to of been skating in the 90s when this guy was prime destroyer. Beyond epic...RESPECT

[@chrishendricks1160]

Cardiel, Hosoi, Penny...Legends like this are so inspiring..RESPECT. All Hail Cardiel!

[@50to01]

the wet park footage is ridic!!! so good

[@mom_im_losing_it]

Tfunk has his energy for real for real!

[@stickshiftart]

Full on Gnarly and Inspiring.

[@vans]

Thanks for the love, stickshiftar! Cardiel seriously knows how to tear it up on the streets. If you were inspired by this, check out Part 1 of All Hail Cardiel: bit.ly/2rWaJi8

[@jasonwolford3823]

John was a savage to watch skate, miss that dude!

[@lilspliffster88]

my first skater i ever seen was john in sight unseen awesome i still watch it to this day

[@eight_hundred_eighteen]

Hey Vans and Six Stair thanks for this this episode was long long overdue Get some!

[@vans]

Hey, Diego! Thanks for the love and glad you stopped by. If you haven't already, catch Part 1 of All Hail Cardiel here: bit.ly/2ql5c3E

[@eight_hundred_eighteen]

I'll do just that

[@brucesethre7972]

I watched Cardiel fucking destroy Burnside when I was like 15-16. Heaviest sesh I've ever witnessed.

[@toynazi]

Lucky dude!

[@OhighOSkater]

these love letters are dope af

[@vans]

Thanks for the comment, OhighO! Cardiel killed it on this episode of Loveletters. Catch the rest of Loveletters to Skateboarding here: bit.ly/2qUuqse

[@OhighOSkater]

Vans thanks for the link! I've watched a lot. I was stoked to see a new one!

[@casscamacho6704]

Cardiel is such an inspiration to me not only as a skater but also a person. His energy and attitude are just awesome. All hail. 🌹

[@JAWS1376]

Holy shit. I admit I don't know any current skaters. oNly 80's dudes. but this guy looks like he charges everything!

[@NoMoreEvil402]

Best one yet,John embodies skateboarding.i met him @ Jersey bank In SF. Back in 1997 such a humble dude.him and Brian Anderson fucked that ditch barrier up

[@uffu2490]

Cardiel is the GOAT 🐐 Tho, seeing Burnside brings back memories. My dad used to bring me down there when it was first built and I remember meeting most of my friends there.

[@chadmuskaa2806]

WE NEED A JG DOC!!! RIP!

[@coreygolphenee9633]

Hes the greatest transition skater ever

[@daviddeery9649]

The only thing that sucks about this is that it's not 1000 episodes longer. And you should have interviewed the doctor that told John he'd never walk again. I'd love to see his face now.

[@roycegeenty4252]

You cant blame him too much though,He thought he was talking to a mere mortal human,and wouldn't of know he was speaking to the G.O.A.T(irrefutable,undeniable,scientific fact...fight me) of the literally highest impact "sport" in the world

[@flahertyrick88]

He motivated him to walk good dr lol

[@briytonwilliams1337]

I can feel the fire!

[@youtubesucks9324]

cardiel rides so hard someone had to have a black eye to explain him

[@propskate]

part 2 of 2 ? this shit is so good but feels like unfinished

[@fuckhead9194]

He was best at falling, he never gets majorly injured, being that good at falling is a freedom not many have...

[@jrmizzgaminglounge]

John "The Original" Cardiel. Fuck yes, rad episode.

[@hellsidefamilia]

Was nice seeing Toad up in there. Lake of the Prunes boys. BLD WZRD.

[@hippywolf]

And as we write about how rad Cardiel is he is out there shredding whatever the fuck he is on. A bike, a turntable, mowing his lawn of flick football. Thanks for the Letters. And thanks for showing that skateboarding has given us the best fucking people in the world. My favorite video part is the Anti Hero video with the fly on the lens. I'm burnt and can't remember the title. Pretty rad to know that Cardiel's mom did numerology on the name and gave it her blessing.

[@CoolHandJD]

Holy shit I think that's the first time I've ever heard GT talk.

[@sess845]

He seems way more relaxed than I expected.

[@yandman26]

I fucking love this program

[@travisguide4516]

Wow that guy is very skilled

[@shookstylez]

where is the rest man. this is too good. second hand smoke and rubbish heap changed my fucking life

[@PatDeezy]

is that a self-inflicted shiner Grosso's rocking? he was hitting himself pretty hard after his pool party run haha

[@edwardlewicki8088]

MORE!!

[@Jeromeovision]

MORE MORE MOOORE!!! WE DEMAND FOR MORE!!!

[@KenterKalbri]

We need MORE tho...

[@inkubus922]

Anybody know what the indoor park is at 8:24? Kinda looks like the old Chenga in Cleveland, OH.

[@Gibbletto]

I thought it looked like the street course at Milpitas, but I only skated that place a couple times, a long time ago.

[@BrettBorovic]

Yeah, it is the old Chenga! Also Chenga at 7:56 #BikerSlalom

[@pbleil]

Naa bro , I think that's Fairport Harbor

[@BrettBorovic]

***** Good call, my bad broseph! 😉

[@jasonricci]

So Beautiful!

[@vans]

Thanks for watching Jason! If you haven't already, check out more from Jeff Grosso's Loveletters here: bit.ly/2r77eaL

[@jasonricci]

Thanks guys been riding since 85 so very cool to even get a response from ya'll. Love this series! Thank you again.

[@MikaelFlyer]

inspiration......original......

[@vans]

Thanks for watching Mikael! If you haven't already, check out more of Grosso's Loveletters here: bit.ly/2sfA0nw

[@coregore5747]

Dan Wilkes finally give Grosso that shiner?

[@fintanoclery2698]

Core Gore either that or Jim Gray

[@erichanhauser3190]

@@fintanoclery2698 Did you notice Jim Gray in the Sadlands ep? Not one quote from Jim. Hhmmm? I didnt know they had beef till today. 4/3/21.

[@ryanguardalabene7849]

Nice thanks man

[@jamesdryden8454]

I enjoyed the frick out of watching this episode(s). nice work @sixstair !!!!

[@boneless_productions1016]

All hail cardiel 🙌🏻

[@majikjuggalo]

Looks like someone had to tell Jeff to do the dishes twice

[@erichanhauser3190]

Again, Great shit.

[@johnfodo4129]

Damn Grosso what's up with the shiner

[@ConnorHolbrook419]

almost everything that everyone is talking about is all on video. Thank god for Julien because between him and probably Morford recorded everything back then

[@ryanguardalabene7849]

Watch out for hurricane's tooo

[@markjohnston3790]

How did you get the black eye Jeff Skating?!

[@jeffreysmall6601]

more cardiel!!

[@fintanoclery2698]

Jim Gray finally caught up with you eh Grosso?

[@linnsterlingcurebeliefinad1725]

holy shit suicidal crazy beef.fuckin love this.

[@elbenhair]

amazing

[@vans]

Thanks for watching Ben! If you haven't already, check out more fro Grosso's LoveLetters here: bit.ly/2r7OtjX

[@whollyunderprepared8617]

what's the song at 6:30

[@SkateWarehouse]

ALL HAIL

[@AFDK80HD]

i like how it looks like morf gave grosso that shiner before they rolled tape....grosso looks like that one pound puppy with the blue jacket....

[@Arcticwizzard]

100% Pleasure

[@xaoskuntablast3354]

oh I forgot to put this request in my comment ... grosso lets see a lee ralph episode please mate

[@yandman26]

xaos kuntablast I second that , Ralph is a dude

[@xaoskuntablast3354]

whats with the black eye grosso ... great update

[@griffbarton4544]

love it!

[@martincarmona1686]

Part3?

[@morganchalkley8645]

song id at 6:30 anyone?

[@mikenoface]

The gold handrail in SF at 3:38 ... that was UNHEARD of in that era. Nobody was steppin to shit like that. Maybe Pat Duffy.

[@mattfitgerald8867]

do an episode about Trujillo

[@isaacmendez5239]

What Andy Roy says at 7:28 is so sick

[@Swayzeo]

what did Jim Gray crack you?

[@roycegeenty4252]

Besides ALL HAIL CARDIELThere is another 3 word phrase I now apply to the the greatest skater ever...."he walked again"

[@raw8814]

if andy roy calls you nuts, you know youre out there

[@samkupper]

The leeeeeetttttttteeerrrrssss yay

[@Luis-w2z1b]

Se trata de ser auténtico no de tener el nombre más grande ❤

[@groundcontrol-x8701]

at the time,i think that he,and Chris Senn,were the aggressors of sk8boarding...)

[@gamosepalous5lobed514]

matt rod burnquest and gonz in this would have even made this episode more sick

[@lawrencesmokingangele8785]

I like him,. He rip's, now smoke joint and shred!

[@guiguivarch]

1:28 Marseille!!!

[@ohfrickitsphil]

Why no Cardiel interview in a video about Cardiel? Wait. Was he the one who gave Grosso that black eye? Is there a story we don't know? So many questions...

[@buckbrown9691]

18 FOR LIFE

[@ryanguardalabene7849]

Sound name!

[@benjohnson5947]

How does Morford sit there looking like both a hostage and the guy that gave Grosso the black eye?

[@thrashinwebster]

That finished way to quick> fuck it, and shit Jeff' another black eye...looks like you've had it since i asked you about it In New Zealand' Such a rad episode, Thanks heaps' All Hail Cardial!

[@butterblood]

2:44 RIP CPool

[@Bodycountunknown]

BA honestly sounded like an old grizzled cowboy

[@Burnerforalearner]

John Cardiel know's martial arts.