Ray Barbee - "Uncomfortably Confused"
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- Опубліковано 21 жов 2013
- Professional skateboarder Ray Barbee shares stories about how his life went from being comfortably confused to uncomfortably confused. www.msskateministry.com
film - Matt Batchelor, Mike Steinkamp
edit - Mike Steinkamp
Additional footage provided by -
Vans Shoes
Powell Peralta
Chocolate Skateboards
Transworld Media
Element Skateboards
Special Thanks to - Joe Gruber, Toni and Uli Fralliciardi from Christian Skaters
I grew up as a teen thinking you were a class act. As an adult I see you're even classier. Do it brother.
Your words spoke history.
Agreed.
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ou nailed it with that comment. one of the last genuine real people around. Nothing but respect for this man.
Ray Barbee needs to be talked about more often. Such an incredible artist/human/skater. Style for miles.
When I was a kid Barbee was my idol! I was like 10 or 11and everyday me and my buddies watched Public Domain and Ban This. I was Barbee because I'm a brown kid and he was Mariano. I became the best skater around because I emulated all of Barbees tricks. Parking block no complies, kick flips etc. I thought back on these days and looked up Barbee on Google to see how he's been. I'm glad to see he is blessed and doing well! Thanks for being you Ray Barbee
Pretty much the same for me, i must've watched his part in Public Domain 1000x
Same here and Slash as a guitarist :)..
Life is too short for racism, everyone is my brother.
Same,,,,, one blood!
Bigotry is the issue.
fast forward and we enter a new era of racism through blm and other woke cultists
Thanks for sharing your testimony Ray Barbee. It means a lot to other skaters like myself.
Bassboy1972i didn't even know these guys were christian, it's such a nice feeling to find out that people you admire are your brothers and sisters in christ! and i feel you man it means alot
@@charliechenga I've felt so drawn to his style and what he's about, now it makes sense to learn he's a man of faith. he got that serenity haha
Family right here.....All the best to ya Ray..
Thanks Chuck, glad you like the video and Im stoked to have a few shots of you drumming in it!
i always used to see ray skate, i didnt know he was christian and i wasnt christian then but ill see him at village skate park in paramount
What a simple, but amazing thought " comfortably and uncomfortably confused " !! Ray, you were an inspiration for me growing up ( I'm white ) , but also a bigger inspiration for one of my best friends ( who's black ) !! He stood in line and waited for the skate shop open to get your 1st pro model from Powell Peralta !! You're an amazing soul !! Thank you for being you !!
i'm 39 and i havent skated since i was 17 but still and will always love skateboarding, just grew up in the suburbs in a time and place where skateboarding wasnt big, ray barbee has been one of my ultimate favorite skaters to watch over the years and i remember meeting him at a demo and just have to say just an awesome guy and all around person, and i remember the following week and i broke my board and bought ray barbee deck 2 days after it came out, rag doll flipping cards, just loved it, besides the original bones brigade ray barbee is right up their with being original and just awesome
dudes, lol i'm 41 just a bunch of us old guys just started up again, we rent out indoor skate parks for a couple hours here and there. We have nice relaxed sessions. And btw fuck falling on cement at 41 lol, no but it's great and ya fuck cement lol. I forgot how great some tricks feel. I never got to see Barbee, saw Natas in like 98, unbelievable, you think Natas as kind of laid back, he hit everything at %110 percent it was sick.
46, back to skating after 25 years off.
I got that deck in 89 for Christmas.
Ray Barbee is a beautiful person.
amen
He's the fucking man!
One of my childhood hero's and still is.
One of the best to ever set foot on a skateboard. Great to hear about his personal journey of faith as well.
I have no idea what made me think of Ray Barbee. But I'm glad I did.
Nice name
No place for hate, thank you for all the years of positive influence Ray, be blessed one love
OG Ray. Big part of my formative years in junior high. His skate style fits perfectly with his personality. Smooth & mellow.
It's 2/6/2020, I am a 45 year old man, I have grown and married children, after being off a board for 30 years this may sound ridiculous, but I felt led by the Lord to pick up a board again. Ive been at it three months now. Today i come across this, one of my skate idols not only thrashes here on Earth, but because of Jesus I will someday see Ray Barbie for myself tearing it up in the streets of gold! Our heavenly home! Jesus you are truly the king of Kings! and Ray Barbie, you rock my friend !
You were a childhood hero of mine growing up skating. God bless you Ray!
i agree with ray barbee and im a Muslim, as long as you find your way to peace with in then thats all what matters.
"seeking allah finding Jesus"utube". ask for a vision a dream fromJesus christ👐☝😭
We are all created by the same God.
I started a skate shop as a kid and organised a coach trip for al the locals to go see the premier of Ban This in London .. Ray was there doing promotion after the film .. he was cool as .. for kids like us these guys were just heros.. I loved his style ...but getting to actually meet and talk - even then he had a humbleness about him that certainly made an impression and kind of stuck with me .. this is great viewing, thanks Ray :-D
One of my favorite skaters in the late 80’s early 90’s. Not religious but glad you found peace and purpose in life.
It's no coincidence I'm here. Awesome revelation... Amen Ray. I've been where you were. You are amazing. ..peace to you😊❤✌
True story..
I know exactly what this guy feels! This guy is a great dude
What a noble man! respect to you brotha Ray
heres a good man, Im glad he still skating plus making music now.
I just bought both of your pro Krooked models! Am putting them on the wall! We love you Ray !!! ❤ Ive been skating since 1985
I recall watching Ray on Ban This when it dropped 28 years ago. I said to myself "this guy has stylish peaceful glow around him." And to this day, I can only say he has stayed genuine to himself, and has even become a brighter spirit.
Hey helo from Slovenia - EU! You were our role model in our starting times in the early 90's! THX man! :) Couple of versions of your first pro decs (with the hydrant!) were most popular in our region.
Bless you Ray.
This is so incredible!!
Ray just went from my boyhood skate hero to my lifetime ambition... if I could be anything like this guy life would be complete!
Very beautiful words thanks for being so awesome Ray.
That moment in time when you realise, Some people miss it & just let it go by BUT it stopped & you grasped it with your heart, Great words Ray barbee I used to Sk8 way bk in the 80's I'm 42 now But I just realised that I need to grasp it as he's been calling on me my whole life too I needed to see & hear him..
My child hood hero, the only other black sk8er dude I knew of when I started skating in the 80's. Thanks Ray Barbee for the inspiration.
Ray allen
Sean scheffy
Sal barbier
Ron chatman
List goes on... and on
Ray what a trip. I remember Ray from highschool. He hasn't changed much at all it looks like. Most easy going guy ever. I hung with him a little. Skated in the old ralphs parking lot by his house with him once or twice. But what was more fun than the skating was the music he used to play with some guys I knew. They rented a storage unit in santa ana and played inside it for hours and hours. It was a trip just listening to the songs that were created. Glad to see Rays still jamming.
Absolutely one of my top 10 skaters of all time. Super awesome flow and always wanted to meet the dude. Ray Barbee is the man .
Always my favorite skater. I remember in early videos how his face just shone; you could tell he was a good person.
OH Ray, always an inspiration! you were always my favorite! you rule, dude!
Ray is awesome. He is one of the best people I know.
been watchin ya since the early 90's bro... i used to skate as well and being black it doesnt matter what we do. If we work ... play... have fun... act ... sing... whatever... these people will continue to hate us for god knows whatever reason ... power to you bro. you're a heck of a motivator fam. god bless you and keep you-.
Man, sorry to hear about the skinhead story... I met Ray at a skate camp way back in 2000, and he was really great to us kids. I remember getting some props from him for a trick on the bank, and it meant a lot to me, being one of the less talented skaters there.
BIG UP Ray Barbee!
Thanks Ray. When I saw public domain, it made a big impression on me. The way he skated inspired me to skate for 15 years before injury forced my "retirement". How I wish I could watch his part again and go skating straight after like I was 15 again.
You were the one who inspired me to skate and even your skateboards bought!
Skateboarding is not a crime!
Before I knew who Ray was, he used to pull up on my street corner in Long Beach all by himself, pull out his board from the trunk of his late model Honda and start workin' the curbs. He was so fluid with his moves. It was fun to watch. Now I wish he'd come back so I could thank him for sharing this video.
same here he used to show up at the skatepark looking fresh and being super respectful all the time
Pure greatness right here. love ya Ray...
always a fan. got to meet Ray Barbee at the old Hot Skates in the Orange Circle.
one of the most iconic decks ever. much love
That hate is the devil inside them. Thank you for your testimony
We need more Rays out here. Well done Ray. Much respect for you and your ability to spread this message. Hope
damn man so humble
I remember watching your vids when you were younger. Happy to see you turned out to be such a solid person. It was a pleasure to watch.
Mad props to you Ray! You were always one of my favorite skaters when I first started skating in the late 80’s. Much respect!!
I am your age & an 80s skater & now a Christian too
Love this
Praise GOD
Man that skinhead story sounded like it was gonna have the scariest ending, again; very glad you're still with us, you're a legend man, they're dust 🫒😇
When did you start skateboarding? You said I've been skateboarding for 6 years and he says so when did you start skateboarding and you said 6 years ago lol.i grew watching you skate your the man.
Beautiful!! I also found this at the perfect time.
Ray... you inspired me when I had started skating. Grew up in the 'burbs of Chicago, and surround by a good mix of people skating (origins, colors, etc.). I'm 43 now and you are still inspiring me. Cheers!
Very inspiring video. Ray Barbee's deck was my first skateboard and he was always one of my favorites. Stumbled across his music when I was older and it just re-ignited my appreciation for the guy. Immensely cool person! It's inspiring to listen to his passion for a peaceful and righteous human existence! As-salamu alaykum Ray Barbee! Stay cool man!
wow what a kind heart I can see how nice he was as a kid in his video parts it's great to see his soul hasn't withered but stayed true and grew to continue inspiring us
Always been one of my favorites ever since seeing Public Domain all those years ago, much respect/love Ray Barbee!
You were one of the skaters I looked up to 20 some years ago. So glad to here of your conversion.
🖤🙏🏾🔥🛹 A legend !!!!! For ever
The gnarled no comply of the late 80s. Always tried to emulate that flatground no complies he did from the Powell videos.
Grew up watching him skate and all the skaters in the Powell Peralta family. I thought he was amazing then and one of the best skaters ever. After watching as an adult and hearing his story, just makes me sick how much hate and racism is in this world and hearing him get chased down makes me sad. What did Barbee ever do? Doesn't matter what colour you are, we are all the same inside out at the end of the day. Barbee you are a truly talented and amazing human being and one awesome skater.
Too cool to see Chuck Treece's comment and the classic Ray Barbee!!! You guys were so influential and an amazing force when I was a runt!!! I still LOVE "My Weakness"!
That was great , he is a very decent dude!
Absolutely! I hadn't heard of him until now, and thankful that I have n_n
Amazing testimony brother, I’m glad i got to see this. God bless.
good for you RAY WE LOVE YOU!!!!! JESUS IS THE WAY.
@Blackie BMW Motorwerks This isnt the place for a theological debate, but I would like for you to think on this and let it sit and percolate in your head a bit. Chuck Colson, who was President Nixons hatchetman, said that he and a room full of people couldnt stick to their guns and keep Watergate and their involvement a secret for 2 weeks, yet 11 of 12 of the Disciples of Christ and countless other disciples proclaimed the truth of Christ right up until the time they were beheaded or crucified after being stoned, flogged and tortured, I find it hard to believe that not one of them would save himself for a hoax or a "myth." Stew on that one for a bit.
Can't believe this lad is alive, he was my favourite rubber boy, this is like when I heard Julie Andrews is still with us, love your style man 😋🫒🥰
Did someone like yourself bro not invent the Ollie?? 🫒
He has been an inspiration since I was 12 now I'm 44 and he still is an inspiration. Ray is the man.
Very glad I came across this video! Your a great inspiration Ray! Jesus Saves AMEN!
I'm an old white guy who used Ray as a total inspiration for my skating throughout my life. When I saw him in Public Domain, it brought me to inspired tears. Racism is for the weak and ignorant.
Ray Barbee's decks were awesome!!!
Big love to Ray Barbee. Always a skateboarding hero of mine. You could see it in Public Domain - top guy. Massive respect Ray ❤
It’s sad to hear these stories…. I’m glad you’re ok. I completely get it.
I grew up watching you skate on VHS - thank you for sharing
what an inspiration person watchin this kinda brought me into tears cuase i know how it feels but the oppisate cuase am hispanic with white skin that lived in a nieghbrohood full of other hispanics and blacks but i ll would get bullied for the color of my skin and i wouldnt know why? but i ll just surpass that for bieng mellow with them cool and teaching some other kids that dont judge me of my color of my skin or my ancestors cuase it wasnt my fault just judge me on my attitude
super powerful. much love
That bought a tear to my eye how can someone who doesn't even know you hate u so much it doesn't make sense!!!!
In the late 80's, Ray Barbee and Franky Hill opened the next level. Ray for the style, Franky for the "balls" ! ;o)
Absolutely wonderful! The Lord brought me to this video to listen to you Ray.I use to skate long ago when I was living in the darkness.
Thank you so much for being vocal about your faith. I'm a follower of Jesus and it can get lonely in the skate world.
totally had similar experience. Love and light.
Thanks Ray. This is super.
I am so sorry! I’m from Huntington and I’m so ashamed of that place, it was hidden when I was growing up !
Please don’t think we all feel that way 🥲
Loved your style from the Public Domain days. Skin head tale is harrowing. So glad nothing bad happened. As your T says Keep On Truckin!
What a man. Blessings to you, brother.
gotta love this guy. i always admired his style of skating...but he seems such a cool personality too
God bless you brother.
Prayers to everyone at this hard time.
June 2020.
Heartfelt stuff. I'm not a Christian(or religious) but I am spiritual, and being spiritual(that is, feeling a connection with all beings) brings many questions. These are the questions we try to answer in our life;s journey. Ray's journey is coming along quite well. What a great young man,
***** Because being spiritual is about feeling a connection with those around us. Religion is about believing in a book. Get it?
***** And I feel sorry for those like you.
***** OK......good skater
Big up! God bless you Ray
Dude thanks your awesome I remember you. Stood out alot, but I have that luv too for boarding thanks for your story. Touched me mega. I wish I could Minister like that. Skating is so pure and you can really zen on it. It in my soul bro✌️👍
i look up to this dude so much.
God bless you my friend. The cries of weak men have no hold against those with faith. Your awakening is your victory. Peace
Amazing. He was my idol back in these days. I had his first sig - deck, the shirt and wheels, I believe. Now that I am 45, I still got him on my mind...and my socks 😂.
God bless you Ray, thank you for your work.
Still impressive- glad this was shared
Grew up watching him skate, Amen brother.
You are awesome ray and I’m so glad you didn’t get hurt that night
That is what I loved about being a sk8ter. Nobody gave a crap about your past, your color, your race, sex, religion, whatever. We were all different, but we had skateboarding in common and that was all that mattered. I miss the summer of 1990 and the SkateShack.
Right on brother, I am 43 and remember first seeing you in Public domain and thought “that guy can do fat tricks,” You were one of my top 5 favorite skaters during my skating days. Now hearing that you gave your life to Jesus, all I can say is, amen brother. You found His Way, as I did. Thanks for being such an influence on my youth!!
Ban This you mean
He's definitely one of my favorite skaters!
How on earth could you project hate towards this man.... Such a chill beautiful soul...
I hope some of them skinheadz have seen some light and grown up.
Ray you put out a lot of good vibes into the universe .