I am, and this was even better than advertised. Proves everything he was talking about on there about being in the moment, adapting to his environment, and doing his own thing. Freaking inspiring as hell.
Idk how many watching were actually there but...that was the greatest thing ever to actually be there and see it go down, just the energy in that place. I'll remember it forever, things like this are what makes Tampa Pro the greatest skate contest ever. His run and pretty much the whole contest was already over but they let him try it again and again till he got it, and when he did... 👍👍👍. Enough said
He is one of the best ever. Pure style. He's everything a skater should be. Just have fun and skate. Its so rad seeing the younger still respecting him.
Mike V has made a huge impact on skateboarding. Love him or hate him you cannot deny his completely individual style and ability to still push the limits of what's possible on a skateboard. Look no further than 2:32 - massive frontside nose pick!
he used to skate for world industries and had the first double-kick "popsicle shape" deck that is standard now (transition from old to new school). that is significant.
After watching recent footage of the dude who inspired me to start skating in the first place, all I want to do now is order an Elephant deck and shred.
not to mention he was one of the first ten pro skateboarders to be considered street. he had one of the first video parts of somebody just skateboarding down the street. not only was his merits back in the day real good, even in todays standards he is helping the skateboarding community, admits he was wrong. and goes on TV and specials teaching kids not only about skateboarding but how to get along, share. and that life is hard for everybody and skateboarding is an outlet for expression.
Skateboarding isnt about fashion or how things should be done its bout representing your own style and being who YOU are. every skateboarder is different and has different style and that is what makes skateboarding what it is today without that every single trick would look exactly the same and it would be pointless
Didn't mean no disrespect, Mike V is one of my role models. When I said not the best, I didn't say anything that's not true. You don't have to be the best to be a legend and an all-time great. Mike V still draws the crowd and people like him for who he is and how he skates. That's why I like him too. PS I still own a 1993 Vallely naked board and still ride it just for fun.
Are there any skate historians who know if Mike has ever been SOTY? I think on his Free Lunch he said he considered himself over-the-hill in '92, and he's still killing it to this day with no end in sight
i'm not sure i follow yours either... who are you to judge what this man does with his life? he has done skateboarding a great service with the many innovations he has brought to the lifestyle and he deserves great respect for it.
I personally dont like lil wayne but he is not a poser skater, hes trying to learn just like you when you started. people who say hes fake are jumpin' on a bandwagon of hating him to be cool (or get likes on a youtube comments hint hint) am i wrong?
Those no complies are awesome, he climbed to the coping with a no comply and kept rolling. If you put a wall he wallies it, no matter how high. MV is otherwordly.
most people here probably don't even understand who this man is and what's he's done for skateboarding. get your shit right, skateboarding isn't about who has the cooler clothes or the better sponsors. mike represents everything this lifestyle stands for.
Anyone who doubts this guy's life long total dedication to skateboarding, and completely timless destroying power, needs to carefully watch his battle commander! Keep in keep in mind that he was over 40 fuckin' years old when he filmed that masterpiece!!!! What the fuck? Seriously.
mike v is really a sensitive guy and a great man. I listened to his nine club interview and he was soooo good and honest and just stoked to recall his life story in skating and throughout the podcast i learned alot from the guy. i relate to him alot. Seeing mike get crowd surfed put a smile on my face cuz i know how he felt there. i dont need to say it, i just know exactly what that meant to him. And he fucking kills it! ! that nose pick was utterly terrifyingly freaky!!!! One time i saw him at the westminster mall with my ex girlfriend, but i was too pussy tosay whats up. But back then, i would’ve not had the same respect i have for him that i have now after seeing the nine club interview. Not that i disrespected him before, ive always been a fan, i just really feel more like 8 can relate to him
anyone here from nine club haha
I am, and this was even better than advertised. Proves everything he was talking about on there about being in the moment, adapting to his environment, and doing his own thing. Freaking inspiring as hell.
Such a sick episode
Brink wow you beat me to the comment hahaha
Absolutely! I could go for another 5 hours.
yes i'm also coming from there, that wonderful interview made me want to make a film about his life, the whole story was something so powerful!!
When he get's lifted up at the end it is one of the most amazing moments in skateboarding. He is well deserved of all the respect.
Idk how many watching were actually there but...that was the greatest thing ever to actually be there and see it go down, just the energy in that place. I'll remember it forever, things like this are what makes Tampa Pro the greatest skate contest ever. His run and pretty much the whole contest was already over but they let him try it again and again till he got it, and when he did... 👍👍👍. Enough said
One of the sickiest style out there
that no comply tail slide @ 1:18 is just sooo smooth
...dude
18 tries and 3 boards later
He is one of the best ever. Pure style. He's everything a skater should be. Just have fun and skate. Its so rad seeing the younger still respecting him.
The heart and soul of skateboarding.
mike just controlls the park when he is there everyone else stops for him
Probably because he's known for the cky video for fighting 4 jocks at once lol he's a beast. Definitely earned his respect!
Mike V has made a huge impact on skateboarding. Love him or hate him you cannot deny his completely individual style and ability to still push the limits of what's possible on a skateboard. Look no further than 2:32 - massive frontside nose pick!
he used to skate for world industries and had the first double-kick "popsicle shape" deck that is standard now (transition from old to new school). that is significant.
Mike V is sick
Was hoping to see that bs boneless in Chris Cole's face he talked about.
exactly why i looked this up! lol
Wow ! It's always amazing to see Mike V on a skate ! I have a lot of respect for this guy ...
After watching recent footage of the dude who inspired me to start skating in the first place, all I want to do now is order an Elephant deck and shred.
Jeez that 1 footer is so high up on that extension!! Mike V so rad to watch 80s 90s street legend thanks 9 club
So solid and so much seasoning it’s insane
I love how the crowd slowly gets closer
i dont care what anybody says he is better than more than than half or even 3/4 of those guys out there, mike is a beast!
not to mention he was one of the first ten pro skateboarders to be considered street. he had one of the first video parts of somebody just skateboarding down the street.
not only was his merits back in the day real good, even in todays standards he is helping the skateboarding community, admits he was wrong. and goes on TV and specials teaching kids not only about skateboarding but how to get along, share. and that life is hard for everybody and skateboarding is an outlet for expression.
legend--idol--gardian of old school skate
one of the greats !!
So fresh! Love Mike V
Every year Mike V does something epic
Hardcore style gotta love Mike V!
Legend.
Vaporizing boards. In Skateboardings history there's never been anyone better at entertaining a crowd. Sean Sheffey contest days come to mine as well.
hes the hero of skateboarding especially today
i love how small the crowd is at the beginning of the last trick and you can watch it slowly build with each shot.
I love this guy man, Legend!
Mike v I badass he keeps old school skating alive
saw mike V do a nose pick and I had to do one. now it's my go to trick skating transition
BEAUTIFUL MY RESPECTS FOR HIM
Beautiful
LEGEND!
This vid made me love skateboarding a little more.
Great to see how dedicated he is, after all those years. Not the best skater but one of it's most dedicated icon. HOF material MIke V.
Song?
Love the determination
Shredder
So so sick!!!
"do a kickflip"
- check out this no comply
- woooow
if you wanna see him do all flippy and what he is doing here, look up his 90s skating or watch battle at the berrics: Mike Vallely vs Chris Cole!
Skateboarding isnt about fashion or how things should be done its bout representing your own style and being who YOU are. every skateboarder is different and has different style and that is what makes skateboarding what it is today without that every single trick would look exactly the same and it would be pointless
powerful Mike V
Didn't mean no disrespect, Mike V is one of my role models. When I said not the best, I didn't say anything that's not true. You don't have to be the best to be a legend and an all-time great. Mike V still draws the crowd and people like him for who he is and how he skates. That's why I like him too. PS I still own a 1993 Vallely naked board and still ride it just for fun.
Its bad ass to see a legend skateboard
mike rules
awesome!!!!
When i think mike v i picture a dude with a shaved head and cargo shorts
0:24 that wall plant was legit
0:45 unreal
Such a shredder!
Are there any skate historians who know if Mike has ever been SOTY? I think on his Free Lunch he said he considered himself over-the-hill in '92, and he's still killing it to this day with no end in sight
Mike V = LEGEND
i'm not sure i follow yours either... who are you to judge what this man does with his life? he has done skateboarding a great service with the many innovations he has brought to the lifestyle and he deserves great respect for it.
Mike before the helmet was one of the rawest and gnarliest.
Mike turns up at Tampa Pro, says to himself 'i own this fucking place today' and then acts accordingly. - R E S P E C T -
What is this song called
Name of the song ?
I personally dont like lil wayne but he is not a poser skater, hes trying to learn just like you when you started. people who say hes fake are jumpin' on a bandwagon of hating him to be cool (or get likes on a youtube comments hint hint) am i wrong?
I wouldn't go as far as to say it isn't accepted in that community, but I really do admire your positivity. I hope one day it will be abolished.
Awesome skater
GOD-LIKE !
Those no complies are awesome, he climbed to the coping with a no comply and kept rolling. If you put a wall he wallies it, no matter how high. MV is otherwordly.
sick
I remember watching this on livestream, shit was epic
anyone know what the trick at one minute is called?
hero.
mike vallely bester mann
Motherfucking LEGEND haha
Mike Vallely !
most people here probably don't even understand who this man is and what's he's done for skateboarding. get your shit right, skateboarding isn't about who has the cooler clothes or the better sponsors. mike represents everything this lifestyle stands for.
Dear Mike V, can we see a trick tip for no comply tailslides?
Did he break like 5 decks? Sick man, the greatest!
love it :D
whats with the cruser board?
Anyone who doubts this guy's life long total dedication to skateboarding, and completely timless destroying power, needs to carefully watch his battle commander! Keep in keep in mind that he was over 40 fuckin' years old when he filmed that masterpiece!!!! What the fuck? Seriously.
like if that moment when mike did the last trick it felt like street dreams to you
HOLY F*CKING JESUS CHRIST! Mike is killing it!
what song is that plz?
What's the name of the song ?
He's riding a cruiser what a beast.
what is that song?
Mike v is fucking awsomeee!!!
Fuckkk yea !!!!!!!!
anybody know what sort of elbow pad he is wearing. it looks pretty slim line
skating LEGEND... from my home state reppin' JERSEY hahaha!
god of sk8
See how high he was :48 old scool
the show stealer
he still rips !
WOW
song????
mike v is really a sensitive guy and a great man. I listened to his nine club interview and he was soooo good and honest and just stoked to recall his life story in skating and throughout the podcast i learned alot from the guy. i relate to him alot. Seeing mike get crowd surfed put a smile on my face cuz i know how he felt there. i dont need to say it, i just know exactly what that meant to him. And he fucking kills it! ! that nose pick was utterly terrifyingly freaky!!!! One time i saw him at the westminster mall with my ex girlfriend, but i was too pussy tosay whats up. But back then, i would’ve not had the same respect i have for him that i have now after seeing the nine club interview. Not that i disrespected him before, ive always been a fan, i just really feel more like 8 can relate to him
what is the song? name please!
Dikes of Holland - No Desire
lol the flip board didnt snap at the end LOL
Is it just me or did the Colbert Report theme kick in at 2:36...
this oldman is crazy.
nice