It’s tight to see someone that slowed down for a while and then came back harder than ever. This doesn’t happen a lot in skating and it’s inspiring for sure.
I still remember being a kid and seeing his "This is Skateboarding" part and being so influenced by Spanky, Herman, and Romero because the were so young. Seeing them rip at such a young age was so inspiring that I could rip too.
Man, I guess this is as close as we're gonna get to the long form skater docs of Epicly Later'd. It makes them feel like nuggets of gold. I wish they'd put out more and make them longer. I know there's an audience for it.
I really wish they would bring it back. Patrick O'Dell could not have done a better job with the series - every episode is great. It's the perfect mix of human interest and skating lore. Some of the best stuff vice has put out period.
Literally fighting back tears of joy. Spanky is and always will be on my mount rushmore of skaters. he's legendary gem and it's beautiful to see how much of a change he made after all he went through. my top three of 2010's Mike MO, $panky and Malto
met him at a demo in bakersfield, ca back in 2003. we're the same age and he felt like a "regular guy" just like my friends(except he was really good!) now, in this video, again he seems like a regular guy. skating, working, has a family. it's great to see someone in skateboarding my age that's still relatable.
@GuataGuata no, they're talking about people changing after they're famous whether they mean to or not. i had the pleasure of hanging out with Spanky 3x in a few months, he is a very cool guy. Reynolds and Kirchart had enough shit on their minds and were just kind of like "oh hey man" and then kept doing what they were doing. i'm not faulting them at all, some rando just showed up at Kirchart's birthday party, cool who cares, i get it. i'm just saying, Spanky was very inclusive, not too good for anyone. one day everyone was leaving and i felt like i was the "last guy at the party" and was just about to take off when Leo Romero was like "well what are you up to? we're going to grab some food, wanna come?" and showed me all around the city, we ate, we skated etc. i don't see a lot of pros doing that but Leo and Spanky were chill as shit.
As a fellow new father, I have even more respect for Spanky and his time management, considering how productive he is skateboarding and art/design professions. He’s the sickest. So stoked for him.
spanky is a great skater for kids to look up to. He's been in the game for a while now and reinvented himself into a slightly different skater that still puts out amazing parts. I love that he now has a foothold in the industry with his creative work too. Love to see it!
It makes me so happy to see how he was able to come back from adversity and claim everything he lost, his story inspires me to be better everyday and im pretty sure it does to alot of others as well. Spanky is the perfect example of getting knocked down once and getting back up 10, mans will forever be one of the goats 🐐
Man I’m so glad to see him doing so well and happy. Having started watching him from when he was a kid with Herman and then through all the trials and tribulations over the years to now where he seems so content but still growing is awesome. I was really hoping to hear Reynolds talk because Spanky’s progression and path in life with Baker is what I imagine Reynolds now hopes for when he first finds these young kids going wild in the streets. Grow to love and love to grow.
In 2010, Spanky and the Emerica team were touring in Europe and one of the demos they had was in one of the worst skateparks in Finland. I think there were only like 20-30 people that came to see the demo and I remember when Leo started skating he said "this is so fucking weird". Everyone was silent, there was no music, it was so awkward (but honestly quite the usual in Finland) 😄 however Spanky got out of the van smiling, did some bluntslides on a bank similar to those LA ones, signed some caps and had a good time. Mad respect Spanky, you have always been the one skater that inspires me to pick up my board and go skate. ✌️
Seems like Spanky is a very mindful and intentional guy. I'm happy to see him thriving and still being a top pro after so long. I find his demeanor and output inspirational. Anyway, thanks for putting these thoughtful pieces together, Thrasher. Being able to connect more personally with other skaters helps remind me that I'm not alone at times, and that the physical act of skating isn't all there is to to skating here on Spaceship Earth.
Best words ever! "Because we wanted to." I stand where I am today because I did what I wanted to. Not from the drive of money. From the want inside of myself! Live life the way you want. And Spanky is the man!! I always admired his skating!
kevin artwork on instagram is some of the most bizarre and creative stuff ever. love this guy, been following him forever now. somewhat 20 years. much love spanky and baker sb.
Wild this came up on my UA-cam home page. Went to middle school with Spanky. 97-98 I think, 12 or 13 years old. He was 'the best skater in school' back then, popular and well liked. We weren't really friends, I was a band nerd, but my friends and I also skated (posers, really) and we were in awe of how much more advanced he was. Cool to see he's doing well.
i have so much respect of that dude! He’s like such a inspiration to skateboarding and everything that he does! thank u spanky!❤️❤️❤️ we appreciate u!!!
been a fan of spanky since this is skateboarding ,such amazing frontside flips, man, what a legend, such a great person in and out of skating such a rad dude
always have been one of my favourites since his part in baker 3, love to see spanky crush it so gracefully and effortlessly these days! you can genuinely tell he's feeling great and that's a great feeling :)
This dude is so underrated. I know he gets his due, but man, his skating is so artistic in Baker 3. I love how he’s breaking his board with the boulder. The way he lands the 180 and Morrissey comes on, on point ✌️ and ❤️ Kevin Long, you grew up bro haha
Spanky cool guy’d me and left me hanging at an emerica demo before as a kid. He was probably having a bad day or something. Just a funny moment I look back on lol. He’s still my favorite skater❤️❤️❤️
always been super stylish even on his downturn and drinking. My metric for good skating is what makes me want to skate not what’s “good” he’s def one of those guys.
On a serious note, i asked my dad to take me and my cousin chuy to the active ride shop in chino CA to get the Emerica “This is Skateboarding” dvd and stop by the nearest radio shack to by our first DVD player!! It was freakin amazing 🙌🏽 On top of that we found out there was secret coding options that we can go to on that specific Emerica DVD!!
It’s tight to see someone that slowed down for a while and then came back harder than ever. This doesn’t happen a lot in skating and it’s inspiring for sure.
I still remember being a kid and seeing his "This is Skateboarding" part and being so influenced by Spanky, Herman, and Romero because the were so young. Seeing them rip at such a young age was so inspiring that I could rip too.
It's nice to see our heroes still going. Made me start skating again
BAKER 3 TOO...
I remember spanky,herman,tosh,and leo from kid's in emerica
The Young Emericans
With the cure song
Man, I guess this is as close as we're gonna get to the long form skater docs of Epicly Later'd. It makes them feel like nuggets of gold. I wish they'd put out more and make them longer. I know there's an audience for it.
Yea I'm part of the audience and agree!
what happened to epicly laterd?
Epicly Later'd on Epicly Later'd?
I really wish they would bring it back. Patrick O'Dell could not have done a better job with the series - every episode is great. It's the perfect mix of human interest and skating lore. Some of the best stuff vice has put out period.
I love epicly latered!!! And “FREE lunch!❤️🔥
"It's fun to skate when you feel inspired." Well stated.
Well skated.
@@aquastreak11 indeed.
@GuataGuata i bet a kickflip that u can't both
@GuataGuata you're a jock
@@hydroflows Of you both,
bet I kick,
can't even flip.
Spanky has been killing it FOREVER
Literally fighting back tears of joy. Spanky is and always will be on my mount rushmore of skaters. he's legendary gem and it's beautiful to see how much of a change he made after all he went through. my top three of 2010's Mike MO, $panky and Malto
@GuataGuata Grow up dude
Malto is wack af
met him at a demo in bakersfield, ca back in 2003. we're the same age and he felt like a "regular guy" just like my friends(except he was really good!) now, in this video, again he seems like a regular guy. skating, working, has a family. it's great to see someone in skateboarding my age that's still relatable.
@GuataGuata no, they're talking about people changing after they're famous whether they mean to or not. i had the pleasure of hanging out with Spanky 3x in a few months, he is a very cool guy. Reynolds and Kirchart had enough shit on their minds and were just kind of like "oh hey man" and then kept doing what they were doing. i'm not faulting them at all, some rando just showed up at Kirchart's birthday party, cool who cares, i get it. i'm just saying, Spanky was very inclusive, not too good for anyone. one day everyone was leaving and i felt like i was the "last guy at the party" and was just about to take off when Leo Romero was like "well what are you up to? we're going to grab some food, wanna come?" and showed me all around the city, we ate, we skated etc. i don't see a lot of pros doing that but Leo and Spanky were chill as shit.
@@BRollOffroad that’s dope man
he is the definition of a cool guy. everything he does from his art , skating ,music taste, & fashion is all super tasteful .
Awesome human being on many levels !
The ways skateboarding has changed my life 🖤
As a fellow new father, I have even more respect for Spanky and his time management, considering how productive he is skateboarding and art/design professions. He’s the sickest. So stoked for him.
Very thankful for this! Spanky is very inspirational.
Love learning more about Kevin. Never knew he had that much of an impact in skateboarding, with like creating the graphics for boards etc etc
spanky is a great skater for kids to look up to. He's been in the game for a while now and reinvented himself into a slightly different skater that still puts out amazing parts. I love that he now has a foothold in the industry with his creative work too. Love to see it!
the memories man
Rudy!
It makes me so happy to see how he was able to come back from adversity and claim everything he lost, his story inspires me to be better everyday and im pretty sure it does to alot of others as well. Spanky is the perfect example of getting knocked down once and getting back up 10, mans will forever be one of the goats 🐐
Kevin is the best. Idol for a ton a folks my age
I love this dude so much
The way he is with his kid is so cute
Amazing skater, great artist, attentive dad and all around good guy it seems. This was really enjoyable to watch.
Man I’m so glad to see him doing so well and happy. Having started watching him from when he was a kid with Herman and then through all the trials and tribulations over the years to now where he seems so content but still growing is awesome. I was really hoping to hear Reynolds talk because Spanky’s progression and path in life with Baker is what I imagine Reynolds now hopes for when he first finds these young kids going wild in the streets. Grow to love and love to grow.
truly one of the GOATs
Can we please give this man skater of the year this year
He just keeps getting better! 😍
Ben raybourn yesterday and spanky today. Thank you thrasher
In 2010, Spanky and the Emerica team were touring in Europe and one of the demos they had was in one of the worst skateparks in Finland. I think there were only like 20-30 people that came to see the demo and I remember when Leo started skating he said "this is so fucking weird". Everyone was silent, there was no music, it was so awkward (but honestly quite the usual in Finland) 😄 however Spanky got out of the van smiling, did some bluntslides on a bank similar to those LA ones, signed some caps and had a good time. Mad respect Spanky, you have always been the one skater that inspires me to pick up my board and go skate. ✌️
His art for Baker has been such a touch of freshness too. Love what you are doing man keep it up!
Spotted a photo of Dylan on his desk at 7:37 🕊 Always loved Spanky’s skating since Baker 3
you should watch his part on Emerica This is Skateboarding
Spanky has been one of my favorite skaters for a long time. Great style and trick selection. Stoked he's doing well.
What an amazing human. Skateboarding has changed so many lives for the better.
We love you Spank Dog. Forever.
Seems like Spanky is a very mindful and intentional guy. I'm happy to see him thriving and still being a top pro after so long. I find his demeanor and output inspirational. Anyway, thanks for putting these thoughtful pieces together, Thrasher. Being able to connect more personally with other skaters helps remind me that I'm not alone at times, and that the physical act of skating isn't all there is to to skating here on Spaceship Earth.
Beautiful! Spanky is the man! I’ve always loved watching his footage and the graphics he helps put out are always enjoyable to see.
My favourite skater. Hands down the best dude ever
Best words ever! "Because we wanted to." I stand where I am today because I did what I wanted to. Not from the drive of money. From the want inside of myself! Live life the way you want. And Spanky is the man!! I always admired his skating!
kevin artwork on instagram is some of the most bizarre and creative stuff ever. love this guy, been following him forever now. somewhat 20 years. much love spanky and baker sb.
Spanky living his best life and looking better than ever 📈
staying busy and finding time to skate then going out to skate feels good. no rush.
Def the most enlightened skateboarder, and a huge inspiration as far as being a human being goes.
Such a hard working skater all the footage and clips he put out this year speak volume
This video needs a 'love' button...
More than his incredible skating. I love the look in his eye when he's with his baby. Us good Dads are tough to find. It's the greatest gift.
the most creative and stylish skater out there right now in my opinion
Been following spanky since day 1 , still kills it !
Spanky is a gift to skateboarding, Ive always admired his style, trick selection and dedication.
First saw Spanky in the Kids in Emerica video. One of the best styles in skating hands down
I totally feel him at 1:38. Such a great guy!
Wild this came up on my UA-cam home page. Went to middle school with Spanky. 97-98 I think, 12 or 13 years old. He was 'the best skater in school' back then, popular and well liked. We weren't really friends, I was a band nerd, but my friends and I also skated (posers, really) and we were in awe of how much more advanced he was. Cool to see he's doing well.
Always dope to see something from Spanky.
i have so much respect of that dude! He’s like such a inspiration to skateboarding and everything that he does! thank u spanky!❤️❤️❤️ we appreciate u!!!
Spanky we will love always and forever. Inspired to go out and skate.
Thank you for this. Made my soul smile.
Dude this is really inspiring to see him in a great place in life and healthy.
This was pretty damn wholesome. Spanky is the man!!
I love everything that comes from him. Just a great skateboarder and artist
been a fan of spanky since this is skateboarding ,such amazing frontside flips, man, what a legend, such a great person in and out of skating such a rad dude
always have been one of my favourites since his part in baker 3, love to see spanky crush it so gracefully and effortlessly these days! you can genuinely tell he's feeling great and that's a great feeling :)
One of my all time favorites. Most of my tricks are because of him especially switch fs big spins and bank skating
Another great Out There! Thanks for keeping these going
Muito bom ! Spanky has best footage to watch e inspiration me to go to the streets and have fun. Greattings from Brazil!!!
Keep killing on it every front Spanky, you rule bro!
Great video! Amazing skater, artist and father
This guy is an inspiration for us 30+ skaters 🤘🏽
He’s so inspiring, especially when you are 30y.o. dad and at the same time you have passion for skateboarding
His style, profile, it’s mild…and I like it. I like Spanky. Seems like he is very well grounded and psyched on life. 👍🏼
Legend, love the focus and the art is really nice.
Respect Kevin keep rollin
Hard not to root for a guy like this. Fuck yea Spanky I hope nothing but the best for you man.
One of my favorite skaters of all time. 🤘🏼💀
I envy his perspective and personality. Wish I could be as chill
This is rad. Thanks for making!.
One of my favorite skaters.. Baker Boys👊🏻
This was some heart warning shit ngl. Spanky has been killing it for 20 plus.
Big it up for Spanky. Baker for life!
This is skateboarding , in bloom and flip sorry were my go 2's back in the day to get me hype
Being a parent the days are long and the years are short.
Super rad. Spanky rules!
This dude is so underrated. I know he gets his due, but man, his skating is so artistic in Baker 3. I love how he’s breaking his board with the boulder. The way he lands the 180 and Morrissey comes on, on point ✌️ and ❤️ Kevin Long, you grew up bro haha
I think the spirit of emerica was so strong when kids in emerica came out, im still a kid in emerica. Baker 4Life
Dope to see spanky do his thing!!!!
first saw spanky in the pharmacy vid, chili, i think? forever one of my favorite skaters
great vid & beautiful color grading 🤌🏼
Also stoked to see you get back to right
this was dope to watch.
My man is HANDSOME.
Role model for me, the best guy out there
i love this so much.
what a fantastic dude
Kevin is the best.
Spanky cool guy’d me and left me hanging at an emerica demo before as a kid. He was probably having a bad day or something. Just a funny moment I look back on lol. He’s still my favorite skater❤️❤️❤️
Spanky is most chill guy ever
Stay gnarly & creating Spanky man
always been super stylish even on his downturn and drinking. My metric for good skating is what makes me want to skate not what’s “good” he’s def one of those guys.
Good for him! Being sober is great for productivity
Seeing such a dedicated skater and cliched good dad at the same time just fucking awesome
spanky is the best
19 seconds ago. How the hell did i get here this early. Spanky is the GOAT 🙌
I love your chanel and yours videos😊👌👍
On a serious note, i asked my dad to take me and my cousin chuy to the active ride shop in chino CA to get the Emerica “This is Skateboarding” dvd and stop by the nearest radio shack to by our first DVD player!! It was freakin amazing 🙌🏽 On top of that we found out there was secret coding options that we can go to on that specific Emerica DVD!!
Love this video,imma start posting skate clips soon tbh
And vlogs