Why Shane O'Neill Started April Skateboards

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  • @SKATEHACKS
    @SKATEHACKS 5 років тому +498

    Shout out to Shane for creating his own outlet and putting on kids who would otherwise be stuck in the "flow team" trap and not get the recognition they deserve. Too common in skateboarding

    • @Relentlezz41
      @Relentlezz41 4 роки тому +11

      You're right. I remember Tom Asta was in that flow spot for what seemed like a decade. Lot of guys have been flow for years and years. Some guys are hyped about it, but others are trying to do it big and they won't let it happen.

    • @MIKE2111ful
      @MIKE2111ful 2 роки тому

      @@Relentlezz41 I agree that is messed up but if you make every kid that is good pro does being pro even hold any water?

    • @Relentlezz41
      @Relentlezz41 2 роки тому +1

      @@MIKE2111ful Josh Kalis said it best. "What happens when you've been flow 7 years and you've done nothing about it? No parts? Nothing? Then surprised when there's budget cuts?"

  • @Ralphhy
    @Ralphhy 4 роки тому +62

    April is the first board I’ve ever picked up. Started skating at 26 and my buddy told me the significance of this brand and it’s only made it that much more special to me.

  • @skaterdude14b
    @skaterdude14b 5 років тому +562

    “Grew out of the berrics” I could hear a whole discussion about that

    • @tylermomberger7344
      @tylermomberger7344 5 років тому +91

      @Tom Muller not into Scientology lmao

    • @WrdtoMuva
      @WrdtoMuva 5 років тому +80

      I grew out of the Berrics too. A lot of people have. It’s not even skateboarding anymore. Shit they are doing show and movie reviews like what the fuck. Niggas gotta eat I guess

    • @JerryRiceBall
      @JerryRiceBall 5 років тому +92

      Baylen Miller Berra and koston are unfortunately both scientologists. Berra being an extremely weird, sorta psycho example of one. Message berra on IG about it, he’ll actually debate you on the legitimacy of that bat shit crazy cult. Koston is much more quiet about his involvement.

    • @deadredeyes
      @deadredeyes 5 років тому +26

      @@JerryRiceBall Damn, that is fucked to hear. :(

    • @moistschmeckles400
      @moistschmeckles400 5 років тому +12

      @@JerryRiceBall What?? Holy shit so that's probably scientology money that goes into the decks that koston gives away

  • @TheActiveAssault
    @TheActiveAssault 5 років тому +141

    Shane isn’t just a skateboarder or a businessman. He’s an advocate.
    Skateboarding today is like universities. Everyone’s smart, everyone has a 4.0, what else you got? Better have a cool story, cool style, and awesome character.

  • @verzure
    @verzure 5 років тому +172

    Shane: 17:31 "I'm filming for something else; I can't really say anything about it; it's a Nike thing..."
    Nike: "That's enough, Shane."
    *video ends*

    • @two2mass
      @two2mass 4 роки тому +6

      the nike thing came out FeelsGood

  • @kieranburkhill
    @kieranburkhill 5 років тому +23

    I have so much respect for this guy. Not only he rips but he looks out for others and takes care of them.
    Favourite skater since day one.

  • @flatgroundtv7097
    @flatgroundtv7097 5 років тому +66

    This is the evolution of the skateboard industry. Shane O'Neill helping the skateboard industry to be at great standard. Helping each other is the way to go.

  • @falchionwielder785
    @falchionwielder785 4 роки тому +13

    Shane’s loyalty to his friends is commendable. Business is messy, but it really seems like what drives him is relationships and friends, which is rare.

  • @burger1113
    @burger1113 Рік тому +4

    Man, he's not just a dope skater, but transcends all that with his influence over others. Now I gotta buy an April deck.

  • @spocktokirk
    @spocktokirk 5 років тому +47

    Damn that convo reminded me of the "flow dayz" cool for free shiz, horrible for the future. Much respect to April and Shane.

  • @byahboy129
    @byahboy129 5 років тому +11

    Shane has the most memorable berrics clip for me. When he came to the park for the "new years resolution" part. It really made me reimagine what was possible in precision on a skateboard.

  • @turdchurner4012
    @turdchurner4012 5 років тому +305

    How did so many people not know he's Australian??

    • @ianturnbow7011
      @ianturnbow7011 5 років тому +17

      Being young and not listening to any of his interviews are the best culprits.

    • @aamoreno94
      @aamoreno94 5 років тому +2

      seriously lmao

    • @ianturnbow7011
      @ianturnbow7011 5 років тому +4

      Brick
      Shane has been in a decent number of interviews over the years. After searching “Shane O’Neill Interview” on UA-cam I found interviews for RIDE Channel, CCS, Route One (U.K. skate shop), Crailtap, and a few others. The search took less than 30 seconds.

    • @ianturnbow7011
      @ianturnbow7011 5 років тому

      Brick
      Plus, there are Street League and other contests as well as tours he’ll have mini interviews in.

    • @Seamo57
      @Seamo57 5 років тому +1

      Right?! HE OWNS A F*CKING KANGAROO LOL.......... HOW COULD ANYONE NOT KNOW>
      ??
      I've been down since early 80's............ SERIOUSLY?

  • @hiddenvoice27
    @hiddenvoice27 5 років тому +10

    So much respect for Shane. It feels like companies have been shifting towards putting on lesser-known guys who rip, and Shane is at the forefront of that movement. Also, it would be easy for someone in Shane's position to be a huge skate jock, but I've never gotten that sense at all from him. To me it also says a lot that he often goes out of his way to personally reply to all the comments on his instagram, instead of just liking them all, which is completely meaningless.

  • @dylanwagner9686
    @dylanwagner9686 5 років тому +380

    Shane trying to be normal and not seem like a robot 🤖

    • @capo_di_capi
      @capo_di_capi 5 років тому +23

      Dylan Wagner for his very first more intimate interview, you can tell his brain works faster than others, like Rodney Mullen. Shane is completely humble, like Mullen, and he's transforming skating, just like Mullen.

    • @Quincycle
      @Quincycle 5 років тому +7

      @@capo_di_capi Shane is anything but humble

    • @nikokaapa
      @nikokaapa 5 років тому +5

      @@capo_di_capi I wouldn't call him humble

    • @MrFrenchMan_
      @MrFrenchMan_ 5 років тому +2

      @@nikokaapa why would you say that ? elaborate?

    • @slimetime7488
      @slimetime7488 5 років тому +1

      Quincycle why?? im genuinely curious I don’t know of him that well

  • @drewie123
    @drewie123 5 років тому +5

    What a genuine and legit dude.

  • @TheHoodiman
    @TheHoodiman 5 років тому +76

    You should get Sewa on-board

  • @edventures9884
    @edventures9884 3 роки тому +4

    This dude is so chill. I met him at a Starbucks I was working at. I was working drive thru, looked over to cafe and there he was ordering coffee. He looks a lot slimmer in person haha but I was so schocked I left my drive thru position just to say hi to him, sadly couldn’t get a picture it was so busy ;/

  • @alexanderbertallo1995
    @alexanderbertallo1995 5 років тому +33

    If I believe anyone to start a board company to help out certain skaters, to promote them, and giving them an opportunity, instead of "just making some extra money" (maybe even by ripping them of and sht...) - it is Shane O'Neill...

  • @mrburns805
    @mrburns805 5 років тому +110

    April O’Neill. 🤔 there’s a ninja turtle joke here somewhere but I can’t think of it lol

    • @makushe4ka
      @makushe4ka 5 років тому +1

      kinds don't know what is it. in these moments i wnat to kill em all

    • @MrBiggysmalls87
      @MrBiggysmalls87 5 років тому +4

      mrburns805 PORK RIND? PORK RIND!

    • @JojoushiPWI
      @JojoushiPWI 4 роки тому +1

      @@MrBiggysmalls87 kitchen? Kitchen!

    • @jonhenryphares2132
      @jonhenryphares2132 4 роки тому

      it’s the woman Splinter took in and trained hahaha

    • @TK-qh4gr
      @TK-qh4gr 4 роки тому +2

      She stole Donatello's board and wrote her name on it... don't worry, I'll hit the dislike button on my own.

  • @J.guevara45
    @J.guevara45 5 років тому +8

    Shane was always one of my favorite skaters 🔥 love this guy 🤘🏻

  • @VqVick
    @VqVick 4 роки тому +6

    Shane is so straight forward, no bs with him.

  • @ProdByDrestar
    @ProdByDrestar 4 роки тому +3

    real G for helping his friends out like that

  • @geronimotheveganskater6734
    @geronimotheveganskater6734 5 років тому +9

    Awesome to see shane O'Neill starting his own board company..i would skate it

  • @williamsweginnis
    @williamsweginnis 2 роки тому +17

    You guys gotta get Josiah Gatlyn on the podcast. Dude was absolutely insane on a skateboard and ultimately had to step away because the industry did him dirty. Very interesting story and would be a super solid guest

    • @logTopic
      @logTopic 2 роки тому +2

      I second this notion. His switch heels used to blow my mind haha

    • @danielangelc
      @danielangelc Рік тому

      He was better that some pro’s I’ve seen. It sucks zero didn’t made him pro

    • @RogerG92
      @RogerG92 Рік тому +1

      they wont give him the platform it would step on too many toes

    • @visuals8349
      @visuals8349 4 місяці тому

      As a noob, what happened long story short?

  • @JakesHigh1
    @JakesHigh1 5 років тому +5

    His mentality reminds me of shakejunts motto, by the homie for the homies ! Much respect ❤️

  • @Andyphamz
    @Andyphamz Рік тому

    14:55 the best advice I’ve heard. Sticking with me for life.

  • @justinlaing6999
    @justinlaing6999 5 років тому +18

    April O'Neil was the first thing that I thought of...this dude should just lie and say it's TMNT cause that is too dope

  • @gambitomega5397
    @gambitomega5397 5 років тому +6

    Love how he asked why he left primitive and every time he went to talk he kept asking again lol

  • @darrylwingo1056
    @darrylwingo1056 5 років тому +1

    So motivational, keeps old ppl like me still skating

  • @user1138
    @user1138 Рік тому

    I have an April 8.12 and 8.5 and they're both great boards. April is one of the few companies these days making shapes that I actually like.

  • @ObscureSampology
    @ObscureSampology 3 роки тому +7

    Every kid in Hong Kong has an April deck. Word. Skateboarding has exploded in Asia . Word yuto !

  • @Jarrett_Evans
    @Jarrett_Evans 2 роки тому +1

    7:58 Damn his accent did him dirty there 🤣

  • @Lucas-yy3dh
    @Lucas-yy3dh 3 роки тому +9

    No wonder he's so good at skating... just look at his attitude to everyone in his life!

  • @detailsmove
    @detailsmove 4 роки тому +7

    I'm glad he started April cuz it's one of the most aesthetically pleasing brands ever

    • @FLTHYFCKGAMING
      @FLTHYFCKGAMING 3 роки тому +1

      Fa tho

    • @detailsmove
      @detailsmove 3 роки тому +1

      @@FLTHYFCKGAMING every deck has a clean design

    • @williamvuitton3063
      @williamvuitton3063 3 роки тому +1

      Facts, I love the simple outline. Makes the board look so clean and snappy

    • @detailsmove
      @detailsmove 3 роки тому

      @@williamvuitton3063 exactly, I bought one just to hang as a wall piece

  • @tajcook9807
    @tajcook9807 5 років тому +6

    What a humble bloke

  • @shanefair1525
    @shanefair1525 Рік тому +2

    Everybody knows he named it April so he could have a skateboard that said April O'Neill. Hes a huge ninja turtles fan..

  • @ArtyuhDima
    @ArtyuhDima 13 днів тому

    Nice to see you again in this studio

  • @jarradgray56
    @jarradgray56 5 років тому

    Shane O'Neil you are the Dali Lama of skateboarding. Observation, Execution, Experience, Opertunity, love and after watching this i now know why you have the style and flow you do when you skate... It's because you are a deadset fucking top bloke whom truly cares about others and wants to help make a difference and bring freedom to others whom have the passion

  • @dabesaroundnstuff920
    @dabesaroundnstuff920 5 років тому +63

    Someone adressed the flow issue. Finally...

    • @ArrozConHector
      @ArrozConHector 5 років тому

      What is flow?

    • @Lacotemale
      @Lacotemale 5 років тому +3

      @@ArrozConHector Skaters getting free skateboarding products.

    • @Fanaz10
      @Fanaz10 5 років тому +1

      what's the issue with it?

    • @josephbaker1031
      @josephbaker1031 5 років тому +11

      GorillionDollarExtreme not getting anywhere further

    • @DoggoWillink
      @DoggoWillink 4 роки тому +1

      Hector It’s like the introduction to a company. They think you’re good and like you so they send you stuff. The idea is if things work out you might become an am on the team, etc.
      That’s the *idea* anyway.

  • @ascendingcosmicsoul1682
    @ascendingcosmicsoul1682 5 років тому +2

    That April Video is sick, glad he came on hear cause I would of slept on it.

  • @adrianoravina9044
    @adrianoravina9044 5 років тому +34

    Shane is the modern day stacy peralta, hes gonna change the game soon!!

  • @jordanmiller8473
    @jordanmiller8473 5 років тому +97

    I want kader on the nine club so bad.

    • @soundsociety7420
      @soundsociety7420 2 роки тому

      Not by my approvemsnt it is not gonne happen ok?!

    • @zombie3317
      @zombie3317 2 роки тому

      @@soundsociety7420 what 💀

  • @emilien2555
    @emilien2555 3 роки тому +5

    Shane is a clever a sane person. He is somehow the reflect of his skating : square, rational, clean. Why I am not surprised at all !?

  • @capo_di_capi
    @capo_di_capi 5 років тому +23

    @thenineclub what do you guys think of highlighting certain topics within the same podcast???, almost like timestamping chapters, except you'd be marking major topics of interest, I think that would help grow the channel by having skaters who want to watch certain topics but not necessarily the whole podcast, could lead to people watching different shows they might not have originally watched.

    • @nineclubclips
      @nineclubclips  5 років тому +17

      We’re tryin to do all that... we’re overworked and understaffed haha!

    • @capo_di_capi
      @capo_di_capi 5 років тому

      The Nine Club Highlights good luck to you three.

    • @chabib23
      @chabib23 5 років тому +2

      @@nineclubclips I'll do it!

    • @brianmurarik5248
      @brianmurarik5248 5 років тому +1

      Hire me

  • @Imjakejones2322
    @Imjakejones2322 5 років тому +52

    April O’Neil

  • @mitchell.c2546
    @mitchell.c2546 2 роки тому

    April reminds me of the NY shop “Autumn” 🍂 best time of the year to skate. 💯

  • @serbronnoftheblackwater4536
    @serbronnoftheblackwater4536 5 років тому +26

    Shane should go on Slides and Grinds.

    • @wfarmer1000
      @wfarmer1000 5 років тому

      Man that would be epic. I think Carlos Ribiero would get him though.

    • @chongymeister14
      @chongymeister14 4 роки тому

      William Farmer nah Shane is too tech him and Carlos skate together a bunch tho so maybe he knows his tricks hahah

  • @jwizdum2103
    @jwizdum2103 4 роки тому +7

    His Australian accent keeps coming and going 😂

  • @RedVelvetUnderground333
    @RedVelvetUnderground333 5 років тому +15

    I’ve seen too many ppl be flow when they should’ve been am and eventually just fizzle out

  • @JosephACampbellJr
    @JosephACampbellJr Рік тому

    Shane made it to where other companies noticed his riders because of the care he takes of his riders. ❤

  • @BG61392
    @BG61392 5 років тому +8

    Traditional street skating is the best. Go out and get it!

  • @reza_dc2
    @reza_dc2 4 роки тому +2

    Imagine how many skaters could have reached the next level if they had a company owner like Shane , this guy has the intellect to run a company properly.

    • @TheDonchido
      @TheDonchido 2 роки тому

      Shane is a overall good dude it seems like

  • @marissac870
    @marissac870 5 років тому +2

    12:15. "FOR US.... UH . WITH US" HAHAHAH Yeah

    • @mattcoals7258
      @mattcoals7258 5 років тому +1

      marissac870 lol, “you’ll be paid in opportunity and life experience, son.”

  • @nuaapeerlink6746
    @nuaapeerlink6746 3 місяці тому

    Go Shane street skating is a different art. A beautiful thing.❤

  • @kendo512
    @kendo512 5 років тому +18

    Get you a man that looks at you the way Rog looks at Shane

  • @zedskates9402
    @zedskates9402 5 років тому +13

    The Minato of skating

    • @sbcm1139
      @sbcm1139 5 років тому

      Zaire Karaitiana dude, that so true

    • @chongymeister14
      @chongymeister14 4 роки тому

      Minato who? Narutos dad? Lmao

  • @502jackal
    @502jackal 5 років тому +1

    im glad he grabbed the people he did. dude's being stuck on flow or just being shelved for no reason sucks. i couldn't even remember who Ish cepeda was riding for at one point, but now he's making new moves and its great.

  • @mimik5856
    @mimik5856 5 років тому +2

    He is always so smart in his shirts

  • @BennettAustin7
    @BennettAustin7 2 роки тому +1

    “Kelly you said you were on flow”

  • @domwalker6526
    @domwalker6526 5 місяців тому

    This dude is the best abs April is one of my favorite teams

  • @starcloudatlas
    @starcloudatlas 2 роки тому

    RESPECT! He seems like the best dude

  • @willgavin7986
    @willgavin7986 5 років тому +22

    First time ever hearing Shane talk 😂

  • @motosquad9670
    @motosquad9670 5 років тому +2

    That glass of milk 😂😂

  • @CORYMPHOTOS
    @CORYMPHOTOS 5 років тому +21

    10:16 is really why he left primitive skateboards he said it with out saying it

    • @thomaszinecker1785
      @thomaszinecker1785 5 років тому

      good looking thanks

    • @AxelMartinez-zk5od
      @AxelMartinez-zk5od 5 років тому +1

      Dont get it ?

    • @anthonyhash9786
      @anthonyhash9786 5 років тому +2

      Makes sense, but its gotta be hard running a company and trying to make everyone happy. You would almost have to keep your team small to pay everyone fairly unless your brand blows up

  • @C1474NO
    @C1474NO 5 років тому

    Letting the pro talk 😁 love you guys Xxxx

  • @thabangletsoso5449
    @thabangletsoso5449 5 років тому

    Shane is so chilled

  • @mikeblance8676
    @mikeblance8676 5 років тому +3

    Shane's mind contains so many viable reasons to bring his corp into another level. They're different. Watta lowkey beast

  • @MrBiggysmalls87
    @MrBiggysmalls87 5 років тому +20

    He sounds like Rocko from Rockos Modern Life!

    • @defstrikem2743
      @defstrikem2743 5 років тому

      Melvin the Mop Boy I can’t unhear this

    • @scottstephens6008
      @scottstephens6008 4 роки тому

      He doesn't sound anything like Rocko 😂

    • @MrBiggysmalls87
      @MrBiggysmalls87 4 роки тому

      Scott Stephens has never seen Rockos Modern Life. SPUNKYYY! SPUNKYYYYYYYY!

    • @Dracula_sb
      @Dracula_sb 4 роки тому

      BRUH

  • @evanmadson
    @evanmadson 4 роки тому +4

    Had to cop an April deck. Shit riiips

  • @caseyaylward8853
    @caseyaylward8853 5 років тому

    Shane doesn't fuck around he seems like a very serious dude. Not in a bad way he just knows his shit that's why April Skateboards is going to make it and be huge

  • @qpid8110
    @qpid8110 4 роки тому +3

    He needs to embrace the TMNT angle xD That's the first thing I thought of.

  • @murcielago7247
    @murcielago7247 5 років тому +7

    My hope is that one of those days Shane starts uploading more content...like on youtube...just for the hell of it

  • @neveroldpea
    @neveroldpea Рік тому

    Loved this clip , I'm buying an April board now

  • @danielpetock9504
    @danielpetock9504 5 років тому +26

    not sure why he reminds me so much of the Geico gecko...

  • @gopherchucksgamingnstuff2263
    @gopherchucksgamingnstuff2263 3 роки тому

    I have to say, I always thought he was conceded because he didn't speak. And he is beyond clinical with his style. I was mistaken, he sounds really chill.

    • @gopherchucksgamingnstuff2263
      @gopherchucksgamingnstuff2263 3 роки тому

      So glad it wasn't April O'Neill. Not that it matters. My name is Will. My wife's name is Kate. I get that crap too.

  • @scottlopez9089
    @scottlopez9089 5 років тому +3

    You guys need to put out more of these tid bits out of the hole interview.
    Please

  • @yoitsraul15
    @yoitsraul15 5 років тому

    This is the content I fuck with. Diego Najera is a beast.

  • @RonniTsunamiYGO
    @RonniTsunamiYGO 5 років тому +7

    I genuinely had no idea this guy was Australian. Seen a lot of sick skating from him but never heard him speak till now.

  • @josephaudebert7480
    @josephaudebert7480 4 роки тому +1

    Shane Legend. Number 1. Peace, LOVE, Unity, and Hapiness and Skateboarding is not a crime, and Hapiness, and Hapiness and Having Fun. God bless You all. 😇😇😇😇😇😇❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @whereswalt2716
    @whereswalt2716 5 років тому

    He seems like a super cool cat to be around.

  • @imchunliimsubzero
    @imchunliimsubzero 5 років тому

    A priceless relic in life

  • @Unatomy
    @Unatomy 5 років тому +2

    Can’t believe he left primitive still

  • @monarch770
    @monarch770 5 років тому

    april is going to be fucking huge!

  • @mtem7068
    @mtem7068 4 роки тому

    Shane is amazing.

  • @xcvsumextra
    @xcvsumextra 5 років тому +12

    Nugget!

  • @wennn8114
    @wennn8114 5 років тому +3

    Tommy Fynn not in the team?

  • @getsomeorgohome
    @getsomeorgohome 3 роки тому

    I started a company called May skateboards, we got June trucks and July wheels donkey names

  • @DeffectiveMirrors
    @DeffectiveMirrors 5 років тому

    Very well spoken

  • @Slayvon721
    @Slayvon721 Рік тому +2

    Bro sitting there talking like he a human

    • @bluiii
      @bluiii 11 місяців тому

      😂

  • @luv8032
    @luv8032 4 роки тому +2

    Skateboarding is fun but there is politics behind closed doors! Beef between Shane and Paul @13:19 his change of tone and delivery...

  • @chrissadler4583
    @chrissadler4583 5 років тому +2

    Looooovve my April deck

  • @felipe8511
    @felipe8511 5 років тому +4

    i wouldnt be surprised with suddenly some skater started to clip his own instagram shots and post montages on youtube with the same tricks over and over again on several different channels, those videos with royaltie free songs "best of 20xx instagram" are getting lots of views

  • @rooskienelson4620
    @rooskienelson4620 3 роки тому

    Shane “it’s all good” O’Neill

  • @johndailyva
    @johndailyva 5 років тому

    What's the piece of equipment with the dial that Kelly uses?

  • @jsuban4346
    @jsuban4346 Рік тому +1

    Id see Shane for years back in the day around Melbourne, at comps and he was always wayyyyyy ahead of the pack...I use to think he was a bit of a prick, now I see hes just focused n determined

  • @tmears11
    @tmears11 5 років тому

    ur the man Shane!

  • @Shadow-bw8qf
    @Shadow-bw8qf 4 роки тому

    Now we got “The Shane’s”

  • @crackerjack6454
    @crackerjack6454 5 років тому +4

    April "FOOLS"
    I'd get one.... Or 2

  • @blakenyan1
    @blakenyan1 5 років тому +5

    Hey he said something about street skater that’s out in the streets how about that one kid Cody Davis

    • @FoleyCloud
      @FoleyCloud 5 років тому +2

      blakenyan1 I got a feeling that kids some kinda prick asshole. He’s had sponsors before but they always drop him so I got a feeling it must be something attitude related unfortunately

  • @DonnieEls
    @DonnieEls 3 роки тому

    Companies should be uploading their skaters videos to their platforms and not leave them in the dark to gain a following on the jungle of social media themselves where an unsponsored skaters kickflip flat ground can go viral to millions and a shredders kickflip back lip on a ten stair get 50 views.