Kicking It With... John Gardner | OJ Wheels

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  • Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
  • It's guaranteed that when you hang out with John Gardner you're gonna get into some crazy shit. Spend the day with John as he roams around LBC and turns unskateable spots into super fun sessions.
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Комментарии • 371

  • @betweenthebars256
    @betweenthebars256 5 лет назад +117

    I believe they call this a “free spirit”

  • @CaliBreeeze
    @CaliBreeeze 5 лет назад +346

    Such a positive dude definitely an inspiration

  • @shrimpbunt
    @shrimpbunt 5 лет назад +389

    John, if you’re reading this, I wanna be best friends.

    • @colem8518
      @colem8518 5 лет назад +9

      Second that, no homo

    • @tweaking_off_the_mid
      @tweaking_off_the_mid 5 лет назад +10

      He's really the best dude.

    • @w.umusic1857
      @w.umusic1857 5 лет назад +3

    • @matthewpayne4622
      @matthewpayne4622 5 лет назад +6

      Jake Lee I’m basically friends with him. I met him twice in my town in jersey and he gave me his deck I’m currently riding

    • @boobyjailpink4489
      @boobyjailpink4489 4 года назад

      @@matthewpayne4622 yes he definitely remembers u

  • @xorumin
    @xorumin 5 лет назад +234

    Again, thanks OJ for the amazing content.

    • @RanchMafia
      @RanchMafia 5 лет назад

      sicckkkkkkkkk🤣🤣🤣i wont one soo baddd

  • @norcalzack
    @norcalzack 5 лет назад +106

    Man i realized watching this how rare happy people are.. We all need to lighten up like john.

    • @geejee1255
      @geejee1255 4 года назад +2

      you forgot the daily intake of THC in large doses wich i dont suggest lol..but i agree good dude rarely you find these nowadays

    • @prunehead
      @prunehead 3 года назад +1

      Sometimes the happiest are also secretly the saddest. Talk to your freinds. Be nice to everyone.

    • @CRYPTfromCATACOMBZ
      @CRYPTfromCATACOMBZ 2 года назад +1

      I would like have friend like him. I mean that medtitation and stuff in combination with positiveness, always smailing and not being rude.... And skateboarding....

  • @Sbigrox
    @Sbigrox 5 лет назад +167

    i love when kickouts get handled like that

    • @PHeMoX
      @PHeMoX 4 года назад +18

      Same, but 95% is up to the attitude of the skater man. Act nicely and people won't get all worked up.

    • @18JR78
      @18JR78 4 года назад +8

      PHeMoX
      It’s goes both ways but the outcome is in our hands and all we can do is avoid confrontation, respond respectfully, not let it ruin your day and move on. If you retaliate there is a big chance it’ll end ugly and you’ll ruin the spot for every other skater.

    • @weirdomachine
      @weirdomachine 3 года назад +1

      gotta read the room

  • @joshuacrane2397
    @joshuacrane2397 5 лет назад +247

    This is what skateboarding is all about, being different, doing things outside the box, but most importantly having fun. And john seems like such a great guy I can imagine he is a pleasure to film with. Keep up the sick content OJs.

  • @Nollie_Fullcab
    @Nollie_Fullcab 5 лет назад +2

    Whata dope human being! More gardner!!

  • @sleepdreamrepeat
    @sleepdreamrepeat 5 лет назад +38

    Props to this guy seems super chill, and respectful when dealing with the public.

  • @FelipediOliveira
    @FelipediOliveira 5 лет назад +15

    What a cool guy!!! I definitely wanna be like him when I grow up. The best skate video I've seen in a while!!!!!

  • @egorbakey
    @egorbakey 5 лет назад +68

    John Gardner... more like John Carpnter amirite

  • @IRatatatI
    @IRatatatI 5 лет назад +1

    What a pleasant individual

  • @madisonmosley
    @madisonmosley 5 лет назад +34

    my mans gonna give me a heart attack the way he pulls the guard and puts his fingers in front of that saw

    • @CollinGill7
      @CollinGill7 3 года назад

      lol when he cut through the posts that stood up the rampboard, for a split second before i realized the saw blade was red i thought john like cut his finger off or something

  • @dxmanforlife
    @dxmanforlife 5 лет назад +53

    Man, i could watch john gardner for hours.

  • @ZackDowdy
    @ZackDowdy 5 лет назад +2

    That heater setup is so good!!!

  • @saturdaymorning329
    @saturdaymorning329 5 лет назад +56

    Great idea. Just need sturdier plywood.

  • @MrJackandEmily
    @MrJackandEmily 5 лет назад +82

    Also, I feel like he could be the last dude on earth and just have a dope time

    • @kudosbudo
      @kudosbudo 4 года назад +5

      Think of all teh places you could skate if you were the last dude on earth.

  • @cheesefanman2391
    @cheesefanman2391 5 лет назад +3

    “Still got life in it.”

  • @sekt0r97
    @sekt0r97 5 лет назад +3

    This guy is so cool!

  • @bumrodgers
    @bumrodgers 5 лет назад +78

    John is my favorite! Thanks for putting this out OJ.
    No pressure or anything, but... more John!

  • @guaguancos.montunodcubop8923
    @guaguancos.montunodcubop8923 5 лет назад

    inspiration

  • @kevinjohnthomson
    @kevinjohnthomson 5 лет назад +18

    Anybody else getting James Franco in Pineapple Express vibes from this guy? What a dude!

  • @SucculentDoorbell
    @SucculentDoorbell 5 лет назад +17

    With better materials and design, this could be the next big thing in skating. Great idea

  • @lilnobody4304
    @lilnobody4304 5 лет назад +9

    You’re the bob ross of skating

  • @catchncookcalifornia1574
    @catchncookcalifornia1574 5 лет назад +11

    And that is what skateboarding is all about!

  • @lilcodec46
    @lilcodec46 5 лет назад

    Dude is genuinely cool asf

  • @theeeves
    @theeeves 5 лет назад

    So rad, and damn John has a beautiful kickflip.

  • @maroonmaddox
    @maroonmaddox 5 лет назад +25

    We got some bunion flarage

  • @matt5117
    @matt5117 5 лет назад +23

    John gardner is the best. 🤙

  • @mrthirty1139
    @mrthirty1139 5 лет назад +13

    I'll never be this cool, and thats okay

  • @tannnerrr
    @tannnerrr 5 лет назад

    You’re a legend

  • @non_brewed_condiment
    @non_brewed_condiment 4 года назад

    This dude is so positive that when they kick him out of spots they apologize and compliment him on doing a great job beforehand.

  • @502jackal
    @502jackal 5 лет назад

    He always seems to be having a good time. Nice vid

  • @garrethgolden3856
    @garrethgolden3856 5 лет назад

    So sick

  • @macofish1
    @macofish1 4 года назад +5

    9:44 Pure class from old to young and young to old. Respect.

  • @askemeum
    @askemeum 5 лет назад +9

    OJ with the stuff again! John is such a golden human.

  • @MartinKohoutekchannel
    @MartinKohoutekchannel 5 лет назад +6

    This dude is all I want to be in life!

  • @albertber.
    @albertber. 5 лет назад +10

    OJ wheels are the best! 🍊

  • @gio-mz3ty
    @gio-mz3ty 5 лет назад +8

    More crusin videos please!

  • @gregoryt.miller6852
    @gregoryt.miller6852 4 года назад

    I like how the wood broke than the support splits than the screw snapped maybe some dif choice in supplys my man lol or not make it fun is all that matters:)

  • @carson683
    @carson683 5 лет назад +6

    i'm curious what his reaction to being rudely kicked out of spots is

    • @light_and_sound
      @light_and_sound 4 года назад +1

      Probably the same, but I bet he doesn't attract that energy often.

  • @HgihAsFcuk
    @HgihAsFcuk 5 лет назад +4

    This is the greatest shit I've ever seen man great stuff John!

  • @themosthip
    @themosthip 5 лет назад +2

    this video makes me happy

  • @n_i_t_u_s_
    @n_i_t_u_s_ 4 года назад +2

    This vid just made me wanna go skate! Love how considerate he is to the other person when he gets asked to not skate the spot, learn from John. Just bought my first set of OJs, will be cruisin' them soon.

    • @paulrevere2928
      @paulrevere2928 4 года назад

      Respect is definitely a two way street!

  • @CarlMoelhave
    @CarlMoelhave 5 лет назад +15

    it crazy how a big city can seem to have infinity spots

  • @comicog3
    @comicog3 4 года назад +2

    This so genuinely so fun to watch. Glad this is out there.

  • @realmackle
    @realmackle Год назад +1

    I love the guy that was stoked but had to kick you out 😭

  • @ActiveAtom
    @ActiveAtom 5 лет назад +2

    Thank you for the meteorite rock formation share, we enjoy being hobbyist geologists living here in Joshua Tree, Mojave Desert it is very natural and open with little human interaction, art is created here. Live long near Belmont Shore, that is a great area.
    Lance & Patrick.

    • @lordperezident
      @lordperezident 3 года назад

      I loved seeing the moldavite. That's actually my favorite !

  • @stattack5855
    @stattack5855 4 года назад +2

    dude this guy inspired me to start skating again

  • @aguitacalentito
    @aguitacalentito 5 лет назад +5

    What kind of deck is he skating on his regular setup ? I like that shape

  • @SebastianGonzalez-jm9kw
    @SebastianGonzalez-jm9kw 5 лет назад +1

    What are those parts called? I want to build this-
    where can I find the right sized poles and what are the names of the parts they insert into? The ones he drills at 4:42

    • @That1Guy
      @That1Guy 4 года назад

      its called speed rail. www.hollaender.com/products/ you can make anything with them. my whole life is made of this stuff

  • @typicalskateboarder3295
    @typicalskateboarder3295 5 лет назад

    If I'm not skating spits I'm skating OJ's

  • @FabricioRodriguezM
    @FabricioRodriguezM 5 лет назад +3

    Totally nuts. That was so fun to watch. Good job. This is how skating should feel.

  • @Joelontugs
    @Joelontugs 4 года назад +1

    Who else thought this was lily dicky?

  • @superfunnyjoke3922
    @superfunnyjoke3922 4 года назад +1

    Did a slappy with the ramp legendary

  • @SlicedSlappy
    @SlicedSlappy 4 года назад +1

    I most likely listen to the same podcast as this guy. I can see he has committed to the path of not growing up and believing is magic. Which is what my soul craves.

  • @damianojeda7017
    @damianojeda7017 5 лет назад +2

    Dude u are on a whole other level of awesome. Glad i watched that.

  • @tommywagner6692
    @tommywagner6692 5 лет назад +4

    his Tre flips are so nice

  • @FuzzyDancingBear
    @FuzzyDancingBear 4 года назад +1

    a ramp thaT YOU CAN SKATE

  • @skarceoneafd9609
    @skarceoneafd9609 4 года назад +3

    Not quite the “creature” type maybe a better fit on Krooked or Enjoi? Lol dudes rad

    • @gaberioux6244
      @gaberioux6244 4 года назад

      JayLove tattoo And Design I see that

  • @JoelGlovier
    @JoelGlovier 5 лет назад +1

    John you are such an inspiration. You're kind and adventurous spirit is a blessing to watch. Honestly anytime I want to feel a little more mellow I put on the OJ Wheels crusing in NYC vid and just watch you flow! Keep flowing, brother.

  • @interestandfun9190
    @interestandfun9190 5 лет назад +1

    Is this guy the coolest or what?

  • @ValetYourVespa
    @ValetYourVespa 5 лет назад +2

    Do another one with gardener

  • @nopenope3768
    @nopenope3768 5 лет назад +2

    This should go viral, making skating interesting again!

  • @carterschatzman9761
    @carterschatzman9761 5 лет назад +2

    When he said “bunion flairage”💀😂

  • @TheBlackHeartedCrow
    @TheBlackHeartedCrow 5 лет назад +1

    had to get outta NYC for a while

  • @jjaquesss1506
    @jjaquesss1506 3 года назад +1

    This idea could be sell

  • @filmerd
    @filmerd 5 лет назад +1

    Great video! Not just tricks.

  • @ski11lzdatki11z
    @ski11lzdatki11z 4 года назад +1

    This guy is out here just str8 vibin’ he’s pure skateboarder!

  • @suicidalpepsi
    @suicidalpepsi 5 лет назад +2

    This dude reminds me of my ol' stoner college roommate.

  • @chrisb7051
    @chrisb7051 5 лет назад +1

    This video is amazing. Just an awesome dude having incredibly positive interactions with people.

  • @MrJackandEmily
    @MrJackandEmily 5 лет назад +2

    Dude couldn't resist the high 5..

  • @faunaflage
    @faunaflage 5 лет назад +2

    How much stress can this dude possibly have?

  • @SkateboardingWithLo
    @SkateboardingWithLo 4 года назад

    10:40 as if frontside slappy wasn't hard enough to do on a regular skateboard for me. He John does it here with ease on his ramp board. Pure skills.

  • @junglemast3r
    @junglemast3r 5 лет назад +1

    I wish John Gardner was my friend, he is so peaceful and calm.

  • @chrisjames5823
    @chrisjames5823 4 года назад

    holy shit... last time i seen or heard or remembered these it was probably like 1990.... those OJ 2 SUPER SOFTS on my tommy geurrero flaming sword....

  • @chrisvillemin49
    @chrisvillemin49 5 лет назад +1

    If i saw Jamie foy try this then I'd try it myself.. because I'm sure my 220 pounds will make that ramp board thing fall before I get to pop lol

  • @gardnerj44
    @gardnerj44 3 года назад +1

    I hope someday, I'm as cool as John Gardner

    • @lordperezident
      @lordperezident 3 года назад +1

      You can't hope lol you just are one day!!

  • @reza_dc2
    @reza_dc2 2 года назад

    if shrooms could skate , this is what it would look like. dude seems super cool.

  • @markjohnston3790
    @markjohnston3790 4 года назад

    John you are so Inventive very cool Mobile Ramp, you need to Patent it before someone else steals your Outstanding Idea these would sell like hot cakes I'd most definitely purchase one dude you've got to do it Immediately! 🔥❤️🤙😉

  • @judeo.4385
    @judeo.4385 5 лет назад +1

    Yo my dude bob the builder
    "We can fix it"

  • @2bin
    @2bin 6 месяцев назад

    Man proves that a skateboard is simply wood with wheels (bonus points for sign integration).

  • @Beechgoose1
    @Beechgoose1 3 года назад

    Liked his cruisin' NYC vid, but....❌ i'm too old to watch folks go through their hippy phase!

  • @tammyphxaz
    @tammyphxaz 5 лет назад

    at first i thought wtf?,,,,but now that i watched the whole thing,,,,,,,,,shit,,,throw some scraps together into something,,,then take it out and see what cool shit you can do,,,,,,,fuckin kudos bro,,,,,instead of out getting in trouble

  • @johnny8030
    @johnny8030 3 года назад

    what a great dude.. John, for the long of god..coming from a carpenter please use that saw more carefully and don't put your feet behind it especially when cutting something in the middle like that

  • @dolandoyle
    @dolandoyle 5 лет назад +1

    Did he just rip that grip tape... oh ok

  • @rsteele1086
    @rsteele1086 5 лет назад +1

    What a chill guy

  • @RossKnows
    @RossKnows 5 лет назад +1

    John and I only use Makita! Buy the best and you’ll never replace em!

  • @cazper332
    @cazper332 5 лет назад +1

    Creative skateboarding is the best 🎩👽🖖👣

  • @ronnieyoung1314
    @ronnieyoung1314 5 лет назад +1

    Bro Good job. Ur personality is perfect. Keep it up. This is the best video I’ve watched all day. Lol👍

  • @borys444
    @borys444 5 лет назад

    Such a dope video, this guy should go vegan if he isn't already. He doesn't look like someone that likes to hurt animals.

  • @Asencion
    @Asencion 5 лет назад +1

    You're doing something right keep it up dude 💪

  • @tubtubetv5454
    @tubtubetv5454 5 лет назад

    Whatta dude

  • @PHeMoX
    @PHeMoX 4 года назад

    Best neighbour ever right there lol. This was great fun to watch.

  • @evancordova6735
    @evancordova6735 5 лет назад +1

    I love this video it’s just so calm and then gets super gnarly

  • @thetinman5297
    @thetinman5297 4 года назад

    His invention should definitely be called the "push kicker" and im definitely making one

  • @MambusBambus
    @MambusBambus 5 лет назад +1

    what a gold soul! the old man was right, you are cool ! :)
    Namasté

  • @jamessparks5966
    @jamessparks5966 3 года назад

    If that was success at the beginning of the video, I'd hate to see what failure looks (feels) like.

  • @art7046
    @art7046 5 лет назад +1

    Dude he is the chillest dude alive

  • @WsgReggie
    @WsgReggie 4 года назад

    JOHN GARDENER my new favorite skater