Back in the late 90's 2000 I was trying to put together my own ramps and rails. Hell I've watched redbull backyard build off 100 times😂 this dude gave me confidence to build what I loved. Now I own a stainless steel fabrication business 20years later.
I was born in ‘80. I started bmx/ freestyle by 6 years old. I worshiped Mat , Dave Mirra, Jay Mirron etc. They were actually not bad role models and I can still rip on anything from dirt bikes to horses.
This hits me hard. I'm putting the bmx bike that I credit for saving my life 15 years ago back together. I really feel what he says about his connection to bmx.
I rode, and snowboarded with Nate in the early 90’s. He’s always had an eye for building these gnarly jumps, whether it was dirt, or snow he was always building. Loading up 6-7 bikes in his trunk and driving out to the Super Shops. A bunch of crazy ass young men. RIP Mikey Barry.
being a kid from Compton California bmx streets out the hood change my view on life my aggression and attitude was on 100 got in trouble at 14 watched RAD! then was sent to stay with a cousin for a summer out the hood ridind a beat up dyno out of place diffrent element but by the end of the day i was fitting right in been hooked since my first bunny hop attempt up a curb and pop my tire from that point on until now its ride or die 2020
Nate Wessel was one of those dudes I couldnt help but idolize as a child. I learned to fabricate, I learned to make ramps, and I took that "JUST FKN SEND IT" mindset to heart. This is a dude who was so inspirational to me, I even named my first born child (Nathaniel) after the legend himself. 31 years old now, and I still get a rush when It comes to BMX
"Just push with your arm" - Nate Wessel, circa 1999 Ride BMX Toothpick stall how to article. Best advice of all time!!! Nate is a true hero and a huge part of what made BMX what it is!
I can totally relate to finding peace and clarity in action sports. Since my TBI 3 years ago it's been really difficult not being able to ride or do much anymore. Having no purpose or 'chase' in life is very challenging.
Nate is my spirit animal. Not because of of how I fist saw him in the props vids... his attitude toward life, hard work and ingenuity. That is a man of legend. He sees what cannot be seen and makes it reality. What a true craftsman and overall total badass
I think its worth mentioning, this guy is a legend outside of BMX as well. I worked at woodward for years as an inline counselor and have been involved for a long time. Everyone knew his name and knew he was the one dreaming up the next level ramps you can find at these facilities. In many ways, he changed my life. Thanks for everything Nate!!
I had the privilege of meeting him a few times the first time was in 2000 and i was a punk kid and he was super nice and just an all around awesome guy. Always looked up to him!
I just recently started getting into bmx so don't lynch me Vets it's the first I've heard of Nate Wessel but I know a legend & pioneer when I see one!! This is such a great a piece & gives him at least a piece of honor & recognition he deserves!
I'm a brasilian bmxer, I ride for about 20 ears now, ,,, Nate allways was one of mine inspirations because he allways ride in his particular way, have his own stile, for shure one of mine influences,,, at etinies foward he chose Obituary for his video part,,,, dying !!!! I will be glad if he see this post !!! I hope some day meet you personaly just to shake your hands and thank you for make part of my bike riding!!
I was at woodward camp in the summer of 03. Popped a tire in lot 8 and Nate gave me a lift back to my truck to get a tube. Just a super nice guy and talented as hell to boot.
Dude is a total badass. In Road Fools 8 he did the most incredible gap in bmx at Kona skatepark - popped out of a bank and landed on top of a pavilion roof and rode off. It seriously looks like it is 15ft tall out of the bank . Still unbelievable 20 years later
I'm lucky enough to live in a town where Nate built a skatepark. All the local skaters and BMXers turned out and spent four amazing days together with Nate and his crew helping them out as general labour and then a fifth day riding it with him. One of the raddest guys in a sport full of very rad guys.
Still remember seeing the photo sequence of the gap he jumped from shed roof to shed roof in ride bmx mag back in like 2001/2002. That really blew my mind. It was a big sketchy gap that was going to be an ambulance or helicopter ride if he didn't land it. He had to haul ass across a parking lot and used the ground level angled roof on the first shed as a launch ramp to jump to the second angled roof with at least 20ft or more between them not knowing how the roof would throw him. True badass
i can relate to him. he was a well known rider in mid school. my era. i snowboard and ride bmx all the time and i am 47 years old. i am a patriot. i love our country and our military. i love our freedom. i wear red white and blue and camo. i make bmx and snowboard videos. i can relate to this dude so much. what a great video.
I can understand Nate. I raced a local nascar track for a few years and it was better then any drug there could be. and when i won a race i was high for a week.
Ik, dude's a legend but it kinda made me sad that he holds that in higher esteem than all the stuff he's done for kids & us old bastards that refuse to grow up..
Back in the late 90's 2000 I was trying to put together my own ramps and rails. Hell I've watched redbull backyard build off 100 times😂 this dude gave me confidence to build what I loved. Now I own a stainless steel fabrication business 20years later.
That's dope bro! 👍
Food grade stuff or marine or what?
Nate’s early Props Road Fools segs were so rad. What a dude.
Man remember the clip where he's trying to manual along the edge of that brick wall/ledge thing and he kept eating it over and over? Hardcore.
Totally remember them days lol
Don’t forget about his Etnies part. By far the best clips I’ve ever seen. True legend.
Road fools 8!
I always remembered him from props and his ramp building wonder if he's stil using the same bend up black marker.
I was born in ‘80. I started bmx/ freestyle by 6 years old. I worshiped Mat , Dave Mirra, Jay Mirron etc. They were actually not bad role models and I can still rip on anything from dirt bikes to horses.
Man Nate Wessel is truly a inspiration. Glad he’s getting recognized.
His Etnies Forward section says it all, totally a legend!!
When I first found out about Nate, I thought, I finally found a man I relate to. Nate Wessel is a name I will never forget, that's for sure.
This hits me hard. I'm putting the bmx bike that I credit for saving my life 15 years ago back together. I really feel what he says about his connection to bmx.
Nate is a beast, always been stoked on him! Inspired me to get dreads back in the day.
I rode, and snowboarded with Nate in the early 90’s. He’s always had an eye for building these gnarly jumps, whether it was dirt, or snow he was always building. Loading up 6-7 bikes in his trunk and driving out to the Super Shops. A bunch of crazy ass young men. RIP Mikey Barry.
being a kid from Compton California bmx streets out the hood change my view on life my aggression and attitude was on 100 got in trouble at 14 watched RAD! then was sent to stay with a cousin for a summer out the hood ridind a beat up dyno out of place diffrent element but by the end of the day i was fitting right in been hooked since my first bunny hop attempt up a curb and pop my tire from that point on until now its ride or die 2020
Wow its been 25 years easy since ive seen gleaming the cube
@Dankenstein Corsentino Blasphemy! The flatland disco dance was 80's gold..
Nate Wessel was one of those dudes I couldnt help but idolize as a child. I learned to fabricate, I learned to make ramps, and I took that "JUST FKN SEND IT" mindset to heart.
This is a dude who was so inspirational to me, I even named my first born child (Nathaniel) after the legend himself. 31 years old now, and I still get a rush when It comes to BMX
Watchin this dude just spin on his back wheel was another level when I got into BMX. A legend.
One of the true mid skool legends. You just knew from the Props vids that Nate is someone special and would do great things for action sports
"Just push with your arm" - Nate Wessel, circa 1999 Ride BMX Toothpick stall how to article. Best advice of all time!!! Nate is a true hero and a huge part of what made BMX what it is!
Nate Wessel a true bmx OG! His early road fools clips always pushed me to go bigger
I was so stoked to see him and the other riders when I was in Kuwait. Definitely the most fun I had there. Thanks Nate.
I can totally relate to finding peace and clarity in action sports. Since my TBI 3 years ago it's been really difficult not being able to ride or do much anymore. Having no purpose or 'chase' in life is very challenging.
I love to watch Nate ride the way he just sends it he has always been my favourite riders
What a legend! I always loved watching Nate ride back in the day when I BMXed.
LEGEND. Was always one of my favorite riders. An inspiration on and off the bike.
I met him at chenga world in 2001, very nice guy, real good BMX rider, glad to see him doing so well.
Nate is a great dude, got to hang out with him at Old School BMX Reunion a few years ago, super chill guy.
I've cringed at a lot of crash videos but this is the first one where I've actually felt physical pain just watching. Legend.
Nate is my spirit animal. Not because of of how I fist saw him in the props vids... his attitude toward life, hard work and ingenuity. That is a man of legend. He sees what cannot be seen and makes it reality. What a true craftsman and overall total badass
Video should have been titled:
"Nate Wessel Tells Us Why Nate Wessel is the Unsung Hero of Action Sports."
Nah, Nate isn't any sort of attention seeker or in need of a big ego boost. I think they titled this video just fine.
Nate knows his accomplishments and is extremely humble, the title is perfect, your narcissism is whats wrong with the world.
Nate has been one of the core driving forces in bmx and action sports for so so long he is so humble an absolute ledgend
What morons would thumbs-up this narcissistic comment? That's the bigger question that needs to be answered here! 😂
Nate overload....
I think its worth mentioning, this guy is a legend outside of BMX as well. I worked at woodward for years as an inline counselor and have been involved for a long time. Everyone knew his name and knew he was the one dreaming up the next level ramps you can find at these facilities. In many ways, he changed my life. Thanks for everything Nate!!
Awesome edit. Nate is an inspiration ! I'm fortunate enough to have ridden some of parks in Woodward many moons ago
Wessel is a legend. Amazing rider and designer/builder. Chenga was such a good park!
I had the privilege of meeting him a few times the first time was in 2000 and i was a punk kid and he was super nice and just an all around awesome guy. Always looked up to him!
Saw thumnail, thought matt hoffman in dreadlocks lol
Lol same here
same same
Legend man, Hands down legend...great video!!! Well deserved and we needed it....
I just recently started getting into bmx so don't lynch me Vets it's the first I've heard of Nate Wessel but I know a legend & pioneer when I see one!! This is such a great a piece & gives him at least a piece of honor & recognition he deserves!
True hero and inspiration! Travelled and hung out with Nate a little, super humble guy. Kudu! Kudu!
I'm a brasilian bmxer, I ride for about 20 ears now, ,,, Nate allways was one of mine inspirations because he allways ride in his particular way, have his own stile, for shure one of mine influences,,, at etinies foward he chose Obituary for his video part,,,, dying !!!! I will be glad if he see this post !!! I hope some day meet you personaly just to shake your hands and thank you for make part of my bike riding!!
How could anyone not like this dude. What an absolute legend! 🤘
I was at woodward camp in the summer of 03. Popped a tire in lot 8 and Nate gave me a lift back to my truck to get a tube. Just a super nice guy and talented as hell to boot.
I'm so glad I got to ride section 8 and chenga. It was so amazing to feel the work of the legend himself under my wheels.
I rode from 91-2013. These were great times in bmx.
This speaks to me on multiple planes, feel ya Nate 🙏 Peace from Alaska
At about 10:15 as Nate talks about the B.O.B. shows, i could feel his emotions while talking. Nate, you are AWESOME!
Wow! This made my day! Thanks for making this.
Dude is a total badass. In Road Fools 8 he did the most incredible gap in bmx at Kona skatepark - popped out of a bank and landed on top of a pavilion roof and rode off. It seriously looks like it is 15ft tall out of the bank . Still unbelievable 20 years later
fuzzy, wessel, and mirra are my all time favs
Real life living innovator and legend.
BMX and Action sports are lucky to have him.
Nate Wessel is a living legend in bmx and the art of building ramps.
true legend who paved the way for action sports
I rode from 91-2013. These were great times in bmx. I had a very rough upbringing, bmx saved me.
I'm lucky enough to live in a town where Nate built a skatepark. All the local skaters and BMXers turned out and spent four amazing days together with Nate and his crew helping them out as general labour and then a fifth day riding it with him. One of the raddest guys in a sport full of very rad guys.
mega respect for Nate. One of the unsung legends of extreme sport.
All 100% accurate. That dude is a legend! 🤘
Damn right!
Thank you for everything
Legend at its finest
Wow that man right there inspired me.
Hell yeah! Awesome dude! and Chenga is from my area!
like, chenga 2 chenga 57? swear i thought this dude looked familiar. i bet that dude worked on rays MTB also
He built most of the chengas, chenga 57 and chenga world(one) had the most unique setups and experiences ever.
Always a pure student of progression. Beyond talented. Matt knows.
He has always been THE DUDE....
What a legend
Such a down to earth Rad dude, always been an inspiration
My hero at 90' thx 👌🏻
@6:22 That Section 8 box was so rad!
And Mushroomhead is my favourite band since I have seen Nate riding BMX with their tune on it...
Oh my, what a HUMAN! Wow, so cool. Great lil DOC, thanks for sending it NATE!. :)
Still remember seeing the photo sequence of the gap he jumped from shed roof to shed roof in ride bmx mag back in like 2001/2002. That really blew my mind. It was a big sketchy gap that was going to be an ambulance or helicopter ride if he didn't land it. He had to haul ass across a parking lot and used the ground level angled roof on the first shed as a launch ramp to jump to the second angled roof with at least 20ft or more between them not knowing how the roof would throw him. True badass
Thank you nate for all the stuff you built at chenga world, no better transitions in the world than what chenga had
Heart of Gold!
i can relate to him. he was a well known rider in mid school. my era. i snowboard and ride bmx all the time and i am 47 years old. i am a patriot. i love our country and our military. i love our freedom. i wear red white and blue and camo. i make bmx and snowboard videos. i can relate to this dude so much. what a great video.
didnt know mat hoffman was still alive. i miss that bmx game! only played the demo 100000 times
How can someone dislike this..
“Never done a drug in my life” pounding cbd drinks 😂
lol but cbd ain’t a drug
@@oh_look_bananas but alcohol is
CBD is not a drug, it the healing part of marijuana not the part that gives you a high. Legal in every state. Its for pain relief.
Chris Hemnis alcohol should be banned just like ar 14’s.
@@oh_look_bananas lmao
When he choked up at 10:15....real ass dude. I'd love to buy him a beer.
Great video. thanks for uploading
the pope of ramps 🙏🏻💪🏻
So much respect!
That was Freak'n Awesomeness......Thanks
What a legend!!
Legend for sure.
I can understand Nate. I raced a local nascar track for a few years and it was better then any drug there could be. and when i won a race i was high for a week.
Product placement nice!
Dope and inspirational. I hope he realizes what soldiers actually go to war for tho cause it’s not giving America freedom
Ik, dude's a legend but it kinda made me sad that he holds that in higher esteem than all the stuff he's done for kids & us old bastards that refuse to grow up..
the military is just a well funded terror cell
That was epic.
anybody knows what song is playing at 2:33 ?
Dementia, by Orthodox
NATE IS AWESOME AND AN INSPIRATION! LOVE YA BRO
Dude is a badass ledgend!
@9:44 is that an SAS soldier there with his face blacked out?
lolll
this people never grow old
Fuck yeahhhhhh. Totally agree. Bad ass, hands in everything.
Nate is such an amazing fucking human man. ❤❤❤
Nate for Nora cup 2020 🙏🏽🙌🏽
Fuck yeah! I hear ya bro ! God speed . Good stuff
Long live the underground track builders!
See what can be. Make it and they will ride.
Do not try, do. All hail the defenders of the clean line.
Hell yeah Bubb! 🔥🔥🔥🔥
A REAL O.G.
This guys around all my favorites, DeGroot, Castillo
Nate back in the day I remember his terrible one video part was inspiring
LEGENDARY
one the best OG STREET RIDERS EVA !
fuc* yeah bro!!! wish i could work with you!@
Ah but you were pretty good Nate.....master of the one handed table back in the day. You are a living legend man.
What band is playing in this?
Song?
🙌🏽
He’s also metal AF 🤘🏻