love it. that's the common trait amongst the goats in any profession. lebron, mj, tiger, mayweather, brady, messi, jon jones. you don't "accidently" become a great. it's a lifestyle instead of a career. and that applies to everything in life, not just sports.
@@jibeson9145 include those names too then. but missing the point - nobody works harder than them in their respective field. it’s not just discipline, it’s an obsession
It’s funny I think people used to clown Nyjah like he was more obsessed w the party life but in his interview you could tell he is obsessed w skating at like a savant level.
You see this with all the greats in every field, tech, sports, science. It’s a borderline obsession and they are so articulate because they can break it down in such a technical and precise manner to analyze and perfect their craft.
@@CollectorMan97top 1% is sure he is top 15 skateboarders. So If there's just 1million (there's more) he would be top 0.0015% to put it in perspective. Oh and there's 8.8m in America and 50m globally so he is 15/50,000,000 or 0.00003% of everyone.
I like that people aren’t hating on Nyjah as much nowadays. Let that man live he has pushed skating to different levels, so what if he’s different or doesn’t follow the trends, he’s always killed it.
I discovered him in tony hawk proving ground and at a time where I personally didn't see many dreadhead skaters, let alone as good as him(I have dreads)he became my favorite skater. It's nice to know he has become a legend
This man put out the craziest element part at like 12 or 13 and now hes on top it’s cool to see. That part I use to watch over and over was one of the first videos my older brother showed me
Not a Nyjah fan as of last month but this dude is creating a shift on me! I saw his old Element parts yesterday and was almost in tears. This dude has elevated the sport and should be praised.
Goddamn, I remember watching Elementality Vol 1 seeing Nyjah as a little dude flying around down stairs and rails. Now he’s tatted TF up, grown and still killing it.
With a fresh board and shoes, the back would always come up and slam into my ankle bone. I fucking hated it, once it gets worn out a bit, everything becomes way easier.
I remember watching him when he was a kid with dreadlocks,and he did the craziest shit I've ever seen on the rail! I don't know the name of the trick, but it was gnarly!
I agree 100% it's nyjah of corse this legend knows all the hacks just like Andy with his new wheels out that don't show the blots so u can do coconut wheelies more easily.
I’m the same way I honestly am pretty picky with shoes when it comes up to me deciding if I have the choice or if they’re just fillers because my last ones ripped either way, getting that groove on a fresh pair of shoes is the best, crisp pop, sticky flick and just secure landing
I use the bottom of the end of my foot to push the board down to kick flip it. I skate goofy and only goofy. Back foot pops the tail up...front foot pushes and snaps the board down on the side so it rotates once clockwise. I barely make it every time
My dad used to used a Dremel to cut a thick nail of one of his big toes. It got crushed when a weight slipped off his bar and crushed it like a tomato.
Are the Nyjah 3 any good? My Nike sb blazer mids are almost done after a little over 3 months of skating everyday. And they could last way longer if I put shoe goo on it.
It’s the grip tape that’s the secret. Mob be hella grippy sometimes grips too much, jessup is for tractors you novices, but paradox was the most mellow grippy grip tape I’ve ever used. Gave you the grip you wanted without tearing up your shoes Instantly. Don’t know if they are around still but they were sick grip.
not anything to do with the conversation...but, as a straight guy, I gotta say, this kat is a very handsome, seemingly, humble guy. He got some clean deck of cards dealt to him - haha😂
U flick like that because u learned to kick flip when u was young and really really short I remember watching ur element tricks part and seeing u kickflip and how unique and clean u could get it at like 8 years old
I know precisely what he means. I flick my front foot hard an bring my foot around, same with my tres. If it's to grippy the board just flies out from under me 😅
interesting thing about podcasts and journalists is pod cast people always feel like they have to say something intermittently instead of letting them finish their thought
Love this nerd stuff. You don't get that good without being a full on skate nerd
love it. that's the common trait amongst the goats in any profession. lebron, mj, tiger, mayweather, brady, messi, jon jones. you don't "accidently" become a great. it's a lifestyle instead of a career. and that applies to everything in life, not just sports.
@@oshovvI agree but Messi and Jon Jones are natural phenoms. Ronaldo and GSP I think fits better.
@@jibeson9145 include those names too then. but missing the point - nobody works harder than them in their respective field. it’s not just discipline, it’s an obsession
@@oshovv i think he means ronaldo had to train harder than messi, even tho both were obviously gifted, and of course both also trained hard
Your comment was just as good as the video itself. Say word, fam.
People tend to forget he was the kid skating at 11-12 years old with huge dreadlocks and just absolutely crushing shit.
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@@josephcantu3562 yeah but at 7 he was grinding hand rail and do part and competition but ofc he started when he was 5
yeah i remember being a kid and seeing those videos. now im grown and hes one of the best, pretty cool
Guys I know he started really young. But when he was 11-12 is when he was absolutely killing it
It’s funny I think people used to clown Nyjah like he was more obsessed w the party life but in his interview you could tell he is obsessed w skating at like a savant level.
He’s definitely a favorite of mine I’m happy to see things go wel for this dude and coming back from his acl injury
F THE HATERS.
like the old saying goes.. people only see the end result, but don't see the work that went into it
You don’t get that good without being obsessed
Lol i don't think anyone was down on him cause he partied. How would you explain the baker crew's popularity??
You see this with all the greats in every field, tech, sports, science. It’s a borderline obsession and they are so articulate because they can break it down in such a technical and precise manner to analyze and perfect their craft.
I don't understand why anyone could dislike this dude. One of the GOATs and seems extremely humble.
Met him in Puerto Rico, he's humble for being a really top 1% of skateboarders around the world.
@@CollectorMan97top 1% is sure he is top 15 skateboarders. So If there's just 1million (there's more) he would be top 0.0015% to put it in perspective. Oh and there's 8.8m in America and 50m globally so he is 15/50,000,000 or 0.00003% of everyone.
@@johndeerebam7 “Technically speaking, according to my calculations he is in the 0.000003% of skaters.” 🤓👆
Jealousy is a helluva drug.
"b-but he took a sponsorship from a non-skating brand, so he's a sellout and a bad person" - the fukking nerds that hate on him
I like that people aren’t hating on Nyjah as much nowadays. Let that man live he has pushed skating to different levels, so what if he’s different or doesn’t follow the trends, he’s always killed it.
Bro is a nerd for his passion. Salute.
Whatever he's doing, it's working wonders for him.
Bro really a technician out here, long live nyjah
I discovered him in tony hawk proving ground and at a time where I personally didn't see many dreadhead skaters, let alone as good as him(I have dreads)he became my favorite skater. It's nice to know he has become a legend
This guys street skating is so god damn smooth and clean. It’s wild.
This man put out the craziest element part at like 12 or 13 and now hes on top it’s cool to see. That part I use to watch over and over was one of the first videos my older brother showed me
Not a Nyjah fan as of last month but this dude is creating a shift on me! I saw his old Element parts yesterday and was almost in tears. This dude has elevated the sport and should be praised.
If ur not a nyjah fan ur weird tbf
Sooooooooooo awesome cool!!!!!!
It's crazy people can hate this guy for no reason when he has that much undeniable talent
skate nerdery is one of the best things about being a skater. love this.
Goat material. I respect every single word. Technique is everything.
The Tony Hawk of this generation of skaters you cant change my mind.
Facts broo
I honestly believe he’s better and Tony is the goat 🐐
@@GenesisG70LaunchEditionI mean they do differentshit but yeah they’re both hall of famers
Tony Hawk is a vert skater. I've never seen Nyjah skate vert
Their styles aren't even similar though, and Nijah skates street. Maybe on a popularity level I could see what your saying? 🧐
Nyjah is a beast no matter what ! Dude straight kills it on a skateboard 🤘
When you skate that long and win as many competitions as Naija and keep progressing, I think he knows what he’s talking about. Keep it going Naija.
Naija wtf 😂
bro spelt it wrong twice
Nyjah. It also says it in the title lmao
Naija Hutson
@@PRICEXsorry teacher it won’t happen again
I member watching Jah on VHS tapes skating with his huge dreds skating and the skateboard was as tall as him....❤
Goddamn, I remember watching Elementality Vol 1 seeing Nyjah as a little dude flying around down stairs and rails. Now he’s tatted TF up, grown and still killing it.
Love the details man.
I remember when this kid was doing 15 stairs at like 7yo. So crazy to see yall all grown up.
A now u know moment that will help many skaters from now on
He said he sands his grip and I got happy 😂, my friends think I'm crazy for doing that to brand new grip. That MOB grip is gnarly.
@@stpbasss3773 I'm a sander of the grip too
Yea use my leftover grip from gripping my board to sand down my board but now I’ll do the same for my skate shoes as well
Mind blown ~ never expected that pro tip😊
The MJ of Skateboarding
Honestly yes , MJ was great since he was a child just like Nyjah..Both had very strict parents…
I learned how to do kickflips from watching Nyjah's kickflip videos. Thanks for the tips Nyjah.
Awesome! a lil gem from the mind of the GOAT.
With a fresh board and shoes, the back would always come up and slam into my ankle bone. I fucking hated it, once it gets worn out a bit, everything becomes way easier.
A true Skateboarding GEM
I remember watching him when he was a kid with dreadlocks,and he did the craziest shit I've ever seen on the rail! I don't know the name of the trick, but it was gnarly!
Man I remember watchin you murder competitions with hair in your face the whole time 😂 You were like 14 lol 🙌
Homie is geeked
nyjah is a robot, the precision on his tricks is nuts
This dude will probably go down as THE goat.
I agree 100% about the shoe thing . I've never skated better then when the toe of my shoe was worn down some . It gives u like a mold for ur flips
Thats facts
There’s definitely a balance of where of board shoe and human to know what works best everything new sucks until it is great
I saw this guy at x games this weekend fun guy to watch skate
Words from the skate God
he GOATED
Nyjah is so good in the streets too, man
The Goat , i was there for his prime SLS days.. Nobody was fuck wit Nyjah
I agree 100% it's nyjah of corse this legend knows all the hacks just like Andy with his new wheels out that don't show the blots so u can do coconut wheelies more easily.
I’m the same way I honestly am pretty picky with shoes when it comes up to me deciding if I have the choice or if they’re just fillers because my last ones ripped either way, getting that groove on a fresh pair of shoes is the best, crisp pop, sticky flick and just secure landing
I use the bottom of the end of my foot to push the board down to kick flip it. I skate goofy and only goofy. Back foot pops the tail up...front foot pushes and snaps the board down on the side so it rotates once clockwise. I barely make it every time
Lol this is dope..become one with your board. Everybody that’s rides has their own unique way
Mike Davis would do manual tricks with cruiser wheels only on the front or back truck. Rip ❤
That’s why he’s the goat
I agree. I have to skate shoes for couple days doing flips before they become flush the way I like them.
Am I the only one getting an aneurysm from how often he says “like”?
My dad used to used a Dremel to cut a thick nail of one of his big toes. It got crushed when a weight slipped off his bar and crushed it like a tomato.
Dude is just a cool ass dude
I like that shoe
When I used to skateboard every time I gripped my board, I would take the excess grip tape and sand down the grip tape, so it wasn’t so aggressive
Love that shoe
He may aswell design a shoe around this concept 🔥
Met him and Domo Walker at volcom park on vacation
homie has his own style!
Are the Nyjah 3 any good? My Nike sb blazer mids are almost done after a little over 3 months of skating everyday. And they could last way longer if I put shoe goo on it.
I actually think he is very likable, when he shows his true personality.
It’s the grip tape that’s the secret. Mob be hella grippy sometimes grips too much, jessup is for tractors you novices, but paradox was the most mellow grippy grip tape I’ve ever used. Gave you the grip you wanted without tearing up your shoes Instantly. Don’t know if they are around still but they were sick grip.
Wimers the one who's a foot above the rail he flips into but his kickflips are all identical too
"But me, like, i'd be, like, the way, like, i flip, like, it's like a, like smal, like quick flip, like, like, like...like"
I can’t afford to add any additional wear and tear to my skate shoes. I need to get as much mileage out of those as possible 😂 broke people problems
Lol. Exactly what I was thinking. You can only do with if you have a lot of expendable shoes.
Watch his footage from element twigs i figured he developed the toe hold on his flips cuz his feet were so small as a kid 😅
Are those nyjahs pro model shoes? What are they? They are tough
not anything to do with the conversation...but, as a straight guy, I gotta say, this kat is a very handsome, seemingly, humble guy. He got some clean deck of cards dealt to him - haha😂
Y'all boys better not hate on the goat
U flick like that because u learned to kick flip when u was young and really really short I remember watching ur element tricks part and seeing u kickflip and how unique and clean u could get it at like 8 years old
Trust the process
BigggUp
That's an interesting idea. He should make a pair of shoes that come like that.
Let’s make shoes sand-able the. You can be like Nyjah 😂😂😂
Nyjahs the goat
He’d probably like DKL grip tape. I use it for the same reasons he mentioned. It’s like the loose trucks of grip tape.
I know precisely what he means. I flick my front foot hard an bring my foot around, same with my tres. If it's to grippy the board just flies out from under me 😅
That’s legit to see he knows why he does something for him
❤when you wear New shoe's everyday😂
I used to love sanding down my grip, new grip sucks
Kick with the toes , when I skated I would heel flip with my toes as well
I always sand my new shoes with old grip and my new grip with old shoes. Always.
When I road this is the way I learned to kick flip I felt I was actually able to spin the board faster and thus catch double flips
interesting thing about podcasts and journalists is pod cast people always feel like they have to say something intermittently instead of letting them finish their thought
Dremel for the win!
Legend
Dude said “like” 19 times. I counted lol. He like, likes to say like, like a lot.
I just put a husky patch there😅on the shoe
Take a shot every time he says the word Like.
I dont sand my shoes but i deff sand my grip hate freah grip lol
I don't think I'll ever have good kick flips to be honest 😅 mine are just all over the place and I've tried SOOOOO many trick tips 🤣😮💨
Nike:
Nyjah: You sponsor me and I still have to make your shoes better
That's the difference in levels between hobby and occupation
Thats the difference between a pro at something and amateur lol dude knows what he likes and the how to make it happen
Shoe Sponsor - no problem
Should make the shoe already sanded 😂
If anyone else sanded their shoes theyd be called a poser😂
I would like to make some super fine grain grip for Nyjah
He looks like 2001 AI
I'm not the only 1!!! I sand my grip tape and I HATE new shoes. Need them worn in for flip tricks