i feel like skateboarding isn't as "cool" as it was in the late 90's early 2000's so it makes sense that it would be less "profitable". doesn't mean people cant enjoy it still.
I didn’t even skate back then but it’s definitely my favorite era. Because street skating was still young and every year skaters did what was thought impossible the year before. Plus skate videos stayed relevant longer than a week.
idk i mean i just got back into skateboarding after 7 years and my brothers just got into it for the first time, even in out little city ive seen a lot of skaters that are young kids coming up so it might be on an upturn
It seems to me Skateboarding has gotten “smaller” meaning there’s less money to be made by most skaters because the market is so flooded. Skateboarding has gotten bigger but more companies are fighting for money. And it seems more kids are being sponsored every day. This is from a guy who grew up skating in the 90’s when it was small. Skatings bigger than it’s ever been and the ironic thing is there’s less money to be made unless you’re a top tier skater.
I still think people in Gen Z/Zoomers are not doing said sport becuse they can't even afford life and why I think around the world death rates in normal countries that are first world or 1.5 like USA are happing for Gen Z/Zoomer and worse Gen Alpha are planning on killing themselves at __ age due to life around them or 18 if in good families just barely in lowest middle class knowing person will never make it in world becuse of cost of living.
Skateboarding has definitely faded in today's youths because they'd rather sit inside and look at utter nonsense on the web than go outside and socialize. Such a shame
When he said many pro skaters are retiring i never thought it included john, this is really a heartbreaking thing for me. Make the last videos count john!
Skateboarding wasn't as much of a career as video gamer "streamer" was. There's tons of free product and couch surfing but if you think your gunna be a millionaire theres like 5 of them. lol. shane nyjah and that other guy. lol. "DEAR DECK"
A Pro career is what you make of it. John definitely used his platform to go into various different directions and shill his merchandise, artistic talents, advertisers and sponsors due to the heavy media approach to his career not to mention being very skilled on a board. I remember seeing him at AM JAM in Fayetteville NC years ago when he rode for Birdhouse did a run regs and the same run switch, mans got skills. Others are just brilliant at skateboarding and aren't thinking about anything other than skating and they last as long as they get a paycheck, will work in the warehouse, sales rep, build ramps etc. Everyone has a different path and different goals. I personally went into the educational route doing demos/school shows on various topics, teaching lessons, after school programs, summer camps, building skate parks, product design (John actually featured one of the products I designed) raising funds for skate parks or individual's endemic to skateboarding and also still compete on the Masters Pro circuit. My career path was all made possible by what I made with the opportunities and skill sets that I had as an individual. A career in pro skateboarding is not for everyone, it takes a lot of sacrifice, time / energy / perseverance and belief in yourself even if others doubt you including yourself. It's a battle but when you have a family, John is doing what is right for him, but everyone's journey is different. It is what you make of it.
Dude just so dope! Good job with the books! Skateboarders are someone to look up too if you find the good ones! Like you said skating gives me the confidence to do more things. When i land a kickflip first try after days off its such a confidence boost. I also went up a peg and took up skydiving and skate less because i dont want to get hurt and not be able to fly!
I think its just kids prefer playing games get hooked on them and dont pursue getting better at irl stuff anymore. There will always be skaters but the ratios are just gonna get more spread with each generation
This topic is beyond skateboarding. This can go deep into economics. Just by doing a little research on RUclips you can see economically things are becoming astronomically more expensive, food, gas, rent, vehicles, health care! interest rates soaring through the roofs! Insane markups on vehicles with loose value over time due to scarcity. I could go on forever honestly. If a sport that could jeopardize your health, can't provide the proper incentives to keep you in good health, and living decently in societal norms, skateboarding may be nothing more than a hobby for 90% of skaters, and the remaining 10% can reap the spoils. Then skateboarding will become a shadow of its former self.
John buddy. You're one of those people that no one is hard on your, then you. But thats why you're so successful in so many aspects of your life. From selling baby clothes to going pro, to finding an amazing wife and starting a family. You always say "keep killing it" and you definitely are. 💪
Whatever you’re going through thanks for the content youve put out for well over a decade. Your vid’s got me through some tough times man made me feel not alone when I was alone. Anyways just wanted to say thanks.
It’s been cool seeing the different phases of your journey John 🥹. Hope you, Sara, and your little one are doing well! Love you big dawg, keep up the inspiration my guy 🫡🔥🔥
the book reminds me of these books we used to have when i was a kid. they were like these little emotion characters, i loved those books ( i just found them on google and it was a book series by Roger Hargreaves). would have loved to grab a copy but you don't seem to ship to Canada, kind of a bummer.. but i hope it does well for you nonetheless.
Bro, I went to the movies tonight so I'm just now getting to see this and the book is sold out already. I'm equally happy for you and bummed I didn't get one for myself.
As a veteran in this industry, I just will say a few words. Even though knee pads and other protective gear might seem stupid to some, but get some and wear it if you dont want knee/leg problems when you get slightly older. My knees and ankles are so sore these days from falling and bailing years ago. If I could go back in time, I would wear it. Atleast at the minimum, wear some knee guards and teach yourself "How to Fall" It can be the difference between really hurting yourself or just dusting off. I wear all guards except a helmet (I do use a helmet when skating transition though) Once you get used to wearing protective gear out to skate, I feel better because I know if I do fall, I wont get too hurt!
When you step away from skateboarding RUclips please let us know if you make another channel. I think some people like myself started here with your skateboarding buy have stuck around because of you and your personality. Keep up the great work
Nice upload! Cheers! I have been practicing skating a curved ledge similar to this, but I haven't been able to really string multiple tricks together on it yet. I skated in the 90's a lot thru 2005. Stopped for a while but always wanted to pick up the board again. I have all the scars to prove it too! lol I just got back into skating about two years ago. However, I live in NE Pennsylvania and our winters are cold and snowy. So, I cant skate much during the winter months which sucks. Only one indoor skatepark and its horrible with wayyy too many people trying to skate or ride scooters at the same time. I would like to build a mini ramp on my property, but need something to dampen the noise of going back and forth as I am in a residential neighborhood and it might piss off the nice neighbors I have. Maybe for now a Keen Ramps slap stick for the driveway might be the only way to go. Anybody have any experience with Keen Ramps? Those guys seem to really know what they are doing and if I do buy online, I would go with Keen I think.
Hey John I was thinking that you should do a 180 switch crook on that curvy ledge I'm pretty sure that's in ur wheel-house...anywho..I enjoyed tha vid...
There are plenty of factors to look into, places to skate, local interference(Karens), overall coverage. And a few others. But I’ve seen from a dude growing up from the 00’s into my 20’s now, Xgames, Action Sport Video Games, MTV stuff like that were WAY more popular and in the know in a general public sense. All action sports were growing rapidly in that era. But once each individual thing started to slowly get drowned out but life factors, growing up, war, or public outrage getting more intense and effective hindering kids wanting to just go outside. I won’t blame video games or phones for keeping kids inside as we all know dudes who spent hours in THPS that wanted to still go out and ride, just like skate did in the later 00’s. But when you go to a skatepark and have a mom yell at you from her house across the street cause “youre too loud” and the cops keep showing up, and restrictions keep forming, it becomes more and more common to just say “screw it” and go find something else to do. I’ve gotten yelled at for riding my bike outside with my tiny puppy in front of my house by some lady who didn’t even live in my neighborhood, her interaction was so frustrating to me as an adult I can totally understand why kids would not want to deal with that at all.
you know I really did not think it was possible to feeble grind a LEDGE it just looked so impossible to me. But you just showed me otherwise. man I feel inspired right now.
I actually REALLY enjoyed this video. Just down to earth as most of your vids are - if not all of them. But just the structure of the video... Pretty much perfect. Take more time for yourself homie.
John, you're one of the lucky ones. You've busted you're ass and developed the attributes to become "lucky" at whatever you set your mind to. Looking forward to your next chapter.
After I tore my acl , I noticed it’s not worth it anymore like that . Yes having a sick part and having clips is awesome but my body doesn’t need to be banged up for no reason 😂
“I feel lucky in life now” boy if more people would have this attitude they would actually get to be the “lucky” ones instead of looking at someone else’s hard work and success and say “well it was easy for them and I just can’t do stuff like that.” Keep Pursuing your dreams bro. So awesome.
The tail 50 180 was ace! I like more original moves. Cool your getting into IP. It seems like that market requires a lot of people investing in it. Kind of like selling Nikes. If there wasn’t a market or resell demand they wouldn’t be profitable. I own a bunch of IP. The issue I have is it stops competitors but you can’t license as brands don’t want pay a royalty so they will wait 15 yrs on your patent to expire? Thats my experience. I have brands interested just no one will follow through. Cool vid keep at it!
Are skateboarders retiring at an alarming rate, though? And is pro-skating becoming a less desirable career path? I just don't see these as legitimate questions. As a fellow author and skateboarder; don't give up on what you love - I had to because of a brain tumour, and I miss skateboarding every single day.
Look at the skatepark in the back, and it should explain everything. Skateboarding is only cool when you are ACTUALLY DOING IT. with social media, the Olympics, and not to mention a push by a certain community of people I won't mention, only think it's cool when money is being made.
another reason pros are retiring from pro skateboarding is the fact that skateboarding is the hardest activity in the would that is not classical or metal music playing .another words its the hardest physical activity .
It’s 2024. Majority can’t make it strictly off of the skate income like they could 20 years ago. You wrote a book to sell, you generate extra income from RUclips/social media, so you are a prime example of not strictly skating, and a good example because you exhibit the hustle and grind and drive to do what it takes as a pro in all avenues. Skateboarding also doesn’t have retirement or benefits. Just a reality we all grow into as we get older and still skate. Definitely gonna check availability on your book for my kids though!
Every one of your videos feels personable. Despite the high quality content you provide, you somehow make every video feel like I’m sitting in on a skate sesh with a friend. I appreciate you and the knowledge you’ve parted me with. Never quit living life how you want because you have a natural talent for bringing people up. Thank you so much for being a positive light for many people and I wish you the best of luck on your journey!
Man I don’t even know how long I’ve been watching ur videos. Definitely a huge part of why I started and have gained a following over Instagram and tiktok. It’s so sad to see just board sports in general losing popularity. I agree with so many things you said in this video and I just wanna keep pushing that u don’t have to be PRO but u can just go have fun and still feel good about the tricks you do! Sad to hear you are stepping away soon but I wish you luck in your new chapter! 💪🏼
In regards to the book, It would be really awesome if you maybe had an exclusive 100 signed copies or something, but then had more regular copies as well. My girlfriend is an elementary school teacher and I think these kinds of books would be great for classrooms! Hope there will be a restock someday ❤
Skateboarding was never meant to be a viable source of income!, most of its origins come from just enjoying your day off from work. Chilling with the homies and watching the sights and sounds that come along with it. Great topic. Thanks for the vid.
Hey you do you boo, but as a father I would say your life does not end when the little one comes around. You may have to lessen your time doing you type things but you still can. I hope you never stop with the skate videos. Personally I look forward to them. And they’re a great blend of skating and slice of life. Good luck to you always.
I'm wondering if the Japanese take over is having a lot to do with Skating becoming thought of as less cool? 🤔.....but I think its not less cool but more sour grapes because the Japanese kids are pushing the envelope and that has a lot to do with it.
All os about money, the economy for a skateboarder career isn't joke. A lot of pros have to decide to make money to live or be a poor skater can't pay the bills at the end of the month. The big names are the only ones that survive. Money moves.
Skateboarding is over .mega ramps and people doing thps lines in real life there is no progression anymore its over and everyone is competitive no the running shoe giants rum the skate shoe market its over everything is abd go sk8 but dont analyze it its over brother😮
It takes a certain person to take skateboarding to the "pro " level . As an older cat that bombs hills . John is right about doing this for the love . God bless , and peace to all .
I remember when my name was never on a skateboard. It made it very easy on me when they took my pro model away and gave it to Foy instead. I taught him everything he doesn’t know.
i'm know you get so many comments every video about the editing syncing to the music, but damn does it feel so satisfying to watch.
i feel like skateboarding isn't as "cool" as it was in the late 90's early 2000's so it makes sense that it would be less "profitable". doesn't mean people cant enjoy it still.
Nah skateboarding is as cool as ever right now ,especially in fashion
I didn’t even skate back then but it’s definitely my favorite era. Because street skating was still young and every year skaters did what was thought impossible the year before. Plus skate videos stayed relevant longer than a week.
idk i mean i just got back into skateboarding after 7 years and my brothers just got into it for the first time, even in out little city ive seen a lot of skaters that are young kids coming up so it might be on an upturn
It seems to me Skateboarding has gotten “smaller” meaning there’s less money to be made by most skaters because the market is so flooded. Skateboarding has gotten bigger but more companies are fighting for money. And it seems more kids are being sponsored every day. This is from a guy who grew up skating in the 90’s when it was small. Skatings bigger than it’s ever been and the ironic thing is there’s less money to be made unless you’re a top tier skater.
I still think people in Gen Z/Zoomers are not doing said sport becuse they can't even afford life and why I think around the world death rates in normal countries that are first world or 1.5 like USA are happing for Gen Z/Zoomer and worse Gen Alpha are planning on killing themselves at __ age due to life around them or 18 if in good families just barely in lowest middle class knowing person will never make it in world becuse of cost of living.
Dont have a child yet but knowing that you are a genuine soul I bought the book for the day I have my own children
Skateboarding has definitely faded in today's youths because they'd rather sit inside and look at utter nonsense on the web than go outside and socialize. Such a shame
Litterly my whole fam😢
When he said many pro skaters are retiring i never thought it included john, this is really a heartbreaking thing for me. Make the last videos count john!
Skateboarding wasn't as much of a career as video gamer "streamer" was. There's tons of free product and couch surfing but if you think your gunna be a millionaire theres like 5 of them. lol. shane nyjah and that other guy. lol. "DEAR DECK"
Been watching u for years man, keep doin ur thing, whatever you evolve into- we will support you❤
0:31 i think the bigger issue is the cost of living has gone up. Not that kods are buying designer stuff at younger ages.
Agreed
Love your work and waiting for the book restock! The window you provide into the soul of a skater is unmatched.
I hate it when he says "keep killing it "
Cuz that’s when it’s over.
A Pro career is what you make of it.
John definitely used his platform to go into various different directions and shill his merchandise, artistic talents, advertisers and sponsors due to the heavy media approach to his career not to mention being very skilled on a board. I remember seeing him at AM JAM in Fayetteville NC years ago when he rode for Birdhouse did a run regs and the same run switch, mans got skills.
Others are just brilliant at skateboarding and aren't thinking about anything other than skating and they last as long as they get a paycheck, will work in the warehouse, sales rep, build ramps etc.
Everyone has a different path and different goals.
I personally went into the educational route doing demos/school shows on various topics, teaching lessons, after school programs, summer camps, building skate parks, product design (John actually featured one of the products I designed) raising funds for skate parks or individual's endemic to skateboarding and also still compete on the Masters Pro circuit. My career path was all made possible by what I made with the opportunities and skill sets that I had as an individual.
A career in pro skateboarding is not for everyone, it takes a lot of sacrifice, time / energy / perseverance and belief in yourself even if others doubt you including yourself. It's a battle but when you have a family, John is doing what is right for him, but everyone's journey is different. It is what you make of it.
Dude just so dope! Good job with the books! Skateboarders are someone to look up too if you find the good ones! Like you said skating gives me the confidence to do more things. When i land a kickflip first try after days off its such a confidence boost. I also went up a peg and took up skydiving and skate less because i dont want to get hurt and not be able to fly!
You always look like you’re laughing but never incorporate any humor in any videos. It’s so confusing some times lol
I think its just kids prefer playing games get hooked on them and dont pursue getting better at irl stuff anymore. There will always be skaters but the ratios are just gonna get more spread with each generation
diggin' this ledge sesh ! excellent work, especially the back tail and bs smith grind. both looked cool.
This topic is beyond skateboarding. This can go deep into economics. Just by doing a little research on RUclips you can see economically things are becoming astronomically more expensive, food, gas, rent, vehicles, health care! interest rates soaring through the roofs! Insane markups on vehicles with loose value over time due to scarcity. I could go on forever honestly.
If a sport that could jeopardize your health, can't provide the proper incentives to keep you in good health, and living decently in societal norms, skateboarding may be nothing more than a hobby for 90% of skaters, and the remaining 10% can reap the spoils.
Then skateboarding will become a shadow of its former self.
John buddy. You're one of those people that no one is hard on your, then you. But thats why you're so successful in so many aspects of your life. From selling baby clothes to going pro, to finding an amazing wife and starting a family. You always say "keep killing it" and you definitely are. 💪
Big fan. Love the content, especially after coming back from a 1 year hiatus👌👌
You do the right thing and do what's best for you and your family. I stand behind you all the way bro, keep killing it
Whatever you’re going through thanks for the content youve put out for well over a decade. Your vid’s got me through some tough times man made me feel not alone when I was alone. Anyways just wanted to say thanks.
I know you were doing this on your other channel but it would be great to see more art vlogs or behind the scenes of that stuff.
been watching since 2017! you're an incredible human being and such an inspiration. wishing you the best 🙏
It’s been cool seeing the different phases of your journey John 🥹. Hope you, Sara, and your little one are doing well! Love you big dawg, keep up the inspiration my guy 🫡🔥🔥
the book reminds me of these books we used to have when i was a kid. they were like these little emotion characters, i loved those books ( i just found them on google and it was a book series by Roger Hargreaves).
would have loved to grab a copy but you don't seem to ship to Canada, kind of a bummer.. but i hope it does well for you nonetheless.
good shit saying out loud having "courage " to try new things like the book.
its hard admitting things like that, i know, so big upps to you kid
I’m 5 hours late and now the book is sold out! Good for you John
just ordered your book and happy to support!
Bro, I went to the movies tonight so I'm just now getting to see this and the book is sold out already. I'm equally happy for you and bummed I didn't get one for myself.
I wrote this first comment as I was watching. Hoping everything goes well and things turn out for the best. Praying as well.
Just going started watching last year, looking forward to the next 10 months 😎
Great style, even greater attitude. Thanks for sharing. All the best for your projects to you and your family.
Amazing book! Amazing idea! Amazing direction!!!
As a veteran in this industry, I just will say a few words. Even though knee pads and other protective gear might seem stupid to some, but get some and wear it if you dont want knee/leg problems when you get slightly older. My knees and ankles are so sore these days from falling and bailing years ago. If I could go back in time, I would wear it. Atleast at the minimum, wear some knee guards and teach yourself "How to Fall" It can be the difference between really hurting yourself or just dusting off. I wear all guards except a helmet (I do use a helmet when skating transition though) Once you get used to wearing protective gear out to skate, I feel better because I know if I do fall, I wont get too hurt!
5:28 lookin like a session character
J the G hill.. his consistency with the content is what put me on to how to make a movie vlog
Good luck with the books duuuuude nice one✌️
Nice, just bought one for my lil nibbling 😊
When you step away from skateboarding RUclips please let us know if you make another channel. I think some people like myself started here with your skateboarding buy have stuck around because of you and your personality. Keep up the great work
John, Did U Ever get Married? I don't hear U Talking about that Anymore?? Just Wondering 🤔
Just purchased the book 👍🏾 and excited to read it to my newborn 🙏🏾
Nice upload! Cheers! I have been practicing skating a curved ledge similar to this, but I haven't been able to really string multiple tricks together on it yet. I skated in the 90's a lot thru 2005. Stopped for a while but always wanted to pick up the board again. I have all the scars to prove it too! lol I just got back into skating about two years ago. However, I live in NE Pennsylvania and our winters are cold and snowy. So, I cant skate much during the winter months which sucks.
Only one indoor skatepark and its horrible with wayyy too many people trying to skate or ride scooters at the same time.
I would like to build a mini ramp on my property, but need something to dampen the noise of going back and forth as I am in a residential neighborhood and it might piss off the nice neighbors I have.
Maybe for now a Keen Ramps slap stick for the driveway might be the only way to go. Anybody have any experience with Keen Ramps? Those guys seem to really know what they are doing and if I do buy online, I would go with Keen I think.
Dang, sad I missed the book drop! Looking forward to a restock
5:58 I heard him say he’s praying for you. I am too brother.
Me too :)
Hey John I was thinking that you should do a 180 switch crook on that curvy ledge I'm pretty sure that's in ur wheel-house...anywho..I enjoyed tha vid...
Obviouslyt haven't seen the whoile thing, but the book looks DOPE man - GO JOHN!!!
I’d love to hear about your journey of entrepreneurship. Do you have a video about that?
Dude! Congrats on the children's book. That is freaking awesome! What a great way to branch out.
been 3 weeks😢😢😢 missing videos
Smith to feeble was so proper!
There are plenty of factors to look into, places to skate, local interference(Karens), overall coverage. And a few others. But I’ve seen from a dude growing up from the 00’s into my 20’s now, Xgames, Action Sport Video Games, MTV stuff like that were WAY more popular and in the know in a general public sense. All action sports were growing rapidly in that era. But once each individual thing started to slowly get drowned out but life factors, growing up, war, or public outrage getting more intense and effective hindering kids wanting to just go outside. I won’t blame video games or phones for keeping kids inside as we all know dudes who spent hours in THPS that wanted to still go out and ride, just like skate did in the later 00’s. But when you go to a skatepark and have a mom yell at you from her house across the street cause “youre too loud” and the cops keep showing up, and restrictions keep forming, it becomes more and more common to just say “screw it” and go find something else to do. I’ve gotten yelled at for riding my bike outside with my tiny puppy in front of my house by some lady who didn’t even live in my neighborhood, her interaction was so frustrating to me as an adult I can totally understand why kids would not want to deal with that at all.
I will never stop skating it heals my soul
you know I really did not think it was possible to feeble grind a LEDGE it just looked so impossible to me. But you just showed me otherwise. man I feel inspired right now.
I actually REALLY enjoyed this video. Just down to earth as most of your vids are - if not all of them. But just the structure of the video... Pretty much perfect. Take more time for yourself homie.
I want you to back tail backside flip out but the whole thing! - You know you can do it
Instantly went and bought your book. My neice has a kiddo who's that reading age and a new born.
it hurts, it's hard: stay awesome lol, you're always a great motivator: one of the greatest.
John, you're one of the lucky ones. You've busted you're ass and developed the attributes to become "lucky" at whatever you set your mind to. Looking forward to your next chapter.
After I tore my acl , I noticed it’s not worth it anymore like that . Yes having a sick part and having clips is awesome but my body doesn’t need to be banged up for no reason 😂
TC LLP wants to speak with this channel, in time 👐🏾
Skateboarding became so corny and corporatized and lost its edge thanks to PROD and Eric for allowing Nike sb
Any updates on the bones 300$ bearings?
that curved bench tailslide is unbelievably impressive to me
“I feel lucky in life now” boy if more people would have this attitude they would actually get to be the “lucky” ones instead of looking at someone else’s hard work and success and say “well it was easy for them and I just can’t do stuff like that.” Keep
Pursuing your dreams bro. So awesome.
The tail 50 180 was ace! I like more original moves.
Cool your getting into IP. It seems like that market requires a lot of people investing in it. Kind of like selling Nikes. If there wasn’t a market or resell demand they wouldn’t be profitable.
I own a bunch of IP. The issue I have is it stops competitors but you can’t license as brands don’t want pay a royalty so they will wait 15 yrs on your patent to expire? Thats my experience. I have brands interested just no one will follow through.
Cool vid keep at it!
You are very talented. You got this ❤
Are skateboarders retiring at an alarming rate, though? And is pro-skating becoming a less desirable career path? I just don't see these as legitimate questions.
As a fellow author and skateboarder; don't give up on what you love - I had to because of a brain tumour, and I miss skateboarding every single day.
Progress Daily!!! You got this Mr.Hill wishing you the best on your new IP.
If Revive goes out of business would still pursue this career or would then retire
I appreciate your skating!! It always motivates me to go skate!
because a real job is better than skateboarding
Well it's a good gig until you can branch out to something more sustainable.
Let's Go
There’s RUclips and social media
What is the brand and product name of those cargo pants? Thx for answer beforehand
Look at the skatepark in the back, and it should explain everything. Skateboarding is only cool when you are ACTUALLY DOING IT. with social media, the Olympics, and not to mention a push by a certain community of people I won't mention, only think it's cool when money is being made.
another reason pros are retiring from pro skateboarding is the fact that skateboarding is the hardest activity in the would that is not classical or metal music playing .another words its the hardest physical activity .
Man would hate to see you go away from skating but I totally get it. Praying for you brother God bless you
Money is way more important tbh
That smith to front feeble was sick!
It’s 2024. Majority can’t make it strictly off of the skate income like they could 20 years ago. You wrote a book to sell, you generate extra income from RUclips/social media, so you are a prime example of not strictly skating, and a good example because you exhibit the hustle and grind and drive to do what it takes as a pro in all avenues.
Skateboarding also doesn’t have retirement or benefits. Just a reality we all grow into as we get older and still skate.
Definitely gonna check availability on your book for my kids though!
John, it feels like multipiled nutmeg...You are in good resolution...XD...
Every one of your videos feels personable. Despite the high quality content you provide, you somehow make every video feel like I’m sitting in on a skate sesh with a friend. I appreciate you and the knowledge you’ve parted me with. Never quit living life how you want because you have a natural talent for bringing people up. Thank you so much for being a positive light for many people and I wish you the best of luck on your journey!
Man I don’t even know how long I’ve been watching ur videos. Definitely a huge part of why I started and have gained a following over Instagram and tiktok. It’s so sad to see just board sports in general losing popularity. I agree with so many things you said in this video and I just wanna keep pushing that u don’t have to be PRO but u can just go have fun and still feel good about the tricks you do! Sad to hear you are stepping away soon but I wish you luck in your new chapter! 💪🏼
Progress daily
In regards to the book, It would be really awesome if you maybe had an exclusive 100 signed copies or something, but then had more regular copies as well. My girlfriend is an elementary school teacher and I think these kinds of books would be great for classrooms! Hope there will be a restock someday ❤
Dang...John slow rolling out his retirement from RUclips? Do whatever makes you happy bruh
Skateboarding was never meant to be a viable source of income!, most of its origins come from just enjoying your day off from work. Chilling with the homies and watching the sights and sounds that come along with it. Great topic. Thanks for the vid.
Any chance your book ships to canada? Would love to support
You are mostly self endangering, that's why.
Conservativly speaking, how many pro skaters make a living in the US? Maybe 300?
Hey you do you boo, but as a father I would say your life does not end when the little one comes around. You may have to lessen your time doing you type things but you still can. I hope you never stop with the skate videos. Personally I look forward to them. And they’re a great blend of skating and slice of life. Good luck to you always.
I'm wondering if the Japanese take over is having a lot to do with Skating becoming thought of as less cool? 🤔.....but I think its not less cool but more sour grapes because the Japanese kids are pushing the envelope and that has a lot to do with it.
John keep up the great work
Alot of the people who skate now make skateboarding Bullshit and its a different bull shit at every local skatepark 👎👎 🤣🤣
All os about money, the economy for a skateboarder career isn't joke. A lot of pros have to decide to make money to live or be a poor skater can't pay the bills at the end of the month. The big names are the only ones that survive. Money moves.
just please for the love of god, don't make nft's the "collectible" format of the bots lmao
Skateboarding is over .mega ramps and people doing thps lines in real life there is no progression anymore its over and everyone is competitive no the running shoe giants rum the skate shoe market its over everything is abd go sk8 but dont analyze it its over brother😮
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I think our boi John is running out of ideas and 🧢ing for a title, alot of pros are switching companies, not really quiting
It takes a certain person to take skateboarding to the "pro " level . As an older cat that bombs hills . John is right about doing this for the love . God bless , and peace to all .
Which pros retired, are you going through the motions lol
I remember when my name was never on a skateboard. It made it very easy on me when they took my pro model away and gave it to Foy instead. I taught him everything he doesn’t know.
I need to buy your last few boards and get a book as well. I am a second teacher, I think they would like it!