I feel the angle we're watching from doesn't do this video justice. Closer up I imagine it's even more mind-blowing. He has to Ollie high just to get over it. Jesus Christ.
The most fascinating thing about his skating is simply how Japanese it looks, what it lacks in flourish and substance it makes up for in composting and craftsmenship.
His tre flip reminds of ichiro throwing a baseball, it’s somehow nonchalant, perfect form, explosive when it has to be, and the results just don’t make sense, the dude is blessed by the Shinto god of skateboarding.
When you skate for years, you still develop the 'eyes' to see what someone is doing wrong even if you can't do what they're attempting. On his failed attempts you can his his weight was too far to his left when he gets onto the rail, which is why his board shoots out when he lands. On the make, you can see his weight is more centered over his right foot (tail). Crazy how minor adjustments make such a huge difference. He does it so casually.
