Here in Florida, there's a real different attitude towards skateboarding . Afterall skateboarding has been around for over five decades and it's finally being given credit for the extreme sport that it is. Not really ironically, the cruiser board, surf skate, and longboard has become quite popular here in Florida. Across all age brackets, but seemingly more older people. At 63 going on 24, I still think I'm the oldest skateboarder in Florida.
So obvious to me how you became so good at skating. Pretty much every time you land a trick that I see as perfect and would have happily walked away with, you stay to improve it even more. It's so motivating to watch.
you fall REALLY gracefully. I was wondering if you could do a video kinda explaining ur process (how u use ur hands and arms, how u trained urself to do it, etc.)
Learning how to fall properly is extrmely important for sure. I'd argue it's fundamental. I'm surprised there's not more tutorials on youtube about falling properly.
John Hill what you were referring to as lines in the concrete, are actually referred to as expansion joints. All concrete cracks, due to settling, shifting and wear and tear. The expansion joint is so the concrete will crack there, not just anywhere.
He meant the actual like tread in the concrete (like the tread on a tire or even skateboard wheels) so if its going horizontal it’ll slow you down more
Quite possibly. But if he's talkin about those dreadful cracks that slow us all down, they are called expansion joints. Clack clack clack click clack clack clunk
Just wanted to say... the manual, push off wall, manual to pop off the ledge, the finesse on the tiny staircase with ramps either side, and the way you stomp stairs like firm not aggressive is all dope!
This is exactly correct. I've lived in Dallas my entire life and have been skating off and on for 20 plus years. The skate scene here is very small and there's only about a dozen skate spots that are iconic in the DFW area. Mostly concentrated downtown. Most people are just more intrigued and amazed by it than anything else
Never thought I'd see a skateboarder hitting spots in Highland Park, let alone John Hill, lol. I live half an hour from there, and it's mind-blowing that everyone is so chill and friendly to him in such a monied area. Keep doing your thing, man!
Great video, John! I think it really helps that you have a well-kept appearance and seem in control of your body and the board when doing tricks. It creates a trustworthy perception of no threat/risk from your skating, which further dissolves when they speak to you. Great job living up to the pro title and setting prime examples of how skateboarding and society can coesist.
I've had a similar experience in my small town, having just come back to skateboarding. I used to get yelled at by security guards or property owners at the end of their rope. Now that skateboarding's less popular, they generally just watch you to pass time. I'd still feel bad about waxing a ledge in front of them though.
Ive never really thought about it that way. Back when I was skateboarding ages 8-15, all the skateparks used to be packed. A good portion of my friends would skate everywhere together. Nowadays it just seems that kids rather play video games or do other things. Not saying its bad necessarily just less kids outdoors then when I was in middle school/highschool. Might be different elsewhere but im from Canada and 27 now.
This Video made me feel kinda nostalgic and reminded me of the time you still lived in new york. I really love these kind of videos in which you explore new areas and find skatespots allaround
Dudddde!!! I love this video.. it reminds me of when i was younger and we used to just take the train to a new town and explore with our skateboards..Your the man John!! Keep killin it
I graduated from HPHS and ive in HP, we rightfully have a tainted reputation, but there are people in the community that really try to make a difference by being kind and compassionate. Im glad you were able to have a good experience!
I truly appreciate the social experiment aspect to some of your videos. Not only is it interesting, I've never seen it so eloquently and specifically walked outside of just conversation. God bless you and skateboarding.
somehow i got motivated to skate more. i just recently moved in a new town with my wife and kid then started skating back and all the people there dont have that malice vibe lookin atchu on a skateboard unlike on the previous city ive been. and also its been awkward for me lately bein an adult on a skateboard and alone. man i just want to play a skateboard and thanks to ur videos looks like ive finaly had my confidence back
That was such an awesome interaction with the people at the school! Made me wanna go out and skate. Also I noticed you had some THENX paralettes in the trunk and I've been really wanting to get a pair to try planches with.
Getting harrased for skating in TX is hit and miss, some places they hawk you down, some other places the old folk want to see all your tricks.. the sentiment towards skateboarding I would say, as a resident of 26 years.. is as fickle and fluctuates just as much AS OUR WEATHER...
The rich people have no idea there’s skate stoppers on their buildings and whatnot. That’s the insurance company’s doing. They don’t wanna risk the liability of someone skating and hurting themselves so they put up “ obvious obstruction “ to create a lawsuit proof system. My uncle is a lawyer and he’s always given me the same response when I ask about big corporate wanting to stick it to skaters. He’s seen companies lose tens of thousands over a failed grind, and most of those companies are not risking it. really blows but that’s the root of most of it. Hope this helps
This video is actually very helpful to me, I live in the DFW area and have been wondering how the area is towards skateboarders, Glad to see it isn't that frowned upon.
hey john, i just picked up skating again after years. just turned 25 and i havent skated since i was in high school. felt like i was getting too old for it and didnt want to skate alone but your videos really motivated me to get back into it. keep posting bro much love
Im 32 and if you told me a few months ago Id be doing fs 180s, stalls, no comply impossibles, ollies etc I wouldve told you Im too old too. And I bust my ass daily on the crustiest of roads. Just wear wrist guards at the very least and youll be fine. Get out there. Also if youre not having fun you arent doing it right.
7:00 this actually look like a skatepark obstacle 😂 with the copping on the ledge as well! Love the vids man❤even though i scooter your vibes are amazing!
I live in a relatively lower middle class type town in CA and when I skated a lot back in 2000-2006, we wouldn’t just get kicked out for skating; we’d get tickets and the cops would take our boards. I remember having to do community service to get my boards back and by then, they had practically rotted in a hot warehouse most of the summer. I also ended up having a warrant issued for my arrest for skateboarding but it ended up being a clerical error lol. My parents made me turn myself in. I was maybe 14ish. I also ended up fighting one ticket and ended up in court at the same time as Corey duffels little brother because he was doing the same thing lol.
It has been about a decade since i skated dallas but it was super chill. There where tons of small skateparks all over the place too. Great city to skate!
This is awesome! It depends on the people sometimes, people are just jerks. Most people are nice and don't mind skateboarding as you can see. Def helps that u shred with style!
Welcome to Texas, it's pretty chill for the most part. Good people, avoid the red and blues, and give a friendly nod every now and then. You shouldn't have any problems.
The baseball players were cool; my kid plays baseball, and during his practices and warmups before games, I’m in the parking lot or game venue riding my scooter or my skateboard. His teammates think it’s pretty cool that one parent at least is doing that, even if nearby scooters and skateboards can be a bit loud!
this is so weird seeing the place i live on a youtube video, you helped me find some more skate spots ive always been scared to skate bc no one skates here
I enjoyed the video but it did remind me why I now just prefer going to proper skateparks. The smooth cement, the nice transitions and rails, all that means less injury, less frustration, and no getting kicked out
i live in san antonio not dfw but in my area of texas people have never really had a problem with me street skating, ive skated all over san antonio and austin and even san marcos and new braunfels and i think the only place ive been "kicked out" at was a childrens hospital parking lot
i should mention that i only really skated south austin and ive heard austin cops and people in general are a lot more harsh/strict in north austin in williamson county
I've noticed a similar phenomena where i live in New Zealand. You go to the poorer areas who tend to vote liberally, but when you skate you get rolled up on police, security, everything's locked up or fenced up there's the stuff fitted to all the ledges that stop u sliding or grinding. You also can get into lots of conflict too. But when u go to really rich areas that tend to vote conservative, everyone either is pleasant and lets you be or people just ignores you. Its almost counter intuitive.
You should come to university of Kentucky to skate our campus! Tons of super fun hills and places to skate. Some skate stoppers and rough ground but the hills and grinds make up for it
Time to go skate with some extra motivation! I went to SMU and used to longboard everywhere I went. I'd also skate the quads and parking garages and I don't think I was ever told to stop a single time in four years. Kinda amazing.
Hate to break it to ya (by no means im saying ones better than the other i actually defend longboarding alot) but the honest to god difference is in skating you stay at one spot for a while you dont hit a street spot on a lb like you would a skate deck since it takes many trys
@@letmesleepproductions4771 I wasn't very clear. I used to skate a normal board in the various quads and garages (in addition to longboard) and never got a complaint. The reason they're so chill is probably just because there aren't many skaters in that area. I only ever saw a couple other people skating.
@@weedshoes5089 I think if we'd tried to wax anything up there would be complaints, but yeah, people were pretty chill about the noise. I'd spend hours on my popsicle board in the God Quad because it had some cool features to play around on. Never had any complaints about that surprisingly.
Yea I am taking notes on your demeanor when people approach you. I think I’m so used to just getting a boot whenever someone’s comes up to talk to me that I automatically think that’s what’s happening. I need to get better at speaking to non skaters.
I work at LDU (Australian coffee shop) in University Park (Highland Park adjacent) and I can safely tell you sometimes they're a different breed of folks haha. Overall good networkers, I'd say.
You're the nicest dude on earth. I want to see the creature team skate there. Or dgk. Some gnarly crew. Also you're by yourself. Just the noise of a group of skaters can be intimidating.
Here in Los Angeles, we have 2.5 million dollar houses in neighborhoods that, 10 years ago, you couldn't safely walk down the street without getting robbed.
