In respects to SOTY, I really wish Louie got it. This part may not have had the hugest handrail banger of all time, but the skateboarding in this video was the most fun to watch. Everyone knows skateboading media today is so over saturated with new parts coming out everyday we forget the parts the next day. I think in this part Louie took something skating has been missing and really was able to make something that felt classic. Hats off Lou!!!
We all knew Louie was good, but come on: that's a SOTY Part! Absolutely unique style, diversity and perfect song choice. I had goosebumps watching this. So epic! EDIT: Why don't we give SOTY to Tiago, Jamie and Riley too? It's too hard to pick only one SOTY this year. :/
Every night while I eat my dinner I watch skateboarding videos. I just wanted to say to the entire skateboarding community, you are the greatest athletes in the world. The passion that you put into your craft makes my life better everyday. Thank you very much. Continue to push boundaries, and stay safe. I love you all!!!
Skating is so subjective and that makes it really unique. That being said i expect some hate here: I honestly don't care for Louie's skating. I respect his versatility, but i don't like his style or trick selection. Too many fs shuvs, wallrides and boardsliding on ledges, his style reminds me of Evan smith. Which is not the style i like. To me style is when it looks like its impossible for you to fall and your feet are always in the same spot on the board (during pop and landing). People like Tom Asta, Carlos Riberio, Kelly Hart etc. Evan/Louie land all over the board on their tricks it looks sketchy to me. I totally respect the hell out of his ability to skate everything. Also, put some proper skate shoes on nothing looks good in Converse all stars. Joslin/Tiago for SOTY.
This is one of those rare times when the B sides won't match the regular part. Louie's total control, the music selection, the editing. This nailed it in so many ways. A+++
Nick Garza hey skateboarding is in the olympics and it doesn’t get much further than. What do you what a skateboard for president next election?? Shut the fuck up pussy!!
dude has literally been killing it this year, love the way he skates to, it somehow feels a lot different than how everyone else skates! Keep ripping it Louie
So many greats in the running but this is easily the most versatile, enjoyable, and inspiring part I've seen all year. Louie has always been able to rip on any terrain but this part felt like a turning point in his career, which is crazy because he's always been evolving.
I counted 5, I thought the kickflip wallride was the ender but he just kept on going, SOTY this year or the next, he might just be the most naturally gifted skateboarder alive, my jaw never left the floor
VJCS2411 true, there was too many bangers, I just meant I thought the hurricane half cab flip out was the ender, but then they throw in the big heel for good measure lmao and yeah it’s either Louie or Jamie Foy for SOTY this year no doubt
I would honestly argue 8 Enders, starting with the kick flip back smith on the huge bank to ledge. Everything after that could easily be an ender for an above average video part
i met this dude at stoner park in la he was so young and mellow!..now look at this dude hes by far one of my favorite skaters.. keep ripping louie this part is insane!
I've watched this video three times now and there's so much good stuff, easily the best part of this year. SOTY, Phelps get your finger out and give this man the bloody trophy.
Thrasher wouldnt let me change my vote so i went and bought a new computer. Also, sorry to everyone who originally voted for Louie. I was blind but now i see.
Throughout the 17 years of watching skate videos, this is my favourite part. So fucking good! Tech, gnar, steez, trick selection, everything... Kenny Anderson's son really pulled through
I seriously paused Leonards Lake to watch this and i was soo amazed to hear it on this video i had to check to see if i had it playing still by accident. Big ups Lil Ugly Lovecraft!!!!And big ups Louie for using the track!!!
idgaf, i was there at Southbank when he did it and that was a gnarly trick, especially with how many people were goin by. The banks there are absurdly steep and theres almost no run-up so to keep that speed is insane
+Giovanny Cintron Grow up and stop being an elitist, man. Can't believe people agree with you. Biggest discouragement of being in the skate community are people like you.
bravo lannie rhoades! that editing job was phenomenal. done absolutely perfect, especially the first song. complimented and enhanced the fantastic skating 100%. cheers!
Will be cool to see retrospectives of these big pros in the internet era of skating. There was so much heavy stuff in here and Louie has released multiple parts every year since. This was over 4 years ago 😮. There’s do many original tricks in this part, stuff people don’t really do anywhere. Louie is really one of the most prolific dudes and all his skating will definitely hold up to the test of time.