There has been no shortage of amazing skateboarding recently. From video parts, to montages, and incredible Instagram clips from the recent Copenhagen Open, it’s been non stop. Here are some of our recent favorite videos, that we recommend you give a watch, or re-watch –
Thunder’s most recent “Know Future” installment is with Alec Spinsoi, and it does not disappoint. I loved the balance of classic gnarliness, like the huge double set Heelflip, and the Bigspin down the set into the bank (See below, Slide 2), and the more creative, unconventional tricks, like the Fakie Flip grind down the curb (See below, slide one), and the Smith Pop over into the grass.
The Fakie Flip grind in an instant eye catcher. He popped that Fakie Flip and stomped it down with authority, just to hold a smooth Fakie 50 down the curb and out. That trick seems like it would lead to endless slams by simply not locking in correctly, but, Alec handled it. The Bigspin down the set and into the bank is simply put, beautiful. That spot is so cool looking with the building in the back, and is not a type of spot you see all too often. It was done perfectly, and the slo mo as Alec lands onto that quick bank made me enjoy it even more. Great part all around!
Patrick Praman is back again, this time it’s with a “REAL Short Part“. Having been a fan of Pat’s skating for years now, there’s always a level of excitement when he drops footage. Knowing that this part would be on the shorter side, I expected a jam packed couple minutes, and that’s exactly what it is.
Well, this spot again. From never seeing footage of it, to seeing it in both Alec and Pat’s parts in the past couple weeks, I’m hyped on it. To me, a Switch Front Heel is one of the best looking tricks. They tend to fold over and flip really sick, there’s so many dope ones, S/O Gustav at Besos bump, instant classic. Living up to the Switch Front Heel hype, Pat’s ender was gnarly, but also so pleasing to watch. Properly flipped, caught, and a dope roll away into the bank, what a way to wrap a part. Looking forward to the next…
DC and Sabotage teamed up for a perfect East Coast video, done by one of the best, Brian Panebianco! I always enjoy Muni footage, so that made this a treat. It was also really rad to see Kalis in the mix, stacking clips, looking as good as ever.
This might not be the most mind blowing ledge trick in this video, but it really stood out. It seems like a trick where you could get away with looking into a Nosegrind, then slowly get into the Front Crook, but that’s not the route John (Shanahan) took. He locked right into the proper Front Crook, let his shoulders take him to Fakie, and rolled away. Also, I can’t help but love that good concrete ledge sound. Classic. I’m sure there will be more loops from this video as I give it a couple re-watches, it’s filled with dope skating.
I’ll check back in again shortly, as there’s plenty more loops for me to break down, and videos to nerd out on. Hit me with any video recs! π
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