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I'm so stoked to find it! I'm kinda picky and low-patience with street spots. I don't want to be in the way or annoying to anyone, so this spot is perfect. They're open 9-5, the pavement is smooth, and it's in the shade! Thanks for watching dude!

Thanks! I built it in my garage last fall 🤙

Yeah this one is really fun!

Hey Roger! Thank you so much for the kind words, it means a lot to me. Honestly when I was growing up, skateboarding culture seemed a bit more exclusive. It was going through a metamorphosis where it had been this niche, underground counter culture and it was becoming a popular, mainstream movement. I think some of the old heads at the time might have resented this, and as such, resented us youngsters for maybe...diluting their scene? Anyways, nowadays with everything being more inclusive and less gatekeepy, I've found that the skate culture is much more open, accepting, and less judgemental than when I was a kid. I want to be the adult at the park who gives off good, friendly, fun vibes. My whole goal is to try to share my passion for skateboarding and I like to think that I'm accomplishing that. Thanks again, Roger. See you at the skateparks!

Thanks dude! It's pretty surreal. Happy to be able to spread my love for skateboarding to as many people as possible.

Thanks, dude! I totally agree. It's funny how a toy can connect us so deeply with ourselves. The sound, the speed, the wind in my face, and the feeling of landing a trick-it's one of the most satisfying feelings ever. Skateboarding keeps us in touch with our younger selves-I still feel like a 13-year-old when I skate. Except now, I can tell that 13-year-old everything's going to be okay. Fun stuff. The dogs are wonderful; Reilly (aka Starfox) and Jonesy (aka Goldeneye) are both super fun and well behaved dogs. Love them so much.

Hey Rob, no worries, I'll answer all your questions. Caravan mainly wants me to represent them positively, so no acting like a butthead online lol. I share their info in my Instagram posts, and they usually share mine. Kevin from Caravan is building a solid online brand, and having skaters nationwide helps spread the word and support grassroots skateboarding. They've sent me a couple of decks, some soft goods, and accessories. I don't have to ride their boards (same with Landyachtz) or wear their shirts (good thing because I sweat a lot and DESTROY my skate shirts), and I don't have to compete. I get a small commission when someone uses my discount code, but I'm not in this for the money. Caravan is in Ontario, and I'm in New Brunswick, so it's like remote work lol. Teenage me is VERY stoked, and so is adult me lol. Appreciate your comment. Honestly, I was anxious about my skill level and almost didn't make a video about this. I'm a grown-ass adult with a career, so affording gear isn't an issue for me, but it is for many skaters. I know other skaters might deserve sponsorship more, but I'm stoked that Caravan and Landyachtz value my connection with my audience. Skateboarding has changed a lot in the last 20 years, and all skill levels are more accepted now. I'm all about celebrating what you CAN do on a skateboard, not what you CAN'T. Seeing anyone riding a skateboard makes me happy. I'm honored to partner with these two and help get more people out there skating. Stay rad dude!

@@skate_oasis Thanks for the open rundown on everything - it sounds like a killer opportunity on both counts and you seem to be just right for it. Congrats again!

It's weird right. I knew that Social Media people got sponsored, but I really didn't think it would happen to me. Skateboarding's skill tree is so expansive (like Skyrim but 1000x more) and you can explore board control, rails, flip tricks, old school tricks, transition, banks, etc etc etc. I have an odd bag of tricks thanks to just following my heart and trying to learn the stuff I think is in my wheelhouse and that I think looks cool. It's really wild to me that these companies who want to make money from skateboarding (no shade at all - we all need income) want to work with me - blows my mind. I've never been a good salesperson, but apparently I'm decent at inspiring people lol! Love seeing your comments and your videos dude! Your new ramp looks awesome and I'm so stoked to see you keep progressing. Skateboarding has given me so much happiness and it makes my spirit soar to see others experience that same happiness. Stay rad dude!

@@skate_oasis do you feel nervous at all? I was putting myself in your shoes and the first thing I thought of was dang I want to do good for my sponsors... you mentioned feeling the imposter syndrome stuff... but they picked you because of who you are and how you skate... it's so cool everything you got going on skateboarding wise ... seriously proud of you, giving dreams a chance to grow

@@soberskater oh heck yeah dude! I have an anxiety disorder and/or ADHD, so I'm my worst critic most of the time. I do want to do well for them, but they have also been watching my reels for a few months, so they know its not all bangers all the time. I'm just going to keep doing my thing.

@@skate_oasis perfect!

Hey thanks! Definitely felt better too!

Love it!

Ditch life 😉 INCREDIBLE board! I have a full review video on my channel for it

Haha while I am not a Dad I respect the HELL out of all the skate Dads out there! Just dogs for this guy

I’d go for this one! It’s bigger and wider so more room for activities and comfort imo but the tugboat is also sick! That’s awesome you skate with your son! That’s good parenting 🤙

Nice! Such a sick board! Send me the link when you’re done the video I’d love to see it! Stay rad dude 🤙

My freestyle purist friends would probably say no. But freestyle inspired? Absolutely! I look at skateboarding like it’s martial arts, I steal what I think is cool from the different disciplines and try to make to em my own 😆 thanks for commenting!

Thanks friend!

Fuck yeah dude 🤙

It’s the wheels that are smooth as hell 😉 I’m just along for the ride

@@skate_oasis Good want try those someday, i orded andy anderson cubic now hope they are great. Its with Dragon Formula :)

@@amconice!

Thanks dude! It feels so sick! I want a legit Crailslide on a concrete ramp so bad 😂

@@skate_oasis it’s actually way easier with bigger transition! Easier to fling and pull if that makes sense

Thanks Dude! And no worries!

Thanks dude! Really appreciate the kind words. Stay rad!

That is a Landyachtz Ditch Life deck. It’s a wider, more retro shape than standard skateboards. I’m also rocking larger wheels.

Hey thanks for watching and commenting! I've had about half a dozen landyachtz boards by now and they've all been awesome! I like them so much I became a brand ambassador for them. I just got the ATV-X version of this deck, probably won't do a full video on it because it's very similar but trust me - I will be doing more landyachtz videos soon. Which one are you looking at buying?

Looking forward to those videos. Ditch Life - Moto Fun, love the graphics, I’m not really a technical skater. I like cruising, but still like popping Ollies here and there.

Hey thanks for commenting! Those are OJ Super Juice 60mm 87a wheels. I have a full review video for them on my channel. Stay rad!

@@skate_oasis thanks man. Checked out the vid. I love my 60mm dragons. Might grab some OJ 60mm too!

They're awesome! Hope your busted ass is doing better lol! Thanks for watching!

@skate_oasis yessir much better, I had 52 mm formula fours before but I skated them so long, these feel huge (they're 52s) I just gotta tweak my truck and get them where I like them. I've always followed the Muska formula, front truck loose back truck medium. I feel like you get more consistent pop that way yet you can still surf. Honestly I just love ripping down the sidewalk on these things carving around, theyre amazing! Another thing I noticed is they dont get hot! I skated 5 miles and they were cool to the touch, very nice to see the skate industry still innovating and making things better.

Nice! I’m all about limiting impacts and soft wheels are a great way to do that.

Nice! I love the Ditch Life, super fun old school but functional shape! I mostly skate concrete park and my mini ramp but it’s definitely a sick a ride wherever you take it! Mikenzi Yoshida (spelling?) designed it for Hawaii ditch riding so it’s made for high speed charging!

Hwak tueh 🤙

NICE! That’s awesome! I can’t Nollie BS but sometimes if I find my zen place I can fakie bigspin! Thanks for watching friend 🤙

Good job bro

Thanks dude! Happy go skate day!

Hey brother can I have a shout out

So they’re both smaller than the raft but have similar trucks and wheels so they’re not worlds apart. The raft is definitely more capable of trickery than the tugboat and the skiff, but if you’re into cruising then that’s not a drawback. Thanks for your question!

Thanks Scott! I like kinda weird tricks

@@skate_oasis I'm a fan of the old school as well!

99a is a glorious duro for smooth parks - so fast! I’m riding some larger and slightly softer wheels lately for some added comfort

Hey thanks! That is a Landyachtz Ditch Life ATV-X. 9.75" x 32". Super sick shaped deck. It has two layers of fiberglass (kinda like a flight deck) so its very snappy and pretty light.

They're pretty awesome! I'm loving all the new wheel tech.

@@skate_oasis me to, x formula, new favorite wheels

Whats size dragons do you ride?

Thanks dude! Glad you liked it!

Isn't buying OJs in any colour other than orange kinda like buying a Ferrari in anything other than red? LOL. I bet the green ones look rad!

I think you’re reading the related video tag 😉

@@skate_oasis maybe I am I was confused. Thx for clarifying. Sk8 or die

They’re not no these are OJ Super Juice 60mm wheels at 87a. These are slicker and harder than the Hawgs. I like them better since I mostly skate smooth parks and my mini ramp so I don’t really need softer wheels.

You are NOT the first person to tell me that 😂 KITTEN MITTENS!

Anytime! Anyone with the tools and the drive to learn can do this too!

Gaining air superiority 😂 Gotta take it to the concrete soon!

It’s super rad! Amazing for the skatepark and for cruising! Thanks for commenting Dan 🤙

Hey thanks for commenting! I try really hard to make sure I’m bonking all four wheels and smacking the tail against the coping if I can. I’ve been working on this one a lot for a few months now. Take a lot of practice and timing. This trick tip helped me immensely: czcams.com/video/0RFJwr54vto/video.htmlsi=aqA0m4Ti97F0Wv-y Have fun!

Hey thanks for the kind words! You have no idea how happy you’d make me if you did 😉 Wide board and soft wheels! Stay rad friend 🤙