My War: Jamie Thomas
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- čas přidán 26. 05. 2015
- Even though Jamie already had an untouchable skate legacy and was closing in on 40 years old, he still waged an epic battle for his Cold War ender-a trick that is gnarly by any standard.
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"You don't bounce back when you're 40. You just bounce." So true, man. So true.
No you don't, I can also attest for that in person...but you do learn to roll, call on 30 years of balance, be confident in yourself and learn how to cheat your limits.
@@MrJasonodonnell I agree 100% (45 yr old sk8r)
But that one time you roll away.... makes you feel like a kid again.
I'm 41 now, started skating in 85... CAN CONFIRM "bounce back" is no longer an option.
bouncing back is super possible if you incorporate daily exorcize. This comment super discouraging to people trying to skate in their 30s or 40s
His ability to fall safely is incredible
It’s something you pick up, I’ve only been skating two months and so far I’ve sprained my wrist twice 😅 I just haven’t learnt how to fall the right way yet...
Instead I panic and just throw my hands out
My exact thoughts
Takes too much impact on his knees
J Mz do you skate? I warm up bouncing in and out of full squats and take care of my legs and knees constantly. The reason this guy is 40 and still killing it is because he knows what he’s doing.
Read that just when he smashed his face on the ground, lol
HE FILMED HIS OWN PARTS
HE FILMED THE OTHERS PARTS
HE EDITED ALL THE VIDEOS
HE GAVE HIMSELF LAST PART
HE IMPOSSIBLE 5050'D CLIPPER.
JAMIE THOMAS, THE MAN, THE MYTH, THE LEGEND
CruisinMKE no myth legend in his own time
Thank u much, i thought it was 360, they should put name of trick to vid. So stupid not to do that
The Chief
OG
Jamie thomas is the father of huge the man the myth the legend i agree skating today isnt like it used to be these guys created everything these guys are doin now ive seen some sick technical shit these days but i want to see some of these new guys go n redo the same gaps n tricks at the same locations jus cause they can manipulate flips in n flips out i dont see anyone doin the shit ive seen jamie thomas doin ive seen a few worthy thats just my opinion weve all got one
Jamie you just put the biggest smile on my face bro! I am 33 and just stepped back on my board after 12 years off! Skating is awesome, you rock dude!
Christopher Matson I'm 36 and man it's a fucking struggle, you may feel like you did but your body sure doesn't work like it did. Respect for getting back into it!!
Mat CYSTM Dude I have no idea what life will be like for me in the next few years but I do hope to be skating no matter what I do. I want to always skate no matter how much pain I am in, the level of happiness skateboarding gives me will always be greater than the pain it causes. Hope I can be that guy at the skatepark who everyone is wondering if I am old enough for each layer of my skateboard to represent ten years of my life haha. seven layers on modern day ones, can't wait to see what the future of skating holds and I always want to be a part of it.
Christopher Matson Anyone the name of the song pls?
Christopher Matson turned 31 today still pushing.
+Christopher Matson 32 and stating skateing again 1 year ago after not doing it for 10 years! im so glad I decided to pick it up again,one of the greatest feelings in life
I'm 27 and sometimes I feel too old to skateboard. I remember watching Jamie Thomas in mislead youth when I was 12. This guy is the definition of a OG.
its like jay adams said-you dont stop skating because you get too old you get old because you stop skating
I'm 27 and same.
31 and I'm back skating again. Age doesn't mean much, I still love it.
Picked up the board last year when I was 28, first time I skated in about 10 years. Broke my wrist the 4th or 5th time at the park.
I'm 35 and have been skating since I was 16. There were times I didn't have fun skating anymore because of injuries, stress and depression. I had to quit skating for 6 months because it wasn't fun for me anymore so that when I come back again, I might have a different feeling and get into it again. It took awhile to find it but it was worth it. I skate way better now in my mid 30s than in my late 20s. You just have to find that drive and always explore which ones will feel as good as when you started skating for the first time. You still have lots of time to skate dude. All you need to do is just go out there and just have fun. Even if you are sore, just go out and cruise around. The little things in skateboarding will always feel good as long as you have a positive mind.
I'm 33 now. I've got more physical and mental ailments than I care to admit. I haven't been able to skate for the last few years as a result. I spent most of last night vomiting. I was literally almost dead of starvation (achalasia) this time last year. Almost all of my sk8 peers have all moved on to other things or places. I'm more likely to just crumble, rather than bounce nowadays. Still, I can't just stop something I did almost every day for nearly two decades.
Fuck that. I'm going skating today. Thanks Chief.
Olysk8er Dude, you've got all my support I hope it all goes well. Never stop stepping on to that piece of wood. Doing something you love... THAT is the best medicine.
E mmmm email
True.
Bless your spirit, man.
Keep killing it dude!
This made me so happy to watch.
Diego Patrick me 2
Diego Patrick Same. It's been a while since I've seen a skateboarding clip that inspired me this much.
Diego Patrick i almost cried
Diego Patrick Anyone the name of the song pls?
+NebaSoldat pinact - the beginning of the end
That smile when he lands says it all about skateboarding
He's not wrong about the feeling of rolling away. I didn't impossible 5050 clipper but I remember my first double kickflip. Shit will have you like wow
Allways had the biggest respect for Jamie. He's so true to skateboarding. I grew up watching the Zero videos and he's absolutly killing it with the brands that he's holding down aswell with Black Box. I allways gets super bummed when their teams is getting smaller and smaller, Mystery dissapearing and shit. People sell out, and teams dissapear. But this dude stays put and keeps going. He is a living legend and a rolemodel that people really should look up to.
kossanflyger You said everything. He's the fucking chief !
kossanflyger chris cole cough cough
kossanflyger It's not just people selling out. Apparently there were some personal conflicts on the business side of things that forced people to leave or something like that.
been watching this kid when i first started skating 18 years ago and now that im too busy working to skate as much. such a fuckin legend...
+Clark Kent Make time dude. I'm 44 and have a crazy busy business to run. I as sayin' the same thing awhile back, then I changed my thinking. Make time for yourself, otherwise, why are you working in the first place? ;)
I tore up my knees trying to imitate him.
one of the best tricks ever done on clipper for sure
I get the same feeling from coding... Yeah I live life on the edge baby. That bug wont fix itself.
+I Was Right Once hahah
+I Was Right Once Dude! I have my C++ final tonight and I know what you mean! I can also relate in skateboarding sense except on a much much lower level... Like kick flipping a six stair hahahaha. Jamie Thomas is a legend.
Tony Nguyen don’t know if you still use this account but I hope you passed it,
Pleb 🤣
Code skate 4
Jamie Thomas has more heart than any other skater. Period.
Cardiel might have a slight edge 😉
He was my idol while skating in the 90's I would watch Welcome to Hell over, and over, before skating. And Jamie's part always got me hyped!
Misled youth for me but I know exactly what you mean.
Jamie Thomas was an inspiration to me when I was growing up. Used to play as him on Tony Hawk's Pro Skater and used to love watching vids of him, he was a sick skater ever since I was about 7 and Im 27 now lol
BEST VIDEO IN THIS SERIES YET! Great job dudes!
NinjaLifestyle NINJA!!!
Shut up ninja
Over joslin tre flip at Davis? Nah
I love you ninja, no homo
@@lhoranjohns1 That shit wasn't out when he made the comment. Nice one, grade school.
I remember when the fallen crew came by my local when they were making ride the sky Jamie Thomas was there and was so chill gave a lot of people boards only legend I've ever seen in person it was an awesome experience especially all the way here in new Mexico props to this guy for being a pillar in the skate community
Every time I'm scared of a trick or frustruated I watch this video
RomanSkate i usually watch the "Lyon 25" footage with Jaws it is so motivating
Sean Kelley jaws is a bitch that can't do a single trick without grabbing his board mid air. 100% of the time its a melon. 🍉
JT CONNER we get it ...you can't skate
bet you can’t melon a 25 still
@subcomandante marcos jealous much?
One of the absolute all-time greatest skaters ever. Still remember meeting and seeing him skate back in the 90's and being instantly hooked on his riding. I'm 40 now so this speaks to me so much...
It amazes me that he got it twice in a row. One of the best tricks done on clipper for sure.
3:30 all Skateboarders know the feeling. "Don't count that, my front truck was off.. Goddamn it!" lol
I think some skateboarders would have been more than happy with this trick and count it as a make. It was pretty close to "good enough", but the next one was simply perfect.
@@ericduminil when fifties make that beautiful noise that's how u know it was perfect
Fuuuck that was gnarly... he has them tuck and rolls down too good though lol I love the concept of being good at falling.
Skateboarding is amazing
Jamie Thomas was one of my favorite skaters growing up. Now I'm a grown man, and I can still get inspiration from you, Jamie. Your work ethic and passion for what you love to do has inspired me and helped me on my own journey. Keep shredding til you can't no more!
What a badass. Impossible 50-50s are hard af in ledges, now try it down a huge hubba at 40 years old.
2:29 You can't overstate this concept enough. Age, as much as we all hate to admit it, is our master. Eventually, our bodies simply can't do what we want it to do anymore.
I'm a month away from turning 40, and when I skate (as rarely as I do), I just grind small ledges, and a few flip tricks here and there. At a certain age, you fall once, and your body slowly, yet emphatically tells you, "Don't do whatever the hell that was again."
I love bowl skating, and I hope I'll be able to do it for a loooong time. Any kind of skating is better than no skating at all. So if street skating isn't an option anymore, I'd be more than happy with bowls, slalom or downhill.
BTW, happy birthday?
@@ericduminil Thanks, I just turned 40 yesterday.
Bowls are a good idea, I may have to take you up on that option.
This inspires me so much.. Jamie Thomas was one of my favorite skaters since Tony Hawk Pro Skater came out on playstation. I was always amazed at his video parts and didn't realize how much of an impact he has had on the skateboarding scene. Chris Cole is who he is partially because of Jamie Thomas. I skated from the age of 16-17 really intensly. Then I broke my independent truck and stopped skating.... I went through a lot and my focus was on breakdancing, gymnastics, and martial arts. I then went through a lot of family trauma and traumatic events that made me feel always depressed, really sad, and really alone. A lot of my friends were dying off and people close to me. I was in a bad car accident in 2013 making me think I couldn't do the activities I loved. because of my back being messed up and still to this day is, I couldn't do a lot of things anymore... Once my fiancé and her 2 year old son left me to go back to her ex...I was really lost and in such a dark place, people kept betraying and turning on me or decided substances meant more than people... I was at times feeling suicidal and constantly sad and feeling like nothing brought me joy... I watched motivation 2 with Chris Cole and that made me remember how much I loved skating and wanted to get back into it. its now 2016 and I skate 3-4 hours a dayand wherever I can. Even at almost 32, ive surpassed my expectations of what I could do and am way better than when I was younger. Skateboarding for me saved my life and its what is therapeutic for me. The feeling of riding down hills, landing tricks I couldn't before, and just having my mind be free from any issues im having.. Jamie Thomas was also one of my favorites because he embodies chasing a dream and not to give up and believe in what you can do. Thank you Jamie Thomas for being one of my heroes and inspiring me to try what I never thought I could do. Between practice and other skaters I looked up to (Rodney mullen, Chris Cole, Tony Hawk, Christian Hosoi, Caballero, Andrew Reynolds, Danny Way, Tas Pappas. so many more to list,) I got the fire relit for skating.
+Jt Conner you have issues
keep at it man! dont stop
I swear, skate videos are the most civilized comment sections on CZcams. Much love Thrasher. Jamie is THE legend
i'm actually tearing up slightly at the end there
The fact he did it again is amazing gotta love Jamie he’s helped so many people
I'm 31, have never skated, always wanted too. This gives me hope. haha. Even if all i want is to flat land a kickflip. Big ups to Jamie
Did you start skating? I'm 38 and really would like to learn flatland kickflip before I turn 40. I learned bs pop-shove its this year, and it feels great when I land them.
That smile on his face was priceless, its said so much. Im 38 and was skateboarding to his videos in my day. Its awesome to step back into the past, when i see a familiar face. Hell yeah.
One of the best in Skateboarding - all round good vibes, positive energy and amazing skating.
The way he takes the falls in this video - with grace. A LOT to be said about that.
best series on youtube
This is amazing, Jamie is gnar.
***** Its getting annoying seeing this profile. Can you delete yourself?
Mike Cauterucci i think people just need to stop liking/commenting on his comments (kind of hypocritical to say but he has to be ignored).
I enjoy videos like this. They make the legends so much more human and can relate to them even more.
One of the best episodes so far.Amazing trick,tons of dedication.Inspiration!
It's dope to see what's going on inside their minds mid trick. I love the whole ''My War'' vids, keep them up
Awesome, i have been watching this guy for 20 years and this is my new favorite trick. Inspiring !
These "My War" video's are the best!
Weird reading comments how I'm not the only one that's got back into skating in my 30's. I quit from boredom and took up surfing. Now surfing is kind of boring and relearning old tricks is fun again
*STILL* my favourite skater, 20 years later. Not *TECHNICALLY* the *BEST*, but I just love watching his *STYLE* of skating. He's still busting *HUGE* gaps.. I love the way he specialises in doing *HUGE* versions of *SIMPLE* tricks, often down *HUGE* gaps. That's what Jamie Thomas was *ALWAYS* about. My first proper deck was a *ZERO JAMIE THOMAS CROSS*... Good times! *STILL* a joy to watch, 20+ years later! *UNREAL*! From huge fan, Davey Hughes in Éire (Ireland). *RESPECT MR. THOMAS*!
Watch his old Invisible footage. It's on youtube. Was his first pro video part. Just the way Jamie pushes down the street looks better than 90% of skaters doing tricks.
I enjoyed even the way he falled all the tries here, so professionally avoiding traumas
This guy has been my inspiration since day one Thrill of it all is still one of my favoriite videos
I love watching this videos. Seriously inspiring.
Damn! That misfits griptape is sick af!
wearing the same shirt he wore in thps2
One of my favourit series!
Binging all of these right now
I would pay to get some of Heath's stories.
I would cry
+Giles when he slammed on the huge ledge he couldnt feel one side of his face for 6 months.
His smile made me smile
This dudes persistence is so inspiring its contagious
Bring these back
Skaters can be some of the most hardworking people on planet earth. So much respect to them
the Legend of Jamie Thomas
awesome video Jamie Thomas was my fav skater as a kid so much determination love it
Motivating, put a smile on my face.
I Personally think his wraps on his impossibles are better looking and cleaner than Dylan Rieder's. They are so textbook perfect Tony Hawk's Pro Skater style.
Nothing beats dylan. His go vertical and like look just stylish
Personally I Think Ed Templeton has the best one. Jamie and Dylan have great ones though. David Gonzales has a really nice one too.
dondiwhite1 i agree Templeton has the best impossibles
technically, rodney mullens impossibles are straight vertical and clean and effortless. but his style isnt the best
PhaseSkater Rodney Mullen invented the Impossible and several other variations of it going all the way back to his early freestyle days. Rodney's Impossibles are second to none, not only because he is the inventor, but he also has maximized the potential for the Impossible. He lands the Impossible every single time without fail in every direction, even on every side of the board. Jamie Thomas has great Impossibles, because he was directly inspired by Rodney and uses some of his technique. Regards- from a freestyle skateboarder
You know when you're trying to do homework and youtube keeps auto playing my wars.
Captain Perineum same
Cat Burgerler I ended up doing it in the morning lmao
Captain Perineum lol I didn't even do mine
When you end up working at McDonalds because you neglected your studies.
Just kidding. Learning is important but fuck most schooling. This from a UCLA grad.
childhood Hero since the late 90´s even though I dont skate since like 14 years anymore he still puts a smile on my face everytime I see a clip like this one...
Seeing that black zero hoodie brings back so much memories. I love his style. I miss when zero and mystery and all of those brands were huge.
My first deck was a Jamie Thomas zero poison deck my favorite
this is the only my war episode that seems like it was an actual war
Best new series. Thanks Thrasher!
All worth it for that smile alone. JT is one incredible guy.
until they said it was impossible I thought it was a tre flip
Same
same. it made it a tony hawk pro skater sort of thing after I heard that
same
It was.. He did an impossible after the tre flip
Likewise
Next should be josh Katz stop skating without a helmet
Fatal Shroom mike v started wearing a helmet too
inalavalamp yeah buuuuuuttttt Mike V has balls and style, so there's that.
jkuebler89 wait, i'm a little confused. what was fatal shroom's original comment trying to say? i was just saying that i respect mike v for starting to wear a helmet and not caring what people think. who's josh katz?
inalavalamp who's josh Katz? Dude you out of the loop
Who's that guy?
he is so dashed bloody spot on, there is no greater feeling than making the trick especially after you ve committed so much time, pain, energy, mental anguish, focus and work on getting the result satisfactorily accomplished. and I certainly agree that it seems like there isn t a human being alive who feels happier than you do when it happens..... thanks very much for sharing this video, really appreciate it.
maaaan. whether your learning an ollie for the first time, or doing this crazy kinda stuff; we're all in the same war and it's beautiful. Its a beautiful war. Fuck yeah skating.
this shit makes you wanna cry
Anyone the name of the song pls?
It comes in the credits
@@mortiisweil6667 I found it 5 yeaars ago)
Pinact beginning of the end
Such an amazing story! Gets me hyped to go skate
Such an inspiration.... GOD I MISS SKATEBOARDING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I gotta get back on !! The most fun I've ever had!
Impossible 50-50??? MY GOD.
Down clipper to boot.
@@ricktaylor1437 basically twice in a row. Once "good enough" (but not for him), once perfect.
He indeed is a Ledgend ;)
Hands down, maybe top 3 best series of all time. And not just skateboarding. This shit is powerful!!! It seems we all want more of MY WAR! Kudos thrasher. Fuckin' banging!!!
Jamie was so awesome at Tempe park, just cruising and cheering on the locals. Super positive vibe coming from him. It was cool to see that from a legend.
song?
What is the name of song ?
Palatis Valoris Pinact
The Beginning Of The End
THANK YOU, it does a long moment that i search this music ! ;)
This guy is a legend!
I'il never forget back in the 90's the toy machines and zero video parts i watching before ever session! This mark my life in skateboard...
I live 15 minutes from where Rampage Skate park used to be in Buffalo Iowa, longest running indoor skate park in America for 16 years. I was young skating the place bought my first VHS skate video "Welcome to Hell" from there. Ever since then Jamie Thomas was my idol! I'd watch his part on that skate video every day go out and tear it up on my board right after with so much inspiration and motivation. Jamie you're a legend! I quit skating about 8 years ago, this video just pumped me up to skate again...definitely going to start and never stop this time. If I can afford a damn board that is ha! Thank you for the inspiration and motivation to skate once again Jamie!
when I was a kid I was at this skatepark and no one was there Jamie walked up this huge ramp to talk to me. I was in such shock I couldn't even talk it was like seeing an alien or something. For like a month it was bothering me that maybe he thought I dissed him or something lol.
+Tony Roberts haha i can imagine. when ur starstruck you cant keep your composure and you dont know how your coming off. happens to me all the time ;)
+Tony Roberts haha i can imagine. when ur starstruck you cant keep your composure and you dont know how your coming off. happens to me all the time ;)
the boss
karimmeg Reynolds is the boss, Jamie is the chief. Yew!
How dare you
Nah.. Reynolds is the boss
Reminds me of the battle that Michael Jordan had to fight to get past the Detroit Pistons. I think it was also, like, on the fourth or fifth try that he succeded. But he achieved his goal. And so did Jamie Thomas. This was a badass video!
When you landed that impossible-50-50, and got that huge smile on your face, I couldn't help but have one too. Awesome!!
lol the whole time I thought he was doing a tre flip 50-50
YAAAAAAAAAAS BITCH YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAASSSSSS
Best series on CZcams
Jamie has been to so many legendary spots and had so many wars.
My favorite all time skater. Toy Machine: Welcome to Hell was the best video part ever. LEGEND. Truly a legend.
Way to go Jamie! Your perseverance is inspiring
James Lick Middle! I was born (and still live) a few blocks away. This is where I learned to ride a bike and always loved when there were skaters. I could watch all day.
Can't help but smile at the end. No feeling better then winning the battle.
That’s a dude who doesn’t settle by half measure. No cutting corners, and that’s why he’s the chief.
makes me so happy! i love skatboarding!!!!!!
Still pushing himself so hard at 40 after pioneering big stuff skating throughout the 90's and everything he has done for the industry...I simply have no words to express the amount of respect I have for Jamie, he's so unique. Chief forever!
He put into words the exact reason I still skate at age 50 ... the feeling.
This is amazing
This puts a smile on your face
One of my faves
Very good episode! Loved it.
It's good to see this guy still tearing it up.