JENKEM - The Skateshop run out of a Tiny NYC Apartment
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- čas přidán 13. 10. 2014
- Filmed By: Taji Ameen
Edited By: Ian Michna & Taji Ameen
Skateboarding goes through economic ups and downs, and when it starts to look bleak, it’s the people who actually care about skateboarding, who will do anything to make it work, that will survive. Eugene Kang is one of these people, running Terminal skateshop out of his tiny living room in NYC, making a living selling skateboards. There are no store hours or restrictions: If he picks up the phone and he’s awake, he’s open for business. Eugene will even deliver and bring skate goods to you, if you aren’t too far away of course. With the skateshop only being advertised through word of mouth, the shop isn’t that well known outside of his neighborhood yet. To find out more, we took the train uptown to check out his apartment / shop and documented this local’s story with support from Levi’s Skateboarding.
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Terminal is still going and will continue to support/promote skateboarding in every which way that it can. This has been my love and passion for so many years and I’m grateful I’ve had the opportunity to share it with so many of you guys. Thank you all for your kind words, I couldn’t have done any of this without you, I truly appreciate it.
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@@eugenekang205 damn gene rocking the ponytail
Haha, i was crashed out in the living room while this interview was getting done. Eugene's always looking out for the homies. Let me crash for 2weeks when he barely knew me. Legend.
Og
Wow you're cool
And then everyone clapped
cool dude
Dennis Mueller WOW! That's incredible. The skate community is #real
If i lived in NYC i would definitely shop at this dudes spot. Im always down to help real skaters with their business.
was just thinking this
That was awesome.."I could spend my life worrying or I could spend my life living, I'd rather just live"...
and thats how people go homeless. lose there wife. the kids. everything.
Xiaxci he’s positively affecting the lives of many kids that have potential to be something great. He’s done so much for his community and is a g in the game that I’m sure that everyone has his back if he falls down. Im a kid in dallas and even after watching a
Next Generation
i hope for him the best. but all dreams come to an end. hopefully he has money saved so when that happens he can be prepaired.
@@XIAXCI the fuck you talking about. This guy deff doesn't have a wife and kids lmao
@@NextgenSkillz the fuck. U pessimistic as fuck my dude.
people like this make skateboarding that much better
I accidentally left my skateboard on the train coming from the airport into the city... Went to Terminal to get a new setup, such a sick experience. Eugene is as down to earth as it gets... I still rep the Terminal stickers on my board after 4 years! 😂🤙🏽
GMG DANNY dope
Seems like the best dude, this rules.
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Last year we visited this park when is was freshly repainted, no graffiti. Some dude shows up on his skateboard with a 24oz Coors and a little white dog. Awesome guy and fun to watch on a skateboard. Like 6 months go by and my friend shows me an instagram page for a dude who runs a shop out of his apartment. Then we found this video. Feel honored to share the park that day with this guy.
Matthew Boyea where’s this park? Looks dope
@@neverwoner Hamilton Bridge Skatepark
Damn this is some real "sport your local..." vibes! This guy is grinding. That skatepark in the end looks amazing too!
Support?
Years late, but where is that park? I'm sure it's NYC, but I feel like I've seen every park there before, but not this one
@@manysnakes It's all the way in Northern Manhattan, pretty sure the name is Hamilton Bridge Skatepark
this the slickest way to sell weed
Right? But they'd have to buy a deck or trucks or wheels too or he'd be busted or out of business.
Why would you say that shit on the FKN internet. You FKN dip shit..
@@jonkillings2747 shut the hell up lmao
Jon Killings Weeee-Oooo, Weeee-Oooo... Here come the internet police to investigate a random guy based on a tip-off from a random CZcams poster about selling a bit of weed...
@@GilbertSyndrome Jon smokes too many marijuana's, it makes him paranoid af
If you were a skater in NYC during the mid to late 80's then you knew about "Benji's". Benji was the first dude selling skate stuff out of his apartment over by the Brooklyn Banks. That dude was clutch when the other shops were closed and you needed something immediately.
O hell yeah I remember Benji's shop in the PJs. Then he had a B&M on that side street across from the church. Good times
I have been supporting Eugene for the past 7 yrs. And this guy is really down to earth.. love you boi keep selling!
Edgar Padilla 75 how do I get ahold of him
@@cakepie3558 they show his number in the beginning of the video...
how do you support him? financally or emotional? its not phisical is it?
Yo I just found this dudes number online and called him. I really wasn't trying to harass him or anything, I was just curious if the shop is still open and he says it is. Seems like a really cool guy, hope I didn't bother him.
Yeah he doesn't like stupid questions or maybe it's cause I ask way too many questions idk 🤷♀️
Great video.
thanks Stereo
ik im super late but I remember when I started skating like 2yrs ago and I only had a Walmart board, a friend suggested I check out his shop and I did, it's where I got new bearings and wheels(since then I've bought a new board that I still use till this day). He's pretty chill and cool, would 10/10 recommend to check out his place and support him if you live nearby.
this dude is awesome... the truly skate spirit. total respect
I think everyone should watch this video even if they dont skate
This man knows what’s up. It is really inspiring to see the alternative methods he finds to make money.
Such a humble guy! Much respect!
So nice to see the love for skateboarding!!
very inspirational, I hope to open my own skate shop in the near future and seeing this made me more motivated, love his mindset and outlook. respect.
That is truly an inspiring dude! We need more people like him in the skateboarding community!!! This video was totally Fing rad!!
I just really appreciate how content he is with his way of living, its something that should be rubbed off on all of us
Respect. Reminds me of a dude who lived in the projects by the Brooklyn Banks who had a similar set up. I bought more than a few kingpins there back in 88-94.
This dude is my hero. Such a dope attitude, I'll come through and buy 19 completes just to support.
Shout out to him for his dedication and passion for skateboarding.
Next time i'm in NY i will definitely stop by to support him.
Me at 2AM: Eugene, you selling?
Eugene: Uh, sure man.
Me: I need a deck...and two 8 ounce bowls of pasta please.
At the end when it shows him skating and talking about life, that hit me. That was deep guys a legend
Proud of you man keep up the great work and keep this kids rolling...👌
Inspiring way to live. Good work Jenkem, thx.
This is a really inspiring story. Thank you for sharing your grind
You do realize you are pure dread,right? You are dread incarnate
THIS WAS AMAZING!! DO more like this.
True to the game! Keep up the great work, keep the dream alive!!!
I can't believe I just come across this! This guy is amazing, we need more human beings like this
I loved what he said,.."just trying to keeping everyone riding".....awesome dude..
So tight! Keep it up man, well I'll be in NY I'll come to see you.
What an awesome attitude to take to life. Props man!
I love this man passion and idea
This guy exudes positivity. I hope this video has brought him tons of money.
This guys outlook is so cool.
Yoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo this is my nigga jean the first official skate shop in wash heightzzz, this dude right here is a hood OG and legend. Much respect for making this video. 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯
That's such a cool story #Jenkem! Makes me want to tell people about your business! Im not in the skate community, but do appreciate it like BMX.
Awesome. If I lived close I'd shop there.
Mad props!! Keep it going!!
This was a amazing video man amazing way to live
On my next trip to NYC...would love to buy a complete deck. People like this deserve to do well and receive support for the skate community and the local businesses. Seems like a super cool dude.
Really nice guy total respect brother keep doing what your doing 👊
cool home.... chingon !!! also your logo its cool... nice mag Bro ... perfect to take a hit at the office...and enjoy the rest of the day watching home boys !!!
This is dope!! True love for the skate
This guy is an absolute savior. The fact he runs an entire shop out of his home for the benefit of the community is beautiful
This seems like the coolest guy ever. If I ever go to NYC this will be on my list of spots to visit.
This guy is the best kind of person🙌
Inspiration right there, damn!
love this guy, all thyme. thanks
Haha, I like how as he's talking about local brands and small companies he'd rather sell, a pair of Nikes is shown.
gotta make money somehow though
Read Eugene's comment below:
"i don't actually sell nikes (or shoes for that matter) but if the homies have product and they need money, i don't mind throwing it up on the shelf and flowing them the cash if it sells. thats not promoting a big brand, thats me just trying to help a homie out. "
peewee4star
I wasn't knocking him for it. I just thought the irony of the voice over+what the camera was showing was funny.
his life is still better than yours Jon Alanoor
Bryant Best Huh..? Relax.
Sick dude nice message!
That's awesome!! This guy rocks!!
Yes! The Yamato Macross Series in the background. I have a VF0A from Frontier. Tradsies!!!
I love this man
I see Eugene every now and then, I never knew about this interview crazy to see how he started
Fantastic & I wish that guy all the best !!
That's cool! This guy has a great idea! Hopefully one day I can visit!
SO rad to offer skateboarders there goods right there and then even at mysterious hours of the night, so DOPE! That skatepark at the end is super chillin too, is that park in NYC??
respect for this guy hope he is doing well and the shop is up and running
It is!
This is amazing
In Montreal chinatown, we used to have a shop that was in the back of a Chinese store all hidden....so dope, great segment!
This dude seems so chill I need to go here next time I’m in NYC
Right near the banks in like 87,a guy named Benji used to run a skateshop out of his house.Awesome times.
this is too sick skateboarding is amazing and only getting better "keep skateboarding alive"!!!
That’s a real one right there! Props!
Very cool life. I can see the happiness and chill ness exuding from him. He’s not trying to get rich. Just fund a nice life.
Respect to the man with Humble beginnings
I dig his energy. Backside powerslide was dope
Simply awesome!;)
I want to see a second interview
Love this guy
Oh man I been looking for that Guzman switchblade deck for so long
this is my local when i skate ny love it there
Dedication 👌🏻💪🏼🙏🏻
Sick video !
damn the realest dude
Macross collection is on point. I'd cop that VF-1J or YF-21 any day.
Fellow Macross fan! Nice collection man
Great dude, everyone around him must be proud of him.
If I ever go to NY I'm buying a couple decks from this guy for sure, never like seeing people struggling, hopefully one day I could support.
pretty cool he made his setup like that!
I respect the hustle
Great vid. This guy is awesome, legos, boards, the fan in the window. He should start doing on-line orders and get that revenue up.
Very humble dude...i kould spend my life worrying or live my life."facts"🙏
What a nice human being good job JENKEM
I'm truly an awe of this dude.Want to venture to NY just to buy something at 2AM.
Wow, Eugene seems like an incredible soul. Just looked him up...my birthday is June 7, his is June 10th. Us Geminis are oddballs, in a good way;) Congratulations to him for living his own way and making it work! That is great!
Dude this guy is my idol
This guy is the definition of being happy with what you've got
Straight Respect
Wow this guy is fkg rad need more pple like that in my life. Soo humble 2
awesome
great to see shit like this. Still keeps me driven in 2019. "If you build it, they will come."
My homie did this back in 1993 in Philadelphia had his skate shop in his APT everything word of mouth history repeats itslf
Awesome!