The Hardest Skateboard Trick of Rodney Mullen

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  • @TheWhyer
    @TheWhyer Před 3 lety +4838

    To finally land a trick after 1400 tries and then not be satisfied because it wasn't clean enough and try 100 more times is peak Jonny

    • @dead0404
      @dead0404 Před 3 lety +28

      thank god it was 100 times and not 1400 again ;DD

    • @luudest
      @luudest Před 3 lety +20

      I wonder how he did the counting. Must be exhausting …

    • @MemeRaider
      @MemeRaider Před 3 lety +12

      I swear this is gonna be me still trying to learn an Ollie and still need more tries.

    • @radsnowboarder15
      @radsnowboarder15 Před 3 lety +24

      @@luudest not just the counting but the editing! He had to edit 1500 attempts Jonny is a legend

    • @taimclauchlan-skate7770
      @taimclauchlan-skate7770 Před 3 lety +5

      "just one more go"

  • @CS-iq4xn
    @CS-iq4xn Před 3 lety +618

    The consistency with which he can get into a primo slide alone is insane

    • @skyhigham24
      @skyhigham24 Před 2 lety +11

      Thought the same effin thing

    • @Jeffc0987
      @Jeffc0987 Před 2 lety +9

      Yeah I'm over here just like wow...I wish I could kick flip to primo even 1/10th as consistently. A clean catch to me is the hardest part and what makes any trick look amazing

    • @erc5413
      @erc5413 Před 2 lety

      its the first thing learn if u ride a board. called judo roll !

    • @CS-iq4xn
      @CS-iq4xn Před 2 lety +10

      @@erc5413 riiiggghhht. I more got down on ollies and shuvits when I started.. guess I was just a weirdo like that 🤗

    • @seife41
      @seife41 Před 2 lety +1

      Judo roll? Xd

  • @sl0ptart
    @sl0ptart Před 9 měsíci +263

    It's hard to overstate how influential Mullen was, he changed street skating so many times. He is to freestyle what Hawk is to vert.

    • @kirktown2046
      @kirktown2046 Před 8 měsíci +22

      Hot take, but I think he's THE greatest athlete of our time, even over Jordan or Gretsky. I mean, it's kind of apples and oranges, but Rodney's level of street mastery has yet to be achieved by

    • @johnnytsunami4186
      @johnnytsunami4186 Před 8 měsíci +18

      ​@@kirktown2046bad take.

    • @rxw5520
      @rxw5520 Před 8 měsíci +43

      @@johnnytsunami4186comparing sports is notoriously hard but the argument that he invented and did more shit that is still near impossible kinda holds up. It’s like if Jordan, in addition to being great, had invented the dunk, the alley oop, and the 3 pointer. It’s just hard to compare.

    • @adammartin9177
      @adammartin9177 Před 8 měsíci +36

      I will say that I think Mullen had a greater influence on real street skaters more than Hawk ever will.

    • @sl0ptart
      @sl0ptart Před 8 měsíci +2

      @@rxw5520 Not to mention trying to compare team based vs solo or points vs judges score... It's almost impossible.

  • @treatb09
    @treatb09 Před 10 měsíci +81

    The fact he can kickflip into primo 1500 times in a row is impressive

    • @m0nk3yl0v3r
      @m0nk3yl0v3r Před 3 měsíci +7

      The absolute ease he can kickflip and land upsets me lol

    • @robsharktest
      @robsharktest Před 2 měsíci +3

      He didn't, on attempt 1101 he simply lands a kickflip.

    • @DotKom01
      @DotKom01 Před 2 měsíci +5

      ​​​@@robsharktest damn you right, thats only 1100 kickflip primos in a row :// kinda ameture if you ask me... Starting to think Jonny Giger might be a poser...

    • @DHunter_47
      @DHunter_47 Před 2 měsíci +3

      The Kingdom of God is at Hand
      John 3:16
      King James Version
      16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

    • @Jamsaladd
      @Jamsaladd Před 2 měsíci

      its like you didnt even watch the video

  • @djcie1018
    @djcie1018 Před 3 lety +1386

    I'm a teacher in Australia (high school) and our Friday life skill's lesson is about failing and perseverance, last year I showed Tony Hawk completing a 900 for the first time, Friday I'll be showing this video..
    Nice one dude...

    • @bon12121
      @bon12121 Před 3 lety +16

      Roaring. I'm a highschool maths tutor in Australia. So many people tell me to become a teacher but it sounds stressful as all get-out.

    • @djcie1018
      @djcie1018 Před 3 lety +37

      ​@@bon12121 There's a lot more stressful jobs out there then teaching. Go for it I say, we need more young math teachers with a passion for mathematics, and you get to show the odd skateboarding video every now and then..

    • @andrewparks162
      @andrewparks162 Před 3 lety +7

      Fuckin hell man, I wish my maths teachers in high school (UK) actually showed as much passion for the subject as you! Best of luck to you bro

    • @MilamasylumMA
      @MilamasylumMA Před 2 lety +3

      Did you show your class how they paid another guy to not do a 900 so Tony could do it first on camera? That's what you should have shown as perseverance...

    • @calebhohneke8482
      @calebhohneke8482 Před 2 lety +29

      @@MilamasylumMA Idk if that's true or not...but even if it is, then it's on that guy for taking the money and not doing the 900.

  • @chrisl9934
    @chrisl9934 Před 3 lety +936

    You're starting to look like the Albert Einstein of skateboarding.

  • @nickrails
    @nickrails Před 10 měsíci +184

    Man its been 20 years since I watched a skating video, and probably 25 years since I last got on a board. Got quite emotional watching this, as humans can achieve such beautiful things

    • @neguchi666
      @neguchi666 Před 7 měsíci +4

      My friend, I haven't touched a board in well over three decades and watching Rodney Mullen clips still makes me cry. This one was also an emotional watch.
      Maybe we should get back on it :D

    • @CaffeineBrainiac
      @CaffeineBrainiac Před 6 měsíci +3

      @@neguchi666Do it brother 😁🫂

    • @faelquerque
      @faelquerque Před 3 měsíci +1

      Dude, I haven't got a board for two decades and share the same feelings as tou guys. I just couldn't stop watching this until he landed the trick, got me so many memories from my time!

    • @Channel-io1di
      @Channel-io1di Před 3 měsíci +1

      Felt like watching a friend you haven't seen in 20 years trying the same trick all day at the park when we were 15 man.

    • @zdeneksc2895
      @zdeneksc2895 Před 3 měsíci +1

      I never owned a board, but seeing this I feel like this is something I need in my life and try. Is it possible to learn to skate even when I'm already 30+ ?

  • @KapteinFruit
    @KapteinFruit Před rokem +129

    This shows how insane of a skater Mullen was back in the day since it took you that long. He is the tripple OG of the skate world, hands down. Always been a fan, well since I was a kid and first got into it all.

    • @nicktroxell9063
      @nicktroxell9063 Před 8 měsíci +11

      Go watch the video he says he had to learn all his tricks opposite cus of his hip he rethought himself how to skate opposite he's a skating savant

    • @RoyalGoofballs
      @RoyalGoofballs Před 7 měsíci +6

      I know this is hella old but I'd definitely recommend Rodney Mullens book it's called "The Mutt: How to skateboard and not kill yourself".. absolutely amazing book. He talks about his younger days learning all the basics and skating flatground comps and pretty much the birth of street skating in general... dude is a absolute legend

  • @TKiBoule
    @TKiBoule Před 3 lety +560

    I'm most impressed by the fact that you can do 1500 tries without any ankle injury during the process , wow dude

    • @shadoninja
      @shadoninja Před 2 lety +64

      If there is one thing I have learned from CZcams, it is that skateboarders are the best fallers in the world.

    • @badonkadonkey
      @badonkadonkey Před 2 lety +2

      That's exactly what I thought

    • @cetto11
      @cetto11 Před 2 lety +14

      He wears tsg ankle support. Got them too, best invest of my life!

    • @Rotwold
      @Rotwold Před 2 lety +5

      This is why they have classes for elderly people to teach them how to fall ( or take a fall really). It takes skill to know how to make the best of a bad situation and avoid hurting yourself. I'm glad that I rode downhill, skated and played hockey. It's probably why I've never had a serious injury, even tho theres been some big crashes I could've suffer worse from.

    • @TKiBoule
      @TKiBoule Před 2 lety +7

      @@Rotwold True , i'm a black belt in Judo , and the first thing you learn as a kid is how to fall, avoid the impact by rolling , and it saved me so many times on my board

  • @LilBoyHexley
    @LilBoyHexley Před 2 lety +936

    I just find it impressive how totally consistent Jonny's kickflip primo was at this point.

    • @michaeldigregorio8967
      @michaeldigregorio8967 Před 2 lety +26

      I thought the same thing he lands in primo perfect every time

    • @zynthesis
      @zynthesis Před 2 lety +33

      He's gonna land primo just skating now. 1400 Primo flips is muscle memory brah.

    • @TrillMurray
      @TrillMurray Před 2 lety +24

      He also could just be showing the attempts that land in primo to keep it interesting since many tries are skipped. Still very impressive

    • @richardhowle8591
      @richardhowle8591 Před 2 lety +6

      It's called film editing.

    • @LilBoyHexley
      @LilBoyHexley Před 2 lety +7

      @@richardhowle8591 I'm aware. It's just a huge number of clean kickflip primo landings. It's clearly not a challenge.

  • @Purpmaster
    @Purpmaster Před 9 měsíci +19

    I genuinely felt relieved when you made the second downward section more of a solid surface. The warping was driving me crazy and I’m sure making it much more difficult

  • @howiseetheworld3581
    @howiseetheworld3581 Před rokem +77

    I've been trying to learn 360 flips for so long but I only attempt it around 30 times and then move on. This has really made me re-think how much effort it takes to learn challenging tricks for a individual skateboarder.

    • @animetodamaximum
      @animetodamaximum Před rokem +6

      It took me years to Kickflip. Skating isn't easy but when you finally get it right, it sticks with you.

    • @StinkyTig
      @StinkyTig Před 10 měsíci +1

      Dude you need to spend hours, I was nearly puking after I landed my fist traybomb

    • @wtfskilz
      @wtfskilz Před 10 měsíci +1

      @@animetodamaximum yup

    • @stevengardner9564
      @stevengardner9564 Před 7 měsíci +1

      @@animetodamaximum it took me over a year to kickflip, but once I landed the first one I landed 6 more in a row, amazing feeling.

    • @animetodamaximum
      @animetodamaximum Před 7 měsíci

      @@stevengardner9564 It really is.

  • @baertheblader9402
    @baertheblader9402 Před 3 lety +430

    You should call the attempt counter the “Giger Counter”

    • @SmokeySauce
      @SmokeySauce Před 2 lety +2

      👌🏼😂

    • @thechosenone82517
      @thechosenone82517 Před 2 lety +3

      "giger counter" would be in german "giger Zähler".
      and the "giger zähler" is that think which counts the radioactivity.

    • @SmokeySauce
      @SmokeySauce Před 2 lety +17

      @@thechosenone82517 I think you're missing the point lol the real one is spelled Geiger anyways

    • @K_____
      @K_____ Před 2 lety +4

      @@thechosenone82517 🤦🏻‍♂️

    • @thechosenone82517
      @thechosenone82517 Před 2 lety +1

      @@SmokeySauce but the pronunacation is the same for both (giger and Geiger) in german!

  • @BrasilTrix
    @BrasilTrix Před 3 lety +743

    skecthy + 1 = you're a legend!

    • @holdemdang
      @holdemdang Před 2 lety +2

      I'm about to make another account just to subscribe twice. What an effort! Legend no doubt.

    • @samsham8218
      @samsham8218 Před 2 lety

      Worrrrd!

    • @jackk2898
      @jackk2898 Před 2 lety +1

      Ya Bro, +1 cuz you Gotta Prove It!!🤷‍♂️🤣

    • @kylianvaporwave6968
      @kylianvaporwave6968 Před 2 lety

      legend is Rodney 💯

    • @j1shin
      @j1shin Před 2 lety

      but the second one was also sketchy ^^

  • @Thirteen31Music
    @Thirteen31Music Před rokem +128

    This is so sick dude - not often you see honest videos of people trying and failing pushing themselves to achieve a goal. The level of effort and dedication you put into doing this is as impressive if not more so than landing the trick.

    • @LouieGee
      @LouieGee Před 8 měsíci +2

      Mullen invented the flat ground ollie and practically every flip trick in the book, he is the godfather of street skating, without him there would be no street skating at all.

  • @MrMeattball
    @MrMeattball Před 3 měsíci +3

    This video really makes me wonder how long it took Rodney to land this trick. You had video evidence it was possible and it still took 1400 tries. Rodney would’ve been driven by nothing but the idea he could do it. Such insane skill he has.

  • @dpyt-mythpo
    @dpyt-mythpo Před 3 lety +95

    Jonny is self-crafting himself into a skate legend. True Practitioner.

  • @matthewcdupre
    @matthewcdupre Před 2 lety +448

    Mullen was light years ahead of his time , dude was absolutely insane 🛹

    • @syfodias-jedimaster
      @syfodias-jedimaster Před rokem +5

      Anyone know how many tries it took Mullen for this trick?

    • @vm1974-irkutsk
      @vm1974-irkutsk Před rokem +14

      1503 times if my memory serves me right

    • @dannyjohno5579
      @dannyjohno5579 Před rokem +2

      The best EVER!!!

    • @nycyabber7103
      @nycyabber7103 Před rokem +28

      The fact Mullen did this unprecedentedly, just like "yeah I think I can do this crazy shit" and then actually doing it is fucking insane.

    • @pstew5309
      @pstew5309 Před rokem +31

      Ahead of his time? We are still waiting to catch up to his time. He's on an entire new big bang of a universe lol.

  • @kentturner595
    @kentturner595 Před rokem +2

    That was incredibly satisfying to see you get through the trick twice. I’m glad you kept going after the first one. Well done Jonny!

  • @trenken
    @trenken Před rokem +5

    Mullen was nuts. Not just inventing all these tricks at a time when no one was doing this crap, but from relentless practicing, often times up to 8 hours a day which he would do for years, he got to the point where he could do all this stuff so consistently, rarely making a mistake. It became so easy for him. So singularly focused on it to get to near perfection. First guy i ever viewed as an artist on the skateboard. Its not just a sport to him.

  • @alexwiggs1416
    @alexwiggs1416 Před 2 lety +456

    I remember watching all the skate videos in Tony Hawk's pro skater and feeling like Mullen was god tier. Sure others could ollie over crazy obstacles or do crazy spins on vert, but Mullen was a straight up sorcerer with his board.

    • @s8nTheGawd
      @s8nTheGawd Před 2 lety

      he's a witch on a piece of wood with wheels

    • @jamesjordan1849
      @jamesjordan1849 Před rokem +5

      Mullen and McGill were like gods one in the underground vids

    • @alex.t8910
      @alex.t8910 Před rokem +7

      He still is

    • @terrydavis7389
      @terrydavis7389 Před rokem +23

      rodney is a one of a kind, came up with so many tricks that were so hard, and this was 20-30 years ago. he defiantly changed the game for everyone.

    • @crookmcstealie
      @crookmcstealie Před rokem +14

      @@terrydavis7389 it was a lot more than 20 - 30 years ago. I'm in my mid forties and I was watching Rodney since I was at least 5 years old, all my first videos with Rodney were VHS. He started dominating skateboarding 45 years ago, he's been my second favorite skater my entire life, Lance Mountain is my number 1, because he was funny not because he can skate like Rodney.

  • @Hybridsteel
    @Hybridsteel Před 3 lety +95

    i wanna see rodney mullen interviewed after all these and get his views on jonny's attempts and videos

    • @itzbeach6832
      @itzbeach6832 Před 2 lety +15

      I bet Rodney would love to talk to him about this 💯. That would be an awesome interview

    • @pukki34
      @pukki34 Před 2 lety +5

      I wanna see them skate together.

    • @sepg5084
      @sepg5084 Před 2 lety +4

      @@itzbeach6832 If that's true then it should have happened already especially that Johnny has been doing this for quite a long time now.

    • @itzbeach6832
      @itzbeach6832 Před 2 lety +3

      @@sepg5084 guess we'll never know

    • @ktm125sxbeast
      @ktm125sxbeast Před 2 lety

      @@sepg5084 That doesn't mean he's seen these videos

  • @goldielocked7111
    @goldielocked7111 Před 9 měsíci +8

    This was wildly inspiring for me. As a 34 year old going back to skating. Haven't skated for over a decade, but just did my now first kickflip after the magic of youtube-tutorials! Damn, skating is gonna be easier now, than when I 10 years old had to figure it all out without any teaching.

    • @thanevakarian9762
      @thanevakarian9762 Před 9 měsíci +1

      Must be something in the air im about the same age and just got the urge to skate again. It’s the balance for me! I can barely ride without feeling like im gona fall off the board but the tricks are still there im landing on them and then just eating it 😂

    • @goldielocked7111
      @goldielocked7111 Před 9 měsíci

      @@thanevakarian9762 Yes! my hopes and guess are that my brain reach down deep and adjust old knowhow to my xtra kilos.
      r8 now i am just waiting for a helmet, and some protective gear. i already look stupid with my akward boardskills, so why not reap the full benefit of that? :D

    • @b8k_N_sk8
      @b8k_N_sk8 Před 7 měsíci +1

      Same here boys! XD broke my leg about 6 years ago, 33 now. Rode to my friend's yesterday after 6 years and could barely Ollie or back one.. but it comes back for sure I practiced a little and felt better. Unfortunately stamina will take awhile to get back lol

  • @cooloutcoexist
    @cooloutcoexist Před 10 měsíci +1

    Impressive all around, the skating, the challenge, the dedication and execution. But also the patience while editing to actually count every attempt for your little "Giger-Counter". Love your videos for a while, didn't see that one before, thx a lot :)

  • @uoislame
    @uoislame Před 3 lety +31

    "we've been numerous difficult tricks" nah, man. just you. i ain't been doing shit

  • @peterbull3955
    @peterbull3955 Před 3 lety +191

    Can we all take a moment to appreciate how painful the editing process must have been?

    • @diegodelarosa1925
      @diegodelarosa1925 Před 2 lety

      I dont think so, just sitting and just pushing buttons for edit thats easier 1400 times, just try to do this trick 50 times.

    • @tylerseddon5972
      @tylerseddon5972 Před 2 lety +17

      @@diegodelarosa1925 I'm assuming you haven't done that much video editing if you're saying this. Editing this much footage would take days in itself.

    • @diegodelarosa1925
      @diegodelarosa1925 Před 2 lety +1

      @@tylerseddon5972 come on Man! I práctice long board AND skate AND I like Edit videos also ITS a big difference jumping skills actitud actions AND in a office ITS really quiet also could ve been boring if you Dont have one guión story..

    • @dude9501
      @dude9501 Před 2 lety +9

      @@diegodelarosa1925 damn video editors really be pushing buttons and brain surgeons really be poking brains

    • @mrwassef
      @mrwassef Před 2 lety +1

      I mean it probably takes the same amount of mental endurance and stamina to try this trick 1400 times.
      But yes this would be painful to edit

  • @couric9284
    @couric9284 Před rokem

    I haven't watched in you like 3 years and this video is a year old, but I'm so proud of how you can land primo's like a champ now.
    it's not even about the bells and extra whistles, it's simply seeing that neat little trick nailed that is awesome.

  • @jevinday
    @jevinday Před rokem +1

    Your persistence is really inspiring. I find myself getting upset and wanting to quit at the dumbest little things. Thank you for this.

  • @Jack_Vane
    @Jack_Vane Před 3 lety +87

    1500 attempts.1500!! That is dedication and perseverance personified. Incredible work once again. Fair play dude.

    • @chilledtorsion
      @chilledtorsion Před 3 lety +1

      not the trick for a game of SKATE though

    • @thanksgivingsandwich
      @thanksgivingsandwich Před 3 lety +1

      I need to stop looking at comment sections before finishing vids... there's always someone that spoils the magic of a video

    • @Seedr0
      @Seedr0 Před 3 lety

      is that really a lot? over a summer im sure i did more than that trying to learn triple kickflips

    • @snuskiii1897
      @snuskiii1897 Před 3 lety +1

      @@Seedr0 yeah but he did it in a few days

  • @PeterTeal77
    @PeterTeal77 Před 3 lety +45

    This man has accidentally landed more primo slides than most pro skaters will ever do on purpose

    • @peterbull3955
      @peterbull3955 Před 3 lety +8

      There is probably only one who has done more accidental primo slides and it is the man he is emulating. This is the path!

  • @jannikstrube1352
    @jannikstrube1352 Před rokem

    I like the sketch of that obstacle. And its just so good to see the effort behind a trick and not only a final result. You're a legend!

  • @AquaFresHhBreh
    @AquaFresHhBreh Před 11 měsíci +1

    Props brother!!! It's great to see the "never giving up" passion you show.

  • @gregxcelente4271
    @gregxcelente4271 Před 2 lety +135

    I think because he makes this looks relatively easy, people dont realize how exhausting and difficult it is trying to even come close to articulating these moves.

    • @phanx
      @phanx Před 2 lety +10

      Rodney Mullen makes EVERYTHING look easy. Always looks so smooth and natural too. He's the GOAT

    • @crandeljunior6825
      @crandeljunior6825 Před 2 lety +3

      There’s a lot of things in skateboarding where you don’t understand how draining they are until you try it. I’ve been skating like 6 months or so now, the only thing I can do is a pretty clean, maybe 2 foot high ollie standing still, and even that is exhausting, the way your feet have to move to maintain balance, the weird muscles you use to make sure you can stick to this piece of wood in the air, it’s madness. I don’t think in a million years I’d be able to do anything Rodney Mullen was known for, and I would even consider myself a pretty fast learner, so these people nowadays and back then, are just a whole different fucking breed

    • @MLIVCH
      @MLIVCH Před rokem

      I’m 30 I’ve attempted skating 1,000,000,000,000,000 times and I still suck and I still bust my ass every time haha I know what you mean fr

  • @ZootedClipz
    @ZootedClipz Před 3 lety +129

    johnny deserves so much love he is one of the most technical skaters around and never fails to impress the world

  • @KapteinFruit
    @KapteinFruit Před rokem +5

    Nobody has invented more tricks than Rodney Mullen. He is the tripple OG legend that made skateboarding what it is.

    • @crazytruth.3460
      @crazytruth.3460 Před rokem +1

      The best creator of skate boarding

    • @KapteinFruit
      @KapteinFruit Před rokem +1

      @@crazytruth.3460 yes

    • @ForrestOutman
      @ForrestOutman Před 9 měsíci

      ​@@crazytruth.3460true, even his peers and competitors all flat out acknowledge he stood alone... Nobody was close

  • @witzer
    @witzer Před 11 měsíci +1

    This was absolutely incredible. Great job man. This gives me the motivation to keep trying even just the simple kickflip.

  • @TytoMobile
    @TytoMobile Před 2 lety +19

    Day 3 is like when you're practicing a piece of music, you've just learned the whole thing, and now you're practicing it to cement it. You get it perfect a couple times. Then all of a sudden you start making new mistakes that you weren't making before.
    This my friend, is what we call the Yips.

  • @surpriseshoveit3514
    @surpriseshoveit3514 Před 3 lety +67

    You know its getting serious when the Anno 1404 explorer music starts

  • @maxbrown853
    @maxbrown853 Před rokem +1

    I am 48 and when i saw Rodney mullen skateboarding when i was young i tried to make a freestyle board my self, because it wasnt for sale in the Netherlands and i wanted to do his trick style, so when i see you try his tricks and do so well it reminds me of back then. I have great respect for you, and the way you explain and show how much efford it takes to finish the tricks! Respect for you Johnny !

  • @miaouew
    @miaouew Před 7 měsíci

    Rodney is a magician and you are a real sport for chasing and nailing all of these super hard tricks. I've never set foot on a skateboard in my life and I still absolutely adore you guys.

  • @Shezmen88
    @Shezmen88 Před 3 lety +299

    You kick ass dude, this is so inspiring!

    • @DISSINER
      @DISSINER Před 3 lety +2

      we're tryna get the internet to stop swearing and make the world a better place. and don't go in the replies and give me a bunch of smack,

    • @coreysherman2143
      @coreysherman2143 Před 3 lety

      omg you watch jonny giger

  • @uum6
    @uum6 Před 2 lety +163

    As a non-skater, I always think, "Can I really watch so many attempts of one guy with just one trick?" Yes, I absolutely never regret it. Mesmerizing and eye-opening stuff, man.

    • @bradhiser9230
      @bradhiser9230 Před 2 lety +5

      As a skater it’s hard to watch that many attempts. But we didn’t see all.

  • @kylemortier3471
    @kylemortier3471 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I think as a former skater myself. Watching people pushing the limits of what can be done on a board will never get old. Great video!

  • @Nichomachean5
    @Nichomachean5 Před rokem

    Well done man. What a fantastic video going from not being able to do it; to thousands of tries and slowly getting better and better. I watched the whole thing. :)

  • @qlrxj
    @qlrxj Před 3 lety +66

    As soon as I noticed how bouncy the second platform was, I think that's what made the trick more difficult early on. I wish you were able to use something as sturdy right away as the first platform because the rebound was definitely affecting your slide. Props to you for pushing through it anyway!

    • @apompel4894
      @apompel4894 Před 3 lety +4

      My thoughts too

    • @Diogenes2077
      @Diogenes2077 Před 3 lety +9

      Exactly, I think he could have spared himself 2 or 3 days of misery, if he had just spent some of the first day to get the woodwork right.

    • @scootaymildo1070
      @scootaymildo1070 Před 3 lety

      Yeah, really not sure why he didn't put a bit more into the set up from the start. Got there in the end though.

    • @gigasipke
      @gigasipke Před 3 lety

      Same on the first few tries, might have saved 1000 attempts.

    • @shannonedens7854
      @shannonedens7854 Před 2 lety

      I had the same thought. Seemed like that second platform was causing issues.

  • @MFNDman
    @MFNDman Před 2 lety +44

    I remember being like 15 and trying to do a backside 180 over a double set at the skatepark. Spent 8hrs a day after school trying, no lights at night either. It didn't have ramps, just 2 drops and boom the stairs. Spent a week trying and finally landed it. I'm 34 now and I can feel it in my hip. Haha. I respect what skaters go through

    • @Justin-jg2hi
      @Justin-jg2hi Před rokem +5

      My knees and hips feel all my younger skating and biking days. There was a gap near where I lived. It was a good 4 foot drop, but about 6 feet in length, over grass, into a road. Spent 3 and a half months trying to switch 3-flip it. 2 partially broken ankles, and 4 stitches later I landed it and haven’t stepped on a skateboard since then. That trick, my inward heel flip off a 7 foot loading dock, and my Ryan Sheckler inspired backside lip down a 12 stair are the 3 moments I will remember for the rest of my life.

    • @MFNDman
      @MFNDman Před rokem +1

      @@Justin-jg2hi props to ya. I'm 35 now going on 36 in May. I do step on the board more often again and getting myself into shape but still feel the pain on certain falls lol.

  • @cornpit77
    @cornpit77 Před rokem +1

    Great work and thumbs up for the effort and the amount of dedication! Very inspiring.

  • @purplepurplesaurasne
    @purplepurplesaurasne Před rokem

    Your enthusiasm is contagious, great work.

  • @01kraken01
    @01kraken01 Před 3 lety +244

    i am wondering if Rodney is knowing about Jonny and that Jonny is recreating his tricks ..will they ever meet?
    Edit: If u read this Jonny then try Mullen´s Casper to nosemanual ,or Nollie treflip to primo slide ,or Switch bs darkslide ,or Casper slide treflip out(Rodney once said that this was the hardest trick that he ever landed) :D ..or magical mega crazy Nollie Helipop late flip (I have seen Rodney doing this sick trick in some video)

  • @herrreinsch
    @herrreinsch Před 3 lety +37

    the editing on this was as good as the trick. but the trick man,... like WOW. *Standing ovation here* 👏👏

  • @thatveritas
    @thatveritas Před 2 měsíci

    congrats bro, really enjoyed watching the journey!

  • @sanitarium4
    @sanitarium4 Před 9 měsíci +4

    This is so inspiring. Anytime you struggle to achieve something in your life, think of this guy because with enough determination. Anything is possible.

  • @rc08zzr600
    @rc08zzr600 Před 3 lety +19

    I’m always impressed by skaters determination and conviction to landing a trick.

  • @darksaga80
    @darksaga80 Před 2 lety +9

    Love the contrast between the text saying "have a nice day" and him tossing his board after completing a five day marathon and being exhausted AF.

  • @jphilly8113
    @jphilly8113 Před rokem

    I love how invested i feel watching you. I find myself cheering.

  • @AroMountainOfLight
    @AroMountainOfLight Před 11 měsíci

    that's one of the greatest videos ever made. thank you! may we ALL be lifted!

  • @eSSentialplaysYT
    @eSSentialplaysYT Před 2 lety +33

    200+ attempts per day, I cannot express my admiration for your perseverance and dedication to your craft and these tricks. Amazing watching your process and progress!

  • @Reazintful
    @Reazintful Před 2 lety +8

    rodney mullen is that skater you respect not only due to his historical impact and skill in skateboarding, but also that in literally every skate video his clothes look war torn due to the hours hes spent trying to nail his tricks, you feel for his dedication, and now i feel for yours.

  • @johnjacobjingle7177
    @johnjacobjingle7177 Před 8 měsíci +1

    This is very entertaining. Every person thats ever skated knows first of all how crazy hard this is and we can relate to the struggles. Its the fact that you showed the pain that makes this so good. Rodney set the bar but you dug deep and now you are with him, up on the mountain top

  • @markus9541
    @markus9541 Před rokem

    I remember landing my first nose-impossible (do the kids still call it like that?) when I was 13 or 14. Now, more than 30 years later, I can still feel it when watching Jonny. Thanks for the good memories man!

  • @sveneisele8854
    @sveneisele8854 Před 3 lety +53

    i want to see rodney mullen and jonny together in a skate video. would be 10 of 10 freaking amazing!

  • @Alexanderltt
    @Alexanderltt Před 3 lety +211

    Me who can‘t even kickflip watching this 18 minutes straight be like
    👁👄👁

    • @dragoslove
      @dragoslove Před 3 lety +15

      Have you tried 1400 times?

    • @juliann267
      @juliann267 Před 3 lety +2

      @ someones salty

    • @haydenhollen6894
      @haydenhollen6894 Před 3 lety +1

      @ r/im14andthisisdeep lmao

    • @kaozray6395
      @kaozray6395 Před 3 lety +4

      i can barely do an ollie. i just like riding

    •  Před 3 lety

      ​@fsdf adf another cry baby - go get your soy bottle - watch those brittle bones on your next kickflip attempt

  • @KapteinFruit
    @KapteinFruit Před rokem +1

    Ive been out of the loop for a while, but I was and still am very impressed over your skills and demeanor. :)

  • @hempstead.studio
    @hempstead.studio Před rokem

    DUDE!
    The amount of footage & editing.
    You wild
    awesome trick!

  • @zede77
    @zede77 Před 3 lety +10

    That Chopin Prelude makes it so dramatic. Loved it.

  • @SpectreVideos
    @SpectreVideos Před rokem +46

    Jonny, I just want to say - I was a fan of your videos when I used to skate, and when my life changed and made it harder to skate, your videos are what got me back on my board 5 years later. At 27, I feel like I might even be able to be better than before. Thanks so much for getting me back on my wheels!

    • @fev0r
      @fev0r Před 9 měsíci +2

      You will be better than before 100%, you have many years to go. I had a long pause and started at age 30 again, now at 35 im surely better than ever before (technically at least, im not that reckless as i was in my teens though).

  • @marvelleonline
    @marvelleonline Před rokem

    You've opened my eyes with all these Rodney tricks that he is the GOAT, absolute GOAT of skateboarding. Thank you for minting his spirit of skateboarding alive and taking the concepts into new dimensions

  • @jasonmatthews1303
    @jasonmatthews1303 Před 10 měsíci

    I love the determination and stick-to-it-ness of your effort. Greatness is made, not born.

  • @j13sarah
    @j13sarah Před 3 lety +3

    I'm a 20 year BMX rider and have made respect for skaters and people with self discipline to elevate their lives..... but why the HELL would 39+ people "thumbs down" this?!?! I tip my hat to you, mate. Thanks for everything, Jonny. \m/

  • @gmon8690
    @gmon8690 Před 3 lety +38

    The fact that he can kickflip primo slide this good is so impressive

    • @PHIplaytesting
      @PHIplaytesting Před 3 lety +4

      I remember when he first tried the primo slide and what a battle that was.

    • @bigmistqke
      @bigmistqke Před 3 lety +2

      On fucking lock

    • @Darkslide820
      @Darkslide820 Před 2 lety +2

      So jealous. I used to do all sorts of freestyle tricks, I'd primo slide a flat smooth surface and everyone would think it's so cool, but i probably only ever could ¾ flip into primo like 10 times. Insane to see that the ¾ flip for him is just the forgettable part of the trick. I envy his Mullen abilities.

  • @gabkalderon
    @gabkalderon Před 10 měsíci +1

    I have always admired skateboarders. the amount of effort and tries they are willing to put in is crazy. Great job!!

  • @backbudbonsai
    @backbudbonsai Před 7 měsíci

    I recently discovered ur channel……. I’m not a skateboarder. But I do have a huge appreciation and respect for the patience, determination and commitment it takes to do something well!! These are things I apply to my hobby of bonsai. I absolutely love watching ur videos!! Keep up the AWESOME content! Take care and have a blessed!

  • @Billoreillyz
    @Billoreillyz Před 2 lety +12

    Combo'd with the music its like watching one man's slow decent into insanity

  • @Thor_Underdunk_Caballerial

    The incredible thing is, Rodney makes it look so smooth and easy. Not to diminish Jonny in the slightest, he's an absolute God and I love watching him grind through all of this. Without Jonny it wouldn't give us perspective just how talented Rodney was. It's like, he was so unbelievable that until now it was all beyond our comprehension on just how difficult it truly was even as skateboarders ourselves. And the fact he pioneered it, and grinded at his own goals, often without any outside inspiration.
    Jonny Giger is not only one of the best skateboarders in the world, but showing us the grind and his personality gives us a whole new appreciation of this art. I love it.

  • @HavendaleBlvd80
    @HavendaleBlvd80 Před měsícem

    Thoroughly ejoyed watching you conquer this trick. The quiet moment to yourself at rhe end was lovely.

  • @Jhesbach
    @Jhesbach Před rokem +1

    Thank you for keeping Mullen’s skating alive!!!

  • @zorby6286
    @zorby6286 Před 2 lety +32

    Congratulations man! This is the first time I've seen your work. Not only are you an amazing skateboarder, your perseverance is off the charts! I grew up idolizing Rodney Mullen, and was lucky enough to see him do a one-man skate exhibition in a tiny parking lot in Missoula, Montana in 1987. I still have a picture with him when I was 15 years old. His feats of unbelievable foot speed and balance seemed effortless. Thanks for helping continue his skate legacy.

  • @Mmmmilo
    @Mmmmilo Před 3 lety +9

    This level of dedication just fills my heart with joy.

  • @chrisstrebor
    @chrisstrebor Před 4 měsíci

    Amazing, all my friends in high-school were obsessed with skate boarding, I remember them watching Rodney mullen montages, cool to see these tricks get re created!!

  • @rodennis418
    @rodennis418 Před 10 měsíci

    Just found your channel and loving the content! Keep it up!!!

  • @Greg-sk4ir
    @Greg-sk4ir Před 2 lety +33

    Amazing! This helps to show how good rodney was (is) and how hard he worked to come up with all those tricks

  • @algio3041
    @algio3041 Před 2 lety +8

    That crazy feeling of relief that it’s finally over rather than excitement for pulling it off…. It truly shows your dedication to overcoming a challenge you’ve set for yourself, no matter how miserable it becomes. You’re a strong man!

  • @codemonkey6173
    @codemonkey6173 Před rokem +1

    Dude that was impressive, and a huge testament to Mullen being the GOAT

  • @goussumgoussu8643
    @goussumgoussu8643 Před 10 měsíci

    What I find incredible is that it's not a "I will understand something and it will be easy", it's "I know how to do it, there is no shortcut, I will try 1400 times and it's part of the craft. I hate this word but man : this is inspiring.

  • @followtheboat
    @followtheboat Před 2 lety +13

    It's been 35 years since I stepped on a skateboard but this was an absolute joy to watch, willing you on to pull it off. Much respect, both to you and to Mullen of course.

  • @RoryStockton
    @RoryStockton Před 2 lety +8

    Dude, that was worth the watch, the fact you can get into primo with that kickflip so consistent, really shows you're made for this whole trick line stuff.

  • @dna6230
    @dna6230 Před rokem

    Your determination is truly inspiring! Keep it it bro!

  • @allensmith5457
    @allensmith5457 Před rokem

    Just discovered your page, awesome work! Mullen is my all time favorite ever since the Globe: Opinion set from the early 00'.

  • @sheep20011
    @sheep20011 Před 3 lety +22

    I haven’t skated in over 20 years due to an ankle injury, but I love watching your vids. So good to see your progression when trying these epic tricks. Truly inspiring.

    • @itsdeadshot2501
      @itsdeadshot2501 Před 3 lety +2

      Your ankle injury lasted 20 years?

    • @ajpain6673
      @ajpain6673 Před 3 lety +1

      @@itsdeadshot2501 some wounds never heal

    • @itsdeadshot2501
      @itsdeadshot2501 Před 3 lety

      @@ajpain6673 true I just wouldn't think of an ankle injury as one but of course if its severe

    • @benservice6361
      @benservice6361 Před 3 lety

      I’m the same as Fraggle, although I have been back on a board a few times during the last twenty years. The physical wound (ankle) is all good, but the mental has never healed. I’ve broken a few bones in my life but that ankle I won’t forget. Now, I just can’t commit to anything :-(

    • @alejandropreciado1814
      @alejandropreciado1814 Před 2 lety

      @@benservice6361 you have to overcome your limits if you really care about doing thing you love

  • @tajsseelen
    @tajsseelen Před 2 lety +18

    Your perseverance is admirable! You’re becoming one of my personal heroes dude!

  • @derekvalenti9365
    @derekvalenti9365 Před rokem

    Dedication and hard work always prevails ! Great job I know how hard primos are alone! 100/10 golden stars for you!

  • @datguy5818
    @datguy5818 Před 9 měsíci +18

    I'm not even a skateboarder but I am subscribing because this is the type of will and determination I am trying to get back into my life. 1400 attempts at something and still want to do it better. You are a perfectionist with an "I will" attitude and I love that. Easiest subscription I've handed out. Peace and love. I will be watching much more skateboarding.

  • @f1sk8mm
    @f1sk8mm Před 2 lety +8

    I was in my mid teens when round 1 came out and we were all blown away. Im older and don't skate now but I showed this to my boys as an example of perseverance. Very well done, your dedication is exemplary. I hope Rodney sees this.

  • @cicadaNC
    @cicadaNC Před rokem +12

    I love these videos. I grew up watching Rodney in the 80's/90's and seeing the process of you figuring out tricks I did in fact think were impossible for anyone else. Good on you, it's been a lot of fun and really cool seeing them broken out. You're out there crushing it

  • @mikemcleod4996
    @mikemcleod4996 Před 3 měsíci

    BRO!!!! you are the definition of commitment and dedication , your name is in the dictionary next to those words. secondly rodney mullens skill and bag of tricks is so extensive and the skill level of those tricks he does is in a world of its own and in that world that only he exists in his skill is god level and he and the board are one in the same . Jonny ....bro... thank you , you have brought the tricks of RM in to the realm of reality and possibility .you yourself have elevated to such an elite level of skateboarding while still remaining humble and down to earth. a skate park is most certainly in line to be named after you and a star on the skateboard hall of fame

  • @LeviClay
    @LeviClay Před rokem +2

    I don't know if Rodney's first slide is on an upward incline, it looks pretty flat to me. I felt like that incline caused you problems, loss of speed and then a change of angle for the descending primo.
    Flat to decline and you would have got this in.... 1200?
    Stellar work!

  • @diselenateion2996
    @diselenateion2996 Před 2 lety +11

    i can't express on words how this video shows exactly how skate is: imagination, hard work, resilience, frustration and joy!
    you are a beast jonny!

  • @newtagwhodis4535
    @newtagwhodis4535 Před 2 lety +5

    I love how you show the attempts counted! It reminds us all that hard work toward your goals can have a huge feeling of payoff in the end even when it’s far from sight. I struggle with long term gratification so that helps motivate me a lot and I can’t even skateboard! Just in life generally haha. You da man. Thank you for what you do and the beautiful content.

  • @bonksai70
    @bonksai70 Před 11 měsíci

    Nice to see some Rodney Mullen love. That man deserves eternal life. He created such beautiful art with that little plank of would and a couple wheels.
    Awesome job landing this trick.

  • @Daniel22Andreas
    @Daniel22Andreas Před 3 lety +5

    Inspiring! I’ve always looked up to Rodney Mullen and you actually showing the process makes me want to get out there and practice the same stuff too!! Amazing work dude