Welcome to another episode of 'Heard It On The Great Vines'

where we talk about the latest skateboarding videos, skateboard magazines, skate brands, skatewear & gossip that's been releaesed over the last week.

SKATEBOARDING NEWS THIS WEEK

Who are Hardbody Skateboarding?

Hardbody Skateboards is a skate brand that emerged from the vibrant New York skate scene in 2016, founded by Emilio Cuilan, a filmmaker known for his influential scene video, DANY. The brand started as a creative outlet tied to the underground culture of NYC skateboarding and quickly gained a reputation for its high-quality decks, clothing, and distinctive, often cryptic, marketing style.

The OD Video

OD is the latest hard-hitting full-length video from Emilio Cuilan, showcasing some of the finest talents in New York City's skateboarding scene.

Girl Skateboards Retire Mike Mo's Pro Model Boards

Mike Mo recently shared on Instagram that he's releasing his final pro model board with Girl Skateboards—a moment that's both nostalgic and emotional for those who have followed his incredible skateboarding journey. His career was nothing short of legendary. While it's disappointing to see it end sooner than many expected, sometimes things don't go as planned, and that's just the way it goes.

Early Beginnings and Rise to Fame

Mike Mo Capaldi, born in 1990 in Simi Valley, California, started skateboarding at a young age, quickly becoming known for his smooth style and technical prowess. His early years were spent honing his skills in local skateparks and on the streets, leading to his first major breakthrough in the late 2000s. Mike Mo gained significant attention after being featured in the skate video Forecast, which highlighted up-and-coming talents. His impressive performance in this video caught the eye of major sponsors, propelling him into the professional skateboarding scene.

Career Highlights and Innovation

Mike Mo's career took off when he joined Girl Skateboards and was featured in the legendary video Fully Flared in 2007. His part in the video is widely regarded as one of the best, showcasing his mastery of ledge tricks and switch skating. Beyond his video parts, Mike Mo has been influential in the skateboarding industry, co-founding Glassysunhaters, a sunglasses brand popular within the skate community. Despite facing setbacks, including a severe ankle injury in 2013 that impacted his skating, Mike Mo remains a respected figure for his contributions to the sport and his ongoing involvement in skate culture.

Who is Milton Martinez?

Milton Martinez is an Argentinian skateboarding legend, born into the sport and raised in his parents' skate shop in Mar del Plata. His dad, Tatu, is a pioneer of Argentinian skateboarding, and Milton quickly followed in his footsteps, becoming the top name in the country.

Milton moved to the US, despite not speaking English. He hustled hard, eventually settling in California with his family. In 2019, he earned the SOTY title, solidifying his place as a major figure in the skate scene. Skate Tales revisits Milton's journey back to where it all began.

Red Bull Skateboarding: Skate Tales

Skate Tales is a Red Bull Skateboarding docu-series that dives into the untold and unconventional stories from the world of skateboarding. Hosted by pro skater Madars Apse, the series explores the lives and careers of skaters from around the globe, showcasing how skateboarding has impacted their lives in unexpected ways.

What on earth is this?

In celebration of Green Day's "The Saviours Tour", Monster Energy somehow came to the decision they should get some of their top skaters to star in a weird skit-filled confusing video. In my opinion, too much B-Roll... borderline cringy... Check it out 😂

Who's in it?

Collecting the Energy Drink Sponsor Cheque for this one includes the almighty weapon that is Nyjah Huston, Filipe Mota and Matt Berger.

Honestly, although there's some decent skating in this, I wasn't going to incude it. But you have to watch it, it's weird as fuck.

Who is Jamie Foy?

Chunky rail merker Jamie Foy has become a well-established Pro Skateboarder for Deathwish Skateboards and New Balance Numeric and Dickies Skateboarding

Foy's breakthrough came in 2017 when he was named Thrasher Magazine's Skater of the Year, a prestigious title that solidified his status in the skateboarding community. He is especially known for his mastery of the front crook and his fearless approach to rail skating, making him a standout in numerous video parts and competitions.

What's Thrasher Magazine's 'Cold Call' Series?

The Thrasher series is known for its authentic and raw insight into the life and background of your favourite skater.  Each episode highlights the unique styles and attitudes of the dude in question, with other pros giving their opinions and insights. Cold Call has become a favourite among fans for its genuine portrayal of the guys behind the clips.

Who is Gavin Bottger?

Vans, Powell Peralta and Bones' Gavin 'Gavo' Bottger is any a babby! At 17, he's made a hell of a lot of impact in the scene. Being capable on transition, ledge and fat handrails, he's one to watch. As you can tell by his Energy Drink Sponsor Flex Red Bull Beanie, he got that energy drink mullah coming his way too 💸.

Gavo's 'Jazz June" Part

I can't lie... I was disappointed there was no Jazz, what's with the name!? He must of filmed it all in June or something.

Anyway, the skating's great and the alternative rock ain't bad either. Gavo handles some cracked handrails and manoeuvres some crusty banks. He's got the skateboarder uniform down to a T, but with that said, I really like watching him and can't wait to see what he does when he's all grown up.

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See you next week <3