JENKEM - Building NYC's Notorious DIY Spots with Jerry Mraz
Тәжірибелік нұсқаулар және стиль
Filmed By: Taji Ameen
Edited By: Ian Michna
Whether you know it or not, you have probably seen or skated a spot built by Jerry Mraz. Over the last decade, Jerry has been creating skatespots throughout the 5 boroughs, pouring concrete in the middle of the night and tinkering with obstacles - all on his own dime. Many of his spots have come and gone, but some of his most recognized work, like the BQE, still remains standing and is famous among skateboarders throughout the world. While these days he has been spending more of his time actually riding his skateboard, he assured us that he would not be slowing down modifying spots anytime soon. Continuing our Locals series, we drove around and took a DIY spot tour of NYC with him and documented his story with support of Levi’s Skateboarding.
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This guy should have a kickstarter or something to get donations for this. Man of the year, much respect
There aren't enough superlatives to properly describe this guy. The work he does around the world for skateboarders is unbelievable. An absolute one of a kind human being.
@idontwantone132
6 жыл бұрын
swatchwatchable and it'd almost like he doesn't want any credit for it at all.
Selfless, Modest, Humble & a fuckin bad ass. 11/10
drove a cab just to scope possible DIY skate spots! That's so rad! total dedication!
We need more people like this dude. Mad respect, keep it going bro. True street skater spirit.
@dylanjones1990
9 жыл бұрын
Be that dude then!
@Painless1992
9 жыл бұрын
Dylan J I've been definitely influenced and inspired to start doing it by Pontus Alv the couple past years, but I don't get any support from dudes around to physically go and do it. People don't dig it, they rather go to a skatepark. Also I need incomings that would allow me to afford that much to spend on the materials.
@TheBananaKing11
9 жыл бұрын
***** Nick everything then, it's not hard.
If this isn't art, idk what is
@tb770
5 жыл бұрын
paintings and stuff
The guy deserves a crew of guys helping him.
damn. mad respect. the unsung heros
@loganmclennan2617
9 жыл бұрын
Ur damn profile picture scared me haha
@jonassteinberg3779
5 жыл бұрын
yep. wish i was selfless like that.
This dude has some Heart and Passion. The world need more people like him. He might not call himself a hero, but to some people, he definitely is. I hope karma kicks in and he finds some big cash somehow because he deserves it. Never stop doing what you love!
Jerry is the man. Thanks for your spot builds in Detroit too.
@JessicaSmith-hf1vj
4 жыл бұрын
Long live the wig hermano
"I think I skim-coated the ledge at one point.. I can't remember, yeh I did.." Such a film 🌟
Reminds me of the rail my dad welded for me when I was 10. Every skateboarder in town road that rail over a 10 year period. It was stolen from me, given to someone, sold to someone and I got it back. Then it was stolen again and it must have changed hands 20x over the years.
@TheReaper42069
Жыл бұрын
😂
Thank you.
What a flippin G! Warms my old heart!
@kaptinfish
5 жыл бұрын
23 is still young my guy
He’s doing gods work we need to donate and support this amazing man keeping skating the streets a bit easier
maximum respect to this ripper. i see him at the park all the time. he is a real living legend
Mad respect towards him. Keep it up man! I love the skateboarding scene, glad to see people like this keeping it going
That end quote is the best
This guy is what we need more of in skating. Awesome to see this kinda stuff
Who's watching this under quarantine 2020?
Thank you Sir for your service to skateboarding! Much appreciated.
really cool dude. thanks for sharing!
Super dope. Happy to see this vid
Dude is a Savior to us NYC Skaters!
This is really awesome
Legend, i remember a few spots growing up that could have been really fun, with a couple of things ironed out.
Where are those two banks located at?
inspirational!
You sir are a legend!
There truly are some amazing people on this planet. Wow.
Soooo much respect!
Hell yeah that’s so inspiring thanks
Mad respect. Really taking it to the next level
Damn. Respect man.
damn seriously thank u man . we need more people like him
Nice little edit. Thanks for the spots Jerry!
Legend
DIY is where it's at. Build it and they will come....True DIY warriors.
Keep doing it! This guy should get royalties from the whole industry, then he could do this for a living.
Awesome
what a lovely bloke
Props to this OG
How can I find Jerry
Every city needs at least one of these dudes. Boss
that's love right there
95th and 3rd ave used to have some dope ass humps we used to skate back in 2000-2005. there were a lot of dope spots up there, washington projects had built these concrete seats with this 1ft tall concrete pad we used to skate. i wonder if its still there.
Big shout out to this homie! Real G out here. Respect
We had an epic downhill line going on and off sidewalks to avoid snags, holes and gnarly surfaces. There was this one high speed part where we were forced to clip ollie or ollie this angled low curb and one in six times it was a cause for eating it. A couple of wrists , a few ankles and yards of road rash later we took action and rolled up with a bucket of cement and a trowel. As we were half way through the police rolled up and asked what we were doing. So we just told the truth and they just said “ It looks great. Good job “ 🙏
where is 5:07? and is it still around?
He’s doing gods work yo! We salute you my man! 🙏🏼 🍻
Mad props to this dude! That's sick that he's making rough spots skateable for himself and the youth of the city, skateboarding got me into some trouble but i have for sure avoid much worse trouble and made life long friends. I've been skateboarding for 23 years as of Jan 23. Holy shit that's a long time to still suck at it! haha
This guy also travels around the world building skateparks in random countries like Bolivia and Nepal. True fucking legend
This dude mad respectable
where those two first spots??
This dude is about as legit as it gets - though I'm always surprised people in 'urban augmentation' are even willing to come forward on camera at all. Because I doubt the city really distinguishes between your run of the mill tagging and DIY sculpting action, so aren't you incriminating yourself?
sick vid
Just saw the new Blessed vid with his spots in it and then stumbled upon this piece. Fucking true legend out there on the front lines of skateboarding. DONT EVER STOP MOVING FENCES
Jerry Mraz for skater of the year
song?
Just a cool ass dude trying to shred his city. Props bro
what camera are they filming whit at 1:35?
You look and remind me of my bro Tyson p... keep on rippin bro.. you’re doing great things.
Cool video. Super cool guy
Wow hes a gentle man and a scholar
What a badass, that man deserves an award from the skate community
Salute
Where is the first spot??
Good watch.
Jackson Michigan represent!!
Legend. What's he doing these days?
I saw the thumbnail, immediately thought of skateboarding.
What song was playing from 25 to 42sec
@dominicbeckett2273
4 жыл бұрын
com truise- polyhurt
Respect due
Dedication.
These kind of dudes inspired me to do shit like that around where i live. Everything i tried to make was terribly built though lol
What a nice Guy.....,..
here in 2023, this video still slaps.
yee
in athens theres no skste spots
@iiDriifTer
8 жыл бұрын
Make some
@kaptinfish
5 жыл бұрын
Don't walk down J street if you're white
First spot was dope
HELLA PROPS TO THIS DUDE=VANS, NIKE, CONS-Why dont you write this dude a big ole check! For real.
Hella expect for using com truise 🙏🙏
@connorhilton3130
5 жыл бұрын
what is this trying to say
rip tysen banks
this dude is the fucking best
Anyone know the song at the start of the video?
@SuperPudface
9 жыл бұрын
Com Truise - "Polyhurt"!
@psuedosect9287
9 жыл бұрын
Darude-sandstorm
@9eyeh8chu9
6 жыл бұрын
Gaytimes by Dickfart
@lofinomad8315
5 жыл бұрын
Wish I knew it sounds awesome
what is that spot at 1:35 called
@weirdou8147
7 жыл бұрын
The mayan pyramid. The spot doesn't exist anymore. A friend told me that they are building a hotel there.
Ya Jerry.
Com Truisin'
Saint Jerry
Fucken legend.
A fucken real one right here
that dude yo
They took down Tyson’s ramp in Staten Island
Hero shit
No...leave him alone! He's doing his thing, and MONEY fucks ART everytime!
@drawstraw4483
5 жыл бұрын
Oh this shuts old😁😆🤣maybe he needs money now?
The hero cities need.
Big up Jerry! Need more selfless individuals in the world. Someone give this man a Lowe's gift card
Jason's brother?
BQE
@Kidzspeed
6 жыл бұрын
yep, heard the best grinds there come from the step on moving trucks.
legend