What Josiah Gatlyn said... (In case you haven't seen it yet) Thanks for the kind words guys, I really appreciate it. Long story short, skateboarding never paid the bills or seemed like it was ever going in a direction where I could make enough money to invest in the next step of my life. Skateboarding doesn't last forever, and if you wait too long to enter the real world outside of skateboarding, your life is going to be pretty fucked later on. I’ve seen it happen over and over and over again. Where dudes are riding the wave for years and years, traveling all over, partying, skating and having a good time, and then when it’s all over they are barely making ends meet and have no back-up plan for what they are going to do. It’s a really rough situation. The average career only lasts around 5-10 years tops, and I’m pretty sure there’s only been about 10-20 professionals (at the very most, I feel like there are way less) out of thousands who have even gotten close to making enough money that they wouldn’t have to worry about a getting a career job after their career was over. I have no idea why people assume that professional skateboarders make so much money. That’s absolutely not true. Basically, every pro will eventually be spit out into the real world. That process only gets harder and harder the older you get. From age 20 - 25 are the most important years of your entire life and regardless if you’re a skateboarder or not, if you do not figure out what career path you’re going to take, you’re going to struggle pretty hard. I had a girlfriend that I wanted to marry throughout the short lived, 5 year skateboarding “career” that I had, so she was always in the back of my mind. So in order to invest in a solid future for us both, I felt like I needed to start investing in my backup plan as young as I possibly could. At one point of my career, around 3 years ago I think, I was homeless living out of my truck in a Wal-Mart parking lot in Costa Mesa. That’s when I decided to throw in the towel on pursing a skateboarding career and start investing all of my time in my design / animation career. I’m 24 years old now and my girlfriend and I got engaged last year. At first the transition from skateboarding to my career now was fucking scary as shit, but I do think I made the best possible decision I could have ever made. Life has been pretty amazing for us so far. I’m a full time Designer / Animator now and my fiancé is a UI/UX Designer. I’m very grateful for the opportunities that I’ve been given. I grew up poor. My parents worked minimum wage jobs their entire lives in order to raise me and my brother. Last year I bought my dad a car and it was the best feeling ever to be able to re-pay him for how hard he worked to feed my dumbass when I was a kid. I guess the moral of this story is: Don’t listen to the idiots who tell you that skateboarding is more important than an education. I’m not talking about college. I’m talking about the life education that can’t be learned in a classroom. The education of going out, getting your ass handed to you and trying to problem solve through it all as quick as possible. Skateboarding is the most amazing thing on the planet, but it was originally invented for one purpose: To have fun.

@ambarsusilo2443

7 жыл бұрын

TheBigBask

@AlexHandal_

7 жыл бұрын

TheBigFlip

@idkfret

7 жыл бұрын

TheBigBasket wish this was pinned

@youcrazyjesues

3 жыл бұрын

exactly! it's meant to be a hobby for self-expression. Only about 2 or 3 percent of the people in skateboarding live comfortably off of it. Work hard and provide for yourself and whomever you have to and then shred later. I love to skate late at night at the skatepark when no one else is there, helps with my depression and anxiety.

@Truthserum7

Ай бұрын

This made me erect

So much nostalgia, in my opinion 2009-10 was such an entertaining time for skateboarding. During this time skaters like Josiah Gatlyn, Cory Kennedy, and Shane O'neill really blew up. And for a good reason, each of them brought something fresh and new to the table and you could tell they truly loved to just skate and have fun. Thanks for the memories.

@anotherfggt5839

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, before they all had Nike SB and Street League money to live forever on.

@michaelstojsavljevic8453

4 жыл бұрын

Couldn’t agree more Cory Kennedy will always be my favourite skater

@Finduh

2 жыл бұрын

peak VX times, before everything was super over the top.. this comment hit hard. thank you for making me realize why i love this era so much

@dadmadedinner5456

2 ай бұрын

Dude was incredible. What a great era for skating.

@tylernelson5173

2 ай бұрын

Once 2012 hit everything went down hill from there

2018 and still watching this insanely good part

@RyanThompsonrthomp

5 жыл бұрын

saaame here

@hornChristian

3 жыл бұрын

Yessir

@aikido981

3 жыл бұрын

@@hornChristian yup

@lorenzorner

3 жыл бұрын

2021 before the session

@Wiccadly

2 жыл бұрын

2022

So sad that such a talent is gone now. Really makes you think about how much growing up sucks. He truly deserved to be one of the top pros and to make a living off of skateboarding. Makes me miss the good old days of skateboarding and want to stay young forever...

@ixw820

8 жыл бұрын

+SkateMinded still skating, still as talented as ever. the difference is he's much brighter. he's got a much better career now

@AlexFilms45

8 жыл бұрын

I mean he did it for the better. He still skates just not a career level. He loves skateboarding but he just prefers to make money his own way, doing his own thing, he probably makes him more happy. I dont think he ever had intention to go pro or anything, he said that he had interest in design since a little kid. so instead of skating as a career he just does it for fun and has a better career now.

@izzy05777

Жыл бұрын

He knew skatebaording wasnt going to provide enough money, he actually made a good decision to focus on his passion of animation and design and chase a long term career.

@734wheeler5

Жыл бұрын

Making money off skateboarding is damn near impossible

@skateclipshof

Жыл бұрын

@@734wheeler5 damn replying to 7 year old comments, i think it’s time for u to log off buddy 😂

Still one of the best parts out. So much style

@_t_f_

3 жыл бұрын

Still one of the best parts out. So much style. (I updated your comment for you.)

2020 and I just suddenly remembered bout' Josiah Gatlyn and Stereo Skateboards. Skating during the years of 2008 - 2012 were some of the best years.

@janiggaski

4 жыл бұрын

Literally should have gone farther than most. said sight to see. best style ever...

Sometimes it’s not the innovative craziness of the spots or tricks that are shown in a skate part. For me I enjoy the emotion, the style and the feeling to want to get out there and have fun. This part has it all. Much love Josiah you deserved the world for this one.

Josiah Gatlyn is a perfect example to show that you have to be lucky to become a professional skateboarder. I mean c'mon, LOOK AT THIS SHIT MAN. His bag of tricks is pro level, and I have no idea why he never turned pro. It's a real shame that he had to quit because it wasn't paying the bills. He had to though. I've looked up where he is now and he seems happy, which is awesome! The point that I'm trying to make is that skateboarding is a hobby, and that there is a very small chance that you would ever make a living off of it.

@Souran123

7 жыл бұрын

I see what you mean, but don't you think if you're constantly putting out footy, it will happen?

@coda1587

7 жыл бұрын

Elijah Weaver it really depends on who is going to put you on the map or not

VX, style, trick selection, and the well roundedness of this part are the reasons it'll always be one of my favorites

2020 still watching since I started skateboarding favorite part forever

Can't believe how old this is. Still so fun to watch

i discovered this part in 2010 when i moved to Nigeria for 3 years. This was one of the parts that i had saved on the computer that my brother and i shared and it always inspired me to keep skating. Its a bitter sweet relief to know that Josiah didn't just disappear but he truly faced reality and still left such a good mark in the scene. Still came back to watch it in 2016.

Still one of my favorite skaters till this day. I remember being at Tampa and he Frontside flipped the pyramid to flat. Much love to Josiah wherever he is in life! ✌🏼

Whos still watching in 2019?

@BeforeTheOceans

Ай бұрын

bro, in 2024 !

where the fuck did Josiah Gatlyn go.. so much fucking talent and he disappeared..

@hattorihanzo4493

10 жыл бұрын

go away

@lurkwest

10 жыл бұрын

I agree. He had great fucking style. Someone needs to pick him up just so we can see more shit from him.

@LuanOlivieraMatriz

10 жыл бұрын

I think he quit skateboarding to become a digital designer, which sucks because he was so fucking good at skating.

@lurkwest

10 жыл бұрын

***** What company?

@LuanOlivieraMatriz

10 жыл бұрын

Alex Harr USKO creative

Still watching, dude dont even know how much this inspired me when I started and still am skating

I get more hyped on this part every time I watch it. Well done, Josiah. Stoked to see new footage of you soon. Hope all is well bud. - Dave

Still watching this in 2016

@abberosen

8 жыл бұрын

+Asylum Rh so do i

@808v1

7 жыл бұрын

me too

@crazyguyfive

6 жыл бұрын

2018, still one of my favourite parts

I don’t even skate anymore but still come watch this masterpiece from time to time, never gets old

13 years later and I still come back to watch this god tier part

still one of my all time favourite parts, this dude deserved so much more

This nigga didnt quit he just does it for fun.. isnt that what we're supposed to do

I still watch this video to hype me up before a sesh, and it's footy is almost five years old, favorite part of all time 👍

2022 still watch this, why isn’t this a classic on Thrasher? This part is so good.

it hurts my soul to rewatch this because its so good and it saddens me he quit skating

Yeah, the fact that On Melancholy Hill played right after the intro of sad music didn't help. The skating is so fucking good, but it's so heartbreaking to watch this. 😢😂

@Anarboard

7 жыл бұрын

Ian Grandelis i get emotional watching this part

I listened to “on melancholy hill” on someone’s story and had to Shazam it I was rushed with a wave of euphoria and couldn’t help but remember that someone really good skated to this song and i was stuck for a min I kept thinking what’s his name and what’s his name and Caleb cross came to mind and I knew that wasn’t it I sat there for a min as I looked down the list of suggestions and I remember the guy I was looking for did a trick tip for ride channel back in the day so I typed in bigspin truck tip ride channel and it popped up MISS WATCHING YOU SKATE JOSIAH YOU WERE MY BIGGEST INFLUENCE AT SOME POINT AND I HEARD A BIT ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED IDK THE SPECIFICS BUT I HOPE YOU DIDNT LET IT STOP YOU FROM ACTUALLY ENJOYING IT I HOPE YOURE DOING WELL AND ENJOY YOUR TIME AND LIFE BIG MISSIN AND LOVE❤

Been watching this part for over 10 years now and that switch heel still give me chills

need to see another part man

still a goat idc what anyone says.. Josiah skating miami with you back in the day was PRIME. miss it...

2016 and I watch this atleast twice a week this is my favourite part and josiah is my favorite skater

greatest part ever. the music,filming and soo clean skating. Its just perfect

everyone who's wondering..last time i checked he now rides for threat alongside garret hill and forest edwards...

@atomicflash54

10 жыл бұрын

and now threat is going out of business

@Growhealthy1990

10 жыл бұрын

Clinton Johnson not suprised

@davesharma25

10 жыл бұрын

Desmond Acklin he said on his instagram that threat was the last company he would ride for, and since that's gone he said he only skates for fun now

are you still skating for fun ? can we expect some fun park clips oder something in the future ?

Still watching in 2018. One of the best parts ever.

I saw this video 7 years ago, and now it still give me goosebumps.

We not just gonnna pass over that ridiculous switch heel at 3:40 like it didn't happen.

now i knew gatlyn had the best big flips in the biz but his lasers sealed the deal with a kiss

@LuanOlivieraMatriz

10 жыл бұрын

haha real shit

Josiah Gatlyn is one of the greatest skateboard talents, his style and level of tricks have gone down in history in my skateboard world.

Josiah, if you're still out there, I just sent my friend this video and emphasized how much of an inspiration you are and how influential the top comment is. We're trying to get bsck "into" skating, (aka make our mark). You and I used to be friends on Facebook (not sure if we still are) and you were a legend, thanks for being an inspiration.

dang this dude went ghost

@rickjames5470

8 жыл бұрын

+Lam Le the dude could of had the skateboarding world on his shoulders but he felt like he wasn't going to make a living from it

Silly skater the whole edit isn't supposed to be bangers

My absolute favorite part since this came out. Makes me feel some type of way. Thank you skateboarding

Still in 2018 my favourite part ever: great song, tricks and style... and also the best switch heel ever done. This has it all

You guys seen the last clip . You guys have no idea how big that shit is in person

@crazyfrenchskater

9 жыл бұрын

+Sergio Moreno where is it ?

that switch heel was intense haha 3:40

This part is absolutely awesome, wish this man was still dropping video parts.

came back here in 2021. I feel like this part always brung the best out of me and i just want to say thank you truly. anybody reading this , YOUR DREAMS ARE STILL POSSIBLE. YOU CAN DO IT. KEEP PUSHING. godspeed fam. nothings over unilt we're underground.

2024

Man I’m so glad I found this in my favorites , I’ve been thinking about this skater for a while but forgot his name

Cant beleive this showed up in my reccomended. Me and my buddy used to smoke lots a weed back then after a long day skating , we came across a part that blew out minds. It was just unbleivable. We tried to recall that part we watched like a week later and just couldnt remember. To this day it alwsy bugged me that i couldnt remember this part. This brings back so many memories. My buddy has since passed and things are much different now. Not to be depressing but things like this weirdly provide a bit of closure. RIP daniel

@gatlyn

7 күн бұрын

@@blanketparty5259 Shit dude, so sorry to hear about your loss man. Rest in peace Daniel

@blanketparty5259

7 күн бұрын

@@gatlyn thank you man ! Means a lot

you know this feeling when you watch one single part, and immediately after that you jump on your board and try a billion tricks in 30 seconds, thats pure hype... and this part delivers it on a golden plate

Finally someone uses a song that i love and edits with it perfectly. Great skater, great song, great editing, my favorite video right now. Thank you for this pleasant experience. :)

Phenomenal. So much talent

best song to a part ever

So much skill; you should have blown up overnight with a part as good as this.

Truly still one of my favorite parts and Josiah definitely was one of the gnarliest skaters out there, too bad they slept on him. I guess that's life but I'm glad he moved on and found something else he loves doing! I come back here everyone once in a while, even though I barely skate anymore it's still so good to watch.

Still here for you Josiah my g👊🏼🔥🔥2023 13 years later part is till fucking 🔥🔥🔥🔥💨💨💨

Between the vx, Miami clips, the song. This part is so nostalgic.

Come back to this atleast 3 times a year

i love watching your footage, such a solid style thanks for all the inspiration to skate and film/edit !!!!!!

Josiah's one of the most underrated skaters out there in my opinion. he's been around in the public eye for a while, can get really tech, can go really big, has plenty of style. And to back that all up, he works hard and puts passion into everything he does(i.e. him running usko and supporting it so well). I'm surprised he isn't president, let alone am for a company and getting money to support everything he does.

This guy inspires my to keep skating. Looking forward to see more parts in the future!

Best part out there!!! Music, bangers and style

2022 and still watching this part

I am proud to say that your edit always gets me hyped. You are my newly found hero and influence.

Best part ever ! This is what got me into skateboarding! :)

Amazing video... im feeling happy when i see it! i love skateboarding

These guys really are doing a fucking solid job with the video editing and making the flow of the part. Not a lot of people realize how much time and energy actually goes into making these parts for us to watch. A massive massive ups to everybody doing their thing. The skating was phenomenal in this part, stay up man!

Josiah Gatlyn + RVCA = Amazing!!! pretty much saying one of the best skaters repping my favorite brand is just awesome. Josiah keep it up i wanna see more videos up of your skating!

Fuck. Brings back memories watching this. Such a good part

Im so late on this part !! This is the best part i think i ever layed my eye's on !

How has no company given this guy a shot yet.This part was great,plenty of tech,steezy catches,plenty of style,big stair sets,big street gaps,rails and ledges.This a pro quality part.

this part is a gem 💎

Josiah is the fucking GOAT! If hes skating or not we all have to grow up sometime im glad hes doing great now & if you ever need some hype his videos will always be here!

still watching this video part in 2023

one of my most favorite video parts! been watching this from year to year since it came out. where u at josiah gatlyn???

Everytime I watch this I get inspired, it never gets old

This brought me back.

Still watching this in 2018!!!

Dude!! this gives me goosebumps.. his catches and style!! At least Josiah got to make a few dope parts in his prime

Josiah Gatlyn is my new favorite skater!

all time fav to watch before skating

2022. still watching.

Love his skating, love his style, love his taste in music. Props dude

Great footage man!

To this very day. Hands down best switch heels! Hope all is well and that you are still killin it out there!

Still a legendary part to this day.

So sad to see skateboarding didnt work out for him. One of my favorite skaters back then. Much love Josiah!

i love finding skaters that you had never even heard of and they are super beast

North Carolina Represent, one of my favorite skateboarders. :)

Still such a banger part!

You've got one of the best styles I've seen in a while, your tricks are just immense, especially your bigflips!

One of the best ever parts in skateboarding. Still wish he fulfilled his potential.

@ImTooAbstract

Жыл бұрын

He’s happy with his current life - all that matters!

Insane float, an instant new favorite right here!

Love you josiah! True inspiration

love this used to skate all these spots in laudy and miami

This was my childhood

bruh 2020 and this part is still fucking fire

This guy has such a awsome style... Didnt know he was that good.