Raising Helseth. Skateboarding Saved my Life

When I asked Casey to do this project with me I thought for sure he'd turn me down. But to my surprise, he said yes and here we are. Casey let the Skidmark crew spend a weekend with him and follow him around town. He told us his story of hard luck, and gave us a glimpse into his world. It took courage for Casey to tell this story and we are proud to be a part of it. And if you ever go to Derby park in Santa Cruz, hopefully you'll get the privilage of seeing Casey skate there. He rips that place like nobody else can. Casey Helseth is 100% skateboarder. - Josh Becker
Produced & Directed by: Josh Becker with Mike Oliphant
Shot, edited & written by: Josh Becker
Article seen in Skidmark Issue #4.75
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  • @SkateGirlAndrea
    @SkateGirlAndrea9 жыл бұрын

    Me too, life has been hard. Which has culminated for a long time in me not being able to go outside because of anxiety, depression and more. I live indoors all the time with blinds closed. The only thing that gets me out right now is skateboarding. :)

  • @ImBlackIvy

    @ImBlackIvy

    5 жыл бұрын

    Skate Girl keep fighting sister

  • @samxdabell5997

    @samxdabell5997

    5 жыл бұрын

    Skate Girl i see you everywhere

  • @Trev612

    @Trev612

    5 жыл бұрын

    You can't be a pussy your whole life get out and live

  • @Trev612

    @Trev612

    5 жыл бұрын

    And remember when you start to feel sad, nobody gives a fuck and quit being a little bitch.. do you know why you're able to go out and skateboard is cuz you finally quit thinking about yourself and all your insecurities and you're only able to focus in the now because if you don't you'll eat shit and hurt yourself. If you want to be a true skater you have to remember you cannot care what other people think we don't live like that.

  • @Trev612

    @Trev612

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@colebrown8293 if it wasn't for dumbass like me you butt fuckers would be out of business

  • @rhettcasey7832
    @rhettcasey78328 жыл бұрын

    Met Casey at Derby about a year ago. I was stoked on his skating, and despite looking pretty intimidating at first he's the nicest and most humble guy. He ended up hooking me up with some consolidated stickers out of the blue. As an east coaster, someone going out of their way to make someone from out of town feel welcome at a local park goes a long way.

  • @user-sh8tc9ds7h

    @user-sh8tc9ds7h

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@colebrown8293 huh?

  • @user-sh8tc9ds7h

    @user-sh8tc9ds7h

    3 жыл бұрын

    I just looked at your comment history and you have about 50 comments just calling people dumbasses. Fucking clown

  • @LickyMyNippy

    @LickyMyNippy

    3 жыл бұрын

    123 456 he’s a legit keyboard warrior. Probably stepped on a skateboard once and broke something. Never skated again, but goes around trying to beef with people who do lol.

  • @ryanjofre
    @ryanjofre7 жыл бұрын

    Skating, Bicycling and fishing................that's fuking paradise man.

  • @ignitore

    @ignitore

    6 жыл бұрын

    it means he likes these 3 things I think.... I also like road cycle and skating. not a strange thing btw...

  • @russellweber655
    @russellweber6559 жыл бұрын

    I took my son to Derby Park when he was young. The concrete wasn't smooth like it is now. We thought how could anyone skate it, Then this guy showed up. He would do a wind up starting at the bottom end and then when he got done coming up the snake run he popped up backwards did a 50-50 to board slide on the s shaped curb making a rat a tat sound. It was so badass.

  • @jimdor8353
    @jimdor83539 жыл бұрын

    skating has kept me away from the drink and drugs . yeh i use to drink alot all times of the day and at work, i dabbled in drugs but always went back to that wooden toy that gives me joy and always will... why would you want to mess this one life you get up? so get out there and skate cuz one day you wont able to cuz death comes ripping.. peace

  • @ibefishy1
    @ibefishy18 жыл бұрын

    Casey was there last weekend when we stopped by. The guy shreds. Totally laid back and a nice guy. We had young kids with us and he would watch out for them and give them some encouragement..

  • @lindatlkka4871
    @lindatlkka48719 жыл бұрын

    This is the coolest dude I've ever seen through thick and thin he alright. If I meet him I would give him some money to pass him by hard things keep living life dude

  • @shnickee2021

    @shnickee2021

    7 жыл бұрын

    Linda Tlkka dude I know him in like one of his friends

  • @sophiecostello7052
    @sophiecostello705210 жыл бұрын

    his boneless are perfect and his story is so sad yet so good in a way

  • @jp3mcpherson

    @jp3mcpherson

    6 жыл бұрын

    Sophie costello _ Most guys are boneless around your ugly ass.

  • @hawleyjames7094

    @hawleyjames7094

    6 жыл бұрын

    JP McPherson shut yo dumbass up Boi

  • @bamolicious73
    @bamolicious738 жыл бұрын

    have hella respect for this guy

  • @sunnymas2656
    @sunnymas26569 жыл бұрын

    Thanks to all, for this good movie. And special thanks to Casey, to listen him, and his life. Life is not easy. But Casey shows, that he becomes stronger, to fight against the life problems. Greetings from SW-Germany. (male, Age 53, Board-Rookie)

  • @toynazi
    @toynazi9 жыл бұрын

    This is skateboarding! Not doing it all for getting sponsors. Or because you get a big check from a board or shoe company!

  • @samoketis

    @samoketis

    6 жыл бұрын

    haha like there's that many of them, jealous much

  • @mosk8s52

    @mosk8s52

    4 жыл бұрын

    gotta get money to survive tho , my grades are shitty af and i am in junior high with depression , i could have killed myself but the only thing that prevents me is the urge of learning new tricks and the feeling of chilling with my squad

  • @LickyMyNippy

    @LickyMyNippy

    3 жыл бұрын

    Cole Brown watch ya mouth.

  • @iprrdm6353
    @iprrdm63537 жыл бұрын

    Life is hard.

  • @typicalskateboarder3295

    @typicalskateboarder3295

    4 жыл бұрын

    But worth the fight

  • @ethanvollmar4311

    @ethanvollmar4311

    4 жыл бұрын

    Move like a skateboard forward. Just roll with the hits and just send it

  • @jtapp83

    @jtapp83

    3 жыл бұрын

    It really is.

  • @doncarlo5
    @doncarlo58 жыл бұрын

    sad story .... but great story .... keep skateboarding

  • @SkidmarkMag

    @SkidmarkMag

    8 жыл бұрын

    Check out Casey's Weekly episodes Living Helseth on our channel

  • @doncarlo5

    @doncarlo5

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Skidmark ... I will, thanks.... god bless you guys

  • @TubularAnimator
    @TubularAnimator9 жыл бұрын

    I was very touched by that.

  • @dav786
    @dav7868 жыл бұрын

    I cant stop watching this, it tells me to never stop skating, and I wont!

  • @SkidmarkMag

    @SkidmarkMag

    8 жыл бұрын

    Check out Living Helseth

  • @stattoo32

    @stattoo32

    8 жыл бұрын

    I am 43 and still going, I suck, but I still skate!!

  • @dav786

    @dav786

    8 жыл бұрын

    Mad Flavor Disciple nice going! :D

  • @vanzahn

    @vanzahn

    7 жыл бұрын

    I'm 44 and yeah, the same! haha

  • @ziouye6683

    @ziouye6683

    6 жыл бұрын

    song 00.15 pleace

  • @Thordur94
    @Thordur946 жыл бұрын

    Casey, I have found your story very inspirational! I am going to share it on my facebook, try and share the word. Skateboarding in my opinion is a great outlet in general. Keep on doing what you are doing and live life to the fullest.

  • @strangersound
    @strangersound9 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing your story, Casey. Great work, Josh. :)

  • @kellso
    @kellso6 жыл бұрын

    The homie rips. Beautiful soul

  • @Saracoon1488
    @Saracoon148810 жыл бұрын

    Very interesting video,Casey tells you enough to get you interested,but keeps enough hidden so you keep wanting more. Can't wait till complete to see the finished product,its going to be a great inspirational movie that hopefully helps others skateboarders out in the world!great job

  • @oisinosborne2852
    @oisinosborne28528 жыл бұрын

    Wow crazy story, when ever I feel live is getting stressful I just stick on some tunes and skate when its raining I just meditate which is also a great way to relieve stress.

  • @chetrok1
    @chetrok18 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing youre story, stay strong , skate, have peace man

  • @awesometires8324
    @awesometires83249 жыл бұрын

    This really inspires me thank you Casey. Good luck!

  • @636f
    @636f7 жыл бұрын

    skating helped me kick my heroin habit

  • @lapsuslinguae8759
    @lapsuslinguae87599 жыл бұрын

    Much respect!

  • @kieranmurray3759
    @kieranmurray375910 жыл бұрын

    Thanks brother for sharing your story for all of us to hear! We all love skateboarding and makes me happy to see that it has helped you in your life.. It also makes us realize that we all need to be more grateful to what we have.

  • @timmyrebel80
    @timmyrebel8010 жыл бұрын

    Your Story is one more reason for me to keep my head up and start skatin again!! Thanks for your words, inspiration and everything!! Best wishes from Germany! Thank you!

  • @jackrevell4504
    @jackrevell45042 ай бұрын

    Love this clip so much

  • @johnherron6216
    @johnherron62166 жыл бұрын

    Love everything about this video, music, skater and life lessons. I'm forty six yrs old, still pushing since 10yrs old and still learning about life. It's about what you take from it not what it takes from you. Mad respect

  • @MisterElement
    @MisterElement10 жыл бұрын

    Great short! Stoked to know about such a creative skater who is also another strong and resilient person in our skateboarding community!!!

  • @sergimeca2185
    @sergimeca21858 жыл бұрын

    Awesome story and sick skating!!!

  • @nixcanpor810
    @nixcanpor8103 жыл бұрын

    borderline depression, mid life crisis, introvert, anxiety. All of a sudden I decided to buy a skateboard. Unfortunately I did something that caused accident at the skatepark, needing surgery. So then I tried rollerblade, kept falling. Too scary as my back was still healing. Got a bmx instead and it has been good for 6 years now. I still want to get a skateboard again one day. The nice thing about making friends with skateboarders/bladers/bmxers, is they just don't care that you're different. I feel accepted without all that society norm bullshit.

  • @shrewgy
    @shrewgy10 жыл бұрын

    Next level, so great to see and hear about a guy who pushes himself to be a better human every moment of the day.

  • @El_krux
    @El_krux6 жыл бұрын

    Nice storytelling and cool dude to share his story with us. Respect.

  • @skatepunkvideos
    @skatepunkvideos10 жыл бұрын

    This did what a good teaser or short is supposed to do! It made me want to see more and hear more of the story. Nice.

  • @osorissalgado3831
    @osorissalgado38316 жыл бұрын

    I like this dude.I can relate.I'm a 34 yr old skater who had an alcohol and drug problem and went to jail in the past and a bunch of b.s.Skating,guitar and comics helped me through shit.This is a real dude.A true skater.I give him respect.

  • @bighandsphil
    @bighandsphil9 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video, stay positive and keep pushing.

  • @zord0nTV
    @zord0nTV6 жыл бұрын

    Much love from Poland! Go recovery erryday bro and KEEP IT SKATE! Take care dawg! STAY STRONG!

  • @davidharleyricci4612
    @davidharleyricci46129 жыл бұрын

    thank you casey for this. i can relate so well. i have ptsd and skating saved my life also. mad respect.

  • @davidharleyricci4612

    @davidharleyricci4612

    9 жыл бұрын

    i do my best to be real also. thats all we can do. we can only be us. people are appreciative of us not being fake. keep it real casey, tho you dont need me to say that

  • @techsticles
    @techsticles10 жыл бұрын

    This is intense man, great documentary of this iconic skater.

  • @lynxthegod4502
    @lynxthegod450210 жыл бұрын

    This guy defines dedication and passion. Hes an inspiration.

  • @autumnsoda745
    @autumnsoda74510 жыл бұрын

    Great video Skidmark Mag. Casey, I will always love you unconditionally brother! You are on my mind and in my prayers daily!!!!!

  • @Breeder333
    @Breeder3336 жыл бұрын

    I think there is a story like this at every skate park in America. Skating is a savior for many

  • @PatrickWoerner
    @PatrickWoerner10 жыл бұрын

    Wow, really breathtaking, truly inspiring person

  • @skhateanddestroy1252
    @skhateanddestroy12526 жыл бұрын

    That was rad, thanks for sharing!! Good editing and music too, peace!!

  • @JoeMaxFpv
    @JoeMaxFpv6 жыл бұрын

    Good for you my friend. I've battled addiction most of my life. Skateboarding was a huge part until injury took it away. Thank god I have found fpv freestyle now. It's taken that place I needed in my life. A creative positive outlet. Life still sucks and hits you every time you turn around. But keep that one thing that makes us suck less and latch on. Stay strong my friend. Your not alone. Many of us have been dealt lousy hands. And hearing your story makes us feel less alone.

  • @BahamasMusicLasers
    @BahamasMusicLasers6 жыл бұрын

    its 2017 now, an dIm a bit late, but definitely super happy that I saw this. Im always on youtube checking out skateboarding stories. Gives me a little bit of hope for my hometown. May skateboarding save many more lives !

  • @jbaquinones
    @jbaquinones6 жыл бұрын

    Fierce riding. Take care Bro.

  • @heltonbello9542
    @heltonbello95428 жыл бұрын

    Tough Story. Great Style!

  • @agoogleuser7141
    @agoogleuser71416 жыл бұрын

    So chill dude. Keep shredding

  • @ZenStarwalker
    @ZenStarwalker5 жыл бұрын

    Very touching and inspiring

  • @cathiecansew
    @cathiecansew10 жыл бұрын

    AMAZING DUDE WITH A VERY INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGE! Proud of you, Casey!!!!!!

  • @GrimsonGhost
    @GrimsonGhost8 жыл бұрын

    tough life. cool mini docu

  • @cerebral_rotting_Ahole
    @cerebral_rotting_Ahole9 жыл бұрын

    Mean brother, I like your style

  • @albertoedmundodavilagargur8250
    @albertoedmundodavilagargur82508 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing,

  • @spagsketti
    @spagsketti6 жыл бұрын

    anti hero material definetly Andy Roy should look this guy up..

  • @StardumCo
    @StardumCo10 жыл бұрын

    Great Story!

  • @masonhall5200
    @masonhall52008 жыл бұрын

    thus guy is a cool dude.I think he would make a good father.

  • @tenfold2395
    @tenfold23956 жыл бұрын

    I started skating 16 years ago,25 now and i dont have much else, im glad to say skateboarding is my entire being

  • @fatrat137
    @fatrat1376 жыл бұрын

    That was awesome

  • @keithtaber1108
    @keithtaber11088 жыл бұрын

    Casey is a killer dude thanks for all the good times

  • @samilkvriezen2443
    @samilkvriezen24434 жыл бұрын

    Skateboarding has saved my life aswell. I’m struggling with some heavy depression and anxiety. After my gf died infront of my eyes last year, everything became dark. After my first suicide attempt I realized that I needed to change something. I remember her last words were: „do what you love“. So I decided to stop the drugs. I used to skate in my teenage years. Relearning everything now since like 4-5months. I have also learnt some new tricks. Never was that happy since her death. For me skateboarding is better then any therapy. Last week a skater at my local park asked me if I’m fine. I answered „yeah“ but tbh I was depressed and sad af that day. When I did a break to smoke a cig the dude came to me. He was like „let me know if you want to talk“. We had like a 30min conversation which ended in a game of skate. That’s whats skateboarding is about. Thanks for this vid btw I feel ya.

  • @Pipe_dream_reality
    @Pipe_dream_reality10 жыл бұрын

    Inspirational, Nuff respect Casey

  • @molkstreet369
    @molkstreet3696 жыл бұрын

    what a human being.

  • @fifagz7731
    @fifagz77315 жыл бұрын

    so much love bro.

  • @bread831
    @bread8314 жыл бұрын

    This tore my heart up bro

  • @anarchyzed1591
    @anarchyzed15916 жыл бұрын

    I never heard of this dude. But i dig his story. I can relate. Gotta keep on going brother. Kickin that plank around sure helps make the bad times go by. Skate Cheers!

  • @thematthewpatrickshow9598
    @thematthewpatrickshow95986 жыл бұрын

    We live in a broken world that needs Jesus.

  • @caliboy831sc
    @caliboy831sc10 жыл бұрын

    king of derby...my bro casey

  • @STAR-cw7bz
    @STAR-cw7bz6 жыл бұрын

    Well done man you have taught yourself A real Talent in Skating --

  • @OhighOSkater
    @OhighOSkater7 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video! I hope Casey is doing well

  • @larrybooth2530
    @larrybooth25309 жыл бұрын

    Casey that's bad ass ridden. Nice video and live is a test and can be tough just keep being cool and ride it out! I hope all is well.

  • @Saladsk831
    @Saladsk83110 жыл бұрын

    fuck yeah skidmark recognizing real skateboarders that's what's up.

  • @kaymuller4948
    @kaymuller49487 жыл бұрын

    nice guy ,respect. skate on!

  • @boolopez55
    @boolopez5510 жыл бұрын

    Casey it's good to see you around again 100% skateboarder real shit you have always had the gift bro in middles school we were little groms skating you have always made it look like butter like the board was apart of you keep grinding bro

  • @ikoshin70
    @ikoshin706 жыл бұрын

    Much respect

  • @sbollin4321
    @sbollin43219 жыл бұрын

    I saw this guy skating the new Derby the day I happened through there. The new concrete is awesome and though he seemed sketch at first glance he ripped the place apart like he lived there, everyday, like he does.

  • @Detroitgravy
    @Detroitgravy6 жыл бұрын

    respect.. much respect..

  • @marklepe12
    @marklepe123 жыл бұрын

    Much Respect 🙌

  • @ericf6284
    @ericf62847 жыл бұрын

    This video is so inspiring. It even inspired me to go bigger in skating too👌

  • @getawaydriver5363

    @getawaydriver5363

    2 жыл бұрын

    Inspiring to be an old bum. Awesome.

  • @urmommaahugehoe
    @urmommaahugehoe7 жыл бұрын

    I wonder if he ever spoke to his mom after she kicked him out.

  • @richieasingua3233
    @richieasingua32336 жыл бұрын

    its really true man a piece of wood with a four wheels on it help me also to over my depression and dissapointment in life.... im proud of you man ur such an inspiration

  • @GustavoOio
    @GustavoOio9 жыл бұрын

    !!WoW!!

  • @a1beauty1
    @a1beauty110 жыл бұрын

    Im very proud of you Casey, becoming who you are now (better person)

  • @Editname.
    @Editname.5 жыл бұрын

    He should be sponsored ‼️

  • @MoroSdz
    @MoroSdz10 жыл бұрын

    Hope he will never loose the path of skateboarding

  • @mikaelflyer6482
    @mikaelflyer64826 жыл бұрын

    Legend

  • @tjoohoo11
    @tjoohoo116 жыл бұрын

    Style!

  • @Mr3andrew3
    @Mr3andrew37 жыл бұрын

    I've been hitting Derby Park on and off since high-school '89 in Sac. I've slept there a couple of times too. The locals make the lines look so easy- S.C. def has it's own style... Head up Casey, show the world what's on your neck, in your heart, and under your feet. Best, *A.

  • @p1rz666
    @p1rz6666 жыл бұрын

    This dude is gnarly

  • @DustinBMCraig
    @DustinBMCraig9 жыл бұрын

    My story may not be as gnarly as this dudes' but skating did help me kick the addiction of cigarettes, my long-term suicide has ended :D Also kept me out of the terrible things going on in my run-down urban environment

  • @jimdor8353

    @jimdor8353

    9 жыл бұрын

    Dustin Craig good stuff buddy, skating and fresh air are way better than cigs. peace

  • @robgillies1961

    @robgillies1961

    6 жыл бұрын

    That is glorious man, it is the best...

  • @loganjensen3252

    @loganjensen3252

    6 жыл бұрын

    Love to here that man congrats 🙏🏽🙏🏽

  • @dustinketelhut1176

    @dustinketelhut1176

    6 жыл бұрын

    right on brother

  • @Lucifer-ul1ol

    @Lucifer-ul1ol

    4 жыл бұрын

    Bro u dont know shit about addiction. Lol

  • @SilverWalker84
    @SilverWalker846 жыл бұрын

    I love the barebones mentality. Just a board and the world. Anyway that you can express yourself is a beautiful thing. Guitar saved my life when I had no other way to express my emotions

  • @AirDwindler402
    @AirDwindler4026 жыл бұрын

    Mann!!!!! If this doesnt give you some sort of hope or inspiration. Keep grinding Casey from the high end of low to the high end of perspectives!!!!!

  • @djwozzawoz
    @djwozzawoz6 жыл бұрын

    BOOM...Keep at it Fella....

  • @jarronhaleysorrell
    @jarronhaleysorrell6 жыл бұрын

    Respect ✊

  • @joeys9438
    @joeys94389 жыл бұрын

    Hell yea... thanks for bring'n it... never seen it b4. Subbed.

  • @digital_nobody
    @digital_nobody5 жыл бұрын

    it's not about pops and flips, it's about enjoying that time on your board!

  • @Stallagmite
    @Stallagmite8 жыл бұрын

    He's his own no doubt, but sure reminiscent of Mike V and that beautiful raw power style...

  • @gbob9672
    @gbob96726 жыл бұрын

    Big up to this man I no what it’s like to be kick out at suck a young age man big up to where you are now man

  • @11141q
    @11141q6 жыл бұрын

    respekt to this man

  • @Ricky-mb9dp
    @Ricky-mb9dp9 жыл бұрын

    he fuckin ripped that fish out of the water lol