NY Perspective

[DonVigo]

I do half-ass it.. I have to keep running over to turn off a camera on a tripod
how could I possibly be fully focused? I have a filmer lined up as I've said..

This is simple, Antwan... If you're not landing it, don't film it. Keep the camera at home until you have the trick dialed. If you're not landing it, don't claim it. You can say "I'm working on..." but beyond that, you're honestly sticking the nose of your board in your mouth. (Rather than foot, get it?)

You don't know me personally so don't make it personal.. My Mentality is my own.
The forum has me at loss for thought often.. I respond to one person and get shit from another.
I'm just being real here.. and you know what This thread is a drag you guys can converse if you want..
I was just trying to show you what I'm working towards.. The video will be out soon.

Again, man, this keeps coming up because you keep repeating the same behavioral patterns. You get excited about something, you share it, someone points out you have a lot of development of whatever that trick is before you should be properly excited, and you get very defensive and turn to dismissive, cop out statements. Real talk here: If you're not going to bother dialing your tricks, spare yourself the indignity, and don't bother with the video. Or, make it, but keep it to yourself. If you really don't care, don't share. If you do care, show the effort that will make other people care. You're going in circles with your shit, bro. It's frustrating for those of us who think you're a decent dude to see you keep doing over, and over, and over again.

I'm not going to bust your balls and accuse you of acting a certain way and labeling you a troll or anything, but dude, sometimes when you think it's everyone else that has a problem... It's actually you. Reflect and grow, bro.

[replicant]

And knowing is half the battle!

[BeatChemist]

That did not make me want to watch. It was like all build up to the "trick"... then wah wah wah... let down.

That trick sucked ass dude and everyone is too nice to say it. I don't care if you've never seen it done, don't know what to call it, or are the first person on the planet to do it. I do not want to watch people doing things like that with their skateboards. And if you watch ANY skating at all... you should feel the same.

Sorry dude. Not trying to be harsh. Just honest. I like your energy and passion... but this sucked. Period.

I think you should go out around NY and just film things... not even just skating... just film anything that catches your interest. Try to meet some skaters you can film too. You don't have to be IN the video if you want to make skate videos. And why does it have to be a skate video? Make an "Antwan's tour of NY" video!

[Antwan]

I ask you to view the trick once more.
I held the board and pushed it with my left foot.. I think my hand was moving because my board is pretty jank I actually am starting to use gloves haha not that it matters but if you look again closely you might see it.

I do want to thank everyone for the input however, I've taken the last few days to take it all in and It's starting to look more fluid my hand is more a compliment to the slide now rather than the appearance of something else.

I've always had the theory that I "rub people the wrong way" I don't know how to word text..
Some words must reflect feelings if you think I'm upset I'm really not man.. just trying to let you guys know why it is the way it is.
I respect you guys, don't think I could join another community.

-Antwan

[bengrover]

I ask you to view the trick once more.
I held the board and pushed it with my left foot.. I think my hand was moving because my board is pretty jank I actually am starting to use gloves haha not that it matters but if you look again closely you might see it.

-Antwan

I don't think your getting it. It's not your hand. If you would of sprinted like fuck into it and actually slid on the ledge, it would be a decent trick. It's the fact you just walked along and hopped a little. I don't even class this as a trick tbh.

I don't know what to say as it seems nothing is going in.

[pawnluvguitarist]

If you enjoy doing it, who cares what others think.

If you want some feedback I'd say, like a lot of the footage you've posted, the less steps the better. An actual caveman blunt would be pretty sick

[NotedDerk]

If you would of sprinted like fuck into it and actually slid on the ledge, it would be a decent trick.

You should try this antwan, if you're uncomfortable with sliding, just take baby steps with it.
Take like two small steps and attempt it until its on lock then go a little faster and so on.

[EternalRewind]

yeah I dont really like the trick either dude.. I dont like how you take steps while sliding , its like your feet are training wheels and the trick you are doing takes no skill..It would take me 1 try to land that... Just being honest

[Antwan]

I get it I just thought it was funny that I noticed that..
I've already made the adjustment I don't even walk into it anymore
I roll up and pop it into my hand.. the rest came naturally trying it down ledges..
but thanks. Hope you guys enjoy the new version.. I'm working hard at it and some other variations.