The Asian Elvis

Well.. I would like to start this post off by introducing my favorite skater of all time.

Jerry Hsu.

He's the best in the biz. Skates switch, nollie, fakie, tranny, street, freestyle, old school, new school, and everything in between. The dude was pro around the time he was sixteen!

This guy used to be my obsession. I watched his Epicly Later'd interviews extensively. I hoped to learn as much as I could about this enigmatic Asian figure. I watched his part in Bag Of Suck 10 times during school one day. I could probably play that part in my head. I was introduced to his topsy turvy world and I was greeted by groups like the Tilt Mode Army and people like Caswell Berry.

My friend John was the first to show me Jerry Hsu. I remember that day in Geography.. He passed me a CCS book and said here you can have it. I said "who is this mexican dude on the front?"

My friend replied "that's Jerry Hsu! (he pronounced his last name "hush")"

I said " oh that's cool. Guess I'll have to look him up when I get home."

Let me mind you I had only been skating a year. I didn't know anyone in the pro skating world.

I miss those days.

That week my life changed. Jerry Hsu became MY NUMBER ONE idol. I wanted to dress like him, skate like him, heck I thought I could learn Storm Flips! I could barely kickflip back then is the sad part.

I've watched everything Jerry Hsu related I can find on the internet. That includes his 411 magazine parts and fan videos that include him. My fan-out of him has turned down a bit, but Jerry will always be my favorite skater. I really would like to meet him one day. Hopefully, I'll get to an Enjoi demo one day.

Enough about my obsession started. Let me talk a little about mister Hsu.

He was born in San Jose, California. As far as I know he has a brother. He has two loving parents. He started skating at about 10 years old. He got sponsored around the time he was 13 or 14. I think he might've finished high school. I don't think he went to college. He's a photographer on the side. The pictures he takes are hilarious. I think it shows his sarcastic demeanor. He's the type of guy who does what he wants and no one can really stop him. He's does his own thing in today terms. He has flatground wizardry, things I can only dream of doing.

I'm fully anticipating his Stay Gold part in the new Emerica video. Mostly because he has been on a hiatus from skating for the past few years but he is on the comeback people! The break started around when Bag of Suck came out. His ads and coverage started appearing more around some time late last year. So, Hsu fans hold tight cause Jerry got some trick up his sleeves!

Anyways I'm done with the digressing. I'm a Jerry Hsu fan. I'll back him and punch anyone who says Jerry isn't awesome.

Here he is in the latest tiltmode video! glad to say I own this fine piece of entertainment :)

also his b-sides part is better in my opinion. buy the video and check that out if you have the chance.

and here's my favorite part by him! He gets two video posts cause he's Jerry.

check out his blog site, Nazi Gold. It's the ish.

P.S. ish isn't lame. I just don't like cursing.

Future's bright, So I have to wear shades.

So.. It seems i left someone out of my top favorites of all time.

That someone is Chima Ferguson

I've known about Chima since I started skating (I stalked his team page on the volcom site). He was one of my first favorites because of his Let's Live part.

I thought he also had the coolest sponsors: Vans, Volcom, Real.

I mean those are some cool brands! Chima really blew up in the last year. He's freakin' pro now!

When I saw his cover on thrasher, I was like "dude! are you kidding?! Why isn't he pro?!"

I feel stupid asking that question cause every person asks why someone who's AM isn't pro already. I like AM's way better anyway. But, I digress.

When I first looked him up I remember thinking, "Why does this dude wear shades all the time?" It'd always be some kind of Ray Ban type of sunglasses.

It was like every pic I saw was him in sunglasses. I thought he was like the coolest guy ever.

Here's a taste of his awesomeness. This is when he got on Real.

I don't know why but I like posting skaters being their selves as opposed to a real video part. It's way more entertaining to watch.

Also check out his Killself part. Filmed it when he was FIFTEEN!

And yes, Chima influences my skating.

No Particular Order of Awesomest

Top Ten Favorite Skaters

1. Jerry Hsu

2. Johnny Layton

3. Lucas Puig

4. Billy Marks

5. Ryan Lay

6. Bastien Salabanzi

7. Vince Del Valle

8. Jamie Thomas

9. Sean Malto

10. Leo Romero

These change frequently but these are the guys I always look out for these guys the most. I guess you can call it my favorites of all time. I'm starting to get into this dude named Sierra Fellers. I used to hate his style but I'm really starting to like it. He tweaks everything in a weird way. Levi Brown is supposed to be somewhere in here too. Caswell Berry really kills too. I would really like if my contributor John would put up a post so we can get a perspective on things from his angle. Anyways.. I've been hyped on this video.

Sierra Fellers - Pro Model Shoe "The Talon" from MagiaErebea on Vimeo.

Go Skateboarding Day

well i broke my board yesterday..

so i really didn't skate that much on Go Skateboarding Day..

I did some tricks on this crappy kryptonics board.

I spent most of the day looking up this guy.

Yeah he's so awesome. maybe a post about him later? after I've looked up enough info.

I love this holiday though. Even if my town doesn't do anything to celebrate it. I'm going to organize something one day.

And maybe it'll bring skating closer to acceptance. It's still too far gone around here. Well I think I like it like that. It still sucks that everyday someone new is quitting. Skating became my life around three years ago.. wow. three. and I still SUCK. haha no but I love it and want to keep getting better and having fun with whoever is willing to pick up their four wheels of doom.

well anyway check this video out! By some random guys, i really like the edit

The Dimestore Video from dimestore crew on Vimeo.

Am I the only who does this?

hahah i swear i make this face after doing this to someone.

Legacy

Everyone wants to be remembered right? I think the difference is how they want to be remembered. I went to a friend youth group and they were discussing about how different people left a mark in history helping God's Kingdom.

Well.. I want to be remembered as follows..

A skateboarder

Funny

Caring and Understanding(p.s. thats a totally not gay picture.)

the "go-to" guy

Unmaterialistic

An all around nice guy

Yeah, i'm off my soap box now.

so how do you want to be remembered? Cause I'm sure someone will.

They'd carry your legacy. Just something to think about, I guess.

Here's a dude who left a big legacy and one of the things people identify with. Can you believe its been a year?

Battle at the Berrics 3

I thoroughly enjoyed this game of skate betweent Gilbert and Shane. These guys both kill. Style for miles and can do alot.

Shane's 540 biggy came out of nowhere though. I bet Steve can't even full cab flip so I don't know why he was being so harsh on Shane landing it. All of them were pretty good. I guess he was doing it because he knows that Shane can do better.

Anyways I can watch this battle all day. Peep game

The other game I really enjoyed was Koston vs. Lutzka.

I don;t really pay attention to Lutzka that much other than his part in United By Fate was beast. The last time he was in the battle he beat Lucas Puig - my hero. I was pissed. Needless to say Koston got revenge for team fourstar. I love how Koston starts playing around with Lutzka after he messes up on a heel variation. Koston throws out only heel variations for the next few tricks trying to trip Lutzka up. Hilarious. The last trick, the big spin late flip, was crazy. Go Koston.

Anyway, My bracket has been correct so far. Hopefully I won't slip up the next two battles.

I'm glad to say they're being consistent with them. The last two times, people had to wait like a month to see like one or two battles.

No Stance Dance

another dude i look up to..

seriously.. you can barely tell his stance. One clip he's regular, the next he's goofy.

He's just casual with everything he does. I don't think he tries half the time. Just smile and 360 flip. AMAZING. I wanted his shoe soo badly when it first came out but my mom wouldn't get them for me or take me somewhere to get them to be more exact..

but anyways..

I love his style. Definately one to open up my eyes and learn switch better.

I read somewhere he said "There's a stance for each spot that makes it more approachable."

thats not exact, but thats how I remember it.

Well check out my favorite part by my man Stefan

Stefan Janoski in Inhabitants from Dustin Lo on Vimeo.

here's his website, which provides links to his twitter and his sponors.

Mo Money, Mo Hos, but really what fo?

I got this deck today! Its soo awesome!

Mikemo's Pro model

Its always exciting to get a new deck. It's like Christmas to me.

I think it's the most important part. That and shoes. I can pretty much skate any board, but the shoes and board have to mesh. I'll change shoes like twice before i get a new board.

This board has my seal of approval. A Mikemo post in the future? why not?