Out of all the established skaters I knew/met in SF, he was hands down the coolest dude. I was just a nobody, young skater that wasn’t even that good, but he always remembered my name and said what’s up.
I was on vacation in sf back in the day and met Karl at emb. he invited me to go skating around the city with him but i was too young to go off without my parents. such a rad guy, I'll never forget how cool he was to a young kid like me.
1st time I went to EMB was in 1989 I was 14 and some guy took my hat and I was super intimidated but this OG dude made him give it back to me. I went back a year later I was better so I just skated and had the best time ever I would take BART from Concord and skate there every weekend.
I'm totally with you... I met him at Lake Owen, and he's one of those people that just talking to him makes you love skateboarding more. He's so nice and just completely radiates positivity. It's so rare that you get that in combination with his level of skill. He's so damn good and so mellow, if you meet him it's guaranteed to be a positive experience
I have 2 friends that went to SF in 97 for 2/3 weeks and Karl said to them if they stay´d there he would get them sponsors! 4 years later i went there with one of the guy´s and karl recognized it from back then and I could saw how a it is good person. If there here 100 people in Pier Seven he would say hello to the 100 people!! What a nice guy! Skateboardind need more Karl´s Watson´s!!!
He's so right, I've thought about the same things as I've gotten older in skateboarding. I know I looked up to a lot of people who were putting off a wild partying image back in the day, the Menace crew was probably the top of that list. Then I started doing the same shit and kids in my hometown who looked up to me got influenced to do shit like spend more time partying than skating. It's a vicious cycle. I'm happy I got out of it early on, but wish I would have never lost focus in the first place. Karl's insight is spot on -- get your education.
karl watson is offically my favorite skater now!!!!!! i have so much respect for him the guy speaks truth!!!! education is truth!!!!! mad respect now his a real skater!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
He really is on point. Great way of communicating the laws of cool without sounding like a fool. Definitely blessed The world needs more people like this Lion!
no bullshit. i met karl at pier 7 in 96. i was a total skate rat.... i was blown away i had seen the whol REAL team that day skate there.... and yeah. karl was SO SO nice. he sat and talked to me for like 15 minutes.... like really talked to me... asked me all about atlanta and told me to be carefull at pier 7...he said fools will rob you and take your shit if they know your just some kid from another city. haha i gues sit was pretty obvious . but he ended up giving me his deck . what a trip seeing this all the years later... hes no faker, he really is like the nicest guy. i asked him about emb and about hubba hideout... knowing of all these spots and he skated across the street and showed me that it was just across the way. weird i remember it like yesterday
can t say enough good things about this bloke, just an utterly exceptional human being. and reading certainly did the same for me, it saved me from the similar negativity that karl speaks about. and he so correct about the importance of education. it is vital for the wrongs in life that we see to be corrected..
Hes such a good person.. Too bad theres not too many ppl like him. I lived in sf a few years when i went to college.. It was nice to see all these familiar places.
Out of all the established skaters I knew/met in SF, he was hands down the coolest dude. I was just a nobody, young skater that wasn’t even that good, but he always remembered my name and said what’s up.
I was on vacation in sf back in the day and met Karl at emb. he invited me to go skating around the city with him but i was too young to go off without my parents. such a rad guy, I'll never forget how cool he was to a young kid like me.
This actually brings me to tears as a teenager we always be there now at the age of 41 I dont even know where most of my friends are
Same story, different city..country ✌ from 514
1st time I went to EMB was in 1989 I was 14 and some guy took my hat and I was super intimidated but this OG dude made him give it back to me. I went back a year later I was better so I just skated and had the best time ever I would take BART from Concord and skate there every weekend.
Karls positive attitude is infectious. What a great role model to the younger generation. Good man!
Karl should be a city ambassador for SF. He is a legend in friendliness as well as skating.
Karl's only motivation is to make the world a better place, you have to love that.
Karl has a good look on life , it's nice to see . Being from ct. I've always want to go to emb
StoneMantis it was amazing
I'm totally with you... I met him at Lake Owen, and he's one of those people that just talking to him makes you love skateboarding more. He's so nice and just completely radiates positivity. It's so rare that you get that in combination with his level of skill. He's so damn good and so mellow, if you meet him it's guaranteed to be a positive experience
Love the times we went around the city for a chill break.. Mt Tamapaius was a special day
Probably the happiest, most positive dude ever.
Emb was best time of my life miss it so much met wade speyer there
I met wade in walnut creek, visited EMB from Canada in the 90s
@@jasonpatio8338 emb in the 90s is great memories
Had a chance to skate there one night , probably one of my best memories ever.
I have 2 friends that went to SF in 97 for 2/3 weeks and Karl said to them if they stay´d there he would get them sponsors! 4 years later i went there with one of the guy´s and karl recognized it from back then and I could saw how a it is good person. If there here 100 people in Pier Seven he would say hello to the 100 people!! What a nice guy! Skateboardind need more Karl´s Watson´s!!!
He's so right, I've thought about the same things as I've gotten older in skateboarding. I know I looked up to a lot of people who were putting off a wild partying image back in the day, the Menace crew was probably the top of that list. Then I started doing the same shit and kids in my hometown who looked up to me got influenced to do shit like spend more time partying than skating. It's a vicious cycle. I'm happy I got out of it early on, but wish I would have never lost focus in the first place. Karl's insight is spot on -- get your education.
The windshield wiper analogy was a good one. That’s a great way to describe it
karl watson is offically my favorite skater now!!!!!! i have so much respect for him the guy speaks truth!!!! education is truth!!!!! mad respect now his a real skater!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
He really is on point. Great way of communicating the laws of cool without sounding like a fool. Definitely blessed The world needs more people like this Lion!
Karl Watson is the nicest person. He skated my local park for a few weeks. Guy is soooooo good.
I have a Kayo corp sticker signed by Karl Watson when I met him in like 2002. Classic memories!
I'm 43. In Canada. I skated there in the 1990s still miss it
no bullshit. i met karl at pier 7 in 96. i was a total skate rat.... i was blown away i had seen the whol REAL team that day skate there.... and yeah. karl was SO SO nice. he sat and talked to me for like 15 minutes.... like really talked to me... asked me all about atlanta and told me to be carefull at pier 7...he said fools will rob you and take your shit if they know your just some kid from another city. haha i gues sit was pretty obvious . but he ended up giving me his deck . what a trip seeing this all the years later... hes no faker, he really is like the nicest guy. i asked him about emb and about hubba hideout... knowing of all these spots and he skated across the street and showed me that it was just across the way. weird i remember it like yesterday
Damn. His outlook on life is kind of eye opening.
can t say enough good things about this bloke, just an utterly exceptional human being. and reading certainly did the same for me, it saved me from the similar negativity that karl speaks about. and he so correct about the importance of education. it is vital for the wrongs in life that we see to be corrected..
This guy is amazing!!!!
The big companies should take note of giving kids a plan B once they are done providing their talents for their board company.
big up to KW, great speech !
Thank you skateboarding for Karl Watson.
This is inspiring. What a cool profile. I don't even know anything about skateboarding.
Hes such a good person.. Too bad theres not too many ppl like him. I lived in sf a few years when i went to college.. It was nice to see all these familiar places.
excuse me but the EMB was also a mid 80's sk8 spot parts of curb dogs was filmed there
man that was inspiring. god bless this dude
windshield wiper, i like that, well said Karl!
fucking love this guy and his views on skaters and education
Met Wade spyer at EMB can we got to skate with him
Respect karl!
Keep it UP!
he's driving a prius!! what a great guy!!
this was really cool
Legend
Yeah! Big ups! Give!
awesome!
how do i sign up for his classes
fucking love this dude :)
What an awsome dude
If I'm starting a skateboard team I'm putting this guy on my team first. and not because of his skating.
Awesome
great.
so righteous
He makes me want to skate only organika
RIP EMB
Infection!!!
❤️
the best!!!
why they took that structure down
crooked politicians who rather have bums taking shits in the streets.
Karl tell you all about how public baths are going you get caught up yeah for sure no doubt big brother.
EMB The Love Park of San Francisco
more like love park , the emb of philly. embarco came first. kalis admitted to it being the ultimate inspiration behind love
Nicest guy in the industry
he should be antwuan dixon's therapist...
GOAT
Antwuan's clean and good now buddy
believe me dude... I know..
Pierre
That's my friends uncle
Karl, I'm digging that striped shirt!
jjeje no le entendi nadita m aburri xD
Hahaha
FTC!…..
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My 🥷 k.w tense1 mac nib$ 40 mobb emb all day