The Hardest Skateboard Trick of Rodney Mullen
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To finally land a trick after 1400 tries and then not be satisfied because it wasn't clean enough and try 100 more times is peak Jonny
thank god it was 100 times and not 1400 again ;DD
I wonder how he did the counting. Must be exhausting …
I swear this is gonna be me still trying to learn an Ollie and still need more tries.
@@luudest not just the counting but the editing! He had to edit 1500 attempts Jonny is a legend
"just one more go"
I'm a teacher in Australia (high school) and our Friday life skill's lesson is about failing and perseverance, last year I showed Tony Hawk completing a 900 for the first time, Friday I'll be showing this video..
Nice one dude...
Roaring. I'm a highschool maths tutor in Australia. So many people tell me to become a teacher but it sounds stressful as all get-out.
@@bon12121 There's a lot more stressful jobs out there then teaching. Go for it I say, we need more young math teachers with a passion for mathematics, and you get to show the odd skateboarding video every now and then..
Fuckin hell man, I wish my maths teachers in high school (UK) actually showed as much passion for the subject as you! Best of luck to you bro
Did you show your class how they paid another guy to not do a 900 so Tony could do it first on camera? That's what you should have shown as perseverance...
@@MilamasylumMA Idk if that's true or not...but even if it is, then it's on that guy for taking the money and not doing the 900.
It's hard to overstate how influential Mullen was, he changed street skating so many times. He is to freestyle what Hawk is to vert.
Hot take, but I think he's THE greatest athlete of our time, even over Jordan or Gretsky. I mean, it's kind of apples and oranges, but Rodney's level of street mastery has yet to be achieved by
@@kirktown2046bad take.
@@johnnytsunami4186comparing sports is notoriously hard but the argument that he invented and did more shit that is still near impossible kinda holds up. It’s like if Jordan, in addition to being great, had invented the dunk, the alley oop, and the 3 pointer. It’s just hard to compare.
I will say that I think Mullen had a greater influence on real street skaters more than Hawk ever will.
@@rxw5520 Not to mention trying to compare team based vs solo or points vs judges score... It's almost impossible.
Man its been 20 years since I watched a skating video, and probably 25 years since I last got on a board. Got quite emotional watching this, as humans can achieve such beautiful things
My friend, I haven't touched a board in well over three decades and watching Rodney Mullen clips still makes me cry. This one was also an emotional watch.
Maybe we should get back on it :D
@@neguchi666Do it brother 😁🫂
Dude, I haven't got a board for two decades and share the same feelings as tou guys. I just couldn't stop watching this until he landed the trick, got me so many memories from my time!
Felt like watching a friend you haven't seen in 20 years trying the same trick all day at the park when we were 15 man.
I never owned a board, but seeing this I feel like this is something I need in my life and try. Is it possible to learn to skate even when I'm already 30+ ?
The consistency with which he can get into a primo slide alone is insane
Thought the same effin thing
Yeah I'm over here just like wow...I wish I could kick flip to primo even 1/10th as consistently. A clean catch to me is the hardest part and what makes any trick look amazing
its the first thing learn if u ride a board. called judo roll !
@@erc5413 riiiggghhht. I more got down on ollies and shuvits when I started.. guess I was just a weirdo like that 🤗
Judo roll? Xd
I'm most impressed by the fact that you can do 1500 tries without any ankle injury during the process , wow dude
If there is one thing I have learned from TH-cam, it is that skateboarders are the best fallers in the world.
That's exactly what I thought
He wears tsg ankle support. Got them too, best invest of my life!
This is why they have classes for elderly people to teach them how to fall ( or take a fall really). It takes skill to know how to make the best of a bad situation and avoid hurting yourself. I'm glad that I rode downhill, skated and played hockey. It's probably why I've never had a serious injury, even tho theres been some big crashes I could've suffer worse from.
@@Rotwold True , i'm a black belt in Judo , and the first thing you learn as a kid is how to fall, avoid the impact by rolling , and it saved me so many times on my board
The fact he can kickflip into primo 1500 times in a row is impressive
The absolute ease he can kickflip and land upsets me lol
He didn't, on attempt 1101 he simply lands a kickflip.
@@robsharktest damn you right, thats only 1100 kickflip primos in a row :// kinda ameture if you ask me... Starting to think Jonny Giger might be a poser...
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its like you didnt even watch the video
I genuinely felt relieved when you made the second downward section more of a solid surface. The warping was driving me crazy and I’m sure making it much more difficult
I just find it impressive how totally consistent Jonny's kickflip primo was at this point.
I thought the same thing he lands in primo perfect every time
He's gonna land primo just skating now. 1400 Primo flips is muscle memory brah.
He also could just be showing the attempts that land in primo to keep it interesting since many tries are skipped. Still very impressive
It's called film editing.
@@richardhowle8591 I'm aware. It's just a huge number of clean kickflip primo landings. It's clearly not a challenge.
You're starting to look like the Albert Einstein of skateboarding.
Yeah, it's starting to get scary now
LMAOOOOO
He does look like young Albert Einstein with that 'stash
Cuz he is..
Besides Mr. Mullens
This shows how insane of a skater Mullen was back in the day since it took you that long. He is the tripple OG of the skate world, hands down. Always been a fan, well since I was a kid and first got into it all.
Go watch the video he says he had to learn all his tricks opposite cus of his hip he rethought himself how to skate opposite he's a skating savant
I know this is hella old but I'd definitely recommend Rodney Mullens book it's called "The Mutt: How to skateboard and not kill yourself".. absolutely amazing book. He talks about his younger days learning all the basics and skating flatground comps and pretty much the birth of street skating in general... dude is a absolute legend
I've been trying to learn 360 flips for so long but I only attempt it around 30 times and then move on. This has really made me re-think how much effort it takes to learn challenging tricks for a individual skateboarder.
It took me years to Kickflip. Skating isn't easy but when you finally get it right, it sticks with you.
Dude you need to spend hours, I was nearly puking after I landed my fist traybomb
@@animetodamaximum yup
@@animetodamaximum it took me over a year to kickflip, but once I landed the first one I landed 6 more in a row, amazing feeling.
@@stevengardner9564 It really is.
skecthy + 1 = you're a legend!
I'm about to make another account just to subscribe twice. What an effort! Legend no doubt.
Worrrrd!
Ya Bro, +1 cuz you Gotta Prove It!!🤷♂️🤣
legend is Rodney 💯
but the second one was also sketchy ^^
I remember watching all the skate videos in Tony Hawk's pro skater and feeling like Mullen was god tier. Sure others could ollie over crazy obstacles or do crazy spins on vert, but Mullen was a straight up sorcerer with his board.
he's a witch on a piece of wood with wheels
Mullen and McGill were like gods one in the underground vids
He still is
rodney is a one of a kind, came up with so many tricks that were so hard, and this was 20-30 years ago. he defiantly changed the game for everyone.
@@terrydavis7389 it was a lot more than 20 - 30 years ago. I'm in my mid forties and I was watching Rodney since I was at least 5 years old, all my first videos with Rodney were VHS. He started dominating skateboarding 45 years ago, he's been my second favorite skater my entire life, Lance Mountain is my number 1, because he was funny not because he can skate like Rodney.
This video really makes me wonder how long it took Rodney to land this trick. You had video evidence it was possible and it still took 1400 tries. Rodney would’ve been driven by nothing but the idea he could do it. Such insane skill he has.
This is so sick dude - not often you see honest videos of people trying and failing pushing themselves to achieve a goal. The level of effort and dedication you put into doing this is as impressive if not more so than landing the trick.
Mullen invented the flat ground ollie and practically every flip trick in the book, he is the godfather of street skating, without him there would be no street skating at all.
You should call the attempt counter the “Giger Counter”
👌🏼😂
"giger counter" would be in german "giger Zähler".
and the "giger zähler" is that think which counts the radioactivity.
@@thechosenone82517 I think you're missing the point lol the real one is spelled Geiger anyways
@@thechosenone82517 🤦🏻♂️
@@SmokeySauce but the pronunacation is the same for both (giger and Geiger) in german!
Mullen was light years ahead of his time , dude was absolutely insane 🛹
Anyone know how many tries it took Mullen for this trick?
1503 times if my memory serves me right
The best EVER!!!
The fact Mullen did this unprecedentedly, just like "yeah I think I can do this crazy shit" and then actually doing it is fucking insane.
Ahead of his time? We are still waiting to catch up to his time. He's on an entire new big bang of a universe lol.
This was wildly inspiring for me. As a 34 year old going back to skating. Haven't skated for over a decade, but just did my now first kickflip after the magic of youtube-tutorials! Damn, skating is gonna be easier now, than when I 10 years old had to figure it all out without any teaching.
Must be something in the air im about the same age and just got the urge to skate again. It’s the balance for me! I can barely ride without feeling like im gona fall off the board but the tricks are still there im landing on them and then just eating it 😂
@@thanevakarian9762 Yes! my hopes and guess are that my brain reach down deep and adjust old knowhow to my xtra kilos.
r8 now i am just waiting for a helmet, and some protective gear. i already look stupid with my akward boardskills, so why not reap the full benefit of that? :D
Same here boys! XD broke my leg about 6 years ago, 33 now. Rode to my friend's yesterday after 6 years and could barely Ollie or back one.. but it comes back for sure I practiced a little and felt better. Unfortunately stamina will take awhile to get back lol
This is so inspiring. Anytime you struggle to achieve something in your life, think of this guy because with enough determination. Anything is possible.
Jonny is self-crafting himself into a skate legend. True Practitioner.
You kick ass dude, this is so inspiring!
we're tryna get the internet to stop swearing and make the world a better place. and don't go in the replies and give me a bunch of smack,
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That was incredibly satisfying to see you get through the trick twice. I’m glad you kept going after the first one. Well done Jonny!
I'm not even a skateboarder but I am subscribing because this is the type of will and determination I am trying to get back into my life. 1400 attempts at something and still want to do it better. You are a perfectionist with an "I will" attitude and I love that. Easiest subscription I've handed out. Peace and love. I will be watching much more skateboarding.
1500 attempts.1500!! That is dedication and perseverance personified. Incredible work once again. Fair play dude.
not the trick for a game of SKATE though
I need to stop looking at comment sections before finishing vids... there's always someone that spoils the magic of a video
is that really a lot? over a summer im sure i did more than that trying to learn triple kickflips
@@Seedr0 yeah but he did it in a few days
johnny deserves so much love he is one of the most technical skaters around and never fails to impress the world
Mullen was nuts. Not just inventing all these tricks at a time when no one was doing this crap, but from relentless practicing, often times up to 8 hours a day which he would do for years, he got to the point where he could do all this stuff so consistently, rarely making a mistake. It became so easy for him. So singularly focused on it to get to near perfection. First guy i ever viewed as an artist on the skateboard. Its not just a sport to him.
This is very entertaining. Every person thats ever skated knows first of all how crazy hard this is and we can relate to the struggles. Its the fact that you showed the pain that makes this so good. Rodney set the bar but you dug deep and now you are with him, up on the mountain top
i wanna see rodney mullen interviewed after all these and get his views on jonny's attempts and videos
I bet Rodney would love to talk to him about this 💯. That would be an awesome interview
I wanna see them skate together.
@@itzbeach6832 If that's true then it should have happened already especially that Johnny has been doing this for quite a long time now.
@@sepg5084 guess we'll never know
@@sepg5084 That doesn't mean he's seen these videos
I remember being like 15 and trying to do a backside 180 over a double set at the skatepark. Spent 8hrs a day after school trying, no lights at night either. It didn't have ramps, just 2 drops and boom the stairs. Spent a week trying and finally landed it. I'm 34 now and I can feel it in my hip. Haha. I respect what skaters go through
My knees and hips feel all my younger skating and biking days. There was a gap near where I lived. It was a good 4 foot drop, but about 6 feet in length, over grass, into a road. Spent 3 and a half months trying to switch 3-flip it. 2 partially broken ankles, and 4 stitches later I landed it and haven’t stepped on a skateboard since then. That trick, my inward heel flip off a 7 foot loading dock, and my Ryan Sheckler inspired backside lip down a 12 stair are the 3 moments I will remember for the rest of my life.
@@Justin-jg2hi props to ya. I'm 35 now going on 36 in May. I do step on the board more often again and getting myself into shape but still feel the pain on certain falls lol.
Your persistence is really inspiring. I find myself getting upset and wanting to quit at the dumbest little things. Thank you for this.
Great work and thumbs up for the effort and the amount of dedication! Very inspiring.
As a non-skater, I always think, "Can I really watch so many attempts of one guy with just one trick?" Yes, I absolutely never regret it. Mesmerizing and eye-opening stuff, man.
As a skater it’s hard to watch that many attempts. But we didn’t see all.
Day 3 is like when you're practicing a piece of music, you've just learned the whole thing, and now you're practicing it to cement it. You get it perfect a couple times. Then all of a sudden you start making new mistakes that you weren't making before.
This my friend, is what we call the Yips.
theres nothing like having a case of the yips!
Props brother!!! It's great to see the "never giving up" passion you show.
I like the sketch of that obstacle. And its just so good to see the effort behind a trick and not only a final result. You're a legend!
I think because he makes this looks relatively easy, people dont realize how exhausting and difficult it is trying to even come close to articulating these moves.
Rodney Mullen makes EVERYTHING look easy. Always looks so smooth and natural too. He's the GOAT
There’s a lot of things in skateboarding where you don’t understand how draining they are until you try it. I’ve been skating like 6 months or so now, the only thing I can do is a pretty clean, maybe 2 foot high ollie standing still, and even that is exhausting, the way your feet have to move to maintain balance, the weird muscles you use to make sure you can stick to this piece of wood in the air, it’s madness. I don’t think in a million years I’d be able to do anything Rodney Mullen was known for, and I would even consider myself a pretty fast learner, so these people nowadays and back then, are just a whole different fucking breed
I’m 30 I’ve attempted skating 1,000,000,000,000,000 times and I still suck and I still bust my ass every time haha I know what you mean fr
As soon as I noticed how bouncy the second platform was, I think that's what made the trick more difficult early on. I wish you were able to use something as sturdy right away as the first platform because the rebound was definitely affecting your slide. Props to you for pushing through it anyway!
My thoughts too
Exactly, I think he could have spared himself 2 or 3 days of misery, if he had just spent some of the first day to get the woodwork right.
Yeah, really not sure why he didn't put a bit more into the set up from the start. Got there in the end though.
Same on the first few tries, might have saved 1000 attempts.
I had the same thought. Seemed like that second platform was causing issues.
Impressive all around, the skating, the challenge, the dedication and execution. But also the patience while editing to actually count every attempt for your little "Giger-Counter". Love your videos for a while, didn't see that one before, thx a lot :)
I recently discovered ur channel……. I’m not a skateboarder. But I do have a huge appreciation and respect for the patience, determination and commitment it takes to do something well!! These are things I apply to my hobby of bonsai. I absolutely love watching ur videos!! Keep up the AWESOME content! Take care and have a blessed!
i am wondering if Rodney is knowing about Jonny and that Jonny is recreating his tricks ..will they ever meet?
Edit: If u read this Jonny then try Mullen´s Casper to nosemanual ,or Nollie treflip to primo slide ,or Switch bs darkslide ,or Casper slide treflip out(Rodney once said that this was the hardest trick that he ever landed) :D ..or magical mega crazy Nollie Helipop late flip (I have seen Rodney doing this sick trick in some video)
I second the casper to nose manny!!
Almost round 3? I think that was the video
You know its getting serious when the Anno 1404 explorer music starts
Just found your channel and loving the content! Keep it up!!!
To even touch the greatness of Rodney Mullen is a feat on its own. But pulling off one of the most iconic sequences twice is nothing but dedication. Props to ya 🤙
Can we all take a moment to appreciate how painful the editing process must have been?
I dont think so, just sitting and just pushing buttons for edit thats easier 1400 times, just try to do this trick 50 times.
@@diegodelarosa1925 I'm assuming you haven't done that much video editing if you're saying this. Editing this much footage would take days in itself.
@@tylerseddon5972 come on Man! I práctice long board AND skate AND I like Edit videos also ITS a big difference jumping skills actitud actions AND in a office ITS really quiet also could ve been boring if you Dont have one guión story..
@@diegodelarosa1925 damn video editors really be pushing buttons and brain surgeons really be poking brains
I mean it probably takes the same amount of mental endurance and stamina to try this trick 1400 times.
But yes this would be painful to edit
the editing on this was as good as the trick. but the trick man,... like WOW. *Standing ovation here* 👏👏
I don't know if Rodney's first slide is on an upward incline, it looks pretty flat to me. I felt like that incline caused you problems, loss of speed and then a change of angle for the descending primo.
Flat to decline and you would have got this in.... 1200?
Stellar work!
I haven't watched in you like 3 years and this video is a year old, but I'm so proud of how you can land primo's like a champ now.
it's not even about the bells and extra whistles, it's simply seeing that neat little trick nailed that is awesome.
"we've been numerous difficult tricks" nah, man. just you. i ain't been doing shit
This man has accidentally landed more primo slides than most pro skaters will ever do on purpose
There is probably only one who has done more accidental primo slides and it is the man he is emulating. This is the path!
This was absolutely incredible. Great job man. This gives me the motivation to keep trying even just the simple kickflip.
200+ attempts per day, I cannot express my admiration for your perseverance and dedication to your craft and these tricks. Amazing watching your process and progress!
I’m always impressed by skaters determination and conviction to landing a trick.
I am 48 and when i saw Rodney mullen skateboarding when i was young i tried to make a freestyle board my self, because it wasnt for sale in the Netherlands and i wanted to do his trick style, so when i see you try his tricks and do so well it reminds me of back then. I have great respect for you, and the way you explain and show how much efford it takes to finish the tricks! Respect for you Johnny !
You are a legend man. Your dedication is motivating.
Love the contrast between the text saying "have a nice day" and him tossing his board after completing a five day marathon and being exhausted AF.
i want to see rodney mullen and jonny together in a skate video. would be 10 of 10 freaking amazing!
First time I ever subscribed and liked because you earned it! Great job!
Your enthusiasm is contagious, great work.
rodney mullen is that skater you respect not only due to his historical impact and skill in skateboarding, but also that in literally every skate video his clothes look war torn due to the hours hes spent trying to nail his tricks, you feel for his dedication, and now i feel for yours.
Jonny, I just want to say - I was a fan of your videos when I used to skate, and when my life changed and made it harder to skate, your videos are what got me back on my board 5 years later. At 27, I feel like I might even be able to be better than before. Thanks so much for getting me back on my wheels!
You will be better than before 100%, you have many years to go. I had a long pause and started at age 30 again, now at 35 im surely better than ever before (technically at least, im not that reckless as i was in my teens though).
Rodney is a magician and you are a real sport for chasing and nailing all of these super hard tricks. I've never set foot on a skateboard in my life and I still absolutely adore you guys.
Practice makes perfect. Loved this video. Simply stunning!
Amazing! This helps to show how good rodney was (is) and how hard he worked to come up with all those tricks
Congratulations man! This is the first time I've seen your work. Not only are you an amazing skateboarder, your perseverance is off the charts! I grew up idolizing Rodney Mullen, and was lucky enough to see him do a one-man skate exhibition in a tiny parking lot in Missoula, Montana in 1987. I still have a picture with him when I was 15 years old. His feats of unbelievable foot speed and balance seemed effortless. Thanks for helping continue his skate legacy.
congrats bro, really enjoyed watching the journey!
Your determination is truly inspiring! Keep it it bro!
Combo'd with the music its like watching one man's slow decent into insanity
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The incredible thing is, Rodney makes it look so smooth and easy. Not to diminish Jonny in the slightest, he's an absolute God and I love watching him grind through all of this. Without Jonny it wouldn't give us perspective just how talented Rodney was. It's like, he was so unbelievable that until now it was all beyond our comprehension on just how difficult it truly was even as skateboarders ourselves. And the fact he pioneered it, and grinded at his own goals, often without any outside inspiration.
Jonny Giger is not only one of the best skateboarders in the world, but showing us the grind and his personality gives us a whole new appreciation of this art. I love it.
Ive been out of the loop for a while, but I was and still am very impressed over your skills and demeanor. :)
Just discovered your page, awesome work! Mullen is my all time favorite ever since the Globe: Opinion set from the early 00'.
This level of dedication just fills my heart with joy.
It's been 35 years since I stepped on a skateboard but this was an absolute joy to watch, willing you on to pull it off. Much respect, both to you and to Mullen of course.
Thank you for keeping Mullen’s skating alive!!!
Well done man. What a fantastic video going from not being able to do it; to thousands of tries and slowly getting better and better. I watched the whole thing. :)
I haven’t skated in over 20 years due to an ankle injury, but I love watching your vids. So good to see your progression when trying these epic tricks. Truly inspiring.
Your ankle injury lasted 20 years?
@@itsdeadshot2501 some wounds never heal
@@ajpain6673 true I just wouldn't think of an ankle injury as one but of course if its severe
I’m the same as Fraggle, although I have been back on a board a few times during the last twenty years. The physical wound (ankle) is all good, but the mental has never healed. I’ve broken a few bones in my life but that ankle I won’t forget. Now, I just can’t commit to anything :-(
@@benservice6361 you have to overcome your limits if you really care about doing thing you love
Dude, that was worth the watch, the fact you can get into primo with that kickflip so consistent, really shows you're made for this whole trick line stuff.
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I love how invested i feel watching you. I find myself cheering.
DUDE!
The amount of footage & editing.
You wild
awesome trick!
That crazy feeling of relief that it’s finally over rather than excitement for pulling it off…. It truly shows your dedication to overcoming a challenge you’ve set for yourself, no matter how miserable it becomes. You’re a strong man!
I'm a 20 year BMX rider and have made respect for skaters and people with self discipline to elevate their lives..... but why the HELL would 39+ people "thumbs down" this?!?! I tip my hat to you, mate. Thanks for everything, Jonny. \m/
This was amazing. you can learn a lot of life lessons watching this. Your determination is on point.
that's one of the greatest videos ever made. thank you! may we ALL be lifted!
Your perseverance is admirable! You’re becoming one of my personal heroes dude!
I was in my mid teens when round 1 came out and we were all blown away. Im older and don't skate now but I showed this to my boys as an example of perseverance. Very well done, your dedication is exemplary. I hope Rodney sees this.
It was awesome how well you documented the struggle of learning a new trick, especially with such a difficult one!
I have always admired skateboarders. the amount of effort and tries they are willing to put in is crazy. Great job!!
I love these videos. I grew up watching Rodney in the 80's/90's and seeing the process of you figuring out tricks I did in fact think were impossible for anyone else. Good on you, it's been a lot of fun and really cool seeing them broken out. You're out there crushing it
That Chopin Prelude makes it so dramatic. Loved it.
F yeah!!! Loved this bro 💯 watched every minute
Inspirational. Much love homie✌🏽❤️
I love how you show the attempts counted! It reminds us all that hard work toward your goals can have a huge feeling of payoff in the end even when it’s far from sight. I struggle with long term gratification so that helps motivate me a lot and I can’t even skateboard! Just in life generally haha. You da man. Thank you for what you do and the beautiful content.
i can't express on words how this video shows exactly how skate is: imagination, hard work, resilience, frustration and joy!
you are a beast jonny!
I think as a former skater myself. Watching people pushing the limits of what can be done on a board will never get old. Great video!
Dude.......... I appreciate all of your hard work..... Thank You!
Idk if you remember me saying I bought one of your pro models a few months back, but since then, I have landed all sorts of new tricks including rail stall, rolled both ankles (started wearing braces since then), and fallen in love with skateboarding. Thank you for being there to inspire me to try new crazy tricks!
Inspiring! I’ve always looked up to Rodney Mullen and you actually showing the process makes me want to get out there and practice the same stuff too!! Amazing work dude
Amazing, all my friends in high-school were obsessed with skate boarding, I remember them watching Rodney mullen montages, cool to see these tricks get re created!!
Dedication and hard work always prevails ! Great job I know how hard primos are alone! 100/10 golden stars for you!
Your consistency for perfection is amazing and I love watching your progression until you land it.
Keep up the great content.