Switch Heelflip Hollywood 16 BATTLE | Auby Taylor
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ก.พ. 2025
- Ilja Maran, the filmer for the 2013 winning YOUnited Nations Ground Control crew, recently unearthed a nine-year-old treasure trove of raw, unseen Auby Taylor clips. Long before he embraced vert skating, Taylor made a name for himself by cranking out NBDs at the most intimidating (and notorious) spots, and in 2011 the Hollywood 16 was about as high-profile and intimidating as you could get. With the set located right on super-busy Highland Ave., you were guaranteed a lot of distractions in your line of sight, which also made this spot a total bust. The school had started actually padlocking a chain to prevent any clip-seekers from hitting paydirt during this era, so a skater had to be uniquely dedicated to get any work done.
When Taylor focused on switch heeling this beast, "It was decided that a 6:00am early morning sesh on a school day would be the best chance we could get," Maran says. "A 5:00am wake-up call, a few hearty tries later, and a little squabble with the groundskeeper, Auby finally got away with the make."
This is a superb example of the kind of persistence that made Taylor a force to be reckoned with over the years-from street to transition-and for years to come. Thanks To Maran for letting us premiere this piece of history!
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Imagine switch heeling Hollywood 16 and going straight to breakfast after. 🍳🥞
“If one shots all I got I’m gonna take it.” Gotta love that. Well done sir.
Best breakfast ever
Shoulda went to the strip club brunch but whatever
the life i dream of .....
That was seriously the most insane thing I've seen im happy he got that though cause dude would have been kicking himself for it if hadn't landed that
The most insane shit I’ve ever seen
“If one shot is all I got I’m gona take it”
Cue the 8 mile theme song.
@@joshuablack3163 I was thinking the same thing
B rabbit 🐰
can`t believe he did it...what an end! :O eheh
Sometimes we need pressure in our lives, skateboarding relates to how you live your life..how is your life?
Honored to capture this little bit of skateboarding history. Much love to The Berrics for sharing. Digging through the old tapes and un-earthing this raw footage from the archives was definitely a good quarantine activity.
Awesome ending!! Lands the switch heel, screams with joy and then takes a happy photo with the security/maintenance guy. Piece of skateboarding history right here!!
This dude was such a beast!! Don’t feel like he got the recognition he deserved but he definitely left his mark. His thrasher part is incredible. 🙌
He’s one of the best Vert skaters now
vonslagle neat
@@vonslagle He's a vert skater but he's know where near the best. Not even close.
Aubys world is such a dope part
jalen1973 Hey, that’s just my opinion. He’s definitely in my Top 8. I have Old School tastes. I’ve been skating Vert since 1984
Talk about commitment, dudes eyes never left the board .
Thanks bro! This shit took me way longer than it should have.
Luko y u acting like it was u wtf
Yeah man thanks I’m glad That guy let me try it again.
Uhhhhhh YEAH, he committed all right... committed to NOTHING! Here one day, gone the next. Trick was gnarly as af, but who cares? Whiney, annoying, and forgettable... As sick as the make is, I'd be embarrassed to have this edit posted publically... Made him look like a real bitch!!
Jake Rogers what the hell are you talking about?
Auby a really cool guy. I remember living back in Dallas, Tx, and he showed up to one of the skatepark and I asked him how to nollie heel noseslide. He told me my only problem was that I was focusing too much on the noseslide and that I had to treat it like a one-two step. Since that day, I know how to do them.
Great way to sneakily let us know you got nollie heel noseslides
@@goldenboy530 ahhahahaha i was thinking the same
Which skatepark was that at? I recently moved to Dallas and there are no outdoor skateparks close by. It really sucks.
ThAnks ima try it now with that technique.
dreamingindogyears it’s two indoor parks. One is called guapo and the other is called overground
This dude is literally a vert skater now
Quiet John!
You could say hes progressed daily
damn das tuff
The hype on that last try was real. He landed that shit!!
I highly doubt that he landed it that 'last try' that the groundskeeper said he could have. It was edited to look that way. Super rad trick, nonetheless. But just as much storytelling and editing went into creating this clip as did the skating.
Michael R. Dude you’re legit responding to all of these hahaha. You have to be so dumb to think a skate team set this whole shabang up. Like seriously you’re “fake verse real” censor is all whacked up if you think this was faked
Imagine the prices of Sb dunks not being so inflated right now super frustrating, he’s a beast
I misss 60dollar sb dunk lows
Ron Hertzberg used to be super cheap lol
Dunk were inflated around 2011 too. I remember those blue lobsters dunks were crazy
the hypebeast's have taken over
One of the best shoes i ever skated were the mids :( wish i kept em safe in a box and not shredded tf out of em
One of the most honest people I've ever seen. Haha Dude speaks his mind.
Badasss switch heel
Thats soo crazy how when he knew he had one more try he landed it! This how its done amazing how the mind works! He gave %100 effort
Dude..it was just editing to make it look that way. I don't think that the interaction with the groundskeeper was staged...but I'd be willing to bet that he didn't land it after being granted 'one last attempt'.
Michael R. So the grounds keeper was lying about giving one last attempt and actually gave more? He seemed pretty fucked stubborn on that one attempt
I love to see skaters that are passionate about what they do. Real inspiration
When your passion becomes yelling and cursing at people who are just doing their job, you're just an asshole.
@B B what're you doing over here? Go watch some doctors or lawyers or scientist get out of here this is SKATEBOARDONG!
@B B Lol "regular people"? Talk about exposing your judgemental bias. If someone's authentic expression doesn't fit your rigid idea of "meaning" or "right direction" you instantly dismiss their worth as a person and become hyper-judgemental, essentially dehumanizing them.
You're so caught up in all these bullshit labels and conditioning that you fail to see the possibility that if you were cloned and raised in a different upbringing then you might be the one skateboarding.
If you had a deep understanding of this truth it would be impossible for you to make such ignorant judgments because you would be aware of the whole process but clearly you're not at that point yet - so you'll continue to make ridiculous claims that things you don't like have "no meaning" because you find comfort in simple models that explain reality instead of admitting that you really don't know shit.
Fact is you typed all this shit out for an emotional reason, you don't have any "meaning" or "right direction" either. Admit you're a flawed animal engaging in irrational behaviour and stop fucking deluding yourself into thinking you're making some sort of wise point.
Nobody is going to have a sudden nervous system transformation that turns them from a rebellious skateboarder to a fucking Doctor just because you told them to, so don't act under the delusion that your words will have that effect.
@B B you're just mindfucking by the right way you should be for the other people, that's sad, if you don't understand sk8boarding just stop and go make something better (sorry for my English I'm french)
@B B sorry your life is so sad bro, may you find happiness one day
The security guard isn't lying. That's one fact about all skaters. One becomes two, two becomes three. Unless you're nyjah and land everything on one.
Kinda like the "can I just have a toke". I know, I'm guilty myself.
@@SkateSka yea same
...becomes ...been an hour. Can we go and just came back?
@@brosybrodonald7035 yeah he'd probably defer to a switch mctwist instead
@@goldenirie no probably a robotic treflip like alwayd
That security guard understood how important that trick was to Auby. Security guards need to watch this and take notes on how to talk to skaters.
Security guards have a job to do man. It is LITERALLY their job to protect that property and to make sure someone like him doesn't come along and fucks himself up and then sues. Yes I skate, have been since 00'...I just know how to talk to security. This dude reminds me of one of our boy's that used to skate with us and EVERY single time a guard would come kick us out he would turn it into a fight and be disrespectful as shit, then whenever we DO come back to that spot the guard treats us all like shit because of our ONE friend turned us getting booted into a damn 20 min argument calling the guard name's. Dude even spit at and swung his board at guards. Those types of skaters are the fucking worst and give us ALL a bad name. I honestly don't know why some skaters think that type of whine ass behavior is cool. Not saying that's what you think, just stating my opinion and letting you know that guards have a job to do.
Yo yeah bro this video can be used as a learning tool
@@Remmy0930 facts 💯
@@Remmy0930 yeah, bashing on the security for doing his job is an immature mentality. He doesn't want to to lose his job over a trick. Idk why it's so difficult for people to understand this and take it personal when they get kicked out
Lovely old man really.
big shoutout to the guy for giving him one more try!!
I remember this being one of his enders, I would have never known this is how it actually went down. ABOLUTELY LEGENDARY!!!!!
He can barely walk up the stairs. Respect.
hahahaha yeah. I think at that point it was easier to come down than to walk up. great battle
I was blown away at Lindsey Robertson when he Heelflip down these stairs. Now doing it switch, blows me away. So smooth and flawless. Talk about progression.
I grew up skating parks in Dallas (Arlington) with this dude and the index team, so nice and humble, so consistent and so Texas. He kills the streets and the vert it’s actually mind boggling seeing how all-around “bolts” he is. Good shit!
I've skated Hollywood several times: mostly the 12 and over the fence but have also attempted the 16 twice.
To throw anything switch down it is just absurd.
“This is all I have”
All about the grind, but God damn if this isn't why skaters have a bad reputation, I don't know what is.
What exactly about this video shows how we've obtained the bad reputation you speak of?
@@hydroflows I mean,he was kinda being a little hostile towards the security guard. I mean,Im not even remotely close to a level of being able to Ollie something this insane ,much less fucking switch heelflip it so I don't know what it's like for him but he was acting a little too harsh toward the guard. He could have been a little more calm and swearing a little less. The louder you are and the more you swear,the less people want to work with you and take you seriously.
"I didn't come here and yell at you did I?"
Ahh.. Yes.
HUGE RESPECT. Im a 45 year old man, husband & a dad. I skated from age 12 up until my mid 30's and this is something I would never ever do.
Love these videos. Shows a really important part of skateboarding for people that don’t skate. So hard for them to understand that this is their job and livelihood.
at 1:46 I was like cheering at my monitor , F YA! so stoked for you to catch it finally. WAY RAD! much Respect.
the tractor guy was actully kinda reasonable idk why he was freaking out, im glad it worked out in the end though
You don’t understand. When you’re throwing yourself down stairs time after time frustration gets the best of you..it could be your best friend saying it’s time to leave the spot and you’re gonna get mad at him.
Man oh man! Unreal!! Got tears in my eyes. It was like a movie where your pulling for good to prevail with odds stacked against em!
"What is this a John Deere?" Lol! No my friend, this is a sw Heelflip down Hollywood high. Well done. Boss catch also.
This is the most wholesome battle for a skateboard trick. Skaters love the spots they skate and they love the security guards who give them just one more try!
Blessing in disguise i swearrrrrrrr
powerful words. overcoming the obstacle. what an overwhelming feeling must that be.
How the hell doesn't this have a MY WAR episode? Not enough people talk about how good this dude is
not only did he land it but it was the perfect execution.
The flick is so smooth that you barely see his foot move. He NEEDED that guy to give it that final push. Mad repect! BEAST
The security guard deserve credit for giving him one last shot at it.
And am happy he made it. Communication is absolute alpha and key.
Daaaaaamn that was sick. Was a bit of a turd to sec guard. Dude got his job to do too
That's what I'm saying. Why not leave and come back later like everyone else. It's not his property!!
@@privateuser7 you're just yelling in the comments to everybody who say that's just insane and inspirationnal for them, what did it brings to you ? You're just didn't understand what sk8boarding is exactly, that's sad (sorry for my English, I'm french)
This is what happens when your passionate about something man. He gave his life up to chase his dreams because that’s what he loves. That’s literally how he put food on the table and money in his pockets. People mistake passion and fire, for being rude and mean. He could’ve said A LOT worse things.
did you see the end though? it made up for it
End was cool. Glad to see the mutual respect. Much respect all the way around
Real tears of joy
I love so much of this.
man,,, ridiculously inspiring motivation. you got 1 last shot and you nailed it. big thumbs up!
If I got that heated, I definitely wouldn't be able to pull myself together to land a big trick. Guy's got passion and the ability to focus through frustration. That's what takes talent to the next level.
Berrics!! You guys are putting out a lot of good shit
🤟😇
Thanks dude! 👊
"What is that? A John Deere?" - best line ever
You don’t know how important this is to me
Meee
He did know. That's why he took a photo with him.
This is deep. My favorite skate video so far and I've seen alooooot
One of the most amazing things ive seen all day
Landed it super clean too 🤘🔥. It used to take me getting kicked out to land a trick too 😂 always get in my own head.
Wow! Like watching a freaking movie! Great job man!
From street god to 80s vert enthusiast this man is a trip.
It's already a legendary moment 🔥🔥🔥🔥
The security guard's laugh is so wholesome :-)
Prime example of Mind Over Matter.
Solid....Never give up.⚡👊⚡⚡🙏⚡
Yes!!!!!! I got so hyped when he landed it! Hell yeah! 🔥🔥🔥🔥
daaaaaammmmmm on the last try tooo?! brooo you came soo clutch with that!!!!
Bro this is fucking insane! Determination with pressure made this trick go down!🤩
Everything about this video is beautiful
That was sick, but I bet he’s gutted he hit the fence and jumped off his board...
Thats what i said too
Delusion In The Brain almost a redo...
Pissed then stomping with authority.... thanks for this.... Been in that situation so many times...
And tell you what....pure!!! Comedy, with strong honest
"I didn't fucken come here and fucken start yelling at you did I!?"
I lol'd
I remember him showing to Lively skatepark in Irving, TX and his warmup was switch heeling the 7 stair 10 times in a row. He's insanely good at switch heels.
In the Green Lanterns ... one of my favorite SBs ever
that was beautiful.
Just beautiful....The whole situation
I cried. Seriously. Don’t even care-The stoke I feel after that make is why I will always love skateboarding with all of my heart . Fuuucking right dude
Yo he bolted that board to the ground! That was a solid go! Kudos mate!
One of the best all around skates on the planet.
Awesome!
Hey black ninja whats up
Thats my homie in REAL LIFE #honored
I seen this dude kill it on a vert ramp too. Auby is soo well rounded
How long ago was this? The footage looks old. Either way, this is amazing. And even more so that he took that last try and ran with it.
This is one of the most down to earth, pleasurably people to be around.
Crazy how Auby now rocks the old school shaped boards and mostly transition. So cool.
Suchhh an epic clip wow so happy I saw this 🙌❤
SICK! I LOVE last try tricks
Beauty of a flip , my personal favorite to do🍻🍻
Ive known this kid from S Arlington for a long time. Super stoked on him. He deserves everything. But when the dude said he has one more try.....I paused the video and out loud said to myself..." theres no fucking way adam Taylor tries all day long gets kicked out..... gets ONE more try and the nails it... I mean theres no fucking way." God damnit it if I was wrong. This is one of the greatest things I've ever seen. Here I am 36 and Adam Taylor is still fucking blowing my mind. Good for him
Love the sound of the landing
That was triumphant. I'm blown away
Glad he landed this, but man alive was he ever an entitled drama queen.
Take the oppertunity, and love what you are doing! Keep on killing, so damn fun to see
yooo that inspiration, that's the vibe
Beautiful ❤
"...you know how important this is to me!?".
😭 I used to love skateboarding like that. GoD speed skater
Whoever is reading this "they say smiling is healthy, crack a smile i guess."
If you haven't seen his switch heelflip from his "Auby's World" part, go watch it now and thank me later. He pretty much switch heel's off the Grand Canyon.
Amazing!!! switch heelflip down big stairs, absolute nutter!!!!!!!!!
That 's the spirit and bless come at the right moment.
Gave me the chills 😭
Wow that was Absolutely Amazing😊😊
This video made me smile
What are those shoes?? Looks great
That was cool
What are those shoes?
gave me chills
Love that Auby destroyed street hard as fuck, then one day was like "I'm gonna skate vert." and has been killing it nonstop since!
This is what it looks like when I try to regular heel flip a 4 stair. This was freaking sick! Last try or nothin.
Dude this makes me so happy
Most amazing inspiring thing I’ve seen bruh
That security gave him courage to do it.