Mike V taught me how to Ollie, 180, and pop shuv it. My dad bought me a Mike V trick tips VHS 📼 when I was 10 years old and I never looked back. What a legend!
@@Skatelifemidcrisis I wish I did.. there's a slight possibility it's in my dad's basement... maybe I can get him on the phone and go check in the next day or so
Came to this expecting archive footage and story of an epic career, so to see the current day Mike V was a true delight. This guys embodies the characteristics of the ideal human - persistent, loyal, empathetic, loving, driven and without compromise. Thank you for this video, I’m going skating right now
Mike V is definitely and unquestionably a Legend . it was an honor to watch you on VHS in the late 90s /early 00s and it's an honor to see you in such good shape now - stay strong Mikey 💪🤘🔥
When you think about how much time mike v spends either inverted and/or with his head closer to the ground then the average skater not only is the helmet not something to judge, but something that makes total sense.
@@DaveS71 - There is nothing cool about that. Why not protect your head/health and your ability to skate/live normally, ya know? Helmet-haters are weird.
Skate tales might be my fave show going on these days!! This episode in particular was amazing, gotta love Mike V! But honestly I haven't seen an episode I didn't love!
Seeing Mike V do street plants takes me back to those days in 85-88....ho hos, sadplants...etc....I miss those airwalks he wore in public domain....in VA, we were so scared of him,after hearing rumors that he beat up some hardcore guys....only to meet him briefly and realize, he's one of the kindest ppl in the Universe...keep inspiring,my man.....bc of you, my hip hop, my art, my life became better...thank you for being you, man...salute
This was seriously great...have ridden maybe 30 MIke V decks since 87 and still do today...the PP Elephant graphic is still the most powerful graphic in skateboarding history and I still see it everyday. Its been with me that long. Mike V influenced me heavily after Public Domain. I couldn't ollie onto handrails just didn't have that pop but after Public Domain seeing Mike caveman rails I could then make them. And Madar's is the man. Was lucky enough to meet him in Dubai a few years back and he's the real deal. What you see there is what you get...really nice guy and very very good at skateboarding. And big shout at Kristian Svitak. Style for miles.
man he is so wholesome, but still scarry hhaha, poor soul who dates his daughter xD amazing video, what a throwback to the times with this legend still big active and in video games (:
There has been some damn good Skate Takes episodes - this one is tough to beat. Mike V. is about as gnarly as it gets. In 1988, Mike V. along with Lance Mountain, Steve Saiz and Rodney Mullen came to my hometown in Memphis, TN for a demo in a parking lot of a local mall. There were quite a of us groms trying to get their autographs and they all graciously stayed til everyone got it.... I was ( and will always be) a fan( hate using that term) of Lance and his skating from watching the Powell vids and contests. It was Mike V that was skating everything that day in the mall parking lot - both street and vert. From then on Mike V was one of those skaters I paid attention to as far as he rode for and his sponsors to his photos in mags. Mike is a true pioneer in the world of skateboarding....
I’m not really into skating anymore but I can still watch it, I remember being like 12 back in 2009 learning about Mike V and how much of a hardcore (rebel like) legend he was. seeing him teach younger kids skateboarding, ride bikes and wear a helmet is a 360 of what I remember him as, it’s so cool to see him doing so well and helping the skate community so much!
LEGEND! Honored and lucky to have not only skated with him at Deiner Park at Rutgers where that fakie ollie to bench was filmed, but also at the infamous "Shred For Life" in Edison around 95', and, get to print him in my magazine Rare Breed in 97'. One of the GOATS. Love you Mike V ❤️ THANK YOU for you massive contributions to skateboarding. 🙏🏽
Been stoked on Mike V since he fought those couple chads in front of a store in the 90’s and dominated. Just a really sick guy all around. His daughter, Emily, is super talented too. ♥️❤️
That was absolutely brilliant, so well done. I love these, please Red Bull Skateboarding keep these rolling 🙌 I loved every minute of it and Madars Apse has such a cool, calm and collected personality. Respect to Mike V for still Thrashing 👍
@1:09 This is why learning manuals goes beyond style and most definitelyyy includes functionality and flow!!! Dope balance going over those mini skateboard obstacles!!! One of the doorstep skateboard shows on the internet!!!! Thxxx Red Bull!!!
I truly like Mike V, I've loved his style since I was a child. Such a steezy personal touch on everything he does! Also the way he got onto the Tony Hawk tour that eventually produced the 'viral clip' is also incredible - He wanted on the tour, he made sure he would be a part of it one way or another!!
Watching them find random shit in the street to skate for hours, something as simple and basic as a curb just takes me back to when I was young skating with my friends, some of who are no longer with us. Great memories to reminisce. Do t take those times for granted kids. You’ll look back on these days and wished they’d never ended.
I have been on board with Mike since I saw him in the article with Gonz and Natas pointing at his broken nose. I’m thinking TWS, but memories are hard to come by these days. As I drifted in and out of skateboarding over the last 35 years, I could always seem to rely on Mike to be a rock solid consent no matter what era of skateboarding Mike carved his niche and is able to stay relevant. I give you all the props in the world brother!! I’m stoked on all you do! Starting with Elephant( shit situation, so sorry). Now with Srreetplant. Elephant bullshit obviously happened for a reason. I’m so happy to see you continue to do skateboarding your own way, and on your terms with no compromise. Love you man Never Comply
Good on him for putting a helmet on he's got a family, and yeah it rarely happens that something goes wrong but if your still pushing hard then things can go wrong even with the best skaters. He come across as super conscientious role model for young people following his passion. In a positive and loving way.
This is something I’m gonna have to watch over and over,I love Mike V, his tricks go from being mind blowing to occasionally something that’s not that difficult that the rest of us could learn but always done with such style it just makes you wanna get out there n try it! The Street Plant boards and wheels are amazing too, I’m on my 5th or 6th board and second set of wheels! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
He is a super cool dude. I grew up watching videos of him skating. Back when we had to buy VHS tapes. Finally met him on warped tour and my band played the Lucky stage for the whole tour. Revolution Mother shared that stage the whole tour. A Super rad dude.
Saw Mike V at a demo at Rye Airfield in New Hampshire back in the day. Twice actually. Was super rad. The park lent itself to his style - street but with a lot of quarter pipes and vert-ish features. This was probably 2008 or something like that. Was a great time for skating and mike was just representative of some part of skating as a whole at the time, skating for element, being in the tony hawk games and such. Place was packed.
13 or 14 years ago, I took a break from work, as a snow cone vendor, and went to a shoe store. I saw a pair of shoes that I immediately loved. I went to checkout. The cashier lady told me I could get a 2nd pair half off. I went back to the shelf where I found my first pair and saw another. The first was chocolate brown. The second black with white soles, if I remember correctly. They were Victory Skate Shoes. Mike V. I found that out on a whim my second month wearing them.
Fuck Yeah! Mike V still one if the GREATEST! Skateboarding to me was summed up in a song that wasn't even about Skateboarding. " I'm free, to do what I want, any ol time.."
I've got a little Deck collection and my Mike V Powell is one of my faves. For Me, Mike and Lance showed Skating as a way of having Fun without Killing yourself.
His backward Ollie’s in Public Domain were cool however, his half cab kick flip was completely insane, especially for that time period, and on those big heavy boards! He Gonz and Natas were probably the only ones doing that stuff in 87-88?
I always knew of Mike as the guy who beat up those guys in the old CKY VHS tape someone copied for me when I was in high school lol. I didn't realize what a great skater he was until later.
When I started skating in 04, it was because I watched viva la bam. In a later season the next year I was introduced to Mike V on viva la bam. Me and my friend Jake instantly gravitated to him over bam. His punk rock attitude how he beat those 4 guys up, his rugged toughness became our way of living. I remember being in our culdesac practicing hand plants we started stalling on the curbs jumping off the power box into the street, how Mike would sway from side to side and just move his body with the board we tried to imitate that as best as we could. Looking back I was developing board feel an style. I kinda really took it serious, I wanted people to know I’m respectful and nice but I’ll whoop your ass if you cross me lol and I think it worked bc by the time I got to high school I heard kids whisper he looks like he’d kill someone im not gonna fuck with him.
I remember once around 95 Mike V rolled up to burnside on an early Sunday morning and pushed around a little and left. I think he was a little intimidated because burnside was really gnarly back then really rough and like nothing else.
I remember Mike V wrote an article basically saying people should stop hating on rollerbladers so much. That’s how nice he is. Much love Mike 💛
Mike V taught me how to Ollie, 180, and pop shuv it. My dad bought me a Mike V trick tips VHS 📼 when I was 10 years old and I never looked back. What a legend!
I had that same video in the 90s.
U still got the video? Just curious cuz I luv watching old videos from the early days when I started or actually way before.lol
Me too!!! Lolll!!!
@@Skatelifemidcrisis I wish I did.. there's a slight possibility it's in my dad's basement... maybe I can get him on the phone and go check in the next day or so
OMG I remember that, I agree he is Legendary
No way, that handstand at the end was amazing!
When I think of skateboarding, I think of Mike V. He is skateboarding. So appreciative of what he has given and continues to give. Bless
Came to this expecting archive footage and story of an epic career, so to see the current day Mike V was a true delight.
This guys embodies the characteristics of the ideal human - persistent, loyal, empathetic, loving, driven and without compromise.
Thank you for this video, I’m going skating right now
Mike V is definitely and unquestionably a Legend . it was an honor to watch you on VHS in the late 90s /early 00s and it's an honor to see you in such good shape now - stay strong Mikey 💪🤘🔥
Mikey V been one of my favorite skaters since the late 80s. Dudes a legend! Still my go to character in THPS.
Skateboard biz mikey
When you think about how much time mike v spends either inverted and/or with his head closer to the ground then the average skater not only is the helmet not something to judge, but something that makes total sense.
People who mKs fun of guys for using helmets and protecting their brains are fucking tools. I'm so glad thlse types of bullies are on their way out
If someone judges Mike V for wearing a helmet, then they aren’t listening to what Mike V has to say about skateboarding and life in general.
One of the most aggressive, hard skaters I ever knew bonked his melon in a backyard pool, seized for what seemed like eternity floppin like a fish...
@@DaveS71 - There is nothing cool about that.
Why not protect your head/health and your ability to skate/live normally, ya know? Helmet-haters are weird.
Nobody gives a fuck if he wears a helmet. He’s fucking Mike V, if you even consider judging him you’re a kook.
Fun, joy, creativity, self expression and love. Words to live by
Well said!
Skate tales might be my fave show going on these days!! This episode in particular was amazing, gotta love Mike V! But honestly I haven't seen an episode I didn't love!
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Madars is such a good host for the show too
Seeing Mike V do street plants takes me back to those days in 85-88....ho hos, sadplants...etc....I miss those airwalks he wore in public domain....in VA, we were so scared of him,after hearing rumors that he beat up some hardcore guys....only to meet him briefly and realize, he's one of the kindest ppl in the Universe...keep inspiring,my man.....bc of you, my hip hop, my art, my life became better...thank you for being you, man...salute
MV deserves way more respect .. even more then he has. Such a nice dude always has been
Mike V is the raddest human alive! Biggest inspiration as a human and skateboarder
Mike V rules..glad he’s still out there ripping🔥
This was seriously great...have ridden maybe 30 MIke V decks since 87 and still do today...the PP Elephant graphic is still the most powerful graphic in skateboarding history and I still see it everyday. Its been with me that long. Mike V influenced me heavily after Public Domain. I couldn't ollie onto handrails just didn't have that pop but after Public Domain seeing Mike caveman rails I could then make them. And Madar's is the man. Was lucky enough to meet him in Dubai a few years back and he's the real deal. What you see there is what you get...really nice guy and very very good at skateboarding. And big shout at Kristian Svitak. Style for miles.
EPIC 👑🙌 Mike V is skateboarding.
man he is so wholesome, but still scarry hhaha, poor soul who dates his daughter xD amazing video, what a throwback to the times with this legend still big active and in video games (:
Thanks redbull because every part/video of Mike Vallely is golden for me 🔥🔥🔥🤍
There has been some damn good Skate Takes episodes - this one is tough to beat. Mike V. is about as gnarly as it gets. In 1988, Mike V. along with Lance Mountain, Steve Saiz and Rodney Mullen came to my hometown in Memphis, TN for a demo in a parking lot of a local mall. There were quite a of us groms trying to get their autographs and they all graciously stayed til everyone got it.... I was ( and will always be) a fan( hate using that term) of Lance and his skating from watching the Powell vids and contests. It was Mike V that was skating everything that day in the mall parking lot - both street and vert. From then on Mike V was one of those skaters I paid attention to as far as he rode for and his sponsors to his photos in mags. Mike is a true pioneer in the world of skateboarding....
This was a great piece on Mike V! He was a big inspiration on me back in the late 80’s and on. He’s still awesome as ever.
Massive mike v fan. Have been since I was little and it's been rad watching all his stuff lately. Stumbled onto this before going to work.
I’m not really into skating anymore but I can still watch it, I remember being like 12 back in 2009 learning about Mike V and how much of a hardcore (rebel like) legend he was. seeing him teach younger kids skateboarding, ride bikes and wear a helmet is a 360 of what I remember him as, it’s so cool to see him doing so well and helping the skate community so much!
LEGEND! Honored and lucky to have not only skated with him at Deiner Park at Rutgers where that fakie ollie to bench was filmed, but also at the infamous "Shred For Life" in Edison around 95', and, get to print him in my magazine Rare Breed in 97'. One of the GOATS. Love you Mike V ❤️ THANK YOU for you massive contributions to skateboarding. 🙏🏽
Mike V is about as genuine as a person can get...a personal hero from the get-go. Public Domain was a mind melter at the time.
Been stoked on Mike V since he fought those couple chads in front of a store in the 90’s and dominated. Just a really sick guy all around. His daughter, Emily, is super talented too. ♥️❤️
Possibly one of the greatest videos in existence
Never forget watching the Mike V classes on comcast on demand circa 2009. Legend forever
One of the greatest to ever do it! Keep it up Mike v! 🤘❤
That was absolutely brilliant, so well done. I love these, please Red Bull Skateboarding keep these rolling 🙌
I loved every minute of it and Madars Apse has such a cool, calm and collected personality. Respect to Mike V for still Thrashing 👍
@1:09 This is why learning manuals goes beyond style and most definitelyyy includes functionality and flow!!!
Dope balance going over those mini skateboard obstacles!!!
One of the doorstep skateboard shows on the internet!!!!
Thxxx Red Bull!!!
I truly like Mike V, I've loved his style since I was a child. Such a steezy personal touch on everything he does!
Also the way he got onto the Tony Hawk tour that eventually produced the 'viral clip' is also incredible - He wanted on the tour, he made sure he would be a part of it one way or another!!
Watching them find random shit in the street to skate for hours, something as simple and basic as a curb just takes me back to when I was young skating with my friends, some of who are no longer with us. Great memories to reminisce. Do t take those times for granted kids. You’ll look back on these days and wished they’d never ended.
I have been on board with Mike since I saw him in the article with Gonz and Natas pointing at his broken nose. I’m thinking TWS, but memories are hard to come by these days. As I drifted in and out of skateboarding over the last 35 years, I could always seem to rely on Mike to be a rock solid consent no matter what era of skateboarding Mike carved his niche and is able to stay relevant. I give you all the props in the world brother!!
I’m stoked on all you do! Starting with Elephant( shit situation, so sorry). Now with Srreetplant. Elephant bullshit obviously happened for a reason. I’m so happy to see you continue to do skateboarding your own way, and on your terms with no compromise. Love you man
Never Comply
mike vallely inspiration
Hell yeah, im going to see his band at Muddy Roots. My bro Matt Horan playing also
Good on him for putting a helmet on he's got a family, and yeah it rarely happens that something goes wrong but if your still pushing hard then things can go wrong even with the best skaters. He come across as super conscientious role model for young people following his passion. In a positive and loving way.
Wearing helmet is awesome and it’s needed to be encouraged.
Mike V my favorite skater. Isaw vhs 411 so many times then i was a kid
This is something I’m gonna have to watch over and over,I love Mike V, his tricks go from being mind blowing to occasionally something that’s not that difficult that the rest of us could learn but always done with such style it just makes you wanna get out there n try it! The Street Plant boards and wheels are amazing too, I’m on my 5th or 6th board and second set of wheels! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
SO goooood!!! MIKE V rules..
That was great! I have been a fan of Mike V most of my 50 years of life. Met him once at a demo in Michigan it was amazing.
Thanks
♥️
He is a super cool dude. I grew up watching videos of him skating. Back when we had to buy VHS tapes. Finally met him on warped tour and my band played the Lucky stage for the whole tour. Revolution Mother shared that stage the whole tour. A Super rad dude.
Madders is the best host. He makes it way better. And what a episode!!
One of my favorite skaters RIGHT HERE!. SO MUCH LOVE!
18:16 looks like a string had to look twice hahaha
love the episode tho
Is it a thong lol?
Also saw
Nahhh haha it's a shoelace used as a belt
I remember growing up looking up to this guy so much he was the badass skater we all wanted to be! cheers from Portugal 🇵🇹
This is a true beauty of a history of Freedom. Thanx for doing it
A rare style to see, mike a goat
Mike v has been a ripper for ever . Met his a few times in Jersey and NYC nice guy
Legend ....❤ pioners of skate 😢😢😢 ...good time ,beast time of my young years 🎉 😊
Mike V was the man his innovation paved the way for many out their.
The world needs more people like Mike v I grew up watching his skate vids
Mike V is a Legend!! One of the pioneers who helped shape skateboarding into what it is today!
Had the original Powell Vallely from ‘87 and my whole neighborhood in Virginia wanted to skate like Mike.
🤘🤘🤘 total respect for the ability and the attitude of Mike V
What an awesome rider, my fave along with Gonz and Natas.
Saw Mike V at a demo at Rye Airfield in New Hampshire back in the day. Twice actually. Was super rad. The park lent itself to his style - street but with a lot of quarter pipes and vert-ish features. This was probably 2008 or something like that. Was a great time for skating and mike was just representative of some part of skating as a whole at the time, skating for element, being in the tony hawk games and such. Place was packed.
Mike Vallely has always been my inspiration to skate for as long as I've been!! #skatecreatenjoi
always appreciate the love red bull puts out into the world across all their channels
13 or 14 years ago, I took a break from work, as a snow cone vendor, and went to a shoe store. I saw a pair of shoes that I immediately loved. I went to checkout. The cashier lady told me I could get a 2nd pair half off. I went back to the shelf where I found my first pair and saw another. The first was chocolate brown. The second black with white soles, if I remember correctly. They were Victory Skate Shoes. Mike V. I found that out on a whim my second month wearing them.
Always liked Mike's style and was a big fan of Mike V and The Rats.
This was RAD!!
I’ve always liked Mike V his skating his personality his tuffness
great video. I am not a skater, but always loved Mike V and the video series he did "DRIVE" and that drop at :27 was nuts!!!!
Awesome Skater. Fan of his band Revolution Mother..... Please come skate Fireman's Skatepark in Houma,La.
Mike V is nothing but pure rawness.
Most respected skater Mike V ⚡️
A true skateboarders hero. This guy.......awesome.
Fuck Yeah! Mike V still one if the GREATEST! Skateboarding to me was summed up in a song that wasn't even about Skateboarding. " I'm free, to do what I want, any ol time.."
Had an Ezekiel shirt with him on it when it was the 95/96. Dude with the fight videos made him legendary
I've got a little Deck collection and my Mike V Powell is one of my faves.
For Me, Mike and Lance showed Skating as a way of having Fun without Killing yourself.
Mike V is the GOAT!! He and Andy Anderson are the only 2 spreading awareness about helmet use!!
What a humble and smart man. I like his take on why he chose Iowa.
Wow . This was a special one !
My favorite skater for the past 30 years!
His backward Ollie’s in Public Domain were cool however, his half cab kick flip was completely insane, especially for that time period, and on those big heavy boards! He Gonz and Natas were probably the only ones doing that stuff in 87-88?
A true beast. One of the greatest of all time.
Well done! Using his talents to make the world a better place!
La “street” nacque nei primi anni ‘80, quella che adoro maggiormente è quella di Mike Vallely… 😊💪🏻
I love this whole video, man. So cool and funny.
The legend Mike V 🤘🏻
Let's pay homage to one of the GOATS
what an amazing episode ❤️
Legend, Mike Vallely
I love it when skaters way better than me are wearing their crash hats to street skate. Go dude!
thanks for sharing Mike Vs story , such a legend
Mike v went in on some of those tricks!
Always killing it Mike 🤙👊🔥
A living Legend and this easily the truth.
I always knew of Mike as the guy who beat up those guys in the old CKY VHS tape someone copied for me when I was in high school lol. I didn't realize what a great skater he was until later.
Mike V must be proud of that handstand ride😆🤘
Barn yard shape is awesome 😎
When I started skating in 04, it was because I watched viva la bam. In a later season the next year I was introduced to Mike V on viva la bam. Me and my friend Jake instantly gravitated to him over bam. His punk rock attitude how he beat those 4 guys up, his rugged toughness became our way of living. I remember being in our culdesac practicing hand plants we started stalling on the curbs jumping off the power box into the street, how Mike would sway from side to side and just move his body with the board we tried to imitate that as best as we could. Looking back I was developing board feel an style. I kinda really took it serious, I wanted people to know I’m respectful and nice but I’ll whoop your ass if you cross me lol and I think it worked bc by the time I got to high school I heard kids whisper he looks like he’d kill someone im not gonna fuck with him.
helmets are rad. shout out mike V.
I remember once around 95 Mike V rolled up to burnside on an early Sunday morning and pushed around a little and left. I think he was a little intimidated because burnside was really gnarly back then really rough and like nothing else.
Kind people. I felt that.
Jersey Representing ! 🤘🏼
Street plant samurai in the rain deck is the best board I’ve ever had
I feel like skateboarding has evolved and matured in the same way Mike V has.
great episode!
Mike Vallely taught me how to fight…. Oh yeah and he has cool freestyle tricks too xD all love
enjoyed every second of this. thank you!!