Ironically; I've been out of skating for almost a decade now, and I saw nothing new. Everything he's doing are things we did 15 years ago. I'm not taking anything away from him, but -- you know who's the best to ever do it? Julian Cudot; I mean dude is doing hurrican top souls into cork 900 off's. That's "new" people weren't doing video game tricks when I skated 15 years ago. This guy can't touch that.
Awesome video man. Bolino to me is like a rollerblading rockstar! Our Sports needs such characters to get out there in this new world of social media and represent 🤘
I was on the fence about blading again for years after getting sober. After watching John's first jump street episode I ordered a pair that night. I took another 2 years to get my weight down from 230/240 pounds back to 170. But this year I actually feel better than I did at 20 when I stopped skating. Even just solo skating around town at night in a dead town is an amazing feeling.
Bolino is incredible talent that aggressive inline has been lacking for the last several years. Amazing comeback! The level of productivity is enormous. I also like their new brand. And it's really cool how the guys not only talk but also bring things to life. Congratulations on the new pro model! I am so proud for Billy and John to make it happen! It seems that a lot of things start happen in the US right now.
@@TomMoyse What trends are you talking about? I saw nothing new at all in this video you made here... Mushroom blading has always been a thing, he's just mushroom blading + with some old school hardcore -- which by point of fact, is what every good professional did, like Browskow/Shima/Morales..... like... what do you mean new trends? I'm not trying to trash you, I just don't like when people say things to hear themselves talk -- you keep saying "new trends" "mix of old and new" "new style" but you haven't showed anything new, or gave a description of a single new trend.... You're saying it, to say it -- you're not saying it, because it's true. That's not to say the skating was bad... I just have been skating since 1996 and I can't find a single new trend he's adopted.... We been doing this shit. Julian Cudot is doing new shit; and I don't think you can even call it a Trend, there are only two skaters I know that are flipping off rails.
Wasn't expecting it to be Jon but that's because I didn't know anything about skating in the time I was out. I do have a pair of his SSMs though. Given what you've shared here it does seem like a pretty amazing comeback! Demetrious George is the next comeback to watch.
Defo watch his edits. Probably one of the best street skaters ever. I had a few thoughts on Demetrious and compared the two. Bolino’s first VOD back wins 3rd best profile of the year from One mag. He drops another edit, same year arguably better than the first but not eligible for the awards. He Wins Comeback of the year 2020. 22k views combines after the edit are released for free on TH-cam (no idea the download numbers on the VOD). He’s adapting and evolving, bringing something new along with elements of what we are used to. 2021 two edits cumulative views 27k. 2nd at blading cup, 1st FMI two weeks later. Earns Pro Skate. Fully adopts new style of skating showing massive versatility, still full of tech, creativity and stunty tricks. Is not only completely relevant again but also pushing skating. I’d put him in SOTY with Dom, Levi and Nils..(probably others I’m missing). I personal put a lot of weight in ability to adapt and stay relevant at an elite level. He’s doing new stuff, he has a massive broad skill set and appeal. DG 1st SBS, 1st BASS, BPSO 2 + best trick. Great insta clips, skating almost like he used to. No edit due to injury (wish him a speedy recovery)(Bolino dropped 4 edits within 12 months all well received), no new pro skate. Will probably win comeback on the year if that is a category. How do you compare comps win?? Who else skated them? Hard one. His skating is phenomenal, but for me personally I don’t see evolution of tricks. He has his style of skating he likes it, he rips so fair play to him, he can do what he wants. But I rate adaptability more and range more - I think it has more appeal for people to be drawn into the sport and stay with it. There is still time for DG to add to his comeback achievements. This is how I came to my opinion.
Finally had my time to watch! I'll briefly put few words, in general, just before I'll let You read the last sentence and black heart 😅 I really didn't feel FOUR DOTS hype at first when I came back to blading after nearly 7yrs hiatus, at the begining of this year (yeah, I'm one of these comeback dudes lol) wasn't really paying attention, life paths changed, simple. But after a little while I was like, ok, I'll give it a try and try to convince myself. But it still wasn't my jam, just that. Jon J is doing great work, nonetheless!... although, I'll never understand the width of the soulplate, haha (I know it's widened now, but well... preferences). Anyway, You were one of these platforms which made me think twice about the whole movement and what has really happened over the time of my absence. I can tell straight away - MESMER media is the thing which I really, really enjoy to watch, John B stays in front of the whole thing of course, skatingwise, but the whole package of the team riders is just doing more than great work - there's literally nothing which really had to push or convince me to like it in full from scratch. Also, watching John B adopting new wave into his vocab and translating it with his touch to it - madly mindblowing - Tsar Bomb he is. And last but not least - You did, again, completely bonkers job with the commentary/vid. Hands down! Don't stop! 🖤
@@TomMoyse Not sure if I've seen pat do any quite as big though. Size isn't everything, but demonstrating Sizemore/Bolino levels of control on gaps the size they've done is almost impossible.
Where can we find his new stuff? I think this whole new style of skating a bit weird and less than the older days... but if Bolino is onto it, I wanna see that shit
Absolutely incredible video. Loving the positivity and well thought out explanations regarding open mindedness and why it’s a strength. Well done
Thank you for the kind words and for watching the whole way through. I can waffle sometimes so I’m glad to hear it made some sense. 🤝
Ironically; I've been out of skating for almost a decade now, and I saw nothing new. Everything he's doing are things we did 15 years ago. I'm not taking anything away from him, but -- you know who's the best to ever do it? Julian Cudot; I mean dude is doing hurrican top souls into cork 900 off's. That's "new" people weren't doing video game tricks when I skated 15 years ago. This guy can't touch that.
John's style is so sick. One of the best ever. So much talent and he only seems to be getting better, super impressive.
incredible skater - pretty handy on a skateboard and quads as well
Amazing video~ Appreciate your contributions to the rollerblading community! Blading is life.
Thank you
Awesome video man. Bolino to me is like a rollerblading rockstar! Our Sports needs such characters to get out there in this new world of social media and represent 🤘
A great representative
I was on the fence about blading again for years after getting sober. After watching John's first jump street episode I ordered a pair that night. I took another 2 years to get my weight down from 230/240 pounds back to 170. But this year I actually feel better than I did at 20 when I stopped skating. Even just solo skating around town at night in a dead town is an amazing feeling.
Welcome back!! 🙌🙌🙌
So well done, hats off man. I have my Mesmer's ordered, Bolino is incredible.
Hay bro let me know if it’s true to size I’m stock whit my plastic lol
Bolino is incredible talent that aggressive inline has been lacking for the last several years. Amazing comeback! The level of productivity is enormous.
I also like their new brand. And it's really cool how the guys not only talk but also bring things to life.
Congratulations on the new pro model! I am so proud for Billy and John to make it happen!
It seems that a lot of things start happen in the US right now.
Yes it feels like Bolino is very active! Mesmer have and extremely exciting team
Good work, Big Tam. John Bolino is definitely one of the best street skaters of all time.
Thanks Dave! I think his adoption of new trends is really exciting. Feels like the whole team thrive off each other
@@TomMoyse What trends are you talking about? I saw nothing new at all in this video you made here... Mushroom blading has always been a thing, he's just mushroom blading + with some old school hardcore -- which by point of fact, is what every good professional did, like Browskow/Shima/Morales..... like... what do you mean new trends?
I'm not trying to trash you, I just don't like when people say things to hear themselves talk -- you keep saying "new trends" "mix of old and new" "new style" but you haven't showed anything new, or gave a description of a single new trend.... You're saying it, to say it -- you're not saying it, because it's true. That's not to say the skating was bad... I just have been skating since 1996 and I can't find a single new trend he's adopted.... We been doing this shit. Julian Cudot is doing new shit; and I don't think you can even call it a Trend, there are only two skaters I know that are flipping off rails.
Tom with the great content with the positivity that rollerblading needs.
Thanks Dave
Great video as always dude, defo gave me a bigger appreciation of Bolino, elite level skater for more reasons than just mad skills 👏🏼
Charmander to Charizard 🐉
Love the whole Mesmer aesthetic and Bolino getting the first boot was the cream on top.
The team seem t thrive off each other
i agree with your last statement tommo - jon is pretty damn goaty 🐐
Goat like abilities
I've got no idea why this video was recommended to me, nor do I know anything about skating but I did enjoy this video🙃
Hahah cheers man!
Truth 2 was my favorite video back in the day and since then I have been loving Bolino's skating. So glad he returned.
Amazing video! Bolino's skating before that is wild as well
This is almost like a lecture. Really like it. Spotty dog mate.
Thank you. Would love to do more videos like this if people are into them.
Great video mate. I really like the concept, would be great for you to do a series on different skaters. Spotty dog
Thank you
loved this video. met John at blading cup and he really reminded me alot of myself & inspired me alot. both him and billy
He seems like a great dude
Bolino and Fish. When I first watched mesmer, I didn't even know it was Billy O'Neill. They both came back harder than ever. Amazing stuff.👊
Both Champs
Spot on.
Cheers dude
Wasn't expecting it to be Jon but that's because I didn't know anything about skating in the time I was out. I do have a pair of his SSMs though. Given what you've shared here it does seem like a pretty amazing comeback! Demetrious George is the next comeback to watch.
Defo watch his edits. Probably one of the best street skaters ever. I had a few thoughts on Demetrious and compared the two. Bolino’s first VOD back wins 3rd best profile of the year from One mag. He drops another edit, same year arguably better than the first but not eligible for the awards. He Wins Comeback of the year 2020. 22k views combines after the edit are released for free on TH-cam (no idea the download numbers on the VOD). He’s adapting and evolving, bringing something new along with elements of what we are used to. 2021 two edits cumulative views 27k. 2nd at blading cup, 1st FMI two weeks later. Earns Pro Skate. Fully adopts new style of skating showing massive versatility, still full of tech, creativity and stunty tricks. Is not only completely relevant again but also pushing skating. I’d put him in SOTY with Dom, Levi and Nils..(probably others I’m missing). I personal put a lot of weight in ability to adapt and stay relevant at an elite level. He’s doing new stuff, he has a massive broad skill set and appeal.
DG 1st SBS, 1st BASS, BPSO 2 + best trick. Great insta clips, skating almost like he used to. No edit due to injury (wish him a speedy recovery)(Bolino dropped 4 edits within 12 months all well received), no new pro skate. Will probably win comeback on the year if that is a category.
How do you compare comps win?? Who else skated them? Hard one. His skating is phenomenal, but for me personally I don’t see evolution of tricks. He has his style of skating he likes it, he rips so fair play to him, he can do what he wants. But I rate adaptability more and range more - I think it has more appeal for people to be drawn into the sport and stay with it. There is still time for DG to add to his comeback achievements.
This is how I came to my opinion.
Part of me hopes that somewhere out there Brian Aragon watches this and says "hold my beer...." and makes a monster come back
Would be interesting to see. Actually used one of his recent clips in my Deals on Wheels videos
Love that "e-wolved" moment
Haha altered beast!
So glad I got his pro Mesmer skates.
Good choice 👍
my two fav bladers while in my prime around 2021/2013, JonJon and B. Onei'l back at it.
🙌
Haven't heard of him until recently, I stopped paying attention in the late 2k's and I just came back last year.
He has lots of good footage you can find online.
Great video. I still can't fishbrain.
Dope episode
Thanks Danny
Absolutely agree!!!
Cheers dude
Finally had my time to watch!
I'll briefly put few words, in general, just before I'll let You read the last sentence and black heart 😅
I really didn't feel FOUR DOTS hype at first when I came back to blading after nearly 7yrs hiatus, at the begining of this year (yeah, I'm one of these comeback dudes lol) wasn't really paying attention, life paths changed, simple.
But after a little while I was like, ok, I'll give it a try and try to convince myself. But it still wasn't my jam, just that. Jon J is doing great work, nonetheless!... although, I'll never understand the width of the soulplate, haha (I know it's widened now, but well... preferences).
Anyway, You were one of these platforms which made me think twice about the whole movement and what has really happened over the time of my absence.
I can tell straight away - MESMER media is the thing which I really, really enjoy to watch, John B stays in front of the whole thing of course, skatingwise, but the whole package of the team riders is just doing more than great work - there's literally nothing which really had to push or convince me to like it in full from scratch.
Also, watching John B adopting new wave into his vocab and translating it with his touch to it - madly mindblowing - Tsar Bomb he is.
And last but not least - You did, again, completely bonkers job with the commentary/vid. Hands down! Don't stop!
🖤
Thanks man - i'll reply properly soon. Really appreciate the comment!!!
Johnny boy has the best tweaked 5 in the game, fight me.
Very good in the air
Ah I probably have to give it to Bolino or Sizemore if we're talking 540's but it's close IMO.
@@myeline Pat Ridder also has amazing 540s - underrated
@@myeline Ah yes sizemore is steezy af too. Either the pantz width or physique gives bolinos tricks bit more of gold sprinkle for me tho
@@TomMoyse Not sure if I've seen pat do any quite as big though. Size isn't everything, but demonstrating Sizemore/Bolino levels of control on gaps the size they've done is almost impossible.
hes the king of king right now
Great video 👍
Thank you
Amazing video agin sir A plus on that one ☝️.I wonder if the ghost of skating would come back 2 letters DL that’s one more beast that destroys things
Would be amazing to see
Bro.....altered beast, fuckin classic.
You know it dude!
He powered up Altered Beast style.
Haha used to love playing that game at my pals house
@@TomMoyse bad man game.
Agreed 100000000000000000%
haha Cheers Matt
🐶!
😁🐶🧡
Truth
Thank you! Hope you liked the video
Where can we find his new stuff? I think this whole new style of skating a bit weird and less than the older days... but if Bolino is onto it, I wanna see that shit
Haha I talked about the latest edit on the video. Search Mesmer Rising. Rollerblading has evolved and is far broader than it’s ever been.
haffey ?
John Bolino
Brian Shima???!!!
John Bolino