I cant even fathom where he will be by then. Skateboarding in general is already insane and there is still room for progression. Look at it compared to the other extreme sports, they all seem to be capped out or close to it. Honestly there is so much potential for NBDs that i cant see where the top out will be!
TheZietgiest Whats funny? Its true. Looks at wake boarding. How is that going to progress any further? Its all been done. Snowboarding i see progression of street obstacles, lot of potential there. By in the mountains, the biggest spin/flip is close to the limit. In park they have run out of variety so people start taking off their binding doing no complys or flips with their board. With i think is just silly. You get what I'm saying?
Nothing's better than seeing a stylish skater skate fast. Zion was a bullet in this one. The filming is so good as well. Keep skatin' fast, Zion. You killin' it.
Wow first the Primitive video now this! I just read Zion's new interview in the Thrasher issue so I knew this part would be good. Still it exceeded expectations! Zion is one of the top dudes killing it right now
Its called opinions people . Everyones tastes are different . Who gives a fuck whos part is " best " . Skateboarding just flat out rules ! Enjoy it all
This guy is awesome! I just finished watching the "rough cut" and this dude has an inspirational style. I hope he keeps it up and takes the rides skateboarding world to the top!
Whats with the 70-80 dislikes on most of these thrasher vids? Who watches these and thinks to hit the dislike? Any level of skateboarding deserves a like, from a simple ollie to next level skating like this! Life in motion...awesome!
this kid Zion actually grew up next to me in FL. I shit you not this kid was like 5 years old skating off huge ramps at the local park. He has no fear lol. Very happy to see he followed his dream and made it 💯
Bro how tf do you get this good at skating, I can't even ride the bored without falling off it, and ollies just don't make sense lmao. Sick part by Zion tho!
Wow! Never heard of Zion before somehow... and this part rips! Heavy hitter after heavy hitter. This is one of the best skate sections I've seen in a long time!
One thing that I’ve learned from this “skater of the year” thing, is that tricks don’t matter. If you don’t dress up like a homeless person or a head banger, don’t use a song everyone likes, don’t use Fish Eye lenses and your video part is not published by Thrasher, you won’t qualify for SOTY no matter how gnarly your tricks are. If you have all those “qualities” but only do boardslides/feeblegrinds/180flips/front50-50 down some set of stairs or gaps on your video part, you have a much bigger chance to win SOTY. A rare case is Chris Joslin that has all those “qualities” and is a gnarly beast somehow never won. Zion have it all and won't qualify either. Nyjah (even tho I don’t like his persona) dropped one of the most insane video part in years and still won’t qualify for SOTY because he doesn’t have “the qualities”, even if I don’t like him I acknowledge his talent and passion and wonder if dressed like Tiago Lemos, used some Iron Maiden song, still had his famous dreads, used fish eye and his part was published by Thrasher they would give him SOTY, because if it was only about gnarly tricks and consistency he would won. At the end of the day people care more about looks than raw talent and consistency, I know that “style matters” but when this is the only thing to judge, then give our boy Sean Malto SOTY already. I miss Chris Cole era, when he had all those qualities and was the gnarliest skateboarder on the scene and people wouldn’t dare to say he didn’t deserve.
The Nyjah part was published thru Thrasher. Your formula doesn't stack up. Way, Cards, Silas, GT, AVE, Ishod and co. don't look like homeless or head bangers, and nobody cares what songs they used or what lens it was filmed through. One thing that does matter IMO is being representative of Phelps' punk, don't give a fuck, 100% skate outlook. Interpret that how you want.
Gotta say skater of the year is literally what it means, “skater of the year”; year being the key word. It’s not a one part thing, it’s who has consistently killed it throughout the year and has stayed present in skating for that year. It’s not about who dropped the gnarliest part and then vanished. Skater of the year is clearly what it states, “skater of the fucking YEAR”
I'm 33 seconds in and I already love it. Great song pick, RIP Big L. He's one of the greatest lyricist of all time!!
Things keeping Zion from being SOTY: 1. Helmet 2. Insurance
Wdym a helmet stopping him
@@oscarhester4438 1:16
@@JaredCzaia lmao
Comment of the year and its 2020 now Lmao!
@@KkutD07 2021 runner up
Remember, this mans 19.
Most of the best skaters don't hit full-stride until they're in their early-to-mid 20s. What is even going to be left for him at that point?
I cant even fathom where he will be by then. Skateboarding in general is already insane and there is still room for progression. Look at it compared to the other extreme sports, they all seem to be capped out or close to it.
Honestly there is so much potential for NBDs that i cant see where the top out will be!
“Capped out or close to it” lmao 😂
He went in on this part. Zion rips!
TheZietgiest Whats funny? Its true. Looks at wake boarding. How is that going to progress any further? Its all been done. Snowboarding i see progression of street obstacles, lot of potential there. By in the mountains, the biggest spin/flip is close to the limit. In park they have run out of variety so people start taking off their binding doing no complys or flips with their board. With i think is just silly. You get what I'm saying?
The mvp on the board skating to the mvp on the mic, a deadly combination!
mvp for one year
See what you did there
At the skate park I put Stretch and Bobbito on the stereo. The kids call it 'old guy music' and I'm fine with that.
jccact haha it has already come this far.
Wordup!
Nothing's better than seeing a stylish skater skate fast. Zion was a bullet in this one. The filming is so good as well. Keep skatin' fast, Zion. You killin' it.
The shots in this video were sooooo on point. Much respect. The filmers killed it. Zion killed it. RIP BIG L
ayyy UK spots
I thought that was stockwell
Zion, Big L and Kool G Rap just made my morning!
Wow first the Primitive video now this! I just read Zion's new interview in the Thrasher issue so I knew this part would be good. Still it exceeded expectations! Zion is one of the top dudes killing it right now
Amazing! Big L + Big Z + That ender = OMFG
Words cannot describe how ridiculously good this is.
Dude has so much board control it's unreal
On top of the line at 2:20 being insane, the quick succession of rails was probably not the easiest thing to film. Props to the cameraman.
This has got to be one of the best parts I've seen in ages
The steeze on that nollie back heel @1:24 is too much! 💪
1:22
greg nubody 1:24 don’t @ me bruh 😤
Don't bruh me brah 1:22
Uhmm Big L!? For a part!? Double thumbs up 👍👍
This the best part in skateboarding rn
Fina curk not true at all, I personally Chris Joslin’s part was better
One love
mark suciu adv
Its called opinions people . Everyones tastes are different . Who gives a fuck whos part is " best " . Skateboarding just flat out rules ! Enjoy it all
@@kuyo_art That Suciu part was boring af compared to this
1:20 the most hood nollie bs heel iv ever seen
Grizzly how is a trick hood
Michael Adelaja right wtf
yeah that shit was gang af fam
"Wheres your helmet, where's your insurance" busts the fattest nollie bs heel
gangster shit
What a rounded skater that just hits banger after banger, wow
Man this dude style is soooo clean. Give him another 3-4 years. He’s going to be one of the best
Damn Zion I knew your part would be fucked, but this is insane
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ZION ATV!!! Damn...I remember seeing Zion skate at Tampa Am 2014 and you could tell he was just going to rule it for decades to come :0
This kid is like a living skate game. Amazing beautiful style. The only thing wrong with this part is that it isn't longer.
Zion is on an entire new level of skating! The bar has been raised!
Yes! The skate world needs this!
This guy is awesome! I just finished watching the "rough cut" and this dude has an inspirational style. I hope he keeps it up and takes the rides skateboarding world to the top!
Zion just watched your vid with DMFD (Rob)...teach him how to skate and I'm a fan.
edit and the way its recorded really gives that extra heavy thump to it all. gj all the crew
THIS IS INSANE!
my favorite skate video in a long time, this dude's style and pop is astounding.
Damn, Am Scramble boys are taking over.
By far the best part I've seen on a long time!! Best music too! Just like the old days!!
I'm here because of deermeatfordinner you guys were right zion Is awesome on the board no doubt
haha same
God damn this kid is packed with talent. Zion quickly became a member of my top 3 favorite new aged skaters, his rail game is mind blowing.
Damn dat nbd down Hollywood 16 wow!
skater of the year for sure!!!!! This was well filmed and well done!!!!
*When they pick a real song for a skate video*
I am planning on using this same song for my street part
fucking love Big L
Yeah, I love youtuber skaters but they always pick the worst songs, but, this, hell yeah.
What song is this
@@9thsense79 ya he’s in my top ten
Whats with the 70-80 dislikes on most of these thrasher vids? Who watches these and thinks to hit the dislike? Any level of skateboarding deserves a like, from a simple ollie to next level skating like this! Life in motion...awesome!
and some Big L..... fresh
Straight up don’t get why anyone would thumbs down this vid! That was stylish, diverse, progressive and had good music!
My boy got the sause
Best part of the year so far IMHO,
Here we go no doubt harlem world 139 and lenox the danger zones own big lamont coleman rest in peace much love first and foremost. Clean ass video
Can’t stop watching this.
Best part ever!
Broo he is INSANE! Definietly one of the best parts Ive ever seen!
Everything was amazing! That last trick, though...Wow!
What would be that one called?
I'd call it a fakie 270 to backsmith. But I'm not fully sure on that. Sick though ! !
Half cab back smith
Awesome, thanks !
Also that film job at 2:18, what a dope part!!
the music makes this SOOOO much better, sick ass music choice
1:23 STEEZIEST NOLLIE BS HEEL
Best video part I’ve seen in years
Look Etnies, this is a Skate-Part with good Music, and of course insane Skateboarding 💪🏻👍🏻
Hanks Tschännel bro name of song??
David Rivera Soto 4:18
Please shut the fuck up
xD
Dude right I love Etnies and album had sick skating top to bottom but music and angles were absolute trash
The hardest part I ever seen in my life !! Stoked to be riding your board bruh
front Crooks in front of the Crooks @3:40
hahaha nice one
Love this guy! And props to whoever chose the music.
Killed it
the song selection alone puts this part to another level. KIlling shit!
All hail natas
I get goosebumbs seening these clips, holy f this dude is insane
R.i.p Big L
Thank you, can't wait to watch
Damn this part was fire! Big L to top it off too!
Lightly Salted Peanuts whats the name of this song ?
Watch till the end - Songs are in the end credits!
Amazing new school big trick ripping and old school hip.hop 90s video feel. Smooth AF
Um...SOTY 2018?
Occupy My Life Joslin. Joslin. Joslin.
Joslin all day everyday. Every trick is a fuckin banger. But this was fire as fuck!!
Occupy My Life he’s got my vote
Shiiit at this point🤷🏾♂️
Joslin's Album part was so good, he deserves SOTY. But who knows, Zion could put out another part and get it
He is so smooth...that tail slide down the rail was so so sick
that kinked f blunt thoooo
this kid Zion actually grew up next to me in FL.
I shit you not this kid was like 5 years old skating off huge ramps at the local park. He has no fear lol. Very happy to see he followed his dream and made it 💯
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
This is going down in the books Already looks like its some type of classic This part was nuts
Bro how tf do you get this good at skating, I can't even ride the bored without falling off it, and ollies just don't make sense lmao. Sick part by Zion tho!
Practice makes progress!
I couldn’t Ollie a year ago and now I can do a heelflip and a lot more
@@jasonvern9514 that’s good keep going at it!
what a ripper - this is insane! the music fits perfectly - gnarly tricks with so much style !
Music two please ?
Jason Marin the second song is Fall back - Big L
@@kalefb2195 song 1?
Wow! Never heard of Zion before somehow... and this part rips! Heavy hitter after heavy hitter. This is one of the best skate sections I've seen in a long time!
Completely Lost my shit at 1:11
11HeathAdams fr
Dennis Busenitz speed. Sick af! This is one of the hardest parts I've seen in a while!
He's like a young Ishod on steroids.
Frank totally different styles tho
Daaaang Zion slaying w Big El on the mic - hells ya
0:45-1:02
His style doesn’t appeal to me the way some other guys do, but he is GNARLY. deserves every bit of hype he gets. Much love Zion.
SOTY!
Nah. Joslin deserves SOTY.
Joslin only needs to make a trick on el toro
this part had a rawness to it I haven't felt in a while
Black jamie foy
This part is gonna take a while to really sink in. WOW. Zion is an old soul I swear this was screaming early 2000s 🔥💯🔥
REPPIN SOFLO SO PROUD RESPECK Z! 561ALLDAY
xxxtigerwoods palm beach all day bihh
This part was lit. So much power in his skating.
One thing that I’ve learned from this “skater of the year” thing, is that tricks don’t matter. If you don’t dress up like a homeless person or a head banger, don’t use a song everyone likes, don’t use Fish Eye lenses and your video part is not published by Thrasher, you won’t qualify for SOTY no matter how gnarly your tricks are. If you have all those “qualities” but only do boardslides/feeblegrinds/180flips/front50-50 down some set of stairs or gaps on your video part, you have a much bigger chance to win SOTY. A rare case is Chris Joslin that has all those “qualities” and is a gnarly beast somehow never won. Zion have it all and won't qualify either. Nyjah (even tho I don’t like his persona) dropped one of the most insane video part in years and still won’t qualify for SOTY because he doesn’t have “the qualities”, even if I don’t like him I acknowledge his talent and passion and wonder if dressed like Tiago Lemos, used some Iron Maiden song, still had his famous dreads, used fish eye and his part was published by Thrasher they would give him SOTY, because if it was only about gnarly tricks and consistency he would won. At the end of the day people care more about looks than raw talent and consistency, I know that “style matters” but when this is the only thing to judge, then give our boy Sean Malto SOTY already. I miss Chris Cole era, when he had all those qualities and was the gnarliest skateboarder on the scene and people wouldn’t dare to say he didn’t deserve.
Foy probably did deserve it though!
The Nyjah part was published thru Thrasher. Your formula doesn't stack up. Way, Cards, Silas, GT, AVE, Ishod and co. don't look like homeless or head bangers, and nobody cares what songs they used or what lens it was filmed through. One thing that does matter IMO is being representative of Phelps' punk, don't give a fuck, 100% skate outlook. Interpret that how you want.
It’s because nyjah isn’t fully a skater, he’s not involved with the community just himself and his projects
Hahahhah smh get outtahere
Gotta say skater of the year is literally what it means, “skater of the year”; year being the key word. It’s not a one part thing, it’s who has consistently killed it throughout the year and has stayed present in skating for that year. It’s not about who dropped the gnarliest part and then vanished. Skater of the year is clearly what it states, “skater of the fucking YEAR”
This guy is amazing straight up skateboarding to its fullest
👎🏼👎🏼
Agree this time.
Brit Tish how you trendy fuck? This was phenomenal?
Dilbert Doe 👍👍
👍
Good song, good filming, GREAT style.
Easily one of my favorite skaters. So narly so much style! Rock on bro, keep dropping hammers.
Yo. This is SOTY material here. May not be this year but holy shit. That was amazing.
This is my first time seeing this guy and dang!!! He is a MASTERPIECE
Unreal filming, heavy heavy clips 100/100
Big, solid and smooth. Who rolls away with more style? Well done! *A.
Holy shit all bangers 🔥🔥🔥
Impressive power, technicality and style.
last one really was the cherry on top. never seen a style like that
I love when someone drops a new skate video!! :D
Love how Zion skates! Music is on point too.
New fav skater wtf, the way he lands every trick proves how phat every trick is
Love everything about this part
Amazing. Zion my new fav skater