Habitat Skateboards Video Inhabitants

If you’re expecting something different from Habitat Skateboards new video Inhabitants than what they’ve produced in the past, then you’re going to disappointed. It’s the same solid, impressive skateboarding that pushes boundaries while having fun and interspersed with lots of artsy stuff.

If you’ve been watching the video clips from the Habitat field log then you already knew good things were on the way but of course the real video is a lot better than the throw away clips you saw there. The video opens with Silas Baxter Neal who is, of course, the new superstar on Habitat and he doesn’t disappoint. The guy has a super solid style and if you’ve read any of his interview you know that he’s just a relaxed guy who doesn’t seem to care all that much about the hype that often surrounds skateboarding, he’s just having a good time, and that’s how he looks when he skates. Except that he’s having a REALLY good time, and he does it with speed. Check the fakie tre flip over the gap at the end. I’d bet good money nobody’s done that trick going that fast.

I remember several years ago when Danny Garcia still wore baggy pants somebody said something about how massive his thighs were. He was known as a “strength” skater because he looked kind of buff and tough. But he looks pretty slim in those tight black jeans and v-necks. Style for days. Anybody know why he left Lakai? His part’s so good though I wonder what footage he would have had in that video.

Ok, some of the other highlights now, because I don’t have all day to write about this. Austyn Gillette is one of the little tykes who is simply amazing. He skates like an established pro…wait, like an established am, which means better than an established pro since everyone knows established pros are about three levels down from a hungry am. This kid has some tricks in his bag that will definitely surprise you and he does them with confidence and style beyond his years.

Guru’s good, Tim’s always good, Ed Selego is always solid but never seems to have very many tricks or very many impressive tricks…not sure what’s up there, I wouldn’t mind seeing about four times the footage. I mean, some of the tricks are great but a lot of his stuff is kind of…well, just ok, but not great.

The big surprise for me was Steve Durante. Maybe I’ve been in a cave, but I’ve never heard of the guy before and his part is amazing. Super good style, amazing pop, and some crazy tricks I’ve never seen before. Where’d this guy come from?

I wish Kerry Getz had more mini ramp footage. I can never get enough of mini footage, and Kerry pulls out a number of tricks that would make Daewon proud.

Raymond Molinar is spot on, and then of course Stefan has the ender and deserves it. The guy is one of the few pros who is truly innovating these days. His lazy style makes tricks look a lot easier than they really are. Check the switch backside 180 over the driveway gap. He looks all lazy and slow but once his board touches the ground and grips it you can tell all of a sudden that he’s haulin’.