Am I Too Old to Skate? 76 Year Old Roller Blader Shreds Park - Frank Hernandez Interview (2018)

Mon, Jan 15, 2018
Am I Too Old to Skate? 76 Year Old Roller Blader Shreds Park - Frank Hernandez Interview (2018)

In this episode of Planet Roller Skate (Youtube), we travel to Delano, California to meet 76 year old great-grandpa and aggressive park skater, Frank Hernandez, the Godfather. He didn’t start skating until after he retired at 60, and now his skills are stronger than ever before.

Am I Too Old to Skate? 76 Year Old Roller Blader Shreds Park - Frank Hernandez Interview (2018)

If you plan to give wheels a try, first be sure you can stand up from sitting on the ground, squat low, take small steps, and wear your gear to stay safe. We hope his story inspires you to get moving and challenges common thoughts about athleticism as we age. If you’re asking the question “am I too old,” well, here’s your answer :)

Previously: Frank Hernandez - 71 and Counting (2012-2013) - Edit by Ivan Narez.

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Dustin Latimer: Xsjado is dead now, so what can I say - Patende.com Interview

Sun, Jan 14, 2018
Dustin Latimer: Xsjado is dead now, so what can I say - Patende.com Interview

Your style was always beyond time. You included your own comment and opinion to inline skate. How the Latimer’s style was formed? In generally, how would you define your style?

When I started there were only frontsides, so that’s all we did. Then I saw a soul grind, so that’s all that was done. We perfected our ideal image of each trick, rather than spreading ourselves thin trying everything in the book. Before even tricks we were skating backwards around cones, being comfortable in any direction. There was no book then. When it all progressed I looked up to the likes of Chris Edwards, Arlo, TJ Webber, Earnie Villarino, ETc for the elements I liked and tried to mimic. Of course over time I just let all those elements marinate into what I was, and so I became. […]

Full Dustin Latimer’s Interview on Patende.com | Archive.

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Chuck Cauton, Ryan Northway & Anthony Williams - #Bladerdads (2017)

Wed, Jun 21, 2017
Chuck Cauton, Ryan Northway & Anthony Williams - #Bladerdads (2017)

Fathers day is a day for Dads and for Blader Dads this means that the baby mama’s got to take care of the kids, cause we’re sneaking in a blade session at the skatepark.

Chuck Cauton, Ryan Northway & Anthony Williams - #Bladerdads (2017)

Chuck Cauton, Ryan Northway, and Anthony Williams meet up at the Schweitzer Skatepark in Anaheim, California.

Chuck Cauton, Ryan Northway & Anthony Williams - #Bladerdads (2017)

Music: Soulection Radio Show. Camera: Mike Obedoza. Chop: Kenneth Jajalla.

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Frank Hernandez - 71 and Counting (2012-2013) - Edit by Ivan Narez

Fri, Sep 26, 2014
Frank Hernandez - 71 and Counting (2012-2013) - Edit by Ivan Narez

Flashback: Frank Hernandez - 71 and Counting. Filmed during 2012-2013 in California by Ivan Narez.

Frank Hernandez - 71 and Counting (2012-2013) - Edit by Ivan Narez

Music: Exit Exit – Smoke Signals.

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Chasing Shadows (Los Angeles, CA) by Nic Brenden (2018)

Tue, Jan 2, 2018
Chasing Shadows (Los Angeles, CA) by Nic Brenden (2018)

As I kept skating and finding my legs again I found myself constantly thinking about the past and how tricks used to feel. How good was I? Could I skate street still?

Chasing Shadows (Los Angeles, CA) by Nic Brenden (2018)

This is Chasing Shadows. A one year labor of love, filmed and designed in Los Angeles, CA featuring talented folks like Ben Poling, Nic Brenden, Garret Kanter, Brooks Nelson, Jacob Bouzaglou, Derek Hall, Nolan Hutton, Kenji, Russell Day and maybe someone other shadowy type folks.

Chasing Shadows (Los Angeles, CA) by Nic Brenden (2018)

I really hope you enjoy the title design as well as the skating. If you love it, give it a share, and never stop skating. Namaste - Nic Brenden.

Main Camera: Cannon 5D Mark ii. Font: Cut out of cardboard. Motion: After Effects.

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Nytewalkers 2017 at California's Great America, featuring Coco Sanchez and Jaren Grob

Sat, Dec 30, 2017
Nytewalkers 2017 at California's Great America, featuring Coco Sanchez and Jaren Grob

Nytewalkers at California’s Great America - Santa Clara, California. Directed by Jill Schulz. Filmed and edited by Scene7 Films.

Nytewalkers 2017 at California's Great America, featuring Coco Sanchez and Jaren Grob

Visit AllWheelSports.com | Scene-7.com.

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