As we previously reported, skateboarder Joey McAdams faced backlash after skating a rare Santa Cruz Skateboards x Pokémon collector’s deck.
Now, Time Machine Skateshop owner and skateboarder Ethan Lowder is also facing backlash from collectors and skaters over footage showing the board being snapped in half.
For many collectors, the issue is not just about the price tag.
These decks are highly sought after, and some people would love to own one without ever taking it to the streets.
Seeing a rare collectible get destroyed has left a lot of people questioning why anyone would do it in the first place.
The reaction online has been pretty harsh, with some skaters pointing out the irony of complaining about low pay while also criticizing people who resell collectible boards.
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“Skaters will complain about not getting paid, then also complain that people are reselling these boards lol. Nobody is skating $150 decks. These are literally just collectibles that you just so happen to be able to skate,” one commenter wrote.
Others were less concerned about keeping the deck in mint condition and felt it should have at least seen some action before getting destroyed.
“Damn, I’m all for thrashing these things, but at least skate it first,” another person commented.
“Should've at least skated it,” someone else added.
One commenter also pointed out that the deck could have meant a lot to a younger fan, writing, “Some kid would have loved that.”
Pokémon fans were also unimpressed, with one simply calling the act “Stupid,” while another sarcastically described the skater as “a silly goose.”
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Not everyone was buying the controversy, though. One skateboarder accused the whole thing of being manufactured outrage, commenting, “Get this fucking ragebait bullshit off my feed.”
The debate comes down to an interesting question in skateboarding culture.
If a board is made to be skated, should people have a problem with someone destroying it?
Or does a rare collaboration with serious collector appeal deserve a little more respect?
What about you? Would you keep it as a collectible, snap it in half, or take it to the streets?
Time Machine Skateshop Posted:
"heard resale is chopped"