Thank You Skateboards co-founder Torey Pudwill has officially announced that his brand's new full-length skate video will be released soon.
The Grizzly gang head honcho stated that social media is a dumping ground and said, "F*ck You." This entails that throw-away clips are not the same quality as the full-length videos back in the golden age of skateboarding.
Usually, skaters film clips to showcase their skills, but having a part in a full video for the team is different, as it's also part of your resume as a skateboarder.
Nowadays, it is common for skaters on social media platforms such as TikTok or YouTube to share their daily skate sessions with their followers.
Many TikTok skaters frequently upload short videos of their skateboarding tricks, while YouTube skaters often create vlogs that capture their day-to-day experiences on and off the board.
While this type of content can be engaging and provide a glimpse into the skater's life, OG skateheads argue that it dilutes the impact of a full-length skateboarding video.
In full-length skate video, it's a mission and you have to go back and forth to the gnarly spot. Sometimes you get he clip right away and sometimes it takes forever to land.
Comparing it to a throw-away clips, skaters will just shrug it off and will just post it anyway since it's only on social media and friends will support it with heart emojis.
It has been observed that the attention span of Gen Z skaters has decreased significantly. Due to the rise of social media and the abundance of content available, this demographic is constantly scrolling through their feeds, looking for something to capture their attention.
As a result, they tend to lose interest in skate videos quickly. TikTok skaters started creating shorter videos that are more easily digestible and shareable on social media platforms.
T-Puds posted, "Social media is a trashcan 🗑️
Full length @thankyouskateco video coming soon 📼 #FckYou🖕🏽"