Karma's got his own company now Karma skateboards. They're one of the last USA made skate companies left and he's got some cool decks, check em out and support usa made product.
The Karma that I remember was when he had the shaggy blonde hair. I skated with him once in Bakersfield, and also got to talk to him a minute at a competition in Visalia. I was a young teenager. He was a really nice guy.
I sometimes wonder what happened to Karma and Tom Knox.
this was a great time in sk8ing, but hey you got to keep the memory alive by not giving in. still to this day i sk8, for there's no other way to keep something alive then by doing it till you die.
Thanks so much for posting this, I've been looking for Dogtown video clips for years! Now if someone could only post some decent resolution clips of SMA's DEBUNKER!
It's "And That's Sad" and "The Day Everything Became Nothing" by NoMeansNo. Karma had a interview in Transworld and talked about them a bit I believe. Cool band. My favorite albums of theirs are "Small Parts Isolated and Destroyed" (where you'll find "And That's Sad" -- the C D also includes "The Day Everything Became Nothing") and "Wrong."
The band is "NoMeansNo" song is "And that's sad" from the Small Parts Isolated and destroyed album in '86. NMN is still touring and making music. Check them out. One of my favorite bands.
Awesome footage jacob. Thank-you so much for sharing all of this. Brings back so many memories
wow. That's a big statement. It's pretty funny, cause we made it soooo low budget. I mean tape to tape some vhs and mostly 8mm, with crappy titles... i just think it's an incredible time capsule for some little known skaters and tricks!
I think that is one of the reasons I love it so much. It reminds me of a time when skateboarding was 'innocent'. I suppose it grants me a feeling of nostalgia. I agree in full with the time capsule statement. I think that sums it up perfectuly for me.
i agree with suicide1112. videos like this were made to show how skateboarding, not to show the newest filming techniques or somebody's new luxury vehicle. it was pure and untainted and it's a joy to watch because i bet it was a joy to make. brings back a lot of memories.
to have over 7 minutes of footage , with no 2nd or 3rd angle or slomos , would be like having a 30 minute part today...i miss these days...thanks for the vid!
Karma's got his own company now Karma skateboards. They're one of the last USA made skate companies left and he's got some cool decks, check em out and support usa made product.
MrBizzmarky76 1 month ago
it really blows my mind what some guys were doing, so long ago.
turdferguson2 2 months ago
Fucking Karma, Love you Bro!!!!
bobblk 1 year ago
Was Karma recognized as a good skater?
kaiserwilhelm 1 year ago
Nice nomeansno. Redwood High School in the house.
hanzofbyotch 2 years ago
He must have filmed alot that year. He also has the last part in the SMA debunker video.
dvs1572 2 years ago
my first "new school" wheels were spitfire Karma 52's (big for the time)
soicouldleavecomment 2 years ago
How popular was he back in the day?
kaiserwilhelm 2 years ago
Häslon
MrSersman 2 years ago
Is this Sonic Youth playing? It's fucking epic.
spicyMcHAGGIS9green 2 years ago
fun part to watch!
creative ripping
08ender80 2 years ago
Cover your mouth with your hand
2. Make a wish
3.Close your hand (fist)
4. Hold your hand at heart for 5 seconds
5. Send this to 3 more videos
6. Tommorrow will be the best day ever
it actually worked
Money- you will find a wad of $200 in cash
Love- Your crush or lover will kiss you or ask you out
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wyattearp250270 2 years ago
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lol gd 4 bak in da day
but he had no style wat so ever
everythin i mean everythin was so sketchy
skaterslate 2 years ago
Kinda lame to criticize him for that ... back then it was more about what you did and not how you did it.
kangiwiyaka 2 years ago 4
Besides, this guy skated in bakersfield and visalia with tom knox, who was the king of jerky twitchy skating.
limpinggenius 2 years ago
The Karma that I remember was when he had the shaggy blonde hair. I skated with him once in Bakersfield, and also got to talk to him a minute at a competition in Visalia. I was a young teenager. He was a really nice guy.
I sometimes wonder what happened to Karma and Tom Knox.
Thehardone 2 years ago
Karma is still on consolidated skateboards.
kaiserwilhelm 2 years ago
that was the shit! love this dts video
newman09 2 years ago
im a slut
insanemadnes 2 years ago
wow, he was really good for back then
mistermay1 3 years ago
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pads are for fags
bwestefer2 3 years ago
screw you ur prob a 4 year old that thinks its cool not to wear a helmet. go ollie a 2 stairr queer fuck
waynewayneproduction 3 years ago
waha amazing style
adrianisthebest1 3 years ago
woah , bs 270 tailslide? woah
boredanddumb 3 years ago
Dude this was the vid I saw back then and was like, this guy kills it. He still kills it. big ups from Luciano.
artkauai 3 years ago
I had no idea he was this good. I think most people slept on him back then.
I never even seen this video before.
THISFUKKINGGUY 3 years ago
this was a great time in sk8ing, but hey you got to keep the memory alive by not giving in. still to this day i sk8, for there's no other way to keep something alive then by doing it till you die.
sk8RAS 3 years ago
Yes, this video brings me back to a time when a man could skate down the street and not be persecuted for enjoying the comforts of sheer pantyhose.
antonio202020 3 years ago 3
Meet this guy a few times mad respect
poorjoey 3 years ago
This is a great vid back wen skateboarding wasent so over the top gooood shit
Axlhedfeild 3 years ago 2
Karma is 100% bad ass
sw69skate 3 years ago 2
Thanks so much for posting this, I've been looking for Dogtown video clips for years! Now if someone could only post some decent resolution clips of SMA's DEBUNKER!
inthecan 3 years ago
wiem że tak kiedyś wyglądała desorolka ale zdecydowanie ardziej wole teraźniejszy styl jazdy...
P1erdolec 3 years ago
who does this song?
misanthropic89 3 years ago
no clue... i suppose it may be in the credits which is the only clip I didn't post.
jacob43 3 years ago
It's "And That's Sad" and "The Day Everything Became Nothing" by NoMeansNo. Karma had a interview in Transworld and talked about them a bit I believe. Cool band. My favorite albums of theirs are "Small Parts Isolated and Destroyed" (where you'll find "And That's Sad" -- the C D also includes "The Day Everything Became Nothing") and "Wrong."
superslydotcom 3 years ago 2
Dude, you're so right. That interview turned me on to this band, which I still admire. That was fifteen years ago!
What an ace skater.
benjamintruesdale 3 years ago
@misanthropic89
The band is "NoMeansNo" song is "And that's sad" from the Small Parts Isolated and destroyed album in '86. NMN is still touring and making music. Check them out. One of my favorite bands.
Awesome footage jacob. Thank-you so much for sharing all of this. Brings back so many memories
colin1778 1 year ago
@misanthropic89 No Means No "And That's Sad"
rktsncalnc 8 months ago
what year is this all from?
schwiggys 3 years ago
1990 for the most part, maybe a bit of 91.
jacob43 3 years ago
Thanks for posting this. This is easily one of the greatest skateboard films ever made. I still have mine lying around somewhere.
:-)
suicide1112 3 years ago
wow. That's a big statement. It's pretty funny, cause we made it soooo low budget. I mean tape to tape some vhs and mostly 8mm, with crappy titles... i just think it's an incredible time capsule for some little known skaters and tricks!
jacob43 3 years ago
I think that is one of the reasons I love it so much. It reminds me of a time when skateboarding was 'innocent'. I suppose it grants me a feeling of nostalgia. I agree in full with the time capsule statement. I think that sums it up perfectuly for me.
suicide1112 3 years ago
i agree with suicide1112. videos like this were made to show how skateboarding, not to show the newest filming techniques or somebody's new luxury vehicle. it was pure and untainted and it's a joy to watch because i bet it was a joy to make. brings back a lot of memories.
salus52 3 years ago
to have over 7 minutes of footage , with no 2nd or 3rd angle or slomos , would be like having a 30 minute part today...i miss these days...thanks for the vid!
7plymaple 2 years ago
i still got this vid
that was such a sick part
cisek42 3 years ago
He reminds me of Armando Barajas with all the quick combos on the curbs / ledges, not to mention that he has a really good style. Killer stuff.
MisterCK 3 years ago
Front shuv to backlip line was amazing. So good, thanks for posting this up man!
nowai878 3 years ago
Karma is rad!
able1039 3 years ago