Rodney Mullen Debuts New Tricks, Captured in 360 Degrees | Vogue

Rodney Mullen, who three decades ago invented many of the tricks on which modern skateboarding is based, steps inside fashion photographer Steven Sebring’s revolutionary 360 studio for his first major release of footage in 12 years, including several never seen before moves. Watch the exclusive short film Liminal here.

Music by Dhani Harrison


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Rodney Mullen Debuts New Tricks, Captured in 360 Degrees | Vogue

Featuring: Rodney Mullen
Director: Steven Sebring

Music by Dhani Harrison

[JB-qhuz]

there are good skaters, great skaters, legends and then there is rodney mullen. he is on another level.

[seandavis]

It's 2016 and Rodney F'n Mullen is trending on youtube! I guess there is still good in the world.

[willblues]

the fact that he can do a one arm handstand at 50 years old is amazing enough.
i wish i could hang out with rodney

[istitOkidz]

Rodney doesn’t mess up a trick, the board does

[christiansmyth]

I’m not even a skater, but watching Rodney brings tears of happiness and admiration to my eyes. It’s been said time and again, but his style and execution are just otherworldly. Truly an artist.

[LandonWard]

Best Tony Hawk Pro Skater loading screen ever.

[mikeylikesit]

Perfect Balance: on, Always Special: on

[Moebanter]

Tony Hawk brought me into skating, but Rodney Mullen made me love it!!

[SonfSmallFace]

I'm really curious as to how his disapproving parents feel about the fact that he actually became a global legend.

[StreetSoccerInt]

This is one of the coolest things I've seen in a long time. Rodney Mullen inspires me so much. Great video

[laurenrodriguez]

I realize there is a strong polarization of opinion about the editing in the video, but as someone who has seen Mullen live on more than one occasion since the early 80's, I think the video is beautiful... hear me out....

Back in the day skating was viewed as counter culture and counter productive... lots of people thought it was a waste of time and money, what we "slackers" did with our time.

This video shows a level of refined skill and beauty - his mastery of the craft - and it is very difficult for those who still see skating as a waste to deny the elegance. The editing helps it to be much more palatable for those who do not understand it. Understanding is the key to acceptance and positive regard.

Personally though, I thoroughly enjoy raw footage with all the blurry moments, edges, and wrinkles, too.

Peace.

[cullencorbett]

The thing about Rodney is not only is he an incredible skater, he's an incredible human being. In 1984, my dad asked Rodney if he could teach me how to skate. My father was a history teacher at PK. Yonge and Rodney was in his history class. He was a senior at that the time and I was in 8th grade. For the next six months after school near the cafeteria and at a place called Sensation Basin, Rodney and I spent hours together skating and doing free style tricks. (I wasn't very good but he was very patient and understanding.) Rodney would practice a lot of these moves for hours at a time. I didn't know at that the time what an incredible opportunity I had. Rodney was in his own world when he would skate, not a lot of talking just laughing and smiling. It's great to see him living out his dreams and what a positive impact he's having in his journey. One of the all time great human beings of our generation.

[FischtankProductions]

Still one of the greatest videos on YouTube. It’s a shame it only has 2M views.

[michiganweather]

This is 4 minutes of straight up CHILLS. Everyone alive today can literally say they’ve seen the greatest skateboarder in human history. This guy just nails the whole blend of imagination and reality. I’m in awe.

[Recabilly]

Love the tricks, wish I could see half of them.

[JamesScottGuitar]

If Rodney doesn't inspire you to dig deep and discover your own greatness then I don't know what will.

Rodeney is the epitome of commitment and perseverance.

He is Art is Motion.

[JasonBunting]

That guy's a living legend - not sure how often such a figure is recognized in other fields before they're gone, but it's true of Mullen for his sport. Great to have him still around, still influencing things.

[AkraixMX]

This might be the coolest thing i've seen in years. 2020 here.

[connerd]

There are very few people who have the chance to say they truly mastered something. What you have done for one sport, is incomparable to any other pro athlete. A toy manufacturer put wheels on a piece of wood and said “here you can buy this and roll around on it” and for 15 friggin years that’s what people did. Then you sir came along and politely said “This thing can do more than just roll” and unlocked potential in a product that would lead it to become a recognized sports league. You did what no one thought was even possible. Did Lebron James create a new way to bounce a ball? Did tiger woods create a new way to hit a ball with a piece of metal? Did Michael Phelps create a new way to swim? Did Mohammad Ali, may he Rest In Peace, create a new way to use a boxing glove? Did Tom Brady create a new way to throw a football? The resounding answer is no. You single handily created a 2.5 billion dollar sport industry, all by transforming a one use product into something with almost limitless potential. It’s now going to be in the olympics this year. Congratulations to what I truly believe is the greatest Athlete of the past 100 years. Well done, Godspeed Rodney.

[smokey]

Want to make "Art" with Rodney Mullen? Simply point a camera at him and let him do the rest. Absolutely no editing required.