The most influential Tricks of Rodney Mullen

There's a good reason he's named one of the most important skaters of all time. This video shows what tricks he invented when, taking the reference of an old Plan B ad: The house that Rodney built.

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[DoNuT_]

Achieving the Rodney Mullen unlocks in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater were some of the greatest video gaming moments I had. I could watch him skate for hours, his style is so unique and it all looks so effortless.

[wingnut]

The more I see of Rodney Mullen, the more I get the feeling he was actually born on a skateboard. I find a lot of enjoyment seeing how much HE enjoys skateboarding.

[skrdman]

As Rodney tells the story, he first came up with the idea for the magic flip while he was practicing ollies. He bailed on one, and when he did the board flipped, landed on all four wheels and rolled away. He says it felt like the board was mocking him.

A few hours later he'd figured out how to do it on purpose and roll away. Thus the magic flip was born.

[PaintGuy]

I love that your channel pays so much respect to Rodney Mullen. I’m thankful that I was able to skate with him once about 15yrs ago here in LA ❤

[narcopsy]

Rodney is a true innovator, his influence on skateboarding cannot be overstated.

[Xirrious]

I didn't realize Rodney invented all of these tricks. I loved skating as a kid and Rodney was my favorite by far. I eventually quit skating and picked up guitar, which I don't regret, but I still love watching Rodney skate.

[Sweeneyboy]

You left out one very important detail. Rodney was doing these tricks in the 80s and 90s on MUCH heavier boards than what’s out today. He was the first to design his board like the ones today to be lighter and better shaped for tricks.

[binarysun_]

Always nice to see fellow members of the church of Rodney ✌️

[Dechral]

Jonny & Rodney need to skate together. It's so great that you are taking the time to educate the younger audience of this wonderful history. <3

[FAT]

Its insane to think how fluid he makes all of these tricks look. Such an influential person and the GOAT!

[brunxcardster]

Greetings from midwest Brazil, South America. I consider him, if I'm not wrong about it, "the Pelé from skateboarding". So talented, I'm a fan of Rodney Mullen. He inspires me.

[tyleigh]

I'm a huge fan and am glad he's still being talked about!

[PsychoticLeprachaun]

This video gave me new appreciation for the skill and dedication it took to come up with these tricks and being able to land them consistently

[agustipeydelafuente]

The video “The best of Rodney Mullen” is one of the most legendary ever

[returningwhisper]

Rodney is my favorite skater for a reason. Still manages to make my head explode.

[stuwyatt]

I was lucky enough to grow up learning to Skate at the same time as Rodney Mullen, Tony Hawk etc were in their prime, recently started back up again and love it. Managed to land 360 flips again at 45, really happy

[Mao_]

I could watch Rodney Mullen for hours. I can't skate but I totally get what a genius this guy is.

Not to forget... your videos are very enjoyable, great work 👍🏻

[Aprxm]

When Rodney inventing the ollie, everyone elso was looking at skating in 2D, he showed us that you can do it in 3D! And I think that truly underlines the impact Mullen had.

[nyennestils]

Giger wraps his impossible like a savage.

[checpneumo]

You know Rodney is a legend when you see him doing those tricks and he makes them look so easy to do.