Wheelz in the Air: Hitting the Skatepark on a Wheelchair

When you picture someone on a massive ramp, doing crazy flips in the air, you probably think of a BMX biker or skateboarder, right? Think again. For the past 16 years, Aaron "Wheelz" Fotheringham has been hitting the skatepark with his wheelchair and doing insane flips, tricks and hand-plants. He is, as he describes, the foremost expert in turning lemons into lemonade.

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[JoeBinderBiz]

"That gives me an unfair advantage" - - - inspirational guy, love this

[d.]

"This gives me an unfair advantage." I love this guy so much.

[nicolasfortin]

If this doesn't give you motivation, I don't know what does

[petitponay]

this makes me happy, ever since i started using a wheelchair I've missed skating, turns out I can still skate!

[FredBGG]

"This gives me an unfair this guy
I'm having trouble finding the words to say how cool this guy

[KroNoX]

Another amazing story! This guy is a big motivation for everyone. God bless you Aaron. :))

[deathto]

First time in quite awhile that I got an ad I was more than happy to watch. Keep doing what your doing!

[VeeVeeArcher]

Thank you Aaron. Thank you so very much for everything you do

[deusexaethera]

0:04 - My tailbone is already aching in sympathy.
0:34 - Oh thank god, the wheelchair has shock absorbers.

[thechaosengine]

Utterly inspired Aaron. Thanks. I will be showing this to my Pupil Support Class this week to teach them about positive mental attitudes.

[momcat]

With an attitude like that, he's a winner before competition begins!

[violaisfree]

This makes me feel guilty for being so damn lazy.

[ConspiracyGamer]

Aaron you are amazing and an inspiration!

[brandonk]

Amazing story of passion, dedication, and perseverance, happy skating...

[matthewmcteigue]

Considering it as an extension of your body may just well be the key to all skilled ventures such as sports and arts.

[atsukana]

Warning: much inspiration and feels can be found in this video

[anthoneycooray]

you got an amazing skillI am proud of you brother 👍
may god be with you
God bless 🙏❤️🙏

[yeahjustty]

this truly resonates me, more to the fact that what you do is amazing and truly inspiring and i wish i could do that but obv i don't need a wheelchair so :/

[ElectricBubble]

This is so cool, we really rate it! Keep up the good content :)

[hrafnhildurb]

I have spina bifida to and so does my mom and I have had I think 13 or 14 surgeries so far and I probably have to get another surgery I also used to live in Las Vegas Nevada before I moved to Richmond Virginia