Thumper Nagasako Hawaii Blade Film
This was one of the most challenging blade edits I’ve done. Skating in isolation on Maui, it’s been really hard to find consistent filmers and anyone to skate with. I also had to fit in filming between my work schedule and injuries. So when it all lined up, I had to step up to the trick because I didn’t know when I’d have the chance again. Even though I’m not completely satisfied with my skating in this edit, I don’t want to wait any longer to be done with it. I will always blade, but completing this edit was my last unfinished project in rollerblading.
I love blading so much but it’s also a humbling challenge to accept that I’m older, beat up,
and am coming to the end of this chapter in my life. It’s been a roller coaster ride of heavy
disappointments and life-long injuries but also the best memories and most rewarding experiences
I’ve ever had in my life and I wouldn’t be the person I am today without it.
So thank you rollerblading for the amazing journey… I am forever grateful.
Filmers:
Payton Wagner, Mike Krevlin, Ryan McGinnis, Travis Nakama, Jaysin Williams, Akari Ihara,
Roxanne Balanay, Darrell Aubert, Philip Lemoine, Jamie Khammounetry,
Noa Auweloa, Jared Young & Morgan Jones