What's Wrong with Mall Grabbing?
VLSkate4 skaters recommend it · 4 mentions, 2017 to 2021
2.4M views · 9 years ago · Other
VLSkate (Vilas) argues against the stigma around mall grabbing, the habit of carrying a board by the trucks. He asks critics for reasons beyond poser jokes.
Why skaters like it
Posted in beginner threads whenever someone asks why mall grabbing gets mocked. Gives a calm take on skate culture and carrying etiquette.
“There'e no real valid argument against mallgrabbing. It's associated with people who use skateboards as a fashion accessory because that's how they typically hold it.”
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What skaters said on Reddit
Once upon a time, kids would stand outside shopping malls holding skateboards by the trucks, apparently as a fashion accessory. *Real Skaters™*, in their insecurity, started calling this the "mall grab" and decided that anyone holding their board that way would bear the mark of the *poser* for all eternity. And since people can't let go of stupid shit, you will still get called out for holding your board "the wrong w
I like this guy's video [VIDEO] on it. I had never heard of mall grabbing in all my years of skating. Guess I'm just a casual. haha
There'e no real valid argument against mallgrabbing. [VIDEO] It's associated with people who use skateboards as a fashion accessory because that's how they typically hold it.
Serious answer: I usually hook it under my arm with the griptape facing out. [VIDEO]