Chris Joslin's "No Hope" Part

Here you go fellas (the parking spot it's at 3:28, roughly). [VIDEO] And i highly recommed this one, which has he's attempts at most of these gaps. The parking lot one is just SICK because after finally landing his first tricks he auotmatically goes up again to try the 360. Everyone reaction is priceless, what a guy really. [VIDEO]

Just watched Thrasher's video [VIDEO] and there seems to be an overwhelming amount of AVE support. I saw his part [VIDEO] in Propeller, I was a bit underwhelmed but it was good. Even a few weeks ago my friends were like, "AVE for sure" and it caught me off guard. Is AVE getting so much love because he's an OG? Is it a respect thing? One last hurrah? I get that sending him out with a SOTY would make people feel warm n fuzzy, but skater of the YEAR? AVE is fucking awesome, there's absolutely no denying that. His switch game is on point, has style for days, he started FA, but he's not necessarily pushing the limits like some other nominees. I have a hard time seeing AVE out-shining Shane O'Neill [LINK], Luan [LINK] or Joslin [VIDEO]. They've all put out several (literally) mind-blowing parts, stayed relevant throughout the whole year, are generally awesome dudes and are pushing today's limits of skateboarding, which are already fucked as it is. Fill me in. Disclaimer: I understand pure skill doesn't dictate SOTY, it's a vote on character, achievements, progression, style and ultimately just pure opinion. Back in the day AVE's switch game blew me away, amazing parts in the DC Video, Ph…

I think you're talking about [Chris Joslin] ([VIDEO])