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All Hail Cardiel: The John Cardiel Story | Epicly Later'd

VICE3 skaters recommend it · 3 mentions, 2024 to 2025
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1.3M views · 2 years ago · Documentary

Epicly Later'd profile of John Cardiel, the Anti-Hero pro known for fearless, high-energy skating. It covers his near fatal 2003 accident and his recovery. The episode first aired in 2008.

Why skaters like it

Posted in comeback and recovery threads as motivation for skaters coming back from injury. Also linked when people ask for aggressive, hard-charging skate styles.

“One of those dudes I can watch 30 seconds of footage and I get hyped to skate every single time lol”

u/Secret_Fill1433

What skaters said on Reddit

u/Secret_Fill14332025 · 3 points

He's great man, there's a ton of old footage of him. One of those dudes I can watch 30 seconds of footage and I get hyped to skate every single time lol He unfortunately suffered severe spinal damage during the filming of Anti-Hero's "Tent City" (banger skate vid from 2004) when he was standing behind the trailer and didn't see them backing up and was partially crushed by it. It really fucked up his ability to walk f

u/danshrd2024 · 2 points

It's good to hear that you still have the passion to skate again. That alone could drive you back to be able to ollie and balance like before. But for now, just focus on your recovery. Hope you'll get better. Here's an inspiration for you: [VIDEO]

u/leejaxas2024 · 2 points

John Cardiel in Epicly Later'd [VIDEO]

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