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Bam Margera is no longer the ashtray boy, but a nollie flip king who is once again making the streets of Miami his territory. The former ‘Jackass’ star busted a nollie flip and argued over his feet position with some other skating pros as he waited for the traffic to clear in Miami. Along with the traffic light, it seems Bam is also rolling back to basics as part of the main storyline.
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The main topic is surely the same among all people who skate – one needs to “breathe” through the traffic in Florida, especially in Miami, where a traffic jam is a common scene. The video shows the skater in a fixed position performing what seems like a trick. The caption did not say much; it only stated that he is allowing the “Miami traffic die” while doing some practice.
The skaters and the friends from the past were the ones who quickly started to comment and support. “Getting it all back my man!!!” was one user’s comment that even had some emojis added, while another one said, “Let s go bam, back with a vengeance.” Many observers appeared to be nearly as happy as Margera didn t even realize he was in the picture because he was already skating again.
The most intense controversy, however, was around the skateboard terminology. One user asked, “So many people call them ‘nollie flips’ but actually to legitimize it as a nollie flip you need momentum. If the trick is stationary, it is a switch flip. Is that correct?,” which started the discussion right away.
The specific technical issue resulted in a heated conversation with numerous skaters offering their different sides of the dispute. One of the threads has a user affirming, “No, you’re right, the momentum changes how you control the trick. This is a switchflip,” while another asserts, “But stationary nollies are not called switch ollies. 🤔”
The debate went on with one pro skater saying, “you can stationary do nollie and switch the momentum even in stationary comes from the different balance and approach cause they are not interchangeable.” The difference in terminology and interpretation of techniques was even so deep that it could be significant and not understandable even among the very skilled skaters.
The locas started looking for Margera’s unique skate sessions soon after the skate community had contacted him through whatever ways possible. “Come thru Orlando, I know you were just skating with the crew!” was one of the local skater’s messages, whereas another said, “Hit up Melbourne on your way back north.” Margera’s replies indicated that he was still very much connected to Florida’s skating scene despite his worldwide fame.
It was one case when the expressed feeling was very touching. It stated that Margera had a bigger impact on the world: “Thank you. You might not want to take it this way, but you have inspired a lot of people with your bravery to show that you and your friends don’t care… LEGENDARY. I got really emotional and it was helpful to watch cky1 + 2 and remind me… Not everyone is perfect and that’s perfectly alright.”
The local comment indicated that the place mattered: “It’s Hollywood fuckin Florida man get your facts straights if your gonna chase clout in our city put some respect on our shit.” Someone else just said, “Drive past this every night I’m a Broward baby,” referring to the well-known South Florida area.
Margera’s practice in a casino parking lot was a spot that amused those already acquainted with Miami’s perpetual traffic. One user jokingly disagreed, “Jokes on you, Miami traffic never dies!” and perfectly underscored the local experience.
Technical debates about tricks performed stationary or moving persisted throughout the comments, as several users pointed out that Tim himself had used the term “practice,” thus making stationary attempts quite appropriate for the development of skating skills. This subtle recognition of skateboarding evolution showed the community’s extensive knowledge.
Several users prefaced their comments with Margera’s video skating experience shared by them. “Pretty much how I’m learning kick and heel flips at 45. But only I’m in southern illinois 😂,” said one older skater, while another added, “Skating in Florida might force your switch game up a notch. Already learned.”
The blend of technical talk, local pride, and encouragement created a complex response to what could otherwise be interpreted as a mere practice clip. Bam Margera‘s Influences continued in the skating culture not only through his presence but also by the very fact that discussions took place around his content where skaters of various ages and skill levels participated.
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As the exchange of views has shown, Bam Margera’s return to the basics of skateboarding resonates deeply within the community, and it lights up both technical discussions and emotional support from those who have been following him through different phases of his career. The parking lot practice is more than just trick repetition, and Kerry Getz would surely appreciate the dedication. Fans also recall his father’s support throughout his career. Recently, Bam enjoyed a family day with his son Phoenix, showing his commitment to fatherhood. Additionally, Margera recently hosted a CKY reunion with Rake Yohn and the original crew.