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Saturday, January 12, 2008

Video: Chester Blacksmith Scarred

Remember when this ad for the Insight video came out? You may have read about what happened to Chester Blacksmith while filming for the Insight video but he actually did an MTV Scarred segment complete with leg snap footy.

I came across this and just had to post it. Gnarly. I don't care what anybody says... BMX is way more dangerous than skateboarding.

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Friday, January 11, 2008

Ask Corey Martinez

This is all directly from the DIG website --

"We're featuring a Corey Martinez interview in issue 63 of Dig, and we're looking for some help on this one. Corey has requested that he'd liked the interview questions to come from all sorts of people, not one interviewer going head to head with him.

So we're putting out the call for anyone and everyone to send in your questions for the Corey Martinez interview. Please include your name and hometown along with a question in an e-mail to us. We're looking for anything you can think of regarding Corey Martinez. Send that to info@digbmx.com with the words 'Corey Martinez interview' in the subject field.

Your name will be featured alongside the question in the interview, and everyone in your town will want to be like you, so get busy thinking up a question for T-Nez..."

DigBMX website
Contest Info
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Jim Cielencki Extra Footage

Head over to the Sunday site to watch a video of Jim Cielencki doing all kinds of crazy and different stuff on various street obstacles.

Sunday Bikes

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Video: Formby Jay AKA - Jay Richardson

I met Jay and Neil when they were in Austin last summer on holiday. Both these guys were so fucking cool and just destroyed any spots we hit. I remember Jay eyeing up the Jefferson ledge for a minute then proceeding to go full speed at it, bunny hop up the curb, hop up the hubba ledge to tailwhip off... first try. I'm sure you'll be seeing a lot more of Formby Jay soon as well. He's got a new ad in the current RideUK and then there's this video which is pretty mellow but sweet.

Deviant BMX

How to: 540 with Ben Snowden

RideBMX has been stepping up their game with the videos lately. Yesterday they had a How To install brakes video and today they have How To 540 with Ben Snowden.

Ben Snowden really explains things very well going into detail about how to approach the trick on different types of ramps, your mindset and how to build your confidence.

So head over there to watch it and make sure to watch all of it because there's a bit of shredding at the end.

How To 540 With Ben Snowden

Thursday, January 10, 2008

Video: Tom Blyth's Part from Voices

Well, I came across this and figured it would be alright to post...

FBM's new DIG Ad

Tom Blyth is in FBM's new DIGBMX ad with a busted knee. Get well soon!

Head over to FBM to check out some other pics too including Tom doing an uprail to no-hander... sweet.

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Wednesday, January 9, 2008

Video: Luke Parslow

I just came across this Luke Parslow video on BNQT. A backflip turndown and a double backflip... these Aussies love the dirt. No wonder he won Dew Tour.

And here's an older video of him doing a no-handed frontflip.

Video: Brian Kachinski web movie

Check out this Brian Kachinski web movie from UGP.
Spotted on the Etnies site.

Video: Brakeless In L.A. Street Mix

Riding in LA with Drew York, Eric Holley, Josh Scherle, and Miles Rogish.

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Video: Woodward Indoor Sessions

Here is a video from VitalBMX that has Jeremiah Smith, Ronnie Napolitan, Anthony Napolitan, Vinnie Vasquez, and Rylan Bennett shredding at Woodward. What's with all those Lazy-Boy recliners at the 1:13 mark?

Terrible One Fakie Contest

Terrible One is having a fakie air contest at the T-1 ramp on Saturday, Feb. 2nd. The ramp opens at 1pm... see you there!

Video: Self Expression Full Legth Video

Self Expression from Platypus films on Vimeo.

Tuesday, January 8, 2008

Air Jordan XX3 Unveiled (officially)

Today, in New York, Jordan Brand officially unveiled the Air Jordan XX3, the high anticipated 23rd iteration of the worlds most respected and innovative basketball shoe.

I personally think this is the ugliest shoe I have ever seen and I'm sure it will be a big hit in the ghetto with the crack dealers for no other fact that dealers love to wear expensive basketball shoes... and these are expensive indeed. Suggested retail is $230.

Nike claims that "details in the development and design of the shoe seek to reduce waste and allow for the use of environmentally preferred materials wherever possible—all without compromising athletic performance". Sure, whatever you say. Propaganda and marketing speak all sounds the same.

Read the entire article at Sneakernews.com.

Or to see some really good shoes check out:
Lotek Brand
Orchid Footwear
Etnies
Vans

Video: Chicks Ride BMX in the Nude

Umm... NSFW. I honestly have no clue what this video is about and what it for but really, who cares?

Sergio Layos Bonus Video on Woozy

There is a Sergio Layos bonus video section over on WoozyBMX. Head over there to watch him rip some trails and cement parks. Check out the video here - Sergio Layos Bonus video.

filmed an edited by Dominik Wrobel
photography by Rutger Pauw

Ian Schwartz Interview

Ian Schwartz is definitely a different type of rider. He follows his own path and pushes himself in new directions, constantly improving and progressing.

Ride UK has an interview with him in which he talks a bit about the Dubai Xgames that he competed in, Slim Jims, and the craziness that is Dubai.

RideUK
Ian Schwartz Interview
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Video: Flatland from TGM

New flatland video from The Green Mile featuring Jason Forde, Phil Dolan, Shane Badman, Effraim Catlow, and Mario Carlese.

Alistair Whitton Bike Check

There is an Alistair Whitton bike check on the MacNeil site. Get there to check out his bike and some great photography by Jordan Vilanna.

While you're there make sure to check the main page to see the results of the F.A.C.E. pedal contest. You'll never guess what the hell F.A.C.E stands for.

MacNeil Bikes
Alistair Whitton Bike Check

Monday, January 7, 2008

Dakota Roche Video Bike Check

RideBMX has a video bike check of Dakota Roche's whip. Check it out to find out what he says is the downside to not having brakes, how often he gets a whole new bike, and how he mods his bikes. I had no idea Dakota Roche was that short... i guess because ho goes so big.

Ride BMX site
Dakota Roche Video Bike Check
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Video: Crash Compilation

I have no idea what video this is from...looks like a Props logo on there though?

Preview: DIG BMX MAG #62

Head over to Defgrip to
check out the Preview of the new DIG BMX magazine, issue #62. There are a bunch of pictures to go along with the overview of whats in this new issue.

There are feature articles with Mike Aitken, Geoff Slattery, and Justin Simpson. Mikey Aitken has the cover shot which looks so sweet.

If you don't have a subscription you can get one by going to the subscription site.

Sunday, January 6, 2008

Video: Del Age 11 Vs. Daniel Dhers

Ok, maybe that might be a bit of an exaggeration but if this Del kid is this good at age 11, then when he does turn 22 he will pretty much own the Dew Tour or Xgames if they are still around. At age 11 he's firing out 360-whips over a box jump, double-tailwhips on a quarter, and tailwhips over a coping spine...FTW? Daniel Dhers and Scotty Cranmer should watch their backs. Check out this surreal video.

VitalBMX
Del's Profile on VitalBmx