The Level Below dropped this quick new one of Dylan McCauley getting real good session in at the Menasha skatepark. There’s some real creative clips in this I really liked. Take a peek.
Left Fields
Oh man, I’m so stoked on this. The riding in it is awesome, but the main reason is that it was put together by Dan Rosenthal. Some of you might remember than name from a few year back. He used to be one of my favorite filmers and editors (not to mention a real good rider as well) but then just kind of disappeared. So stoked to see he’s still on it.
“Filmed (2008-2012) and Edited (2012) by: Daniel Rosenthal
Filmed in Victoria Australia: Victorian Landscapes .Melbourne Bmx. Melbourne Art.”
Sneakpeek: Odyssey – Keychain
I bumped into Jim Bauer from Odyssey and he had in his hands a new piece they are working on that nobody has seen yet. It looks like they are pushing things in a new direction with chains and I’m pretty stoked on this. I won’t try and explain it myself since he gave me this little bit of info below that explains it all perfect.
“1. Oversize Hollow Pins. Traditional chain pins are 3mm in diameter, ours are 5mm. This not only makes them stronger but gives a bigger contact with the plates and so makes them harder to push or bend out. Additionally the pins are riveted in place.
2. Thicker but lower profile side plates. With an extra narrow waist to each plate they are harder to catch on things. But at 1.4mm thick they are substantially thicker than the plates on any other chain and 50% harder to bend than the thickest existing 1.2mm chain plates.
3. Unique Master and Half links with threaded pins. Break and re-join the chain with just a 3mm hex key. Half link plates are less narrowed at the bends to increase stiffness and minimise stretch. By eliminating the use of a chain breaker to re-join the chain we can ensure factory tightness on all the pins.
4. Low overall weight. By using material as efficiently as possible we have strengthened every component of the chain and kept the weight the same as our Bluebird chain.
5. Low stretch. By using a standard alternating plate pattern and limiting to a single beefed up half link chain stretch is minimised, which in turn maximises sprocket and driver lifespan.”
It’s a little hard to see but here’s the masterlink. Inside you can find 2 small 3mm allen key slots that you can take the chain on and off with.
They don’t have a release date but I could imagine it’s not too far out since I spotted some branding on the chain which usually indicates they are getting close. Probably sometime in 2013 if I could guess. Who knows though. Overall, I really like this idea though. What do you think? Leave us some comments!
Wizard of Aus – Night Riding and SoCal Park Hunting – Episode 11
The past 10 episodes have been awesome. Do I really need to tell you number 11 is just as good? Hit that play button.
“Corey Bohan rides under the lights at Heath Pinter’s backyard dirt masterpiece for an upcoming Unit Clothing ad. Joined by Dave Dillewaard and Heath Pinter, Corey gives a little tribute to some of his favorite riders of all time – Kris Bennett, Chris Doyle, TJ Lavin, and Brian Foster.
Then it’s off to ride a couple of Southern California skateparks, where Corey is joined by Ryan “Biz” Jordan, Anthony Napolitan, Dave Dillewaard, Drew Bezanson, and the “Prince of New Hampshire”- Brian Hunt.
Stay tuned for the next episode, which will feature the 2012 NORA Cup awards in Las Vegas.” – Red Bull
The Yard Jam Edit
Now this is what I call a good time.
“We went to Bob Manchester’s jam in his back yard this weekend which was sponsored by Monster Energy, DC and Stomp. The day couldn’t of have been any better, the sun was blazing hot, the BBQ was on around the clock, there was a ton of people and to top it off some pretty good riding too! From 4 till 6 was a Jam session where riders could battle it out for some cash and also best trick after that to win a stomp pit bike. Bob Manchester, Jack Marchant and Ben Wallace got top three in the Jam and Bob won best trick with his front flip.” – Ride UK
Eric Trepanier – New Trick
Looks like Eric has taken things up a notch with this one.
“Learnt a new flatrail combo, not sure if it’s been done before. Need to bring it to a legit setup and possibly oppo 180 out! What would this be called? Railride to 180 to backwards crooked grind to over fakie?”
Morgan Wade – Highest Air Ever
Morgan Wade set out to beat Mat Hoffman’s world record high air at Woodward. Clearly, Morgan got the job done like a beast. Morgan is the best, haha.
“When Morgan Wade sets out to do something he usually does exactly that. Inspired by Hoffman’s record setting air, Morgan chose to go for it in the fields of Woodward, PA.”
Merritt Promo
Here’s the first promo edit from Merritt featuring their already dialed team of Brian Foster, Justin Care, Charlie Crumlish, Mike Brennan, Pete Sawyer, and Brad Simms. It’s kind of crazy to think how well things are already coming together for this brand. Check out the edit, you won’t be bummed!
