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Brian Tunney – Heaven Is Earth

July 7, 2018

Brian Tunney is back with a fresh batch of clips!

It’s always a good day when Brian Tunney has a new video to check out. You can always count on some great riding and an awesome song selection. This time is no different. Hit play and he lays down some dialed flatland combos in a few parking garages and parking lots in Austin, Texas. Get on that play button and take it all in!

“I really like this Self Defense Family song. BMX tricks from March to June of 2018. Sadly, I think this is my last riding video from Austin for a while because I’m going to be heading back to LA in September. (It’s less an end and more of a bookmark: But I will always respect and honor my time in Austin.)” – Brian Tunney

John Povah No Longer Etnies Team Manager

July 6, 2018

Well, here’s some pretty insane news. It looks like after 16 years, John Povah is no longer the team manager for the Etnies BMX program. We’ve been hearing there have been some changes and shake ups going around at Etnies for a while, and this is probably the biggest news that we’ve seen come out of it. John has been the key role in creating some of the best teams in BMX over that time span, produced a few videos you may have heard of for Etnies like “Forward“, “Grounded” and “Chapters“, bringing on riders like Taj Mihelich, Joe Rich and Ruben Alcantara to guys like Aaron Ross and Nathan Williams, and has been behind making a lot of great things happen for the brand and BMX in general. It sounds like John is leaving on a fairly positive note, but it doesn’t sound like he has a for sure plan of what’s next. We would imagine now that the news is out, it won’t be long before he gets a few offers. We’ll have to see what comes from this. Check out the post from his Instagram to bring the news…

Man, that seriously went by in the blink of eye !! 16 years in the bag and now on to a new chapter. I can’t thank @etnies enough for everything you’ve done for me, you’ve had an immeasurable impact on my life. You taught me a lot, you’ll always be part of who I am, I’m forever grateful. Thank you for allowing me to be an integral part of a brand with so much passion, it’s awesome, an amazing era in BMX and exciting to be a part of, BMX is definitely better for the brand being involved in it. And thank you to everyone in BMX who’s been supportive of me and what I brought to the #etnies brand in my time there, I’m humbled. There’ve been so many great times, memorable trips, accolades and so much achieved, I’ve honestly lost count, and with some of the best riders in the game, period ! Along with too many smart and talented people behind the scenes over the years to count, I’ll definitely miss that feeling of excitement for a new project and accomplishments that come with it, we were a great team. I’m excited to see what’s next for the brand, I’m sure it’ll be next-level as always. But as for me, I’ll be on the sidelines with etnies for a short while longer, at least for the next couple of months as a consultant, doing social media etc, but after that ? …. I’m excited and anxious for what the future holds ?? . . Much love ❤️
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Feeble Talk – Corey Martinez

July 6, 2018

Corey Martinez sits down for a round of Feeble Talk!

It’s that time again for another round of Feeble Talk. This time around Corey Martinez sits down in front of the green screen for an interview with Ryan Fudger where Corey talks about a ton of different topics from filming video parts, traveling, moving to California, favorite grinds and more. Hit play and take it all in!

“Feeble Talks are dropping every other Friday at 10am PST!

Episode two, season two has quintessential pro, Corey Martinez gracing our presence to shoot the shit.

Timecodes coming shortly:
3:00 – Filming an Itunes section
4:40 – Corey’s Ten Year section (full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksRSR…)
6:20 – Moving to San Diego
10:55 – “What happened to your hand?”
16:10 – Winning X Games Real BMX
20:40 – The Barcelona Sea Wall downside pegs
28:45 – Old Influence/New Influence (sorry about the music on Ruben’s part…)
34:10 – Never missing a backward grind
38:35 – Corey’s top three favorite backwards grinds.” – Ride BMX

Merritt – Corner Pocket Promo

July 6, 2018

Merritt coming through with a new video showing you what their Corner Pocket bag can store…

If you’re looking for a way to transport your tools or some fried chicken, the Corner Pocket bag from Merritt might be for you. Here’s a video where Greg Henry shows you what he likes to haul around in it. More details on the bag below!

“We just restocked on our popular Corner pocket frame bags, they are very durable and water resistant. Perfect for holding your tools, a tube, or wax. Made in the USA
Specs:
• 1000D, 500D Cordura
• water resistant lining
• Water resistant YKK zipper
• Velcro Straps
• 6.5″L x 4″H x 2″D (0.85L)”

WDGF Times – AD

July 6, 2018

The WDGF crew get down in Barcelona…

Here’s a fresh mix from the WDGF crew who have been busy putting in work on the street spots over in Barcelona, rain or shine! This is a good mix of spots and tricks from the crew, so hit play and take it all in!

Role Crew Presents “ARTV”

July 6, 2018

The Role Crew spent 5 days staking clips down in Brazil for their latest video!

We’re always stoked to see what the Role Crew are getting into down in Brazil. Here’s their latest mix that features the crew going to work on spots around São Paulo and a few other cities over the course of a 5 day filming mission. The guys put int the work and came across a bunch of great spots, stacking a ton of dialed clips along the way. Hit play and take this all in!

This is the result of 5 unhealthy days of São Paulo, Jandira, Barueri and Divinópolis with Anderson Ribeiro KAKAROTO, Rodrigo Oliveira REZAVELA, Maycon Duarte, Warley Ferreira, Diego Amaral and Dil Lima.

Filmed, directed and edited by Diego Amaral, additional camera by Ruth Jorge.

Soundtrack –
Kevin MacLeod – “Also Sprach Zarathustra”
Instelara – “Copo Vazio”
Robert Eriksson – “Ice Drummer”
Tyler, The Creator – “Who Dat Boy”“

Yoyo’s Pool Party

July 6, 2018

“If someone gets hurt, I am NOT responsible… and I’m not taking them to the hospital, either!”

It’s not every day that you get the chance to ride a pool that was built specifically for riding. 15 years ago Dave Arnold built a pool in his backyard and it has made appearances over the years as a few well known names have stopped by for a session. It had been a while since Dave threw a party in the backyard, so he got it cleaned up, built a few sub boxes, sent out an invite to Donald Trump and got everyone out for a day of riding and good times. Here’s a look at what went down!

“Dave Arnold has been a part of the UK punk/hardcore, BMX and skate scenes since the early eighties… and has been a long time friend of DIG. The ex Jailcell Recipes bass player went on to build a bunch of UK parks and event courses over the years and around 2002 he decided to build a little slice of California in his own backyard, near Wigan in the UK.

Over the years it fell into a state of disrepair, and disillusioned by the division and lack of real life connections he sees in the current UK BMX scene, he recently decided to clean the Pool and get a bunch of old and new friends together for YoYo’s Pool Party, 2018. Longtime friend Alan Woods from, Alans BMX got involved and pulled in support from 4Down, Seventies and more.

On the day the likes of Mike Curley, Jonny Devine, Tom Russell and Fathead mixed it with various UK legends such as Owain Clegg, Ian Morris and Chris Mahoney. Good times and tunes were provided by Double Dutch and entertainment from ol’ Donnie Dummy The Dictator kept the good times going long into the evening.

YoYo’s Pool Party was supported by Shadow and these Official DIG Partners: S&M, BSD, WETHEPEOPLE

Dave would also like to thank Northern Beer Temple and The Coven.” – DIG

Flatmatters – Chad Johnston Interview

July 6, 2018

Here’s one to kick your Friday off with! Effraim over at Flat Matters dropped a new interview with Chad Johnston! The interview covers everything from how he got started with BMX to different sponsors, running the Intrikat team and product things at S&M, filming videos, switching to riding pegless and more! It’s a great read, especially if you’re a flatland fan or one of the “older” guys in the crowd. You can check out the interview over on the Flat Matters website now!