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Quicky: Alex Raban

June 6, 2013

Alex Raban is one of those guys who I’ve been a big fan of for years from all of his DVDs and videos he has put out to the crazy costumes he’s always popping up in. Alex has always been one of the people I thought deserved the chance to be a pro rider and as of lately, that’s definitely been happening. With his signature colorway on the Volume Bermuda frame and new signature Iron Chachi bars being out, two video parts he’s stacking clips for and a bunch of miles being clocked on the road, we figured it would be a good time to catch up with the guy to find out what’s new. Let’s see what he had to say!

Name: Alex Raban
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Inside the Man Van with Zak Earley

June 6, 2013

If you’re looking to spend some time traveling with no real responsibilities, this has got to be one of the best ways possible. Check out how Zak Earley is getting around these days in his home / van that he drove cross country with. This thing has it all!

“Zak Earley is a man of many talents. Motocross, surfing and BMX of course! Zak packed all of his passions into one windowless van and decided to drive across the country from Maine to California living the van life. Everyday became a new adventure, waking up with a BMX bike in his face and the smell of motor oil on the ground. Take a look inside Zak’s van of toys and find out which CD’s he stole from his mom for the long drive out from the east coast!” – Network A

By The Numbers: Gary Young

June 6, 2013

Gary Young

Get over to Defgrip to check out a fresh round of By The Numbers with Gary Young. Definitely a bunch of interesting facts about the guy you probably never knew!

Lewis Morgan “Sleepless”

June 6, 2013

It’s always awesome coming across a completely unheard of dude that just kills it. This video of Lewis Morgan was filmed over the course of a month where he came through with a ton of whip and barspin variations at his local park and street spots. This video is also really well put together making for an all around damn good video. Take a look!

Song: Flume – Sleepless.

Filmed by Bill Jones and James Morgan.
Edited by James Morgan.

Kink – Ben Basford Edit

June 6, 2013

Seventies caught up with Kink‘s Ben Basford at the Flo skatpeark in Nottingham for a couple of sessions. Check out Ben absolutely shredding the place with everything from jibby street moves to super clicked 360 tables over the box. This is definitely one to check out!

Filmed and edited by Charlie Jobling
Music – The sons of silence “The mit out sound”

Vans – Francisco “Coco” Zurita Edit

June 6, 2013

I have no idea what the hell Coco Zurita is saying in this video… But I do know that there’s a couple rad clips and the filming and editing is on point. Doing it for Vans. Take a look!

Filmed and edited by Marco Bustos and Luis Barra

Sosh – Alex Valentino and Mayol Bonus

June 6, 2013

I’m not sure if this is a preview of what’s to come from this years SOSH Urban Motion contest or if it’s bonus footage from their submission last year. Either way, it’s some fresh Alex Valentino clips you haven’t seen, so take a look!

“Sosh Urban Motion, the video first contest BMX filmed with the smartphone is of return this year for a second edition! During 6 days, 6 teams pros and 1 wildcard team will have for mission of carrying out a film from 3 to 4 minutes, only using a smartphone. Innovation this year: it will be about a contest France VS England! Side French riders, one will find Maxime Charveron, Florent Soulas and Alex Valentino.”

Now Hiring: Fly Bikes – Full-Time Graphic Designer

June 6, 2013

Fly Bikes

There have been a ton of job openings in the BMX industry lately. Here’s a pretty wild one for you art and design guys! Fly Bikes now have a full-time position for an in house graphic designer! You can find out if you are qualified by CLICKING HERE. Do note that this job would require you to live in Vigo, Spain (which isn’t a bad thing…)