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SWBMX – Aficionados Project

December 1, 2012

The guys over at Southwest BMX in the U.K have a rad video project they are working on. The only thing is, the deadline for you to submit your clips is December 4th, so get on this right now!

“Aficionados definition: a person who is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about an activity, subject, or pastime
Here it is, the launch video asking you to send in your clips to be featured in a huge, compilation BMX edit from riders all around the world! To enter go to the entry page here: southwestbmx.co.uk/aficionados/
Steps:
1. Film a clip of you doing a trick and/or a bail, a shot of the place your riding and a shot of you looking down the camera
2. Upload the raw footage (no effects or filters please) to Vimeo or Youtube
3. Fill out the entry form on southwestbmx.co.uk
4. Like us on Facebook
5. Deadline for the clips is 4th December 2012
6. By entering your clip your entered into a lucky dip competition to win prizes from SouthWestBMX, Crucial BMX shop and 34R
7. Wait for the edit to be released!
A few tips:
1. If your filming on your phone please could you make sure to film landscape (phone on its side) instead of portrait
2. If possible can you make sure to upload your clip in the highest possible quality e.g.HD
3. Try to get the whole trick in frame so that everyone can see what it is and how impressive it is
4. Have fun!
If you have any questions about the project feel free too email info@southwestbmx.co.uk”

Skullcandy – Island Fever Teaser

December 1, 2012

Skullcandy sent Drew Bezanson, Rob Wise and Mike “Hucker” Clark to the North Shore of Hawaii for a week of riding, surfing and good times with Justin Kosman. They clearly ended up producing because this teaser looks awesome. Can’t wait for the full edit.

Print Ad: Deluxe – Ted Van Orman

December 1, 2012

Here’s a look at Deluxe‘s newest print ad featuring Ted Van Orman. This can be found in issue 11 of The Albion.

Mutant Bikes Instagram Contest

December 1, 2012

Want to win a Lobo frame from Mutant Bikes

Props – Issue 54: Leif Valin Profile

December 1, 2012

Props dug into their massive bag of amazing videos and pulled out this profile on flatland legend, Leif Valin from issue 54. This is definitely a funny profile since he gets pretty random, but it’s still awesome as hell. Check it!

A-Town Trash – Nick Smith “Still Folded”

December 1, 2012

A-Town Trash keeping the party going. They’ve uploaded Nick Smith’s section from the “Still Folded” video for your viewing pleasure. This section is loaded with some serious heat so make sure you hit that play button.

BF-IT Trailer

November 30, 2012

I was waiting for this one to drop. Here’s the trailer for the BF-It Documentary! I just hope Fit decides to bump up the number of copies they produce because this should be at the top of every BMX riders wish list…

I even make an appearance in this at 1:11 when I’m trying to hide my boner in the grass, haha.

“Stew Johnson has taken on the task of heading up a documentary on Brian Foster, one of the most respected and all around legends of BMX. That’s not blog intro fluff, BF is a respected BMX legend and awesome individual. The documentary is aptly named, BF-it.”

Product: Shadow Conspiracy – Multi-Tool Out Now

November 30, 2012

The Shadow Conspiracy have been working on their new multi-tool for quite a while now, but it looks like it’s finally complete and out now! If you are trying to simplify your tool bag, this is the way to go. Check out more photos and info right here.