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Note* This only applies to U.S! Sorry… Everywhere that’s not the U.S.
As a photographer I am always searching out ways to set myself apart and create content that people will be into. It’s one of the biggest challenges and one of the hardest parts about it to be honest, especially these days when everyone has a camera of some sort with them on a regular basis whether it is a digi-cam or an iphone and life is being documented by the minute. It’s a mix of doing what makes you happy and trying to figure out what will make viewers happy as well. That’s where this new “A different perspective” idea came from. Over the years I have interviewed tons of pro riders about anything and everything except one important topic. What is it like from their perspective to go out and shoot with a photographer? What it is that makes one person better to shoot with than others? I have always wondered about what goes on inside a riders mind before they prepare to shoot a crazy banger and put all of their trust into the photographer. See what Ryan Nyquist, Greg Illingworth, and Daniel Dhers all had to say for the fourth edition of “A different perspective.”
Here’s one for you to give a go. Tim Knoll put together this how-to on getting those limbo rides dialed in like he has them. Not only is this a wild trick, but I can imagine this is a hell of an ab / core work out! So if you’re looking to give the limbo a shot, check out this video and then give it a go!
Filmed and edited by Tim Knoll
Ride BMX caught up with the legend, Van Homan, to get the low down on downside grinds. Take a look at what he has to say then go give it a go!
“The downside double peg grind is one of those tricks we don’t see often enough. Hopefully now that Van Homan is showing you how to do them we’ll be seeing a lot more downside grind action in the near future.”
Boy cruisin’ the streets with an opposite smith.
This week I got the chance to interview Anthony Flores a.k.a “Boy” about what it was like growing up as a BMX rider in East Los Angeles. A lot of riders share a similar upbringing of cruising the neighborhood with their buddies to the ice cream store but Boy’s upbringing was a little more raw than that. Sure, he fell in love with riding just like most of us did but he also spent his childhood in the projects. By no means am I saying that it’s a bad thing, I am simply pointing out the fact that Boy avoided all of the typical shit that comes along with growing up in a rough part of a big city and decided to focus his energy into riding and I think that’s awesome. I have known Boy for a long time now and have been shooting with him ever since I moved out West. There has never been a dull moment hanging out with him, he’s always got some stories to tell, and a smile on his face. He also holds down a job, and does what it takes to make sure his son Jordan a.k.a “Mr. Young BOYrack87” is taken care of along with his girl. Needless to say, he has been there for BMX since day one and his passion remains. Enjoy.
Ever wondered what a regular day is like for Chad Kerley when he’s not stacking clips for a video or hitting the road for a contest or something? Check out this day in the life that Crooked World dropped today giving you a look at how Chad is living these days.
“Step into Chad Kerley’s BMW and take a ride to the Premium BMX headquarters for a little shopping spree and brand new CK frame build up! Next up follow Chad for some insanely tech shredding at Rancho Penasquitos and Poway parks in San Diego! Filmed by Steve Croteau. Beats by Christian Backe.” – Network A
Get a few tips from Danny Josa on how to snap an invert into place then get on your bike an give it a go!
“Danny Josa hails from Hungary and flows with a unique style on his BMX. When it comes to inverts, Josa waits until he is at the peak of his air before snapping his bike up by his side. Learn how best to snap your inverts from Danny Josa in this Step By Step.” – Alli Sports
Interview by Mark Noble
James Cox is flat-out one of the best filmers in the game – but don’t just take my word for it, he’s in possession of one of the few highly-coveted NORA Cups for Video Of The Year resting on a shelf at 4Down HQ to prove it, for his production work on the United video. Whether it’s his filming skills or production and editing techniques, James has it down – and has done so for a pretty long time; “I’ve been filming since I was about 17 years old, so over a decade ago now. I’ve been filming professionally since about 2008 after leaving my job as a Senior Creative at a graphic design agency to pursue a BMX videography career and never looked back. I started off freelance, and made videos for all sorts of different companies, but eventually I ended up on the United / 4Down payroll as their staff full-time filmer. On top of that, I now produce videos for Etnies Europe and undertake the odd personal project…” Whether it’s travelling worldwide for United, or 4Down, or for Etnies, James Cox has it well covered. We caught up with him between projects to figure out his FIRSTS.
