It’s always rad seeing the guys who are putting together a full-length BMX video actually get a full section in the video. It’s a lot of work to produce a video, but also finding time in front of the camera can be tricky. Dave Raffa didn’t have any trouble managing both because he came through with a real solid section for the “Roc Bottom” video! Check out what he cooked up!

“This week we have Roc Bottom creator, Dave Raffa’s section from the DVD to share with you. Dave clearly scoured the nooks and crannies of the city for spots, riding more than a couple that leaving you itching to hit Rochester. It’s not just the spots that things interesting, he’s got the bike control and vision to produce a really unique video part.​” – DIG

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Another section from the “Roc Bottom” video for you to enjoy featuring some of Rochester, New York’s finest putting in work on the city’s endless street spots. This section features riding from Matt Smith, Nate Stahura and Peter Knapp and doesn’t disappoint!

“Matt Smith of The Yea, OG Rochester local Nate Stahura, and young gun Peter Knapp hold down the first section in Dave Raffa’s ‘Roc Bottom’ DVD. Whether you are a newcomer to town, closing in on 40 doing one-footed double peg grinds, or just barely old enough to drive there’s a place for you in the Rochester scene and BMX in general. Look for the following part to drop next week here on DIG.

“This section offers a glimpse into the variety of riders within the Rochester scene. The transplant, the staple, and the young boy. Matt Smith, the transplant who had a brief residency in Rochester, brought some out of town flavor to the Roc. Matt has a keen eye for set ups, and a scrupulous attention to trick execution. He is a true BMX nerd and runs theyea.com. Nate Stahura, the staple, who on any given day can be spotted riding downtown. Nate has been piece of the Rochester scene for 20 years. He has seen the old guys fade away, the transplants come and go, and the young kids flourish. Riding scenes always evolve and it is valuable for it to have some staple figures to offer guidance. Finally we have the young boy, Peter Knapp. Peter is one of many young talented riders in Rochester. At 16 years old, there is a 17 year age gap between him and Nate. There is also a three stack height difference between them too. Enjoy.” -Dave Raffa

Filmed and edited by Dave Raffa” – DIG

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Here’s the intro for a new full-length video that Dave Raffa has been busy producing called “Roc Bottom” that will be premiered on DIG over the course of the next few weeks. Check out the intro for a taste of what’s to come and then get the full story below.

“DIG is proud to present ‘Roc Bottom’ a great scene video out of Rochester, NY produced by Dave Raffa featuring Matt Smith, Nate Stahura, Peter Knapp, Dave Raffa himself, Dan Collier, John Bechtold, Phil Demattia, Tony Hamlin, Ryan Cork, Nick Spath, and a gang of friends. Welcome to Rochester, New York. Enjoy!” – DIG

“This video is a very accurate rendition of what life was like in Rochester. We went on weekly adventures, drank tons of Genesee, and rode tons of amazing spots. Rochester is a great place and Dave is a true sportsman. Often I would ride down my block to his house for beers, bike vids, and cooking on the grill. Dave is on the hunt for spots and almost always has a game plan of where to go on the weekends. What I appreciate about Dave is he really pays attention to how we all ride bike. He would find spots and if he thought someone else in the crew could do something cool on it, he’d let em know. The vintage Rochester film spliced in between sections reminds me of how enterprising the Rochester, New York vibe is. It’s a different feeling here. Maybe it’s the brutal winters that turn everyone into hearty resilient people. The group section pretty much sum up what it’s like mobbing around town when everyone comes out. Rochester has a great BMX community. I’m honored Dave let me help out with this project and proud of how he put it together. I learned a lot during this video, on and off the bike. Shout out to Dave, Cork, Nick, Tony, Phil, Uncle Dad ( Nate ) and everyone else in the video. I’m thankful to say these guys in Rochester, got a friend in PA.” – Matt Smith

Filmed and edited by Dave Raffa

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