DIG BMX Archives – Page 123 of 178

In The Cut: Nick Castillo and David Grant

July 30, 2015

Can’t go wrong with some Nick Castillo and David Grant footage! Check out some raw iPhone action from California and Indiana spots in this BMX video! Both of these guys stacked some real solid clips and a few real gnarly ones as well. We kind of want to see Nick pull that curved wall ride to wall, but based off what we saw, that looked like it hurt, haha.

“Our DIG ‘In The Cut’ video series continues today with some raw clips from Santa Barbara’s resident jujitsu warrior Nick Castillo and BSD’s hubba fiend David Grant shot (all on iPhone) while David was out from Indiana on one of his frequent visits. There’s even a couple nugs from Cody Bowers in the there too. BMX for life breech!” – DIG BMX

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Chase Hawk – Long Story Short

July 28, 2015

DIG caught up with the one and only Chase Hawk to talk about the start of his career going on the Fit Puerto Rico trip with a bunch of legends and getting his ass kicked around by them since he was the new guy on up to today where he’s working on his Etnies “Chapters” part and more! Definitely a rad watch, so get on that play button and take it all in!

“To kick off our new Long Story Short original series we have one of the best to do it: Chase Hawk. Maybe BMX’s finest example of the idealized rider, we’ve been glued to whatever Chase has put out since he come into the spotlight years ago as a teen.

We sat Chase down a while ago and asked him about the transition he’s seen in his life over the last decade both on and off a bike. Certainly much has changed from an outsider’s perspective. Here we present the passage of time from Chase’s view.”

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Tyler Fernengel – Eyeshot

July 22, 2015

Remember that crazy sculpture that Tyler Fernengel dropped in on back in 2011 for his cover of Issue 96 of DIG? Of course you do, because it was absolutely nuts. Today, DIG released a video giving us a little behind the scenes look at what it took to get the photo! It looks scary just sliding down it, we can’t imagine what it was like to ride down it!

“We’re psyched to introduce our new video series, ‘Eyeshot’ which takes a closer look, with the help of unseen raw clips, at some our favourite photos that have featured in the previous 21 years of DIG Magazine. To kick things off we go back two years to Haro and Demolition’s then up and coming rider Tyler Fernengel and the crazy drop-in he took on in Detroit which ended up on the cover of DIG 96 ‘Youth Of Today’ Issue. Scary is an understatement…

Photography by Andrew White
Filmed by David Leep”

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“Stink Pit 4” Extras

July 20, 2015

Just over five and a half minutes of goodness that didn’t make it into “Stink Pit 4” are now online for your viewing pleasure. These might have been the “scraps” that didn’t make the cut, but that doesn’t mean there’s not some amazing riding in this BMX video! Get on that play button and take it all in!

“After premiering the excellent Stink Pit 4 DVD online a while back we’ve now got some bonus clips that never made it into the final cut due to frame rate issue or something nerdy. Featuring Gannwear, Dan Conway, Fran Meehan, Nick Bott, Jim Borio, Jon Schimpy, Phil Jones, DIG’s Ryan Scott, and Tyler Butler.” – DIG

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Anthony Derosa – Low Profile

July 17, 2015

It’s pretty amazing how many completely under rated and amazing riders that you probably have never heard of. DIG caught up with Anthony Derosa for this new Low Profile giving you a look at how talented this guy really is. Watch as he sends some grinds on some huge set ups and unique spots. He’s definitely not scared to push things. Highly suggest you check out this BMX video!

““Anthony Derosa is 20, Goes to college full time half the year, and still finds time to ride and shred with all the homies while maintaining a high grade point average. For a young Bull, Dero really has his goals set up and knows what he wants to be doing. It’s a rare thing to see these days, someone who is talented, has a humble attitude about it all, and when it comes time to go Anthony is always ready to give it a 100%.” – Chris Marshall

“Garret Reynolds is from the same town I as I am, so it is a little challenging finding spots that haven’t been blown out; haha. With that being said, it does make it more fun trying to do new tricks on old spots. It’s motivating to me in a way. I’ve managed to pull off a few new ones for this edit!” – Anthony Derosa

Filmed and edited by Bryan Carter”

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ABQ DNV – Eat The Streets Denver Jam 2015

July 15, 2015

DIG released this fresh video from this years ABQ DNV Eat the Streets Jam in Denver, Colorado! Above you can see the highlight reel giving us a look at all of the spots these guys hit, the riding the went down, the multiple times they got kicked out of spots and all the good times that were had! All in all, this looks like one hell of a BMX Jam! If you’re digging this video, you can also check out a photogallery from the day right here!

“DIG is proud to present the first stop of ABQ DNV’s Eat The Streets 2015 jam series hosted in downtown Denver, Colorado. A great mix of locals and riders from far and wide, including Adrian Vigil, Lahsaan Kobza, Matt Closson, Kenjoe, and more converged on Mile-High City to kick things off.

“Eat The Streets is an pro-am series of street jams traveling from Denver down to Albuquerque, Phoenix, and SoCal with a cash purse and giveaways from our sponsors. This event came about based on the idea that it was time to put BMX back into our own hands, the riders. With corporate sponsors pulling out of BMX left and right, we felt the need to create something that is in our control, and on our terms. It’s raw, it’s street. This is our chance to give back to the sport we’ve grown to love so much with our friends and now family.

Denver was our kick off spot for the series and could not have been happier with the results. We had so many riders of all skill levels, young and old sending it all day. With Denver having such a rich history in BMX over the past few decades it only made sense to start here in downtown. With spots ranging from rails, banks and ledges we had everything covered we wanted to ride and then some! Being downtown comes the risk of getting kicked out at spots but with how large our group was every spot had to be reevaluated by the cops and security. We had no major issues with this because by the time they regrouped we were on to the next one.

These events are a labor of love. It would not matter if we had 10 or 100 kids there, we would move and push just the same for the love of BMX. Cheers to all those who showed up and rode as well a huge thank you to all our sponsors and supporters. See you all in Albuquerque for the next Eat The Streets jam on July 25th.” – Mario Carrasco / ABQ DNV

Filmed and edited by Andrew Knight and Mario Carrasco
Additional filming Cody Austin”

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8 Reasons Why You Should Not Open A BMX Shop & 8 Reasons Why You Probably Should

July 14, 2015

Make your way over to the DIG website to check out an interview with Shad Johnson, the owner of Goods BMX in Portland, where he gives you 8 reasons why you should not open a BMX shop and 8 reasons you you should probably open a BMX shop. Although there’s a lot of risk involved, it sounds like the reasons you should open a shop outweighs the reasons you shouldn’t. BMX definitely needs more BMX specific shops to help grow the local scenes and help keep riders on their bikes. Check out those reasons and start your business plan!

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Dan Foley – A Day in Annapolis

July 13, 2015

Two videos from Dan Foley in one day? That’s what we’re talking about! Check out this fresh one featuring him and Alex Topper cruising street spots in Annapolis, Maryland. Everything about this from the riding the filming and editing is so on point. It’s not focused on the crazy, most difficult tricks or lines, but more of a simplistic day of cruising some chill spots. There’s some great lifestyle shots to go along with this that really give it a good summer vibe as well. Take it all in, because this is a dialed BMX video!

After you watch this, check out more footage of Dan Foley in the Lumia Pureviews – Pura Vida video!

“Dan Foley enjoys a summer day cruising with his old friend Alex Topper around Annapolis, Maryland. As Dan relays the familiarity of riding with good friends at old stomping grounds has a special charm to it that I think many of us can relate to. You don’t need the best of spots to have the best of times.

“My good friend Alex Topper and I grew up right outside Annapolis, Maryland. Once the capital of the US, currently the capital of Maryland, and home of the US Naval Academy, Annapolis is a quaint waterfront town with a certain charm I have yet to experience anywhere else. It lacks spots, but is easily one of my favorite places to cruise on a nice summer evening. On a recent trip to visit home, Alex had a day off work so we spent the day cruising around the town and shot this little edit.” – Dan Foley

Filmed by Alex Topper and Dan Foley. Edited by Dan Foley” – DIG

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