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Empire BMX – Aaron Ross: How To Suicide No Hander

May 23, 2017

Want to learn how to suicide no hander on a BMX bike? The crew at Empire caught up with Aaron Ross to learn everything about the trick from where to start to how to suicide no hander like a boss. This video is pretty short and sweet, but Aaron gives some great advice and plenty of examples at House Park where he does them flyout and in the middle of lines. Check out the video below!

“Aaron Ross breaks down how to do the suicide no-hander, an often overlooked trick in today’s politically correct climate!

follow Aaron Ross on Instagram and Twitter! @theaaronross

filmed / edited by @thejoshbabu” – Empire BMX

Aaron breaks it down in 3 steps.

1. Level out and let go of the bars. Stretching your arms as far back as you can.

2. Start looking for the bars and keep your eyes on them so you can easily get your hands back on the,.

3. Put your hands out front and then find the bars. If you kept your eyes on them, it will be much easier to grab back on.

That’s about it when it comes to how to suicide no hander on a BMX bike! After you watch this video, grab your bike and start sending the trick! Start out slow and take your hands off a little, and slowly start stretching them further and further back until you can’t go any further. This is one that will take a lot of practice and time to convince yourself to let go, but once you get it dialed in, you can throw it into the middle of lines and tricks making for some interesting riding.

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What do you think? Have any questions? Do you have any tips Aaron missed you think people should know? Let us know in the comments below!

Chase Hawk “Born and Raised” San Diego Flyer

May 18, 2017

The annual Chase Hawk “Born and Raised” contest presented by Empire BMX is getting two stops this year and the first one is heading West to California! The contest will be going down in San Diego on June 24th and registration is now open at TheBoardr.com/BornAndRaised! They haven’t announced the location yet, but there’s a few spots like the Claremont Park or OB Skatepark that would work out real well for this event. We’ll keep you posted once we know more. Until then, get yourself registered!

Here’s the official post from Empire and Chase.

big announcement! the Chase Hawk #ChaseBornAndRaised amateur contest will have two stops in 2017! we're pumped to help make these events happen! info below ・・・ Stop 1 (of 2) of #ChaseBornAndRaised will be in San Diego, CA. Home of @chadkerley and @dennisenarson, I'm excited to add a westcoast stop to the event. Winner gets an all expenses paid trip to the Austin stop in October. Thanks to @empirebmx for being the presenting sponsor for the 3rd year in a row! ❤️ More info coming soon. ?? (link in bio for info & sign up) – Chase Hawk
A post shared by ♛Empire BMX♛ (@empirebmx) on May 18, 2017 at 11:58am PDT

Empire – PuckPuckPuck Fest 2017

April 7, 2017

Empire BMX coming through with some goodness to enjoy on this Friday Afternoon. Here’s a look at what went down at the second PuckPuckPuck Fest in Austin, Texas. The concept was simple… Have Ryan Corigan and a bunch of others built up some ramps with pallets, bring in a few bands and have a good time! This video shows the build process followed up by the riding and good times that were had! Looks like it was a success to us.

“PuckPuckPuckFest 2.0 went off recently, and was multiple pallet-loads of awesome! huge thanks to Puck, Jack Hartje, and Mabry! big ups to Fine Southern Gentlemen for the venue, and thanks to anyone and everyone who lent a hand
@pucksnotdead
@hackjartje
@a.e.mabry
@fsgprints

filmed by Kenny Horton @kenny_horton
edited by Josh Babu @thejoshbabu

songs:
Blackfoot Gypsies “Rock It Up”
http://blackfootgypsies.bandcamp.com/

MAMA “Lazer Lover”
http://mamamamamama.bandcamp.com/”

Clint Reynolds On Empire BMX

April 6, 2017

some things are a Good Idea ? —- welcome to the team @credence_bikes! more good stuff soon…
A post shared by ♛Empire BMX♛ (@empirebmx) on Apr 6, 2017 at 10:40am PDT

Here’s some news we have a feeling some of you won’t be completely caught off guard by… Empire have officially added Clint Reynolds to their line up! Here’s a short but sweet clip that was just released on Instagram to bring the news that Bob Scerbo whipped up. We have a feeling we’ll be seeing a full on welcome video in the near future. Either way, we’re stoked to hear the news since Clint kicks a ton of ass.

Empire BMX – Steven Hamilton Winter 2017 Video

March 20, 2017

Steven Hamilton has been on fire with the videos lately. Here’s another new one packed full of BMX and skate goodness for Empire! As always, Steven finds some damn creative spots that most probably wouldn’t even think to ride, and brings plenty of style to everything he touches. Awesome watch from start to finish!

If you missed it, here’s Steven’s Winter 2017 video for Animal Bikes that dropped last week!

“Steven Hamilton braves the elements to bring you some of his signature double-duty deliciousness, blistering a veritable cornucopia of ill locations with his unparalleled spot awareness and trick selection. tree fakie rules, and wall at 1:23 is life

filmed / edited by Steven Hamilton
Sparklehorse / “Comfort Me” / It’s a Wonderful Life (2001)”

9th Street Pump Track Race

February 22, 2017

Last weekend the Pump Track Race went down at 9th Street in Austin, Texas. Empire released this video from the day giving us a look at everything that went down! This event was for the kids and it looks like everyone had a great time. It’s pretty awesome seeing 9th Street finding ways to bring in all the generations of riders to help build up the BMX community down there even more.

“The first event in a big push by the 9th Street Executive Council went down on February 18th. youngsters from near and far gave the Pump Track their best, and everyone came out a winner! BMX is a community, and this event brought lots of new faces together for the first time. the future of Austin BMX is bright, and 9th Street has been integral to the community for almost 25 years strong. make sure to follow @9thstreetbmx on IG, and check out www.9thstreetbmx.com. there will be lots of events in the pipeline, so come on down and shred! a non-profit group has been organized to oversee 9th Street maintenance and events. check the 9th Street site for details on how you can contribute. big ups to everyone who participated, and most of all to the crew behind the scenes who made all of this happen” – Empire BMX

Empire BMX Christmas

December 25, 2016

Empire dropped this new video to get you in the Christmas spirit featuring
Aaron Ross, Tom Dugan, Cory Foust, Gaz Sanders, Nina Buitrago, Josh Babu, Stone Kepler, Brett Silva and Jared Swafford jumping pools, cruising House Park and more! You already know this is awesome.

“Merry Christmas and happy holidays from all of Santa’s little helpers at Empire BMX. thanks for another great year!”

Filmed and edited by Jeremie Infelise

Empire – Danny Hickerson “Chill Bro” Section

December 8, 2016

Take a look at Danny Hickerson’s part from the Empire BMX “Chill Bro” DVD!

The crew over at Empire decided to uploaded Danny Hickerson‘s section from their “Chill Bro” video for everyones viewing pleasure! As anyone that has ever touched a BMX bike should know, you cannot pass up a video with Danny… Ever. If there was a rule book, that would be in there. Hit play and take in all sorts of gold from Danny doing everything in both directions! You cannot go wrong with any Danny Hickerson footage and this part is a serious classic. Enjoy!