Here’s a video that Stewart Munro put together with Simon O’Brien prior to him joining the Australian Navy. Simon is so damn good. Enjoy!
Film and Edited by Stewart Munro
Simon O’Brien’s Next Chapter
BMX is crazy because there are guys who are so incredibly talented, yet the money isn’t there to let them fully push their talents as far as it could go. Simon O’Brien is one dude who definitely can say this applies to him. Being one of the best flatland riders in the world for the past decade has given him a lot of opportunities, but at 33 years old, he’s decided to take a different route and see where things go for himself. Head over to ESPN to check out an interview about his decision to put BMX on the back burner to pursue an opportunity with the Australian Navy that came with this new edit.
Scott O’Brien – Snapshot
Spotted this over on Flat Matters. Film maker, Mickey Gaidos, teamed up with Scott O’Brien for a video contest that required only using a cell phone to film it. Now, the quality issue would normally be a factor, but if you know what you’re doing then that’s not really an issue. Check out this video they filmed on an iPhone 4s that ultimately won the contest. Rad.
Simon O’Brien Video Rewind
Check out some flatland goodness from Colony‘s Simon O’Brien courtesy of ESPN BMX! This one is a flash back for sure.
“Australia’s Simon O’Brien could be considered one of the best flatland riders in the world. Though he doesn’t get out to compete as much as he once did, O’Brien’s riding in video over the past decade is astonishingly innovative, difficult and stylish. He’s never been one to fall in with the current flatland trends. Instead, he’s pioneered some of most difficult techniques (backwards rolling halfpacker barflips) and kept a level head on his shoulders while also becoming remarkably good at skatepark riding. In the above video, O’Brien, now 33, discusses his progression through flatland, his recent trip to Japan and where he’s at right now with his flatland riding. Video by Stewart Munro.”
Scott O’Brien @ New Orleans City Park
I’m a sucker for well filmed and edited flatland edits. The riding is crazy already, but a smooth and sharp edit makes that much better. Spotted this one of Scott O’Brien on Flat-Matters that’s definitely worth a look.
“Scott has been a big inspiration in my riding for many years; more than he even knows. Back in the day, Scott rode everything and when he showed up at contests he would bust out and hand out flat/street style to many. I even judged a dirt jumping contest Scott rode in were he pulled a tree ride in his run.#sick Today he’s know for his MC work at flatland contests, but to me he will always be an all around rider, with a bag of tricks that only a few of us remember and get to see. This edit is only a few tricks what he currently works on, but I hope to document more of his riding in the next few years. Scott’s passion and unique style for this sport is a true asset to all of us. Always fun hanging out Scott!” – Rob
Colony – Simon O’Brien Random
“This edit was put together from a bunch of random footage in Simon’s hard drive. A good mix of flatland & some ramp trickery by Simon as well. Well worth a watch. Edited by Glen McGlaughlin.” – Colony
Colony – Simon O’Brien Flatland Edit
Colony‘s Simon O’Brien has been doing some shows lately with a crew of FMX guys. Check out this edit they put together from his riding. Read the full description after the jump.
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