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United “Downtime” – Full Video

December 24, 2011

So, unless you were already drunk by the time the video was released yesterday, there’s a good chance you already watched the United “Downtime” video. If you haven’t, well, stop reading and press play already. I’ve watched the video twice already and I’m not only really impressed, but I’ve come to a few conclusions that I tweeted which you can check out after the jump…

There’s more that I could say for conclusions but I figured 7 was more than enough reasons. It’s Christmas so there’s a good chance you don’t have anything going on today so kick back and watch this already. Happy Holidays everyone!

“Full length United Downtime dvd from December 2011 now online for your viewing pleasure. This dvd was originally available with The Albion BMX Magazine #5

Between mid January and the end of June 2011, following the release of our most recent full length DVD ‘This Is United’, we rented a small vacation apartment in Huntington Beach.

During this time, team riders from our pro, am and world teams flew out to visit, ride, relax, film some clips and soak up some of that Californian lifestyle.

Featuring: Nathan Williams, Ryan Lloyd, Corey Martinez. Alex Valentino, Ashley Charles, Ryan Metro, Luke Peeters, Geoff Slattery, Roy Van Kempen, Dan Boiski, Jimmy Rushmore, Christian Rigal, Kye Forte, Leo Forte & Dean Hearne.

All music listed in the credits”

You can download this on iTunes by visiting the United site.

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Peter Adam Bike Check

December 20, 2011

Head over to the United site to check out Peter Adam’s setup.

Dane Searls – Giants of Dirt – Part 3

December 19, 2011

Dane Searls will forever be remembered as a legend.

“UnitRiders.com
Facebook.com/UnitRiders

THE FINAL CHAPTER IN THE GIANTS OF DIRT PROJECT CELEBRATES THE LIFE AND DEDICATION OF DANE SEARLS, 1988-2011.

December 20, 2011 — The final video release for Professional Freestyle BMX rider Dane Searls sees him successfully ride the biggest dirt jumps in history, clearing distances up to 60 feet (18 metres) on a BMX.

The Giants of Dirt Project began in 2010 when Dane Searls brought the idea to Unit Clothing, his sponsor. Over the next 12 months, together they built and tested the line of jumps in Boonah, (west of the Gold Coast, Queensland) on the farm of fellow Unit rider Freestyle Motocross Pro Matt Schubring. Sheer determination saw Dane push through many painful crashes and set backs, including the devastating Queensland floods of 2010. Dane finally completed his life long goal in November 2011, by riding and pulling tricks through the entire set of jumps. Giants of Dirt 3 is the realization of Dane’s dream.

A custom built drop in ramp was constructed and the final jump in the set of four jumps measures 60 feet (18 metres) from dirt take off to dirt landing.

Two days after fulfilling his dream, Dane was involved in an accident and suffered critical head injuries, placing him in a coma for five days. Dane passed away on November 25, 2011 in hospital due to injuries sustained.

His death sent shock waves through the BMX community and he will be long remembered as an amazingly kind person and as a professional athlete who pushed the boundaries of the sport of BMX.

R.I.P “The King Of BMX Dirt” Dane Searls.

Special Thanks:
Shane Allchorn, Digger, Nick Richardson, Nick Cooper, Steve Sommerfeld, Tim Wood, Jed Mildon, Josh Stead, Robbie Stewart, Pat O’Neill, Brad Taylor, Darren Pokoj, Max Duff, Junior & Luke Bridges. Also a big thanks to Matt Schubring and his personal sponsors SP Tools and Orrcon Steel for supporting the Giants Of Dirt Project.

Executive Producer:
Unit Clothing

Direct / Film / Edit:
Allan Hardy

Additional Filming:
Jack Birtles
Michael Jennings
Lachlan Russell
Matt Mergard

Graphic Design:
Thomas Smith

Helicopter Pilots:
Scott Menzies
Jason Rimene

Music:
“Age of Wonder”
By “The American Dollar”
Written by John Emanuele & Richard Cupolo
Courtesy of Yesh Music
Published by Yesh Muic (ASCAP)
http://www.facebook.com/theamericandollar
By arrangement with http://www.8foldmusic.com
Download a free compilation of 9 of their best tracks here:
http://www.tinyurl.com/2bflc4m

“40 Days…”
By Blessthefall
From the album “Awakening”
Courtesy Fearless Records
http://www.myspace.com/blessthefall

Helmet camera footage filmed with Contour cameras.”

Adelaide Tripping

December 17, 2011

United‘s Luke Peeters has been floating around Australia the last month or so. He recently stopped in Adelaide to check out the scene and have a go at their spots. That dirt canyon hip thing looks mega fun.

Quicky: Nathan Williams

December 16, 2011

Nathan Williams BMX
Photo: Andrew White

Well, it would appear that 2011 was one busy year for Nathan. He travelled the world, filmed and is filming for multiple video parts, rode a few contests, picked up a few new sponsors, found some time to film and edit a new edit and managed to answer some questions for us. I’m not really sure how he can handle being so busy, but I guess that’s what you gotta do to be a pro these days. I figured with all the newness going on with him, it would be a good time to catch up and find out what’s new. Let’s see what he had to say…

Name: Nathan Williams
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Hellride X United – Denis Pavlov

December 9, 2011

United‘s Russian connect through Hell Ride, Denis Pavlov, drops some serious fire in this new edit. The last few clips are especially wild.

United “Downtime” DVD

December 9, 2011

Unless you have a copy of the new The Albion, you probably haven’t seen the new United DVD “Downtime”. Don’t freak out, they are going to make it easy for you to check it out soon enough and all you have to do is a few clicks of the mouse…

“We made a nice little app for the Downtime Dvd on Facebook, simply follow the links, like the page, and add it to your own page to watch away. Alternatively you can follow this link and watch it on our fan page.

So yeah, simply add this to your own profile and come December 25th we will switch out the trailer for the full length dvd and you can watch away in comfort whilst chatting about what sweet presents you got and how much you have just stuffed your face.” – United

Insight: United Beacon Line

December 8, 2011

Corey Martinez BMX

I’m always bouncing around ideas with different brands for different projects from interviews with the teams, product reviews, On the Horizon’s and in general, things that give you a better understanding of what makes a brand tick. I’m always tossing ideas back and forth with Dean Hearne from United and we were thinking taking a closer look at some of their products would be pretty cool. The other day when Corey Martinez won the street portion of the Rebel Jam, it was pretty much was enough of a reason for me to want to focus closer on Corey’s signature Beacon line. So let’s take a closer look at what makes his frame and bars his…
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