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There are two park contests in the Australian rolling scene that have been happening every year for a long time, "The Aussie's" and "The Vics", The Australian Titles being the higher-profile national event that tends to showcase the finest in the country, and the Victorian Titles that hosts the best skating the state of Victoria has to offer, plus whoever else from around the country turns up, and this year was quite an interstate turnout. This tends to be the case these days when it comes to events put on by RollVic, a group of skaters who basically want to see events like these as an opportunity for the sport to grow, for skaters to come together, and for amazing skating to take place. This year's Vic Titles fulfilled exactly those goals, with four of the top five in the Open finals coming other capitol cities.
Danny's not a robot, he can take a fall, but he is a machine that shows no fear. His skating is the sort of skating that will get you the enders for two different montages in Be-Mag's 'Featuring The World' DVD a while back. It's the sort of skating where in a contest if he lands the big trick he's going for it'll win the prize for best trick of the day, and if he has a section in a video it'll be the most talked about section in that video. Not that long ago an edit was shared on the web featuring some old footage of Danny skating in his homeland of New Zealand, and the universally positive response throughout the skating world was a testament to his ability to defy what we've come to expect in a person's skating. He's a stuntman that takes risks, and if the spot doesn't call for a stunt he'll still throw down the hardest tricks he can think of. He won't stop until he's landed them, even with no camera around to capture it. Just be grateful Craig was there to capture this session, at the new Rampit Skatepark in Melbourne. But this is only a minute – he can go all night at this place, or any place for that matter. And then there's his Seven Rats part, which is a whole different ball park...
Matthias was obviously my first choice when choosing who should be featured in 'Seven Rats'. The first project I filmed with Matthias was his Rollerblade Solo Collective edit, which we pumped out in only about 5 sessions, this made me realize how quickly this guy can stack some decent clips. We became good friends through filming and skating together for the past year and a half which made it extremely easy to work with him on this project. Matthias' section is filmed mostly in the central business district of Melbourne, which gives the section a more urban and architectural feel, the same aesthetic of Matthias' previous video sections/ the Clip series. His creativity and effortless style is something that can only be gained through years of experience, as Jon Julio once said about Dustin Latimer 'He can make anything look good'. Matthias has been a blessing for the scene here in Melbourne, and a blessing for rollerblading in general. This 'left-over' edit is a collection of clips we filmed that weren't intended for use in his section, you will have to buy the DVD to see what he can really do.
It’s Friday the 22nd of April, time for the world premiere of Australian DVD ‘Seven Rats’. It was in a dark and filthy cobblestone alleyway right in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD that the red carpet was rolled out for all who attended. The appropriately named ‘Rancho Notorious’ was the venue for the evening. Inside on the first level was an old warehouse converted into a gallery showcasing talented Melbourne artists, but this didn’t take importance away from the bar which was serving the finest local and imported beers, wine, and an enormous cheese platter (real rat food). Like most who attended, Josh Clarke strolled in with his eyes set on the bar. The event and venue was one that Melbourne rollerbladers had not experienced before for a premiere, and everyone knew this meant something special.
If you asked me 4 months ago if Robbie Pitts would have a section in ‘Seven Rats’, I would have been hesitant in saying yes. We had submitted all of the footage I filmed of him in the past year for ‘Valo 4 Life’, and I didn’t have a single clip of him left for ‘Seven Rats’. When he returned from America, I filmed Robbie almost everyday for 3 months, and his persistence, and belief in the project carried him through to the end, delivering an amazing video section. He truly has put a lot of effort into getting his section done, from filming arbitrarily after work/university, to sitting in on the long editing process. His section was the first that I finished editing, wrapping it up within 5 hours of getting his final trick on camera. Working with Robbie was a great experience; his outlook on rollerblading is something that will always stay with me. Thanks for all the great memories Robbie!
The Goulburn Fruit Jam, held in outback Australia for the second time running, never ceases to surprise me. We pick quite a good skatepark, in the middle of nowhere, and a whole bunch of rollerbladers turn up from all over Australia. This is the type of dedication we see in rollerbladers all over the world, we'll mission anywhere to just make it to a comp and catch up with our mates. This year was no different, with even more rollers coming from even further corners of Australia than last year.
»The "Back From The Dead Tour" consisted of 20 rollers in 3 vehicles going from the "Victorian Titles" in Melbourne on October 23rd, up to the 8th installment of the annual "Right 2 Roll" street contest in Brisbane 7 days later on the 30th, some 2000km/1300miles north.«
From Rolling Victoria, the people that brought you the Australian Rolling Open '09 and '10, last year's Goulburn Fruit Jam, and the last few installments of the annual Victorian Titles, this year's event was even more of an interstate affair than it had already become in recent years. In fact an Englishman and a German made up the top 3 in the Open category. People travelled from 6 of the 7 capital cities around Australia to attend a 1 star WRS event that this year returned to Riverslide, a.k.a. "City Park".
Here we go with another Hoedown edit provided by our good friend Kristian Payne. This edit comes up with some real bangers. So pay attention and lean back.
Everyone has arrived and the weather has cleared. The box is set up, the rail is set up. The heats are about to get underway in 15 minutes. International skater Matthias Ogger has just signed up. It's set to be a great day! Peep the quick edi...
Its been a while since Vine Street has been released. Still Dom West is hitting us with amazing footage of the Australian Vine Gang ripping it up everywhere, from Barcelona to Switzerland and of course Down Under. Enjoy...
Check out Josh Nielsen lacing his tricks with great style in his 'Seven Rats Section' edited by Craig Smith. A well planned production turned out in a very sweet edit. Enjoy!
In the week before Sven Boekhorst's City Hopper Premiere on January 22nd, we will post several achievements of Sven's career. Today we have two clips. The first is Sven at the Australian X-Games in Melbourne, 2000. The second shows his runs in park and halfpipe at the 2003 Global X-Games in San Antonio, Texas. This was his first event after recovering from a broken ankle. Sven took first in park and fourth on the halfpipe. Tune back in tomorrow for more Sven Boekhorst clips!
Australian powerhorse CJ Wellsmore is up next for Be-Mags famous 'In the Know' interview series. And who is doing the interview...? Yup, you do. Log onto the Be-Mag msgboard right now and ask away! Deadline for all submissions is January 18th!
Check out the Friends section of Vine St edited by Dom West. Filmed in Sydney, Australia.
Peep this edit of Gavin Drumm skating park in Australia. It's a testimony of style and skill on eight (8) wheels. It also has a guest appearance by Robbie Pitts. Me gusta...
Featuring Josh Nielsen, Tom Coley Sowry, Gavin Drumm, Rhys Bell, Chris Pullar, Jeremy Dalbis, Guillaume Louis, Nikos Western, Shane Onus and many more, filmed in Australia. Thanks again to Gerard for making it happen!
Dominic West also posted up Tien Nguyen's section from the 'Vine St' DVD. Tien has already shown in the past that he has got what it makes to be a good skater. Even when he falls he will get up again to try the same trick again and lace it with style.
Check out Cj Wellsmores profile from Vine St. It is absolutely incredibly amazingly awesome. And we're not even over-exaggerating...?
Isaac is the most humble guy I've ever met. He has the trick vocabulary and ease of a 'pro', but instead chooses not to be even slightly sponsored. Underestimated is an understatement. -Craig Smith
The Australian Rolling Open 2010 (WRS 3-Star event) will take place this upcoming saturday, April 17th 2010, in Adelaide (South Australia).For more information about the competition, head over to the website. To give you an idea of what to expect...
Remz just can't stop touring. So far Remz has realized three big tours this year: one through Germany/Holland/Belgium, one through California and one through Florida which ended just some weeks ago. Now Remz will be back on the road again ex...
The Canberra Pre-Sesh Tour will start on February 17th and will end on Saturday 19th at the Goulburn Fruit Jam. Check out the flyer for further info and make sure you attend one of the stops!
The Goulburn Fruit Jam is on again in 2011 at the Goulburn Skatepark in New South Wales on February 19th. Goulburn Fruit Jam will be the same chilled out event as last year. Peer judged all day, skate when you feel like it, and a 10-15minute jam session to cap it all off around 3:30-4pm.
Skater: Robbie Pitts
Trick: 180 Stalegrab
Photographer: DR Awde
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Skater: Stephen Walker
Trick: Fakie 360 to bank 180 out
Photographer: Rhys Bell
Location: Canberra, Australia
Skater: Hayden Golder
Trick: Safety 180°
Photographer: Brad Watson
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Skater: Matthias Ogger
Trick: Unity
Photographer: Hayden Golder
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Skater: Danny Jensen
Trick: Sweatstance
Photographer: Aaron Tan
Location: Pond Ledges, Melborune, Australia
Skater: Adrien Anne
Trick: Royale
Photographer: Jeremy Dalbis
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Skater: Gavin Drumm
Trick: Stale Air
Photographer: Ed Liew
Location: Laverton, Victoria, Australia
Skater: Paul Brock
Trick: 360 Mute over the hip
Photographer: Ed Liew
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Skater: Hayden Watt
Trick: Alleyoop Fish
Photographer: Conrad Bizjak
Location: Rampfest, Melbourne, Australia
Skater: Jarrod Thackeray
Trick: Alleyoop Topacid
Photographer: Ed
Location: Newport Skate Park, Melbourne, Australia
