Currently ranked at number one in the world, Brian Aragon is widely respected as one of the greatest; not only in recent years, but throughout the history of blading altogether. For years now Brian has been consistently putting out mind-blowing edits with nothing but a steady progression in ability. Whether you like his skating or not, there is no denying that his style is nothing less than precise and smooth. He flows like water and hits tricks with the precision of a sniper. This will be remembered well after he retires from the sport.
As a child, Brian was keen on many sports, though skating soon became his main focus. His first sponsor was a small shop in Colorado called BC Surf and Sport. He considered the most fluid and progressive skaters to be his biggest influence; Vinny Minton, Brian Shima, Louie Zamora, and Aaron Feinberg are some of the names he has mentioned, while Dustin Latimer’s section in Brain Fear Gone was cited as his favorite edit.
Brian cites Vinny Minton’s 'Swag' edit is his most esteemed edit in which he was involved in along with his entry into the WRS 'Uploaded' competition. The latter edit won him first place in the competition and was filmed in only 5 days by Phil Long.
In the city where Brian grew up, Brighton Colorado, a public skate park was named after him. Brian said that this was his proudest achievement: “It was such an awesome feeling, cutting the ribbon with the mayor to open a brand new skatepark and seeing how proud my parents and friends were, it’s a moment I'll never forget.”
Over the past three years Brian has placed in over twenty WRS competitions, eleven of which have been first. He currently holds 17,500 points. Today he is one of the busiest professionals in the industry and unlike some pros who disappear from time-to-time Brian regularly appears in edits with new fresh manoeuvres, always with style.
Nickname: The Prince
Date of birth: 09.27.1983
Born: Denver, CO. (USA)
Hobbies: Going out, movies, playing pool, music, and shopping.
Sponsors: Razors, Jug, Ground Control, Murder One, Scribe, SDSF, Titen Bearings
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When Daniel Kinney threw the first ever Bittercold Show Down in 2001 the event was just a one-day event with 150 competitors, had no extra stage for spectators, no additional ramp set-ups - the event didn't even have an own website.
Ever since the first rolling videos hit the market in the early '90's, certain releases – such as 'The Hoax' and VG installments, or later published milestones like 'Coup de Tat' and 'Brain Fear Gone' – have changed not only the way people tend to look at and think about the specific scenes and rollerbladers portrayed, but also rolling culture itself. Even though I think it's too early to say what long term effect the release of GC.1 will have on the rolling world it undoubtedly has heightened my expectations regarding filming and video graphic techniques. Adding the extremely high production quality to the skills of one of the best teams in rollerblading yet, the math basically does itself. The Ground Control team video represents the passion and hard work Jon Elliott and his crew have put into their dream, resulting in one of the most spectacular videos to date.
Contributors from Be-Mag come from all over the world. In fact, one of the aspects that make this media outlet so successful is the joint effort given from the rolling world covering every rideable inch of the globe. Aggressive skating, while seemingly non-existent to the pop-culture world, has grown in leaps and bounds over the past few years. The dynamic has changed in so many ways since the early 1990s that each aspect in growth of style, amplitude, technology, culture, etc. has gone through it’s own little piece of the overall revolution.
As an inline skater i've always felt like i'm part of a secret society, and this event is our annual gathering. I feel a natural connection to the fellow skaters that makes me feel at home.
Our contributor Vincent Morretino sent us some snaps from his Bitter Cold Showdown 2012 experience. Vincent covered some of the skating and also gives you a glimpse on what being at BCSD felt like this year. Thanks, Vincent!
Alex Broskow has already shown in the past that he has got what it takes to be a world-class competitor. With podiums at some of the most important rolling events around the globe including NYC Street Invite, Blading Cup, Montreal Classic, World Rolling Series Finals, high expectations are usually placed on Alex. Alex was able to meet the high expectations this year.
The morning of Laced was freezing cold. While the rest of England was gripped in snow, it seemed to just rain ice in Liverpool. No amount of layers could save you. Inside, Rampworx was no better and we clung to our cups of coffee for the illusion of warmth.
Here is yet another Winterclash 2012 edit produced by Minimal Motions, a professional film and post-production team from Poland. In this edit you are able to experience the Clash from different perspectives and through high quality filming gear.
The Winterclash is in full effect. Unfortunately Brian Aragon has been hurt during an attempt of a huge 540 Flatspin on the large quarter. We will keep you posted...
5 Questions with Brian Aragon.
Featuring Brian Aragon, Erick Rodriguez, Julian Bah, Franky Morales, Mike Johnson, Chris Haffey, Montre Livingston, Rachard Johnson, and Dre Powell. #bladergang
Ground Control & Razors presents "Purple Swag" feat. Dre Powell & Brian Aragon. An insightful look on the new GC frames as well as some recent shredding from both Brian & Dre. Produced by Max Manning & Scott Olsen.
There's a shit ton of amazing skaters in this edit but one stands out the most. In fact, he's the only one that can hold the candle to... dat park!
Winning the X-Games last year in China is one of the moments Brian cherish the most.
Winterclash 2012 took place three weeks ago. Just in case you might forget about the contest's illness, you can get a sweet refresher here.
Some more clips from this years Bitter Cold Showdown 2012.
Hush Hush Distribution comes up with some unseen clips featuring rollers like Jeff Dalnas, Mark Wojda, Demetrios George, Alex Broskow, Brandon Smith, Tracy White, JC Rowe, Brett Urbas, Brian Aragon, Vinny Minton and many more.
Here is another edit from this years BCSD 2012 shot by Aaron D Schultz.
More and more edits are popping up and the people that have not been to the contest are starting to get an idea of the things that went down. Here is a compilation of Raw footage by Daniel Prell that gives you a good idea of the contest and the atmosphere at the Winterclash 2012. Enjoy...
As you already may have found out, Brian Aragon took a bad fall at the 2012 Winterclash. Luckily he is fine! We held back the clip of the fall, since it is in our opinion that it is up to Brian to decide if this clips should be posted or not. Brian gave us the go ahead, so here are the clips from his massive 540 flatspin attempt. We hope you are back on skates as fast as possible Brian!
The panhandle Pow Wow 2010 (5-star WRS-event) will take place on April 10th at X-Park (Pensacola, Florida). Get your trip planned now. For more information regarding the schedule, please head over to their website here.If you want to compete, you...
It’s been a while since Razors did a tour through Germany. Meet Brian Aragon, Horn, Chaz and Mathias Silhan on tour:
The International Razors Pro Team will be on tour through Germany from July 2nd to 9th. On July 8th Brian Aragon, Chaz Sands, Mathias Silhan and Stefan Horngacher will come to one of Western Germany's finest Skateparks, the Rheinpark Skatepark, located in Duisburg (Germany). The Razors Team is looking forward to meeting you. Austria's finest Gabriel Hyden will be joining the Razors Team on their trip as the tour filmer. He will make sure you get your clip with your Razors idols. So come out, say hello to the Razors Team and have a chilled and relaxed session with them. See you on July 8th in Duisburg!
The Razors Team will hit up Forward Freestyle Skatepark in Belgium on February the 10th.
The Air Fise 2011 Rollerblading and Wakeboarding competition hits Palais Omnisports in Marseille, France on December 9th. Why is this going to be such an epic day? Well, other than the already expected great skating, we get a chance to see Chris Haffey make an attempt at setting a new world record. He claims to not only go for it, but stomp the landing and make it legit in the world's eyes.
To celebrate over a decade of Ground Control frames, comes the film to define a generation. The UK Premiere of the much anticipated Ground Control DVD, a film by local Simon Mulvaney. The premiere is on December 9th at the Rampworx Skatepark in Liverpool, United Kingdom.
Skater: Brian Aragon
Trick: Top Soul to tts
Photographer: Mirek Ragan
Location: Czestochowa/Poland
Skater: Brian Aragon
Trick: Royale
Photographer: Jeremy Stephenson
Location: Denver, CO
