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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.
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.
There is more to the Winterclash than just skating and that is the skaters themselves and the crowd! Photos by Olfert Poelen
As 2011 draws to close, we can look back fondly on a year full of incredible edits. Hammers have been laid and creative lines have been laced. So while you’re recovering from the festive celebrations, crack open another can and have a look back at this small reminder. Here are the ten most popular videos from 2011!
Man, look at the size of that jump. It’s like a super-mega ramp with a gap. 900…900..1080? What is this, freeskiing? Not even close. The danger factor just got amped up one thousand times. As if you didn’t know already from what we’ve shown, if you missed out on Air FISE Marsielle, you made one of the biggest mistakes of your life. If you have been following, you already know. Either way, it means you are thirsty for bangers. So, back to that super-mega ramp. Think you have what it takes? This is a do or die situation. You don’t clear that landing and you’ll be sipping out of a tube for the next year. So, why don’t you just sit back and see what Aragon, Morales, Haffey, Godenaire, and some friends have been up to. Don’t worry, we won't tell anyone about the drool on your keyboard.
After a long period of building up anticipation Chris Haffey went for the big one last night at the FISE experience in Marseille. Chris Haffey took the World Record with a spectacular 30 meter long jump! It took weeks in preparation until the final moment had arrived. Being who he is Chris Haffey not only pushes the sport in creative stuntman like tricks but now has decided to leave his mark by breaking records! Check out the video here. Enjoy the madness...
In a few hours (8pm) the big show will start. Chris Haffey had his final rehearsal this afternoon. Everyone is excited for tonight! Are you ready? Come back on be-mag to find out how Chris Haffey did on the world record.
Yesterday each rider had the chance to test the FISE big air ramp, except those that didn't dare to do it. Yeah, this jump is a serious business as you can see in the pictures below. The riders kicked off the session with a 'small' gap (10 metres). Chris Haffey was kind enough to share all his Mega Jump experience with the other attendees. The riders entered the ramp one by one. Their initial fears have been quickly forgotten: Straight after landing the jump they wanted to be back in the air. Jumping a ramp like this is not an easy task: You have to be fully focussed, even the smallest mistakes aren't allowed here. After a while the riders started to feel more comfortable to this new setting and therefore their jumps got bigger and more risky. This test session made us all pretty excited for the Friday show. To be honest - the world record attempt looks really scary. Only god knows if it's possible. Stay tuned for more action tomorrow.
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 Laced Competition, held at the Rampworx Skatepark in Liverpool, United Kingdom is broadcasted as live stream on Ustream.tv. Aragon and Powell are also attending this comp, so don't hesitate and follow the link to check out this comp live!
All healed up and ready to go, Winston is in the streets of San Clemente almost every day he can to film for the upcoming Razors vid. He's been skating so much in fact, that his hard drive is overloaded with clips from last year, so he had to sit down with his buddy, Alejoh, and put a little something together to keep us up to date on his skating.
Alex Broskow, Bian Aragon, Chris Haffey, and Montre Livingston, just a few names among the many awesome bladers that are featured in this edit by Hawke Tackler. Hit play and check out some of Hawke's favourite clips from several past competitions. Enjoy!
Check out which news posts and articles were viewed the most in the last week of 2011.
Our Am riders recived the Dre Powell 2's as an early christmas gift from Razors. They sent us some clips of them working in the skates and there various setups. Pickup a pair of Razors Dre Powell 2's in stores now! -Phillip Long
A historical moment for rollerblading. Chris Haffey jumps 98,4 feet at the Air F.I.S.E. in Marseille setting a new world record. This video is a recap of all the sick tricks that went down, and with Haffey's epic jump in the finale. Check out the edit by Anthony Finocchiaro.
Every frame has a story to tell. Every scratch is a letter, every chip a flare of creativity, every mark a test of endurance, every groove a path of accomplishment. Every ramp, every rail, every fall, every cheer, every journey. Every trick you land and every trick you don't, carved into a layer of plastic, concealed beneath our feet. Every frame has a story to tell. This is ours.
We have already talked about 'WRS UPLOADED' here on be-mag. It's the first all-digital blading contest hosted by the World Rolling Series. All WRS Pros and qualified competitors (top 25 WRS World Ranking) are invited to submit a :60 second edit showcasing the very best of what they have to offer on blades. This will be a contest that allows everyone to compete on their own terms; no runs, no heats, no parks, no restrictions.
Brian Aragon talks about his toughest moments, his approach on dangerous tricks and how he deals with the fear. He also shares his opinion about his first experiences in competitions and the key factors of his success. Check out the interviews by Pro Tips 4 U in five parts.
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.
