Sam Crofts is a UK powerhouse blader with an almost unmatched skill to land tricks first try, but also a juggernaut of persistence, which could be witnessed at this year’s Winterclash, where he spent a decent amount of time trying his best to land a few insane trick combos at the Hanglosers Bowl comp on the first night of the Clash. Watching him blade is a treat in itself, and he’s become one of the UK pros to look to for innovation in blading and meshing stunt blading with urban tricks. His recent work on AEON DAZE was the reason we got him to do a Be-Mag Top 5. Words: Josip Jagić Photography: Stella Asia Consonni, Tom Sharman, Gareth Morton Tricks you’ve filmed in 2017: This trick I shot in Faro last week Silver city gap (unreleased) Various big wheel stuff Spider man transfer skitch POV Savoy hotel kink- Aeon Daze Skate set ups you’ve used in the past 5 years: Powerslide Tau Aeons Wizards UFS Throne Imperial Megacruiser Things to do on skates: Bomb hills and skitch Jump down big shit Wheel slides and wall rides Surf long rails Get drunk UK bladers you love to session with most: BAAAAAA Jonny Lee Bird Chilly Leon Skate Sections that get you pumped for stunts: Feinberg, Words second section Billy O’Neill, Accidental Machines Pat Lennen, Leading the blind Bolino, Lost tapes. Dustin Halleran, 50/50-Juice. Hardest tricks you’ve learnt in the past year: Been enjoying switch negs Single wheel slides are a bitch Royales on hundos are easier than you think I still suck at sweatys Forgotten how jump boxes work USD Team mates: Dano Eugen Nick Albert Richie Locations to visit this year: Faro Moscow Copenhagen Marrakech Oslo Goals in blading: Just Keep Having Great Times 420 Snacks: Roast Beef Beer and Peanuts Bo-der-bee Pie and Mash Vinces Stir fry Careers outside of blading: Bourne Plaza euro cerveza man Canary Wharf security guard. Southern Rail ticket inspector Eiffel tower looky looky salesman Cavin’s lens cleaner http://instagram.com/stellaasiaconsonni http://instagram.com/tomsharmanvideo http://instagram.com/garethmorton Your favorite pros’ favorite products. Support Be-Mag by buying at our very own or one of the following affiliate partners: Amazon – everything you need B&H – cameras and more eBay – Electronics, Cars, Fashion, Collectibles, Coupons and more
