Featuring Sean Kelso, Alex Broskow, Chris Farmer, John Bolino, Colin Kelso, & Billy O’Neill.

CREATE ORIGINALS™ 2010 Pro Team Introduction from Create Originals on Vimeo.

http://createoriginals.com/media

Better late than never.  I’m sure you’ve seen Robert’s Solo Collective edit, but here it is to enjoy again, and again, and again.   

Robert Guerrero Solo Collective from Solo Collective on Vimeo.

 For your viewing pleasure and entertainment, an edit by Jon Anderson and Mark Catelotti.

This Month With Puddles And Skate Mom Ep 3 (December) from Jon Anderson on Vimeo.

Matthias Ogger Solo Collective from Solo Collective on Vimeo.

Fridolin Eelbo - F&ck you I love USD edit. from ConferenceTV on Vimeo.

FT - 5 On It - Tom Hyser from FootageTape on Vimeo.

New from Under Cover: 

http://theconference.org/conf_blog_wp/?p=2001

We are extremely proud to present this edit to welcome USD and rollerblading into 2010 with a bang.

http://theconference.org/conf_blog_wp/

Edited by Matty Watky and starring Starring Albert Hooi, Carlos Pianowski, Jeff Dalnas, Colin Kelso, Sean Kelso, Billy O’Neill, Rachard Johnson, Demetrios George, Richie Eisler, Nick Lomax

Sven Boekhorst Solo Collective from Solo Collective on Vimeo.

Check out the new Stockwell Skates.  Order yours now at Skatepile.com in blue or red.

CTV - EOTP Tour Parkage from ConferenceTV on Vimeo.

Genesys GT:

For just above $200, the Genesys GT is awfully full-featured, packed with a re-designed Jug Precise liner, Featherlite 2 frames from Ground Control and 56mm/90A wheels from BHC. It comes with exchangeable soul frames and backslide plates which protect the boot and can be easily replaced when worn. The groove of the backslide plate is perfectly aligned with the frame making locking on a snap and no breaking-in necessary. Combined with a hot color scheme the feature set is a win. It powers the skate to benchmarks typically seen in skates with a much higher price tag — and to an exceptional skating performance.

Features:

·         GC Featherlite 2 frames

·         Jug Precise Liner

·         Replaceable Soul frame & backslide plate

·         BHC 56mm/90A wheels

·         ABEC 3 bearings

Kizer Frames, Holiday colors to brighten the winter! Xmas09/10 from ConferenceTV on Vimeo.

The Aragon 3 is the third skate of Razors’ groundbreaking Superlight skate generation and comes with a host of new details and features: 2 cross beams in the backslide plate area significantly increase support and control. A new developed PU heel pad underneath the liner is ergonomically designed and dissipates any shock when slamming your foot down. An additional 6^th eyelet hole allows further tightening of the skate and prevents any movement within the skate. The Aragon 3 comes with Jug’s SL liner which was specifically developed for Brian’s skate. An important new feature is a silicon grip pattern in the back which sticks to the inside wall effectively preventing slipping and shifting of the liner. Additional improvements are a more articulated ankle shape with extra high density foam to lock your foot in, a new high performance insole made of high end Polyurethane plus gel pad and a 4-point lacing system for fast entry and tight fit.

Unchanged are the amazing skate characteristics, such as a super direct contact to the ground, easy transitions and effortless performance of tricks such as backslides, royals and torques.

Features:

- Cross beams in backslide plate area for responsive boot tricks

- JUG gel heel pad

- Interlocking heel pad and soul frame

- Additional eyelet holes for extra support

- New JUG SL liner with double heel lock and 4 point lacing

- Velcro tongue attachment

- Silicon grip pattern

- GC FLT frame

- M1 Aragon 57 mm/90A wheels

- ABEC 5 bearings

Razors Aragon 3 Review from Razors News on Vimeo.

ONE Magazine with great coverage of the Boston Street Battle that took place on November 15th from.  Click photo or link to read full article.

http://www.believeinone.com/?p=491#more-491

CTV - DEM - “The Transition” - More to Follow. from ConferenceTV on Vimeo.

Steve Swain Solo Collective from Solo Collective on Vimeo.

The new Jug Argyle liner, which has been in the works for over a year, is now available for order. 

The Jug Argyle liner solves one of the most annoying problems in rolling: slipping and shifting liners. Jug developed a material with silicon grip pattern which sticks to the inside wall of the skate, effectively preventing the liner from shifting and moving.

New designed J-pads surround your ankle and look your heel in. A high rebound 15 mm foam padding adapts to the contours of your foot and provides comfort and perfect fit. Also new is a 4-point lacing system for fast entry and tight fit without endless excess cords. The Argyle liner also comes with the proven Jug Tongue Velcro System which prevents shifting of the tongue and the super comfortable Polyurethane insole with gel pads. A laminate inside the cuff area provides support and prevents the edge of the cuff to dig into your leg.

New Features:

• Silicone grip pattern
• J-pad ankle lock
• High rebound foam
• Duel density Gel footbed
• 4-point lacing system
• Velcro tongue lock
• Articulated, pre-shaped tongue
• Removable tongue insert
• Stash pocket

The Argyle liner comes in high top (HT) and V-cut.

Check out the video teaser below.  

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xs8t48L7PY

That’s right folks.  As most of you have heard, Brian Aragon took home 1st place at the WRS World Finals in Vegas over Halloween weekend.  A good time was had by all. 

Where was the best place you visited this summer?
Cali-forn-ia.
How many skate comps/events have you attended so far this year?
i threw one here in arkansas, other than that…
Name your top 3 skate events of all time.
IMYTA, BCSD, Winterclash.
What is the newest skate dvd you purchased?
We are Valo 3
What kind of cellular device do you have?
The kind i lose alot.
Could you live without it?  For how long?
happily, for ever.
How has blading made you a better person?
magic.
If you didn’t have blading where would you be right now? 
somewhere trying to find it.
Do you think you personally contribute to creating new bladers?
oh yeah, i carry around skates in my trunk for little dudes to try. kids where i live are hyped on what i’m doing!
Current set up: Black TV2’s wif eulogy wheels.

Jug is proud to release the first shoe of a completely redesigned shoe line:

Click Here to Order.

The New Jug High Top Shoe Commercial from Razors News on Vimeo.

Everything on the JUG HT is designed from scratch, from the outsole and a custom designed insole to imported PU and action leather materials. The outsole conforms to DIN 90 which means it’s is more than three times as abrasive resistant as conventional soles which is a result of its high Butadiene styrene rubber content.

The insole is specifically made for Jug from a high end Polyurethane with gel heel insert which provides a feeling of walking on clouds. It comes with black waxed laces with engraved metal tips. An extra pair of white laces is included in the box.

Click Here to Order Now!!!

Where was the best place you visited this summer?

How many skate comps/events have you attended so far this year?

4

Name your top 3 skate events of all time.

1st H-Town Showdown, Hoedown 02, Hoedown 04.

What is the newest skate dvd you purchased?

Drip Drop!

What kind of cellular device do you have?

IPhone

Could you live without it?  For how long?

NOPE!

How has blading made you a better person?

It has made me a people person and able to make many friends all over the

U.S. It also has made me a very patient person with a good sense of direction as I go by skate spots instead of street names and can get almost anywhere

If you didn’t have blading where would you be right now? 

Nowhere

Do you think you personally contribute to creating new bladers?

Yes

If yes, how?  If no, why not?

I spent several months out of this year conducting skating lessons for the kids,and pushing them as hard as I can to get better.

Current set up:

RB Solo Tribe with GC Frames.

Check it out.  www.be-mag.com

Where was the best place you visited this summer?
The Colorado desert.

How many skate comps/events have you attended so far this year?
Panhandle Pow Wow, Colorado Road Trip, SOMO Premier and NYC Last Man Standing.

Name your top 3 skate events of all time.
Wilmington NC Street Comp 03 sticks out in my mind because it was my first contest I ever went to. I pornstared this huge drop kink rail to win best trick.  I think the prize was a pair of SixWonSix sweatpant shorts. 

What is the newest skate dvd you purchased?
I haven’t bought a skate video in a while. Mindgame Bang maybe was the last one.

What kind of cellular device do you have?
An old LG phone with a cracked screen and no antenna.

Could you live without it?  For how long?
Yes. I hate my phone. The longest consecutive amount of time I’ve gone without a cell phone is a month. I could easily go longer.

How has blading made you a better person?
Rollerblading has given me an outlet and an escape that I couldn’t find in any other activity or sport I have ever participated in.  It has more than likely kept me away from a lot of destructive decisions, provided me a strong group of friends, and given me incentive to travel the world. But at the same time a lot of other hobbies, interests, jobs and women have been abandoned due to skating.  Rollerblading has definitely had a huge role in molding me into who I am today.  I’m not  necessarily sure if I’m a better person because of it, but I am happy with the results.    

If you didn’t have blading where would you be right now? 
I would be finished with college, holding down a successful job, and still be with my last girlfriend.

Do you think you personally contribute to creating new bladers?
Yes.

If yes, how?  If no, why not?
Each time I get a new pair of skates I give my old pair to a youngster interested in blading.

Current set up:
RB Estilos

Check out Tom’s interview on Be-Mag. 

Where was the best place you visited this summer?
Amsterdam.  Amazing, riding around on bikes everywhere we went.  Skated many good ledge spots and bowls
How many skate comps/events have you attended so far this year?
About 6 or so?
Name your top 3 skate events of all time.
Lausanne 1997, IMYTA Atlanta, Superhick #1
What is the newest skate dvd you purchased?
The new sean Cullen DVD

What kind of cellular device do you have?
A Blackberry, I wish I had an Iphone
Could you live without it?  For how long?
I hate cell phones and computers.  I could live way better without them.
How has blading made you a better person?
It has taught me patients.  I have friends from all walks of life and ethnic backgrounds.  Some of my best friends
are bladers.
If you didn’t have blading where would you be right now? 
Prob. in Atlanta trying to sell my art
Do you think you personally contribute to creating new bladers?
yes, for sure.  I always try and hollar at the New-Jacks at the skatepark.  Also try and design skates that are
easier for street skating tricks
If yes, how?  If no, why not?
I always try and hollar at the New-Jacks at the skatepark.  Also try and design skates that are
easier for street skating tricks
Current set up:
Rollerblade Solo Tribe stock set-up

Where was the best place you visited this summer?
Nashville, since it was the only place I visited this summer. They have a really relaxed and tight scene, not to mention some of the best spots.

How many skate comps/events have you attended so far this year?
Hmmmm, I went to a AIL comp in nashville, the Boots, Burgers, and Hammers comp (courtesy of Brian and Carson Starnes) was awesome, and I to the AIL comp at progressive last weekend.

Name your top 3 skate events of all time.
‘02 Superhick
‘05 Superhick
‘09 Boots, Burgers, and Hammers

What is the newest skate dvd you purchased?
There have not been many new one recently, but the most recent one I bought was Vibralux On Top.

What kind of cellular device do you have?
iPhone 3G

Could you live without it?  For how long?
No, I feel lost whenever I don’t have it on me. I kinda bugs me how reliant I am on technology.

How has blading made you a better person?
Exposed me to many different lifestyles and personalities. It has created a driving force within me to be creative and not settle for things “in the box”.

If you didn’t have blading where would you be right now?
Face down in a ditch maybe, haha. I don’t know, I think about those types of questions alot. I don’t things would be much different, I would probably alot more focused on art and music, but I think in the long run I would end  up where I am right now.

Do you think you personally contribute to creating new bladers?
Not to creating new bladers, but I contribute to educating non-bladers. Like my roommates, none of whom blade, now watch skate videos with me and know a bit about the industry. Educating a person on skating is the 1st and most important step to someone who might start blading. Every blader should know about the industries history and the key players within it, past and present. If there is more education in new bladers, it will create a more fruitful industry and reputation.

If yes, how?  If no, why not?
Woops, read the response above, I kinda went off on a tangent.

Current set up:
Salo Rob Thompson’s w/ Razors souls and backslide, Ground Control Frames and Face Wheels.

Where was the best place you visited this summer?
Buford, GA to visit that states coolest people.

How many skate comps/events have you attended so far this year?
I only went to Burgers, Boots, and Hammers.

Name your top 3 skate events of all time.
Maelstrom at Maximus in Boston 1996 (1st place grommet vert), Superhick 2005 at Discover Mills, and The Showdown at the Hoedown 11 at Eisenbergs.

What is the newest skate dvd you purchased?
Southern Motion.  It’s really fun to watch, and the skating is good and stylish.

What kind of cellular device do you have?
I have an LG dumbphone.  No internet, no camera, and texting is disabled.  Just make calls, take calls, and check voicemail for me.

Could you live without it?  For how long?
I’m not a big fan of phones so I could live without it for a while.  Especially if I could communicate via the internet on a non phone device.

How has blading made you a better person?
The evolution of my skating has enabled me to draw parallels to the ups and downs the Way of the Boot has with life as a whole.  It has improved my personal relationships, my perception of my surroundings, and the goals I have for my life.

If you didn’t have blading where would you be right now? 
If I lost the ability to skate today, I would just relive it over and over in my head to get through the bad times.  If I had never found it to begin with, I don’t know where I’d be.  Skating has brought me to some wonderful places where I have met the most wonderful people, and hopefully I would have found another way to connect with the world.

Do you think you personally contribute to creating new bladers?
I try to be approachable when I’m at a skatepark or I’m at a location where there’s kids around.  I make it a point to say hello and break the ice so the kids don’t feel as nervous when asking me how to do something, or if I can do a misty flip or a 900.

Current set up:
Rollerblade Solo Estilo’s setup flat rocker in the RB Switch frame with 60mm Andy Kruse model Face wheels because I’m a geek.  Stock bearings, Superfeet insoles and some Skatepile stickers round out the setup.

Where was the best place you visited this summer?
I stayed in the Phillipines for about a month this summer and it was super rad.
I have lots of family there so it was a lot of fun.

How many skate comps/events have you attended so far this year?
I have been underneath the radar lately. But i am attending the AIL Qualifier at Progressive Skatepark.

Name your top 3 skate events of all time.
Superhick
Hohohoes
AIL

What is the newest skate dvd you purchased?
I have fade nation 2 and its sweet.
What kind of cellular device do you have?
I have one of the phones from the 2003 era. You know, the ones that are virtually indestructible, and hold a charge longer than a court judge.
Could you live without it?  For how long?
Yeah I could go without my phone for a bit.

 
How has blading made you a better person?
Blading has and still continues to change my life, my thoughts and my actions.
If you didn’t have blading where would you be right now? 
I would be in a bad place.

 
Do you think you personally contribute to creating new bladers?
Oh I know it… Stop by Duncan Creek Skatepark if you don’t believe me.
If yes, how?  If no, why not?
Being Calm cool and collected. Sharing my stories and fun times with new skaters. Spreading the word about dome safety.

Current set up:
TRS SOLO ESTILO.
KIZER “M” TYPE FRAMES
Whatever wheels.
THANKS SKATEPILE!!!!

Where was the best place you visited this summer?
Finland

How many skate comps/events have you attended so far this year?
one

Name your top 3 skate events of all time.
Lusanne, Switzerland 1996, Super Hick II at Rampage, South Padre ASA 1996

What is the newest skate dvd you purchased?
The only one ive ever bought was when Dowling made me pay for the Dirty Show.

What kind of cellular device do you have?
dunno

Could you live without it?  For how long?
i like texting randomness to friends and to my girl in finland at 50 cents a pop.

How has blading made you a better person?
helped open my mind and keeps me young

If you didn’t have blading where would you be right now?
on the golf course

Do you think you personally contribute to creating new bladers?
yes

If yes, how?  If no, why not?
By showing those that dont know, the deal.

Current set up:
Xjados, 50/50 freestyle frames, Andy Kruse Face wheels

Where was the best place you visited this summer?
I had a good ol’ trip up to Tennessee for my parent’s anniversary. Got to see the fam. It was fun times.
 
How many skate comps/events have you attended so far this year?
One, Bittercold. It was really cold. I couldn’t feel my feet when I skated in my heat (I know, how ironic). I didn’t really enjoy it too much.
 
Name your top 3 skate events of all time.
Superhick - 2002 (Rob G killed it so hard that year. Pat Lennon fakie backflip?!)
HoHoHoes 2007 (So sick. Everyone showed up and tore up all the spots.)
IMYTA Atlanta 2003 (Haffey’s 5 Kindgrind…Epic.)
 
What is the newest skate dvd you purchased?
Uh…I don’t remember the last time I bought a skate DVD. Maybe “Them Apples” like 5 years ago.
 
What kind of cellular device do you have?
Verizon LG from 2007. I’m not big on trendy, high-tech gadgets. Although, having the internet at all times seems amazing at some times.
 
Could you live without it?  For how long?
I couldn’t live without my phone. If I had to live without it I would hope it would be for less than a day.
 
How has blading made you a better person?
It enspires me to eat right and treat my body better. It helped me to quit smoking (twice), keeps my idle hands (or feet…whatever) occupied, and allows me an amazing artistic outlet that fuels my wicked adrenaline addiction.
 
If you didn’t have blading where would you be right now? 
I’d probably either be doing something amazingly noble for mankind or I’d be a complete waste of human life drug addict/alcoholic who never did anything productive with his short sad existance (or I’d be dead).
 
Do you think you personally contribute to creating new bladers?
Probably not, I’m pretty anti-social. Maybe someone has seen what I do at a skatepark or something and dug it enough to go out and buy a pair of skates. That’d be rad.
 
If yes, how?  If no, why not?
I don’t know how to make other people want to rollerblade other than by going out and doing it. I saw it and thought it was cool, so I started doing it. I wanted to be that guy boosting big airs and going real fast and it’s all just evolved from there. That’s the only way I understand it, so that’s the only way I’d know to create a new rollerblader (Frankie Morales and Jaren Grob inspired me and they don’t know it, so maybe I’ve inspired someone too?!).
 
Current set up:
Black Shima V.2 NIMHs, Black Formula 1 GC frames, NIMH stock wheels.

The WRS just launched it’s official site this week.  Check it out:  World Rolling Series

Click Here to go to the Camp Woodward website.

Press Release:

Meet the ultimate blading weapon in disguise. The new 09-1 by Remz.For this all-new release, Remz updated every component of their winning freedom-of-feet formula: the 09-1 liner is stuffed with new foam cuts for more comfort and better support, a softer heel pad and new insole, a better fitted tongue and new neoprene patterns for an all around accurate fit. The 09-1 skin features a fresh and clean Remz-style design incorporating the Remz rear lacing system pioneered by Chris Haffey and back by popular demand, a redesigned and reinforced buckle opening, a cuff bolt opening, and a wide lacing in the front for optimum foot support. The 09-1 customizable ankle support also received a makeover with a new V-foam detachable design that will make your skates look just as good with flat-cut or V-cut.

EB.1 Grey (L.E.)  No it’s not a cryptic code, it’s the new Erik Bailey skate from Valo.  Due out for Holiday ‘09.  Skatepile.com will definitely be stocked to the brim with this one.  Check back soon for more details.

Press Release from WRS - September 13, 2009  -  

 The success of the World Rolling Series in 2009 has been truly incomparable. Each event throughout the year, from Europe, Australia, Canada and the US, has pushed the progression of rollerblading to the edge and brought the community even closer together.

As with anything, change does not come without its controversy. But as the 2009 series comes to an end, it cannot be denied that this year will be looked upon in the future as a turning point for rollerblading. It is the year that the industries legends, professionals, manufacturers and event organizers came together to put the future of rollerblading into the hands of those that can truly make a difference; our own.

With all that has been accomplished, there is even more that still needs to be done. The WRS is finally proud to announce the WRS World Finals. The event will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada on October 31 at Anthem Hills Skatepark and be the last chance in 2009 for competitors to earn points towards the overall world ranking. Once the impending battle between our industry’s top professionals is over, the WRS will crown the first rollerblading world champion in a decade.

So pack your bags and do whatever you can to make your way to Las Vegas on Halloween for what is sure to be one of the most memorable nights in rollerblading history.

-  Comp Info:  October 31 / Las Vegas / Anthem Hills Skatepark

Check out the new Don Bambrick pro wheels.

For the first time in history Razors is releasing an all red skate. The G-LE RED comes with GC Frames, the time tested Genesys liner, a replaceable backslide plate and soul frame.

Specs:

- Red Genesys boot and cuff

- white trim color

- GC Frames

- Genesys liner

- replaceable backslide plate

- Razors 56/90A wheels

- ABEC 3 bearings

Skatepile.com team rider, David Sizemore, came away with the win this weekend at the The Last Man Standing comp at The Brooklyn Banks.  Pics posted soon.

What is left to say about the Bitter Cold Showdown? Each and every year is bigger, better and more exciting than the last. The 9th annual Bitter Cold Showdown was no different. Jeff Dalnas, Franco Cammayo, Mathias Silhan, Jon Jon Bolino, David Sizemore, Brian Aragon, Chris Haffey, Alex Broskow and Montre Livingston battled it out for the 2009 title and kept the crowd cheering until the very end. The 2009 DVD features every unforgettable trick from the contest along with commentary from the competitors. In addition to the contest, Detroit native JC Rowe takes you through the official industry trade show to give you an inside look at what’s going on with some of your favorite rollerblading brands. The DVD also features the World Rolling Series pro tour and covers events from Australia, France, England and Spain. If you haven’t had the opportunity to experience the Bitter Cold Showdown first hand or are one of the hundreds of attendees eager to see everything you missed, pick up the Bitter Cold Showdown 2009 DVD and enjoy every moment of the world’s biggest rollerblading event.

Click Here to view Teaser

Everything To Do With Atlanta Rollerblading

Pilehead, Josh Waggoner, started up a blog site to document the ever growing amount of rollerblading activities in the Atlanta area. Since his passing in March of 2008 a dedicated group of friends and skaters continued with this site.  It’s one of our favorite sites for loads of reasons, mainly because it’s what it’s all about.  Check it out. 

Click Here for the Atlanta Rollerblading site.

1. Where do you live and what are you currently doing in life, skating, and everyday?

I live in Boone, NC. I’m a junior at Appalachian State University. And I’m majoring in English Lit. School occupies a lot of my time but I try to skate as much as I can, weather and health permitting. I’m currently filming for David Dodge’s new video Southern Motion. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RReMXDeCK6M

2. Whats up with the mountain man skate scene and how has it evolved since you’ve been there?

The mountain scene is thriving. We have a real chill atmosphere up here.  Thereis little, if any, hate based on what you’re rolling on.  Several skateboarders have converted to rollerblading after watching a few of the contests we’ve held at the local park. Some of the boarders actually rollerblade as well and will always give you props when you land a good trick. New rollerbladers are constantly moving to the area for college or just to live in the town.  There is always a session and people are always visiting to skate/film/chill.  Aside from the crackdown law enforcement, its the best place to skate.

3.  Do you have a signature trick?

Yeah, Pornstar or AO Mizou

4. You skate pretty nuts, so how does your girl remain emotionless while she watches?

She has no soul. Haha. Na, its because I fall a lot and she is just use to it.

5.  What is your power animal?

Wolf.

6. Your skate set up?

As of now, nothing…. I was busted for street skating and the ASU Police robbed me of my rollerblades. But I will soon be rocking the new RB DT5 with Fiziks frames.

7.) Sponsors?  Skatepile.com and Rollerblade

Lately I have noticed more bearings companies have been coming out with Swiss bearing which is good news because Swiss bearings are your average bearings. It is easy to gain and maintain speed and the life of these bearings is crazy. The new Renegade Swiss Bearings are no exception. I have been riding these things since June and they are still holding up strong and roll just as fast as when I first bought them. Whether on park, street, dirt or in the rain, these bearings seem to hold up very well.  Besides, $25 for a pack of swiss bearings is as good as it gets. Get some!!  –Click Here to Order–

Rating:10 out of 10

Radius Media 3  -  I have always loved the work that Charles Dunkle and Shawn Engler have done in the past years, whether it be when they were making the gritty Rejects video and magazines, the Roces video, and now Radius Media. There projects have always had a personal “Bama” touch that have inspired me to go out and skate something out of the ordinary or try a little harder to make skating look more badass. Lately Charles and Shawn have been building and investing in a new generation of kids to help carrying on the “bama” spirit of crazy antics and proper filming, editing and overall production.

The newest issue of Radius is the third installment called the “Profile Issue”. With 6 profile fitted into this issue it definitely deserves such a title. The intro is the standard opening montage that features skaters Steven Tat, David Sizemore, James Beary, Joey Chase, Casey Mcfarland, Brian Aragon and several others, sets a very heavy tone for the rest of the video. The first profile is Sammy Chase, Joey Chase’s younger brother. This section is short but sweet, Sammy has really solid style with some really sick tricks. The last trick is absolutely rediculous. Casey Mcfarland’s section is up next. Before seeing this section I hadn’t seen a lot of skating from Casey, aftering seen this section I am really curious to why I hadn’t. Casey’s trick vocab and overall skating style is crazy. The best part about this section is that most of the spots he skates are pretty unique which is expected with any bama video. Kevin Meland’s section is up next, his style reminds me of Chris Farmer’s a little, which is always a good thing. His skating is super clean, along with his tricks and execution. Up next is Casey Bagozzi aka I can do any switch up imaginable. His style is definitely it’s own and it has developed into a style that is really refreshing from the standard cookie cutter syle you see today. Jeremy Soderburg’s section is short but has a really good vibe, his tricks and style are really sick, plus he does a grabbed negative makio through a kink rail, which is the first I have ever seen. The final section is Skatepile rider, David Sizemore’s section, this is my favorite section in the video and my favorite of all of David’s sections. The hammers, song, and overall editing of this section definitely gives David a “harder and grittier” apperance as oppsed to David’s usual bubblegum image. This section is composed mainly of huge hammers that most people would not even think about skating, including David skating the infamous 16^th street Baptist Church in downtown Birmingham that was bombed during the civil right movement in 1963.

The Radius guys have just one upped themselves with another grat video. Although its rather short, it still has a great vibe to it, plus there is not a single filler trick. Like any radius video, this video gets you super juiced to got out a skate, which is exactly what I think a skate video should do. Click here to purchase Radius Media 3.

I’m a fan of big wheels, you go faster with them, it is easier to gain more speed, they last longer. The size of these wheels is the reason I decided to give them a try. I had never tried M1 wheels before, I had always heard they wore down pretty fast, but I also heard they grip pretty well, so I give em a shot. I am pretty light guy so I don’t usually go through wheels real fast, these wheels have seemed to have held up pretty well for how long I have been riding them. When I first got them they rolled really well, really smooth and really fast, but since they have worn down it seems that they have gotten softer and depending on the surface you are riding on they can get pretty slick. Usually if I ride a wheel this long it has already chunked, but not these wheels, they seem to be pretty durable. Overall these are some pretty tough wheels, they last long and ride well on most surfaces, I give them a 8.5 out of 10.   -  Click Here to Order  -

What are you about to do with your summer?

I’ve been working all summer at GE Commercial Finance in Macon. I can’t wait to get back up to Atlanta in August…just got a new apartment downtown. I’ve also been skating a lot more lately, expect some good stuff in the future.

Any new music?
Parkway Drive, Black Moth Super Rainbow

Who is your favorite artist?
That is a really tough question. There are many people expressing themselves to the fullest and I respect that a lot.

What was the last concert you saw?
Why? on their Alopecia tour in Atlanta. It was awesome. Before that I saw Dying Fetus by accident, they sound just like their name… I guess that’s on purpose.

What is the ideal day for you?
Getting more things done than I had planned. Loving life. Skating something new that’s fun, small and yet challenging.

When was the last time you went to the roller-skating rink?
“I’m not sure…It was around 10 years ago…maybe more.”

Can you touch your toes?
I can touch my wrists on the ground without bending my knees.

Can you touch your nose with your toes?
I’m at work right now so I’m going to say no, atleast not right now.

What if your nose was a hose?
I mean, you know…had you thought about it.

What are you going to do when gas is too expensive to buy?
Suck it up, pay for it and complain about it every day.
 
Do you want a fixed gear track bike?
Not sure how they work but a few of my friends have those bikes. Maybe they’ll let me ride it next time I see them. I’m living off campus so it’s either a bike or MARTA this year.

What are you about to do with your summer? 

Work, skate and travel   

Any new music?

Not new music, but I have rediscovered the awesomeness of Bob Dylan and Joy Division  

Who is your favorite artist?

Chuck Close, an actually artist, brillant.   

What was the last you saw?

Elevation, it was really good, their shows are always very epic and cinematic.

What is the ideal day for you?

Wake up, have breakfast, try to form a schedule for the day, skate then work, then sleep, and eat in between those events.   

When was the last time your went to a roller skating rink?

Over winter break I went to a ice skating rink, does that count.

Can you touch your toes?        

Yep    

Can you touch your nose with your toes?       

Yep    

What if your nose was a hose?

I would become a professional fire fighter.  

What are you going to do when gas is too expensive to buy?

Ride my road bike a lot more.

Do want a fixed gear track bike?

I actually own one and have riding it a lot lately but its just a 10 speed road bike not a fixed gear.

What are you about to do with your summer?

I’m going to Arizona tomorrow to hang out with muh best friend Daveed and blade some sweet concrete parks. When I get back hop on that new Batman movie… After that it’s all about spaghetti O’s, Aud, and lots of Rollerbootin’.

Any new music?

B.I.G. and Jazz.

Who is your favorite artitist?

Audrey Rose.

What was the last concert you saw?

RADIOhEAD.

What is the ideal day for you?

Whatever Michael Braud said… haha.

When was the last time you went to the roller-skating rink?

For a 4^th grade field trip I think.

Can you touch your toes?

On a good day…

Can you touch your nose with your toes?

I just got caught trying… I feel sofa king retarded.

What if your nose was a hose?

I’d be an elephant?

What are you going to do when gas is too expensive to buy?

Siphon that shit. Psyche!

Do you want a fixed gear track bike?

Actually.  http://www.bianchiusa.com/06_pista.html

 What are you about to do with your summer?
Just got a new bartending job so I’ll be making some drinks. Obviously skating as much as possible. Trying to film a split section with Frank Irven for TOUGH STUFF (by: John Crites) and get my own shit together for Radius Media (skatelife.tv.

Any new music?
Eagles of Death Metal, The Cramps, a lot of Johnny Cash and Jimmy Hendrix.

Who is your favorite artist?
With words: Ralph Waldo Emerson (runners up: Kierkegaard, Samuel Coleridge, and F. Scott Fitzgerald); with paint: Vincent van Gogh, with song: (tie) Jack White, Jimmy Hendris, and Anthony Kiedis;

What was the last concert you saw?
Uhhhh…don’t know their name. It was at a bar down here in Orlando.

What is the ideal day for you?
Wake up from a party with absolutely no hangover feeling amazing, go to the library for 2 or 3 hours if possible, go skating and get at least 4 clips at amazing spots (one of the spots has to have a sweet concrete bank in it, or some weird roof to rail and one has to be an amazing concrete park), go out to eat somewhere with Suzie, go home, and have some sex.

When was the last time you went to the roller-skating rink?
I’m not sure…It was around 10 years ago…maybe more.

Can you touch your toes?
Thanks to Tom’s stretching page in One…before that it was no dice.

Can you touch your nose with your toes?
AAAAAAAAAHW…I just did it! It hurt so bad!! Daaaaaaaaaamn iiiiiiiiiiiiiit!

What if your nose was a hose?
Well…yeah.

What are you going to do when gas is too expensive to buy?
Buy a bike and go live in the hills until they discover the secret to fusion or develop hydrogen cells.
 
Do you want a fixed gear track bike?
Not really because I would need a way sweeter bike for the mountains and I’m kind of broke, but if someone gave me one I’d be like, “Hell yeah!” I really want to ride one and see how they work.

What are you about to do with your summer? 

 Just  trying to skate whenever and going places with the family.

Any new music? 

Not really just the same stuff 

Who is your favorite artist? 

Big Tymers and Lil wayne 

What was the last concert you saw? 

John Cougar 

What is the ideal day for you? 

Wake up at noon,skatin,chillin with friends and partying 

When was the last time you went to the roller-skating rink? 

When I was like 10 for skate night 

Can you touch your toes? 

not even close 

Can you touch your nose with your toes? 

out of the question 

What if your nose was a hose? 

I would probaly be an outcast but I would use it for something 

What are you going to do when gas is too expensive to buy? 

change to veggie oil 

Do you want a fixed gear track bike?

 Who doesn’t 

http://www.vimeo.com/1189134?pg=embed&sec=1189134

Randall Ruiz-Halftime/HD from michael ruiz on Vimeo.

What are you about to do with your summer? 
I am going to go camping, hang by the pool.  Superhick is in June, then a Rollerblade East Coast Tour, then Italy, then Germany, Switzerland, France?  That’s about it.

Any new music? 
Same stuff.

Who is your favorite artist? 
It all depends on the day.  Andy Howell is pretty rad.  Arlo Eisenberg.

What was the last concert you saw? 
I think it was Modest Mouse?

What is the ideal day for you? 
Wake up early.  Hang with the kids and eat some breakfast.  Go skate for a while, BBQ with friends and family till the sun goes down.

When was the last time you went to the roller-skating rink? 
This Wednesday.  My daughter Bella loves it.

Can you touch your toes?
Yes

Can you touch your nose with your toes?
Yes

What if your nose was a hose?
I’d have a drinking problem.

What are you going to do when gas is too expensive to buy? 
Ride my race skates, ride a bike, or a scooter.

Do you want a fixed gear track bike? 
No.

What are you about to do with your summer?
I am about to do as much traveling and skating as I can.

Any new music?
Been listening to more Avett Brothers, Cool Kids, and Imogen Heap lately.

Who is your favorite artist?
Cody Porche… Ahaha

What was the last concert you saw?
Some cover artist for The Fray in Orlando about a year ago.

What is the ideal day for you?
Wake up at 8:00 A.M. not tired, get a healthy breakfast from Publix with a couple friends, go skate street and get clips till about 5:00 P.M. then go have a huge session at Progressive and or Woodward for about an hour and a half, then go back to Canton and take a shower and get so fresh and so clean clean, then go hang out with Britt, Shelby, and Briana, and a couple others and watch a flick or two and have a dance sesh with Mr. Smith on the roof of his car listening to “Gold and a Pager.” Then everybody go to BSB’s, have some cheesecake, and sleep under the stars lsitening to “On Your Porch”.

When was the last time you went to the roller-skating rink?
About 3 years ago with Fontey, Frankie Irven, and Cody to film the intro to our sections in the video “Rollerblading Is…”

Can you touch your toes?
On occasion.

Can you touch your nose with your toes?
Backwards.

What if your nose was a hose?
I’d hook it up to a sprinkler…

What are you going to do when gas is too expensive to buy?
Buy it.

Do you want a fixed gear track bike?
If Tom Hyser will buy me one, then YES.

What are you about to do with your summer?
trail work, anthropology in alaska, move to colorado

Any new music?
R and B slow jams

Who is your favorite artist?
Salvador Dali

What was the last concert you saw?
Old Crow Medicine Show

What is the ideal day for you?
a skate session followed by a river hangout

When was the last time you went to the roller-skating rink?
2 years ago

Can you touch your toes?
not even close

Can you touch your nose with your toes?
not that either

What are you about to do with your summer?
I am going to do my best to dodge gas prices while still skating with friends that live an hour away from me.

Any new music?
I’m about to check out Flobots, and I’m going to revisit the Smashing Pumpkins album Machina

Who is your favorite artist?
The subway artist down the street from work.

What was the last concert you saw? 
It was the Fab Faux I believe.  I’m going to see Clapton and Radiohead this summer.

What is the ideal day for you?
Get up early and be well rested, meet up with all the Boot Soldiers to skate a variety of terrain, come home and relax for a bit, then back out to go on a new adventure with Francesca.

When was the last time you went to the roller-skating rink?
The last time I went was way before I met rollerblading, probably the mid 80s.

Can you touch your toes?
Yes, flexibility equals longevity kids.

Can you touch your nose with your toes?
Are we talking about surfing now?

What if your nose was a hose?
froze bros shows, like woahs

What are you going to do when gas is too expensive to buy?
I’m going to use speed skates to get to the train to work every day the weather permits.

Do you want a fixed gear track bike?
Probably?  The internet is going to teach me about them soon.

What are you about to do with your summer?
This summer, my plan is to toggle between skating, work, and my awesome girlfriend.

Any new music?
J.Rawls

Who is your favorite artist?
I am not sure…There are simply too many.

What was the last concert you saw?
the Fall of Troy

What is the ideal day for you?
Waking up at a decent time to get my errands done, then hopefully skating or hanging out with my girlfriend…Typically, she just ends up skating with me. That’s right. She skates.

When was the last time you went to the roller-skating rink?
It has been a while.

Can you touch your toes?
Hahaha, I’m working on it. They don’t call me “straight legs” for nothing.

Can you touch your nose with your toes?
Is that possible?

What if your nose was a hose?
Tom is trying to become the next Doctor Seuss.
I guess I would be an elephant?

What are you going to do when gas is too expensive to buy?
Start drilling for my own oil.

Do you want a fixed gear track bike?
No, but it might come in handy when gas prices top 6 bucks a gallon.

Come join us for some good wholesome fun, and some $$$$$.   Hope to see you on the 4th for the festivities and The 5th for the contest and after party.   Only $10.00 to enter and a chance to win entry fees and prizes.   Email magiccityshowdown@yahoo.com for directions and hotel accommodations.  Skatepile.com will be there to support the event.  Please go to www.skatelife.tv for more details.

This was a sad afternoon, but we did our best to have a good time.  Josh would have wanted us to remember him while laughing and hanging out.

How did you start rollerblading?
I saw it on T.V. (Frankie Morales was on an ASA competition) and I was like, “Oh, sh*t! Gotta get me some of those!”
Who has the best royal in the business?
ummmm…Shima? Duh?
Why is ATL the best place in the world?
Cause Skatepile made that sh*t proper as f**k!!
What was the last thing you ate?
Chocolate Ice Cream
Why does Arlo wear pink jeans with zebra print v-neck tshirts?
(watch his “What Do You Believe In” interview in Life + 2)
Do you care about the condition of our planet?
Hell yea! We are the micro to the planet’s macro.
Do you recycle?
No. Recycling is a facade. Do your research kids.
Do you do any other sports?
(Bedroom Acrobatics)
Would you still drive a car if all the sidewalks were made like a trampoline?
Hell na! I’d be bouncing to spots.
How many push-ups can you do?
like 65 in a row give or take
What is the longest stair ride you have ever done?
uh…probably like a 20 stair? I’ll do one on this tour and get Jero to take a pic and send it to yall.
Can you do an old fashion front flip?
Um…maybe? I’d probably get worked.
Do you call skating backward fakie or just backward?
Zero Spin (i.e. Zero 360…Zero 360 tru top acid)

Clip 4 is my favorite video of the year.  If you like to watch stylish blading, this is the video to buy.  The DVD case comes blank with 5 colored markers.  There is a contest to see who can create the best video cover.  A very creative idea indeed!  Great footage from

I am terribly and undescribeably sad.  Most of you have seen, met or know very well our dear friend Josh Waggoner.  Yesterday afternoon at about 2:30pm Josh fell while street skating.  His best friend, Wayne Engeron, was with him.  The fall was to his ribs first and then Josh hit his head.  He was immediately knocked unconcious.  We got the phone call from Richard Williams at about 3:30pm and gathered our kids to head to the hospital for what we thought was a concussion.  Upon arriving to the hospital we found out from Josh’s mom, Vicki, the severity of the situation was far worse.  I stayed at the hospital with about 100 of Josh’s closest friends and family.  We were allowed to visit him 3 at a time.  The night dragged on.  Spirits began to rise as we all told each other this could not be Josh’s time. 

At about 1:00am Josh’s family, Wayne and Josh’s girlfriend were called back to meet with his doctor.  There was a devastating silence in the waiting room.  Finally, about 10 minutes later a hospital patient representative came into the room and told us the most unfortunate news we never wanted to hear.  Josh is not going to make it.  His brain was damaged beyond repair.  He continues to be on life support while the family makes preparations for organ donation. 

Never in a million years did I want to have to write something like this.  My heart aches.  My eyes sting.  My mind cannot seem to wrap around the magnitude of losing such a sweet and loving young person.

We love you Josh! 

Erin Hyser

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How did you start rollerblading?
I used to rollerskate with my sister at skate rinks when I was 5 
years old and I loved it even though I was the consistently the worst 
skater there every week.  My brother and mom would skateboard at Kona 
Skatepark in Jacksonville, Florida during that time and I always 
watched the rollerbladers instead of them.  So one day I asked my dad 
to let me step it up and let me rollerblade there.  I fell in love 
instantly and have skated since I was 8 years old.
Who has the best royal in the business?
I’d say now it’s a toss up between Chris Smith and Shima.  But Arlo’s 
1996 royal is the best of all time.
Why is ATL the best place in the world?
Because you guys have the best skaters in the scene right now and 
everyone is still having fun and keeping it real there.  You can’t 
find that anywhere in extreme sports now-a-days.
What was the last thing you ate?
A dragon roll from Sushi Boom in San Francisco.
Why does Arlo wear pink jeans with zebra print v-neck tshirts?
Because he can.  Arlo is a legend with one of the most unique and 
intelligent personalities I’ve ever met.  He can wear whatever the 
hell he wants and pull it off. And that outfit is just plain sexy.
Do you care about the condition of our planet?
I wish I cared enough to do something about it.  But I do care about 
our planet, it’s environment, and our generations to come’s futures. 
I just don’t do a ton about it unfortunately.
Do you recycle?
I don’t have a choice but to recycle living in California.  I haven’t 
seen a regular trash can in at least 6 months.  I recycle religiously.  
  You’re probably drinking out of the remnants of one of my recycled  
beer cans right now.
Do you do any other sports?
Yes I do.  I run track and field and cross-country on a Division I 
NCAA College team, the University of San Francisco.  I hope to go to 
the 2012 Olympics in my event the 3000 meter steeple chase. I also 
play basketball and snowboard when I have free time.  But I’m always  
up for any sport but skateboarding.
Would you still drive a car if all the sidewalks were made like a 
trampoline?
Yes I would.  But I would drive hella less than I do now.  I wouldn’t 
wear heels anymore though.
How many push-ups can you do?
I do about 80 a day with track training.  But I can probably do a 
little more.  Arm strength isn’t my strongest suit.
What is the longest stair ride you have ever done?
24 stairs when I was 16 in Fiziks frames flat-rockered.
Can you do an old fashion front flip?
God no…I wish. I can back-flip, which isn’t nearly as cool.
Do you call skating backward fakie or just backward?
That isn’t important at all…but I probably say fakie to rollerbladers 
and backward to non-skaters.

I have switched from the Rollerblade Downtown 4 boot to The new Rollerblade Point 8 boot.  There are definitely major differences in the designs.  The Point 8 is more structured, and the sole plates slide faster.   The best thing that is changed between the Downtown 4 to the Point 8 is the New Cuff.   The new cuff allows for the skater to customize their ankle flexibility.   Much appreciated.   I have skated these skates for about a month, and the durability is exceptional.   I haven’t had to worry too much about new parts or anything like that, so I am having a great time with my Rollerblade Point 8’s.

by Richard Williams

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRECO380Y3o

http://youtube.com/watch?v=67ynybuYjkA
 

How did you start rollerblading?
I saw some kids in a neighborhood close to mine rolling around and skating a practice rail. I was hooked like a fish after that.
Who has the best royal in the business?
Julian Bah
Why is ATL the best place in the world?
Its really friendly, a great atmosphere to hang out and skate!
What was the last thing you ate?
Bacon Egg and Cheese Croissant. Homemade. haha
Why does Arlo wear pink jeans with zebra print v-neck tshirts?
Because he is such an icon, it doesnt matter what he wears.
Do you care about the condition of our planet?
Yes, but maybe I shouldn’t, because according to Sizemore, the world ends in 2012.
Do you recycle?
Yes
Do you do any other sports?
Occasional Jogging. Basketball sometimes too.
Would you still drive a car if all the sidewalks were made like a trampoline?
Haha, I would most likely still drive. Just imagine the pandemonium, all those mid-air collisions….
How many push-ups can you do?
25. haha
What is the longest stair ride you have ever done?
A 60 stair I guess.
Can you do an old fashion front flip?
Once, but I’ll leave that to people who do that all the time.
Do you call skating backward fakie or just backward?
Fakie. Backwards is for skating rinks.

How did you start rollerblading?   
Tom made me.
Who has the best royal in the business?
TJ Webber
Why is ATL the best place in the world?   
Its not.
What was the last thing you ate?
A frozen pizza.
Do you care about the condition of our planet?    
In my heart but not my actions.
Do you recycle?    
Yes.
Do you do any other sports?
Hike.
Would you still drive a car if all the sidewalks were made like a trampoline?
Nah, i’d bounce.
How many push-ups can you do?  
More than Tom.
What is the longest stair ride you have ever done?
35 stairs
Can you do an old fashion front flip?
Hell no.
Do you call skating backward fakie or just backward?
Fakie.

How did you start rollerblading?
My friends started skating and it looked like fun. I went to my local skatepark and tried out skateboarding. At that time I didn’t know that rollerbladers could grind. Eventually I rented a pair of skates and haven’t put them down since.
Who has the best royal in the business?
Too tough to call.
Why is ATL the best place in the world? 
Atlanta is a great place because of the atmosphere. Plenty of skateparks in and around the city. Great street spots and plenty of friendly people that are willing to skate.
What was the last thing you ate?
Steak, Udon, and Miso soup.
Why does Arlo wear pink jeans with zebra print v-neck tshirts?
It’s a free country.
Do you care about the condition of our planet?
Yes, I don’t litter and I’m starting to recycle. The farther I go in my chemistry studies, I find myself being more and more concerned with the condition of the planet and the long term effects humans have on the environment.
Do you recycle?
Yes, Glass mainly because it can be recycled 100%. When plastic is recycled only about 30% can be reused. Asking for paper bags at the grocery store is a great way to help the environment.
Do you do any other sports?
Frisbee is sweet.
Would you still drive a car if all the sidewalks were made like a trampoline? 
I would probably get a motorcycle.
How many push-ups can you do? 
2 many
What is the longest stair ride you have ever done? 
60+ stairs. It just happens to be the biggest possible rail I’ve ever skated.
Do you call skating backward fakie or just backward?
Fakie, it’s quicker to say.

How did you start rollerblading?
I first got skates to play street hockey and pick up girls at the roller rink, yet made the transition to what I do now by jumping stairs and doing stair rides. I have to say I was influenced by the mainstream TV media. The original MTV Sports/Music Festival, Airborne, and the X-Games all brought my attention the new “aggressive inline skating” so proper TV coverage is a good thing. Then when I saw it done first hand on a family trip to Germany I was hooked.
Who has the best royal in the business?
Gary Murphy!
Why is ATL the best place in the world?
I thought Boston was the best place in the world! However ATL does have Warm weather with an abundance of skate spots
What was the last thing you ate?
A super chicken burrito from Anna’s Taqueria
Why does Arlo wear pink jeans with zebra print v-neck t-shirt?
That’s his own steeze I guess. I guess he wants to stand out and enjoys being colorful. Good for him. Arlos the man.
Do you care about the condition of our planet?
Yes. Take care of Mother Earth.
Do you recycle?
All kinds of things…
Do you do any other sports?
Snowboarding, Hockey, Soccer, Tennis, Golf
Would you still drive a car if all the sidewalks were made like a trampoline?
Why drive when you can tramp? That would be so chaotic, but what a thought! I like it.
How many push-ups can you do?
Almost 50
What is the longest stair ride you have ever done?
A 180 double stair set.
Can you do an old fashion front flip?
true story
Do you call skating backward fakie or just backward?
fakie

How did you start rollerblading?   
I saw an ASA competition on tv and then a few weeks later a really small skatepark opened up by my school, so I just started going to it everyday with hockey skates.
Who has the best royal in the business?
Chase Rushing!
Why is ATL the best place in the world?
No matter what if I fly down my plane gets delayed atleast 24 hrs and there is good skate spots:)
What was the last thing you ate?
Genghis Grill!
Why does Arlo wear pink jeans with zebra print v-neck tshirts?
Very good question
Do you care about the condition of our planet?
Yes and no
Do you recycle?
no
Do you do any other sports?
basketball here and there
Would you still drive a car if all the sidewalks were made like a trampoline?
hell no!
How many push-ups can you do?
None, my wrist has been broke for 7 mons now I believe
What is the longest stair ride you have ever done?
not much, probably like a 12 stair
Can you do an old fashion front flip?
yes sir
Do you call skating backward fakie or just backward?
Fakie

How did you start rollerblading?
I started rollerblading after seeing an episode of MTV Sports in 1994.  Soon after that I got a pair of cheapo rec skates and learned how to skate around in them on my street.
Who has the best royale in the business?
Walt Austin
Why is ATL the best place in the world?
Because it hardly ever snows, and everyone is so down for rollerblading there.
What was the last thing you ate?
Peanut butter and jelly because I’m living the hood life still.
Why does Arlo wear pink jeans with zebra print v-neck tshirts?
Because his zebra print jeans and pink v-neck t-shirt were dirty that day.
Do you recycle?
Yes is do, as much as I can.
Do you do any other sports?
I occasionally snowboard in the winter.
Would you still drive a car if all the sidewalks were made like a trampoline?
I like driving a whole bunch.
What is the longest stair ride you have ever done?
Man, probably about 15 stairs, but that’s a guess.  I need to do more of those.
Can you do an old fashioned front flip?
How do you do a new fashioned front flip?
Do you call skating backward fakie or just backward?
I only call it fakie when trying to describe the approach to a trick and the dismount of a trick.

How did you start rollerblading?
I played the video game called aggressive inline and thought it looked cool so I bought some skates and tried it.
Who has the best royal in the business?
Julian Bah
Why is ATL the best place in the world?
Because so many amazing skaters come from here
What was the last thing you ate?
Captain crunch cereal
Why does Arlo wear pink jeans with zebra print v-neck tshirts?
Because he is Arlo
Do you care about the condition of our planet?
Yes
Do you recycle?
Yes
Do you do any other sports?
Not any more
Would you still drive a car if all the sidewalks were made like a trampoline?
No Way
How many push-ups can you do?
No more than I have to
What is the longest stair ride you have ever done?
44
Can you do an old fashion front flip?
Yep
Do you call skating backward fakie or just backward?
Fakie

How did you start rollerblading?
 A bunch of kids in my neighborhood started doing and it looked really fun, so my mom bought me some m12’s and its pretty much been awesome from then on.
Who has the best royal in the business?
 Rob Guerrero hands down
Why is ATL the best place in the world?
 The people, everyone is friends, even though there is the ocasional trash talk. But everyone is really tight with eachother. There are not a lot of exclusive crews, we all skate together.
What was the last thing you ate?
 I am eating my fourth bowl of lucky charms right now, I have a very unhealthy addiction to them.
Why does Arlo wear pink jeans with zebra print v-neck tshirts?
 Cause Arlo is the man and one of those crazy excentric artists
Do you care about the condition of our planet? 
 Sure, I don’t want it to get any hotter then has been, and who likes killing polar bears?
Do you recycle?
 Occasionally
Do you do any other sports?
 Ummm, I can eat 5 Bacon, Egg and Cheese McGriddles, could that be considered a sport?
Would you still drive a car if all the sidewalks were made like a trampoline?
 No way, I would bounce down the street doing flips and I would drop kick anybody who got in my way.
How many push-ups can you do?
 None, I don’t have any arms.
What is the longest stair ride you have ever done?
 Hahaha, yes, about 4 years ago me and Isaac Aiken went to 45 long stair set and did nothing but stair riding, it was sooooooooo fun. We would just go like mach 10 at the stairs and hope we didn’t eat it, Isaac definitely did the fastest stair ride anybody has ever done.
Can you do an old fashion front flip?
 Haha, I hate to say but yes, I used to do them over the big box at Rampage
Do you call skating backward fakie or just backward?
 Both, but I mostly call it fakie.
 

How did you start rollerblading?
 Dante Paul Jacuzzi III (RIP). 
Who has the best royale in the business?
 Louie Zamora…
Why is ATL the best place in the world?
 ees NOT. A TOWN DOWN!
What was the last thing you ate?
 Some nasty omelet i tried to cook, NASTY.
Why does Arlo wear pink jeans with zebra print v-neck tshirts?
 Arlo plays for keeps… that’s all. (wu tang)
Do you care about the condition of our planet?
 Tree hugger all the way!
Do you recycle?
 oh yeah.
Do you do any other sports?
 mexican league soccer?
Would you still drive a car if all the sidewalks were made like a trampoline?
 would you play twister with a paraplegic?
How many push-ups can you do?
 hmm. 
What is the longest stair ride you have ever done?
 jacobs ladder… that one time.
Can you do an old fashion front flip?
 sometimes?
Do you call skating backward fakie or just backward?
 zero spin!

Kevin Dowling, a.k.a. K-Dirty, has been rollerblading for over 10 years. He has a good eye for style, which makes for an amazing video. Kevin grew up in the rollerblading generation that consumed the Video Groove video magazine series. The Dirty Show DVD has a hint of VG style with a hot new twist. You won’t find yourself bored with the typical ledge, rail, ledge, rail, type skating. Skaters like Walt Austin shred strange spots from banks to rail road ties. Walt is one of the all time best rollerbladers ever. It’s great to see him still pushing it, and even taking it to a level beyond.

Adam Ehalt provides all the insane rail skating that you can dream up. If rails are your thing, Adam Ehalt is your king. Rob Guerrero came all the way from Cali to film with Dowling for three weeks in the ATL. As you will see, Rob absolutely killed it in a short time span. Rob’s section is full of smooth, fast, and powerful skating. Mike Martinho’s section has some real bangers. Martinho makes rollerblading look easy and watching his section gets the hype flowin’. Kevin told me I’ve been skating good lately and he wanted to make a section for me, so we did. It’s cool to make a section after 17 years of rollerblading. Hopefully you’ll dig what the Hys laid down. Adam McManus is a new-jack on a mission. His section is popping and he flosses to Beck, making each grind end with a steezer kick. Adam skates with Tim Taylor. Time
Taylor is another true master of rolling. Watch as Tim spins with the illest style and creates new grinds. Tim Taylor! SP amateurs Chris Smith and Carson Starnes have some clips that will remind you that there is no time to sleep. These guys are the next level in technical stunt skating. At the same time there is a surprising section by Jamie Olmstead in the Dirty Show. Jamie has been skating and filming for years. His section may not be huge death stunts, but it has some great innovative moves and good style. It’s a section that reminds you that there’s more to skating than trying to go HUGE. Have a good time and stay fresh and innovative. There are a bunch of other rollerbladers in this video that are amazing. Michael Braud, Andy Kruse, Andrew Jacuzzi, Sexy David (who answers our phones at Skatepile.com), Kevin Dowling himself, Julian Bah, Franco Camayo and more….

This video is worth every penny. K-Dirty busted out with heart on this project, support the Dirty Show and he’ll keep giving your more of what you like. Due to some of the graphic nature of the Dirty Show DVD we do have to give this video an R rating.

From the first time I heard about the Santee Crew I was somehow drawn to the insanity. Like a fan of Ozzy or something. These guys live by the “FID” lifestyle, skating and otherwise. The level of rollerblading in this video is very high and the stunts are huge. Everyone in this video skates fast and tough. Damien Wilson skates like he is chasing a person down that just stole his car. I heard Nick Wood talk about his friend Jimmy, and this dude kills it too. Lyle Shivak has been lacing it for a while. He has the madness true spin and death rail skills. Lyle has some kind of Latimer like style too. Nick Wood never stops progressing. He takes skating to levels beyond in this section. His disaster rail skating is next level insane. Nick destroys all kinds of terrain. Rob Whitcomb put down a real good section too.

If you are looking to see some proper street stunt skating, this DVD will satisfy. Heads up on the gross images between sections.

Click Here to Order the Filth DVD.

ATLiens love to roll. Any day of the week you can find a crew rolling the Woodward Skate Park at Discover Mills mall. Tuesday nights have become the main skate of the week, but from the looks of this edit by Richard Williams Fridays are hot too. Not only does Atlanta have a huge indoor park, Gwinnett County has built over 5 outdoor cement skate parks in the past few years. Pickneyville Park, Mountain Park Park, Ronald Reagan Park, Dashong Park and others. Gwinnett has plans for an additional five parks to be built over the next two years. Hamilton Mill Park should be completed by spring. This park has a vast array of bowls for your skating pleasure. We’ve heard that Rhodes Jordan Park is next on the list to have a skate park added to their venue. Don’t forget the Factory Skate Park down in Newnan, GA and Progressive Skate Park in Canton too. Clearly Atlanta has a healthy rollerblading scene. Here is the link for Gwinnett County Parks.

Here is the edit by Richard Williams for 12.7.2007. http://www.vimeo.com/422509

Does your city have a great scene? Let us know where you live and what parks you skate. We’ll post it up for everyone to see. Lot’s of rollerbladers travel and are always looking for a new place to skate.

If you missed the HoHoHoes event this weekend, poor you.  You missed some off the wall skating, great vibes and oh, yeah, chicks.

 Sizemore won the event nailing trick after trick.  Brad Magnuson from Duluth, MN won 2nd place.  Julian Bah won a cool 3rd place.  Michael “Gumby” Braud took home best trick award.  Their were other awards handing out by the ladies:  Most Girly Jeans went to Kelso, Best Butt went to Crazy J, Favorite Trick went to David Sizemore for his laid out back flip down the stairs.  Other skaters to metion that completely went all out:  Jeff Dalnas, Steven Tat, Ben?, Chris Smith, Gabe Holm, Robert Guerrero, Brian Starnes, Carson Starnes, Sam,  Mike Harper, and many many more. 

 Check out the Youtube edit by our man Richard Williams.  Thanks Richard for putting this together.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9TFjYGuWZM

What is your name?
David Sizemore

What are you doing this summer?
I went to Woodward for 2 weeks to Practice, Drove to Florida 2x, Flying out to Ohio to film with Matt Grimes and Trevor Tylosky for his new video, and trying to finish some online school classes.

Who is the future of free-style rolling?
Cody Porche, Frankie Irven, Jon Fromm, The ATL crew right now (Chris S, Sam M, Carson S, Brian S, Perrin, Steve Jones Jr., Richard W, Mike H, ect..) and everyone from Orlando.

What is your favorite skate destination?
Chambers circle curb in downtown Orlando. Ahaha.

What is your favorite skate event?
Bitter Cold Showdown.

What kind of skates are you using?
TRS A7’s, 50/50 core 4 wheel frames with any wheels I can get.

Did you go to Woodward skate camp this summer?
Yes, East. It was so a lot of fun. Me, Chris Smith, Cody Porche, and a bunch of other friend were all up there for one week and got a lot of good skating done. Ross Anthony, Jimmy Hake, Julian Bah, and Mike Bennet were all up there too to make for a swell time.

What is the newest music you have discovered?
Enya.

What do you think will be the next fashion trend in free-style rolling?
Carboard boxes.

What do you do when skateboarder talks smack about free-style rolling at your local skate park?
Depends on the place, on what he says, on how he says it, and a lot of other things, but most of the time, just don’t worry about it and don’t lose your cool.

What is your favorite youtube.com edit?
The Superhick edit that has most catlike reflexes and other awards in it.

What is your name?
Troy Sanders.

What are you doing this summer?
Skating, working and traveling.

Who is the future of free-style rolling?
Chris Smith, Andrew Jacuzzi, David Sizemore and Adam Mcmanus.

What is your favorite skate destination?
Downtown ATL or Birmingham.

What is your favorite skate event?
Superhick for sure.

What kind of skates are you using?
All black USD Realms.

Did you go to Woodward skate camp this summer?
Nope.

What is the newest music you have discovered?
Band called “I Saw God in the Metro”.

What do you think will be the next fashion trend in free-style rolling?
No pants and Jncos are gonna make a comeback hahaha.

What do you do when skateboarder talks smack about free-style rolling at your local skate park?
Have Dowling or Walt enlighten them about their flawed views and if they are still talking smack that’s when we throw down.

What is your favorite youtube.com edit?
Walt Austin’s section for Hassashins or the Stockwell park edit.

What is your name?
Richard Williams

What are you doing this summer?
Skating as much  as I can. Also, I’m trying to save for a new camcorder.

Who is the future of free-style rolling?
David Sizemore and Cody Porche are the future of free-style rolling, without a doubt.

What is your favorite skate destination?
My favorite skate destination would have to be a chill handicap, something you can approach from both sides.

What is your favorite skate event?
Superhick.  Any big session comes in at a close second.

What kind of skates are you using?
TRS A7’s with GC frames and whatever wheels. I like M1 Urethane a lot.

Did you go to Woodward skate camp this summer?
No, I wish. I heard this year was a blast.

What is the newest music you have discovered?
The smooth stylings of James Reetzke and The Magi. Check them out. Both are rollerbladers at heart.

What do you think will be the next fashion trend in free-style rolling?
Haha, I hope fashion in rollerblading continues to be as diverse as it is right now.

What do you do when skateboarder talks smack about free-style rolling at your local skate park?
I try to ignore it when it happens.

What is your favorite youtube.com edit?
This one, because it shows the new kids on the block in ATL:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHAwAbl7xp0

What is your name? 
Adam Ehalt

What are you doing this summer?
Internship with GE Commercial Finance

Who is the future of free-style rolling?
David Sizemore

What is your favorite skate destination?
I grew up skating street in Macon; I think the spots there make for the best sessions. I’m living in downtown Atlanta and there’s so much to skate down here.

What is your favorite skate event?
Superhick…

What kind of skates are you using?
Black EB Valos

Did you go to Woodward skate camp this summer?
I wish

What is the newest music you have discovered?
Lately I’ve been listening to more blues than usual. I’ve also rediscovered a longtime favorite - The Mars Volta.

What do you think will be the next fashion trend in free-style rolling?
No Clue. I know that my fashion future will be no shirts in the summer and warm clothes in the winter.

What do you do when skateboarder talks smack about free-style rolling at your local skate park?
At the skate park I feel a respect between the good skaters, whether it be rollers or boarders. I think that skill and respect are factors when there’s trash talking. Generally if a skateboarder is talking badly about rollerblading, they’re probably not very skilled at skateboarding.

What is your favorite youtube.com edit?
http://youtube.com/watch?v=yAxLgGVRV64

What is your name?
My name is Carson Starnes!

What are you doing this summer?
I’m just trying to skate as much as I can, and I’m going on a family trip to Costa Rica so that should be pretty tight. I also hit up Woodward for 2 weeks and I had a rather swell time there.

Who is the future of free-style rolling?
I think a lot of people will be the future of free-style rolling, not just one person.

What is your favorite skate destination?
I don’t have a favorite skate spot because then I would go there too much and it would get old, but I really enjoy skating in my backyard set up.

What is your favorite skate event?
My favorite skate event is probably the Montreal Classic even though I only did it once.

What kind of skates are you using?
Right now I have a pair of Shima 6es.

Did you go to Woodward skate camp this summer?
No.

What is the newest music you have discovered?
I just heard Mika for the first time the other day and I really like most of his songs.

What do you think will be the next fashion trend in free-style rolling?
1 purple elbow pad on the right side.

What do you do when skateboarder talks smack about free-style rolling at your local skate park?
I never really run into that problem but if it did happen I’d probably have to show ‘em who’s boss.

What is your favorite youtube.com edit?
I don’t have a favorite youtube.com edit.

What is your name?
Randall Ruiz

What are you doing this summer?
Skating and going to white water a lot.

Who is the future of free-style rolling?
David Sizemore

What is your favorite skate destination?
There are a few favorites, but I like anything that is fun to skate.

What is your favorite skate event?
Superhick.

What kind of skates are you using?
Razor Gen 5.

Did you go to Woodward skate camp this summer?
Yes I did.

What is the newest music you have discovered?
I just listen to rap, new or old.

What do you think will be the next fashion trend in free-style rolling?
I don’t know, people usually change it up.

What do you do when skateboarder talks smack about free-style rolling at your local skate park?
I get them to put some skates on and show me that it’s easy. If they can I leave them alone, but if they can’t they will usually change their minds.

What is your favorite youtube.com edit?
I don’t have one.

The Skatepile crew headed in from ATL to check out the annual Magic City Showdown.  We got there at about noon and it was raining…  So me and Josh Waggoner hung out at Sean and Charles house and watched the new Radius media DVD.  Let me just say that Chris Farmer is a wizard for sure.  The Farmer section in this video is worth buying the DVD, plus all the other clips are bad-ass.  The music was really good too. 

After hanging out at Sean and Charles house, we headed to the meet up house.  It was still raining, but everyone decided they were down to skate in the rain.  A train of about 10 cars rolled out to this amazing loading dock with a square rail on the side.  This spot was seriously rad!  Skaters rolled down the hill at this beast and laced some amazing grinds, even though the rain made it super sketch.  Stand outs included Little Josh (who is not little anymore) with a royal to big 540 over the end of the loading dock, Mark Wodja with true Soul grinds all the way off the end, David Sizemore with savannahs, and alley-oop rough grinds.  Unfortunately with the late start of the event, I had to get back to ATL and leave just after the first spot.  Be sure to look online for more information about this cool grass-roots event.  Thanks to all the skaters that made this event possible.  I’ll be back for more next year.  The vibe in Bama is rad and all the skaters are super good.  Be sure to buy the new issue of Radius,  it’s amazing!

What is your name?
Thomas John Hyser

What are you doing this summer?
Working on Skatepile marketing and trying to land a new job in the skate industry as a skate designer/marketing agent.

Who is the future of free-style rolling?
This kid from france named Julian Cudot, kills it. Also another skater from france Matthias Silhan. Julian Bah? It’s hard to say, but there are several dudes brewing madness all over the world.

What is your favorite skate destination?
The new bowl at Mountian Park, Park in Georgia. Also good sessions downtown ATL are hard to beat, although it’s been a long time since I skated downtown. Any time good friends are involved it’s good.

What is your favorite skate event?
Any contest in Europe. Superhick, but I’m a bit biased on that one, ha ha.

What kind of skates are you using?
I have Xsjados that I use most of the time. I also skate a secrete proto-type of another brand when no one is around. Hopefully this skate will be out in late ’08. It kills me that I can’t skate it every time I skate.

Did you go to Woodward skate camp this summer?
No, not yet. I hope to go at the end of July with my friend Brian Wainwright (google Brian Wainwright and see the real roots of rolling)

What is the newest music you have discovered?
I need to discover some new music…. Let me know if you have something hot. I’ve been stuck on the Gorillas for a while. I really like English Pop music too. Blur, Artic Monkeys, Bad Brains, Damian Marley, are currently on the MP3.

What do you think will be the next fashion trend in free-style rolling?
I think that hip-hop kids will wear normal size pants again. It’s all cycles. Maybe well see some 60’s revival, not sure. I think the Latimer style kids are the raddest. Dudes that look like they are on Phish tour. Hopefully something new will come out of the rolling scene soon.

What do you do when skateboarder talks smack about free-style rolling at your local skate park?
Let them know to shut up. I’m a grown man. I would beat ass, but I am adult, so I can’t afford to go to jail. Don’t put up with it that’s for sure. It depends on the situation. Recently a kid told me that rollerblading is gay, so I asked him to try my skates while I showed him how to ride a skateboard. That was funny, it shut the kid right up. I 5-0’ed 20 feet on the quarter pipe. I used to skateboard before I found free-style rolling, so I still got skills.  I thought it was hilarious.

What is your name? 
Andy “Wedge” Kruse

What are you doing this summer?
Working on an archaeological dig and working on a trail crew in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Who is the future of free-style rolling?
What is free-style rolling?  I don’t know who’s the illest these days, I’m out of the loop man.  I just know Jared Toon has been keeping in real in the mountains for years and does whatever he wants on his skates.

What is your favorite skate destination?
Australia is still the skate dreamland of buttery bowls and crispy beaches.

What is your favorite skate event?
Super Hick, niaugga.

What kind of skates are you using?
Xjados with  50/50 Camel Toe freestyle frames and Andy Kruse Face beer funnel wheels.

Did you go to Woodward skate camp this summer? 
Negative ghost rider.

What is the newest music you have discovered? 
Old Crow Medicine Show, the hot bluegrass.

What do you think will be the next fashion trend in free-style rolling?
Hopefully people just dress more normal and quit trying to make statements through clothing, the tight ho pants phase has got to go!

What do you do when skateboarder talks smack about free-style rolling at your local skate park?
I make comedy back at him, either by telling him to get a leash for his board or to give me his board for firewood tonight.

What is your favorite youtube.com edit? 
Friday night sessions with K-Dirty, sondula.

What is your name? 
Mark Catelotti

What are you doing this summer?
Skating with my friends and taping for our new video, Way of the Boot 2.  Check the ATL section, it’s sure to be hot!

Who is the future of freestyle rolling?
Anyone who straps boots to their feet has the potential to shape the future of freestyle rolling.  Now buy stuff from Skatepile and go out and live the way of the boot!

What is your favorite skate destination?
I really like finding random spots to do creative stall tricks.

What is your favorite skate event?
I’ve been to most of the big ones, and Super Hick holds a special place in my roller-heart.

What kind of skates are you using?
I’m riding all charcoal Xsjado Stockwells with grey Fiziks, Eulogy wheels setup flat, and crap bearings.  I’m soon to be riding M1 Julian Bah wheels, and I’m really looking forward to it.

Did you go to Woodward skate camp this summer?
I’ve never been to Woodward, but I might get the chance to go at the end of the summer.  Fingers crossed.

What is the newest music you have discovered?
I saw Robert Randolph and the Family Band recently, and it was a great show.  Check them out.

What do you think will be the next fashion trend in freestyle rolling?
Pawn gloves will make a comeback, I’ve still got my Jake Elliott’s.

What do you do when skateboarder talks smack about freestyle rolling at your local skate park?
I know what I’m doing makes me happy, so I don’t really pay attention, but being from the Northeast, I will flip the show-you-up switch and teach that fool how a ramp should be ridden.

What is your favorite youtube.com edit?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kp2Beh6ttp8

What is your name?
Tim Schmidt

What are you doing this summer?
As far as skating …  I try my hardest to skate everyday, and my dog Savannah  makes that easy.  Dogblading has become a daily thing for me because it helps me bond with my K9 companion, and it makes me remember there can be something else to rollerblading besides grinding.  We have FINALLY gotten a sick concrete park ( Kokomo, IN )  within an hour from my house, so my summer plan is to keep skating there at least 3 days a week. If you check out the Be-Mag Photo Issue for 2007, you can catch Savannah’s debut shot into the freestlye rollerblading community.  

Who is the future of free-style rolling?
We are all the future of freestyle rolling.  But the kids who commit to training as well as rolling will take our sport to new levels.

What is your favorite skate destination?
Currently the Kokomo Indiana Skatepark cause it is 48 miles from my house.

What is your favorite skate event?
SUPERHICK

What kind of skates are you using?
The flavor of the week of my Remz collection is the 0401 Haffey boot setup with a custom backslide plate complimenting the large groove of the Kizer Element frame stuffed with 8 - 58mm Eulogy Wheels.

Did you go to Woodward skate camp this summer?
No, but Summer 2007 would be the 10th anniversary of my first trip to Woodward as a camper.  It is truly heaven on earth if you are a die hard skater. I am amazed at all the new stuff I see everytime I see new footage or photos. Woodward East has to be almost the size of a small college campus by now.

What is the newest music you have discovered?
“the good, the bad, and the ugly” soundtrack by Hugo Montenegro and his Orchestra.

What do you think will be the next fashion trend in free-style rolling?
Hopefully not running shorts!

What do you do when skateboarder talks smack about free-style rolling at your local skate park?
Over the years I have reacted in so many ways.  On good days I made a new friend and on bad days I ended up too frustrated to be able to focus on skating.  These day’s I have my music up so loud I can’t hear the typical skateboard monologue.  But in extreme cases I simply lay a hammer down and make rolling DAMN GOOD!  To be honest I haven’t met many skateboarders who didn’t end up getting laughed out after I whip out the textbook.  As far as the borders who can make it past the first lesson..…  they are hard  enough to be forced to have respect for what I do simply because skateboarding and rollerblading share some basic fundamentals.

What is your favorite youtube.com edit?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRslBE5I12k

I have recently been inspired by Power Kiting.  I am about to order a training kite cause they are much smaller and I hope to be able to think of a few skate stunts with it.

Peep it: http://www.skatepile.com/orstore/custom-skate-builder.aspx