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  -

Check out the Rollerblade Point 8 review by Julian Bah. Youtube.com edit by Tom Hyser.

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 have been using Crap bearings exclusively for a few years now, and they hold up very well. They are priced very reasonably, and they last a long time, as long as you avoid skating in sandy or wet conditions. Obviously all bearings will suffer under these conditions. Crap bearings have the longevity and durability that I have grown to trust, and I recommend them to fellow skaters looking for the same quality in the products they choose.

They come in a pack of 8, which is enough to refresh the bearings in the outer wheels of your anti-rocker/freestyle setup, or you can buy two packs of 8 if you skate flat or need to update your anti-rocker wheels as well. Click THIS LINK to check out the product page.

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

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.

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