The long wait is over. Those who are itching to watch the new Cliché video can click through to iTunes tonight to download the full movie. Bon Voyage was filmed and edited by Boris Proust with footage of the team shot in Europe, Australia, the USA, China and Japan.
Check below for all UK skate shop premiere’s as it will be way more of an experience to watch it there and pick up a DVD than downloading it off the web.
Lowcard have unleashed a bunch of archived footage of pool shredding with Ben Raybourn, Kevin Kowalski, Brad McClain, James Hedrix, Skreech, Steven Reeves and Mason Merlino. Press play for pop, panties and proper gnar.
If you suffer from flashing lights then don’t click play on Joe Pease’ new edit for John Rattray’s Predatory Bird blog. For those who can stand the flicker, hit play for an epic edit following the tale of a deck on the run.
Everything Goes from predatory bird on Vimeo.
Words: Guy Jones
For those of you unaware, ‘Grey Area‘ is a delicious visual skateboard buffet, highlighting the often over-looked Polish scene. I recommend the purchase of this dvd for a number of reasons: Firstly because of the rare spots, which means the lines (which are vast) are fresh and exciting. Secondly, it comes with a top soundtrack and thirdly the filming and editing is seriously crisp. You have to congratulate Kuba Kaczmarczyk and Paweł Piotr Przybył who were behind this project as this production is a must see.
When you’re watching rhythmic lines and subjects going fast as fuck, people often don’t notice the filming qualities unless they’re captured terribly. Look out for the styles of recording throughout, as they are often as impressive as the actual content, not to mention the actual aesthetic which is overdosing in dope. The skate skillin’ is complimented with various filler shots namely of wildlife, soldiers and other items of interest and all importantly, not overdone. There’s an impeccable balance.
Some of the skaters that feature in this include Michał Juraś, Krzysiek Poskrobko, Danijel Stankovic, the Polar team and a solid bulk of the Polish and Swedish scene, who are criminally underexposed. The gnar destroyers who are present in this flick make incredible use of the abundance of derelict and raw surroundings. Poland has some beautifully unique architecture which creates lines aplenty. As a result the lads make good use of almost anything in sight and do it extremely well. This is particularly pertinent to my man Michał Juraś, who not only holds down a full part but features in various montages throughout raising his footage count to near on 10 minutes. Some of the spots he skates are barely spots and that makes the appreciation bar peak. True player!
Michał Juraś with one of the scariest looking ollie’s of all time in Wrocław. Ph: Kuba Bączkowski
The sections are laid out in such a way that it’s mandatory to watch the whole video rather than skipping sections and each one highlights something fabulous. There’s an abundance of montages including a brief history of the DIY struggles and accomplishments, ‘Back to the 90’s’ and ‘Fun’. The latter alone should entice anyone viewing this review right now to pick up a copy of this film. The content fully justifies the anticipation.
Krzysiek Poskrobko pops a fatty. Ph: Kuba Baczkowski
The soundtrack is a banger, ranging from psychedelic rock, raw 90’s hip hop, 60’s sun-hunting sounds and other sub-genres that get you even more hyped on the incredible skating that ensues. Watch the trailer if you need more persuasion, then go out and buy this keeper of a scene video to see some of the most authentic, genuine scenes in Europe. Grey Area I salute you. Ziiiiiing Peaaaace!
Grey Area is available now at various UK skate shops, hunt one out today.
“Grey Area” The Skateboard Movie / The Trailer from Grey Area Video on Vimeo.
The local DIY crew in Marseille have been building this pool at Skatepark La Friche for the last few weeks. Photos have been posted online since the beginning and now finally, the concrete is set and the sessions can begin.
This is not the first DIY pool/bowl that has been built in this region. They are generally tight as you like and bring out the best in the locals who rip them to shreds. Julien Benoliel spent 2 hours in this freshie, click play for dirty deeds, done dirt cheap.
This was so enjoyable today that I had to watch it twice. James ‘Foz’ Foster, takes raw Northern UK spots to the cleaners from the Sore Skateboards‘ Reprobates full length video that you can see in the forthcoming Couch Potato feature.
After the epic launch of ‘A Golden Egg‘ Chris Atherton and Jesse James’ brand new video has reached over 32,000 eyeballs, been lauded at the Berrics to Dickhouse and Transworld and has now reached those goons at Skateline. If you have somehow missed this, do yourself a favour and click this.
The latest Green Diamond edit dropped overnight from Rob Harris. Press play for Pat Cook annihilation, the hulk and more East Coast skateboarding fun.
Anti Hero
Anti-Hero have gone from pushing the boat out to Eagleizing it in this month’s epic video advert. You can’t beat this shit.
#EAGLEIZEIT from dlxsf on Vimeo.
“Let battle commence”. Those were the words issued by Emerica this morning as they hit the road early to start their UK tour this week. As you can see from this photo by Percy Dean, the team are up and hitting the road early on route to Newcastle for a signing and demo at Native at 4pm and 5 Bridges at 6.30pm today. On Thursday the team return to Manchester for a 4.30pm signing at Note before a demo at the Pump Cage from 6.30pm followed by a signing at Rolersnakes at 4pm on Friday.
Saturday will see the team congregate at Parlour skate store in Mile End at 4.30pm with a signing session and demo at the park from 6.30pm. The weather is looking great this week so expect some good times.
Win an Emerica Bryan Herman G6 shoe package courtesty of Emerica this week here.
