The first edit from the incredible new Street Dome skatepark in Denmark has hatched featuring park designer Rune Glifberg, Sean Malto, Curren Caples, Arto Saari, the UKs Sam Beckett and Alex Sorgente.
Start planning your spring trips to Europe now to save on flight costs. All info here.
The last time Flip came to town back in 2008, some may remember that online cynics stated that their team of ‘little kids’ were never going to compete with the big boys. Here we are five years later and guess who is dominating every contest worldwide and has taken X-Games, Tampa Am and even the cherished prize of all that is Skater of the Year amongst others? Never, ever underestimate Flip Skateboards. They are Britain’s flagship skate co – the original, the most forward thinking, and the very best.
This demo was announced only 2 weeks before they landed at Heathrow. David Gonzalez and Curren Caples could not be present due to family unforeseen commitments and they are both in our thoughts today as family alays comes first. As Flip take this family aspect of life so seriously, they pulled out every stop to make this demo as good as it could be for you without two of their finest team riders. With Ben Nordberg dislocating his elbow in the week proceeding the demo too (get well soon mate), demo monster Greyson Fletcher flew into London with very little notice as cover. He had just spent time in Europe smashing everything he skated to pieces, including taking the prestigious first place spot at the Prado Bowl in Marseille last week, and had flown back to California. All options were looked into to make ammends for these changes in the week leading up to this demo, so hats off to all involved for making a mammoth effort to appease the visitors who attended this one. I cannot express how much effort went into this.
As Alec Majerus was clearing customs at 4.30pm, a crowd was forming at BaySixty6. It’s the hottest day of the year by far with the temperature hitting 29/30′. BBQ smoke filled the skies all over the city, skate sessions turned into lazy drinking sessions and those who turned up to welcome this crew should be highly commended.
The legendary Arto Saari was in the mix and skating on British soil for the first time in years, alongside the masterful Louie Lopez whose trick ratio is filling the bag these days. His Minnesotan friend Majerus showed why he took Tampa with ease last year, and Fletcher, well, you have to see this bloke to believe. He flies like an eagle with absolutely no fear of anything in front of him. Shouts to upcoming UK ripper Charlie Birch too who was invited to join this crew today and once again impressed all.
Overall it was a roaster and these beautiful photos from Maksim Kalanep tell the story of Flip’s visit alongside Ryan Gray’s swift footage from Sidewalk. Many thanks to Ian and all at Flip, all of the Bay66 staff, Ben Powell for mic action, and all who spread the word for us in short notice on this exclusive London event.
We are proud to announce that Crossfire will host an exclusive UK demo for the Flip Skateboards team at Bay Sixty 6 skate park in London on the evening of Saturday 6th July in association with Mob Grip, Sidewalk Magazine and Pixels.
The demo will start at 5.30pm and run until 9pm with Arto Saari, Louie Lopez, Curren Caples, Ben Nordberg and Alec Majerus in attendance. Join the Facebook event page here.
As this is the only UK demo from the Flip team, plan well in advance and arrange your travel and accommodation now if necessary. The address is 66-67 Acklam Rd, London, W10 5YU
We will update you on additional information on this page in the build up to the event. Spread the good word by liking this page and get hyped on Flip coming home!
Front rock slides are sick. Press play for Mountainous disco moves with Crazy Kyle, Lance Mountain, and Mason Merlino at Arto’s pool.
Flip Skateboards have opened their vault this morning that was made for the 1999 ASR Tradeshow featuring Geoff Rowley, Tom Penny, Arto Saari, Rune Glifberg and Ali Boulala.
Check their team page today, they are all still rolling on Flip wood in 2012. Says a lot in this era.
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The Skateboard Mag traveled to Lance Mountain‘s home to film the Flip team at a Pizza party.
Arto Saari, Louie Lopez, David Gonzales all get stuck in and Greyson Fletcher smashes it on a Banana board.
The Flip Skateboards team will visit the UK in July for an evening session at Hemel Hempstead’s XC park on Thursday July 12th.
The date is set in stone and the rider list could possibly include David Gonzalez, Luan Oliveira, Arto Saari, Tom Penny, Lance Mountain, Louie Lopez, Curren Caples, Ben Nordberg, Greyson Fletcher, Geoff Rowley and Rune Glifberg.
This list of visiting pro’s will be confirmed nearer the time but get this date in your dairy and get your tickets sorted from the skate park. the session will start at 7pm.
Watch Ben Nordberg’s brand new full section for Flip released last week in advance of this visit and get hyped.
The 2nd and third installment of the Arto Saari Epicly Later’d feature is now live. Get some early Flip memories and more here from these. If you missed part one then get that first below.
No script needed here, get in the sauna.
The Flip team got a backyard BBQ session on the go in a Californian pool. Watch what went down with the beast that is Andrew Langi and much more with David Gonzalez, Alec Majerus, Louie Lopez, Oscar Meza, Arto Saari and Curren Caples.