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Re-run 430 – The Directors Cut

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RE-RUN 430 BMX from STYLE43 on Vimeo.

Today we have a real treat from James Smith, who has produced a directors cut of the “Run” DVD, he explains all below! Stickied at the top of the site for the day! Thank you James!

“I originally filmed this back 2012 for a the DVD “RUN BMX” it was edited and produced in house by the guys at 430. Years later I found the raw footage on a hard drive and I was keen to do my own version and do a directors cut.
I only ever saw the finished DVD once when it came out, and made sure not to watch it again before editing to avoid influence etc.
It was an amazing experience being in japan 2 weeks filming and witnessing some amazing riding 1st hand.
The edit I have done is light hearted and not to worried about the duplicated angles and tricks.”

RIDERS:
Hiroya Morizaki
Yohei Uchino
Kotaro Tanaka
Tsutomu Kitayama
Kawamura Takuma
Uehara Hiroshi
Kotaro Arai
Keiji Tamao Nakamura

inTRIKat – Infinite Pieces, 2000

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I’ve truly been waiting for Infinite Pieces to be online for years, and today is great day! Stop what you are doing, grab a cuppa and enjoy this classic from 2000 by Chad Johnston. Featuring: Martti Kuoppa, Matt Wilhelm, Nathan Penonzek, Terry Adams, Chad Johnston, Morisake Hiroya, Kotaro Tonaka, Dan Rigby, Erin Donato, Simon O’Brien, Jorge Gomez, Phil Dolan, Thomas Ebeling, Michael Steingräber, Frank Lukas, Ulrich Kittel, Matti Röse, Alex Jumelin, Hammadi Lotfi, Alexis Desolneux, Jimmy Petitet, Gabe Weed, Ryoji Yamamoto, Kent Pearson, and yours truly, Effraim Catlow. Thank you Kala Yasuda for posting this ono;one, you made my day and i’m sure many others!

Throwback Thursdays – International Sneaker Pimps

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International Sneaker Pimps from Zachary Poland-Shaw on Vimeo.

ISP's Part 2 from Zachary Poland-Shaw on Vimeo.

ISP's Part 3 Mike Steingraber from Zachary Poland-Shaw on Vimeo.

Euro X-Games ISP's Part 4 from Zachary Poland-Shaw on Vimeo.

Here we have a nice treat for Throwback Thursdays, Zach Shaw kindly in sent in this gem from filmed all over the world during 2000-2001. Great footage from the Euro X Games, Mike S in Australia, X Trials in Louisville. This video comes in four parts featuring the likes of Takashi Ito, York Uno, Matti Rose, Simon O’Brien, Kotaro Tanaka, Martti Kuoppa, Aaron Behnke, Matt Wilhelm, Nathan Penonzek, Alex Jumelin, Trevor Meyer, Dan Rigby, Cory Stratychuk, and many more! Enjoy this throwback treat, thanks Zach!

Metro Jam 2004

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Jeff Desroche, Kotaro Tanaka, Jesse Puente, Pete Brandt, Ryoji Yamamoto, Aaron Behnke, Matt Wilhelm, and Seji Sekata feature in this great throwback edit Roosevelt Taylor just published. It’s not too long till the annual Toronto contest which widely regarded as the first BIG contest of the year! Enjoy this one!

Lookback: May 2015 – The Flatmattersonline 2015 Year end awards

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Looking back, May was a crazy month in the year, check through my highlights from the month….


Sean Fontenot’s riding always has me on the edge of my seat, check this latest short edit where he states “I’ve always been good at G-turns, but bad with nose manuals. I’ve decided to correct that.” Shot with Konova K7 Slider (aside from last shot) Sean’s riding is so explosive, amazing stuff at the Globe spot in Long Beach, California!


Flatland legend, Trevor Meyer kills this Chiacgo parking lot between shows on the front and back wheel. This is well worth a watch!


At the age of 43, Todd Carter has made the move up to the Pro ranks and is arguably riding better than ever. Check out this great edit he just put together to celebrate, it’s going down for real!

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Must Watch! Ground Astronauts – Autum Bicycles in Japan!

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-GROUND ASTRONAUTS- AUTUM Bicycles in Japan 2012 from deepAutum on Vimeo.

After the Red Bull Circle of Balance contest the Autum Bicycles crew took a trip around the Flatland Planet that is known as Japan! This is a must watch! Dope tricks, locations, japanese lifestyle. Featuring Thomas Deschenaux, Dominik Nekolny, Keiji Nakamura, Matti Röse and Kotaro Tanaka.

Free 2013 Flatland BMX Calendar Presented by DK Bicycles Now Available at Flatland Fuel

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Fat Tony just sent in the press release for the 2013 Free Flatland Calendar, check out the photo, link to rest of calendar and press release below…

For the fifth year in a row Flatland Fuel and Fat Tony are proud to present an exclusive Flatland BMX Calendar. The 12-month 2013 wall calendar features 15 original flatland photos of riders from six countries shot all around the world. Each month showcases a different rider in a unique location including Japan, Hungary, Spain, and the U.S. In addition to the twelve months, there is also a bonus poster of DK rider Dane Beardsley so you can keep flatland on your wall even after 2013 has passed. As the only calendar of its kind, the 2013 Flatland BMX Calendar presented by DK Bicycles is a must-have for flatland riders worldwide.

The best part is the 2013 Flatland Calendar is absolutely FREE when you place an order with Flatland Fuel! (While supplies last.)

Free 2013 Flatland BMX Calendar Presented by DK Bicycles Now Available at Flatland Fuel

http://flatlandfuel.com/

Riders Include: Dane Beardsley, Adam Kun, Alex Jumelin, Chad Johnston, Eric Wright, Jean-Francois Boulianne, Kotaro Tanaka, Matthias Dandois, Moto Sasaki, Terry Adams, Trevor Meyer, Viki Gomez, Yohei Uchino, Prasheel Gopal, Mark Kuhlmann, and Alex Poirier.

The 2013 Flatland BMX Calendar presented by DK Bicycles is proudly co-sponsored by Flatland Fuel, Vans, St. Martin, Monster Energy, Flatware, Motel Works, Primo, Innertwine Clothing, 430 Clothing, Suelo, ID Clothing, and Freegun Underwear. A huge thanks goes out to each company who helped make the calendar possible. It is support from companies like them that keeps flatland growing!

Click here to see a preview of the 2013 Flatland Calendar presented by DK Bicycles!

http://www.fattonybmx.com/2013-Flatland-BMX-Calendar/