Tag Archives: Takashi Ito

Yasuyuki Takeo: The Flatmattersonline Interview

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Intro/Interview: Effraim.

It is hard to put into words the influence that the King of Ground contest has had on flatland since it’s inception, from all sides of flatland, the groundbreaking riding styles, the inside wooden contest floors, use of the battle format, waving of the flags for the judges result. I feel like no matter what I say, that would be only the tip of the iceberg.

I hit up Yasuyuki Takeo, one of the people behind the scenes that helped get the King of Ground up and running along with Takashi Ito, Kotato Tanaka, York Uno and a few others. I’ve lost track how many times I’ve posted a KOG video, and hit rewind numerous times just see what the hell happened. I wanted to know more about behind the scenes information of one of the most influential contest series to happen in flatland history.

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Yasuyuki Takeo interview! In true Flatmattersonline style, it’s a long read, so grab a cuppa and get educated on all things KOG. So stoked how this came out, thank you Yasu for taking the time to do work on this interview.

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Lamf Crew Presents…Mind Out Teaser

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In this internet age it’s always nice to see some crews out there keeping the dream alive. A new Japanese dvd in the works from the Lamf Crew, peep the Mind Out Teaser right here featuring: Kotaro Arai, Yuta Tominaga, Daisuke Maja, Ryota Miyaji, Tatsuya Hori, Matthias Dandois, Keisuke Matsumoto, 1 WKO, Sho Takami, Mao Yuasa, Kenji Watanabe, Hironao Doko, Daisuke Shiraishi, MAX, Akira Okamura, Takayuki Sugisaka,
Fumito Ando, Takashi Ito.

DVD is 25 minutes long, and will come with an A5 booklet, radio binding and full colour.

Price: 2,000 yen (+ Tax)
Release Date: Friday, March 30, 2018
Sales: HIDDEN CHAMPION Co., Ltd.

“MIND OUT” Premiere & Release party supported by HIDDEN CHAMPION
2018.3.30 Friat Aoyama ZERO
2-9-13 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo AiiA ANNEX Bid. B1F.

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!

2001 Philly Pa X Games Flashback Part 2

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Such a shame these 2001 X Games edits don’t have volume, but so much good riding from contest and practise session featuring the likes of Art Thomason, Trevor Meyer, Phil Dolan, Viki Gomez, Martti Kuoppa, Stephan Cerra, Chad Degroot, Scott Powell, Matt Wilhelm, Takashi Ito, York Uno, Mike S, Dan Rigby, myself, and Alex Jumelin.