I don’t know what impresses me more, Hiroya Morizaki’s tricks or the fact he can throw these moves down on decking. Anyone who has rode a decking floor like this, knows this is super tough to do. Hiroya is one of the best to ever do it, and makes it look easy. Class.
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Ederson Ferreira: Florida flatland
Two posts today, and both high quality. Brazilian shredder, Ederson Ferreira comes through with an awesome edit full of back wheel buttery filmed dusting his stay out in Florida earlier in the year. The switches Ederson throws down are not only effortless, but so easy on the eye. Some of the smmothest back wheel riding I have seen.
Minato Sato: Future Diary #7
No Flatmattersonline exclusive today, it’s all about the eFise and Master of Creativity online competitions currently. We do have a couple of awesome edits for you to stay hyped, Minato Sato is one hell of a flatland talent, hit play and watch the madness unfold. This kid has a bright future.
Episode 46: Flatmattersonline Exclusive with Kevin Arredondo Vasquez
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It’s time to get back on track with the Flatmattersonline exclusives after a short break last week. One of the main exciting things about producing these exclusives is not knowing who’s next to step up, and with the help of Robert Victoria… We have a fresh name to me, Kevin Arredondo Vasquez from Costa Rica!
Kevin comes through a smooth back line ending in the infamous Adam Kun no-handed lawnmower spin, I’m not sure what Adam calls it. Maybe the Kun spin?
Thank you Kevin for contributing, who’s got the next clip?
* Clips are currently run out, so if you want to feature here on Flatmattersonline send in your clip. Instructions how to do so, are at the end of each exclusive video.
Masato Ito: MK Format Full Run
One of the great things about how riders have handled this pandemic, is the amount of work going on behind the scenes to prepare when we get the green light. Masato Ito is so powerful, and puts together a great flowing run right here under the Martti Kuoppa tuition.
Old School Sundays with John Huddleston
Its been a couple of weeks without an Old School Sundays feature, let’s get back to it with some contest footage of John Huddleston ripping at the 1988 AFA Masters in Carson, California. Very little dead time in John;s riding, amazing flow and really exciting to watch.
FÜLÖP VIDAKOVICH – 2020
Hungary historically has produced some of the best riders in the European flatland scene, Fulop Vidakovich follows in the steps laid down by OG Martin, Adam Kun, Denes Katona the list goes on… This new edit put together by Sevisual, shows Fulop’s tricktionary, and there is real depth to his skills on the front and back wheel. Hit play!
Romulo Guerra: Europe 2019
Last year it was great to see Romulo Guerra over in Europe, Mizo Misael did great job putting this edit together and capturing Romulo’s style, and his trip over. Don’t miss this one!
Health Matters: Flatland and Elbow Pain by Scott Hagnas
Probably more Flatlanders have had their careers cut short by elbow pain than any other ailment. It’s almost epidemic in older riders it seems. I know how debilitating this can be firsthand – chronic elbow pain that started in 2003 eventually pushed me into semi-retirement around 2008. I rode infrequently from 2008 until 2015, but the elbow pain was always there even though I’d go weeks or months between sessions. In late 2015, I finally unlocked how to recover my elbows and in early 2016 began riding nearly every day once again. Now, nearly 5 years later and still riding regularly, I still have no pain.
I’ve shared what I did with numerous riders since then, and in every case, I’ve heard back how much it’s helped. If you aren’t into long articles and just want to jump to the #1 thing, scroll down to point #4 and do that. However, I’d suggest reading all of this if your elbows are not 100%!
Paul Osicka: 2004
Here’s a good one from the archives, Paul Osicka drops some timeless style and flow back in 2004. This still stands up today, especially the spinning no handed hang ten line. Enjoy this one if you haven’t seen it, shirt and very sweet!