Varo Hernandez vlogged his trio to the annual Matsudo Jam, great to see some behind the scenes footage from one of the most legendary jams in the flatland scene.
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Must Watch: Matsudo Year End Jam 2023
It’s an annual tradition, right at the end of the year the Matsudo locals throw down a jam at their infamous riding spot. Infamous through the Moto Sasaki videos (who sadly isn’t on this one).
As always there is a great variety of riding styles on offer here, some of the highlights of the edit for me are: Takahiro Ikeda two footed spinning death truck body varial out at 1:12, Wild x-up spinning lawnmower body varial to two footed x-foot backyard line at 4:58 by Ren Oshima, Varo Hernandez front to back wheel line at 7:19, Yu Shoji’s Xft opposite hang 5 to xft halfpacker line is amazing around the 7:56 mark, and Ren gets the banger at 8:27.
The flatland community waits for this edit every year, and I guess we should include this in the year end awards talk as it falls in 2023.
Thank you Jimalog, and all the riders involved in this annual jam!
Don’t sleep on this one!
Happy New Year to the Flatland Community!
Happy New Year to the Flatmattersonline BMX community!
Take a moment to participate in the FM year awards by casting your votes before the deadline. Let’s make it an amazing start to the year!
Effraim.
Mainichi: Clips from 2023
Starting the year of with two posts already from Japan, is that a sign of things to come? Mainichi comes through with this annual edit documenting his progression, great to see some underground footage from the land of the rising sun.
CHIMERA A-SIDE presents – BMX FLATLAND 1st Round
Chimera A-Side run a dialled set up, check out this awesome edit featuring footage from all classes. Next round is fast approaching this month, I’m mid FM awards mode so am still catching up on some edits that I have missed along the way. Don’t sleep on this one.
Viki Gomez: 20 years sponsored by Red Bull
Congratulations to Viki Gomez, one of the flatland all time greats on celebrating 20 years on Red Bull!
Here’s what Viki had to say:
“Started my journey with Red Bull in 2003 after winning the Red Bull Circle of Balance World Championships. Now, 20 years later and after six World Championships, three NORA Cups, 70 countries and many other great achievements that I am thankful for!
I wanted to give a tribute to the brand that have given me wings and still do!
Thank you Red Bull and everyone who I met along the way. Let’s go for Year 21 !!!
Thank you GGM image & SEVISUAL for this epic surprise.”
Todd Carter: Best of 2023
2023 was a good year for Todd Carter, regularly updating his social media with signature TC smoothness in his indoor riding spot. Keep on shredding Todd, much respect!
Watch the 2023 Flatark!
If you missed the Flatark livestream like me, here you go! Over 8 hours of streaming right here, all classes. It’s definitely time to grab a cuppa and work your way through this, love seeing all the beginner class shredders, Experts, Women and Pro doing their thing.
Flatark 2023 Practice + Contest Footage
Jro gave us a heads up on some fresh flatark footage, filmed by Yusaf Shaikh, and Baaz Khan. Footage starts around the 10 minute mark, featuring the likes of Yu Shoji, Yohei Uchino, Hiroya Morizaki and many more. Well watch a watch!
Rodney Williams: Throwing Down For FM Line Of The Year 2023
Good to see a reaction to my FM Line of Year Contenders video a few days ago, Rodney Williams wanted in, and threw down a 34 minute long combo for you all to enjoy and hopefully be considered in your votes.. Thanks Rodney, much respect!