5:35 of insanity right here from backwards master Akihiko Takahashi, there is so much to take in here. Filmed between July and December of this year, mind blown, let’s talk about this one in the comments section.
Go watch this one right now!!
Author Archives: Effraim
Gabe Kadmiri: Bar Manual 180 whopper
Short and sweet from US beast, Gabe Kadmiri!
Benjamin Hudson: It’s Ok Part 3
It’s time for Part 3 of Benjamin Hudson’s It’s Ok series, and this third part focuses on the back wheel. So good to see fresh footage of Benjamin ripping at home!
Harima Base Jam Vol 1: Raw Cut Footage
Great footage from the recent Harima Base jam filmed by York Uno, this one features some of the next generation of Japanese wizards sharpening their swords ready for battle on the international stage. Look at that spot too, Japan gets it right with flatland!!!
Brett Downs: Bustin’ Out 2022!
Awesome year end edit from Plywood Hood, Brett Downs that gave me the feeling of watching the Dorkin’ videos all over again. So good to see Brett still out having fun on the 20″….
Chimera A-Side Final Highlights
Catching up on a whole load of updates to start the week, as we start a busy week here on Flatmattersonline! Peep this Open highlights from the recent Chimera A-side contest, the level of riding in this final battles was so intense!!!
2022 DownUnderGround: Australian BMX Flatland Championships
Check this full cap video of the 2022 Down Underground contest, congratulations to all the winners. Always good to see the scene still going down under! Thanks Shaun Jarvis for the news!
Beginner Class
1st: Paul Grzinic
2nd: Scott Hone
3rd: Tom Palonek
4th: Nilsson Popplewell
Expert Class
1st: Shaun Jarvis
2nd: Yuki
3rd: David Rooney
Open Class
1st: Gonzalez Bellanti
2nd: Paul Chamberlain
3rd: Heru Anwari
4th: Phillip Frueh
Red Bull Circle of Balance 2012 Livestream
It’s hard to believe the last Red Bull Circle of Balance was ten years ago in Kyoto, Japan. I hd a blast commentating the event back then, the level of riding got heated in those final battles. This one is worth going back and watching again, as we warm up what will be a busy week here on FM!
I will be in New Orleans, covering the event for Flatmattersonline this coming weekend. I’m not commentating the livestream this year, so I will filming. As Red Bull are covering the livestream, I will try and make a series of edits to update you all at home.
Any suggestions welcome in the comments section, and I will see what I can do.
Scott O’Brien talks about the up & coming Red Bull Circle of Balance 2022
Interview: Effraim.
Photos: Voodoo Jam Photo Files.
With the return of the Red Bull Circle of Balance less than two weeks away, it’s time to catch up with Scott O’Brien who is MC’ing the 20th anniversary in New Orleans. I dubbed the COB the Super Bowl of flatland a while back and this is huge for flatland it’s back. It’s time to get into it with Scott and discuss this amazing event. Have you got your ticket?
Must Watch: Alexis Desolneux / Battles
I’ve always wondered what would happen if a street rider really started bringing flatland tech to the streets. I’m not talking about just dropping a hang five on a ledge spot, I am talking about digging deeper and creating original flatland lines that have never been done.
Alexis Desolneux is that dude, a true artist that continually does his thing in BMX and this edit goes so hard.
There is so much groundbreaking stuff in this, the filming is awesome and the soundtrack fits like a glove (the opening where the music kicked in on the Luc-e grind line gave me goosebumps. And the ender wow, the street world and BMX world need to teach this one!
Tre’ fucking Bien Alexis!