Put two underrated creatives together, and you got yourself some magic. Today, we got ourselves another Must Watch, the man is a master of the Gadget Whip, check the flowing GW lines at 2:25, and especially 2:41 with the pumping half hiker in between each gadget whip and the x-ft hitch juggler ender is so clean at 3:34.
So much style and grace in Joachim’s riding, I’m a big fan. Thanks Stephane Bar for documenting this Frenchamn’s riding, the world needs to see this guy!
Love these podcasts that Jigen Omotehara is putting together showcasing the Japanese riders, episode 4 features Naoto Tamaru.
They discuss coaching at the Park as his job, getting on We the People (thanks for the shoutout Naoto!), and much more. This part 1, another podcast to follow…
I’ve been looking footage of Clas Schröder what feels like forever, Clas was way ahead of the time, the no footed crackpacker holding the rear chain stays was way ahead of the time at the 2:11 mark. So good!
It’s time to announce the nominees for the 2025 Flatmattersonline Year end awards, massive thanks to everyone who took the time to vote. Congratulations to everyone who was nominated, Winners will be announced next Sunday.
Effraim.
The annual Matsudo Jam took place on the 6th December, last year. This feels like an annual tradition at this point, the year doesn’t start until we see Jimalog’s annual Matsudo jam getting dropped.
This jam round, Akihiko Takahashi, Yu Shoji, Takahiro Ikeda, Shinichiro Hara, Masashi Itani,
Varo Hernandez, and Anatole Rahain throw down their latest moves.
Already two must watch edits this year, thank you Jimalog for contributing to the flatland culture once again!
We don’t even get a day into 2026, and already a Must Watch edit?! Heresy’s Jigen Omotehara is one of the new generation in Japan making waves, with unique riding style and trick selection as he gets ready for the New Season.
The x-ft half hiker pivot to half packer line at 2:17 is next level, magical pivotry skills going here that I have never seen before and had me hitting the rewind several times to understand what he did.
Loved Jigen’s right hand half packer turbines backwards half packer pivot to backwards switch foot Karl line at 2:45. So smooth and so tech!
And the ender at 3:56 is another NBD, opposite whiplash to full turbine switch foot pedal 5 turbine ending backwards switch foot pedal 5 jump to regular side steam, too good.
Nice jazzy hip hop vibes fit Jigen’s style really well, starting the year with a Must watch. 2026 is going to be a good one!!
Mihály celebrates twenty years riding, with this nice “Perfect days” edit, I met Mihály a few times on my travels to Hungary. Great style and great riding, give this one a watch! Here’s to twenty more years Mihály!
Happy New Year everyone!!
As we start the new year, many riders are sharing their riding highlights throughout 2025! The first one I have come across, is this great one from Plywood Hood and all around shredder, Brett Downs! Love the little quirky details in Brett’s riding, and this is a great start to the new year here on Flatmattersonline!
Tony Schneidewind celebrates his 43rd birthday in style, flow blown edit, really well shot, with his best riding throughout the year. Really enjoyed this!
Laid-back footage from the recent Himeji BMX jam in Japan, featuring the likes of Shinichi Kiba, Takatora Hishikawa and many more..
