The reviews out of Jason Forde are coming in hot right now, and the latest episode features the lightweight Tubolito tube is probably the most indepth, whilst being short and sweet. Good job Jay!
Episode 67: Flatmattersonline Exclusive with James McGraw
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It’s Wednesday evening, and that means time for the next episode of the Flatmattersonline Exclusives! Thank you once again to everyone who was thrown down a clip to get this started up and flowing again.
Irina Sadovnik started things off a few weeks back, and ended her exclusive with screams of joy, and a rider that’s infamous for screaming after every line he pulls is none other than the man behind the AFA, James McGraw!
I must admit I turned down the volume to watch this the first time round, and James rivals Irina with the loudest scream so far, James comes through with a rad junkyard kick turbine line ending in a backwards spinning switch foot ice cream/mega spin whatever you care to call it at his freshly surfaced Tintadome riding spot in Monument, Colorado.
What I wasn’t expect was a cameo from Joe Cicman, the man is everywhere!
Thanks for contributing James, whose got episode 68 dropping Sunday…
Episode 66: Flatmattersonline Exclusive with Brent Zdrill
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We are gaining some welcome momentum back with the Flatmattersonline exclusives.
And I am particularly stoked on today’s feature, as this is sent in by a FM reader (not that you all aren’t). But, what I am saying is, Brent Zdrill aka BZ who comments the site, is actively out there doing it, and documenting and sharing his riding with us all.
It’s super nice to put a picture to all the comments on the site, and Brent comes through with a really smooth mega spin turbines peg time machine to junkyard pivot out.
Brent has supported us all with commenting on countless videos, and it’s time to return the favour. These clips are all about using “YOUR OWN” level, do you have any suggestions what Brent could do to improve this line, and perhaps Brent when he’s ready could throw in something fresh for another exclusive at a later date.
This is what happened originally with my own riding and was motivation to start the Flatmattersonline exclusives, it’s good to get your clips out there. You might get an idea yourself, and someone may chime in and suggest it.
Whatever, the case it’s super cool Brent from Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada came through with episode 66. He’s a family man, missed the latter part of his 20’s and returned to riding 5 years ago after the birth of his son.
Rodney Williams encouraged Brent to step up for a clip, and now I think its time to ask Rodney to step up too and return the favour.
Thanks Brent for contributing, whose got episode 77 dropping on Wednesday?….
NOUS RAW 18.5, Jason Forde’s Honest Review
Jason Forde is onto something interesting and engaging with these honest reviews of bike products he’s using. In this episode he breaks down his current ride, the Nous Raw 18.5!
Naoto Tamaru: King of Ground Nagoya 2013
More great footage from the King of Ground archives, this time it’s the turn of back wheel shredder, Naoto Tamaru and his run from Nagoya 2013.
Old School Sundays with Dave Beveridge R.I.P
The sad news broke last week of Dave Beveridge passing away last week, my emails and private messages have been full of lovely messages full of memories of Dave, including a message from one of his family members that really touched me personally.
Let’s go back to King of Concrete 1991 and Dave’s flatland run, rest in peace Dave!
Keisuke Tanigawa: King of Ground Nagoya 2014
Let’s get back to it after a couple off posting on the site, beginning our Sunday posts with a KOG run from 2029 by the stylish Keisuke Tanigawa!
Throwback Thursdays: Effraim Catlow / Ride UK Rear Wheel Drive Videopart
It’s not too often I showcase my own riding on Flatmattersonline, so today we have a special treat from the archives for this weeks Throwback.
We go back to the Ride UK “Rear Wheel Drive” video put together by Steve Bartholomew who you recall ran the Clicked Video Magazine.
As my memory recalls we started filming this part in the summer of 2001, and the video came out in spring of 2002.
This video showcases my flatland riding, but also some ramp and concrete clips from Southsea Skatepark. From no handed tailwhip nosepicks, to g-turn cowboy flip variations, to the ender which I am still proud of to this day.
Thanks to Steve for sending this over, stoked to tach this again after so many years.
Episode 65: Flatmattersonline Exclusive with Todd Carter
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What’s everybody, with a spring in all our steps. It’s time to get back to two exclusives a week, flatland lifer, Todd Carter stepped up for episode 65 to deliver a super smooth switch foot ankledeath type ride in to guillotine into spinning lard yard, finishing the line with a two footed backyard pivot out at his home riding spot.
As Todd warms up for the AFA Dream run contest shortly coming up, he’s looking smoother than ever, and I’m loving the progression he’s been showing lately on his social media.
Who would have thought Mr nice guy, Todd Carter would be that guy to break the rules of a FM exclusive.
Thanks for contributing Todd, whose got episode 66? Dropping Sunday….
Jesse Puente: Shimerville Play Contest, PA 1994
So good to see this footage once again, Jesse Puente took the win at the Shimerville, PA Play contest back in 1994. So progressive for the time, and so much of that West Coast style that we came to love and be inspired by to this day. Yes Jesse and all the West coast crew holding it down!