Proto Box Edit 2012

This is a little disappointing simply because only riders Chema Cardenas and Brandon Kilbury are in it.  Regardless, the riding is super good.   Such different styles from these guys, its a wild contrast.  Also, check out BK's new sig deck at the beginning.

Dylan Kasson "The Almanac" Interview

It started about a year ago, and all it took was a Flip camera. That was when Dylan started producing the Almanac videos. Since then he has built quite the following of people that enjoy watching the videos, and it's only continuing to grow. To be able to get an inside look at some of the stuff these guys get into is almost impossible to not enjoy. I recently caught up with Dylan Kasson to discuss The Almanac.







So when did you decide to start doing videos like this? Was there any
specific reason?

Dylan: I saw a lot of people in the skateboard world doing it. Mainly a photographer named Joe Brook. He would make edits with a point and shoot camera every time he would go on filming trips with skate teams. They were called fatbacks. These videos were so interesting because I feel like most people are sort of "actors" when they have video parts, even with the lifestyle footage it is highly glamorized so it is nice to see the absolute truth.

Yeah dude, I really get that last part. Now for those who don't know what are all these videos filmed with?

Dylan: They are filmed with a standard definition and high definition flip
camera and a iphone 4.

I feel like these videos show a different side to the sport. A lot of the
riders featured in the videos are known for being some of the sports top
riders, yourself included. Though in the videos, you get to see everyone
pretty much just chilling, and get a better feel for who they are. Would you
say that's true?

Dylan: Yes of course. Even though we take filming real clips very seriously,
there has to be enjoyable moments in between. But when the real
cameras come out its a completely different attitude.

The first ever Flip video Dylan made.

california flip cam edit from Dylan on Vimeo.

We see a lot of Tyler Wheeland, Yourself, and Alex Steadman in the
videos. You guys are all obviously pretty close friends, how fun is it to
get together with these guys and film some of these clips?

Dylan: We all just work so well together. Whenever I go out west if it is
that crew I get so much stuff done and have the funnest time possible.

There have been a lot of riders featured in the various different Almanac
videos. From Jordan Jasa, Josh Young, and Tommy Daddano, to Lil Jon, Evan
Yamada, and even Jackson Manzie. Are there any guys that you want to get
into the Almanac videos in the future? Or is it more of a, "Whoever I'm
with at that time" kind of thing?

Dylan: It is more whoever I am with. I don't take these edits to the point
that I would seek things out to be in them. That is what makes them
good, the lack of planning at all.

The Almanac #5 Midwest Style

the almanac #5 from Dylan on Vimeo.

While these videos aren't as popular right now, they are definitely going
to be soon, and already are with a lot of people. What do you think it is
about videos that just honestly show a bunch of randomness from various
people, that have people so interested?

Dylan: I think one of the only reasons is that a lot of people look up to the
people in the video so if they put out any type of video whether it be
riding or not people are going to watch it. It is hard to understand
why some things in the videos are funny because they are inside jokes
only the people in the video know, but I mostly make the videos so we
can all look back on it and laugh.

In one of these we get to see you shoot some guns. And there have been
quite a few other moments, where you had to have been glad you had the
camera on you. Do you just keep it on you at all times? And have there been
any moments that you wished you would have had it on you, but didn't?

Dylan: I carry my flip camera everywhere with me. Absolutely no exceptions.
When I am in California we have multiple backup flip cams because we
have smashed a few. When it is dark out I switch to my iPhone because
it has a light on it.

Since this is about to get posted up on ISB, would you be stoked, or not
stoked at all, to see kids start imitating or creating their own "Almanac"
style videos?

Dylan: They already have. When I was at the San Diego competition this year
some little 12 year old kid came up to me and told me he loved the
almanac edits. This blew me away because I thought me and the people
who were in the edits were the only people that watched them. I like
to watch other peoples edits though. It is cool to see something
inspired by something I started and then people build on that. I think
my only concern is one that people have about my videos, they don't
understand some of the jokes but that is inevitable. I know Jordan
Jasa makes some good flip cam edits for sure though.

Damn dude that's sick. Do you got any last words you want to say to anyone who has watched, or is about to start watching these videos?

Dylan: Don't take these seriously they are made for a good laugh.

The Almanac #8 West Coast Style (4:16 - 4:27 TWhee = lol)

the almanac #8 from Dylan on Vimeo.

Dude I don't know about you guys, but I kind of want to dig up my old Flip cam and go film a bird or something. Keep checking Inside-Scooters for all future Almanac videos, cause we will be posting all new videos as soon as they drop, here on ISB.

Bobby Pantano Outside The Box

Living in New Hampshire means riding during the winter isn't easy to do with all the snow everywhere. So Bobby pulled his box out into his driveway, and I don't know what that box ever did to him.. But Bobby decided to kill it with this edit.

Some really sick tech in this video from the up and coming, Bobby Pantano.

Woodward Scholarships

Scooter weekend at Camp Woodward West is coming up rather quickly now.  In an effort to help one lucky boy or girl attend the camp, Scooter Tees is putting on a little competition to get a scholarship to pay for camp.  Read on:

• Scooter Tees Scholarship Opportunity for Scooter Camp hosted at Woodward West.
  We are offering limited scholarships for Scooter Camp! Valued at $450.00
  Winners will have the opportunity to go to Scooter Camp hosted at Woodward West February 17th-20 2012
  
  For four days the scooter rider will get to live the Woodward Camp life at Woodward West in Tehachapi, California. The rider will have the opportunity to learn from instructors and pros from around the country in one of the best action sports facilities in the world.
  
  Rules & criteria for nominating:1)The person being nominated must be 7 –17 years of age.
  2)You cannot nominate yourself.
  3) The Nominee will be responsible for their own travel expenses to and from camp in Tehachapi, California..
  4) All entries must be received by Monday February 6th5) Clearly state why your Nominee is the best candidate for a scholarship also include your name, phone number and relationship to the Nominee
• 
  Send all nominations to: Scooter Tees
  31500 Grape Street, Suite 3-31
  Lake Elsinore, CA. 92532
• Special thanks to our 2012 Sponsors for making this possible.

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Inside the Lens: Week #50

Closing out on a year now.  Skipped out on posting this last week because of lack of entries.  Step it up guys!

Trick: deck grab

Rider: Jacob Hess

Photog: Tanner Hedrick

Location: Fresno, CA

-Must be attached in an email sent to ISpotw@live.com along with photographer name, rider name, trick name, and location.  No external links will be considered.
-Sent by 11:59 PM CST every Saturday to be considered to be posted the next day.
-Will be judged by composition, image quality, subject matter, feeling, and overall impression.

rider: Will Rosati

filmer: Noah Risser

Location: Lititz Skatepark PA

Must be sent to IScotw@live.com along with filmer name, rider name, and location.
-Sent by 11:59 PM CST every Saturday to be considered to be posted the next day.
-Will be judged by riding, filming, editing, and overall impression.
-Clips must be no longer than 30 seconds long, with no music. Color correction will be allowed.

Something Big Coming from MaddGear..? *Two Videos Up*

What is it? We don't know yet. Keep an eye on their website, and Inside-Scooters to find out!

UPDATE BELOW





www.maddgear.com


*Update*

So it looks like they have revealed their 2012 line up of products. They upgraded on everything they could possibly upgrade on when it comes to their scooters. These are quite easily some of the best complete scooters you can get on the market right now. Combine those products with some of the tours and big plans they have for the Team in 2012 and it is quite apparent it is going to be a hell of a year for Maddgear, and all of their fans.

Matt McKeen Boxes Limited Promo *VIDEO*

Matt McKeen doing what he does for Boxes Limited. Killing it. Street talent at its finest. To anyone that has honestly questioned Matt McKeen when it comes to being one of the leaders not only in the street game, but in this sport. You obviously haven't known Matt long enough to know what he's accomplished, and how he has proven himself time and time again, with sometimes even throwaway edits. His promo below has some ridiculous stuff as well, so definitely check it.

MGP SoCal Tour

MGP recently finished up their tour in So Cal. Tyler Bonner sent this video to me the other night, and you guys will definitely want to check this out. Ryan Williams, Terry Price, and Tyler Bonner, and the other MGP guys all in one video? And with some of the newer riders, Joe Armstrong, Collin DaSilva, Peter Jungsberger, and Jeremy Beau all killing it. Come on, it doesn't get better than that. Check it out below.

Boxes Limited Matt McKeen Signature Shirt Preview

Boxes continues to set the bar when it comes to apparel in our sport, with Matt McKeen's new Signature Shirt set to drop this Friday, along with his new video part. The shirt simply looks bad ass. For more info read below.

Boxes Limited/Lit: Dylan Kasson and Josh Young City Grind Edit

This is sick.  Proto and Boxes' Dylan Kasson tripped it up to Michigan to ride with Tilt's Josh Young, as well as Kelly Zmijewski.  At first I thought they stole the song from my summer park edit but it turned out just to be a crappy remix.  But anyway the riding was dope.  This park seems to be the place to do heelless noseblunt grinds.  Also, word on the street has it that Josh's Tilt edit that he's been working on for over a year is gonna be released soon.  Get hyped for that guys.

Alexis Cuvillier Taravana Scooter Wear Promo

Ok, straight to the point, Alexis kills it in this video. Mix of park and street, with his street clips probably outshining his park clips. It's pretty crazy to see how tech these guys can get, makes me wish some American riders would start stepping up their tech/street game too.

Video Edited by Jeremy Suchet

Matt Tyler Fall/Winter Edit

This is a video Matt has been working on for a long time, since he completed his summer edit.  Matt is a park shredder and can throw down on the streets as well.  He does some pretty crazy tricks in this, kills heelwhips.  Bummer about the flyout banger though.

Kyle Stead

Another upcoming rider is Kyle Stead.  Kyle hails from Sydney, Australia.  I guess I don't know much else about him but he's got some good clips in this for sure.  That banger is so nutty.

Kenny Griffin VertX Sponsor Video

This is a young kid from northern Cali.  Kenny does some cool stuff and some wack stuff but he definitely has potential.  He's a name to remember in the future for sure.  And if you don't remember it, he will make sure you see his name...trust me on that haha.

Raymond Warner: Plain and Simple

Raymond is a close friend of mine, and someone who I really respect in this sport. He has a really great outlook on everything, and it shows in this video. Raymond has been killing it lately in the competition scene, finishing top 3 in almost every contest he's been entering. And let's face it, with the competition today, that ain't easy.

The below video was filmed and edited by Chris Blanton, who did a really good job. Raymond breaks down how he got started in the sport, and why this sport means a lot to him. Last few clips in the video are just mind blowing. And yeah for the record that was 7, over a box.

ShopECX Brings Scorpo Scooters To The USA

Scorpo is a company that has been doing some good things over in Australia for a while now, and it was just a matter of time before they found the perfect partner to help move them into the US. That company is going to be ShopECX. Check out the press release by ShopECX below.

News Flash!


www.shopecx.com is the official partner for Scorpo Scooter Products in the USA!ECX is proud to offer Scorpo Products to its customers here in the states. We currently stock the Scorpo Clamps, SCS, Forks, Headsets and Pegs. Scorpo is a driving force in the Australian market and we are happy to help fuel the US growth of their quality products.

Scorpo is one of the only companies that offers a threaded fork and sealed bearing threaded headset for riders that like that system and they are available in a variety of high gloss matching colors!

If you want to get stung by Scorpo in the states, make sure you check out
Scorpo At ECX

Benjamin Friant "Clips in the Trash"

Some more insane footage from one of the world's best riders.  This is all footage from the end of 2011.  Super crazy park and street lines.  I feel like the backflip to can plant would be really painful on your knee/ankle...BenJ is just a superman.

Matt McKeen Boxes Limited Promo Preview

It's Matt McKeen. It's Boxes Limited. That is about all you need to know.





You guys already know as soon as it drops, you can find it here on Inside-Scooters. You don't wanna miss that.

The Box Is Back *Video Up*

Ok, when I heard that Ryan Gould, Nick Darger, Raymond Warner, Dan Holm, and Matt Somers were going to be making a box edit, I got stoked. After watching the edit, I immediately had to watch it again. These guys straight killed it. All of them ride for Scooter Zone, and Matt and Dan were here from the East Coast. Just complete tech madness, and I always enjoy that rare Nick Darger footage. Watch and enjoy.

Filmed by: Nick Darger, Cody Groom, Chris Blanton

Edited by: Cody Groom

The Box is Back from Cody Groom on Vimeo.

The Box Is Back ***UPDATE***

Due to some technical difficulties, The Box Is Back edit will be up on the 22nd. Any other updates, and I'll let you guys know.




"The Box is Back" is going to be a box edit featuring some of Scooter Zone's best. Ryan Gould has been known for making some pretty awesome box edits, and now with the addition of some of the other SZ guys, it's bound to get pretty hectic. This is the preview, and the official edit will drop here on Inside-Scooters at 12:00 January 21st.

Riders featured will be:

Raymond Warner
Trick Darger
Dan Holm
Matt Somers
and Ryan Gould