Micro was definitely present at ScootFest 2012 with a gang of riders there representing the company. It is really sick to see Micro making a comeback like this, because a lot of companies that fade out, never really make it back. But with a growing Team of top and up and coming riders, Micro is ensuring that they aren't going anywhere. Boris Germain was killing it hard, shutting it down with his street tech style. That 180 bar at the end.. what the hell.. Definitely one of my favorite dudes to watch.
Skates.co.uk has been releasing really good interviews that they got with some of the top riders at ScootFest, and we got their interview with BenJ Friant for you guys to check out below. Always good to hear from BenJ, and hear what Micro is going to be up to in the future. Not to mention BenJ drops some information about his Micro Signature Scooter coming soon.
Man, they start pretty young out in Norway, which is where Andris Balto Kvien is from. At only 12 years old, he's already pretty fun to watch. Developing a nice style as well. I was definitely feeling his street clips. I also heard he recently got picked up by Micro, so expect good things from Andris. Check out his edit below.
Micro is definitely back, and they're making sure everyone knows it. They picked up Team riders from The US, AUS, and parts of Europe and they got them all together for a big tour across Europe. These dudes can ride it all, park, street, rails, anything. You'll also notice right off the bat that these guys have a lot of fun together. They're not one of those Teams where their only "Team" activity is filming, or all at a contest hardly sharing a word together. They make it look fun, and they definitely shred in the process. Check out the 4 videos below, and stay tuned for more.
Some would say you need to be pretty OG to know, and remember Micro. Don’t worry because that is changing soon with their new line of products, and an entire new Team to represent them in Europe, UK, AUS, and US. Micro is somewhat iconic and remembered in our sport mainly for the metal core wheels they made so many years ago. They were the first real metal core wheels that people started to really buy, despite their expensive price.. But we’ve come a long way since their wheels.
I’m sure some of you also remember their “one piece deck” with the neck tube that had to be bolted on? Which thinking back on now, was one of the first flat sided “box” decks on the market. It’s just a shame it was so heavy haha. The years passed, and the Micro Team faded away, or moved onto other companies, and it took a while, but Micro is back, and this time, they’re here to stay.
The Team has been recreated from the ground up. Not only that, but legend of the sport, BenJ Friant is back with Micro. BenJ spent some time with District, but after countless broken promises, and ridiculous amounts of money stolen from him, he made the decision to leave the company. To go along with the new Team, they have the new scooters, and they’re looking good. Micro will be in events all across the world, from Peru to Mexico, to the USA, and a European Tour. The Swiss company is back, and they intend to push Micro harder than ever.
Below you can check out some photos of the scooter, and also BenJ’s latest edit. It proves again that BenJ is one of the best in this sport, and now that he’s back with Micro we can all expect to see him continue to kill it.
Team Europe
Benjamin Friant ( CH )
Boris Germain ( FR )
Daniel Baudys ( CZ )
Jimmy Albano Rat ( CH )
Team UK
Jacques Honour
Stevie Cussons
Max Jackson
Torren Jarritt
Team US
Bransyn Smith
Ryland Smith
Ty Alexander
Brayden Campbell
Chris Vincent
Team AUS
Taylor smith
Kearnu Schofield
Zac Stewart
Also be sure to check out there facebook by clicking the link below!
I have to say that I am glad to see BenJ back with MicroExtreme. The beginning of the video pretty much explains how BenJ feels about it.
BenJ never had a point in the sport where he had to prove himself, he has always been known as one of the sports best all around riders. Yet he still manages to push himself with every single edit he drops. Whether he is riding in the snow, or street, or park, you know he will be pushing himself. Seeing him hit that big ass kicker gap really makes me wish BenJ got a shot at the Mega Ramp. I honestly think he would tear it up. Check out one of BenJ's best below, and get ready to start seeing the new Micro Extreme decks here in the US soon.
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