Throwback Thursday: Stefan Hefner's Opus Part

When I first saw footage of Stefan, I instantly became a fan. He's an awesome rider, and an even cooler person. Back when Lucky was known for having some of the heaviest hitters in the street game, it was Stefan that got the most attention from their full length video, Opus. To this day his section is still golden. The combination of Tyler Wheeland's filming, and Stefan's riding is remarkable. Throw in a perfect song choice, and well done editing, and you have a classic. Check it out below if you haven't seen it before. Hell, even if you have, watch it again.

Stefan Hefner - Welcome to the Team (River Wheel Co)

A lot of people think of Stefan as primarily a street rider. Though I remember Stefan could kill park,  even I didn't expect him to throw down this hard. Stefan recently finished his Welcome to River Wheel Co edit, and it came out really sick. Just goes full speed with every thing, and I was stoked to see all the front scoot variations. Blasting gaps for days. Check it out

Stefan Hefner Raw

You don't really see riders putting out full raw timelines of their clips, but it'd be cool to see it happen more.  These are Stefan's clips, bails, and b-roll from over the past year and a half, from filming for his Source Recovery part.  There are tons of tricks that didn't make it, but are still super gnarly.  Watching stuff like this is definitely inspiring, makes you want to go out and get stuff done.

Stefan Hefner | Flavor Awakening

Yup, in addition to running his own company, Source, Stefan is now a part of the Flavor team.  This part looks like it was shot in just one trip up in Seattle.  Definitely filmed some dope stuff in the time he was there.  5050 that uprail was too gnar.

Stefan Hefner: Recovery

This is it.  Stefan has been filming this video for like two years and every clip is a hammer.  Half cab front scooterflip was so messed up...all the front scooterflip clips were so good.  Look how far he had to gap for that first gap to front board.  So gnarly.  Give this one a watch or two or three.

Hella Grip Homies West Oakland Mini Ramp Sesh

Some of the Hella Grip Homies got this chill edit done while in West Oakland at Town Park. Stefan was killing it. Check it out below.





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Stefan Hefner | Head Shot

Hahahaha its okay to laugh at this, the kid seemed to be fine.  Best part is when he screamed "OH GOD" right as Stef took off.  And Stefan just sayin him "What are you doing?  I'm f*cking going that way".  Too good.

Throwback Thursday: 951 Epic Weekend Video 2

Definitely a Throwback Thursday, and we're going back to 2009. This is a video I used to watch all the time, it just has a really good feel to it. It features the best riders in So Cal back then, and most of them are still some of the best in So Cal now. Riders like Tyler Wheeland before he was a T Whee. Monky when he did lookbacks and boosted quarters. Also featured are So Cal pioneers, Nick Darger, Chris Gascoigne, Kody McQueen, Raymond Warner, and a lot more. It's just a good solid old edit, back when Pro Models were whats up.

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Freestyle Depot- Introducing Stefan Hefner

Stefan is the newest rider on FD's team, and not without good reason.  His Lucky Opus section was one of the best parts of the year, and this footage is pretty sick too.   I filmed that last trick, stoked on that haha.

Lucky Scooters Added to Session 3 at Ohio Dreams

Last year Ohio Dreams had Lil Jon and Mike Montgomery come out for the camp, well this time we got two new LSP riders heading out to Ohio. Those two riders are Stefan Hefner and James Gee. If you want to register or get more information, just head to the link below.


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Here are the two latest from James Gee and Stefan Hefner.

California Photo Blog pt 1

So Tommy Daddono and I flew out to California this week to stay with Tyler Wheeland.  The week started out with Tyler and Stefan Hefner picking us up from the airport and riding downtown LA at 1 am.  This photo was taken the next day, when we went to Vista to ride with Andrew Broussard, Josh Young, Jon Reyes, and Tyler Bonner.  Vista is so good to ride, pretty much everyone rode and got clips.

  We were on our way to a ditch spot when Jon and Tyler pulled off the road to check out this rail spot.  It took a few tries for him to pull this double peg, but he slid pretty much the whole thing, and tricked out.  You can check the footy in the upcoming Elyts DVD.

  On Monday we went to this gap over a rail.  Erik Feenstra trucked and 180 whipped over it in his Socal Stuff video.  So while the bar was set pretty high, Tommy was able to get a cool clip and picture before we got the kick.  Twhee with the photo cred here.

 

 This is another spot from Feenstra’s socal video.  In that he double peg to back lipped it.  Tommy rides no pegs so he opted for the hurricane.  The rail was already taped up in a few spots, its gonna need a massage after being shredded by scooter riders.  Tyler again with the photo.

  This photo was taken at this banks/ditch spot in Laguna Beach.  Pretty much everything about the spot is really gnarly.  I got worked trying to get a line here but ended up sticking this half cab heel into it.  Tommy also filmed a clip, and Tyler again shot the photo.  This is also the best spot if you’re trying to go fast and powerslide your wheels away.

  On the way home from the Laguna banks Tyler remembered this pole jam and we stopped at it.  The pole is definitely taller than it looks in this picture but that didn’t seem to be a problem for Tyler.  Tommy also blasted the sickest footplant fingerwhip off it but you’ll have to wait to see that footy..

This is just part one of the trip blog.  Tommy unfortunately left tonight but I am still here till Friday night, and we have pictures from Tuesday and Wednesday.   For the record, Tyler is filming for a full length with Stefan, and Tommy and I are also filming for our own.  More on those projects in the future.

Stefan Hefner Lucky Opus Part.

I'm writing this twenty minutes before its actually out, and I'm stoked.  Stefan has no fear when it comes to rails and hucking it down the gnarliest gaps and sets.  Yet he still balances it out with some pretty tech tricks. Second to last clip might be the craziest thing to go down at Hollywood High (not that the last clip isn't insane though haha).  Great part.

Stefan Hefner- Raw Hype

Hyped am I now.  Stef kills it, I definitely cannot wait for his Lucky Opus part to drop tonight.  Its gonna be so good.

Stefan Hefner Lucky Promo

These are some extra clips that Lucky Pro rider Stefan Hefner put together.  This guy is a front scooterflip/handrail master.  I can't wait for his Opus part.

Stefan Hefner Interview by Tyler Wheeland

Stefan Hefner. The worst part is after reading that name, there are probably so many people who don't recognize it the way they should.
Stefan is a street beast, to say the least...I didn't mean for that to rhyme.. As noted in the interview he is very well known for the slams he takes while riding. Though they hardly phase him, if he has his mind set on landing a trick.. He's landing it one way or another. I really enjoyed this interview that Tyler Wheeland did for Inside-Scooters. Check it out below.




Tyler: Alright dude, whats up?

Stefan: wait are you actually asking me? or is this the interview?


Tyler: It is def happening.

Stefan: oh crap
haha
start over?

Tyler: Alright dude, Whats up?

Stefan: nothin much
just chillin at home in my boxers
and eating candy

Tyler:Oh the life. Double gulp aswell?

Stefan: I got a 2 liter of Pepsi and Mountain Dew in the fridge.
Im all set

Tyler:So are you aware that your mostly known for getting broke off and not actually killing it?

Stefan: ummm...
no not really
I thought I was known as a front scooter flip whore who occasionally dies riding his scooter
but whatever.


Tyler: That too, by now everybody knows you Scooterflipped Hollywood High 16 stair. Want to explain what happened that day?

Stefan: well before I was even very good at scootering, I always saw videos of skaters throwing themselves down the 16 tair
I knew that I wanted to be just as gnarly as them

so when I finally thought I had the skill level and the opportunity to hit the 16 stair for myself
I jumped at the chance
I knew I had to throw something sick down it so I thought a front scooter flip would be best since I'm pretty comfortable with them
When I was running up to the stairset I was pretty damn scared
and on one of the run ups a family got out of their car to watch because they knew that shit was about to go down
one of the people that was watching was this really hot blonde girl
so I figure, hell why not and I hucked the front scooter flip that try
I got it first try and rolled away super clean and fast
I was so stoked
but after a minute I couldn't even walk because the sheer impact destroyed my ankle
but yeah
thats it


Tyler: You still got that first try, thats insane. Did that blonde chick say anything to you afterwards or what?

Stefan: unfortunately no. She walked away before I could start gamin' on her

Tyler: I guess we can't have it all can we. So what about your obsession with animals on your shirts? Do you just love animals?


Stefan: Animals are amazing!
there are so many animals that have such a wide spectrum of reactions they cause when people see them
people can be scared of sharks

Tyler: Like Lil Jon?

Stefan: yeah
haha
but people can also be attracted to cute lil' kittens

Tyler: Kind of like Me with Spiders. They are the worst. But back to scooters dude.
You have a part dropping sometime in November/December as part of Luckys Opus web video. How do you feel about it so far.

Stefan: Well Ive been working my ass off for over a year working on it and have gotten quiet a bit of footage for it
I could probably finish it right now if I wanted
but to be honest, Im still unsatisfied with it

Tyler: Really?

Stefan: there is so much I have on my to-do list for the video
I really just want it to be something I can finish and then just sit back and watch and pat myself on the back for putting everything I had into one video

Tyler: I get you. You have traveled a lot for this part. Where do you feel like you worked the hardest and got the best clips?

Stefan: Ive been blessed enough with a great sponsor like Lucky that has helped me travel a lot in the making of this video.
Ive been to France, Chicago, and Washington which is probably where I got the most footage in the week I was there.
Not to mention how much Ive been all over the beautiful state of California where I live

Tyler: Are people going to be surprised when they see this new part compared to the last video you put out? How has your riding progressed or changed in the last year or so.

Stefan: Well my riding has changed a lot since my last video that I released about a year ago.
Ive definitely become more well-rounded as a whole, but Ive spent a lot of time riding rails.

I definitely think theyre the bees knees

Tyler: Filmed any rail clips that are gonna get people stoked?

Stefan: Maybe a couple, idk. I guess it depends on the person haha

Tyler: What about getting broke off, you put out that bails video and it had some pretty gnarly falls in it. Is that a normal thing for you?

Stefan: Well when I'm trying a trick that is out of my comfort zone it might be a common thing.
On the other hand though, if a trick is in my comfort zone, I usually get it. Over all, falling is just a part of getting better and pushing yourself to find your limits

Tyler: Wise words. What would be a perfect day for you?

Stefan:I don't think a perfect day really exists. There always seems to be something bad in everyday that can kind of spoil the mood. Most of my favorite moments in life though are just when I'm cruisin' down the streets of Los Angeles with the homies, riding spots, getting clips, and having a really big soda in my hand. Thats the life

Tyler: That sounds like what we do every weekend. Well this has been great dude, any last words?

Stefan: Thanks for interviewing me and above all, stay street...



Photos by: Jordan Jasa(Portrait), Monky(16 Set), and Erik Feenstra(Rail).


The below videos are OLD. Be advised that Stefan's section in the upcoming Lucky DVD will surely destroy you.

Dissidence Go Big or Go Home Contest Video

Go Big or Go Home from dissidence scooter shop on Vimeo.


Dissidence finally released their video with the best entries in their "Go  Big or Go Home!" contest...from the looks of the clips, it seems a lot of people decided to go home.  I guess I shouldn't be saying anything though, I didn't even enter haha.  Not that there weren't any bangers, Javi Trepat and Stefan Hefner definitely threw down.  Congrats to Stefan for winning the $666.  Hopefully next time there'll be some better clips.

Stefan Hefner Lucky Web Edit

I'm loving all these Lucky web edits that keep coming out recently...Stefan's continues the trend with this amazing video...Last trick is such a banger. Whole video was nuts.

Stefan Hefner Super 60

Got a double dose of the S60's today, this one is with Socal shredder Stefan Hefner. Super sick style, and he gives a nice little speech at the end haha. Check it outt.