AO Lambda 3.1 Out Now Promo

AO has been on the constant grind when it comes to pumping out solid decks. The latest to drop is the Lambda 3.1, I don't know about you guys, but I always read it as Lambada lol. The promo is pretty tight, and Zig and Cory kill it. I don't think it ever gets old seeing Zig send himself over ridiculous gaps, and Cory's style is up there with the best. Check it, and grab yourself one of the new decks at your local AO dealer or online shop.

AO IN EL PASO

Alright, I know rankings are dumb or whatever but if we had a Rider of the Year award, it almost certainly would have to go to Elliot Arnold.  The dude has been merking it in every AO/Elyts video this year.  Also gotta give props to Cory Vanlew and Zig Short, attacking such huge rails and hubbas, and all those other super fun looking spots in El Paso.  I guess this footage was in the AO DVD, I gotta get myself a copy, and I suggest you do the same.

Zig Short Stylites Section

Elyts just released Zig Short's Stylites section, and if you haven't seen it, it is worth the watch for sure. Especially if you haven't seen the banger. He might not be everyone's favorite rider, but there's no way you can't respect someone throwing down over El Toro.

841 Do you even know

841 ain't messing around, their goal is to produce one of the best wheels on the market, and the new 5 Star Wheels might just be that. Naturally the 841 guys put the wheels to the test. Zig, Zach, Elliot, and Cory all stack good clips in this edit. Zig slaying that rail at the end was so good.

Phillip Long and Andy Rea behind the lens. And P Long with the edit

AO Arizona Winter Tour 2012

The AO Team shut it down hard with this edit from this past winter in Arizona. Zig Short, Cory Vanlew, Dom Olorenshaw, and Elliot Arnold are the riders featured, and each of them has some seriously legit clips in this. Max Manning was handling the camera, and editing, and it came out great. Loved this edit.

Zig Short Scoot Scoot Bang Bang

If there is one rider in the sport that faces adversity at every turn, it's Zig Short. Whether it's for his success, his riding style, or his rapping, which yes, the song in the edit is by himself, or any of his other personal decisions, riders always have something to say about Zig. Through it all he keeps a good head on his shoulders, and continues doing what he does. The below is his latest edit, and it features some of his best riding so far. Though if he dropped this edit, it leaves you wondering what his part for the upcoming AO DVD will be like. Check it out below.

New Elyts Icons Shoe Release

New Elyts Icons Shoe Release from Elyts on Vimeo.

Here's an in-depth look at Elyts' new shoe.  They certainly look like they'll hold up to a beating.  There's also some riding footage, and I gotta say these were easily my favorite clips of Zig ever. The line with the concrete pyramids was awesome.

ELYTS in Australia

Back in October Zig and Phillip Long went down to Australia and got a ton of footage. This is mostly left over footage, but there's still tons of good clips. You'll also notice a lot of Rory Coe clips, which is pretty rare. Really good to see Rory shredding. Also featured are Chris Hart, Mitch Baldry, and Adam "Ladam" Bolton. Check it.


And I see you Zig, reppin that ISB!

AO Europe Tour Part 4

The final installment of the AO Europe Tour featuring Cory Vanlew and Zig Short, and filmed and edited by Phillip Long comes to an end with the 4th edit. We've seen Zig and Cory literally all over Europe promoting the AO Deck, and with the latest news about the deck being released earlier this week, it's just a matter of time before people start getting their hands on it. Check out the edit below.

Alpha Omega Presents The AO Sigma Deck + Sigma Fork

Alpha Omega, better known as AO, is under the same umbrella as ELYTS, 841, and Raptor. AO so far has released information on their one piece deck and fork. We recently got sent all the information you need to know about both of them. For more information see the press release sent to us by AO earlier today.

"AO scooters are the first decks specifically designed for street. The key innovation of the deck is a removable grind plate (soul frame) which is made out of a super tough plastic material which not only protects your deck but enables you to effortlessly grind anything: unwaxed curbs, concrete and stone ledges, wood and it even gives you more control on metal rails.
 

As athletes in other action sports already know there is something about grinding and the soul frame opens a whole new dimension in scootering. Now you don’t depend on your mom to drive you to a skate park: You can ride your scooter right in front of your door steps – anytime, anywhere."


AO SIGMA

The AO Sigma deck is made of re-heat treated 6016 T6 aluminum and comes with stainless steel flex brake (rounded so your wheels won't get flat), 8 mm high tensile Chromoly axle bolts and a grind plate made of super tough Nylon material.

At only 3.6 lbs. (including soul frame) the Sigma is still among the lighter scooters on the market and allows you to do any tricks you've been used to do.

Features:

- Deck in re-heat treated 6016 T6 aluminum

- Length: 19.5”, width: 4 ¼”,

- Weight: 3.6 lbs. incl. grind plate (1.5 kg)

- Super tough grind plate

- Flat bottom

- Rounded, stainless steel flex brake (2 mm)

- 8 mm high tensile Chromoly axle bolt

- Head tube angle 82.5





AO Fork Sigma

The Sigma fork is a 1-piece compression fork which goes perfectly with the Sigma deck. It is forged which means it is pressed from a block of aluminum under 5 tons of pressure. This process re-aligns the molecules and makes the so dense that it is 2.5 times stronger than regular machined aluminum.

Features:

- 1-piece forge fork

- compression system

- 8 mm high tensile Chromoly axle bolt

- 10 mm offset

AO's Zig and Cory Heading Back to Europe

At some point I actually wonder if the guys on ELYTS/AO/841/Raptor get tired of traveling so much, my guess is, no. Zig and Cory are hitting the road again, heading back to Europe for another tour promoting the AO Deck. They will be heading to France, Barcelona, and finally The UK. For more information regarding the tour, check out each of the flyers below.

Also, does anyone know if Zig is still with Phoenix or not? Leave a comment if you know.

 

 

AO Europe Tour Pt 3

The third installment of the AO Europe Tour. Featuring Zig Short, Cory Vanlew, and filmed and edited by Phillip Long. I believe there is only Part 4 remaining, so be on the look out for that when it drops.

AO Europe Tour Pt 2

We posted part 1 a while ago, and now we got part 2. This time Cory, Zig, and filmer/editor Phillip Long hit up Germany. There's a mix of park and street riding in here, and you really get to see how that grind plate on the AO Deck works. Cory literally slides for days with that thing. You also get to see (kind of) what happens when a German security guard gets a little too close to Zig while trying to get him out of a spot. It's a shame we don't get to see the actual footage. I'm guessing someone got hit, and it wasn't Zig..

Check out the edit below.

Alpha Omega Europe Tour Part 1

                                               

AO stands for Alpha Omega, and they make one piece decks. The deck itself I don't think is out yet, but the promo for the product has already begun. Zig Short and Cory Vanlew recently took a trip to Europe to promote the new deck. This is the video from that trip. Sucks pretty bad that they lost all their stuff..I'd be pissed, but they looked to be all right haha. Check it out below.

Filmed/Edited by Phillip Long

Scandinavian Scooter Contest 2012 Edit by Phillip Long

ELYTS Filmer Phillip Long was recently with Cory Vanlew and Zig Short at a Comp in Scandinavia. Looks like it was pretty good too. One of the things I noticed about this edit/competition was the amount of US riders there. I think it really shows that companies are starting to support their riders a bit more, and really get them out to various competitons around the world, as opposed to around the country. Really sick to see guys like Big Ron, Vanlew, Jake Clark, and Peter Jungsberger out there shredding. Check out the edit below.

Also, rack up another win for the homie Big Ron. Out there with these ridiculously crazy park riders, throwing flips and flairs left and right. And then you got Big Ron coming in with his signature style and trick list, and shutting it down. Good shit. Props.

ELYTS/AO Europe Tour 2012

Zig Short, Cory Vanlew, and Phil Long are hitting up Europe to promote the new ELYTS Shoes, and AO technology. Cory Vanlew has already been promoting the AO Deck on a tour of the East Coast not too long ago. If you want to try and get out to any of the stops on the Tour, check the dates on the flyer below.

ELYTS UK Tour Life Part 1

ELYTS recently finished up their UK Tour promoting the new products, and the upcoming "Stylites" DVD. ELYTS filmer Phil was couldn't make the trip, So someone else filmed all this and put it into the edit below. ELYTS riders featured are, Lewis Williams, BenJ Friant, and of course, Zig Short. Check it.

ELYTS in The UK with Skates.co.uk

ELYTS is on the UK Tour right now promoting the new shoes, and hanging out with various UK riders. They recently went to Bay 66 in London, and rode with the Skates.co.uk Team. Representing ELYTS was Zig Short and BenJ Friant who both did their thing. You also get to see some of the Skates.co.uk Team riding as well.

Also don't forget to check out the interview with Zig and BenJ below the edit.

Zig Short Scooter Check

Finally got a scooter check from Zig Short. Zig rides quite a few different parts from a lot of different companies, so he definitely has a diverse scooter. Though if it's holding up to all the abuse he puts it through, they gotta be some pretty reliable parts. Check out Zig's scooter check below.

Zig Short Scooter Check from Motion Art Productions on Vimeo.

Paxton Swygard vs Zig Short in a Rap Battle (Unprivated Video)

Someone else uploaded the video, be sure to check this quick in case it gets taken down again.  Way to go Paxton haha!  Better luck next time Zig.