Boxes Limited Facebook Q and A's with Matt McKeen pt 2 of 3

Part 2 is here of Matt McKeens facebook questions. Definitely check it out. The fight story at the end was sick.





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Throwback Thursday: Hep Greg Mini One

When this video dropped some 4 years ago, I was amazed at just how much attention it got. At that time all we really had was Scooter Resource, and I remember this video getting pages and pages of feedback, almost all positive. There were no backflips, no ridiculous trick combos, or huge gaps. It was just smooth and stylish riding, and it worked so well. Greg Cohen, better known as Hep Greg, has always been an individual, both on and off of his scooter. This video was his first real mini video, and to me it is an instant classic. Since then Greg has dropped numerous edits, each getting better and better, but I will always remember that it started with this one.

James Gee Return to Lucky Interview

This week Lucky announced that two of their OG riders, James Gee and Blake Bailor, have returned to the Lucky team just six months after leaving to start apparel company ADVCT. We at Inside Scooters were able to chat with James Gee and get the scoop. Before reading the Q&A, here’s a bit of background:

Obviously 2012 has been a big year for Lucky. For a while the company seemed quiet, and then everything started to change in a flash. Before we knew it, Dakota had signed a multi year contract, and Lucky Veterans, Blake Bailor, Evan Yamada, and James Gee had left the company..and made it pretty clear why.  Lucky moved on, releasing a whole new line of products, and continued to expand it's team. Dakota went on to do exactly what Dakota does, and slayed every competition in front of him, including the World Championships. The younger Lucky AM and Lucky Title Team riders were doing their thing placing in competitions as well. It left people wondering if Lucky's street riding presence was gone for good. However with James Gee and Blake Bailor back to join Mike Montgomery and Lil Jon, I think it's safe to say there is still some hope for LSP's Street riding roots.

- First of all, congratulations on your return to the Lucky Team! To start, what have you two been up to?

James: Thanks a lot man pretty stoked to be back. We’ve been going to college up in Bellingham, Washington about an hour and a half away from home where we run our apparel company, ADVCT, and chill with all the homies. Recently just had winter break where we rode a ton and got this whole thing to happen.

- Ok, so when you left, you guys went on the record that you didn’t think Lucky was heading in the right direction. Why the change of heart…was leaving a mistake?

James: We just assumed that Lucky was transforming into this company that wasn’t the way Lucky was before. After signing Kota we were worried that Lucky was going to make a total 180 degree turn where the company only targeted the younger riders and focused only on park riding. There were some other things heading up to this situation where we weren’t seeing eye to eye with the company. We were told the opportunities were coming and that Brian had all these ideas planned out for us, but we got impatient. We got to start ADVCT and Brian was pretty much our mentor for the company so I kept in touch with him. We met in the beginning of winter break and talked a lot and we started chatting more and more about me getting on lucky again, developing parts, and other stuff everyone will get to see this year from Lucky. I would say it was a mistake…I just really like Lucky it’s like home to me.

- Was this a group decision? Is Evan Yamada back on the team, too?

James: This was an individual decision. As I said I met up with Brian in the beginning of the break and he brought up bringing me back and I was all ears. He even said it was weird that he was dealing with just me because Blake, Evan, and I have always kind of have been a package haha. I know Blake met with Brian separately a week or so after me. I don’t know anything about Evan I don’t want to speak on his behalf.

- Okay, fair enough. So you both left as Kota came on to the team. Any beef with him, or are you just going to each do your own thing?

James: There is definitely 0 beef with Kota. Kota is a monster and I’m looking forward to riding and working with him. To get this straight, I don’t hate park riding—park riding is sick. I just prefer to ride street. I ride park sometimes and there’s no reason to have hate for someone that rides a certain terrain/way.

- I’m looking forward to the Devin Super Tramp video. But tell me, now that you’re both back on the Lucky team, what can we expect from you in 2013?

James: I was brought in to watch every clip filmed in the 2 days of filming and there was seriously sooooo much footage. I have seen the Devin Super Tramp video as well and it’s buck. In terms of what’s coming from me, I would say you can expect more street edits, a strong presence at street events, HD filming, new products, signature parts, etc. Lucky plans product launches in August every year so look out for some of the newer product and signature parts then.

- Last question…are you still running ADVCT? 

James: Hell yeah dude. It is definitely harder then we have thought, but we are learning a lot about business. Lucky supports us and allows ADVCT to be in the videos and descriptions of the videos to help us out. Stay Advocated!

Well I have to say that’s it’s great to see you guys back with Lucky! Any last shout outs?

James: Thanks a lot Lucky for another opportunity and letting me do what I love to do. Thanks to everyone that supports me and ADVCT. 

Magray Scooter Co SLI Peg Commercial

Ryan Becker is featured in this commercial and he shreds the SLI pegs on that A frame.  Over double peg combos were nuts.  You can pick a pair of these up at your local shop or online at shopbarkingspyderboardshop.com.

Jon Reyes Flat Edit 3 ft Special Guest

When I realized that Jon Reyes had finished his Flat Edit 3, I got hyped. When I realized that Tyler Bonner was going to be in the video as well, I got a little too hyped. Everyone knows Jon is a beast when it comes to tech/flat riding. But most people don't know that Tyler Bonner is one of those riders who doesn't have a weakness with his riding. It also doesn't hurt that since he's been injured, he's spent some time riding flat. Together these two make this one hell of a Flat edit. Check it out below.... after you get through the 1 minute of intros that is.

Happy Birthday Eric Ostrom

Eric Ostrom is an OG from Nor Cal who has been riding since forever. He's a super chill dude, and today happens to be his birthday. So Happy Birthday to you bro.

You can also check out some raw clips of Eric that he filmed for Hella Stoked and Hella Broke by clicking the link below.

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Lucky Scooters | James Gee and Blake Bailor Are Back!

Whoa, didn't see this one coming.  Its good to see these guys back on a parts company again.  I wonder if fellow ex-rider Evan Yamada will soon follow suit.  I'm also looking forward to the videos these guys have coming out.

Oakland Thanksgiving

Josh Young, Tyler Wheeland, Stefan Hefner, Ralph McMoran, and Efrain Arriaga took a trip up this past Thanksgiving to Addison McNaughton's to ride with the Hella Grip crew.  They also met Conor Davidson there.  These are just for fun clips but with that lineup this video turned out to be super cool.  Everyone killed it.

War Scooters Lucky Clover Pro Complete Giveaway

War Scooters is giving away a free Lucky Clover Complete. Entering in the drawing is simple, just head over to their Facebook, and Like their page. If you've already Liked their page, you're good to go. Check it out.

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Boxes Limited: Facebook Q and A's with Matt McKeen pt 1 of 3

Matt McKeen is one of the pioneers of street riding, and is arguably the best street rider in the world. He rides for Boxes Limited, and one of the things I love that Boxes does are these Facebook Q and As. This is part 1 of 3, and I can't wait for the other two to drop.

Boxes Limited Apparel went ahead and let their Facebook fans ask pro rider Matt McKeen any question they'd like and he answered them on video. He answered so many that it's going to be a 3 part series. Make sure to check out more from Boxes to see older Facebook Q&A's with Dylan Kasson and Brandon Kilbury.

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Rainy Days at the Phoenix Shop with Evan Larson

If you're lucky enough to be on Phoenix Pro Scooters, and it rains, the day isn't so bad after all. Because you can get a solid sesh going inside the Phoenix Warehouse. Evan Larson, recently hit up the shop on a rainy night, and got some clips. You should also take notice of the wheels he's testing in this little edit. They're Rogue Wheels, which for those who don't know, is Dan Barrett's wheel company. Hopefully more info on that will drop soon.

TGC Park Seshin

The Goon Crew is a group of some of the more "low key" riders out in So Cal, they recently got this edit together of them riding a bunch of different parks. I think I'd prefer to see these guys riding street, but it was sick watching them get some park clips. Nick Donatelli shuts it down at the end with a few clips. I think 2013 is going to be Nicks year for sure.

Tilt Scooters Presents: The Headset

Tilt now has headsets and made this commercial to promote them.  Erik is a beast and threw this down first try.  You guys will be psyched on his full part.

Dan Holm and Jake Show TSI Edit

Two of the best park riders getting down at the MegaZone. Dan Holm is personally my favorite rider when it comes to real park riding, and Jake Show is an OG who has some of the best style in the game. They both ride for TSI, and they break down the Threshold, and stack some clips after. Check it out.

Bobby Pantano Lucky Scooters Am Team

This video was easily Bobby's best yet.  He seems to be going a lot faster, doing more high speed tricks and lines.  A lot of tricks in here surprised me for sure.  Last trick was so sick.

Javi Trepat urbanArtt 2012

Javi has been working on this video for a while now and it shows in all the spots he hits.  The back lip/crook on the green electrical box as well as down that rail were super sick.  Last 30 seconds of the video killed it too, who goes out and seshes a huge block set like that?

Bunga

Here's a video from the Funky guys from a trip they went on recently.  They hit up some pretty fun looking places and did some cool tricks. That one guy's hair is so insane.

Charles Padel Signature Deck Promo

Charles Padel is one of my favorite riders on the stacked Blunt/Envy Team. He can ride both street and park, and he rips both. His signature deck looks really tight, 83 degree headtube angle, which most decks stay at 82.5, so that's cool. Also like how the signature decks are all longer than the original AosV2s which was one thing I thought was wrong with them. Check out Charles edit below, and definitely check out his sig deck if you need a new deck soon.

SD7 Presented by Lucky Scooter Parts

Aaron Hill went straight to work after SD7, and started editing up all the footage he filmed. The video is presented by Lucky Scooter Parts who came out hard at the competition and had riders in all divisions throwing down. Pro Comp looked great, but it still seems like too few riders are on Dakota's level when it comes to competitions. I was stoked to see Vincent Kudrna place 2nd, I know that if that guy can get his runs together, and hit the big section a bit more, he can take some 1st places. Check out the edit below.

RAW Handlebar Cam Promo Vid from Dissidence

The homies at Dissidence made this promo to promote the handle cam that is now available at Dissidence. All the guys are shredding on Ethics, and Kevin Demay of Ethic is featured in the video as well, along with a bunch of other top French riders. Bomb clips back to back in this thing. Check it out below.