We just recently hit our 500 like mark on facebook with the help of our fans and we would like to extend the contest to reach 1000 likes! At the time we reach that goal we will be selecting out of the 1000 one lucky person to win a pair of bars and another to win a hat! So get to liking on our page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Vipscoot/109040349168896
We are also holding a contest to help design our next pair of bars! Send us pictures or drawings of your ideas to contests@vipscoot.com Our team will help us select the top 3 designs based on our opinions and we will hold a vote to see which design is the best. You will win a pair of the bars you designed whether we end up producing them or not. If we do produce them you will also be allowed to name the bars yourself! So get to sending those ideas!
We have a couple new products in testing and development at the moment which we are choosing to kept unsaid but one of them is definitely a first for any scooter company So be prepared! We will also be working on a team video. I will slowly be releasing throwaway clips form time to time so subscribe to http://www.youtube.com/nwedits to check out all the new clips!
Last but not least we are liquidating our final pairs of the Flow bars in the color black. After selling a great amount of these we have decided to change the color and in order to produce our next run we have to get rid of the old color. For a limited amount of time until we sell the last of our stock the bars will be a special price of $75.00!!!
You know, there's really only a few things that a company in our spoty can do that reallyy get to me.
1. Deceiving your customers. 2. Not treating your riders right. And 3. Blatantly using another companies designs.
I believe we all know how the story goes for companies that try to break out into our sport, with replicated designs, and little to no originality when it comes to their products. If you don't know, it doesn't end well on their part. They end up being seen for what they are and what they do.
If you can't already tell...Yes, there is something going on in the industry that has struck my attention, and the attention of Inside-Scooters affiliate, Lucky Scooter Parts. Now I'm going to refrain from writing the things I truly feel, out of respect for LSP, but below you can read a press release that was issued by Lucky Scooter Parts Owner, Brian Jeide this morning.
Lucky Update:
Lucky has always prided ourselves on being a legit company with our main goal to help grow the scooter sport by actually participating in the sport, sponsoring events, comps, clinics, riders of all ages, giving away free parts and being an open an honest company. We work with 85 dealers/stores worldwide that also support this great sport.
From time to time there will be companies from China and from the US that take a design and call it their own and sell it at a cheap price. It has happened to Phoenix and has happened to us several times. These companies are all in it to make some quick money but they all fail when they realize what it really takes to build a successful scooter company and that it takes hard work, time, and money to be legit.
Be careful when buying parts that seem to be high-quality from unknown and untested companies. Part of buying Lucky is knowing that we make sure that our parts are tested by our team, that are quality controlled for defects, and we guarantee them!
Lucky is just finishing up consolidating our warehouses into 1 main warehouse in Phoenix, Arizona. We are back on track with orders and shipping out daily once again. We will still have a small warehouse and offices in Washington and will always be true the NW!
We will have some new parts coming out shortly and also will be doing some amazing contests on Facebook, so go check out our page and become a fan with the other 14,000 riders from around the world!
Thanks for supporting Lucky and we continue to support the scooter sport at all levels! You can count on and trust us.
This is video updating progress on a bigger video being filmed by Mike Mo, Jake O'Donnell, Drew Lichty and more...really really cool what they're doing. Our sport needs more videos like this, had that skateboarding montage feel, which is awesome. Check out the first Deuce 5 Klan promo here.
Got a new poster for the 841 and ELYTS upcoming East Coast Tour. Zig Short, Cory Vanlew, and Jon Reyes will be hitting up each of the spots you see on the flier. Any changes to any of the dates will be found here on Inside-Scooters first. Check out the poster below.
Rest assure these guys are going to be throwing down bangers at each of the following stops on the Tour, so if you can make it out to ANY of these I would reccomend getting out there. Keep checking Inside-Scooters for all your updates on ELYTS and 841, and all breaking news and updates in the sport.
You all know Dylan Kasson and you probably remember clips of David from the Ohio Boyz edit I posted last week. Well here is some more footage of the both of em, riding Powell and Delware skateparks in Ohio...super crazy footage. David is easily one of the best unsponsored riders in the country right now. If he keeps getting clips in videos I could definitely see him getting sponsored soon. Dylan Becker (local that David rides with) tells me they've been filming recently, so hopefully we'll see more footage out of him soon.
When a company that happens to be have been started by an actual rider, arises in our sport, you know there is a good chance that you're going to see some amazing products from them. Magray Scooter Co is proving to be no different. The popularity of their brakes alone has proven that to be fact. They recently made their 4th Update video, and you can check that out below, as well as a piece that Eric wrote regarding the latest updates.
"Yes, we know it's been awhile since there has been an update or any real news for that matter but we are still here! Most of the reason for the update taking so long was because Jason's computer was broken for a couple of weeks + our schedules didn't match up too well to work on it.
In this update Jon Reyes, Dan Barrett, and myself talk about the products you may now purchase in the webstore catalog on the left side of this page. We also mention the Oil city competition that, at the time of filming this was coming up the next weekend, but now that comp has already passed with Dan and Jon taking first and second place in the pro division. Congrats guys!! The other two competitions we mentioned are the R.A.S.P. comp that is coming up on the 14th and Black Diamond comp on the 15th which is this weekend.
Now that summer is almost here and school is almost done you can expect more regular video updates and much bigger news within the next couple updates =)" - Eric Magray
Remember, when you want the latest updates from Magray Scooter Co, and all breaking news and updates in the sport...Inside-Scooters is where it's at.
First up, close friend of mine Julio Oceguera teaches you guys how to footjam! Check it. JULIOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Next we got OG rider Danny Rambert, trying to STOP THE SACKTAPS and teach people how to do real No Grab Supermans.
Now we got the same guy who just taught you guys how to Footjam, Julio Oceguera in the SZ Go Pro Week # 5. What's there to say about Julio. So much talent, whether in street or park. In this video during the clips where he's riding the OC, and the camera is sitting on his bars, is def. an angle I'd like to see in more of the SZ Go Pro videos.
Go Pro Week #6 features our other "How To" rider, Danny Rambert. Well I meantioned wanting to see that camera angle more, and we get it in this video. Watching this reminds me of all the good times that I've had at the OC Scooter Zone. Check the video out below.
ECX is huge on the East Coast thanks to all the riders who feed the scene. To say thanks and keep it going, ECX and Newport skatepark decided to throw the Scooter Contest. Some of the sports top Pros were in attendance shredding and having a blast. The contest looked fun wish i could have made it!!
-Must be sent to ISpotw@live.com along with photographer name, rider name, trick name, and location.
-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.
-Must follow each week's theme. THIS WEEKS THEME IS: PEGS
Rider: Josh Young
Location: Columbus, Ohio and Flint, Michigan
Filmers: Dylan Kasson and Brandon "THE BIG BITCH" Rowell
-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.
I can't even count that high, whats wrong with this kid??? Doin it for Blunt, ECX, and Inside. Apparently he was only going for the quint whip, but accidentally stuck the sextuple. This kid is seriously messed up haha.
Edit: I wasn't gonna post this saying I thought it was only five but many other people are agreeing that it is "just five". Like BK said in the comments, if you count from when the back wheel passes by his feet, its definitely 5. Regardless, doing that many whips while upside down is still super crazy, I don't think anyone but him even does flair quads? Someone can correct me on that though.
Edit #2: Dmazz posted a video in the comments of another angle of Ryan's clip. What do you think it is? Check out the new poll up top and let us know how many whips you think it is.
Tyler showed up at Woodinville skatepark one day and was filmed for this video by Keith T. Really awesome filming, looks like he was using a glidecam and skates at the same time. I wouldn't mind seeing a few more edits of Tyler like this...oh and the riding. Yeah its Tyler Bonner, you already know its good.
Torn Scooters Aluminum bars are now available at SkyHighScooters. If you guys wanna check out Torn Bars and learn a bit more about them, just click the link below to see a piece we did on Torn a little while ago.
VIP Scooters is holding a little giveaway over on their facebook page. Once they receive 500 likes on the page, they will randomly select one of their fans to choose a free pair of VIP pegs. The lucky winner even gets to decide whether they want the aluminium or stainless steel version. So head on over to their facebook if you haven't already, what have you got to lose?
Yup, ELYTS which has been getting a tremendous amount of attention since their arrival is heading out on an East Coast Tour. ELYTS riders Zig Short and new rider Cory Vanlew will be hitting up competitions, parks, and street spots on the East Coast. If you're out there, make sure to head to all the spots the guys will be at and sesh it up with ELYTS. For more details check the flyer and video below.
Jordan recently rode some parks and spots in Ohio while with some other midwest locals. This is footage that he got while he was on the trip. Most of the tricks that were landed were fairly easily for him, which I think is a testament to how good Jordan is getting. Some great clips in here for sure though, from one of my favorite riders. Yes, I liked him even when he just rode in his driveway.
All right guys. Now I've posted things on Inside-Scooters before, when it comes to petitions, or votes, or saving skateparks or anything like that, and we've always had amazing results. Well I need you guys again. The Esco skatepark is an amazing park for not just scooter riders, but bmxers, skaters, and inline skaters. Well this park is now in danger of being shut down, we can help change that. We can't just sit by and let these amazing parks dissappear. So help Escondido Park stay open!
All you guys gotta do is SHOW UP! Tomorrow at 4pm-7pm. Show the city of Escondido that this park should STAY OPEN! You can check our some pictures of Tyler Bonner riding the park below. He says that it's one of the best parks he's ever rode.
ADDRESS
Escondido 3315 Bear Valley Parkway
Get out there guys! If anything youll get to see some amazing riding from some of the sports best in BMX, Skating, and Inline, and of course you guys are welcomed to bring your scooters!
This was a great video, Lots of awesome riding and i really enjoyed the editing and song choice. That last trick was awesome!! This trip was for the 1st freestyle scooter contest in Neuilly. The trip consisted of a session with the Dissidence Team at Bercy, night session at the Neuilly's Bridge and finally the contest.
So you may have heard that Blunt recently added two new members to their American team. The first of whom being New York City’s Jonathan Zegarra. Jon is a super tech street rider, and rides with Proto’s Jon Reyes a lot, whose tech style definitely reflects through in Jon Z. Check out his day edit here-
The next rider to be put on Blunt is an upcoming park rider from southern California. He hasn’t been around the scene long but you’d never guess that from his riding. At just 15 years old he is already has the skills rivaling many of the country’s best. His name is Michael Knudson. I sent a few questions to Michael to introduce him to the team and to the world as the 4th US Blunt rider. Name, Age, Location:
Michael Knudson, 15. Murrieta California
So you just got on Blunt. What made you want to be on the team?
I think blunt is an amazing company with amazing riders and parts and felt i could promote and represent blunt much more than i could any other company
What are you feeling now that you're on the team? What are you looking forward to about being on the team?
I feel great to be part of such a great company and now being on im really looking forward to traveling and meeting/riding with so many new people
Watching a few videos of you it seems that you're into doing a lot of different park combos. What influences you to ride that way?
I would say when i first started riding raymond warner was a influence considering he only rode park and i rode with him so much. I don't really know what influenced me to ride the way I do I just like doing a lot of combos haha.
What are some tricks you're currently working on?
Im not really working on any specific tricks im just trying to become a more well rounded rider..
Any goals or plans for the future?
I plan on progressing and making a lot of videos.
That'll wrap it up, anything else you'd like to add on?
I'd like to give a big thanks to Ryan Upchurch for giving me this opportunity and the homie Dylan Crower for helping me out and making me videos:)
Mike recently put out a throwaway edit with footage from before he was on Blunt, check it:
The addition of Michael means that one spot on the US Blunt team is still up for grabs. Blunt is looking for another pro level rider on the west coast, so if you live in Cali or NW, and think you can shred, contact Team Manager Ryan Upchurch at ryan.upchurch@bluntscooters.com.
You can love him, you can hate him, or you can love to hate him, odds are it won't matter to Tyler Wheeland. He's one of the riders who started from the bottom, and has worked hard to get where he is today. One of my personal favorites, and close friends, so it was a real pleasure to get this interview done with Tyler before he takes off to France in under a week.
Steven: Twhee, hows it been going dude?
Tyler: Pretty good man, just got back from a trip to Arizona with Alex (Steadman). Filmed some gnarly clips of Lil Jon.
Steven: So awhile ago it was announced that you and LSP Team rider Stefan Hefner are going to France for the street jam, How did this happen?
Tyler: So JanDiv hit me up on facebook about LSP sponsoring the event and asked about Lucky possibly sending a few riders out there and they would cover us for a place to stay and stuff. I talked to Brian about it and it all kinda fell into place with Stefan and I being the ones sent out there. I do independent studies and Stefans pretty flexible so uhh yeah.
Steven: Being a known street rider, what does a trip to France to mean you?
Tyler: Its pretty insane. It kinda just proves that hard work pays off.
Steven: So I gotta ask dude, what is your exact set up right now? harhar... Just kidding dude. LSP Dvd 2, there seems to be a little bit of hype starting up, is there anything you can say about the upcoming dvd
Tyler: Well dude i am riding all neon pro ride parts with a K2 hang 5 deck. Madd gear shoes REPPING holla dog.
Steven: Figured bro. Figured.
Tyler: As far as the DVD goes, were just doing things right this time. Its not a project we are taking lightly and i've already filmed clips of some of the dudes that are next level. Everyone is progressing constantly and its just wild going out with the Lucky crew.
Steven: So it seems like you've been pushing yourself harder lately, hard 180 over a 9 rail first try...Do you got plans to continue pushing your limits with your street riding?
Tyler: Haha that was pretty wild because i don't normally do tricks first try but i guess it happens. I def. wanna push my limits for street riding. I feel like the rest of the Lucky team is way ahead of me so it pushes me to ride in a way that will stick out even if Im not as good as the rest of the team.
Steven: So you obviously ride with Stefan a lot, going to France with him, what do you think we can expect to see from him?
Tyler: The gnarliest. I dont know how big those guys know. But i know Stefan is insane. He scooter flipped Hollywood Highschool 16 stair first try. Stefan and I actually didn't get a long for a long time. Even when we were both on Lucky together i don't know why but i couldn't stand him then we kinda just grew into good friends. Just for the record, Stefan can do way more than just Scooter flip down gnarly things, you'll see!
Steven: Haha ok ok, I'll take your word for it bro. Seems like the guys in France don't really know what they're in store for.
Tyler: I dunno, from what i have heard and seen they are years ahead of us.
Steven: Guess you'll find out in a week?
Tyler: No, i wont. Idiot. This should be called. "Good questions by Steven Tongon.
Steven: Wait is this going in the interview?
Tyler: Yes, next question.
Steven: Damn. So going to France is something that a lot of riders in all action sports dream of. You're going to be able to check that off your list of places to go. What other places are still on that list that you hope to make it out to someday?
Tyler: Barcelona, I've been dreaming about Skating there since i was like 8. I am going to San Fran next month and I've always wanted to bomb those hills so Im siked!
Steven: Barcelona, and San Francisco? Two more highly regarded street spots. With all this street, I gotta ask, do you even enjoy riding park anymore?
Tyler: Haha of course! Its still riding a scooter. I mean usually if I'm at the skatepark i just kick it and talk with people or whatever but park is awesome when its ridden right.
Steven: Haha for sure. So how about those flat seshes??!
Tyler: I can double whip sometimes... dick move Steven.
Steven: So, Tyler...July 15th coming up. Now what does that mean to you..(And most likely to me too)
Tyler: Oh you know... just waiting in line all day for the premiere of the last Harry Potter movie. I seriously can't wait!
Steven: I bet man. Do you think we got more closet Harry Potter fans in this sport than we currently know of?
Tyler: Oh dude forsure we do!
Steven: Haha..All right we better wrap this up man, before we get a bit too caught up in HP. Do you got any last words or shout outs before we shut this thing down?
Tyler: I hope i can Impact kids to start riding street and to film good videos. Say no to Neon!
"P.S. RIDE LUCKY."
Also Don't forget to visit Tyler's Facebook Fanpage Facebook!!!
By now word has leaked that Chris Gascoigne and Phoenix Pro Scooters have gone their seperate ways. I took the time to sit down with Chris and ask him a few questions regarding the matter. Check out the interview below.
Steven – So, lets just get right to the point... you left Phoenix, is everything good between you two?
Chris - Everything is fine actually, Phoenix is an awesome company, it was just time for me personally, to do what's right for me.
Steven - You say "What's right for you". What exactly did you mean by that.
Chris - What i meant is, Deep down i'm a californian and that is where i need to be to be truly happy. I wasn't preforming to the best of my abilities at Phoenix because deep down i wasn't truly happy. So i had to make a choice and do what was best for me.
Steven - That's very respectable. I understand you had a signature deck through Phoenix, what will happen with that?
Chris - The deck is going to be discontinued. I am sure Phoenix will release future decks in the white color so I will be happy to see that.
Steven - What's your favorite memory while with Phoenix that you can recall?
Chris - Ah, I have many but the one that sticks out the most would have to be, being in the office in our meetings about product development, the insight to quality design that Phoenix has is amazing. Being there and learning and sharing ideas as a rider to help develop and create awesome product is my favorite memory
Steven - So Chris, do you have any plans for the future?
Chris - At the moment, i have a few doors open for me, but right now I just want to ride and have fun. Reconnect with my scooter and enjoy the sunshine and riding with all my friends.
Steven - Do you have any last words you'd like to say?
Chris - Yes I do, I just want to take this opportunity to thank Phoenix for all the support they have given me. It was and still is very appreciated. i would also like to thank my friends and family for supporting me.
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