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    Company Profile: adapt

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    You may have heard of this new skate brand from the Netherlands, 'adapt'. You may also already be friends with them on facebook. If the latter is the case, you might have noticed that they weren't providing too much info about what they were actually brewing over there in Holland. Well, this now changes with this very Company Profile on Be-Mag. Olga Bouwhuis and Pieter Wijnant founded adapt 20 months ago because they saw potential for hand crafted skates made from high quality materials. And here they are now, explaining to us where this has taken them so far.

    Chynna Weierstall: 2011 Mini Box Edit

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    I made a mini box out of a bookshelf. Skated it a bunch of different ways in my backyard and took it to some spots to get some clips before I got kicked out of a couple of them. -Chynna Weierstall

    In the Know: Don Bambrick

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    Don Bambrick is a class act. Not only does he rip when he blades, but he can also beat some ass on a ping-pong table… a pool table… or a dartboard. Just not on a poker table... On any regular day, you might find him babysitting his nieces with his lady, working around the house, or cheering on the Red Wings. Don’s blading reflects an athlete’s precision along with an artist’s passion; he has an excellent eye. He is closing 2011 with the most refined USD Carbon yet, and entering 2012 with a no-holds-bar section for VX. Blading is on the up and up, and Don is right there with it.

    Revolution “On The Spot” with Demetrios George

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    Demetrios George is a skater who has paid his dues to be where he's at in our sport. When you put everything on the line for blading, sooner or later you're going to get knocked down. What really matters is if you get back up to try again. Demetrios is a skater who won't ever quit. -James Johnson

    Issue #1 of Wheel Scene (UK) now available on Issuu

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    You can now read Issue #1 of Wheel Scene online. The debut issue of the UK’s first free rollerblading and music publication features a bunch of profiles, including Joe Atkinson, Tyron Ballantine, Gabriel Hyden and Matt Alway.

    In the Know: Don Bambrick

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    It's been 18 months since the last 'In the Know' interview on Be-Mag but that doesn't prevent us from bringing it back with a bang now! None other than USD Pro Don Bambrick will be answering your questions! So better log onto the Be-Mag msgboard right now and ask away! Deadline for all submissions is October 21th!

    Montre Livingston & The Gang in Paris

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    With a freshly released pro-skate and a month long tour in Europe, Montre Livingston had no choice but to stop in Paris to shred the streets of the city with the gang, and come up with some great content in the process! Here is some of it, captured on the spot and brought to you by photographer and friend Thibaut Vankemmel. Enjoy!

    Checking in with David Sizemore

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    David Sizemore has been "good" for some time now, but as you know being good doesn't always make you accepted amongst your peers. I don't think anyone can say just what "it" is that makes you accepted in our culture. Tightness of pants, choice of slang, style of hair, who you hang out with, what your elbow is doing when you land. Styles have changed so drastically since my days as a "youth", I don't really know what's acceptable these days.

    Up and comers: Dave Mutschall

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    Dave is one of these metropolitan suburb kids that have the rare talent of using their skates in a very natural way; it seems that this kid has concrete in his veins. He doesn't slam, he falls like a cat, always landing on his feet. He has the ability to grind longer and faster than most of us. Growing up in one of the toughest neighbourhoods in Berlins East End, 'Marzahn', Dave found a way to use Rollerblading as an art of moving and stepping out of the grey everyday life Marzahns monotonous architectured slabs entail. Combining raw rail skating, parkour and fluid ramp skating as his basics, he got a wide range of tricks and possibilities to push his own limits. And this is just the beginning...

    [MAG] October 2011

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    [MAG] October is out, featuring the Covercontest, Hans Hardonk, Nocturnus, B.O.K., Streetmasters, Barcelona and more!

    NYC STREET INVITATIONAL: The Florida “PERSPECTIVE!” by Kyle Guilford, “The Blading Warrior”

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    And they say drinking doesn't lead to good ideas. Well, when the risk is worth the adventure it sometimes takes a few bottles of an ice cold brew to push the best decision that a road trip from Florida to New York is more than worth it. Wild Bill and Kyle Guilford made a choice decision in heading straight to Orlando for the first two and a half hour flight straight up the coast to Billy's first annual NYC Street Invitational. Not 100% if they made the right decision? Well, maybe you haven't been paying attention to the rolling world but at nearly three weeks later it is still at the top of everyone's mind. So, after you read up on this you may want to school yourself and watch the several dozen edits that have surfaced since the comp.

    Up and comers: Kevin Lapierre

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    Kevin is from the same town that I grew up in. I remember the first time I saw him at the local park: right away I knew that this kid had true love for blading! He makes me think of myself when I was his age. Kevin is a amazing person. He is humble, respectful and fun to be around with. And the guy can freaking shred! He skates fast, solid and precise like a diamond. It's really inspiring to see him be so passionate and following his dream to be part of our little community. He has not yet beat me to a game of B.L.A.D.E, but I guess it's cause I don't want to play against him anymore. I would get my ass kicked. Merci Kevin pour tout!

    Jochen Smuda is a Lomographer

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    Jochen Smuda is one of the founders of the streetwear brand UCON and an ex pro rollerblader. The Lomo Diana Mini and LC-A+ had the honor to accompany him for the last months through day and night, over hill and dale, everywhere at any time. Read more about Jochen in this interview and browse through his amazing pictures!