One of the great things about a major competition/tradeshow like Bitter Cold is that everyone is here! Pretty much every pro, up-and-coming am, and industry head is in attendance. Mark Korte, who runs things over at Powerslide and the Conference, was kind enough to sit down for a few minutes and share his thoughts on the USD All-Star Team, skate technology, and a few other topics...
BCSD X is under way! The park opened for session at noon, the pros and companies are arriving and the park is already being destroyed with tricks! Here are a few iPhone photos for everyone. Be-Mag's media team has arrived now for the most part and we'll be getting proper updates coming very soon! -B
I ran into Tad for the first time at a local skatepark I used to skate by myself while I was going to college. I had skated that park for months without ever seeing another rollerblader. It took me by surprise when I showed up and there were bladers there that killed it, yet I had never met them before.
Brandon Campbell infamously once said, "Comebacks are for athletes. I am not an athlete, I am a bulldog." Intuition Skate Shop is proud to present 'The Bulldog' shirt, exclusively premiering at BCSD X. Featuring original artwork by the legendary Jeremy 'Deathbed' Beightol, inspired by the iconic rollerblading and personality of Brandon Campbell, printed on American Apparel shirts, and limited to just 100 pieces, this shirt is a must have for any B CAM fan.
Bitter Cold Showdown is already living up to its name; a damn cold and snowy drive out to Detroit but finally here and ready to rock the event coverage for all of you who won't be able to make it! -B
UCON never ceases to amaze us with each new line. Recently we met them at Winterclash where they talked about their ideas, what has changed and where they are heading. Oh, and they also showed us all their new goods! We were, of course, really impressed with the huge new line and all the detailing and extra work they put into their products. UCON is definitely on another level with their collection, their focus on quality and their constant push to include their ideas with each new latest line. Enjoy some some pics of the new line below along with a quick interview we did with Jochen for the launch of this line. -Michael Bayr
Dale Travers has been doing a lot to promote rolling in Australia and the UK for several years now. By holding Skatemeets on a regular basis he's been able to connect older and younger generations of rollers in a way that's laying a great foundation for the future of our sport. Enjoy Dale's report on what he's been up to! -B