Written by: FOLLY

Smooth as Butta

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Skateboarder Magazine’s exclusive Marek Zaprazny video part from a recent trip to China.

This dude’s style makes me feel like I’m watching someone play a video game. It’s smooth and tasty, just like a stick of butta.

Six Pack | Ben Raybourn

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It’s Friday!  Go rip!!

“Ben Raybourn hammers out 6 tricks so easily he ends up throwing down some bonuses and gives tribute to Craig Johnson, Lance Mountain, and Duane Peters in this Six Pack video for Independent Trucks and Strange Notes.”

“Made In England”

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The artisans behind the handbuilt bicycle from Push Projects on Vimeo.

Awesome!  Thanks too The 5th Floor for bringing this cool promo vid to my attention!

“Made in England is a book by frame builders, about frame builders. It takes a unique look at the world of bespoke frame building by showcasing the artisans in England who craft these bicycle frames.” – Push Projects

Real Eyes Interviews Dustin Klein

“Cadence brought together everything I was interested in: biking, design, photography, and just constant creating.” – Dustin Klein via Real Eyes

Katrina Tan conducted a very good interview of DKlein.  It’s motivating to see where Dustin started and where he is today.  It all starts with an idea and a creative approach to that idea.  Not every idea will pan out but that’s part of the fun and process ideas go through.  I used to think that every creative idea I had was supposed to be successful.  This held me back from even starting some stuff because I was afraid of “failure”… failure from who, myself?  Through examples of co-founder Kyle Steed and other intelligent creative people like Dustin Klein, that mold has been broken.  Create freely, “I don’t really think about what I want it to come out like.  It’s more of free-making or doing whatever feels right.” – Dustin Klein via Real Eyes

Make sure to check out the rest of this interview by Real Eyes!  Ride x Create

“Ed Templeton: A Professional Skateboarder Turns Artist”

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Ed Templeton: A Professional Skateboarder Turns Artist from Leica Camera on Vimeo.

Very beautiful perspective from Mr. Templeton.  To keep that curious and creative aspect is very unique when surrounded by some of the skateboard lifestyle’s Ed has been involved in.  This year has already had a couple Ed Templeton interviews, and I’m sure I haven’t seen all of them.  I’m tagging this one as my favorite!  Thanks for the inspiration Ed!  Ride x Create

**Other Edterviews/Vids: JuanDoo, Tre, 4

Almost “5-Incher”

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5-Incher Trailer from Almost Skateboards on Vimeo.

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Almost 5-Incher Trailer V.2 from Almost Skateboards on Vimeo.

Here is a little excellence from Almost!  Get Pumped, go ride!! Ride x Create

“Almost 5-Incher Video available today June 4th on iTunes worldwide in N America, Europe, Australia/New Zealand, Japan, South America.

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Is also available on XBOX Live, Youtube Movies, and Playstation Network for purchase and VOD.

“5-Incher” features bits and pieces of the team including: Chris Haslam, Daewon Song, Lewis Marnell, Cooper Wilt, Willow & Youness Amrani.  It also serves as an introduction to the youthful exploits of Mitchie Brusco and our flow riders CJ Tambornino, Issey Yumiba, Michael Sommer and Matt “Shmatty” Chaffin.” – Almost

Chrome x New Era

BAM!!  Chrome hooking up some sweet hats for summer time thrashing!!

“Chrome brings city flavor to the New Era Snapbacks and pops-out with color ways for each Chrome HUB store. The Chrome x New Era HUB Collection pays tribute to the local baseball team for each Chrome HUB location, the San Francisco Giants, New York Mets and Chicago White Sox.” – Chrome