Written by: FOLLY

Dope video from Thrasher of Eswic‘s Vegas journey.

“If you’re going to start a new company, it helps to have a team that can produce footage like this in one trip. Here’s Romero, Servold, Hardy, Templeton, Piscopo, Perez.” – Thrasher

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RIDE — April 2012 from Hamish Kuka on Vimeo.

Found this over at Prolly‘s site.  I feel like I should be watching the sun rise and having an epiphany to this sound track.

We are pleased to officially introduce Chase Freeman to the Folly Skate Team.  Although he is the lone member on the team, he is the first step into our Folly Family.  If I had to sum up Chase’s style, I would have to say clean and consistent.  During this photo session he hit this rail over 50 times solid!  Kyle and I are pleased that Chase accepted our sponsorship letter.  This year is continually exceeding our expectations!  Welcome to the team Chase!!  Ride x Create my friend.

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A single dose day from Shoestring Budget on Vimeo.

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single dose day, episode II. Matt Howell from Shoestring Budget on Vimeo.

These are two really solid videos from Shoestring Budget!  Both are a treat for your visual pleasure.  Very chill vibe that makes me wish I was cruisin on my CAB board… enjoy!

“Investigating visual semantics of meaning and sense.” – DKlein

This piece very is entertaining.  The “flash of light” is almost blinding when your eye is drawn to it.  It’s visually mind blowing.  Dustin Klein take the Ride x Create mentality to the next level!  Very well done sir!  

“A few shots of Charlie and DJ putting together Charlie’s new Us Versus Them frame” – SE Bikes

I was digging through some of SE’s older blog posts and found this shot.  The “Us Versus Them” frame from SE Bikes is by far my favorite frame.  Make sure to go check out SE Bikes for more of the awesome they create!

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Sitka X Color Mag X Vans Ramp Party from Sitka on Vimeo.

“We had a ramp contest in our Victoria shop that got expectedly rad, hence the name RAMP PARTY.” – Sitka

This is so dope!  So many sick companies and skaters pulling together this sweet Sitka Ramp Party!! 

Vans – vans.ca/

Cariboo – cariboobrewing.com/

Folk Skateboards – folkskateboard.ca/

Jager – jagermeister.com/

Creature Skateboards – creatureskateboards.com/

Chris Haslam
Pat Slywka
Sandro Grison
Cyrus Thiedeke
Ryan Walton
Andrew Sherry

Very cool Q&A with our Creative Director Kyle Steed.  Kyle and I have known each other for close to two decades now.  It’s always interesting to read his response to interviews and to better understand the creative process he goes through with each project.  Although we have known each other for as long as we have, his process is still a mystery to me.  We both share creative input into Folly, but where we differ is, I come to him with an idea or vision and he makes it reality.  It’s freakin weird to tell you the truth, but this is why we work well together.   

Definitely check out this Q&A from Old & New.

Dope Chubby Boob Team Kits!  “Affinity is now the bike sponsor for the Chubby Boob team” – Affinity

Pretty much anything Affinity is involved in is going to be top notch.  The Chubby Boob Team Kits is no exception.  Very nicely done!  Make sure to head on over to Affinity Cycles to check out more.

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Fucking Creating It: Gabe and Packy from Packy Golan Throwaway on Vimeo.

This is awesome.