Written by: FOLLY

LET US ROAM – Arto Saari from Let Us Roam on Vimeo.

This series defines it all.

RIDE x CREATE

GET AMPED. GO RIP!

I’ve had the pleasure of using the Kammok Roo for the last couple weeks. Kyle and I have set up the Roo in all types of city environments to chill, drink coffee, and watch the sun rise/set. The point is not only to chill with friends over a beverage of choice, but to show how easily accommodating the Kammok Roo is in all environments.

The Roo comes in this nice little self containing roll top pouch that keeps it protected from the elements. The pouch is secured to the Roo so you will not have to keep up with it when you pull your Kammok out. What most new people to the Kammok experience will do (wink wink) is open the roll top bag and pull the Roo completely out only to have it flapping in the wind, dangling on the ground getting dirty where your head is about to be. This may not be that big of a deal in some environments, but not all environments are made equal (i.e. I would not want my Roo to be hanging out on the ground where used oil has saturated the concrete).How do you avoid this potential issue?

First make sure your Python Strap’s are set up and secure.Then, making sure you have packed your Roo in a manner that the Kanga Claw carabiners are at the top of the pouch (very easy to do), you walk over to one Python Strap, secure the Roo to it, and walk away. Letting the Roo pull itself out of the compression sack until you reach your other Python Strap. BOOM!! You’re all set up and ready to enjoy your Roo!! OH! and don’t worry about falling through the Roo, It may feel like taking a leap of faith the first time you get in it, but once you do, you won’t want to get out.

The Roo is “made of Kammok’s proprietary diamond ripstop fabric, LunarWave, the Roo is incredibly lightweight, tear resistant, breathable, and roomy enough for two.” – Kammok

With its 500 lbs. copacity, you’ll be able to fit a small family and the dog comfortably. I hope you’ve enjoyed reading my two cents. Go check out Kammok’s Instagram page for other rad snaps! Kyle and I have had the pleasure of taking over Kammok’s account this week, posting out take on the Roo.

Being that I’ve just recently built up our FOLLY x BRYANT FaTRoB to ride all over the land for bikepacking trips… the Kammok Roo couldn’t have landed in my lap at a more perfect time.

Thanks a ton Kammok!! You guys are nailing it on all levels. Super pumped to see what you come up with next! Cheers!

RIDE x CREATE

I’ve never meet Mr. Haslam but he seems to have a solid perspective on style and appreciation for the history that has gotten it to where it is today.

Go check out the Chris Haslam Dirt Mountain Collection over at Sitka. Enjoy!

Consisten x Progressive

Ride x Create

DUDE!!!

“We are pleased to share a special project we have been working on with Chas Christiansen and the team at Columbus/Cinelli. Enclosed are some details of our first Columbus steel frame set. This unique platform is intended to solve for a broad range of needs with one bike. Chas travels heavily –racing alley cats, working as a messenger, racing cyclocross; so this bike was born from those diverse needs. The geo has a high bottom bracket, and is agressive in nature, but allows for weight to be carried on the front rack while feeling stable. The frame and fork have removable canti brake bosses, so the bike can be ridden as a clean fixed gear, or single speed cyclocross frame set, including internal cable routing for the rear brake.  Both the frame and fork will clear 35c tires for dirt, or a smooth street tire. We kept a raw look, keeping the weld heat markings, adding a clear coat to the steel. This treatment celebrates Columbus, whom we are proud to call family. Garrett Chow drew on the historical Cinelli and Columbus art archive to detail this frame set in a timeless manner. Look for more updates this week on this frame set, as well as the Parallax, and Histogram models.” – MASH

Go to MASH and check out more of this sweet combo. I’m in love!

Cadence Fall/Winter 2014 Motion from cadence studios on Vimeo.

Get RAD! with Cadence.

Get Weird. from lockedcog on Vimeo.

This is solid! Great work Kris!

These people!! I’ve seen these fine folks throughout the web, most likely via John, but it didn’t click that they were in Austin, TX. We were skating the streets when Kyle said “I want to go check out that mural”, I saw the Flat Track van and the light turned on.

After a few outside shots we head into a small, well designed, almost hidden coffee shop with a few stools and a bench to sit on.

Little did we know that they were actually closed but this very friendly girl behind the counter was more than happy to serve us some caffeinated beverage. We discussed what we were doing in town as I’m looking all around at the rad Land art that was everywhere, most likely looking like a special needs person, until I received an eye opening amazing cortado.

I drank a lot of coffee while in Texas that was amazing but Flat Track takes the cake. The vibe, friendly people, and way SOLID coffee nails it on all levels.

These few shots are my favorite from the bunch. Go to FOLLY x FILM and check out the rest. Cheers!

We were headed to meet up with the rad folks at Kammok when I saw this ditch. It was a no brainer to find a way past the fences and skate it up. It was decollate, dusty, and smelt of human excrement. Solid spot to explore for a bit.

Head over to FOLLY x FILM and check out a few more photos of this scoot x shoot sesh.

Kyle and I had the pleasure of meeting up with Brett Bowden (El Capitan of Printed Threads) to discuss getting some new apparel we’re dropping soon into their new skate shop (that I’m super amped on!) out in Keller, TX called “The General Store”.

Kyle introduced me to Printed Threads several years ago. They’ve been our primary printers from the start. It’s so rad and motivating to see them grown from a few folks to where they are today.

Brett showed Kyle and I around the very expansive work place. They had just knocked down a joining wall to expand several thousand square feet into the rest of the facility they work out of.

Hearing the day to day managing of the never ending flow of work coming into PT was overwhelming and I don’t even work there. Much respect and big high five to the Printed Threads team. Really amped to have them sponsoring FOLLYCROSS 2014 and providing some of the best printed tees for the racers.

These are a few of my favorite shots from Printed Threads work space. Go to FOLLY x FILM and check out the rest.