A wet skatepark in Texas, new signature skates and a fresh street video show how versatile the aggressive inline scene currently is.
Anyone on wheels often encounters vastly different facets of the sport. Magazine Be-Mag currently provides three exciting insights into this: they range from competition action in challenging weather and professional street video productions through to newly developed gear.
At the sixth Texas Blade Classic at Alliance Skatepark in Grand Prairie, it became clear how heavily external conditions affect your skating. According to Be-Mag, light morning rain and high humidity made the already smooth park even slicker and more demanding. Nevertheless, the skaters took on the obstacles, including a new kinked rail.
The contest was divided into three categories: Juniors, Women, and an Open Men's field. In the Juniors, ten-year-old Jaden Falkowski took the win ahead of Ezra Guthrie and his younger brother Kalen Falkowski. In the Women's competition, Joanna Lorensen-Wilson and Marisa Schar went head-to-head, with Schar ultimately securing first place. Despite the dampness, the athletes mastered technical grinds and ramps at high speed.
Beyond the skatepark, the street remains the focal point of new media. Filmmaker Pablo Porta released the video 'Heaven', filmed in Denver, Los Angeles, New York City, and Miami. The sections featuring skaters like Jeremy Spira, Augusto Castillo, Mick Casals, and Porta himself showcase varied approaches: Spira focuses on pace and heavy tricks, Castillo on clean style, and Casals on the creative use of unusual spots.
At the same time, news regarding Stefan Brandow demonstrates that consistency in the sport pays off. Following decades of dedication, The Standard Skate Company is giving Brandow his own signature pro model skate. Be-Mag describes him as a prolific pro renowned for spectacular stunts despite past injuries. His skates were introduced alongside an apparel collection.
Even if you do not jump off rooftops or grind kinked rails, these reports offer practical lessons for your own skating sessions:
Your takeaway: Always adapt your skating to ground conditions and prioritise clean control over rushing into excessive speed.
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