Archive for October, 2006

Random Sunny Sunday

October 31st, 2006

Sunday was a strange day indeed, the sun was out so it was rude not to make an early start, no one seemed to forget about the clocks going back either, so first spot of the day was the hard to skate Wivenhoe swirly banks. Sandy, Gonz, Dave, Veran and Russ then decided to hit up a few spots that had been noted in Witham, after skating a couple of them it was decided to make the most of the sunshine at Witham park till it got dark. Everyone had fun on the spine and small quarter and Sanj took care of the one man mini ramp destruction duties, all in all a random but fun day!



The Harmony

October 30th, 2006

Friends The Harmony have a new website up and a blog that is updated at least once a day with all sorts of clips and goodness. Recently there was a goofy Veran clip and yesterday a sick Steve Bailey promo clip up on there that are well worth a look-see.

Rainy Old MK

October 28th, 2006

Steve and Russ took a trip up to Milton Keynes during half term to meet up with Southend’s finest Ben, Jay and Will. Despite the wet weather the plaza was dry enough to skate and a good session went down resulting in a few tricks in the bailgun! Enjoy.

Filmed and Edited by Russ

Additional filming by Ben

Song – Up against the wall by Peter, Bjorn & John

Dark Clouds…

October 24th, 2006

Russ, Steve, Gonz and Dave dodged the clouds yesterday just enough to skate a spot or two in Braintree and Harlow. First up was a new/old spot in Braintree with loads of potential. Dave put down an awesome trick and Russ logged it in soul catcher. Next up was the legendary Harlow paddling pool. First time for Dave and Steve. This spot is so so good. Everyone put down some lines and tricks and everyone had a trick or two in the bail gun just before the heavens opened signalling home time. Both spots are due a revisit asap.

Birthdays

October 23rd, 2006


Tambini

This weekend just gone saw two milestone birthdays pass. Steve Bailey turned 17 and Welsh homie Paul Tambini turned the big 3 – 0. You boys are getting old. Paul had a fancy dress party in Cardiff, very boozy. Another big birthday coming up soon for someone…

Dan Kircher, Up in Colchester

October 17th, 2006


Hands Up!

New Zealand’s Monster Network long time homie Dan Kircher was in Colchester this past weekend for a quick visit. When not being the creative video mastermind behind 09 (whose most recent video production ‘Forays’ will be released through The Story FilmMakers Guild in the next couple of weeks), editing Manual Magazine, discussing the finer points of the history of Girl/Chocolate with LBD in Wellington or teching up manual variations he can fair put away a drink or two in Smiths, The Hogs and Twisters. Ruler!

Russ Snap

October 13th, 2006


Russ Lipslide

Dave Turner and his huge and heavy camera bag of tricks took a few photos on Saturday including this one of Russ, lipslide on the angled ledge.

Safari Crew…

October 12th, 2006


Gonella

Some of the younger guns in Colchester are in the process of making a video at the moment. Check the Safari website for updates or their myspace page for more news and their new trailer.

Check their little promo here (with Steve Bailey making an appearance!)

Mother Country…

October 11th, 2006


Gonella

Dan K was in Italy the other week and came across this shop window…

Timelapse…

October 10th, 2006


(27.8MB, quicktime)

On Saturday while we were at Mudchute skatepark Gorm was taking some photos with his digi SLR on the sly, this is the awesome result of that and the rest of his day’s photography and editing. If you frame by frame you can see everyone!