ONE rollerblading magazine

I shot this picture of Casey a couple month ago, as he wanted to get some photos to send to Scribe for the upcoming release of his pro wheel. This spot is right around the corner from my house, and Casey had been thinking of fish-braining the wood post for awhile. The bank didn’t give him enough launch so we constructed a kicker out of found objects around the school. The lighting setup is a single strobe to the right of the camera, properly exposing Casey while allowing the background to be a bit underexposed. — Matt Bolger

Can you describe the differences in mindset between a street skater and a vert skater? Are there differences?

There is quite a big difference, but there are also similarities. They both take tons of practice, focus, athleticism and confidence. And I don’t think any aspect is better than the other.

I’ve found in my experience that vert takes a ton of repetition and endurance training. For example, you could spend years just practicing airs and the tricks you already know, and could go from am to pro just by the style and height at which you do your tricks. I found if I take time away from vert, it’s much harder coming back than to street. The endurance is lost quicker I think on vert. Vert also has a different culture, too. Still a rollerblading sort of mind set, just shifted in a different way. Less party oriented, I suppose. What I like on park and street is the variety and that there’s so many more people to skate with.

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After computer problems, capturing problems, moving, going to school, and traveling, I’m finally done and you can now check out our Sixwonsix week at Woodward. It was a great time with the best people, and everyone helped do their part. Gary, Brian and Mikey skated everyday, spent time with the kids, helped take turns filming, and had fun. Couldn’t have asked for better. Sorry for a few clips not being color corrected, but enjoy just the same. Oh yeah, I almost forgot to give big thanks to Mike Bennett, Justin @ ONE, and Mark @ Sixwonsix for helping out so that rollerblader campers didn’t have to get Shaun White posters and beef jerky for prizes. — Brian Weis

Victor Callender on the mic.

I’d been looking forward to Last Man Standing this year because I knew it was going to be quite a show. After working with the Evotek/ODNY crew on the LMS DVD for most of the previous year, it was relieving to know I could just enjoy this year’s event. As expected, the turnout was amazing, but the large crowds made it a bit difficult to get a clear shot of anything. So I set up at all the spots with my 7D, monopod and long lens, and just snapped away. I had a great time and got a few good pics in the process. Shout outs to Victor Callender and all those who helped put together the comp this year. — Christen Cofer

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Here is a very important announcement about the upcoming LA All Day event:

On September 7, 2010, we were informed that the B&G Club skatepark will be demolished by Thursday, September 9, 2010. Due to the short notice we were not yet able to line up another location for the event. We will try to find another location and organize another event in the next two weeks. If we our unable to secure another location we will organize an awards ceremony/blade session for the skaters who came and supported L.A. All Day. The current points will be posted at www.laallday.com. — Carlos Kessell

Once again, the L.A. All Day contest on September 11, 2010 will be canceled.

Thanks to LA All Day for all the great memories and hard work. — ONE

I was in Rochester, NY for a week of blading, hanging out, and raging with some of the best guys out there. On one of the days there, everyone decided to go out to this skatepark in a town called Sweden. It was a chill skatepark, pretty much in the middle of nowhere. This pic was taken of Grant Hazelton. He is very good at park and just kills it all around. After seeing him getting some sweet airs from the quarter, I decided to whip out my camera and take some pics. I noticed the sunset in the far distance and thought it could work out for a great silhouette with all that light coming out behind him. After taking a few shots and setting the camera just right, I got this photo of Grant with a tweaked mute air. Nikon D200, iso 200, 1/250 sec, f7.1, 17mm, with a Promaster 17-50mm 2.8. — Drew Humphrey

Ryan Jacklone, Jose Disla and Dave Ortega. OG NYC VIPs.

Cesar Macay just sent us a load of Last Man Standing pics, and if the first post we put up showed the action, this round captures the frenetic energy that can only be experienced at a street comp. Special guest appearances by a couple dudes you might recognize, too. Is this our last LMS photo post? By the looks of our inbox, no. — ONE

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