Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Scour Skateboards Internet Promo 9

Due to song regulations and some file size issues, I had to upload the edit to my vimeo instead of Scour's account…


Click here to check the promo!

Scour Skateboards Internet Promo 9! Special thanks to Nich Estes for contributing footage to this one. Featuring Scour, family, and the #scumstachethevideo rebels! Check the link to their trailer below -


Tuesday, May 26, 2015

Summer Begins V2



Luke Miles does these cool little edits using his phone and a Death Lens. Check out his You Tube channel for more.

Friday, May 22, 2015

Sorry For The Lack Of Updates

Sorry about the lack of updates! We've been working on a couple things, a few interviews will be up soon. We are starting a local shop section where we will be interviewing owners from the local skate shops in Indiana so everyone can get a little insight into the shops and the people behind them. While you wait for that, here are a couple videos from people who film in the area. Check out their YouTube Channels for more Indiana skateboarding.

Monday, May 18, 2015

A Video No One Will Ever See

About 2 years ago I was really bored in the middle of the winter.  I dug out one of my old hard drives and started going through footage. I ended up organizing it and finding out that I had enough for a full video of stuff that people would never actually see. 2 pots of coffee and 12 hours later this was the result of that boredom. Its about 8 years of footage probably. It was all filmed between The Tie That Binds and Life Wont Wait if that gives you a little bit of a time frame. I never put it out because I thought it was kind of funny to have a full video sitting on my computer that only a handful of people had actually seen. Ive been filming skateboarding for 11 years and I have made quite a few videos but honestly, this one was the most fun to make. Probably because there wasn't any pressure on it. So here it is in its entirety. Its nothing amazing by any means, its just a bunch of footage that you probably have never seen.

-Nick Holub

The Video No One Will Ever See from Scour Skateboards on Vimeo.

Friday, May 15, 2015

The Nick Traycoff Interview


Nick Traycoff "skateboarding" at Homewoods.  Indiana, Photo by Matt Gehl
 
The following is a text interview I had with Nick Traycoff the night following his knee reconstruction surgery.  Nick is one of my closest friends and favorite skateboarders, and although I'm sure you've heard more of the brokeboy in recent months with the release of Bloomington Indiana's "Dirty Brah" video and his introduction to Scour Skateboards, Nick has remained relatively under the radar over the years, skating more than anyone and stacking footage incessantly.  Here's a quick conversation with him; hopefully you can get a bit more understanding into the baby-faced ripper who you've heard about but never seen.

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You ready to do this?

Yeah, you got questions ready or are you some kind of amateur?

I'm winging it.  So explain to me how you are feeling right now and why you are feeling that way.  A type of way.

Right now I feel a little trapped.  Stuck in my basement.  I'm on some gnarly pain meds from surgery today.

Fuck dude, that sucks.  How did you fuck your shit up again?  A half cab heel attempt?

Yeah.  I have a new rule, if you can't jump up it don't jump down it.  I think its Pete Eldrige's rule.

Alex Isley, Traycoff, and Chris Cardenas, somewhere in Lawrenceburg, photo by Matt Gehl

I saw some shirts on the internet that had that printed on them.  Prob gonna order you some.  So you tore your acl?  And they fixed you up good?  How long you think til your back cruising around?

Probably like 6 months.

:(.  That's not too bad.  Lots of kayaking to do this summer, right?

Yessir.  Lake time.

It's the best time.  So, you just came out with a part in Bloomington's very own "Dirty Brah" video.  It's gnarly!  I would know ;).  How did you get involved with the video?


Crooked grind, Bloomington, IN, photo by Matt Gehl

Thanks to you dude!  I'm pretty sure Michael (Wissig) asked me.  I'm not a "dirty butt" or a "sah brah" but I've skated with all those dudes for a long time and they were down to let me intrude on their video which is awesome cuz they're the best crew to skate with.

We were a tag team, a dynamic duo some might say.  And yes, they are the best dudes, it was amazing to see you shine in another amazing Bloomington epic.  

You killed it.  I miss filming with you.  Everyone in Bloomington does.


Fakie wallride, photo by Matt Gehl

Can you break down some of your part for me?  A few questions to help: Hardest trick to get, easiest, trick Gehl bugged you to get the most, scariest trick you got, amount of time it took for you and Gehl to settle with a song and why.

Every line was the hardest.  The flatground kickflip in one of the lines was one of the hardest.  I remember freaking out over that.  Easiest was the indoor shuv it.  The tail drop at the health center was the scariest.  Why do you ask this??  It took forever to come up with a song cuz you didn't like anything.

Haha it took us a while, we just couldn't agree on anything!  I don't know if people are ready for the first version I had edited with Fleetwood Mac/Ms. Jackson…or was it Lady Marmalade?  There was a few rough cuts…

I like the song we went with.  Glad we put feet on it.


Feet were had.  Man, filming and making that part were some of the best times I've had skateboarding.  I can't express that enough…shit was the best.  Forever my tiny dancer, young brokeboy. 

Gehl is my hero

Tail-drop, Bloomington, IN, photo by Ben Sharritt

This may bum you out, but what were you working towards before you messed up you knee?

Me, Chris Cardenas and some other fools went on a filming spree for magg the movie.

You guys did.  And some scour stuff too, eh?  Some edit promotional things here and there.

Yeah.  Whatever didn't pass the Gehl test for the magg haha.

Pop Shuvit, Bloomington, IN, photo by Matt Gehl

Haha, nice.  We will be back on it sooner than you think.  Just a few more questions Traycoff, I promise.  This is my first interview thing I think ever, am I doing ok?

I wonder if pros ever try and change things they say

I bet they do.

And say nevermind but its actually too late and the writer puts it in anyways.

Haha sometimes you gotta though!  Lame question time but I want an honest answer.  What is so great about Bloomington?  What makes the scene so special?  I don't know why but I keep coming back, weekend after weekend, just to have Cardenas have me film some 15 trick flatground line down Kirkwood, but I love it.  I don't get it.  What makes it such a special place for Indiana skateboarding then?

Bloomington is sick because everyone is hyped on everyone else's shit for the most part.  There are legends who keep everyone in check if people start blowing it.  There's also a surprising amount of spots in a close area that makes street skating awesome without driving anywhere.  Not to mention the free nonprofit skatepark "the warehouse" and the spine ramp, and the outdoor park.

And Kilroys! ;)


Wallie, Louisville, KY, photo by Matt Gehl

The real reason Bloomington is sick is because Prather keeps it going strong at Rhett.  He loves skateboarding more than anyone I've ever met and supports everybody...oviously Roys.

I totally agree even though he smells.

Yeah dude he's hyped on it too.

Rhett is the best, he taught me how to grip boards!  

Should attack him with axe but he'd probably hurt me because he's freaked about some toxins or other hippie idea shit.

Exactly, and that's what makes him great - and smelly.  Talking all this Bloomington talk makes me wanna come down.  I'm thinking two weekends from now if I can.  That's the other best part about skateboarding in Bloomington; half of the best times I've had down there skateboarding don't even involve riding a skateboard.  I'm pretty sure Ben Sharritt told me that, and it's stuck with me ever since.  

I'll be right here on the couch waiting.

We can tinder together.  Stay swiping to the right.

Damn right!  Why didn't you just interview me about tinder??

I know!  I've been waiting to ask you about it.

Ben is the wisest.  You should throw this interview away and talk to him.

Ben and Nick, Homewoods, Indiana, photo by Matt Gehl

How's it going so far?  Thinking the knee will get you some sympathy swipes?  I won't throw this away but I will definitely talk to him soon…

I wish dude.  I'd take sympathy swipes.

As would I.  Alright I think that's enough for now Nick…I we covered enough b.s.  Thanks for putting up with my questions.  Best believe I'll be down there soon enough.

Hurry up I'm losing it.  Seriously though, interview Ben.  It'd be so funny.

I will.


Nothing came easy for Nick, including this manual session at an abandoned limestone mill in Bloomington, IN, photo by Matt Gehl

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- Interview by Matt Gehl





Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Aaron Ibey Photo Corner #1

Aaron has been shooting photos for a while and he's been getting pretty damn good at it. Every month we hope to have a few new photos to throw up on here that he has shot. I asked him a few questions so you can get a little insight into who Aaron is before you take a look at the first 7 photos.

How old are you?
I am 19 years old

How long have you been shooting photos?
I have been shooting photos for almost 6 years. So since 2010

What got you into shooting photos?
 When i got my first Skateboard Mag. I was about 12 years old and on the cover was Brandon Biebel doing a heelflip down a triple set. I immediately was hyped on the photo and I knew I eventually wanted to take skateboarding photos and photos in general. That's what really got me into shooting photos.

What kind of camera do you have?
The cameras i use to shoot photos with are a Nikon D600, Hasselblad 500, and a Nikon FA

What are your favorite kind of photos to shoot?
My all time favorite photos to take are the "behind the scenes" photos of skateboarding. Sure, shooting the trick is awesome but getting those candid moments of your friends doing something stupid or someone pissed and bloody from falling for an hour trying to land a trick. Those are my favorite things to shoot.

What is your favorite skateboard photo you have ever shot?
My favorite photo is of David Turnwald 5050ing the Wood Brooke rail. That was seriously so unreal to watch him do that.

Who are your favorite photographers?
My favorite photographers are Grant Brittain, Jacob Messex, Michael Burnett, Brad Westcott, Arto Saari, and Matt Day

Do you have any advice for people that want to start shooting photos?
My advice is to always have a camera on you no matter what. Always keep shooting and shoot anything and everything.

John Howland-BS Smith Stall

David Turnwald-BS Carve

 Nyle Lovett- FS Noseblunt slide

Ben Teter- FS Boardslide

Tristen Moncel-FS Feeble Grind

Nyle Lovett-Switch Crooked Grind

David Turnwald-5050

Monday, May 11, 2015

A Trip Down Memory Lane

Searching through YouTube you stumble on some pretty weird stuff. Sometimes you stumble on some really great stuff, especially with skateboarding. Some of you have probably seen this stuff, some of you haven't. Either way, here are some awesome Indiana parts from previous videos.

Sunday, May 10, 2015

Homebase Skate Supply Contest!

Saturday, May 23 Homebase Skate Supply will be hosting their very first contest at Lester Square Skatepark in Vincennes, Indiana. The contest will consist of 3 jam sessions (beginner and advanced), and a best trick contest. They will be selling raffle tickets to raise money for the skate park. They will post more about it this week so go check out their instagram @homebaseskatesupply. Support local skateboarding!

Friday, May 8, 2015

Elliott Gress Of The Naptown Collective Interview

I met Elliott maybe 4 or 5 years ago when he had first started what is now "The Naptown Collective". He was just doing a little grip tape art then, and I would have never thought that it would grow into what it is now. With his premiere of "The Manifesto" right around the corner at Rhett, I got a hold of Elliot and asked him a few questions about the past, present, and future of "The Naptown Collective.

Where are you from?
Im from Noblesville, IN, like the country part by Lapel

When did you start doing "The Naptown Collective", and what were your intentions behind it?
 I started "The Naptown Collective" out of high school going into college. Mainly because I wanted to explore other mediums that I wasn't familiar with. These being; photography, screen printing, and really whatever medium I could manipulate that I didn't already know. I didn't really intend for it to turn into a company, but after trial and error things started coming together and before I knew it I was focusing more on Naptown than any other part of my life.

You recently spent some time in New York, what was that like?
Yeah I recently got an opportunity through my college to transfer to an art school in Brooklyn for a semester. The living expenses weren't covered so i invited my friend Logan Hamm to some split rent and skate in the city for a couple months. I'd highly recommend to anyone to go skate NYC, its the Mecca in my opinion. I know that there are a million cities with spots, but the culture that surrounds it is unbeatable, the spots are everywhere, and besides insane rent, everything else isn't that crazy.

How important is it to you that you make everything yourself?
I think making things by hand is crucial and really synonymous with every person everywhere. I mean obviously I'm not going to rule out using machines because even then a human directs them. For example, I hand design, print, and advertise everything I make but I still use equipment like computers, printers, ovens. I think as long as you have your hand in it that's all that really matters.

Does anyone help you with it?
I do have people who help, I'm lucky enough to live with all of my close friends and they're down to put in work for some free gear and the love. Respect.

You have your first video coming out, how did that come about?
Our first video and magazine entitled "The Manifesto" just came out May 2nd but we will be premiering it this coming weekend May 9th at Rhett Skateshop in Bloomington, Indiana. Logan and I decided on the first week we arrived in Brooklyn that it was time to really focus our energy and work on something. I would shoot the 35mm photos for the magazine, curate it, and shoot the Super 8mm for the video, while Logan would take care of all the VX footy and oversee the editing process of the whole video.

How long did you work on it?
Although we decided on this 10 months ago we have footage and photos stemming long before that. Logan and I both like to just make a lot and filter through after the fact, its not as much about putting it out there as it is enjoying the process of it being created.

Do you plan on making another video any time soon?
I'd love to make another video, but who knows what the future holds just yet, hopefully more traveling first.

What do you hope for the future of "The Naptown Collective"?
As for "Naptown", we have a pop-up shop planned for downtown Cincinnati in July, but wait to hear more details about that. You can probably catch us lurking around at spots getting all the angles. I have some exciting releases planned for the next 6 months, but were gonna take it day by day.


Interview by Nick Holub



 

Thursday, May 7, 2015

Magg The Movie Trailer

A ton of us have been working on a video over the last year and a half. Its called "Magg The Movie".  Here is the trailer that Matt Gehl put up a couple months ago, full of crazy editing and inside jokes. The video should be out this winter. There will be a full interview with Matt Gehl about Magg the Movie very soon.


Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Nyle Lovett On The Ride Channel



Did you guys know that over a year ago Nyle Lovett had a Shredit Cards on the Ride Channel? I totally had forgotten he had one, then in the depths of my YouTube lurking I stumbled on it again, and its still mind blowing. So give it a watch, even if you have seen it before, because its awesome.

Monday, May 4, 2015

Thomas Tucker 26 Tricks

Skater owned skate shops are a dying breed. Slowly the places you love to hang out and talk about skateboarding are going out of business. They are being replaced by a mall store, or an online store, where you have no idea who the person behind the counter is, Or the person shipping your board to you is. You have little to no hope of ever running into these people at a skate park, or these people being able to tell you the difference in trucks, or the wood shops, or even grip tape. The future of skateboarding, and skate shops, is literally in your hands. Here is a little edit that Nyle Lovett just put up of Thomas Tucker. Thomas owns a skate shop in Vincennes, Indiana called Homebase Skate Supply. Thomas is a great dude, and a great skateboarder. This is proof that real skate shops are out there. These are the places you should support.



posted by Nick Holub





"Dirty Brah," The Naptown Collective's "Manifesto" and New Order Skateboard's "NewoLRders Vol.1"

Three amazing Indiana based skateboarding videos are about to be premiering!  All information below has been ripped from FB or insta.


"We are finally premiering Dirty Brah, a local skateboarding video, at The Bishop on May 10th at 8:30 pm(the video will be starting at 8:30, so show up a bit early to get drinks and get situated). Yes, it is Mothers Day. But for those of you who have plans with your beautiful mamas, and you youngin's(The Bishop premier is 18+ only), we will be doing a second showing at Rhett skateboard shop on Friday, May 15th at 8:00pm. So come enjoy some drinks and fancy skateboard maneuvers!!!!"





You won't want to miss any of these.  

- gehl



Sunday, May 3, 2015

The Chris Cardenas Space Movies Interview

Below you will find the full video made by Bloomington local Chris Cardenas titled "Space Movies". I did a really small interview with him, just to find out a few things behind the making of this video.  It came out of nowhere, he gets a camera, makes a few edits, then boom, hes making a full video, all in the matter of a few months. Even with winter, he would always be filming. So anyway, here is that interview.

Chris, what is Space Movies?
Space movies is an intergalactic adventure filled with grave danger and extravagant wonders.
But really its just an edit I filmed for 5 weeks of everyone I possibly could, and people really went for it.

You just recently started filming a ton, what motivated you to start?
Ive always wanted to, but never had a camera, it just so happened that Aaron Christopher was getting a new one, and had his old one up for grabs, he knew I wanted to film so he hit me up. After that it has been non stop.

Who are your favorite filmers in skateboarding?
Umm, I was always hyped to see the Jon Holland/Jason Hernandez combo when they were filming Transworld videos, like "Are You Alright" or "First Love". Im way more stoked on local filmers though. Gonzo (Alex Gonzales) is a wizard behind a fisheye and Gehl (Matt Gehl) has the best longlens in the game. I try to base my filming off of them, really. My buddy Kelsey Perin is awesome too.

That's Awesome! Are you working on any other projects right now?
I've got a couple things going on but that's all for a later date. Im just hyped that a lot of different things are coming out in the very near future, especially in the Bloomington world. "Space Movies" is finally online, the "Dirty Brah" video is FINALLY premiering, the "New Order" video and our buddies Freddy and Robbie made a video too. Of course you can't leave out "Magg the Movie", that may come out? We'll see.

Thanks for answering the questions! Im Stoked to see what you have in the works!
No problem man!


Posted by Nick Holub

Space Movies a video by Chris Cardenas





Saturday, May 2, 2015

magg monday xll "not your little brothers go pro edit at new park"



This is the newest magg monday, a series I've helped contribute to
over the past  year or however long it's been.  Originally started by
Petey Krivi, it's nothing more than a group of friends who skate and the
community of skateboarders that surround them on a daily basis (with a
few trolls thrown in here and there.)  I applaud you if you can make it
past the happy mask salesman.



-gehl