Printed.. Balustrade issue #3
I’m a bit late, but the new issue of Quebec city’s mags is still available, and i got some shots into it. have a blast and order some, if you don’t find it
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--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Shooting.. Jackalope Fest 2015
This edition of Jackalope Fest created by Tribu, and pushed by Fido has been under pressure this year, Mother nature has decided make it rain straight during the weekend.
The crew worked his ass off to maintain the event, the people was staying even in the rain, they were here to see the show. And its must goes on.
That Nassim Lacchab from Morroco, was the best example, even under the rain, he was unable to stop skating, till he landed his tricks on the 9 stairs.. and it’s exactly what he did. The crowed was on fire at this point. Cause everybody knows the danger factor to skate under the rain, even if you never step a foot on a board.
On the other side the 13years old and less contest was off the hook, the kids went technical this year, with a good flow. Cayde McInStray (the winner) was the best example, there is definitely future pro matter here.
So much good time again like each year, and so many stories to tell, but its photo blog, not a writer blog.
here is a sample of the festival, the complete photo set is right here
Ben Milot flying over the Olympic Stadium of Montreal
Vincent Milou, Frontside flip to the flat
Candy Jacobs & Jordan Taylor-Serpentini, no pain no game
Nassim Lachhad, A killer from Morroco
Dave Duncan & Leticia Bufoni
Nassim Lachhab, Backside Smithgrind
Top Grom winner, Cayde McInstray
Candy Jacobs, Backside Disaster with style
the girls
the Ibike Criterium
Felix Patry, Backside Tailslide into the bank
its Damn right!
Julien Gagnon, Won the best tricks contest with this Kickflip grab
Greg Lutzka, Backside nosebluntslide
Frank Lavalée
Nassim Lachhab, Kickflip backside Nosegrind
Candy Jacobs, winner of the girls contest
Julien Desforges, as no fear, also winner of the Lozeau video contest, a must watch!
Pierre Berubé & Dave Duncan
Christoph Radtke, From Germany and winner of the Poser game and the Jackalope WSC 2015
The legendary Dave Bachinsky, hit the top of the huge bank from and into the quarter pipe
Ben Garcia & Dave Bachinsky
Dave Duncan
Frank Lavalée
Cayde McInstray, Frontside FiveO
the boys
Candy Jacobs, 50-50 Kickflip out
Philippe Dulude, Footplant from and into the quarter pipe
Felix Patry, wallride
Anthony Arrelle, No Comply Disaster
Felix Patry, Backside Nosegrind
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--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Pets and Skateboarding
Most of skateboarders i’ve known, have all in common one thing, they like simple things.
its often, doing thing like hanging out with friends, eating BBQs, camping or just travelling.
Another thing often appeared, that they (we) like pets, they can be dogs,cats, snake or raccoon.
We appreciate the company of pets, and i personally love to take their photographs(both of them).
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--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Life.. Spring is around the corner
Spring is almost there for pretty much everybody except for us in Canada, East Canada more precisely. It’s been always rougher and harder to skate here, but it’s what in the same time it give it more flavour. Even if we have at least a complete month before temperature came back to “normal”. We can feel here in Montreal already a spring mood in the street.
Here are some pictures from last fall 2014. It’s almost there.
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--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Printed.. Concrete Wave Issue #3 Vol 13
Got an article in the last issue of Concrete Wave about the Project45, pretty stoked on the results, Adam Green and Jordan Langdon for make this happen!
also in this, you can found a cool interview about our pal Andrew Stezo, owner/creator of the great Maru The Circle Brand.
you can check that out right online
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--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Printed.. Concrete Mag Issue #132
I’m always on the hunt of new talents on 4 wheels, and let me tell you, its not always easy to figure out who is gonna have a chance to do something in the skateboard industry.
It’s not only about the skills, but about the attitude too, Felix Patry is that kind of kid, always good to have in your skate missions, and always the good kid to helping out.
Congrats Felix, you deserve it well that parution in the new Concrete mag! and Thanks Oliviero for the text !
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--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Printed.. Concrete Mag issue #131
Pretty stoked about this picture in the new issue of Concrete Mag, cause this is Jessy Ramirez the most stylish skateboarder right now in Montreal,
and cause i love that spot but its harder than it looks to pop a trick high enough to make it legit. and also street grab are not trendy, and really rare in magazines.
Thanks Brian Caissie for the love! grab a copy in your favorite skateshop.
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--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Skateboard.. Axis roadtrip to Toronto
Earlier this month i went to a last minute road trip with the Axis boys to Toronto. I’m precising that was a last minute, cause it’s always the best trips.
our plan was no plan, i went there 9 years ago, and barely remember the streets (i’m getting old ahaha), and it was the first time for the rest of our team.
after scooting spots on the internet, (thanks a lot @wintercrimes ! ) we’ve spent a very nice 3 days on the road, doing urban camping at wallmart’s parking lot.
Thanks a lot the guys, it was hella fun, he have to do it again!
Follow them on Facebook, instagram and twitter they will post more picture from the road trip
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--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Shooting.. Jackalope Fest 2014
For the 3rd year Tribu Experientiel produced the famous Jackalope Fest at the Olympic Stadium of Montreal. Started by skateboarders, the goal was to have a familly event and bring new generations of kids into a sport they probably didn’t knew before. This year you could do some parkour, bike, wake skate, slack line, but for the most of us, skateboarding was the main sport upfront.
Since the first edition, i have been lucky to be the official photographer, and seen that “little” event evolving into something who is growing up bigger and bigger each years. This years was particularly intense, cause it ends up to be an official stop of the world cup of skateboarding in Canada. the pressure was high, but even if in this kind of event its hard to have everything perfectly smooth, to my opinion the crew killed it.
It’s definitly a big deal to have this kind of fest in Montreal, cause its unique, its not only a skateboard contest, its more than this. Each years i can see the smile on kids faces, or just stoked to see skateboarding for the first time. And that’s definitly my motto to keep going.
i surely didn’t shot only skateboarding that week end, there is tons of other pictures on the official Facebook
Jon Cos – Frontside 180 to Switch feeble
Top: Kayde 8 years old – Frontside ollie, Down:Frank Lavallee – Handstand
J.S. Lapierre – Noseblunt slide
Dave Bachinsky – Frontside Flip
David Loy – Pole jam frontside 360 out
From top left: Mikemo Capaldi, Dave Bachinsky, Ben Garcia, Greg lutzka, Micky Papa, J.S. Lapierre
J.F Gagné – Noseblunt slide
Jon Cos – Backside Smithgrind
Pamela Rosa – Kickflip
Top: Dave Duncan – Frontside FiveO, Down left: Jayden Bono – Frontside 180 to Switch Crooked, Camille Lanctot – Boneless
Phillipe Dulude – No Pick Drop
Top left: Alishia Stevens, Leticia Bufoni, Annie Guglia, Fred Luyet, Pamela Rosa, Camille Lanctot
David Loy – Backtail upside down
Jon Cos – Switch Heelflip
Top 3 winner, 1st Jon Cos, 2nd Greg Lutzka, 3rd Ryo Sejiri
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