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‘In Progress – The Bonus Disc’ Part 7: Joshua Young.

Ryan — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 03:34:17 +0000

Thinking about it, we should have combined this footage and the clips that made it into the first In Progress montage and given Manhead a proper section in the video – but that’s the power of hindsight I guess.

Anyway, for now, check Shuaaa’s section from the Bonus Disc and keep your fingers crossed that one day we might remix all of his footage and give him the full section he probably deserved…

The Helge Tscharn Documentary – Part 2.

Ryan — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 09:18:56 +0000

The second installment of SkateboardMSM’s documentary honoring the contribution of their long-serving staff photographer Helge Tscharn is now online, which sees Helge talking about the need for video-grab sequences in the early 90′s, a return to film photography, his love for Hassleblad, shooting with Arto Saari and trips to America.

Part 3 due online later this week.

The Helge Tscharn Documentary – Part 1.

Ryan — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 11:57:47 +0000

The first part of SkateboardMSM’s documentary honoring the contribution of their long-serving staff photographer Helge Tscharn is now online, which sees Helge discussing his early years, starting out in photography and beginning to work at SkateboardMSM.

Part 2 online next week…

SkateboardMSM’s Helge Tscharn documentary teaser.

Ryan — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 10:32:02 +0000

To round off their 30th anniversary celebrations, SkateboardMSM have prepared a special documentary about their long-serving staff photographer, the legendary Helge Tscharn.

The fun kicks off properly on Thursday, but for a taste of what’s in store have a watch of the teaser located below….

The Sam Beckett Diaries – Part 4: London.

Ryan — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 12:17:15 +0000

For the final installment of Sam Beckett’s Diaries, Sam finds himself back in London for the Vans Warped Tour after a hectic month of traveling, skating alongside Sam Bosworth, Andy Scott, Christian Hosoi, Steve Cab and Alex Perelson…

The Sam Beckett Diaries – Part 3: California.

Ryan — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 11:02:25 +0000

In the run up to the Vans Warped Tour and the UK Independent Vert Championships next weekend, Monster Energy decided to follow our very own homegrown vertical wunderkind Sam Beckett around and see what a normal month (of sorts) looks like to him.

Part 3 sees Sam traveling to California to get some training in for tomorrow’s Vans Warped Tour in London, with a cameo from Div Adam!

Check back next week for Part 4 and see for yourself exactly how Sam’s vertical home turf return plays out..

The Sam Beckett Diaries – Part 2: Copenhagen.

Ryan — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 10:43:27 +0000

Part 2 sees Sam traveling to Copenhagen to work on a variety of upcoming projects, though he winds up spending most of his time sessioning the amazing Faelledparken.

Check back next week for Part 3 and see for yourself exactly what went on during Sam’s most recent trip to America…

Win Vans Warped Tour tickets! Watch Sam Beckett in the flesh…

Ryan — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:14 +0000

To coincide with the release of Monster’s “The Sam Beckett Diaries” series, we’ve got our mitts on a pair of tickets to give away for next months Vans Warped Tour, which rolls into London’s Alexander Palace on November 10th as part of the Vans UKSA Vert Skateboarding Championships.

Be in with the chance of watching Sam Beckett and the rest of the UK vert scene battling it out for their share of the whopping £10,000 prize purse that’s up for grabs – simply answer the easy question below…

What is the name of the Newport based skate gang to which Sam Beckett belongs?

Sorry, this competition has now closed.

The Sam Beckett Diaries – Part 1: Home.

Ryan — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 10:03:07 +0000

In the run up to the Vans Warped Tour and the final leg of the UK Independent Vert Series, Monster Energy decided to follow our very own homegrown vertical wunderkind Sam Beckett around and see what a normal month (of sorts) looks like to him.

Part 1 sees Sam introduce us to the rural Norfolk village where he grew up, before he heads over to Wales and Bristol to spend a few days with his Carve Wicked brethren.

Check back for Part 2 next week and stay tuned for a Vans Warped Tour competition coming soon…

5050, DC and Monster’s “M32 Samosa Jam” footage.

Ryan — Sat, 29 Sep 2012 00:00:42 +0000

The day after Lloyds’ Big Three beatdown earlier in the month, a variety of Bristol heads and visiting friends headed over to the all new M32 DIY spot for a 5050, DC and Monster backed “Samosa Jam”.

Check the edit from the jam now, featuring Jess Young, Shaun Currie, Owen Hopkins, Flynn Trotman, Ollie Lock, Dave Snaddon, Frank The Tank and others.

FIFTY FIFTY / DC / MOSTER M32 ‘SAMOSA’ JAM 2012 from FIFTY FIFTY STORE on Vimeo.