Skating Since 2000; Rolling Forever. REMEMBER MIKE DAY.

RED CAM SHOOT

2009-11-22T00:07:00.000-08:00

So Back in September, I had the opportunity to film a short skate video with a RED Camera, Thanks Blooming Productions! We spent a rainy afternoon skating a box in a warehouse full of film gear, we had access to lights, a dolly, as well as a fog machine. Finding a dry spot on a rainy day to skate usually means a good time, and a smooth warehouse with a nice box is guaranteed fun.

SLOW THIS BIRD DOWN

BEHIND THE SCENES

B Dubs on a roll.

2009-08-03T21:34:00.000-07:00

Lots of sun and time off lately, so I have been out and about, letting the computer collect dust, Lots of footage is piling up, and the clip-of-the-week site will be back up soon with weekly updates!

but in the meantime....

My buddy B dubs was telling me about this back alley pole jam he's got in mind.
I was excited to see what exactly the spot was and maybe film something on it.
As it turns out, it was a fence pole that had 'fallen down' and in the end, it proved to not be the sturdiest setup. Check it out....

B Dubs is killing it

2009-07-13T13:05:00.000-07:00

Lately I haven't been skating that much, but it sure looks like B Dubs has been... Check this out!

B Dubs & Gilly from FnF Media on Vimeo.

Russell and a 6 pack of Brew

2009-07-06T12:41:00.000-07:00

Hows it goin' eh?

Copies will be available sometime this week, or early next week. at the low price of 5 bucks a copy, you can't go wrong. Its a fun, entertaining video with lots of top notch manuvers! to order a copy e-mail arnicaproductions@gmail.com, or head to Vancity Skateboards @ 419 Abbott st. in Vancouver.

Bergsma Checks In

2009-06-29T10:17:00.000-07:00

Here is John Bergsma doing what he does best.

VIDEO PREMIER TONIGHT!

2009-06-24T10:57:00.000-07:00

If your in Vancouver, you should come out and check this out! Its going to be fun times for sure!

Russell and a 6 pack of Brew

2009-06-15T12:28:00.001-07:00

Video Premier is on the 24th of June, at the Lamplighter in Vancouver, come out for a fun night and a sick video!
tons of prizes to give away, so come out and get 'er done!

Clip Of The Week - June 8th

2009-06-08T18:21:00.001-07:00

This Week we got 'OG' & Me.

Clip Of The Week - June 1st

2009-06-01T22:12:00.000-07:00

D.Emps and B.Dubs representing for 'The Pile'

Clip Of The Week - May 25th

2009-05-25T17:32:00.000-07:00

Posting this from A Parking Lot in Campbell River, BC

Enjoy!

Cali Montage on Push.Ca

2009-05-20T13:24:00.000-07:00

Clip Of The Week

2009-05-18T22:43:00.000-07:00

Every Week, I will posting The Clip of the Week. Enjoy!

Whistler 72 hour film festival

2009-04-27T23:54:00.000-07:00

Taking a Break From Skateboarding for a Moment...

Here's a project I worked on two weekends ago. Although it didn't turn out as outrageously funny as we thought it would be, we were all laughing hard the whole time while making it, and that was all that mattered in the end... Although the $15,000 first place prize would have been nice too...

Arnica 3

2009-04-26T11:17:00.001-07:00

I finally posted Arnica 3 over at the Arnica Archives, you should check it out!

4/20/2009

2009-04-20T21:58:00.001-07:00

Two years in a row, the weather has been extremely nice on 4/20...

Spring is here, Go Skate & Enjoy the Sun!

Perseverance

2009-04-16T20:19:00.000-07:00

You know when you have one of those days where everything just seems to fall into place. This was one of those days. The Bob Marley was jamming, the sun was shining, the skate spot was amazing, and everyone was feeling it.

Nic was feeling it so much that he set a new personal best for switch flips.
The final count after official review is 75.

Spring Has Sprung!

2009-04-12T09:54:00.000-07:00

Here's little montage that was filmed on two separate visits to North Van. All these spots are real close to each other, and are super fun! Anyways, the nice weather is here, and Summer is just around the corner, so get out there and go for a cruise!

A Cooptarded, Old, Dirty Bird

2009-04-08T20:45:00.000-07:00

MORE ARTWORK HERE

Jeff Coopman lives in St.Catharines. He is a skateboarder, an artist, a family man, and now he has also made a movie. After a long debate over what he was going to call it, 'Cooptards' & 'Old Crowe' are both not the title...
...It was shot in Ontario, as well as Vancouver.

Here is the teaser...

Don't sleep on Coop, he's on the come up!

'Bragler'

2009-04-08T13:29:00.000-07:00

(not because he's a bragger...he's actually one of the humblest dudes around).

His name is Brad Agler and I've known him since I stepped on a board...Almost nine years ago! Glad to see he is killing it these days...switch skillz to pay da bills! Keep it up!

Don't Sleep on St.Catharines...

The Homies.

2009-04-05T08:20:00.000-07:00

I saw this on Facebook and was stoked to see that the homies are still holding down the Fort, and it looks like they've been skating lots! Keep it up guys!

Brad Agler, John Bergsma, Jordan Lake

The ArNiCa Archives.

2009-04-03T13:29:00.000-07:00

Some people have been asking me to post older videos from a couple years ago, and rather than posting them on Arnica Productions, which is more up-to-date, I decided to start another blog, where I will be posting the classics... Videos that were made before 2006.

www.arnica-archives.blogspot.com

'08 LeftOvers

2009-03-28T17:54:00.000-07:00

In the winter/spring of 2008 I was still in college, and when I could find free time, I would go skate and film with my friends. I was living in a skate house that was going to be torn down as well, so if it was raining we would just skate inside. Also, since practically everyone living there was a skateboarder, I was always surrounded by skating and I would edit what we filmed into montages that were posted on youtube and on this blog. However, even after putting together these montages I still had un-used footage and wanted to have some fun with it.

At the time I was staying with this older friend of mine who is a musical genius, and he helped me out with the audio. As a result, this movie by far has my favourite music out of any video I've put together, and I had some fun editing the visuals as well. Since it was a 'Leftover' video, I got a little more creative visually...

...Be patient, it may take a little bit to load...

Minty Manuvers

2009-03-26T11:38:00.000-07:00

Back in 2006, before I moved to Vancouver, shortly after the St.Catharines Skatepark was opened, I made a video. The video is made up of footage from the summer of 2006 and it was all shot in Ontario. I edited the video in Vancouver, and then sent copies home to my friends. It was probably one of the best summers I've had, although its tough to say because my summers have always been awesome, thanks to skateboarding!

Who knew that a piece of wood with wheels could bring such joy?

featuring: Brad Agler, Mitch Reynard, John Bergsma, Lake's cousin (jamie), Mike Carr, Jay Mattei, SB!, Jordan Lake, Mike Day (Rest In Peace), Lee Curtis, Alex Tisdelle, Jeff Coopman, Andrew Stephenson, Matt Dettrick, Chris Foote, Chris Armstrong, Lee Superka, Bryan Peters, Kenny Hunt.

VOX Camping Trip '08

2009-03-20T00:13:00.000-07:00

It was a week long adventure full of BBQs at skateparks, hanging out with the locals, awesome parks, nice weather, amazing scenery, wizard staffs, rocky mountains, hot springs, and of course, camping. Oh, and there was some skateboarding too.

The crew consisted of Lee Superka, Myself, Dave Kerr, & Phil George (aka – Full Throttle/Team Captain). We drove from Vancouver, across the interior of BC, through the rocky mountains, right up until the Alberta boarder, then we circled back around through the Okanogan, & Oysoyoos...

Speical thanks to Phil George for making this happen & Lee Superka for coming out and taking photos. Also, Thanks to all the shops & locals along the way that showed us support, and more importantly, showed us a good time.

CHECK IT OUT IN HIGH QUALITY!

My Korea Adventure

2009-03-16T12:26:00.000-07:00

Back in October of 2008, I went on vacation with my parents to South Korea to visit my older brother. He lives there now and teaches English to young Koreans. After spending two weeks travelling all over the country with my family, it was time for my parents to head back to Canada, and time for me to get my skate on... I stayed for another two weeks with my brother, and during this time, I was lucky enough to meet this really cool Korean Skater named Maska.

Maska showed me all the spots in town and he even showed me spots in other towns! It was an amazing experience, especially because all the spots were unbelievable! the ground was almost always super smooth, there were fresh, untouched marble ledges everywhere, and to top it off, nobody hates on skateboarding like over here in North America. Business men & taxi drivers would stop and watch, and were even asking to try my board out, telling me about how they like rollerblading, it was hilarious. I only got kicked out of two or three street spots, and there were some skateparks there too. It really was a dream world for any skater.

here are some photos and a video of my trip. Enjoy!

Photos
1. Here Comes the Sun
2. Me at Sunrise Peak (Seongsan Ilchubong)
3. Mountain Top Chillin
4. Demo for my Brother's Students
5. Self Portrait in Reflection, about to go sk8!

Theres Too Much Lean In My Cup

2009-03-10T00:19:00.000-07:00

In 2006, I moved to Vancouver to attend College. During my two years at school, I would skateboard with my friends, and we would flim each other, it was a fun and productive thing to do, and in the end, we had enough footage to make a whole video. It was shot from September 2006 to November 2007 and it was shot on a couple different cameras by a couple different people, but if I am not in the clip, chances are I was behind the camera.

We never really had a Vancouver premiere for the video, and most of it was shot in Vancouver, but its a little late now, so I decided to post it up on the blog here for the people in the video to show their friends and family, and for everybody to check out!

Intro

Remember Mike Day

John Bergsma

Mike Carr

Jamie Watson , Matthew Scapillati , Louis Esteez

Homies:
Nate Van Horn , Lincoln Rideout , Louis Phillip , Shawn Campbell , Sheldon Chechaczek , Chris Martin , Chris McCallum , Andrew Stephenson , Desmond , Cory Wilson , Richard Nurmi , Jeff Coopman , Willy Lavigne , Matt McCann

Travis Wilson

Brent Wingrove , Carley Brew , Dan Redmond

Dave King

Mike Graveline

Credits

NOW GO SKATE!

Too Much Lean In My Cup - Web Premier

2009-03-09T20:22:00.000-07:00

So tomorrow I will be posting "There's Too Much Lean In My CuP". Which was a skate video that was shot in 2006 and 2007. It had a premiere in Ontario last christmas, but lots of people still have yet to see it.

Rather than burning a bunch of DVDs and wasting plastic/money in this "economical & environmental tough time", I figured it would be better to just post it online.

Check Back!

Finish Strong Promo 2

2009-02-24T11:17:00.000-08:00

Alot of 2008 was spent filming for the upcoming Finish Strong Video with the new HD camera. However, when we sat down and went through the footage, we realized that we had alot of footage, and we could probably get rid of some to make way for new stuff.

Anyways, here is our throw-away HD footage from 2008.

The montage features: Coopman, Gravy, B Dubs, Dave, Louis, Scap, Watson.

Enjoy!

Hibernation Leftovers

2009-02-13T10:57:00.000-08:00

Here is over ten minutes of leftover footage from this past January when I was visiting home. The footage is all extra footage from SUD Skates indoor park, and X-Wheels indoor park.

Its all leftover footage that didn't get used from 'Hibernation'. Hibernation is a short video I just made that shows what skateboarding is like in the dead of winter in southern Ontario/nothern Buffalo and features all local skaters from St.Catharines.

If you like the leftover footage and are interested in checking out more, swing by SUD skates and grab a copy of Hibernation!!!

Roll Forever.

Hibernation - Out Now.

2009-02-07T19:22:00.000-08:00

Copies of 'Hibernation' are available now at Sud Skates!!!

Go and grab yourself a copy now! While your there, you might want to skate the newly renovated park in the back. Its tons of fun, Yo!

Check back soon for leftover hibernation footage.

"Hibernation" - New Video Coming Soon!

2009-01-26T21:28:00.000-08:00

So I spent the last month in Ontario, and during that time I was lucky enough to be able to shoot enough footage to make a video... Its all indoor park footage, but its turning out to be something that I am really stoked on, and I hope you will be too.

Its all HD footage, and I will post it on the net within the next month.

Until then, don't let the winter get to you!

sk8 or die.

Rough Night.

2008-02-13T13:28:00.000-08:00

So we had a pretty heavy rager at the house the other night, which eventually turned into some renovations...

Steven David Turns 20!

2008-01-31T23:25:00.000-08:00

Just wanted to wish 'This Older Friend of Mine' a very happy birthday. I was there for the surprise party and it was good times all round...Haha

Laker Steez

2008-01-26T20:16:00.001-08:00

In case you haven't heard the news, Props to Laker.... He got 3rd place in a contest at Shred Contrel not too long ago, here is the footage....

http://www.gotfooty.com/node/751

Brad Agler

2008-01-20T00:36:00.000-08:00

When I went home for Christmas this year I filmed with Agler quite a bit, and I have been meaning to put all the footy together into a little part, but I have been busy with other things.

Today I finally edited it all together and it was well worth the wait.

I also put the footy on

www.arnicaproductions.blip.tv

Click To Play

New Videos

2008-01-13T18:15:00.000-08:00

So I started my own arnica productions profile on blip.tv today, I am going to be posting videos on there as regular as possible, the ones that are on there now are all recent and you check it out if you have some spare time.

WWW.ARNICAPRODUCTIONS.BLIP.TV

MIke Day Ramp Jam Video

2008-01-10T22:28:00.000-08:00

As Promised, here is The Video from the Mike Day Ramp Jam

Also, A Too Much Lean in my Cup Premiere in Vancouver is in the works and should be happening before the end of January.

Enjoi!

Roll Forever Mike Day.

Mike Day Memorial Ramp Jam at SUD

2008-01-09T01:04:00.000-08:00

Roll Forever, Mike Day! While I was down visiting in December, we had a Remember Mike Day Ramp Jam at SUD, in memory of our Fallen Friend. Hammer let us skate all night and we shredding extra hard for Day. It was great to see all the old crew together, it made it seem like the good ol' days. Except without Day there, it just didn't feel right. Usually Day would be ready to snake you before you even realized it was happening, and then he'd do one steezed out back disaster and you would forget he ever snaked ya. Steez for days,

R.I.P. Mike Day

foote - fs smith.
laker - ollie
carr - half-cab smith
agler - frontside flip

me. front board.

laker - ender. ender.

VIDEO COMING SOON...

Happy New Years

2008-01-01T10:39:00.000-08:00

The 'too much lean in my cup' video premiere/sud christmas party went awesome and everyone that came out had a good time, it was really good to see everybody again. If you haven't been by SUD lately, you wouldn't know that the sign on top of SUD now reads "Surf Spot". This is because SUD used to be "Sud Skates Surf Spot" Its a tongue twister for sure, but the good news is that Hammer assures me a new sign is in the works.

Here is a picture of sud in its prime.

_Also, I went up to The Rail skatepark on Saturday for their best trick contest. There were lots of amazing people there killing it to the max, trying to make some cash. With 1000 dollar prizes for some obstacles and 500 dollar prizes for other ones, the money was flowing like it grew on trees. Laker killed it the whole time and was one o the last guys skating at the end of the 3.5 hour contest. He also walked away with 250 bucks cash after splitting first place with TJ Rogers on the quarter pipe best trick. WATCH THE FOOTAGE HERE.

Christmas Dinner

2007-12-26T09:07:00.001-08:00

Just got these bad boys out last week, I don't feel any stupider..... is stupider a word?

So I hope that everyone's christmas was just as enjoyable and delicious as mine. Jolly Old Saint Nick always comes through and the time spent with family and close friends is always great for the heart and soul.

Me and the cousins....

I've also been spending time with my fallen friend lately, and when I was going through old pictures, I found this one and it made me laugh so much I cried...

Anyone that chilled with Day knows that a slurpee and three bagels was what the kid considered a 'good meal'. It always blew my mind how Day could eat such little food and still skate as good as he did...

REMINDER: SUD PARTY TOMORROW NIGHT _ _ _ L3

Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night.

2007-12-25T23:10:00.000-08:00

Backyard Ramp, (R.I.P. 2005)

SUD Christmas Party/Video Premier

2007-12-18T07:47:00.000-08:00

Come Out and Check Out whats new in the video world, and whats new at Sud.

= Speking of SUD, The street course is alot more fun now that the flybox is gone. Instead you can enjoy bigger space to skate flatground, or try some manuvers on the 12 foot flat box that is dope as shit!

Alright, Alright, I'll Update It Already.

2007-12-18T07:21:00.001-08:00

Hey there,

So Ya, I know. Its been Months since I updated this thing. I have been busy as shit with filming, schooling, life, etc.

So here's whats new.

- "There's Too Much Lean in My Cup" is in its final stages.

ARTWORK BY: JEFF COOPMAN

- "Remember Mike Day" makes me cry every time.

- Vancity Mini-Ramp is happenin'

Manuvers by Dr. Watson

- VOX Footwear is holding it down hard, Download Black and Blue Vol.2 from their website if you haven't seen it yet...
www.voxfotwear.com

- Skateboarding as usual gets more fun everyday.

Man Down

2007-07-20T21:03:00.000-07:00

So B Dubs and I were trying to get this line the other day for "There's Too Much Lean in My Cup", when the rain started and B Dubs took a tumble.... He should be back on the board soon, but in the meantime he's sifting for gold...

How much Lean is in your cup?

2007-07-15T13:22:00.000-07:00

Finally, an update!

2007-07-08T11:25:00.000-07:00

So heres the footage that I got from Go Skateboarding Day in Vancouver, its kind of bad quality, and I missed some tricks, but its still sick none- the- less. Also, I am going to try and put some other new footage up soon that Bergsma and I got...

Free Daydar!!!

Laaaater.

Go SKateboarding Day!

2007-06-24T14:46:00.000-07:00

Here are some pictures from Go Skateboarding Day in Vancouver. I will have some video footage soon, where you can really see just how many people were there, it was crazy! Also, there's more soime footage of tricks that aren't seen in these pictures.

Lee's BC Adventure

2007-06-24T14:10:00.000-07:00

So When Lee came down a while ago we took alot of pictures during his stay. This is a slideshow that I put together with the pictures, Enjoy!

Happy Go Skateboarding Day!

2007-06-21T22:50:00.000-07:00

Today I went downtown for the annual Go Skateboarding Day - Emerica Wild In the Streets Festivities. The LRG team was there chillin and he sun was out and shining. Coopman and I went and skated the shit out Leeside too. I will put up the Footage soon enough of us cruising through the streets, but for now, heres a clip from the North Burnaby Park the other day.

Oldy but a Goody

2007-06-05T14:30:00.000-07:00

So it's been a long time since an update and I was going through some old footy the other day trying to make some free space for the next video project... Theres Too Much Lean in My Cup. During this time, I found this st.kitts park montage. I don't know how many people have seen it before so I thought I'd share it with you all.

Enjoy, more updates soon.

The Bergsma Blog

2007-05-11T13:05:00.000-07:00

So Now that Bergsma is living out here with me, he has set up his own blogspot so that he can keep in touch with peeps back home...you should check it out....www.johnnybergsma.blogspot.com

Pictures

2007-05-10T18:18:00.000-07:00

Bergsma has arrived...

2007-05-08T14:27:00.000-07:00

Good Evening...

...So it's been a while since an update because my internet is kind of sh*t lately....

Anyways, here are some pictures that we got during Bergsma's first days down here. Basically he is splurging himself at all the spots out here and Lee is enjoying himself as well. All these Pictures were taken by Lee and Myself. Lee is also splurging and has already made plans to return at a later date. Enjoy these photos and if your summer travels bring you down this way, holla at us.

Peace.Love.Skate.

Springtime...final projects...exams...Gary's Birthday....

2007-04-18T11:49:00.000-07:00

Hey all,

I know it has been a damn long time since an update, but I have been cramming with final projects and studying for exams... My last written exam is today, so I felt obliged to post something... This is a line form last Sunday, and this spot is literarely 2 blocks from my house...It isn't much, but enjoy for now, there will be more updates soon, including some movies I made for school, as well as some beer commercials I made for a contest, and even some footage of Stepheson, AKA, D.S.L., aka, Bossman Chief, AKA The mother flufling man with tha plan!!!

Also, I can't wait to see the Bergsma and Superka duet, as they arrive in 12 days.....Can't wait to chill with you guys!

Also, When I do find time for skating, I have been skating with my buddy Lincoln from school quite a bit, and he's good shit.

Stephenson overcomes gravity!

2007-03-30T23:28:00.000-07:00

Yo Guy!

So the last day hey was here, Stephenson blew my mind and told me that he had just figured something out...He then proceeded to levitate before my eyes...what a guy...

Laaaaaaater!

What I did today...

Waiting around for the one and only....

2007-03-20T23:54:00.000-07:00

Tomorrow Stephenson Arrives!!!

Just been standing here...waiting...chillin

Happy St. Patricks Day!!!

2007-03-17T00:18:00.001-07:00

Drink Up & Be Merry...

...Cheers!

Make it Rain...

2007-03-13T01:56:00.000-07:00

Here is a little montage that I made the other day. It rained non-stop for a couple days straight and B-Dubs and I were anxious to get some skating in. Instead, we made this super bummed out video starring non other than Brent as Himself in this epic battle of a man vs. nature...kind of...not really...

Also, I hope that Philter has a safe trip to Barcelona...Laaaaaater!

The Vancity Homies.

2007-03-11T23:55:00.001-07:00

Brent & Danny

Hard ass photo of the bros...

...Brent's looking especially fresh with the shirt tuck in.

Holla!

Free Time

2007-03-11T20:58:00.000-07:00

So due to the fact that it has been raining non-stop for the past little while, I have been having to find things to do to fill in all that time, I used to spend skateboarding. One of my favourites right now is table hockey (which actually came with the house). The other day, I shot a little bit of one me and Brent's epic battles and this crazy shot went down, watch closely, Enjoy!

-Just waitin, counting the days until Stephenson comes...More Footage Soon to come!

Rain Showers.

2007-03-11T05:31:00.000-07:00

Soon I will post a new movie that Brent and I made today. It was raining again. It has been raining for a couple days now and its not too good for the manuvers.

Andrew Stephenson

2007-03-05T11:01:00.001-08:00

So Stephenson's trip has now been finalized. He will be coming out here to visit on the 21st...needless to say, I am f--king stoked! I can't wait to hold it down with ya on the west coast buddy.

Footage: Old and New

2007-02-25T03:58:00.000-08:00

Here is a compilation of some new and old footage, just like the title says...

2007-02-19T18:09:00.001-08:00

Look at the Clouds Foo!

New Room

2007-02-19T15:32:00.000-08:00

Here is a picture of my new room...like the title says...

Finally...New.Footy!

2007-02-19T14:17:00.000-08:00

I finally got that footage uploaded thanks to Roomate's Computer...For all to enjoy...it was a little sunny that day...

somebody come visit...

Computer Trouble

2007-02-15T09:57:00.000-08:00

I have been trying to upload this footage for the past couple of days, but my internet isn't working all the best, and I can never keep a connection long enough to upload the f--king thing. But here is something to hold you off...

................................................................Photos: Worona

New Post coming soon...

2007-02-10T22:42:00.000-08:00

Hey,

Sorry that there hasn't been an update in a while...I just moved into a new place and I have been getting settled. Also, I just got the internet going here...hence the update... Anyways, I plan to have a video of some recent footage on here in the near future. I have been skating lots and filming quite a bit, there are lots of spots by my new pad!!! If you are planning on coming to visit, I can give a place to stay and we can sk8 some sick spots!!

Holla!

Game of Skate

2007-01-27T11:22:00.000-08:00

So the game of sk8 was pretty off the chain!!! I made to the second round, but that was it. I did win a free beer from this though and it made my night. Also, The Grilled Cheese was amazing and fueled my skating needs, I ended up skating until 12:30 at nite and at the end I was f--king pooched and ended up passing out on the bus ride home...

....I Miss All The Homies!!!

Home is where the heart is...

Manual Manuvers

2007-01-23T06:56:00.000-08:00

So there is a new park I found out about recently, located in a warehouse not too far from Downtown. It's called The Sweatshop, and for a good reason. I went there for a best trick contest on Sunday and it got so hot in there I sweat through 3 shirts!!! Anyways there is a game of skate there on Thursday and with flyers being handed out all around the city, its bound to be a great time.

More to come on that, but for Now, Enjoy this clip of some manuals at LBC!

Peace.Love.Enjoy!

Mike Carr Photos

2007-01-21T00:35:00.000-08:00

For those of your who aren't privelaged enough to know this guy...you don't know what you're missing. Not only is Mike Carr more motivated to skate than almost anyone I know, he's been skating the longest out of everyone I know and still rips the hardest! Another thing you need to know about Carr is the fact although he skates everyday, you will rarely get the chance to skate with him...This is because Carr is on the verge of being Nocturnal. While most people are wrapping up skating at the latest hour of 12 or maybe even 1, Carr is out there getting warmed up for his session that sometimes can go until dawn! Not only did he help progress the St.Catharines skate scene forward, Carr also has made a name for himself. At a recent flip demo in Markham, when Appleyard was asked if he remebered skating Sud at all, his response was, 'Yeah, Does Mike Carr still rip?'

These pictures were taken on one lap around downtown with Carr and they really show just how unique his skating is, and the fact that he never uses wax!

Meeting at Sud.

Night Life.

First Spot: Nosestall to Fakie Nosegrind.

Skating Late at Night = Zero Percent Bust Factor.

Cruising.

Second Spot...No Wax?

...No Problem! Switch Front Nose.

On To The Next Spot.

Front Nose.

Spot Four: Nollie Back Tail.

End of the Lap.

Carr Cools Down with a Front Board Pop-Out.

Montebello Photos (click here)

2007-01-19T14:19:00.000-08:00

So...One night during my St.Catharines Visit, Lee Superka (the one on the right with the drunkened smile) and I went to Montebello on a mission. I had been there earlier in the day and applied the bondo. It was a real life saver and helped me out alot, I recommend it for all your crack needs...you know what I mean...

Lee Superka

2007-01-17T00:34:00.000-08:00

One more thing...

Here's a sequence that Lee Superka shot a little while ago.

Night at the Library.

2007-01-17T00:03:00.000-08:00

As promised, Here is the mini montage of Bergsma skating the Library. Since it was my last night, I convinced John to skate even though it was beginning to rain. However, once he got skating, it looked liked he was going to keep skating until the wee hours of the morning.

If not for the rain, or my 8 am flight the next day, Bergsma probably would have skated long into the night with a Mike Carr Cameo happening along the way.

I guess it's a good thing then that me and Carr shot photos a couple night before this then...hint...hint....Mike Carr Photos coming soon!!!

Enjoy!

First Week Back

2007-01-15T23:14:00.000-08:00

During my first week back in Vancouver, I worked on a short movie for a film festival. Here are some pictures of me on set, I worked as an assistant D.O.P.

X-Wheels Montage

2007-01-15T19:10:00.000-08:00

So Like I was saying earlier on...

X-wheels is a very fun place to go and manuever your stuntwood. I went there shooting once with just me and Lake, and then again with Bergsma and Agler joining us. On Saturday nights they have these shitty concerts there, when we went the second time with the camera it was Ska night ( Just in case you are wondering what all the background noise was from). Overall the editing in this montage didn't turn out as good as I was hoping for, but trick wise I am drowning in a Lake.

Peace.Love.Enjoy!

2007-01-15T02:35:00.000-08:00

X-Wheels.

-So during my time at home, i tried to do as much skating with the homies as possible. This meant that sessions were going down rain or shine. A good place to take care of all your skatepark riding needs is Xtreme-Wheels in Buffalo, USA. Just over the boarder lies an old factory wtih a skater's paradise inside...all wood floors...very nice...

Anyways, here are some pictures from my first adventure at X-wheels.

Soon to come: X-wheels mini montage!

2007-01-14T11:23:00.000-08:00

A Day at Sud...

While I was down visiting one day I decided to duct tape my fisheye lense onto my mom's digital camera and take some skate pics. Unfortunately the lense was so big it was getting in the way of the flash!!! It was a good thing Hammer was working, because he had a slave with him and it helped these pictures turn out not too shabby.

Lake's House Before.

Foote Was There.

Hamermantonvillerman.

Lake Kills It.

Ender, Ender...

2007-01-13T12:44:00.000-08:00

Back in Van!

I just got back this week from my 3 week vacation in St. Catharines. It really made me realize how much I miss everyone and how much I miss skating outside. It was kind of a drag to come back to wind and snow storms, but I brought my snowboard back with me so I should be able to still have a blast despite the weather. As of February first I am moving to a new house with some friends, and if ANYONE is planning on coming down, they can stay with me as long as they want!

Also, during my Ontario visit, I took many pictures and got some footage...so more updates soon!!!!

Peace.Love.Skate.

2006-12-05T22:58:00.000-08:00

UPDATE!

no skating on the adgenda today, but Tim, Hank and I went over to my buddy Owen's house and did some timelapse pieces of the harbour. Owen has an unbelievable apartment, with an even better view from his balcony. He overlooks Stanley Park and in the background you can see the snow covered tips of three different ski resorts. (Cypress, Grouse & Symour). Also in between this and stanley park is a yatch club and today there were sea planes doing stunts and shit above that.

Now that you have this beatiful image imbedded in your brain, take a look at this handsome devil....

2006-12-04T23:57:00.000-08:00

Hey Everyone,

Good to see that some people actually still check this piece out every once and while.

Hi Phil, Hi Stevenson.

Lately I have been skating the mini ramp at the LBC Skatepark, trying to get my ramp legs back for my visit to SUD later this month. The ramp has a 6 foot extension with pool coping, it is sooo sick! Here'S a line I filmed the oher day,

in case you didn't know...Wolfmother is kick-ass....

see you Ontarions in 12 days!

Stressed Out

2006-12-03T12:52:00.000-08:00

Hey Everyone,

I know its been a really long time since I updated this bitch, so here ya go, this is a video that me and Tim made for a school project.

Enjoy.

Also, only 14 more days until I come home for christmas!!!!!!!!

can't wait to skate the puddles on the sud ramp!


MIke Graveline