Watch Bestwick Win!
Posted by: Alex | Monday, December 29, 2008The FUEL TV premiere of the LG Action Sports World Championships is happening tonight, Monday, December 29th! Seattle's KeyArena hosted BMX pros who competed for the prestigious title of LG Action Sports World Champion... which, of course, went to Jamie Bestwick. Watch it tonight at 8pm!
BK's Best Gifts!
Posted by: Alex | Monday, December 29, 2008
Looks like Brian's happy with his Christmas gifts!
"These are amazing. I was assured by the manufacturer that they were etnies compatible before taking them out of the box and putting them to use. I can’t wait til’ I get the other attachments. When I do…it’s on." Read more...
The Treaded Sergio!
Posted by: Alex | Sunday, December 28, 2008According to Fly, their new Sergio tires are ready and shipping to stores. Details and specs at Fly Bikes.
Happy Holidays from etnies!
Posted by: Brink | Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Everyone at etnies would like to take a moment to wish you, your family and friends a very happy, fun and safe holiday! We'll be back in a few days!
Dave Dillewaard On The Habit!
Posted by: Alex | Tuesday, December 23, 2008Catch etnies Dave Dillewaard (and Demolition teammate Biz) on tonight's Daily Habit! You know you want to...
Adam Baker Interview
Posted by: Alex | Monday, December 22, 2008Adam's got a new interview—with an old familiar photo—over on Clicked BMX. You should read it because he mentions a couple of my favorite guys... KC and Povah!
Sergio In Japan!
Posted by: Alex | Monday, December 22, 2008A Ross Sunday Funday
Posted by: Alex | Wednesday, December 17, 2008Aaron Ross is fun...
His new Sunday Funday frame:
KC Interview
Posted by: Alex | Wednesday, December 17, 2008Hate in the message boards? Hey, KC, we love you.
Layos Bike Check
Posted by: Alex | Wednesday, December 17, 2008Any new Sergio-modified bike deserves a Ride BMX Bike Check. Gallery below, and full specs right here.
BK Greetings!
Posted by: Alex | Wednesday, December 17, 2008Greetings from BK!
Happy Holidays!
Here is a link from a trip I took to DK and Woodward last week. It
was nice and beards are in.
In other news: I'm glad etnies has a good art department because if it were up to me and my lack of ability, the etnies logo wouldn't look so good. I guess in my defense it was my first time drawing with frosting and... hell, I shouldn't be decorating cookies anyways. I guess I'll hand this one to Betty Crocker and stick to BMX.
Shoe The Children!
Posted by: Alex | Tuesday, December 16, 2008I heard that Santa was in Portland last week... but on Friday he was here in Lake Forest for our 5th annual etnies Holiday Festival... and so were Mikey Taylor, Sean Malto, Lauren Perkins, Brian Deegan and Twitch!
The riders came out, along with etnies founder Pierre Andre, to welcome over 600 kids to the etnies Holiday Festival—aka etnies Skatepark of Lake Forest—where they were treated to a visit and photo with Santa & Mrs. Claus, demos by their favorite pros, arts & crafts and pairs of etnies!
Since 2004, the annual event has given away over 2500 pairs of etnies to Orange County kids in need. Here's wishing all of you a very happy holiday season, from all your friends at etnies.
- kids getting sick with their new kicks
- to sign autographs...
- and please the fans
- Malto and his minis
Pics From Sergio!
Posted by: Alex | Tuesday, December 16, 2008Sergio says...
Pics from the Red Bull event that we did in our trails. And I can explain a bit... it was an event that Red Bull did with universities so we teach the students how to ride or how to do a trick or something. It was really fun. We did a bbq and rode all day...
also, I've been working on the car with my brother and helping my mom on the restaurant because its been raining a lot... it was snowing yesterday... the weather is crazy!!
If only he was wearing etnies...
Posted by: Brink | Monday, December 15, 2008Maybe this guy's shoes didn't have G2 in them or something. Shoulda got himself some etnies instead.
Hannu Gets Loose
Posted by: Alex | Wednesday, December 10, 2008Hannu Cools gettin' loose on the trails...
hannu cools @ mxtrails, belgium from An Overdose Of Awesomeness on Vimeo.
Complex Gift Guide: SLB 23
Posted by: Alex | Saturday, December 6, 2008Complex is always real good with the gift guidance. Guess who made the cut this holiday season...
Grounded Remix Winner!
Posted by: Alex | Wednesday, December 3, 2008And now, the moment you've all been waiting for...
The winner of the etnies Grounded Remix Contest is Matt Miller of Levittown, PA! Congratulations, Matt. And to all those entrants who toiled and slaved over the many minutes of B roll footage... the team thanks you, I thank you and most of all, etnies thanks you! Keep on truckin'.
Clint Reynolds At Airfield
Posted by: Alex | Monday, December 1, 2008Check etnies Flow rider Clint Reynolds... fielding some air at Rye Airfield.
etnies Proudly Introduces The New RVL
Posted by: Brink | Monday, December 1, 2008
In 1990, etnies debuted the Rap (seen up there on the right in black leather), designed specifically for skateboarding. Two years later, in Plan B's legendary video, Questionable, Sal Barbier helped put etnies on the map in the United States when he rocked both the all red and all blue suede Raps in his part. Shortly after, the Rap, etnies, Sal and Plan B all rose to serious skateboarding fame and skateboarders across the world were singing Del tha Funkee Homosapien:
Around the same time, etnies became the first skateboarding footwear brand to advertise in both Big Brother magazine and 411 video magazine. the Rap, Sal, Ronnie Creager and a few others were featured in those ads.
In 1993, to meet the ever-evolving demands of skateboarders, seeing that they were cutting down their high top Raps, etnies released the Rap Low. Navy/white was all the rage and every pro imaginable was rockin' them at the time. Beloved and imitated by many, the Rap Low became one of the most staple skateboarding shoes of the early and mid '90s. Even today, the influence of early etnies models, especially the Rap, can many skate shoes and skate shoe brands out there on the shelves. Although this sort of imitation might anger some companies, we're actually pretty flattered! Thanks, guys!
In 2006, to celebrate our 20th anniversary, etnies reissued the Rap High in limited quantities. For 2009, we figured it was due time to bring the Rap back, for real, and evolve a little bit as well. So we are pleased to introduce to Rap Vulc Low, (RVL) a mid (RVM) is on the way too.
Here you can see Sean Malto totally is totally killing it. Why? Because he's pretty stoked on the new RVL. So stoked, in fact, that he went to Barcelona and ollied this massive gap for his latest ad. Wheeeeeeeeee!
The RVL embodies the classic styling and design of the OG Rap. However, it's been updated for the demands and standards of modern day skateboarding and style. The RVL features a vulcanized construction for superior grip and board feel, System G2 heel gel for impact protection, STI Foam for comfort and protection, lower hidden lace loops and extra laces, padded tongue and collar, elastic tongue centering straps and more.
It doesn't matter if you've been skating for 20 years and used to rock the old Raps or you're new to the game and never had a pair of etnies... we welcome all skateboarders to join our ride and we think the RVL has enough juice in it to make everyone happy!
Check the new RVLs out when you get a chance and keep your eyes peeled for a few more surprises in design and construction and skate-specific technology that etnies and STI will be unveiling in conjunction with the RVL very soon. We hope you enjoy this sneak peek of all the RVL colorways for Spring '09.
Video: Bestwick Looks Back
Posted by: Alex | Monday, December 1, 2008Dew Cup, Athlete of the Year, Action Sports World Champ, X Games Gold... Jamie Bestwick's looking back at one hell of a season. Check out the exclusive vid at MonsterEnergy.com.
