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Saturday 26 February 2011

James Coyle gets a bump.

James Coyle recently got bumped up to full Am status for Crayon Skateboards as well as moving from flow up to the eS UK team. Congratulations are in order as he deserves nothing less after consistantly shredding the north east for over 5 years now. Here is a little clip to welcome him to his new respective teams.

Welcome to the Full Teams from jamesc films on Vimeo.

Friday 18 February 2011

James Coyle

Thursday brought with it a cold and grey theme. Despite this me and Jimbo went on a photo mission. The day started poorly as the first two spots we visited were either being demolished or had been stolen. Our luck changed however and it turned into a pretty good day. CLICK TO ENLARGE

This particular obstacle at the Cathedral lost it's virginity today thanks to a nose grind..



This one however as seen plenty of wallie action over the years.



Another church and I think another virgin spot conquered. Check out the magical floating hat as well as the ollie.



There's more but we're keeping it under the magic hat for now.

Ben.

Wednesday 16 February 2011

Daniel Main Native Edit

Native just dropped this marvelous edit of team rider Dan Main. Style and origianlity make this a good watch. Filmed and edited by Josh Paxton.


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Mile End

I went to London town recently and got this shot of a random American dude called Mark ollying out of Mile End park. I don't usually waste film in skate parks but this is kind of half street so I allowed it. Unbeknown to me it was the last shot on my roll so I'm pretty happy with how it turned out. CLICK TO ENLARGE.

Monday 14 February 2011

Bingo's send off skate

Sunday the 13th of February marked a special event to commemorate and celebrate the life of Steven Binks. Hopefully it was just the start and the lands skaters make a pilgrimage every February to skate hard in the name of Bingo. People from all over the county were able to make it to 5 bridges and the good old British weather wasn't going to stop what turned out to be and epic session. All photos were shot on 35mm film. CLICK TO ENLARGE.

A large portrait of Bingo was put up on the central pillar so he can look down on us and give props from skate heaven.



Beneath the portrait is a wonderful poem that captures mine and I'd imagine most others feelings brilliantly.



Ant did an amazing mural on the bank also. Blinky gets above it for a 50-50 rail jam while various North East legends watch on.



Dave Mackey and the Lost Art crew made the trip from Liverpool.






Jimmy Boyce came to show his respects by skating hard and slamming hard.





Dan Cates reads the poem whilst motions are performed poetically behind him.



Another little reminder of the great man was placed on the big ledge.



Plenty of Yorkshire heads made the short trip north. Tom Harrison was one of them and here he shows off his pop.



Ben Grove also made the trip. He arrived a bit later than everyone else but did not stop skating until he left hours later. He unfortunately lost a long battle with a front blunt kick flip out on the big ledge so had to settle for various other impressive tricks including this straight front blunt. Hopefully he'll back next year to get the flip out.



To see all the action from what was an amazing send off for an amazing man head over to the Sidewalk site via the link below and check out their edit from the day. Bingo would have been proud. Rest in Peace mate.

http://sidewalk.mpora.com/videos/steve-bingo-binks-bridges-send-footage-online.html

Ben.

Thursday 10 February 2011

R.I.P Steve 'Bingo' Binks.

To Bingo.



You were one of the nicest people I've ever known. Your love for skateboarding helped shape the entire scene in the north of east of England and nobody will ever forget that. I only knew you for a couple of years but in that short time I grew to love skating and bantering with you. Every Sunday I would wake up and say to myself; 'I hope Bingo and the Mischief crew are at Bridges today' as you always made the session that much better. Your presence brought smiles and laughter wherever you went and even though your days of actually skating were over there are very few people I can think of that I enjoyed the company of more whilst on the session. My heart goes out to those closest to you. Death is a difficult thing to come to terms with but we must continue to remember you as one of the happiest and most loved people in skateboarding. The only thing left for us to do is celebrate your wonderful life and remember what an incredible person you were. Bingo...we all love you and will miss you forever.

Ben.

Tuesday 8 February 2011

Jamie 'Getting down with the Harmony'

The Harmony just released this sick full section from Mr. Errington. It was filmed in a very short space of time by Josh Paxton. Check it out then go shred.


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Ben.