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Eastern Inside/Out Video #3
This is the third installment of Eastern's Inside/Out video series. This one features Seamus McKeon visiting Eric Holley and Nick Anderson in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Enjoy!
Fit Fullerton Session Video
The Fit crew recently hosted a session in Fullerton, CA at the skatepark and some nearby street. Check it out.
Premium's New LowPez Frame
Premium just sent over photos of its new LowPez frame. It weighs 3.3 pounds. That's 3.3 pounds! Here's what Premium had to say about the frame:
"Here’s the new Premium LowPez frame. It's being ridden by three test guys now and we've had no problems at all with it, so we're gonna launch it! 3.3lbs for the frame alone and built up as a complete with pretty generic parts (no titanium, hollow, etc…) it's 21 lbs. We will most likely sell it as a frame, fork and headset combo. Most riders dig it. Out in 90 days!"
"Here’s the new Premium LowPez frame. It's being ridden by three test guys now and we've had no problems at all with it, so we're gonna launch it! 3.3lbs for the frame alone and built up as a complete with pretty generic parts (no titanium, hollow, etc…) it's 21 lbs. We will most likely sell it as a frame, fork and headset combo. Most riders dig it. Out in 90 days!"
Kink Safety First Preview
Check out this video of leftover footage from Kink's upcoming video, Safety First. This video is going to be good.
Van Homan Interview About Fremont and Little Devil
When word got out that Van Homan was riding for Fremont and officially finished with Little Devil, the news raised a lot of questions. And Van was happy to give you the answers right here on Vital BMX.
How did you wind up on Fremont?
Chase Dehart was over in Columbia with Rich (Hirsch) and I don't really know how they got talking about it, but I guess my name came up. Chase came back and mentioned that he thought Rich would be real excited to have me be part of the team. I was into the idea. Derek (Adams) is moving on from the whole Little Devil thing so it just made sense for me to move on as well. I'm really excited about it. I'm glad to be a part of a company that is rooted in BMX. At the end of the day I know Rich is down for BMX and that’s all that really matters. That’s why I’m excited to be part of this thing.
How long were you on Little Devil and how weird is it to be somewhere else now?
I've been part of Little Devil since ‘96 or ‘97 so over ten years. It is strange in a way because Derek and Little Devil have been a part of my life for so long. He helped me grow as a rider and I helped Little Devil grow as a company. We worked hard together and worked well together. I guess like they say, all good things must come to an end. I don't think LD has really been the same for a while now. I think Derek and I both realize that so it’s time to move on. I'll still be working with Derek to help Orchid grow so we have other projects. The focus has just shifted. The bottom line is, it was a great time, I loved and appreciated all the good times I had from being part of the Devil but I'm also really excited to move on.
What kind of plans do you have with Fremont? Are you going to be involved in design stuff at all?
I'm not really sure. No crazy plans right now. Maybe tie some Fremont stuff in with Two by Four. We just have vague ideas right now so we will see what happens. If any of the team guys have ideas I know Rich is down to listen so time will tell.
You used to ride for Tip Plus and things didn't really work out. Fremont is distributed through Tip. Does that concern you?
It did at first. I've been a part of and have seen some things I don't agree with at Tip/Primo… Rich assured me that all team decisions and creative control is up to him and the team, so I'm not too worried about it at this point.
There has been some confusion as far as Fremont and Lotek being the same thing and what this meant for your shoe sponsorship situation.
I'm still going to be riding for Orchid Footwear. Fremont is a clothing brand. I believe Fremont has plans to maybe do some shoes, but that doesn't really affect me. Even if Rich does some Fremont shoes, he’s not going to force me to choose. He’s just doing some crossover stuff with some of the guys that are involved with both of the brands.
How did you wind up on Fremont?
Chase Dehart was over in Columbia with Rich (Hirsch) and I don't really know how they got talking about it, but I guess my name came up. Chase came back and mentioned that he thought Rich would be real excited to have me be part of the team. I was into the idea. Derek (Adams) is moving on from the whole Little Devil thing so it just made sense for me to move on as well. I'm really excited about it. I'm glad to be a part of a company that is rooted in BMX. At the end of the day I know Rich is down for BMX and that’s all that really matters. That’s why I’m excited to be part of this thing.
How long were you on Little Devil and how weird is it to be somewhere else now?
I've been part of Little Devil since ‘96 or ‘97 so over ten years. It is strange in a way because Derek and Little Devil have been a part of my life for so long. He helped me grow as a rider and I helped Little Devil grow as a company. We worked hard together and worked well together. I guess like they say, all good things must come to an end. I don't think LD has really been the same for a while now. I think Derek and I both realize that so it’s time to move on. I'll still be working with Derek to help Orchid grow so we have other projects. The focus has just shifted. The bottom line is, it was a great time, I loved and appreciated all the good times I had from being part of the Devil but I'm also really excited to move on.
What kind of plans do you have with Fremont? Are you going to be involved in design stuff at all?
I'm not really sure. No crazy plans right now. Maybe tie some Fremont stuff in with Two by Four. We just have vague ideas right now so we will see what happens. If any of the team guys have ideas I know Rich is down to listen so time will tell.
You used to ride for Tip Plus and things didn't really work out. Fremont is distributed through Tip. Does that concern you?
It did at first. I've been a part of and have seen some things I don't agree with at Tip/Primo… Rich assured me that all team decisions and creative control is up to him and the team, so I'm not too worried about it at this point.
There has been some confusion as far as Fremont and Lotek being the same thing and what this meant for your shoe sponsorship situation.
I'm still going to be riding for Orchid Footwear. Fremont is a clothing brand. I believe Fremont has plans to maybe do some shoes, but that doesn't really affect me. Even if Rich does some Fremont shoes, he’s not going to force me to choose. He’s just doing some crossover stuff with some of the guys that are involved with both of the brands.
Dew Tour Salt Lake City Park Results
Daniel Dhers pulled off yet another win at the Dew Tour in Salt Lake City by .33 of a point ahead of Mike Spinner. Garrett Reynolds came up in third place and Craig Mast was on fire for fourth.
BMX Park Finals
1. Daniel Dhers
2. Mike Spinner
3. Garrett Reynolds
4. Craig Mast
5. Ryan Guettler
6. Kevin Kiraly
7. Rob Darden
8. Gary Young
9. Drew Bezanson
10. Alistair Whitton
BMX Park Finals
1. Daniel Dhers
2. Mike Spinner
3. Garrett Reynolds
4. Craig Mast
5. Ryan Guettler
6. Kevin Kiraly
7. Rob Darden
8. Gary Young
9. Drew Bezanson
10. Alistair Whitton
Dew Tour Salt Lake City Dirt & Vert Results
Dew Tour Salt Lake City 2008 Dirt and Vert Results
BMX Vert Finals
1. Jamie Bestwick
2. Chad Kagy
3. Simon Tabron
4. Jimmy Walker
5. Steve McCann
6. Zack Warden
7. Dennis McCoy
8. Francisco Zurita
9. Austin Coleman
10. Jay Eggleston
BMX Dirt Finals
1. Mike Aitken
2. Corey Bohan
3. Cameron White
4. Dennis Enarson
5. James Foster
6. TJ Ellis
7. Luke Parslow
8. Anthony Napolitan
9. Brandon Dosch
10. Cory Nastazio
BMX Vert Finals
1. Jamie Bestwick
2. Chad Kagy
3. Simon Tabron
4. Jimmy Walker
5. Steve McCann
6. Zack Warden
7. Dennis McCoy
8. Francisco Zurita
9. Austin Coleman
10. Jay Eggleston
BMX Dirt Finals
1. Mike Aitken
2. Corey Bohan
3. Cameron White
4. Dennis Enarson
5. James Foster
6. TJ Ellis
7. Luke Parslow
8. Anthony Napolitan
9. Brandon Dosch
10. Cory Nastazio
