Here are two edits prepared by our sushichef : the first one has been posted on rollernews in september, so most of you perhaps already saw it.

The second one is a fresh compilation of winter tricks, mixed with the sunny voice of Patsy Cline!

Via frenchyfries.fr.

Summer 2007 Edit:

Now what else should we do to forget the rainy cold weather than watching a sunny edit ? Here is the great tarmac, the green palm tree, the pimp bike and some cool dude to entertain your lonely nights.

Actually it’s not that big, but only few minutes and friendship. If you really want to watch high quality tricks, go get “the truth” it’s worth it. this edit is only about tripping, chilling, sleeping, seeing, enjoying and sometimes rollerblading. For the most it has been filmed all over the bay area, wich means San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, San Jose, Antioch, Fremont and very quickly in San Diego, Los Angeles and San Clemente.

Download: summer-editO7.mov

Patsy Cline Edit:
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It feels weird writing this article on the 5th edition of the RISC (Rouen Indoor Street Contest), because I was actually 10.000 km away during the contest. Weird, not because I don’t know what to say or what happened during this (always) incredible week-end, but simply because I regret not being there. And I sure regret not being able to share all the amazing moments, moments that made this contest so successful and memorable, with my friends for the 5th year in a row.

Created in ’04 to bring the scene together during the winter, and supported by Roll Brothers (R.I.P), the local skate shop, the contest was an instant success. The comp was amazing, people went crazy, parties were memorable (thanks to the cops), Bukette became France’s favorite MC and hotel rooms got destroyed.

Year after year, the crowd went larger, the skating went crazier, and more happy memories were built for everyone. Second edition witnessed a lot of internet drama and the battle “Paris VS France”. Third edition became a battle on the crazy transfer to rail, with Stephane Alfano landing a next level 360 inspin soul to fakie. The fourth edition has seen the reign of Mathias Silhan become unquestionable and recognized by everyone.

[…] Read the full article on Frenchyfries.fr.

Download: Risc_O8.mov.
Musics: The Turnaround and Girl talk too deep.

I won’t go on and on about it, just open your eyes and enjoy these images…!

It’s quite a rare thing to see our dear Bukette’s skating, who’s just as crazy as we are, and make us dream both with a mic’ in his hand than with rollers at his feet!

Let’s keep going with a whole bunch of crazy dudes and if something makes me dream… that would be it!

Download: power_of_love.mov / Frenchy Fries.

Frenchy Fries posted a nice Blondie Montage.

Ostracism is a painful feeling. To be exluded from a society weakens our social framework that we have as full fledged souls.

But sometimes it also offers the opportunity to break with our old patterns and experience new. Rollers and their peer; people here and elsewhere are driven by the same passion.

Friendships may diverge, but more often converge and gives our souls a rest from everyday routine. The montage that follows illustrates this slanderous, certainly risky sport. As roller skating is primarily a activity of buddies allowing everyone to find his little moments of happiness and forget over the duration of a session all of his social problems…

Edit: Bodchoy.

Download: blondie.mov

Frenchyfries posted some nice videos of Stephane Mosselmans:

In fact, most of us rollerbladers would dream of skating just like Mossel does. I think that everyone that has seen him skate, even if it was just once, or a long time ago, still wouldn’t forget to mention him along with Shima or Sagona when it comes to style. His true top souls and technical abilities can put most pros to shame, and he can skate any obstacle with ease, including ankle-high sidewalks, or defeating Stockwell’s flow in Brussels’ bowl.

I listed many pro skaters and rolling idols in this article, and there’s a good reason for that : in my mind, Mossel is definitely up there with the best in our sport. He’s not a superstar, and certainely doesn’t want to be one, but if he was given the opportunity to film a profile with some major videographer in our industry, or a chance to spend a few weeks in California, he’d definitely leave an everlasting mark in our history, like the mark he has left on anyone that was lucky enough to meet him.

Then, he’d certainely disappear and get back to the streets of Brussels he loves so much. He doesn’t seek any exposure, but he just deserves some. And rollerblading deserves it.

I’m afraid he’s so humble and kind there’s nothing wrong to write about him. Let’s just end by mentionning he just started playing the guitar quite recently, and if he plays the instrument like he plays with his skates, music is soon to gain a wonderful musician…

2007:

Montage : Bodchoy

2006:
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ROLL’IN CLERMONT 2007 (France) : FrenchyFries Edit.
Thanks Tom Cruise (original topic).

If you don’t understand french, skating start at 00:44′.

Related News:

• Roll’ in clermont 2007 : Official Contest Edit (HD Streaming)
• Roll in clermont 2007 (France) : Taryf edit
• Ride in clermont : 2006 Edit + 2007 Flyer

Thanks Tom Cruise.