This is The Franky Morales Invitational Competition, first one in history. Demetrios George and me decided to go and check it out. it was really dope seeing how many showed up including Michelle Steilen and all the Moxi Rollers, Boo Johnson and more. Everyone killed it there was so much energy despite the rain but we got through it. This is just a simple recap so enjoy! - Rachard Johnson.

Shot by Rachard Johnson, Demetrios George & Tom Mueller. Visit Onetrickaday.com.

Previously: First Annual Franky Morales Invitational (2021) - Montgomery Monsters Edit + Results.

So we set up a private session at Paramount skate park Saturday 8:30am to film quick trick for an edit with Anthony Williams for USD, not knowing that Ant already told everyone the day before, the park was packed when we arrived lol.

No Anthony in sight but the session was dope… Lots of good energy, we skated a good 3 hours before the man himself shows up, and he showed out no doubt #fire emoji. - Rachard Johnson. Visit Onetrickaday.com.

Is rollerblading dead? It has seemed to reemerge during the pandemic. We all have that passion for what we used to do and wish we never stopped.. Seems like we pick up where we left off. Today i met up with my boy Demetrios George and Tom Mueller to skate some street. Seemed like the good old days! Enjoy. - Rachard Johnson.

Iconic Skate Spot: The legendary handicap-rail and drop-rail at LR Green Elementary School in Escondido, California. Featuring: Ryan Northway, Iain Mcleod, Chris Haffey, Dre Powell, Brian Hamm, Lyle Shivak, Blake Dennis, Richie Eisler, Brent Hicks, Damien Wilson, Montre Livingston, Steven Tat, Mike Murda Johnson, Rachard Johnson, Alex Broskow, Edwin Wieringh, Korey Waikiki, Dan Barnes, Abdiel Colberg, Jimmy Ormsby, Eric Schrijn, Mike French, Beat Schillmeier, Gonzo Jaquez, Brian Aragon, Frazer Watson, Omar Wysong, Mike Radebaugh, Scott Bagnall, Joey Chase, Tom Martin, Robert Guerrero, Derek Henderson, Troy White, Eric Perkett, Jon Elliott, Oli Short, Bruno Loewe & more.

A compilation by Scoreback (Youtube Channel).

Music: Hemlock Ernst & Kenny Segal - Down.

Legacy, the 2005 USD team video by Joe Navran - Full Video: PLAY. Featuring: Dustin Latimer, Brian Shima, Champion Baumstimler, Josh Petty, Kevin Gillan, Jon Julio, Carlos Pianowski, Arlo Eisenberg, Abdiel Colberg, Dominic Sagona, Robert Lievanos, Gonzo Jaquez, Evgeny Leonov, Albert Hooi, Demetrios George, Aaron Feinberg, Rachard Johnson, Scott Raser, Sean Kelso, Mark Korte, Cameron Card & more.

Previously: Jump Street Podcast with Rachard Johnson (2020), PLAY.

Written and directed by industry pioneer Arlo Eisenberg, edited by rollerblading’s most influential filmmaker Joe Navran (FOR II, Elements, Coup De Tat) and produced by Mindgame’s Shane Coburn, “What Do You Believe In?” set out to completely re-imagine what a rollerblading video could be.

“What Do You Believe In?” features five of the brightest stars in rollerblading: Brian Shima, Jon Elliott, Josh Petty, Rachard Johnson, and Jaren Grob. The video focuses on their skating, which is some of the best ever captured on film, but it is complemented by a surreal story line which weaves in and out of their sections.

“What Do You Believe In?” is not a narrative story in the conventional sense, nor is it a standard skate video neatly divided into rider’s sections. It is a low budget, experimental, artistic interpretation of skating that does not merely break all of the rules but seems to be completely unaware of them altogether.

The skating alone would rank “What Do You Believe In?” among the best videos ever made, but add to that its artistic vision and its fearless conviction to add something completely new to the rollerblading landscape and what you’ve got is an instant classic. “What Do You Believe In?” is a landmark video and a must have for any rollerbladers collection.

Soundtrack

• Intro: Joy Division – Ceremony.
• Brian Shima 1: My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult - A Daisy Chain for Satan.
• Brian Shima 2: Ozzy Osborne – I Just Want You.
• Rachard Johnson 1: Hi Tek – Scratch Rappin.
• Rachard Johnson 2: Trick Daddy – I’m a Thug.
• Josh Petty 1: Kurupt ft. Daz, Roscoe, Jayo, Bad Azz: Who Ride Wit’ Us (remix).
• Josh Petty 2: N/A.
• Josh Petty 3: Pink Floyd – The Nile Song.
• Jon Elliot: Samhain – Let the Day Begin.
• Jaren Grob: Metallica – Orion.
• Credits: – Out of Sync.

Previously: Arlo Eisenberg Explains Everything About the Video ‘What Do You Believe In’ - Winterclash 2018 Panel.

A photo by Armando Colunga | larger picture on Imgur (via).

USD Aeon Allstar Limited Edition Collection - USD Skates 2017 is the 20th anniversary of USD Skates and we are celebrating it big time with a limited-edition collection of USD AEON skates.

Resembling some of our most iconic designs as a tribute to the most iconic & influential skaters from the past two decades: Billy O’Neill, Carlos Pianowski, Albert Hooi & Rachard Johnson. The Aeon 60 Allstar skates are out now worldwide!

Rachard Johnson - BG.Worldwide (2017) by Erick Rodriguez. Video on Sellfy ($2).

BG.WORLDWIDE - TOUR VIDEO. a 9TO5DigiMedia production. Barcelona, Mexico, Puerto Rico, New York, and California. Featuring: Franky Morales, Julian Bah, Brian Freeman, Erick Rodriguez, Korey Waikiki, Chris Farmer, Montre Livingston, Dre Powell, Rachard Johnson, Victor Arias, Ivan Narez, Alex Burston, Ryan Many, Abdiel Colberg, Brandon Smith, Vinny Minton, Dave Lang, Franco Camayo, Kruise Sapstein, Chris Smith, Jeremy Soderburg, Ranier Piramide, Steven Cortes, Coco Sanchez, Geof Leyva, Miguel Ramos, Damon Franklin, Tim Franken, Neil Dacheng, Kevin Lebron, Yuri Botelho, Jon Pino, James Perez, Justin Brasco, Sebastian Michalski, and Pietro Firrincieli. Video length : 25min.

Legacy lives on. It’s crazy that I got another pro skate after all these years. It’s dope that they arrived on my moms bday. Happy bday mom and thank you for al your wisdom. - Rachard Johnson.

• Larger Picture on Imgur (via).
• Previously: USD Aeons: Rachard Johnson, Carlos Pianowski, Albert Hooi & Billy O’Neill - Limited edition. Only 500 pairs worldwide. Picture from the Powerslide Catalogue.