quoting Frenchyfries.

Quentin Mandron and Stéphane Mosselmans are two strong characters.

That’s why we thought that for once, it would make sense to let them take care of the editorial piece to present their shared profile, filmed in multiple skate parks throughout France and Belgium by Samuel “Bodchoy” Courdent, and edited somewhere between France and Ireland. Enjoy !

Stéphane Mosselmans by Quentin Mandron:

I could talk about Mossel’s skating but it makes no sense, that’s something you have to watch by yourself, and Stephane doesn’t like reading nice stuff about him…

I could talk about the day I met him and Gregory Defreyne and how they filled my eyes with dreams, or about sessions in the street of Brussels, or about the night when it becomes pure poetry. Actually, I’ve only one thing to say…

Go fuck yourselves ! Viva el Norte, viva Brussels and viva Stephane Mosselmans ! Bicky, drugs ans Mos and roll !!!

Quentin Mandron by Stéphane Mosselmans :

Five or six years ago, I met Quentin Mandron. It was in Lyon. And it is one of the reasons why I really love him : because he’s from Lyon.

And also because he does some long, looooonnnnng backside royale, kinda like Shima. Long story short : if you don’t like that guy you suck ! I for myself do love him, and I am really glad to share a profile with him. Quentin, if you read this : Merliche !

Download: mandron_mossel.mov.
Thanks Tom Cruise.

Stefan Mosselmans Profile (2001, unseen)
Edit by El Présidente.

up : Stephane Mosselmans by kenneth@belguim. Enlarge the picture

Thanks Tony / Frenchyfries / Badmantel.

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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Stephane Mosselman, stylish skater from Belgium, skating the streets of Brussels and Barcelona.

Thanks Tom Cruise