Our dear friend Dima “Makro” Makrushin passed away on the morning of August 11, 2021. He represented Russia on the international action sports scene, both in inline skating and newschool skiing, and was the great master of his craft. During his almost 20-year tenure in the industry, he released an endless number of video parts and edits, his works was highly regarded all over the world for impeccable style and attention to detail in both riding and production.
Dima was a famous person, yet he never cherished fame or publicity, they never were his goals. He was a sensitive man and rarely opened up to random people. Those who knew Dima closely and had intimate conversations with him noticed his kindness, ability to listen and a great deal of empathy he felt towards others — rather rare qualities nowadays.
Dima had a profound sense of existence — he never rushed, always carefully considered pros and cons. He always gave 100% in every venture he pursued. Working with him on video shoots was always engaging, rewarding, and effortless at the same time. He had a keen sense of humor: even in extreme hardships he never lost optimism and believed in the positive conclusion, sharing this energy with everyone close to him. His genuine smile disarmed even the sternest of personalities. Dima was never seen angry or irritated unless he was raging out on a particularly challenging handrail he was fighting that day.
Dima’s passing is an irreplaceable loss for his family, friends, his hood, for the action sports community and the world at large. Our sincere condolences to everyone who knew him. Вечная тебе память, Макро. Ride steezy in peace! - Boris Gaisner.
Nick Lomax freeskating with the Powerslide Zoom Pro Lomax 110.
Stopped by Memorial for a quick session. This park has some of the funnest lines and a really good community. Love my Memo skate Fam! - Acosta Blades.
What started as a rainy looking day turned out to be an amazing session with the lads.. Theo, Rui and Ben! This trash park has something new built every time we go by and always a fun session! - Nick Lomax.
Intuition Skate Shop / Razors team rider Chad Tannehill is back, and he’s got a bone to pick with the grind boxes at Intuition HQ. His weapon of choice - the new Razors Genesys LE skates. Good thing these skates are comfy, cause the concrete aint! #DONTdoTHAT. Will Chad ever listen?
Filmed & edited by Bryant Kornbau. Music: “Protect Ya Neck” by WuTang Clan.
Skate session between fishing spots with Joery van De Pol.
I met a young 12 year old girl back in 1993 while on tour in Brazil promoting the movie Airborne. She was killing it on vert and tossing amazing backflips spins and tricks at such a young age! The moment I got back to the states I approached those in charge of Rollerblade Team and insisted they sign this young phenom to the team! You could just tell the fire she had was bright!
Several decades later Fabiola Da Silva has become not only a legend but a huge inspiration to skaters around the world both male and especially female! Her dedication and contributions to the community are undeniable! I can’t believe I am saying this and that no other skate manufacturer has had the decency to recognize this skater and the female skaters in our industry by blessing her with a pro model not only for herself but for all of the ladies that have been inspired and followed after her, but it’s a sad reality that is finally about to change!
I am so honored and thrilled not only for Fabiola but for all of the ladies and future bladies in our community to announce the first ever skate to have Fabiola’s well deserved name attached to it! Yes it’s a Kaltik skate that we collaborated on with some xtra bells and whistles for the girls and yes Roces just dropped Nils Jansons Storm Pro Skate, but we have been working on this skate and it’s appearance since the beginning of the year and this STORM is FABs STORM and it belongs to all of the young girls out there aspiring to be like Fab!
Fabiola will be receiving $25 from each pair of skates sold as she deserves the support of our community for being the legend that she is! SUPPORT her legacy! Fellas buckle down the hatches because the female storm is coming! Skates will be available for purchase starting next week at Birthlegend.com (youth sizes 1-4 & 4-7 will be available, price: $225 USD). - Chris Edwards.
The man that never ages… (Note: Craig Parsons is 47 and still shredding!) THE COUNT! We are proud to offer Craig Parsons his first ever pro wheel! For 27 years THE COUNT has been shredding the streets, draining young groms of their Steez, that’s how he stays so young! The streets of Ohio will drip with steez when you throw these on your blades! Embrace your inner COUNT and DROP ‘EM. $5 from every WHEEL PACK goes to Craig! Orders will ship in late august 2021. - Murdahmilitia.com.
Big Wheels, night session in Bustamante Park, Santiago of Chile with Diana Rebuffo (August 2021).
