Roman Abrate won The Ghetto Games Festival Contest (Nils Jansons Invitational) for the third time in a row in Ventpils (Latvia). Here is an interview of the french rider.

Ghetto Games 2017 (Latvia): Nils Jansons Invitational Videos, Promos & Results.

For the 3rd time in a row in the Ghetto Games Festival’s history, Roman Abrate from France is the champion of the “Nils Jansons Invitational”!

Inline slow motion - GGFEST 2017 (Ventspils skatepark)

Promo videos: Montre Livinston & Josh Glowicki were interviewed by Tvnet.lv (video, check the 2:00 mark), you can also check Nils Jansons & some blading clips that were featured on Latvian television (Youtube, PLAY).

Results

1. Roman Abrate (900 euros)
2. Jeremy Suarez (600 euros)
3. Mathieu Heinemann (400 euros)
4. Niklavs Katlaps (100 euros)
5. Montre Livingston (50 euros)

Best Trick: Jo Zenk (150 euros)

Visit GGfest.com.

NYSS Shorts: Competitions and Participation

Some great words and experience from. long time blader, organizer, and instructor in NYC, Jesus Medina on competitions and participation.

NYSS shorts: Bonus Bucks

Looking to score some bonus bucks during next weekend’s comp? Adonis Taylor gives a bit of insight. Be creative, be different, and try something new.

Visit butterTV.com.

Once per year, aggressive inline skaters gather in Atlanta, GA to keep the rollerblade culture alive! A-Town Stomp has been in motion for nearly a decade, and shows no signs of slowing down!

Finally done with the A-Town Stomp video! Forgive my sweaty face and enjoy the production. - Jannah Christine (Theboldopinion.com).

Last stop of the FISE Xperience Series 2017 - August 25-27, 2017 - Le Havre (France). With disciplines such as Inline Skate, Skateboard, Scooter & BMX Freestyle Park.

All the infos you need are on Fise.fr (english version) ; la version francaise est ici.

The Windy City Riot of Chicago, Illinois, is one of the longest running aggressive street skating competitions in the world. WCR 2017 marked the 16th year of the event, second in lifespan only to the Mile High Battle of Denver, Colorado, which will be celebrating its 18th year this Fall. This year’s WCR was one of the best to date, and I think the main driver of its success was the spot selection. […]

Read the full article on Steemit.com.

If you were lucky enough to catch the 8th annual A-Town Stomp right here in Atlanta, you know just how dope it was to squad up in huge numbers in the way that only the brothers Starnes can muster this year with the help of craftsman and all around edgy dude, Adam Bazydlo, the Stomp took place along the city’s well-populated Beltline trail.

Despite the sweltering heat, surprise thunderstorms and immense crowds of spectators, Carson and Brian Starnes managed to keep the masses in check, detailing spot after spot for registered riders to rip. The crowning achievement for this year’s contest was definitely the retrofitted minivan. Well-respected bladers like Julian Bah, Jon Cooley, and Chris Smith took to this year’s obstacle like they’d been planning on it their whole lives. […]

Check the Video on Stupiddope.com ; don’t miss the Official Edit by Brian Starnes + Results. Photo: Ray Kronicberg by Trace Taylor.

This is the eighth annual A-Town Stomp. Atlanta, Ga - July 22nd, 2017. Filmed by Taylor Kobryn and Hunter Grimm. Edited By Brian Starnes.

Blade Battle Mason City, June 24th, 2017. Mason City, Iowa. Visit Iowa-connection.com.

Results

1. Chris Watts
2. Caleb Smith
3. Levi Lancaster

Best Trick: Caleb Smith. Worst Slams: Spencer Smith. Best Flow: Josh Goodell. OG: Aaron Schultz.

Music by DVNO.

Here is the 3rd spot of the Abriss III event in Berlin (Germany). The Rollerblading Street Contest will take place 05.08.2017 at 12h00. Be there!

The Abriss team produced some of the most original promos for their event, if you missed them, check the other promos. PLAY: First Spot, Second Spot.