September 4th-7th 2025. New York City - Following up after 2023’s success is no easy task especially when the most uncontrollable variable happens: RAIN… and lots of it. Two days out of four isn’t too bad considering the forecast said rain all week. The first day was the DSTRY Popup where Reverse Halo was premiered as well as a photo exhibit.
The weather during day 2 at the famous Brooklyn banks held out long enough to get a session in as well as being able to finish the day with Metro Mania, the first Inline Alley Cat Race hosted by Track or Die’s Shardy Nieves and finally ending with a 25th anniversary viewing of Live From New York and Theories. We even premiered two of our own videos as well. There was no salvaging day 3 as the rain hit the park hard so day 4 was on a very tight schedule and I would say it turned out to be a successful day. It was a pleasure to see everyone rip the DIY course and as always, it’s a great time to be around the NYC fam. This is home. One Love!
“The Iqon US pro team took a trip to Texas to shred and join the Blade Hunter comp. A comp specifically catered to the youth and upcoming amateur skaters. While in Texas, the weather had other plans. Montre Livingston in without a hassle but poor Chad Hornish had the wait of a lifetime with several delays for his flight and threats of cancelation. Luckily he made it hours later with all smiles. Next, it was 3 out of 5 days of rain and flooding”.
“The crew managed to get out and get what they could while the weather permitted it, hitting up some colleges and local spots for clippies. The Blade Hunter comp went on without any hiccups. It was an amazing comp and we were happy to see so many new skaters as well as upcoming skaters. We gave away a free pair of ACT10 Skates to the winner and a ton of prizes to the rest of the competitors as well as had a fun product toss, haha. Big shout out to John Sullivan for shooting the entire trip and Aarin Gates and him for editing as well as hosting. Can’t wait for the next team trip”.
Black Market is a truly international view into the rollerblading scenes of the new world as well as the old world. Cinematographer Doug Urquhart traveled for 4 months across 8 European countries as well as coast to coast in the United States to offer a video with unparalleled variety.
Featuring profiles on Brian Aragon, Julian Bah, and Will Gordon. Mini-views cover Esco Zoo’s finest, Brent Hicks and Montre Livingston from NC, ATL Waterpark Round 2.
Soundtrack (courtesy of Rollingvideos)
- Intro: Custom mix by JDU featuring Blockhead, Ugly Duckling, Mars ILL, Wu-tang Clan, Coheed and Cambria, Antipop Consortium, Apocalyptica, Brotha Lynch Hung
- Euro Tour: Blockhead, Natenuckles, koolmotors
- Montre Livingston: Camp Lo – Black Connection
- Brian Aragon: Lyrics Born ft. Young Einstien – Do that there
- Montage: MF Doom – Sofa King (12’’ Remix – Live: The Lofts – ATL August 05)
- Will Gordon: Pigeon John ft. Abstract Rude – Life goes on
- Brent Hicks: Backyard bangers and Mos def – Sex Love and Money beat ft. Outkast (Atliens)
- Waterpark Tour 2: Gavin Fridlund & Anita DeCastro remix of Melanie – Brand New Key
- Julian Bah: Ray Baretto – Pasttime Paradise
- Julian Bah Outro: Sample from: Purple Ribbon Allstars Feat. Big Boi – Kryptonite
- Montage 2: Fool’s Garden – Lemon tree
- Guest Edit – Scott Raser: Four Tet – Everything Is Alright
- Credits: Unknown – Unknown
- Gumby: No Track
- Bonus – ATL Montage: Gruvnhi – Jammin
Captured, cut, and produced by Brian Freeman, this episode dives into Montre Livingston’s impact in the skate community, his influence on the next generation, and the Bridges he’s built through skating.
Bridges, by Brian Freeman - Documentaries, More Episodes:
S1EP1 Franky Morales |
S1EP2 Brian Aragon.
“What up world, your friendly neighborhood rollerblader Montre Livingston here with another awesome video! As most of you know by now, my latest pro boot from Iqon brand is available worldwide! With a dope 90s sneaker heads vibe, the Gemini 15s are the coolest skates to hit the market in 2024. Coming in two colorways, Black and White and Sandstorm Tan, you’d be the talk of the skatepark when you roll in with these […]. Hope you all dig the video! It was filmed by Phillip Gripper and edited by yours truly”.
The Iqon AG Pro Team hits California in the new Act Skate for the first time! Get ready for epic skating and big vibes.
Featuring: Jaro Frijn,
Chad Hornish,
Lauric Picard &
Montre Livingston.
Thanks also to Katy, Ari and V. Zoltan for the clips and photos!
ACT AG Team - ACT Interlink Boot
Skaters from all over throw down in the cold for cash and glory at in Durham, NC. “The first Wintercash was a huge success! We gave out over $900 in cash and prizes”.
Smoke is a full street section of one of the best to ever do it. If you by chance missed Montre Livingston’s Gemini Section, then you’re gonna wanna watch this. It’s the kind of talent thats undeniably impressive. - Hawke Trackler.
BL8 Cup Unhinged - Theskatecompany re-cap. Highlighting a few different sessions in & around Santa Ana, California. Spotlighting The Veterans Cup 2024. Featuring:
Randy Spizer,
Arlo Eisenberg,
Mike Mcmullen,
Eric Schrijn,
Derek French & more.
Tiny, a serie by Hawke Trackler - Episode 9. “It’s the small things, the little things that make big things happen”. Featuring: Montre Livingston, Matt Lyon, Happy Tooth, Stefan Brandow & More.
