For quite some time now people we’ve heard here and there that blading is dying, we hear that so much that great stories could possibly be forgotten… ESA’s (Evolution Street Attack) first edition was in 2002 and still well alive in 2017. Successive generations of Montpellierans have passed on the torch to keep this contest alive.

This year again the OGs where still here (you may have been introduced to Alban, Salamech, Namo, Bastien for a few years now) skating along some younger kids newer to the streets; I guess it’s quite a good sign for a bright future […]. Full Report on Laroulette.eu (in english - et en francais). Report by Thomas Riffaud, photos: Clement Barbaza.

Results

1. Nicolas Auroux
2. Victor Daum
3. Gaston Michel
4. Tom Thieuleux
5. Williams Cerlo

The ESA 2014 will take place in Montpellier (France) june 1st, right after this year’s FISE. Here is a promo edit of last year (2013), filmed by Loick Even & edited by Hadrien Bastouil to get you juiced. Video on Vimeo: PLAY.

ESA 2014 Flyer by Salamech (Salamechgraffiti.com)

Featured Skater: Remy Meister.

It has become quite a common habit in the fashion world to see established brands working in collaboration with renowned artists in order to come up with something fresh and new, adding some extra flavor to the usual clothes. Well, rollerblading is no exception really, and this time French brand Arcena worked together with Montpellier’s local, JFC activist, graffiti artist and ESA organizer Salamech to bring you a special tee-shirt for the event.

• Video, Part 1 - Making-of, directed by Valentin Tuil on Vimeo: PLAY.
• Video, Part 2 on Vimeo: PLAY.
• Article + Photos on Frenchy Fries.