Photo: Angelo Ferrer
Wednesday night there was a meeting held at the Haven Arts gallery in the Bronx, NY (speaking of, if you’re looking for a warm place to skate from 6pm-10pm you should go and session the box and prails there.) where most of the companies based in New York discussed what the future holds for rollerblading in our area. A lot of important issues were brought up and decisions were made to help everyone stay in contact with each other and use each of our resources to not only help ourselves individually but to help our community and to bring back New York as a major staple in the rollerblading industry. Besides our discussion, Chris and Courtney Brown of B. Unique, gave us a preview of their Freestyle Rolling campaign which honestly will change every naysayers mind and will hopefully unite us and give us one definitive term. I would go into more detail but I wouldn’t do it justice. They also gave us a sneak peak of what they’re personally working on to help our community. As well, photographer Angelo Ferrer gave out a few copies of his newly printed magazine where he’s showcasing all of nyc’s best rollerbladers using his exclusive photography skills. Pictures from the meeting/presentation below along with a few before/after session pics.
Haven Arts bathroom
Chris Cofer (Evotek Media) Evan G and Navin Hardyal (Skeptic Media)
An art piece from the Haven Arts graffiti show
Getting the gathering together.
Projection
Another graffiti piece
Josh Diaz (Psyko Clothing) NYC legend John Ortiz, Hyper Mike, Edwin Urena (ED13, Otherground Studios)
Victor Callender, Ramelle Knight
Host Ray Mendez (Skate Life Pro-Motion)
Cover of Angelo’s magazine
Sneak peak
Ray Mendez, Courtney Brown (B Unique), Victor Callender (Wheels In Motion NYC)
Pimp Juice
Franco Cammayo, Evan G
Courtney Brown, John Ortiz, Victor Callender, Chris Brown
Joey G (Casualty Clothing)
B Unique’s presentation
“This is a rollerblader”
Preview of Freestyle Rolling ads
Courtney Brown discussing his power point presentation
Rollerblading legend Chris Fowler
Mr. Fowler ending the night’s meeting
Ramelle’s new Deshi carbons
Vincent Cianni’s book focusing on NYC rollerblading
Inside look
Trevor Johnson – BS torque to tru top acid
Courtney Brown – Tru Porn
Layla Quinones – Soul
John Stephens – Top Torque Soul
Photos: Craig Benabu
Tags: B .Unique, craig benabu, dipskate, ed13, freestlye rolling, haven arts, i roll ny, John Ortiz, josh diaz, psyko clothing, ramelle knight, ray mendez, skate life pro-motion, victor callender, wheels in motion nyc
March 6, 2009 at 2:08 PM
sorry for the bunny ears guys…didnt do it in the second pic tho..in my defense..=)
March 6, 2009 at 4:17 PM
http://www.aggressiveskateforum.com/forums/Sneak-peak-of-whatand39s-going-on-in-NYC-t121105.html
March 6, 2009 at 11:20 PM
a good idea for a place like NY where there are so many people trying to do similar things with shared goals.
April 2, 2009 at 8:25 PM
Does anyone have current contacts for Chris and Courtney Brown? I met them Los Angeles a couple of years ago and would like to re-connect.
Brgs,
Kamid
kamidd@gmail.com
August 25, 2010 at 3:05 AM
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