On the 2nd of January the Perth Concert Hall was sessioned by Freestyle Now squad member Shaun Jarvis along with world travelers Anttoni Jämsä from Sweden and Eiji Kataoka from Japan. The video was filmed over an hour and the content was what transpired.
An afternoon Perth Concert Hall flat Jam 2nd January 2012 from freestyle now on Vimeo.
Australia Day in Perth had one of the most bizarre weather patterns that many have seen for a long time. The Freestyle Now bmx stunt squad had a big day on this day. In the morning they performed some morning stunt shows in Gosnells before they headed over to the South Perth Australia Day celebrations on the Swan River foreshore. It was hot even in the morning, but more heat was to come, the thermometer maxed out at 42 degrees. Liquid was being consumed at a very rapid rate. With the ramps all set it was time to get the bmx shows rolling. The heat defiantly was a large factor in the low numbers attending the Perth Australia Day celebrations fireworks all around the Swan River.
Although it was so hot that did not slow down the Freestyle Now bmx stunt squad performances. A total of 6 shows were performed before nature unleashed its own fireworks. As the sky was getting darker and darker the temperature was still staying at a steady HOT. As time was moving forward the sky was dark from the clouds not from the onset of night. As the fireworks started, so too did natures fireworks. There was lightning going in all directions and rain bucketing down. The temperature did come down some but it remained hot well into the night. Australia Day 2012 most definitely did have the most bizarre weather that Perth has seen in many years.
Clockwise from top left – Dylan Schmidt clicking a turndown – Guest rider for the day Brad Mas, nice nac nac – Dylan whips – Dylan flips over the flag. – Photos Jesse James
Clockwise from top left – Guest rider Dave Jonker waves them like he don’t care – Dylan down side whip – Dave Jonker does it for Australia – Dylan and Shaun Jarvis team up for some no handers. – Photos Jesse James
Clockwise from top left – Brad Mas table top 360 – Dylan back flips over Shaun while the flag fly’s as the dark clouds creep in – Dave Jonker gets loose on a 360 – Brad Mas Indian air stretch. – Photos Jesse James
The sky turns black while Dave and Brad hold the flag. Dylan Schmidt superman seat grab.
On Monday 23rd and Tuesday 24th of January Freestyle Now hosted two skateboard, scooter and bmx coaching workshops for Lot 208 youth at the Australind and Harvey skateparks. Australind was on the Monday with a good turnout of skatepark users to enjoy a morning of learning new tricks. The push for a new skatepark at Australind was also promoted on this day as well which is good to see as Australind is long overdue for a new facility. On the Tuesday it was time to rock it out at the Harvey skatepark. The locals had the morning to get some great trick tips during the coaching workshop. All the participants during the workshop went away smiling at the end of the workshops. Either they received product from Stowaway distribution, 4 skateboard co and Mutts scooters or just the fact that they learnt new tricks and skills that they had otherwise not had the chance to learn.
Left at Australind and right at Harvey, the locals with Freestyle Now squad members Phillip Marshall, Andy Fortini and Shaun Jarvis
It is our birthday today. Freestyle Now officially turns 24 years old today. Freestyle Now was formed in the later parts of 1986 with our first stunt shows taking place in December of that year. Many riders have come and gone since then but the core ingredient has always stayed, the promotion of BMX freestyle riding. Although Freestyle Now has branched out into other realms such as skatepark competition management and coaching workshops it is BMX that started it all. Over the next year Freestyle Now will be working on a few projects leading up to our 25th anniversary in December 2012.
The below photos are from the Freestyle Now squad’s third event appearance took place in March 1987 at the Fremantle Speed Classic (an old time car drag race). Click here to have a look at our past show history.
Top left – Co founder of Freestyle Now Brad Dyer showing his great balance skills that he possessed. Top right – The fourth member of the Freestyle Now bmx stunt squad Todd Triebler did some mad Cherrypickers tricks and combos. Bottom – Co founder of Freestyle Now Shaun Jarvis showing the crowd some frame stand skills.
Towards the end of November Freestyle Now squad members Paul Chamberlain and Shaun Jarvis headed from Sydney to Canberra to host a bmx, skate and scooter competition at the Tuggeranong skatepark. Bullmix Billy came along to enjoy the good times as well and get some filming done. The guys also headed out to a Jam at Queanbeyan and hit up Belconnen skatepark. There was some precipitation during the trip but riding still went on no matter what the weather was or the location. Enjoy the video and freestyle now …… before it’s too late.
Freestyle Now Canberra roadtrip. from BLMX #2 on Vimeo.
Freestyle Now squad member Shaun Jarvis has got a few photos up on bmxflatlandaustralia.com from a recent session on home turf. Check the post here
Freestyle Now head honcho gives a check in about his latest travels
“Hey all, just got back from a east coast trip the other day. When to Sydney and then to Canberra to host the comp there at the Tuggeranong skatepark. The trip was epic. So much happened and went on that I will just give you a few of the high lights.
Game of bmx with the Hell on Wheels crew on Thursday night, most fun I’ve had on a bike for a long time.
Late night hotel riding session, it was raining outside.
Riding Belconnen skatepark, so large that I rode around it for 15 minutes just looking at everything.
Hitting up the jam at Queanbeyan on the Saturday.
Having a fit of laughter at 3am in the morning after thinking about the game of Updog we played earlier.
Hanging out at Back Bone Bmx.
Mad feasts at Au Luc every night.
Seeing Tyson Jones-Peni shred Tuggeranong park.
Getting to hang out with Paul Chamberlain and Billy Yonaire.
Salutations to everyone I meet and rode with on the trip. I’m back in Perth now for some time now which is good so I can get back into a riding schedule on I’ve got my new rig all set up and rolling sweet.
Clockwise from top left – Late night hotel session – photo Paul Chamberlain, Paul Billy and Shaun – photo Scrollz Play, some of the fun times at the Queanbeyan Jam – photo from Urban Freestyle, Shaun and Rhys, Back Bone Bmx – photo Paul Chamberlain, Shaun hitting a quick session at Tuggeranong– Photo Billy Yonaire.
Tyson is liquid on a bike – Photo Billy Yonaire.
The City of Wanneroo Beach to Bush concert that happened on the 19th of November saw large numbers attending to enjoy a free concert featuring Melbourne based artist Evermore with support from Perth band, Boys Boys Boys. The Freestyle Now bmx stunt squad were also in full effect prior to the bands taking the stage, with a stack of other activities going on during the afternoon. The Freestyle Now riders were ripping the tricks out during the shows with a few 360 battles in the mix. Squad members Kie Ashworth, who was fresh back from his America journey, Shaun Jarvis, with his new ride and back from this Queensland trip and David Pinelli, who has been hitting up shows and shredding hard, invited along Laurance Bakewell to round out the four riders for the stunt show performance. Below are some photos from the afternoons show.
David Pinelli has got the raddest dipped 360’s no matter what angle you see them from – photo Jake Coreless
Clockwise from top left – Laurance Bakewell mid 360 whip during the 360 battle – Kie Ashworth turndown back flip – David Pinelli dipping over Shaun Jarvis – Kie Ashworth with some bad ass no foot can can. – photos Jake Coreless
Clockwise from top left – David Pinelli tweaking a lookback 360 – Laurance Bakewell bar spins while Shaun Jarvis waits no handed – Double up from Shaun and David – Kie Ashworth flips over Shaun – photos Jake Coreless
Kie Ashworth in superman formation – photo Jake Coreless
