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Freestyle Now bmx and skateboard stunt shows – Mandurah Crabfest

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Freestyle Now recently performed some bmx and skateboard stunt shows at the Mandurah Crabfest. Freestyle Now had a rad set up at the Mandurah Crabfest with the big halfpipe set up and the jump box right next to it. This allowed for some awesome transfers between the ramps. Freestyle Now squad members David Pinelli, Dylan Schmidt, Lee Kirkman and  Shaun Jarvis were joined by reserves squad members Matt Adkins and recruit member Jack Carwardine. Freestyle Now also invited skateboarders shredders Brendan Cross, Paul Bruno and Connor Harrington. It was two full days of rolling out the rad to the crowds at the Mandurah Crabfest. Freestyle Now performed some great entertaining bmx and skateboard stunt shows. Many rad tricks took place and the people were entertained. Make sure you check out our coming events page to see where the next Freestyle Now bmx stunt show will be going down. If you would like this type of great entertainment at your next event please get in contact with Freestyle Now with your requirements.

Freestyle Now bmx stunt show - Mandurah Crabfest March 2016 - Dylan Schmidt super whip

Dylan Schmidt always goes big and this superwhip is proof.

Freestyle Now bmx stunt show - Mandurah Crabfest March 2016 - bmx jump box

Clockwise from top left – Matt Adkins shoots a cannonball over the box – Lee Kirkman has the best Indian air seat grabs in the business – Recruits squad member Jack Carwardine gets his turndown on – David Pinelli has so many 360 variations, this one is a dipped one.

Freestyle Now bmx stunt show - Mandurah Crabfest March 2016 - Dylan Schmidt and Matt Adkins double up on the halfpipe

The halfpipe got used in Mandurah in so many ways, the crowds love every minute and more, here Freestyle Now squad members Dylan Schmidt and Matt Adkins get some double up action going on.

Freestyle Now bmx stunt show - Mandurah Crabfest March 2016 - bmx and skateboard halfpipe

Clockwise from top left – Brendon Cross airs over Paul Bruno during the halfpipe shows – David Pinelli with a large downwhip air – Matt Adkins get his backflip fakie on during the halfpipe show – Dylan Schmidt has a nice pair of disco pants (flairs)

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Freestyle Now at DownUnderGround

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Freestyle Now squad members Paul Chamberlain, Shaun Jarvis and Lee Kirkman recently went to Adelaide to compete at DownUnderGround. This was the first round of series 8. Situated in the tranquil setting of the Belair National park riders from around Australia converged to roll out some of the best bmx flatland Australia has got to offer.
Congratulation to the squad members for their placing. Paul Chamberlain took 2nd in the Open class and Lee Kirkman took the 3rd place. Freestyle Now co-founder and squad member of 30 years Shaun Jarvis took the 2nd place in the Expert class. The riders are now looking forward to attending the international Flat Ark contest in Japan in October. Rounds 2 and 3 of DownUnderGround are also coming up. Round 2 the video round has now started with entries closing 30th August and round 3 – the finals taking place in Melbourne on the 26 – 27th November.

Freestyle Now squad members at downunderground april 2016

From left – Lee Kirkman 3rd place in open, Paul Chamberlain 2nd place in open, Shaun Jarvis 2nd place expert class, all holding their trophy cups.

Freestyle Now squad member Paul Chamberlain at downunderground hitchhiker

Paul Chamberlain hitchhiking in Adelaide to a 2nd place

Freestyle Now squad member Lee Kirkman at downunderground no handed lardyard

Lee Kirkman taking hands off in the middle of this lardyard combo

Freestyle Now squad member Shaun Jarvis at downunderground 360 cab on the back pegs.

Shaun Jarvis in the middle of a full cab 360 hop

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Pinjarra skatepark competition – Round 4 Freestyle Now Western Australian Skatepark Series

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Round 4 of the Freestyle Now Western Australian Skatepark Series went down at the Pinjarra skatepark situated just south of Perth. There was a good turnout of competitors and spectators for the skatepark competition. Some competitors made the small journey from Perth to attend, which is good as they are making the effort to follow the series and venture out to new locations. At all of the Freestyle Now skatepark competitions there are three classes for competitors to enter, beginners (younger and still learning), intermediates (competitors with some good skills) and the open class (consistent and dials tricks) in the three disciplines scooter, skateboard and bmx. There is also a girls class to help encourage more girls to enter and it was good to see some girls competing in Pinjarra. A big thank you to all the competitors who rolled out the rad at the Pinjarra skatepark competition. We would also like to thank our supporters, Local BMXColony bmxSacrifice scootersEthereal Clothing and 4 skateboard Co as well as Shire of Murray.
The next skatepark competition will be Round 10 Freestyle Now Western Australian Skatepark Series held at the High Wycombe skatepark on the 7th of May and then round 11 at the Margaret River skatepark on the 28th May, hope to see you there. Make sure you check our coming events page for all the latest updated event information

Freestyle Now pinjarra skatepark competition april 2016 skateboard scooter bmx - Talyn Galic rewind over the spine

Talyn Galic with a rewind over the spine at the Pinjarra competition. More photos can be seen on the Facebook page here

Pinjarra skatepark competition – 2nd April 2016 – Round 4 Freestyle Now Western Australian Skatepark Series – Official results

Girls – 1st Kelsey Morrow, 2nd Imogen Hamilton, 3rd Sienna Hamilton.

Scooter beginner – Marcus Stirling, 2nd Michael Strahan, 3rd Cruize Bowden, 4th Alexander Nowotny, 5th Michael Scantlebury, 6th Shannan Marshall, 7th Bayley Pool

Scooter intermediate – 1st Jacob Wells, 2nd Talyn Galic, 3rd Sebastian Steven, 4th Kody Law, 5th Bailey Ashman, 6th Jake De Souza, 7th Jimmy Lee Steeke, 8th Cassidy Retter, 9th Jack Du, 10th Kael McGowan, 11th Brayden McGlenchy, 12th Harlem Stirling, 13th Ethan Rowland, 14th Jersey Ha.

Scooter open – 1st Brody Groth, 2nd Cameron McKenzie, 3rd Dylan Williams, 4th Jordan Field

Skate beginner – 1st Taj Darnleg, 2nd Michael Strahan.

Skate intermediate – 1st Bailey Norris, 2nd Will Griffin, 3rd Brock Dunbar, 4th Billy Carlton, 5th Isaac Cross, 6th Westyn Ruyter.

Skate open – 1st Laken Robinson, 2nd Matthew Russell, 3rd Alex Crabb, 4th Mitchell Green.

Bmx beginner – 1st Taj Hamilton, 2nd Cooper Morrow, 3rd Bailey Jokic, 4th Riley Morrow, 5th Kobe Barnes, 6th Kyron McLeod.

Bmx open – 1st Brock Dunbar, 2nd Michael Allum, 3rd John Graeham, 4th Regan Lothian, 5th Ethan Sawyer, 6th Jason Holmes.

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Freestyle Now bmx stunt shows – Corymbia festival

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Freestyle Now recently performed some bmx stunt shows at the Corymbia festival. Freestyle Now squad members David Pinelli, Dylan Schmidt  and Shaun Jarvis were joined by reserves squad member Matt Adkins and recruits squad member Jack Carwardine. Freestyle Now performed some great entertaining bmx stunt shows with many rad tricks taking place. The people attending the Corymbia festival were entertained from the great performance that Freestyle Now put on. Make sure you check out our coming events page to see where the next Freestyle Now bmx stunt shows will be going down. If you would like this type of great entertainment at your next event please get in contact with Freestyle Now with your requirements.

Dylan Schmidt jumps higher than most and his superwhips made the Corymbia festival crowds cheer and applause plenty.

Dylan Schmidt jumps higher than most and his superwhips made the Corymbia festival crowds cheer and applause plenty.

Freestyle Now bmx stunt show - Corymbia festival 2016

Clockwise from top left – David Pinelli had go so many 360 variations, this one is the nohander style – Matt Adkins performs a cannonball over the Freestyle Now jump box for the Corymbia festival crowds – Teaming up is Dylan Schmidt and Shaun Jarvis for a double act over the jump box, Dylan backflips over Shaun doing a norrie stand – Jack Carwardine get his turndown on.
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Freestyle BMX tricks – The book

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freestyle_bmxCVR.inddSome time ago Freestyle Now co-founder and full time squad member Shaun Jarvis was approached to help write a book on bmx freestyle tricks. The chance to help out with such a project does not happen all the time so Shaun jumped at the chance. The main reason that Shaun wanted to help out with the book was to use it as another medium to promote the sport of bmx freestyle. When Shaun and co founders Brad Dyer and Georg Molnar started Freestyle Now it was to promote the sport of bmx freestyle, this has always been the main objective and with the book it was just another medium that could be used to do this. Freestyle Now has some copies of the book which you can buy through Freestyle Now via EBay.

Freestyle BMX tricks the book is divided into two styles, flatland and air. Flatland is for flatland tricks and the air tricks relate to anything done on a ramp or skatepark. The book is targeted at beginners riders who want to increase their skill level. The book takes readers through 39 tricks step by step and reveals the secrets to every trick’s success, providing insider’s tips and techniques and common problems. Shaun Jarvis also adds in his trick tips which will help to learn the tricks quickly and easily.

Bmx freestyle has been around in a semi official capacity since the very early 1980’s. People were doing tricks on bikes well before then but the official wording bmx freestyle did not start till then and people and riders started to see this form of bmx riding as a new form or something that was worthy of input. The tricks that were being done back then were of the basic form and backflips were not even contemplated let alone a tailwhip. Progression is what drove the sport, riders wanted to progress and one up the next rider, what more could be done. The tricks in bmx freestyle are endless. Even now over 30 years later the progression is still what drives the tricks.

Freestyle Now squad member Shaun Jarvis has been riding bmx since 1981 and witnessed the growth of the sport in Australia and around the world. From its infancy to now although the tricks have progressed the fundamental ethos of riding is still the same, ride bmx, do tricks, have fun.

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The freestyle bmx tricks book is an instructional book that will help the beginner or novice learn basic to advanced bmx tricks on ramps and flatland. It is not really target at the expert level rider. The format is simple to understand with tricks broken down into three basic steps.

Freestyle BMX Tricks FINAL.indd
Although the book has been published around the world Shaun did not take any monetary return for helping put the book together, his payment was “If the book can get people stoked on riding and more people into the sport then that’s enough payment for me” This statement has had some impact as Freestyle Now received an email from Steve S in Glendale Heights in Illinois America, and he was stoked on the book and the content.

Hi Freestyle Now,
I recently grabbed a copy of the BMX freestyle tricks book on Amazon, and I wanted to write and say thanks for it, and for your website. I’m a 38 year old want-to-be flatland rider from the US and find your book very helpful. I rode a little in the 80s and am trying to get back into it. With the help of your book, I managed to bunnyhop a rolled up t-shirt yesterday after only a few attempts. I know it doesn’t sound like much, or very impressive, but it has inspired me to keep trying and not feel as self conscious about being an old guy on a kids bike. haha. I was wondering how tall Shaun is as I am 6’3″ and had written myself off as being “too tall” to learn flat, but Shaun looks like a taller guy, so maybe there is hope for me yet. Anyway, thanks again for putting out the book and website. It has helped remind me about what having fun on a bike is all about. Take Care.

Steve S.
Glendale Heights,
IL U.S.

Upon showing Shaun this email he was super psyched, with a large smile on his face, he knew that even if only one person was stoked on his input into the book then that was what he set out to accomplish.
Freestyle Now has some copies of the book which can be brought via EBay for $30(AUS)(inc postage)
If you are keen to pick up a copy please send us a contact or go via the Ebay site .

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Freestyle Now bmx stunt shows – Perth Australia Day video

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Back in January Freestyle Now performed some bmx stunt shows at the Perth Skyshow to celebrate Australia day. Freestyle Now set up two bmx jump box ramps on either side of the FMX ramp from ASP Xtreme. Freestyle Now squad members David Pinelli, Dylan Schmidt were joined by reserves squad members Matt Adkins and Brady Thomas and our new recruit member Jack Carwardine also came along.  It was a rad time throwing down two bmx stunt shows at the same time with Kim Bloodson on the mic on one ramp and Shaun Jarvis on the other. Freestyle Now also invited Josh DeReus and Ryan Aquilina along help roll out the rad to the Australia day crowds. Freestyle Now performed some great entertaining bmx stunt shows. Many rad tricks took place and the people were entertained. Be sure to check the video of the bmx stunt shows that Freestyle Now did at the Perth Skyshow below. So much radness. Make sure you check out our coming events page to see where the next Freestyle Now bmx stunt show will be going down. If you would like this type of great entertainment at your next event please get in contact with Freestyle Now with your requirements.

 

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Collie skatepark competition – Round 3 Freestyle Now Western Australian Skatepark Series

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Round 3 of the Freestyle Now Western Australian Skatepark Series went down at the Collie skatepark situated about 200 kms south of Perth. There was a good turnout of competitors and spectators for the skatepark competition. Some competitors made the track from Perth to attend, which is good as they are making the effort to follow the series and venture out to new locations. The biggest class was the intermediate scooter class with saw only 5 points between 1st and 5th, it was a tight competition for sure. At all of the Freestyle Now skatepark competitions there are three classes for competitors to enter, beginners (younger and still learning), intermediates (competitors with some good skills) and the open class (consistent and dials tricks) in the three disciplines scooter, skateboard and bmx. A big thank you to all the competitors who rolled out the rad at the Collie skatepark competition. We would also like to thank our supporters, Local BMXColony bmxSacrifice scootersEthereal Clothing and 4 skateboard Co as well as Shire of Collie.
The next skatepark competition will be  Round 4 Freestyle Now Western Australian Skatepark Series held at the  Pinjarra  skatepark, Pinjarra, Western Australia on the 2nd of April, hope to see you there.

Freestylew Now Collie skatepark competition February 2016 bmx skateboard scooter competition

Clockwise from top left – Jiordan Giacoppo took out the win in open scooter with dialled and almost flawless runs, flair barspin in the bowl – Jack Forman is one rad dude. 1st place in skate intermediate, big boneless in the bowl from the young ripper. Hope to see more of him at the skatepark competitions – Collie local shredder Richard Mippy took out the 1st place in the scooter intermediate, he was so stoked. Warren Bowers grew up in Collie and returned to ride the competiton and do flairs on the spine to take the 1st place in open bmx.

More photos can be found on the facebook page here

Collie skatepark competition – 28th February 2016 – Round 3 Freestyle Now Western Australian Skatepark Series – Official results

Scooter beginner – 1st Taj Dowson, 2nd Kalib Galbraith, 3rd Lachlan Wood, 4th Bryce Wood

Scooter intermediate – 1st Richard Mippy, 2nd Jakob Wells, 3rd Christian Silvestra, 4th Kody Law, 5th Sebastian Steven, 6th Adam Puffler, 7th Will Urkko, 8th Talyn Galic, 9th Robert Lee, 10th Cody Jarvis, 11th Jacob Snell, 12th Jordan Pullan, 13th Brayden Pianta, 14th Louie Marsh, 15th Bailey Ashman, 16th Luke Gorey, 17th Jayden Sutton, 18th Harry Ward

Scooter open – 1st Jiordan Giacoppo, 2nd Cameron McMullen, 3rd Dylan Roberts, 4th Brody Groth

Skate beginner – 1st Ryan Sutton

Skate intermediate – 1st Jack Forman, 2nd Ethan Hadfield, 3rd Cody Kidd, 4th Lachlan Dean

Bmx beginner – 1st Louie Marsh, 2nd Lincoin Skilling

Bmx intermediate – 1st Christian Silvestro, 2nd Bodene Harris, 3rd Ryan Dye, 4th Kyle Cusack

Bmx open – 1st Warren Bowers, 2nd Jarrod Minniecon

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Paul Chamberlain and DownUnderGround

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Paul Chamberlain is a proud dad of yorkFreestyle Now squad member Paul Chamberlain has been a busy man. Paul and his wife Jen have also recently become parents again with the birth of their son, York. Paul had this to say “Beatrix (their daughter) chose his name, but I love it. I went to York university and have good memories of those years. Also York Pennsylvania is the home of flatland, and there’s York Uno (Japanese flatland legend) too. Welcome to the world York!”
Paul has also recently put together two promotional videos for the upcoming DownUnderGround national bmx flatland contest.
DownUnderGround is now into series 8 and Freestyle Now has proudly supported the series from the start. Round 1 will take place at the Belair National Park in Adelaide on the 30th April. This will be the first time that DownUnderGround had taken place in Adelaide. DownUnderGround is presented by BMX Flatland Australia and is supported by Freestyle Now, Colony bmxLittle Black BikeNothings Wrong and Gain protection. Many competitors will converge from around Australia and the globe to attend Round 1 the start of series 8. Open to all bmx riders who would like to compete in either beginner, expert and open.

Paul Chamberlain gets all on the front wheel in this video with some great combos and endless flow.

Paul Chamberlain completes 10 whiplashed in this video, the control is effortless and so smooth and slow

DownUnderGround round 1 series 8 Adelaide 30th april 2016

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Freestyle Now bmx stunt shows – Melbourne Federation Square

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The Freestyle Now bmx stunt show was recently invited back to perform some bmx stunt shows at the start of the Jayco Herald Sun Tour. Taking place at Federation Square in Melbourne, the Jayco Herald Sun Tour is Australia’s oldest stage race (cycling road race) created by Australia’s largest daily newspaper, the Herald Sun. It is one of Australia’s heritage sporting events and for almost sixty years, the ‘Sun Tour’ has captured the attention of sports fans throughout Australia. Freestyle Now set up a mini ramp and threw down some bmx stunt show performances. We invited Melbourne radsters Jai Bradley and Jake Wallwork to ride with Freestyle Now squad member Shaun Jarvis on the halfpipe and help roll out the rad to the patrons of the Federation Square event. Freestyle Now performed some great entertaining bmx stunt shows. Many rad tricks took place and the people were entertained. Make sure you check out our coming events page to see where the next Freestyle Now bmx stunt show will be going down. If you would like this type of great entertainment at your next event please get in contact with Freestyle Now with your requirements.

Freestyle Now bmx stunt show - melbourne Federation square 3rd feb 2016 - jake wallwork flair

Jack Wallwork throws down some flair action while Jai Bradley looks on, how many people can you see filming with a phone??

Freestyle Now bmx stunt show - melbourne Federation square 3rd feb 2016

Clockwise from top left – Jai Bradley with a flair – Jake Wallwork tuck no hander while Shaun Jarvis balances on top the ramp with a Norrie stand – Shaun Jarvis Xup behind the spokes – Jake Wallwork gets a downwhip done in the bmx stunt show at Federation Square.

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Butler skatepark competition – Round 2 Freestyle Now Western Australian Skatepark Series

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Round 2 of the Freestyle Now Western Australian Skatepark Series went down at the Butler skatepark. The northern suburbs skatepark saw some rad action taking place between the competitors with real close competition in the intermediate scooter class with points being very tight between all the competitors. At all of the Freestyle Now skatepark competitions there are three classes for competitors to enter, beginners (younger and still learning), intermediates (competitors with some good skills) and the open class (consistent and dials tricks) in the three disciplines scooter, skateboard and bmx. A big thank you to all the competitors who rolled out the rad at the Butler skatepark competition. We would also like to thank our supporters, Local BMXColony bmxSacrifice scootersEthereal Clothing and 4 skateboard Co as well as City of Wanneroo and their great youth team.

Butler skatepark competition 29th January - bmx scooter skateboard - freestyle now

Clockwise from top left – Christian Martinez is one rad dude, he took out the 2nd place in the 2015 Freestyle Now Western Australian Skatepark Series and took the 1st place at Butler skatepark competition in the open skateboard class – Kieran Ramsay was stoked to take the win in the open scooter class at Butler, his local park – Kody Law rewind over the spine and taking home the 1st place in the intermediate scooter class – Like Tooze 360 over the box and a 1st place in bmx intermediate

More photos can be found on the facebook page here

Butler skatepark competition – 29th January 2016 – Round 2 Freestyle Now Western Australian Skatepark Series – Official results

Scooter beginner – 1st Jackson Jones, 2nd Ryan Clark, 3rd Trent Manglesdorf, 4th Akway Nyor, 5th Ethan Jones, 6th Leeam Utton, 6th Jack Williams, 8th Coner Meaney

Scooter intermediate – 1st Kody Law, 2nd Ethan Price, 3rd Jakob Wells, 4th Jye Dyyno, 5th Jacob Flavelle, 6th Sebastian Stevens, 7th Byron Utton, 8th Corey Sloss, 9th Bailey Marshall, 10th David Lowery, 11th Josh Elder, 12th Dominic Burns, 13th Daniel Morgan, 14th Tylar Norton, 15th Steon Crawford, 16th Oliver Bowering, 17th Ethan Rowland, 18th Kya Nurse

Scooter open – 1st Kieran Ramsey, 2nd Calymn Brandt, 3rd Joel Robinson, 4th Caleb Pratt, 5th Aden Lillas, 6th Brody Groth

Skate beginner – 1st Byron Timmons, 2nd Ethan Rowland, 3rd Noah Vanderwiel

Skate open – 1st Christian Martinez, 2nd Sam Robinson

Bmx beginner – 1st Denam Coster, 2nd Sophee Oakes, 3rd Brodee Oakes

Bmx intermediate – 1st Luke Tooze, 2nd Kieran Ramsey

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