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Livewire jam 2011

by Freestyle Now on 19. Dec, 2011 in Jams, Skateparks

The Livewire Jam is held in memory of Mandurah bmx rider Chadd Walton. Every December for the past 7 years riders from everywhere have congregated at the Mandurah skatepark to enjoy the ability to ride bmx bikes. This year was no exception, if fact this year saw the most riding go down in a long time. In the past many riders have shown up but instead of riding many would just chill out and drink beers and do not much riding. This year saw a change with many riders riding for almost the whole day. This is what the essence of the day is about, bmxers riding bmx because they can.
Freestyle Now brought down the FN box jump and a few rails and ledges to add to the skatepark, all were put to good use. Riders were hitting everything all day, tricks after trick with bangers being thrown every so often.
Film Things were at Livewire to film the activities, (edit soon??) Leon Fry from Film Things is a downhill mountain bike rider who had a brand new Verde complete that he brought for some rehabilitation after a knee injury. The bike was hardly used and he did not need it any more so he offered it up as a prize on the day.
Other support for the day came from Stowaway, Animal, Skavenger, FBM and S&M with many riders getting free stuff from either riding hard or just because they could.
A very close duel for the bunny hop title of livewire 2011 was between Jaymin King and Mitchell Hannigan but it was Mitchell who just got it with clearing 108 cm
Many riders were nominated for the rider of the day with Jay Wilson, Dempsey, Warren Bowers and Jaymin King receiving many nominations but it was Dan Davis who received the most. For this the 12 year old received the bike from Film Things. Runner up was Rex Cubic who took home the profits from the sale of the soft drinks on the day ($165).
The Livewire Jam 2011 was one of the best, respects were given to Chadd Walton, riders rode and enjoyment was had. Many people helped out on the day, so if you helped out a big thank you. See you next year.

For more photos check the livewire photos on facebook

Clockwise from top left – Dempsey was killing everything all day – Sebbi thought he was the trail boss – Warren Bowers rode hard all day, tooth pick ET’s were done as well – Rex Cubic, bars to feble to smith grind.

Clockwise from top left – Brad Mas has a nice mustache as well as nice indian airs – Mitchell Hannigan hops 108cm – Daniel Cobham came down and flowed everything with style – The traditional bike stack.

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LiveWire Jam 2011

by Freestyle Now on 16. Dec, 2011 in Jams

Tomorrow will be the day that 7th LiveWire Jam takes place in memory of Mandurah local rider Chadd Walton. As always it will take place at the Mandurah skatepark. Freestyle Now will be supplying extra ramps to be added to the skatepark to enhance the the amount of fun that everyone will have. The day is supported by Stowaway, Animal, Skavenger, FBM, S&M as well as Freestyle Now. See you there.

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Freestyle Now Canberra road trip

by Freestyle Now on 12. Dec, 2011 in Competitions, Flatland, Jams, Paul Chamberlain, Shaun Jarvis, Skateparks, Travels

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.

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LiveWire Jam

by Freestyle Now on 08. Dec, 2011 in Friends, Jams

On the 17th December the Mandurah skatepark will be the place to be if you wish to experience a day of nothing but full on awesome fun. The LiveWire Jam is held in memory of Mandurah local rider Chadd Walton. This year marks the 7th LiveWire Jam and as always Freestyle Now will be supplying extra ramps to be added to the skatepark to enhance the the amount of fun that everyone will have. The day is supported by Stowaway, Animal, Skavenger, FBM, S&M as well as Freestyle Now.

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Freestyle Now Canberra….before it’s too late

by Freestyle Now on 21. Nov, 2011 in Competitions, Jams

This weekend of the 26^th and 27^th November in Canberra county expect a full weekend of good times, madness and radness to flow. Saturday 26^th will see the 2620 jam take place at the Queanbeyan skatepark from 3pm till 6pm with everything you would expect from a jam, support from Urban Freestyle, Back Bone Bmx and Freestyle Now. Then on the Sunday 27^th Tuggeranong skatepark will see a full day of kaos and madness as the Summer Shredding competition grips the skatepark from 10am and holds onto it till after 5pm. The competition will cater for skateboards, scooters and bmx and will be supported by Backbone BMX, Stowaway distribution, 4 skateboard co and Mutts scooters.

For more information check the coming events page.

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Because we can…..Jam

by Freestyle Now on 13. Oct, 2011 in Friends, Jams

The dudes at Beenleigh are holding a jam just because they can. Beenleigh was the site for the Queensland BMX FOR FLOODS event that took place in February this year. Every one there was so stoked that they have wanted to have another jam and because they can they have. Its that simple. If you’re in the Brisbane area on Sunday 16^th October you should go as it will be another epic day. Props to Linda Burow and Lee Kirkman for getting the job done.

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Shaun Jarvis from Melbourne

by Freestyle Now on 19. Aug, 2011 in Flatland, Jams, Paul Chamberlain, Shaun Jarvis, Travels

Freestyle Now squad members Shaun Jarvis and Paul Chamberlain are now in Melbourne and getting ready for the finals of the DownUnderGround taking place on Sunday 21st August. Shaun sent in a few words and photos to share about what has been going on.

“Hey all having a blast in Melbourne at the moment. I got in on Wednesday morning and just chilled for the day. Thursday I had to head off to do a small demo at Port Phillip Primary school. It was crazy with a stack of school kids chanting BMX, BMX, BMX, BMX, BMX, for about 2 minutes, it was well rad. Then got to ride around Melbourne for a bit with Greg barns and Cal. Ended up at the Imax for a ride after picking up Eiji Kataka from Japan who has been working up in Kununurra from the train station. Friday me and Eiji had to head to the city to meet Tomy Idler who had flown in from Germany on a 25 hour flight. We all went back to Phillip Fruh’s house where we are staying and then back to the city to ride at the Imax spot again. From there we went to watch fellow Western Australian bmxer Kim Johnson play a solo gig at the Pony bar. It was so rad as he had written a special song just for the occasion called “B4 it’s too late” with a stack of Freestyle Now reference in there. A BMX moment at its finest. Tomorrow is Saturday and there will be a big jam at Imax with a stack of riders from around Australia and various locations from the world. And Sunday is the finals of the DownUnderGround which I’m really looking forward to. Cheers to all and do like ya mum said, play with the other kids nicely”

Shaun Jarvis gets the pedaleg rollin.

Paul Chamberlain get the job done nohanded.

Left – Kim Johnson playing it live, right – Kim and Shaun enjoy the good times

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Manjimup indoor build

by Freestyle Now on 23. May, 2011 in Bmx, Friends, Jams, Shaun Jarvis

Manjimup is a small town about 300kms south of Perth, Western Australia and it’s got a good tight bmx scene. Jeremy from EZ rider has secured a small indoor location in the town to build some ramps indoors for the winter months. Freestyle Now squad members Shaun Jarvis and Dylan Schmidt went down there over the weekend just past to help get the build underway. We caught up with Shaun Jarvis for some information on the deal.

The locals in Manjimup have been asking the council for a long time for an upgrade on their skatepark as it is rather below par. Instead of just sitting around bitching about things the locals are motivated to get their stuff rolling. Jeremy from EZ rider is really behind the locals to get what they are after. Jeremy sorted a used paint and panel shop for the location to have some indoor ramps set up. I said I would be keen to go down and help them build some ramps. Dudes down there want to ride so get some ramps build to get em riding, it’s that simple. Me and Dylan went down Friday night and got a start on Saturday morning and after a 13 hour day with a stack of locals helping out most of what we wanted to get done was done. Sunday morning and about 6 more hours building and cleaning up we were able to get a ride in. The set up is rad. The locals still have a few more ramps to build that will be added but as it now stands it’s a worthy spot to session. I was just stoked to help a local scene that is so proactive with bmx. Big props to Jeremy at EZ rider, locals Jon, Trevor and Jesse Potts for working hard over the weekend and to all the locals who helped out over the weekend building. I hope you guys have a stack of fun.

Clockwise from top left – Getting started with the deck – Got the quarter frame done – Quarter in place and flatbank just about finished – Jesse Potts fast plants the finished product.

Clockwise from top left – Trevor turndowns with great pleasure to Dylan – Shaun Jarvis lawnmower drop in – Dylan was so happy to be riding the spot after building all weekend he could hardly contain his excitement – Jon testing the structure with a foot jam.

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Saturday session

by Freestyle Now on 09. May, 2011 in Flatland, Jams, Shaun Jarvis, Video

Freestyle now squad member Andrew McDermott put together a rad web edit of the bmx flatland jam that happened in Perth on Easter Saturday. Fun times were had by all. Enjoy.

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Freestyle now, before it’s too late

by Freestyle Now on 08. Apr, 2011 in Competitions, Jams, Stunt shows, Tim Rose

This weekend coming Freestyle Now has you covered from just about every angle, demos, jams and comps

Friday 8^th April Freestyle Now will be at the Belmont skatepark for some bmx demos as part of the City of Belmont youth event. Hit it up between 5:30 and 8:30 or if your super keen head down to Boyanup about 230kms south of Perth for round 5 of the FNWASS. Starting at 4:30 the comp should be done by 9:30. Remember that this is a drug and alcohol free event.

Saturday 9^th April the Freestyle now bmx stunt squad will be in full effect at the Rockingham youth festival from 2pm till 8pm. Come down to watch some awesome bmx stunt riding that will make you shout out “yeeahhhhh” or if you are wanting to hit up some more comps then round 6 of the FNWASS will be at the Bridgetown skatepark. With regos kicking off at 10am the comp will run from about 11am till 4pm. But if you’re after a chilled out jam then head to the Katanning skatepark from 10am till 4pm. A chilled out event with some cool activities thanks to the Shire of Katanning. A stack of prize give-a-ways on the day as well. If your in the northern suburbs than head over to the Clarkson skatepark as they are having a comp go down there but be on the look out for mad Matt Reilly heading up some skateboard action and our favorite friend Brad Beven taking bmx to the people. If your after some trick tips ask these guys for some.

Sunday 10^th April is more competition mode taking place with round 7 of the FNWASS heading to the Narrogin Skatepark.

So this weekend if full of stuff to hit up no matter what apparatus of radness you use. Get into it. To find out more info and locations check out the coming events page, seek and ye shall find.