focalpointbmx!: October 2008

Friday, 31 October 2008

MORE JAMS!

Morning guys, a few of us are driving up to Sydney this evening for the Halloween Jam, so keen!

New web video of teh week, Tempered Bikes edit.

Thursday, 30 October 2008

JAMMMMS

Hey guys, I just exported Issue 15 of the magazine, ready for print, so all going well the mag will be ready to rock n roll in 2 weeks!

There are a few jams coming up, check out the flyers below.

Don't forget the new tee's are out. all tee sales will come with one of our previous FP dvd's also. Bargain!

Wednesday, 29 October 2008

NEW TEE'S AND PROMO

Morning guys, I just put up a promo video for our new tee's and flat peaks which incase you missed it on the index, you can see it here. Along with adding the new tee's in the online store and also a catalogue to view here to check them out!. Hope you like them.

Tuesday, 28 October 2008

FLAT OUT!

Hey guys, sorry for the lack of proper updates the last couple of days, I've been trying to get the mag all done, long nights ahead but it's looking rad, I got the new tee's in today/yesterday also so expect to see them up asap!

Until the you can have a photo of the office at the moment.

Saturday, 25 October 2008

MORE AITKEN JAMS

Fitty in Canberra is putting on a jam at Western Creek for Aitken, check the flyer below.

Friday, 24 October 2008

PHOTO GALLERY

Hey guys, I just put up a few more photos in the Gallery, There are a bunch of photos in there now so be sure to check it out, with more to come.
Mick Bayzand emailed me yesterday saying he was out of action at the moment as he smashed both his wrists on a large feble in Vancouver after his wheel went between the ledge and rail he went over the bars to flat on a 20 stair plus set. Otherwise Teddy is enjoying his stay and I am sure he is pumped to know his signiture bars from Colony come out this week.

Thursday, 23 October 2008

AITKEN JAM

Morning all, Gorak hit me up with this flyer of a jam going down
to help support Mike Aitken, you can read more about his condition here.

Tuesday, 21 October 2008

NEW FP FLAT PEAK CAPS

Hey guys, I'm so stoked on how these came out, we got some flat peak caps (see to the right) done which are Flexfit and dialed, the embroidery came up good and are now available here, I will update a list of stores that will have them once they are out there.

Monday, 20 October 2008

I LIKE BMX

We had a solid day today, rollin around. Finished shooting photos with Lee Mans for an interview in the next issue (see photo) This kid has a rediculous amout of style and is a treat to hang out with.

I just put up this weeks Just Landed

Resident Bmxers have a Nick Kajewski bike check which is a cool view.

Tempered Bikes have a new trailer up for their web video.

Jamie from Stowaway Distro posted up some cool pics from a recent trip in Duboo he and a couple of crew took.

I really dig the product updates Jimmy does on the Eject blog.

DiversityBmx have a couple random video posts worth a looksy.

Colony have some news about Liam's frame that is out any day now along with a random funny clip from a comp up in Brisbane yesterday.

Sunday, 19 October 2008

NEW BIKE CHECK

Hey guys, Melbs weather has been real good of late so lots of stunting has been going down, Troy cant ride because of blown ACL but atleast he is still coming out and loving life.
Goofball got a new bike so we did a Bike check on Friday night which you can check out here.

Saturday, 18 October 2008

MMM GOOD TIMES!

Hey guys, Loving this weather. We had a solid seshion last ngiht into the wee hours.

Check out New Zealand WeThePeople rider Louis Bolter's Video over on the WeThePeople site.

I read on Ugzine that cmBMX have a new store opening in S.A and a refreshed website.

New summer tee's are at the printers now getting printed up, psyched!

Thursday, 16 October 2008

NATURAL BMX!

Good mate Scotty Greentree over at NaturalBmx just put up a rad edit of some boys riding Posh trails in the USA, well worth a watch and while you are there check out the sick new desktop and a promo for a new Oz trails vid coming out next year, no doubt it will be awesome!
Other news, Stu Munro's dvd These Days is getitng a bit of exposure at the moment, there is a review of it here and an exclusive trailer for it over on Defgrip.

Wednesday, 15 October 2008

SALE TIME!

Morning guys, as you can see on the right I am having a sale on the zip up hoods that I have left, $40 including postage in Oz. Other product updates... We will have flat peak flexfit embroided FP caps in a week and 3 new tee designs in 2-3 weeks.
Other news..Nick Hills has a bike check up on the TripleSix site.

Monday, 13 October 2008

FRANKSTON JAM

My boy Polly hit me up with this flyer for a jam going down at Frankston park this Saturday night held by local rider FUZZ, should be good times. 7pm start.
I just put up this weeks Just Landed aswell

BRING ON SUMMER

Sure it can get to hot to ride at some stages of the day (see below) but longer days mean more solid riding time, so stoked, weekend was rad. Troy's knee is stuffed but atleast he can come out and love life.

Check out Ugzine for a cool photo James Wade shot.

Sam Filmer has a sweet blog going which you can check out here.

Sunday, 12 October 2008

GARN DRIVIN

Hey guys, you can see the results of the Tim Hales raffle over on the Anchor site.
Jimmy over on the EjectBMX site has posted some photos and info on products he is working on.
Send your well wishes for the most stylish rider in the world here.

Saturday, 11 October 2008

GAME ON!

Hey Guys, Check over on the Natural site for some trail shots Scotty shot whilst at Posh trails.

Strictly have a bunch of random news posts you can check out here.

Colony have posted up info about their new completes which look dialed!

Random Jase Bannan photo from last night, I'm going to start posting more random photos up with posts I think, since the weather has become epic!

Friday, 10 October 2008

ENGLISH BREAKFAST

Morning all, good friend Will Jackson shot me an email letting us know he had moved to Manchester in the UK for schooling and shredding no doubt, to bad he tells me it's the wettest city in the UK.

Alex Liiv has a couple photos up on the Metal site form a recent trip to Melbourne.

Thursday, 9 October 2008

EFFORT

Hey guys, Ben from South Oz has started an online zine which you can check out here.

Tuesday, 7 October 2008

I LIKE PHOTOS

Hey guys, Over on the Tempered Bikes website there are some random photos from a recent trip some of the team took.
Zombie have some photos up of Tim Hales' funeral. For those of us that couldn't get to NZ for it is was good to see the support Tim had over there.
I really enjoy photography so I thought I would share a few links to sites I frequent, Might do this more often also....
bmxperception
skateperception
DIY photography
Sam Adams photo

Monday, 6 October 2008

JUST LANDED?

Hey guys, I've just put up another new part of the website called "Just Landed" Basically it will be a weekly update where you will see a list of a bunch of new products that have arrived in the country from good brands. You can check it out here. and there is also a icon on the left for future reference.
Other news... Lee Kirkman has broken both his arms at a demo in Queensland over the weekend, best wishes to Lee for a healthy recovery.
I spotted this on the Helensvale website, Matt King's backyard ramp is looking awesome!

Sunday, 5 October 2008

OUT OF HAND

Btown jam was awesome fun as per usual until it got waaay out of hand at the end when volunteer fire fighters who were just doing there job got abused both verbally and physically mostly from non riders, it was pretty much a discrace to see.
Other news, Chris Courtenay has a rad video up on Vital.

Friday, 3 October 2008

SPINAL DISORDER PHOTOS

Morning guys, I just put up a bit of a photo gallery of some photo's I shot whilst at the Spinal Disorder comp last week, you can check them out here.

I also updated the media page which now has both the recent edits we have made.

B-town jam tomorrow!

Resident Bmxers has some random photos up to check out.

A couple flyers below for a couple more jams coming up! I really love summer!

Thursday, 2 October 2008

BTOWN JAM THIS SAT! oh yeah and...

Morning guys, first up, thanks to everyone who has linked to the web edit, much appreciated.
Diversity have a random edit up also you should check out.
Stoked to see Kie Ashworth shredding in the states along with an interview with FBM here.
Over on Colony Clint has random photos up from his current trip in the USA.
Trails are rad! Check this video of Jared Carter from the Backbone website.
Turbo has some photos from his recent travels over on the Black Lotus site.
Check out the Anchor for info on a raffle going down to help support Tim Hales family where you can win some rad prizes.

Wednesday, 1 October 2008

WEB EDIT!

Morning guys, I just uploaded a web edit we have been working on which is all park clips from the past 6 months or so, we had a blast filming this so I hope you like it. Edited by Leon Sablinskis., you can check it out here.

Other news...Scotty has a bunch of photos over on the Natural site from his trip so far

Stu Munro is having a premiere for his dvd "These Days" this weekend, check the flyer below.

Bendigo trail jam this Saturday , dont miss it!