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Kilian Martin : India Within

This kid continues to blow my mind. And Brett Novak’s cinematography is top notch as usual. The skate world’s new dynamic duo (or first dynamic duo) : Kilian Martin and Brett Novak.

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Kilian Martin : Internal Dpearture
By Brett Novak

This guy is truly something else. I haven’t seen skill or creativity like this on a skateboard since Mullen or Daewon Song. And I’d be brave enough to say he’s knocking on their door. Every video I’ve seen from him he takes his talent up a level, and it’s not looking like there’s a limit for him.

The video is filmed, edited, and directed by Brett Novak who has worked with Kilian before. His shooting/editing style make Kilian’s boardwork look even classier. These aren’t your typical skate footage shorts, these are short film masterpieces. This is high art (which, ironically, some of the tricks are performed on). Novak is the Chris Nolan to Martin’s DiCaprio. They have a chemistry that shows in the end product.

Are these guys not huge yet? Or am I out of the loop? 

Supreme x Vans

Why do these have to be coming out when I’m broke? Story of my life, I swear.

Supreme teams up with Vans once again to drop some of the cleanest kicks I’ve geeked over in a while. I’m a sucker for floral print, and this pattern strikes a chord with me elsewhere. Not only is it a dope floral pattern, but it’s also a floral pattern derived from a painting used by the band New Order for their album Power, Corruption & Lies. The album cover was designed by Peter Saville who is most known for his design work for Joy Division, New Order, and Factory Records.

So my sneaker/fashion nerd sensibilities are being touched upon, and my love (obsession) for music is being abused.

Thanks Supreme. Couldn’t have dropped these a week ago when I had money?

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Wow.

This is the first video I’ve seen from this kid (and the first time I’ve heard of him at all) and DAMN. He’s good. He’s great.

I can’t wait to see more.

Skater : Killian Martin

Video by : Brett Novak

This looks great, but it’s partly directed by Spike Jonze so what’s new? Some of my favorite guys to watch, and great direction. Girl always brings it.

Nike SB - “Iron” Lows

Iron lows?!

Nike is killing me. I really wish I could get the OG high top version, but they’re pricey and won’t be coming down anytime soon.

These should be a good substitute for now. These will be mine!

*Hey Babe*Hint*Hint*

The Simpsons x Santa Cruz Cruzers

I’ve never really been a big Simpsons fan, but I do respect their longevity and their impact on pop culture (and their satire of it). With that being said, I love these Cruzers! If I could get one it would deifnitely be the one on the far right. The colors are perfect, the shape is dope, and the Bart/Crossbones image is sweet.

These will definitely appeal to the skater heads, and art scene people just as much. They’re going to be as collectible as they are skate-able (or skateable, not too sure of that one).

They’re on the Santa Cruz online store.

Skate On,

Zach

(Source : Hypebeast.com)

This Trick

Polyurethane grumbles along pavement
7-ply slides and slaps off of asphalt
Gum soles grab griptape
Four wheels contact the concrete two at a time
The body lowers, the spirits rise
Prayers lifted, praise is given
The soul rolls away

Me in a past life.
Good find Babe.

Me in a past life.

Good find Babe.

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