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This is where you can find out about all the latest home-grown videos and DVDs. If you've made a video about Scottish skating we want to hear from you.
Keg Killer
Reviewed by Euan
The third in the series of "beer" DVDs from Thrasher magazine, "Beer Helmet" and "Beers, Bowls & Barnies" being the other two, "Keg Killer" is of massive relevance to us in Scotchland due to the inclusion of not one, not two, but three Scottish skaters - John Rattray, who gets listed on the rear artwork, Stu Graham and Div Adams.
The fact that Stu & Div get their own section/chapter speaks for itself and the massive interest in Scottish skating.
With the main feature clocking in a gnarly 53 minutes and a further 40 minutes of "extras" which would justify an independent release on it's own this is one monster of a DVD.
Hardcore sounds accompany chapter after chapter of wheel scrapin', truck grindin', 'crete chisle'n, rapid firin' rootin tootin awe inspiring skating -yeehaaar!!
A monster combination of pools, parks, ramps, and okay some stairs with the biggest names, who aren't named during the show itself, stateside, along with some bloke with gnarly teeth and Scotland tattooed on his collar bone who gets the only speaking clip in the whole flick and manages to cuss enough in 15 seconds to give Bill Cosby nightmares for years to come.
Stu and Div are manna from heaven for the Stateside brotherhood. Their section runs at about three and a half minutes but during that short time they manage to tear a new one in Washington Street's butt and throw some Livi moves around some pools.
Div's one footed maneuver that has been suggested to me as an ankle breaker is pure madness at Washington Street - watch it, watch it again, then watch it in slow mo and then watch it again and get out a physics book and you'll still be none the wiser at how he pulls it off.
The rest of the DVD contains a proverbial who's who in American skating and footage from, in addition to the States, Spain, Israel and New Zealand.
The extras on this Thrasher disc yet again prove to be priceless with a Vans/Pro-Tec pool comp which is fantastic viewing with all the usual pool-dogs, including TT skating while bladdered, joined by the likes of Bucky Lasek and Bob Burnquist, who is the undisputed unbelievable master of switch skating, a vert ramp "house party", some local up in the woods-deliverance-stylee jam which'll have you squealin' like a pig and more tour footage than you can shake a stick at, including more Rattray in NZ, this is a great package.
Oh aye and you get a guided tour of the Stu & Div tent. The mere fact that the boys are featured so predominantly on a Thrasher movie speaks for itself so you might want to keep an eye out for some stateside sponsorship in the future.
H'Min Bam
A film by Alex Craig
Reviewed by Ali
Here is a nice new Scottish Skate film for your collection - the whole film has a rad Scottish feel to it. As Alex is from Aberdeen way, the film also has a distinctly Don feel to it. The title itself is an old Scottish war cry (incase anyone else was wondering).
I was trying to think of any Scottish spots that have been omitted by H’min Bam, but I could not think of any. The film also contains skating from all the best Scottish skaters too. Colin K, Seb Curtis, Mark Foster, Ben Leyden, Ferg, Big Mark, Div, Stu Graham, the Bolland’s and John Rattary to name a few.
I enjoyed seeing footage from a lot of spots that were new to me. This film makes you want to travel up North to try out some of the hidden treasures that they have up there. There are a few spots that I know I’ll be trying to get up to this summer.
Div proves himself as the ruler of the Livi bowl once again to the sound of some quality white trash music. Bottle of wine anyone? Nice rendition from the Carluke boys. It was good to see John Rattary skating his home turf. The Livi section is well rad and contains some of the sickest tricks that have been made there over the last couple of years. Stu Graham’s ressy to wee bowl transfer is obviously legendary.
Stu Graham also shows us all how Dumbarton should be skated. The A’deen full pipe looks like an amazing though sketchy ride. There is also a load of rad Scottish street skating in this film and the obligatory pissed tramp session although I’ve never seen Skate Mitts before. Ferg has a really nice section using the Big Dynamic Earth set to its full potential.
There are a few nice hidden extras on the DVD. The nicest being the history of Aberdeen from 1990-1999. Really good for reminiscing to (I started back in 1989). You can also see the changing of John Ratt from boy to man (good viewing for all you up and comers, Scottish skaters can go far if they keep at it!). Watch out for the cringe tastic experience that is the loss of Glenn’s two front teeth. You don’t want to watch Matt Pritchard’s Monster Munch Challenge.
To sum up, this film is a great advert for Scottish Skating. Go out and buy it - it should be available from all good skate shops and is being distributed by Nik Zorlac at Power Distribution.
Transitionally Speaking
Not Normal Films (Matt Robertson)
Reviewed by Ali
This is a real nice film documenting the main Scottish tranny skating of 2003 (I know that we are kind of behind the times but that is mostly my fault with the late review). It also includes footage from a few of the comps from down south that year.
The DVD didn’t seem to want to work in my player but fortunately it worked in my son’s playstation so I didn’t miss out. This vid has loads of rad Livi footage on it. There is also quite a lot of nice footage from Perth which is good to watch as this is one of the newer parks in our fine country. Skaters of the Scottish parks include Ben Leyden, Stu Graham, Ferg, Colin Taylor, Benson, Div and loads more.
There is also footage from the European open and the Osiris Armagedon Cup. This includes skating from the likes of Danny Gonzalez, Peire Luc Gagnon, Rune Glifberg, Mattaius Ringstrom and Sandro Dias. Some good footage of the pros! Some of the best footage on this vid was from the Livi Pure pure weekend of 2003. For those of you were there you will know how good the Skating was. For me the best trick of the show was the big bowl into the park transfer at Perth by Stu.
Overall this was well worth a watch. Keep our eyes peeled for ‘Transitionally Touring’ which should be out this winter. And you can check out what else Matt has been up to at notnormalfilms.co.uk.
Concrete'ly Content
A Brokehead Production (Glen 'Woody' Wood)
Reviewed by Ali
This vid is from a man from Perth so it starts off in with some quality Perth footage. The first section represents skating Perth at its best. Nice summer weather with the locals Ferg, Slobs, Blair and some more of the Dundee boys ripping up the park.
All three of the big skate comps that are usually held are included in this video. First up the Perth Comp 2003.
This includes some quality footage of Ben Leyden and plenty other carnage. Secondly the Bristo 2003 comp. This was the last comp at Bristo that we have had at Bristo in recent years with some serious ramps present. There are some nice tricks performed by the likes of Big Mark and Wee Joe. Lastly the Livi Pure Fun Skate Party 2003. This is the best footage that I have seen of those years proceedings. It includes the Saturday Midnight Bowl sessions that make some very amusing viewing. The car flipping incident was also included for comic value. There are loads of good clips of people giving it their all and taking quite a few beatings in the process.
There is also some footage of a secret indoor mini ramp getting built. What I want to know is where it is?
No skate vid is complete without the slam section and this one doesn’t disappoint. The only bit I did not like was seeing Trees getting taken away by the medics. A most unmellow bit of viewing. The music on this video is healthy (play list missing though woody!). In fact overall the production of this video is highly professional. I was very impressed. Give us a shout when the next one is going to be ready Glen.