Thursday, May 14, 2015

Chris Milic Innovative Skateboard Video Parts

Chris Milic

It's A Secret-Chris Milic getting creative at spots often overlooked for skating.

Here is his part in Life is Goodie





Monarch of Magic Part


This is a clip of Milic skating in NYC



Here is an interview with Mango Millic via I Love You Online Magazine:


last week i met: chris ‘mango’ milic

  • INTERVIEW KATJA HORVAT
PIECE OF ME
Skateboarding is fun! And skateboarding right now, is super popular. The style they have, the vibe, everything is just kind of right. So that’s why I decided to interview one of my favorite skaters, Chris ‘Mango’ Milic, or better Dangerous Crango or Big Chris. Arizona kid, with dope style, rad skating and super fun personality, he is just the best. His skating is so amusing that you will get into it, even if that doesn’t interest you much.
And this interview was really fun to do. And as he said somewhere in the middle of this interview about something being extremely boss, I now say:
I think his words are extremely boss too! Dangerous Crango is just fun. He is the boss.
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HEY MANGO! HOW ARE YOU?
I‘m pretty good, just hanging out!
MANGO IS YOUR NICKNAME, WHERE DID YOU GET IT?
My friend Dirty Brett gave it to me one day. He said that Milic didn’t sound good, so he called me Mango. My friend Ryan kept calling me that and it stuck.  The Mango name has been falling off as of recent, lately my friends have been calling me (Dangerous) Crango or Big Chris.
DANGEROUS CRANGO, YOU SKATE. WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF YOU WERE NOT A SKATER?
I‘m not really sure, skating is just so boss.  It just feels good. Whenever I’m sore, tired, sad, or angry, skateboarding always makes me feel better.
AND WHEN DID YOU START TO SKATE?
I started skating when I was 10 or 11.  I used to rollerblade to my friend‘s house in my neighborhood. One day I got new rollerblades, and they took forever to put on. So I just started using my older brothers skateboard. I am 23 now so it‘s been 13 years.
YOU ARE PART OF WELCOME TEAM. WHAT’S THE BEST PART OF BEING A SPONSORED SKATEBOARDER?
Haha, the best part is probably skating and hanging out with everyone who rides for Welcome. Everyone is super cool, and really special. They make me happy.
SOMEONE SAID THAT YOUR “IT’S A SECRET” VIDEO IS THE MOST ENTERTAINING VIDEO WE WILL PROBABLY SEE THIS YEAR. WELL, ALL YOUR VIDEOS ARE SUPER FUN, YOUR WHOLE STYLE IS GOOFY AND EASY TO WATCH. WERE YOU ALWAYS THE JOKER, THE FUNNY GUY IN THE GANG?
I don’t really know, I’ve never thought about that! I feel like all my friends are just as funny and goofy as me.
WHAT ABOUT THE MUSIC, DO YOU CHOOSE IT?
Sometimes I get to pick the song. The last video part I picked a Prince song. It was my favorite song during the last months of filming. I would sing it in my car at the top of my lungs just about everyday!  I really, really like Laurie Anderson, would love to see someone skate to her music.
AND THIS SUMMER YOU WERE A NEW YORKER, RIGHT? HOW WAS NYC LIKE?
Yeah! New York is awesome. I’ve been there before, but this summer was extra special. I think I will be moving there soon hopefully.
ANY RAD STORY FROM NY?
Oh my, one time me and Jed Anderson were skating and holding onto the back of a taxi cab. The taxi realized what we were doing and slammed on the brakes, me and Jed flew forward and knocked off the taxi’s mirror. Haha, we just ran the other direction until the taxi couldn’t follow us anymore.
AND WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MEMORY FROM NYC?
Haha, this might sound weird but my favorite thing to do was to skate from the train to the Stillhouse Studio in Red Hook.  I did it every morning for a while listening to Harold Budd – The Pavillion of Dreams. The morning air just felt so crisp and nice.
A FRIEND OF MINE ALSO SPENT SOME TIME IN NYC THIS YEAR AND I THINK IF HE COULD BECOME ONE WITH TOMPKINS HE WOULD! IS IT REALLY THAT MUCH FUN?
Tompkins is just where we all hang out. It‘s easy to meet up with everyone there.  Anyone can skate there!
ALEX OLSON ALSO SHOT YOU AND SOME OTHER SUPER COOL KIDS FOR A SPREAD ON STYLE.COM. HOW WAS THAT?
That was the funniest day of my trip for sure! Alex is the best, hes so fun to be around. We just skated around and got to wear a bunch of really awesome/funny clothing. It was extremely boss.
WHAT ABOUT YOUR PERSONAL STYLE? IT’S… SOMETHING! IF I CAN PUT IT LIKE THAT. DOES MUCH THOUGHT GO INTO YOUR OUTFITS, OR DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL MAGIC HAND WHEN IT COMES TO PICKING OUT YOUR CLOTHES?
No special magic! I just like to wear stupid stuff. The more stupid it is, the better. The worse it fits, the better it looks. I just want to look really dumb sometimes, I think it‘s funny.
AND YOU ARE KIND OF AN ARTIST AND A MUSICIAN. TELL ME MORE ABOUT THAT…
Hmm, I‘m not sure. The older I get, the more I like making things. I just to like make as much stuff as I possibly can. Music, videos, paintings, drawings… I want to make everything. It’s so fun.
OK, SO NOW RANDOM: WHAT DID YOU EAT FOR BREAKFAST?
Egg and avocado sandwich, I really like those. And lots of iced coffee.
DO YOU PREFER POOLS OR THE BEACH?
Beach.
AND FOR THE END: WHO OF YOUR FRIENDS IS YOUR “FAVORITE”?
Jesse Alba is my favorite friend to hang out in NY.

Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Walker Ryan "A Far Walk From Home"

Great clip of an amazing skater riding skate spots around the world.

Here is some more information from his site:

My name is Walker Ryan and I'm from St. Helena, a small town in California's Napa Valley. At 18 I moved to San Diego to attend UCSD where I received a Bachelor of Art's Degree in Sociology. I started skateboarding at the age of seven years old and this toy has since taken over my life, providing a career and a means to travel the world. About a year into living in San Diego I started making a living as an amateur skateboarder for a Organika skateboards and C1rca footwear. Organika released my first professional model skateboard in November 2011, thus igniting my official professional skateboarding career.



Check out the link below to watch more of his videos:
http://walker-ryan.com/videos/

Allie Knight: Trucking and Skateboarding? The perfect combination for people that like to roll...

Have you ever thought about leaving behind the daily grind and getting behind the wheel of an 18 wheeler? I grew up obsessed with the trucking movie, "Smokey and the Bandit". Any of you that have seen this classic film probably are like me...and have entertained the idea of getting a hound dog and a big rig and cruising across the country delivering beer and jawing on the CB.
Well, for those of you interested in the OTR (Over the Road) trucking lifestyle, Allie Knight does a great job documenting the realities facing today's truck drivers.  She has a wonderful personality and a great sense of humor, which she utilizes brilliantly during the daily challenges she faces and overcomes. I have watched many of her adventures and enjoy the variety of viewing options she shares with viewers of her youtube channel.  I am especially fond of the episodes in which Allie answers questions, sent in by viewers, concerning life on the road as a trucker. Watching her show gives me great respect for her courage, and it also brings me back down to earth when I start thinking trucking would be like it was back in the days of the old "Smokey and the Bandit" film. Her youtube videos are a good reminder of the realities and challenges faced by today's truckers.

Thursday, April 30, 2015

Brainerd Minnesota Skateboard Montage

Another Brainerd Skateboard Montage.

Hardcore rap and some great skateboarding from local Brainerd Minnesota skateboarders.
Imagine if we had a skateboard park like most towns our size!


Steve Nesser Familia Weekend June 13


Friday, April 24, 2015

Video of Brainerd Native Jake Specht Skateboarding in Duluth Minnesota




Requirement flow. Jake Specht 
Skateboarding in Duluth, Minnesota filmed with Gopro Hero 3+
Music by: Atmosphere-Let Me Know That You Know What You Want Now (Southsiders Album) I do not OWN the music but it is PAYED for.
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Thanks for watching, NOW GO SKATE!!
ALL FOOTAGE FILMED ON: 10/19/14
filmed by: Jesse Covington
skateboarder: Jake Specht
age: 21 skater since: year 2000 (age 7)
hometown: Brainerd, Minnesota

Skaters will have some new places to eat this summer: Brainerd, Minnesota Food Truck Ordinance Passes!


Article written by Chelsey Perkins via the Brainerd Dispatch:
An ordinance governing food trucks in the city of Brainerd is now on the books.
In a 5-2 vote, the Brainerd City Council approved the ordinance Monday night, establishing the permitted boundaries, hours of operation and uses.
The ordinance covers all "transient food units," including trailers, wagons, carts and seasonal temporary food stands. The trucks will be allowed to park in eight designated zones, on public and private property in the city, most from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. In the downtown zone, hours of operation allowed are from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m.
The trucks will be allowed to sell only food and nonalcoholic beverages and must acquire a license from the city of Brainerd. Operators are not allowed to draw attention to themselves with audible noise or music beyond the unit, nor is exterior lighting permitted. Sales are not permitted within 300 feet of a brick-and-mortar restaurant or bar that serves food or within the same distance from the property perimeter of any festival, sporting event or civic event.

Full Article in Brainerd Dispatch about Food Truck Ordinance Passing

Click the links for more information on food trucks:
https://www.yahoo.com/food/a-taste-of-the-countrys-best-food-trucks-117032284796.html

Link to a great recent article on food truck positives and negatives:
http://restaurant-hospitality.com/food-trucks/street-scene-weighing-pros-and-cons-food-trucks

Application for Food Truck vendor in Brainerd, Minnesota

Here is a link to a successful food truck in Los Angeles, CA.
http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/the-burnt-truck-orange-county#H1vbSLVItzBS80yxmVpQYw