Nathan Bartlett

Nathan is currently battling another slipped disc in his back which is causing him a major amount of pain and a severe loss of sleep. It's far worse than any of you can imagine, and he is unable to sit still for longer than 5 minutes, let alone ride a skateboard. I really hope that this heals quickly and Nathan can get back to being pain free, as no one I know deserves it more! A stand-up fellow, with a heart of gold - here's his opening part from Something Legit!

Something Legit ONLINE!!!

Hey Guys, I will be posting all the parts on my youtube over the next little while. I'm hoping to figure out a way to make it a free download for everyone so that you don't have to watch it in the crappy youtube quality. As well, copies are being made for those of you who are old-fashioned like myself and actually want a DVD. Those should be ready around the middle of January so stay tuned for that. In the meantime, here's the Intro from Something Legit. Big thanks to Jerome for helping us film this!

Premiere

Thanks to Dave Bloom for coming out and shooting the premiere for us and to Cayden Stoddart and the Naughty Boyz
Check out Dave's Blog for more

More Premiere News

So local filmer/editor/artist Cayden Stoddart will be showing a promo for his next video "Naughty Boyz" prior to the screening of something legit....mumble mumble. Also, remember to bring your food bank donations for free admission (any non-perishable food item) example - Kraft Dinner, Soup, Rice Cakes, etc. Otherwise it's gonna cost you a hefty two Canadian dollars to get yo ugly ass in there! So just bring food and know that you are helping feed the less fortunate this holiday season. Other than that, keep fit and have fun! Body break! See you Wednesday

Premiere!!! Premiere!!! Premiere!!!

Finally got all the details sorted out for Something Legit video premiere party.
Hosted by the Edmonton Skateboard Association at the Paramount Theatre on Jasper Avenue in Edmonton, Alberta.
Wednesday, Dec. 15th at 7 p.m. at 10275 Jasper Ave. Get Hungry on it! Admission is $2 or FREE with a food bank donation!
Let's do this!!!

Hesh Muffins

I have absolutely nothing to do with this video, but I am just stoked on how sick the skating is - so I think you should watch it!

Hesh Muffins from Brendon Anderson on Vimeo.

Welcome to Winter Regina Nov. 21st

We comin muthafuckas! Watch yoselfs!

Mitch Coverage in KingShit and Concrete

Mitch was recently in the new KingShit for the Converse "Connect the Dots" contest. Peep his smithgrind above and see the video here
He also had a sequence published in the latest Concrete - now viewable online! Check it out!

ABD

Since this trick had already been done at this spot, and we all know that that's just unacceptable - Shane decided to take it over the rail. FS Flip - Strat [o] by Keith Henry Be sure to check out Keith's Blog - He has some new updates with his favorite skate photos from the last couple years and Shane and Mitch are both in there. Thanks to Keith for shooting with us and keeping skating fun



















It's an oldie - but it's still solid GOLD baby!

Mitch on Osiris

Congrats to Mitch for landing a spot on the Canadian Osiris team. Well deserved, Mitch has been killing it forever and this is just a sample of what's in store for his part in Something Legit

Hamuals

Shane getting his manny on - not really a HAMual, that's why it's throwaway

Westlock Skatepark

We went to the park up in Westlock near the end of summer. Met some of the locals and skated the day away with them. Threw this edit together real quick. All the homies are in there, thanks to everyone who came out.

Duane Redcrow

Best flatground in Edmonton. CLAIM! Duane has one of my favorite styles to watch, and I wish that I had been able to spend more time filming and partying with him this summer. One of the funniest dudes I've ever met, he seemed to kill himself all summer trying to get some tricks for the video, and while he has gotten some bangers for Something Legit, I'm really excited to see what he comes up with next year - he's never satisfied with his footage. He's definitely one of the next skaters in Edmonton to explode, keep your eyes peeled for him in the future.

Robin Holdsworth

Robin has a bangin part coming out in something legit in a short while. He's been silently killing it for years, having run a local clothing company and designing graphics forever. If you missed his art show two weeks ago, you blew it. Fundraising in memoriam of the late Nathan Matthews, a truly amazing individual, Robin hosted a show entitled, "If the Blues was Money" Check more of Robin's art here. Here's a rad edit put together by Rumor team rider and recent Vancouver transplant Kris Richardson. Enjoy, Robin Holdsworth and Kris Richardson ripping bonsor before the rain sets in

Kurt Oldach

Kurt's dope! What else is there to say? Here's his sponsor me tape, filmed by Briggs Ogloff
Be sure to get a copy of Briggs video Lovebolts, such a sick video!

Josiah Cariou

The most energetic dude in the group - Jo has a way to make the most trivial matters in life the most entertaining. You could be at McDonald's ordering food when he awkwardly asks the cashier what to order, then tells them they're stupid for thinking he would want that. Or driving down the road having random people tell you your tire is about to fall off. Or maybe he'll just bust into a ridiculous dance in the middle of the shopping mall food court for no apparent reason. People always throw out the "that was random" saying with their friends, but with Jo I've come to expect the unexpected. Everytime I hang with him I always leave the day in a better frame of mind than when I started. His great sense of humor cracks me up all the time. As far as the skateboarding goes.....Jobin constantly blows my mind with his trick selection and consistency. Here's a little throwaway - Keep on the lookout for the real thing. Something Legit is coming

Nathan Bartlett

I first met Nathan 5 years ago when he came down to Edmonton from the bustling metropolis of Athabasca. He soon made the move to the city and was sponsored by the same shop that I was. He grows the gnarliest beard and sometimes people wonder if he's homeless due to his rugged appearance. He's actually the friendliest person ever and on top of his skills on a skateboard he also attends University full time. Nathan is one of the most determined people I've met, and he's bound to find success at anything he tries. Stoked to have met Nathan and proud to call him my friend. Here's some scraps of his, all his Legit shit will be displayed at the premiere next month. Stay tuned....details coming soon

Justin Vaux

Meet Justin Vaux. One of the funniest, most charismatic people I've ever had the pleasure of meeting. I met him when I worked at a skateshop in the small town of Leduc, and I've watched his skating progress so much over the last 2 years. Justin has one of those crazy, eccentric personalities, and most people seem to latch on to his great sense of humor. Never a dull moment with him around, especially if there's some females in the mix. Guy turns into an animal! Not gonna elaborate on that one too much, you do the math. Anyways - here's some funny clips of him I had to clear off the computer. Buddy slams hard! Enjoy

Shane Barlow

I've known Shane since he was 14, at the park hustling kids for smokes. He's been a regular on road trips ever since and every time I film with him he gets some serious bangers. One of the most focused people I've ever filmed, Shane always seems to get what he wants. He is the most fearless of the crew - jumping down the biggest sets and gaps and always looking for a bigger rail to try. One of my favorite people to film with for sure he's got a great style and he's always positive and fun to be around. Here's an edit of him ripping the park in an hour before we hit the streets and he stockpiled more footy for his part.

Mitch Phillips

We've been collecting footy for a minute or two and one of the skaters slated to have a full part in the video is Mitch Phillips. I've known this cat for almost 6 years now and am continually blown away by his talent on a board. Aside from that, the dude pretty much rules at life, working as an apprentice sheet metal worker and living for every moment. He just got back from the AM Getting Paid Contest in Montreal where he made the finals and placed 9th. He came up on some money in the best trick contest too, throwing down some gnarly bangers. Here is a throwaway clip of him. Stay tuned for Something Legit premiere times and locations. Should be happening around the middle of November - but don't worry, I'll let you know as soon as it's booked. Word? Word.

O-Dawg is killing it!

Here is Owen's part in the bonus section of his Ghetto Video - released 2010. Check it out, some ripping lines in there

Millwoods Shred with Beans, Cam, Marcus and Duane

Video is coming out real soon, check back often for a shitload of updates, starting now!

Millwoods Skatepark from Mike Maurer on Vimeo.

Some more scraps

Here's a bunch of clips from Mitch that won't be making the cut for his part in something legit.
Song - Closer to the Heart by Rush

Mitch Phillips Throwaway from Mike Maurer on Vimeo.

Objective Perspective

Found these clips on the old hard drive of Mitch from a launch session at Kask last summer. Thought I'd throw it up for y'all to enjoy. Girly screams courtesy of Forest.

Mitch Phillips Kaskatayo sesh from Mike Maurer on Vimeo.

Trinity 6 sesh

Late last winter skated a couple spots with Kurt, Duane and Jo. Here is the footage from the first sesh of that. Second sesh to follow next week.

Neo from Mike Maurer on Vimeo.

Edmonton Skateboard Association Bottle Drive #2

We all got together again last Saturday for another bottle drive and everything went smoothly, raising just under $1100 for the Terry Fox Foundation. Everyone came together and worked their butts off to make this event go as smoothly as possible. A huge thanks to Iris, Stu, Jet, Stirling, Dustin, Matt, Jon, Travis, and Mitch for all the hard work planning this event and for driving - this wouldn't be possible without your efforts. Hope to see you all at the next one! Here's some footage from the skate jam we held after at the Millwoods Skatepark. Hope you enjoy it!

ESA skate jam Millwoods park May 1st from Mike Maurer on Vimeo.

5 tricks with Justin Schwan

Here's a quick snippet of Chappy at the Lions park in Saskatoon

Millwoods Skatepark

I've been skating Millwoods a little more lately and recently had a chance to film a couple of the guys shredding there at sunset. Here's a quick edit with all the homies. Peep it!

Sunset from Mike Maurer on Vimeo.

Procrastination

I have had this footage for over a month now, and finally got around to editing it. Sorry to the guys I filmed with who have been waiting for this. Leduc Skatepark monty with Shelmac, Sparkle and T-Pain. All bangers, no filler!

Sea Monkeys from Mike Maurer on Vimeo.

Edmonton Skateboard Association

I've been working with the Edmonton Skateboard Association a little bit lately, and we've been planning some pretty exciting stuff. Coming up on May 1st there is going to be a bottle drive fundraiser for cancer at the Millwoods Skatepark. Here is a little edit of our last bottle drive and park cleanup at Kaskitayo on April 3rd.

Edmonton Skateboard Association skatepark cleanup and fundraiser from Mike Maurer on Vimeo.

Wheat and Barl..ow?

Shane Barlow has been killing it lately.... actually, he's been killing it for a long time, people just don't know yet. He's currently out in Van shooting some photos with his homies and collecting footage. His first full length part will be coming out in my video this summer, "Something Legit", so keep your eyes peeled for that. In the meantime, here's some throwaways of his that won't be going to any other projects.

Shane Barlow Leftovers from Mike Maurer on Vimeo.

Mitch Phillips

So we've been filming a little bit already this year, and Mitch has been throwing down some serious hammers. Here's a couple lines from one of those sessions that will never get past the cutting room floor. Mitch is currently in Vancouver with Shane Barlow (who also has a part in my upcoming video) and Andrew Burbank, shooting photos with Keith Henry and collecting footage. Bet they come back with definite Gnar-nia!

Raw Skateboards

Found this old promo for the now defunct Raw Skateboards. Those were some fun years. Thought I would post this up for all to enjoy. 2007

Old Raw Skateboards Promo from Mike Maurer on Vimeo.

Golden Oldies

Just going through my computer and deleting a bunch of old files. Found these clips of Mitch and threw this together. Filmed over 2007-2008

Outdoor Skating Soon

The snow is almost gone, and we can't wait to get out on the streets. Here's a monty of a bunch of the homies ripping up the indoor. Hopefully we won't have to skate this park again until next winter.

Nathan Matthews

Thanks to Liam Mitchell for putting this together

Nathan from Liam Mitchell on Vimeo.

Couple New Vids

I've been filming a little bit more lately and have a park session of Kurt and Duane to post as well as some kask footy from last summer with Mitch. I've been working on editing some of the guys throwaways to post up on here as well, so stay tuned for that. Video update should be online for Thursday. Later

Nathan Matthews

Today was the service for one of the finest people I've ever had the pleasure of meeting. "A Celebration of Nathan's Life" was held for friends and relatives and it was one more chance to remember Nathan, recall moments, and tell stories of adventures with him. Nathan genuinely cared for everyone he met, and always had a way of making time for everyone. It saddens me that I won't be able to skate with him, share a laugh with him, or see his artwork progress anymore. Although these moments won't be occuring again, I am very grateful that Nathan touched my life. All the stories and memories that people have posted of him ensure that he will live on forever in my thoughts. Nathan was, and is, an inspiration to us all - and his passing makes me think of all the great times that were shared. He had the most infectious smile, and I hope to see it again one day. Roll Forever Nate!

Jobin

Josiah warms up with a coupla tricks before we got the boot from THE MAN as well as a sweet fine. Read a couple posts below for that full story, or ask one of us in person. Later!

Jobin from Mike Maurer on Vimeo.

Medicine Hat

Thanks to Stu Young for organizing such an awesome trip for us all. We got to go down to Medicine Hat and check out Central Skatepark two weekends ago. We'd like to thank Mike Teliske, Alissa Fitzsimmons, Taylor Olenic, Duane Preston, and Terence Kowalchuk for opening up their homes to us. Much appreciated and thanks for the great time. We'll definitely be back.

Skateboarding is not a crime...... $287 fine

The other day Jo and I went to the University of Alberta to do some filming. After about 15 minutes of warming up Jo was getting pretty close to the first trick that he had wanted to film, when BAM! security showed up. We quickly gathered our belongings and fled the scene with the the Peace Officer in hot pursuit of us. He was close enough that we could hear him on his radio - "Yep, they're running......two males......need backup...." hahaha. Now I'm certain that Jo could have made the Canadian National Track Team as he was at a leisurely jog to allow me to catch up. Mind you, I was carrying a backpack and a camera in my hand, but as I caught up with him all he said was, "we need to run faster." The two of us made it to the street which I thought was off the property when another car aka "backup" pulled in. They accused us of stealing from the building, because otherwise we "wouldn't be running" according to them. After a thorough search of my bag they were certain that nothing had been stolen and after a brief search in their records it came up that I had skateboarded there before. $287 ticket for "trespassing" - thank you very much U of A. Unbelievably stoked! I'll be posting Josiah's warmup tricks later this evening as well as a few other vids that I've been procrastinating on. If you don't see a video update this evening....punch me in the balls. That's all for now folks

Winter is still upon us

With all the snow that's been around lately a couple of us decided to take refuge in some parkades, hallways, and the skatepark. I filmed a couple tricks during these sessions and will be posting them up here in the next day or so. Stay tuned...

It all starts here

I decided to enter the blog world. Most likely no one gives a crap what I do, but if you want to stay up to date on what the crew is doing here is the place to check it out. I'll be posting a lot of videos here over the next few weeks to keep people updated on the Edmonton skate scene. If you don't like it, I don't care

Promo for Something Legit. Coming this summer