ikeda is really good. But my problem with him is he needs to expand his style. Too many videos i see him do the exact same couple of tricks. with minor variations on the same tricks. I like the riders who have a wide range of tricks that they do really well.
Love the amount of flat coverage. As a mid school guy I was explained to the younger kids how we knew about the racing ,flat, and dirt scene just as much as rank and street because of things like Bmx plus, snap, and company vids like American muscle and dead sailor. So we knew about Greg romaro and NorCal pull, and we knew how day smith did in B3 just as much as nasty and Doyle are doing on the dk dirt circuit. I guess what I’m saying is this is really cool to see all the coverage and give some light to our sides of the sport other than just coasters and flat ledge content. Keep it up boys!
Kenny Vloggins well said dude, our bmx is really pushing hard to get back what was stolen. Stolen? Is that the right word I don’t know? Anyway keep up the good work guys !
couldn't agree more Kenny, flatland has always been treated like the red-headed step child, always nice to see the more mainstream coverage give some shine to flatland, hope they keep it up
I already commented on this a while back...but I just re-watched it. New thoughts - A) Takahiro doesn't switch rigs so he just knows his bike the best. Period. It took me two years to build my current flatland rig...And it is staying that way for a reason. B) Benjamin Hudson's slow, creeper style is gold. C) Alex Jumelin and Matthias Dandois have their own little microcosm thing going on from riding together...which is hard to do in the age of light-speed, global information overload. ...Now I'm going to ride and shut my grease hole.
Ok, wait just a damn second.. 1st place!? "So, smooth and original"!? Are you high? 85% of his run is page 1 of "Flatland for dummies" Hey, guys..2002 called kuoppa and gomez want their tricks back. I was doing this same exact run when I was 16-17 they were some of the first tricks I ever learned lol. I'm so sorry to the runners up, and I'm sorry but 1st shouldn't have even cracked the top 10. This is so bias it's honestly not funny cause this is how a lot of them make their living and put food on the table. To the judge I hope you choke on that bribe money..
Our BMX absolutely. Switches, keeping balance, amazing strength I’m not taking anything away from these guys. But let’s kee it real, it’s the same thing over and over, a bunch of spins and twirls. Ballerinas on bikes
Matthias was better this time. However, he’s had the same run for three years and the judges are probably getting tired of it. He needs to improvise and change it up.
If I wasnt snowboarding in the winter, i was Flatlanding in the Spring/Summer. These dudes are pro and make it look easy, but truth is there is Incredible Practice and technical knowledge involved. Always been a fan of flatlanding because i was afraid of Heights and ramps lmfao
It must suck to be Takahiro. You are so good that after a while, they can't even place you in the top three because of politics. He makes people look like they have no balance.
The guy in the thumbnail has one of the dopest BMX's I've seen. Does anyone know what's the brand and model of handlebar he's running on his bike? I'd appreciate any help given☝️🤓.
The thumbnail I am seeing is of Takahiro Ikeda. The frame / bike is a Flamon..which is his company. They are, in fact, very cool. I'm still very down with full-on flatland frames. Here's a vid of the bikes - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-gfTVhmwqiN4.html
@@HexBMX I'll check out your link in a second. I just ordered a set of Hazard Lite rims, and am getting an update on my order. I'm trying to keep my customizations as Odyssey'd out as possible, but these bars may beat the Odyssey Bayou's (Terry Adams) in this competition for winning my mallet stem☝️😎!
A lot of old schoolers can't handle the constant circle. I'm old school myself. .and I have grown to appreciate it. A lot. Watch it again and check out Benjamin Hudson's run. It's slower and more palatable for the old schoolers. I don't ride like this...and don't want to...but, man, these guys are ninja-core badass.
@@HexBMX well there's the upsides as well as downsides. I thought I was the only one that felt like this till Eddie fiola made video talking about it. Times must change as things do I am sure it takes much skill and like back in the day some ppl stood out more than others and they did some cool tricks but as well as the tricks became a certain way so have the bikes. May be built stronger but majority looks the same and it kinda took something out of the sport. I guess that's why x games stopped flatlanding out of competition. It kill me because skateboarding is still going.
@@randinonsense7360 I totally get it, man. And when I heard Fiola say that, I was like, "Yep!". I have certain new school riders I like to watch...but a lot of riders fall into the circle abyss.
