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Let’s Get Mystikal Video Premiere at Nine Star

September 18th, 2009 by szakeri

Event: Mutiny's Let's get mystikal video premiere

Where: Nine Star WLA and Nine Star MV

When: Friday September 18th at 8pm

 

 

Review of "Let's get mystical" by Ryan Galvan of Vitalbmx.com

 

Let me start by saying that Mutiny's Stoked on Being Pumped is one of my favorite bmx videos of all time. Joe Simon is one of the best cinematographers in the bmx industry. This is definitely something rare to hear because there are few filmers in our industry that I would designate as cinematographers. He truly is an artist and his work must be appreciated as art. His latest work, Let's Get Mystical, only expresses this fact even more clearly. He raised the bar on bmx film making with SOBP by using tools and techniques seen in many art film projects, from his wedding films, to the set of the latest Hollywood blockbuster. Some examples of this would be his use of Glidecam stabilizer systems and Cinevate cranes and dollies. In LGM, he took it a step further by using a collaboration of not only state of the art HD technology but also beautiful 16mm and 8mm film stock.

The concept behind LGM is based around several road-trips the Mutiny team took around America and Europe this year. Despite them going on these trips, the bmx community stayed pretty ignorant that anything was going on until about a month ago. Instead of the typical rider specific video parts, the film is broken into chapters, each designating a new region and a new trip. However the video still contains an artsy side with several B-roll montages, which add so much worth to any Joe Simon production. Who can forget the beautifully done slow-motion montage and final mix section in SOBP?  These portions of the film are not meant to showcase the riding skill levels, so to speak, but more geared to showcasing the beauty of everything that surrounds the riding, something commonly forgotten until the transition to HD film making. This video includes the whole American Mutiny team: Brandon Hoerres, Hanson Little, Justin Simpson, Ryan Smith, Randy Taylor, George Boyd, and Andy Martinez, along with a few UK members including Josh Bedford and the legendary kook Mat Roe. Also along for the first part of the ride are ex-Mutiny members Niki Croft and Morgan Wade. It was great of Joe to see the importance of the work that Niki and Morgan put in for his video and I'm glad that this was not another example of sponsor changes causing a loss of good footage forever.

Every riders individual style is showcased throughout the video even with the lack of full rider sections. Standouts include the flow team rider George Boyd for one. He impressed me throughout the whole video and I see a bright future for this young rider. He is super tech and has many street lines, which he makes look so simple that you have to go back and look again to appreciate what happened a second time. Those looking back to SOBP may be expecting to see more of Hanson Little jumping every seemingly impossible gap in sight at high speed. Trust me, you will not be disappointed. Mat Roe showcases his tech tricks with lots of impressive style. I could watch his footage all day, be it bangers or B-roll. Justin Simpson also did well in showing off his I-don’t-care-about-my-physical-health style.

Standout chapters include a sweet film stock trails section with UK rider Robbo in Pennsylvania. There is nothing that motivates me to ride like a chill trails video and this section is no different. Robbo definitely has a sweet style.  The second half of the Midwest section has an awesome vibe with a Soulja Boy rap track laid down and plenty of big tricks and lifestyle clips thrown in for good measure. You really pick up on the fun vibe I'm sure these guys shared while out traveling and filming for this video. The Texas section is my favorite for sure.  You truly get the feeling that this is representative of just another day out riding with friends. Big show stopping clips are frequent but you also get the impression from some of it that these riders are just a bunch of friends out filming each other for a local scene video (filming each other very well however) while out sessioning a few spots. This chapter really hit a perfect balance of business tricks and fun, everyday, riding. Also, you better believe that Joe took advantage of Texas being the hometown and took the time to make sure the filming of every clip was planned out perfectly. This is definitely some of his best work yet. The main video ends with an awesome mix section of apparent bangers that the team can definitely be proud of. A title card and a few awesome mix sections of leftovers and b-roll follow this.

After reviewing my favorite moments from this film, I have to conclude that this is another all around excellent bmx film from Joe Simon and a great follow up to SOBP. Is every clip a jaw-dropping stunt or life changing aerial maneuver that will change bmx forever? No, but that is not what I think Joe and Mutiny are all about. They are about showcasing bmx as core as possible. Bmx isn't always about who can do the biggest tricks or make the most money its about sharing fun, laughs and adventures on your bike with your friends and Mutiny hit the nail right on the head in this video. I will definitely be getting my own copy of Let's Get Mystical and making it one of my staple videos to watch before any day out sessioning with my homies. I suggest you go out and do the same.

 

 

 

All the new 2010 FIT completes are here!

September 18th, 2009 by szakeri

 

Ok, eucalyptus trees shed a lot of freakin leaves. On top of that, they are a little oily, so mix yourself a good steep hill covered in eucalyptus trees and you'll have one slippery slope. So you should understand why we're so excited!

You see, now that every single 2010 Fit complete just dropped at Nine Star (in every color they come in by the way) we have a whole butt load of empty cardboard bike boxes lying around. And if you have never launched yourself down a crazy steep, eucalyptus covered hill while sitting in a cardboard box? Well sir, you have not lived! So get in to Nine Star soon, and peep all the new complete bikes from Fit Bike CO.

 

 

Mike Aitken TRL Signature 24.25 lbs

 

Chase Hawk TRL Signature 24.25 lbs

 

 

TRL 3 24.5 lbs

 

TRL 2 25 lbs

 

 

TRL 1 25.25 lbs

 

PRK Signature Dakotoa Roche 24.75 lbs

 

PRK Signature Van Homen 24.75 lbs

 

 

PRK 3 26 lbs

 

PRK 2 27 lbs

 

PRK 1 27.25 lbs

 

 

STR Signature Edwin Delarosa 25.75 lbs

 

STR Signature Tom White 26 lbs

 

 

STR 2.5 26.5 lbs

 

 

STR 1 27.75 lbs

 

 

Tech Signature Eddie Cleveland 24.25 lbs

 

Tech Signature Chase Dehart 24.25 lbs

 

 

Tech 2.5 25.5 lbs

 

Tech 1 25.75 lbs

 

 

CR24 25.5 lbs

 

 

TRL 18 Aitken 23.75 lbs

 

PRK 18 Van Homen 23.75 lbs

 

 

TRL 16 Chase Hawk 22.5 lbs

 

 

PRK 16 Dakotoa Roche 22.5 lbs

 

 

 

Nike 6.0 “Writing on the Wall” Premiere - Watch the Trailer

December 3rd, 2008 by jmcgrady

Check it out, Nike 6.0’s video project - Writing on the Wall- is premiering at the Nine Star in LA and Mission Viejo, this Sunday Dec 7th at 8:00pm. Plenty of shred and swag for all, including grips, pedals, seats, DVD’s, shoe laces, stickers and even more super secret juicy freebies. Peep the trailer below, and we’ll see you on Sunday.

All the new 2009 FIT completes are here!

September 10th, 2008 by jmcgrady

Van Homan Signature PRK Park

Colors: Flat Clear with gold bits

Specs:
20.75" Full chromo. 7.75" Fit bars, 3pc Crank/Mid BB, S&M 101 pedals, Fit FAF Tires, 9t sealed bearing cassette, 25t sprocket, Snafu Mobeus gyro, removeable gyro tabs, KMC Kool chain,
Dual material pegs, ECCD seat, Integrated headset, Fit grips, Fit DL stem, Diatech brake, double wall Annodized Alienation rims

Weights:
PRK Signature = 26-1/2lbs (26lbs w/ no pegs) ** 12kg
TRL Signature = 25lbs ** 11.35kg
STR Signature = 25-1/2lbs (24-1/2lbs w/ no pegs) ** 11.5kg

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Mike Aitken Signature TRL Trail

Colors: Flat Burgundy

Specs:
20.75" Full chromo. 3pc Crank/Mid BB, Fit High 8" bars, S&M 101 pedals, Fit FAF Tires, 9t sealed bearing cassette, 25t sprocket,
KMC Hollowpin chian, ECCD seat, Fit grips, Diatech brake, removeable gyro tabs, Linear cable, Integrated headset, double wall Alienation rims

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Edwin de la Rosa Signature STR Street

Colors: Flat black

Specs: NO BRAKES
20.75" Full chromo. 3pc Crank/Mid BB, Fit 7.75" bars, Ody PC pedals, 2x 2.1 Fit FAF Tires, 9t sealed bearing cassette, 25t sprocket, 4x pegs,
KMC Kool chian, ECCD seat, Fit grips, Integrated headset, double wall Alienation rims

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PRK3 - Park/Street model

Colors options:
Flat Black
Flat Burgundy

Specs:
20.5" Full chromo. 7.75" Fit bars, 3pc Crank/Mid BB, S&M 101 pedals, Fit FAF Tires, 9t sealed bearing cassette, 25t sprocket, Snafu Mobeus gyro, removeable gyro tabs, KMC Kool chain,
Dual material pegs, ECCD seat, Integrated headset, Fit grips, Fit DL stem, Tektro brake, double wall Annodized Alienation rims…

Weights:
PRK3 = 27lbs (26-1/2lbs w/ no pegs) ** 12.2kg
TRL3 = 25-1/4lbs ** 11.4kg
STR3 = 25-1/4lbs ** 11.4kg

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TRL3 - Trail model

Colors options:
Flat White
Flat Black

Specs:
20.5" Full chromo. 3pc Crank/Mid BB, Fit High 8" bars, S&M 101 pedals, Fit FAF Tires, 9t sealed bearing cassette, 25t sprocket,
KMC chian, ECCD seat, Fit grips, Diatech brake, Linear cable, Integrated headset, removeable gyro tabs, double wall Alienation rims…

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STR3 - street model

Colors: Army Green

Specs: NO BRAKES
20.5" Full chromo. 3pc Crank/Mid BB, Fit 7.75" bars, Ody PC pedals, 2x 2.1 Fit FAF Tires, 9t sealed bearing cassette, 25t sprocket, 4x pegs,
KMC chian, ECCD seat, Fit grips, Integrated headset, double wall Alienation rims…

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PRK2 - Park/Street model

Colors options:
Clear
Bright Blue

Specs:
20.5" chromo D/T and T/T. 7.75" Fit bars, 3pc Crank/Mid BB, Alloy pedals, Fit Tires, 9t sealed bearing cassette, 25t sprocket, gyro, removeable gyro tabs, KMC chain,
Dual material pegs, padded seat, Integrated headset, Fit grips, Alloy stem, Tektro brake, Annodized singlewall Alienation rims…

Weights:
PRK2 = 28lbs (27lbs w/ no pegs) ** 12.7kg
TRL2 = 26-1/4lbs ** 11.9kg
STR2 = 25-1/4lbs ** 11.4kg

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TRL2 - Trail model

Colors options:
Flat Green
Clear

Specs:
20.5" chromo D/T and T/T. 7.75" Fit bars, 3pc Crank/Mid BB, Alloy pedals, Fit rear tire, Ody Dirt Path 2.1 front tire, 9t sealed bearing cassette, 25t sprocket,
Linear cable, removeable gyro tabs, KMC chain, padded seat, Integrated headset, Fit grips, Alloy stem, Tektro brake, singlewall Alienation rims

NEW bmxxx COLONY:

November 21st, 2007 by esaucedo

BMX PEEPs..to whom pivits consern

LA got new COLONY pivital's! witch look incredible and comfortable!! 

so COME PICK ONE UP !

New Shadow Stuff…

August 29th, 2007 by jmcgrady

BMX Featured Product: Animal Cush Seat

July 21st, 2007 by jmcgrady

Pivotal seatpost technology has been making a big impact in BMX, and Animal’s new Cush Seat has all the features you may be looking for. Tighten your seat to your seatpost, and yourt seatpost in the frame all with one bolt. Watch the video to see exactly how this Animal works.

 

We've got em in stock with tons of seat post colors. Get to one of the stores today!

Nine Star gets some love On ESPN Radio

January 25th, 2007 by saulgood

Check out our homie Rick Thorne interviewing Strung Out on ESPN radio. You get to hear a new song from Strung Out’s upcoming album and listen to Ricks crazy rambling by clinking the image below and downloading the MP3. If you would rather listen to it on the expn audio player you can visit EXPN.com and click the "play" button in the lower left side of the screen. I'd fast forward to just about 5:00 into the broadcast and skip the X Games news. That will get you front and center for a little shout-out to Nine Star followed by the new song…

Sweet Dreams of Las Vegas

October 7th, 2005 by jjanelle

So you all know Meron. He’s our BMX and BOH masta killa. He went to Las Vegas with all the BMX heads from Nine Star for a BMX trade show. I guess it was a long weekend because when I got to work on Monday morning, this is what I saw. I think he went from Las Vegas straight to work.  Hey Meron, why don’t you post a blog telling us about your journey?meron sleeps.jpg

BMX update

September 8th, 2005 by mseyum

How’s it going guys? I’m real bad at this whole blogging thing, but I’m trying to get in to it.

Anyways, what I got on for was to let you guys know that interbike is coming up. This means a couple things, I get to look at all the new product coming out for the next year, and I can see my friends that I don’t really get to see that much because they live in other states and countries. Oh and it’s in Vegas, which means, well you know, I don’t have to tell you.

 When I gat back I will let you know how it was and what new stuff is coming out next year. This way you can know what’s coming out as well, cause normally you won’t find out untill an ad comes out months down the line. I’ll also take pictures so you can see the hot new product.

 Till then, late.

 PSG

Weekends…what are those?

September 8th, 2005 by whellerud

These are some pics from when we used to have weekends and ride a lot…and hang out a lot…now everybody has a GF and would rather go home and spank it than hangout.

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Damn Culver City Bus

August 27th, 2005 by rhellerud

Yo so i’m trying to get to work And i’m waiting for the bus In Culver City. You know the bike racks that they have on the front? Well you can only put 2 bikes on it. So it’s about 1:30 pm and i had to be at work at 2:00. One bus comes There are already 2 bikes on it. So i said to myself " I have time to wait for the next one." 2 more come and have bike’s on them. F**K!!!!! I was so late to work i’m suprised i didn’t get fired. F**K those Culver Busses……..PeAcE…

Charley’s new bike trick

August 15th, 2005 by jmcgrady

It is definitely all the noises and the commentary that make this one of my all time favorite clips. I especially love the noise this kid makes just before he eats it…

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