Chris Smith (UK) sent in a VHS tape with xeroxed cover. The ValleySideStyle video had a lot of local footage in it. It seemed like a project where he filmed friends and decided to make a video out of it. Some of his friends do crazy stuff like jumping scooters, flipping cars over and play with fireworks. All good shit.
I really did not have a clue what Chris' intentions were on the business side of things as the norm nowadays seem to be DVD's with slick full color covers. I checked in with Chris:
When will the video be available for the public?
Now! although none have been sold.
How much will it be?
Unsure at the moment... £10 tbc
Where can they get it?
At the moment the video is only available from This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. but will soon be available from SOLO sports and MANSKATER in Shrewsbury, UK.
VHS PAL tapes or DVD's too?
PAL VHS ... hopefully I will be able to make dvd copies eventually!
You've got a lot of local riding in the video, who are all ripping it up in your scene?
Local rippers include: park rippers: Gaz Barka, Jim Mellor, Chazz and Chris Cornforth. Street rippers include Nick Hubbard, I myself have a section and Wrexam local Scott Ditchurch and a lad called Jack.
Who is the scooter jumper?
Scooter jumper is Mark Hubbard.
Who of the crew likes to RAC ralley-drive Sierra's and flip 205 Peugeot's and play with fireworks?
Ralley car driver/ firework man is a lad known as 'ELMER', real name Matt who now resides with girlfriend in AUSTRALIA!
Future video plans?
Future plans are to get as many dedicated riders coverage as possible not so much Famous riders but riders who have their own style and are serious about riding! Possibly some foreign footage if possible!
After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.