GoPro, Inc. enabler of some of today's most immersive and engaging content and Vislink, the leading global technology provider specializing in the collection, management and delivery of high quality video and associated data, today announced a partnership to enable GoPro HERO4 cameras with a professional grade, live, HD wireless broadcast solution. The two companies have been working together on a transmitter that is small enough to be worn or mounted in unique areas to provide all new perspectives for people watching their favorite live sports and events. The solution will be showcased during popular live events this winter, including Winter X Games
The Am Flatland Circuit is back. The series will once again consist of the some largest flatland events in North America. The sixth year of the Am Flatland Circuit will kick off March 6th 8th in Toronto, Ontario, Canada for Flatland Unlimited 11. This Canadian Freestyle Organization event has been an AMFLT stop since our beginning and we look forward to another great contest.
The 2014 Am Flatland Circuit was one of the best seasons yet
The heavy Dan's Comp team just added some extra weight. Colin Varanyak is now a member of the pro team: “We are super stoked to announce that Colin Varanyak has been added to the Dan’s Comp pro team for 2015. Colin has been steadily building momentum and exposure in the BMX world with his incredible section in the Fiend “Fiending” video from last year and making his mark on the streets and even in select contests (Dew Tour, Vital Game of Bike, Rebel Jam, Texas Toast, for example). Colin’s a New Jersey guy but is currently residing in Sunny
The Battle for the Midwest BMX Contest Series has expanded this year to include 4 parks this year. The first round was held at Ray's last Saturday but there are three more rounds coming up.
Battle for the Midwest Info: Here are the preliminary dates for each contest. Keep your eyes peeled for more information coming soon!
-February 14, 2015 - The Fort Wayne, Indoor, Fort Wayne IN - AM classes Only - Park Opens at 10:30am - Contest Starts at 1pm
-March 21/22, 2015 - The Kitchen BMX & Skatepark - Pro/AM South Bend, Indiana - AM , GIRLS, PRO/OPEN -Times TBA
-April 18, 2015 - Ohio Dreams Action Sport Camp - Butler, Ohio - Amateur Classes and Final Points Round Up. -Time TBA
More Information Comings Soon! SAVE THE DATES!
For 2015 Team GT picked up a new rider in the name of Brian Kachinsky. The street rider is stoked on the new sponsorship: “I’m proud to announce today that I am now riding for GT Bikes. It’s an honor to join with a brand that’s been making BMX bikes for longer than I’ve been alive. I’ll never forget the moment that I walked into my local bike shop as a 12 year-old and walked out with a chrome GT Vertigo which solidified my love for BMX. In 2015 things have come full circle and I’ll be riding the same brand of bike that got me hooked for life in beginning. I look
The Biggest Extreme Sport Championship in Indonesia. To be held in Bandung, 2-4 October 2015.
Indonesia Open X-Sports Championship (IOXC) is an International scale extreme sports event held once a year supported by The Ministry of Youth and Sports Affairs of Republic of Indonesia and its been known as the BIGGEST extreme sport event in South East Asia. This event which began in 2008. IOXC 2015 (IOXC VII) will be held in Bandung, West Java, Indonesia on 2-3-4 October 2015. Bandung known as PARIS VAN JAVA is a popular place for culinary Priyangan and beautiful landscapes. Some of the sports category BMX is Street / Park and Flatland will be contested back this year.
Approximately 100 million Rupiah will be contested by the 5 winners categorized Street and 5 winners categorized Flatland.
DON’T FORGET TO COME AND JOIN US on OCTOBER 2015 @ BANDUNG.
This our website : www.asosiasibmx.com
Sony Electronics, a worldwide leader in digital imaging, has today introduced its most powerful POV camera to date, the 4K Action Cam. The new camera, model FDR-X1000V, applies the company’s vast expertise in 4K video production to a compact, splash-proof POV camera design, allowing adventurers to capture stunning 4K content (3840x2160@30p 100Mbps1/60Mpbs) with ease, which can be played back on a compatible 4K TV directly from the camera through HDMI. It also features enhanced HD video performance with upgraded stabilization, image quality and high-frame rate shooting.
The FDR-X1000V features a ZEISS Tessar® lens with an ultra-wide angle 170 degree2 field of view, a back-illuminated Exmor R™
Mark Losey has launched a new ranking system that combines Pro contests results from around the world into a single year-end rank. “Two years ago I put all of the different contest results I could find into a single spreadsheet. Seeing them all together seemed like they could be combined— somehow,” Losey said.
After getting suggestions and criticism from various organizers and riders, Losey settled on a system. “Each event’s points are determined by how many top pros were in the finals at that event.
The 15th edition of the Simple Session is going to be a big one. The second batch of riders has just been announced. Looks like Vans rebeljam winner Alex Donnachie is looking for more as he has signed up to ride his first Simple Session event in Tallinn. Germany's Janek Wentzky is also on the list and we're looking forward to a big 360-no-hander over the box. Tech street will come from Simone Barraco and also Joris Coulomb from France will bring some street moves along with AK, Dan Paley and Paul Ryan from the UK.
The Simple Session is an event where street riders and park riders share the same platforms. Aiming for the transitions will be Jack Clark, Ryan Taylor, Michael Beran and also Kriss Kyle can hit up some trannies. As this wasn't enough for the second heat group, add Felix Prangenberg, Daniel Tuente, Moritz NuSbaumer and Adrian Malmberg to the list.
Stay tuned for more names, to be announced in the upcoming weeks. The event will take place on 18-19 April 2015.
GoPro, Inc. announced the official launch of its GoPro Channel app for LG Smart TVs. The alliance between GoPro and LG Electronics USA capitalizes on LG’s award-winning webOS Smart TV technology available on 2015 and 2014 4K ULTRA HD, OLED and FULL HD TVs to deliver the immersive imagery that is a hallmark of the GoPro video experience. LG Smart TV owners can stream more than 400 hours of compelling GoPro high-definition videos on-demand beginning
After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.