Archive for the ‘Athletes & Idiots’ Category
Posted on November 13, 2009 - by Big Baws
Jason Phelan. Scared of Mayonnaise
We’re well chuffed to announce that Jason Phelan (Nike6.0, Wethepeople pro rider) has joined the Bawbags BMX team. Jason moved from the sticks in deepest Ireland to Liverpool 4 years back and is now one of the best riders on the UK scene, as his 14 page interview in this month’s DIG BMX Magazine goes to prove!
A big fan of getting naked, drunken tattoos and throwing himself at anything, max speed and baws oot. But he’s scared of one thing…. mayonnaise!!
We’ll post the DIG interview up as soon as we get a chance. Welcome to the team Jason.
Posted on November 12, 2009 - by Big Baws
Will Smith joins the team
We’re stoked to announce that 15yr old shred monkey Will Smith has joined the Bawbags fold.Trust us, this kid has got mad skills! Will is already sponsored by Westbeach, Technine, DVS and Stepchild.
Check his profile on the TEAM page
Posted on November 9, 2009 - by Big Baws
Last Days Of Summer
Just recieved these shots from Bawbags Team Snowboarder Dan Wakeham enjoying the end of the summer in Plymouth. Dan will be heading off to the Alps very soon to run his new One Snowboarding venture. If anyone fancies a week’s tuition from Olympic Snowboarders in a dope posh pad in Morzine then click here. Good luck Dan.
Posted on August 27, 2009 - by Big Baws
Mark Burrows is a Bawbag
Edinburgh’s finest joins the Bawbags fold
We’re chuffed to announce that the man himself has finally joined the Bawbags skate team. Welcome aboard chief!
Mark is another crossover from the mighty Focus skate team and a proper Scottish Skate legend!
Check out Mark’s pro board on Skateboard Scotland’s always worth checking website here.
We’ll fire up the new Burrows photos as soon as they land on our desk!
Posted on July 19, 2009 - by Big Baws
Slightly Flared…. Lakai go lo-tech
Rick Howard’s new Lakai ad pushing the super slowmo HD technology to the limits. Not!! Nice to see the fun back in skating
Posted on July 19, 2009 - by Big Baws
P Rod & Ice Cube. A good day fo sho
Nike SB’s dope new Ad
Check out this new ad from Nike SB for the P Rod III model. Some slick as f*** shots of the boy Rodriguez in his native LA and a killer cameo from boy in da hood Ice Cube himself!
Posted on July 10, 2009 - by Big Baws
Tom Shimmin killing the new Clyde spots
More Skateboarding >>
Bawbag’s very own Tom Shimmin totally killing the new ledges along the banks of the Clyde.
Sick!! Keep your eyes peeled for Tom this year. Big big talent!!
with thanks to Focus
Posted on June 19, 2009 - by Big Baws
Tom Shimmin joins Karma Skateboards
More Skateboarding >>
Check tom’s first vid clip for his new hardware sponsor, Karma! Sick
Posted on May 5, 2009 - by Big Baws
Dan Wakeham’s Final Run
Bawbags Snowboard team member and British Olympic Medal hopeful Dan Wakeham has decided enough is enough and he’s hanging up his competition board for good!! “it feels like a weight off my shoulders now and I am looking forward to being able to snowboard for my self again!” Dan told us. Welcome back mate!
Despite several top 10 World Cup finishes Dan has been facing the eternal British funding shortfall. And what with the current economic climate many sponsors have been tightening those already tight purse strings even further. Even to the point that fickle big guns like Nike ACG (Dan’s outerwear sponsor) dropped their ENTIRE team! And when you’re up against the overfunded and supertrained Norwegians and the like that’s an uphill battle before you’ve even strapped in.
“I am not quitting snowboarding,” he continued. “My sponsors are cool with my decision and I will continue to represent them. I’m not going to lose my skills overnight, I’ll still be able to throw down some hammers for a few more years and I plan to still go on photo shoots, trips and events such as the Brits”
Dan has his fingers in plenty of pies nowadays and won’t struggle to keep busy in the industry. But if you dont find him in the skatepark this summer then he might just be in Rehab… “I’m really looking forward to not having meetings with toff skiers at the federation and definitely happy I dont have to get my knob out in front of wierd men who want to watch me piss in a pot for drug testing….. In fact, if I want to I can try crack now!”
“I am looking forward to getting back on snow with no pressure from any one, I will actually be allowed to have fun!”
After all, that’s what we all do it for !!
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