Kareem on Blades in Seattle

Kareem has been talking about this blade edit long enough that I was beginning to think that it was one of the lost commitments that fades to coulda, woulda, shouldas, but lo and behold, he has delivered, and over delivered at that. This is a product of a methodical approach to clip stacking, trick laying, and slam taking determination. I wish I could even recall that last time that I wore roller blades but disregarding that, much respect goes out to Kareem for the creativity, ingenuity, and spot usage. So stoked for him and this edit.



Kareem Shehab Street Heat from Killa Kareem on Vimeo.

Kyle and Jackson: screen grabs

Kareem Shehab: Welcome to Hold Fast

Told you he had more coming! Kareem letting loose with a welcome to Hold Fast Edit. Footage is stacked on stacked and tricks and spots on point. Probably haven't even seen most of these hidden Seattle gems. Really proud of the work he's put in and excited he is producing so much this summer. Keeping the dream alive.

Kareem Shehab - Welcome To Hold Fast from Hold Fast on Vimeo.

Kareem Shehab: Blowing Things Up

Two off the wall edits from Kareem in a week's time. A stacked collection of cheetah Pharoh clips in his farewell to Leader and a Seattle Special Hill Bomb down Dravus in Magnolia.

Something tells me though he isn't done yet. Hold tight for the next gem from our brother.

Dravus from Killa Kareem on Vimeo.

Farewell Leader from Killa Kareem on Vimeo.

MTB Park With Tyler Johnson

Tyler got down on some MTB Park slope style trials trails stuff a little while back. This is the product of the afternoon of fun. Guest appearance by Kyle and filled by Chris.

CSK C-Sides: We're Still Here

We've been a little distant the last few months. Don't think that we haven't been busy. I gathered together a few unused new and old flip clips from Chris, Tyler, and even a rare Zlog spotting.

Summer has arrived in Seattle and we're still here.

Tyler: Rail Ride

Chris and Kareem: Ledge

Tyler Johnson - Invisible BMX Barspin - Summer 2012

Behind the scene #1

iPhone picture taken last summer while filming with Chris and Tyler.

Beacon Hill Skatepark with Tyler Johnson

Tyler went out to the Beacon Hill Skatepark with Chris this past week. Instead of letting a broken chain ruin the session, Tyler decided to finish it out on his skateboard. And of course, he does not fail to deliver. Well done.

Physical Therapy Mix

CSK-Physical Therapy

As Chris simply put it, here are some leftovers and some new goodies from your NW family including myself, Chris Clappé, Tyler Johnson, Kyle Fritz, and Nelson Bell (with the massive handrail hop).

I Can't Stand the Rain

Here are a few clips we've gathered in our favorite winter hiding den that you all know as P6. The layout and assortment of materials and resources has led to some fun experiments and antics. Moveable parking blocks, dollies, and ice melt. I love how Chris and tyler disregard the standard and have dropped their signature stamps all over this spot and edit. Needless to say, they own it. Excited to welcome Kyle in to the mix as well. Enjoy.

CSK-I Cant Stand The Rain from chris clappe on Vimeo.

Always fun to see how far we've come. The edit below is from 2 years ago. Same spot, same dudes, whole different outlook.

Winter training from chris clappe on Vimeo.

Tyler, All White, All Wall

Capitalized on a break in the rain and got out with Chris and Tyler this past weekend. Tyler's been going on and on about this wall to wall transfer. Looking forward to sharing what else he pulled.

Tyler's game face

Chris on that white balance tip

Perspective

JD, Tuck No at Garfield

Jonathan Davis, Tuck No Hander, Garfield 8 Stair, Photo by Chris Case

When People Stop Being Polite, And Start Getting Real

CSK-When People Stop Being Polite And Start Getting Real. from chris clappe on Vimeo.

I am thrilled to share with you the results of a summer long endeavor that we've titled When People Stop Being Polite, And Start Getting Real. This video embodies all that the CSK Northwest Division stands for. Maintaining courage, being open to change, and leveraging life long learning opportunities.

Also, if you haven't yet, take a look at some of the other clips that did not make the final cut.

CSK Leftovers from chris clappe on Vimeo.

Jumped In: Kareem Shehab

I would like to take this opportunity to formally welcome you to the most recent Northwest Division transplant: Kareem Shehab.

We decided to take a different approach for his Jumped In interview for the following reasons. Through his Death Pedal video series (DP4 dropping soon!), work with Leader Bikes, and WRAHW FAM antics, he has established quite a name for himself within the global fixed gear community. For those of you lucky enough to know Kareem however, you know that there is so much more to him beyond his fame and glamour. I chose to document an afternoon adventure with him to expose some of the minute details and nuances that would have been easily missed and overlooked through a written interview.

Though we have known him for some years, Kareem's recent move to Seattle has allowed us to really dig in and understand what he is all about. Each encounter with him seems to somehow top the previous. His enthusiasm and devoted energy towards bikes, ping pong, his career, and most everything else he takes on is inspiring. Half assed is not a term in his vocabulary.

Last Sunday we set out in a search for a flat rail in a neighborhood just north of Seattle. But this video is not about the rail. This video is about the little things, the comfortably uncomfortable in betweens.

We are thrilled to have Kareem with us and hope that you enjoy the next 10 minutes with him.

Kareem Shehab - comfortably uncomfortable from CSK on Vimeo.

Zlog Sea Town Fix Up 3

So apparently Zach had been filming for the third installment of STFU3 without really telling anyone. He unleashed this at the ZLOG CAT after party. Make sure to check out all the Northwest Division natives along with a special CSK shout out. Much love and respect for the Zlog Family.

Sea Town Fix Up #3 from ZLOG on Vimeo.

One line with Kareem Shehab

Couldn't resist getting posting this line. We met up with Kareem who was in the market for catching a quick line. Captured in sequential order:

Luce for America

#NoFilter #Spaceneedle 

Un-Luce

Double peg to tooth tap

Zloggy @ White Trash Sprints

Who Could Resist This?