eBay Seller Confessions

The wonderful and frightening world of the ebay...

Men's? Big mistake you say? No refunds, pal. Sorry.

Yeah...you're mental. 

No. You? 

Jonny Fat Knees.... 

You know what they say about men with wide 
feet...they struggle with narrow shoes. 

They might...but it's a handbag! 

I've Gone 3D Guys!

 As i'm sure you are all aware by now (isn't social networking great, guys?) Master Gunn has got a new toy. Yep, that's right he's joined the big boys, like our mate Joe Simon, and got himself a 3D Sony techpiece. Don't be surprised to see him rocking cardboard glasses at the next Nando's sit down.

Two dimensional turndown from Shotgunn. Not sure even 3D could disguise such poor technique (the photo or the trick?) though!

RUFF RIDAZ

Feel raff?

Yeah, mmmmmm yeah.

Driving Dog

Strangeways Whip Check

Since the release of Clarky's straight-to-VHS classic, Strangeways, we seem to be getting more and more requests from our readers regarding the personal specifications of each rider. With that in mind we dived into the mucky world of Manchester BMX and tracked down some of its more well known urban interactionists.

Clarky

 "After 15 years in the game comfort is definitely up there as a priority when it comes to my customisations. The body at 30 can't handle what it used to so the f&r suzzy helps cushion me on the really big drop-offs and means i'm physically able to ride more as the aches and pains are at a minimum. The built-in stand was my idea, not only does it give me an extra lock point when i'm doing me grinding but it comes in handy for midweek bench lurks/sit-offs. Mudguard is from decathlon and stops me arse getting wet!"

Leo Mckenna

 "Love me beige chinos, ye get me, so kept the chainguard on. Means when i'm meeting a gal I ain't rocking up with all oil an shit on me pants like a muppet. Safe."

Loz Taylor

 "My bike has allowed me to visit places like Vietnam, Germany and Stone Henge, places I would never have seen if it were not for the two wheels beneath me. Jah teaches us to unite and treat everyone with respect as equals. I run a white tyre on the front and a black tyre on the back as a symbol of the coming together of all races. One race. One love. Jah Bless."

Sam Waller

 "Two words - Colour Coordination. Guys, I have a reputation to keep. Whether it be camo jackets, flannel shirts or fastplants there are certain things a Waller-be has come to expect from an edit of mine. This time we're a golden oldie with matching frame, top-loader, and Veebs and I got the guys at Mossley Electro Platers to help me with the gold levers. Laters peeps."

Tommy Gunn

"I have friends, many friends. BMX friends, Fixie friends, peg friends, non-peg friends, pub friends, Stoke friends, Wazza friends. You get the idea? So, how do I deal with it? I operate a one-bike-fits-all policy. This babe can handle the ledges, Team Clonc 200 mile chaingangs through Lymm, being locked up outside The Pub, indoor ramps, outdoor ramps, etc, etc. Ride it all, ride free, guys." 

Stick It Up My Airs

Face like a slapped airs. 

"My airs!"

Neukoln Nachts

Here at Arealgoodhydeing we like to think we have our fingers placed firmly on the pulse and aim to bring our readers the latest news from the cutting edge. With this in mind we headed over to Berlin to catch up with our favourite fashionista/musical maverick/tech-a-naut, Big Will D.

"This was just a shoot I said i'd do to help my friend with a University project. The plant behind is also mine." 

 "This is right by the recording studio where me and David (Bowie) worked to create his Berlin Trilogy in the late 70's. In fact it was after we created the loop for Breaking Glass that I first discovered this skatepark."

"30 years on and I still struggle with tabletops! These chinos were given to me as a present by my friend and Tokyo-based designer, Marihoto Fuyashama . They were a thank you gift for a project we worked together on using only denim and pure new wool to create music."

 "Park downtime. Sometimes after all day creating soundscapes it can be good to get out in the fresh air and the parks in Berlin are just wonderful for doing that."

"The shape and form of this skatepark remind me of those on my E-mu Pro-cussion sampler." 

"The art of Berlin outside of the galleries is just as good as that inside. And its free!" 

"Touring the world can leave people yearning for home comforts but not me. In Berlin you can travel the culinary world without even leaving the city." 

"My music is linked closely with technology. So much so that I feel I have to be seen at the forefront in most other aspects of life. My car for example, can only be used once immobilised as when on Standby it converts to a hologram in order to save space in this already overcrowded city."

MCR/GRAFF/URBZ/RAP

 "Travel, culture, food, music it's all part of what they call in Poynton - "le 'ip 'op". Man, even the way I be wearin' my peak, all raised n freshy, is due to 'ip 'op!" - Andy Barton, 2008

"Had paint. Threw it up."  - Finik, O.G.

"Choose the sword and you will join me. Choose the ball and you join your mother" - Part-time Shaolin & full-time Wu-wearer, Andy Clarke, 2008.

Sam's Direction

I thought it was a bit strange that we hadn't seen Samswineceller knocking about much over the last year or so...

...he's only been touring the world with Harry Styles and the rest of the 1D lads! 

Told me he still rides when he isn't rehearsing or enjoying the other perks of being loved by young girls the world over. Harry knows what i mean..wink!

Sexy Sexy No Shitty Good Sexy

Fleece Street

Spotted

Hey, i'd recognise that distinctive head-wear anywhere... 

It is. I knew it! The Dolls' very own axeman, Sylvain Sylvain. Let himself go slightly.

Pride of Hyde

Foster Bros