Civil disobedience has always been a part of surfing’s core. From 18th century Hawaiians whose naked surfing upset the sensibilities of white missionaries, to early California crazies like Mickey Dora, all the way through to the dime-a-dozen rebels and wanna-be rebels that crowd the water today, surfing has embraced a certain outlaw mentality as part of its culture.
In Orange County, forms of aquatic civil disobedience are usually mild in nature, limited to staying out for a few extra waves after the black ball goes up, paddling out in red flag conditions against the lifeguards’ advice, parking where you’re not supposed to … Details
One of the best parts of getting in shape is that there are so many different sports you can sample to find what you like. Distance running is a world apart from 5K running and mountain biking is a different animal than road biking entirely.Â
But trying new things doesn’t always end well and while you don’t need the most expensive equipment to try something out it is important to have equipment that works … Details
The infamous cool school bus unfortunately crashes and burns. Nobody was hurt in the crash, but an amazing bus was lost.
A recent move to Greenville, plans to ride Megaramp, solo filming sessions for the Eastern DVD, a wall mural in progress, and new tricks in the works… Welcome to the Kelly Freakin’ Bolton interview.
When did you make the move from Venice Beach, California, to Greenville, North Carolina?
I moved to Greenville from Venice Beach in September of ‘09. The reason for the move was more personal than anything. I really felt like BMX in general was just flying right by me. I remember a time when I didn’t ride for three months just because I didn’t feel like it. BMX is tough to survive on and I felt like I wasn’t getting any younger, so I  … Details
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