UWS news of the week: CONEXIÓN ARGENTINA V.II Skate video, Brussels Urban Sessions, and more, are featured in our weekly post.
CONEXIÓN ARGENTINA V.II Independent Skate video.
“Conexión Argentina Vol. II” dropped on YouTube, showcasing the raw power and spirit of the Argentine skate scene in a beautifully crafted independent video filmed and edited by Damià Tesorero. The edit kicks off with Ulises “Chino” Choque attacking big sets with fearless style, followed by heavy parts from Nico “Piggy” Bustos and Adriel Parmisano, each bringing their unique energy and precision to rugged urban spots. The finale, featuring Nacho Lima, delivers a mind-blowing line that perfectly seals the video’s high-impact tone. With its gritty aesthetic, standout skating, and deep local flavor, this release solidifies itself as one of the most authentic and impressive skate videos of the year.
New beast skatepark in construction in DAX, France
The plans for a new 2200 m2 skatepark are underway in the city center of DAX, France.
The park will be constructed at the tip of Maurice Boyau Stadium for a total of €398,000 (before taxes). The design is optimal for all different types of park-sports (skate, scooter, rollerblade, and BMX) and is adaptable for all skill levels to be able to participate at once. The size and structure of the park is optimized to accommodate all different types of groups, events, and competitions.
The skatepark is currently under construction and is set to open in mid-October.
Nikita Ducarroz and Daniel Sandoval wins Brussels Urban Sessions.
During Brussels Urban Sessions’ Three-Day Urban Festival, Nikita Ducarroz and Daniel Sandoval both took home BMX gold.
After being rained-out the first day of the three day tournament, set to go from July 4th to July 6th, cyclists Nikita Ducarroz and Daniel Sandoval took the Parc du Cinquantenaire park by storm, taking first place in the BMX Freestyle competition.
The athletes took home a respective point total of 75.96 and 95.5 out of 100.
Laia De la Romana and Adrià Sanchez, Spanish Scooter champs
Laia De la Romana and Adria Sanchez finish with first in the Spanish Scooter Championship.
Over the weekend of July 4th, the Spanish Scooter Championship was held in La Nucia, for the second consecutive year. The event featured 62 athletes, surpassing the previous years numbers.
Bernat Pomerol lands a 1080 on a Streetboard.
Bernat Pomerol, a streetboarder from Barcelona, Spain, just landed a frontside 1080 tailgrab on a funbox.
Check out the video here: