Schaeffer Mclean's been busy - again!

Check out the latest action from our mate, sponsored skater Schaeffer Mclean:

What a busy guy!!

Great new vid from Schaeffer Mclean, sponsored skater...

Skateboarding Schaeffer Mclean having fun and skateboarding in Spain Winter 2014. 

Check our more action & interests from Schaeffer at:

• Soundcloud
• Retreat Store
• SMB Bearings Ltd
• Schaeffer's Facebook Page
• Schaeffer's Twitter Page
• Schaeffer's Instagram Page

Schaeffer McLean has been skateboarding and uploading videos to his channel Schaeffernico since the age of 4. His channel is now one of the most watched skateboarding channels on YouTube with over 20 million of views. You can find him skateboarding at parks across the U.K. Spain and other countries trying out new tricks, having fun and adventures and enjoying the spirit of skateboarding. Stay tuned lots more videos coming....

SMB Bearings stoked to feature in Shove It Magazine!

It not often that we get to feel proper awesomely cool here at SMB Bearings,
but today is one of those days! Thanks to April Whitlow, editor of Shove It Magazine
for featuring us in an article today. If you don't want to read all about us (but of course you do!) there's all sorts of other top stuff, skater profiles, event photos, product reviews & all things skate :-)

We'll be taking part in a little give-away competition with Shove it Magazine soon, so keep checking back with the site for more news!

Schaeffer Mclean, 9 year old skateboarder, 2013 video highlights...

It's always exciting to catch up on Schaeffer Mclean's exploits & here's a brilliant video round-up from the last few months:

Filmed in Various skateparks around the UK. 2.14 is a fake fight!!!!! Thanks to RED CLAY for the awesome soundtrack https://redclay.bandcamp.com

https://twitter.com/schaeffernico

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Schaef...

http://instagram.com/schaeffermclean1

Schaeffer McLean has been skateboarding and uploading videos to his channel Schaeffernico since the age of 4. His channel is now one of the most watched skateboarding channels on YouTube with over 20 million of views. You can find him skateboarding at parks across the U.K. Spain and other countries trying out new tricks, having fun and adventures and enjoying the spirit of skateboarding. Stay tuned lots more videos coming....

Aaron Skippings, Downhill Skate season round-up...

 Aaron Skippings & his exploits (both on & off his board) have been keeping us entertained for years now, so we were delighted to receive a 2013 skate season update from him - he's been pretty busy on the European downhill circuit this year:

"As I type this memory from summer and everything floods back to me I really do realise how much I love skating. The best parts of my life so far have been skating and the friends I have met through it. Also the countries i have visited because of skating - stuff like this makes me feel so good about myself . I've done something that I can look back on in 30-40 years and say that was my life then and it was sick!

Aaron, pictured left

But anyway enough of that! My summer was sick and this was what I did...
The plan was a skate tour. Hit up Switzerland and shred for a bit before heading off for Almabtrieb skating championships in Germany host by the awesome Stephan Risch (makes awesome helmets). we travelled there in a rented minivan - the crew was Josh Monk, Oli Jepson, Kami San, Dan Shinnie, Duncan Kay, Oliver Slaughter, Chloe Blount, Estelle Solkhon,kessa.  Some of us travelled in the mini van and some others in Oli Jepson's car.  Pretty much the Newtons Shred crew!! (sick skate shop!) . Switzerland was a dream!  I had been here in 2010 and was itching to go back. The skate spot we hit had so many turns I lost count. It was really good for skate progression i.e. speed,slides etc.  Our camp location was truly staggering, a campsite with mountains surrounding you everywhere - what's not to love ? Also a massive lake, complete with diving board....this was heaven.

After a few days in Switzerland it was time to leave for Germany . Again I had been to Almabtrieb in 2010 and loved it . 60 m.p.h. hills with sweeping turns is what its all about . A good track for beginners who really wanna hit the big bucks and shred a fast hill. The race format was really well thought out as we had to race to qualify, instead of doing 1 or 2 timed runs and not qualifying and feeling crap the next day as everyone raced and you did nothing. We had around 9 races to qualify which for 200 odd riders is a hell of alot of riding. I managed to finish 2nd in all but 1 of my heats so I placed pretty high up and secured my place for the finals the next day.   The finals didn't go so well but I wasn't too bothered.  The race to qualify was what it was all about . Everyone got to race and gain experience for next time. It truly did set the bar for how skate events should be run. Stephan promised and didn't disappoint. The euro trip was over and everyone was shattered. The only bad time was coming home and it was 800 miles over 5 countries in 17 hours!!!

Thanks to my sponsors:
Newtons shred, PSD Footstops, Riptide Bushings, 9.81 Swiss boards, crash test dummie pucks  & BANDITOS.

Also massive thanks to SMB Bearings for keeping me rolling down them hills! Truly awesome bearings!
Aaron over and out".

Thanks so much Aaron, we're thrilled to be supporting you 

& glad to have been a small part of your European tour in 2013.

We're looking forward to keeping you rolling harder & faster in 2014!

Doug Brown Indy Finger-flip

Nice vid from stateside sponsored skater Doug Brown :-)
Check out more of the action at Doug's YouTube channel

Schaeffer McLean Vs Midsomer Norton Stairset

Clip from an new video coming soon. Schaeffer ollies the big stairset at the amazing Midsomer Norton Skatepark for the first time last Sunday. He's been wanting to do it for a long time. Watch out for a new video coming of Schaeffer hanging out with all the Midsomer Norton Crew who show you around the park....

Schaeffer McLean and Ben Steer - Fun Day Out Skateboarding in Bristol - ...

Schaeffer Mclean having fun in the sun with friend Ben Steer...

Nice one boys!

Road Trip! Aaron Skipping's Euro tour...

Watch our Europe, Aaron's on the way!

Downhill skater Aaron Skippings says: "I've been knuckling down with work at the moment and getting ready for my euro trip in a few weeks! Hopefully I'll see Spoky (Spoky Woky - aka Marie Bougourd, an awesome French downhill skater) out there too.  I should do - I'll be skating in Switzerland, then off to Germany straight after for the German championships on the 17th-20th July....



Almatrieb 17th - 20th July...

 Marie's (Bourgourd, aka Spoky Woky) been doing amazing at the moment! Shame about her crash in california but shes always my favourite skater girl! ;D.



The legend that is Spoky Woky showing her moves Stateside...

Did you see the new leathers? I,m loving them! Looking like a sweaty wasp people call me  - haha!

Big love for helping me get them though SMB - wouldnt have them without you guys!"

 

Aaron looking awesome in his new leathers...



 Thanks, always glad to help Aaron - let's hope they keep you safe &

that the skate bearings we've sent you for your trip keep you rolling faster than the competition! :-)



Approaching the grand finale, Schaeffer Mclean skating in Spain part III...

The king of cool, Schaeffer Mclean, continues to show us how it's done in style :-)

Schaeffer Mclean - teaser trailer...

 Thanks for sharing Schaeffer :-)

Can't wait to see the complete tour vid!

Doug Brown, pro skater update...

We were delighted to get an update from USA born & bred pro skater Doug Brown today!  Here's what he had to tell us:

"It's been an amazing year. Countless events with schools, libraries and a handful of visits to hospitals with Athletes for Hope. My latest book Looking Glass Self found itself on shelves in book chains mainly Barnes and Nobles throughout the nation. I had my 20 year class reunion. Outbreak Skateboards released my 11th pro model, the Medallion deck which to date is by far my favorite deck ever produced.

So many highlights from visiting Paul Newman's Hole in the Wall Gang camp to being a judge for the Quota International. TV and radio appearances to having my Beyond the Board exhibit touring libraries... all in 2012.

This is my 10th year as a pro skateboarder. My paying sponsors have been faithful and I continue to ride that skateboard to my fullest. I figured this ride would last maybe a couple years but with tenacity and staying productive I've always kept moving forward, if one door would shut another would open.

My relationship with my skateboard is an important one but nothing is more important than reaching people in a meaningful way and creating positive relationships both professional and personal. Lots planned for 2013 so stay tuned. Thanks truly for the support throughout the years. Best regards, Doug".

Check out Doug's best bits from 2012 here:

Keep up to date with Doug's latest skate news here

Thanks Doug!  We're proud to have supported you in 2012 & look forward to continuing on into 2013!

Pro skater Doug Brown...

We've had a news update from our friend Doug Brown, pro skater:

"Greetings Everyone,
Summer 2012 has really shaped up to be a great productive summer with lots of events and travels.

I must be doing something right as the new book is selling well and this is my tenth year as a professional skateboarder.

I never thought the summer of 2002 at a chance meeting at the Gravity Games would open the door for paying sponsors,

a book deal, travels, events and so much more. Last week I flew to Connecticut for what we've labeled the philanthropy tour.

View the video diary here:

Also the story behind my new pro model with Outbreak Skateboards

View here:




For all videos and updates visit:

www.dougbrownskate.com

Order books direct at:


www.beyondtheboard.net

Thanks everyone for the support, lots ahead. Stay positive and keep being yourself.

Truly,

Doug"

 

 

Thanks for all the news Doug, much appreciated!

Schaeffer Mclean, 8 year old skater...

Hey guys!  Schaeffer Mclean, 8 years old & already a skate LEGEND,  has just uploaded another vid of some awesome skateboarding action - filmed during June and July 2012 in London and Bristol. It was the wettest month of June since records began.......

Skate/Scoot videos...

Hey guys!  We've had some exciting new videos from the SMB Skate Crew - check them out:

Shannon Francis, Bristol based scooter fanatic...



Schaeffer McLean at this years 2012 NASS Festival near Bristol in England The World Cup was held here so Schaeffer couldn't enter the competitions but he had fun just messing around. Although Schaeffer couldn't get to skate the Pro Course he skated backstage with all the Girl Skaters from around the world warming up for the World Cup competition including the winners of the Xgames. His friend and girl competitor Anita Arvelo Almonte came 6th place overall. Schaeffer skated the Route One Mini ramp for a bit and got a very quick go on the Pro Course at the very end. The guys throwing themselves down the stairs were trying to win cash for best tricks. This is the video of the fun Schaeffer had...


The awesome French downhill rider Marie Bougourd (aka Spoky Woky) has been having an amazing IGSA season & has been updating her blog - check it out here

Spoky Woky takes 1st at Confortable

We'll bring you more news and updates soon - in the meantime we'd just like to say a big fat congratulations to our skate crew for being so AWESOME!!!!

Schaeffer Mclean & the 10-deck ollie...

Schaeffer's crew say "For Go Skateboarding Day 2012, Schaeffer was going to try Ollie as many boards as possible. Then, as usual in England it poured with rain so he didnt get to do it.....but here is the practice session he did last week. He nearly made it".

Pretty amazing for anybody, never mind someone who's only 8 years old - well done Schaeffer!

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Schaeffer Mclean, 8 year old skater...

Lovely footage of May/June skating sessions from our fab friend Schaeffer Mclean, we look forward to seeing more as the summer progresses!

Schaeffer Mclean, now an internet legend!

As our loyal readers will be aware, we've been a proud sponsor of Schaeffer Mclean for three years now so
we're chuffed to old boots for him that people the world over a taking a look at just what an awesome rider he is!  He's had so many YouTube hits now (over 13 million - an awesomely mind-boggling number) that he's made national TV and newspaper headlines this week...

Check out the ITV news here  - the full feature can also be seen at Vimeo & you can read the article that featured in The Sun here.

Yeay for Schaeffer Mclean & his continuing world domination! :0)

More adventures with Schaeffer Mclean, sponsored skater...

Schaeffer's latest video is here people, in which he shows a great sense of fun & a wicked talent.

"Out and about having fun and adventures... Filmed mainly in Spain, finding new skate parks and meeting wonderful and sometimes crazy people, but that just makes it better!



Narrowly avoided the Policia whilst filming this one skating through the streets where they were cracking down on skateboarding in the city and giving out hefty fines.. (someone told us afterwards!) Schaeffer wanted to skate the pool, but there was no rounded bottom so he wanted to get in it anyway. Thanks to everyone who let us use their music - check out the credits. Oh and check him going over his sisters head at the beginning of the last section".

Nice one Schaeffer! :0)

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Marie Bougourd, sponsored skater photo diary

 Thanks to sponsored skater Marie Bougourd (aka Spoky Woky) for sending us these amazing photos, taken by her friend & fellow gravity sports enthusiast Guillaume Ducreux...

Marie, who is in the top three of this year's IGSA rankings, says:

"It was only a little slide session at my home spot (Lyon) there two days ago!

We were only two riders and a good photographer :) ".

I think we would agree with Marie, Guillaume is a VERY good photographer! :0)

Thanks so much for sharing these great images with us.