MAGENTA - Panic In Gotham

[art hellman]

It was creative like 5 or 6 years ago when the japanese guys from Far East Network started it (trick and filming wise),
(this is 5 years old, and much more creative and more artistic)

yes, definitely borrowing heavy from the Japanese vids. ? I'm not entirely decided on whether Magenta's version is as "honest" as the guys out (far) east, but it is fun to watch. ? the Japanese videos (particularly Night Prowler) are great for the same reason City of Rats is great...local guys ripping local spots in ways only the spots allow. ? now, it's not fair to detract from Magenta just because they're not "locals", but it did give off more of a touristy vibe than their SF series of vids.

now, any of this is only worth typing because of the nitpicky debate going on...all that aside, Magenta = rad. ? the vid = rad. ? go about your business. yadda yadda yadda.

[Rodolphe Valentin]

Just watched the whole video again and I want to say that it's one of my favorite edit of all time. Leo's part is so fucking incredible, (It was very inovative and so well done) and I noticed it was filmed in 11 days, after finally reading the description (!?!) 
To me that is GAME CHANGING!

About what has been said here, I think It's pathetic to see skaters come here and complain about the fact that a video doesn't look like what they're use to see everyday (in other 1000 daily webclips). I think the industry really formated people's brains about how skateboarding should look (a sport with rules) in order to sell it to the masses; making them forget about all other aspects of it.

[nino brown]

people need to stop using all this weak ass rap, everybody shit is looking the same

[Morty Seinfeld]

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man i feel like a shill. but i guess i am...
al lot of the OPEN guys could go to Magenta..
and you guys can / could / should buy Magenta boards. love Magenta..
Magenta boards are made in Mexico.. Open boards are made by Pennswood.. outside of Pittburgh.. they employ some if not all the Panza bros.. so.. well magenta is legit.. Open boards are ACTUALLY MADE in the North East.. and we're hyped on it. costs us more. but we love it... think our boards are actually better.. just saying. .. try an Magenta board.. if you have some cash try an Open board... cause were out there..

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Are these guys fucking up your sales or jocking your image, Panda? I see what you're saying in this post...


na man.. the open guys are homies with em. (obviously since most of then are in this new promo) just some slap heat..
generator is the only other wood shop id consider if i had to leave penns behind..
actually if someone could tell me whether generators wood shop is in mexico or not would be great. since generator doesn't return my calls.
i feel like a bunch of people told me that it is. but you know wood shops.. everything so hush hush.

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Generator is in California, It's Bareback that is in Mexico.

[hydrant hopper]

people need to stop using all this weak ass rap, everybody shit is looking the same

Big L and Lord Finesse are weak ass rap?

[nino brown]

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people need to stop using all this weak ass rap, everybody shit is looking the same

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Big L and Lord Finesse are weak ass rap?

big l not so much but you see where im coming from?

[s a d e]

B.T.W

i know this is known. but i'm skating a magenta now and the boards are fine... top notch. just like DELUXE.

[A.J.K.]

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people need to stop using all this weak ass rap, everybody shit is looking the same

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Big L and Lord Finesse are weak ass rap?

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big l not so much but you see where im coming from?

Big L, Jeru, KRS One, and Guru should be barred from skate videos for the next few years.  I love all their music, but still.

[nino brown]

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people need to stop using all this weak ass rap, everybody shit is looking the same

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Big L and Lord Finesse are weak ass rap?

[close]

big l not so much but you see where im coming from?

[close]

Big L, Jeru, KRS One, and Guru should be barred from skate videos for the next few years.  I love all their music, but still.

a.j.k has much common sense

[MFLUDER]

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people need to stop using all this weak ass rap, everybody shit is looking the same

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Big L and Lord Finesse are weak ass rap?

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big l not so much but you see where im coming from?

Hard in da paint dubstep remix

[the canadian suit]

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man i feel like a shill. but i guess i am...
al lot of the OPEN guys could go to Magenta..
and you guys can / could / should buy Magenta boards. love Magenta..
Magenta boards are made in Mexico.. Open boards are made by Pennswood.. outside of Pittburgh.. they employ some if not all the Panza bros.. so.. well magenta is legit.. Open boards are ACTUALLY MADE in the North East.. and we're hyped on it. costs us more. but we love it... think our boards are actually better.. just saying. .. try an Magenta board.. if you have some cash try an Open board... cause were out there..

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Are these guys fucking up your sales or jocking your image, Panda? I see what you're saying in this post...


na man.. the open guys are homies with em. (obviously since most of then are in this new promo) just some slap heat..
generator is the only other wood shop id consider if i had to leave penns behind..
actually if someone could tell me whether generators wood shop is in mexico or not would be great. since generator doesn't return my calls.
i feel like a bunch of people told me that it is. but you know wood shops.. everything so hush hush.

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Generator is in California, It's Bareback that is in Mexico.

Generator is in Vista California, USA. Which is why on Magenta's catalogs it says "Made in USA" etc. etc.
Both are great woodshops..

[hydrant hopper]

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people need to stop using all this weak ass rap, everybody shit is looking the same

[close]

Big L and Lord Finesse are weak ass rap?

[close]

big l not so much but you see where im coming from?

[close]

Big L, Jeru, KRS One, and Guru should be barred from skate videos for the next few years.� I love all their music, but still.

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a.j.k has much common sense

Ahh I understand now, not weak, just overused.

[Burdon]

just finished reading all the posts about panic in gotham and to me it just feels like you guys thinks
the only fun thing in skateboarding right now is the magenta / japanese thing
but there is something between powerslides on sidewalks and big handrails..
it's just skateboarding
btw panic in gotham was a great watch

ALSO great INTERVIEW OF VIVIEN FEIL ON LIVE SKATEBOARD MEDIA

http://liveskateboardmedia.com/en/article/meeting-vivien-feil

[360 frip]

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people need to stop using all this weak ass rap, everybody shit is looking the same

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Big L and Lord Finesse are weak ass rap?

[close]

big l not so much but you see where im coming from?

A crackhead's perspective? Go suck a dick.

[tangar]

does anyone know what kind of handheld light mandible claw uses while he films? i sent him a PM but havent heard back yet and im not sure if he's gonna divulge his secrets.

[Cosme]

does anyone know what kind of handheld light mandible claw uses while he films? i sent him a PM but havent heard back yet and im not sure if he's gonna divulge his secrets.

This image is the only thing I could find on the subject...

[The Ghost of Lenny Kirk]

The beginning half was edited like an opening and the stuff that came thereafter was pretty good.

Nothing really stood out except that metal pothole ollie. It all meshed together nicely.

More "real" hiphop, but it lends itself well to the vibe of magenta.

Im glad that it was short because toward the end some of the tricks started getting a tad repetitive.

Good cuts everywhere. The tight editing really made the video.

[Turtle Boy]

just finished reading all the posts about panic in gotham and to me it just feels like you guys thinks
the only fun thing in skateboarding right now is the magenta / japanese thing
but there is something between powerslides on sidewalks and big handrails..
it's just skateboarding
btw panic in gotham was a great watch

ALSO great INTERVIEW OF VIVIEN FEIL ON LIVE SKATEBOARD MEDIA

http://liveskateboardmedia.com/en/article/meeting-vivien-feil

Vivien part in Static IV CONFIRMED!!!!

[OldieButFrenchie]

super stoked to see a small French brand make waves like that!
plus I've been riding a Magenta lately and I really like it.
The funny thing is how much street cred that board gave me the last time I walked into a skate shop haha.....my old ass felt all current and shit.
next I'm probably gonna try those one foot powerslides (when it finally stops snowing!!)

[art hellman]

just finished reading all the posts about panic in gotham and to me it just feels like you guys thinks
the only fun thing in skateboarding right now is the magenta / japanese thing
but there is something between powerslides on sidewalks and big handrails..
it's just skateboarding
btw panic in gotham was a great watch

ALSO great INTERVIEW OF VIVIEN FEIL ON LIVE SKATEBOARD MEDIA

http://liveskateboardmedia.com/en/article/meeting-vivien-feil

false.







there's always has and always will be "fun" in skateboarding.  why else would anyone do it?  the whole comparing Magenta to Japanese skating thing was just brought up because the far east guys have been doing that style of trick/editing/spot selection for a while now and it's fun to see Magenta pick up on it and move it forward while currently in the spotlight.

[Dummbert]

AYO I HAVE ABOUT 8 TABS OPEN FOR REPLY, FUCK IT

I generally fuck with magenta, i dug every edit they brought out.

They represent a nice approach to skating and sw bs 5050ieng some small ledges in some narrow alleys accompanied by some ollies and powerslides at some decent speed, shits tight as fuck.

this shit shows they can if they want to, but dont fuck with flip in flip out shit on some big ass handrails, robotic style.

but this edit was mad corny!
there were some serious tricks innit, but overall i just remember some pops 'off the grid' type shit + powerslides while mongo pushing.

and don't get me wrong, i'm not begging for sw flip noseblunt courthouse drop or anything like that...

[tangar]

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does anyone know what kind of handheld light mandible claw uses while he films? i sent him a PM but havent heard back yet and im not sure if he's gonna divulge his secrets.

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This image is the only thing I could find on the subject...

thanks for the lead cosme, the investigation continues...

[toque]

Lannon can ollie bump to bars and fire hydrants over and over and still make it look like the raddest thing every time.  Only two clips though...and Zach Lyons clocking in with zero. 
Full Jimmy Lannon part in Static IV would be incredible. 

[Canuck]

In order to 'get' Magenta you need to have gone to art school and dropped out cause it was bullshit... just kidding...I loved it!

[Beer Keg Peg Leg]

leo valls has fake style...there i said it

[zoltan]

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does anyone know what kind of handheld light mandible claw uses while he films? i sent him a PM but havent heard back yet and im not sure if he's gonna divulge his secrets.

[close]

pretty sure its the cn160

http://www.amazon.com/NEEWER%C2%AE-Dimmable-Digital-Camcorder-Panasonic/dp/B004TJ6JH6
its bright as fuuck but from what i've head it's not the most durable. i can see it getting hit and the shoe mount breaking so he just holds that shit now. just a mere speculation though


oh and this clip rules

i actually hit him up awhile ago on facebook. He told me he uses this light.
 http://www.adorama.com/FPVL112.html?utm_term=Other&utm_medium=Shopping%20Site&utm_campaign=Other&utm_source=dealtime

i got one too and its great, runs on vx batteries too

[tangar]

thanks dudes, case closed.

[frukost]

on one hand leo is one of the most pretentious skaters around on the other hand he s got a great style... anyways at least he and Magenta provoke opinions, thats more than you can say about most skaters and companies out there...

[gregg]

This is the best thing in skateboarding right now. Period.

[Rodolphe Valentin]

This is the best thing in skateboarding right now. Period.

Yes!

Some really sick photographs from behind the scenes of the video! Stoked on this:

http://liveskateboardmedia.com/en/article/galerie-liu-kenga