“A Wider View” explores the legacy of Ray Barbee and his fascination with analog photography. This short film examines Ray’s passions and influencers through archival footage, an experimental printing process, and a series of interviews key to Ray’s journey including appearances by iconic creatives Sean Cliver, Brian Gaberman, Thomas Campbell and Joe Brook.
Ray Barbee and Element – 2016
Element Skateboards sits down with Ray Barbee in their latest edit.
Plan B at Element YMCA skate camp filmed and edited by Torey Pudwill
The Plan B team hit the road to Element skate camp and Torey took it upon himself to capture it all for you to enjoy. Check it out!
THE ELEMENT PERSPECTIVE – PATRICK SCHMIDT
Patrick Schmidt is a young illustrator from South Wales based in London. Finding inspiration from wise old owls to worn out signs and with a love for painting on big walls when not making giant roquefort burgers, Patrick has created “The Guardians” collection. Inspired by traditional woven Tibetan Tiger rugs, thought to provide the user protection when meditating, Patrick interpreted the Element riders’ individual spiritual animals. Nick Garcia’s coyote, Brandon Westgate’s bobcat and Julian Davidson’s snake become a colorful and uniquely illustrated animal rug, all of which are laid on a series of 3 skateboard decks and tee shirts.
Element Grand Opening of Rhodes Skatepark & 304 Americana
The grand opening of Rhodes Skatepark and Element 304 Americana in Boise, ID will go down as one of the best Element events in history! The mayor welcomed the Element team to the course including Nyjah, Westgate, Greyson Fletcher, Nick Garcia, Julian Davidson, Chad Tim Tim and many more. The team destroyed the park alongside special guests from the Blood Wizard team while Mike Kershnar was on hand creating a collaborative mural. The day closed off with Founder Johnny Schillereff opening the doors to Element 304 Americana, hosting an autograph signing and preview what will evolve into an ongoing hub for the community.
Element Keep Discovering
Brandon Westgate, Nassim Guammaz & Dominick Walker find and learn new things in life through the avenues of skateboarding, art, music, contemporary subcultures and the outdoors.
Evan Smith at Waterloo Skatepark
Evan Smith skates Waterloo Skatepark in these clips from Element Australia.
New World Element – Canada
The great north is a true testament to “endure the elements,” often bitter cold with snow, sleet, wind and rain for the majority of the year. Beating the odds, Canada continually exports some of the greatest to ever do it such as Mark Appleyard, and contemporary greats like Sascha Daley, who is pure gnar. In this episode Canadian rippers Sascha, Will Marshall, Jon Cosentino, Magnus Hanson, Jayden Bono and more are joined by visitors Brandon Westgate, Mason Silva, Evan Smith, Dominick Walker, Ethan Loy and Appleyard.
New World Element – FULL VIDEO
The compilation of all the New World Element episodes in Europe, Brazil, Japan and Australia.
ELEMENT MAKE IT COUNT NORTH AMERICAN FINALS
When each Make It Count Finalist is competing for an all-expenses paid trip to Barcelona, to film a street part and potentially land a spot on the Element Team, you better believe they’re giving it everything they’ve got. But where would the North America Finals take place? At the Element YMCA Skate Camp in Sequoia National Park, the perfect breeding ground for gnarliness.
Element Make It Count European Finals 2016
Congratulations to Jordan Sharkey for winning the European finals of this year’s Element Make It Count. The contest took place over 4 days around Bilbao, Spain. The Element judges were Ross McGouran and Jaakko Ojanen.
Element Make It Count Vancouver, BC
The Element Make It Count Contest Series heads to Canada to pick a North American finalist who will head to Element Skate Camp to compete for a skate trip to Barcelona, Spain! Rippers came from far and wide, even with pending rain storms, but when the contest was done it was Kyler Hale who took home the trip to the North American Finals at Skate Camp.