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V E N T B M X 0 4
I S S U E : 1
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C O N T E N T S
6 : I N T E R V I E W : E F F R A I M C A T L O W
8 : H A R D W A R E I N S I G H T
1 4 : T O T A L B M X : C O M P A N Y I N S I G H T
1 6 : T E S T E D A N D R A T E D
1 8 : F R A M E I N S I G H T
Full name: Effraim John Catlow
Age/birthday: 3/8/74
Current hometown: Southsea, UK
Sponsors: Profi le, ZION hooked me up with prototype
frame.
You’ve been part of the BMX world ever since you were a
kid, what started everything off for you and how did you get
into BMX?
- I started riding 26 years ago, I f irst saw BMX in a magazine
called BMx action bike, then i became hooked on it, i always
l ike the individuality in it, you can create what you want and
how you interpret the bike.
Very few riders have been in the game as long as you, would
you say the BMX community has gotten better or worse over
the years?
- I wouldn’t say much has changed, al l thats changed is the
internet, and people have more of a voice that wasn’t their
previously, who’s to say whats better really.
What has been your most favorite period in BMX?
- I’ve enjoyed it al l but probably 97 ti l l 2004, regularly travel-
l ing on the X trials circuit, X games, great experiences money
cannot buy, and memories I wil l have forever.
Same question, but your least fun time?
- Anytime injured, but thats part of the whole ballgame.
Have you been unfortunate enough to have any serious
injuries? if so what has been the worst?
- Two broken legs I guess, and combined over a year out as
a result.
Favorite stop to ride?
- Locally Southsea skatepark is my favourite place to ride,
I also have an indoor spot to ride which when its your own
spot and you can go there regularly, you grow and adjust
accordingly, travell ing wise Tokyo and San Francisco have
been my favourites.
How would you describe your style on a bike?
- Smooth and controlled.
What are your responsibil it ies regarding Southsea Skate
Park? I basically am being trained to manage Southsea
skatepark, i’m on managerial training currently, 6 month
course, responsibil it ies at park vary from day to cash cash
handling, off ice work, taking orders, general repairs, painting
ramps, maintenanace, the l ist goes on and increases more
you get involved in the job.
Southsea Skate Park has been undergoing maintenance
including the refurbishment of the street section last year,
what further improvements are you planning on doing if al l
goes to plan?
The next project is the spine mini to be fixed, hopefully that
wil l start within the next month ready for the summer season,
then the vert ramp to be repaired. The big project is the
bowls, but thats long term.
I’ve heard a lot about Southseas possible closure, is it safe
for now?
Yes its safe for now, a Skatepark company has been formed
and wil l take over the park out of council hands from Apri l
2011.
3 things most people don’t know about you?
- That I r ide more than anyone else at the park. Its just when
they are not there!
I’m a five times X games medall ist/I’m twice professional
world f latland champion.
I used to ride ramps, and won the King of Concrete a few
times.
If someone or a group of rider were contemplating coming to
Southsea Skate Park, what would you say to them?
- To call up and check the opening times, the number is
02392 295360 and let us know when your coming, every-
ones welcome, and we look forward to having you come
shred the park.
Top 3:
Things to do besides BMX?
- Work on my blog (wait thats bmx related duh).
Go out with girlfr iend and friends.
Travell ing.
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