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INTERVIEW
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Clinten Davison
Scotty Davis
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elcome back to another issue of Catch Magazine! I’m as stoked as can be, to be back in my chair creating away at this very issue you’re holding. The first issue was such a success, I thought why not make another! This photograph that you’re analysising could in fact represent what I was feeling with Catch. The opportunity was there in front of me, I was standing at the top, sizing up the leap. At a first glance, I was afraid to take the leap. But after couple more looks I realised that I was capable of making the leap. I was capable of releasing another excellent issue of Catch. Flip through the following pages, filled with brilliant photographs and captivating reads. Enjoy the journey!
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WHAT’S ON THE COVER Jack Doody had been putting of this spot for multiple weekends in a row. Mark Petith (Washed Mafia) had been pestering Doody to go check it out and see if he could do anything done this perfect, but gnarly gap. It was the end of the day, we were all a bit beat from skating all day, but Doody, with a few drinks deep, finally felt like hucking himself down this gap. The sun was slowly laying to rest, the moon started to peak, and the wind started to whirl. Couple more looks by Doody and he was throwing down varial heels straight away. By the fifth and sixth shot, he was reading to call it quits. His hands were pulsating with pain, but we all felt he had another jump left in him. He rolled up and popped the cleanest Varial Heel and landed with ease. We were all silent at first, because we were just blown away at what just happened. Cheers and hi-fives went all round. We packed up our gear and heading out with big smiles on our faces and Doody stoked! PHOTO: AIDAN RYAN
Know It All: Trick Tip
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Up North: Clinten Davison
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Devleoped: Photographic Story
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Scott Davis Interview
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Jack Cassidy Interview
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Spot Peek: Nerang Skatepark
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1. Trick 2. Tip 3. Frontside 4. Three-Sixties by bodhi maher
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Learn to do ollies and Fs 180’s fairly well and get your confidence up with them.
2. Now it’s time to learn the Fs 360. 3. For this trick, place your front foot straight across the board just below your top bolts, and have your back foot at the top corner pocket of your tail. This is what helps you get the scooping motion you need.
4. When you are approaching this trick, have your shoulders already turned frontside, so when you pop you will already be in the motion of the Fs 360. This should feel much more natural and comfortable.
5. When you pop this trick and you are in the air, bone your board as much as you can and swing your shoulders around frontside, as fast as you can. This will give you the 360 motion you’re after.
6. Once you have completed the full rotation of the front 360 and you are coming down to the ground, stomp that bad boy as hard as you can and roll away clean.
7. Give your friends some high fives and that local skatepark girl a big ol’ kiss. 8. Take it to El Toro.
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Clinten Davison is here today to share not only his experiences, but fellow skateboarders within the northern/more rural areas of Queensland. These guys have made a sacrifice to live in the not so ideal or logical place for skateboarding, but still share a great and burning passion towards skateboarding, as well as eveolving as individuals and influencing others alike. Who knows, maybe you might even learn a lesson or two from these fellahs. “Hey, my name is Clinten Davison and I’m a skateboarder from ‘Up North’...” which is probably something I would say to you in person. But, being that this is printed and not in person, I bet I sounded like a bit of a drillbit. That’s the simplicity of print; it’s so easy to misinterpret the context of what the person is trying to put across, that people are easily lost in the moment of judgment and not the actual point that’s being made, and honestly, that’s something skateboarders as a whole can relate to, being lost. Skateboarding is so huge now with millions partaking in the sport, with thousands involved behind the scenes and the hundreds of companies that have formed throughout its history. It’s quite compelling to think that the limits once thought impossible, are now simply the standard of what is essentially acceptable. As humans, let alone skateboarders, we are now exposed to these possibilities within this world even faster than ever before. It’s at the point that with a simple click of a button, we’re able to access things that normally a few selected few could see. But with all this access and with all these possibilities, why is it so hard for the average skateboarder to be
recognised for what they do? There are probably a few decent reasons, but I like to think it’s because most of us are simply, lost. And that’s one of the biggest things to appreciate in the world of skateboarding. If I’ve learned anything from my experiences within skateboarding, the biggest thing would be how to find what your possibilities are and finding your own path to knowing who you truly are. Life is a treacherous experience in which we are seeking knowledge and answers to its lessons. Many will travel great, theoretical distances to learn these lessons, but the average skateboarder will no doubt fail countless amounts of times before learning the simplest things within skateboarding. A lot will have guidance from skateboarders who are more experienced or more exposed to the answers around them. To me the average skateboarder lives in bigger cities, because logically speaking, they’re the places that are more immersed in culture and have the larger number of skateboarders to whom are far more experienced and on that alone, would make it the smartest of options to be there. And yeah of course, there’s more to life than just skateboarding and it takes a pretty dedicated person who
If I've learned anything from my experiences within skateboarding, the biggest thing would be how to find what your possibilities are and finding your own path to knowing who you truly are will sacrifice a lot of other opportunities to learn the lessons within it. It’s the love and passion for skateboarding that everyone shares, which makes it seem that every sacrifice is worth it in the long run. But what if I was to tell you, that some of the most dedicated skateboarders I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting, don’t live within the major cities? What if the biggest sacrifice they’ve made, was simply not taking the option of being in the place that is meant
be to most logical for skateboarding? Being in an isolated/rural area is one the hardest things for the average person, let alone a skateboarder. The general lack of options, facilities and opportunities make it so easy for these people to feel lost. It’s a lot harder to be a skateboarder with so little options to take advantage of, but some do find a way and to me, those are some of the greatest skateboarders I know.
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SCOTT DAVIS In this interview, I get inside Scott’s head and nut out the stories inside. Not only do we discuss Skateboarding, but we cover some issues about head tissues. Physically and mentally.
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When did you first step foot on a skateboard? The first time I stood on a skateboard was when I was 11 years old, back in 2003. It basically kicked off from there. Have you always lived and skated on the Gold Coast? If not, where did you grow up and skate? There are also many parks to choose from, which park do you prefer to skate? I was born in a small country down three hours east of Melbourne, then I moved to the Gold Coast in 2000. When I first got my skateboard I went from park to park. I was skating Pizzy park most days after school, as I lived close to there. The preferred parks to skate are Mudgeeraba, it being my local, Nerang and Underwood. I do tend to travel south across the border to Nimbin and Bangalow in NSW. I guess it’s safe to say that shredding bowls is your thing? How come you got into skating bowls and rather not hitting the streets? Hell yeah! Shredding bowls is my thing, I wouldn’t give it up for anything. I got into skating bowls because there are more unique tricks and more flow, and the adrenaline rush you get from skating something big is amazing. I never really got into street skating because you’re always on the hunt for spots and also running away from cops/ security guards or someone just telling you off haha. Tell us about that fateful day at Elanora Bowl. On the 19th of November 2008, I was at home from being suspended from school, and a few of my mates called me up to come skate Mudgeeraba. So I went down for a skate and all of a sudden it started to rain. We all jumped into the car and started to think of some spots we could hit. I mentioned we could go skate Elanora Bowl, and see who could pump the highest in the fullpipe. When we got there we all jumped into the bowl and started to pump, higher and higher in the fullpipe. I swear Keithy Franks was getting higher than all of us! So I pushed myself to go just that little bit higher when my back foot slipped off and I was spinning headfirst towards the ground, then BANG! My friends claimed that I was knocked out for roughly half an hour. After I woke up, I knew something wasn’t right. There were no cuts or dripping blood so we had no idea what was actually going on inside my head. My mates drove me home when all of a sudden I started to vomit everywhere. I ran next door to the neighbors and asked them to take my to the Hospital and dial 000. An ambulance picked me up and rushed me to Robina Hospital where I got CT Scans done. They explained that all the pain I was feeling was from internal bleeding to the brain. So from there they rushed my to Southport Hospital and I went straight under in the Operating Theatre. The entire right side of my skull had been shattered and they were required to put in five plates and ten screws, to reconstruct my skull. I was then placed in an intensive coma for a few days to rest, so the doctors could try and stop the swelling which was the size of an orange! Waking up was the weirdest thing, I thought I was dead. I thought I was dreaming because all these people were standing in front of me asking questions like “What’s your name?”, “Do you know where you are?”, “What’s the date today?”, “Do you remember what happened?” etc. I couldn’t even respond properly, I was just slurring my words. I remember I needed to pee really badly that day, so I decided to hop out of bed when all these doctors rushed over and said that I should stay in bed because they weren’t sure if I could even walk properly. They said I needed to work on it, take one step at a time. So I stayed in bed and I realised that there was actually a tube going into my penis. Peeing was the most painful thing ever. A few weeks passed and I was picking up my speech and learning how to walk again. I basically had to start all over. More and more weeks had passed and I was up walking all by myself. By then they had to cut out 30 staples where they had sliced me open! So after two months in the Hospital I was so happy to be going home and to eat some take away haha! The doctors couldn’t believe how fast I had recovered after such a bad blow to my head.
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I have also been informed that you’ve had a rough journey these past couple of years with drugs, etc. What happened there? Well I started to hang out with a lot of people who were into the party scene, drinking and doing drugs. I felt as if it could help me get through a tough time with what was happening with my home life. I had a job and almost every cent I earned was spent on drugs. I went through a stage where it would only be a day here and there that I would do Ecstasy, MDMA, Coke and Weed, but then I started doing it daily, as if I felt I needed it. I was constantly off my head whether I was at work, with friends or at home with family. I began to do things I normally wouldn’t do, which ended up with me getting in trouble with the Police. I than began going to court several times and eventually I was sent to jail for over a period of five months. After I served my time in jail I changed for the better and I completely quit doing drugs and have never looked back since. Your brother, Ben Davis, informs me that he helped you through a lot of the chaos and pushed you back onto your board. Would you say you’re close to him? Do you go skating with him a lot? Yeah, Ben helped me out a lot with getting my life back on track and back on the board and I am very thankful for that. He is always pushed me to skate bigger things and pulling off some hammers! We have grown a lot closer because we are always traveling together and we skate every day, I love it. Inform us about Bammf and how they’re helping you out. Bammf have been so helpful towards me, supporting me with threads and helping me get my name and skating out with video clips! Also, they have just dropped their Summer Range, check it out online. What are you plans for the coming years? Well I wouldn’t mind picking up a board sponsor because boards are not cheap to buy, but all I want to do is to travel overseas and keep on skating.
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I’m not even sure how I met Jack. I’m pretty sure when I first moved to the Gold Coast last year, his named popped up on my social media’s a few times, and I was curious as to who he was. I’d lurked here and there and I noticed he too liked to shoot Skateboarding. I’m always stoked to find another person who is passionate about capturing the essence of Skateboarding. From there I started skating and shooting with him quite frequently, watching his Photography progess. Read on as I delve into the mind of Jack Cassidy and see what is exactly going on in there.
INTERVIEW AND COVER PHOTOS BY AIDAN RYAN ALL CONTENT SHOT BY JACK CASSIDY
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Tell us a little about yourself.
Well, my name is Jack Cassidy. I’m 19 years old living on the Gold Coast and I take photographs sometimes. What’s in your camera bag at the moment?
Hmmmm, let’s have a lil’ look shall we. I have a Nikon D600, Tamron 28-85mm 2.8, 8mm rokinon fish eye, Nikon sb800 Speedlight, Yongnuo YN560 Speedlight, a couple of cactus V5 triggers, light stand and tripod, a couple of point and shoots for film. Oh, and a Nikon F50 SLR. So the big question is, why did you start shooting photos? When did it all begin?
I don’t know the root cause of why I wanted to start shooting. I know that I used to like looking at photographs and think, “I wanna do that shit” haha. So, I guess that’s where it started. I also liked the idea of creating an image or capturing a moment in time. I always thought that was a cool thing to do. How long have you been shooting for? Have you studied Photography or would you say you’re mainly self-taught? Or both?
Got my first DSLR when I was about 17. Didn’t understand squat diddly about it. I did study for a very brief period last year at CATC Design College. That was really cool. I think I learnt the most in those 4-6 months then I ever had. A lot of research on my behalf has lead to me knowing what I know mainly. Where do you normally skate? Who do you normal skate/shoot with?
Skate anywhere really. I’m more of a photographer than a skater that’s for sure haha. There are a few places though; Southport is probably my favorite to skate. I always used to skate to Australia Fair every afternoon in year 12, by myself and just cruised around and tried to find new spots. I don’t know what I was looking for, but I always found something to hit up. Another spot is the drain banks at Emerald Lakes. My friend Kelly and I, we had a goal to try and make it a bit more fun to skate. So far it’s going, ehhhhh. But we will be making more obstacles there soon. And I guess another spot could be Bellevue netball courts. That’s where I learnt to kickflip and majority of flat ground tricks.
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Are there any Photography projects you’re working on currently? Or do you have any you want to start shooting?
I have a couple of concept ideas that I have wanted to do for ages, just haven’t put them into play. I need to get up and go shoot more. There is one that I did start shooting. I can’t even remember the last time I tried to contribute to it. It’s called Suburban House’s. Do you have any interesting stories from one of your images? Or is there a particular photograph that you like and why?
Haha I’ve got nothing really that interesting. One time when I was younger, my friend Wyatt and I were skating at Southport high and there were some Asian gospel singers or something. Anyway, we were only like 12 or 13 and Wyatt dared me to go and dance in the middle of their singing circle. Being 13 you do whatever you shouldn't do right? I walk up there, make my way to the circle and start dancing. Only for 5 seconds or so. It was pretty funny at the time haha. As for photograph’s I have shot. I really get sick of them after like, 2 minutes of looking at them. I am never satisfied with any photo I take really. I mean, I like them, but I don't love them. It’s a terrible thing to live with haha. Your Photographs tend to be quite experimental when it comes to composition and how the light falls onto a spot. Is there a particular style/photographer(s) you’re aiming for when you take a photograph?
Not really. I mean I see a ton of photographs everyday, and I just think that's a cool shot, what if I shot it this way instead? I like seeing what other people do, then putting my own practices into play and trying to create something different from it. I really like Arto Saari’s images. They are amazing. I also really like Kingsley Attwood. His photographs are really cool. Tyron Garland, Fs 5-0
What else do you like to photograph besides Skateboarding?
Anything really. I only shoot digital when I want to do something with the image afterwards like touch up, edit etc. When I go out, I like to shoot anything I see, just with point and shoots. It helps me remember days that I probably would forget otherwise. What are you plans for the coming years?
Work, shoot, skate, play music and maybe go back to study. Check out more of Jack’s stuff at http://sorryyourenotawinner.tumblr.com/ and his Instragram @sorryyourenotawinner
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he Gold Coast is well known for its outstanding skateparks. Varying from massive bowls to technical street plazas, there is a lot to choose from. One of the post popular skateparks would be Nerang. With the added bonus of lights, it does a tremendous job at illuminating the place and it can be shredded well into the night. The flow at nerang would be a massive highlight. You’re able to circle around and around here for hours, with those smooth runways filled with rails, ledges and banks. If you like to get your practice in for the streets, Nerang is perfect. You don’t only have to be a street tech shredder to enjoy Nerang, there is also a tremendously large bowl. With a perfect mini at the start, it curves around into well over head high corners and cradles. Watch out for that killer doorway at the end. In the middle they have thrown in some added extras like the ridiculously steep quarter on the back of the cradle, an old school kidney bowl with haggard pool coping, to the China banks, for those who like something a little different.
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To find this gem of a place, it’s hiding among the trees, right next to the Nerang M1 Exit, off Ferry Street. The locals are always there for a decent shred and chat, so if you’re in the area or speeding by on the M1, be sure to make that detour and delay those travel trips for a quality shred!
“Nerang is so sick! If someone's struggling with a trick, there will always be someone to help.” -Keanu Bromley
Keanu Bromley, Bs Ollie RYAN
“Whats not too love about Nerang Skatepark! Rad objects, rad people and rad times.” -Sam Harris
Sam Harris, Fs 180 Over RYAN
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COMPOSITIONS BLUNT TO FAKIE Jasba Smith photo: Clinten Davison Midge Creek, qld
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COMPOSITIONS KICKFLIP TO STREET Alex Cole photo: JACK BRITTLIFF GOLD COAST, AUS
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COMPOSITIONS FEEBLE GRIND Tory Hati photo: CONNOR HILL WELLINGTON, NZ
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COMPOSITIONS BACKSIDE OLLIE Michael Cross photo: TAMAS KEEFER GOLD COAST, AUS
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COMPOSITIONS CROOKED GRIND Smion Rex photo: Kingsley attwood Northcote, NZ
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It’s been another, incredible journey here at Catch Magazine. I’d like to thank everyone involved with this issue. To all the skaters who ripped their jeans or chipped their boards in the process of a trick, to all the shredding photographers who sent in photographs, and to the all the fellows I had the pleasure of working with. Cheers everyone. Aidan Ryan
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Catch Magazine 2013 All Content designed and shot by Aidan Ryan, Unless stated otherwise.
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