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MILLER DIVISION NEW COLLECTION Longboards, cruisers surf skates, backpacks and more...

THE NEW SUMMER CAMPS Surf & Skate Camps!

INTERVIEWS Okuda Art: Kaos Temple Mischo Erban: World Speed Record

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Daily Miller Directed by Ricardo Garrudo Written by Iván García Arozamena Enrique Becerril Managing Editor / Art and Design María Burgueño Photography Luis de las Alas Riders Cristina Gutiérrez / Derek Blanquer Santos Múgica/ Fabrizio Clausi Sean Gunning / Iván García (Voodoo) Adam Warchol / Teko Barrio Angel Calvo/ Jos Salaris Ruth Sierra/ Fernando Penilla Ulises Diaz/ Borja Cueto Sergio Garrudo/ Paula Garrudo Adrián Guridi / Ana Welsh Credits Sunset Camper, Doc Caribbean, Mischo Erban, Okuda San Miguel, Vissla, Daniel Nuez, Luis Lemin, Riderland Skate Camp, Los Locos Surf Camp, Art Surf Camp, SSSA, Church Brigade and all of you supporting us.

Contact www.millerdivision.com info@millerdivision.com

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Publisher You are Miller Skate in numbers Our spot for longboard West Park, Madrid Surf & Skate Camps The new summer camps Miller Collection New longboards, cruisers, protectors, backpacks...

Miller Freeride Team I Miller Division Freeride El Soplao Mischo Erban The fastest man in the world Okuda Kaos Temple or the “Sistine Chapel of Skate” FRONT COVER Photo: Luis de las Alas Riders: Cristina Gutiérrez and Fernando Penilla

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You are

Miller Four years have passed since Miller was born but there is something that has never changed and that is the eagerness with which we began. This eagerness continues being what drives us to continue creating specific products for each rider and modality. During these years, we have learnt a great deal with our team of riders, collaborators and artists, clients and friends, adjusting ourselves to meet their needs at each moment.

Our motto continues to be the same: “YOU ARE MILLER�.

We still need you, your way of seeing things, of enjoying the little things in life, how you value each little detail, details that are important to us and encourage us to continue growing in everything connected to skateboards and this form of life we have chosen.

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A legendary spot in Madrid

West Park The Paseo de Camoens is in the Parque del Oeste (West Park), a park located in Madrid, between the road towards La Coruña, the University City and the district of Moncloa. Back in the day, this area was the main rubbish tip of the city, but fortunately, in 1906 the authorities changed the use for it to be used and enjoyed by the inhabitants of Madrid. It then became a place for walks and rest, a green area that, with the passing of time, has become a place to escape from the city, meters away from the Madrid Historical Centre.

Fortunately for athletes, and in particular, for skaters and longboarders, in 2003, the City Council of Madrid approved cutting off the traffic on Paseo de Camoens and Calle Ruperto Chapí during weekends and bank holidays with the purpose of preserving this green area and offering an outdoor space close to the city centre.

Skate and longboard riders did not go to this place much before 2006-2007, but after, and coinciding with the boom of longboard disciplines, no weekend or bank holiday went past without riders doing their tricks, dancing, practising slalom or simply carving away in this now legendary spot that the riders themselves have baptised as WEST PARK. The West Park is an ideal spot for riders of all levels because it has a first very large area with a slight inclination but sufficient to practice slalom, dancing, carving or freestyle. A more prominent downward slope follows this, with four bends for those seeking stronger sensations and more speed and skids. This more prominent area is ideal for fast carvings. The best thing about it is that it is surrounded by trees and green areas that help you forget about being in such a bustling and stressing city, like Madrid.

Many are the riders that have visited this incredible spot and did their little bit to give it more standing

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Photo: SSSA

and acknowledgement. Many renowned riders like Ra, Quique, Jabirras, Marjetes, Jörge and Bea (lachicadelacurva), the Caribbean family, Álvaro Rivas, Ricardo Damborenea (RD), Red (40sk8), Javi and Dany Navarro (Javiboards), Sergio, Willy, Jaime (Roadrider), David (Nothink), Sophie and many more that gathered there on Sundays to share something as simple as a hobby, to feel the wind on their faces and in short, be children again, have ridden down its asphalt.

The best thing about this is that we will never be able to forget this spot now thanks to the efforts of photographers and filmmakers like Gordon Dionne (MyProfe), Alberto Alepúz (PERROPRO) and Juan Rayos, who have portrayed both the magic and the riders of this spot in many of their photos and videos. In particular, MyProfe has also been taking photographs of practically every rider that has ridden the asphalt at WEST PARK each Sunday since 2009.

So, if you have skated on this spot, it is very likely that you have been caught on his camera. Juan Rayos and Perropro have also delighted us with the most cinematographic or documentary side of this spot in some of their videos. Thank you for this!

Also, the WEST PARK has hosted several skate and longboard events and, in some cases, has brought together more than 500 people united by a piece of wood with a pair of trucks and four wheels. Some examples are the 1 st Spanish Slalom Championship, the International Longboard Day or events like the Noche en Negro and El Patín más Rustiko.

Do not miss this spot in spring and summer, because in these times of the year, skating sessions begin in the morning and do not cease until sundown with a picnic in-between, much laughter and a unique atmosphere.

By Doc Car ibbean

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SURF & SKATE CAMPS The new summer camps

By Iván García Arozamena

waves, to learn how to skate and to perfect the positions or correct bad postures on land, which would otherwise be harder to achieve in the water.

Skate camps are also more and more common; a safe and fast way of learning and meeting new friends at the same time.

An example of a skate camp is RIDERLAND in Chiclana, Cadiz, in the south of Spain, captained by José Panes (PITU), an all-time skater.

Photo: Rocio Muriel

One day, he realised that what he did best in the world was skate and share his experiences with new skaters. Seeing the skate parks full of children skating and learning as best they could, it was very clear to him: He was going to open a skate camp!

At the same time, our friend “Captain Jairock” mentioned the project and the possibility of giving Pitu a hand.

After this, everything came easy and the RIDERLAND school/camp is now a reality, not to mention one of the best valued by students, parents and skaters that visit it.

We are strongly committed to new generations and anyone that steps onto a skateboard for the first time. This is the reason Miller Division actively collaborates with a great number of skate and longboard associations and schools, as well as surf & skate camps from day one. Providing the necessary material and everything they can to give many children the opportunity of skating or learning about the skate, who would otherwise find it hard.

Photo: “Los Locos” Surf School

Lately and especially in summer, surf schools, surf camps and skate camps are really easy to come across.

They have become part of our environment and daily life, but this was something nearly unimaginable until not so long ago. Surf and skate were minority sports and everyone learnt as best they could. All this has changed now; the number of riders has increased and the amount of people wanting to learn has led to the success of all these schools and camps.

Who does not remember their first ollies or their first skid?

The sensation of happiness lasted all day! At Miller, we would like to continue seeing those beaming faces!!!

These sensations and what the children transmit is what leads us to support schools, associations and camps.

These camps and schools have also begun to teach longboard skate courses and hold activities, for when there are no Photo: “Los Locos” Surf School

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miller Collection 2016

READY... STEADY...

SKATE!!!

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Every detail counts Edges, concaves, wheelbites...

At Miller, we know the importance of every single component of a longboard: board, trucks, wheels, bearings, sandpaper, concave, etc. as well as the benefits every improved detail can offer. That’s why we adapt each improvement to each modality or use as much as possible, ensuring that everything fits perfectly.

Edges ROUNDED EDGE

Drop lowered

ROUND SQUARE EDGE

SQUARED EDGE

This shape of the board is designed so that the gravity center is lower to achieve more stability.

SUPER SQUARED EDGE

Contribute to the traction of the foot to the board. More rounded edges free your feet (dancing, freestyle) and, conversely, more squared edges have a better grip (freeride, slide.. ).

Countersink trucks By countersinking the trucks the screws are flush to prevent you from stumbling if you move your feet to the nose or tail of the board..

Wheel wells Concave at the height of the wheels, to achieve an added space between the wheels and the board. With this, we prevent the feared wheelbites, a guide to know where your feet are and a better grip on heels and pointer.

Rock finish Rock finish (worn effect) to make the wheels skid from the first day.

Concaves EXTRA-LIGHT CONCAVE

LIGHT CONCAVE

MEDIUM CONCAVE

MEDIUM-HIGH CONCAVE

DOUBLE CONCAVE

The different concaves fit with each model, to adapt to the modality for which each longboard has been designed. A subtle concave allows moving freely on the longboard (dancing, cross step, etc.), while a medium to high concave grabs the foot to the board better (slide, freeride, etc.). We also have the double concave that helps adjusting the foot to the maximum for a more ergonomic grip (freeride, downhill).

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Grip and design, all in one

We have visually enhanced the form of the grip tape on some of the models with the intention of introducing graphics on the upper side of the longboards.. Stylish on the top and bottom.

Seismic Wheels

Founded back in 1992 and based in Boulder, Colorado, Seismic Skate Systems is one of the oldest longboard brands. The company designs and manufactures the wheels that have achieved more podiums at the highest level. Using the most advanced materials and engineering technologies to radically improve the riding experience of all elite riders who are looking for the highest performance.

The Hot Spot, possibly the fastest wheel in the world, is the wheel that the skater, Mischo Erban, who holds the Guinness World Record and IGSA Record of 130.08 MPH, uses.

Its argument is simply to provide the urethane formula with more grip and rebound, with lower resistance to rolling than any other formula on the market. In addition, its core with Hub technology makes these wheels surprisingly lightweight and with a greater acceleration, the most versatile Seismic wheel around.

Miller, as the champions of the world do, trusts in the Seismic wheels.

Return On Pressure Its zebra bamboo plies and its two layers of fiberglass make this longboard a true spring, thanks to its flex, ready to accelerate the return energy of each turn.

BAMBOO

FIBERGLASS

ZEBRA BAMBOO

FIBERGLASS

If you are looking for a longboard for cruising, pumping or carving, this will be your best ally.

BAMBOO

Bamboo makes it flexible and very light. The two layers of alternately laminated fiber will provide the necessary resistance to flex again and again without losing its pop and original flex.

Xtreme Reverse King pin X.R.K.P

Your turns will have no limits with the new special geometry front xrkp trucks! Thanks to their extreme turning angle, superior to conventional rkp (reverse king pin) trucks, you will be able to do surprising turns, and at the same time, increase the pumping and a boost similar to when you carve on a wave. All this without contraptions, bearings, springs or useless pieces, reducing the weight and volume but increasing their useful life, because they hardly have any additional maintenance compared to traditional trucks with bushings.

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CRUISER SERIES

Back in the 70’s, people used skates in a very different way. There were no major tricks and people simply did turns simulating being on

a wave. Nowadays, these types of skates, the smaller ones, are perfect for getting around fast and performing one or two old school tricks.

Sunrise

Sweet Home

The cruiser family grows! You won’t want to let it go! 27.5 inches long to have just what you need and 8.2 inches wide so your foot rides as comfortable as possible. Your space and stability issues will no longer be a problem. Manoeuvrable and stable!

What more can you ask for in a cruiser? Put it in the boot, go to the beach and between swim and swim...

Slide!

Is there anything better than home? There is indeed. The Sweet Home 27.5”. With the same features as the Sunrise: a single kick, light concave, 5” truck... A cruiser with the perfect size and added width. Your rides will be easypeasy. Limited series.

Technical features CARVING SLIDE DANCING FREESTYLE FREERIDE

ROUND SQUARE EDGE

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100% CANADIAN MAPLE

DOWNHILL PUMPING CRUISING RAMPS

ABEC 7 CHROME STEEL BEARINGS

HIGH PERFORMANCE GRIPTAPE

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MEDIUM CONCAVE

CREEK 60MM / 80A

Length: 27,5” Width: 8,2” Wheelbase: 14,2” Wood: 7 x plies 100% Canadian Maple Grip: High performance Trucks: Miller high quality steel 5” Hardware: Allen Bearings: Abec 7 Chrome steel Wheels: Creek 60mm, 80a

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Photo: I.G .

The Camps Are you ready for the skate camp?

Well, this is your skateboard! Skate on all types of terrains with its form inspired by the skateboards of the 90’s, its 60 mm wheels and 5” trucks! Street, Cruising, Ramps, Slalom…

Technical features CARVING SLIDE DANCING FREESTYLE FREERIDE DOWNHILL PUMPING CRUISING RAMPS

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ROUND SQUARE EDGE

100% CANADIAN MAPLE

ABEC 7 CHROME STEEL BEARINGS

HIGH PERFORMANCE GRIPTAPE

MEDIUM CONCAVE

CREEK 60MM / 80A

COLOURED PLY

Length: 31” Width: 8.5” Wheelbase: 14,93” Wood: 7 x plies 100% Canadian Maple Griptape: High performance Trucks: Miller high quality steel 5” Hardware: Allen Bearings: Abec 7 Chrome steel Wheels: Creek 60mm, 80a

JFK Finally, Riders have what they deserve!

First-class! Fly with this extra wide skateboard, both in axles and the board itself. Ramps, Street, Cruising…The rider force one is now here!

Duck Unit The duck unit is here! Disembark with this pool board and its 8.7 ” wide, double kick, 6” axles... Any mission will be a piece of cake with the Duck Unit 31”!

Technical features

ROUND SQUARE EDGE

100% CANADIAN MAPLE

ABEC 7 CHROME STEEL BEARINGS

HIGH PERFORMANCE GRIPTAPE

MEDIUM CONCAVE

CREEK 60MM / 80A

COLOURED PLY

CARVING SLIDE DANCING FREESTYLE FREERIDE DOWNHILL PUMPING CRUISING RAMPS

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Length: 31” Width: 8,7” Wheelbase: 14,93” Wood: 7 x plies 100% Canadian Maple Grip: High performance Trucks: Miller high quality steel 6” Hardware: Allen Bearings: Abec 7 Chrome steel Wheels: Creek 60mm, 80a

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Jungle The City can be a jungle, but we have a solution: Jungle 29. 7 Canadian Maplewood plies, single kick, smooth concave, 60 mm wheels... Street, Slalom, Quarters... No limits!

Technical features CARVING SLIDE DANCING FREESTYLE FREERIDE

ROUND SQUARE EDGE

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CANADIAN MAPLE

DOWNHILL PUMPING CRUISING RAMPS

ABEC 7 CHROME STEEL BEARINGS

Length: 29” Width: 8” Wheelbase: 15,67” Wood: 7 x plies 100% Canadian Maple Grip: Transparent thick sand Trucks: Miller high quality steel 5” Hardware: Allen Bearings: Abec 7 Chrome steel Wheels: Creek 60mm, 80a

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COLOURED PLY

MEDIUM CONCAVE

Legacy The essence of skateboarding in its purest form!

Your first tricks on a luxury skate thanks to its smooth concave, single kick, Canadian Maple laminate, zebra bamboo and Seismic wheels.

Technical features CARVING SLIDE DANCING FREESTYLE FREERIDE

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6 PLIES 100% CANADIAN MAPLE

1 PLY BAMBOO ZEBRA

DOWNHILL PUMPING CRUISING RAMPS

HIGH QUALITY GRIPTAPE

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ABEC 7 CHROME STEEL BEARINGS

MEDIUM CONCAVE

SEISMIC RIPPLER 59MM

COLOURED PLY

Length: 29” Width: 8” Wheelbase: 15,67” Wood: 6 x plies Canadian Maple, 1 x ply bamboo Griptape: High quality Trucks: Miller high quality steel 5” Hardware: Allen Bearings: Abec 7 Chrome steel Wheels: Seismic Rippler 59mm, 86a

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SURF SKATES SERIES

Surfing the asphalt has never been so easy. We present the new Surf Wheels collection by Miller. Feel total freedom to turn!! Thanks to its special geometry front trucks, the turning angle is higher compared to conventional trucks RKP (reverse kingpin). The back trucks (standard geometry) will give you the stability you need.

Both trucks are also higher, so you don’t have to worry about the feared wheelbites. This enables

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you to do surprising turns, and it also gives you pumping and a boost similar to when you carve on a wave. You won’t need to use your foot to gain impulse and you can even increase speed!

All this without contraptions, bearings, springs or useless pieces, which reduces the weight and volume, and increases their useful life, because they hardly need any maintenance.

Mundaka A model inspired by one of the best lefthanders of the world with a sandy seabed located in the North of Spain. Carve, pump and successfully overcome any obstacle that comes your way with its front XRKP truck, its 30” single kick board and 70 mm wheels.

X.R.K.P.

Technical features

CARVING SLIDE DANCING FREESTYLE FREERIDE DOWNHILL PUMPING CRUISING RAMPS

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ROUND SQUARE EDGE

100% CANADIAN MAPLE

ABEC 9 CHROME STEEL BEARINGS

HIGH PERFORMANCE GRIPTAPE

EXTRA LIGHT CONCAVE

CREEK 70MM / 78A

COLOURED PLY

Length: 30” Width: 9,8” Wheelbase: 16,12” Wood: 7 x plies 100% Canadian Maple Griptape: High performance Front Trucks: Miller special system. 356 premium Aluminum, press casting, 160mm (6,5”) Back Trucks: Miller standard skateboard extra high. 356 premium Aluminum, press casting, 160mm (6,5”) Hardwhare: 1,25” Allen screw Bearing: Abec 9 with nylon cage rubber shield Wheels: Creek 70mm 78a

Kirra Set in the heart of the Gold Coast, we find Kirra; Fast long right-handers and never-ending tubes...

A wave demanding a lot of speed to overcome its obstacles. Prepare your quiver! Front XRKP truck, 31.5” single kick board and 70 mm wheels.

Carve, turn and squeeze every bit of its energy!

X.R.K.P.

Technical features

CARVING SLIDE DANCING FREESTYLE FREERIDE DOWNHILL PUMPING CRUISING RAMPS

HHHHH HHH HH HHH HH H HHHHH HHHHH HHHH

ROUND SQUARE EDGE

100% CANADIAN MAPLE

ABEC 9 CHROME STEEL BEARINGS

HIGH PERFORMANCE GRIPTAPE

EXTRA LIGHT CONCAVE

CREEK 70MM / 78A

COLOURED PLY

Length: 31,5” Width: 10” Wheelbase: 17,71” Wood: 7 x plies 100% Canadian Maple Griptape: High performance Front Trucks: Miller special system. 356 premium Aluminum, press casting, 160mm (6,5”) Back Trucks: Miller standard skateboard extra high. 356 premium Aluminum, press casting, 160mm (6,5”) Hardwhare: 1,25” Allen screw Bearing: Abec 9 with nylon cage rubber shield Wheels: Creek 70mm 78a

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CARVER SERIES

Longboards inspired on the classic surfboards.

Its pintail form, inverted trucks and large and soft wheels are ideal for lengthy rides and

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surfing the asphalt. Bend after bend, carving until your legs can do no more.

Greetings

Donuts

The Greetings! A very handy and versatile longboard, thanks to its 36”, medium concave and top mount. Designed for any rider and weight.

With the same features as the Greetings, the Donuts has high-quality griptape and a very special design.

CARVING SLIDE DANCING FREESTYLE FREERIDE DOWNHILL PUMPING CRUISING

ROUND SQUARE EDGE

Technical features

HHHHH HHHH HHH HHH HHHH HHH HHH HHHH

100% CANADIAN MAPLE

ABEC 7 CHROME STEEL BEARINGS

MEDIUM CONCAVE

CREEK 70MM / 80A

COLOURED PLY

Length: 36” Width: 9,3” Wheelbase: 25,12” Wood: 8 x plies 100% Canadian Maple Grip: Greetings: Transparent thick sand Donuts: High quality griptape Trucks: Miller reverse high quality Steel 180mm Hardware: Allen Bearings: Abec 7 Chrome steel Wheels: Creek 70mm, 80a

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Flamingo Would you like to be the most sophisticated chick around? With the Flamingo pintail and its 40” long, you will have the necessary space to move your feet as you wish. Carve...cruise... and feel the stability thanks to its countersink trucks and 70 mm wheels.

Explorer The new Explorer! A 40” pintail, maneuverable and with a medium concave that gives you an extra grip, perfect for carving, pumping, cruising, freeride... are you ready for adventure?

Technical features CARVING SLIDE DANCING FREESTYLE FREERIDE DOWNHILL PUMPING CRUISING

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Length: 40” Width: 9.5” Wheelbase: 26,59” Wood: 8 x plies 100% Canadian Maple Grip: Transparent thick sand Trucks: Miller reverse high quality steel 180mm Hardware: Allen Bearings: Abec 7 Chrome steel Wheels: Creek 70mm, 80a

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Hopi Kachina Collection Myths and legends

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t Miller, we feel inspired by nature. This is why, in this new collection illustrated by the artist Pablo Burgueño “Cue”, we have wanted to honour a tribe that represents all the values for how they care for nature: The Hopi Tribe. The history of this tribe has left a very special footprint over the years in how they treat the living beings surrounding them and how they live in harmony with nature.

The Hopi Tribe are natives of North America based in Arizona. They are the oldest known inhabitants of America.

There are many myths and legends on their origin, but they know very well that they came to this planet from another world and they still conserve dolls or small figures with helmets and astronaut suits dating back over 2000 years from their old handicrafts. According to these people, these figures represented beings that came from the stars.

These beings left, but promised to return, and made it clear to The Hopi Tribe that they were the custodians of a wisdom that must be transmitted to humanity. They pass this knowledge on by teaching people about nature, and how to live with it to keep a painstaking conservation of the planet Earth. They insist on treating all forms of life as sacred: animals, trees, vegetation, water, and the entire planet...

They are aware of a universal plan for the creation and conservation of our beautiful world and have integrated this concept into their daily lives.

The Hopi prophecies, written on two stone slabs that they have kept for over 10,000 years, gather an entire collection of instructions on how to live in peace and harmony with the universe. These slabs also warn us about what could happen

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if we do not take heed.

The Hopi Tribe has never ceased to warn us that we are at the last shaking of the earth. They call this era “ The Times of Transformation”, where we must live in harmony with the environment, with the Earth and with our neighbours.

All the natural disasters could be minimised with a change of conscience, but if we don’t change, our civilisation will be condemned to disappear.

The KACHINAS are ancestral spirits that are at the midpoint between gods and men, some with good powers and others with evil powers. These Kachinas are represented by colourful paintings, dolls with feathers, masks, dances and ceremonies. They intercede with the spirits of the other world on behalf of their Hopi brothers living on the Earth.

They can bring rain; bountiful harvest and well-being provided the appropriate ceremonies are held, which usually consist of dramatised dances where they represent the personality of each Kachina making use of colourful masks.

Many of these dances are carried out around a bonfire, in an environment with great fervour, music and fun due to its double meaning: religious and social. These dances display the kindness of this village towards Mother Nature.

These are happy days for the younger generations of Hopi, because the Kachinas will provide large quantities of corn, beans, melons and peaches, and as a gift for the younger people, the Hopi carve the KACHINA dolls that are handed down to the children for them to familiarise themselves with the many Kachinas and lean about life matters.

Each Kachina has its own name and it is said that there are approximately 300 to 400 Kachinas.

Source: w w w.ind ioshopi.com

Hemis The Hemis comes from the Arizona Plains, inspired by the Hoppi Katsina. A piece of history in our top-of-the-range Longboard in the Carver series! Its board with 2 plies of bamboo + 1 ply of zebra-strand bamboo + 2 plies of fibreglass plus Seismic wheels will take you as far as you wish.

Specially designed for carving, thanks to its energy return.

Feel the Hoppi spirit run through your veins!

SQUARED EDGE

100% BAMBOO

ABEC 7 CHROME STEEL BEARINGS

HP TRANSPARENT GRIP

EXTRA-LIGHT CONCAVE

SEISMIC HOT SPOT

TWO PLIES FIBERGLASS

Tawa The Supreme God, the God of the Sun of the Hopi Indians.

The Tawa model is a Longboard conceived to make the most of all the turns. Thanks to its 2 plies of bamboo + fibreglass + vertical bamboo, you will have a return energy that to accelerate the skate on each turn when you carve. Assured stability and added dropthrough system. Perfect for carving, pumping, cruising…

SQUARED EDGE

100% BAMBOO

ABEC 7 CHROME STEEL BEARINGS

HP TRANSPARENT GRIP

EXTRA-LIGHT CONCAVE

CREEK 70MM / 80A

TWO PLIES FIBERGLASS

Technical features Hemis

R.O.P.TM Return On Pressure

Length: 38” Width: 9,5” Wheelbase: 26,53” Wood: 3 x plies bamboo, 2 x plies fiberglass Grip: High performance transparent Trucks: Miller reverse high quality steel 180mm Hardware: Allen Bearings: Abec 7 Chrome steel Wheels: Seismic Hot Spot 70mm, 81a

Layer Construction

Tawa Hemis CARVING SLIDE DANCING FREESTYLE FREERIDE DOWNHILL PUMPING CRUISING

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Tawa CARVING SLIDE DANCING FREESTYLE FREERIDE DOWNHILL PUMPING CRUISING

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Length: 38,27” Width: 9,2” Wheelbase: 28,16” Wood: 3 x plies Bamboo 2 x plies fiberglass Grip: High performance transparent Trucks: Miller reverse high quality steel 180mm Hardware: Allen Bearings: Abec 7 Chrome steel Wheels: Creek 70mm, 80a

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FREESTYLE SERIES

Photo: Toni 3sesenta

Freestyle is a modality where everything makes fly... Flat tricks, dancing, carving... Feel the sense, regardless of the trick you perform or how freedom with no limits. No pre-set rules, just you use your longboard. Let your imagination those you create yourself.

Cytrus 41” The dropthrough family grows! We have used the new and most versatile freestyle forms and measurements in this new model: twin tip, medium concave, dropthrough system... A perfect longboard for practically anything thanks to its added stability! Slide with an acid touch!

Cytrus 38” With the same shape as the Cytrus 41” but in 38”. Dropthrough, medium concave.

An all-terrain with stability and very maneuverable. Perfect for the smallest riders and for girls.

Technical features Cytrus 41 Length: 41” Width: 9” Wheelbase: 30,8” Wood: 8 x plies 100% Canadian Maple Griptape: High quality Trucks: Miller reverse high quality steel 180mm Hardware: Allen Bearings: Abec 7 Chrome steel Wheels: Creek 70mm, 80a CARVING SLIDE DANCING FREESTYLE FREERIDE DOWNHILL PUMPING CRUISING

SQUARED EDGE

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100% CANADIAN MAPLE

ABEC 7 CHROME STEEL BEARINGS

Cytrus 38

HIGH QUALITY GRIPTAPE

MEDIUM CONCAVE

CREEK 70MM / 80A

COLOURED PLY

Length: 38,2” Width: 8,76” Wheelbase: 28,16” Wood: 8 x plies 100% Canadian Maple Griptape: High quality Trucks: Miller reverse high quality steel 180mm Hardware: Allen Bearings: Abec 7 Chrome steel Wheels: Creek 70mm, 80a

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Palm Beach & Native A combination of technical features makes the Palm Beach and Native one of the most versatile and manoeuvrable longboards around.

Let your imagination loose on any terrain and modality thanks to its dropthrough system and 38”.

Freestyle, carving, cruising, freeride...

You name it!

Heimdall From the faraway lands of the north, the Heimdall is a longboard similar in technical features to the Park Stickers 41”. Twin-tip shape, dropthrough system, countersink trucks, medium concave and round square edges. In short, a Longboard for everything!

Technical features Heimdall Length: 41” Width: 9” Wheelbase: 30,8” Wood: 8 x plies 100% Canadian Maple Grip: High performance Trucks: Miller reverse high quality steel 180mm Hardware: Allen Bearings: Abec 7 Chrome steel Wheels: Creek 70mm, 80a CARVING SLIDE DANCING FREESTYLE FREERIDE DOWNHILL PUMPING CRUISING

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100% CANADIAN MAPLE

ABEC 7 CHROME STEEL BEARINGS

Native & Palm Beach

HIGH PERFORMANCE GRIP

MEDIUM CONCAVE

CREEK 70MM / 80A

COLOURED PLY

Length: 38,2” Width: 8,76” Wheelbase: 28,16” Wood: 8 x plies 100% Canadian Maple Grip: High performance Trucks: Miller reverse high quality steel 180mm Hardware: Allen Bearings: Abec 7 Chrome steel Wheels: Creek 70mm, 80a

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Travel Stickers 41” & 38” The most versatile longboard of the range.

Dropthrough, medium concave, Canadian maple, medium flex. If you are looking for fun, this is your longboard. Freestyle, carving, freeride, slide.. Available in 41” and 38”

Technical features Travel Stickers 41 Length: 41” Width: 9” Wheelbase: 30,8” Travel Stickers 38 Length: 38,2” Width: 8,76” Wheelbase: 28,16” CARVING SLIDE DANCING FREESTYLE FREERIDE DOWNHILL PUMPING CRUISING

HHHH HHHH HHH HHHH HHHH HH HHH HHH

SQUARED EDGE

100% CANADIAN MAPLE

ABEC 7 CHROME STEEL BEARINGS

HIGH PERFORMANCE GRIP

MEDIUM CONCAVE

CREEK 70MM / 80A

COLOURED PLY

Wood: 8 x plies 100% Canadian Maple Griptape: High quality Trucks: Miller reverse high quality steel 180mm Hardware: Allen Bearings: Abec 7 Chrome steel Wheels: Creek 70mm, 80a

Physis Finally here we have the expected Physis Miller! A vertically and horizontally laminated bamboo board with two layers of horizontal fiberglass. Lightweight and flexible!

Perfect for carving, pumping and cruising.

R.O.P.TM Return On Pressure Layer Construction

Technical features CARVING SLIDE DANCING FREESTYLE FREERIDE DOWNHILL PUMPING CRUISING

HHHHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HH HHHHH HHHH

SQUARED EDGE

100% BAMBOO

TWO PLIES FIBERGLASS

ABEC 7 TRANSPARENT CHROME STEEL THICK SAND BEARINGS GRIP

EXTRA-LIGHT CONCAVE

CREEK 70MM/ 80A

Length: 38,27” Width: 9,2” Wheelbase: 28,16” Wood: 3 x plies Bamboo 2 x plies fiberglass Grip: Transparent thick sand Trucks: Miller reverse high quality steel 180 mm Hardware: Allen Bearings: Abec 7 Chrome steel Wheels: Creek 70mm, 80a

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CARVING SLIDE DANCING FREESTYLE FREERIDE DOWNHILL PUMPING CRUISING

ROUND SQUARE EDGE

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100% CANADIAN MAPLE

Technical features

HHHH HHHH HHH HHHH HHHH HH HHH HHH

ABEC 7 CHROME STEEL BEARINGS

Headquarters

Shibuya

Road Trip

Dropthrough, medium concave, double kick, 40 inches... Skating has never been so easy! If you love freestyle, here is the perfect quiver for you!! Choose between three designs and let your imagination fly!!

Wheelies, flips, combos....

HIGH QUALITY GRIPTAPE

MEDIUM CONCAVE

CREEK 70MM / 80A

COLOURED PLY

Length: 39,5” Width: 9,3” Wheelbase: 28,16” Wood: 8 x plies 100% Canadian Maple Griptape: High quality Trucks: Miller reverse high quality steel 180mm Hardware: Allen Bearings: Abec 7 Chrome steel Wheels: Creek 70mm, 80a

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Malibu & Commander Longboard surf? Longboard skate?

You will not know whether you are in the water or on the asphalt until you look down... A perfect longboard for those that want to do freestyle in the purest form!

Double kick, medium concave, topmount system and its 41” are perfect for freestyling, dancing, carving...

Technical features

ROUND SQUARE EDGE

100% CANADIAN MAPLE

ABEC 7 CHROME STEEL BEARINGS

HIGH PERFORMANCE GRIP

MEDIUM CONCAVE

CREEK 70MM / 80A

COLOURED PLY

CARVING SLIDE DANCING FREESTYLE FREERIDE DOWNHILL PUMPING CRUISING

HHHH HHHH HHHH HHHHH HHHH HHH HHH HHH

Length: 41” Width: 9,14” Wheelbase: 28,18” Wood: 8 x plies 100% Canadian Maple Grip: High performance Trucks: Miller reverse high quality steel 180mm Hardware: Allen Bearings: Abec 7 Chrome steel Wheels: Creek 70mm, 80a

Tatanka The great Tatanka! The Indians loved, respected and admired it! It is said that they came to take their last breath as a form of absorbing its virtues spiritually. The Tatanka is a Longboard for everything! Freestyle, freeride, downhill, carving, dancing... Double kick, double concave, twin tip, micro dropped lowered and wheel wells included in the shape. Without a doubt, this Miller Longboard has the most complete board of the entire collection!

Technical features CARVING SLIDE DANCING FREESTYLE

ROUND SQUARE EDGE

HHH HHHHH HHHH HHHHH

100% CANADIAN MAPLE

FREERIDE DOWNHILL PUMPING CRUISING

ABEC 7 HIGH CHROME STEEL PERFORMANCE BEARINGS GRIP

HHHHH HHHH HHH HH

DOUBLE CONCAVE

CREEK 70MM / 80A

COLOURED PLY

Length: 39,07” Width: 9,42” Wheelbase: 24,5” Wood: 8 x plies 100% Canadian Maple Grip: High performance Trucks: Miller reverse high quality steel 180mm Hardware: Allen Bearings: Abec 7 Chrome steel Wheels: Creek 70mm, 80a

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FREERIDE SERIES

Slopes, speed and slides are all synonyms of chosen ones? Now, find yourself a slope and freeride. Specific longboards to bear the speed get your heart racing! better than any other. Are you one of the

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Speedway Double concave, micro dropped lowered, tail, wheel wells included in the shape...

The perfect machine for freeride and downhill! You will place your feet on it without even looking

at it. The stability and comfort will let you slide like you never thought possible. All this combined with its seismic wheels make it the star of the Freeride and Downhill range!

Technical features CARVING SLIDE DANCING FREESTYLE FREERIDE DOWNHILL PUMPING CRUISING

HHH HHHHH HHH HHHH HHHHH HHHH HHH HHH

ROUND SQUARE EDGE

100% CANADIAN MAPLE

ABEC 7 HIGH CHROME STEEL PERFORMANCE BEARINGS GRIP

DOUBLE CONCAVE

SEISMIC HOT SPOT

COLOURED PLY

Length: 36,31” Width: 9,75” Wheelbase: 25,12” Wood: 8 x plies 100% Canadian Maple Grip: High performance transparent Trucks: Miller reverse high quality Steel 180mm Hardware: Allen Bearings: Abec 7 Chrome steel Wheels: Seismic Hot Spot 70mm 81a

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Soul The soul of the sea, of the waves, the wind, freedom... A design inspired by the artisan technique of surfboards with authentic souls! A Longboard with added width, a top mount, light concave and with a tail. It will be one of the best options for any situation! Carving, street and, above all, for freeride and downhill!

Technical features CARVING SLIDE DANCING FREESTYLE FREERIDE DOWNHILL PUMPING CRUISING

HHH HHHHH HHH HHH HHHH HHHH HHH HHH

ROUND SQUARE EDGE

100% CANADIAN MAPLE

ABEC 7 CHROME STEEL BEARINGS

HIGH PERFORMANCE GRIP

MEDIUM CONCAVE

CREEK 70MM / 80A

COLOURED PLY

Length: 36,41” Width: 9,6” Wheelbase: 24,5” Wood: 8 x plies 100% Canadian Maple Grip: High performance Trucks: Miller reverse high quality steel 180mm Hardware: Allen Bearings: Abec 7 Chrome steel Wheels: Creek 70mm, 80a

Daytona The Daytona is surprising for its improvements: double kick, drop through, drop lowered, double concave,

Seismic wheels... You can use it for any mode: carving, freestyle, slide, freeride and even downhill.

Technical features CARVING SLIDE DANCING FREESTYLE FREERIDE DOWNHILL PUMPING CRUISING

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HHH HHHH HHH HHHH HHHHH HHHH HHH HHH

SQUARED EDGE

100% CANADIAN MAPLE

ABEC 7 CHROME STEEL BEARINGS

HIGH QUALITY GRIPTAPE

DOUBLE CONCAVE

SEISMIC HOT SPOT 70MM/ 81A

COLOURED PLIES

Length: 40,6” Width: 9,78” Wheelbase: 30,43” Wood: 8 x plies 100% Canadian Maple Griptape: High quality Trucks: Miller reverse high quality steel 180mm Hardware: Allen Bearings: Abec 7 Chrome steel Wheels: Seismic Hot Spot 70mm, 81a

Photo: Aaron Lemon Fresh

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PROTECTIVE GEAR

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Slide/Freeride Gloves Protect your hands when you skate. At Miller, we have developed two new ranges of gloves that meet our requirements for quality, design and performance.

The first, made of nylon, neoprene and leather with pucks on the palms and fingers, is specially designed for freeride and slide, while the second, more technical, is designed in high-quality goat leather and has pucks on the palm, for freeride and downhill. Security at your fingertips!

Brown

Freeride Advantage •High quality goat leather •High density PU puck •Double reinforcement layer on fingers •Micro-drilled leather on the back •Ultra breathable

•Slim fit •Anti-impact 3mm foam on palm •Velcro closure •Very flexible, safe and comfortable

Turquoise

Navy

Freeride

Pink

•Anti-impact 3mm foam on palm •High density PU bar and puck •Edge and clamp exterior reinforced •Slim fit ·Available in two colours

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Pro-Helmet Downhill, freeride, freestyle, carving, slalom, cruising... No matter the mode. Skate safely and protect your ideas! At Miller we have created a range of helmets, in which the safety and design are one: the outside in high-quality ABS and

Navy

Orange

finished with rubber; inside, in interchangeable and washable towel liner; straps in white, and anti-chafe protection for the chin. Safety and style with Miller!

Turquoise

Pink

High performance ABS

Super lightweight

Low fit pro design

Ultra breathable

Multi-impact design

Pro-Helmet II From the skatepark to the hills, safety is our main concern.

That is why at Miller, we have developed a helmet with a safety certificate. A perfect combination of protection, shape and style.

Don’t let anything stop you from skating safely!

Dually certified by the UNE-EN 1078 for both skateboards and bikes

White

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Black

Exterior very resistant ABS, extra ventilation and a matte finish.

Built with EPS liner inside.

It has a removable system with a wheel to adjust the helmet to the perimeter of your skull.

Interior padding, extra comfort.

Anti-chafe protection for the chin.

Knee & Elbow pads Rider Pack •Ergonomically designed for confort •Anatomically constructed for best fit •Compact knee and elbow pad with high density contoured EVA foam •Impact resistant polyethylene caps securely attached with rienforced rivet •Neoprene and velcro clousure for easy entry •Available sizes: S, M, L and Kids

Hardware All parts of a skate and a longboard are important, even the small ones! That is why we incorporate a new range of hardware.

T-tool

Bearings

Features

Features Available in abec 5 and abec 7 Spacers included Chrome Steel balls Nylon bearing retainers

Chrome Steel 22 mm outer racers and 8 mm inner racers Fast and resistant to impacts

Hardware

A multi function 5 in 1 skateboard tool made in a tough plastic construction with everything you could possibly need to assemble

Skateboard Wheels

Features Available in 7/8”, 1” and 1.25” Philips head High grade tempered alloy

FEATURES: 9/16” TRUCKS (14 mm) ½” WHEELS (13 mm) 3/8” HARDWARE (10 mm) Phillips and Allen key

Features steel bolts Hold fast nylon lock tight

Skateboards wheels.

Available in 53 mm 100a and 54 mm 99a SHR Premium formula

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BACKPACK COLLECTION

At Miller, we know that each day is an adventure: the city, beach or mountain, surfing or trudging the streets, at school or work...

Always from one place to another... In constant movement...

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The new Miller Backpack Collection develops a concept of backpack inspired by retro-mountain, nature, timeless colours and simple forms; versatile and functional, just what you need, with a touch of style and ease... But caring for the even the smallest of details.

purpose-made inner pocket. Set the

Store your computer securely in its

style wherever you go!

Tropical Heat

Coordinates

Print Series

Dress your back with the coolest prints!

Composition •Outer fabric: 900D polyester, PU coating, 300gr/m2 •Lining: 100% polyester

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laptop and an outer pocket with extra

new Miller bags are like. With a casual

capacity. Move like you’ve never moved

style and super versatile. Space for a

before with the usual colours!

Composition •Outer fabric: 900D polyester, PU coating, 300gr/m2 •Lining: 100% polyester

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Top-Class

Varsity

Endless Summer

Classic Series

Simple and versatile. This is what the

Photo: M.B.

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National Parks

Inspired and in homage to the

never been so united in caring for nature.

American National Parks that celebrate

Like all models of Miller backpacks, it

their 100 anniversary this year. For

includes a space for a laptop.

them, the past and the present have

Composition •Outer fabric: 900D polyeste, PU coating, 300gr/m2 •Lining: 100% polyester

Sierra

With the Sierra model, there will be

and a compartment for your glasses.

no day that won’t resist it. A super

The backpack that will accompany you

breathable back, space for your laptop

in any situation.

Composition •Outer fabric: 900D polyester, PU coating, 300gr/m2 •Lining: 100% polyester

22L

15” Over 15” Laptop Pocket

Breathable Mesh Shoulder Straps and back

22L Volume Capacity

30*14.5*46cm Size

Fully Lined

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Lake

Simple and versatile. This is what the

laptop and an outer pocket with extra

new Miller bags are like. With a casual

capacity. Move like you’ve never moved

style and super versatile. Space for a

before with the usual colours!

Composition •Outer fabric: 900D polyester, PU coating, 300gr/m2 •Lining: 100% polyester

Broker

Over 15” Laptop Pocket

Breathable Mesh

20L Capacity

You no longer have an excuse to not go

compartments, space for your laptop,

to the office with your characteristic

documents, etc. Discretion and style on

style! Be organised thanks to its multiple

your back!

Composition •Outer fabric: 900D polyester, PU coating, 300gr/m2 •Lining: 100% polyester

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20L

15”

30*16*45cm Size

Fully Lined

Finest tote bag

The new Miller bag! Take whatever you need without losing your style.

Composition •Outer fabric: 900D polyester, PU coating, 300gr/m2 •Lining: 100% polyester

Multipurpose cases

Have your personal objects readily accessible at all times.

26 x 17 cm.

Composition •Outer fabric: 900D polyester, PU coating, 300gr/m2 •Lining: 100% polyester

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SEE YOU SOON

Miller Division Pol. Ind. Barros, 29 路 39408 Barros, Cantabria, Spain millerdivision.com info@millerdivision.com

MILLER FREERIDE "A" TEAM

Santos Múgica Gil

D. Derek Blanker

“ Santos” · 29/06/1983 · Cantabria · He lives in Barcelona · 6 years

“Derek” · 06/01/1982 · Benidorm · Team Manager at MILLER

skating · He has competed in Maryhill · Lover of his home

DIVISION · 4 years skating · Lover of the Alicante spots · He

land spots · A usual face in the Eurotour · Board: MILLER PRO

participates in the EUROTOUR · Board: MILLER DIVISION

MODEL

prototype deck

Israel Cameselle Esperón

Fabrizio Clausi

“Irra”· 16/12/1978 · Vigo · 4 years skating · He skates all over Galicia·

“Fabri” · 30/06/1998 · Altea · 7 years skating · He participates in

Favourite spots: Noia, Inferno · Board: MILLER PRO MODEL · He

the EUROTOUR · He stakes in the Alicante mountains · Board:

participates in the EUROTOUR · He organizes the “O’Inferno” Freeride

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A spectacular circuit, both for its perfect surface and slope inclination, and its bends, as if carefully traced with a drawing pen, like those of a real F1 circuit!

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he weather in the North of Spain is very unpredictable in spring and the clouds threatened to linger for quite a long time during the last week of April. However, the weather changed on the 2nd of May, enabling over 100 Riders from all over Spain to enjoy a weekend jampacked with Freerides and Downhills.

This was the beginning of the “1st Miller Division Freeride - El Soplao�, one of the most cherished projects of the Cantabrian brand, born from the experience during the past three years, in the sponsorship and collaboration of Freerides in Europe.

Where did it take place? There was no doubt about it: the new La FloridaEl Soplao road, which leads to the famous El Soplao cave. Discovered at the beginning of the twentieth century with the mining industry of La Floica, it is considered one of the major wonders of geology, attracting thousands of visitors each year.

A spectacular circuit, both for its perfect surface and slope inclination, and

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I MILLER DIVISION FREERIDE El Soplao

By Iván García Arozamena

its bends, as if carefully traced with a drawing pen, like those of a real F1 circuit! With all the safety measures (2 ambulances, inspectors on each bend, a race director, extra straw bales on the entire circuit, etc.) and, of course, a fast way back up (2 buses) which made the countless descents much faster.

The first descents began on Saturday morning. Some areas were wet at the beginning but gave way to dry asphalt shortly after. For many, this was an unknown spot, but for others a very frequented place. For Fede and Santos Múgica (Race Director and a Miller Rider), this is their perfect spot.

Unlike everything else in Freerides and Downhills, the organisation decided not to stop for breaks at midday, nor while getting back up or during descents; (completely non-stop!) so, the circuit was open all day and the riders were able to descend and rest whenever they pleased, which was great for them.

The first eliminating rounds began in the afternoon, because, in addition to Freeride, there was also a two-leg race. People crowded around to see the riders on each bend, but, above all, on bend 3, where they arrived at full speed and where there was bound to be a show.

On Sunday, the circuit also awaited with dry asphalt and a special warmth.

Above all, the road was really looking forward to receiving the riders and visitors again, of enjoying the amazing descents again and the most awaited finals.

The classification, after super-fast legs, was the following: 1º Javier Tato, 2º Adria Arquimbau, 3º Alfred Cano Bipo.

In short, an unbeatable weekend, where all the riders ended up exhausted from skating in a spectacular circuit, which everyone ended up falling in love with, until their legs could do no more. We would like to congratulate the Race Director, Santos Múgica and Enrique Becerril for all their effort and dedication and, of course all the riders for raising the bar so much and the audience that cheered and warmed the event.

Check our Facebook page for the 2016 dates!!! See you at the next event!

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MISCHO ERBAN The fastest man in the world!

Mischo was born in Prague in the Czech Republic. From there, he moved to Austria and then Canada, which is where he lives now. Behind the man holding the world speed record on a longboard, 130,08 Km/h ., there is a friendly, healthy and modest person, full of hopeful anticipation. We had the opportunity to meet him in Munich a couple of years ago and since then, we have always wanted to know more about the fastest man on earth.

You spent your childhood between several countries… When a child goes through an experience like this it changes his life. When and where did you start skating?

I owned a skateboard when I was young but never really used it other than to push myself around on one knee. It wasn’t until I was in university that I needed a convenient form of transport to get from class to class. It was then when I bought my first longboard. You could say that moving to Vernon, BC was the pivotal ingredient to fuelling my downhill career. If Silver Star Rd hadn’t been literally on my doorstep, I don’t think I would have become the rider that I ended up becoming. I could hitch-hike up the road as often as I liked… I definitely put in a lot of hours into that road!

Competition is something that is always inside the human being.

When did you feel the desire to start competing in the skate world?

I didn’t feel the need to compete until after the first race that I entered. That is also when I got the desire to organise my own event for the benefit of others. Jody “Shnitzel” Wilcock was the person responsible for convincing me to enter The Attack of Danger Bay 3 which was the first race I took part in. It definitely set me on a path I didn’t expect.

We strongly believe that there is a great backstory behind the decision to go for the Guinness Record. We´d really like to know all about it!

I think it’s the best story ever! The story of “why not?!” It’s the same impetus behind my decision to beat downhill, to race, to travel and definitely to do the record. It was just natural to go for it considering the last record was well overdue and needed to be broken in order to reflect the current potential of downhill skateboarding. I simply acted on an idea, but that being said it wouldn’t have been possible without Recon Instruments who I am greatly indebted to for believing in my dream and me, and making it happen!

Can you remind us the name of the road where you got the Guinness

Record? Why did you choose that place precisely? Is this choice the result of a deep meditation or did you simply feel that it was “the road”?

the next time I do another gravity record I would love to do it on a top mount.

I chose the road at Les Éboulement because it was a proven record setting road by the streetluge trio The Three Bobs. They set the streetluge record at a blistering 157.41 km/h with Bob Touchette taking the golden run. The road is safe and has a beautiful setting, overlooking the St. Lawrence River just and hour and a half away from Québec City.

We´re really interested in your feelings.. Rolling at 130 Km/h…Do you have time to think about anything or is your mind full of adrenaline?

Regarding the technical details, did you decide your set-up, wheels and axles to skate as fast? Did it take many trials before going straight for the Guinness Record?

The first runs are definitely filled with some adrenaline but the more you do the same run over and over again that excitement fades away and turns into time to focus and process your body position and all the ways you can squeeze out more speed. This all becomes futile after a while and you simply have to accept the given speed cap for the given parameters at play. It is wishful thinking that one day a road will be paved longer and steeper than what is currently out there.

There wasn’t much thinking really. I just went with the same setup that I had already used for top speed in Colorado. I suppose I could have tested some more but I knew it was a solid setup. I think

Is there any place you like to go or where you “hide” before an event of this kind? Do you need concentration or do you prefer to be with your friends and family? Tell us how you prepare yourself.

There’s no need to hide! I just try to ride as often as possible and I had spent a lot of time riding Silver Star Rd before the event. Just be active and in shape and try not to stress. It’s just a run down a steep road… one that makes you smile a lot! ;) Surely some of our readers are considering obtaining a Guinness Record.. What do you recommend?

Depends on where, when and what. The Guinness World Records website has all the information you need to attempt a record and to what extent you want their involvement. If you still have more questions, you can email them for more help. It’s rather simple if you get one of their representatives to be present at your event but be prepared to pay a lot more than you expect. You can always do it on a low budget with a lower cost, but if you go down this route, be prepared to do a lot more documentation work and verification of data and results. That all gets submitted to GWR for them to verify and approve your attempt. This all takes time. In the end, you get what you pay for.

Finally, we would like to know something about your new RG on an electric longboard. What can you tell us about this?

Next Generation Vehicles asked me to test their NEXTboard in May 2015 and I was hooked on the potential it had, especially when they told me how fast they wanted to take this board. We talked about setting a record and we ended up doing that in the fall. The new electric skateboard record was set at 95.83 km/h! A little bit slower than we had hoped for but there are still some obstacles that need to be overcome and I think we will be ready for another attempt in 2016. I can’t wait to have another chance!

Thanks a lot Mischo, we are delighted to have you share your experiences with us. We really hope you continue inspiring riders as much –or more- than you´re doing now.

Thank you very much! Skate safe, skate fast!

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Your skateboard. Your rules. Your style

~ Okuda ~ Kaos Temple or the “Sistine Chapel of Skate”

With the limited series Yee Ha Born on the 19th of November 1980 in Skateboard “KAOS STAR by OKUDA”, inspired by the KAOS TEMPLE, Miller Division, by the hand of IAM GALLERY, is committed to opening a new space for artistic expression in his collections, incorporating

Santander, based in Madrid since 2000 and a graduate in Fine Arts at the Complutense University of Madrid. His works on railway tracks and abandoned factories of his hometown were clearly recognisable from his beginnings in 1997. In parallel to his street works, Okuda also began to produce more intimate works in his study, with which he evolved towards a more personal path from 2009 onwards.

unique pieces where art and Geometric structures and multi-coloured skate combine as never before. print are combined with grey bodies and

Photos: E l Ch i no Pomares

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organic forms in artistic pieces that could well be catalogued as Pop Surrealism with a clear street essence. His works often pose contradictions on existentialism, the universe, infinity, the meaning of life and the false freedom of capitalism, and they display a clear conflict between modernity and our roots; in short, between the human being and him himself.

His works of arts can be seen in the streets and galleries of all over the world: India, Mali, Mozambique, United States, Japan, Chile, Brazil, Peru, South Africa, Mexico and the entire European continent.

Perhaps this is the most asked question in artists’ interviews, but it has to be asked all the same: Are artists born or created? Was Okuda born with his art or was it developed throughout his life and experiences?

The artist is born, but with discipline, full dedication and self-belief, one grows bigger and better.

When you first start to create art, it was on railway tracks, abandoned places... What was your “first-time” like? What did you feel?

It was simply a game. I didn’t have such a strong feeling for everything I did as I do now.

I was always out in the street and I was always drawing. It was obvious and natural to do it in

The Kaos Temple is The Skate Church. What is your motivation for this sport? Do you practice it now or have you done in the past? What modality?

I practised it every day until I was 15, because due to my parents working in the hospitality sector, my brothers and I were always on the streets of my neighbourhood.

Could this be a way of making a reference to fond memories on top of a skate? Is there something romantic or nostalgic in this?

Yes, to a certain extent, the fact that the church has the supplement of a skate makes it even more perfect and nostalgic for me, of course.

I guess the idea of making a limited series of a skateboard board came to you fast, what is the story behind it?

Within our crowdfunding, created with my Ink and Movement team, the first element that came to us and that the space itself warranted was a skate board. As well as a series of stained glass windows, silk-screen printing, books... Incidentally, I need to thank Red Bull, Montana Colors, Socketines and Miller Division for their sponsorship and support in this project.

the street too. Even through the feeling you get when you see your name written in different and unique forms, in many places, was very special. And perhaps that was what motivated me never to stop.

What is the next artistic challenge you have in mind?

Well, I have scheduled many projects for next year, such as attend the Art Beijing, China; several murals/buildings with the Jew Holocaust theme in Hungary, Bulgaria and Romania; and I hope to go to Australia this year too. In general, my intention is to continue growing and producing at this rhythm and this level... Don’t stop...

I invite you all to follow me on my diary / Instagram @okudart +++ Love & thx to everyone +++

What goes through your mind when your works of art no longer decorate an abandoned factory in Santander, but streets all over the world?

Well, I am nobody, nothing is too good, and I still have thousands of countries and cultures to capture my soul, my fingerprint and from which to absorb the experiences, people and places. No limits in the sky‌ From all the places you have created works of art, which one is your favourite? Which is most special to you?

Perhaps before the church, I had several things that I am proud of: my Kaos Star sculpture located permanently in Gorky Park, Moscow, for Artmossphere in 2014. The fountain I painted for the Bonnarroo Festival in 2013 in Tennessee, or my largest work, the 16-floor building I did last September in Kiev.

Kaos Temple. How does this project reach you? How did the idea come up?

The magic of the Internet... I see Isma, my friend, on Facebook, who is a friend of the guys that manage the space, the Church Brigade, and it was at that instant when I fell in love with the place without even having seen it in person.

With this project, you say you want to change the History of Art and after seeing the result, how do you think you achieved it?

It’s not me that says it; it was simply a strong statement, not too far from reality, that we use to strengthen our crowdfunding. At the end, I think we have united worlds and to a certain extent, we have also changed history a little, because a street artist goes inside to paint one of the most classic elements of History of Art. 63

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