I just started getting into flatland stuff about 3 days ago and suck so far, I blame my sh*tty bike and lack of practice.
I literally will be riding and little kids mock me on their bikes and call me a 'ballerina'
I have both front and back brakes..some might call me old schoolfor that,but I was never into the total brakeless thing and my bike is still under 20 pounds.I do love the way I can feather the brakes to slow descent or movement to the point of balance, if you know what I am talking about in pivoting the bike or in direction.
Vortexblue..do I know you and you were at this year's One LoveJam 2020 and I have put up photos from that jam on my deviantartpage..
I ride brakeless, mainly so when i learn to roll i don't have the safety net and I'm forced to learn the balance point. Its for my own personal progression and i think i have learnt a whole lot more since i went brakeless and push myself.That being said, when it comes to watching flatland i prefer mid school era of riding with brakes. The newer stuff is just a bit too fast and repetitive, and i find it gets boring to watch quick. But as with any sport it has to progress and evolve or it gets stale. Matthias is merging street style with flatland and he's damn good at it. I can't decide if i think its a good thing for the future of flatland but there is no denying the skill and creativity is mind blowing.
Yo Mal... You need to check this guy out, the speed of the new school but the tricks of the mid school...Lots of links I've never seen before, this section has truly blown my mind! Respect to Nick Watts, i would love to see more flatland riders like this.Nick Watts - Landscapes 3 section