DC Presents Captain Kai's Movie Night - Surf and Snowboard

Its time for another Movie Night in Cape Town with DC Shoes this time around! Pull into Aces n Spades on Thursday, 29 November 2012 and join me for some fun short films and trailers.

Facebook Event Page HERE

The surfing short, Free for All, with surfers Craig Anderson, Mitch Coleborn Dillon Perillo and Ry Craike. This short film was shot over a one week period in Indonesia during this year's team trip.

The main feature is DC's all new Snowboarding Film, Must be Nice, with a stellar cast. Must Be Nice features footage of the guys from the past year shredding around the world. A true team movie, this film is what snowboarding is to DC.
Featuring: Devun Walsh, Torstein Horgmo, Iikka Backstrom, Lauri Heiskari, Aaron Biittner, Ryan Tiene and Anto Chamberland.

Crop Dusting with DC Rally Driver, Jon Williams

Dc Shoes phoned me up and asked if I would be keen to go and shoot with their local Rally Driver, Jon Williams. Yes, came out my mouth pretty quickly. So with the RED Camera crew of Heart Media along for the ride, Black Media went and spent a day in the Cape Fields (Canola Fields) with the Sasol Rally team. This is shot on 2 cameras, all the slow motion stuff being on the RED Camera. Couple of GoPros and voila a quick, high speed jaunt with Jon for your viewing pleasure.

PS: Note how close I got to a Rally Car doing over 100km per hour on the one bend. My Sphincter closed for hours!

WATCH IN HD!

Moses Adams slays a Stair Set

We all know that Moses Adams is one of the most talented skaters in South Africa ever. (if you dont, you have been living under a rock possibly.) When Manny Santiago claims the guy, you best believe...

Captain Kai's World on www.2ov.fm Podcast - Jon Williams Rally, Maloof Winners and Hurley Pro

On this week's radio show I hosted SA Rally driver, Jon Williams, who is also on the DC Shoes team. I was lucky enough to shoot with him last week, as you can see above. He gives us the lowdown on his car, the championship and what its like to be a Rally Driver in SA. Snoddy popped in for a quick chat. I announced the winners of the Maloof Money Cup Hamper and Tickets to the event. Robby MacDonald joined me from Vudu Surf, to discuss the ongoing Hurley Pro at Trestles and some surf updates. Old school music met the latest beats...

Download or Listen to the Podcast HERE

Snow Dreams in Africa

The snow season in South Africa has been a good one this year. The Afriski park has never looked better and the level of riding has been blowing up accordingly. After the show at Quiksnow, the park crew and some mates got to ride some weekends and Lebo was there to capture and edit the action for us. I really like this edit!

snow dreams from lebogang rasethaba on Vimeo.

DC Shoes present "REELedit" 2012 - R30'000 Skate Video Contest

It has been a long time coming, but the awesome team at DC Shoes Africa have finally launched their incredible skate video competition. I can tell you now I will be entering! R15'000 for the skater and R15'000 for the Film guy - finally a video competition that acknowledges how much the film guy puts in! Get going peeps!

For some time there has been a calling for something new on the SA contest scene…and when looking at modern skating, a lot of the focus is on skate video parts because ALL skaters are into videos; but not everybody is into the traditional '45sec contest run in a skatepark format'...So why not run an event that appeals to everybody? … A video contest initiative is born - REELedit.

"The concept is simple – skaters need to team up with a filmer to create their own individual video part, and post it online. Then let the skateboarding community out there decide who they feel has put out the best part…The same way all the pros are judged these days – by the video parts they put out. There is no restriction to the type of skating the video focusses on – so it doesn't matter whether you skate street, miniramp, bowls, vert etc. - it's simple; just make an awesome video part that will impress the skate community out there and get them voting for you.” - Andrew Morck (DCshoesAfrica).

DCshoesAfrica has put up R30 000 cash for the best video part – half goes to the skater / the other half to the filmer. This rewards both the skater and the filmer/editor for their time, energy and skills put into the production of their video.

The window for submissions is 01 July – 01 Dec 2012 which leaves ample time to create the best videos possible. Entrants simply upload their video on the DCshoesAfrica Facebook fan page under the REELedit gallery. It is then up to the public to vote.

"The last couple years has seen some really progressive steps in the SA skate scene. Not only has our skateboarding progressed massively, but it seems there has been a shift from the industry’s side to evolve and create more interesting, interactive events... any move away from the the classic mall contest or demo would be a move in the right direction, but DC has really stepped things up here and embraced the very essence of skateboarding in this new platform. Video has always defined skateboarding and skateboarding has always been a collaborative effort between skateboarders and the people who dedicate years of their lives capturing skateboarding. This is going to be one of the most interesting and innovative skate contests ever as it's a contest for both the skater and the producer - plus it's judged by / voted by all the skaters - not just a panel of 3 has been skate judges. Kinda like an artist and a producer - put the right 2 together and you got magic. The people vote what's good and what's not. Can't wait to see what is created!" – Clint van der Schyf (AV Skateboarding).

"Having total control over the filming & editing of your own video part allows more creative avenues to put out your own individual vibe – which is what skateboarding's roots are really about – creative expression, individuality and progression." – Khule Ngubane 

Find more info: check out the DCshoesAfrica Facebook fan page – http://www.facebook.com/Dcshoesafrica

Captain Kai's World on www.2OV.fm - Podcast Show 30

Jordy Smith giving me the lowdown on tour life. (Photo: Tyrone Bradley)

I was hoping for a big show on my 30th one and lucky for me Red Bull came to the party. I was joined by surf star, Jordy Smith, who talked rather candidly about all things to do with the ASP World Tour. Tom and Horatio from "Search Projects", who paraglided from the northern tip of Africa to Cape Town, gave us the lowdown on modern Paraglide and what it is like to fly with the wind over Africa. Tyrone Bradley, Red Bull photographer, put in a few chirps and drank red wine. Hope you enjoy the show...

Download the Podcast here - PODCAST SHOW 30
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We love the radio! (Photo: Tyrone Bradley)

Southern Tip Snowboarding - Winter is almost here...

Yes happy snow fans of the deep south of Africa, summer draws to a close and the winter approaches. Judging by the last few winters and the insanely hot summer, I am calling a winter of dumps and Pow! So to get you into the mood, here is a great little edit from last year's Quiksnow SA Champs, by our man, Lebo. I cannot recommend enough, how good Afriski has become and what a great time can be had at the Quiksnow weekend. Book soon, places are minimal.

The Africa Project Roadshow

Jason Hearn's 'The Africa Project' documents the beauty and potential of the African coastline.

For those that missed out on the premiere of The Africa Project, held in Cape Town at the end of last year, you'll be stoked to hear that Jason will be bringing the stoke to a town near you soon.

The Africa Project roadshow kicks off in Mossel Bay on the 28th of February, before drifting up the coast and stopping by most major towns along the way. (See schedule below for dates that they'll be in your hood)

The Africa Project is supported by Oakley and O'Neill and at each of the stops they will be giving away one pair of Oakley Frogskins Sunnies, as well as a pair of O'Neill Jordy Freak boardies - so make sure you're there.

DVD copies of the movie will also be available at each of the venues, and you can grab yourself a copy of this epic flick for R300.

Look out for the Africa Project Roadshow coming to a town near you:

Mossel Bay – Tuesday 28 February 2012
Venue: Big Blu Tapas Bar - 7:00pm for 7:30pm start
Complimentary snack platters will be available
Contact Jake Nel on 084 308 1404 for more info

Plettenberg Bay – Wednesday 29 February 2012
Venue: Surf Cafe - (2 screenings) 16:30 to 6:00pm and 7:30pm to 9:00pm
Contact Blue on 082 807 0895 for more info

Jeffreys Bay - Thursday 1 March 2012
Venue: The Mexican Restaurant - 7:00pm for 7:30pm start
Contact Warren Dean on 082 574 7642 for more info

Port Elizabeth - Friday 2 March 2012
Venue: Chingadas Mexican Cantina  - R40 entrance includes a plate of Nachos - 6:30pm for 7:00pm start
Contact Josh on 083 459 2260 for more info

Port Alfred - Saturday 3 March 2012
Venue: Round Table Clubhouse - Time: 7:00pm
Contact Warwick Heny on 082 491 2020 for more info

East London - Sunday 4 March 2012
Venue: Buccaneers Bar and Restaurant - 7:00pm for 7:30pm start
contact Harold on 043 743 5171 for more info

Durban - Wednesday 7 March 2012
Venue: To be confirmed

The Africa Project - Africa's greatest surf film Premiers

Sweet Lord of the surf, I am amped for this movie! Jason Hearn has been working on the project for about 3 years now and I have got to see sporadic pieces of the footage, which have kept me frothing! South Africa's best surfers exploring Africa and SA for waves, to an insane soundtrack and with really good interviews. There is even a short piece on our history as South African surfers with legends like "Oom" John Whitmore.

I even got some shots in the film - look out for the extreme west coast and a certain tube fest on the East Coast with a big rock in the foreground!

Surfers include Jordy Smith, Travis Logie, Royden Bryson, Franky O,  Shaun Holmes, Grant "Twig" Baker and many more...

The Premier is on Friday 25th November, in Cape Town and if you love surfing, the lifestyle or even just adventure, you want to be there!

Venue: Trinity, Green Point
Time: Pre-Drinks 6:30pm - Screening 8:00pm
Event Page on Facebook - HERE
The Africa Project on YOUTUBE

Feel the LoVE

Our pals from Austria, Seppi and Marc, who are both completely crazy and snowboard like juiced up chipmunks on meth - are launching their new snowboard and skate movie in mid November. Last years "Loveolution" was pretty epic and I can only say that version 2 should be great!

Check out the trailer -



Seppi, or Doctor Love, says the following about the new movie:
"Our whole Teammovie project is nearly finished! So far i think it will be a good step up from last years movie, in all subjects such as: riding, film quality and of course acting.. :)
Also we have 3 more riders in our LOVE team this season. (icelandic gulli gudmundsson, Swiss markus keller and from USA: mike casanova) all of them also worked good to get some good shots for Loveolution2!
The movie was shot i think all around the world. Having it s focus on riding and entertainment! :) The music will be a good mix of everything i think."

I have supported Love for a couple of years now, they make sick T's, Hoodies, Skate boards and snowboards - plus the ladies will literally offer themselves for the stickers, I kid you not!

You can see their website here - LOVE

LOVE YOURSELF

Captain Kai