Halloween Jam - Scary BMX Anarchy in 2012

Buddy Chellan flies above the freaks at Halloween Jam 2012 (Photo: @IshotImagesZA)

I always enjoy the Halloween Jam. BMX and dirt are always koo and the boys have put some serious work into the Gum Trails setup over the years. With both Greg Illingworth and Wayne Reiche away on the overseas front, it allowed the younger guys to really gun for the title and the prizes. Considering I shot this on 1 camera and got 4 minutes of good footage, well, just know the riding was amazing...

Malcolm Peters was my stand out for the day! Whipping bikes all over the show! (Photo: @IshotImagesZA)

Boys were gunning hard on the Wall Ride. (Photo: @IShotImagesZA)

Malcolm again on the Wall Ride. (Photo: IShotImagesZA)

Ultimate X 2012 Preview - Win Ticket Hampers

Get ready to be happy people, because Ultimate X is back and it is going to be bigger than ever. Every year the event has improved and every year it is blessed with the hottest day of the year. So get your best X gear on, pack the sunblock, take your liver pills and start amping on the 18th February 2012!

This year the event has an R80'000 prize pool for the BMX, Skate, Wake and FMX crew. That is by far the most cash at any action sports event in SA ever and it will ensure that only the best riders are competing for your enjoyment. Last year the highlight was definitely the FMX show and with both "Sick" Nick de Wit and Alistair Sayers confirmed for this year, you can expect backflip mayhem at the V&A Waterfront.

COMPETITION
I have a marvelous prize pack from the lovely guys at Ultimate X to give away:

2x Tickets To ULTIMATE X 2012 (Incl the After Party at Zula)
The Good Life DVD (Their Xtreme Sports Show On Supersport)
Truth Soul Armor Tee (http://truthsoularmor.com/)
A Pair Of Lundun Sunnies (http://lundunworld.com/)
A Pair Of Zipz Shoes (http://zipzshoes.com/)
Red Bull Bulletin Magazine
Red Bull Energy Pack
DC Key Chain
Sticker Pack (DC & FOX)

To win, you simply have to Tweet myself (@KapteinKai) and Ultimate X (@Ultimate_X) that you are now following us on Twitter (Obviously we will check if you are.) and tell us which event (Skate/Wake/BMX/FMX) you are most amped to see. (Hot photos always help, though they have no bearing, haha)

Winner will be announced my my radio show, Monday 13 February, 8-10pm on www.2ov.fm

Find out more by following Ultimate X:
Ultimate X Website www.ultimatex.co.za
OSP Facebook Page http://www.facebook.com/Old.School.Productions.South.Africa
Ultimate X Twitter @Ultimate_X_
Computicket Link http://online.computicket.com/web/event/ultimate_x_2012/517430574

Check out the Highlites video form last year!

theGoodLife Show 4 - Best Action Sports Show in SA - Supersport

Make sure you don't miss theGoodLife show 4 tonight on Supersport. The show has got a great mix of sports with the best BMX event in SA, Halloween Jam, as the main piece. Also on the show are the Backyard Burnout, skate event in Durban, we profile SA's top trial biker, Andrew Guest and take a look at the Surfer's Ball and surf contest in Plett, which was in memory of shark attack fatality, Tim.

All the Show Times:

Thegoodlife	2011	Eps. 4	23-Nov-11	18:30	19:00	SS7, SS7N	Premier
Thegoodlife	2011	Eps. 4	24-Nov-11	16:30	17:00	SS6, SS6A	Repeat
Thegoodlife	2011	Eps. 4	25-Nov-11	5:00	5:30	SS6, SS6A	Repeat
Thegoodlife	2011	Eps. 4	28-Nov-11	23:00	23:30	SS5, SS5A, SS5N	Repeat
Thegoodlife	2011	Eps. 4	02-Dec-11	3:50	4:20	SS7, SS7N	Repeat
Thegoodlife	2011	Eps. 4	06-Dec-11	6:30	7:00	SS5, SS5A, SS5N	Repeat
Thegoodlife	2011	Eps. 4	07-Dec-11	9:30	10:00	SS6, SS6A	Repeat

Captain Kai's World on www.2OV.fm - Show 3 Tonight

That's right you lucky bastards, your favorite Action Sports blogger is going onto the airwaves. Thanks to the insanely clever and incredibly handsome guys at 2 Oceans Vibe Radio, my new radio show is on Monday Evenings from 8-10pm (South African Time.) The show promises to be a good laugh as I have guests from the worlds of Action Sports and Social Media, liberally garnished with raw rock and banging beats.

Listen on www.2OV.fm

Show 3 Line Up:

Action Sports Guest: Markus Museler - Old School Productions
Responsible for Ultimate X, Halloween Jam and working on the Maloof Cup.
Website: www.oldschoolproductions.co.za Twitter: @Ultimate_X_

Media Guest 1: Debi Shabason - Black Media
Part of the team bringing you SA's only Action Sports show, theGoodLife, on Supersport.
Website: www.seeblackmedia.com

Media Guest 2: Paul Charles - theGoodLife
Camera Guy, sound guy, pretty much all round guy on theGoodLife.

Remember that if you tweet @KapteinKai and @RVCASA during the show, you can win a R300 RVCA voucher to go get some cool threads, as worn by the Captain!

The old versus the new in Surfing

I came across these two great videos today. In one you have a guy most people have not even heard of, Matt Meola, and in the other the icon, Tom Curren.

The New kid on the block, Matt Meola.

Matt Meola just won $100'000 in Taylor Steele's new Innersection competition for his part, which you can view below. I had never heard of the guy before now, but watching his video I was mightily impressed. He looks like he has the new school air brigade down pat, however, I reckon Tom could teach him a thing or two about barrel riding!

Style and grace from the Old School master, Tom Curren. (Photo: ASP)

Tom Curren is a surfing legend. Multiple world title holder, redefined rail surfing and possibly the smoothest surfer of all time. He certainly cracked a few airs, but he definitely does not have the arsenal of the new school kids. Check him carving lines in beautiful Indo waves in his video.

Whats your favorite?