blue bird
Editor’s LetterWelcome readers!I’m proud to announce the first ever issue of Bluebird magazine. As a devoted person in the extreme sports scene, especially freestyle skiing, there is never a better way to enjoy a day as on a ‘Bluebird’. For many of you this expression might be new. The word epitomises perfect weather; blue sky with sun shining upon us! It makes you happy and positive through out a day. Bluebird magazine is exactly all about that!ISSUE # 1This first issue concentrates on people within the world of extreme sports, particularly their successes and the certain lifestyle it encompasses. By interviewing these people, it is inspiring to see that dreams can come true if you work hard enough and believe in yourself. This might be something you always hear people say but it’s more realistic and relatable when you read someone’s personal story. Local skateboarder Chris Mann will reveal the truths about the London skateboard scene. Jono Wood, a successful graphic designer, will lead you through his journey and unravel how he ended up landing his dream job within the realm of extreme sports. Chris Kightley, fills us in on his transition from a Pro Snowboarder to a Supermodel. And professional make-up artist Jeannine Lehner will describe how the Austrian fashion world works as she lives amongst the alpine mountains!A key element of this magazine is to deliver the latest fashion. By featuring articles such as ‘Best Surf Spots’ and ‘Spring/Summer Trends 2013’, Bluebird combines a youthful lifestyle with a unique influence from the world of extreme sports. The latest Art
Editor’s LetterWelcome readers!I’m proud to announce the first ever issue of Bluebird magazine. As a devoted person in the extreme sports scene, especially freestyle skiing, there is never a better way to enjoy a day as on a ‘Bluebird’. For many of you this expression might be new. The word epitomises perfect weather; blue sky with sun shining upon us! It makes you happy and positive through out a day. Bluebird magazine is exactly all about that!ISSUE # 1This first issue concentrates on people within the world of extreme sports, particularly their successes and the certain lifestyle it encompasses. By interviewing these people, it is inspiring to see that dreams can come true if you work hard enough and believe in yourself. This might be something you always hear people say but it’s more realistic and relatable when you read someone’s personal story. Local skateboarder Chris Mann will reveal the truths about the London skateboard scene. Jono Wood, a successful graphic designer, will lead you through his journey and unravel how he ended up landing his dream job within the realm of extreme sports. Chris Kightley, fills us in on his transition from a Pro Snowboarder to a Supermodel. And professional make-up artist Jeannine Lehner will describe how the Austrian fashion world works as she lives amongst the alpine mountains!A key element of this magazine is to deliver the latest fashion. By featuring articles such as ‘Best Surf Spots’ and ‘Spring/Summer Trends 2013’, Bluebird combines a youthful lifestyle with a unique influence from the world of extreme sports. The latest Art
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Which skate-wear brands would you consider your favorite?<br />
I like the stuff Analog were doing before the went on recession.<br />
A lot of the Altomont stuff is good as well, it’s a quite<br />
new company just a couple of years old.<br />
What is it you like about Altomont then?<br />
They make simple thin t-shirts and hoodies which for me is<br />
good as I can wear it normally as well.<br />
Many skaters use shoelaces tied around their waist, do you<br />
think it has become more of a trend rather then comfortless?<br />
Yeah, definitely. I always used to have a shoelace around<br />
my waist but after turning 18 I swopped to belts. I still wear<br />
shoelaces sometimes. I just put them under my belt. Incase<br />
your shoe laces rips on your shoes you’ll have a spare one! I<br />
do think it is more of a younger generation phase.<br />
Would you think about what shoelace to use?<br />
Nah...but I always have black shoelaces on my shoes as they<br />
are black too.<br />
Why not other colors?<br />
I don’t know really, I guess I’m weird in that way!<br />
There is this new brand made by the Helgasson snowboard<br />
brothers 7/9/13 who makes rad shoelaces, have you ever<br />
heard of it?<br />
No...but there is this brand called Kr3w which make jeans with<br />
shoelaces already inside them.<br />
What is your favorite piece of clothing going for a everyday<br />
skatesesh?<br />
Black jeans and a white t-shirt. it’s normally just that!<br />
What do you bring on a day of skate, name your 5 most<br />
important things?<br />
Phone, wallet, keys, skateboard, a lighter. A lighter is handy,<br />
you never know when you need it. For example if your shoelaces<br />
fray you can just burn them back together and maybe if<br />
I’m up for a cigarette as well, haha.<br />
Cap or Beanie?<br />
neither! I don’t wear hats. Strictly hair haha!<br />
To go back a little bit more about life experience in skateboarding,<br />
What is the best thing about the scene?<br />
You can meet people from anywhere, any background, rich<br />
people and poor people but you’ll all share the same interest<br />
- skateboarding. It’s definitely a good thing . At the end of the<br />
day everyone is there to skate. It just makes you more social,<br />
there are always events going on, good opportunities to meet<br />
new people and travel of course.<br />
Considering the bad news about South Bank skate park,<br />
how do you think we can try and save it? if there still is a<br />
chance?<br />
I think what they are doing at the moment is the right thing<br />
to go around it. Making events there, petitions, making people<br />
recognize how iconic the spot is and how much it means to<br />
some people especially in London. That is probably it.<br />
Finishing off with the last question, from going locally to world<br />
wide, where would you say the radest place would be for<br />
skateboarding?<br />
Best place for skatebording....it doesn’t really matter to be<br />
honest. As long as you are with your friends you can skate<br />
anywhere you want, have a couple of beers, relax and still<br />
have fun. So I would say anywhere is good for skating. There<br />
is nothing good or bad, every country is different. It can be<br />
perfect for different things.<br />
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