The last “big” contest in America happened this weekend in Santa Ana, CA. I missed filming the open comp the first day and my battery was dead during the bladies & OG’s competition… Sorry homies. I got a good portion of the rest of it though.

Everyone should try and make it next year, I was really surprised by the diverse turn out. I normally expect a CA comp to have a majority of people skating in it to be from CA, but there were just as many international dudes in attendance. Now that I think about it, there were a lot of surprises with this one.

Pro’s skated the comp (rare), there were a ton of booths set up showcasing all the latest and greatest (powerslide, RZRS, themgoods, dead, etc), the heats didn’t excessively run over the time limit… Wow. It was actually run really well. The after party was located right above the competition at a bar called Native Sons. If anyone from there reads this (they won’t) thanks for putting up with rollerblader shenanigans…

The Feet 4 premier happened next door to the competition at “The Frida” cinema. We packed this place out, hundreds of us cramming into this tiny theatre. Lonnie Gallegos showed up fashionably late with the video that was finished maybe 30 minutes prior to viewing, haha. Really great video, the place was full of cheers. The video will be available at Blackfabric.bigcartel.com.

I always make fun of California (because it’s the hub and i’m jealous), but they really put on a good time this weekend. It was welcoming, well organized and constantly exciting. You should go. I’m going to start going every year. Love y’all. - Cody Sanders.

7th annual Blading Cup. East End Downtown, Santa Ana, California. Visit Bladingcup.com.

The Blading Cup

• 2017 Winner: Gavin Drumm (full results).
• 2016 Winner: Anthony Pottier (full results).
• 2015 Winner: Alex Broskow (full results).
• 2014 Winner: CJ Wellsmore (full results).
• 2013 Winner: Alex Broskow (full results).
• 2012 Winner: CJ Wellsmore (full results).
• 2011 Winner: Brian Aragon (full results).

Raw Footage! Curated photos! It’s a concise Blading Cup 2017 recap that let’s you catch the highlights from the comfort of your digital enclave. If you missed this year’s two-day Blading Cup event — your bad! But don’t worry, ONE was there to film Pro Finals highlights featuring Alex Broskow, Soichiro Kanashima, Derek Henderson, Brian Freeman, Jeff Stockwell, Cameron Talbott, Antony Pottier, Mike Obedoza, Gavin Drumm and too many more to list. […]

• Check the Blading Cup 2017 Recap on Oneblademag.com.
• Blading Cup 2017 - More Media, PLAY: Best Tricks | Dustin Jamieson Tricks (Pro Comp + Open).

The Blading Cup

• 2017 Winner: Gavin Drumm (full results).
• 2016 Winner: Anthony Pottier (full results).
• 2015 Winner: Alex Broskow (full results).
• 2014 Winner: CJ Wellsmore (full results).
• 2013 Winner: Alex Broskow (full results).
• 2012 Winner: CJ Wellsmore (full results).
• 2011 Winner: Brian Aragon (full results).

7th annual Blading Cup. East End Downtown, Santa Ana, California. Visit Bladingcup.com.

The Blading Cup 2017 - Results

Pros

1. Gavin Drumm ($2k)
2. Derek Henderson
3. Brian Freeman.

Open

1. Mike Dempsey
2. Andrew Broom
3. Dustin Jamison

Veterans

1. Jon Julio
2. Randy Spizer
3. Anthony Luna

Bladies

1. Grazyna Wratny
2. Chihiro Azuma
3. Coco Sanchez

Under 18

1. Daniel Garcia
2. Kraig Cuico
3. Cristofer Quintinlla

Photo: Intuition Skateshop.

The Blading Cup – Time Machine

• 2016 Winner: Anthony Pottier (full results).
• 2015 Winner: Alex Broskow (full results).
• 2014 Winner: CJ Wellsmore (full results).
• 2013 Winner: Alex Broskow (full results).
• 2012 Winner: CJ Wellsmore (full results).
• 2011 Winner: Brian Aragon (full results).

Alexander Broskow - Valo VxVII Promo. Shot in Kansas City, MO by Adam Johnson. Visit Vibraluxdenimusa.com.

Music: j a r j a r j r - boost.

feet 4. feeturing: Chris Farmer, Robert Guerrero, Michael Obedoza, Tim Franken, Kruise Sapstein, Brian Weis, Jeremy Soderburg, Chris Calkins, Joey Lunger.