Against doctor’s orders, Chase Hawk started pumping around on his bike yesterday for the first time since he broke his foot at Texas Toast. He’s not back to actually riding just yet, but he’s getting close. In lieu of this momentous occasion, I asked Chase a few questions about his injury and his time off his bike.
Chase has been added to the Etnies team for 2013. Congrats dude! Good things to come I’m sure.
From Etnies Press Release:
Jan. 2, 2013 (Lake Forest, CA) – etnies is ringing in the new year by signing Chase Hawk, one of BMX’s most progressive riders, to its team. With his speed, smooth style and unrivaled ability to boost incredibly high, Chase Hawk is the rider to watch in 2013. Welcome to the etnies BMX team, Chase!
“Joining the etnies BMX family means a lot to me,” said Chase Hawk. “I’ve been psyched on the team ever since I was a little kid so to finally get the opportunity to work with everyone is going to be awesome. I plan on 2013 being a busy year with etnies producing a ‘welcome to the team’ edit, new product and starting to film for the next full-length etnies video. Thanks again to [team manager] Povah and etnies for giving me the chance to be a part of the team!”
John Povah, etnies BMX Team Manager said: “From a very young age Chase Hawk’s evident talents have set the bar high for creating milestones in BMX. He’s arguably a rider, if not the rider, that other riders wish to emulate and will routinely stop what they’re doing to watch ride. Chase now starts a new chapter in his life as part of the etnies BMX team. It’s overdue, so I’m really stoked that Chase wanted to ride for etnies. He brings a considerable amount to the table and can now be part of something special that he can truly feel proud of. I also think having Chase as part of the team will excite, energize and build on an already amazing team and brand. Welcome to the family Chase!”
Check out Chase’s Cult Bad Boy setup from ESPN!
Sandy Carson shot a bunch of pics for ESPN from this weekend’s Fun Fun Fun Fest. Make sure to click through it for more pics of Aaron Ross, Tom Dugan, Sean Sexton, Chase Hawk. Above is Jim Cielencki getting upside down on his cruiser!
One of the highlights of last year’s Texas Toast Jam was getting to watch Chase Hawk dip these ridiculously high 360s through the dirt course. Mark your calendars and get ready. This year’s jam is less than a month away!
Check out Chase Hawk doing what he does best in our current Texas Toast Jam print ad running in Ride BMX. This is an event you’re not going to want to miss. Mark your calendars, gather up some friends and get ready to head out to Austin this fall!
Chase Hawk’s signature tire is officially complete. It comes in 2.4″ and 2.2″ sizes, can handle up to 100 PSI and available in Black, Tanwall and Whitewall. Get ready because these slicks will be hitting the stores in August.
Hit up your local bike shops and favorite mail-orders to make sure they’re getting a pair of these ’cause you can bet they’ll be selling out fast.
Download our latest print ad to your desktop. It was shot earlier this year during our Team Retreat in Palm Springs. These are the dudes that help keep bmx awesome and we’re proud to have them on our team!
